Source: Manila Bulletin Online
P7.8-billion internationall airport rising in Misamis
The Department of Transportation and Communications (DoTC) has resumed the construction of the P7.8-billion international airport at Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental.
Cop gets more in reward than cash returned
A policeman returned around P15,000 in cash he found in a wallet to its owner and has been rewarded with more than P50,000 in cash and kind from people who learned of his act of honesty.
Lakas-Kampi execs reject loyalty check
Key leaders of administration-backed Lakas-Kampi-CMD rejected Wednesday proposals for the conduct of party loyalty check in the wake of heightened suspicions of massive shift of allegiance among its members before the deadline of filing of candidacy in November.
Duque asked to fine hospitals raising fees
The Department of Health (DoH) is trying to iron out differences with private hospitals over plans to raise fees to cover losses from the law forcing them to lower prices of some medicines.
MMDA: TVRs valid in Manila
The Manila city government does not have the legal authority to prohibit MMDA traffic enforcers from issuing traffic violation receipts (TVRs) in the city.
Davaoeña wins World Peacemaking Award
A Davaoeña bagged the World Peacemaking Award, besting eight other foreign nominees in the first World Vision International Peace Prize Award held Monday at the Grand Men Seng Hotel, here.
The Department of Transportation and Communications (DoTC) has resumed the construction of the P7.8-billion international airport at Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental.
Cop gets more in reward than cash returned
A policeman returned around P15,000 in cash he found in a wallet to its owner and has been rewarded with more than P50,000 in cash and kind from people who learned of his act of honesty.
Lakas-Kampi execs reject loyalty check
Key leaders of administration-backed Lakas-Kampi-CMD rejected Wednesday proposals for the conduct of party loyalty check in the wake of heightened suspicions of massive shift of allegiance among its members before the deadline of filing of candidacy in November.
Duque asked to fine hospitals raising fees
The Department of Health (DoH) is trying to iron out differences with private hospitals over plans to raise fees to cover losses from the law forcing them to lower prices of some medicines.
MMDA: TVRs valid in Manila
The Manila city government does not have the legal authority to prohibit MMDA traffic enforcers from issuing traffic violation receipts (TVRs) in the city.
Davaoeña wins World Peacemaking Award
A Davaoeña bagged the World Peacemaking Award, besting eight other foreign nominees in the first World Vision International Peace Prize Award held Monday at the Grand Men Seng Hotel, here.
Showbiz Chika for the day
Source: Pep.ph
Mark Herras prepares his body for Cosmo Bachelor Bash next year /Ara Mina exasperated over issue linking her to DILG head Ronaldo Puno /Philippine Medical Association slaps two-year suspension on Dr. Hayden Kho /Marc Abaya enjoys acting and making music at the same time /Jake Cuenca commits himself wholeheartedly to every project /Iza Calzado says rivalry with Sunshine Dizon should not be a big deal /Mariel Rodriguez clueless about rumor linking boyfriend Zanjoe Marudo to Maricar Reyes /Rhian Ramos "almost" fell in love with the guys linked to her/ Sid Lucero stars in the first indie film directed by his girlfriend .
Da who for today
Source: Wikipedia
Gilberto Eduardo Gerardo "Gilbert"/"Gibo" Cojuangco Teodoro Jr. (born June 14, 1964) is the current Secretary of
National Defense of the Philippines, having assumed the post in August 2007. From 1998 to 2007 he was a member of the House of Representatives, representing the First District of Tarlac province. In March 2009 he announced his intention to run for President of the Philippines in the May 2010 elections.
He is the only child of former Social Security System administrator Gilberto Teodoro, Sr. and former Batasang Pambansa member Mercedes Cojuangco-Teodoro. He is also the nephew of Eduardo Cojuangco, Jr., chairman of San Miguel Corporation. Secretary Teodoro, who holds distinct memberships in the Integrated Bar of the Philippines, UP Alumni Association, UP Law Alumni Association, Harvard Alumni Association and the Harvard Law Alumni Association, is also a licensed commercial pilot and a Colonel in the Philippine Air Force Reserve.
