There is BLOOD in your catsup

Sa tunggalian ng mga manggagawang pinagsasamantalahan at mga malalaking negosyanteng kakampi ang kapulisan at estado, hindi mahirap pumili kung kanino ako dapat papanig.

Ugat Pinoy Folk Rock Concert Experience

I went to the UGAT Legends of Pinoy Rock Concert at Araneta Coliseum yesterday night. Alone. I was about to watch the concert with my college friend Chosica but she wasn't able to make it. I have a very few friends who actually love Pinoy classic rock and most of them are now in the province and or busy with work. This is because my generation did not live during the era of Pinoy classic rock. Thus, I ended up watching the concert alone.

I started to love Pinoy rock during college days, being active in the student movement. Tibak ako noon. And I seldom know any activist who doesn't love Pinoy Folk Rock music. The thing about Pinoy classic rock songs is that it convey an important message about love, nationalism and protecting the nature. You can't say the same thing for the music of today's generation.

When I was still connected with Mediahub Cafe, I organized an ASIN concert and it was really a blast. I think that was the only time that Mediahub Cafe was full of guests that I have to set up tables even outside the restaurant.

With Lolita Carbon - Asin Concert Mediahub Cafe Oct 2004

Ah, I miss by job before as Marketing and Entertainment Manager for Mediahub Cafe. Lots of good memories there.

But I digress. This post is about Ugat Pinoy Folk Rock Concert.

I'll start with the not so good comments. The show started super late. I hate it when things don't start as scheduled or somebody comes late.

Based on my ticket, I was supposed to enter door no. 319. Thurned out that door was closed and we don't know why. There's no message or sign that says it is close and that we're supposed to use different door. We were made to wait for about 30 minutes outside the door after we were allowed to enter the main gate. It was hot and some guests actually ask one of the venue staff if they can just refund their tickets. We ended up like participants of Amazing Race searching for the right door for us.

There's this video presentation about the history of Pinoy Rock music which was cut short due to technical problem.

Can I just say that Ugat organizers suck? But I must say, the show was a blast!

Lolita Carbon and Sampaguita still got the magic. Listening live to Sampaguita sing Sa Diyos Lamang and Lolita Carbon sing Himig ng Pag-ibig was a great treat! I don't see them sing live often.

I've seen Gary Granda and Noel Cabangon perform live during protest rallies and other related events. So I'm not really excited to see them live. But they are nonetheless really good! Gary Granda sang Holdap, Mabuti Pa Sila and Kahit Konti. Noel Cabangon did Kanlungan, Mabuting Pilipino and Umuulan sa Tag-araw, Umaaraw sa Tag-ulan.

I like Heber Bartolome and Banyuhay's prepared line up. They sang Almusal, Nena and Tayo'y Mga Pinoy. If there's one word to describe their set, it's nationalist.

Florante, I learned, is also a good comedian aside from being a great folk singer. He's got good jokes that I heard for the first time. He's really good!

As for Juan Dela Cruz Band, composed of Wally Gonzalez, Mike Hanopol and the legendary Joey Pepe Smith, they brougt the house down with their rock and roll!  You've got to give it to them when it comes to playing guitar.

Got no pictures from yesterday night's UGAT concert, sorry. Try http://www.facebook.com/ugatconcert if you want to see concert pictures.

UGAT The Legends of Pinoy Rock Concert

I was checking if there's a Disney on Ice show this December 2010 when I saw UGAT THE LEGENDS OF PINOY ROCK event details. I will definitely watch this and will buy my ticket soon!

Imagine, the legend of Pinoy Rock in one concert? That would be awesome!

So who will be perfomring at UGAT THE LEGENDS OF PINOY ROCK concert?

Pepe Smith
Lolita Carbon
Mike Hanopol
Teresita Santos
Gary Granada
Florante
Juan de la Cruz
Sampaguita
Noel Cabangon

Who's watching? You may by your tickets from ticketnet. See you there! :-)

November 16, 2010 is a non-working holiday | Eid'l Adha Celebration

It's confirmed, November 16, 2010 is a non-working holiday!

