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Switch Off @ MOA (Mall Of Asia) - Earth Hour Philippines 2011

Switch Off @ MOA (Mall Of Asia) - Earth Hour Philippines 2011

In the Philippines Low Carbon Switch-off Ceremony at SM Mall of Asia at 6pm, on March 26. Manila residents can join the switch-off in SM Mall of Asia. And for those in the provincial area you can ask your local government units or malls to join this Earth Hour.

Local medias and big corporation also supporting this Earth hour switch off. You can send Photos and videos kkp@wwf.org.ph for documentation. Individual can donate through text (P15 for Smart & P20 fpr Globe). Text EHOUR to 5333.

Switch Off - Earth Hour And Beyond 2011

Switch Off - Earth Hour And Beyond 2011

Switch off Please! Be a part of Earth hour and beyond. This coming Saturday 26th March 2011 at 8:30 PM, lights will switch off around the globe for Earth Hour and people will commit to going beyond the hour.
Let us join this campaign to save our mother earth. Due to the climate change we must take action. Just only for an hour or beyond.

Earth hour is on it forth year now. It was started in 2007 in Sydney, Australia. More than 2,000 businesses and 2.2 million individuals turned off the light for an hour to take stand for this campaign against climate change. Last year Earth hour became the biggest earth hour. About 128 countries and territories joined the actions

Earth hour 2011 want you to go beyond the hour..
Visit the Earth Hour Official Website for your Support

Prayers For OFWs Around the World

Prayers For OFWs Around the World

Dear God,

You crossed every border between divinity and humanity to make your home with us. Bless our fathers, mothers, brothers and sisters who have travelled to foreign lands with faith in their heart leaving their families behind as they break through the barriers of people, cultures, and languages to escape oppression and poverty.

There are many things going on that are beyond us even with our collective power. We come to thee in supplication and heartfelt pleadings as we are mindful of the ordeals of others.

We thank Thee for hearing the prayers of your people as China grant reprieve to our three OFWs and may the Chinese government grant a lesser penalty to their case.

We pray for the thousands of OFWs who were incarcerated and imprisoned in the Middle East, Asia and other continents, may Thou please grant them a new hope and freedom to return to their families to begin a new life as they entrust their lives into Thy hands. May Thou enlighten our leaders to put the plights of distressed OFWs as a priority and withdraw from plans of cutting the budget allocation for DFA's social service and legal assistance funds.

We pray to Thee that our OFWs in Taiwan will soon be relieved of the fears and uncertainties that haunts them on the current Taiwan-Philippines rift. May the government emissary would soon find an immediate resolution to this issue so that those more than five thousand scheduled for deployment will now be allowed to take on their jobs, and the nearly a hundred thousand currently employed may keep their jobs and be able to sustain their families.

We pray that may Thou please keep our overseas Filipinos safe in the escalating conflict in countries where democratic renaissance in Muslim nations is unfolding from Morocco, Egypt, Yemen, Bahrain and Libya as they await the immediate repatriation efforts being taken by our government agencies and may their families in the Philippines be freed from fear and worries of their condition and that the OFWs safety is assured despite the worsening condition.

We pray that may Thou save from harm our Filipino workers in war torn countries of Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as OFWs in Nigeria, Somalia, Lebanon and Jordan, who have taken great risks to continue their fight against poverty to support their families in the Philippines despite of the work deployment ban imposed in these countries.

We pray for the safety of the Filipino nurses trapped in the rubbles during the earthquake in New Zealand, and the rest of the OFWs and Expats around the world who are suffering from natural calamities, diseases and injustices that they may find comfort through faith in Thee.

Hear our prayer Lord, to end the corruption that plague of our nation, the poverty and violence that displaces millions of our Filipinos from their homes, which separate and divide families.

As we await for the signs of time when the Filipinos around the world, the fathers and mothers brothers and sisters, and sons and daughters may be reunited as one happy family. that going abroad as an OFW is the least option. We pray for Thine tender love and kind mercy, with our faith, with our hope, with our love to thee, we pray for power greater than us all, we pray for divine intervention.

