Paskuhan sa Radyo Bisdak 2009

Disyembre 20, 2009 - Misakay ko ug jeep pagkahuman sa akong paniudto padulong Compostela nga nagdala ug mga regalo alang sa usa ka kalihukan para sa mga bata nga nagkinahanglan panahon sa Pasko. Kining okasyon gidumala ug gipasiugdahan ni Abai Rolly Wagas, ang tawo luyo sa Radyo Bisdak. Isip usa ka first timer nga moadto sa maong lungsod, nangita ko ug jeep nga kinahanglang front seat jud ko dili kay aron una moabot kaysa luyo (hahaha) apan aron dili masaag sa padulngan. Miabot ko sa maong lugar pasado ala una na sa kahapunon.

Una kong nahimamat si abai Noypi, bisdaker nga bag-uhay miabot gikan sa New York. Migahin gayod siya ug oras para Paskuhan sa Radyo Bisdak nga wala sad nagdugay kay mopauli pa sad siya sa Bohol. Gisugdan sa pag-ampo sa Kahitas-an isip pasalamat sa maanindot nga adlaw sa maong okasyon. Ang tinahod nga si Kapitan Rachel Wagas Canada, Brgy. Kapitan sa Poblacion Compostela mao ang mipadayag sa pulong pagsugat.

Gi-abi abi ug gipaila ila ang mga tawo nga nagpaluyo sa maong kalihukan ilabi na kadtong mga donors nga tua pa sa gawas sa nasod ug mga bisdakers nga mitambong sama nila ni abai noypi, abai choyax, abai vega gie, abai bahur, abai marvin, abai rock, dai simply_me, abai dionisio, abai jaycal, dai smart_girl, dai ph, dai yenyen ug ang project coordinator nga si abai bati nga gikan pa sad sa China.

Nindot kaayo pagasud-ungon ang mga bata sa ilang kalipay sa dihang gipanghatag na ang mga regalo pagkahuman sa ilang kaon ( kan-on, spaghetti, fried chicken ug softdrink) nga giandam gikan sa barangay.

Nalingaw ko sa parlor games sa mga bata. Sa usa nga duwa, nangita si abai bahur (emcee) ug tsinelas nga blue. Ang unang makadala sa tsinelas mao mahatagan ug premyo. Nagdinaganay ang mga bata padulong sa atubangan. Diha’y usa ka bata nga sa iyang huna-huna dili na siya makadaug, gilabay ang tsinelas padulong sa emcee para maoy mauna ug abot (hahaha). Laing duwa diin padad-on ang bata sa iyang lola sa atubangan. Nakatawa ko kay usa ka lola unya upat ka bata nagbinirahay kinsay makadala ngadto sa atubangan. Wala nasayop akong huna-huna nga pulos gyud diay apo kadtong mga bataa (hahaha).

Nahuman ang maong kalihukan nga nagbutang ug kalipay sa mga kasingkasing sa mga bata sa Brgy. Poblacion. Ug dako kaayo ang pasalamat sa Radyo Bisdak nga gipanguluhan ni Abai Rolly ngadto sa mga sponsors nga sila abai bisgat (Hongkong), abai timoy (California), abai MJ (California), abai nippy (New Jersey), abai badlungon (California), abai oming/vangie (Israel)ug si abai red hunter (Pennsylvania).

Mabuhi ang mga Bisaya! Mabuhi ang Radyo Bisdak!

Rachel Wagas Canada, Brgy. Captain, Poblacion, Compostela

Ang mga Bisdakers!

Mao kini ang upat ka mga bata nga nag-ilugay sa ilang Lola.

OPERATION: Saving Camp Kapitan Kikoy

December 13, 2009 – Wildcats, Hilongos Airsoft Team organized and carried out a friendly 1st Hilongos Airsoft Tournament dubbed as Operation: Saving Camp Kapitan Kikoy held in HNVS - Hilongos, Leyte.

Kapitan Kikoy Flordelis was the known local war hero and a katipunan leader in town of Hilongos.

The tournament began with a motorcade around the town that was spearheaded by the organizers, traffic enforcers and the PNP personnel. Registration and the AEG chronometry was done past 9:00 AM due to the rainshower. After briefing the rules and regulations, the game started immediately. A close quarter battle of 12-man team playing in a 10 minutes time to finish the course or mission.

AEGs that passed in chrono.

