It's More Fun in the Philippines - Seafood Platter!

Inspired by my love to our country and my deep desire in promoting the beauty and fun of being a Filipina as well as living in the Philippines and savoring life in here, I thought of creating my own 'Internet Meme' as shown in the pic and so I could also make the world know how blessed we are for having our lil Prince, our unico hijo, our dearest Eieo.

Our very sugpo platter. We all love seafood in the family. And when we get a chance to enjoy such, we would surely grab it and indulge in it.

Moments with him are priceless. Indeed, good times are those that we spent with our family, friends and loved ones.

Mommy Myraine

Sugpo.

Ang sugpo (Ingles: prawn, giant tiger prawn; Kastila: camaron) ay isang malaking hipon na kamag-anak ng ulang (Ingles: lobster o crayfish). Kabilang ang sugpo sa mga nakakaing crustacean katulad ng mga genus na Peneus, Palaemon, Pandalus at iba pa.

Prawns are decapod crustaceans of the suborder Dendrobranchiata. There are 540 extant species, in seven families, and a fossil record extending back to the Devonian. They differ from other, similar crustaceans, such as Caridea (shrimp) and Stenopodidea (boxer shrimp) by the branching form of the gills and by the fact that they do not brood their eggs, but release them directly into the water. They may reach a length of over 330 millimetres (13 in) and a mass of 450 grams (1.0 lb), and are widely fished and farmed for human consumption.

Grace Lee and President Noynoy Aquino

Grace Lee? Who is that girl?

Grace Lee on Wikipedia:

Grace Lee (Korean: 이경희; born Lee Kyung Hee) is a Korean television host and radio disc jockey working in the Philippines. She is the third Korean expatriate to appear prominently in Philippine television, after Sandara Park, Ryan Bang and her fellow DJs Sam Oh and Jinri Park.

She can speak Tagalog and English in addition to her native Korean.

Early life

Lee was born and raised in Seoul, but moved to the Philippines at the age of 10 because of her father's business, which involved importing Korean cars. She studied from third grade to senior high school at St. Paul College in Pasig City and graduated from Ateneo de Manila University, where she obtained her Communication Arts degree. Before becoming a TV host, she has been hosting events for Korean-Filipino communities as well as being an official interpreter for Malacañang.

Career

Lee planned on becoming a journalist. She sent her résumé to major television studios in the Philippines and received a callback from GMA Network. She landed her first Philippine TV hosting job in March 2007 as a segment host on Q Network’s lifestyle-magazine show "The Sweet Life". Among her first assignments include featuring life in Korea where she gets to wear traditional female garb as well as interviewing prominent Korean celebrities such as Yoon Se Ah of Lovers in Prague and King Sejong the Great drama series.

She recently joined Magic 89.9's morning radio show Good Times With Mo with Mo Twister and Mojo Jojo as a replacement for Andi-9. Lee is also a Manila correspondent for Yonhap Television News in Korea, as well as teaches at the Manila New Life Church's Sunday school for preschool students and takes part in various outreach programs.

Grace Lee hosted a cooking reality show, "Eateria" that aired every Sunday mornings on GMA Network. Lee also hosted "Diz Iz It" that aired 6 days a week on GMA.

She is now a guest segment anchor both for Balitanghali on GMA News TV on weekdays, and 24 Oras Weekend Edition on Saturdays on GMA Network.

She is amazingly beautiful!

Mommy Mai

Photo Credit: Yahoo.OMG!

Grace Lee asks for time, space to get to know PNoy

BY: ABS-CBNnews.com

MANILA, Philippines -- Korean television and radio personality Grace Lee is already gearing up for the birthday of President Benigno Aquino III, who turns 52 on February 8.

"I'm brewing something up, and surprise na lang," Lee told ABS-CBN News in an exclusive interview on Thursday.

"Love? Pwede rin," she said, laughing.

One day after Aquino admitted that he and Lee are seeing each other, the 29-year-old Korean finally agreed to an interview on her budding romance with the bachelor president.

