Top news for the day
Source: Manila Bulletin Online
Tan now heads peace process office
A son of Mindanao, Attorney Nabil Tan, Monday assumed the helm at OPAPP, vowing to continue the government's peace processes with the country's various armed groups.
Shell, Seaoil hike pump prices by 25 centavos
Big oil player Pilipinas Shell and smaller player Seaoil Philippines on Monday added 25 centavos to their selling prices for gasoline, diesel oil, and kerosene.
DPWH urged to check bridges hit by typhoons
Senator Bong’ Revilla Jr. urged the DPWH to check the structural strengths of infrastructures as storm ‘’Ondoy’’ and typhoon ‘’Pepeng’’ destroyed or damaged bridges and roads estimated at P604.7 million.
No turning back, says Ebdane
“Definitely, (there is) no turning back. It’s either for President or farming,” DPWH Secretary Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. declared.
Chiz shelves announcement for 2010 polls
Senator Francis Escudero has come to a decision regarding his plans for the May 2010 elections but chose to shelve his announcement in deference to the victims of the recent weather disturbances.
Classes in flooded areas suspended
The Department of Education has suspended classes in public and private elementary and secondary schools in typhoon-affected areas in Regions I, II, III and the Cordillera Administrative Region.
Typhoon deaths now at 669
The collective death toll from storms “Ondoy” and “Pepeng” has reached 669, with 462 injured and 87 missing, authorities revealed.
Removal of construction debris urged
The Quezon City government ordered contractors to clear and remove construction debris from the work sites as a precaution against another massive flooding in the city.
Irish priest kidnapped
Heavily armed men barged into a Catholic convent in Pagadian City and seized a sick Irish priest in another apparent case of kidnapping for ransom.
Showbiz Chika for the day
Source: Manila Bulletin Online
Michael Jackson's new song released
A previously unreleased song by Michael Jackson entitled "This Is It" was unveiled to the world on Monday almost four months after the star's death.
Streisand pulls off US, British charts double
American entertainer Barbra Streisand achieved the feat of topping the US and British album charts simultaneously.
Boyzone singer Gately dies in Spain at 33
Boyzone singer Stephen Gately, 33, died on Saturday while on holiday in Majorca off the coast of Spain
Is Dingdong Dantes setting his eyes on Sunshine Dizon?
Reports say that Dingdong Dantes has been texting Sunshine Dizon sweet messages since the two worked on “Encantadia” in 2005.
Jessa Zaragoza not too keen on Dingdong entering politics
If Jessa Zaragoza has a choice, she would not want her husband Dingdong Avanzado to run for politics.
Did ghosts haunt ‘Patient X’ set?
Some have deduced that rumors are just publicity, but many were caught in disbelief after a picture that supposedly debunks the theory saw publication recently.
MTV VMA’s most shocking moments
The real attraction of the MTV Video Music Awards is its parade of artists and their spectacular performances/stunts.
Richard Gomez co-hosts Q 11’s ‘The Sweet Life’
Richard Gomez steps in as “The Sweet Life” co-host on Tuesday for a special episode on Couples.
After Michael Bolton, who’s next in Claire’s duet list?
In the two decades that Claire dela Fuente’s singing career took a backseat to her business profession, she never expected to revive it.
Haphazard characterizations, acceptable acting in ‘Fame’
In 1980, the movie “Fame” spawned hits like “Out There on My Own” and its title song.
‘The Five People You Meet in Heaven’ on Q-11’s Premiere Nights
On Tuesday at 8:30 p.m., Premiere Nights premieres the highly anticipated adaptation of sensational bestseller Mitch Albom’s “The Five People You Meet in Heaven.”
Juicier revelations in ‘Gossip Girl’ Season 3
The third season of the much-followed “Gossip Girl” is underway over ETC every Tuesday at 8 p.m.
What AFS has done to three showbiz celebs
What do Tony Gloria, Ronnie Henares, Arnel de Pano and Leo Valdez have in common?
I am not afraid of Gretchen Barretto – Mikaela Bilbao
Businesswoman Mikaela Bilbao denied sending text messages linking Gretchen Barretto and Pops Fernandez to Road Board’s former executive director, Rodolfo “Dody” Puno's road projects.
Da who for today
Source: Wikipedia
Miriam Defensor-Santiago (born Miriam Palma Defensor on June 15, 1945) is a Filipina lawyer, politician, and a Senator of the
Philippines, with a focus on Constitutional Law. She is the founder and current leader of the People's Reform Party as well as its former presidential candidate.
