Manny Pacquiao Won Period!

Watch the Round 12! The Judges had the last decision! Manny Pacquiao won! During the last few minutes, Manny was aggressive (as usual) and hit Marquez on the head (so hard) and lower body. It was just a flash! The bell rang, end of the round 12 fight. Marquez was contented with the score 16-13 for round 1-11! The camera focus on Marquez, he was grinning and raising both arms claiming that he won. They flash the last hits of Manny to Marquez and the decision take few more minutes. Manny kneel down to pray while the Mexicans were celebrating! I turn off my live-streamed pc and just FBooking to my friends about the fight using my iPad!I was still hoping that Manny will win, it will be a miracle! I pray too. I will tell you right now, my mom back home is praying too. Manny do not know us but, Manny is a good man and we want him to win for the country! Of course, most of the people in the Philippines were praying too! A Miracle came! My friend Carmela congratulate Manny for winning! It was a jaw dropping moment but, I knew that the punches in round 12 helps a lot! I know that Mexicans out there are furious about the decision of the judges. Do not blame Manny Pacquiao Team or the Philippines! Manny Pacman Pacquiao is destined to ROCK the BOXING INSTITUTION WORLDWIDE! I am sorry but, Manny Won Period!

Moreover, here is an INTELLIGENT answer as to why MANNY PACQUIAO won: (re-post)
"BASED ON THE RING STATISTICS: "The statistics after the fight would help us tell how and why the win was given to the Filipino fighter:

Pacquiao has thrown 578 punches connecting 176, while Marquez had 436 with 138 punches connecting.

On jabs, Pac-Man threw 304 with 59 connecting compared to Marquez's 182 with 38 connecting shots.

On powerpunches, Pac-Man had 274 with 117 connecting as to that of the Mexican's 254 with 100 connecting." ......Figures will tell who won !"

UMAC Balikbayan Box

I bet some of you are tired hearing about boxes opened by the customs or items lost, right? I was one of the thousands who became a victim of this mishap. I was using Manila Forwarders when I was in Mississippi and UMAC in Florida. It was the box that I sent last September and arrived December which was hugely opened with X on the side!

I sent it through Manila Forwarders and it was my first and last box sent from them. 1/3 of the items in the box were gone! My lessons? Do not put any metal which are numerous. It triggers the custom to open my box probably because of the garden tools that I sent. Anyway, even if I complain, it is still useless! Philippine customs, if you open the box, make sure to seal it back properly because the public will never know who is the culprit! Bravo to UMAC, for 3 years, my boxes arrived safely and in good condition! Manila Forwarders, I have been using your company for a year and sad to say, I had a bad experienced! One box is all it takes! UMAC tracking here: umaccargo.net/tracking/

International Outsourcing Summit

Have you ever wondered how innovations especially in engineering and technologies brought each country compete globally? What's the technique to reach out even more showcasing the skills and business excellence aiming global competence? The International Outsourcing Summit which will be held on October 26 and 27, 2010 in the Philippines is a summit which Global Market Leaders will address Global Issues to determine the phase for the future's challenge in the industry. On this event, major issues about the industry and its role will be addressed as 300 top senior executives from 15 countries are expected to attend. For more information about this summit, just visit the Website by clicking one of the links provided here.

With the success using Search Profile Index service, the outsourcing to the Philippines is a big event which BPO industry will be sharing insights and opportunities. This summit will bring the Philippines in the "fronline" being host of this prestigious gathering which will be held at Sofitel Philippine Plaza. It is undeniable that Philippines has the man power resource who are skilled in Information Technology who can tackle global competence. Having this summit will also showcase the excellent performance of Filipino workers thus, positive work opportunities is at its peak soon.

Hostage Drama in the Philippines

My husband is planning to visit the Philippines either December or April of 2011. We are actually waiting for a good deal online and we are all set to go. Then, big news happened about the Hostage-Drama in the Philippines which ended 8 casualties of foreign nationals.

