UAAP: ATENEO’s SWEET VICTORY over UST ON 30 August

SUCH SWEET VICTORY! So so sweet—Ateneo wins the 30 August game against UST. With 2 seconds to go, and with UST winning by 1 point, that long shot by Kirk Long made the difference at the end of the game. Reminiscent of Kramer’s 1-second buzzer beater in last season’s championship round.

AND here we are at [...]

Secret to Youthful and Beautiful Facial Skin

Really—it’s no big deal, the secret is simple. Only 3 basic steps: CLEANSE, TONE and MOISTURIZE.

There are so many skin care products in the market that one gets overwhelmed, intimidated. Don’t be, as the best skin care regimen, according to dermatologists, is to wash your face with a milky cleanser in lukewarm water, hydrate [...]

WikiPilipinas, hip ‘n free Philippine Encyclopedia–the Press Launch

On the invite of Blooey, some of us bloggers, Abe, Jayvee, Gail, Noemi, Ajay, and myself, together with mainstream media, attended the formal launching to the press of WikiPilipinas last Wednesday, 22 August at the Milky Way Restaurant in Makati. WikiPilipinas is an online, free content enyclopedia on the Philippines, in addition to encyclopedic entries [...]

Happy Birthday, Alan Jr.

He turns 11 years old today—our Alan, Jr. What joy our family had 11 years ago, when our youngest, Alan Jr was born. He has grown in an environment, where he has almost all the age groups in his midst, the young adults (J Angelo and Monica), the late teens (BA and Vince), the [...]

Yet Another Bloggers’ Party - Taste Asia II

It was a fun-filled night, with about 400 bloggers and blogger-friends enjoying the night away, with good food, flowing drinks and fine company. Thanks to SM Hypermarket, Mr. Herbert Sy, president, and Mr. Robert Kwee, executive vice-president of SM Hypermarket (plus Ms. Josie Gan, Ms. Beth Funelas and all the tireless, friendly and great staff [...]

Mrs. Fields Cookie Cafe and Blog and Soul (Two Launches)

You know how I started my New Year? With a box of Mrs. Fields cookies from daughter, Monica. But wait! I remember she and her siblings ate them all—only whetting my appetite for these wonderful treats. What joy it was when Jayvee announced the invite for Blog and Soul Launch and the Second Coming of [...]

J. Angelo on Mel and Joey

I totally forgot about the airing of J Angelo’s interview on Mel and Joey last Sunday (19 August)—and to think that I have waited for its airing for 3 Sundays already.

Good there is You Tube. Am sharing it with you (also in the interview were Abe Olandres and Gaile dela Cruz).

For those who do not [...]

Sexy Mom’s Romance with SM Hypermarket

This is my entry to SM Hypermarket’s first ever Blog Writing Contest.

Shopping for groceries in the past 27 years that I was raising a family has always been routine for me. A routine, coupled with the reality that spells big money—I have to dig deeper and deeper into my pocket each shopping day. What with [...]

A Wedding Anniversary–48 years (a poignant love and life story)

Let me share with you, dear Readers, a poignant love and life story of dear friends, Tony Joaquin and his wife, Chita. Tony was a publisher of several trade magazines in Manila during the martial-law years up to the murder of Sen. Benigno Aquino, when he decided to move his family to Daly City, [...]

Pinoy Big Brother (Blogosphere Edition)

Borrowing Micaela’s words, we saw the unfolding of PBB (Blogosphere Edition) right in our very own monitors (even mobile phones and PSP portable consoles), either in the comforts of home, in the offices (openly or otherwise), in internet cafes, and in the streets (through WAP, GPRS and 3G). When I said “we”, I meant viewers/readers [...]

If Your Son is Attacked, Defend Him Fast, If You Must

Let my post be direct, I want to be transparent. I am talking about the hot discussions now taking place in the internet, some in private emails, some in chat rooms, and some openly in their own blogs. I know that a lot of people are being careful, as Carl Ocab, a “child” is the [...]

An Invite–Parteeh for 500 Bloggers and Friends

hear ye, hear ye! another bloggers’ parteeh—for 500 bloggers and friends. Part 2 Taste Asia, it will be.

SM Hypermarket invites you to the biggest blogger party and announcement of winners of the SM Hypermarket Blog Writing Contest (you have until August 21 to join!).
What: SM Hypermarket Invites Bloggers to Party!
When: August 23, 2007, [...]

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