These were the competing teams present during the event:

1. Tiger Commando (Ormoc)
2. IAG Sioux (Isabel)
3. IAG Spartan (Isabel)
4. BAT (Baybay)
5. SBAT (Sogod)
6. Wolverine (Hindang)
7. RAS (Cebu)
8. Libot (Sogod)
9. Copper Ions (Isabel)
10. Lycans (Ormoc)

Copper Ion - Champion

BAT - 1st Runner Up

SBAT - 2nd Runner Up

OPERATION: FLASH FLOODS

Last November 29, Tiger Commando of Ormoc Airsofters initiated a tournament dubbed as Operation: Flash Floods. It was held at the City Central School open ground. 15 teams of airsoft enthusiasts from Samar and Leyte gathered as early as 7:00am. We arrived at the venue just as the organizer started on briefing the rules and regulation, chrono for the AEG and elaborated the scenario of the game - capturing the flag. Western Alliance Group emerged as Champion and the SBAT or Sogod Bay Airsoft Team as the 1st runner-up.

These are the teams participated the event:

1.)DARKWING DUCK - Tacloban
2.)WAG -Tacloban
3.)FRAT -Tacloban
4.)ACE -Tacloban
5.)BLACKFOG -Borongan
6.)CUSOG -Calbayog
7.)BAT -Baybay
8.)WILDCATS -Hilongos
9.)SBAT -Sogod
10.)LYCANS -Ormoc
11.)COPPER IONS -Pasar Isabel
12.) IAG -Isabel
13.) Eagle Squad -Calbayog
14).Hybrid- San Isidro Leyte
15.)Western Alliance - Catbalogan

GAMESITE PLAN

AEG CHRONO

LET THE GAME BEGINS!

Hilongos Wildcats: 3 W - 2 L

Why on my back? Nagkamikaze man gud unya misaylo sa kontra. See game site plan. (lmao)

Logitech Christmas Promotion

Logitech Great Festive Deals

PHILIPPINES – November 25, 2009 - Logitech (SWX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) today announced that shopping for essential peripherals that complement a notebook or PC just got easier through its Great Festive Deals. The Holidays is a good time for new things; may it be gadgets like an illuminated key boards or speakers. And with everybody's wish list of must-haves for the Season, Logitech was only too happy in helping techie shoppers get their hands on cool Logitech peripherals.

From November 25 to December 30, 2009, Logitech is giving free H165 headset for every purchase of V470 Cordless laser Mouse or V550 cordless Laser mouse or Premium Notebook headset. And free Z103 speaker for every purchase of Illuminated keyboard or Webcam C905.

“We always seek to enhance our customers’ shopping experience,” said Moninder Jain, director, Logitech Asia Pacific and South Asia business markets. “By having a Christmas promotion, we are able to give our customers a chance to own Logitech peripherals .”

Logitech notebook peripherals included in the promotion to enhance consumers’ digital lifestyle during this season.

Logitech V550 Nano Cordless Laser – Clip and Go

Many people prefer a mouse to a touchpad but often leave the mouse behind when moving from room to room. Logitech is changing all that with the introduction of the Logitech® V550 Nano cordless laser mouse for notebooks, featuring the Clip-and-Go dock. The unobtrusive dock lets you conveniently clip the V550 mouse to your laptop – and go.

Always ready for use, the V550 Nano also features the Plug-and-Forget Nano-receiver – it’s so small that once it’s plugged into your computer, you can forget about it. The Nano-receiver stays nearly flush against the side of the computer (protruding just 8 mm), so it doesn’t have to be unplugged when you stow your laptop.

Cordless Laser Mouse with Bluetooth® technology

Easy set-up is the key to efficient mobility. The V470 Cordless Laser Mouse connects to notebooks enabled with Bluetooth®wireless technology, Freeing you from the hassle of cords and the need for a receiver. Laser tracking technology outperforms optical mice and delivers smoother cursor control on nearly any surface. A low battery indicator light eliminates surprises, while the on/off switch extends battery life. The tilt wheel plus zoom is perfect for viewing digital photos and spreadsheets, allowing you to instantly zoom in and out, as well as scroll horizontally and vertically. Includes a pouch to protect the mouse during travel.

New Logitech Keyboard

To help you find the keyboard that best matches your needs – and style – the Logitech® Illuminated Keyboard, which offers an optimized backlight experience, Logitech PerfectStroke™ key system and Logitech’s thinnest design ever.

