Typhoon Erap

Devastates the country for two hours and then leaves.
Despite the entry of a new disturbance though,
it threatens to re-enter the Philippine area of responsibility.




Typhoon Gloria

Continues to pummel the entire Philippines for nine hours now.
Gustiness rivals that of Typhoon Marcos in the ‘70s.
Initial damage to agriculture is estimated at P728 million. Damage to infrastructure is unknown but initial reports say reconstruction of Macapagal Boulevard alone has cost the government
P536 million. It was also able to sustain its strength after interacting with Typhoon Erap.
It is forecast to remain almost stationary.


Typhoon Mar

Threatened to enter Philippine territory
but after seeing the vigilance of Filipinos,
it was forced to back out and gave way to Typhoon Noynoy.



Typhoon Noynoy

Initially categorized as a tropical storm until weather specialists observed a sudden rise in its gustiness and wind speed.
After being officially declared a typhoon, it now brings scattered rain showers in Luzon including Metro Manila. Moderate to strong winds are expected to blow toward the Visayas and Mindanao in the coming days.


[By the way, beware of typhoon Noynoy's thunder - it wouldn't shut up!]


Typhoon Villar

Earlier forecast categorized it as a “super typhoon” maintaining strength in Luzon,Visayas and Mindanao . Roads and road extensions were damaged – twice(double devastation)!
But the entry of Typhoon Noynoy in Philippine territory has eclipsed its impact.
The rest of the country will remain cloudy though.


Typhoon (Brother) Eddie

A similarly-named typhoon entered the country in 2004 and threatened to pour 5 million centimeters of rainwater in the entire country.
You know what happened. The typhoon was re-categorized as a drizzle.


Typhoon Bayani

This weather disturbance was located at 14° 38′ 24″ North Northwest of Marikina City.
Weather experts refused to categorize it as a typhoon because its impact is localized.
It did, however attempt to pack maximum sustained winds similar to a tropical storm.
But latest satellite data revealed no sign of activity.


Typhoon Gibo

It was nowhere near the Philippine area of responsibility until three hours before PAGASA made its latest forecast. In fact,typhoon Bayani’s moderate winds were already blowing east of the metro before Gibo made its presence felt
and officially entered Philippine territory. The weather bureau forecasts similarities in the movements of typhoon Gibo and typhoon Gloria although both Gibo and typhoon Noynoy originated approximately 10 miles east of Central Luzon.

Typhoon Jejomar

Described by weather specialists as “stubborn” and "territorial,” this typhoon has recently threatened the whole country if not for some climatological developments. What’s alarming is that people to tend to ignore Typhoon Jejomar’s ability to destroy.
It has remained stationary for 23 years (and counting).


Typhoon JDV

No heavy rains. No lightning. No flooding. It’s all thunder and wind.

Typhoon Jamby

The hardest to predict among the weather disturbances.
Scattered raindrops will not completely wet an exposed surface regardless of duration. But the public is advised to remain cautious of lightning.
Despite the rains,temperatures will remain high.

Christmas is nearly approaching and everyone's very excited. The feasting, family reunions and parties are all evident on this special occasion. Of course, who would ever forget about gift giving? Gift giving is actually the climax of an event whenever we celebrate the Holiday season. We say that it is the thought that counts when we give gifts, may it be big or small, expensive or not. But I also believe that the more special our gifts are the more we are remembered by those who receive it.

My mom does not really want a lavish and pricey gift this Christmas. For her, seeing us happy and healthy will be the best gift ever she would ever be having. However, I am thinking of giving her something precious to appreciate all the love that she had poured to the family and I think a jewelry will be just perfect.

