LIMELIGHT. WE SPEAK THE VOICE OF THE NATION.

ABS CBN STAR MAGIC’S 19TH ANNIVERSARY

Star Magic has launched its first music video titled “Ikaw ang Magic ng Buhay Ko” on ASAP Rocks this afternoon.

Directed by Paul Soriano and written and performed by Yeng Constantino, the 3-minutes music video features over 300 of Star Magic’s brightest stars - their simple way of saying thank you to those who have been supporting the Kapamilya’s homegrown and honed talents over the past 19 years.

Underground river

Chocolate Hills ‘11, Bohol. #2

Underground River

meanwhile, while there’s a flood in the Philippines ….

Sunset at San Juan, La Union

Somewhere you’d like to move or visit.

Just one place: PALAWAN.

                                        

Palawan is a narrow archipelago of 1,700 islands on the western border of the Philippines. It is geographical location makes it seem remote from the rest of the country, and in fact, some of its southern islands are closer to Malaysia than to other provinces. The waters of the South China Sea lap the western shores of Palawan, while the Sulu Sea hugs its eastern coast.

With a land area of more than 1.7 million hectares, Palawan is the country’s largest province. Its irregular coastline stretches almost 2000 kilometers long, indented by numerous coves and bays. Highlands and rolling terrain covered with lush forests create a cool and scenic landscape. Except for the northern towns, which are occasionally visited by storms, Palawan is generally typhoon- free. Warm weather prevails from March to May , while the coolest months are from December to February. Heavy rainfall is usually experienced in July and August, often accompanied by the southwest monsoon.

Palawan is one of the few relatively peaceful provinces in the country. The crime rate is relatively low and most Palaweños are contented to lead simple lifestyles. Food is abundant to all who are willing to work for a living. The province is a melting pot of migrants from various parts of the Philippines and other countries. The influx of settlers accounts for the high population growth rate of 3.64% annually.

Palawan, as far as I know, is the safest place in the country when the predicted earthquake of magnitude 7-8 hits the country in the near future.I’ve heard this on the news during the tsunami issue in Japan. It’s just so great to know because Palawan is considered as the country’s last ecological frontier. I so love this place because of its serene beauty, beautiful beaches and simple way of life. If I would have a choice, Palawan will be my home when I retire. ?

Blue Lagoon - Pagudpud (Philippines)
Photo by jessiefish

LIMELIGHT. WE SPEAK THE VOICE OF THE NATION.

the title and the logo of the “talk show” activity we’re going to present next week for our NSTP. its the theme our class facilitator chose to explain the 1987 Philippine Constitution. and if we impressed him, our group will be exempted in our midterm exams.

well guess what? we’re going to grab that chance.

Banana Q by Pai Abu on Flickr.oh my gosh dudee i miss theseee...

I miss my cousins :(

This is what I imagine the Justice song, TTHHEE PPAARRTTYY would look like in a lomo photo. I took this pic at an office party at Manny Pacquiao’s club in Greenbelt. Shot with my Holga TLR.

ANGRY BIRDS vs. PINOYS?!?….OMG!!!

Angry Birds is an exclusive property of ROVIO. This is a fan-art video.

Misuse of Freedom and Democracy, that is the game of Philippines’ leading media companies, which are owned by Oligarchs.

Philippines is not a country of DEMOCRACY as shown in BBC and Al Jazeera documentaries. It is an Oligarchy, a country ruled by few rich families. Few rich families who are also elected as political dynasties. Their family businesses benefiting from immense government funds called PORK BARREL.

The sad state of the Philippines is being covered up by the media, blaming its poor citizens who commits crime fueled by hunger. While the same media glorifies People Power Revolution. A supposed revolution attended by only 2% of the population.

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http://www.youtube.com/user/PinoyMonkeyPride

http://antipinoy.com/

http://www.getrealphilippines.com/

get it right :P

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…the June 12 proclamation of independence addressed to ‘civilized nations’ fell on deaf ears. The Filipinos did not know of the diplomatic politicking of the Big Powers, but of course their leaders were aware of the London Spectator article.

They remained true to their ideals. Aguinaldo issued his ‘call to Unity’ message on June 23, calling upon his countrymen to unite in a ‘noble association.’ His decree of the same date established the Revolutionary Government, with the explicit objective of striving to attain independence. From here on, the documents of the revolution consistently hewed to the rule that the liberation of Filipinas rested on the Filipinos alone.

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- OD Corpuz, Saga and Triumph

Proud to be Pinoy. Filipino Pride. F-illest-pino. 

