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What is the latest news in Philippine politics in connection with the coming 2010 election?
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero (being reported as one of the presidentiables then) announced today (Wednesday) that he is resigning from the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC) after being member since 1998. It is the political party of business tycoon Eduardo “Danding” Cojuangco Jr. who is being rumored supporting the administration candidate for president and nephew at the same time, NDCC Head Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro.
I personally believe having a party is not the problem. The question is knows when the loyalty to your party ends to give a 100% transparent and dedicated public service. Chiz can run independently or under a party of his choice but once (and if) elected his loyalty now belongs to the millions of Filipinos longing for a big change. Politicians, businessmen and others who try to support a winning candidate must have a clear conscience and a big heart not to consider the winning as “payback time” but the strong belief that they are supporting a person who will lead Filipinos to change.
Read here for more of the announcement.
Among the most common expensive disbursements of parents for infants pertains to milk formula, aside from the daily vitamins, monthly check up, etc. I remember those times when I am still buying infant formula my goodness it was really financially breaking me apart and yet for a week’s consumption alone. Terrible! But thanks to a relative who worked then in a milk manufacturer and she enabled me saves as much as 50% of the cost.
But the most common misconception of other parents is that they need to buy expensive and name-brand formulas because they are safer for infants rather than a store brand formula. That is not actually a reality especially among infant formulas being sold in the US. FDA has the authority to check and ensure that all infant formulas sold in the US meet the minimum and maximum nutrient specifications. So with this why go high if you can go low with the same catch?
A perfect example of this is the store brand Parent’s Choice Formula. Exclusively available at Walmart stores, this infant formula is being sold at a fair and just price with the same nutrient specifications you can find with other formulas. Aside from that, the good news is special cans of Parent’s Choice Infant Formula are currently on sale but for a limited time only. Parents can buy two cans for just $10. How? Check it out below:
I remember when I was just started setting up my personal blog way back March of 2008, my friend/mentor told me to list down the blog in many web directories as much as I can. Being a newbie in the world of blogging of course I asked then how important it is to add my blog in a certain web directory. Traffic is very important for any blog and listing it to many established and trusted web directories I am much assured that it will help me gain exposures among its searchers. As days go by, I saw visitors coming from the web directories where I listed down my blog from my traffic map and list of referrers.
There is nothing to lose adding a blog from these web directories because most of them are free or you just need to exchange link with them. A very cheap price as compared to wide exposures and endless traffic you will gain for your beloved blog.
Under the present Constitution, the term of Pres. Arroyo is up to 2010 only, and there will be an election for a new President in May 2010. Who do you think are good leaders who should succeed Pres. Arroyo as President? You may give up to three names.Senator Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III got 60% placing him on the top spot in the people’s best successor to President Arroyo. There is no list of names provided to the respondents to induce the respondents. See the list above for the other candidates and their respective percentages.
The personal blog is the kind of blog mostly maintained by millions of bloggers like me around the world. Sometimes it is good to know that we have a ready outlet to absorb things we have in our mind or heart, good or bad. In writing we can express ourselves and sometimes receive helpful comments or appreciation on something good we share to them. I maintained several blogs and I could say I enjoy blogging so much. Thanks to a dear friend Che for her patience and unselfish effort in teaching me. 
Secondary issue why a full time housewife like me turns into blogging on spare time is because I well understood that I can monetize my blogs. Sweet deal, isn’t it? While at home, I can take care of my kids and hubby, do the chores and earn on my spare time. I know it sounds like pretty hard to do those things on a daily basis but hey I’m a supermom. LOL. For me it is very important that each member of the family does his/her share (above the best if possible) for the welfare of it.
While listening to DZMM as I wash the dishes around past 9am, I heard Ted Failon interviewing his longtime radio partner Korina Sanchez in their program “Tambalang Failon at Sanchez.” The veteran broadcaster Sanchez came over the program to clear something about her upcoming wedding with Liberal Party (LP) vice-presidentiable Senator Mar Roxas.
Sanchez said that the wedding is on the go on October 27, 3:00pm, at Sto. Domingo Church in Quezon City. What was withdrawn in the wedding was the reception alone which was intended to be held in Araneta Coliseum. The cost of the reception (food, arrangements, guest artists, etc.) will be donated to different charity groups such as Caritas Manila, the Philippine National Red Cross, Sagip Kapamilya of ABS-CBN and Kapuso Foundation of GMA-7, among others. These are the groups helping the victims of Ondoy and Pepeng. There will be a private and simple wedding reception at Senator Roxas’ home for the entourage, relatives and close friends.
Read here for more.
A renowned broadcaster Ted Failon conceptualized the shower project called “Kapamilya Shower Na!” to give evacuees a much-needed comfort and hygiene in different evacuation centers who rarely have access to clean water. Most of the centers’ facilities are not capable to accommodate the personal hygiene needs of the people and the places are crowded with people, hot and dirty.
