Top news for the day
Source: Manila Bulletin Online
Atienza seeks removal of Laguna de Bay fishpens
DENR Secretary Jose Atienza Jr. said Sunday that he is seeking the intervention of President Arroyo to dismantle fish pens and cages at the Laguna de Bay.
CL remains under water
Floodwaters spawned by typhoon “Pepeng” refused to recede in 232 out of 849 villages in 22 towns and five cities of Nueva Ecija, making search and relief operations a difficult task.
‘Pepeng’ deaths now 317
Authorities reported Sunday that 317 have been confirmed dead, 101 injured and 43 still missing, while estimated damage to infrastructure and agriculture was placed at P5 billion due to Typhoon "Pepeng."
Food shortage looms in Baguio, Benguet
The city government here and the Benguet provincial government decided to suspend classes in all levels in their respective areas of jurisdiction to allow the opening of major road networks.
UN sends expert
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has sent an official to assess the situation in typhoon-devastated areas in the Philippines.
More poor, bright students get jobs
The number of employers who have hired poor but deserving students has increased by 300 percent, the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) said Sunday.
Controversy feared inplan to rename road in honor of late INC head
A new move to rename the widest highway in the country in honor of the late Executive Minister Eraño “Ka Erdy” Manalo of the Iglesia ni Cristo may revive the old controversy.
6 big stores given deadline to explain alleged overpricing
The National Bureau of Investigation gave six big-time supermarkets which were subpoenaed for alleged overpricing until October 16 to submit counter-affidavits.
Text messages help police arrest suspected pusher
The Anti-Illegal Drug-Special Operation Task Group of the Caloocan City police station has arrested a suspected drug pusher in Barangay 34, Caloocan City with the help of several text messages.
Showbiz Chika for the day
Source: Manila Bulletin Online
Claudine Barretto still angry with Rico Yan
Claudine Barretto admitted she still has ill-feelings towards her ex-boyfriend Rico Yan who passed away seve
n years ago.
Jessa Zaragoza channels the Icons
The country has been devastated by the aftermath of the treacherous typhoon that left many homes destructed and families helpless.
‘Full Time Moms,’ mothers’ new BFF
Here comes a new BFF (Best Friends Forever!) on TV for mothers.
Philippine delegation leaves for 14th Pusan Int’l Filmfest
A Philippine delegation left Sunday, Oct. 11, for Korea to attend the 14th Pusan International Film Festival which is now ongoing till Oct. 16.
Reality TV show slug it out on primetime
It’s a close fight between reality TV shows “Pinoy Big Brother Double Up” and “Survivor Philippines: Palau.”
Da who for today
Source: Wikipedia
Francis Joseph "Chiz" Guevara Escudero (born October 10, 1969) is a current member of the Philippine Senate, having been elected in 2007.
Escudero had previously served as a member of the Philippine House of Representatives from the First District of Sorsogon, and as the Minority Floor Leader of the 13th Congress of the Philippines on his third
and last House term.
He is also the Secretary General of the United Opposition, and a member of the Nationalist People's Coalition.
Early life and career
Escudero was born on October 10, 1969 in Manila , Philippines , the middle child of the three children of former Agriculture Secretary Salvador "Sonny" H. Escudero III and educator Evelina B. Guevara. His father was elected in 2007 to the House seat vacated by his son.
Escudero is married to the former Christine Elizabeth R. Flores who is a singer and stage actress. They have two children, fraternal twins, born September 7, 2007.
Education
Escudero attended the University of the Philippines Integrated School for both his Elementary and Secondary Education, and graduated in 1981 and 1985 respectively. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Political Science at the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City in 1988 and Bachelors of Laws at the University of the Philippines College of Law in 1993. He received his Masters in International and Comparative Law at the Georgetown University Law Center in Washington D. C. in 1996.
At the University of the Philippines , Escudero was Secretary General of the Association of Law Students of the Philippines from 1992–1993. He also joined the Alpha Phi Beta Fraternity and was a member of the Alpha Phi Beta Debating Team which was the 1991 U.P. Open Debate Champion. A consistent honor student, he was a member of the Order of the Purple Feather or the U.P. Law Honor Society from 1989–1993.