Early life and education
Santiago was born in Iloilo City, Iloilo to District Judge Benjamin A. Defensor and Dimpna Palma Defensor. In her youth, she graduated as class valedictorian in both elementary and high school levels. She completed her secondary education at Iloilo High School (now Iloilo National High School).
Despite a three-month bout with illness, Santiago attended the University of the Philippines in Diliman. There she continued to participate in numerous oratorical, public speaking, and debate contests. She became the first female editor-in-chief of the university's student newspaper, The Philippine Collegian and was twice made Corps Sponsor of the Reserve Officer Training Corps.Her classmates include the likes of former Senate President Franklin Drilon, San Juan Representative Ronaldo Zamora, and Eli Pamatong.
In 1965, Santiago graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. It took her only three and a half years to complete her degree. Upon graduation, she was elected to the Pi Gamma Mu and Phi Kappa Phi international honor societies.
Miriam took the 1969 Bar Exams and barely passed with a 78% Bar rating. Santiago decided to teach Political Science to undergraduates at Trinity College of Quezon City.
She then attended the University of Michigan Law School from 1974 to 1976, earning the degrees of Master of Laws and Juris Doctor.
Santiago continued enrolling in short courses, attending seminars and participating in conferences locally and abroad. In 1995, at the age of fifty, she completed the academic requirements for a Master of Arts in Religious Studies at the Maryhill School of Theology with an average grade of 1.25. In 1996, at the age of fifty-one, she attended the Summer Program of Instruction for Lawyers at Harvard Law School. In 1997, at age fifty-two, she attended the Summer Program in Law at Oxford University.
After she lost in the Senate race of 2001, she worked on updating her self-published law and political science textbooks, which were later released in 2002.
In 1986, Santiago was recognized as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Professionals of the Philippine Junior Chamber of Commerce. In 1988, she sought and won the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Government Service, which claims to be the Philippine equivalent of the Nobel Prize.
In 1996, The Australian Magazine ranked Santiago 69th among "The 100 Most Powerful Women in the World", sharing the honor with former Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos who ranked 58th.
Gospel for the day
Source: The Daily Gospel Online
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 11:37-41.
After he had spoken, a Pharisee invited him to dine at his home. He entered and reclined at table to eat. The Pharisee was amazed to see that he did not observe the prescribed washing before the meal. The Lord said to him, "Oh you Pharisees! Although you cleanse the outside of the cup and the dish, inside you are filled with plunder and evil. You fools! Did not the maker of the outside also make the inside? But as to what is within, give alms, and behold, everything will be clean for you.
Word for the day
Source: Merriam Webster Online
MacGuffin • \muh-GUFF-in\ • noun
: an object, event, or character in a film or story that serves to set and keep the plot in motion despite usually lacking intrinsic importance
Example Sentence:
The missing document is the MacGuffin that sends the two spies off on an action-packed race around the world, but the real story centers on tension between the main characters.
Did you know?
The first person to use "MacGuffin" as a word for a plot device was Alfred Hitchcock. He borrowed it from an old shaggy-dog story in which some passengers on a train interrogate a fellow passenger carrying a large, strange-looking package. The fellow says the package contains a "MacGuffin," which, he explains, is used to catch tigers in the Scottish Highlands. When the group protests that there are no tigers in the Highlands, the passenger replies, "Well, then, this must not be a MacGuffin." Hitchcock apparently appreciated the way the mysterious package holds the audience’s attention and builds suspense. He recognized that an audience anticipating a solution to a mystery will continue to follow the story even if the initial interest-grabber turns out to be irrelevant.
Lesson for the day
Source: Art’s Library
Ripple Effect
I am a mother of three and have recently completed my college degree. The last class I had to take was Sociology. The teacher was absolutely inspiring with the qualities that I wish every human being had been graced with. Her last project of the term was called "Smile."
The class was asked to go out and smile at three people and document their reactions. I am a very friendly person and always smile at everyone and say hello anyway, so, I thought this would be a piece of cake, literally.
Soon after we were assigned the project, my husband, youngest son, and I went out to McDonald's one crisp March morning. It was just our way of sharing special play time with our son. We were standing in line, waiting to be served, when all of a sudden everyone around us began to back away, and then even my husband did. I did not move an inch...an overwhelming feeling of panic welled up inside of me as I turned to see why they had moved. As I turned around I smelled a horrible "dirty body" smell, and there standing right behind me were two poor homeless men.
As I looked down at the short gentleman, close to me, he was "smiling". His beautiful sky blue eyes were full of God's Light as he searched for acceptance. He said, "Good day" as he counted the few coins he had been clutching. The second man fumbled with his hands as he stood behind his friend. I realized the second man was mentally deficient and the blue eyed gentleman was his salvation. I held my tears as I stood there with them.