This is a joint call from the Pinoy Expats/OFW Blog Awards, or PEBA, Inc, along with its 300+ KABLOGS, the RMN News Bantay OFW radio program and the Blas Ople Policy Center and we are asking for your prayers or support by reposting this to your blog, posting this link in your FB, Friendster and Twitter accounts or sending this as email to your networks.

The original photo where the image was taken in this post was an official entry by Erwin Serrano from Riyadh Saudi Arabia, 10^th rank winner to the 2010 PEBA International Photo Contest.

Remembering Edsa After 25 Years

Remembering Edsa After 25 Years

After 25 years of the Edsa, anu ano na nga ba ang mga nabago sa ating bansang Pilipinas? As for me one of the big change is the freedom of speech. With regards to economy I don't think there is any change. Or else only few Filipinos planning to work abroad.

I hope that after 25 years our government learn from the mistakes in the past. Let this changes start from the top. And may the Lord bless our beautiful country.

Ang sarap ng maging Pilipino! Ikaw ano ang maihahandog mo bilang Pilipino sa buong mundo?

Handog ng Pilipino sa Buong Mundo - Original Version

Handog ng Pilipino sa Buong Mundo - ASAP Rock Artist Version

....The Filipino Is worth dying for ! by Ninoy Aquino...........

Earth Hour Philippines 2010 theme - "If We Try"

Earth Hour Philippines 2010 theme - "If We Try"

photo from: katkaterz

Photo by Earth Hour 2010

Dear friends today (March 27) we celebrate Earth Hour 2010. My family and I is very delighted to be a part of this wonderful event. We will switch off the lights from 8:30 to 9:30 PM.

Here in the Philippines there will be a "Street Party" in the Bonifacio Global City at 6 PM. Performers are: UP Dharma Down, Cynthia Alexander, Noel Cabangon, Pedicab, Lou Bonavie & Earth Jam, Gorgoro and more.

And "Switch Off Ceremony" in the Mall Of Asia also at 6 pm. Performers are: Arnel Pineda, Moymoy Palaboy, Ballet Philippines and other artists.

Being citizens of this beautiful mother earth, let us show our love to her. Let us do it together, just only one hour of the day. Wherever we are just turn your light off only for one hour. There is no other place like Earth. We can do it "If We Try!"

official Phil EH video from: katkaterz

"I created this audio-visual presentation in support for the Earth Hour 2010! I used the Earth Hour Philippines 2010 theme - "If We Try" composed by Reev Robledo. Sung by Percival, Christina Juan and the WWF-Philippines staff: Jose Ma Lorenzo Tan, Anna Montenegro, Mayj Tolentino, Carmen Tan, Marie Sonsehrey Bretana."

2 Days Before Christmas - ChrisTmas Karoling

DBTC High School Batch 86 Choral

2 Days na lang at Christmas na. Kaya gusto kong mag countdown by counting the Filipino customs and traditions during this Holiday seasons. My eleventh item Chrismas Karoling

"Ang pasko ay sumapit tayo ay mangag si awit. Sa may bahay ang bati Merry Christmas nang maluwalhati. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year... Thank you! thank you ang babait ninyo Thank you!"

Ito ang mga typical na awitin na maririnig natin sa tapat ng ating bahay pag sapit ng gabi tuwing kapaskuhan, na nagmumula sa matitinis na timig ng mga bata. Ilan lang 'yan sa kanilang mga kanta na ang sarap pakinggan at hindi nakasawang ulitin. Kahit wala na ito minsan sa tono at sali saliwa ang mga lyrics ay tuloy pa rin ang awitan. Maiindak ka sa hampas ng latang tambol, ala marakas na yari sa pinitpit na tantsan at pukpok ng bato. Pagkatapos ng kanilang karoling ay masaya na sila sa miliit na kinita at ito'y paghahatian na.

