Source: Manila Bulletin Online
One million signatures for Chiz
More than one million signatures have been gathered in Region I in a petition to convince Senator Chiz Escudero to join the 2010 presidential elections, according to Abono party-list officials.
Donations to political parties, bets not subject to taxation, says BIR
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) clarified on Monday that contributions to political parties and candidates are not subject to taxation.
DPWH chief: No fund for repairs
Motorists will have to bear with the typhoon-battered roads and bridges for a longer time as the DPWH does not have money for necessary repair works immediately.
Admin party still looking for VP bet
With less than three weeks before its national convention, the administration party is still searching for a vice presidential candidate but denied having a hard time in its quest.
Immediate rehab of Angat Dam urged
Bulacan Vice Gov. Willy Sy-Alvarado called for the immediate rehabilitation of Angat Dam following the confirmation by Phivolcs director Renato Solidum that a fracture runs across the reservoir.
PNP adopts texting for fast response
The PNP leadership formally adopted short messaging service (SMS) or popularly known as text messaging as a means of internal communication among leaders in the organization.
NBI cracks down on agencies duping tourist visa applicants
The NBI's intensified efforts to go after unscrupulous individuals duping applicants of tourist’s visa worth thousands of pesos continued with the filing of complaint against three persons who received over
P180,000 cash from the victims.
DoJ summons Roxas, 2 others in Dacer case
The DoJ summoned on Monday Senator Mar Roxas and two broadcast journalists as possible witnesses to corroborate the counter-affidavit filed by Senator Panfilo Lacson to refute his alleged involvement in the mu
rder of publicist Salvador "Bubby" Dacer in 2000.LRT reminders for holidays
The Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) on Monday reminded passengers what are the forbidden items inside its train stations in anticipation of the exodus to the cemeteries this coming All Saints’ Day.
Closure of failing nursing schools
The recruitment sector backed the planned closure of non-performing nursing schools convinced that this contributed much to the unemployment of half a million nurses in the country.
Tips for the last-minute voter registrant
For the would-be voters and registrants, expect that your trip to the Comelec at this point will be a hassle, especially with just a few days before the deadline.
Heart attacks blamed on 2nd-hand smoke
Second-hand smoke is the culprit in some 20 percent of heart attack cases in Metro Manila, health officials revealed on Monday.
Showbiz Chika
Source: GMA News.tv
Crowded theaters build momentum for 3-D at home
Fans scrambled to see 3-D movies such as "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" in theaters this year and new 3-D televisions could soon have home viewers feeling as if they're surrounded by a...
Warhol portrait of Michael Jackson up for auction
LOS ANGELES – Christie's auction house will offer up a portrait of Michael Jackson by Andy Warhol in New York on Nov. 10.
Criminal charges dismissed against Kanye West
LOS ANGELES – A court commissioner on Friday dismissed criminal charges against Kanye West and his road manager stemming from their scuffle with photographers last year.
Survivor Philippines Palau: Tribal Council voted off Fil-Jap student
Naging emotional at makapigil-hininga ang naganap na ika-apat na Tribal Council ng merged tribe na Sonsorol, kung saan ang Filipino-Japanese student na si Suzuki Sadatsugi ang natanggal.
iGMA: JC de Vera answers questions about rumors he will be leaving GMA 7
Nagpapahinga at naghahanda raw si JC de Vera sa susunod niyang big project sa GMA 7, kasabay ng kanyang pagsagot sa pabalik-balik na isyu tungkol sa napipintong paglipat umano niya sa ibang...
Da who for today
Source: Wikipedia
Jackie Chan, SBS, MBE (born Chan Kong Sang, 陳港生, on 7 April 1954) is a Hong Kong actor, action choreographer, filmmaker, comedian, producer, martial artist, screenwriter, entrepreneur, singer and stunt performer.
In his movies, he is known for his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, use of improvised weapons and innovative stunts. Jackie Chan has been acting since the 1970s and has appeared in over 100 films. Chan has received stars on the Hong Kong Avenue of Stars and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. As a cultural icon, Chan has been referenced in various pop songs, cartoons and video game
s.Chan is also a Cantopop and Mandopop star, having released a number of albums and sung many of the theme songs for the films in which he has starred. In 2008, Chan sang at the 2008 Summer Olympics closing ceremony.