Lee was gracious enough to answer questions after her private meeting with talent manager Arnold Vegafria.

"We are dating. We are starting, so sana everyone will give us time and space to get to know each other more," Lee told ABS-CBN's Mario Dumaual.

She said the first time she met Aquino was during the inauguration of the Korea Electric Power Corp. power plant in Cebu in June last year.

Lee was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea and moved to the Philippines when she was 10 because of her father's business. She finished her high school at St. Paul's College in Pasig City, where she had studied since Grade 3. She studied Interdisciplinary Studies, Communication Arts and Chinese Studies at the Ateneo de Manila University.

Lee actually got to work at Malacañang as an official interpreter in 2005 but she said she never thought that she would one day meet Aquino.

"To be liked by a man who leads the country is very flattering," Lee said. "He's such a gentleman. When he acknowledged it, I think that was out of respect for me."

Lee's manager, Vegafria, said he expects a big change in the life of his talent.

"It is a serious concern. I hope the public will give them space," he said.

Lee, meanwhile, laughed off rumors that Aquino already proposed marriage.

But wherever this relationship may lead, Lee said she is ready for the effects this will have on her life, as well as her family.

"The age gap and racial differences do not matter," she said. "Well, at least whatever we have right now will serve as an inspiration to a lot of people out there." -- With report from Mario Dumaual, ABS-CBN News

Pick Up Lines from Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago: Thumbs Up!

Sen Miriam Defensor Santiago's Funny Pick Up Lines

These funny lines were mainly utilized the pick up lines to draw attention from the students before going to the main theme of her campaign.

Sana naka off ang ilaw, para tayo na lang mag on.

Nakalimutan ko ang pangalan mo eh, pwede bang tawagin na lang kitang akin?

Pagwala ka, buhay ko’y parang lapis na di pa natatasahan, pointless.

Kung magkakaroon ako ng sariling planeta, gusto ko ikaw ang axis nito, para sayo lang iikot ang mundo ko.

Sana FB status ka na lang, para pwede kitang i-like.

Ibenta mo na bahay mo, total nandidito ka na, nakatira sa puso ko.

Sana naka-off ang ilaw, para tayo na lang mag-on.

Noodles ka ba, kasi Lucky Me?

Parang see-saw, pag wala ka, down ako.

Para kang hold-upper, lahat ibibigay ko sayo, wag mo lang akong saktan.

Galing mo din, ano? Di mo pa ko binabato tinamaan mo na ako.

Maglaro tayo ng kahit ano, wag lang taguan, kasi a guy like you is hard to find.

Sana exam mo na lang ako, para sagutin mo rin ako.

Bastos ka rin, ano? Di ka man lang nagpapaalam tuloy-tuloy kang pumasok sa puso ko.

Google ka ba? Lahat kasi ng hinahanap ko, sa'yo ko natagpuan.

Nakalunok ka ba ng kwitis, kasi pag ngumiti ka, may spark

Sen Miriam Defensor Santiago Taray Pick Up Lines:

Hindi ko sinasabing maganda ako, ang sinasabi ko lang pangit ka!

When someone told me “ang ganda mo” ... I answered “sana ikaw rin”

In a swimming pool:

Classmate 1 – I’m sure lulutang ka

Classmate 2 – Bakit dahil payat ako?

Classmate 1 – Hindi, dahil plastic ka

Masasabi mo bang bobo ako, kung ikaw lang naman ang laman ng utak ko.

Sana magkasama tayo sa pila para pag may sumigaw ng “next” at hindi mo narinig tatanungin mo na agad ako kung “Tayo na ba?”

Ako na ang magbabayad ng tuition fee mo, pag aralan mo lang na mahalin ako.

Pangalan mo palang kinikilig na ako, paano pa kaya kung magka apelyido na tayo?

Ang pag ibig ay parang ketchup, matamis pero maraming nakikisawsaw.

Straw ka ba? Kasi sipsip ka na, plastic ka pa.

Laughing out loud. Oh well, what really made us laugh more is the idea that these pick-up lines were from a very strict, terror and respective woman-politician-professor-and-wife. So odd. Applause for this, Madam. :) Aja!

