2011 is The Year of Metal Rabbit - Chinese Horoscope

2011 is The Year of Metal Rabbit - Chinese Horoscope

2011 is the year of Metal Rabbit, as per Chinese Zodiac or Horoscope.  It begins on the 3rd of February and ends on 22 nd of January 2012. Chinese Zodiac consist of 12 animals signs, rabbit is the fourth sign.  The  Rabbit is a lucky sign. Rabbits are private individuals and a bit introverted. People born in the Year of the Rabbit are reasonably friendly individuals who enjoy the company of a group of good friends. They are good teachers, counselors and communicators, but also need their own space. According to Chinese tradition, the Rabbit brings a year in which you can catch your breath and calm your nerves. It is a time for negotiation. Don't try to force issues, because if you do you will ultimately fail. To gain the greatest benefits from this time, focus on home, family, security, diplomacy, and your relationships with women and children. Make it a goal to create a safe, peaceful lifestyle, so you will be able to calmly deal with any problem that may arise.

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Pampasuwerte sa Bagong Taon - New Year Lucky Charm 2011

Pampasuwerte sa Bagong Taon - New Year Lucky Charm 2011

Happy new year po! Ano ang pampasuwerte mo sa 2011 bagong taon? Mga New Year Lucky charm for 2011.  Ito ay napaguusapan lang. Marami kasi tayo mga tradition, paniniwala at kaugaliaan sa pagsapit ng bagong taon.  

Tulad ng mga naging kaugalian namin. Bumibili kami ng mga 12 fruits na bilog. Kailangan puno ang mesa ng pagkain para sa buong taon ay masaga sa pagkain. May dalawang mangkok ng asin at bigas. Sa ibabaw ay may mga coins. Naglalagay kami ng mga coins sa mga bulsa at coin purse. Ito'y kinakalog sa paghiwalay ng taon. Hindi nawawala ang mga paputok at lusis na ika nga pang tangagal ng malas or bad spirit sa nakaraang taon. Ako naman ay umiikot sa loob at labas ng bahay sabay sa pagkalampag ng kaldero. Ang pagsuot ng Polka dots na damit ay bihira namin ginagawa.

Para sa akin ang mga ito ay mabigyan kasiyahan ang aming pamilya sa paghihiwalay ng bagong taon. Higit sa lahat tunay na lucky charm ng Bagong Taon ay Prayer at Pananalig sa Diyos. 

Ito ang aking nakalap sa mga kaibigan at kapatid:

Kuya Aldrin - Magpray at Magpray
Justine - just Pray to God and do your best tito Jess.. ^^
Malou - as usual fruits na bilog at maraming coins. at prayers din syempre di pwede mawala yun!
Ian - Praise the Lord for another year passed and the year to come what ever blessing may come!
Olga -  magsuot daw ng polka dots...
Nonie - Yung wife ko, laging may 13 round fruits! kapag new years eve usually, mga orange, dalandan, grapes 
Jess G -  si Lord po syempre...
Jhun D - Be more close to God 
Roel L - walang pampaswerte...dasal alng..give thanks and ask for forgiveness...the rest will follow
Bonir - kami ay nag iiwan na bukas ang lahat ng ilaw sa bahay. bukas lahat ng pinto, at may coins sa bulsa. nag-susuot ng tshirt na may mga "bilog"
Fiel -  Pampaswerte ? cguro ung Prayers na maging peaceful,prosperous,good health ang new year ng family...nsa category cguro un ng nakaugalian..d b nkaugalian n nteng mgdasal at magsimba
Alex - basta think positive lang ako.meron naman kasing malas at swerte taon taon.




Kayo, ano ang pampasuwerte nyo sa 2011 bagong taon? Any Ideas for New Year Lucky charm for 2011?

Happy Blessed New Year to all!  

New Year Bible Verses, Quotes & Greetings

New Year Bible Verses, Quotes & Greetings

Bible Verses About New Year




No, dear brothers and sisters, I am still not all I should be, but I am focusing all my energies on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I strain to reach the end of the race and receive the prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us up to heaven. (NLT) Philippians 3:13-14 



"Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old.Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert." Isaiah 43:18-19 (KJV)


"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end."
Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV)


"But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which
God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus"
Philippians 3:13-14 (NIV)


"You crowned the year with Your bounty and goodness…"
Psalm 65:11 (Amplified Bible)



"Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take."
Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT)

"To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven" Ecclesiastes 3:1 (KJV)


Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. (NIV) 1 Peter 1:3 

Congratulation to 36th MMFF Awards Winners - 2010

Congratulation to 36th MMFF Awards Winners - 2010 

Congratulation to 2010 MMFF Awards Winners. The 36th Metro Manila Film Festival Awards presented during the Gabi ng Parangal on December 26 at the Meralco Theater in Pasig City (Red Carpet Parade - 6 p.m.; Awards show - 7:30 p.m.)

