here's one with Senator Jinggoy Estrada, what a smile, hehe
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Monday, November 12, 2007
Marianette Amper, an ANGEL
Upon reading an article in three daily newspapers last week, i quickly sent a group message regarding an 11-year old girl's suicide in Davao City. I got this article from Yehey! News entitled,
| Poverty-motivated suicide alarms senator |
11-year old Marianette ended her life last November 2 by hanging herself inside their house in Barangay Maa, Davao City after losing hope on her family's miserable situation.
Found atop her bed is a diary which revealed her prayer for her parents to have a job and for her siblings to be enrolled in school. The diary also narrates her crying because of her family's way of living which includes begging for "kaning-lamig" for their meals.
A letter addressed to the "Wish ko lang" program was also found and it bared Marianette's desire to have a dress, shoes and bicycle which she will use on going to school.
It was learned that Marianette's father irregularly works as a carpenter and she often fails to go to school because of their financial difficulties.
Revilla pointed out that Marianette's death reflects how most Filipinos feel about their state of living as indicated by the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey that showed more Filipino families, about nine million of them, consider themselves "mahirap" or poor.
Based on the SWS survey, the self-rated poverty incidence of 52 percent for September was up from June's 47 percent but still far from all-time highs. Self-rated poverty fell in the Visayas but the numbers increased in the rest of the nation, and the SWS noted further belt-tightening among poor families.The survey results also found that 43 percent, or about 7.5 million Filipino families, considered themselves poor in terms of food. This self-rated food poverty was up from the 37-39 percent in the first two quarters of 2007. Again, a drop was noted in the Visayas but the numbers increased elsewhere.
The third quarter survey was conducted over September 2-5, 2007 using face-to-face interviews of 1,200 adults divided into random samples of 300 each in Metro Manila, the
Reacting to the SWS survey, Press Secretary Ignacio Bunye noted that there was actually a decline of around 6 percent from a range last year of 55 to 59 percent to only 47 to 53 percent this year.
Bunye said the decline roughly translates to five million Filipinos or one million families.
Balance of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. The sampling error margins were 3 percent for national percentages and 6 percent for area percentages.
---I don't know what is wrong with the government, but I just hope and pray that the poor girl will still go to heaven. We all know that suicides go to hell, but I just hope Marianette will not. I saw her picture in the news and I saw how cute she is. I just hope this never happens again. Let us pray for Marianette's soul and the many others in need.
Friday, August 31, 2007
Some people... (part 3)
Exclusive parking Lot for Gerry's Grill customers
"Hay hanak ko, manuhod ka na lamang ng Kokey pag gabi matapos hang TV Patrol. Hokey lang ba?"
Annie's first kiss
This is for my students. As I have promised you, here is the story of Annie's first Kiss
Hi, my name is Annie. An average looking girl of 27, educated, smart i may say, who grew up in the province of Benguet,Philippines.Having to grow up in a place where in all people are so fond of traditions,aside from the fact that my family is so religious, kissing and being kissed have never been a subject of discussion. All this have been changed when I had a boyfriend.
March 2003, i met Wesley. A handsome guy, tall and well built. He was from Manila. A good for nothing playboy as people from our town calls manileños.But of course as the saying goes "to every rule, there is an exemption" and Wesley is exempted.
making my story short, we became friends and eventually lovers after 4 months of courting.being with Wesley makes me feel so safe. He never took his eyes off me, always attending to my needs and because of those things he showed me.i planned to come with him to manila and work there. My boyfriend,fetch me from work everyday. never forgot to call me before going to bed and never failed texting me in the morning.
But one day June 23,2005. i received a call from Wesley, saying "we've been on for almost 2 years now and i haven't kissed you yet. tomorrow will be the day that we will be kissing each other, or else.... "then ends his call with a naughty scheming laughter.suddenly i felt cold,nerve wracked and stunned.honestly,I was frightened by that call.Thoughts came into my mind. " i don't know how to kiss" "my folks told me that kissing was immoral" "what will isay?" "should i turn him down? or should i call the "tipanan thing off.i am scared but excited at the same time.
