Manila Auto Salon 2009

The local and international manufacturers, distributors and dealers of the automotive aftermarket industry will again gather in the Manila Auto Salon (MAS) 2009. It is scheduled on November 26 – 29, 2009 at the SMX Convention Center. For those who have not been in the center, it is beside the SM Mall of Asia (MOA).


Other events in the salon are the Custom Car Show and the Sport Truck Show with the Bike Show and 2nd Mobile Electronics and Technology Show.

For more details, please click here.

Note: Image copied from MAS website.

Fire, fire, fire!

Yesterday afternoon, I was seriously working in my office when suddenly the building's PA system announced that there's a fire in the sixth floor. We're on the fifth floor. A co-employee informed me that it's just a fire drill. That's a relief! Whew!

Fire drill is done every year in compliance with the Fire Code of the Philippines.

As instructed, we went down via the nearest fire exit. Then, we proceeded to the front driveway of the building to watch the shows. Most of the building's occupants were already gathered waiting for the shows to begin. White smokes were being emitted out of the building. A fire truck arrived and sprayed water on the building. Then, a victim was being hoisted down.


We didn't finish the show but instead ate "halo halo" in the building's fastfood at the ground floor.

When we finished the "halo-halo", the show also ended. Then, we returned to our workplace.

Web hosting for your site or blog

I have been blogging for more than three years already. I have created not just one, two, or three blogs but more than five blogs. During this period, I befriended some bloggers. Some of these friends have told me that they are moving from free website to hosted website. That is great, I told them. I, myself, have also considered this move. But my limited time prevented me to do so.

Actually, I had already planned of having my blog hosted. And, I already searched for the best website host for my blog. However, I would not recommend the website host that I found the best for me. My reason is what is best for me may not be even good for them.

But, what I gave them are the website hosting review sites for them to evaluate what is best for them. Among the website hosting review sites I recommended is the WebHostingGeek.com.

WebHostingGeek.com indepently reviews all webhosting providers. And, by checking the reviews and features, it would be an easy task to select the best webhosting site for your website or blog. Even if you’re on a budget constraint, there is a webhosting site you could find.

Oh by the way, wifey is also considering her blog hosted. And, she is now consulting WebHostingGeek.com.

Run and save the environment

On Sunday, September 13, 2009, a running event dubbed as Eco-Dash: The Ayala Malls Environment Run shall be held at the 28th Street beside Bonifacio High Street, Global City.

Its motto is "Run with us as we race against time to save the Environment".

If you want to join or support this event, please click any of the following for details:

• MyAyalaMalls.com
• GreenPhils.com
• TheBullRunner.com
• Takbo.ph
• KulitRunner.wordpress.com

Where to look for web hosting provider

I have been planning of having my blogs, or at least one of my blogs, hosted. I have put off my plan momentarily because I become very busy with my works. Actually, I had already window shopped for the best website hosting providers. I searched the internet and asked for tips and advices from my online friends. It wasn’t easy as I thought. With the so many providers and plans, I got confused.

One blogger friend referred me to WebHostingRating.com. He emphasized to me that he is really satisfied with its services. I immediately visited the recommended site. I’m glad that I found this site and thanked my friend for leading me to it.

WebHostingRating.com independently rates website hosting providers and features the top 10 web hosting companies. It is based its rating on the customer satisfaction, affordability, reliability, uptime and techical support. It likewise provides complete information about the web hosting provides on the plans, promotional and discount coupons and the reviews by their customers.

If you are looking for a web hosting provider for your company or personal website or blog, WebHostingRating.com is the best place to go. You will not go wrong with it. You can visit the site and see for yourself what it can offer. You can also read articles about useful tips, such as tips on purchasing a domain name.

Goodbye, Tita Cory!

I just heard in the news the demise of the former Philippine President Corazon Cojuangco Aquino at 3:18 this morning. She was diagnosed with colon cancer in March 2008 and lost her battle after a year and four months.

My deepest condolences and she may rest in peace!

Goodbye, Madam; and, thank you for what you'd done for the country and the Filipino people.

