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Wednesday, November 27, 2013

The Real Essence of a Team : Through Good and Hard Times?

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If you are really after the welfare of a team, you don't destroy it by broadcasting blind items to create chaos within. This only created distrust among the group. Everyone is now doubting everyone else. Many conflicts are best settled with a clear, calm and open mind.

You don't call the attention of an individual by involving others who are unaware of the situation. Is it too hard to pick up the phone or send a message over the many social networks that we have?

As they say, everyone has their side of the story. I suggest you talk directly to the concerned and not make him look bad to everyone else as if you are inviting the group to gang up on the poor soul.

Everyone deserves respect! Even those that seem guilty because we never really know what is going on inside their heads and what's the deeper story behind everything they've done and are doing.

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What makes a "good" blogger? Make that a "great" blogger. Nope, let's call him a "bigtime" blogger....or as what they call themselves : "authority" blogger.

"What is an Authority Blogger?

An authority blogger is someone who has built an expert reputation on his or her chosen blog niche – be it food, technology, travel, business, lifestyle, or others.

An authority blogger is an online influencer whom people know, like and more importantly, trust – because he or she consistently delivers quality and unique content to the community."- The Blogging Academy

Do you agree with the definition?

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I hate to comment on this issue but I must out of due disgust. Talk about exaggerating issues to the max. I know its effective to make yourself look like the underdog but eventually people will find out the truth and you will come out the loser in the end.

But maybe the guy is anticipating most of the people, the "madlang people" who admittedly know less, will never realize they're being taken for fools.

He is making it look like he is being terrorized and "politicalized" (love the word) by the government but the brainier know better that he is just taking advantage of the issue to make himself look more like a hero in pursuit of justice. I am betting he has future political ambitions in the works.

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It must have been the sea air which gave everyone the courage to sing out loud and show to the world that they have the talent.

Or it could have been the beer or cocktails that made them more willing to show off their skills.

Or was it perhaps the prize and recognition to be known as the champion in the Karaoke Challenge.

Whatever it was, kudos to the guys who managed to deliver an entire song minus a respectable Karaoke machine and while they were being rocked back and forth by the troubled waves of the sea on board the St. Michael the Archangel of 2GO Travel.

Cruisin' to Iloilo and Bacolod : 2GO Travel Adventures (Part 3)

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Third day of our adventure was spent on board St. Michael the Archangel ship of 2GO Travel on our way back to Manila. It took us around 8 hours to travel from Bacolod to Manila. I dedicate Part 3 of my Cruisin to Iloilo and Bacolod mostly to the people I met at 2GO Travel.

Sir Chef, who was responsible why we all gained a few weights after the trip, performed a cooking demo cooking some kind of fish in vinegar, and some kind of dessert using bread crumbs. SActually he showed us how to impress the ladies using a wine glass. We also had two guest bloggers that shared with us their experiences with 2GO Travel and learned a few tips from them on how to enhance our blogs. Awarding of Certificates of Cruisin' for everyone, plus the special awards given to those that made their posts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram more creative and viral.

Due to the lack of a stable Internet connection, I was not able to participate actively. I was also in awe when I found out one of the bloggers was able to tweet more than a hundred times on Twitter within those three days! Wow!

One made an impact on Instagram with so many Likes and shares. However, the Facebook challenge announcement of winner was postponed due to intermittent Internet connection.

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The adventure began aboard the St. Michael the Archangel cruise ship. I can't compare if its the best ship 2GO Travel has because this was really my first time to travel via cruise ship. The only thing nearest was a much smaller boat going from Batangas port to Puerto Galera in Mindoro. I'm been traveling via plane all my life, locally and internationally.

What is so sad about traveling by plane is that I just sleep inside and wait for my arrival to the destination. With the 2GO Travel cruise ship, there was plenty of time to do other stuff....and if ever I slept on some of these hours, I slept on a very comfy bed in an air-conditioned room with great amenities at my easy reach.

Bonding with my fellow passengers were also very easy. I believe I was able to chat with more people than traveling by plane. Actually I gain zero acquaintances if I travel by plane but with the 2GO Travel experience, I now have plenty of new Facebook friends, and a lot more blog followers!

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“Time to get to know the Filipino people….unbelievably resilient….long suffering…good natured, uber friendly, loyal, ingenius (?) and a bunch of survivors.
At the end of the day, the Filipinos will just shake off the dirt from their clothes and go about their business…and SMILE.They do not complain much, they will bear as long as they can.
Maybe this is why they were given the “privilege” of bearing the burden of the strongest typhoon ever recorded
The indomitable human spirit at its finest” - CNN

Filipinos are by nature inherently strong and very determined to overcome whatever calamity comes our way. We will overcome all tragedies and with our faith in God they know we will survive.

Yes! The Filipino resilience could not be easily matched. We are a race that can smile amidst a chaotic surrounding.We can easily rise from all the depression and will quickly start to live our lives again.

No super typhoon can break our spirit. They may destroy all our material possessions, but it will not be enough to discourage us.

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"In light of the calamity of typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda that left our fellowmen in Southern Visayas helpless. Artists of different ages,genres and backgrounds gather together for one common goal. To make this video as an encouragement to people to open their hearts, lend a helping hand and to thank the nations that offered aid to our country. WE ARE FOREVER GRATEFUL.To our fellow Filipinos, STAY STRONG! United we stand! BANGON VISAYAS! WALANG IWANAN!"

