Source: Manila Bulletin Online
Review of policies on squatters, urban land use proposed
The DPWH proposed a review of the land use and zoning laws to stop informal settlers from clogging and rendering ineffective flood-mitigation projects in Metro Manila.
Senate transfer to Film Center bucked
A Senate official expressed doubts on the feasibility of converting the mothballed Manila Film Center into a building to transfer the offices of the Philippine Senate.
RP consulate supports relief efforts in Samoa
The Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu, Hawaii, would continue to support relief efforts for those affected by an earthquake in American Samoa, especially Filipinos living in the area.
Razon makes gains in Manila mayoral race
Presidential Peace Adviser Avelino Razon, Jr. is now considered a credible contender in Manila’s mayoralty derby after he posted impressive improvements in his poll numbers.
Police boost security inside subdivisions
Policemen have been ordered to intensify their security patrol inside subdivisions in typhoon-affected areas in Metro Manila and nearby provinces.
Calamity prompts BIR to ice ‘Oplan Kandado'
The BIR suspended its "Oplan Kandado" program in areas affected by tropical storm “Ondoy” and typhoon “Pepeng” to minimize the inconvenience that businessmen have been encountering.
Gonzales still in NBI jail despite SC ruling
The NBI is still waiting for Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) to order the release of trader Luisito Q. Gonzales, even after the Supreme Court has dismissed the charges against him.
Marcos urges drive vs ‘ukay-ukay’ traders
The sorry state of calamity victims in evacuation centers prompted a renewed call for the government to crack down on the illegal importation and selling of used clothing through “ukay-ukay.”
Showbiz Chika for the day
Source: Manila Bulletin Online
IPO upholds Nakpil’s patent for ‘Rivermaya’
IPO of the Philippines has ordered the recognition of manager Lizza Nakpil’s ownership of the trademark “Rivermaya.”
Fans mourn loss of Argentine folk legend Mercedes Sosa
Thousands of fans bade a tearful farewell to iconic Latin American folk singer and activist Mercedes Sosa, who died Sunday at the age of 74.
Kim Bum in Manila for TV ad, talks about Sandara, Maja
Kim Bum aka Yi Jeong of the popular Asianovela “Boys Over Flowers” revealed that should he meet Sandara Park, he will ask her about the Philippines.
Of fresh and familiar faces
For fame, power and influence – who wouldn’t want to be in the realm of show business?
Big-budget Chinese film hits Manila
From John Woo comes a dazzling visionary epic based on the legendary “Battle of Red Cliff.”
‘Local Moulin Rouge’ at the Music Museum
The Nicole Kidman starrer “Moulin Rouge” presented to the public a musical made up of modern pop songs not expected to go in sync with its visual extravagance.
A sexier Jana Roxas on the rise?
It’s been awhile since the name Jana Roxas surfaced.
The world needs bigger heroes in ‘G-Force’
Walt Disney Pictures presents “G-Force,” a comedy adventure about the latest evolution of a covert government program to train animals to work in espionage.
Claire’s affair with Michael Bolton
If our very own Claire dela Fuente is ecstatic and super excited these days, it’s because she did a duet with Michael Bolton.
Da who for today
Source: Wikipedia
Miriam Redito Quiambao is a television personality and a former beauty queen from the Philippines.
Born to Magdalena Redito of Oas Albay and Medgardo Quiambao in Quezon City on May 20, 1975, she is the first of two children. She attended the School of the Holy Spirit during her elementary and high school years and went for her collegiate studies at the University of Santo Tomas where
she obtained her degree in physical therapy. She is also a licensed Physical Therapist for the state of Indiana in the United States. Before her Binibining Pilipinas stint, Miriam had a thriving career as a therapist for St. Luke's Hospital in Manila. Also, she worked as an instructor for a local gym.Before arriving at the host country, Quiambao trained in Venezuela under the guidance of Osmel Sousa for a week. Miriam was one of the strongest and most visible contenders for the crown. She consistently placed second during the pageant's preliminaries and bested a composite score of 9.52, just trailing behind the score of Sonia Raciti, the South African candidate. At the semifinals, she once again placed second overall in the swimsuit and evening gown competitions, racking up scores as high as 9.32 and 9.42 respectively. It was Spain's candidate, Diana Nogueira that dominated the semifinals with a marginal lead over Quiambao of 9.33 for the swimsuit event and 9.45 for the evening gown competition.