Ang karoling ay hindi lamang sa mga bata. Mula sa mga teen ager hanggang sa mga propesyonal na singer ay nagbuo ng kani kanilang koro para sa pangangaroling. May mga dahilan kung bakit nila ginagawa ito. Una na syempre ay para kumita, may magamit sa Christmas party at higit sa lahat ay para makatulong sa ibang tao or institution.

Isa na dito ay ang Don Bosco Technical College (High School Batch 86) Choral. Suporta ng kanilang mga asawa't anak ay nagkaroon ng adhikaan na makalikom ng pondo para sa iba't ibang proyekto. Una ay para sa aming silver home coming sa 2011, digital library, pagsasaayos ng gym, support sa mga athletes, financial support sa mga families ng mga naulila, naapektohan ng mga kalamidad at marami pang iba.

Maging sa amin mga nasa iba't ibang bahagi ng mundo ay hindi nila kami nakakalimutan alayan ng kanilang magagadang awiting pamasko.

Hindi nila tangan ang pagod at hirap ng practice at halos gabi gabi pangangaroling.May kagalakan sa kanilang puso na gawin ito. Dahil batid nila na marami silang matutulungan sa kanilang pagpapagal. Kaya lalo tumitibay ang samahan ng bawat isa. Hindi man sila mga professional singers pero meron silang pusong professional. Ika nga give love on Christmas Day. I personally thank to our batch-mates for the advocacy.

High School Batch 86 Choral with there families

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The Copenhagen Deal

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Angelina_Ong]Angelina Ong

Are countries doing enough to protect our children?

While the Copenhagen summit represents a rare window of opportunity to address the issue of climate change, countries are hard-pressed against the economics when it comes to policy making. No doubt the motivation would be great during the summit, country leaders will face the dilemma of improving the economics of their country with restricted resources and still having to drive towards the direction of a greener world.

The reduction targets pledged by some countries still fall short of meeting the 2 degrees target, which was a suggestion by the Prime Minister of Denmark and recommendations from scientists. Close to 100 country leaders commit to attend the Copenhagen Climate Conference, and UN is confident of success in a press release dated 19 Nov in the UN News Centre. The United Nations Climate Change Conference which spans from 7 - 18 December 2009 is going to be an eye-opener.

The pressure is on. Many parties agree that failure in the summit is not an option. This year, we have the US President at the Danish capital, yet another pressure to the political decisions and management faced by the President since the first day he stepped into office. President Obama already has a handful back home with the latest announcement regarding the Afghanistan war yesterday, plus the supposedly dropping confidence in him by his fellow countrymen. Yet, his reputation remains high and gains respect from the world, as evident from his trip to China a while ago.

Somehow, country leaders should put aside their differences because it is a global issue that they face at hand. While there may be claims of patriotism regarding the country, the Earth is a shared and leased property, and the owners are the children of tomorrow. It would be fantastic if indeed each and everyone on Earth could contribute some positive changes.

Let us hope that the country leaders will set a realistic and achievable goal during the summit. Let's also hope that these goals are backed by steps for reinforcements and valid applications.

Stay tuned to the progress of the Copenhagen summit with [http://greentechnology.mobi]http://greentechnology.mobi.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Angelina_Ong http://EzineArticles.com/?The-Copenhagen-Deal&id=3365968

Vote Efren Peñaflorida For 2009 Top CNN Hero

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Efren Peñaflorida is one of the 2009 Top 10 CNN Heroes. We don’t need another super hero; a man of steel, a friendly neighborhood or the x-men. Heroes are just around the corner. CNN Heroes are ordinary people with extra ordinary impact.

Efren Peñaflorida is a teacher and a social worker. He grew up in Cavite City, Philippines. He has been recognized as one of the 2009 CNN Heroes for his outstanding advocacy to educate Filipino out of school youth through “Push Cart Classes.” Efren recalled to standing against a gang leader and refuse to join the gang, in high school. At the age of 16, he and his friends conceptualize an idea to divert teenagers like them to be productive. He was born from a poor family and lived in a shanty near dump site. Despite of the poverty he managed to finished his study.