Malacañang have just declared November 16 a national and non-working holiday through through Proclamation No. 60.

This is in celebration of the Eid'l Adha, or the Islam feast of sacrifice.

But November 16 is a Tuesday. Would have been great it was made Monday, Nov 15 instead. Suddenly, I missed my Pinay Scandal model. :-)

October 25, 2010 is a Special (Non-working) Holiday | Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections

As per Proclamation No. 48, October 25, 2010 has been declared a special non working holiday throughout the country. This is to give way to for the nationwide barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections.

Proclamation No. 48 was signed by Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr. There is no truth on the rumor that he was drunk when he signed the proclamation.

Source: www.gov.ph

September 10, 2010 is a Regular Holiday | Eid'l Fitr

It's official now, September 10, 2010 is a Regular Holiday!

Proclamation No. 26 declared Friday, September 10, 2010 as a regular holiday throughout the country in observance of Eid'l Fitr (Feast of Ramadan).

You may want to spend this long weekend by going to any Batangas Beach Resorts. :-)

Good job, Rep. Ben Evardone!

Somebody in the congress is doing his job. Eastern Samar Rep Ben Evardone filed House Resolution No. 195 seeking to investigate the training fee for nurses. It's about time!

Hopefully, this will end exploitation against new nurses who want to have hospital experience. Good job, Rep. Ben Evardone!

I wonder what our representative from Batangas 3rd District is doing in Congress. Hmmm...

Philippines regular holidays and special holidays for 2010

Here are the Philippines' regular holidays and special holidays for 2010 according to Proclamation No. 1841 signed by President Gloria Arroyo on July 21, 2009.

January 1, Friday - New Year's Day

February 22, Monday nearest February 25 - EDSA Revolution Anniversary (special holiday for schools)

April 1 - Maundy Thursday

April 2 - Good Friday

April 9, Friday - Araw ng Kagitingan

May 1, Saturday - Labor Day

June 14, Monday nearest June 12 - Independence Day

August 23, Monday nearest August 21 - Ninoy Aquino Day (special non-working day)

August 30, last Monday of August - National Heroes Day

November 1, Monday - All Saints' Day (special non-working day)

November 29, Monday nearest November 30 - Bonifacio Day

December 24, Friday (special non-working day)

December 25, Saturday - Christmas Day

December 27, Monday nearest December 30 - Rizal Day

December 31, Friday - Last Day of the Year (special non-working day)

Plan your holidays now! I hope you find this Philippines regular holidays and special holidays for 2010 schedule useful.

2009 Metro Manila Film Festival Results| MMFF Winners

Here's the 35th Metro Manila Film Festival Results or the 2009 MMFF Winners for the major award categories:

Best Director: Joel Lamangan (Mano Po 6)

Gatpuno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award: Mano Po 6

Best Supporting Actress: Heart Evangelista (Mano Po 6)

Best Supporting Actor: Phillip Salvador (Panday)

Best Actor: Bong Revilla (Panday)

Best Actress: Sharon Cuneta (Mano Po 6)

3rd Best Festival Picture: Ang Darling Kong Aswang

2nd Best Festival Picture: I Love You Goodbye

Best Picture: Ang Panday

Best Production Design: Ang Panday

Best Visual Effects: Ang Panday

Best Theme Song: Ang Panday

Best Child Performer: Robert Villar (Ang Panday)

Congratulations to all the 2009 MMFF Winners!

We're going to watch 2009 Disney on Ice!

We're going to watch 2009 Disney on Ice - Disney Adventure!

To avail of the 2009 Disney on Ice Promo, we used a BPI Credit Card in buying our Disney on Ice tickets. That entitled us to a 12% discount!

Unfortunately, there were no longer seats available for Patron VIP and Lower Box VIP for the show schedule that we prefer. We settled for Lower Box Reserved Seating costing P1,100 each.

Pia will surely enjoy this show.

