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Why we broke at the Olympics

August 25, 2008

Our failure at the Beijing Summer Olympics has received differing reactions both across the mainstream media and the blogosphere, prominent views amongst them are those which express dismay and blame the athletes for being either too confident or underestimating to the significance of rigorous practice.

Mind me, sports in the Philippines really took a dwindling status since the day it became one of the avenues of politicking including public relations, promotion of personalities, betting and gambling, and electioneering. Sports is being used as an instrument of blowing the egos of politicos stuffin’ our athletes with promises of material wealth and yes, for the love of money everything became commercialized from basketball to boxing, the reason why the Philippines cannot erect a monument of prominence in the world of the best sporting nations.

On Solar Sports I watched a teary athlete from our Olympic contingent complain that he was not given enough attention during his preparations. It is true that they were trained just months before the Games (Philippines Sports Commission Chairman Butch Ramirez admitted it), something quite portending of the results when compared to countries whose athletes had already been training for the events more than three years earlier. Worse, the Olympian said that he practiced in irregular periods with non-permanent trainors and monitormen, reflecting the situation of our delegates whose needs in the field were not given immediate support. They were treated insignificantly and left to themselves like hens expected to lay golden eggs after some time. Our strategies are very far from other nations’ which study with close scrutiny the performance of their players during practice, providing proper recommendations and additional facilities to improve them whenever necessary. It doesn’t need much money because the right mind would no doubt apply improvisation, as what contingents from poor countries in Africa and South America did which led them to exceptional successes that even broke records.[continue reading]

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THE ONLY HOPE FOR THE PHILIPPINES

August 21, 2008

By her own admission, GMA (Gloria Macapagal Arroyo) rightfully assessed that over the last decades; our republic has become one of the weakest, steadily left behind by its more progressive neighbors.’ Forty years ago, we were only second to Japan in economic stature, and way ahead of Singapore , Hong Kong , Malaysia , and Thailand . Today, at our present growth rate, it will take us 30 years to get to where
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Written by Lhurey · Filed Under BlogYaNiHaN, Notable Posts, Opinion, Personal | Leave a Comment 

Globe Broadband: Incompetent and Inutile

August 15, 2008

I don’t know how long can I still keep up with Globe Broadband’s incompetence.
First, I get intermittent connections and then, just a little more than a week ago, my connection just went pfffftttt…. I called up their hot line and a customer care representative promised to report the incident to their technical department and have someone over to check on the matter. He said it should be resolved within 24 hours. Well, what do you know, it’s been more than 220 hours and I still have yet to see someone from their technical department infront of my gate!
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Best Time to Haggle in Divisoria…

August 13, 2008

We know that Divisoria is the best place to buy cheap clothes, school supplies, toys, and a lot more. Even in the news, they always tell that Divisoria is the best place to buy if you are in a very tight budget.

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Federal Philippines by the Senate in a Nutshell

August 13, 2008

The Senate Joint Resolution No. 10 is about making the Philippines into a Federal Republic. If you don’t like reading such documents or you just want a short and direct information about it, then this is for you. Read: SJR#10 in a Nutshell.

Written by JC John SESE Cuneta (Shixi XIE) · Filed Under BLOG, Current Events, News, Opinion, Personal, Politics & Gov't | Leave a Comment 

Free Download:Google Adsense Secrets 4 By Joel Comm

August 13, 2008

There are many ways of “making money online” and integrating Google Adsense is the best companion in making money online. Adsense Secrets 4 is the updated release ebook by Joel Comm that cost $9.95. But you can download the ebook here for free.

In this ebook you can become a disciple of Joel Comm and learn the inner secrets of Google’s Adsense.

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Written by Lhurey · Filed Under Announcement, General, Monetization, News, Notable Posts, Opinion, Personal | 1 Comment 

Becoming Somebody Else

August 12, 2008

“Writing in the much poorer world of 1899, [Thorstein] Veblen argued that people spent lavishly on visible goods to prove that they were prosperous,” writes Virginia Postrel in her article “Insconspicuous Consumption” for The Atlantic. That might just well explain why you see poseurs every once in a while in public places, flashing their “blings” and parading their signature clothes before the eyes of unknowing strangers, oftentimes to their bewilderment. That, too, might just as well explain why you see people prancing around with their gadgets in their hands for everyone to see. It speaks of worldly volumes. People might just as well try to conceal their private identities by creating distorted images of their own, much to their delight and to the incredulity of others.

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Ano nga ba ang bastos?

August 11, 2008

Ano ngayon kung TITI o PUKI?

Bastos kung nagpakita ka ng ari? Bastos kung sumayaw ka ng may hawak na ari? Bastos kung banggitin ang titi o puki sa harap ng iba? Bastos kumanta ng may katagang titi o puki? Bastos kung hinawakan sa maselang parte ng katawan? Ano ba talaga ang bastos?