He concern for the unschooled children in his hometown. He then established Dynamic Teen Company (DTC). After a decade DTC has gained around 10,000 memberships. They conducted tutorials for approximately 1,500 children. Pushcart classroom teaches basic reading and writing to street children every Saturday. DTC also runs a hygiene clinic, where children can get a bath and learn how to brush their teeth

Among their awards are:

* Outstanding Volunteer Award
National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and United Nations Volunteer Program (UNVP) – 2008

* Ten Accomplished Youth Organization (TAYO)
National Youth Commission of the Philippines – 2008
TAYO Awards Foundation – 2008
Coca-cola Foundation, Philippines – 2008

* Bayaning Samahang Pilipino
ABS-CBN Gawad Geny Lopez Jr. – 2007
14th Congress Republic of the Philippines – 2007

DTC Official website: http://dynamicteencompany.org/

Let support our own hero! Be Proud to be a Filipino

Vote For Efren Peñaflorida 2009 CNN Hero

Additional Hotlines Numbers How You Can Help - Storm Ondoy

Here are some additional Typhoon Ondoy Emergency Hotlines and Relief Operations where you can send your donations and helps. This info is a repost from The UltraLife of Jomar Hilario. Please share our blessing to those who are in need.

Sahana Disaster Management System needs IT volunteers. http://sahana.kahelos.org. Emailsahana@kahelos.org.

Rubber Boat, 4×4 Trucks, Chopper Requests

1. NCRPO (+632-8383203, +632-8383354)
2. Private citizens who would like to lend their motor boats for rescue please call emergency nos: +632-9125668, +632-9111406, +632-9122665, +632-9115061)
3. You can also text (+632917-4226800 or +632927-6751981) for rescue dump trucks.
4. For those who are able to lend 4×4 trucks for rescue: Please send truck to Greenhills Shoppng Center Unimart Grocery to await deployment, Tel No. (+632920-9072902).
5. Petron & San Miguel Corporation are lending choppers for rescue operations, call/text: (+632917-8140655) ask for Lydia Ragasa

Power Supply

Meralco (+63917-5592824, 16211, +63920-9292824) If you want service cut off to your area to prevent fires and electrocution.

Relief Aid and Donations

URGENT:
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Donations of heavy duty flashlights needed for rescue operations in Cainta area. Contact Cielo at (+632918-8824356)
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Businesses/ Commercial Establishments

1. Aranaz Stores in Rockwell & Greenbelt is accepting donations of any kind for Payatas communities affected by Ondoy
2. Binalot at Greenbelt 1, call Tetchie Bundalian at (+632922-8573277)
3. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf will be accepting canned goods, water, clothes, blankets, towels, medicine, and emergency supplies (no cash) in all our branches on behalf of the victims of Typhoon Ondoy starting today until Friday. Your generosity wi…ll be much appreciated during this difficult time for our brothersand sisters in need.
4. Luca stores (Rockwell, Shang-rila, Eastwood, or GA towers): Send your old clothes & donations (no cash pls).
5. Manor Superclub, Eastwood City will accept goods and other emergency items starting Sunday at 10 am.
6. Ministop IBARRA (Espana cor. Blumentritt, Sampaloc Manila) is also accepting relief goods, Food (non-perishable goods only) Clothing, Medicines, Beds, Pillows, Blankets, Emergency Supplies to help Typhoon Ondoy victims.
7. Moonshine boutique in Rockwell also accepting relief good to help Ondoy victims in Marikina and Cainta.
8. Papemelroti stores in 91 Roces Ave. / Ali Mall Cubao / SM City North EDSA / SM Fairview / SM Megamall / Glorietta 3 in Makati / SM Centerpoint / SM Southmall are accepting relief goods (canned goods / milk / bottled water / clothes – NO CASH pls.)
9. PowerPlant Mall accepting donations for ABS-CBN foundation. Dropoff at admin office, P1 level.
10. R.O.X. – Recreational Outdoor eXchange is accepting donation for relief good for Typhoon Ondoy victims. You can bring it in the store located in B1 building Bonifacio High St., Tel. No. (+632-8564638/39)
11. Team Manila stores in Trinoma, Mall of Asia, Jupiter Bel-Air and Rockwell shall be accepting relief goods (Canned Goods, Ready-to-drink Milk,Bottled Water and Clothes) for distribution by Veritas.
12. Whitespace 2314 Chino Roces Ave Ext as a Makati drop-off for relief goods.

