September 7, 21 declared as NON-working holidays

Another 2 long-weekend this September.  September 21 was declared as non-working holiday for the observance of Eid’l Fitr (End of Ramadan), which means the end of holy month of fasting.

This afternoon, another announcement made by Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo declaring September 7, 2009 as National Day of Mourning for Iglesia ni Cristo Executive Minister Eraño “Ka Erdy” Manalo.

Team Pilipinas desktop wallpaper for FIBA Asia Championship 2009

It’s the FIBA Asia Championship 2009 and as a support for Team Pilipinas, Nike Philippines sponsors the Philippine National Basketball team. I just love the catchy banner ads from Nuffnang. The site TeamPilipinas.info provided desktop wallpapers for you to download. You can also check the site to watch free live stream of the FIBA Asia Championship or check the FIBA Asia results.

I have one observation though, the red uniforms and the blue uniforms should be interchanged. Or maybe they did this on purpose? Check out the 1024 x 768 Team Pilipinas desktop wallpaper courtesy of TeamPilipinas.info.

Team Pilipinas desktop wallpaper

Team Pilipinas desktop wallpaper

Cory Aquino Burial Live Streaming

Watch Cory Aquino’s burial live streaming here. Filipinos around the world can still pay tribute to the President by watching Cory Aquino’s burial via live streaming. Meanwhile, Malacanang Palace also declared August 5, 2009 as a special non-working holiday to give chance for Filipinos to honor the mother of our democracy. Public viewing of Cory Aquino’s wake at the Manila Cathedral is still ongoing until 4 am.

Maraming salamat po, Cory Aquino!

Maraming salamat po, Cory Aquino!

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DC Metro train collision kills 6 people

It was a sad news this morning especially for people in Washington, DC because of two train collisions on the Metro’s Red Line during the rush hour. According to CNN.com, 6 people were killed and 76 people were injured. These numbers are still expected to increase as rescue operations are still ongoing. Both trains were on the same track when the crash happened, the other train was stationary.

DC metro train collision
DC metro train collision

I hope that this is not another terrorist attack for the United States. FBI and other officials are still investigating about the accident. In the meantime, let’s pray for the victims and hope that there’ll be less casualties.

**image from CNN.com

On Boyet Fajardo and Bayani Agbayani YouTube videos

Boyet Fajardo Duty Free Philippines incident:

I’ve been seeing the name Boyet Fajardo this week, it’s a very common name that’s why I didn’t bother to google him. Until I saw the news on TV Patrol about the incident on Duty Free Philippines concerning none other than, Boyet Fajardo. Boyet Fajardo who??? Apparently, he’s a fashion designer whose real name is Angelino Boyet Fajardo, his RTW line is carried by popular department stores, Robinson’s Department Store, Landmark and SM. But what made him the talk of the town this week is his behavior gone berserk towards the staff of Duty Free Philippines. Just because the cashier followed a standard operating procedure on asking for an identification card when making credit card purchases, he suddenly went furious and made a scene. Well, he did made his way to stardom that day, fortunately, his act were caught on CCTV, uploaded on YouTube and caught the attention of the media.

You can read the whole incident here. Below shows the video caught on CCTV…

Bayani Agbayani Pier One incident:

The 8-minute video from YouTube showing the furious Bayani Agbayani at Pier One, The Fort was the hottest news in Showbiz News Ngayon earlier. Bayani Agbayani was recorded saying cuss words to the men at a parking lot at the Fort. From an interview, Bayani Agbayani admits that it’s his fault that he bumped the motorcycle of the man but they reached to a settlement at once. What made him angry is that the other companion who is not the owner of the vehicle provoked him. Watch the video of the very angry Bayani Agbayani below…

After reading Obama’s letter, I’m an instant Obama fan

While the rest of America loved Barack Obama months ago, it is only now that I became an Obama fan. It’s nothing political, though I noticed that he’s a good-looking and intelligent man too. But one thing that made me love Obama is his letter that Barack Obama wrote to his daughters, Malia and Sasha Obama. Sigh, I miss Papa. I’m a daddy’s little girl and until now, I’m still yearning for more time from my father but things have changed. I guess I’ll settle and just wait for the time when Jeff and our will-be daughter/s will have a daddy-daughter relationship…

Okay, enough for the drama and on to a more tearjerker one… Some excerpts from Parade Magazine who asked President-elect Barack Obama to write a letter to his daughters and what he wants for them:

Dear Malia and Sasha,

I know that you’ve both had a lot of fun these last two years on the campaign trail, going to picnics and parades and state fairs, eating all sorts of junk food your mother and I probably shouldn’t have let you have. But I also know that it hasn’t always been easy for you and Mom, and that as excited as you both are about that new puppy, it doesn’t make up for all the time we’ve been apart. I know how much I’ve missed these past two years, and today I want to tell you a little more about why I decided to take our family on this journey.

When I was a young man, I thought life was all about me-about how I’d make my way in the world, become successful, and get the things I want. But then the two of you came into my world with all your curiosity and mischief and those smiles that never fail to fill my heart and light up my day. And suddenly, all my big plans for myself didn’t seem so important anymore. I soon found that the greatest joy in my life was the joy I saw in yours. And I realized that my own life wouldn’t count for much unless I was able to ensure that you had every opportunity for happiness and fulfillment in yours. In the end, girls, that’s why I ran for President: because of what I want for you and for every child in this nation.

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I hope both of you will take up that work, righting the wrongs that you see and working to give others the chances you’ve had. Not just because you have an obligation to give something back to this country that has given our family so much-although you do have that obligation. But because you have an obligation to yourself. Because it is only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than yourself that you will realize your true potential.

These are the things I want for you-to grow up in a world with no limits on your dreams and no achievements beyond your reach, and to grow into compassionate, committed women who will help build that world. And I want every child to have the same chances to learn and dream and grow and thrive that you girls have. That’s why I’ve taken our family on this great adventure.

I am so proud of both of you. I love you more than you can ever know. And I am grateful every day for your patience, poise, grace, and humor as we prepare to start our new life together in the White House.

Love, Dad


Read the entire letter HERE.

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