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Apple’s iTunes Store just had its 10 billionth song downloaded Wednesday. Things Happen That Way by Johnny Cash was downloaded by Louie Sulcer of Georgia, USA, who will receive a $10,000 iTunes gift certificate for downloading the 10,000,000,000…
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The evangelical community is all abuzz about the appearance of Bro. Eddie Villanueva before the congregation of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy on February 3 for the group’s 25th anniversary. Much of the talk is unflattering to the presidential candidate, and if you log on to the Youtube posting of Villanueva’s speech and view the comments, you [...]
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In the interest of clarity and accuracy, I took the effort to transcribe Bro. Eddie Villanueva’s message during the 25th anniversary celebration of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ The Name Above Every Name headed by Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy on February 3, 2010: Isang mapagpalang na araw, makasaysayang araw sa lahat sa inyo na nagmamahal na [...]
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A fish out of water. That was me as I joined a group of reporters from Davao City and Cebu City to cover the final night of GMA Network’s Starstruck, a “reality-based artista search” that had a Davaoeño and a Cebuana in the final five. I received the call on Friday (February 19) that GMA [...]
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Everyone wants their love story to have a happy ending. Well, I don’t! Simply because I don’t want my love story to end :) That’s why I titled this blog ” My Happy Beginnings” instead of “My Happy Endings” and besides every ending is a new beginning an…
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Today marks Apple CEO and co-founder Steve Jobs’ 55th birthday.
Happy birthday, Steve. More power to you.
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When I think about it now, I’m scared to think of it as ominous — me staring at the blank switched-off screen of our puny TV set. I can see myself reflected in the tube but I can’t see my face. It’s like that scene from the Coen brothers’ No Coun…
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When I think about it now, I’m scared to think of it as ominous — me staring at the blank switched-off screen of our puny TV set. I can see myself reflected in the tube but I can’t see my face. It’s like that scene from the Coen brothers’ No Coun…
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Nasa Eden Nature Park ako ngayon. At ang sumalubong sa amin (secret na lang kung sino ang kasama sa "amin") ay ang maniac na peacock at ang malanding partner nya.Masasarap ang pagkain. Malamig ang panahon. Wala akong reklamo.
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There certainly is a special charm about old motorcycles.
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Photo: (Taken at Botona Beach Resort, it’s the whole stretch of Dahican Beach in Mati. Kanakbai Beach Resort is on the other side).Hi guys!This year, I had one of the best birthday (every year.. it’s always BEST for me!). I was out of town, with my chi…
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Abreeza – being developed as Davao City’s version of Makati’s Greenbelt, had a pre launch on February 18, 2010 for its future merchants. Robinsons Retail Group and Starbucks execs were also present. These are two of the future giant m…
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The story behind the Balloon Shot is a post from: Batang Yagit
The story behind the Balloon Shot is a post from: Batang Yagit
I went to the 15th Hot Air Balloon Fiesta to try out my new 11-16mm f/2.8 Tokina UWA. I didn’t plan hope to ride a balloon and I haven’t event thought of joining the DPP-Caltex photo competition. I only there to shoot and see [...]
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I attended last Wednesday’s press conference of the Liberal Party (LP) here in Davao City, and before it started I headed for the percolator at the back of the venue to get some coffee. Upon getting there I was shocked by two things: first, the restaurant — one of the most popular in the [...]
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Last February 13, 2009 ,I had a date with the person I love most in the world. I’ve loved this person for what seems like forever yet we’ve never even watched a movie together. So last Saturday I watched Percy and the Lightning Thief with this pers…
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Last February 13, 2009 ,I had a date with the person I love most in the world. I’ve loved this person for what seems like forever yet we’ve never even watched a movie together. So last Saturday I watched Percy and the Lightning Thief with this pers…
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Shooting Anything that Flies is a post from: Batang Yagit
Shooting Anything that Flies is a post from: Batang Yagit
It was worth missing my 16-hour weekend sleep. Last weekend’s Hot Air Balloon Fiesta in Clark, Pampanga is one of the most exhausting, yet one of the most enjoyable weekend trips I had. We (Mica, Allan, Kuya Erik and Fritz) left Cubao at around 3 a.m. [...]
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Hindi ko pinatira sa bahay si City Babe. "Sige na. Promise, magpapakabait ako, hindi ako magiging sakit sa ulo," sabi nya."Hindi nga pwede," sabi ko."Lilinisin ko lagi ang bahay mo. Aalagaan ko ang mga tanim," dagdag nya.Hindi pa rin ako nakumbinse. "Umuwi ka na lang sa inyo," tanging nasabi ko.Hindi ko alam kung saan na sya ngayon. Kaya kahapon mag-isa ako sa bahay. Walang date. Walang bisita.
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There’s a new SUPER FUN activity here in Davao City. Zorbing! Zorbing is the recreation of rolling downhill in an orb, generally made of transparent plastic. Zorbing is generally performed on a gentle slope, but can also be done on a level surface, p…
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A day before the birthday, I dropped by Powerbooks-Robinson’s Place hoping to finally find Joseph O’Neill’s Netherland—a long wait. With the hassles (as always) of having to be in Manila for work, it was in itself a big treat. I voracio…
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A day before the birthday, I dropped by Powerbooks-Robinson’s Place hoping to finally find Joseph O’Neill’s Netherland—a long wait. With the hassles (as always) of having to be in Manila for work, it was in itself a big treat. I voracio…
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I wrote about Senator Noynoy Aquino’s plans for Mindanao the other day, and at the risk of sounding like I’m campaigning for him, I’d like to continue with the other things he said in last Friday’s early morning press conference here in Davao City. And since it is the campaign period, let me start with [...]
If I were a Manileño reading the Daily Tribune last Wednesday, I’d be worried about any relative I may have in Davao City. According to the newspaper, the city’s residents are living in terror because of the actions of communist insurgents who were being coddled by Mayor Duterte himself and his “boys” (what, no girls?) [...]
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Just like the Oscars (which has just announced its nominees today), the Grammy’s list is always an attempt to balance artistry and entertainment, though for the Oscars’ sake, it has been towards the latter in recent years. People tend to get bo…
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Just like the Oscars (which has just announced its nominees today), the Grammy’s list is always an attempt to balance artistry and entertainment, though for the Oscars’ sake, it has been towards the latter in recent years. People tend to get bo…
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