Logitech Portable Webcam

Video calling is free, fast and easy with Logitech® Vid™. Zeiss® optics with autofocus deliver razor-sharp images even in extreme close-ups. A 2-megapixel HD sensor delivers true-to-life video at up to 720p and photos at up to 8 megapixels (software enhanced) through webcam C905.

Premium Notebook Headset

Designed specially for the needs of notebook users, the Logitech® Premium Notebook Headset features a low profile, adjustable, behind-the-head design that will fit you comfortably and securely. When not in use, it folds flat and slips into a protective travel case, making it an excellent travel companion. It offers high-performance audio, a noise-cancelling microphone to filter out unwanted background noise, and

a convenient inline volume and mute control. It?s the perfect headset for PC calling,Internet chat, gaming, movies and music (including most MP3 music players).Provides both digital USB and traditional analogue connectivity.


About Logitech

Logitech is a world leader in personal peripherals, driving innovation in PC navigation, Internet communications, digital music, home-entertainment control, gaming and wireless devices. Founded in 1981, Logitech International is a Swiss public company traded on the SWX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (LOGI).

Editorial Contacts:

Mei Mei Tan, Logitech: 65-6270 5515 ext. 2019 (meimei_tan@ap.logitech.com)

Angie Limbaco, First Tier Branding Solutions: (632) 812.5764 (info@firsttierbrands.com)

1st HILONGOS AIRSOFT TOURNAMENT 2009

1st HILONGOS AIRSOFT TOURNAMENT
OPERATION: Saving CKK (Camp Kapitan Kikoy)
December 13, 2009
0700 - 1700 hrs
Erap Sports Complex
HNVS Hilongos, Leyte

450 fps limit
12 man to play

Registration fee every team: 3,600.00
Additional Player Registration :Php300.00

Registration send to ML Kwarta Padala:
===========================
Vincent Ben Garand Avila
Central Brgy
Hilongos, Leyte
CP#: 09127473881 / 09085687678
(Important:Upon sending the registration, please txt to the recipient the TEAM'S NAME, COMPLETE NAME OF SENDER, AGE, ADDRESS AND CONTROL NUMBER. Handcarry payment is allowed, sabot-sabot system)

Registration Details:
1. T-shirt with print
2. Pack lunch
3 Certificate (*Trophy for Championship)

LIST OF TEAMS:
1. Tiger Commando (Ormoc) - confirmed
2. IAG (Isabel) - confirmed
3. BAT (Baybay) - confirmed
4. SBAT (Sogod) - confirmed
5. Wolverine (Hindang) - confirmed
6. RAS (Cebu) - confirmed
7. Omega Red - confirmed
8. Reserve for Borongan team

Deadline for Full Payment of Registration of Team (php 3,600.00) is on or before Nov. 30, 2009

Game Scenario :
CLOSE QUARTER BATTLE (12 men respectively)

TIME FRAME
0700 - 0730 hrs - Late Registration/Chrono
0730 - 0800 hrs - Briefing of Rules and Regulations
0800 hrs - Game starts

FRAMEWORK
The objective of the rules and regulations of this competition is to set the framework for a competitive event conducted under a safe, fair, and sport-manlike manner.

It should also be noted that it is impossible to make rules for all eventuality and that there will be specific verbal rules attached to certain stages of the competition. It is therefore the responsibility of the team as a whole and the team leader in particular, to take note of these specific regulations and abide by them.

The OPERATION CKK, a friendly Airsoft Competition is facilitated by the Wild Cats (Hilongos Airsoft Team)

General Rules:
1. The facilitator reserves the right to accept or deny entry of any competitor and or team.
2. Each team can registered of up to a minimum of 15 soldiers.
3. The registration fee is non-refundable and is inclusive of:
3.1.lunch 3.2. Souvenir shirt 3.3. Certificates or trophy
4. Registration is on a first-come-first-serve basis and will constitute full acceptance of the Game/technical/facilitator’s rules.
5. The competition is limited to only (10) teams, so send your registration fee earlier.
6. In-case of force majeure, the event may be modified, postponed or canceled.
7. Only registered players with signed waiver and the right outfit for the game will be allowed to play.
8. All teams must provide their own mandatory and optional equipment, borrowing of mandatory equipment from other teams is prohibited.
8. All teams will submit their final list of members one hour before the start of the competition. Or they can send their final list to the organizer as soon as possible the better.
9. Multiple registration or “proxy” playing is not allowed.
10. Violation to any of these rules will be grounds for disqualification.
11. Automatic Electric Guns only. Gas operated weapons, with the exception of pistols are prohibited. Maximum FPS is 450 @ 0.20 g BBs.
12. Banned substances/equipments are not allowed
13 .REAL GUN (not allowed inside the gamesite premises)
14.Alcoholic beverages during the competition are not allowed.
15. The organization reserves the right to withhold any equipment that could be detrimental to the safety of the competitor and or other players or provide undue advantage to the team.
16. Teams are encouraged to wear their team uniforms during the competition
17. Competing teams will be provided with colored arm band which will serve as markers. Removing of arm band marker during a skirmish will penalize the team and will be ground for disqualification.