The young lady at the counter asked him what they wanted. He said, "Coffee is all Miss" because that was all they could afford. (If they wanted to sit in the restaurant and warm up, they had to buy something. He just wanted to be warm). Then I really felt it ~ the compulsion was so great I almost reached out and embraced the little man with the blue eyes. That is when I noticed all eyes in the restaurant were set on me, judging my every action.
I smiled and asked the young lady behind the counter to give me two more breakfast meals on a separate tray. I then walked around the corner to the table that the men had chosen as a resting spot. I put the tray on the table and laid my hand on the blue eyed gentleman's cold hand. He looked up at me, with tears in his eyes, and said, "Thank you." I leaned over, began to pat his hand and said, "I did not do this for you. God is here working through me to give you hope." I started to cry as I walked away to join my husband and son.
When I sat down my husband smiled at me and said, "That is why God gave you to me, Honey. To give me hope." We held hands for a moment and at that time we knew that only because of the Grace that we had been given, were we able to give. We are not church goers, but we are believers. That day showed me the pure Light of God's sweet love.
I returned to college, on the last evening of class, with this story in hand. I turned in "my project" and the instructor read it. Then she looked up at me and said, "Can I share this?" I slowly nodded as she got the attention of the class. She began to read and that is when I knew that we as human beings and being part of God, share this need to heal people and be healed.
In my own way I had touched the people at McDonald's, my husband, son, instructor, and every soul that shared the classroom on the last night I spent as a college student.I graduated with one of the biggest lessons I would ever learn:UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE. Much love and compassion is sent to each andevery person who may read this and learn how to LOVE PEOPLE AND USE THINGS~NOT LOVE THINGS AND USE PEOPLE.
Joke for the day
Source: Art’s Funbox
More translation
COMTEMPLATE........konti ang plato
PERSUADING.........unang kasal
JULY...............nagsinungaling ka ba?
ABLE...............ang bola
ABOARD.............ang tabla
CAMPAIGN...........halika sakit
ACOUSTIC...........ako ay patpat
CACTUS.............dalawang manok na panabong
ADLIB..............dagdagan ng dahon
MEASURE............merong sigurado
ANKLE..............tito/tiyo
MEDICINE...........meron hindi nakita
ADORE..............ang pinto
INSIDE.............sa gilid
Source: Manila Bulletin Online
Tan now heads peace process office
A son of Mindanao, Attorney Nabil Tan, Monday assumed the helm at OPAPP, vowing to continue the government's peace processes with the country's various armed groups.
Shell, Seaoil hike pump prices by 25 centavos
Big oil player Pilipinas Shell and smaller player Seaoil Philippines on Monday added 25 centavos to their selling prices for gasoline, diesel oil, and kerosene.
DPWH urged to check bridges hit by typhoons
Senator Bong’ Revilla Jr. urged the DPWH to check the structural strengths of infrastructures as storm ‘’Ondoy’’ and typhoon ‘’Pepeng’’ destroyed or damaged bridges and roads estimated at P604.7 million.
No turning back, says Ebdane
“Definitely, (there is) no turning back. It’s either for President or farming,” DPWH Secretary Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. declared.
Chiz shelves announcement for 2010 polls
Senator Francis Escudero has come to a decision regarding his plans for the May 2010 elections but chose to shelve his announcement in deference to the victims of the recent weather disturbances.
Classes in flooded areas suspended
The Department of Education has suspended classes in public and private elementary and secondary schools in typhoon-affected areas in Regions I, II, III and the Cordillera Administrative Region.
Typhoon deaths now at 669
The collective death toll from storms “Ondoy” and “Pepeng” has reached 669, with 462 injured and 87 missing, authorities revealed.
Removal of construction debris urged
The Quezon City government ordered contractors to clear and remove construction debris from the work sites as a precaution against another massive flooding in the city.
Irish priest kidnapped
Heavily armed men barged into a Catholic convent in Pagadian City and seized a sick Irish priest in another apparent case of kidnapping for ransom.
Showbiz Chika for the day
Source: Manila Bulletin Online
Michael Jackson's new song released
A previously unreleased song by Michael Jackson entitled "This Is It" was unveiled to the world on Monday almost four months after the star's death.
Streisand pulls off US, British charts double
American entertainer Barbra Streisand achieved the feat of topping the US and British album charts simultaneously.
Boyzone singer Gately dies in Spain at 33
Boyzone singer Stephen Gately, 33, died on Saturday while on holiday in Majorca off the coast of Spain
Is Dingdong Dantes setting his eyes on Sunshine Dizon?
