Successful Escape & Evasion Training for Journalists

Journalists from print and broadcast base in Metro Manila successfully undergone “Escape & Evasion Tactics Training” to improve their confidence and to be physically and mentally prepared in case of an actual threat to their lives or of their families. Media teams from MPD Press Corps, MERPO Press Corps, Congress, Senate, Manila Bulletin, DWIZ, CPD Press Corps, Task Force Jericho, Defense Press Corps, PNP Press Corps, photographers group and southern tri media press corps participated in the one day paintball tournament at Global Gutz Paintball Field at CCP Complex, Buendia corner Macapagal Ave., Pasay City, Philippines.

It is an advocacy of 777 Media Forum, an organization of broadcast journalists in Metro Manila, which intends to teach journalists escape and evasion tactics through playing paintball. A reality game wherein playing journalists will be shot and also have the chance to shoot back to their opponents.

777 Media Forum Inter Press Corps Paintball Tournament was the biggest media event of the year. Three time world champion Global Gutz Philippine Paintball Team owned by businessman Sonny Torres handled the training. The tournament also improved the confidence of participating journalists and alleviated their fear of gun fire or by mere sight of firearms. Learning the escape and evasion tactics even without owning a firearm will be a vital weapon against any assailant.

Winners of the event are:

Champion: DWIZ Paintball Team

1st Runner Up: Team Task Force Jericho

2nd Runner Up: Team Senate

The event was made possible through the support of Ericsson Telecommunication, Cebu Pacific Airlines, Duty Free Philippines, Splash Island, Global Gutz, Pocari Sweat Energy Drinks, Philippine Airlines, Universal Robina Corporation, Shell Philippines, Parañaque Mayor Jun Bernabe, Parañaque Councilor Benjo Bernabe, CAAP Director General Alfonso Cusi, Usec Bebot Villar, Businessman Jesus Arranza, Senator Loren Legarda, Senator Bong Revilla, Senator Lito Lapid, Senator Jinggoy Estrada and Senator Tito Sotto.

DOT: Wow Philippines or Pilipinas kay Ganda

The Department of Tourism (DOT) is changing the catchphrase from “Wow Philippines” to “Pilipinas kay Ganda” but that’s temporary until the final and right catchphrase has been decided. It is one of the debatable issues right now as to why change it and why such a name. In your opinion what would it be: Wow Philippines, Pilipinas kay Ganda or other believable catchphrase?

Which is better, ‘Wow Philippines’ or ‘Pilipinas Kay Ganda’?

Escape & Evasion Training for Journalists

Journalists in Metro Manila will undergo “Escape & Evasion Tactics Training” to improve their confidence and to be physically and mentally prepared in case of an actual threat to their lives or of their families. An advocacy of 777 Media Forum, an organization of broadcast journalists in Metro Manila, intends to teach journalists escape and evasion tactics through playing paintball. It is a reality game wherein playing journalists will be shot and also have the chance to shoot back to their opponents.

777 Media Forum Inter Press Corps Paintball Tournament, the biggest media event of the year, will be participated by 12 media teams comprising of journalists from print and broadcast. 777 Media Forum Chairman Emeritus Denver Trinidad boasted that three time world champion Global Gutz Philippines Paintball Team, owned by businessman Sonny Torres, will handle the whole day training through an actual tournament on November 20, 2010, Saturday @ 7:30AM at the Global Gutz Paintball field located at Buendia corner Macapagal Avenue, Pasay City. Trinidad explained that by playing paintball journalists will develop their skills in proficiency and learn the basic safety and responsible handling of firearms. The tournament will also improves the confidence of participating journalists and alleviate their fear of gun fire or by mere sight of firearms. Trinidad added that learning the escape and evasion tactics even without owning a firearm will be a vital weapon against any assailant.

The event was made possible through the support of Ericsson Telecommunication, Cebu Pacific Airlines, Duty Free Philippines, Splash Island, Global Gutz, Pocari Sweat Energy Drinks, Philippine Airlines, Universal Robina Corporation, Shell Philippines, Parañaque Mayor Jun Bernabe, Parañaque Councilor Benjo Bernabe, CAAP Director General Alfonso Cusi, Usec Bebot Villar, Businessman Jesus Arranza, Senator Loren Legarda, Senator Bong Revilla, Senator Lito Lapid, Senator Jinggoy Estrada and Senator Tito Sotto.

ShaWillie: Shalani Soledad + Willie Revillame

I was able to watch “Willing Willie” after hearing that Pres. Noynoy Aquino’s ex-girlfriend Shalani Soledad was Willie Revillame’s co-host in the said game show. She was indeed very firm and a true Filipina in words and action. I also commend the games in the show, truly fun and entertaining.