I cry for my country. I cry for what my country has gone through. I cry for what my country is going through now. And I cry for what my country will go through if we continue being blinded from the truth. It doesn’t matter if you are an Aquino loyalist or a Marcos loyalist, the truth of the matter is our country is in shambles. How many more starving/dying children do we need to see before we start a change? How many elderly do we need to see until we realize something in this picture is not right? How many do we have to lose until we say enough is enough. We say that the Filipino race is the best there is. But for being what? For having one person be skilled in boxing? For having a singer from our country be recognized worldwide? What else can the Philippines bring to the table to be truly proud of? Not much. At least through the eyes of many Filipinos. But here we are, throwing our pride into other people faces. We put it on our shirts, hats, shoes, and cars. Like what is said in the video, do you know what you’re really proud of? I am proud to be Filipino, I really am. Actually, I am proud of what the Philippines used to be. I am proud of kulturang Pilipino. Not the materialistic/shallow culture that we have created for ourselves now. 

In the Filipino society, we are easily swayed to different ideas. As long as who we are listening to is charismatic, then we are okay. But if we realize we don’t like what is happening, we quickly revolt. We point fingers and start rallies because “it has worked in the past”. What Filipinos should be proud of is how easily we can be influenced. How easily our minds could changed. It’s sad but that is the fact. We quickly recognize people that does good but do not let ourselves be influence by their deeds…therefore, their legacy dies with them. 

The Philippines is a land of dreamers but not enough makers. We dream of a better Philippines but we don’t take the necessary steps achieve that dream. We have ideas but not plans. We take pride of what others has done for the sake of the Philippines and Filipinos and yet we don’t emulate that. It is as if we are satisfied being an audience. 

We demand respect but does nothing to gain it. We allow ourselves to be corrupted by wealth and power. A large percentage of Filipinos are catholic and yet a large percentage of them does not act like it. It’s hard to watch your country sink. It’s hard to imagine that so many Filipinos that are capable of doing things are satisfied with this illusion. 

Remember the name.

Photo edited by @theredqueengrash

Ako yan last year. Kuha yan ni @printerbug.

Banana Q by Pai Abu on Flickr.

oh my gosh dudee i miss theseee suckeerss. banana qs aree the friggin bestt mahh dudee! sighhh

Photo

Pilipinas, Tara Na! :)

Squatter settlements in Manila Bay, Luzon, Philippines

A #kitty comfortably sleeping atop a tray of warm #Balut eggs during a stormy night in the #Philippines (Taken with Instagram at Pilipinas/Filipinas/Philippines)

proposed flag of Bukidnon (includes easternmost Misamis Oriental)

Kalesa’s Horse

Photo taken in Manila, Philippines

proposed flag of Isabela

Just don’t mind the watermark. That’s just my previous url. And I’m just reposting stuff.

Posted on 13 Jun 2011 at 3:38am

Graphic Nation
By Psyche Roxas-Mendoza

Rev. Ceejay Agbayani of the Metropolitan Community Churches (MCC)

It was the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community’s night of support for the Reproductive Health (RH) bill. And judging from the slogans and fighting words spouted, the war on the RH bill may have just gone a notch higher.

A huge tarpaulin stressing the wondrous benefits of a lubricating gel and another tarp pushing for a brand of condom decorated the four walls of the covered basketball court. At the center stood an elevated makeshift stage and a raised wooden ramp, about 10 to 12 feet in length, festooned on both sides with bright lights and cocky bird-of-paradise floral arrangements.

Outside, the early evening rain had stopped and a Flores de Mayo was underway in Brgy. Pinyahan, Quezon City. There, in the middle of Malakas street, moved arch after arch of fully made-up gays dressed in frilly, gossamer, white and not-white sagala gowns.

Curious bystanders tittered in amusement while others hollered their support for the gay parade that came complete with gay escorts, a posse of motorbike riders for traffic control, a streamer bearing the message: “Gay Alliance for Councilor RJ Belmonte (GARB),” and a marching green-and-yellow brass band.

It was the Quezon City lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community’s Flores de Mayo and beauty contest, organized by the Metropolitan Community Churches (MCC) in support of the Reproductive Health (RH) bill. And judging from the slogans and fighting words spouted by the sagalascum- beauty contestants, the war on the RH bill may have just gone a notch higher.

Priest for gays
Rev. Ceejay Agbayani is the second Filipino ordained as Pastor by the MCC, an international religious movement ministering to gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgenders.