I believe that jewelry and not diamonds alone are woman's best friend. Every piece of it makes a woman more beautiful and elegant. I am thinking that a pair of earrings, a necklace and a bracelet will be suitable for my mother. I actually choose Pearl as the centerpiece for the jewelry because I was born on June and as well know, Pearl is that month's birth stone. There are multiple sites that offers such and I honestly can tell that it is very hard to choose. I want something that looks very expensive but in a reality the cost is suitable for your budget

Luckily I came across to this website that features the Akoya Saltwater and Freshwater Pearls. In the criteria of affordability without compromising the quality and elegance, the Pearl earrings, the Pearl bracelets and the Pearl necklaces showcased are all exactly what I am looking for. I really got excited and imagined my mom wearing all of them especially the Pearl bracelet; as I never thought to be possible. The website that I am talking about by the way is http://www.pearlnecklacecenter.com. This website is so fabulous and I am more than happy to recommend their products to everyone who wants to hand out precious gifts as well this Christmas.

The Philippines again, has made another world record but not for heroic acts nor Athletic supremacy but in an act so unforgivable, so gruesome, and so barbaric. The massacre that happened in Maguindanao province threatens the ever weakening democracy in this country.

A supposedly peaceful filing of Certificate of Candidacy by the rival family of the Ampatuans, the Mangudadatus ended up in a brutal killing by 100 armed men. 47 people were mercilessly taken their lives away; including local people, lawyers, and members of the media. Political rivalry is strongly believed as the cause of this ruthless act. The pointing hands are now then at the family of Ampatuans, whose power will be challenged by the Mangudadatus at the Gubernatorial race. The Ampatuans are also said to be allies with President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

The NUJP or The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines decalared a National day of Indignation as a response to the said ordeal. Obviously, everyone in the world condemns such act.



It is said that Philippines is now next to Iraq as the most dangerous place for journalists and has the record for the most number of Journalists killed in just a single day.

As I join the people in condemning this act on Facebook, I saw this girl who commented that his uncle was one of the people who got killed. I did not ask for more information but I extended my deepest condolences instead.



It is now up to Malacañang to act on this case. It is now up to the President, who declared a state of emergency to this province to weigh her decisions and set aside her partiality. Whether an ally or not, the rule of law and justice must prevail.

It was a usual morning where I go to the rest room to unload my stuff and the radio was on, tuned to my mom's favorite Christian radio AM station. I remembered the past week when she was bugging me to vote for Efren Peñaflorida as the CNN hero of the year. I knew Efren, though not personally but I have seen his story on TV and wished for him to win such a prestigious competition. Much to my surprise as it was a coincidence and delight, that time the news anchors from the said radio station were reporting that HE did win! I hurried right away to a nearby computer shop and checked it myself. It is indeed true. The competition was stiff but he bested everyone on the scene. It really wasn't much of a competition though, what matters is that we make a difference and the difference that he made was through helping others in need. His road to success is glorious as the success he was able to achieve and will still try to improve is not only for personal gain but for the betterment of his countrymen. Manny Pacquiao (though currently involved in a love affair controversy), Charice Pempengco, Arnel Pineda, Apl D Ap form Blackeyed Peas, Efren and the countless others make Filipinos known all over the world and I am sure every Filipino, not only in the Philippines but around the world are really proud. Mabuhay tayo! :P

Here is the video of Efren's speech and its transcript.

It is official, New moon is now at the cinemas!!! I am very sure a lot of folks will gather at this spectacular day, especially of course for all the Twilight enthusiasts. I just finished the book a few months ago and though I am not that much of a fan, I can't wait to watch this. However, I also don't want to join the stampede at the cinemas so I'd just let it pass for quite some time. Maybe for a week or two, i'll hit the cinemas. :P (I'll just wait for the next pay day too. hehe)

Spoiler alert:

The story doesn't involve Edward Cullen that much as she left Bella out of the open as he thought that leaving her would be much safer. Bella suffers from the "hole" inflicted by Edward's absence and as time passes the more she realizes that she can't live without him. Jacob, the werewolf comes to rescue her as he tries to be her sunlight and somehow the one to fill in the gaps of her life.