I am a Filipino and what happened was a total shock! The hostage taker is Rolando Mendoza who took a busload of Chinese nationals. We all witnessed the agonizing incident aired live on TV. Go to youtube if you want to know more about it. It was 12 hours of critical negotiations which ended tragically. Who should we blame?

I am sad that there were lives lost! I am disappointed why it took the negotiators 12 hours to negotiate. It seems that the police force who handled the hostage drama were incompetent! Weren't they? The negotiators mishandle the negotiation (so bad)!

Would the incident become a deterrent to visit Philippines? My husband said, it was an isolated case. He will still visit the Philippines sometime soon. You can see so many "ROLANDO MENDOZA" anywhere in the world! It was just an awakening for us Filipinos that shocking as it maybe, a Filipino was capable of such gruesome action.

It was truly an isolated incident!

My deepest sympathy and prayers to the family and friends of the victims. The Filipino all over the world condemn the action of Rolando Mendoza. We will never tolerate such an Evil Action driven by anger and bad decision!

"Major-Major" Pageant Talks

Miss Universe 2010 - I must admit that I was one of the hopefuls who watched the Pageant with so much excitement. Hubby and I were having a vacation here in Port Canaveral near the Kennedy Space Center and late evening is TV time. Since it was shown live in an evening show, we just watched it. Actually, we just focus watching the pageant when Miss Philippines was named as one of the TOP 15 finalists.

I was so proud especially when she was named as one of the TOP 10 finalists. Honestly, it was my first time to see her on TV. I do not have a subscription of any Filipino Channel so, I am not updated with Philippine news. She was pretty and the body was truly WOW!

Seeing her on TV and named as one of the Top 5 Finalists in the Prestigious Search for Miss Universe 2010 was totally great! My fellow "Kababayan" did so well on stage! She made it to top 5 from 83 women!

Then, came the unforgettable Q and A portion. She was the last finalist that was called and she drawn the name of the handsome William Baldwin. After she gave the answer, I convinced myself that she will make it to top 3. I know, I made a fool out-of-myself thinking she will. SIGH! Yeah! She blew her chance to be the next Miss Universe. BUT....

Should we blame her for what had happen? She was over-confident, some say! For me, maybe she was star-struck with the judge! Her answer was trending in Facebook and Twitter! I read all the nasty and harsh criticism, even below the belt!

Maybe, we Filipinos expect too much of her. That was her BEST and she was happy with Top5. We believe that she can do better than what she had shown to the world. She MIGHT BE but, what she did is good enough FOR HER and that was HER MAJOR contribution to the country.

What have we done to our country? Filipinos should move on! Just make a deepest SIGH and move on! (SIGH) and yeah ... don't frown .... just LAUGH out loud and move on! LOL


Source: BEYOND PHOTOGRAPHY

Sayings to Ponder

I was browsing to my friend's social media account while she and her co-teacher's were having a blast in their summer vacation in Manila, Philippines. I made some comments on her posted pictures when I noticed these two pictures she downloaded about famous quotes. with Deep and Profound meaning

Indeed! Benigno Aquino, the slain senator and an opposition leader to Marcos administration said this famous line. He returned home despite of death warnings. He was determined to fight for the Filipino people.

Cory Aquino: Mother of Philippine Democracy

I am a Filipino and even if I am 9,000 miles away from home, having the internet access makes me feel like I am Home. My time was glued on TV. I watched the latest news especially about the passing of Cory Aquino, the former and most loved President of the Philippines.

I hope we will be inspired with the legacy she left behind. Come to think of it, though she was born with a golden spoon, she remains humble and lives a life of simplicity. She choosed to become a wife and a mother but, fate leads her to Presidency. The saddest moment of her life was probably the murder of her husband. Despite of that incident, she showed strength and hope. A woman is vulnerable yet, she stand Firm and accepted the challenge of leading the nation to Democracy.

