Top news for the day
Source: Manila Bulletin Online
Government vows revenge after militants behead hostage
The Philippine government vowed Monday to take revenge against Al Qaeda-linked Islamic militants after they dumped the severed head of a kidnapped school principal at a petrol station.
No food shortage, Palace assures
Malacañang on Monday assured the nation that there is enough food supply despite the reported shortage of ref
ined sugar.
Chiz pushes for freedom to information
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Monday pushed for the passage of the Freedom to Information Act before Congress adjourns for the 2010 May elections.
Ople Center joins protest against sale of gov’t property in Japan
The Blas F. Ople Policy Center has joined OFWs in Japan in calling on the Philippine government to stop the impending sale of the Fujimi property in Tokyo, Japan.
Give poll automation a chance, teachers urged
The Comelec on Monday appealed to public school teachers to first give the automated system a chance before refusing to serve in the May 2010 elections.
1,800 houses to be given free to Rizal typhoon victims
The Rizal provincial government and the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) announced that free houses and lots will be given to families that lost their homes during the onslaught of "Ondoy" last September 26.
Man who allegedly pointed gun at Sheryl Cosim told to surrender all weapons
The QCPD warned businessman Richard Ordonez to surrender all of his firearms after his licenses had been revoked following a gun toting incident where he pointed a pistol against news anchor Sheryl Cosim.
BIR resumes drive against tax evaders
November 9, 2009
The BIR resumed its "Oplan Kandado" (OK) following the project's one month suspension to give relief to business operators hit by storms "Ondoy" and "Pepeng."
Lack of forms hits LTO
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is experiencing a shortage of car registration forms for more than two weeks now.
Stop sending OFWs to Gulf region, gov’t urged
Lawmakers belonging to the House Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs are recommending that the government stop sending domestic helpers to the Gulf region where they are being treated as “modern-day slaves.”
Showbiz Chika for the day
Source: GMA News.tv
PEP: Jennylyn Mercado is sad that her former PA is now behind bars
Sinabi ni Jennylyn Mercado na nalungkot siya ngayong nakakulong na ang dati niyang personal assistant na minsan ay itinuring niyang nanay-nanayan.
PEP: Dingdong Dantes explains why he is supporting Noynoy Aquino
Ipinaliwanag ni Dingdong Dantes kung bakit niya pinili si Sen Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III na suportahan sa listahan ng mga kakandidatong pangulo sa darating na eleksiyon sa May 2010.
iGMA: Rufa Mae Quinto admits she admires Akihiro Sato
Maraming nakakapansin na maganda ang chemistry nila Rufa Mae Quinto at Akihiro Sato sa ' SRO Cinemaserye Presents: Moshi Moshi I Love You '. Ano nga ba ang sikreto nila?
10 Years of I-Witness
Noong dekada nobenta, marami pang Pilipino ang hindi nakaaalam kung ano ang dokumentaryo. Hanggang naisip ng GMA News and Public Affairs ang programang I-Witness na nagpakilala sa publiko kung...
Da who for today
Source: Wikipedia
Ernesto de la Cruz (September 7, 1957 — August 29, 1992), better known as Weng Weng, was a Filipino actor and wannabe martial artist. Only 83 cm (2 feet, 9 inches) tall, he is listed in the Guinness World Records as the shortest adult actor in a leading role. He played Secret Agent 00 in For Y’ur Height Only and T
he Impossible Kid, and also starred in the western "D’Wild Wild Weng".