During the preliminary round of the evening gown competition, Quiambao slipped and fell on stage. As she walked, the heel of one of her shoes got caught in the trail of her evening gown and she slipped on the floor. Despite this incident she collected herself, regained composure, walked graciously, finished her walk, and drew applause from the audience. At the finals, Quiambao referred to the incident during an interview portion. She said "she felt she represented those women who have fallen both on and off the stage".
Gospel for the day
Source: The Daily Gospel Online
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 10:38-42.
As they continued their journey he entered a village where a woman whose name was Martha welcomed him. She had a sister named Mary (who) sat beside the Lord at his feet listening to him speak. Martha, burdened with much serving, came to him and said, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me by myself to do the serving? Tell her to help me." The Lord said to her in reply, "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her."
Word for the day
Source: Merriam Webster Online
avuncular • \uh-VUNK-yuh-ler\ • adjective
1 : of or relating to an uncle
*2 : suggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
Example Sentence:
The avuncular orthodontist joked with his young patient, attempting to set her mind at ease about getting fitted for braces.
Did you know?
Not all uncles are likeable fellows (Hamlet's murderous Uncle Claudius, for example, isn't exactly Mr. Nice Guy in Shakespeare's tragedy), but "avuncular" reveals that, as a group, uncles are generally seen as affable and benevolent, if at times a bit patronizing. "Avuncular" derives from the Latin noun "avunculus," which translates as "maternal uncle," but since at least the 1830s English speakers have used "avuncular" to refer to uncles from either side of the family or even to individuals who are simply uncle-like in character or behavior. And in case you were wondering, "avunculus" is also an ancestor of the word "uncle" itself.
Lesson for the day
Source: Engr. Paul Elmer Morala from Duisberg, Germany
Don't Change the World
Once upon a time, there was a king who ruled a prosperous country. One day, he went for a trip to some distant areas of his country. When he was back to his palace, he complained that his feet were very painful, because it was the first time that he went for such a long trip, and the road that he went through was very rough and stony. He then ordered his people to cover every road of the entire country with leather. Definitely, this would need thousands of cows' skin, and would cost a huge amount of money.
Then one of his wise servant dared himself to tell the king, "Why do you have to spend that unnecessary amount of money ? Why don't you just cut a little piece of leather to cover your feet ?"
The king was surprised, but he later agreed to his suggestion, to make a "shoe" for himself.
There is actually a valuable lesson of life in this story : to make this world a happy place to live, you better change yourself - your heart; and not the world
Joke for the day
Source: Art’s Funbox
Ang alamat ng kasinungalingan
Ito nga ba ang alamat kung bakit nagsi-sinungaling ang mga lalaki...????
Karpintero itong si Aldo at isang araw eh gumagawa siya ng isang bahay sa tabi ng ilog.
Sa lakas ng pagma-martilyo niya eh nalaglag ang martilyo niya sa ilog.
Umiyak siya at lumitaw yung guardian angel niya, 'Tutulungan kita,Aldo'...sabay lundag sa ilog. Lumabas ito na me hawak na gold hammer, 'Ito ba ang martilyo mo?'... 'Hindi po'.
Lundag uli ang anghel at lumitaw na me silver hammer, 'Ito ba?'...'Hindi po'.
Lundag uli sa ilog ang anghel at lumitaw na me ordinary hammer, 'Ito ba?'.'Opo' ...
Natuwa ang anghel.'Dahil honest ka, bukod sa martilyo mo, sa 'yo na rin ang gold and silver hammer'
Makaraan ang ilang araw, naglalakad si Aldo sa tabi ng ilog at kasama ang misis niya.
Eh sa katangahan, nalaglag si misis sa ilog...iyak si Aldo.
Litaw si guardian angel, 'Tutulungan kita'... sabay lundag sa ilog at ng lumitaw eh kasama si Marian Rivera,Ito ba ang misis mo?... sagot si Aldo, 'Opo'.
Nagalit si anghel,'Sinungaling ka. Akala ko pa naman mabait ka'.
Nag- reason-out si Aldo, 'Sorry po, angel... kasi kapag sinabikong 'Hindi', eh lulundag ka uli sa tubig at pag-litaw mo eh kasama mo si Angel Locsin. At pag sinabi ko uli na hindi siya ang asawa ko, eh lulundag ka uli at ang tunay na misis ko na ang kasama mo.
At dahil sa kabaitan ko, eh ibibigay mo din sa akin sina Marian at Angel. Mahirap lang po ako at hindi ko kaya ang me tatlong asawa, kaya 'Yes' na lang ang sinagot ko nung una'.
Moral of the story: Kaya lang naman nagsi-sinungaling ang mga lalaki eh for a good and noble reason.
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