A Tribute To The Philippines Beloved President Cory Aquino

This was the People Power in 1986. I was still newbie at working in one of the radio station in Samar. That time we are campaigning for Cory who runs for the snap election. Though that time my father's uncle was the governor of Western Samar and known alliance of Marcos. I and my co-workers in the radio is supporting Tita Cory silently. This was because we are members of the media so we are not allowed to side any political party. Being a first time voter, I intellegently give my vote without selling it to the other party at that time were money is just a hand away.As a Namfrel member of Samar Chapter and having the privilege to announce the truth and the real score of result of elections, we feel and we know that she wins.I am happy that I was once a part of Tita Cory's winning the race.

Tita Cory, I am PROUD TO BE A FILIPINO!we love you!You are not alone. We are hoping that the Filipino people will continue to fight for the rights that you are fighting for and uphold the freedom and dignity that you once dream of....

Former President Cory Aquino Died Already

TGIF! I am happy that I could finally sit down relax and watch my favorite TFC channel. After watching Wowowee a recorded coverage flash on the screen that shocked me, to see when the son of the former President Corazon Cory Aquino faced the media announcing his mother's death.

According to him, his mother the former President Corazon Aquino, an icon of people power in the Philippines and around the world, passed away at 3:18 a.m. Philippine time,Saturday, August 1, 2009. Her son, Senator Benigno Aquino III, said in his official statement that,

“Our mother peacefully passed away, of cardio-respiratory arrest,”

“She would have wanted us to thank each and everyone of you for all the prayers and your continued love and support,” he added. “It was her wish for all of us to pray for one another and for our country.”

The 76-year-old Aquino was diagnosed with with colon cancer in March of last year and was treated with chemotherapy. Last May, she underwent surgery to remove parts of her colon and was brought to the hospital in June due to loss of appetite.

If I recall the former President’s contribution to the Philippine democracy. She is dressed in her signature yellow, Mrs. Aquino rallied the middle class in a series of protests culminating in the 1986 people power revolt that toppled the 20-year regime of strongman Ferdinand Marcos and swept her to the presidency.

She blamed the Marcos government for the assassination of her husband, opposition leader Benigno “Ninoy" Aquino Jr., who was gunned down at the Manila airport upon returning from exile in 1983.

The former housewife reluctantly took over as Marcos’ main challenger, becoming an international icon of democracy after her victory sparked a wave of pro-democracy movements around the world. Time Magazine named Mrs. Aquino its Woman of the Year in 1986.

To the family of President Cory, our prayers and Condolences. Thank you for giving back the democracy to the Filipino people and serving us(the Filipinos) with sincerity and dedication. We will never forget you. May you rest in Peace with our Lord, Madam!

FINAL GOODBYE to MICHAEL JACKSON

For many days now Michael’s death is still a part of news stories all over the world. Most of his fans are deeply affected of his sudden death. Like others I too being a fan of his songs will truly miss him. Like any other celebrities whose life is always in the public eye. Paparazzi’s and newswriters are there to cover his daily activities writing stories whether it’s good or bad with simple answer, because he is a celebrity that anyone look at. We cannot blame them because their work to let the public know of his whereabouts. If you do good people will thumbs up on you but if you do bad they will condemn and judge you. I am not surprised with this because even the Lord Jesus in His time suffers this condemnation and judgment. But we must remember Michael Jackson is only human. He is not a perfect person. And he has his own private life too that each and every one of us should respect. It is but natural to the eyes of many judging the person not of what he did but of what he does. While I was watching on tv, the program Dateline on Michael’s documentary at NBC last night. I was deeply touched how people from all over the world showed their last respect to Michael Jackson. A question runs into my mind, why is it that when a person dies it is only in there that all the good things that he has done is recognized. It is only in there that he is forgiven. And it is only in there that they show their concern.

Paquiao the Knock-out Filipino

I am really eager to post this blog right after the fight but i am too dissy to go online. We ordered a last minute pay per view just to watch Pacman's fight. I closed my eyes and closed my ears with the pay per view price which is almost $50.00. I know that it is kinda expensive but we Filipino's don't mind the price as long as its worth it, made us happy and we are satisfied. I was shouting punch, punch with Pacman as if he is listening to me he he he. And my hubby is just staring at me knowing I am happy telling me not to shout that much. He is afraid neighbors might knock at our door and know what's happening. But can't help it though....