He also made a cameo appearance as himself in the primetime soap opera Tayong Dalawa.
Gospel for the day
National Defense of the Philippines, having assumed the post in August 2007. From 1998 to 2007 he was a member of the House of Representatives, representing the First District of Tarlac province. In March 2009 he announced his intention to run for President of the Philippines in the May 2010 elections.He is the only child of former Social Security System administrator Gilberto Teodoro, Sr. and former Batasang Pambansa member Mercedes Cojuangco-Teodoro. He is also the nephew of Eduardo Cojuangco, Jr., chairman of San Miguel Corporation. Secretary Teodoro, who holds distinct memberships in the Integrated Bar of the Philippines, UP Alumni Association, UP Law Alumni Association, Harvard Alumni Association and the Harvard Law Alumni Association, is also a licensed commercial pilot and a Colonel in the Philippine Air Force Reserve.
He also made a cameo appearance as himself in the primetime soap opera Tayong Dalawa.
Gospel for the day
Source: The Daily Gospel Online
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 9:7-9.
Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, and he was greatly perplexed because some were saying, "John has been raised from the dead"; others were saying, "Elijah has appeared"; still others, "One of the ancient prophets has arisen." But Herod said, "John I beheaded. Who then is this about whom I hear such things?" And he kept trying to see him.
Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, and he was greatly perplexed because some were saying, "John has been raised from the dead"; others were saying, "Elijah has appeared"; still others, "One of the ancient prophets has arisen." But Herod said, "John I beheaded. Who then is this about whom I hear such things?" And he kept trying to see him.
Word for the day
Source: Merriam Webster Online
popinjay • \PAH-pin-jay\ • noun
: a strutting supercilious person
Example Sentence:
Shopping was going fine until, in one of the boutiques, a popinjay of a sales clerk clearly snubbed us.
Did you know?
Popinjays and parrots are birds of a feather. "Popinjay," from the Middle French word "papegai," is the original name for a parrot in English. (The French word in turn came from the Arabic word for the bird, "babghā." "Parrot," which English speakers adopted later, probably comes from Middle French "perroquet.") In the days of Middle English, parrots were rare and exotic, and it was quite a compliment to be called a "popinjay" after such a beautiful bird. But by the 1500s, parrots had become more commonplace, and their gaudy plumage and vulgar mimicry helped "popinjay" develop the pejorative sense we use today.
: a strutting supercilious person
Example Sentence:
Shopping was going fine until, in one of the boutiques, a popinjay of a sales clerk clearly snubbed us.
Did you know?
Popinjays and parrots are birds of a feather. "Popinjay," from the Middle French word "papegai," is the original name for a parrot in English. (The French word in turn came from the Arabic word for the bird, "babghā." "Parrot," which English speakers adopted later, probably comes from Middle French "perroquet.") In the days of Middle English, parrots were rare and exotic, and it was quite a compliment to be called a "popinjay" after such a beautiful bird. But by the 1500s, parrots had become more commonplace, and their gaudy plumage and vulgar mimicry helped "popinjay" develop the pejorative sense we use today.
Lesson for the day
Source: Ruel Alcantara Reyes from Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
The Wooden Bowl
A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and a four-year old grandson. The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered. The family ate together nightly at the dinner table. But the elderly grandfather's shaky hands and failing sight made eating rather difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor. When he grasped the glass often milk spilled on the tablecloth. The son and daughter-in-law became irritated with the mess. "We must do something about grandfather," said the son. I've had enough of his spilled milk, noisy eating, and food on the floor. So the husband and wife set a small table in the corner. There, grandfather ate alone while the rest of the family enjoyed dinner at the dinner table. Since grandfather had broken a dish or two, his food was served in a wooden bowl. Sometimes when the family glanced in grandfather's direction, he had a tear in his eye as he ate alone. Still, the only words the couple had for him were sharp admonitions when he dropped a fork or spilled food. The four-year-old watched it all in silence.
