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Sunday, August 11, 2013

USEFUL EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Charge your cellphones everyone! Please take note of the following useful Emergency hotlines:

National Disaster and Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) hotlines
(02) 911-1406, (02) 912-2665, (02) 912-5668, (02) 911-1873

Philippine National Police (PNP) Hotline Patrol
117 or send TXT PNP to 2920

Bureau of Fire Protection (NCR)
117, (02) 729-5166, (02) 410-6319 (Regional Director, Information Desk)

Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) hotline
7890 or (02) 726-6255

Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA)
136, 882-0925 (flood control)
Trunkline: (02) 882-4150-77 loc. 337 (rescue), 255 (Metrobase)
Metrobase: 882-0860

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
(02) 304-3713, (02) 304-3904

Red Cross hotline
143, (02) 527-0000, (02) 527-8385 to 95

North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) hotlines
(02) 3-5000 and (02) 580-8910

Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) hotlines
(0920) 96-SCTEX (72839) (traffic hotline) or (045) 459-0522

Skyway System Hotline
(02) 776-7777, 0917-539-8762 (globe), 0999-888-0893 (smart), 0932-854-6980 (sun)

South Luzon Expressway (SLEx) hotline
0917-6877539 (globe), (049) 508-7509, (02) 584-4389

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) hotline
(02) 433-8526

Philippine Coast Guard
(02) 527-3877, (02) 527-8481, 0917-724-3682 (globe), 0917-PCG-DOTC (globe)

Manila Water Hotline
1627

PHIVOLCS
Trunkline: (02) 426-1468 to 79, local 124/125 (emergency);
Text/call: 0905-313-4077 (globe)

DSWD
(632)931-81-01 to 07, local 426 (Disaster Response Unit); (02) 951-7119

Local government units (partial)

Manila Traffic Hotline – 527-3087
Cainta Traffic Hotline – 646-0044, (02) 248-1743 (hotline)
Las Piñas Traffic – 874-5756, 874-3927, 874-5754, 874-5753
Mandaluyong Hotline – 534-2993 (traffic); 533-2225 (Command Control Center)
Taguig Traffic – 838-4301 loc. 7112
Marikina STOC – 646-1651, (02) 646-1633 (traffic)
Pasig Traffic – 643-0000 (Command Control Center); 643-1111
Makati Public Safety Dept – 844-3146, 819-3270 to 71

PRAYER: Almighty Jesus, kindly spare the Philippines from the ravages of Typhoon Labuyo. Amen.

Keep safe everyone!

QUEZON CITY: No Classes on All Levels

QUEZON CITY: No Classes on All Levels

#LabuyoPH #walangpasok

For work suspension. Please standby for announcements from your LGU officials and respective companies. Monitor updates via https://www.facebook.com/travelonashoestrings and stay safe!

Classes Suspension for Monday, August 19, 2013

Classes Suspension for August 19, 2013

Attention: Students, Teachers, Parents

Upon the recommendation of PAGASA, the Executive Secretary has ordered the suspension of classes in ALL levels over Pangasinan, Benguet, Bataan, Zambales, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Rizal, Laguna, Cavite, Batangas, Occidental Mindoro and Metro Manila. Likewise, the Executive Secretary has also ordered the suspension of work in the Government Offices in Metro Manila except those involved in disaster risk reduction and management.

For any questions, concerns, or complaints, contact us: action@deped.gov.ph | 02 636 1163, 02 633 1942 | 63 919 456 0027

Here is a list of schools and areas that have declared class suspensions for Monday, August 19, 2013.

They will be joining Quezon City and the provinces of Aurora and Quezon, which will have no classes on Monday in celebration of Quezon Day.

Upon the recommendation of PAGASA, the Executive Secretary had ordered the suspension of classes in ALL levels over:

Metro Manila
Pangasinan
Benguet
Bataan
Zambales
Tarlac
Pampanga
Bulacan
Rizal
Laguna
Cavite
Batangas
Occidental Mindoro

*** Quezon City and the provinces of Aurora and Quezon, which will have no classes on Monday in celebration of Quezon Day.

Local government units in the areas listed below also announced suspension of classes due to heavy rain from by tropical storm "Maring".