It was a bright afternoon and my mom actually told me to give it a rest first. However, I was so stubborn as I was so excited to watch the movie 2012. It has already been shown for two days and I thought that since it is on a Monday, there wouldn't be so much people in the cinemas. I went to the mall despite of the scorching heat of the sun with my handkerchief lying in my closet which I forgot to bring (so you can't just imagine what I looked like after the jeepney trip). By the way, I checked the Mall's website first for screening schedule so I was confident that I will be securing a comfortable seat inside the cinema. After the crazy and oven toaster like trip from the jeepney, I went straight to the Mall's cinema to purchase a ticket. It was 3:30 PM Manila time then. To my surprise the lady asked me if I still want to buy the ticket as the cinema is in "standing" status already. I was wrong, the mall's full of people even on a Monday. I don't want to reschedule my cinema escapade so I bought that tiny piece of ticket anyway.

At around 5:15 PM, I was lucky to spot a vacant seat. Lucky that it wasn't really that near from the screen but to by dismay, I have not started the movie!!! I was falling on the wrong line before entering the cinema doors! Anyway, what can I do? I just did try to enjoy myself as much as I can and thought that I can still watch a portion of it at the last full show.

The whole thing was a total experience. I never had that kind of thrill and excitement on a cinema setting for quite a while (maybe perhaps after sukob :P). As what my friend had noted on her facebook status message, every scene is a climax! The audience were so engrossed with the movie. Their gasps, shouts, and laughters were very contagious. I even caught my butt displaced at an awkward angle from the couch especially on the suspense scenes of the movie.

This might be a spoiler but I just want to name a few scenes that I loved the most.




1st: the start of the mayhem, where LA begins to be swallowed by the Pacific Ocean. Everyone in the movie did not blink their eyes as Jackson's (John Cusack) family were running for dear life. the whole place collapses, buildings crash, cars explode, trains fly from the rails-Now I regret I haven't watched it on a 3D mode.




2nd: The plane and volcano adventure. This one is a breath holder as the family escapes the destruction of LA due to the Park now turned out as a very massive volcano. Now I regret I haven't watched this at IMAX.. I was really thinking of watching this again..







3rd: The prayer at the Vatican. I am not anti -Christian and I see that this movie doesn't really have any relevance on what the Bible describes as the end of the world. However, the crack that started from the inside of the Sistine Chapel that eventually turned into the total collapse of the St. Peter's Basilica was so significant for me.


Many were asking me if I got terrified with the rumor that the world will end in 2012. I said, No. I used to have this kind of depression from existentialism so I just told them that the Universe wouldn't really care. Like what the crazy conspiracy theorist guy from the movie said, the earth's destruction is just a puff of smoke in the Milky Way. Also, God solely knows when he will decide to cease the world's operations so better enjoy life as much as you can. :P So, for all those who haven't watched yet, better hurry to the cinemas! It's totally worth it!

The Philippines had undergone a terrible Ordeal as typhoon Ondoy and Pepeng swept the country, claiming innocent lives and destroying everything that crosses it's path. Everyone's trying to recuperate, though the damage has been somewhat hard to recover. Christmas is approaching, and it's difficult to accept that the upcoming holiday would not be as joyful compared to the last years. The ABS-CBN, a premier television station in the Philippines (Channel 2), has made an effort though to encourage us that no matter how many tragedies we might experience we can still rise up and move on.

Their featured Station ID for Christmas, " bro, ikaw ang star ng Pasko (bro, you are the star of Christmas)" reminds us that the real meaning of the season is Jesus Christ (the term bro was taken from the popular drama series on prime time "May Bukas Pa" -a modified edition of Marcelino Pan Y Vino. The miraculous child Santino refers the Lord Jesus as "bro"). The station ID features the Station's most popular stars, joined with the people from broadcast media and local actors.