Mommy Myraine

Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) Gets in the New7Wonders

Proudly Filipino!

Congrats, Pinoys!

The Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) in Palawan has just been declared as among the official New7Wonders of Nature winners. The recognition will now pave way for a new campaign – to vote Puerto Princesa as one of the New7Wonders Cities in the World!

No less than New7Wonders (N7WN) President Bernard Weber came here to the Philippines to formally announce the inclusion of Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) in the

New7Wonders of Nature, as reported by GMA News on Saturday, January 28, 2012.

After the announcement, Mr. Weber congratulated the Filipino people during the press conference held at the Heritage Hotel in Pasay City.

“When your very own President Aquino came out in support of the PPUR campaign, I knew that this country was taking the New7Wonders of Nature seriously,” he said.

“Fans of PPUR all over the world responded to his call for action by voting in record numbers and today’s confirmation is the well-earned reward for this extraordinary display of enthusiasm,” he added.

Here are the Provisional Winners of New7Wonders of Nature in alphabetical order (official winners are in bold letters) as the announcement for the remaining 5 is still pending:

1. Amazon Rainforest – Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, Venezuela

2. Halong Bay – Vietnam

3. Iguazu Falls – Argentina, Brazil

4. Jeju Island – South Korea

5. Komodo National Park – Indonesia

6. Puerto Princesa Underground River – Palawan, Philippines

7. Table Mountain – South Africa

When all the New7Wonders of Nature are officially proclaimed, a new global poll is set to begin.

This is the “New7Wonders Cities” in the world!

And since Puerto Princesa Underground River became popular for its inclusion in the New7Wonders of Nature, it will pave the way for Filipinos around the world to vote for Puerto Princesa in the new poll that will distinguish the 7 most wonderful cities in the world.

Beginning March 7, 2012, the next phase for the selection of “New7Wonders Cities” will begin.

To vote for Davao, Manila, Cebu, and of course, Puerto Princesa, click here.

Images courtesy of New7Wonders

Article SOURCE: HERE.

MQAPC Joins PACSA 32nd Annual National Convention and Seminar-Workshop

Upholding MQAPC’s core values: integrity, service and excellence, MQAPC’s administrators (Dr. Elena D. Cuvin, College President and Engr. Benjamin Moronia, Jr., College Secretary), campus advisers (Mr. Gerard Gaza, OSA Head and Mrs. Myraine Carluen-Policarpio, MQAPC Scribes Publication Adviser), and student leaders (Desiree Ignacio and Franz Paolo Camargo, SG President and Vice-President respectively, and Robby Camacho, MQAPC Scribes Editor-in-Chief) were the delegates in this annual convention for both campus advisers and student leaders.

The said Philippine Association of Campus Student Advisers (PACSA) 32nd Annual National Convention and a Seminar-Workshop for Campus Advisers and 16th Annual National Convention and Seminar-Workshop for Student Leaders held on November 26-29, 2011 at Teachers Camp, Baguio City had a theme “Leveling up Best Practices in Campus Advising and Student Leadership”.

The following is a list of sessions, aimed towards effective and efficient campus advising and student leadership:

(1) Beyond Expectations in Campus Advising and Student Leadership

(2) Book Smart is Not Enough: Learning the Fundamental Behavioral Competencies – PMAP Advocacy

(3) Environmental Conservation and Protection: Impact of School-Based Programs – Green Peace Phils.

(4) Issues and Concerns in Campus Journalism/Media in Campus Advising and Student Leadership

(5) Transcending Campus Advising and Student Leadership for Nation-Building – BIDAHAN

(6) Think Before You Click: Impact and Prospects of Internet and Other Emerging Forms of Computer-Mediated Communication

(7) Disaster Awareness and Risk Reduction Management: Impact of School-Based Programs

Supported by Atty. Julius Babista, MQAPC-BOT Secretary and PACSA President, this prestigious event and such a fun-learning experience for all the PACSANs has certainly served its purpose and has successfully met its objectives.