In Metro Manila:

Caloocan City (all levels)
Las Piñas City (preschool to highschool)
Makati City (all levels)
Malabon City (all levels)
Mandaluyong City (all levels)
Manila (all levels)
Marikina City (all levels)
Muntinlupa City (all levels)
Navotas City (preschool to high school)
Parañaque City (all levels)
Pasay City (preschool to high school)
Pasig City (all levels)
Pateros (all levels)
San Juan City (all levels)
Taguig City (preschool to high school)
Valenzuela City (preschool to high school)

Outside Metro Manila:

Bataan (levels)
Benguet (all levels)
Cavite (all levels)
Laguna (all levels)
Occidental Mindoro (preschool to elementary)
Pampanga (preschool to elementary)

Antipolo City, Rizal (preschool to high school)
Bocaue, Bulacan (preschool to high school)
Cainta, Rizal (all levels)
Dagupan City, Pangasinan (preschool to high school)
Hagonoy, Bulacan (preschool to high school)
Malolos City, Bulacan (preschool to high school)
Marilao, Bulacan (all levels)
Meycauayan, Bulacan (preschool to high school)
Montalban, Rizal (all levels)
Obando, Bulacan (all levels)
Olongapo City, Zambales (preschool to high school)
Rodriguez, Rizal (all levels)
San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan (preschool to high school)
San Mateo, Rizal (all levels)
Subic, Zambales (all levels)
Taytay, Rizal (all levels)

Classes in these schools and areas are suspended due to heavy rain brought by tropical storm "Maring".

The Department of Education's guidelines on the suspension of classes include:

- Signal No. 1: No classes in kindergarten
- Signal No. 2: No classes in elementary and high school
- Signal No. 3: No classes in all levels including college

Please stay safe everyone! #walangpasok #noclasses #maring

VIDEO:"Without You" by Anne Curtis and Martin Nievera

VIDEO:"Without You" by Anne Curtis and Martin Nievera

Actress Anne Curtis collaborated with concert king Martin Nievera in a mash-up video that is taking the internet by storm.

Yes, loves! Anne Curtis and Martin Nievera performed a duet of Without You for the YouTube channel of musical director Marvin Querido.

Anne said she did not expect that she will receive hundreds of compliments after her mash-up video was uploaded on you tube.

I was so amazed on how she carried all those notes! The video shows Anne belting out notes like we’d never seen her before. Oii, Anne you should hire your vocal coach for this song forever! Ang galing! Nailabas niya ang ganda ng boses mo dear! Taray mo dito teh!

We are not aware that Anne could rap very well! You will surely be in awe. This video is something to love Anne for even more.

Friday, August 9, 2013

Chito Miranda's Son Leaked The Chito-Neri Private Video?

Chito Miranda's Son Leaked The Chito-Neri Private Video?

After the leakage online of the sex video of Parokya ni Edgar's vocalist Chito Miranda with girlfriend Neri Naig comes alleged Facebook messages about alleged letter/s (and picture) of an alleged son of Chito Miranda owning to the leakage of the Chito-Neri sex video.

Is this for real?

In reaction to this, Chito Miranda posted on Facebook that he doesn’t have a son.

In other words, the alleged messages/ letters are fake.

Monday, August 5, 2013

CAMIGUIN: A word of caution about going to the WHITE ISLAND

CAMIGUIN: A word of caution about going to the WHITE ISLAND

When in Camiguin, don't ever go to the WHITE ISLAND, also known as Medan island.

Don't tell me later that I did not warn you beforehand.

Please. Don't go to the White Island . . .

. . . because you will surely fall in love with that place. You will enjoy frolicking on and rolling over and over the white sands of White Island, which is actually a small stretch of uninhabited sandbar off the coast of the main island of Camiguin.

You will be like these two individuals in the picture below who so love lying on and rolling over the sands in White Island.

Oh, the guy on the left said he got off balance and that explains why he seems to be rolling over the sands when this shot was taken. Tsk! Tsk! Tsk!

The sands in some part of White Island are not as fine and powdery as Boracay's but the serenity in the area and the volcanoes in the main island of Camiguin in the backdrop will more than make up for that.

In fact, many foreign tourists liken visiting White Island to having a luxurious Hawaii vacation apparently because of the volcanoes in the mainland that serve as backdrop to the pristine white sands of White Island which is surrounded by crystal clear waters. So you need not go to Hawaii (and spend a lot) to experience this kind of luxurious vacation.

Some tourists go to the White Island for diving. White Island is sandwiched by colorful coral reefs on one side and black corals on the other. A word of caution though: The water current surrounding White Island can be very strong at times.

There are no trees, vegetation or permanent structures on White Island that could give you some shade or protection from the sun. So, make sure to bring umbrella, hat, sunglasses, sunblock, food and water with you.

It's better to go there as early as 5:00 a.m. or 6:00 a.m. and leave at 8:00 a.m. or 9:00 a.m. to avoid the scorching sun at midday. You can also go during late afternoons but some parts of the sandbar may be submerged due to high tide.

