Wowowee Game Scam or Glitch?

This is a YouTube video clip showing the alleged cheating on Wowowee, an ABS-CBN network’s noontime show hosted by Willie Revillame.

Or is it a mechanical glitch? What do you think?

Vanessa Anne Hudgens – Top Fil-Am Young Star?

Vanessa Anne Hudgens, the co-star of Disney's teen flick High School Musical is on Forbes.com's list of Hollywood's top-earning young stars. But did you know that Vanessa Hudgens has Filipino blood in her?

To quote Vanessa: "Pretty much I'm Filipino and Caucasian, but within that, I'm Spanish, Chinese, American Indian, Irish."

Vanessa Hudgens Official MySpace

Vanessa Hudgens Official Site

shopcrazy.com.ph

Summit Media, the leading consumer magazine publisher in the Philippines, has a list of their popular websites online and one of them is shopcrazy.com.ph. If you’re a shopaholic and a fashionista, you have to know that this site offers the latest news on the hottest items in retail. Even the newest info on blockbuster film, home accessories, and gadgets are there. Go visit shopcrazy.com.ph now!

Loida Nicolas Lewis - 2007 Asian Hall of Fame Inductee

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1st Filipina
2007 Asian Hall of Fame Inductee (Washington, USA)

Quotes:

"Race will always be a factor in America. But it's up to us, people of color, whether to allow it to be a factor in our actions, in our decisions. Once we allow people to dictate to us, to tell us we can't do this or that, we’ll never succeed."

"I may be an American but my heart is still very much in the Philippines. You can get me out of the country, but you can’t get the country out of me."

"Sorsogon. That's where I'm from. I'll always be a Sorsogano."

Lewis is CEO and Chair of TLC Beatrice International Holdings, Inc, a two-billion-dollar corporation of 64 companies based in 31 countries.

Source: www.asianjournal.com

The Philippines' 1st NCLEX Center is now open!

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The Philippines' first-ever National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) Center is now open. President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo spearheaded the inauguration of the NCLEX Center today which is the Pearson Professional Center (PPC) at the Trident Tower in Makati City. Filipino nurses will no longer travel abroad just to take the prerequisite exam for them to practice in the United States.

Visit the Pearsonvue.com site for more information on NCLEX.

Wikipilipinas.org

Tagline: "The free and hip Philippine encyclopedia that you can edit."

With 33,466 articles in English and counting, Wikipilipinas is the latest full-featured digital library and research portal available online 24 hours a day. The site is a continuing project written together by Philippine volunteers around the world with a goal to build the largest Philippine knowledgebase. So if you're a supporter of any Filipino endeavor, go to Wikipilipinas.org now!

Attend the official launch of Wikipilipinas at the 28th Manila International Book Fair on Aug. 29 - Sept. 2, 2007.

Roselle Ambubuyog – Visually-impaired but Genius

Inquirer.net/infotech story: Roselle Ambubuyog has been tapped by a software firm based in Spain to chip in in developing solutions for the blind and visually impaired so that they can use the computer and mobile phones. That's amazing!

To encourage you more:
Roselle is also the first visually-impaired Filipina to become summa cum laude at the Ateneo de Manila University in 2001.

Ninoy Aquino Day

Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr.
born November 27, 1932
died August 21, 1983

Quotes:

"The Filipino is worth dying for."

"I was able to talk with God and that gave me the strength and the spirit to fight for the Filipino people, to forget my political ambition, but to pursue a mission – to unify the people and attain their quest for progress and democracy."

Bourne to Run

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Jason Bourne made me run to the theater yesterday night just to catch his latest relentless sequel. I was almost breathless when I got two tickets for the fast-paced Bourne Ultimatum movie. What can I say? Matt Damon is a terrific actor for the character Jason Bourne. The exhilarating chase, no sex scene, no vulgarity, and top-notch suspense content of the film will definitely convince any Pinoy yuppie to bring her girl for an ultimate movie date this year.

For a sneak preview, visit the official website at www.thebourneultimatum.com.

Aria Daniella Clemente

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Congratulations!!!

Aria Daniella Clemente bested 5,000 contestants from 52 countries in the junior division of the World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) which was held recently at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles, California.

Aria also bagged the “Performer of the World” award (junior category) and “Vocalist of the World” honors. She was awarded five medals and plaques.