IF you're planning to watch 2009 Disney on Ice, too, I suggest you reserve your tickets now.

2009 Disney on Ice Promo

If you are planning to watch 2009 Disney on Ice: Disney Adventure at Araneta Coliseum this Christmas, you may be interested to avail of 2009 Disney on Ice Promo offered by BPI Credit Card.

FAMILY PACK OF 4 Disney On Ice Promo

-Applicable only on UPPER BOX A REGULAR, UPPER BOX B AND GENERAL ADMISSION
-Purchase must be in group of 4 (divisible by 4)

If 5 tickets, only 4 ticket with 10% discount 1 ticket at regular price

If 15 tickets, only 12 ticket with 10% discount 3 ticket at regular price

-10% discount for every 4 tickets
-Not valid in conjunction with our promo

BPI CREDIT CARD Disney On Ice Promo

-Starting November 5 to January 3, BPI CREDIT CARD cardholders can enjoy 12% discount. They must use their credit card to avail of the discount.
-No limit on the number of tickets to purchase.
-GENERAL ADMISSION area not included in the discount.

For more information about this Disney in Ice Promo, visit www.ticketnet.com.ph.

2009 Disney on Ice: Disney Adventure at Araneta Coliseum

When I told Pia about Disney On Ice show this Christmas (Disneyland Adventure) at Araneta Coliseum, she got really excited!

These are the times wherein I can make use of my Google Money. :-)

2009 Disney On Ice...Disneyland Adventure Show Schedules

Event Date/Time:
December 25, 2009 | Friday at 1:00PM, 4:30PM, 8:00PM,
December 26, 2009 | Saturday at 2:00PM, 6:00PM,
December 27, 2009 | Sunday at 2:00PM, 6:00PM,
December 28, 2009 | Monday at 6:00PM,
December 29, 2009 | Tuesday at 6:00PM,
December 30, 2009 | Wednesday at 2:00PM, 6:00PM,
January 01, 2010 | Friday at 1:00PM, 4:30PM, 8:00PM,
January 02, 2010 | Saturday at 2:00PM, 6:00PM,
January 03, 2010 | Sunday at 2:00PM, 6:00PM,

Seat and Price:

Seat Location | Price
Patron VIP (Reserved Seating) | P1,340
Lower Box VIP (Reserved Seating) | P1,340
Patron (Reserved Seating) | P1,100
Lower Box (Reserved Seating) | P1,100
Upper Box A VIP (Reserved Seating) | P900
Upper Box A (Reserved Seating) | P640
Upper Box B | P350
Gen. Admission | P150

About the Show

In this spectacular production, the "Fabs"—Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy and Pluto - decide to take a vacation of their own and enjoy Disney's most popular theme park attractions. In one fun-filled scene after another, Donald and Goofy attempt to join in the fun, resulting in a series of comical mishaps. But it's no laughing matter when the evil fairy Maleficent shows up to spoil the fun, and Mickey must enlist The Incredibles to help save the day! [Source]

To buy your tickets and for more information about Disney on Ice - Disney Adventure, visit www.ticketnet.com.ph.

Typhoon Ondoy | Flood and Rescue Updates from Twitter

The amount of rain caused by the typhoon Ondoy in six hours is almost equal to the average monthly rainfall in Metro Manila, said Nathaniel Cruz, weather services bureau head of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

This resulted to flood almost everywhere in Metro Manila and other parts of Central Luzon.

Here's the situation in the street in Bangkal, Makati where I live.


Just like some areas in Metro Manila, it is also the first time that our place was flooded like this. The ongoing Maynilad Water project in our place is part of the cause.

Pinoy twitters are using the these hashtags for typhoon Ondoy related updates - #manilaflood, #bagyo, and #ondoy

Where to contact for help?