Government/ Civil Society/ Movements

1. Victory Fort is opening its doors to those affected by the typhoon. Call 813-FORT.
2. ABS-CBN through Banco de Oro account number 56300-20111 account name: ABS-CBN Foundation Incorporation
3. Akbayan’s taking donations, call 433-69-33/433-68-31 to donate or volunteer.
4. Citizens Disaster Response Center (CDRC): Relief goods for typhoon victims being accepted at 72-A Times St., West Triangle, QC. Tel (+632-9299820/22)
5. Sen. Kiko Pangilinan is accepting donations @ AGS Bldg Annex, 446 EDSA Guadalupe Viejo. Contact Vina Vargas at (+632917-8081247)
6. Luzon Relief: Donations can be brought to RENAISSANCE FITNESS CENTER, 2nd Floor, Bramante Building, Renaissance Towers Ortigas, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City starting MONDAY (Sept.28) / 9am – 7pm Contact Person: Warren Habaluyas (+632929-8713488) or email at luzonrelief@gmail.com
7. Miriam Quiambao drop off point: One Orchard Road Building in Eastwood, or messagehttp://www.twitter.com/miriamq for more details.
8. Move for Chiz is asking for volunteers and donations at Bay Park Tent, along Roxas Blvd., beside Max Restaurant and Diamond Hotel in Manila, or at Gilas Minipark at Unang Hakbang St., Gilas Q.C.
9. NoyMar relief Operations: Clare Amador (+639285205508) or Jana Vicente at +639285205499). Drop off for relief donations is at Balay Expo Center across Farmers Market Cubao.
10. Operation Rainbow (Zac Faelnar Camara) at Ayala Alabang Village needs Canned Goods, Ready-To-Eat Food, Bottled Water, Ready-To-Drink Milk/ Juice, Clothing, Blankets, contact (+632-4687991)
11. Philippine Army Gym inside Fort Bonifacio or GHQ Gym in Camp Aguinaldo are now distributing donations for Ondoy Victims.
12. Philippine National Red Cross‘ different ways to Donate.
13. Red Cross Load Donations: Right now the easiest way to make donations from the seat of your chair is via mobile phone load. The Red Cross Rescue and Relief Operations. Text: REDAMOUNT to 2899 (Globe) or 4483 (Smart)
14. Relief Efforts for Pasig at Valle Verde 1 Village Park, contact (+632916-4945000, +632917-5273616)
15. Sagip Kapamilya hotlines (+632-4132667, +632-4160387) #13 Examiner St. West Triangle, QC. and Scout Mayoran, cor. Morato, near Alex III.
16. Tulong Bayan hotlines for donations and volunteers are (+632908-6579998) Marilyn, (+632939-3633436) Jenn (+632-9137122, +632-9136254 & +632-9133306).
17. TXTPower now accepts donations via SmartMoney 5577514418667103, GCash 09179751092 and Paypalhttp://is.gd/3GvuN
18. World Vision partners with Phil Coast Guard and kind individuals for relief distribution to 3k families. Call (+632-3747618 local 242) or text (+632917-8623209) to help.
19. Worldvision Foundation is also accepting donations/volunteers to pack relief goods in QC. For $-donations, BPI:USDacct #4254-0050-08