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Written by katrina1105 · Filed Under BLOG, Education, Lifestyle, Opinion, Personal, Religion, Women | 2 Comments 

Independent Films: Where will it take the Philippine Cinema?

August 11, 2008

This aims to tackle the different factors and issues affecting the promotion and marketing of Philippine independent films. It intends to discuss the current situation of mareting independent films and enumerate the issues surrounding it. Many persons involved in the filmmaking industry believe that such kinds of motion pictures are the future of the cinema industry, but if they say so, why is it only a few is accessible to the Filipino people and some were not even aware of the existence of such kinds of films. A brief history will first be presented as to how independent films began. Major parts of this paper will then contain the factors affecting the promotion of independent films, from the existing and potential market up to the problems currently facing the filmmakers. Lastly, the author will give a conclusion and recommendations regarding the different issues and aspects of the chosen topic.

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Written by katrina1105 · Filed Under Entertainment, Opinion, Politics & Gov't | 2 Comments 

The Reality of Development Work

August 10, 2008

Some realities of development work in a developing country.

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The 41st ASEAN Anniversary - 8-8-8

August 8, 2008

ASEAN FlagI’m sure you are so excited today because it’s Beijing Olympics today! Yeah! But are you forgetting something today? Something much more important than the Beijing Olympics. Something that has more weight and will affect you and your descendants forever. It’s ASEAN Day today - August 8, 2008.

Do you know this year’s theme? I’ll tell you now: One ASEAN Identity, One ASEAN Community by 2015. ASEAN Community by 2015, do you know that it means integration of 10 South-East Asian countries? But haven’t you realized or even asked the question:

What is an ASEAN Identity? Come share your point-of-views before you glue your eyes and ears with the Olympics.

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Written by JC John SESE Cuneta (Shixi XIE) · Filed Under Announcement, Blogging, Current Events, Education, Events, Family, General, Lifestyle, News, OFW, Opinion, Personal, Relationships, Tourism, Travel, Video | Leave a Comment 

Backdoor Ventures’ 4th Arts and Music Festival in SM Megatrade Hall 3

August 7, 2008

okay, feelingera talaga ako. here i go again with teh artsy fartsy stuff. hindi ganun kalalim ang background ko sa arts and music. kumbaga grade 1 lang ang level ko dito pero i believe that art doesn’t know age and it is timeless. i thank you. gusto ko lang i-plug ang event na ito, dahil alam ko malakas sa publicity ang pagbloblog at sana makatulong tong entry ko pagpapalaganap ng mga events na kagaya nito. Spread teh lurve. Para din ito sa aking napakahusay na tatay-tatayan na si Jay Virina. (rock on ‘tay!)

These are the Performers and Participants for the anticipated
2008 Arts and Music Festival
Happening on 29-31st of August at the SM Megatrade Hall 3
organized by BackDoor Ventures

Teatro Flamenco • Halili-Cruz Ballet • Philippine High School for the Arts • Denise Santos Huang • Miko Pepito • Carnival • Four Leaf Clover • The Dorques • Timog • Johnny Alegre Affinity • Freestyle • DJ Marula • Faultline • Insinara • Syalam • Check • Mayonnaise • Queso • Bembol Rockers • The Long Johns • Brigada • 18th Issue • FMD • Quadro • Drip • The Dawn • Romancing Venus • Urbandub • 524 • The Slave Drum • Ducklings • Eternal Now • Decay Transit • Pack of Wolvz • Sidewinder • Project Fusion • Anwind • Reklamo • Scarlet Tears • Matilda • The Chongkeys • Yosha • Joey Pepe Smith • Wally Gonzalez • RJ Jimenez • Tutti • Sing India • Nityalila • The Late Isabel • Alakpa • Olivia • Lala • Kenyo • Kjwan • Sinosikat • Bahag Hari • Skabeche • The Spaceflower Show • Cosmic Love • Project Ganymede • Kadangyan • DJ Crockan and many more.

wanna know the schedule?

Written by Vera · Filed Under Announcement, Art, BLOG, BlogYaNiHaN, Blogging, Business, Careers, Current Events, Entertainment, Events, Fashion, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Literature, Love, Music, News, Opinion, Personal, Photography, Showbiz, Tourism, Video, Women | 5 Comments 

Papers … waste not!

August 5, 2008

We use lots of papers in the office…for printing documents and the like, as well as cc’ing to relevant people. Everytime I print pages and pages of paper and photocopy more of them, I can’t help thinking about all those trees that have been felled, and the effect on forests and the environment, in processing and disposing them.

How can we reduce the use of too much paper? Read more here …

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Sustainable Clubbing

July 25, 2008

“All you have to do is dance to save the world.”

That’s according to Andrew Charalambous, the founder of Surya, the world’s first ecological disco club in London.