I'm literally in awe. I know so with people who watch my hero's fight.
Some said they don't know what to say. This was competely amazing. Manny Pacquiao is unreal -- and he's an all-time great. Not only that he is a Filipino like me but I really believe and admire his love for his craft.Hatton gets positively stuck with one of the most brilliant punches I've ever seen by the incomparable Pacquiao.
Hatton had nothing for Pacquiao. Nothing. He is a hell of a fighter and Manny Pacquiao made him look like a guy who didn't belong in there.
I don't know what else to say. Pacquiao just made his spot among the best ever.
Hatton stills comes out aggressive standing up too straight. Manny landing with the right hook. Pac Man backing him up again and is extremely accurate, punching Hatton a bit wildly. A left hand flattened Hatton. The fight is over. He's flat in the center of the ring.Hatton looks in very bad shape on the canvas. He was attended to by officials. It was a perfect, wicked left hand from Pacquiao.
The fight comes to end at the second round.

MABUHAY KA PACMAN SALUDO KAMI SA HUSAY MO! MABUHAY KA PINOY!

Wedding Bells- Ryan and Judy Ann

how they start****

and their love story***

that ends up****

This newlywed couple are celebrities in the Philippines that I admire, not only for their talents as an actor and actress on screen but for their love to their family. Ryan is know for his low profile and Judy Ann for being a good daughter and sister to her mother and siblings.
Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo's wedding video was shown last night in ABS-CBN news. Fans were not really able to get a hold of the wedding as they didn’t even know where it will be because the couple keep it secret.
Juday have always wanted this kind of a dream wedding where only the closest people they know will be attending and would look more like a casual wedding just like anybody else’s. Even the church people except the priest who will wed the couple knew who will be there in the altar at San Juan Batangas church where Ryan’s parents were also wed.

I am a fan of this couple I always watch every teleseries that they have just finish watching Pinoy Fear Factor where Ryan was the host and Pieta where he is in the lead role. Since I am now in the US I watch all the news and tv teleseries at TFC.

TO THE NEW COUPLE CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES--

Manny Pacquiao's fight against Ricky Hatton

Another event for that we could watch is the biggest boxing match in years as Filipino Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao takes on Britain's Ricky Hatton on May 2, 2009 Saturday at the MGM Grand Hotel Garden in Las Vegas.The match will be one of the last few fights before the grand finale of Hall of Famer Manny Pacquiao's stellar fight career. The 30-year-old athlete will be facing yet another bigger opponent Manchester's pride, 30-year-old Ricky Hatton
Manny Pacquiao is now 100% focused and ready for the battle of east and west against Ricky Hatton. Not only is he ready, but Pacquiao appears to be excited going into ring Saturday fight against the taller Hatton.In the Philippines, almost every activity stops during live broadcasts of Manny Pacquiao's fight.Pacquiao vs Hatton is a surefire blockbuster, with earnings status befitting a mega-fight. Million dollars will go to the coffers of both fighters, and a sizable portion of these will go to Pacquiao purse.Although The Battle of East and West is a non-title bout for the jr. welterweight division, the Pacquiao vs Hatton Winner Results Update, is expected to pit Pacquiao's pure fire aggression with Hatton's body punches. Manny Pacquiao's combinations, will utilize his speed to weaken Hatton's body.
The streets of the Philippines could resemble a ghost town for a few hours on Sunday morning, Satuday evening here in the US May 2. as everyone from taxi drivers to petty thieves makes time to watch Manny Pacquiao's fight against Ricky Hatton.
Pacquiao, known as the "nation's fist," is idolised in the Southeast Asian nation and his every appearance in the ring has a majority of the 90 million people glued to their television and radio sets, causing a surge in demand for electricity. "I'm sure all Filipinos will also stay home so it will just be a waste of time driving around. If Manny wins, then I'll have a busy afternoon, and expects people to be partying in the streets should their man triumph.
Restaurants with cable television will open early as will shopping malls with cinemas, where people can watch the fight live via satellite.
According to news The SM group, the country's largest cinema operator, said the tickets, priced at 551 pesos each, were selling fast.
Pacquiao, nicknamed "Pac-man," is clearly popular with the nation's criminals as well.
Historical and statistical data to show that there's always zero crime during Pacquiao's actual match," said Nicanor Bartolome, national police spokesman.
In the southern Mindanao island, government soldiers will set up a giant screen in a former camp of the militant rebel group Abu Sayyaf to watch the match, according to a local radio report. Pacquiao, widely regarded as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, has also distracted politicians.
Congress adjourned its session early this week so about 50 lawmakers, including the speaker of the House of Representatives, could fly to Las Vegas for the fight.
I am praying for Manny's victory because that will bring honour and pride to all Filipinos anywhere in the world, "He's my hero because he always makes us proud." GO PAQUIAO, GO, GO! WE’RE PROUD FOR YOU AND WE’RE PROUD TO BE PINOY!!!!