June 24,2005, i was mentally prepared for that so called kissing thing that Wesley asked from me. I love him so i will not turn him down.i arrived, 9:00 am to the venue and saw some familiar faces. everybody was looking at me as if i was doomed. some smiling and some are giggling.I felt like melting but i am full of anticipation of what was to happen between me and my beloved Wesley. and so after walking a few meters, after getting off the car that my brother Ron drove, i saw Wesley in his most wonderful outfit. he looked so impatient but still manages to smile."oh boy,if you could only see my man."As always, he took me by the hand and walked some more.He whispered"you look beautiful today,honey" i reciprocated that flattery with a fine pinch on his side.he whinced a bit and that made me smile even more. suddenly, a guy in a "weird suit" started talking,his words were so powerful and meaningful that Wesley and I couldn't help but say yes to what he is saying and so after a few exchange of words with that guy in white,Wesley decided to hand me a ring saying "this ring symbolize my love for you.it has no beginning neither it has an end." I handed him a ring also saying those cheesy but sweet words he told me. That made me forget the call that Wesley made the night before.
I was so confident that he forgot all about it. when suddenly he whispered "be prepared, i will kiss you". as the weird looking guy in white spoke his final remarks, Wesley looked at me,held my chin up gently and little by little his face was working it's way towards mine. I am chilling i was about to scream.But i told myself.. " I don't care even if they all see me kiss this guy, I love him and he means the world to me..."
As his lips were about to touch mine, I can't help but close my eyes and feel the warmth of his lips. It felt like the whole world stopped moving,i can't hear a thing, my heart almost burst with so much beating. I just can't describe how ecstatic that was. my first kiss, I have given to the man I love so dearly.
After that I've been brought back to reality Wesley said "Thank you for making this day so wonderful,thanks for giving me your first kiss." I reciprocate with a hug. All the people around us started clapping. and my mom and dad was crying, not of shame but because they were happy for me.
And oh by the way?? didn't i mention, i was also wearing white that day, walked the aisle with boquette at hand.
---Such a lovely story. I hope every girl is like Annie...
Hi, my name is Annie. An average looking girl of 27, educated, smart i may say, who grew up in the province of Benguet,Philippines.Having to grow up in a place where in all people are so fond of traditions,aside from the fact that my family is so religious, kissing and being kissed have never been a subject of discussion. All this have been changed when I had a boyfriend.
March 2003, i met Wesley. A handsome guy, tall and well built. He was from Manila. A good for nothing playboy as people from our town calls manileños.But of course as the saying goes "to every rule, there is an exemption" and Wesley is exempted.
making my story short, we became friends and eventually lovers after 4 months of courting.being with Wesley makes me feel so safe. He never took his eyes off me, always attending to my needs and because of those things he showed me.i planned to come with him to manila and work there. My boyfriend,fetch me from work everyday. never forgot to call me before going to bed and never failed texting me in the morning.
But one day June 23,2005. i received a call from Wesley, saying "we've been on for almost 2 years now and i haven't kissed you yet. tomorrow will be the day that we will be kissing each other, or else.... "then ends his call with a naughty scheming laughter.suddenly i felt cold,nerve wracked and stunned.honestly,I was frightened by that call.Thoughts came into my mind. " i don't know how to kiss" "my folks told me that kissing was immoral" "what will isay?" "should i turn him down? or should i call the "tipanan thing off.i am scared but excited at the same time.
June 24,2005, i was mentally prepared for that so called kissing thing that Wesley asked from me. I love him so i will not turn him down.i arrived, 9:00 am to the venue and saw some familiar faces. everybody was looking at me as if i was doomed. some smiling and some are giggling.I felt like melting but i am full of anticipation of what was to happen between me and my beloved Wesley. and so after walking a few meters, after getting off the car that my brother Ron drove, i saw Wesley in his most wonderful outfit. he looked so impatient but still manages to smile."oh boy,if you could only see my man."As always, he took me by the hand and walked some more.He whispered"you look beautiful today,honey" i reciprocated that flattery with a fine pinch on his side.he whinced a bit and that made me smile even more. suddenly, a guy in a "weird suit" started talking,his words were so powerful and meaningful that Wesley and I couldn't help but say yes to what he is saying and so after a few exchange of words with that guy in white,Wesley decided to hand me a ring saying "this ring symbolize my love for you.it has no beginning neither it has an end." I handed him a ring also saying those cheesy but sweet words he told me. That made me forget the call that Wesley made the night before.
I was so confident that he forgot all about it. when suddenly he whispered "be prepared, i will kiss you". as the weird looking guy in white spoke his final remarks, Wesley looked at me,held my chin up gently and little by little his face was working it's way towards mine. I am chilling i was about to scream.But i told myself.. " I don't care even if they all see me kiss this guy, I love him and he means the world to me..."
