Happy 160th Anniversary to Western Union!

Filipinos are present in almost every part of the globe. And with most of them working to provide for their families at home remittance has been a part of their live, including mine. And Western Union, as one of the biggest remittance provider in the world is now celebrating 160 years worldwide. To celebrate this occasion, they came up with a website www.westernunionworld.com , showing interesting facts about western union and what changes happened in the past 160 years. 


There is also a very useful information graphic about the world in terms of growth, imports, exports, GDP growth, and a lot more that would be helpful to people who are interested in economics and trends. 

Digital Walker Renovation Sale Up to 90% 0ff! Extended!

Its not Black Monday or any Tech Holiday but Digital Walker is having its RENOVATION SALE on July 27 to July 31 (its over! But wait there's more!) at PODS Trinoma. It Has been extended from Aug 3 to August 9, 2011. Up to 90% OFF on various brands like Apple, Belkin, Speck, Capdase, Nikon, Canon..etc. For more information check out the Digital Walker on Facebook. 

MUSIC LYF: Mang Inasal Mang Aawit

Mang Inasal held its first ever Media and Bloggers' Night last August 1, at T.E.A.T.R.I.N.O. in Promenade, Greenhills together with friends from the media and of course, Bloggers!


Mang Inasal held this event to celebrate the launching of its newest campaign: Mang Inasal, a look back into the reasons why we Filipinos have fallen in love with this brand, and a look forward to bigger things to come.

In this occasion, Mang Inasal launches new marketing campaigns, two more reasons to love Mang Inasal: the Mang Aawit Project, and the Grand Gadget Giveaway; and the announcement of its 400th store opening on August 5, at the Vmall Carpark in Greenhills. Two lucky audience members also walked away with brand new ASUS Eee Pad Transformers.

MUSIC LYF: Hooray for the First Pinoy Karaoke World Champions!

After months of waiting and countless songs sung on stage, its official we do have our first Karaoke World Champions LYDA SHYLA and JOEL CRUZ! Held at SM Marikina, I was able to listen to their prowess in singing which I can say are truly world class! However, I was not able to be at the event for the whole day but I was able to hear Joel and Lyda sing on the first round, which were my favorites. I hope they will win at Ireland this September! Mabuhay ang Pinoy!

REEL DEAL Movies and Television: Cowboys and Aliens Spotlight

Cowboys and Aliens

Spotlight: Daniel Craig

Daniel Craig : from James Bond to The Old Vic, and to Jake Lonergan in Cowboys and Aliens has proven himself time and again in a wide range of roles.

While action star Daniel Craig may not be the first person one considers when the words “American cowboy” come to mind, director Jon Favreau, who transformed Robert Downey Jr. into a superhero in Iron Man, has a knack for inspired casting. He saw something both familiar and iconic in the British native that would fit the character of Jake Lonergan, the lone, amnesiac stranger who wanders into the former boomtown of Absolution just in time to save it from total annihilation.

REEL DEAL Movies and Television: Ang Babae sa Septic Tank

Ang Babae sa Septic Tank

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Cinemalaya 2011 has just recently concluded. And one film made history in the filmfest, not only by winning awards but also making it to major cinemas right after the festival. Ang Babae sa Septic Tank is now making waves and clamor for more people to watch. As it also broke box office sales at CCP, Greenbelt, and UP, Star Cinema will be distributing the film to the public this coming August 3, 2011. Produced by Quantum Films, Martinez-Rivera Films and Straight Shooters Media Ang Babae sa Septic Tank stars Eugene Domingo who won Best Actress at the 7th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival. A total of five major awards (Best Director for Marlon Rivera, Best Screenplay for Chris Martinez who directed the blockbuster Here Comes the Bride and scriptwiter of Kimmy Dora, Audience Choice Award, and the Best Film Award)the film has won last July 24 at CCP. Ang Babae sa Septic Tank also  stars Cai Cotez (My Amnesia Girl, Maximus and MInimus) JM De Gizman (Mula sa Puso, My Amnesia Girl) and Kean Cipriano (Calialily's lead vocalist.