One evening before supper, the father noticed his son playing with wood scraps on the floor. He asked the child sweetly, "What are you making?" Just as sweetly, the boy responded, "Oh, I am making a little bowl for you and mama to eat your food from when I grow up." The four-year-old smiled and went back to work. The words so struck the parents that they were speechless. Then tears started to stream down their cheeks. Though no word was spoken, both knew what must be done. That evening the husband took grandfather's hand and gently led him back to the family table.
For the remainder of his days he ate every meal with the family. And for some reason, neither husband nor wife seemed to care any longer when a fork was dropped, milk spilled, or the tablecloth soiled. Children are remarkably perceptive. Their eyes ever observe, their ears ever listen, and their minds ever process the messages they absorb. If they see us patiently provide a happy home atmosphere for family members, they will imitate that attitude for the rest of their lives. The wise parent realizes that every day that building blocks are being laid for the child's future.
Let us all be wise builders and role models. Take care of yourself, ... and those you love, ... today, and everyday!
A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and a four-year old grandson. The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered. The family ate together nightly at the dinner table. But the elderly grandfather's shaky hands and failing sight made eating rather difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor. When he grasped the glass often milk spilled on the tablecloth. The son and daughter-in-law became irritated with the mess. "We must do something about grandfather," said the son. I've had enough of his spilled milk, noisy eating, and food on the floor. So the husband and wife set a small table in the corner. There, grandfather ate alone while the rest of the family enjoyed dinner at the dinner table. Since grandfather had broken a dish or two, his food was served in a wooden bowl. Sometimes when the family glanced in grandfather's direction, he had a tear in his eye as he ate alone. Still, the only words the couple had for him were sharp admonitions when he dropped a fork or spilled food. The four-year-old watched it all in silence.
One evening before supper, the father noticed his son playing with wood scraps on the floor. He asked the child sweetly, "What are you making?" Just as sweetly, the boy responded, "Oh, I am making a little bowl for you and mama to eat your food from when I grow up." The four-year-old smiled and went back to work. The words so struck the parents that they were speechless. Then tears started to stream down their cheeks. Though no word was spoken, both knew what must be done. That evening the husband took grandfather's hand and gently led him back to the family table.
For the remainder of his days he ate every meal with the family. And for some reason, neither husband nor wife seemed to care any longer when a fork was dropped, milk spilled, or the tablecloth soiled. Children are remarkably perceptive. Their eyes ever observe, their ears ever listen, and their minds ever process the messages they absorb. If they see us patiently provide a happy home atmosphere for family members, they will imitate that attitude for the rest of their lives. The wise parent realizes that every day that building blocks are being laid for the child's future.
Let us all be wise builders and role models. Take care of yourself, ... and those you love, ... today, and everyday!
Joke for the day
Source: Art’s Funbox
Peanut minded
A young office worker had his desk across an older co-worker who was due to retire in a few months. Everyday the young guy saw the older guy place a jar of peanuts on his desk after break time.After a couple of days, the peanuts in the jar increased until was totally full. The young guy was simply nuts about peanuts, so when the old man was away he took the jar and ate all the nuts. Thay tasted so forbiddingly good!Tha next day the young man confessed to his officemates. “Im really sorry,” he admitted, “I was really tempted and couln’t help myself so I ate your peanuts”. “Oh, It’s alright,” answered the old guy, “you know after all my teeth fell off I would just let the M & Ms I eat during break time melt in mouth and then spit the peanuts in that jar.”
A young office worker had his desk across an older co-worker who was due to retire in a few months. Everyday the young guy saw the older guy place a jar of peanuts on his desk after break time.After a couple of days, the peanuts in the jar increased until was totally full. The young guy was simply nuts about peanuts, so when the old man was away he took the jar and ate all the nuts. Thay tasted so forbiddingly good!Tha next day the young man confessed to his officemates. “Im really sorry,” he admitted, “I was really tempted and couln’t help myself so I ate your peanuts”. “Oh, It’s alright,” answered the old guy, “you know after all my teeth fell off I would just let the M & Ms I eat during break time melt in mouth and then spit the peanuts in that jar.”
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