Early life and career
Weng Weng was born in Baclaran, in what is now Parañaque City. He was discovered by Eddie Nicart in a circus. His first movie part is believed to be that of the baby Moses in the 1972 Filipino biblical epic "Go Tell It On The Mountain", which also starred future Philippine president Joseph Estrada as the adult Moses. Most of Weng Weng's early movie roles involved him either playing babies, children, small cuddly animals or strange alien beings in a number of low budget Filipino sci-fi features. In 1973 he appeared in filmmaker Pedro Manoy's super-low-budget science-fiction fantasy "MoonBoy From Another Planet" in which he played a lovable three foot alien who befriends a poor Filipino boy. Manoy later claimed and unsuccessfully attempted to sue Hollywood filmmaker Steven Spielberg for ripping off the idea for "ET"
Agent 00
In the late 1970's, he came to the attention of Hong Kong movie maker Raymond Jury, who cast him in the role of Agent 00 in the 1981 James Bond-style spoof For Your Height Only. In the movie, the brilliant scientist Dr. Kohler is kidnapped by an evil organization headed by "Mr Giant". Secret Agent 00 is called to rescue the doctor, and 00 does so by using a combination of kicking people in the knees or the genitals, shooting with remarkable accuracy, and sliding across the floor firing his pistol as he goes. The film ends with Agent 00 locating the secret island that Mr. Giant uses for a hideout, dispensing with the red beret wearing guards, and meting out his special form of justice. Weng Weng learned the martial arts from fellow Filipino Dan Inosanto and international martial arts pioneer and Ju Gran Chaud founder Laurent Painchaud. The movie was a huge hit throughout the Philippines and Asia as well as countries as far apart as Iceland, Uganda, Tonga, Bolivia and Papua New Guinea.
In the 1982 sequel The Impossible Kid, Weng Weng is now working for the Manila branch of Interpol. The Chief sends him in the pursuit of Mr X, an arch villain with a white sock on his head, who is holding the Philippines to ransom. Two businessmen, Maolo and Simeon, pay the demands but Weng Weng suspects foul play and goes deep undercover to reveal the identity of Mr X.
Later career
Weng Weng also starred in the 1982 western D'Wild Wild Weng, playing a character called "Mr. Weng". In the film, he and sidekick Gordon (Max ZUMA Laurel) are sent to the countryside to investigate the murder of Santa Monica’s mayor. The town is now overrun by the corrupt governor Sebastian (played by Romy Diaz) and his army of banditos, all dressed up to look like Mexican revolutionaries. The ending has Weng cranking a Gatling gun - on the back of a jeep - mowing down wave after wave of sombreros, while a tribe of dwarf Indians launch a counterattack with bows and arrows.
D’Wild Wild Weng shares much of the cast from both For Y’ur Height Only, and The Impossible Kid: Yehlen Catral (Lola in For Y’ur Height Only) plays Elsa the barmaid, Max (For Y’ur Height Only’s tartan-clad villain in shades and cloth cap) Alvarado takes a turn at playing a sympathetic character as the mute Lupo, and Nina Sara (later in The Impossible Kid) is Weng’s love interest Clara.
In the Philippines, Weng Weng became a household name and he was constantly in demand for appearances on TV chat shows, shopping centre appearances and the occasional political rally. In 1990 he was awarded a special citation for services to the Filipino film industry from first lady Imelda Marcos, and joined her at the presentation in a special karaoke "duet" version of "My Way". An unauthorized recording of their performance was later released on bootleg cassette and sold 200,000 copies.
Weng Weng demonstrated martial artistry in his films. It is said that he trained in many disciplines including Jeet Kun Do under fellow Filipino Dan Inosanto and the hybrid martial style Ju Gran Chaud which he was taught by Ju Gran Chaud's founder Laurent Painchaud who travelled through southeast Asia preaching the discipline
By the late 1980s, film and television roles had dried up, and according to some sources Weng Weng had begun drinking heavily. Weng Weng died in Pasay City, Philippines in 1992 of a heart attack, at age 34.
Gospel for the day
Source: The Daily Gospel Online
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 17:7-10.
Who among you would say to your servant who has just come in from plowing or tending sheep in the field, 'Come here immediately and take your place at table'?Would he not rather say to him, 'Prepare something for me to eat. Put on your apron and wait on me while I eat and drink. You may eat and drink when I am finished'? Is he grateful to that servant because he did what was commanded? So should it be with you. When you have done all you have been commanded, say, 'We are unprofitable servants; we have done what we were obliged to do.'"
Word for the day
Source: Merriam Webster Online
docile • \DAH-sul\ • adjective
1 : easily taught
*2 : easily led or managed
Example Sentence:
"Quite docile and harmless was Billy, and it was pitiful to see how hard he tried to learn, as if groping dimly after the lost knowledge which had cost him so much." (Louisa May Alcott, Little Men)
Did you know?