Britain's Got Talent singing 'I Dream A Dream'

Wow!!! Whatta Voice. I was stunned watching her singing this beautiful piece. This lady's name is Susan Boyle-47 years old from West Lothian, Scotland. She is a singer and church volunteer who came to public attention when she appeared as a contestant on the third series of Britain's Got Talent. Boyle found fame when she sang "I Dreamed a Dream" from Les Misérables in the competition's first round first broadcast in the United Kingdom on 11 April 2009. Before she sang, both the audience and the judges appeared to express scepticism based on her unpolished appearance. In contrast, her vocal performance was so well received that she has been dubbed "The Woman Who Shut Up Simon Cowell".She received a standing ovation from the live audience, and unanimous praise from the judges.Watch her amazing performance which has captured the hearts of millions worldwide and you'll be the judge.....

Rapper Francis Magalona passes away

this is Francis Magalona of the Philippines when he was still alive

MANILA, Philippines— Rapper-TV host Francis Magalona died Friday at the Medical City in Pasig City, his co-hosts at the GMA Network’s noontime show “Eat Bulaga” said. He was 44.
Magalona succumbed to multiple organ failure “secondary to severe sepsis and secondary to pneumonia,” according to a hospital source.
He passed away at 12 noon, said Philippine Daily Inquirer sources.
The acclaimed rapper-musician was rushed to the Medical City on Thursday night, Inquirer sources said. He was “intubated” upon admission and placed in the Intensive Care Unit at 3 a.m. Friday.
He was described as “toxic” during the early hours of Friday, the Inquirer sources said.
Doctors still managed to administer chemotherapy on Magalona. He expired before a bone marrow transplant could be scheduled, they said.
Magalona had been undergoing several chemotherapy sessions since he was diagnosed with leukemia in August last year but was too weak to fight the infection, sources said.
Magalona is the son of popular 1950s movie tandem Pancho Magalona and Tita Duran.
“I don't want a media circus. I want privacy with my family,” Francis said in a phone interview with the Philippine Daily Inquirer, after reports of his illness broke out.
“What I'd rather talk about is how we can solicit blood donations to replace the supply that I have consumed in the hospital,” said Magalona, the father of eight children.
Francis' wife, Pia Arroyo-Magalona, said her husband started exhibiting symptoms in March this year. “It was very gradual, hindi siya biglaang lumabas [it didn't manifest right away].”
Magalona was supposed to perform “Superproxy” with the Eraserheads in the band’s reunion concert, “The Final Set” at the SM Mall of Asia grounds in Pasay City on Saturday.
He had been in collaboration with Eraserheads and Pupil frontman Ely Buendia for an album to be released this year.
Telecommunications giant PLDT also scheduled in April a golf tournament fund-raiser for Magalona.
Magalona is survived by his wife Pia, and children Maxene, Saab, Unna, Nicolo, Francis Jr., Elmo, Arkin, and Clara.
Magalona started his career as a break dancer in the early 1980s before appearing in several movies, including a lead role in Viva Films “Bagets 2.” He then worked as a disc jockey for the defunct radio station DMZ in the late 80s and then ventured into TV hosting, as a regular of the noontime show “Eat…Bulaga!” and a VJ for MTV Asia. He was also a judge in “Philippine Idol” the original local franchise of the international Fremantle reality singing talent search.
At the same time, he took the musical route as the well-known rapper-songwriter, with his ground breaking hit “Mga Kababayan Ko” in his debut 1990 album “’Yo” that also spawned the hit ballad “Cold Summer Nights.” Several albums followed, “Rap is FrancisM,” “Meron Akong Ano?,” and “Freeman” that further proved his mastery of the genre.
Magalona’s remains lie in state at the Christ the King church in Greenmeadows, Quezon City.

Source: Daily Inquirer
Was shocked about the news, i am a fan of this man. Anyway may he rest in Peace. This goes to show that Life is really short and while we are still alive do what we can do for our family, our friends, neighbors and to our country as a whole. Anything that we can do may it be small or big for as long as we can contribute is rewarded in heaven.