Role and stand on Philippine political issues
Escudero was one of the pro-impeachment congressmen who were the prime movers for the initiation of impeachment proceedings for current Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. In 2005, he voted against the dropping of impeachment complaints against the president. His explanation summarizes his stand: "It is the truth that has lost. But the search for the truth does not end today. The president and her allies will always be haunted by questions." Despite the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines ' (CBCP) refusal to back Arroyo's impeachment in 2006, Escudero insisted that the impeachment process would continue as "the only available legal and peaceful means at arriving at the truth."
Escudero maintained the same vote against dismissing the impeachment complaints against Arroyo in 2006, retaining his original vote the previous year.
Escudero is being considered by the camp of former President Joseph Estrada to run as Estrada's vice president in the 2010 elections. Prior to this, he was asked to join Sen. Manny Villar's ticket, but refused citing an ethics investigation in the Senate on Villar's alleged corruption. (Pres. Estrada himself was convicted, but later pardoned, for plunder.)
Gospel for the day
Source: The Daily Gospel Online
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 11:29-32.
While still more people gathered in the crowd, he said to them, "This generation is an evil generation; it seeks a sign, but no sign will be given it, except the sign of Jonah. Just as Jonah became a sign to the Ninevites, so will the Son of Man be to this generation. At the judgment the queen of the south will rise with the men of this generation and she will condemn them, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and there is something greater than Solomon here. At the judgment the men of Nineveh will arise with this generation and condemn it, because at the preaching of Jonah they repented, and there is something greater than Jonah here.
Word for the day
Source: Merriam Webster Online
crural • \KRUR-ul\ • adjective
: of or relating to the thigh or leg; specifically : femoral
Example Sentence:
During his first game of the season, the team's new quarterback was injured and sidelined with a dislocated patella and anterior crural nerve damage.
Did you know?
"Crural" is a word that you are most likely to encounter in a medical context, where you might, for example, come across a reference to a "crural artery" or "crural nerve." "Crural" comes from Latin "cruralis," a combination of "crur-" or "crus" ("leg") and the adjectival suffix "-alis" (which, like the English suffix "-al," means "of, relating to, or characterized by"). In the mid-18th century, about 150 years after "crural" entered the English language, English borrowed "crus" itself. "Crus" -- pluralized, as in Latin, as "crura" -- is used of the leg or hind limb, and specifically of the shank, the part of the leg between the ankle and the thigh. "Crus" is also used more broadly of any anatomical part that resembles a leg or a pair of legs.
Lesson for the day
Source: Art’s Library
The Power of Your Actions
One day, when I was a freshman in high school, I saw a kid from my class walking home from school. His name was Kyle. It looked like he was carrying all of his books. I thought to myself, "Why would anyone bring home all his books on a Friday? He must really be a nerd." I had quite a weekend planned (parties and a football game with my friend the following afternoon), so I shrugged my shoulders and went on.
As I was walking, I saw a bunch of kids running toward him. They ran at him, knocking all his books out of his arms and tripping him so he landed in the dirt. His glasses went flying, and I saw them land in the grass about ten feet from him. He looked up and I saw this terrible sadness in his eyes.
My heart went out to him. So, I jogged over to him, and as he crawled around looking for his glasses, I saw a tear in his eye.I handed him his glasses and said, "Those guys are jerks. They really should get lives. He looked at me and said, "Hey, thanks!" There was a big smile on his face. It was one of those smiles that showed real gratitude. I helped him pick up his books, and asked him where he lived. It turned out he lived near me, so I asked him why I had never seen him before. He said he had gone to private school before coming to this school.
I would have never hung out with a private school kid before. We talked all the way home, and I carried his books. He turned out to be a pretty cool kid. I asked him if he wanted to play football on Saturday with me and my friends. He said yes. We hung all weekend and the more I got to know Kyle, the more I liked him. And my friends thought the same of him. Monday morning came, and there was Kyle with the huge stack of books again. I stopped him and said, "Damn boy, you are gonna really build some serious muscles with this pile of books everyday!". He just laughed and handed me half the books. Over the next four years, Kyle and I became best friends.
When we were seniors, we began to think about college. Kyle decided on Georgetown, and I was going to Duke. I knew that we would always be friends, that the miles would never be a problem. He was going to be a doctor, and I was going for business on a football scholarship. Kyle was valedictorian of our class.
I teased him all the time about being a nerd. He had to prepare a speech for graduation. I was so glad it wasn't me having to get up there and speak.