Being part of this respected and noble organization aimed towards promoting excellence in campus advising and student leadership, PACSANs went back to their respective schools, colleges and universities with a bunch of new learning experiences, a handful of relevant skill acquisitions and most of all, some unforgettable moments of laughter and friendship.

Truly, MQAPC indeed lives up to its motto: Learning to live life; living life’s learning. This venture has again given the college such a great opportunity to maximize its resources, highlight its strengths and widen its horizons in the attainment of its institutional objectives.

Go MQAPC! Go PACSANs!

-MQAPC SCRIBES-

PACSA, a non-profit nationwide organization of campus advisers, is committed to provide opportunities for the development of talents and potentials of campus advisers and students to become effective instruments of total transformation; initiate the love and zeal for knowledge and wisdom through dynamic and well-planned co-curricular programs and activities; exemplify the values of love, peace, unity, harmony, cooperation, and respect for the dignity of the person and the preservation of the environments; and to instill appreciation for and understanding of the country’s cultural and literary heritage while recognizing international change geared towards the acquisition of national identity and global cooperation. # # #

UP vs. UST Entrance Exams: What Netizens Have in Mind

Why Should You Think Before You Click? Here's a concrete example:

TBYC - a campaign worth passing on from one mouth to another. Peace to everyone.

Fresh from YahooNews Philippines: Here is the LINK.

The fallout from a status update on Facebook continues to rage online as an administrator of a fan page of the University of the Philippines College Admission Test (UPCAT) posted a negative comment about the University of Santo Tomas Entrance Test (USTET).

After UST released the results of its entrance test on Monday, the UPCAT Facebook fan page posted a status update reading, “Lumabas na pala ang results ng USTET, walang thrill kasi madali lang naman nun. Last week pa ng February ang results ng UPCAT – walang kasing hirap kaya sulit ang paghihintay! ;)”

The post was immediately flooded with comments, gained hundreds of “likes” and was shared multiple times.

However, following comments that deemed the post offensive, the UPCAT fan page deleted the post and issued an apology.

"Humihingi po kami ng paumanhin sa kung anuman po ang aming nasabi sa page na ito. Hindi naman po namin intensyong makasakit ng iba o ng kung anu pa man at alam po namin na nasa amin po ang pagkakamali dahil hindi namin inisip ng mabuti ang kakalabasan ng mga salitang aming binitiwan. Sa huli ay buong puso po kaming humihingi ng paumanhin sa lahat,” the UPCAT administrator posted on its page.

It also clarified that the Facebook page is not an official account of the University of the Philippines and does not speak in behalf of the institution.

“Ang page ng UPCAT ay unang ginawa para lamang sa isang proyekto sa Comm 3. Ngunit dahil sa dami ng taong nag-like ng page na ito ay naging isa itong aktibong komunidad na nagbibigay ng impormasyon tungkol sa UPCAT para matulungan ang mga susunod na magiging iskolar ng bayan,” the administrator posted.

More reactions from users

Still, Facebook users continued to vent.

Virgilio Enrico Del Castillo said of the post , “to who ever is managing this account, remember that you have 8000+ people who will see what you have posted. Please be educated on what you are sharing to people. please think of the repercussions of your actions. think before you click, right?”

Others appreciated how the fan page administrator quickly took down the post and admitted their mistake.

Aaron Bjorn Godfrey Ong said the post undermined the credibility of the USTET but added, “Nonetheless, I'm happy that the UPCAT FB fanpage Administrators quickly apologized. This shows how humble and sincere the Administrator.”

In an article in The Varsitarian, the official student publication of UST, admission officials said they are confident of the quality of USTET and saw no need to revise the test despite criticisms that it is less rigorous than the exams given by other leading universities.

'Stop the hate'

Meanwhile, another Facebook user, Rex Jonnard Villafuerte Aguilar, noted, “Ako naman, I studied in both Universities (UP and UST) so wala naman bearing kung pumasa ka ng UPCAT or ng USTET, at the end of the day, iisipin mo pa din na swerte ka pa din kasi nakapag-aral ka sa magagandang pamantasan and bigyan halaga mo na para saan at nakapag-aral ka.

