After an 8.8-magnitude earthquake hit Chile yesterday, it was believed that a tsunami would behitting the coastal lines of the countries around the Pacific, which includes our very own country, the Philippines.
According to Yahoo! News, the earthquake collapsed bridges, plunged trucks and toppled homes threatening about a fourths of the globe, containing countries around the Pacific Ocean. Many people were killed. Many roads were destroyed with water, electricity and phone lines being cut in lots of areas in Chile. (more…)
Since I was a freshman, I have been a follower of University of the Philippines – Diliman University Student Council elections. It was on the first day of campaign that I started to learn more about the happenings in the university. At that year, which was 2007, I am one of those who truly support the campaigns of STAND UP. However, it was also later that year that I learned of UP ALYANSA. UP Alyansa, unlike STAND UP, introduces multi-perspective activism. Honestly, I was not able to delve in with what the third party was all about during that year. UP KAISA seems like David fighting two Goliaths. Only that KAISA fails miserably in dorm campaigns, as well as, convincing people they can truly represent the studentry.
During that year, I voted for Chesa Baltazar (Alyansa) and Isa Artajo (STAND UP), both lost to their opponents. As for the councilors, I voted Alyansa straight and added four STAND UP members, two of which are Mars Veloso and Ranelene Ortinez. I also added KAISA’s Caloy i-forgot-his-surname.
It was in the year 2008 that I started supporting Alyansa – probably because my circle of friends are mostly supporting the party. I voted straight ALYANSA that year and at the Engineering Student Council, I voted straight UP PRIME.
I applied for membership in Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers – UP Student Unit in 2009. This marked my active participation in the Engineering Student Council elections as four of my friends/orgmates are running for Engineering Student Council and University Student Council elections, including Jose Alinea who won for USC Councilor last year. Fortunately, my friends won as ME Representatives to the Engineering Student Council.
This year’s elections is unusually peaceful for the first week and the first half of its second week. In the last days of the campaign, all parties engage in mudslinging, black propaganda and other means just to pull the other parties down.
I voted straight ALYANSA and straight PRIME this year, as always. And I hope, they won’t fail me in giving service to the UP studentry.
After fifteen grueling weeks of artista tests and talent challenges, Sarah Lahbati, the female survivor from Geneva, Switzerland and Steven Silva, the male survivor from California were announced as the Ultimate Female Survivor and Ultimate Male Survivor, respectively.
Diva Montelaba emerged as the Starstruck 1st Princess. Enzo Pineda was announced as the 1st Prince with Rocco Nacino as the 2nd Prince.
Sarah Lahbati’s sweet charms and huge fanbase probably made her win the Starstruck V Ultimate Female Survivor title over the 1st Princess Diva Montelaba.
Sarah has been the female contender to beat since day one. Diva Montelaba, on the other hand, gave a really good fight with her Filipina looks and all-around talent. Diva is much more for a contrabida role and that makes me think Sarah Lahbati will probably be this season’s Starstruck Ultimate Female Survivor.
Looks like the votes will make Enzo Pineda win. In fairness to this guy, even if he has no talent in singing and acting, this guy has the passion and really wants to be a star. I won’t be surprised if he wins tonight because he gained more fans especially when Piero Vergara got eliminated.
His biggest competitor isn’t even the most talented person out there. A lot of people may have thought Rocco Nacino had the Ultimate Starstruck Male Survivor title in the bag but when we saw the scores last week, he was trailing behind. Its even the reason why they have to sacrifice Nina Kodaka.
Steven Silva seems to be the biggest threat that no one expected. However, it looks like the showing of scores last week was a desperate move for Starstruck to urge people to vote for their bets.
I, for one, think it’s still Rocco Nacino’s game to win. ROCCO NACINO will be the Starstruck V ULTIMATE MALE SURVIVOR. He will probably win because of his consistency; he is the clear frontrunner to win the title. He’s determined to win and passionate with his crafy. He’s the most polished and can even be a lead star in a bit.
Fearless Forecast:
ULTIMATE MALE SURVIVOR: Rocco Nacino
1st Prince: Steven Silva
2nd Prince: Enzo Pineda
Looks like we are in for lots of big surprises this coming April 16th and 17th as the annual I Blog 6 Philippine Blogging Summit will be held at the Malcolm Hall, College of Law, UP Diliman. Registrations are NOW ongoing!
What’s good is that it is now a TWO-DAY event, and registration is still for free. If you are wondering why it has to be a two-day seminar, the organizers want the bloggers to learn more without being in such a hurry. Also, it will be a great venue for bloggers to bond and meet and greet more people – an opportunity to meet the faces behind the influential blogs, extend your social networks and meet new friends.
