Ika 115 Taon ng Kasarinlan Ng Pilipinas

Ika 115 Taon ng Kasarinlan Ng Pilipinas

Isang mapagpalayang araw ng kasarinlan! Sa Pilipinas na ating bansa, marami ang nagtatanong kung tayo'y talagang malaya.

Sa ika-isang daan at labing limang taon ng Kasarinlan, talaga bang tayo'y malaya?

Minamahal mo ba talaga ang Pilipinas? Alam mo pa ba ang Panatang Makabayan? 

Isabuhay natin ang pagiging Makabayang Pilipino, sa isip, sa salita at sa gawa.  Sauluhin mo muli ang iyong kinagisnan panata.

Ang taong hindi marunong magmahal sa sariling wika ay higit pa sa mabaho at sa malansang isda.- Jose Rizal

Panatang Makabayan Old Version

Iniibig ko ang Pilipinas.
Ito ang aking lupang sinilangan.
Ito ang tahanan ng aking lahi.
Ako'y kanyang kinukupkop at tinutulungan
Upang maging malakas, maligaya at kapakipakinabang.

Bilang ganti ay diringgin ko ang payo ng aking mga magulang.
Susundin ko ang mga tuntunin ng aking paaralan.
Tutuparin ko ang tunkulin ng isang mamamayang makabayan at masunurin sa batas.

Paglilingkuran ko ang aking bayan ng walang pag-iimbot at ng buong katapatan.
Sisikapin kong maging isang tunay na Pilipino, sa isip, sa salita at sa gawa.


Panatang Makabayan New Version By Raul Roco

Iniibig ko ang Pilipinas, aking lupang sinilangan, tahanan ng aking lahi, kinukupkop ako at tinutulungan maging malakas, masipag at marangal.

Dahil mahal ko ang Pilipinas, diringgin ko ang payo ng aking magulang, susundin ko ang tuntunin ng paaralan, tutuparin ko ang tungkulin ng mamamayang makabayan: naglilingkod, nag-aaral at nagdarasal ng buong katapatan.

Iaalay ko ang aking buhay, pangarap, pagsisikap sa bansang Pilipinas.

VIDEO: Maricar Reyes and Richard Poon Secret Marriage

VIDEO: Maricar Reyes and Richard Poon Secret Marriage

Everybody was caught by surprise by the secret wedding of singer Richard Poon and Maricar Reyes the other day, June 9, 2013, Sunday.

The public is curious about what happened during the actual wedding. 

A lot of their fans are so kilig with their pre-nup pictures!

Enjoy the wedding video!

So sweet!

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Richard Poon!

MAY BAGONG THULE

MAY BAGONG THULE

Don't get any silly idea. The guy in the picture is not "bagong TULI" (newly circumcised). I am referring to the Swedish brand THULE that brings you closer to the world and your passion in life. THULE helps active families and outdoor enthusiasts.

For the motoring, cycling and kayaking enthusiasts, you must be familiar with this brand because of its stylish and durable car roof racks,  bike carriers, and kayak carriers.

Not only does THULE assist you in carrying your adventure equipment to your destination, it also brings to you a new line of luggage, bags, sleeves and cases.

With THULE's good looking, rugged and highly functional rollers, carry-ons and duffel bags, you could go through your travels worry-free and in style.

Its attractive backpacks and messenger bags are designed to store and protect your laptop, documents and other personal belongings.

It also has stylish and fitted laptop and tablet cases to protect your computer equipment.

Plus, THULE'S camera backpacks, daypacks, slings and toploaders are ideal in bringing your valuable photo equipment in your journeys or short commutes.

The THULE's promise: Whatever your passion, whatever your pursuit. Wherever you're going, whatever you're bringing. With THULE, you're free to live your active life to the fullest.

THULE cases and bags are available in THULE's store at the 4/F, The Block of SM City North Edsa and at TROPOLOGIE's stores in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Alabang Town Center (ATC) and Eastwood.  

Daiana Menezes: Disturbing Posts About Rape & Violence

Daiana Menezes: Disturbing Posts About Rape & Violence

On June 9, Brazilian Model / Actress Daiana Menezes  posted in her instagram a photo with the words: "The End," 

and then posted a photo with the words "NO TO RAPE."

Daiana's posts also included a photo of her (?) arm with bruises.

Menezes replied to some of her followers, saying, "I dunno y Filipino men can be … I have no words" and "exactly they should respect the pain it’s not right to expose anymore its too Much to take."

            Images from daianamenezes Instagram 

I hope Daiana is alright. 

