Janet Lim Napoles and the 10 Billion Pork Barrel Scam : The Plot is Thickening

Janet Lim Napoles’ display of wealth remains unmatched so far, what with her fleet of luxury cars, grand houses nestled in upscale neighborhoods, posh condominium units, properties abroad, and numerous businesses both local and overseas. How she amassed such wealth is now the object of public scrutiny, the aftermath of an expose made by her cousin Benhur Luy, about some of the NGOs and foundations that she established which allegedly received hefty amounts of financial aid siphoned from the pork barrel funds of some legislators. To add more insult to the injury, such NGOs and foundations are existing only by name – dummies to put it straightforwardly.

And where did all the money go? Your guess is as good as mine.

The Gilas Fans & Francis Bacon's Idol of the Tribe

So how did you react when the Gilas lost the match to the towering Iranians during the FIBA Asia Championship?

It was a little heartbreaking for me and disappointing at the same time to see the Gilas missing their shots, which the Iranians took full advantage of en route to their FIBA Asia championship win. Unluckily, our Gilas players were not able to replicate their previous stellar performance which saw them finally overpower the mighty Koreans after several attempts before. On a positive note, however, our beloved country is already assured of a slot in the FIBA World Cup to be held in Spain next year.

Marian Rivera: Loyal and Grateful

 

Marian Rivera’s contract with GMA 7 is set to expire this month of August. As expected, this has set tongues wagging as to whether or not she will renew her contract with her mother network. Every time a showbiz personality’s contract with a TV station is about to expire or has expired already, people come up with their own guesswork pertaining to whether that personality will stay or will transfer to another station. But I guess this is only the case when bigger and brighter network stars are involved. Remember the time when Sharon Cuneta signed her earthshaking Kapatid contract to the tune of one billion pesos?

The Moral Accountability of Celebrities

Consensual sex I believe is the highest form of intimacy. It is an act of total physical and emotional surrender, wherein 2 souls, not just bodies, become one. As espoused, however, by socio-religious norms, sex should be consummated within the boundaries or confines of marriage. Unfortunately, ubiquitous cases of adultery, teenage pregnancies, same-sex relationships, sexual abuse, and other related cases, have made the concept of sex not as sacrosanct anymore. Over the years, sex has been perceived by many people as a mere mechanical commodity. Something that is always readily available, since many people are more than willing to provide such pleasurable commodity.

THE VOICE OF THE PHILIPPINES: Voice Over Looks?

I am quite addicted to watching The Voice of the Philippines. Like a moth to a flame, what draws me to it is my curiosity as to how the contestants will impress the judges with their singing ability and song of choice, and how the judges will react to them. What kind of song will each contestant sing? Who among the judges will press the button? I am not that interested though in finding out which judge a contestant will pick, since all the four judges are good in their own right anyway. It does not matter to me anymore which team a contestant would want to become a part of. The important thing I guess is that the contestant made it to the list, period.

Acts of Kindness

I am very certain that each one of us has already received acts of kindness from others at some points in our lives. But we all know that it is impossible to remember each and every one of them. Luckily, there are some that are jammed wonderfully in our minds and hearts. Such acts make us smile whenever we remember them, and smile even more when we remember their respective doers. In my case, it is quite uncommon that someone will walk an extra mile for me. It is quite rare for people to literally climb the proverbial ivory tower and reach out to me. I know that people find me unapproachable. So why come anywhere near me, much less lend a hand?

Throwback Thursday.....

   Every Thursday, expect Facebook to be flooded with pictures of old. This online phenomenon is appropriately called “Throwback Thursday” (as if you don’t know!). When this day of the week arrives, I know that many of us are excited to log on to Facebook to check for such pictures. I don’t know the story behind this online ritual every Thursday. But if there is one thing that I know of, then that is the idea that we Filipinos love it to the hilt! This stems from the fact that we Filipinos are very sentimental beings (and are extremely fond of taking pictures if I may add).

Ms. Abbygale Monderin

     

        Not so long ago, I encouraged a pretty and statuesque HRM student to join our school’s Lakan at Lakambini ng Buwan ng Wika. After our class, I called her and asked her to join.  In a very straightforward yet respectful manner, she told me that her mother would prefer a bigger pageant for her to compete in. So it was a NO! Honestly, I was quite stunned with her reply. But looking back, it did not affect me at all since she must have disarmed me with her charming demeanor and beautiful smile. So her Mom was picky and will not just settle for any beauty title for her daughter, huh? Fast forward to year 2012, I invited her again to the same contest and she did not think twice in answering in the affirmative. She participated in the event not as a contestant though, but as a judge, with a major beauty title already up her sleeves…….

Garbage Comedy

 This comedian has become notorious for picking on other people’s physical flaws to make his audience laugh as if there is no tomorrow. Obviously, this is his brand of comedy which he nurtured during his days at comedy bars, which he carried to his TV shows and concerts. He had a sell-out concert just recently and as usual, his brand of comedy was all over the place. It was indeed successful, but not without a string of criticisms.

Life Quotes Inspired by Candy Crush

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PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE

- malalampasan mo din ang level 5 

HOORAY FOR TODAY

- level 6 ka na sa wakas  

LIFE BEGINS AT 4O

- level 40 na sila, ikaw nasa 6 pa lang

  

LIFE IS A ROLLERCOASTER

- kanina dami lives, ngayon nga-nga.......

GET A LIFE !

- request na ng life dali!

YOU ARE MY LIFE

- thank you sa pag send ng life

COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS

- wow dami na ng lives mo!

THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE

- salamat din sa extra moves ha!

DO UNTO OTHERS WHAT YOU WANT OTHERS TO DO UNTO YOU

- bigyan kita life ha tapos bigyan mo din ako, ok?

WE ARE WORTH ONE MORE TRY

- pindutin mo na yung "play" tama na ang drama.......

YOU CHANGED MY LIFE IN A MOMENT

- adik na sa game oh!

TIME IS GOLD

- naubusan na ng oras sa ibang bagay? carry lang yan.......

SOME GOOD THINGS NEVER LAST

- ano? ubos na ang lives?

GOOD THINGS HAPPEN TO THOSE WHO WAIT

- ilang minutes pa bago magkaroon ng life?

WILL YOU GIVE YOUR LIFE TO ME?

- penge ng lives, as in now na! 

YOU ARE SO SWEET!

- deliciooooouuuuus! salamat sa pag send ng life.......

LIFE IS FULL OF CHALLENGES

- yung wala kang makuhang ticket

LIFE IS ONE LONG JOURNEY

- ang tagal dumating ng ticket 

WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE? 

- anong petsa na asan na yung request ko na ticket......

L I F E   I S   S W E E T

- sugar cruuuuuuuuuush!

SALTED CREAM

        I am not fond of milk, and I am not fond of tea as well. So put them together, and it will spell disaster as far as my taste buds are concerned. But out of curiosity since everybody seems to be all agog over milk tea, I got a bottled one from a convenience store many moons ago. As expected, it did not rhyme with my taste. Since then, I did not dare drink milk tea, no matter how tempting it is to get one, what with the different milk tea outlets that have mushroomed left and right.

GIVING THE CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE : WCC'S 41st Commencement Exercises

        It has been more than two weeks already since we had our commencement exercises, and the recent days made me realize that I have not yet acknowledged those people who helped me stage such yearly school activity.  The many tasks that have to be accomplished immediately after graduation, prevented me perhaps from thanking people for all their efforts which contributed to the success of our 41st Commencement Exercises. But as the saying goes, better late than never. So through this humble blog, allow me thank them sincerely, in no particular order.