She was the Mother of Democracy. The People were inspired to Fight for Freedom and Justice. I was in High School and I saw in my two eyes how our school, our church and our local government join the People Power. Magkaisa is the favorite song at that time. The song was sung by Verna Liza and composed by Sen. Vicente Sotto. The song has the message of hope and inspiration. Thank you Madam President for showing us to have a prayerful heart, compassion to the needy, love of family and love of country. Rest in Peace and we love you.

Watch Philippine LIVE News Here

Thank you friends for all the suggestions about my problems. I already downloaded Google Chrome. I have to get acquainted to this though. I am shifting from Explorer to Chrome. I used Explorer sometimes because I can set my browser to "In- Privacy" option. I might try what MELDS and DANA suggested about OPERA. First time that I heard that. Is it okay to used 3 browsers?

Anyway, I am watching LIVE TV about the funeral convoy of Former President Corazon Aquino. If "Pinoy ka, nood tayo dalii". Click {HERE}. Nakikiramay ako sa pamilya nya. Hindi man ako kilala ni Madam Cory pero nais ko lang iparating sa kanya that I admire her strength, love, compassion and devotion to God for her family and for the Filipino. From a simple housewife, naging Pangulo ng Pilipinas at hanggang bumalik sa ordinary citizen, tuloy pa rin ang pakikibaka at pagkamatulungin. I can picture your happy face wearing a yellow dress and holding a rosary. Now that you are in heaven, be our angel always. Thank you for the wonderful years of serving the Filipino Nation. We love you.

I Was Still On Leave

When I left my teaching job in the Philippines, I sign pages of papers for my absences. At present, I still have that item. My principal advises me to file a letter of resignation this time. I lack three years to get my GSIS benefit but, I am okay with the proposal. I kept thinking that another life will be change for good if they have that position as permanent. My classroom is well-kept too. Whoever will take over my place, she/he will have a nice classroom complete with video and audio visuals as teaching aides.

On my first day working in that classroom, I was so depressed. The bathroom was used as storage, the window was like a prison cell, dark, no teacher's table and chair. So, I have to sit on one of the pupil's chair. I almost cried because when I was about to leave during dismissal, my co-teacher approached me and took the padlock because it was hers.

I bought a new light fixture for my room, made a PTA project for the teacher's table and chair. I provide a budget to make a grill window. To make the airflow and the room will be conducive to learning. That is the life of a public school teacher in the Philippines. The salary is minimal and yet, we need to spend in order to provide a classroom that can create a good learning ambiance for the children. If you think that I am extra ordinary to do this, not true at all.

Public school teachers do these things. Not known to many, right? Government can't keep up to all the needs of public schools. In my 12 years, not a single black board or children chair. The teacher in charge will really do the initiative to either have a PTA project or spent her/his money for a project.

Anyway, even though I have no job here yet. I am so blessed. I will give up my item and hoping that the right person will take over my classroom and my position.

Palalan Elem. School Projects Update

These two pictures was sent to me yesterday by Mr. Joel, the principal of Palalan Elementary School, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. These are the proofs that the money I sent the first time was put into place. That is why, my second donation will be scheduled on the 20th of this month and that will be for the flip flops of the children in this school. There are 157 children in the school but Mr. Joel will take pictures of those children that doesn't have flip flops. I can't afford with shoes yet, so flip flops are fine.I would personally like to thank MS. ROSE B. of Cebu City for the donors. I was totally blown away for the amount that you sent especially that it comes from the Philippines. Thank you so much. I was confused now though. Is the amount for the Palalan or Agusan? I posted two Paypal Logos (edited it today) at the top right corner to avoid confusion. I will just give your donation to Palalan Elem. School on June 20th. If there are available space for mural, it goes to that okay? OR, 50 pcs of flip flops for 50 kids, sounds great ha? Oh! I am so happy. May God bless you more.

The photo above is the unfinished mural that I sponsored. The painter is a student that is why its off and on. I am already excited on the next project. Rest assured that I will post the pictures of the outcomes.