But I think Willie is still better off with his game show at ABS-CBN. The later indeed has a broad network here and abroad that reaches millions of Filipinos that really looking for Philippine entertainment and help as well. I saw when Wowowee hold several show abroad and how Filipinos welcome them. Shalani plus Willie plus ABS-CBN, why not? Go, Go, Go, ShaWillie!!!

7th World Robot Olympiad

The Bulacan team from Dr. Yanga Colleges Inc. (DYCI) composed of Adiel de Jesus, Ma. Nerissa Nicolas Ellaine Bulaclac and sophomore Alexandra Guevarra bag the gold medal at the two-day competition of the 7th World Robot Olympiad (WRO) held in Pasay City over the weekend. They had for their team “Pnoy,” a 3-foot robot, who can speak Spanish, English, Korean and Filipino. Also, said robot can play musical instruments and kiss the hands of older people. Congrats to DYCI team!

'Pnoy' the robot wins gold

Mr. & Ms. CITHM 2010

Please help support C2 MA. PATRICIA NICOLE FERIL, one of the candidates in the MR. & MS. CITHM 2010, by visiting the 2 links below and click "LIKE." Thank you very much for the support!

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Charice @ 2011 People's Choice Awards

After Charice won the “Icon of Tomorrow” award from J-14 Magazine, the world awaits for the 2011 People’s Choice Awards announcements for the Top Five Official Nominee List which will be announced on November 9. In here, Charice is nominated as “Breakout Music Artist of the Year” and 4 other categories: Favorite Female Artist, Favorite Song (Pyramid), Favorite Pop Artist, and Favorite Web Celeb. If Charice will be included in the Top 5 among the 5 categories mentioned, let us all give our support by voting for her.

Nominate Charice Now! for People’s Choice Awards 2011

Charice: Icon of Tomorrow @ J-14 Magazine

 

CHARICE emerged as “Icon of Tomorrow” winner in J-14 magazine’s Teen Icon Awards. She defeated teen stars Bella Thorne, Bridgit Mendler, Frankie Jonas and Greyson Chance from the US and Australian Cody Simpson. The efforts of the so-called “Charice Internet Army” had paid off after the Filipino singer got the highest number of votes in the “Icon of Tomorrow” category. My hearty congratulations Charice! You are such an inspiration to your fellow Filipino teens and truly a pride of every Filipino around the world.

Charice is J-14 Magazine’s Icon of Tomorrow!

Noli de Castro & Korina Sanchez @ TV Patrol

Starting November 8, TV Patrol will be anchored by 3 respected news icons: Ted Failon, Korina Sanchez and Kabayan Noli de Castro. The pilot episode is worth watching as how TV Patrol will be re-formatted for the comeback of De Castro and Sanchez. Who will emerge in the world of ratings on the said time slot: TV Patrol or Willing Willie?

Noli, Korina to return to TV Patrol

Migrante International: Tanggol Migrante Online Complaint Form

An Alliance of Filipino migrant groups, Migrante International, launched a new tool for distressed OFWs to air their complaints. The groups launched last Tuesday its “TANGGOL MIGRANTE ONLINE COMPLAINT FORM” that can be accessed online through http://migranteinternational.org.

This move I think will give our beloved OFWs a way to connect and ask for help the easier way. It’s known that many OFWs are maltreated abroad and more often our embassy has no idea about it and cannot extend help immediately.

Assistance for OFWs now just a click away

Charice & Sushi issue in Singapore

After eating sushi in one of the restaurants in Singapore and fell ill due to alleged food poisoning, international singing sensation CHARICE is not filling charges against the restaurant. She was in Singapore last week along with David Foster, Natalie Cole and other international artists for the “David Foster & Friends” Asia Tour.
Charice won't sue resto over food poisoning incident

Undas 2010 @ North Cemetery

♥This year’s Undas comes with a heavy heart especially to those like me who just recently lost a love one. My beloved father+ died last June 10, 2010. I can’t explain how I feel and I can’t withstand looking at my father’s headstone, it’s so excruciating.

The family went at North Cemetery on October 31 but cleaning and repainting were done on the 29th. We just both additional 3 arrangements of flowers and stayed till past 6pm. Going to my father’s resting place is one way to cope up with the pain and slowly accepting his absence. It is still hard because I am his only daughter who lived far from him after my marriage but I am the one he spent his last days laughing, planning and seriously talking.

I miss you so much Tatay! One of the simple, loving, responsible and fun-loving people I have known in my life. Wherever you are I want you to know that I am happy that God gave you as my father and still wanting you to be my father no matter how many lives God will give me.♥