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Thursday, November 28, 2013

Top Ten Reasons Why Bloggers Are Like Celebrities

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It has been frequently said that bloggers share the spotlight with celebrities. When we say celebrities, we mean showbiz people, artists (singers, dancers, bands, newscasters, reporters, media practitioners, painters, sculptors, etc.,), sports personalities, and even politicians.

They have been called the new media, and some have been saying they are way better than the traditional media of TV, radio and print. Almost everyone agrees that news and information are now primarily accessed over the Internet.

Everyone has to admit that it's an online community already. Almost everyone is now armed with their branded or China-made smartphones to easily access their social media networks, emails, search engines, and numerous apps available to keep everyone engaged and connected online.

Here are the top ten reasons (in no particular order) why bloggers have reached celebrity status:

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All seven (7) pre-qualified groups are bidding for the P 17.5 Billion Mactan-Cebu International Airport project – the first airport Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project of the current administration – signalling the private sector’s level of interest in the Department of Transportation and Communications’ (DOTC) PPP initiative.

“The high turnout is proof that investors are confident in our PPP program. We want to sustain the momentum from this project to the next ones in our pipeline,” said DOTC Spokesperson Michael Arthur Sagcal.

Last week, the transport department’s P 1.72 Billion Automatic Fare Collection System (AFCS) project garnered the highest number of bidders for a PPP project before today’s MCIA bid submission, with 5 groups participating in that tender.

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They say the very first blogs were meant to share our accomplishments and success. But overall, many used it to bring out our sad experiences, our sentiments, our frustrations, and everything else in between and beyond.

Imagine a world full of hatred if one has not the means to express our inner longings, our wishes, our dreams.

Some of us want to tell stories vividly, incorporate plenty of photos to spice it up - after all, photos may show what words fail to do so.

Some would even go through great lengths to add their own illustrations, animations, videos, and all sort of representations to elaborate on the topic.

What amazes me most are those that have the patience to construct poems. Many would say that a few lines that rhyme are more creative than a lengthy essay. It becomes more personal if its written in the local language - straight from the heart, straight from the soul.

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"This was a real labour of love between GRN MANGO and activist singer/comedian Jograd dela Torre, who shows his serious side in an impassioned manner that will surely resonate with the millions of Filipinos who have had enough with the status quo and are bent on positive change. It was filmed in just half a day outside of an abandoned, half burnt down building on the outskirts of Makati, which was made to look like it was in the heart of Tacloban." - Our Awesome Planet

Well, it's not really pleasing to the eyes. I hate to see a pitiful scenario where you can't help but feel so depressed and numb.

It is with great sorrow that many of our fellowmen had to die and suffer from the calamity that could have been prevented if only .....

Yeah! Let's start blaming somebody for the tragedy. Let's put all the blame to our so called leaders. We've been doing that since day zero....and I guess we will continue to do that regardless who is seated in the Malacanan Palace.

We believe there is no leader that can fully give the solution to our problems. Just like the elusive world peace. No wonder its been the most wished for in every beauty pageant - if asked.

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A repost of Filipino Hospitality at its best!

"After serving as volunteer paramedics, doctors and nurses for the last 10 days down in Roxas City, eating biscuits and vacuum sealed food made 3 years ago (no lie) the least we thought we could do when we chanced upon these guys in Villamor was take them out to a traditional Filipino dinner.

So we booked a great place in Makati and ordered crispy pata, adobo, pinakbet, empanada, tinapa fried rice, kilawin, shrimp with taba ng talangka and other specialties before they fly out tomorrow morning.

But when our friends from Chevrolet Philippines (TCCI) heard about what we were going to do after what they had done for our country, they insisted on picking up the tab.

Thanks, guys. That was totally unexpected, but highly appreciated! Also, despite already checking in, Remington Hotel extended a retroactive 40% discount on their room rate, while Resorts World Manila threw in breakfast and lunch.

