Top news for the day
Source: Manila Bulletin Online
Oil price cap may cause supply woes, Reyes says
Placing a price ceiling on petroleum products could lead to a shortage in supply, which would altogether be a bigger problem.
Japan hiring more nurses, caregivers
The Japanese government said the arrival of the second batch of Filipino nurses and caregivers is expected by next year under the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement on the Movement of Natural Persons.
Abalos airs anti-flood plan
Mandaluyong City Mayor Benhur Abalos suggested that with the help of Congress, a re-dredging program would be possible to help prevent further occurrences of floods.
Political ads on relief goods deplored
A Catholic Church official said Thursday he is leaving the decision to the electorate whether the politicians who made use of the recent natural calamities to advertise themselves are still worthy of their vote in the May 2010 elections.
Valenzuela to help rebuild damaged Meycauayan dike
Foul-smelling and stagnant waters now covering some low-lying areas of Valenzuela City will soon be pumped out with the expected full reconstruction next week of a breached dike along the Meycauayan River.
‘Biyaheng Pinoy with Apl’ to promote RP tourist spots
After the successful media roll out of Black Eyed Peas member Apl.de.ap’s music video, ‘Take U to the Philippines,’ the Fil-Am international singer is back in the country to launch his latest campaign with the DoT and MTV Asia, ‘Biyaheng Pinoy with Apl.’
Pagasa monitoring 2 weather disturbances
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) is closely monitoring two weather disturbances near the Philippine archipelago.
Showbiz Chika for the day
Source: Manila Bulletin Online
Philippine film industry eyes new stage
A new wave of independent Philippine cinema has had critics buzzing at festivals around the world this year but now industry veterans say it is time to win over audiences as well.
Replacement romps away with male pageant title
A last-minute substitute in the lineup of Mister International Philippines 2009 finalists grabbed the top prize during the pageant’s finals night.
A gathering of ‘system-free’ filmmakers
The ongoing 11th Cinemanila International Film Festival is once more a testament to the growing strength of the indie community.
Bankable actor Derek Ramsay is also a sought-after endorser
He has proven his worth as an actor in teleseryes like “Ysabella,” “Panday,” “Nasaan Ka Maruja,” and “The Wedding,” and in some movies including “Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo,” “One More Chance,” and “And I Love You So,” and now Derek Ramsay is also a sought-after product endorser.
Polo’s riveting performance gets FAMAS Best Actor nomination
Polo Ravales’ daring and challenging role in the film “Walang Kawala” did not escape the keen eyes of the members of the FAMAS.
The Masskara Festival at SM Bacolod
SM City Bacolod celebrates the Masskara Festival this October.
Emotional twist in ‘SP: Palau’s’ tribal council
Friday night, the Sonsorol tribe gears for a heart-stopping second tribal council.
Da who for today
Source: Wikipedia
Arnel Pineda (born September 5, 1967) is an international Filipino singer-songwriter and is currently the lead singer of the American rock band Journey. Pineda has enjoyed a successful musical career in Asia for the last 25 years.
Arnel Pineda was born in Sampaloc, Manila, in the Philippines. His mother instilled his love for singing at an early age, encour
aging him to sing along to songs from her favorite singers like Karen Carpenter and Barbra Streisand. Growing up, his parents entered him in many singing contests.
His mother, who had been suffering from rheumatic heart disease, died when he was thirteen. Her illness had left their family deep in debt. Being a year behind on their rented apartment and unable to sufficiently provide for the family, his father decided to move out and ask relatives to take in Pineda's siblings. To ease his father's burden, Pineda quit school and volunteered to strike out on his own.
For about two years his life was spent out on the streets, sleeping wherever he could: in public parks, or on a narrow bench outside a friend's crowded house. He earned meager money by collecting glass bottles, newspapers, and scrap metal and selling them to recyclers. He would also go to the pier with his friends and take on odd jobs like cleaning scrap metal and docked ships. He didn't have much to eat, sometimes rationing a small package of biscuit as his meal for two days. Despite all these hardships he tried to remain optimistic about his future.
