Archive for February, 2010

Tsunami watch 2010

I certainly hope and pray that this will not be in another week of disaster after disaster. Right now, our eyes are glued on the computer surfing Tsunami watch websites and reading about tsunami warnings.

Why I’m not happy with Manong Johnny

Aside from the Manny Villar song, “Gusto ko happy ka” (I want you to be happy) has become a byword in our house. Everytime somebody asks me not to do something I just tell them “Gusto ko happy ka.” (Just to say something ironic because if I do something and somebody does not like it, [...]

Why I won’t be buying and Apple iPad (At least not for now)

I’m a voracious reader and I dream of owning an Amazon kindle. I waited until the international edition is made available. However until now I didn’t purchase one because I still have books that I need to finish. Also I was waiting for any new development in the market that could further bring down the [...]

What no corruption means for the Philippines

The battle cry of several presidentiables for the 2010 Philippine presidential elections including that of Noynoy Aquino and Mar Roxas is solving the corruption problem of the Philippines. Their campaign slogan “Walang mahirap pag walang corrupt” says it all. (Literally this translates as “There is no poor if there is no corruption.”)

Cebu Lechon

Cebu is known for a lot of things and one of the things it is famous for is Lechon. We inherited Lechon from the Spaniards. The word “Lechon” originated from the Spanish term leche (milk). Originally it was meant to refer to a “suckling pig” that is roasted. Nowadays the term Lechon refers to any [...]

The true meaning of Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent Season. The Roman Catholic Church celebrates Ash Wednesday by fasting, abstinence from meat, and repentance. It is a day of contemplating one’s transgressions. Ash Wednesday occurs 46 days, more exactly 40 days excluding Sundays before Easter. Usually it is moveable as it depends on the date of Easter. [...]

The truth behind the C-5 road controversy

Jokes, spoofs and a topic for chit-chats and “chizmis” which is the favorite past time of Filipinos. This has what has become of the C-5 road controversy. Like a fish bone that seem stuck on one’s throat that never seems to go away despite what you do to it, this is what the C-5 road [...]

Nonito Donaire vs. Manuel Vargas youtube video

I didn’t get a chance to feature a live streaming of the Nonito Donaire vs. Manuel Vargas fight last weekend so I will be featuring the Nonito Donaire vs. Manuel Vargas youtube video.

Full transcript of Manny Villar’s privilege speech on the C-5 controversy

Manny Villar has been somewhat silent for a long time about the C-5 road controversy. For a long time, he has not answered the accusation in the senate since the controversy erupted. Finally on Feburary 2, 2010, Manny Villar gives a privilege speech defending himself against the accusation hurled against him concerning the C-5 road [...]

Vancouver Winter Olympics 2010 live streaming pictures and videos

Olympics fans looking for the Vancouver Winter Olympics 2010 live streaming, pictures and videos brace yourselves ! With the advent of internet technology you don’t have to go to Vancouver to experience the winter Olympics 2010 yourself.  Watching the videos and running on a treadmills will at least give you the olympic experience.

Vancouver Winter Olympics 2010 medal standing and tally

Unlike the regular Olympics the Vancouver Winter Olympics 2010 didn’t create much buzz in our country and I presume neither did it become a buzz in other countries where there is no snow.

The new Maceren MP-4 or Mclaren MP-4?

Last December 2009,  my uncle told us that a search in the internet revealed that a company is coming up with a concept car and has decided to name the car the “Maceren MP-4”