And the 36th Metro Manila Film Festival Winners Are....

Best Actor: Dolphy (Father Jejemon)
Best Actress: Ai Ai Delasalas (Ang Tanging Ina Mo Last Na To)

Best Picture: Ang Tanging Ina Mo Last Na To
2nd Best Picture: Rosario
3rd Best Picture: RPG Metanoia

Best Director: Wenn V. Deramas ( Ang Tanging Ina Mo Last Na To )
Best Story: Mel Del Rosario ( Ang Tanging Ina Mo Last Na To )
Best Supporting Actress: Eugene Domingo ( Ang Tanging Ina Mo Last Na To )
Best Supporting Actor: Dolphy( ROSARIO )
Quezon City's Special Citation for Gender Sensitive movie: RPG (Metanoia)
Gender Sensitivity Award: Ang Tanging Ina Mo Last Na To
Best Festival Float: Rosario the Movie
Best Editing: Rosario the Movie
Best Cinematography: Rosario
Best Dressed Male: Dennis Trillo
Best Dressed Female:Jennilyn Mercado
Male Face of the Night:Bong Revilla Jr.
Female face of the Night:Sam Pinto.

Best Musical Score: Ang Tanging Ina Mo Last Na To
Best Theme Song: Kaya Ko(RPG (Metanoia) )
Best Make Up: Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote
Best Visual Effects: Si Agimat Si Enteng Kabisote
Best Child Performer: Xyriel Manabat-Ang Tanging Ina Mo Last Na To
Best Production Design: Rosario the Movie
Best Sound Recording:(tie)RPG (Metanoia) and Super Inday and the Golden Bibe


Source TV lounge Series

The eight official entries for the 2010 Metro Manila Film Festival MMFF

• Ang Agimat ni Enteng, comedy,action, fantasy byM-Zet/GMA Films/Octo Arts Films/Imus Productions/APT Productions;

• Ang Tanging Ina Mo Rin (Last na To!) comedyby ABS-CBN Film Productions;

• Dalaw, suspense thriller,Cine Media

• Rosario, drama-filmbio by Cinema Buhay;

• Father Jejemon, dramedy by RVQ Productions;

• RPG, an animation film, by ABS-CBN Film Productions/Ambient Media;

• Shake, Rattle and Roll XII, horror suspense by Regal Entertainment;

• Super Inday and the Magic Bibe,comedy/fantasy by Regal Entertainment.

Reality Entertainment’s Ana Salamangka was selected as the ninthfilm, or the “buffer” entry.

source starmometer

Sa Araw ng Pasko - Para sa Lahat ng OFW

Sa Araw ng Pasko - Para sa Lahat ng OFW

Para po sa lahat ng OFW, na tulad ko, nawa'y maibsa ang ating pangungulila sa ating mga mahal sa buhay.  Sa araw ng pasko sana lagi natin naiisip na andito lang sila.  Kaya itong awit ng  " Sa Araw Ng Pasko" ay maibsa ang ating lungkot.

Maligayang Pasko sa Inyong Lahat!

Sa Araw ng Pasko Lyrics
Sung by: All Star Cast (Vahnee Saturno)

[Intro]

'di ba't kay ganda sa atin ng pasko
Naiiba ang pagdiriwang dito
Pasko sa ati'y hahanap-hanapin mo
Walang katulad dito ang pasko

[Refrain]
Lagi mo na maiisip na sila'y nandito sana
At sa noche buena ay magkakasama

[Chorus]
Ang pasko ay kay saya kung kayo'y kapiling na
Sana pagsapit ng pasko, kayo'y naririto
Kahit pa malayo ka, kahit nasaan ka pa
Maligayang bati para sa inyo sa araw ng pasko

Sa ibang bansa'y 'di mo makikita
Ang ngiti sa labi ng bawat isa
Alam naming hindi n'yo nais malayo
Paskong pinoy pa rin sa ating puso

[repeat refrain]
[repeat chorus]

[Bridge]
Dito'y mayro'ng caroling at may simbang gabi
At naglalakihan pa ang christmas tree, ang christmas tree

[repeat chorus except last 4 words]
[repeat chorus]

The Birth Of Jesus (Luke 2:1-14)

The Birth Of Jesus (Luke 2:1-14) 

The Birth of Jesus

 ¹ In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. ²(This was the first census that took place while^[a]Quirinius was governor of Syria.) ³ And everyone went to their own town to register.

 ⁴ So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. ⁵He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. ⁶ While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born,⁷ and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.

 ⁸ And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. ⁹ An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. ¹⁰ But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. ¹¹Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. ¹² This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

 ¹³ Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

 ¹⁴ “Glory to God in the highest heaven,
   and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

Source http://www.biblegateway.com

To all of my Friends and visitors 

Merry Christmas and Have a Blessed New Year!