Suffix:
1. Since this is in part of the celebration of the opening of our new gamesite, each team may it would be better to if you could bring your team banner)
2. Players can only fire their weapons on the playing area when a game is on-going and/or at the pre-selected test fire area.
3. Taking of banned substances.
4. Playing under the influence of illegal drugs and or alcohol.
5. No littering or vandalizing on the playing area and team rest area.
6. Indiscriminate use of your AEG outside the playing area.
7. Entering the game area unnecessarily.
8. Basic equipment:
9. AEG fps 450 @ 0.20 g BB
10. Only two (2) BOX mags is allowed for eachteam on every game.
11. Only 1 Slot Registered in 1-(one) Team. ("Double entry is not allowed")
12. No blind firing
13. No holding of gun
14. No removing of arm band during play
15. No removing of face protection on the game zone
16. No shouting HIT calls to your opponent
17. Must acknowledge getting hit
18. No playing out of bounds
19. No using civilians and or dead players as cover
20. No physical or verbal assault towards any player or guest
21. Players cannot question the decision of the marshals and/or technical team
21. Conduct unbecoming
22. No carrying of a real gun during game.
23. Do not steal
24. Protests must be made in writing and carry out by the team leader and should be submitted after every game
25. 1 The competition will be governed by a Technical Team
26. A protest fee of Php 1000.00 is required for a protest to be considered, refundable only 50% of the amount when a protest is found valid.
27.Avoid Wearing Shorts / T-Shirts / White T-shirts /Sleepers

DEVIATION FROM ANY OF THE STIPULATED RULES ABOVE WILL BE GROUNDS FOR INDIVIDUAL AND/OR TEAM DISQUALIFICATION. HOWEVER, THE FACILITATOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY THE RULES AND REGULATIONS AT ANY TIME SHOULD THE ORGANIZATION SEE NECESSARY. ALL TEAMS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF ANY CHANGES SOON AS PRACTICALLY POSSIBLE.

Playing time - TEN (10) Minutes

Happy Birthday Niko!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRE!

wishing you all the great things in life my friendly niko,
hoping years ahead will bring you an extra share of all that makes you happiest.
age earned na naman.

FIREPOWER - PACQUIAO vs COTTO

PACQUIAO vs COTTO

“Look at the press, look at the people. It’s like a throwback to the days of Ali. It’s incredible," Top Rank Big Boss Bob Arum said.

The fight in Nov. 14 will put Manny Pacquiao, if he wins, in boxing history as the greatest boxer of all time to win seven titles in seven different weight classes. His trainer Freddie Roach predicted that his man will take the belt by KO as early as the 1st round or late in the 9th or 10th round of the fight. Although Manny is the challenger in this World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight title, he is undoubtedly the crowds’ favorite.

Manny stopped Dela Hoya and Hatton by KO in 9th and 2nd round respectively.

Manny Pacquiao’s eight weeks of training in Baguio and at the Wild Card gym will soon be uncovered at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada as he challenges the kingkong in this division. Roach is betting $3,000 for his man putting a thousand ($1,000) on the first round, on nine and ten.

On the other hand Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto’s camp is optimistic in their victory of the said fight dubbed as “FIREPOWER”. Joe Santiago said that Pacquiao is a strong fighter at 130 pounds and is still not good in his man’s division at 147 lbs. though the catch-up weight is 145 lbs. as they meet at the ring.

Cotto stopped Michael Jennings in the 5th round for the vacant WBO welterweight title last February 21 of this year. He also defended his belt by split decision against Joshua Clottey last June 13.

May the best man wins!

GO MANNY and bring us the title of being the best boxer ever lived!

Cebu Bloggers Society for Blogger’s Choice - PBA 2009 Special Awards

As one of the members of Cebu Bloggers Society, am proudly showing my allegiance and support through my humble vote for the PBA’s Bloggers’ Choice Special Award ’09 in the Visayas.