MARIKINA RESCUE: 6462436 Boats now available. contact Nor Domingo/ La Salle Greenhills 0920 907 290

National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) (+632-9125668, +632-9111406, +632-9115061, +632-9122665) Help hotlines: (+65 734-2118, 734-2120)

Red Cross (143, +632-5270000)

Coast Guard (+632-5276136)

AIR FORCE (+63908-1126976, +632-8535023)

Senator Manny Villar (+639174226800. +639172414864, +639276751981)

Bureau of Fire Protection Region III (Central Luzon) Hotline: (+63245-9634376)

Senator Dick Gordon (+639178997898, +63938-444BOYS, +632-9342118, +632-4338528)

Rescue InfoHub Central

@badingangbato: Rescue Hotlines Makati - 8758423. Pasig - 6310099. Quezon City161.

How to help flood victims?

Support Red Cross, click here for information on how to help.

Caritas Manila Office at Jesus St., Pandacan Manila near Nagtahan Bridge (+632-5639298, +632-5639308)

TXTPower now accepts donations via SmartMoney 5577514418667103, GCash 09179751092 and Paypal http://is.gd/3GvuN

From @noynoyaquino: You may also get in touch w/ Jana Vicente at 9285205499. Drop off for relief donations at Balay Expo across Farmers Market

From Manolo Quezon III: How to help

I have just read a report that it will continue to rain until Sunday, according to Pagasa. Be safe everyone!

Tylenol Recall 2009 | Children's and Infants' TYLENOL

Tylenol manufacturer McNeil Consumer Healthcare has issued a voluntary recall of certain lots of Children's and Infants' TYLENOL liquid products that were manufactured between April, 2008 and June, 2008. It is now being referred to as Tylenol Recall 2009.

Here is the list recalled products and lot numbers:

-Children's TYLENOL® Plus Cold MS Suspension 4 oz. Grape (SBM041, SBM067, SCM037, SDM027, SEM109)

-Children's TYLENOL® Suspension 4oz. Grape (SBM042, SCM015, SCM036, SDM034)

-Children's TYLENOL® Suspension 4oz. Bubble Gum (SBM043, SBM044, SCM029)

-Children's TYLENOL® Suspension 4oz. Strawberry (SBM045, SCM011, SCM030, SDM035)

-Infants' TYLENOL® Grape Suspension Drops 1/4oz.(SBM064, SCM033, SDM020)

-Infants' TYLENOL® Suspension 1/2oz. Cherry (SBM065, SCM005, SCM006, SDM032)

-Children's TYLENOL® Dye Free Suspension 4oz. Cherry (SBM066, SCM068)

-Children's TYLENOL® Suspension 4oz. Cherry (SBM068, SCM035, SCM070,
SCM080, SDM005)

-Children's TYLENOL® Plus Cough & Runny Nose 4oz. Cherry (SBM069, SBM070, SCM081, SDM006)

-Infants' TYLENOL® Suspension Drops 1/2oz. Grape (SCM012, SCM067, SDM007, SDM068)

-Children's TYLENOL® Plus Flu 4oz. Bubble Gum (SCM013, SCM014, SCM069)

-Children's TYLENOL® Plus Cold Suspension 4oz. Grape (SCM016, SFM024)

-Children's TYLENOL® Plus Cough/ST Suspension 4oz. Cherry (SCM017)

-Infants' TYLENOL® Suspension Drops 1oz. Grape (SCM082, SDM039, SDM040)

-Infants' TYLENOL® Dye Free Suspension 1oz. Cherry (SCM083, SCM084, SDM008)

-Children's TYLENOL® Pediatric Suspension 1oz. Cherry (SDM064)

-Infants' TYLENOL® Suspension Drops 1oz. Cherry (SDM038, SDM009)

-Children's TYLENOL® Plus Cold/Allergy 4oz. Bubble Gum (SDM033)

-Infants' TYLENOL® Drops 1oz. Grape (SDM078)

-Infants' TYLENOL® Grape Suspension Drops H/G 1/2oz.(SCM034)

-Children's TYLENOL® Suspension 4oz. Cherry, Hospital Govt. (SDM028)

The company has implemented this recall because examination of bulk raw material detected that one of the inactive ingredients did not meet internal testing requirements. Specifically, the gram-negative bacteria Burkholderia cepacia (B. cepacia) was detected. The portion of raw material in which the bacteria was found was isolated and was not used in the production of any finished product. However, it was decided, as a precaution, to recall all product that utilized any of the raw material manufactured at the same time as the raw material that tested positive for the bacteria.[Source]

For more information about Tylenol Recall 2009, individuals may contact McNeil Customer Care Center at 1-800-962-5357.

