Over 2 weeks ago, we experienced one of the strongest rainfall ever in Manila. Our country called the typhoon, Ondoy (Internationally known as Ketsana). I think this is the first time, in a long time, that the whole of Metro Manila was affected badly by a typhoon. Even I, can’t deny that my house was…
Politics
Help for Typhoon Ondoy Victims
As you all know, Philippines is hardly hit by the Storm Ondoy. We all have our stories to tell on how we were affected but there are surely others who suffered (& is still suffering) more. Here is how you can help: Monetary via SMS: Philippine National Red Cross – Type RED to 4493 (Smart…
Emergency Hotlines/Numbers for Storm Ondoy Help
image from http://digital-typhoon.org. You’ll see how the storm ondoy covered almost the whole Philippines. It has been raining since last night, streets are flooded, many are stranded. The water even entered the 1st floor of our house. That’s how strong Storm Ondoy was. The rain stopped already, I do hope that it won’t rain that…
So It was Chiz Escudero after all!
Remember my blog post a few days back about a video called ApokaliptoIt is confirmed! The person in the video wearing a red hood was Chiz Escudero!! This is the coolest political ad I have ever seen! It clearly showed the senator’s advocacy (people empowerment) and in a cool, cool & hip way! Seems like…
Exercise Your Right to Vote
We still have till October 31, 2009 to register! We better grab this chance to vote for the people we see fit to run our beloved country, Philippines. Here are details & instructions regarding election registration gathered from COMELEC’s website When: During office hours, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, (Mondays-Saturdays including holidays) beginning…
Apokalipto.. What is this?
Caption:May pag-asa pa kaya… ang nawalan na ng pangarap? Girl:Kayo po ba ang tutulong sa amin? Mysterious Guy in Red:Tutulungan ko kayong tulungan ang inyong mga sarili Kakalat na ang bagong sigla. sundan mo… Uhmm.. what is this? Anyone have any idea?
Usapang OFW DZMM & Blas Ople Center Leader’s Forum
I attended this yesterday afternoon. It was televised via DZMM TV and hosted by Henry Omaga Diaz & Susan “Toots” Ople. I was lucky to have the chance to see this live at the ABS-CBN Studio 4. This is basically a forum organized to tackle about the issues being faced by the OFWs. What the…
Meet & Greet: Chiz Escudero
Such an honor to have met Chiz Escudero in person. Thank you so much Jonas & Marcelle for inviting me to the event. It was really a rare opportunity to chat with Chiz upclose & personal 🙂 Chiz Escudero Meet & GreetVenue: NPC Clubhouse, Bougainvilla St. cor. Balete Drive, New Manila QCDate & Time: August…
Facebook Eyeball vs Con-Ass
I attended the 1st Facebook Eyeball versus Con-Ass last June 6, 2009. This was brought about when the House of Representatives happened to pass the Con-Ass resolution # 1109. The main purpose of the event is to raise awareness by using internet media like facebook & blogging. The weather was pretty bad that day but…
OFW Illegal Recruitment & Human Trafficking
I attended the round table discussion last May 12, 2009. It took me quite a time before I can finally write about this… Knowing & hearing the stories first-hand really is soo hard to absorb… It is just sad that Illegal Recruitment & Human Trafficking is really happening in our country considering that OFWs are…