Before pursuing the shower project, Failon raised funds through his famous radio program “Tambalang Failon at Sanchez” for a portalet project. Portalets are much needed too in the evacuation centers because do their “call of nature” anywhere and dump it anywhere.
The first stop over of the shower project was the Ultra Stadium in Pasig City. Evacuees, mostly missed to bath a week or more, were all happy and surprised for this project. Read here for more stories.
Recent typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng devastated many things (properties, businesses, communication, agriculture, etc.) and even claimed many lives. It really saddens me to see the aftermath and fear for what has yet to come if we still not do something about our nature and surroundings.
At home, my family is lucky to be spared with the raged of both typhoons but not to some relatives. For several days now I am busy gardening, cleaning and beautifying the area. When I look at my garden, the colors, flowers and the aura gives me a feeling of peace and serenity. I have trees and several plants in my garden. The strong wind and rains of typhoon Ondoy brings trash and damage in my garden and that is what I am dealing right now. I cut dead stalks and broken leaves and support plants with stakes against strong wind. Christmas is nearing and I want my garden to be in order and look great again. November till January is the cold and rainy season perfect to work in my garden.
Keep a garden at home to provide shelter and food to other creatures. See as birds and butterflies roam in your beautiful garden. Watch as your fruit-bearing trees and flower-bearing plants bloom. What more is you have a place for your family where you can relax and enjoy the view. Happy gardening!!!
Pag-ibig Fund is now accepting applications for calamity loans affected by typhoon Ondoy, as announced by Vice President Noli de Castro. Members are given 90 days from the occurrence of the calamity within which to apply for and avail of loans under the program. They can borrow up to 80% of the accumulated savings at 10.75% per annum. Below is the thread from Pag-ibig website:
Pag-IBIG Chief Executive Officer Jaime A. Fabiana said that under the Fund’s Calamity Loan Program, Pag-IBIG members can borrow up to 80% of their total accumulated savings, with an interest rate of 10.75% per annum. The loan has a five-month grace period and is payable in 24 months. The CEO added that members with existing Multi-Purpose Loans (MPLs) can still avail themselves of the assistance. However, the outstanding MPL balance will be deducted from the proceeds of their calamity loan.
To qualify, applicants must be residents of localities declared as calamity areas who have paid at least 24 monthly contributions, and are active members at the time of application. They must continue to remit their contributions during the term of the loan.
To date, Metro Manila and 25 other provinces in Luzon have been declared under a state of calamity. These include the provinces of Aurora, Quirino, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Viscaya, Pangasinan, Tarlac, Zambales, Pampanga, Bulacan, Rizal, Quezon, Isabela, the Mt. Province, Ifugao, Benquet, La Union, Batangas, Cavite, Mindoro Occidental, Mindoro Oriental, Marinduque, Camarines Norte and Bataan.
For inquiries about the Pag-IBIG Calamity Loan Program, members in the NCR can call the HDMF Call Center at 724-4244 or the nearest branch in their area.
I got this in my inbox coming from a dear friend Donz Vinzon and I want to share it with you my dear readers. Many of us experience these on our daily lives. But hey don’t worry! What is important is that we live our lives on what is good and pleases God, that matters above all.
People are often unreasonable, illogical and self-centered;
Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish ulterior motives;
Be kind anyway.
If you are successful, you will win some false friends and true enemies;
Succeed anyway.
If you are honest and frank,people may cheat you;
Be honest anyway.
What you spend years building,someone could destroy overnight;
Build anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness,they may be jealous;
Be happy anyway.
The good you do today,people will often forget tomorrow;
Do good anyway.
Give the world the best you have,and it may never be enough;
Give the world the best you’ve got anyway.
You see, in the final analysis,it is between you and God;
It was never between you and them anyway.
-Mother Teresa
It is official. ABS-CBN Network acquired the “Got Talent” franchise, a British television format conceived and owned by judege Simon Cowell of “American Idol,” and this latest reality-based talent show will be called “Pilipinas Got Talent.” This newest reality television series patterned after the popular “Britain’s Got Talent” and “America’s Got Talent” will open opportunities to other talented Filipinos who are not been discovered yet. Similar to other “Got Talent” series, the Philippines’ version of this show will also feature singers, dancers, magicians, comedians and other performers from all ages.
According to Wikipedia, the “Got Talent” franchise is one of the fastest growing international franchises raging over 20 countries along with “The Weakest Link,” “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?, “Dancing with the Stars” and “Pop Idol.”
Congratulations to Kapamilya Network!!! 
I want to give way to express my deep gratitude to some people who helped my parents survived while typhoon Ondoy badly hitting the metropolis.From the vehicle entrance going down the parking area to the stairs and escalator in front of Puregold San Juan (alternative ways to reach the basement where the public market is located - about 15 feet high), you see nothing but garbage and properties floating above the high level of water. The whole public market was completely submerged in water in just few minutes and almost all store owners saved no items and money.
