PhotoHunt 109 - ANY Photo

This week's PhotoHunt theme, ANY photo, seemed easy. But, I was wrong because I had difficulty choosing what picture/s to share. From the many pictures I considered, I just selected the following:

She is my mother. We fondly call her "Mamang". I chose this picture as tomorrow is Mother's Day. And, I want to greet her, my wife, my sisters, and all the mothers a HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY.

The Three Mothers
Mamang with my sister, Elvie, and my wife, Beng

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Upcoming themes:

• May 17 - candy
• May 24 - shoes
• May 31 - self (yourself or part of you)

Join Look of the Year contest and win S10,000

For young, beautiful gals and handsome guys out there, there is a unique online beauty contest that you can join as contestant or judge or both. This contest is dubbed, “Look of the Year”. How can you join? It is simple. Just send your most beautiful and attractive pictures to http://www.lookoftheyear.com. You may also wish to act as one of the judges by visiting the site and rate the participants. And, this open to anybody anywhere in the world.

There are four categories in this beauty contest:

• Girls 14 to 19
• Women 19 +
• Boys 14 to 19
• Men 19 +

The winners shall be publicized on December 31, 2008. And, even if you don’t win, this event is a great opportunity for you to be spotted by invited agencies for model career.

Watch the Auto & Bike Show Today

If you have time today, you may go to San Miguel by the Bay and watch the Auto & Bike Show. San Miguel by the Bay is located at the back of SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City. The show will start at 9:00 AM and will last until midnight. It also features Ms. Kitchie Nadal and a Fashion Show by the Boardwalk.

Come and enjoy the sights of the bests in autos and bikes. The entrance is FREE.


Note: The banner was copied and pasted from Tsikot.com forum.

SocialSpark is live!

I would like to announce to the blogging world the newest site that gives opportunities to bloggers. It is the SocialSpark. As soon as I learned about it, I visited the site and see what it offers. SocialSpark is a social marketing network that connects advertisers to bloggers through an online advertising marketplace. The best thing with SocialSpark is it is owned by IZEA – the undisputed leader in the social marketing network, and the sister site of PayPerPost, where I am also a satisfied and proud member. Bloggers can make money by writing sponsored posts or by placing advertisement displays on their blogs.

Since I was satisfied with its credentials and services, I did not hesitate to join and create my profile. My registration was quickly approved; and, I have been receiving opportunities and made a number of friends. Yes, you can make friends within SocialSpark. It is not only an online media outfit but a social networking site as well – rolled into one site. Hence, aside from making money, you can connect, interact, and make friends with fellow bloggers. Some of my first SocialSpark friends are blm03, dreamerz, and dazeee. Nice meeting you, friends! With SocialSpark, expect an increase in traffic to your blog.

If you are not a member yet, you may be missing a lot. Visit SocialSpark, join now and create a profile, and make money and friends. If you do join, please visit my profile and let us be friends.

Beating the summer heat

One hot Friday, we planned on going some place to beat the summer heat. River water is definitely cooler than sea water; so we decided to head to a nearby province and looked for a river resort. We found one in Nagcarlan, Laguna. The resort is not one of the best but it could serve our purpose – to beat the summer heat.

I am sharing some pictures of the river:

Good news for horror movie fans

I have mentioned in my earlier post the good news for scary movie fans - the newest horror movie, entitled the Frontier(s). It will be shown in select theaters this May 9, 2008, or four days from now. The movie is uncut, controversial, and unrated. Despite being unrated it is exceptional; hence it will be shown in theaters unlike most of the unrated movies that did not get to the theaters. From the Trailer that I have previewed, I believe it is really a good horror movie that I and my wife are going to enjoy. I know horror movie lovers would enjoy watching it too. Check the theater listing and see which theater is nearest to your place.

My wife loves to watch it on the first day of showing. And, since this is another horror movie, she would not watch it without me because she thought I am not frightened. I am too; but, as much as possible, I do not show that I am. After watching the Frontier(s), I know that she would also buy the unrated and uncut DVD, after they are released on May 13, 2008. It’s her hobby to collect DVD of her favorite movies, especially the horror movies, for her DVD library.

Check the site to watch the trailer and see the listing of select theaters; then mark you calendar.

Koreans in the Philippines

I’ve been to Subic Bay Freeport Zone several times in the past months. I just noticed that there are now more Koreans all over the place. I also noticed that they have constructed a big community church inside the zone.

Also, I noticed that the zone's street signs have Korean translation.

In Metro Manila and in other areas, Koreans are also very visible – in malls, restaurants, bars, etc. I understand that most of them are here as tourists to study English. More Koreans or other foreigners, for that matter, in the country mean more income from tourism.

Welcome to our country!

What makes you scared?

What makes you scared? For me, good horror movies can do the trick. If I watch one, I could feel the scariness deep within me. And, sometimes, it gives me nightmare. Nonetheless, I still love to watch horror movies; as I am enjoying it.