We are group of bloggers aiming for a cause of promoting Cebu and the events happening in its portal. Though we may sometimes differ in each other's view when forming a judgment but the camaraderie and the oneness in purpose wrapped us to be a united Cebu Bloggers Society giving public awareness inside and outside Cebu. The harmony among the members made the group developed, increased in size and progressed to a leading group of bloggers in Central Visayas and eventually soon nationwide. Abante Bisaya!

Mandaue - Lapu Lapu Bridges

Mandaue-Mactan Bridge. The 846-meter long and 9-meter wide box truss bridge was constructed during the term of the late President Ferdinand Marcos. The construction began in 1970, a year after the declaration of Mandaue as a chartered city. It was inaugurated in July 4, 1971. Finished in 1972 at a cost of 65 million pesos. The bridge was designed and created wholly by Filipino engineers.

Carries: 2 lanes of vehicular traffic; Pedestrian sidewalks
Crosses: MactanChannel
Locale: Metro Cebu
Maintained by Department of Public Works and Highways
Design: Truss Bridge
Total length: 864 meters
Width: 9 meters
AADT: Two-way
Beginning date of construction: 1970
Completion date: 1972
Opening date: 1972


Marcelo Fernan Bridge is an extradosed cable-stayed bridge located in Metro Cebu, Cebu in the Philippines. It spans across Mactan Channel connecting Cebu Island to Mactan Island.
Marcelo Fernan Bridge was opened in August 1999 to decongest the traffic from the older Mactan-Mandaue Bridge. The bridge has a total length of 1237 meters (4058.40 feet) with a center span of 185 meters (606.96 feet). The bridge is one of the widest and longest bridge span in the Philippines. The bridge was constructed with the help of the Japanese Government.It was named after Senator Marcelo Fernan, a political figure from Cebu City.
Carries 4 lanes of vehicular traffic; pedestrian sidewalks

Crosses: Mactan Channel
Locale: Metro Cebu
Maintained by Department of Public Works and Highways
Design: Cable-stayed bridge
Total length: 1237 meters (4058 feet)
Longest span: 185 meters (607 feet)
Opening date: August 1999
*wikipedia

Asus P55 Motherboard Launch - P7P55D

ASUS Introduces Xtreme Design Hybrid Motherboards that Deliver Fast Performance and Uncompromising Stability

The ASUS P7P55D Series Features the Latest Intel Chipset, 48 Hybrid Phase Power, and SATA 6Gbps Connectivity for the Ultimate in Performance

Manila, Philippines, September 17, 2009 – ASUS, the leading innovator of advanced motherboard solutions, today launched the ASUS P7P55D Series motherboards in the Philippines. Featuring the Intel® P55 Express chipset, the P7P55D Series supports the latest LGA 1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7/Core™ i5 Processors for maximum performance. The P7P55 Series is based on groundbreaking "Xtreme Design", a winning design formula drawn from many years of engineering innovation, to optimize overall system performance and hardware reliability. It also includes the latest Hybrid Technology—Hybrid Processor, Hybrid Phase, and Hybrid OS—to give users intelligent performance enhancement, active cooling, and rapid online access.

Achieving 6Gbps Storage Bandwidth with Exclusive Expansion Bridge

Equipped with a specially-designed onboard chip, the P7P55D Premium is the first motherboard to natively support 6Gbps data transfer bandwidth with the latest SATA storage interface. With this expansion bridge, the P7P55D Premium unleashes the performance potential of the latest hard disk drives, achieving almost double the throughput from existing SATA compatible drives. By eliminating any transmission bottlenecks, the expansion bridge enables 50% faster reading and writing of disk data. For other P7P55D Series models, ASUS also provides an expansion card to achieve the same results.

Optimizing Efficiency with Revolutionary Hybrid Phase Power Delivery

Users can expect maximum power efficiency, extremely cool operations, and enhanced component longevity from the P7P55D Series. With its Hybrid Phase Technology—combining ASUS Xtreme Phase with ASUS T.Probe—the series delivers maximum efficiency and extremely stable power. P7P55D Premium's 48 Hybrid Phase technology is the most power-efficient design in the industry, surpassing other 48-phase prototype motherboards. ASUS T.Probe is the world's first active cooling technology that detects and balances power phase loadings and temperatures in real time—especially around the active CPU. A new frequency conversion technology further improves efficiency by maximizing energy utility. High-grade materials also help enhance component longevity and further minimize power loss. Additionally, the P7P55D Premium includes Stack Cool 3+, and is the world's first motherboard with four layers of 2Oz copper in an 8-layer PCB design. This delivers ultra-cool performance even under extreme overclocking conditions.