WORLD BALANCE: Comfortable and Stylish

WORLD BALANCE: Comfortable and Stylish

In the world of footwear, World Balance is recognized as a brand known for its durability. This year, World Balance came up with stylish shoes to meet the demand not only for affordable and durable shoes but also shoes with style.

My brother and I share the same addiction as we are both shoe-a-holics! I so love the pairs of rubber shoes that World Balance sent to us. Upon seeing my pair of shoes above  (SPECTRAL - dark gray, aqua blue), my first impression is "Cool!"

Here is the top view picture of my pair of shoes:


Style

Cool because it is very stylish. The mesh design and color combination of dark gray, white, aqua blue, and purple really wowed me. The predominantly dark gray color with tints of aqua blue, and purple makes it easy for me to mix and match my shoes with my jeans, shorts or jogging pants. 

I choose this pair of shoes with gray color because it won't show as much dirt compared to that with lighter color/s.  

Comfort

Of course, shoes may look good but the real test would be how it feels to wear them. 

On this criteria, my pair of shoes passed with flying colors. 

My pair of shoes is lightweight and fits me well like a glove right out of the box. I use it whenever I exercise around our village. The cushion is just right! My walkathon trips became stress-free because even if I walk around our village several times the impact on my feet is lesser than usual.

Apparently, what makes my pair of rubber shoes extra comfortable is its breathable mesh design. The mesh allows air to pass through and circulate, making your feet feel comfortable and fresh while moving around with a great degree of intensity. It keeps my feet drier and cooler.

Durability/ Performance

Close examination of how my pair of shoes was built would show that the materials used are of good quality. The stitches appear sturdy to be able to withstand the various stresses they would be subjected to. The soles look durable and have good traction. I tested my pair of shoes on slippery surfaces and it did not disappoint. It really is a non-skid and non-slip pair of shoes.  

Of course, time will tell if my pair of shoes will last but judging from the way it performs so far, it will be a constant companion for a long time.

 The length of the shoelaces is just right for me to adjust on how tight I wanted my shoes to be.

My pair of rubber shoes has a fantastic grip which is perfect for walking, jogging and running.

Aside from the price which is very affordable (Php1,499), you get a bonus when you buy shoes of this brand because they look real good and stylish.

Comfort and style!

By buying this, I know you will get what you pay for and I definitely recommend this to everyone!

Who says owning a pair of rubber shoes needs to cost much?

Check out their website and facebook page too to see other designs available.

RICHARD POON AND MARICAR REYES:Tied the Knot

RICHARD POON AND MARICAR REYES:Tied the Knot

Singer Richard Poon and actress Maricar Reyes tied the knot today, Sunday, June 9, 2013, at The Bellevue Manila in Alabang, Muntinlupa.

Source: Nikki's Instagram photo

Among those who attended the wedding were Nikki Gil, Billy Crawford, Nikki Valdez, Christian Bautista and ABS-CBN executives Johnny Manahan, Cory Vidanes and Linggit Tan. 

It was a beautiful elegant intimate wedding for Richard Poon and Maricar Reyes.

Congratulations, Richard Poon and  Best Wishes Maricar Reyes!

Richard Poon serenades wife Maricar Reyes during their wedding today, Sunday.

                           Source:Garlic Garcia's Twitter account

Richard Poon and wife Maricar Reyes recite their wedding vows during their wedding on Sunday. 

Richard Poon vows: I promise to make you my most frequent call, etc.. I love you from the bottom of my chinito heart.

A photo from the wedding was also posted in the official Instagram account of ABS-CBN’s talent management arm Star Magic.

ABS-CBN producer Garlic Garcia was also at the event who posted parts of the vows of Poon and Reyes real-time on Twitter.

Last April Richard Poon confirmed his engagement to Maricar Reyes and told us that they are planning to have a small private wedding this year. But did not divulged the exact date of their wedding.

                              Posted by catman38ph on Instagram

Poon had also said they want to invite only their family and closest friends in their wedding in Manila.

Big Bad Bawang posted this message for the newlyweds on twitter: Your love story inspires us all. To a Love that forgives,endures&always perseveres!

Congratulations, Richard and Maricar Poon! 

PHILIPPINE AIRLINES: Independence Day Madness

PHILIPPINE AIRLINES: Independence Day Madness 

Hello, dear readers! I was scouting for a domestic seat sale and come across the Philippine flag carrier's seat sale.

If you have plans on traveling this November up to January next year, then try to look at this seat sale. Good luck!

Selling Period: June 7 - 12, 2013
Travel Period: Nov 1, 2013 – Jan 15, 2014

Click here to book now!

Note: This is not a paid post I just love to share information.