If you like horror movies too, there is good news for you – I mean, for us. There is the newest Horror movie – the “Frontier(s)”. And, it will be shown soonest. I have already visited the website and watched the short trailer. I tell you. It is really scary and gory and it got me excited. I know my wife, who is also a horror movie lover just like me, would love this new horror movie. So, when I got home, I told her about it. She immediately opened her laptop and watched the trailer. I could see from her reactions that she likes it.

For you horror movie lovers out there, the uncut and unrated version will be shown in select theaters on May 9, 2008. If you want to watch it at the comfort of your home, the uncut and unrated DVD will be released on May 13, 2008. Most unrated movies do not get to the theaters; but “Frontier(s)” is one of the exceptional unrated movies, which found it way to the theaters. This horror movie is written and directed by Xavier Gens and is starred by Karina Testa, Aurelien Wiik, Patrick Ligardes, David Saracino, Maud Forget, Samuel Le Bihan and Estelle Lefebure.

I highly recommend this horror movie.

FPI General Assembly

Our company is a member of Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI). Last May 2, 2008 (Friday) at the Grand Ballroom of the InterContinental Manila, FPI held its General Assembly and Induction of Directors and Officers. This year's theme is "BUY PINOY, BUY LOCAL". And, the Guest of Honor was President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. I, together with seven officers of our company, attended the occasion.

The occasion started at about 11:00 AM; and it was emceed by Commodore George S. Chua. While waiting for the arrival of PGMA, FPI President Jesus Arranza presided the plenary session. FPI various committees rendered their reports. Upon PGMA's arrival, FPI Chairman Meneleo J. Carlos gave his Welcome Remarks. And. the following activities followed:

• Secretary Manuel Villar and FPI President presented the Memorandum of Agreement(MOA) between the FPI Industry Association Member and the Presidential Anti-Smuggling Group.
• FPI and Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Inc. (FFCCCII) jointly launched the "BUY PINOY - BUY LOCAL" campaign. PGMA unveiled the Advocacy Logo.
• PGMA inducted the FPI Directors and Officers.

• PGMA, after being introduced by Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita, gave her Keynote Address.
• And then the most awaited, being past 12 PM, lunch was served.

The event was concluded and we left at around 2:00 PM.

PhotoHunt: 108 - Time

This week's Photo Hunt theme is TIME.

How important really is the TIME that we always watch it? We always wear a timepiece called WATCH in our wrist to enable us to watch the TIME anyTIME. Despite of this, clocks can be seen in almost anywhere - we have several in our homes, in offices, in buildings, in towers, in the cars, in our mobile phones, in televisions, in computers, etc.

It is so important that we must be on TIME always. They say, "TIME is gold". Busy people have no TIME but always double TIME. To some, TIME flies so fast. Others who have spare TIME, kill the TIME. Whatever we do with the time, it will always pass by and never come back.

Here is my latest mobile phone - a Nokia E90 showing the TIME digitally (it was 7:48 pm).

Sometimes, I don't wear my wrist watch anymore but rely on my mobile phone for the TIME.

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I signed up for SocialSpark

Hey bloggers! Have you heard the latest good news about making money online? I am talking about SocialSpark. It is the newest site that gives opportunities to bloggers to earn money online. Well, it is now open for business. All you have to do is visit SocialSpark and register. I do not want to be left behind; so, I already registered and it has been approved.

What is SocialSpark? I asked this question too as soon as I heard about it. SocialSpark is similar to other online money making sites in terms of making money aspect. Just like the others, you will be provided with opportunities to write about and post in your blog. It is called the “sponsored post”. Aside from sponsored post, it also offers “blog sponsorhip” - where you will be paid per day for having a sponsorship banner on your blog; and “spark” – a free opportunity that serve as ideas for blog posts.

But, SocialSpark is different from other money making sites. It has the social community aspect that others do not have. In this aspect, you can view other blogs, contact and interact with the bloggers, make friends in the process, and attract traffic to your blog. Also, you can leave a comment on every opportunity. Do you want to rate a blog, blogger and opportunity, you can either “prop” or “drop” them. Props or drops are ways to give your votes of confidence or negative votes to blogs, bloggers, and opportunities. SocialSpark is a blogging network and social network in one site.

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La Mesa Ecopark

La Mesa Ecopark is located within the metropolis - inside the La Mesa Dam Watershed compound in Novaliches, Quezon City. It is the best place for picnics and relaxation. The park offers other recreations too - such as fishing, boating, swimming, exercising.

Salt water swimming pool


Boating lagoon


Stairs leading to the dam


Amphitheater


Fishing wharf


Picnic ground


Fitness trail


Playground

If you have not been to this park yet, I recommend reserving a day to come and visit and enjoy this one last forest in the metropolis.