Religious/ Schools & Universities

1. Assumption College San Lorenzo is now accepting donations. Please drop them off at the AC guardhouse.
2. Ateneo de Manila University is now accepting donations for the victims of Ondoy. Donations can be dropped at MVP Lobby. For those stranded/those who need help: To all students who need help or know of people who need help. Please text the name, location, and contact number to (+6329088877166). ATENEO, which is now an open shelter, accepts refugees. Call (+632917-8952792)
3. Caritas Manila Office at Jesus St., Pandacan Manila near Nagtahan Bridge (+632-5639298, +632-5639308)
4. CFC Center Ortigas is now open for donations in cash or kind. Call (+632-7270682 to 87) or text (+632922-2542819)
5. Hillsborough Village Chapel – Water, blankets, shoes, and clothes may be sent to Hillsborough Village Chapel in Muntinlupa City. These will go to families whose houses were washed out in the nearby sitios.
6. La Salle Greenhills for Greenhills/Mandaluyong/San Juan Area, if you want to help out with the rescue and relief operations, you can drop off your donations (clothes, food, etc..) at LSGH Gate 2 or volunteer from 9am to receive, sort, repack the donations.
7. Our Lady of Pentecost Parish (+632-4342397, +632-9290665) per Gabe Mercado, donations are very much welcome. The Parish is located at 12 F. Dela Rosa corner C. Salvador Sts., Loyola Heights, Quezon City.
8. Playschool International in Better Living is open to receive relief goods. Feel free to drop it there for your convenience. No Cash Pls.
9. Radio Veritas at Veritas Tower West Ave. Cor EDSA (+632-9257931-40)
10. Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan Task Force Noah, a disaster response arm of the Jesuits, is accepting donations. Please drop it off sa Ateneo Cervini Dorm.
11. Katipunan Avenue. Contact Erica Paredes at (+632917-4741930) — they need bread, packed juice, sandwich filling (tuna, chicken, anything) You can help her make them, deliver the sandwiches to her house, or help her distribute! Call for more details.
12. Xavier School in San Juan is now accepting donations, please bring to Multipurpose Center (MPC).

Private Citizens
1. MAKATI: 5729 Calasanz St., Olympia Makati City or call for pick up at (+632-5017405 or +632-7290530) c/o Omel Santos
2. SOUTH: Accepting relief goods in SOUTH AREA. Please contact Anne at (+632915-2854240)

People Tracker (using your phones, get your friends and family to turn on their finderservice for you)

1. FINDERSERVICE. For Smart, text “wis ” to 386.
2. FINDERSERVICE. For Globe, text “find to 7000.

*MRT and LRT are open 24 hours today. (Edit: 09/27 MRT today is at Php 10)

Additional Panawagan

PEBA and KABLOGS are joining volunteers and organizations in the relief efforts for those affected by ONDOY especially the urban poor relocatees in Kasiglahan Village Montalban, Rizal.

For more info on donations and how you can help especially the relocatees in the Kasiglahan Village without clothes, food or water, 300 families, nearly 3000 Filipinos.

call the following:

Pete at (632) 920-2595 local 107

Beth at (632) 922-0246 / 927 -0794

or email us at

peba09@gmail.com and kablogs123@gmail.com

Hotlines Numbers You Can Call - Storm Ondoy

A list of advisories government offices in connection with the aftermath of tropical storm Ondoy (international code name Ketsana). Important phone numbers and links.
For your help and donation please check this site: Ondoy Places to Donate

Phone numbers
Police Central Hotline 171

NCRPO Hotline
838-32-03
838-33-54

National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC)
911-14-06
734-2118
734-2120