Docile students can make teaching a lot easier. Nowadays, calling students "docile" indicates they aren't trouble-makers. But there's more than just good behavior connecting docility to teachability. The original meaning of "docile" is more to the point: "readily absorbing something taught." "The docile mind may soon thy precepts know," rendered Ben Jonson, for example, in a 17th-century translation of the Roman poet Horace. "Docile" comes from Latin "docēre," which means "to teach." Other descendants of "docēre" include "doctrine" (which can mean "something that is taught"), "document" (the earliest meaning of which was "instruction"), and "doctor" and "docent" (both of which can refer to college teachers).
Lesson for the day
Source: Art’s Library of life
THE OBSTACLE IN OUR PATH
In ancient times, a king had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king's wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it.
Many loudly blamed the king for not keeping the roads clear, but none did anything about getting the big stone out of the way. Then a peasant came along carrying a load of vegetables. On approaching the boulder, the peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the stone to the side of the road. After much pushing and straining, he finally succeeded. As the peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed a purse lying in the road where the boulder had been. The purse contained many gold coins and a note from the king indicating that the gold was for the person who removed the boulder from the roadway. The peasant learned what many others never understand.
Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve one's condition.
You don't actually have to take the quiz. Just read straight through, and you'll get the point, an awesome one. .....
Take this quiz:
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America contest.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor actress.
6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.
How did you do?
The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.
Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel, appreciated and special.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
6. Name half a dozen heroes whose stories have inspired you.
Easier?
The lesson: The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that care.
Pass this on to those people who have made a difference in your life.
Joke for the day
Source: Art’s Funbox
Nickname
TEACHER: panget ng name mo, Conrado Domingo! In short, CONDOM!
PUPIL: ok lang po ma'am! Pero mas pangit sa husband ninyo. Supronio Potenciano! In short, SUPOT!
Occupation
JUDGE: isa ka palang pusher, kidnapper, gun for hire, gambling lord, swindler at bugaw! Wala ka bang matinong hanapbuhay?
ACCUSED: meron po. Pulis po ako.
Source: Manila Bulletin Online
Government vows revenge after militants behead hostage
The Philippine government vowed Monday to take revenge against Al Qaeda-linked Islamic militants after they dumped the severed head of a kidnapped school principal at a petrol station.
No food shortage, Palace assures
Malacañang on Monday assured the nation that there is enough food supply despite the reported shortage of ref
ined sugar.Chiz pushes for freedom to information
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Monday pushed for the passage of the Freedom to Information Act before Congress adjourns for the 2010 May elections.
Ople Center joins protest against sale of gov’t property in Japan
The Blas F. Ople Policy Center has joined OFWs in Japan in calling on the Philippine government to stop the impending sale of the Fujimi property in Tokyo, Japan.
Give poll automation a chance, teachers urged
The Comelec on Monday appealed to public school teachers to first give the automated system a chance before refusing to serve in the May 2010 elections.
1,800 houses to be given free to Rizal typhoon victims
The Rizal provincial government and the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) announced that free houses and lots will be given to families that lost their homes during the onslaught of "Ondoy" last September 26.
Man who allegedly pointed gun at Sheryl Cosim told to surrender all weapons
The QCPD warned businessman Richard Ordonez to surrender all of his firearms after his licenses had been revoked following a gun toting incident where he pointed a pistol against news anchor Sheryl Cosim.
BIR resumes drive against tax evaders
November 9, 2009
The BIR resumed its "Oplan Kandado" (OK) following the project's one month suspension to give relief to business operators hit by storms "Ondoy" and "Pepeng."
Lack of forms hits LTO
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is experiencing a shortage of car registration forms for more than two weeks now.
Stop sending OFWs to Gulf region, gov’t urged
Lawmakers belonging to the House Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs are recommending that the government stop sending domestic helpers to the Gulf region where they are being treated as “modern-day slaves.”
Showbiz Chika for the day
Source: GMA News.tv
PEP: Jennylyn Mercado is sad that her former PA is now behind bars
Sinabi ni Jennylyn Mercado na nalungkot siya ngayong nakakulong na ang dati niyang personal assistant na minsan ay itinuring niyang nanay-nanayan.