Videos of The Zoo performing cover songs by Journey, Survivor, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, Air Supply, The Eagles, Kenny Loggins and other popular acts from the 70s, 80s and 90s, began appearing on YouTube.com in February 2007. On June 28, 2007, Neal Schon of Journey contacted Noel Gomez, a longtime fan and friend of Pineda who uploaded many of these videos, to ask for Pineda's contact information. Schon sent an e-mail to Pineda inviting the latter to audition for Journey. Pineda initially dismissed the e-mail as a hoax, but after being persuaded by Gomez, he finally replied to Schon's e-mail. Ten minutes later, Pineda received a phone call from Schon.On August 12, Pineda, along with his manager Bert de Leon, flew to Marin County, just north of San Francisco, for a two-day audition. The star-struck Pineda was welcomed warmly but he described the audition as "nerve-wracking, tense". On December 5, 2007, Pineda was announced as the lead singer of Journey. CNN Headline News ran the story as part of their "News to Me" segment.
Pineda debuted as the lead singer of Journey on February 21, 2008 at the Viña del Mar International Song Festival held at the Quinta Vergara Amphitheater in Viña del Mar, Chile. Videos of the Vina del Mar performance are available at the Festival's home page and on YouTube.
Chilean media acclaimed Pineda's performance (translated to English): "The new vocalist fit very well with the band, his vocal aptitudes shining through, which are very similar to the legendary musician of the band, Steve Perry." Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain described Pineda's performance in a radio interview: "We went to Chile just recently, where we had never played and they went crazy, they absolutely went nuts...Arnel's first show — talk about a stressful thing — we had a televised concert for 25 million people...Is the guy a winner? Yeah, he's a winner. He's a clutch player."
Journey returned to the US for a private Remax Convention event at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on March 6, 2008, then performed at Las Vegas' Planet Hollywood on March 8, 2008 (this concert was recorded and used, in part, for the Revelation DVD).
On February 1, 2009 he performed with Journey at the Super Bowl XLIII Pregame Show.
Gospel for the day
Source: The Daily Gospel Online
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 12:1-7.
Meanwhile, so many people were crowding together that they were trampling one another underfoot. He began to speak, first to his disciples, "Beware of the leaven--that is, the hypocrisy--of the Pharisees.There is nothing concealed that will not be revealed, nor secret that will not be known.Therefore whatever you have said in the darkness will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be proclaimed on the housetops. I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body but after that can do no more. I shall show you whom to fear. Be afraid of the one who after killing has the power to cast into Gehenna; yes, I tell you, be afraid of that one.Are not five sparrows sold for two small coins? Yet not one of them has escaped the notice of God.Even the hairs of your head have all been counted. Do not be afraid. You are worth more than many sparrows.
Word for the day
Source: Merriam Webster Online
oracular • \aw-RAK-yuh-ler\ • adjective
1 : resembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery)
*2 : of, relating to, or being an oracle
Example Sentence:
A knowledgeable wine drinker herself, Roberta refuses to assign oracular status to professional wine critics; she drinks what she likes, not what has been well-reviewed.
Did you know?
When the ancient Greeks had questions or problems that were worrying them, they would often turn to one of their gods for answers by consulting an oracle. The word "oracle" has several meanings. It can refer to the god's answer, to the shrine the worshippers went to when seeking advice, or to a person through whom the god communicated, usually in the form of cryptic verse. (The words "oracular" and "oracle" trace back to the Latin verb "orare," which means "to speak.") Today, "oracle" can simply mean an authoritative pronouncement or a person who makes such pronouncements ("a designer who is an oracle of fashion"). The related adjective "oracular" is used in similar contexts ("a designer who is the oracular voice of fashion").
Lesson for the day
Source: Annie Sebastian from Quezon City
Some famous quotes about PLANNING
"After you've done a thing the same way for two years, look it over carefully. After five years, look at it with suspicion. After ten years, throw it away and start all over." -- Alfred Edward Perlman
"The reason why most people face the future with apprehension instead of anticipation is because they don't have it well designed." -- Jim Rohn
"If you would hit the mark, you must aim a little above it; every arrow that flies feels the attraction of earth." -- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
"Every minute you spend in planning saves 10 minutes in execution; this gives you a 1,000 percent Return on Energy!" -- Brian Tracy
Joke for the day
Source: Engr. Paul Elmer Morala from Duisberg, Germany
Libangan
Pari at Sakristan…
Sakristan: Father, may libangan din ba ang mga pari.?
Pari: Oo, nman, pagdating ng hapon, kaming mga pari rito sa bayan ay naglalaro ng mahjong.
Sakristan: bakit po nman mahjong pa ang napili ninyong laro?
Pari: kasi, ditto lang kami nakakasalat ng flower, iho!