Cellphone Number 09438204083 Is A Spammer

Cellphone Number 09438204083 Is A Spammer

This morning my peaceful Sunday was disturbed by a message from 09438204083 throwing harsh accusations.

To everyone, please help me find out who the owner of cellphone # 09438204083 is.

To the owner of cellphone # 09438204083 Bullying is uncool. If you want traffic for your site please make your entries beautiful that people would want to read it and not because you are bullying innocent people. 

I won't state the name of the website that he/she mentioned. Baka magka traffic pa.

Dinosaur at the Mind Museum

Dinosaur at the Mind Museum

Aaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh!!! Run for your life.....Here comes Stan, the life-sized skeleton cast of one of the largest and ferocious dinosaurs, the Tyrannosaurus rex (or simply T. rex), inside the Mind Museum! Ha ha ha ha!

Stan stands at twenty feet. The T. rex rises nearly to its full height to grapple the more fortunate hunter and dispute the prey.

It is named after the amateur fossil hunter Stan Sacrison who discovered the original fossils of the T. rex in South Dakota in 1987. 

The original fossils are found inside the museum of Black Hills Institute (BHI) of Geological Research, Inc. in South Dakota along with 'Duffy,' which is another set of T. Rex fossils discovered by Sacrison in 1993.

And just in case you want to order a similar life-sized cast or replica of Stan, you can have it at only US$100,000.00 (!) from Black Hills Institute (BHI) of Geological Research, Inc. in South Dakota, U.S.A. Similar replicas of Stan are found in Manchester Museum in UK, Dinosphere at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis, New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science in Old Town Albuquerque, New Mexico, and many others.

Or you can just be contented with being awed by and posing with Stan at the Mind Museum located at J.Y. Campos Park, 3rd Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Philippines.

KASAMBAHAY LAW: Wages, Benefits, Penalties

KASAMBAHAY LAW: Wages, Benefits, Penalties

Attention Employers of Kasambahay or Household Service Workers (HSWs)!

Republic Act 10361, otherwise known as the Kasambahay Law, took effect last Tuesday, June 4, 2013. The new law entitles household service workers (HSWs) reasonable wages and benefits such as the following:

• PhilHealth
• Pag-Ibig
• Social Security System (SSS) coverage.

The law mandates that household workers are entitled to receive at least P2,500 per month if they are employed within Metro Manila; P2,000 monthly salary in other cities and first-class municipalities; and P1,500 elsewhere in the Philippines.

HSWs includes the following:

• general helpers
• yayas
• laundry persons or labandera
• cooks
• gardeners
• Any other person who regularly performs domestic work in one household on an occupational basis

The following are not included:

• Service providers (any person or  entity that carries an independent business and undertakes to perform job, work or service on his/ her own for a household, according to his/ her own manner or method, and free from the control and direction of the employer in all matters in connection with the performance of the work except as to the results thereof)
• Family drivers
• Children under foster family arrangement
• Any other person who performs work occasionally or sporadically and not on an occupational basis

Copies of the Kasambahay law implementing rules and regulations (IRR) can be obtained from Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) regional offices and barangay LGU offices. 

Under the law, contracts between HSWs and their respective employers (see sample contract  in the IRR) must be recorded with the office of the Punong Barangay of the place where the employer resides. That is why 3 copies of the employment contract must be signed. One for the employer, one for the Kasambahay and the third one is for the office of the Punong Barangay.

Yes, my dear. You also have to register (in the Registry of Kasambahay) your Kasambahay in the barangay where your residence is located. 

To start the ball rolling, the Punong Barangay, together with SSS, Pag-IBIG and Philhealth representatives, will conduct a common registration of all Kasambahay nationwide. The start-up registration will be held in a City or Municipal Hall or Plaza, organized by the City or Municipal Mayor immediately upon promulgation of the IRR.

Any violation of the Kasambahay Law provisions is punishable with a fine of not less than P10,000 but not more than P40,000 without prejudice to the filing of appropriate civil or criminal action by the aggrieved party.

Better be safe than sorry.

"Ignorance of the law excuses no one"

CHARICE PEMPENGCO: Media Magnet at Yahoo! OMG! Awards

CHARICE PEMPENGCO: Media Magnet at Yahoo! OMG! Awards

Filipinos are said to be emotional and passionate about life. And there is no denying the fact that almost everyone, if not all Filipino, has a passion for entertainment one time or another in his or her life. ( Sige i-deny mo lang! Ha ha ha!)

As a way of promoting the local entertainment industry and giving a platform for the Filipino audience to support local artists, Yahoo! OMG! awards was created as a celebration of Filipino talent.