Reports say that Dingdong Dantes has been texting Sunshine Dizon sweet messages since the two worked on “Encantadia” in 2005.
Jessa Zaragoza not too keen on Dingdong entering politics
If Jessa Zaragoza has a choice, she would not want her husband Dingdong Avanzado to run for politics.
Did ghosts haunt ‘Patient X’ set?
Some have deduced that rumors are just publicity, but many were caught in disbelief after a picture that supposedly debunks the theory saw publication recently.
MTV VMA’s most shocking moments
The real attraction of the MTV Video Music Awards is its parade of artists and their spectacular performances/stunts.
Richard Gomez co-hosts Q 11’s ‘The Sweet Life’
Richard Gomez steps in as “The Sweet Life” co-host on Tuesday for a special episode on Couples.
After Michael Bolton, who’s next in Claire’s duet list?
In the two decades that Claire dela Fuente’s singing career took a backseat to her business profession, she never expected to revive it.
Haphazard characterizations, acceptable acting in ‘Fame’
In 1980, the movie “Fame” spawned hits like “Out There on My Own” and its title song.
‘The Five People You Meet in Heaven’ on Q-11’s Premiere Nights
On Tuesday at 8:30 p.m., Premiere Nights premieres the highly anticipated adaptation of sensational bestseller Mitch Albom’s “The Five People You Meet in Heaven.”
Juicier revelations in ‘Gossip Girl’ Season 3
The third season of the much-followed “Gossip Girl” is underway over ETC every Tuesday at 8 p.m.
What AFS has done to three showbiz celebs
What do Tony Gloria, Ronnie Henares, Arnel de Pano and Leo Valdez have in common?
I am not afraid of Gretchen Barretto – Mikaela Bilbao
Businesswoman Mikaela Bilbao denied sending text messages linking Gretchen Barretto and Pops Fernandez to Road Board’s former executive director, Rodolfo “Dody” Puno's road projects.
Da who for today
Source: Wikipedia
Miriam Defensor-Santiago (born Miriam Palma Defensor on June 15, 1945) is a Filipina lawyer, politician, and a Senator of the
Philippines, with a focus on Constitutional Law. She is the founder and current leader of the People's Reform Party as well as its former presidential candidate.Early life and education
Santiago was born in Iloilo City, Iloilo to District Judge Benjamin A. Defensor and Dimpna Palma Defensor. In her youth, she graduated as class valedictorian in both elementary and high school levels. She completed her secondary education at Iloilo High School (now Iloilo National High School).
Despite a three-month bout with illness, Santiago attended the University of the Philippines in Diliman. There she continued to participate in numerous oratorical, public speaking, and debate contests. She became the first female editor-in-chief of the university's student newspaper, The Philippine Collegian and was twice made Corps Sponsor of the Reserve Officer Training Corps.Her classmates include the likes of former Senate President Franklin Drilon, San Juan Representative Ronaldo Zamora, and Eli Pamatong.
In 1965, Santiago graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. It took her only three and a half years to complete her degree. Upon graduation, she was elected to the Pi Gamma Mu and Phi Kappa Phi international honor societies.
Miriam took the 1969 Bar Exams and barely passed with a 78% Bar rating. Santiago decided to teach Political Science to undergraduates at Trinity College of Quezon City.
She then attended the University of Michigan Law School from 1974 to 1976, earning the degrees of Master of Laws and Juris Doctor.
Santiago continued enrolling in short courses, attending seminars and participating in conferences locally and abroad. In 1995, at the age of fifty, she completed the academic requirements for a Master of Arts in Religious Studies at the Maryhill School of Theology with an average grade of 1.25. In 1996, at the age of fifty-one, she attended the Summer Program of Instruction for Lawyers at Harvard Law School. In 1997, at age fifty-two, she attended the Summer Program in Law at Oxford University.
After she lost in the Senate race of 2001, she worked on updating her self-published law and political science textbooks, which were later released in 2002.
In 1986, Santiago was recognized as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Professionals of the Philippine Junior Chamber of Commerce. In 1988, she sought and won the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Government Service, which claims to be the Philippine equivalent of the Nobel Prize.
In 1996, The Australian Magazine ranked Santiago 69th among "The 100 Most Powerful Women in the World", sharing the honor with former Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos who ranked 58th.
Gospel for the day
Source: The Daily Gospel Online
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 11:37-41.
After he had spoken, a Pharisee invited him to dine at his home. He entered and reclined at table to eat. The Pharisee was amazed to see that he did not observe the prescribed washing before the meal. The Lord said to him, "Oh you Pharisees! Although you cleanse the outside of the cup and the dish, inside you are filled with plunder and evil. You fools! Did not the maker of the outside also make the inside? But as to what is within, give alms, and behold, everything will be clean for you.