“Nonsense naman kasi if we still keep on comparing and comparing yung level ng exams sa UP and sa UST. Tandaan: Wala sa pamantasan ang sukatan ng pagiging magaling, nasa mag-aaral pa din!” he added.

The administrators updated its status requesting Facebook users to refrain from posting negative comments on the fan page regarding the issue.

“The UPCAT page is trying its very best to let UST and its students know that we are very sorry of our actions. This will not go anywhere if we keep bashing each other, but will just make this issue even bigger. If you think that what you will say will further increase the aggravations of both sides, I humbly plead you to not post it here since it will just defer the intention of peace between both sides,” it said.

God bless everyone!

7.3 to 7.6 Magnitude Quake Strikes off Indonesia

GOD bless us all. God bless the World. Thy Will Be Done.

Quake strikes off Western Indonesia

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 struck off the west coast of Indonesia's Northern Sumatra on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey reported.

A tsunami warning has been issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.

The quake, which had a depth of 29 kilometres, hit at 2:37 am (1837 GMT) around 261 miles southwest of Banda Aceh.

An official at Indonesia's Meteorology and Geophysics Agency said it also had put out a tsunami alert, but that there were no immediate reports of casualties.

"The quake was in the sea and a tsunami warning is in force, but so far we have no reports of casualties or damage," Suharjono, the agency's technical chief, told AFP.

The agency initially reported a 7.6-magnitude quake, but later downgraded that to magnitude 7.1.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the threat of a widespread tsunami did not exist but added: "There is a very small possibility of a local tsunami that could affect coasts located usually no more than a hundred kilometres from the earthquake epicentre."

In Banda Aceh, the ground shook for 30 seconds and terrified residents rushed out of their homes, but they returned indoors shortly after, an AFP reporter there said.

In December 2004, a giant 9.1-magnitude quake off the coast of Aceh province on the northern tip of Sumatra triggered a tsunami in the Indian Ocean that claimed 220,000 victims, with Indonesia accounting for three-quarters of the figure.

Source: Yahoo News - Link is HERE.

An earthquake measuring 7.3 in magnitude has struck off the west coast of Northern Sumatra, the US Geological Survey reports.

A tsunami warning has been issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.

The quake, which had a depth of 29 kilometres, hit at 2.37am (0537 AEDT) on Wednesday about 420 kilometres southwest of Banda Aceh.

An official at Indonesia's Meteorology and Geophysics Agency said it also had put out a tsunami alert, but that there were no immediate reports of casualties.

'The quake was in the sea and a tsunami warning is in force, but so far we have no reports of casualties or damage,' Suharjono, the agency's technical chief, told AFP.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the threat of a widespread tsunami did not exist but added: "There is a very small possibility of a local tsunami that could affect coasts located usually no more than a hundred kilometres from the earthquake epicentre."

In Banda Aceh, the ground shook for 30 seconds and terrified residents rushed out of their homes, but they returned indoors shortly after, an AFP reporter there said.

There is no tsunami threat to the Australian mainland, islands or territories.

Source: SkyNews.Com. See Link Here.

Advantages of Campus Paper

Just want to share this post from Gabi. Happy Reading!

Why is it important to have a school newspaper?

Well, because you, as students, will:

Gain awareness of the power of written communication by publishing work and receiving valuable feedback from readers.

Develop the skill of maturely handling interviews and staff business on a one-to-one basis with the adults whom you contact as student reporters.

Face the need to weigh and make decisions about ethics and values, and resolve conflicts between rights and responsibilities.

Acquire writing skills that in the future will prove assets in professional, technical and vocational fields, as well as those allied to journalism.

Accept the requirements of meeting deadlines and fulfilling assigned duties in order to succeed as part of a production team with clearly outlined goals.

Take over meaningful leadership roles as student editors, designers and managers.

Receive grounding in practical and professional applications of modern technology.