One of the most anticipated internet events in the Philippines will happen on March 4 to 5 at the Crowne Plaza Galeria – the Asia Internet Congress Philippines. If you want to know more regarding the functions, advantages and disadvantages along with tips and tricks in using social media and if you want to know mroe about the common mistakes encountered in internet marketing, this event and conference is a must-see. Definitely, highly recommended.
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This February 17th, the Knowledge Channel Foundation will be holding first of its kind event, Lead the Change 2010, which aims to gather the nation’s most influential people which would be interacting with each other in a night of intelligent forum on how to mobilize the country and help Philippines move forward. Each person shall answer questions with respective to their core principles in business, governance and social development. This event is a living testament of Knowledge Channel’s objective to educate people, most especially the youth, through online learning.
According to Knowledge Channel president Rina Bautista, they are expecting attendance from the most prominent figures in business and the government today, each of which will be contributing their thoughts on meeting the expections of the 21st century in different sectors of the country such as education, population, peace, environment, health and governance. Lead the Change 2010 will be collaborative effort to provide basic knowledge that would be detrimental in moving the drivers of minimizing poverty in the country.
Ms. Peggy Rockefeller, founder of Global Philanthropists Circle and Synergos Institute will be the guest honor for the nioght whiole Oscar Lopez, Chair of the Lopez Group of Companies and Chair of the Knowledge Channel Foundation will also be there to inspire the viewers to Lead the Change this coming year.
Last Tuesday, Pinoy Big Brother Double Up viewers were surprised as the show revealed Paul Jake Castillo leading the Big Winner polls. However, Melissa Cantiveros and Jason Francisco fans are up for a competition, and can easily inch up the gap after five days of voting.
With 10% lead over Melai and Jason, more known as the MELASON tandem, will Paul Jake be able to maintain the lead or will one of the frontrunners Melai and Jason snatch the title from him? (more…)
Yes, you read it right. Globe has deducted Php25 off from our expenditures! Good news, right? You can now text and call unlimited for five days for just Php125. The previous SUPERUNLI 150 is now SUPERUNLI 125!!
The previous promo code is SUPER150 with a gateway number of 2824. Now, with a cheaper price, to avail of the promo, just key in UNLI125 and send it to the new gateway number 8888.
Again, keep in mind that the changes in the code and gateway number: to access former Globe SUPERUNLI SUPER150, just key in UNLI125 and send to 8888. Got it? Hope this helps you.
Now, you can text your friends about the recent happenings in PBB Double Up! You can now detail discussions of Mariel‘s Eviction last Saturday and the current lead of Paul Jake Castillo in the Big Winner poll as revealed by PBB at The Big Reveal just yesterday!
Good thing, Globe is coping with the needs of the people today. Now you don’t have to sign up for SUPERUNLI 150, and its cheaper! So, go and subscribe with the new SUPERUNLI 125!
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In a surprising turn of events, Paul Jake Castillo, better known as Paul Jake got the most number of votes as revealed by PBB Double Up in their primetime episode tonight, around 10:45 PM.
As of 10:45 PM, Tuesday, February 9, 2010, here is the standing of the FINAL FIVE housemates.
Paul Jake Castillo – 31.68
Jason Francisco – 23.12
Melissa Cantiveros – 20.70
Johan Santos – 13.46
Steve “Tibo” Jumalon – 10.81
Also, the Big Five now knows that they are now competing with each other to be the Big Winner. The Big Winner will be announced on February 14, 2010 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium, entitled “The Big Date at The Big Night”.
There will also be a Big Night Concert and The Big Truth tomorrow. Kenyo along with Mcoy Fundales welcomed the Big Five after the Big Reveal.
The FINAL FIVE was announced to the public when Mariel Sorino was evicted last Saturday. (more…)
If you are a University of the Philippines – Diliman student or just a music enthusiast, you will probably mark the dates February 9th to 14th on your calendars as you gear up for a week full of concerts, a celebration of youth’s role in the society today. UP FAIR 2010 will kick off at the Sunken Garden Fair Grounds on February 9.
You may have missed Kris Allen’s Musicfest 2010 appearance, however, you can still go to the UP Fair 2010!
Here’s the lineup for the events that’s sure to bring you a week of fun in UP Fair 2010.
UP FAIR 2010: Tuesday, February 9 | SisFire 5: Juan Vote
Performances from: Kamikazee, 6cyclemind, Kjwan, Sandwich, Sugarfree, Itchyworms, Moonstar88, Silent Sanctuary, Typecast, Paraluman, Pedicab, DeLara, Soapdish, Markus Hiway, Protein Shake, Franco, Paramita, Giniling Festival and a lot more.
February is the love month. Most couples are probably gearing up for their February 14 schedule. Most of them would be looking for Valentine presents of course. There might be people who doesn’t have the capability to buy their own presents and flowers in time for Valentine’s.