Source: showbizandstyle.inquirer.net

Princess Angel Locsin

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Angel Locsin who used to be GMA-7's leading girl star is now one of ABS-CBN's hottest princesses. Angel's heartbreaking flight from her former Kapuso network and her grand entrance as a Kapamilya is very controversial. But ABS-CBN family knows how to cheer her up and prepared a lavish welcome for her on ASAP 07.

Addressing subscribers of The Filipino Channel, Angel gallantly expressed: "To those watching on TFC, I am Angel Locsin."

What to do during a flood

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During a Flood

If a flood is likely in your area, you should:

• Listen to the radio or television for information.
• Be aware that flash flooding can occur. If there is any possibility of a flash flood, move immediately to higher ground. Do not wait for instructions to move.
• Be aware of streams, drainage channels, canyons, and other areas known to flood suddenly. Flash floods can occur in these areas with or without such typical warnings as rain clouds or heavy rain.

If you must prepare to evacuate, you should do the following:

• Secure your home. If you have time, bring in outdoor furniture. Move essential items to an upper floor.
• Turn off utilities at the main switches or valves if instructed to do so. Disconnect electrical appliances. Do not touch electrical equipment if you are wet or standing in water.

If you have to leave your home, remember these evacuation tips:

• Do not walk through moving water. Six inches of moving water can make you fall. If you have to walk in water, walk where the water is not moving. Use a stick to check the firmness of the ground in front of you.
• Do not drive into flooded areas. If floodwaters rise around your car, abandon the car and move to higher ground if you can do so safely. You and the vehicle can be quickly swept away.

Driving Flood Facts

The following are important points to remember when driving in flood conditions:

• Six inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars causing loss of control and possible stalling.
• A foot of water will float many vehicles.
• Two feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles including sport utility vehicles (SUV’s) and pick-ups.

Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

For more information on flashflood emergency, see the following sources:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Key Facts About Flood Readiness

American Red Cross

• Flood and Flash Flood

Hulog ng Langit

(A Tagalog translation of Heaven-sent)

Siya ay sumiyap sa kaniyang tainga at tumingin sa kaniya na may mga matang nagniningning kasama ang pag-asang tulad sa dalisay na bughaw na himpapawid. Kaniyang naramdaman ang kapalaran nang muling pagbuksan nitong pinto nang nagsara ang mga bintana ng langit at napigilan ang ulan ng kawalang pag-asa. Ang lumipas na kakila-kilabot na klima ay wala na. Pumapasok ngayon ang araw ng pagkakataon.

May apatnapung araw na mula pa nang makita niya ang araw ng kapalaran, at kaniyang narinig na mga ilang buwan pa ang dapat magdaan bago ang mga tubig ng lumbay ay kumaunti. Tila binaha siya ng mga balitang malupit na ay malamig pa at nakakabagabag. Nguni't ang lahat ng ito - ang mga makalangit na paalala, ang pagkawala ng araw mula sa himpapawid, ang halos walang-tigil na marahas na ulan, ang baha na nagdulot ng pagkalunod ng sangkatauhan, at ang nakapagtatakang hiwaga ng dambuhalang barko na nagligtas ng walong tao at mga daan-daang hayop – ay lumikha ng malaking sapantaha na sa kanya. Siya sa ngayon ay isa ng naniniwala sa masamang balita. Hindi iyon dahil sa siya ay nagiginhawaan nito. Siya ay isang mapagmasid, isang saksi, at siya ay nasindak sa kaniyang nakita. Maliban dito, siya ay hindi nakasumpong ng kapahingaan para sa talampakan ng kaniyang paa. Kaya siya ay bumalik sa barko ng walang anomang mabuting balita.

Mga ilang oras na lumipas ang kaniyang matandang kaibigan ay nakatayo na sa karatig na dungawan ng barko at nagpahayag ng isa pang masamang ulat. Iyon ay tungkol sa malaki at nangingintab na itim na ibon, isang uwak. Ang matakaw na uwak ay dapat naghahanap ng tuyong lupa. Ang hinala ng ilan ang ibon ay lumilipad-lipad lamang, marahil kahit karneng bulok na na naglutangan sa mabahong tubig ay kinakain. Oo, ang walang utang na loob na isang iyon noong araw ring iyon ay kaylan ma'y hindi na nagbalik. Yaong uwak ay sa dakong iyon sukat ba namang pabalik-balik lamang, kaylan ma'y hindi na bumalik hanggang ang tubig ay nangatuyo na sa balat ng lupa.