Have an outlet for expressing your creativity and communicating your ideas.

Make a positive contribution to your school and feel an integral part of the school community.

Become aware of the necessity of accepting responsibility for, and the consequences of, submitting your work to public judgment.

See this link: A fellow BLOGGER. Thanks, Gab.

Learning from You - Living a Lifetime with You

What My Husband Has Taught Me

The sweetest “I love you” is felt. It’s even sweeter than the ones being heard.

All things happen for a reason - even if you have no idea what that reason is at the time. Tests of faith are indeed blessings from Him.

You can be better or bitter. Get that positive outlook at all times.

Life is a choice - as is how you handle the pitfalls along its bumpy road.

Always be happy so you can have the guts to make other people happy. You have to decide or choose to be happy.

Sometimes genuine happiness is found at home.

Learn how to say no and never feel guilty.

Accept what you cannot change.

I’ve just realized that I have learned a lot from him. I just hope he also has learned a lot from me.

And I know there is a lot more to come.

(December 16) Getting married for five years and so much in love more than nine years, hubby and I do not live a perfect married life. We have our own ups and downs, petty quarrels, arguments, misunderstandings, pillow fights, and the like. Though these circumstances do not happen often, we always manage to settle things out or just have it passed by without even saying sorry or anything.

On the brighter side, we believe that after each usual “tampuhan” between a husband and a wife, we tend to be more in love with each other.

And yes, I would always love to wake up each morning with him and our kid/s at my side. Nothing beats the kind of happiness I feel every time I see my loved ones – families, relatives and friends around me.

I will forever look forward to a new morning with you, Dad. As we grow old together, I pray that we live longer, happier and healthier to face each morning – side by side, holding hands.

This is indeed a lifetime for you and me. We’ll grow old together because the best is yet to come.

♥♥♥ Mommy Mai Raine ♥♥♥

My Very Beautiful Prayer on My 28th Birthday

Dear Almighty Father,

I thank You for giving me another year of life, happiness, serenity and good health. I thank You for all the people who have remembered me today, for all the countless blessings you have given me all year round, the achievements, experiences, successes, memories, opportunities and strengths.

I sincerely thank You for the sunshine, for the laughter, and for the gifts of family and friends that remind me of Your loving presence everyday.

I thank You, my dear Savior for all those tests of faith, sorrow and pain that made me stronger and drove me closer to You – trusting You more, holding unto You at all times. These have made us realize how blessed we are and reminded us to always be trusting, grateful and hopeful.

I thank you for another year that has passed and another year blessed with Your kindness and love. Thank You too for touching my life and let me experience Your goodness everyday. The gift of love and life that I receive from You is the greatest blessing that I would be always grateful for.

Forgive me for the times that I have sinned against You and Your will and for the times of failure which indeed reminded me of my own weaknesses and of my strong need for you.

Help me start this special day with a new attitude and plenty of gratitude. Let me make the best of each and every day; to still my mind so that I can hear from You. Lord, help me broaden my mind and faith that I can accept all things You have planned for me.

Bless me with Your wisdom and knowledge that I can share for Your glory. Let me not whine and whimper over things; please keep me safe, secured and pampered as always.

Be with me Lord to give the best response when I’m pushed beyond my limits. I know that when I can’t pray, You listen to my heart. Continue to use me to do Your will and continue to bless me that I may be a blessing to others. Keep me uplifted and inspired that I may have words of encouragement for others.

Lord, I also thank you for your wonderful gifts, my husband, Rainier, our little prince, Eieo and our families, loved ones and friends, and of course my dear students – they all remind me of Your grace and love.

Bless us greatly with Your love, divine wisdom and discernment. Keep us committed and bonded with Your great love; We love because You first loved us.

Bless also our loving families that Your grace and love may pour forth and overflow on them. Let our families be a testament of Your goodness and blessings.

With all that I am, and with all that I have ... I offer my everything, my life to You, my God.

This we pray through Your Son, Jesus Christ.

Amen.

♥♥♥ Mommy Mai ♥♥♥