I was talking to a cousin last night at another cousin's debut party. There was nothing really to talk about but this was a cousin whom I haven't had the chance to mingle with for quite some time. I guess it was the appropriate venue to do some chit chats with her to make up for the long time we hadn't seen each other. She's gotten a bit of weight, compared to last time I saw her. Oh, I also noticed the glistening braces that she has and that completes the comparison scheme on her "before and after". She was inviting me to her condo... what? A condominium??? She gotta be kidding me. She was just a year older from me but now she has a property? I, too had a property that was just acquired this year. However, it was just a humble townhouse at an area not so far away from the apartment we were renting-and it will take me 30 years to pay. I don't mean to say that she doesn't deserve it... but I was just simply amazed and quite envious of what she had acquired. A plush condo... a dream property everyone wants to have. How did she get it? She wasn't a part of any syndicate or mafia or what not. She was a member of Multi-Level Marketing business, something that she has been inviting me for a year but I always turned her offers down. Now, with the braces, the financial resources, and a property, she really is talking.

I always admit that I am "mukhang pera". I am open and honest with my friends and family about wanting to have lots of money. I would venture any opportunity to create money..from networking to real estate. However, with things going on-from rejections to inadequacies; the dream of prosperous life in financial terms is starting to become as just a dream. I do wish every effort that I make translates into monetary success. I even created this blog to monetize. Thanks to my friend who happens to be my boss at work for helping me. I earned cool cash but when recession took place, all opportunities lost.

They say that being rich starts with the mind. You should be the one to convince yourself that you are rich, no matter what status are you in right now. I remember watching a TV program were the speakers encourage people to dream of wealth. They say that money really is not the root of all evil. Everyone wants money. With money, we can visualize things that we want that someday will be on our possession. I remembered one speaker where she overuses her gestures and facial expressions over the money matter saying: "ay, gusto ko ng pera, maraming maraming pera! (I want money, lots and lots of money!). I welcome wealth into my life!" Funny but it's true. It will just depend however on how we manage money.

Another point though, we want money and we find ways on how to have one. We apply for jobs, venture any available and possible opportunities. But, are we doing these things just for the sake of having one? There was a hard hitting lesson on me about all the things I had experienced. We've got to love first the things that we are doing AND THE MONEY WILL JUST FOLLOW. We have to put interest on it, we have to enjoy it. We have to search on what's available in us and not on the things that we are not capable of.

Now, I am starting to love blogging (after a year or so..). Will more money follow? Haha, I really do hope so.

Modern technology has enabled us to go on shopping while enjoying ourselves at the confines of our home sweet homes. It is due to the fact that online stores suddenly become popular at this generation. Indeed, the information super highway does wonders at our lives by becoming it more convenient and somehow enjoyable.

However, we sometimes find it difficult to look for the items that we want. One of the reasons is that we do not have such enormous options where we can find the item as affordable as we wanted it to be, at least. Another reason is that the item is so in demand that online stores ran out of stocks so easily by the time we reach them.

Thanks to the new search innovation called "site crawling" where we can easily locate the items that we would like to purchase. With this technology we can get all the resources that we need and we can even compare the resources with each other in order to come up with the most affordable and dependable option. Best Deal Ever indeed.

Only one word fits to site crawling and it's shopwiki.com. Shopwiki is designed to look for all the stores that best fits to our searches. They don't sell products but their job is to help you to look for the best deals in the internet unlike paid searches. They also have categories that you can choose from if you want to narrow down your search. Let's say for example you are looking for jewelries or watches, Shopwiki will look on those online stores for your particular search. you have the option to narrow it down by adjusting the price range, your choice of brand, and your preferred online store. Also, they offer a buying guide for your shopping convenience.

I'm sure that this site will be helpful with all your shopping needs. To know more about this amazing website, kindly go to www.shopwiki.com

Jinkee Pacquiao, a Belo Medical Group endorser and the wife of Pound for pound boxing champion Manny Pacquiao has been named one of People Asia magazine's "women of style and substance.

According to Joanne Rae Ramirez, the Editor-in-chief of People Asia said that Jinkee is an epitome of style and substance.

Jinkee was included on the top 18 list. She was able to made it not only because of her physical attributes but also to the fact that she is the wife of Manny Pacquiao. Pacquiao was included in the 100 most influential Asians of Time Magazine.