Graduation day arrived - I saw Kyle and he looked great. He was one of those guys that really found himself during high school. He filled out and actually looked good in glasses. He had more dates than me and all the girls loved him!
Boy, sometimes I was jealous. Today was one of those days. I could see that he was nervous about his speech. So, I smacked him on the back and said, "Hey, big guy, you'll be great!"
He looked at me with one of those looks (the really grateful one) and smiled. "Thanks," he said. As he started his speech, he cleared his throat, and began. "Graduation is a time to thank those who helped you make it through those tough years. Your parents, your teachers, your siblings, maybe a coach... but mostly your friends. I am here to tell all of you that being a friend to someone is the best gift you can give them. I am going to tell you a story."
I stared at my friend in disbelief as he told the story of the first day we met. He had planned to kill himself over the weekend. He talked of how he had cleaned out his locker so his Mom wouldn't have to do it later and was carrying his stuff home. He looked hard at me and gave me a little smile. "Thankfully, I was saved. My friend saved me from doing the unspeakable."
I heard the gasp go through the crowd as this handsome, popular boy told us all about his weakest moment. I saw his Mom and dad looking at me and smiling that same grateful smile. Not until that moment did I realize its depth.
Never underestimate the power of your actions. With one small gesture you can change a person's life. For better or for worse. God puts us all in each other's lives to impact one another in some way. Look for God in others.
"Friends are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly."
Joke for the day
Source: Art’s Funbox
Some tagalong translation
MISUNDERTAND.....babaing nakatayo sa ilalim
DEVALUE..........letra bago ang
XDETAIL...........ang buntot
ALRIGHT..........lahat sa kanan
STATUE...........ikaw ba yan?
IT DEPENDS.......kainin mo ang bakod
DILEMNA..........gabi na
FORUMS...........apat na kuarto
DEVASTATION......ang istasyon ng bus
DEPRESS..........alagad ng simbahan
TENACIOUS........sapatos na panlaro ng tennis
DEPOSIT..........ang gripo
DEFENSE..........ang bakod
VOICE............mga batang lalake
THE ROCK.........pagkaing baboy
DEFEAT...........ang mga paa
PARKING..........malayong hari
Source: Manila Bulletin Online
Atienza seeks removal of Laguna de Bay fishpens
DENR Secretary Jose Atienza Jr. said Sunday that he is seeking the intervention of President Arroyo to dismantle fish pens and cages at the Laguna de Bay.
CL remains under water
Floodwaters spawned by typhoon “Pepeng” refused to recede in 232 out of 849 villages in 22 towns and five cities of Nueva Ecija, making search and relief operations a difficult task.
‘Pepeng’ deaths now 317
Authorities reported Sunday that 317 have been confirmed dead, 101 injured and 43 still missing, while estimated damage to infrastructure and agriculture was placed at P5 billion due to Typhoon "Pepeng."
Food shortage looms in Baguio, Benguet
The city government here and the Benguet provincial government decided to suspend classes in all levels in their respective areas of jurisdiction to allow the opening of major road networks.
UN sends expert
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has sent an official to assess the situation in typhoon-devastated areas in the Philippines.
More poor, bright students get jobs
The number of employers who have hired poor but deserving students has increased by 300 percent, the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) said Sunday.
Controversy feared inplan to rename road in honor of late INC head
A new move to rename the widest highway in the country in honor of the late Executive Minister Eraño “Ka Erdy” Manalo of the Iglesia ni Cristo may revive the old controversy.
6 big stores given deadline to explain alleged overpricing
The National Bureau of Investigation gave six big-time supermarkets which were subpoenaed for alleged overpricing until October 16 to submit counter-affidavits.
Text messages help police arrest suspected pusher
The Anti-Illegal Drug-Special Operation Task Group of the Caloocan City police station has arrested a suspected drug pusher in Barangay 34, Caloocan City with the help of several text messages.
Showbiz Chika for the day
Source: Manila Bulletin Online
Claudine Barretto still angry with Rico Yan
Claudine Barretto admitted she still has ill-feelings towards her ex-boyfriend Rico Yan who passed away seve
n years ago.Jessa Zaragoza channels the Icons
The country has been devastated by the aftermath of the treacherous typhoon that left many homes destructed and families helpless.
‘Full Time Moms,’ mothers’ new BFF
Here comes a new BFF (Best Friends Forever!) on TV for mothers.