PEP: Dingdong Dantes explains why he is supporting Noynoy Aquino
Ipinaliwanag ni Dingdong Dantes kung bakit niya pinili si Sen Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III na suportahan sa listahan ng mga kakandidatong pangulo sa darating na eleksiyon sa May 2010.
iGMA: Rufa Mae Quinto admits she admires Akihiro Sato
Maraming nakakapansin na maganda ang chemistry nila Rufa Mae Quinto at Akihiro Sato sa ' SRO Cinemaserye Presents: Moshi Moshi I Love You '. Ano nga ba ang sikreto nila?
10 Years of I-Witness
Noong dekada nobenta, marami pang Pilipino ang hindi nakaaalam kung ano ang dokumentaryo. Hanggang naisip ng GMA News and Public Affairs ang programang I-Witness na nagpakilala sa publiko kung...
Da who for today
Source: Wikipedia
Ernesto de la Cruz (September 7, 1957 — August 29, 1992), better known as Weng Weng, was a Filipino actor and wannabe martial artist. Only 83 cm (2 feet, 9 inches) tall, he is listed in the Guinness World Records as the shortest adult actor in a leading role. He played Secret Agent 00 in For Y’ur Height Only and T
he Impossible Kid, and also starred in the western "D’Wild Wild Weng".Early life and career
Weng Weng was born in Baclaran, in what is now Parañaque City. He was discovered by Eddie Nicart in a circus. His first movie part is believed to be that of the baby Moses in the 1972 Filipino biblical epic "Go Tell It On The Mountain", which also starred future Philippine president Joseph Estrada as the adult Moses. Most of Weng Weng's early movie roles involved him either playing babies, children, small cuddly animals or strange alien beings in a number of low budget Filipino sci-fi features. In 1973 he appeared in filmmaker Pedro Manoy's super-low-budget science-fiction fantasy "MoonBoy From Another Planet" in which he played a lovable three foot alien who befriends a poor Filipino boy. Manoy later claimed and unsuccessfully attempted to sue Hollywood filmmaker Steven Spielberg for ripping off the idea for "ET"
Agent 00
In the late 1970's, he came to the attention of Hong Kong movie maker Raymond Jury, who cast him in the role of Agent 00 in the 1981 James Bond-style spoof For Your Height Only. In the movie, the brilliant scientist Dr. Kohler is kidnapped by an evil organization headed by "Mr Giant". Secret Agent 00 is called to rescue the doctor, and 00 does so by using a combination of kicking people in the knees or the genitals, shooting with remarkable accuracy, and sliding across the floor firing his pistol as he goes. The film ends with Agent 00 locating the secret island that Mr. Giant uses for a hideout, dispensing with the red beret wearing guards, and meting out his special form of justice. Weng Weng learned the martial arts from fellow Filipino Dan Inosanto and international martial arts pioneer and Ju Gran Chaud founder Laurent Painchaud. The movie was a huge hit throughout the Philippines and Asia as well as countries as far apart as Iceland, Uganda, Tonga, Bolivia and Papua New Guinea.
In the 1982 sequel The Impossible Kid, Weng Weng is now working for the Manila branch of Interpol. The Chief sends him in the pursuit of Mr X, an arch villain with a white sock on his head, who is holding the Philippines to ransom. Two businessmen, Maolo and Simeon, pay the demands but Weng Weng suspects foul play and goes deep undercover to reveal the identity of Mr X.
Later career
Weng Weng also starred in the 1982 western D'Wild Wild Weng, playing a character called "Mr. Weng". In the film, he and sidekick Gordon (Max ZUMA Laurel) are sent to the countryside to investigate the murder of Santa Monica’s mayor. The town is now overrun by the corrupt governor Sebastian (played by Romy Diaz) and his army of banditos, all dressed up to look like Mexican revolutionaries. The ending has Weng cranking a Gatling gun - on the back of a jeep - mowing down wave after wave of sombreros, while a tribe of dwarf Indians launch a counterattack with bows and arrows.