As of late, however, makeshift stalls made of bamboos and tarpaulin tents were set up by vendors who sell food and water and offer tables, chairs, umbrellas, snorkeling gears, life vests and other items for rent. Of course, the prices are a bit high compared to those found in the mainland. So, better bring your own food, water, and other items that you may need while on White Island.

In my opinion, these makeshift structures destroy the beauty of White Island. Instead of putting up stalls, vendors could sell their wares from their banca (outrigger boat) while docked on the White Island. They should not be allowed to set up stalls on White Island itself.

How to Get there

Source: Wikimapia

The jump-off point to White Island is the pier in Barangay Yumbing which is about fifteen (15) minutes away by multicab or eastbound tricycle from the town proper of Mambajao, Camiguin

The tourist police outpost at Barangay Yumbing pier beside Paras Beach Resort also serves as a cashier where you can pay Php480 to rent a banca (outrigger boat) to take you to the White Island within ten (10) minutes and back. Each banca can carry up to a maximum of 6 passengers. So you can share the rent with other passengers to minimize your expenses. Port operation is from 5:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Starting March 01, 2009, you also need to pay an environmental fee of Php20 per passenger for marine life protection and cleanliness drive of White Island.

You may also hire outrigger boats from nearby beach resorts like Paras Beach Resort or Pabua's Cottages or Paguia Cottages where rates may be lower than those at the pier.

Enjoy!

Sunday, August 4, 2013

VIDEO: Chito Miranda and Neri Naig Very Private Video Leaked

Celebrity couple Chito Miranda and Neri Naig posed for a photograph on a beach in this screenshot on Instagram. This photo was posted by the Parokya ni Edgar founding member and lead singer Chito Miranda last Saturday, August 3, 2013.

The current trending topic on Twitter, Facebook, instagram and even blogs is the alleged sex video of Parokya ni Edgar lead singer Chito Miranda (37 years old) and his girlfriend Neri Naig (27 years old).

As I type this article, netizens scour the web for a sex video allegedly involving the Parokya ni Edgar frontman and celebrity girlfriend Neri Naig.

Chito Miranda-Neri Naig video scandal is another lesson to all couples to stop video recording their own private affairs. But then again both of them are of age already and they certainly know the difference between right and wrong, so who are we to judge them?

The 7:17-minute video allegedly shows a naked couple who allegedly appears to be Miranda and his television actress-girlfriend Neri Naig making love in various sexual positions. It was first downloaded on YouTube but was quickly taken down.

A cat-and-mouse chase has since occurred between YouTube and the uploader of the alleged sex video. As users sneak in to post a copy of the sex tape, the popular video-sharing website delete it just as swiftly.

Porn and file-sharing sites have allegedly since carried the steamy film.

Miranda used the social network Instagram last Saturday, August 3, 2013, to say sorry for a “leaked private video of me and my girlfriend” and later tweeted to explain that his computer hard disk drive and “several other stuff” were stolen from their residence. The singer-songwriter posted on Instagram a photo of him and 27-year-old Naig on a beach, bearing the caption: “Di n’yo kami matitinag.” later that day.

MARIO MAURER: Pee Mak Red Carpet Premier in TriNoma

MARIO MAURER: Pee Mak Red Carpet Premier in TriNoma

Mario Maurer is in the Philippines again!

I was invited to the Philippine red carpet premiere of “Pee Mak” at TriNoma Cinema 7 earlier today, August 3,2013 at 7 p.m.

Mario Maurer was deglamorized in this box office hit horror-comedy film Pee Mak which will be shown in Philippine cinemas starting on August 28, 2013.

We had a chance to preview the movie a few hours ago. And boy, was I surprised how funny the movie is. I really had a good laugh.

Pee Mak's fresh take on a familiar tale quickly rode high to Thailand’s box-office as it reached USD 33 million with 10 million tickets sold nationwide in Thailand.

Sypnosis:

During the beginning of the Rattanakosin Dynasty, many Thai men were drafted to serve in the war. Pee Mak was no exception and had to leave his pregnant wife to join the flight. While at war, he met, saved and formed a close bond with four fellow soldiers. Played by Thailand’s funny foursome namely, Nuttapong Chartpong, Pongsatorn Jongwilas, Kantapat Permpoonpatcharasuk and Attharut Khongrasri. Once the war was over, Mak invited his four best friends to visit his hometown called Phra Khanong. When they arrived at the town, Mak introduced them to his beautiful wife Nak and his newborn baby boy Dang. Pee Mak's four friends decided to stay in Phra Khanong for a while and moved into the old house opposite to Mak's house. Despite having met Nak and Dang, a village rumor was going around that Nak had died giving birth to her stillborn baby, Dang.