Philippine delegation leaves for 14th Pusan Int’l Filmfest
A Philippine delegation left Sunday, Oct. 11, for Korea to attend the 14th Pusan International Film Festival which is now ongoing till Oct. 16.
Reality TV show slug it out on primetime
It’s a close fight between reality TV shows “Pinoy Big Brother Double Up” and “Survivor Philippines: Palau.”
Da who for today
Source: Wikipedia
Francis Joseph "Chiz" Guevara Escudero (born October 10, 1969) is a current member of the Philippine Senate, having been elected in 2007.
Escudero had previously served as a member of the Philippine House of Representatives from the First District of Sorsogon, and as the Minority Floor Leader of the 13th Congress of the Philippines on his third
and last House term.He is also the Secretary General of the United Opposition, and a member of the Nationalist People's Coalition.
Early life and career
Escudero was born on October 10, 1969 in Manila , Philippines , the middle child of the three children of former Agriculture Secretary Salvador "Sonny" H. Escudero III and educator Evelina B. Guevara. His father was elected in 2007 to the House seat vacated by his son.
Escudero is married to the former Christine Elizabeth R. Flores who is a singer and stage actress. They have two children, fraternal twins, born September 7, 2007.
Education
Escudero attended the University of the Philippines Integrated School for both his Elementary and Secondary Education, and graduated in 1981 and 1985 respectively. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Political Science at the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City in 1988 and Bachelors of Laws at the University of the Philippines College of Law in 1993. He received his Masters in International and Comparative Law at the Georgetown University Law Center in Washington D. C. in 1996.
At the University of the Philippines , Escudero was Secretary General of the Association of Law Students of the Philippines from 1992–1993. He also joined the Alpha Phi Beta Fraternity and was a member of the Alpha Phi Beta Debating Team which was the 1991 U.P. Open Debate Champion. A consistent honor student, he was a member of the Order of the Purple Feather or the U.P. Law Honor Society from 1989–1993.
Role and stand on Philippine political issues
Escudero was one of the pro-impeachment congressmen who were the prime movers for the initiation of impeachment proceedings for current Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. In 2005, he voted against the dropping of impeachment complaints against the president. His explanation summarizes his stand: "It is the truth that has lost. But the search for the truth does not end today. The president and her allies will always be haunted by questions." Despite the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines ' (CBCP) refusal to back Arroyo's impeachment in 2006, Escudero insisted that the impeachment process would continue as "the only available legal and peaceful means at arriving at the truth."
Escudero maintained the same vote against dismissing the impeachment complaints against Arroyo in 2006, retaining his original vote the previous year.
Escudero is being considered by the camp of former President Joseph Estrada to run as Estrada's vice president in the 2010 elections. Prior to this, he was asked to join Sen. Manny Villar's ticket, but refused citing an ethics investigation in the Senate on Villar's alleged corruption. (Pres. Estrada himself was convicted, but later pardoned, for plunder.)
Gospel for the day
Source: The Daily Gospel Online
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 11:29-32.
While still more people gathered in the crowd, he said to them, "This generation is an evil generation; it seeks a sign, but no sign will be given it, except the sign of Jonah. Just as Jonah became a sign to the Ninevites, so will the Son of Man be to this generation. At the judgment the queen of the south will rise with the men of this generation and she will condemn them, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and there is something greater than Solomon here. At the judgment the men of Nineveh will arise with this generation and condemn it, because at the preaching of Jonah they repented, and there is something greater than Jonah here.
Word for the day
Source: Merriam Webster Online
crural • \KRUR-ul\ • adjective
: of or relating to the thigh or leg; specifically : femoral
Example Sentence:
During his first game of the season, the team's new quarterback was injured and sidelined with a dislocated patella and anterior crural nerve damage.
Did you know?
"Crural" is a word that you are most likely to encounter in a medical context, where you might, for example, come across a reference to a "crural artery" or "crural nerve." "Crural" comes from Latin "cruralis," a combination of "crur-" or "crus" ("leg") and the adjectival suffix "-alis" (which, like the English suffix "-al," means "of, relating to, or characterized by"). In the mid-18th century, about 150 years after "crural" entered the English language, English borrowed "crus" itself. "Crus" -- pluralized, as in Latin, as "crura" -- is used of the leg or hind limb, and specifically of the shank, the part of the leg between the ankle and the thigh. "Crus" is also used more broadly of any anatomical part that resembles a leg or a pair of legs.