As his lips were about to touch mine, I can't help but close my eyes and feel the warmth of his lips. It felt like the whole world stopped moving,i can't hear a thing, my heart almost burst with so much beating. I just can't describe how ecstatic that was. my first kiss, I have given to the man I love so dearly.
After that I've been brought back to reality Wesley said "Thank you for making this day so wonderful,thanks for giving me your first kiss." I reciprocate with a hug. All the people around us started clapping. and my mom and dad was crying, not of shame but because they were happy for me.
And oh by the way?? didn't i mention, i was also wearing white that day, walked the aisle with boquette at hand.
---Such a lovely story. I hope every girl is like Annie...
Monday, August 27, 2007
Niña Corpuz
Here is my photo with my long-time crush, Niña Corpuz. She told me she have a web blog but unfortunately, i wasnt able to get it because she is in a hurry. Some says we look a bit the same.. ehehe =D
Wowowee!
Last Friday, Aug. 24, 2007, we had a studio tour at the ABS-CBN studios. We were supposed to watch wowowee, but unfortunately, only a few of us (86 out of 101) can enter enter and be part of the studio audience that day. Our reservation was only for 75 people and they only let 11 more to be admitted. I was the one asked by the Coordinator(Mr. Javar Jimenez) to accompany our students inside. Man, this is the chance that I have been waiting for! to really get to see Willie Revillame! (I love that guy! just read my previous post about wowowee)I declined.
Why?
If I were to go with them, one of the students in the lucky group will not be able to watch it live because I will have to take his/her place. I will be sad if that will happen. The more I am sad for the students that were not included in the group to watch the show live. We came all the way from Zambales just to be able to watch wowowee live and we just have to content ourselves by watching it live(on TV) in a room provided by the ABS-CBN Studio Tours(thank you CArl!).
While watching, the group was shouting for joy, one of our student (Aris Rondares) actually made it to the jackpot round of the "Iyugyug mo" contest. Although he was not able to get the jackpot, he went home with more than 18,000PhP.
It was a bit obvious Willie wanted him to win, he simply asked him(instead of Valerie Concepcion), "How many letters are there in the name ABS-CBN?" A little bit(or a LOT) covert act of kindness. The Willie I love. That's why I envy him even if it is bad to be envious.
After about 1 hour, we were able to come in, in the bleachers, the place of the "Tararat Boys". It wasn't that bad, at least we still get to watch wowowee live. I felt bad for one Engineering student though. She had this small poster made for the show and she didn't get to have it seen on national television.I really wanted to be like Willie Revillame, he always has something that he can give to others. He has an almost unlimited funding for his contests(funded by the TFC-the Filipino Channel subscribers around the world). And more than the Joy and the Prizes he give, its the HOPE, the hope of a better life despite the hardships of life. Notice how he makes the contestants let it all out? All the pain, the hardships and the struggle the contestants go through just to be a part of the show, and what they go through their everyday life. After a lot of tears, he makes them get ready for the "show" of their life. They are given a chance to strut their stuff for about a minute or two and they become who they dream to be, a STAR in their own way. Plus, the whole Filipino community, here and abroad, are watching them.
How I wish I could be like him. I am a bit like him though, I give what I have, although I have a very limited resource, I still try to give whenever I can. In my profession, its like I am giving not just a part of me but my whole self.
I remember the interview made by FHM(For Him Magazine) on Cassandra Ponti, a former Pinoy Big Brother Housemate. She said, "Hindi ako maramot. Inuuna ko yung iba bago ang sarili ko. May pinag-aaral ako ngayon, yung helper namin at yung dalawang pinsan ko. Kapag may pera ako, binibilhan ko sila ng mga notebook at bag. Namimili ako tapos pinapadala ko. Ayoko kasi nung meron ako tapos yung iba wala."
The last line means, "I hate it when I have something and others doesn't have eveny anything." What a benign soul.
I love people who do all they can for the service of other people. As Geny Lopez said, "KINDNESS is something you can never give away. I keeps on coming back. YOU NEVER RUN OUT."
What a thought. I hope this blog can make a change, even just a bit, in everyone who gets to read this.
The following are the pictures i took while we were on tour around the ABS-CBN studio.
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Mama and Tania
This photo was taken while we were walking on the way to Jollibee Iba to buy french fries for Tania
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