“Ngayon, kapag hinirang mo ang champ dapat hirangin mo din ang babaeng nagbibigay ng lakas sa kanya. Kaya iyon ang substance ni Jinkee. Siya ang babae sa likod ng kampeon," Ramirez told ABS-CBN News.

Included on the list were also ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. managing director Gina Lopez, Sen. Loren Legarda, and young businesswoman Camille Villar, daughter of Sen. Manuel “Manny” Villar Jr.

Disclaimer: This post is only intended for entertainment purposes and not for making any political propaganda. I just can't resist to post this funny email that I have received from a colleague. I might be sued for this or get shot in the head, for worse, (haha!) upon putting the Philippines's most powerful official in public ridicule. Now may I ask, who is more sincere? :P

It was a rainy Saturday morning and our shift is about to end. I was browsing my outlook messages from my office mates and I found one that I hadn't read (I usually don't read spam messages) .I was about to delete it when I suddenly managed to examine the contents. It was about the supposed "Facebook account" of God. I thought it was just a stupid account made by anyone who can't do anything on their lives but upon examining the way it was created I can say that it was done cleverly. It recalls the account were God created everything, or in the book of Bible it was the Genesis part. Try to look at the pics and you will surely be amused and impressed at the same time! Cool!

I can say that I am blessed with my career that I do have right now. I hardly sought this and it took me some time to get a hold of it. Now that I have what I wanted I thought I am okay. I am still dissatisfied. The feeling stays the same and it somehow gets worse.

Was there a some sort of "beast" lurking within the deepest recesses inside me? The answer is a loud "Yes" and I call it COMPARASITIS (comparing oneself to others). Last night, I had a chance to mingle with my very close cousin who happened to be my classmate and buddy all throughout my schooling era. (from elementary up to college) We were talking about some schoolmates-their whereabouts and what they are now. Some had traveled around the world due the job requirement, one had become a head nurse abroad. The other one became a supervisor in an advertising agency and another one, just got her Mazda 3 even after just working for 3 months in a cruise ship. That was a nice evening chat. I went home and slept. Morning came and I woke up. The thoughts about the last night's conversation came in with a brute force as I opened my eyes. Reality came in and I suddenly felt a sense of inadequacy. I was still living in a small, shabby apartment after working for two years. I was able to purchase some gadgets but all of them were lost except for my iPod.

That was just because of the things I heard on that last night. Success stories of other people made me feel inferior for the thought of their accomplishments are greater than mine. There was this belief that I should be better than them or worse, better than anyone else. I alwasy wanted to revert back on those times when everything was simple. I am simply contented on what I had
and what I was.

I searched for some articles at the website to seek answers on comparing oneself to others. I liked what the author said about overcoming this obstacle. Being contented is like a glass of water, being filled regardless of it's width or capacity to hold enough volume. I hope I could apply this simple principle. Though it's hard to implement, I will still have to try.

Dressed in a red gown, 18 year old Stefania Fernandez was hailed as the fairest of all the 83 contestants at the recently concluded Miss Universe 2009. The said victory made Venezuela hit the title twice in a row (2008 and 2009) and win 6 times in total.


The Peace crown which was chosen to by the majority of the voters fell to the floor as Ms. Venezuela jumps in joy while it was being handed over by the former Ms. Universe Dayana Mendoza.



She was joined by the other four finalists including the first runner up, Ms. Dominican Republic, followed by Kosovo, Australia, and then Puerto Rico.

This is how busy... okay fine, fine! This is how lazy and unmotivated I am in coming up for a post on my so called "anything blog". I could have spread some explosive headliners like Michael Jackson's and tita Cory's (Former president Corazon Aquino) death or I could have updated myself like what the shout outs do in Facebook but here I am, waiting for my blog to be foreclosed by banks (:P) or to be completely forgotten by the whole blogosphere. Anyway, this post is about my birthday celebration that we had last June and this draft has been in my blog account for two months. I just wanted to share this with you guys. Also, I want to thank my friends here (Diane and Ron) who made me travel some miles to the Makati Central Business District just to spend some time for my Birthday Bash part 2 (part 1 was in our house). This is by far my happiest and most memorable bday extravaganza evah!