Lesson for the day
Source: Art’s Library
The Power of Your Actions
One day, when I was a freshman in high school, I saw a kid from my class walking home from school. His name was Kyle. It looked like he was carrying all of his books. I thought to myself, "Why would anyone bring home all his books on a Friday? He must really be a nerd." I had quite a weekend planned (parties and a football game with my friend the following afternoon), so I shrugged my shoulders and went on.
As I was walking, I saw a bunch of kids running toward him. They ran at him, knocking all his books out of his arms and tripping him so he landed in the dirt. His glasses went flying, and I saw them land in the grass about ten feet from him. He looked up and I saw this terrible sadness in his eyes.
My heart went out to him. So, I jogged over to him, and as he crawled around looking for his glasses, I saw a tear in his eye.I handed him his glasses and said, "Those guys are jerks. They really should get lives. He looked at me and said, "Hey, thanks!" There was a big smile on his face. It was one of those smiles that showed real gratitude. I helped him pick up his books, and asked him where he lived. It turned out he lived near me, so I asked him why I had never seen him before. He said he had gone to private school before coming to this school.
I would have never hung out with a private school kid before. We talked all the way home, and I carried his books. He turned out to be a pretty cool kid. I asked him if he wanted to play football on Saturday with me and my friends. He said yes. We hung all weekend and the more I got to know Kyle, the more I liked him. And my friends thought the same of him. Monday morning came, and there was Kyle with the huge stack of books again. I stopped him and said, "Damn boy, you are gonna really build some serious muscles with this pile of books everyday!". He just laughed and handed me half the books. Over the next four years, Kyle and I became best friends.
When we were seniors, we began to think about college. Kyle decided on Georgetown, and I was going to Duke. I knew that we would always be friends, that the miles would never be a problem. He was going to be a doctor, and I was going for business on a football scholarship. Kyle was valedictorian of our class.
I teased him all the time about being a nerd. He had to prepare a speech for graduation. I was so glad it wasn't me having to get up there and speak.
Graduation day arrived - I saw Kyle and he looked great. He was one of those guys that really found himself during high school. He filled out and actually looked good in glasses. He had more dates than me and all the girls loved him!
Boy, sometimes I was jealous. Today was one of those days. I could see that he was nervous about his speech. So, I smacked him on the back and said, "Hey, big guy, you'll be great!"
He looked at me with one of those looks (the really grateful one) and smiled. "Thanks," he said. As he started his speech, he cleared his throat, and began. "Graduation is a time to thank those who helped you make it through those tough years. Your parents, your teachers, your siblings, maybe a coach... but mostly your friends. I am here to tell all of you that being a friend to someone is the best gift you can give them. I am going to tell you a story."
I stared at my friend in disbelief as he told the story of the first day we met. He had planned to kill himself over the weekend. He talked of how he had cleaned out his locker so his Mom wouldn't have to do it later and was carrying his stuff home. He looked hard at me and gave me a little smile. "Thankfully, I was saved. My friend saved me from doing the unspeakable."
I heard the gasp go through the crowd as this handsome, popular boy told us all about his weakest moment. I saw his Mom and dad looking at me and smiling that same grateful smile. Not until that moment did I realize its depth.
Never underestimate the power of your actions. With one small gesture you can change a person's life. For better or for worse. God puts us all in each other's lives to impact one another in some way. Look for God in others.
"Friends are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly."
Joke for the day
Source: Art’s Funbox
Some tagalong translation
MISUNDERTAND.....babaing nakatayo sa ilalim
DEVALUE..........letra bago ang
XDETAIL...........ang buntot
ALRIGHT..........lahat sa kanan
STATUE...........ikaw ba yan?
IT DEPENDS.......kainin mo ang bakod
DILEMNA..........gabi na
FORUMS...........apat na kuarto
DEVASTATION......ang istasyon ng bus
DEPRESS..........alagad ng simbahan
TENACIOUS........sapatos na panlaro ng tennis
DEPOSIT..........ang gripo
DEFENSE..........ang bakod
VOICE............mga batang lalake
THE ROCK.........pagkaing baboy
DEFEAT...........ang mga paa
PARKING..........malayong hari
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