D’Wild Wild Weng shares much of the cast from both For Y’ur Height Only, and The Impossible Kid: Yehlen Catral (Lola in For Y’ur Height Only) plays Elsa the barmaid, Max (For Y’ur Height Only’s tartan-clad villain in shades and cloth cap) Alvarado takes a turn at playing a sympathetic character as the mute Lupo, and Nina Sara (later in The Impossible Kid) is Weng’s love interest Clara.
In the Philippines, Weng Weng became a household name and he was constantly in demand for appearances on TV chat shows, shopping centre appearances and the occasional political rally. In 1990 he was awarded a special citation for services to the Filipino film industry from first lady Imelda Marcos, and joined her at the presentation in a special karaoke "duet" version of "My Way". An unauthorized recording of their performance was later released on bootleg cassette and sold 200,000 copies.
Weng Weng demonstrated martial artistry in his films. It is said that he trained in many disciplines including Jeet Kun Do under fellow Filipino Dan Inosanto and the hybrid martial style Ju Gran Chaud which he was taught by Ju Gran Chaud's founder Laurent Painchaud who travelled through southeast Asia preaching the discipline
By the late 1980s, film and television roles had dried up, and according to some sources Weng Weng had begun drinking heavily. Weng Weng died in Pasay City, Philippines in 1992 of a heart attack, at age 34.
Gospel for the day
Source: The Daily Gospel Online
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 17:7-10.
Who among you would say to your servant who has just come in from plowing or tending sheep in the field, 'Come here immediately and take your place at table'?Would he not rather say to him, 'Prepare something for me to eat. Put on your apron and wait on me while I eat and drink. You may eat and drink when I am finished'? Is he grateful to that servant because he did what was commanded? So should it be with you. When you have done all you have been commanded, say, 'We are unprofitable servants; we have done what we were obliged to do.'"
Word for the day
Source: Merriam Webster Online
docile • \DAH-sul\ • adjective
1 : easily taught
*2 : easily led or managed
Example Sentence:
"Quite docile and harmless was Billy, and it was pitiful to see how hard he tried to learn, as if groping dimly after the lost knowledge which had cost him so much." (Louisa May Alcott, Little Men)
Did you know?
Docile students can make teaching a lot easier. Nowadays, calling students "docile" indicates they aren't trouble-makers. But there's more than just good behavior connecting docility to teachability. The original meaning of "docile" is more to the point: "readily absorbing something taught." "The docile mind may soon thy precepts know," rendered Ben Jonson, for example, in a 17th-century translation of the Roman poet Horace. "Docile" comes from Latin "docēre," which means "to teach." Other descendants of "docēre" include "doctrine" (which can mean "something that is taught"), "document" (the earliest meaning of which was "instruction"), and "doctor" and "docent" (both of which can refer to college teachers).
Lesson for the day
Source: Art’s Library of life
THE OBSTACLE IN OUR PATH
In ancient times, a king had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king's wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it.
Many loudly blamed the king for not keeping the roads clear, but none did anything about getting the big stone out of the way. Then a peasant came along carrying a load of vegetables. On approaching the boulder, the peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the stone to the side of the road. After much pushing and straining, he finally succeeded. As the peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed a purse lying in the road where the boulder had been. The purse contained many gold coins and a note from the king indicating that the gold was for the person who removed the boulder from the roadway. The peasant learned what many others never understand.
Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve one's condition.
You don't actually have to take the quiz. Just read straight through, and you'll get the point, an awesome one. .....
Take this quiz:
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America contest.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor actress.
6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.
How did you do?
The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.
Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel, appreciated and special.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
6. Name half a dozen heroes whose stories have inspired you.
Easier?
The lesson: The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that care.
Pass this on to those people who have made a difference in your life.
Joke for the day
Source: Art’s Funbox
Nickname
TEACHER: panget ng name mo, Conrado Domingo! In short, CONDOM!
PUPIL: ok lang po ma'am! Pero mas pangit sa husband ninyo. Supronio Potenciano! In short, SUPOT!
Occupation
JUDGE: isa ka palang pusher, kidnapper, gun for hire, gambling lord, swindler at bugaw! Wala ka bang matinong hanapbuhay?
ACCUSED: meron po. Pulis po ako.
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