Now that’s what I call Filipino hospitality. Salamat ulit. The UN thanks you. We salute you." - James Deakin

Globe to Aid in Community Reconstruction Via P15M Gawad Kalinga Donation; Holds Disaster Relief Caravans

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Concerned citizens flock at the Globe Prepaid On The Go caravan booth in Market!Market! to give donations for typhoon victims

Globe Telecom through its Bangon Pinoy (#BangonPinoy) program has pledged P15 million to help community reconstruction activities of Gawad Kalinga (GK) in the typhoon-devastated provinces even as the company holds mobile caravans to encourage donations for disaster relief efforts.

The amount will be used primarily to build houses in GK Rotary Village in Brgy. Tambulilid, Ormoc, Leyte for the benefit of 100 families while part of the funds will be set aside for livelihood support to the residents.

The institutional grant for GK was pulled together by Tattoo, Globe Telecom’s mobile and home broadband brand. A significant portion of the P15 million will come from the sale profits of Tattoo Prepaid Mobile WiFi from now until yearend and the 100 % profit donation from the plans sold by Tattoo Home Broadband in November and December 2013.

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More than a week after super typhoon Yolanda hit the Visayas region particularly Samar and Leyte, massive properties remained ravaged and countless families are still starving and left homeless. In the spirit of unity and bayanihan, government and non-government organizations are pooling resources together to extend assistance by providing food, clothing, communication and medical assistance.

In order to expedite relief goods distribution to serve the immediate needs of affected families and individuals, Globe Telecom, under its Bangon Pinoy initiative, has partnered with Radio Mindanao Network (RMN) to help and reach out to typhoon-affected kababayans in the Visayas and Mindanao region.

RMN is one of the largest radio networks in the country with almost 60 company-owned AM and FM radio stations located around the Philippines.

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The Filipino spirit is tested once again with another calamity that proved that there is not a storm so strong that can wear out the country’s unity. Relief drives are being organized left and right, and everyone is filled with the same selfless action to help by sending out used clothing, canned goods, bottled water, medicines, as well as volunteering time and effort in relief operations, packing goods, and distribution to affected areas. Getting these contributions to its destination is already proving to be quite the challenge, with the urban traffic and the rigorous commute, yet everyone still finds a way to carry on.

This is why Globe Telecom and Grab Taxi, the country’s leading taxi-booking mobile app, have teamed up to give the telco’s over 36 million prepaid, TM, and postpaid subscribers access to hassle-free and affordable commute during these times.

By stripping off Grab Taxi’s booking fee of P70, every Globe subscriber who is a Grab Taxi patron is assured of an affordable, safe, and comfortable ride around the Metro with savings to boot to encourage more donations. With Grab Taxi, you can volunteer in various relief and repacking operations and drop off donations worry-free, at a price that’s easy on the pocket.

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What to do when you're sick at home? - Do some tech product reviews...Thanks to the sponsors for sending their latest geek products to Wazzup Pilipinas / Pinoy Tekkie for review....Too bad I just have a few weeks to play with these babies. Hoping they just give it to me afterwards. (wishful thinking)

It's time to unleash the "techie" in me again with these gadgets galore.

I am usually out at events when I'm not sick...so this is the only opportunity I got to do some product reviews.

What you see at the above image are not the actual products. I will post my own photos of the gadgets on my next blog posts. This is just a preview of what the readers will expect.

They sent me a dark blue Braven 440 portable speaker, a silver 1 TB MY Passport Slim drive, and a green Urbanears Humlan Clover.

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The premier Apple partner in the Philippines, Power Mac Center, celebrates a new company milestone with the unveiling of its 17th retail store at SM City BF Parañaque.

Located at the third level Cyberzone of the newly opened mall, the Apple Authorized Reseller will cater to the evolving digital lifestyle needs of southern Metro Manila residents, providing them the complete Apple experience.

