Blah Blah Blogs: Gat Andres Tribute
Efren Penaflorida Jr -A Hero proves his worth (Blah Blah Blogs Special Feature)
serve others above yourself
and be happy to serve."
--Efren Penaflorida, CNN Hero of the Year
I would really want to meet this person personally and probably have a chat with him about what he has done. I can feel his humilty leaking from his aura of love and service to his apostolate, to provide education to the poor pinoys using a pushcart (kariton) with books and other materials that acts as a mobile school. He actually founded the Dynamic Teen Company which is a group of volunteers that follow the same principle and works of Efren. I think these are the things needed by our world now, dynamic persons that would act on their own to be the change they are looking for. Its just so sad that we sometimes place our whole trust in politicians and other officers to clean the messes of society that we sometimes are to blame.
I felt very inspired about his win, the truth is, I hope in the near future I could also be that change that kuya Efren has shown to us. Obviously it is quite impossible and impractical but passion drives people like him to overcome them and change it to opportunities. If my memory is correct, he has been doing this thing for quite some time now and for the group that still continues to grow. Truly inspirational.
Efren said that the monetary prize from CNN will be used for the expansion of his youth network and some will be given to a church that will also provide relief efforts and help to people in need especially to the people badly affected by the typhoons. It is an eye-opener that one can really make a huge impact on the society by dedicating oneself in making a better society even if the only thing that you got is yourself.
The gala event, taped before an audience of 3,000 at the Kodak Theatre, premieres on Thanksgiving, November 26, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on the global networks of CNN.
TIPID SQUAD is Here!
In this time where recession still lingers and causes households to tighten their belts, its a good thing there is a website that we can turn to so we rely in optimizing our resources and also create savings that we can use for the future. That is why the TIPID SQUAD is here!
Now as the Tipid Squad Team has been completed we can now expect their website would be of great help to us. And with their debut, they have a contest! Check out the details below or you may click on the link!
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5. submit your entry on or before December 18, 2009 by leaving your name, e-mail address, and link of your entry in the comment box below.
6. Multiple entries are okay.
This contest is open to anyone living in the Philippines. Top 3 entries (which will be checked via google.com) by December 25, 2009, 11:59 PM will be declared winners. Winners will be announced by 12MN.
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Blah Blah Blogs: PACMAN makes HISTORY!
Its official, Manny Pacquiao makes history as the first boxer (and Asian) to acquire 7 world titles! And this one does not come easy, it took years of hardwork and training in various places in the Philippines and in the world. Of course as a Filipino I am truly proud of this achievement of Manny. And what makes it more interesting is the fact that aside from the championship belts, he will return home more richer, more famous, and more respected.
Personally,I was kinda attracted to boxing because of two reasons: the Hajime no Ippo (Knockout) animé and Manny Pacquiao. Because both of them were really underdogs at first, then they also had personal struggles and habits that we see funny and amusing but also the determination to fight. Of course we would be more realistic with Manny and that's what he proved the fights he had with Dela Hoya, Hatton and now Cotto. Just to give you a excerpt of their training here is a video from HBO's 24/7.
The fight was ended on the 12th round with only 55 seconds left. The referee called it over even though Cotto still wants to stay up 'till decision time. And as this fight ends, history begins for Manny as he wins the bout came to a close. It actually made the viewers very happy with the fight that is worth the pay-per-view. And with this win Filipinos all over the world is celebrating the win with cheering and shouting.
Now, what's next for Pacquiao? Well he went to his concert after the bout and sang! And what he most excited about is his movie Wapakman that will be an entry for the Metro Manila Film Festival on December. So even if he would retire boxing after this, he is still a very happy man. But we would also not erase the fact that he could also face Floyd Mayweather maybe next year. Well just like boxing, everthing is unsure, everything is a mere probablity, and even a thread of uncertainty can make history.
Also just a petition for prayers and support for Z gorres which actually won in his bout a day before Manny's fight. He had a blood clot in his brain and went trough a brain surgery. Doctors say he will not return to boxing. He is still in a critical condition. Hope he can get trough this...
WOTL: Hate Late
I admit I am usually late with some of my commitments, but I made a lot improvements with this problem. Knowing also fellow pinoys, we do practice Filipino time which is the opposite of what other nationalities view the value of time. For us, we believe in the saying "its better to be late than never". But time for them is really gold, as in literally which they translate into money. And also the infinite reason for being late is traffic...but have we ever thought of any other reason like I stayed up and woke up late?
Its also hard for the others who are the early ones since most of the workers would arrive late, thus work is delayed...so does it mean that we are still poor because we are late comers? Its possible, yet a very chalenging task to overcome that I also still struggle. I just also learned from this WOTL that November was National Conciousness Month for Punctuallity and Civilty. Hope that we observe this and eventually be the new face of Filipino time...
Reel Deal: More Than A Game
I'm not really a die-hard fan of basketball but have great interest in it. And to think it is the story of one of NBA's superstars Lebron James, makes it very interesting to watch. We never known that he started with a group of friends called the Fab 5, which are also best friends. They started as a group when they were wee kids practising and playing at a basketball court at the Salvation Army Church. As they grew, they felt more like brothers and developed a certain kind of talent in Basketball.
The highlight of the movie was the struggle of the group when they went to high school at St. Vincent-St. Mary as they went to the finals of the National High School Basketball League. As usual there would be tensions between the coach, problems with co-players, family problems, financial mishaps ands fund raising that they went trough aside from the real game of basketball. The thing was their talent caught the attention of the general public and also the NBA. At this time Lebron showed his talent and confidence that brought the team to the finals. There were times of buzzer beaters that were exciting to watch. Of course, there were times of the comedy, tears and pure basketball fever.
Deliberation time kids!
Movie summary in 3 lines: commercial basketball documentary
Technical Effects 4 out of 5 stars (its like those nike, addidas commercials with fancy effects)
Plot 3 out of 5 stars (inspiring however it is not different from other documentaries)
Popcornmeter (the rating if this movie would make you hungrier while watching) 4 out of 5 stars (A lot of action in the court make you hungry!)
Acting and Actors 3 out of 5 stars (hey its a documentary!)
DVD worthiness 3 out of 5 stars (hope it includes NBA 2010!)
Sequel worthiness (not applicable, again its a documentary!)
Overall Rating 3 out of 5 stars
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