This is the gift that they were referring to during our SMS chats (when i still had a phone). I asked for a gift and here it was. An ube cake courtesy of Red Ribbon!

Isn't it nice? The greetings are put atop of the creamy icing. It says: "happy birthday Mico!".

Beside me is my Marse Diane. I miss this girl soo much.

Here is my buddy Ron, the human iPod. He knows every music that you may think of. (it has to be within his generation though :P)

We decided to eat it inside the mall. Lots of things to do.. we need a bit of sugar to get going. Was it really just a bit?

Now, the official "blowing" of the candle... in the middle of this busy city


Here is my birthday candle... they asked me to keep this. There might be a sort of lucky charm in it. I hope!

Dude, it's mah day today! put that down!

Diane has the "M" which stands for marse, hmm what else? :P

Mine is "C". Can't come up with a name or what not here. Help!

I don't know why he has the "C" too. I think he stole it from me. Damn you! :P

We have to put an end to this war. Raise your forks!

Done! **burp**(See that phone? that was mine. I lost it unfortunately)

**burp burp**

Now we have to burn some calories. It was a sunday afternoon so we dropped by at a chapel in Greenbelt to reflect and to make some strides and stare at cute peeps :P

Now we have to calm down the clamor and cries of our stomachs. Cake was not enough for them so we have to fill more in it. I am in charge for the treat so we went to Kitchen at Greenbelt.

I don't dine at restaurants that often but this one will make you a frequenter. Kitchen at Greenbelt has a nice place to offer. The ambiance inside is magnificent and it gives you a nice view of the mall outside. I think this cool place offers a variety of Filipino dishes with a mix with other cuisine. What was that bottle with some plants in it? Lemme tell you that it's not a just a decoration but it is one of the things they serve! That stuff is called Mint water. It doesn't only quench your thirst but it does give you a nice hint of mint as well. Awesome!

Marse can hardly wait for her meal. The monster appetite. :P


Drum roll please!!!! Now the dining session has began! Bon appetite!


Eating here is a total experience for me. I never had been presented with such a huge plate. I was a bit disappointed when it was put on the table, thinking that I spent a lot for such a few stuff but NEVER BE DECEIVED BY LOOKS. The plate is sooo big you wouldn't know you'll end up very, very full. You won't even stop eating because it is really sooo delicious! On the menu, the sumptuous dish is called "On Barbie's cue". A stick of Kebab stuffed with different meat, seafood, sausages and vegetables!

Ron chose shrimp on rice with Alige sauce. I am a full fledged carnivorous, I don't eat fish, other seafoods, and vegetables but when he let me taste this one I started to rethink on eating those stuff!

I forgot what this dish is but Diane also allowed me taste this one (after all, I was the one who spent for their meal. hahaha! Just kidding guys.).. pure meat. So delicious...

The stuff before me are their condiments and Sauces.. and the sooo nice bottomless Iced Tea. So bottomless you'll lock up on the bathroom throwing up. Haha kidding. This iced tea is is so Filipino. Why did I say so? Because the "arnival" flavor is overpowering. Yum yum!

Eating time is over. Look at the smile on their faces. It only attests how happy they were after such feast. plastik. hahaha!

We stayed at the restaurant for some time to talk about anything we can think of. We haven't seen each other for a while so we really have to make up on those moments lost. After marse unloaded herself in the restroom, we decided to watch Transformers 2 at the cinema.

Unfortunately, the available slots are on the 11:30 schedule which means that we have to wait for three hours if we really would want to watch. We opted to stay at the mall, stargazing (I mean real stars in the night sky and some celebrities like Jinky Pacquiao, Yasmien Kurdy, and many more), making comments on the people who pass by (lait in the Tagalog language), and make some chit chats and jokes just to kill time.