“SM City BF Parañaque provides an excellent location for Power Mac Center to showcase Apple products and third party accessories, where shoppers can have a truly unique and enjoyable shopping experience” said Power Mac Center Marketing Director Joey Alvarez.

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Any form of help towards the victims or survivors of Super Typhoon Yolanda should be appreciated. Do not easily judge an effort as if you know the real intentions.

It is heart-breaking that after all the good intentions, you will be humiliated for virtually the whole world to see and make fun of.

Nobody is perfect. There is no 100% full-proof way of satisfying everyone regardless of how sincere is your desire to help.

Many will continue to think like crabs that will pull you down or leeches that will suck your blood just because its their basic instinct to react absurdly as if they were oppressed.

"Huwag paapekto sa mga taong mapanghusga kahit hindi alam ang buong kuwento."

Below is the official statement of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) regarding the issues being thrown at their Diskwento Caravan:

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Together, we unite for the victims of Typhoon Yolanda. They desperately need our help in these times of great sorrow. They lost almost everything, let us not let their hopes also get washed away by the flood caused by the terrible super typhoon called Yolanda.

We may be a resilient race, but we should be helping out each other to get us back on our feet faster.

We are all brothers and sisters that needs to be united and acting as one for the greater glory and success of everyone.

We can cope with the loss. We will survive.
Christmas is nearing. It is a season of giving and thanksgiving, and what better way of showing this than to give to those who are in need.

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Super Typhoon Yolanda brought a lot of misery to our nation, especially to the people of Visayas. There were a lot of loss in lives, property, and source of living. It was a very unfortunate event that noone has foreseen, and that no one wanted to happen to our countrymen. Let us not let the survivors also lose their hope of recovering from the tragedy. We should contribute in our own little way any help we can to help them rebuild their homes, and their lives.

We are so blessed that many are capable and willing to help out the survivors using the talents and skills given to them by the Lord above. We are very fortunate that everyone is doing their share to help reach out to the survivors by sending out their love through means of relief goods, cash donations, moral support, and of course...prayers.

The country's best speakers come together to give a series of benefit seminars to raise funds for Yolanda Survivors. Be empowered in both your personal and professional life while helping our countrymen in the Visayas.

We Are One will bring every one to help out in their own little way through a means that is both compelling and meaningful thus eventually empowering for it is expected to give you the drive to do more of what you can give.

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One Fighting Championship (ONE FC), Asia’s largest mixed martial arts organization with a 90% market share, has completed the blockbuster card set to take place on 6 December at the state-of-the-art MOA Arena in Manila, Philippines with two exciting undercard bouts.

Ruel Catalan, the brother of Rene Catalan, will take his brother’s place in the much-anticipated rematch against Khim Dima of Cambodia. Top Filipino prospect Edward Kelly is also set to make his ONE FC debut as he faces Major Overall. The debut of Jujeath Nagaowa, who was also scheduled to compete on December 6, has been delayed till 2014 due to a prevailing medical suspension.

Tickets for ONE FC: MOMENT OF TRUTH are on sale now at SM Tickets www.smtickets.com). Ticket categories begin with the full Red Carpet and cageside experience for VIPs at PHP 6,360 followed by Patron PHP 3,180, Lower Box PHP 1,280, Upper Box PHP 640 and General Admission PHP 220.

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Major local conglomerates, renowned foreign airport operators vie for DOTC’s Mactan-Cebu International Airport Project

Bid submissions for the Department of Transportation and Communications’ (DOTC) Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) Project are all set tomorrow, 28 November 2013, making it the first airport to be bid out under President Benigno S. Aquino III’s Public-Private Partnership (PPP) program.

With the country’s transportation modernization efforts getting a shot in the arm following last week’s go-ahead of 5 crucial transport infrastructure projects by the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Board, the MCIA Project is expected to net the highest number of PPP bidders yet, having seven (7) pre-qualified groups led by top Philippine conglomerates partnered with renowned airport operators from around the world.