A special voting for the Media Magnet award took place during the launch of Yahoo! OMG! Awards last June 4, 2013, where members of the press were given the chance to vote for the most talked about celebrity.

The award was given to singer Charice Pempengco, who graciously thanked the crowd for their support.

MEDIA MAGNET. Best Female Performer of the Year nominee Charice was voted most talked about celebrity by the media. Photo from Perceptions, Inc

GRAND CANAL (Video)

When you are within the vicinity of the Grand Canal at Venetian Resort-Hotel, be it at Las Vegas or Macao, you will have an almost dreamlike feeling. It is as if you are part of a scene in a movie. You would wish that the scene will never end...  

Para’Kito™: All Natural Mosquito Protection

Para’Kito™:All Natural Mosquito Protection

It's dengue season again. Natural and man-made calamities and disasters have plagued the world and new health threats are continuously emerging, but one alarming issue that has gained worldwide attention once again is the spread of mosquito-borne diseases such as Dengue, Malaria, and West Nile Fever from the traditional zones of the tropics to Europe and North America. Afflicting over 700 million people and resulting in millions of deaths annually all over the world, the danger posed by these diseases is such that they can no longer be ignored. Many have resorted to chemical short cuts and quick fixes to address the issue, but it was a group of French men who turned back to nature to find a long-term and ecological solution,and thus Para’Kito was created.

Para’Kito is an all-natural anti-mosquito protection band and clip that’s easy to wear and stylish, that both adults and kids wear with pleasure. Using technology to understand nature, the Para’Kito solution is a patented device, proven to provide a strong and long-lasting protection against mosquitoes. In January 2012, Para’Kito became the first mosquito protection product to be approved as a medical device in the European Union and Australia.

What makes it effective?

Tests conducted in a French national laboratory, which works closely with the World Health Organization, concluded that Para’Kito is a technological breakthrough in the domain of personal protection against mosquitoes. Testing done in other laboratories in Europe, Australia, and the USA further proved that Para’Kito is effective against Aedes, Anopheles, and Cules, the three main species of disease carrying mosquitoes.

Unlike other mosquito repellants, Para’Kito uses a proprietary combination of seven natural essential oils - Lavendula, Geranium, Citronella, Maritime Pine, Patchouli, Clove, and Peppermint. These oils are sourced from around the world, blended in France, and impregnated into the replaceable pellets using a patented technology that assures longlasting effectivity despite the natural volatility of these oils. The combination of the seven essential oils creates a complex veil of molecules that mosquitoes are unable to see through or adapt to. In the case of chemical-based alternatives, mosquitoes eventually adapt to the solution and evolve into a stronger breed. A vicious cycle is created, each time requiring a stronger, and most likely a more hazardous formula to combat a new strain. While other repellants and devices count their effectivity in hours, each Para’Kito pellet is 100% efficient for 24 hours a day for 15 straight days.


How Safe is Para’Kito?

With all the talk about DEET (a chemical used in other insect repellents) over the past few years, more and more people are becoming aware of the serious danger this hazardous chemical poses. 

Using all-natural ingredients, Para’Kito is safe for all ages. Para’Kito is hypoallergenic and non-toxic, being DEET and chemical-free. It is recommended for individuals susceptible to skin allergies and irritations, as the pellet does not come into contact with the skin.
It’s effective. It’s Safe. What Else?

Para’Kito is an anti-mosquito protection device not a mosquito killer. What most people don’t realize is that mosquitoes play an important part in the ecosystem, plant pollination being one of their least understood activities. Para’Kito is a symbol of commitment to providing a sustainable solution to the alarming situation by working with the environment, while nurturing and protecting it at the same time.

You can trust Para’Kito to work every time and all the time no matter what. It’s sweat- and water-proof, and effective in all climates, giving you no reason to be without it.

Gone are the days of sticky lotions, unsightly sticker patches, smoky chemical mosquito coils, and bug sprays. Para’Kito is not only the most long-lasting and safe anti-mosquito protection device available, but also the most stylish and easy to wear in the market. Choose from Para’Kito’s wide range of color and graphic bands and clips that you can mix and match for any occasion.

So go ahead and live a life without fear or worry of mosquitoes. Soak up the sun, go on an adventure, and be spontaneous! It all begins with Para’Kito.

Para’Kito is exclusively distributed in the Philippines by Red Herring Distribution Company, Inc.: JADC Compound, #7 E. Rodriguez Ave Jr. Bagong Ilog, Pasig | (+632) 477.9633.

To know more about the Para’Kito lifestyle, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter: ParaKito Philippines on twitter: @ParaKito_PH

Make sure to get your genuine Para’Kito color bands, clips, and refill pellets at our over 130 retail partners nationwide.