REEL DEAL Movies and Television: Cowboys and Aliens Spotlight

Cowboys and Aliens

Spotlight: Harrison Ford

Harrison Ford is embody the quintessential American hero for moviegoers around the world.

One of the final roles to be cast was Harrison Ford’s character as Woodrow Dolarhydein Cowboys and Aliens, a absolution’s cattle-rancher benefactor…and the only man keeping the decaying town and its inhabitants from financial ruin. A Civil War colonel whose bitterness calcified after the bloody battle at Antietam, Dolarhyde is a brutal and cold-hearted tyrant, and he has it out for the man he thinks stole his gold: Jake Lonergan. As Orci explains, “If it weren’t for the aliens, he’d be the bad guy in the film.”

Blah Blah Blog RAINY DAYS: May DTI Permit Ba Yan?

This blog has been not tested on animals, does not contain pesticides and other allergic properties (well sometimes), non carcinogenic and hypoallergenic for babies 2 and above, and is now applying a barangay permit from  Spratyls Islands. For DTI Permit no XXXX series of 2011, Mabuhay ang Pilipinas Patungo sa Tuwid na Daan! (insert PNoy profile)

REEL DEAL Movies and Television: Maria la del Barrio

Maria la del Barrio

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The long wait is over! ABS-CBN and Televisa proudly present a captivating tale of love that is sure to engage the hearts of every Kapamilya viewer this rainy season! From the hit Telenovela series of Mexico starring Thalia during the 90's, Maria La Del Barrio

Maria La Del Barrio will feature two of the hottest stars in the industry today, Erich Gonzales and Enchong Dee, as they give life to the characters of Maria Hernandez and Luis Dela Vega.

COUNT ME IN! Help World Vision Philippines to Get 11,000 Kids to School!

The School year has started yet many of Filipino children are deprived of the right to education because of poverty. This are the main reasons why there are still a lot of poor people in the country. As the government is also limited in providing free education its good to know that there are foundations that aid the cause to send more children to school to be better citizens.

World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Motivated by our Christian faith, World Vision is dedicated to working with the world’s most vulnerable people. World Vision serves all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender.

World Vision partners with children and the communities among the poorest areas to help improve lives and combat poverty.World Vision strives to build thriving communities where peace and justice prevail and all can enjoy security, opportunity and happiness. We work for the well-being of the poor and vulnerable people through: Sustainable development. World Vision works alongside the disadvantaged communities enabling them to use their own capacities and potentials so that they can own the development process.Emergency Response and Disaster Relief. World Vision responds to life-threatening situations where its involvement is needed and appropriate. I seeks to protect vulnerable people amid difficult circumstances by providing emergency relief such as food, water, shelter, medicine, clothing, and disaster preparedness trainings.

Raising Public Awareness and Advocating for Justice. 

By increasing understanding of poverty and injustice, World Vision seeks to promote public involvement and government policies that alleviate poverty.Our BeginningsWorld Vision was founded by American Dr. Bob Pierce in 1950 following his life-changing trips to China and Korea. Dr. Pierce was awfully moved by the impact of the war on children. He set up orphanages to care for those who were abandoned or whose parents had died. By the 1960s this work had expanded to meet the needs of refugees in Indochina and the survivors of disasters in Bangladesh and Africa. Eventually, Child Sponsorship was started to provide long-term funding assistance to help poor children worldwide.Over the decades World Vision’s approach has shifted from welfare provision to collaboration, partnering with communities and individuals to seek solutions to tackle poverty.

Their Philosophy 

As a non-denominational Christian oragnization, World Vision aims to share and demonstrate the love and compassion that Jesus Christ extended to all people, especially to children, particularly to those living in poverty or suffering from oppression and injustice. 

http://www.worldvision.org.ph/