Word for the day
Source: Merriam Webster Online
MacGuffin • \muh-GUFF-in\ • noun
: an object, event, or character in a film or story that serves to set and keep the plot in motion despite usually lacking intrinsic importance
Example Sentence:
The missing document is the MacGuffin that sends the two spies off on an action-packed race around the world, but the real story centers on tension between the main characters.
Did you know?
The first person to use "MacGuffin" as a word for a plot device was Alfred Hitchcock. He borrowed it from an old shaggy-dog story in which some passengers on a train interrogate a fellow passenger carrying a large, strange-looking package. The fellow says the package contains a "MacGuffin," which, he explains, is used to catch tigers in the Scottish Highlands. When the group protests that there are no tigers in the Highlands, the passenger replies, "Well, then, this must not be a MacGuffin." Hitchcock apparently appreciated the way the mysterious package holds the audience’s attention and builds suspense. He recognized that an audience anticipating a solution to a mystery will continue to follow the story even if the initial interest-grabber turns out to be irrelevant.
Lesson for the day
Source: Art’s Library
Ripple Effect
I am a mother of three and have recently completed my college degree. The last class I had to take was Sociology. The teacher was absolutely inspiring with the qualities that I wish every human being had been graced with. Her last project of the term was called "Smile."
The class was asked to go out and smile at three people and document their reactions. I am a very friendly person and always smile at everyone and say hello anyway, so, I thought this would be a piece of cake, literally.
Soon after we were assigned the project, my husband, youngest son, and I went out to McDonald's one crisp March morning. It was just our way of sharing special play time with our son. We were standing in line, waiting to be served, when all of a sudden everyone around us began to back away, and then even my husband did. I did not move an inch...an overwhelming feeling of panic welled up inside of me as I turned to see why they had moved. As I turned around I smelled a horrible "dirty body" smell, and there standing right behind me were two poor homeless men.
As I looked down at the short gentleman, close to me, he was "smiling". His beautiful sky blue eyes were full of God's Light as he searched for acceptance. He said, "Good day" as he counted the few coins he had been clutching. The second man fumbled with his hands as he stood behind his friend. I realized the second man was mentally deficient and the blue eyed gentleman was his salvation. I held my tears as I stood there with them.
The young lady at the counter asked him what they wanted. He said, "Coffee is all Miss" because that was all they could afford. (If they wanted to sit in the restaurant and warm up, they had to buy something. He just wanted to be warm). Then I really felt it ~ the compulsion was so great I almost reached out and embraced the little man with the blue eyes. That is when I noticed all eyes in the restaurant were set on me, judging my every action.
I smiled and asked the young lady behind the counter to give me two more breakfast meals on a separate tray. I then walked around the corner to the table that the men had chosen as a resting spot. I put the tray on the table and laid my hand on the blue eyed gentleman's cold hand. He looked up at me, with tears in his eyes, and said, "Thank you." I leaned over, began to pat his hand and said, "I did not do this for you. God is here working through me to give you hope." I started to cry as I walked away to join my husband and son.
When I sat down my husband smiled at me and said, "That is why God gave you to me, Honey. To give me hope." We held hands for a moment and at that time we knew that only because of the Grace that we had been given, were we able to give. We are not church goers, but we are believers. That day showed me the pure Light of God's sweet love.
I returned to college, on the last evening of class, with this story in hand. I turned in "my project" and the instructor read it. Then she looked up at me and said, "Can I share this?" I slowly nodded as she got the attention of the class. She began to read and that is when I knew that we as human beings and being part of God, share this need to heal people and be healed.
In my own way I had touched the people at McDonald's, my husband, son, instructor, and every soul that shared the classroom on the last night I spent as a college student.I graduated with one of the biggest lessons I would ever learn:UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE. Much love and compassion is sent to each andevery person who may read this and learn how to LOVE PEOPLE AND USE THINGS~NOT LOVE THINGS AND USE PEOPLE.
Joke for the day
Source: Art’s Funbox
More translation
COMTEMPLATE........konti ang plato
PERSUADING.........unang kasal
JULY...............nagsinungaling ka ba?
ABLE...............ang bola
ABOARD.............ang tabla
CAMPAIGN...........halika sakit
ACOUSTIC...........ako ay patpat
CACTUS.............dalawang manok na panabong
ADLIB..............dagdagan ng dahon
MEASURE............merong sigurado
ANKLE..............tito/tiyo
MEDICINE...........meron hindi nakita
ADORE..............ang pinto
INSIDE.............sa gilid
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