Rizal PDCC
09153767070 and 09278400133

Red Cross
911-18-76
527-00-00
143

PAGASA
927-1541

Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA)
136
896-6000

Meralco
631-1111
16211
0917-5592824
0920-9292824

Maynilad
1626

ABS-CBN HOTLINE
416-36-41

GMA Kapuso Hotline
981- 1950 to 59

SAGIP KAPAMILYA
413-2667 / 416-0387

Marikina 161

Taguig emergency hotline
1623

Bureau of Fire Protection, National Capital Region
729-5166
410-6254
413-8859
407-1230

Bureau of Fire Protection, Region III (Central Luzon)
Hotline (045) 9634376 Links

Manuel L. Quezon's blog: How to help (original on Quezon.ph | Tumblr.com mirror link)
Google Docs: Rescue InfoHub Central |
Google Maps: Ondoy situation map for Metro Manila, by KaninLamig (open for contributions on locations of

(Source ABS-CBN & GMATV)

Thank you to youtube member that shared the videos

Eid Mubarak To You!

Image by: Fugeela

Eid Ul Fitr is a Muslim Holiday that marks the end of Ramadan. Often it is abbreviated TO Eid. An Arabic word Eid means festivity while Fitr to break the fast. This holiday symbolizes the breaking of month long of fasting. It celebrated in the last month of Islamic Ramadan and first day of Shaawaal. The end of Holy Month of Ramadan occurs when the new moon of Shaawaal is sighted.

There are two Muslim holidays that celebrate according to the Islamic Faith. Eid Ul Fitr comes after the Ramadan and Eid Al Adha is after the the complition of Hajj,or pilgrim to Makka.

Unlike the other holidays such as Christmas, exchange gift is not in their practice. On this day Muslim show their real joy for the health, strength, and the opportunities of life. There are some general practices that the Muslim do:

Wake up early
They prepare for the personal hygiene
Wear their best cloths, weather it new or old
Eat their breakfast on Eid Ul Fitr before leaving for prayer ground
Give charity to the poor or Zakaat Al Fitr
Offer Salaat al Eid in congregation
Use two separate routeto and from the prayer ground
Recite the Takbir on the way to Salaat and until the beginning of Salaat al Eid.

I am not a Muslim but I want to share this Special Holiday with our Muslim brothers and sisters. I personally admire their disciplines during this Ramadan, their fasting and prayers. May the Love, peace and joy be with you all!

I wish our Muslim brothers & sister a very Happy Holiday.
Eid Mubarak!

Source:Wikipedia,Kaleej Times & Islamic City

When Grandparent's Day Began

When Grandparent's Day Began
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Veronica_Scott]Veronica Scott

'Where there is a will, there is a way. Belief in oneself and one's abilities can move mountains and change the shape of the world we live in. And it all starts with a single idea. Single-handedly, Marion Lucille Herndon McQuade created a landmark in the history of service and efforts for the elderly.

In 1956, Mrs. McQuade helped Jim Comstock, editor of the West Virginia Hillbilly and the Richwood News Leader, in organizing a Past 80 Party. Sympathetic towards the octogenarians who were pampered around Christmas with family visits and gifts, they spent the other 364 days of the year in quiet and nostalgic reminiscence of memories. They were isolated from the love and visits of families, and Mrs. McQuade realized that the family tree was disintegrating all across the states.

To organize the Past 80 Party entailed reaching out to several nursing homes. Mrs. McQuade was heartbroken when she discovered the sadness and chronic isolation experienced by a large number of the elderly. She devoted most of her time for the next five years lobbying. Her drive and ambition paid off. On May 27, 1973, a special Grandparent's Day was proclaimed in the state of West Virginia by Governor Arch Moore.

But that was only the beginning. Buoyed by success at the state level, Mrs. McQuade worked tirelessly through U.S. Senators Robert Byrd and Jennings Randolph to create a national observance at the national level. Her efforts and dreams were realized in September 1978, when the White House called to inform her that President Jimmy Carter had signed Public Law 96-62, and it had been given unanimous Congressional approval ... the Sunday after Labour Day was designated as National Grandparent's Day. The first nationwide observance occurred in 1979, and it continues to grow in popularity. The month of September was aptly chosen for the holiday to signify the "autumn years" of life for the elderly generation.

