The recent Maguindanao Massacre in the Philippines claimed 30 people from the media alone. These men were brutally killed last Monday November 23, while doing their jobs as active journalists on the field. I salute these men and women and my heart goes to the families left behind. 1. Adolfo, Benjie, Gold Star Daily, Koronadal [...]
Archive for November, 2009
CNN Hero of the Year honors Efren Peñaflorida – video
November 27th, 2009
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This is related to my previous post about Efren Peñaflorida, the CNN Hero of the Year. The event was televised last night and I was on my seat at home, so inspired and proud while watching Efren Peñaflorida receive the major award with teary eyes. He gave a short yet uplifting message, that is to [...]
Presidential Candidates for May 2010 Philippine Elections: Who Will Make the Buzz?
November 25th, 2009
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Step aside Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III, Sen. Manuel Villar, former President Joseph Estrada, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, and any other known presidential aspirants for the May 2010 Elections. We need to know the other presidential hopefuls whose aspiration is to become famous, I mean, to become the 15th president of the Philippines. Who among [...]
Filipino Efren Peñaflorida – 2009 CNN Hero of the Year
November 23rd, 2009
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A Filipino was declared the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year! His name is Efren Peñaflorida. I watched the short video clip with Peñaflorida tonight as CNN reported the winner during the ceremony at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood Saturday night. Congrats! Efren Peñaflorida won the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year award through online [...]
Most Corrupt Countries in the World 2009
November 18th, 2009
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Not the Philippines — thank God! According to the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), the Philippines, in fact, improved slightly, moving 2 places up from 141 last year to 139 this 2009. But still this is seen as way down below the ranks when compared to other Asia-Pacific countries. Among the 32 countries/territories in the [...]
Obama Bows to Japanese Emperor – so what?
November 16th, 2009
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So what if Pres. Obama bows to Japanese Emperor Akihito during their first meeting? What’s the big deal America? Obama is showing a sign of U.S. weakness — is a very silly reasoning! What about Bill Clinton who bowed to Emperor Akihito in 1994? Shhh, Obama told me he did it for respect of the [...]
Carrie Prejean Sextape Video Free Download?
November 13th, 2009
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From popular news sites to blogs, people are writing about the Carrie Prejean sextape video. Is there really a Carrie Prejean sextape video that is free for download online? The answer, NO! It is not out there. Not on the net! I am writing this because if you try searching for the video using the [...]
Whataburger gives free burgers
November 10th, 2009
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You still have time tonight. Go to the nearest Whataburger store and get your free burgers! From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. tonight, November 10, the Texas-based Whataburger will give a free hamburger to customers decked out in orange.