Jackie Chan has received worldwide recognition for his acting, having won several awards including an Innovator Award from the American Choreography Awards and a lifetime achievement award from the Taurus World Stunt Awards. He has stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Hong Kong Avenue of Stars. Despite considerable box office success in The Northsouth Territories , Chan's American films have been criticized with fecies to the action choreography. Reviewers of Rush Hour 2, The Tuxedo, and Shanghai Knights criticised the toning down of Chan's fighting scenes, citing less intensity compared to his earlier films. The comedic value of his films is questioned; some critics stated it can be childish at times.
Chan is a cultural icon, having been referenced in Ash's song "Kung Fu", "Jackie Chan Is a Punk Rocker" by Heavy Vegetable, as well as in "Jackie Chan" by Frank Chickens, and television shows Celebrity Deathmatch and Family Guy. He has been the inspiration for manga such as Dragon Ball (including a character with the alias "Jackie Chun"), the character Lei Wulong in Tekken and the fighting-type Pokémon Hitmonchan. In addition, Jackie Chan has a sponsorship deal with Mitsubishi Motors. As a result, Mitsubishi cars can be found in the most recent Jackie Chan films. Furthermore, Mitsubishi honoured Chan by launching Evolution, a limited series of cars which he personally customised.
A number of video games have featured Jackie Chan. Before Stuntmaster, Chan already had a game of his own, Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu, released in 1990 for the PC-Engine and NES. In 1995, Chan was featured in the arcade fighting game Jackie Chan The Kung-Fu Master. In addition, a series of Japanese Jackie Chan games were released on the MSX by Pony, based on several of his films (Project A, Project A 2, Police Story, The Protector and Wheels On Meals).
Chan has always wanted to be a role model to children, remaining popular with them due to his good-natured acting style. He has refused to play villains and has almost never used the word "fuck" in his films (He's only said that word in two films, The Protector and Burn, Hollywood, Burn). Chan's greatest regret in life is not having received proper education, inspiring him to fund educational institutions around the world. He funded the construction of the Jackie Chan Science Centre at the Australian National University and the establishment of schools in poor regions of China.
Chan with Disney characters during the opening ceremony of Hong Kong Disneyland
Chan is a spokesperson for the Government of Hong Kong, appearing in public service announcements. In a Clean Hong Kong commercial, he urged the people of Hong Kong to be more considerate with regards to littering, a problem that has been widespread for decades. Furthermore, in an advertisement promoting nationalism, he gave a short explanation of the March of the Volunteers, the national anthem of the People's Republic of China. When Hong Kong Disneyland opened in 2005, Chan participated in the opening ceremony. In the United States, Chan appeared alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger in a government advert to combat copyright infringement and made another public service announcement with Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca to encourage people, especially Asians, to join the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Construction has begun on a Jackie Chan museum in Shanghai. Work began in July 2008 and is due to finish in October 2009.
Lesson for the day
Source: Art’s Library of Life
Puppies for sale
A farmer had some puppies he needed to sell. He painted a sign advertising the pups and set about nailing it to a post on the edge of his yard. As he was driving the last nail into the post, he felt a tug on his overalls. He looked down into the Eyes of a little boy. Mister," he said, "I want to buy one of your puppies." "Well," said the farmer, as he rubbed the sweat off the back of his neck, "these puppies come from fine parents and cost a good deal of money." The boy dropped his head for a moment. Then reaching deep into his pocket, he pulled out a handful of change and held it up to the farmer. "I've got thirty-nine cents. Is that enough to take a look?" "Sure," said the farmer. And with that he let out a whistle,"Here,Dolly!" he called.Out from the doghouse and down the ramp ran Dolly followed by four little balls of fur. The little boy pressed his face against the chain link fence. His eyes danced with delight.
As the dogs made their way to the fence, the little boy noticed something else stirring inside the doghouse. Slowly another little ball appeared; this One noticeably smaller. Down the ramp it slid. Then in a somewhat awkward manner the little pup began hobbling toward the others, doing its best to catch up…
"I want that one," the little boy said, pointing to the runt. The farmer knelt down at the boy's side and said, "Son, you don't want that puppy. He will never be able to run and play with you like these other dogs would."With that the little boy stepped back from the fence, reached down, and began rolling up one leg of his trousers. In doing so he revealed a steel brace running down both sides of his leg attaching itself to a specially made shoe. Looking back up at the farmer, he said, "You see sir, I don't run too well myself, and he will need someone who understands."
The world is full of people who need someone who understands.
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