The Birth of John the Baptist

The Birth of John the Baptist 

Dec 23 Gospel Luke 1:57-66

 image from wikipedia

57When it was time for Elizabeth to have her baby, she gave birth to a son. 58Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they shared her joy.

59On the eighth day they came to circumcise the child, and they were going to name him after his father Zechariah, 60but his mother spoke up and said, “No! He is to be called John.”

61They said to her, “There is no one among your relatives who has that name.”

62Then they made signs to his father, to find out what he would like to name the child. 63He asked for a writing tablet, and to everyone’s astonishment he wrote, “His name is John.” 64Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue was loosed, and he began to speak, praising God. 65The neighbors were all filled with awe, and throughout the hill country of Judea people were talking about all these things. 66Everyone who heard this wondered about it, asking, “What then is this child going to be?” For the Lord’s hand was with him.

source biblos

Looking Back Our Family Christmas 2000

Looking Back Our Family  Christmas 2000

After reminiscing the Our Family Christmas 1999, here another winding moment to my family Christmas  2000. Two months after I left for Saudi Arabia. It was one of my loneliest Christmas.  As an OFW (Overseas Foreign Worker) the most painful part is that we are not able to be with our family during this very special occasion. 


In the year 2000 internet is very seldom. Most of the internet were dial up.  The telephone bill was so expensive. It was 8 Saudi Riyals, compare it now only 1.5 Riyal per minute or 55 halala (cents). The minimum load is 100 Riyals. So I just called my family from a telephone cabin.

Looking Back Our Family Christmas 1999 - MYM

Looking Back Our Family  Christmas 1999 - MYM

I miss those moments when we celebrated Christmas together.  It was the last Christmas when I first left to Saudi Arabia. My wife and I  used to make some Christmas decors. We wanted it to be unique and personalize. I still remembered that our first Christmas tree was made of Coconut stick broom.We designed it with some cotton and glitter papers. We hanged some Christmas balls and angels.

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Ibrahim Palace or Qasr Ibrahim (Arabic = قصر إبراهيم) Al Hasa

Ibrahim Palace or Qasr Ibrahim (Arabic = قصر إبراهيم) Al Hasa

Last week while attending one of my call in the Ministry of water In Hofuf, Al Hasa city, I visited Ibrahim palace or Qasr Ibrahim (Arabic = قصر إبراهيم). Which is a block away from my location. I have seen this Palace for many time. When I passing by that street. I was lucky that my colleague left me for 2 hours.  So I had  chance to have a glance of the old palace. I was amazed of the external structure.  The walls were covered with mud that mixed with grass straws.  In my  curiosity of the inside of the fort, I check it out if it is available for public. The care taker allowed me to view and taking picture. It was my opportunity to take some videos, specially there were no Saudi visitor around.

For a short Historical background: Qasr Ibrahim (Arabic = قصر إبراهيم) is a castle built during Ottoman rule. It is located prominently in Al-Hofuf city. Qasr Ibrahim was built in Al-Hofuf in 963 AH by Ali Ibn Ahmed Ibn Lawand Al-Burayki, the Ottomon Governor of the time. He also built the Al-Qubbah Mosque, still in existence today.

In 1216 AH, the Saudi Governor Ibrahim Ibn 'Ufaysan renovated the castle, and some historians ascribe the castle to him. Covering 16,500 square meters, Qasr Ibrahim combines Islamic and military architecture. The mosque of al-Qubba built inside the fortification wall of the palace, which contains a large single dome and is unique in its construction and style in the Kingdom. 

 Dungeon

 Mosque

 Ceiling made bark tree of dates

source Hofuf city

Boracay Special Hat - MYM

Boracay Special Hat - MYM

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VIP Express SAPTCO Bus Trip - MYM

VIP Express SAPTCO Bus Trip - MYM

VIP Express service between Al Riyadh and Al Khobar City.  It is a first class, non stop and no smoking bus. The terminal in Boudl Hotel in Al Khobar, opposite of Habitat building alone Dhahran Road. The terminal in Riyadh is in Al Kawili Hotel at the back side of ministry of water along Olaya and Thalateen Road.

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Support Campaign Child Abuse - Change Profile Picture To Cartoons in Facebook

 Support Campaign Child Abuse - Change Profile Picture To Cartoons in Facebook

 " Change your facebook profile picture to your favorite childhood
cartoons/characters, invite your friends to do the same... Let us
encourage everyone not to have human faces on facebook until monday
(Dec. 6), but an invasion of memories. Support  The  Worldwide Protest Against Child Violence."

 When I first saw a picture profile of one of friend. I thought it just another gimmick. Till the next day it pop up like a mushroom, cartoon profile pictures. My curiosity I try to search about these amazing cartoons picture profile in facebook. Finally I got my answer. 

As for me weather it is a legit campaign or not, what matter IS most of us try to support this campaign "Support  The  Worldwide Protest Against Child Violence."  Congratulation to the author of this campaign.