Started on Oct. 6, 1968 in the United States by MCC Rev. Troy Perry, the religious group reached the Philippines in 1991, opening its first church in Manila through another MCC priest known to its members as Father Richard Mickley.

In a span of 20 years, the MCC in the Philippines has grown, opening two more churches, one in Baguio and another in Quezon City, which was founded by Agbayani, together with his gay partner, Marlon.

MCC-Philippines also has its Union Theological Seminary in Dasmariñas, Cavite, which offers a masters degree in Divinity. Like all churches, the MCC also has its Sunday Worship Service, support group meetings and retreats.

“MCC is known as a Gay Church primarily because most of its members are LGBT and its founder is an openly gay minister. But now we are known internationally as the Human Rights Church for all,” Agbayani explained.

The MCC priest added that their adherence to human rights led them to support the controversial Reproductive Health (RH) Bill still pending in Congress.

“MCC favors the RH Bill because we believe that women, men and children should have a voice with regard to their reproductive and sexual rights. We believe that women should have access to available (contraceptive) methods for protecting themselves. Women should have a right to their bodies. They own their own bodies and they should be responsible for their bodies,” Agbayani elaborated.

Gays for RH Inside the covered basketball court, some 400 organized gays and a smattering of straight spectators attended the beauty contest that came right after the Flores de Mayo.

Loud calls of “Reproductive Health Bill, Ipasa! Ipasa! Now na! [Pass the RH Bill at once!]”—first chanted in the streets during the parade, now reverberated inside the medium-sized hall.

Gays dressed in their glam gowns had fighting words addressed to homophobics and anti-RH supporters everywhere. As first stated by Agbayani: “The hypocrisy of the Philippine Roman Catholic Church is evident in their being homophobic, considering many of their members are closet gays.”

“We’re queer! We’re queer! We can never disappear!” said one contestant dressed in a white sequined gown.

A contestant that claimed to represent the Society of Transsexual Women in the USA said they were going all out in support of the RH bill. Another primly said: “Not all women are created female.” And still another quipped: “Homosexuality is not a disease, it’s a gift from God.”

The MCC announced that it will hold its next Flores de Mayo-cum-Beauty Contest in Quezon City on May 6, 2012, hopefully this time, in celebration of a Reproductive Health Law.

Meanwhile, the MCC task of educating Filipinos on the uses of lubricant jelly products and condoms continue. G

190 kaming Seniors

Is Game of Thrones being aired on HBO Philippines yet? If it is, what’s the schedule? I really want to watch it but I’m not sure if it’s on Philippine TV yet.

José Rizal by nathandailo on Flickr.

Jose Rizal,

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Jose Rizal

I have long been wanting to visit Vigan and walk on its cobble streets. When oh when?

White Beach by marin.tomic on Flickr.

“The homework revolution has also spread north to Toronto, which in 2008 banned homework for kindergartners and for older children on school holidays, and to the Philippines, where the education department recently opposed weekend assignments so that students can “enjoy their childhood.””

- In Homework Revolt, More Schools Districts Cutting Back - NYTimes.com

UPPER

P1060609 on Flickr.

Corn left to dry on the side of the road. The bags on the side are how they’re brought out from the fields and then packed at nightfall. If they haven’t dried, they’re brought out again into the tropical heat.

Manila at Night on Flickr.

LETS REMINISCE OUR CORON PALAWAN DAYS!

Palm Trees & Blue Skies

Palawan, Philippines

06/16:Please forget to fall down

Rizal once had a run-in with a Chinese merchant and vowed never to buy anything from the Chinese again.

According to Ocampo, Rizal was once involved in a lawsuit with a Chinese sari-sari store owner in 1895. It aggravated him so much that he told his mother he would never buy anything from the Chinese again. Interestingly enough, Rizal was also part Chinese.

Rizal had another unfortunate run-in with the sari-sari store owner at the Dapitan Stocking Market of 1896. When a priest decreed that women should attend mass in shoes and stockings, women came in men’s socks instead—bought for three reales a pair, presumably from the Chinese merchant. Rizal also wanted to cash in on the demand, and once he had his own stocks to sell (two dozens sent by his sister), the trend ended. The merchant had sold most of his while Rizal had, as Ocampo put it, nearly 10 years worth left.

*I chose this photo because it’s not so common for us to see Rizal smiling. Hooray to spot.ph for making this list in celebration with Rizal’s 150th birthday which fortunately will be celebrated on June 20th- my birthday. :)
Click HERE to read the complete list. 

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