Philippines: No Work and JOBapalooza on May 1, 2009

May 1, 2009 is Labor Day in the Philippines. It is considered Holiday therefore no work and no classes for those who are studying this summer.

The Department of Labor together with private corporations and foreign recruiters hosted a JOBapalooza event on May 1 until May 2, 2009, mostly in different region of the Philippines.

Here in Baguio it will be held in Baguio Convention Center while in Manila it will be in SM Mall of Asia. There will also be in Davao and other regions.

To all the jobseekers Goodluck! Enjoy the Long Weekend!

Pandemic Flu: Swine Influenza Virus

Swine flu is common, it often infects people who have been in contact with pigs. There have been cases, where the disease was spread from one person to another. Symptoms include fever, disorientation, stiffness of the joints, vomiting, and loss of consciousness ending in death.

It is now a pandemic flu because as of April 26, 2009, 22 students from New Zealand were suspected to have the flu like symptoms after their trip to Mexico. In Mexico, there are almost 1000 cases of swine flu in humans and more than 80 deaths in connection with these virus. In Southwestern United States and Kansas, there are 11 laboratory confirmed cases and also several suspected cases in New York Metropolitan area. This was confirmed by the World Health Organization. There are also five cases in Canada, three in Nova Scotia.

As of today, classes were suspended or cancelled in most schools in United States due to possible exposure to swine flu.

Here in the Philippines there are no cases yet of this but according to the news, they advised the public to take precautions by always washing hands, avoid crowded places and if there are symptoms of flu consult the doctor immediately.

Watch HOUSE Season 5 Episode 23: House Divided

Watch HOUSE Season 5 Episode 23: House Divided

In this Episode the team will treat a deaf 14-year-old who collapses while competing in a wrestling match. House has trouble sleeping. Find out why, on April 27, 2009, FOX (Channel 14) at 8:00pm.

Philippines: Ted Failon Guilty or not Guilty?

Let's join the spectacles that shock the media people. For almost two days now in every media broadcasting station, tv or radio, the "Failon's Wife Murder or Suicide Case". The QCPD (Quezon City Police District), PNP and now the NBI are now investigating the case. They said in the news that every individual who are in that house at that time are now a suspect. Even relatives are now a suspect who were not even there are arrested with cuff in their hands.

Based on the news I've been hearing, here's a story. Last Wednesday morning Mr. Failon found his wife in the bathroom of their daughters room in drenched in her own blood. They said she shot her head with his husband's gun. They rushed her to the hospital. Mr. Failon together with his daughter went to Camp Karingal to give testimony. Thursday morning, the police arrested the househelp and the driver and in the evening the police also arrested the Mr. Failon's Sister in laws and brother in law. Thursday night, the wife passed away.

In the police investigation, all the persons in the house including Mr. Failon and his wife are negative for gun powder. So where does this story goes? Who is the suspect? Did she really commits suicide, but why did the priest blessed her? Suicide is a cardinal sin that is condemned by the church. Is the PNP getting back or getting even with Mr. Failon from his previous attack to the police by making him a suspect? This is just a some of the questions of an ordinary citizen. Is our justice system really sucks? We can really see in this scenario the difference between an ordinary citizen from that of a celebrity. The people who want to get noticed and riding the popularity of this news, these are what we call "pakialamero", "Sawsaw", "churba" etc...etc...

Is Mr. Failon Guity or Not Guilty? I say he's guilty of fighting the anomalies in the government and the police force. He's guilty of being a celebrity, that's why his life and what he is experiencing now is all over the mass media.

Your Must Have Camera: Sony Alpha DLSR 900

Sony Alpha DLSR 900

Here's the camera every photo enthusiasts are looking for, with a traditional SLR performance and digital photography in one, the α (alpha) DSLR-A900 camera.

It is designed to deliver ultra-fine picture quality with the world’s highest resolution, 24.6-megapixel, 35 mm full-frame CMOS sensor and fast image processing with a new dual BIONZ® processing engines.

The camera is also the first to have a body-integrated image stabilization system for a full-frame sensor with Sony’s SteadyShot® Inside anti-shake system.One look at the camera’s distinctive pentaprism and nostalgic body design will evoke its full-frame optical performance. It features a bright, clear optical viewfinder with 100% field of view coverage that would impress even film photography loyalists.


Key features of Alpha DLSR 900
1. 24.6 MP 35mm format full-frame CMOS sensor (highest resolution in class)
2. SteadyShot INSIDE full frame image sensor shift stabilization (world first)
3. High Speed Dual Bionz processors
4. Eye-level glass Penta-prism OVF, 100% coverage, 0.74x magnification
5. 9 point AF with 10 assist points, center dual-cross AF w/2.8 sensor
6. 5 frames per second burst, newly developed mirror box
7. Intelligent Preview Function
8. 3 User programmable custom memory modes on mode dial
9. Advanced Dynamic Range Optimizer (5 step selectable)
10. 40 segment honeycomb metering
11. 3.0" 921K pixel Photo Quality (270 dpi) LCD display, 100% coverage
12. Direct HDMI output
13. ISO 200-3200 (ISO 100-6400 expanded range)
14. User interchangeable focusing screens (3 options)
15. CF Type I/II and MS slots, LI-ION battery, STAMINA 880 shots
16. Weight 850g (without battery, card, accs)
17. New Image Data Converter SR software (includes vignetting control)
18. New Vertical Grip
19. Supplied with wireless remote control
20. Magnesium Alloy body and rubber seals for dust and moisture resistance
21. AF micro adjustment

Jorey's Holy Week Escapade 2

with Tita Gladys in Mall of Asia
Trying papa's Helmet

with tita Kai in the house

Riding the Merry Go Round in Mall of Asia

Ice Cream with Waffle in Haagen Dazs in MOA

Jorey's Holy Week Escapade

Last April 5 to April 12, jorey and I went down to Malabon to spend the holy week. It was 34 degrees celsius in Manila. She only needed a shampoo and and soap to say she's taken a bath because her hair is always wet with sweat.