Schedule of Wake and Funeral

Schedule of Wake anf Funeral of Mrs. Corazon C. Aquino

Aug. 2, Sunday - wake and masses at La Salle Greenhills Gym, Ortigas Ave., Mandaluyong

Aug. 3, Monday 9 a.m. - mass at La Salle Greenhills
12 noon – transfer of Mrs. Aquino’s remains to Manila Cathedral, Intramuros, Manila
- Wake and masses at Manila Cathedral

Aug. 4, Tuesday - wake and masses at Manila Cathedral Intramuros, Manila

Aug. 5, Wednesday 9 a.m. - Funeral Mass at Manila Cathedral
- Interment at Manila Memorial Park, Paranaque

INC Day isn't a non-working holiday

Our Personnel Department announced that Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) day on July 27 this year is a special working holiday and not a non-working holiday.

Inquirer reported it as non-working holiday on July 7, 2009. The day after, Philippine Star reported it as special working holiday.

Which is which?

Thus, our personnel supervisor called up Malacanang Palace and confirmed that it is a special working holiday.

I hope INC could publish its program for the information of the public, especially the motorists and commuters plying the Commonwealth Avenue.

Iglesia ni Cristo Day, a non-working holiday

I read in the news today that President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo declared the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) Day a non-working holiday. It's on July 27; and, being a Monday, it's another long weekend. Yippee!

I think this church is celebrating its 95th founding anniversary. I still remember its 75th anniversary celebration at its central church. I was caught in a monstrous traffic it created along Commonwealth Avenue. It took me more than three hours to get out of that traffic. And, most unfortunately, my gas tank got empty before I reached the next gasoline station. Thus, I always make it a point not to pass Commonwealth Avenue during its anniversary.

I'm glad it's now a non-working holiday.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE IGLESIA NI CRISTO!

Real Property Management

Owning rental property is fun and enjoyable. However, managing them is not easy but cumbersome, especially to those who have no management skills and experience. Why not shift the management to professionals and experts in real property management?

One that specializes in the management of real property is the Real Property Management. With its vast and long experience in real property management, it can handle effectively the nitty-gritty of managing rental properties. RPM will take care of everything – from management to maintenance to collection. You can just sit down and relax and make you business more profitable. RPM will provide you with monthly financial statement and other reports for your information.

Influenza vaccine

Have you had your influenza (flu) vaccine shot? I just had mine yesterday. And, it was provided by our company. Actually, I wouldn't get one if it weren't for free. And, I was the one tasked to look for the provider and administrator. We'd checked with several hospitals and doctors; but, the vaccines are out of stocks and the fresh supplies would be arriving by next month. Fortunately, I found one, through the internet, that has stocks of 50 shots. I immediately reserved them. And, the administration was done in our office.


The flue vaccine is not a protection for the scary AH1N1 (swine flu) but for the common flu (or trangkaso) only.

Learn more about influenza at World Health Organization.

I miss Sydney

I and my wife spent our vacation in Sydney, Australia. Oh, that was about five years ago. It’s one of the beautiful and cleanest cities in the world. We enjoyed our stay in this city albeit for a short while only. I love the place; and, I am missing it already. I want to go back there and visit again the places we had visited – the Blue Mountain, Taronga Zoo, Darling Harbour, Bondai Beach, and many other exciting places. Since two years ago, we have started saving and planning for another vacation in Sydney. This time, we would bring along our two kids.

In our last vacation, we stayed in my sister’s house. But, on our next vacation, we would stay in a hotel. Fortunately, I found out about Accor Hotels City Super Sale. It offers reduced hotel rates in 27 cities across ten countries in Asia Pacific. It includes the hotel rates in Sydney. The other cities included are Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Hanoi, Manila, Mumbai, and Auckland. I would be availing of this promotion and save on our accommodations.

If you are also planning of traveling to any of these cities, you could save of up to 60% when you book online between June 23 to 29, 2009 for stays between July 10 and September 20, 2009. By the way, you could also avail of the record-low air fares across the Asia Pacific region. It means additional savings. Hurry! Accor Hotels City Super Sale is for a limited time only.

A double celebrations

Last June 8 was my 52nd birthday. It's also the 7th wedding anniversary of my nephew, Ryan.

I celebrated my birthday with a dinner in our favorite Chinese restaurant - Emerald Restaurant. I invited my closest relatives, my family, my mother, my sister - Elvie, and my nephews and nieces. Of course, the other celebrators, Ryan and his beautiful wife - Pie, were invited too.

After my celebration, Ryan and Pie invited us for a night out at the Dungeon Bar in Camelot Hotel to celebrate their anniversary.

Wow, it's a double celebrations - a night of food, booze, fun and bonding!