I encourage you all to support the public schools in your community back home. These are my suggestions: Backpacks, pad of papers, pencils, erasers, sharpener, crayons, umbrella and raincoat. Those would delight them.

Making A Difference

Early dawn, around 2 AM, I chatted with my friend who is already a Principal in Palalan Elementary School, Soutwest District of Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. He showed me the pictures of his school's project this month, it is a Mural Painting. This is the second school that I, in my little means shared my blessings. The other school is Agusan Elementary School, both in the same city. Well, this school is different because this is located in the hinterland. The parents to most of the 157 pupils in this baranggay are farmers in a parcel of land good for their family's survival.They painted the wall fence surrounding the school area to make it pleasant to see. That is only a minor part of making the school as a place of cleanliness and most of all for learning. This project would last at least three years until the paint will fade. So, the money I sent to support this kind of project was worth it. I do not publicized my name on the wall though. To see the pictures and the realization of the project was enough for me.
The message on the Mural was written in Filipino to show patriotism in the country. I know how hard it is for the Department of Education to supply all the demands of each school for the entire nation that is why, in my own way, I support the Principal in their cause of making a little improvements of their school premises.

Joel, the name of the principal told me how it ached him seeing children come to school without shoes....not even flipflops. So, I made a promise to do something about that at the end of this month. After the mural, children this time. I know what he said were all true because we were once assigned in the farthest school in my city where we have to walk on foot the 8 kms just to arrived the school zone. This school is better than what we have been to. Anyway, the pictures below are just few kids in first grade. As a principal, he can not impose the parents to buy uniforms because they have limited income and that is the scenario of the students in public schools. Children eager to learn without the comfort of material things. How precious is that? That is why I am so blessed that I saw the real issues of our society because I learned to be compassionate with others. It humbles me to be reminded of such event of my life and at the same time, I am aching inside. That is their classrooms at the back, at least those are concrete already and not a NIPA HUT ( made up of a coconut leaves, bamboo and wood). Yes, they come to school in this attire and would you believed it if I say, this is their best clothes already? Look at their feet, did you see a kid wearing shoes? Not one! They all wear slippers or flipflops.These are the kids TV time. It is called "SineEskwela", Department of Education project which enable the children learn something what they see on TV. The lesson was created with objectives , subject matter, motivation and it is also inter-active. It is not just TV Watching. Check the video in {here} as Lea Salonga explained it. They were outside and under the tree, having a class because during this time, there is no vacant classroom. Sad right?

(About the attire of the teacher at the left side, I have to say, this is not her usual attire when she comes to school. Teachers are compulsory to wear uniforms everyday and fully groomed. )Check this topic that I wrote in NOSTALGIC. Thank you for reading friends.

Pin Head

He is Chip Tsao and "probably" deserves to be called a "Pin Head".

PIN HEAD the famous words used by Bill O'Reilly labeled to a person who has a poor judgment on anything.

The picture above is a journalist who used his profession to humiliate the Philippines and the Filipino saying : Philippines a country of servants ....outchhh...

Kumagkow, a fellow Filipino blogger made a post as a reaction to Chip Tsao article and you may read it { HERE} and {HERE}. Now, can you blame Kumagkow for his retaliation?

The truth of the matter is, Chip Tsao made a strike of hurting the Filipino. Worldwide, there are 11 million Filipino workers who are working Overseas and that includes me. What is the percentage of servants then? 11 million ? If there are Filipino who are working as a servant in his country, so what? It is a noble profession anyway! And I bet those servants can speak better English and grammar than he does.

Wanna read the article he wrote? Click {HERE}... thanks to Niko, for posting the article Chip Tsao wrote. I warned you, he really mocked the Philippines and the Filipino in general.

Now, Click {Here} for the APOLOGY posted by the publisher and editors of HK Magazine.
Was it a sincere apology? You will be the judge.