Noong sandaling isalaysay ng lalaki ang malungkot na kuwento mukhang naiintindihan niya na ang isang taong laman, tulad sa uwak, ay nagagalak sa sangdaigdigan, matiyagang pinapakanin ang kaniyang likas na kahayupan, ang makalaman niyang kalibugan. Naaalala rin niya ang dating sandaidigan kung saan siya ay minsang nanirahan. Iyon ay isang mundong madilim kung saan ang kapalaran ay bathala – walang hangad, walang pananampalataya. Walang kabuluhan. Bagkus siya ay nanatiling matatag, hindi naliligaw sa kaniyang sariling paniniwala.

Mabilis na lumipas ang pitong araw. Ang ginintuang araw ay nagpasiyang muling umpisahan ang buhay. Ang mga paunang oras sa umaga ay sariwa, malamig at maliwanag. Nguni't ang mapagmasid ay lumabas na pagputok ng bukang-liwayway patungo sa malwalhating silangan. Ngayon ang kaniyang pag-asa ay mas malakas na umuusbong. Siya ay hindi nakaramdam ng anumang dalamhati. Siya ay magalak na umilanglang sa malawak na kalangitan. Kahi't ang biglang hihip ng hangin ay nag-utos sa kaniyang diwa na umilanglang gayon din. Siya ay laging naniniwala na ang paglalakbay sa himpapawid ay nagtuturo kahi't kanino man ng tunay na pagtanaw sa buhay at lalong magaling na ulirat sa paggawi. Siya ay natuto ring magbago ng landas kapag ang lakas ng kalikasan ay nag-uurong sulong. Pero ngayon na may kaayaayang panahon, siya ay naaliw. Bukod pa, siya ay pinatotohanan nang kaniyang nakita ang tumutubong damo, ang mga pamumulaklak ng mga bulaklak, at ang mga bungang-kahoy na nagsimulang lumitaw. Isang bagong pasimula. A, iyon ay kalugodlugod!

Sa wakas ang gabi ay nagsimulang malaglag, anopa't napakaliwanag ng buwan, walang matanaw ni isang ulap, at ang mga bituin ay sumayaw ng ubod ng saya, nagkislapan nang mag-init. Siya ay tumigil para masdan at, sa isang sandali, nalugod sa simoy ng mahinahong hangin. Saka siya ay nagbalik sa barko at may dala pang dahon ng olibo. Sa gayon ang kaniyang matandang kaibigan ay malalaman na na ang malamlam na tubig ay nababawasan.

Siya ay bumalik sa kaniyang kaibigan, ang obispo, na gasino pagdaka kikilalaning natatanging tulay na nagdurugtong sa luma at bagong mundo. Ang misyon niya na kasama ang kaibigan ay dakila. At si Noa ay pinagpasalamatan siya. Siya ay ganap na hulog ng langit.

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America's Heroes invade Philippine TV

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Heroes, the top-rated TV series on America's NBC channel, premiered on RPN 9 on March 11, 2007. The show is all about people with incredible abilities like telepathy, time travel, and flight. It's the most-watched program in the US today and it certainly glued me to my seat every Sunday night at 8:00 pm.

Last night is Heroes final episode for season 1 so I'm giving them a tribute here. Well, if you want to watch them on replay you'll be able to catch the powerful cast weekly, same time, same channel.

For spoilers, you can visit their official website, www.nbc.com/Heroes.

Filipino World Boxing Champs

Congratulations!!!

The Philippine team composed of Gerry Peñalosa, Z Gorres, AJ Banal, Michael Domingo and Diosdado Gabi won over their Mexican opponents in the World Boxing Cup at the Arco Arena in Sacramento, California. The Filipino team won $500,000 cash prize and the gem-studded World Cup trophy.

Vina Morales and Kjwan - 1st Asean Ikon champions

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Congratulations!!!

Singer-actress Ms. Vina Morales won the first Asean Ikon solo artist award with $25,000 (P1.14 million) prize money and the opportunity for her music to be promoted and played around Southeast Asia. The five-member band Kjwan also won the Asean Ikon group category; a grand slam for the Philippines. Kjwan received the same amount of prize money.

Official Website: vinamorales.net

Filipino prisoners thrilled YouTube audience worldwide

Filipino inmates in their orange prison uniforms danced to Michael Jackson's "Thriller" at the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center. Today, the prisoners are charmingly famous with 4.4 million hits on their YouTube dance video.

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