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Written by dondealban · Filed Under Entertainment, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Opinion, Technology | Leave a Comment 

The Wonderful World of ümobile

July 20, 2008

A short review of ümobile, ASEAN’s first Ad-Supported Mobile Network - now in the Philippines!

I got my ümobile and I’m happy, so is my girlfriend Sherlene, we are very thankful! We’ve been waiting for our ümobile SIM for a month or so, why?

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Written by JC John SESE Cuneta (Shixi XIE) · Filed Under BLOG, General, Opinion, Personal, Technology | Leave a Comment 

Making Sense of Mangoes and Jet Fuel

July 17, 2008

A few weeks back Christophe was telling me how he loved eating mangoes: that whenever he visited the Philippines he’d take every chance to have some, and then when he returned to France he’d bring several boxes of it as well, both for him and his wife. So I asked him, “Why bring so many boxes of it? Aren’t mangoes sold in France? Why don’t you just buy them there?” Of course, in my mind I thought it was probably cheaper for him to buy them here than in his country where the markup could be tenfold, so he might as well seize the opportunity to get more for less. His response was similarly within those lines, plus something more.

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Thumbs up for the Chief Justice

July 17, 2008

I clap my hands for the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court even if his stand lost in this case regarding public disclosure on the controversial free trade agreement between Japan and the Philippines.

Thumbs up for him and three other justices for upholding the right to information.

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Written by councilorlavina · Filed Under News, Opinion, Politics & Gov't | Leave a Comment 

The Obscured Art of Personal Blogging

July 17, 2008

Let’s face it—personal blogging is a profitable niche no more. It’s a sad fact, seeing as how the original purpose of blogging was to serve as a sort of online journal. People’s tastes have changed, and blogging isn’t the obscure medium it used to be. Now, no one can wade through the Interwebs without hearing the word “blog” being mentioned—and boy, what a meaning the word has. The term now conjures images of fat geeks making money from home, and of websites that deliver to us breaking-news information even before television and print media get a hold of the [...] Continue Reading…

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Time Out Muna ang Turista

July 15, 2008

Malapit na akong ma-overdue bilang isang turista sa bansang Singapore. Dalawa lang ang pwedeng mangyari sa akin: 1. Palayasin ako ng immigration dito (Matapos akong i-cane. Que Horor!) or 2. Yakapin ako ng bansang ito at gawin akong “one of them.”

Kung anu’t ano man, nais kong gamitin ang oras na ito upang pagmuni-munihan ang mga bagay bagay na napansin ko sa tatlong linggong pamamalagi ko rito.

Halos nagre-rave ang mga taong nakausap ko tungkol sa bansang ito. Kesyo maganda raw, malinis at mapayapa. And true enough, ganoon nga siya. Bagaman, mukhang masyado yatang na-build-up ng mga manghang manghang mga taong iyon ang imahe ng bansang ito. Naging sobrang taas tuloy ng expectation ko.

To be honest about it, this place did not blow me away, contrary to what I expected. At gaya nga ng nabanggit ko, ina-attribute ko ito sa exag na description ng mga taong nagprovide sa akin ng vicarious sneak preview sa unang bansang napuntahan ko bukod sa Pinas.

Sa tuwing nakikita kong may kalat sa paligid, di ko mapigilang ihirit na, “akala ko ba walang kalat sa Singapore?” Siguro nga imposible naman talaga ang bansang zero litter. Mayroon siguradong pasaway na magtatapon ng used tissue paper, empty juice tetrapack at kung ano pang papel sa labas ng basurahan.

Sa mga nakaka-chat o text ko mula sa Pinas, madalas kong matanggap ang tanong na, “Maganda ba talaga diyan?” kung saan ang kaya ko lang isagot ay isang nonchalant na, “OK lang.”

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Finding the Balance

July 12, 2008

I came across two articles from the GMA news feed two days ago, both about the establishment of proposed renewable energy power plants and the opposition they presently face from local constituents. I quote them both at some length and say my two-cents’ worth here…

Written by dondealban · Filed Under Current Events, News, Opinion, Politics & Gov't | Leave a Comment 

Skinny-dipping in Manila Bay, anyone?

July 11, 2008

I read an article on the pollution of Manila Bay, which costs about Php 4 billion annually as a consequence of degradation. The major causes, as the article expounded: overfishing, pollution in coastal areas—thereby limiting tourism and other recreational uses—results in this equivalent monetary loss.

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Yale’s EPI 2008 and the Philippines

July 4, 2008

The July 7/14 issue of Newsweek featured Yale University’s 2008 Environmental Performance Index (EPI)—“a global ranking of nations with the best, and worst, environmental track records,” the magazine cover said. Find out how the Philippines fared, as well as “who’s who” in the best and worst in being green around the world. Also, some concerns are highlighted, particularly on the application of weights for some categories like climate change, including some intrinsic limitations to some indicators, which may not be adequate enough to describe the Philippines’ performance.

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