Teardrops in my eyes were falling while watching this awesome video. If only all our Filipino artist from different media networks will gather and create a similar version like this one then it will surely be a hit and can really move the world. Sad to say nobody in the entertainment world is doing this.

You made others feel that they are now secured and getting up from the tragedy. Guys, as a Filipino, I'm not just only proud but thankful for providing this kind of uplifting music video. Keep it up, youth of the Philippines! Above all, let us help and reach others by any means we can. God is always there to make things safe and blessed for us. We just have to continue our faith.

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With its iconic cheerful colors and fun prints, every pair of Havaianas flip-flop is sure to transport a person into a happy state.

So when Tropical Retail Company, Inc.- All Flip-Flops, retailer of the well-loved quality footwear, Havaianas, in the Philippine donated 5,000 flip-flops to Operation Blessing Foundation Philippines, Inc. for the victims of super typhoon Yolanda, everybody was naturally ecstatic.

The Havaianas flip-flops, ranging from baby to adult sizes, was delivered by Chinnie Alpay, Executive Assistant and Administrative Coordinator and Candice See, Recruitment officer, at the Operation Blessing headquarters in Pasig City. The donation was received by Peter Kairuz, President and Chief Executive Officer of CBN Asia and Operation Blessing and Dr. Kim Pascual, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Operation Blessing.

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Globe Telecom employee volunteers have trooped to typhoon-devastated areas in the Visayas region to provide relief packages to almost 5,000 families and hot meals to 3,000 individuals.

Globe Bangon Pinoy relief operations were held in Panay, Bogo, Bantayan, San Remigio, and Malapascua in Cebu; Ormoc and Tacloban, Leyte; Poblacion, Iloilo; Roxas City, Capiz; Barbaza, Antique, Manapla, Negros Occidental, and Kalibo, Aklan.

Hot meals, on the other hand, were distributed via Red Cross Mobile Kitchen in San Dionisio and Concepcion, Iloilo and Roxas, Capiz. while 50 sacks of rice were turned over to the Iloilo provincial office.

The relief packs are composed of basic necessities such as food and bottled water even as the company is set to send donations of usable clothes and footwear, sanitation kits, and blankets.

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Typhoon Haiyan, locally known as Super Typhoon Yolanda, left the Philippines in a national state of calamity with at least 2 million families in 44 provinces gravely affected, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

The world has united to help victims of the disaster wrought by one of the strongest storms ever recorded. Various relief efforts are helping to alleviate the dire situation. But long-term strategies involving strategic mapping of urban and rural developments are needed more than ever. Learning where and how to adapt to future storms, including surges, in order to minimize the impact of such weather disturbances is key to rebuilding lives, property and infrastructure in the damaged areas.

The numbers reported from the ground up are staggering. Resources depicting the aftermath of the storm surge abound in social media, taken and uploaded by witnesses and survivors in the provinces of Cebu Island, Eastern Samar, Northern Samar, Western Samar, Southern Leyte, Leyte, and Biliran, among others.

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In lieu of the ongoing efforts for the relief of the victims of Typhoon Yolanda which devastated thousands of people in the Visayas, MCA Music has decided to postpone Sitti’s “Bossa Love” Concert and Album Launch on November 28 at Music Museum to January 18 (Saturday), 2014, same venue.

Those who already purchased their tickets via SM Tickets, Ticketworld and Music Museum may get their refund at the mentioned ticketing outlets. But tickets for bought for the November 28 show will still be honored during the January 18 show.

For those who bought Orchestra tickets and wish to not have it refunded, they can claim their Sitti “Bossa Love” CD at MCA Music Inc. office, 34F Raffles Corporate Center, F. Ortigas Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City. Just bring your ticket purchased.

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Bohol was a disaster site after the deadly magnitude 7.2 earthquake of October 15. Engulfed in darkness because of landslides and the destruction of electrical power connections, life and survival became a challenge.

Four days after the earthquake, Gold Sun Comservices Inc. donated 8 units of solar streetlights and t-shirts for hospitals and staff nurses, and evacuation centers.

Three units of streetlights were installed at the Natalia Castillo Sr. Memorial Hospital and one hand-carried lamp helped two pregnant women to deliver their babies during the long brownout.

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Good news, job seekers! Unlad International just signed a memorandum of agreement with jobsDB Philippines for the Unland Kabuhayan Job Fair on January 24-26 at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia. It is expected to attract 80,000 participants looking at the 200 exhibitors there from various sectors.

It is a great partnership to say the least as jobsDB Philippines has established itself as the leading online recruitment company with over 14.6 million members and Unland International is an NGO aiming to fight poverty with several projects like the Ultimate Kitchen Challenge 2013 and Tatak Unland Fashionista.

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On November 30, 2013, Crizal Transitions, the leading Photochromic lens in the world, wants us to “see life in a brighter light.” As such, they have organized the first-ever open-air music and movie festival, Cinemajam!

Live music from GraceNote, Moonstar 88, Itchyworms, Callalily, and a special performance by Bamboo will be filling the air and setting the mood for the day-to-night affair. On the other hand, movies Love, Actually and Limitless, the mystery thriller featuring Bradley Cooper ensures different angles on life and love.

To add to the festivities, major event sponsor, Air Asia, will be giving away round trip tickets for 3 people to either Seoul, Korea or Miri, Malaysia! Joining this contest is easy! First, “LIKE” the official Facebook page of Essilor Philippines. Second, upload a photo that answers the question: “What Lights Up Your Life?” Lastly, include a caption and be sure to tag Essilor Philippines.