Today millions throughout the United States observe this event, begun by only a few.

Mrs. McQuade has made it her goal to educate the youth community on the important contributions made by the senior citizens, as well as requesting contributions that they are willing to make if asked. She has also urged the younger generation to adopt a grandparent for a lifetime of experience and caring. You realize that the true meaning of family bonding and experience cannot be bought in any bookstore or imparted in any corporate training.

The statute's preamble cites the day's purpose as: "... to honour grandparents, to give grandparents an opportunity to show love for their children's children, and to help children become aware of the strength, information, and guidance older people can offer."

The official song of National Grandparents Day is "A Song for Grandma And Grandpa" by Johnny Prill. The official flower is wonderful--the forget-me-not.

The main purpose of celebrating Grandparent's day is: to honour grandparents, to give them an opportunity to show their love for their children's children, and to help children become aware of the quality of information and guidance older people can offer in their lives.

Isolation from near and dear ones is a growing social phenomenon. People try to assuage their loneliness in material pleasures and trying to maximize the output of 24 hours a day. In every neighbourhood, there are elderly who would love an opportunity to be a Foster Grandparent. Take a look around the next time you go out for a walk.

Most important, Grandparent's Day can signify a loving spirit that lives within us throughout the year--a spirit of love and respect for our elders.

'Age is opportunity no less Than youth itself, though in another dress, And as the evening twilight fades away The sky is filled with stars, invisible by day.' - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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Clean, Honest, Selfless Public Service - Sen Mar Roxas

"Clean, honest, selfless public service." This are the words that Senator Mar Roxas said during the press conference this morning. Senator Mar Roxas made a greatest decision of life. Being a president of the Liberal Party, where Nonoy is also belonged, he humbled himself by giving way to Senator Noynoy Aquino III in the presidential election.

I am not in politics issues, but the bottom line is that the virtue of humility is what we need in a leader. Few months ago Senator Mar was starting his media campaign. He is looking forward for a presidential race. Even the marriage proposal with Korina which I thought was propaganda. Well my winding thought was subdue when Sen. Mar decision to support Noynoy Aquino. I hope that Senator Noynoy Aquino will not jeopardize the Legacy of Ninoy & Tita Cory.

If they succeed in the presidential election I hope that Senators Nonoy and Roxas will change the course of our history. And I pray that they will make our country a better place.

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Yellow Shirt For President Cory Aquino

Nakatanggap ako ng email na nanawagan po sa lahat ng Pilipino sa UAE/KSA. Well I would like share it to everyone. Hindi lang po sa Gulf but for the whole world. Kung saan kaman naroroon. Be a part of this historic day of our time. Here is the email.

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Panawagan sa lahat ng mga Kababayang Nagmamahal sa ating Pangulong Cory, sa ating bansa at tunay na nakikiisa

Sa darating na Miyerkules (August 5,2009) ay ihahatid na sa huling hantungan ang ating mahal na Pangulong Cory Aquino, ang tinaguriang ina ng "People Power".

Sa araw na 'yun, inaanyayahan po ang lahat na OFW sa buong UAE/SAUDI ARABIA na magsuot ng kulay dilaw tanda ng ating pakiisa sa pagpanaw ng isang haligi ng demokrasya at pagkakaisa ng ating bansa.

Buhayin natin ang diwa ng "People Power" at ng tunay na pagkakaisa at ipakita natin sa buong mundo na kahit tayo ay nasa malayong lugar ay narito pa rin sa ating mga puso ang tunay pagmamahal sa ating bayan.

Paki pasa na lang po ng liham na ito sa lahat ng ating mga kakilalang naninirahan sa bansang UAE/SAUDI ARABIA at sabay sabay nating sabihin…
AKO AY PILIPINO, MAHAL KO ANG BAYAN KO!

Maraming salamat po. Praise the Lord!

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