Source: Manila Bulletin Online
Oil price cap may cause supply woes, Reyes says
Placing a price ceiling on petroleum products could lead to a shortage in supply, which would altogether be a bigger problem.
Japan hiring more nurses, caregivers
The Japanese government said the arrival of the second batch of Filipino nurses and caregivers is expected by next year under the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement on the Movement of Natural Persons.
Abalos airs anti-flood plan
Mandaluyong City Mayor Benhur Abalos suggested that with the help of Congress, a re-dredging program would be possible to help prevent further occurrences of floods.
Political ads on relief goods deplored
A Catholic Church official said Thursday he is leaving the decision to the electorate whether the politicians who made use of the recent natural calamities to advertise themselves are still worthy of their vote in the May 2010 elections.
Valenzuela to help rebuild damaged Meycauayan dike
Foul-smelling and stagnant waters now covering some low-lying areas of Valenzuela City will soon be pumped out with the expected full reconstruction next week of a breached dike along the Meycauayan River.
‘Biyaheng Pinoy with Apl’ to promote RP tourist spots
After the successful media roll out of Black Eyed Peas member Apl.de.ap’s music video, ‘Take U to the Philippines,’ the Fil-Am international singer is back in the country to launch his latest campaign with the DoT and MTV Asia, ‘Biyaheng Pinoy with Apl.’
Pagasa monitoring 2 weather disturbances
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) is closely monitoring two weather disturbances near the Philippine archipelago.
Showbiz Chika for the day
Source: Manila Bulletin Online
Philippine film industry eyes new stage
A new wave of independent Philippine cinema has had critics buzzing at festivals around the world this year but now industry veterans say it is time to win over audiences as well.
Replacement romps away with male pageant title
A last-minute substitute in the lineup of Mister International Philippines 2009 finalists grabbed the top prize during the pageant’s finals night.
A gathering of ‘system-free’ filmmakers
The ongoing 11th Cinemanila International Film Festival is once more a testament to the growing strength of the indie community.
Bankable actor Derek Ramsay is also a sought-after endorser
He has proven his worth as an actor in teleseryes like “Ysabella,” “Panday,” “Nasaan Ka Maruja,” and “The Wedding,” and in some movies including “Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo,” “One More Chance,” and “And I Love You So,” and now Derek Ramsay is also a sought-after product endorser.
Polo’s riveting performance gets FAMAS Best Actor nomination
Polo Ravales’ daring and challenging role in the film “Walang Kawala” did not escape the keen eyes of the members of the FAMAS.
The Masskara Festival at SM Bacolod
SM City Bacolod celebrates the Masskara Festival this October.
Emotional twist in ‘SP: Palau’s’ tribal council
Friday night, the Sonsorol tribe gears for a heart-stopping second tribal council.
Da who for today
Source: Wikipedia
Arnel Pineda (born September 5, 1967) is an international Filipino singer-songwriter and is currently the lead singer of the American rock band Journey. Pineda has enjoyed a successful musical career in Asia for the last 25 years.
Arnel Pineda was born in Sampaloc, Manila, in the Philippines. His mother instilled his love for singing at an early age, encour
aging him to sing along to songs from her favorite singers like Karen Carpenter and Barbra Streisand. Growing up, his parents entered him in many singing contests.His mother, who had been suffering from rheumatic heart disease, died when he was thirteen. Her illness had left their family deep in debt. Being a year behind on their rented apartment and unable to sufficiently provide for the family, his father decided to move out and ask relatives to take in Pineda's siblings. To ease his father's burden, Pineda quit school and volunteered to strike out on his own.
For about two years his life was spent out on the streets, sleeping wherever he could: in public parks, or on a narrow bench outside a friend's crowded house. He earned meager money by collecting glass bottles, newspapers, and scrap metal and selling them to recyclers. He would also go to the pier with his friends and take on odd jobs like cleaning scrap metal and docked ships. He didn't have much to eat, sometimes rationing a small package of biscuit as his meal for two days. Despite all these hardships he tried to remain optimistic about his future.