Mayweather vs Marquez | Weigh-In Video, Results and Video Replay

Mayweather vs Marquez Weigh-In Video is now available in youtube.com. Not long after the fight, there is a great change that Mayweather vs Marquez video replay will be available there too.

I will not be able to watch Mayweather vs Marquez live, and most likely, I will know the Mayweather vs Marquez results first via twitter. :-) My guess is that Mayweather will win this bout.

Meanwhile, you may watch Mayweather vs Marquez Weigh-In Video here.


Mayweather Weigh-In Video


Marquez Weigh-In Video

I'll be posting Mayweather vs Marquez video replays later.

Kanye West and MTV 2009 Video Misic Awards

Here's the video of the most talked about incident during the recently concluded MTV 2009 Video Music Awards involving Kanye West and Taylor Swift.



Taylor Swift has just started her acceptance speech for winning the Best Female Video category (You Belong With Me), when Kanye West stormed the stage, took the microphone from Taylor Swift and said:

Yo Taylor, I’m really happy for you, I’ll let you finish, but Beyoncé has one of the best videos of all time. One of the best videos of all time!”

What is this guy thinking? Papansin!

Jeff Hardy Arrested for Steroids, Pills - TMZ

TMZ reported that Jeff Hardy was arrested after cops found a boatload of pills and steroids inside his home. According to the report, Jeff Hardy's brother, Matt, bailed Jeff out of jail after he was charged with several counts of drug trafficking.

Read the full report about Jeff Hardy's arrest here.

KBMT Breaking News: Tornado in Beaumont

KBMT 12 reported that a tornado or straight line winds damaged multiple structures in the West End of Beaumont. Here's a video from KBMT showing some of the damages caused by the tornado.



Based on the initial Beaumont police report, it was said that there were multiple injuries and two people were sent to hospitals. Christus St. Elizabeth hospital has confirmed that 10 patients are being treated for lacerations. Get more information and updates from KBMT official website - http://www.kbmt12.com/

Microsoft-Yahoo Deal: Will it affect my Google Adsense Income?

The news about Microsoft-Yahoo deal was first reported a couple of years ago. I thought it was a dead issue but now it's in the news again. This time, it's official. Microsoft and Yahoo finally reached a deal!

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Microsoft and Yahoo reached a long-awaited partnership Wednesday in a bid to challenge Google's dominance in online search.

Under the 10-year deal, searches on Yahoo.com will be powered by Microsoft's new Bing search engine. Yahoo, in turn, will be responsible for attracting premium advertisers.

Will Microsoft-Yahoo deal hurt Google's advertising income? How will this affect Google's Adsense program? hmmm...

2009 WWE Night of Champions | Jeff Hardy is the new World Heavyweight Champion!

I woke up late today and failed to watch the 2009 WWE Night of Champions via Free Live Stream. However, I was able to watch CM Punk vs. Jeff Hardy, singles match for the World Heavyweight Championship, via Jack TV. Jeff Hardy is the new World Heavyweight Champion!


Now I'll be looking for 2009 WWE Night of Champions video replays.

Here's the 2009 WWE Night of Champions matches that I failed to watch live:

Randy Orton vs. Triple H vs. John Cena
Maryse vs. Mickie
CM Punk vs. Jeff Hardy
Chris Jericho and TBA vs. The Legacy (Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase)
Tommy Dreamer vs. Christian
Rey Mysterio vs. Dolph Ziggler

Congratulations to Jeff Hardy for winning the World Heavyweight Championship. Now, I'm off to search for 2009 WWE Night of Champions video replays.