Videos of The Zoo performing cover songs by Journey, Survivor, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, Air Supply, The Eagles, Kenny Loggins and other popular acts from the 70s, 80s and 90s, began appearing on YouTube.com in February 2007. On June 28, 2007, Neal Schon of Journey contacted Noel Gomez, a longtime fan and friend of Pineda who uploaded many of these videos, to ask for Pineda's contact information. Schon sent an e-mail to Pineda inviting the latter to audition for Journey. Pineda initially dismissed the e-mail as a hoax, but after being persuaded by Gomez, he finally replied to Schon's e-mail. Ten minutes later, Pineda received a phone call from Schon.On August 12, Pineda, along with his manager Bert de Leon, flew to Marin County, just north of San Francisco, for a two-day audition. The star-struck Pineda was welcomed warmly but he described the audition as "nerve-wracking, tense". On December 5, 2007, Pineda was announced as the lead singer of Journey. CNN Headline News ran the story as part of their "News to Me" segment.
Pineda debuted as the lead singer of Journey on February 21, 2008 at the Viña del Mar International Song Festival held at the Quinta Vergara Amphitheater in Viña del Mar, Chile. Videos of the Vina del Mar performance are available at the Festival's home page and on YouTube.
Chilean media acclaimed Pineda's performance (translated to English): "The new vocalist fit very well with the band, his vocal aptitudes shining through, which are very similar to the legendary musician of the band, Steve Perry." Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain described Pineda's performance in a radio interview: "We went to Chile just recently, where we had never played and they went crazy, they absolutely went nuts...Arnel's first show — talk about a stressful thing — we had a televised concert for 25 million people...Is the guy a winner? Yeah, he's a winner. He's a clutch player."
Journey returned to the US for a private Remax Convention event at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on March 6, 2008, then performed at Las Vegas' Planet Hollywood on March 8, 2008 (this concert was recorded and used, in part, for the Revelation DVD).
On February 1, 2009 he performed with Journey at the Super Bowl XLIII Pregame Show.
Gospel for the day
Source: The Daily Gospel Online
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 12:1-7.
Meanwhile, so many people were crowding together that they were trampling one another underfoot. He began to speak, first to his disciples, "Beware of the leaven--that is, the hypocrisy--of the Pharisees.There is nothing concealed that will not be revealed, nor secret that will not be known.Therefore whatever you have said in the darkness will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be proclaimed on the housetops. I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body but after that can do no more. I shall show you whom to fear. Be afraid of the one who after killing has the power to cast into Gehenna; yes, I tell you, be afraid of that one.Are not five sparrows sold for two small coins? Yet not one of them has escaped the notice of God.Even the hairs of your head have all been counted. Do not be afraid. You are worth more than many sparrows.
Word for the day
Source: Merriam Webster Online
oracular • \aw-RAK-yuh-ler\ • adjective
1 : resembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery)
*2 : of, relating to, or being an oracle
Example Sentence:
A knowledgeable wine drinker herself, Roberta refuses to assign oracular status to professional wine critics; she drinks what she likes, not what has been well-reviewed.
Did you know?
When the ancient Greeks had questions or problems that were worrying them, they would often turn to one of their gods for answers by consulting an oracle. The word "oracle" has several meanings. It can refer to the god's answer, to the shrine the worshippers went to when seeking advice, or to a person through whom the god communicated, usually in the form of cryptic verse. (The words "oracular" and "oracle" trace back to the Latin verb "orare," which means "to speak.") Today, "oracle" can simply mean an authoritative pronouncement or a person who makes such pronouncements ("a designer who is an oracle of fashion"). The related adjective "oracular" is used in similar contexts ("a designer who is the oracular voice of fashion").
Lesson for the day
Source: Annie Sebastian from Quezon City
Some famous quotes about PLANNING
"After you've done a thing the same way for two years, look it over carefully. After five years, look at it with suspicion. After ten years, throw it away and start all over." -- Alfred Edward Perlman
"The reason why most people face the future with apprehension instead of anticipation is because they don't have it well designed." -- Jim Rohn
"If you would hit the mark, you must aim a little above it; every arrow that flies feels the attraction of earth." -- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
"Every minute you spend in planning saves 10 minutes in execution; this gives you a 1,000 percent Return on Energy!" -- Brian Tracy
Joke for the day
Source: Engr. Paul Elmer Morala from Duisberg, Germany
Libangan
Pari at Sakristan…
Sakristan: Father, may libangan din ba ang mga pari.?
Pari: Oo, nman, pagdating ng hapon, kaming mga pari rito sa bayan ay naglalaro ng mahjong.
Sakristan: bakit po nman mahjong pa ang napili ninyong laro?
Pari: kasi, ditto lang kami nakakasalat ng flower, iho!
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