Enhancing Performance with Intelligent Hybrid Processor

With its new Hybrid Processor, the P7P55D Series lets users achieve superior overclocking performance with the latest Intel CPU and the ASUS TurboV EVO, which functions like a second microprocessor. Both novice and hardcore overclockers can easily boost system performance with TurboV EVO's intuitive interface. Additionally, overclocking is simplified by onboard tools including Auto Tuning which automatically overclocks the system to an extreme yet stable state; ASUS OC Profile which offers the best overclocking settings for different scenarios; ASUS Turbo Key which creates more physical overclocking buttons on the keyboard for instantaneous overclocking; and ASUS TurboV Remote* which allows users to overclock from a convenient controller.

Hybrid OS Delivers Express Gate and Windows 7 Benefits

Hybrid OS integrates Windows® and ASUS Express Gate onto the ASUS P7P55D Series for more flexibility. Users can upgrade to Windows® 7 and have better security and faster performance, while Express Gate delivers rapid access to online applications—within five seconds.


About ASUS:

ASUS is a leading company in the new digital era. With a global staff of more than ten thousand and a world-class R&D design team, the company’s revenue for 2008 was 8.1 billion U.S. dollars. ASUS ranks among the top 10 IT companies in BusinessWeek’s “InfoTech 100”, and has been on the listing for 11 consecutive years.

Media Contacts:

Jaime Ysrael
ASUS Philippines
+632-631-4715
+632-634-0309
Jaime_Ysrael@asus.com.tv

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First Tier Branding Solutions Inc.
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Hilongos Wildcats Team

Hilongos Wildcats Team

Hilongos Wildcats Team initiated a friendly game among its members last Sunday, August 30 at the back of V-Hire terminal near the Caltex gasoline station along the highway. Airsoft enthusiasts from Baybay, Hindang and Hilongos gathered past 10 am. Though some members didn’t make it due their hectic scheds, we started the routine.

Gearing up protective suits and readying for close quarter battle, everyone seemed to be excited. Shields or obstacles were added in the game site just in case a lot of airsofters will join and the kill house was added as well. Eventually the teams made it even in share of comrades 7–7.

Initially, the objective style skirmish has been played economizing the bb pellets usage. Both teams were trying to capture the “flag” located at the center of the game site and we made 4 battles with that scene. In order for us to be fully entertained, someone suggested to have a head-to-head scenario specifically the front line airsoft skirmish, an assault of trying to eliminate each other’s team and made 6 encounters. The scene made my AEG run out of battery and we ended our friendly game leaving red rashes in my legs and chest. Ok lang sa chest pero sa tiil, midugo gyud…tsk tsk.

Cebu's Landmark

The Cross of Magellan

From the time immemorial this spot has been set aside to commemorate the erection of a cross in Cebu by the expedition of Magellan. When King Humabon of Cebu and his queen, son and daughters, together with some 800 of their subjects were baptized by Father Pedro Valderrama. This hallowed site was improved in 1735 by Rev. Juan Albarran, prior of San Agustin and in 1834 by Rt. Rev. Santos Gomez Marañon, bishop of Cebu. The image of Sto. Niño found by the expedition of Legaspi in a house near the present site of the Cathedral of Cebu is venerated by the faithful in the nearby Church of San Agustin.

The original cross planted by Ferdinand Magellan on April 21, 1521 is now encased of Tindalo wood.

Fuente Osmeña Park

Cebu’s premiere park that was built in honor of Cebu’s “Grand Old Man” President Sergio S. Osmeña Sr., who serve as the second President of the Philippine Commonwealth. It’s name literally means “Osmeña’s fountain”.

Throughout the history, the Fuente Osmeña Park has served as witness to many of Cebu’s significant gatherings, including the grand and colorful Sinulog festival that is held annually. The circle is a centerpiece landmark of the city and the site of numerous festivals and rallies.


In recognition of its legacy, the Fuente Osmeña Park is immortalized in the Philippine fifty peso bill. This landmark is indeed a source of pride for every Cebuano located along Jones Ave. and General Maxilom Ave. This was built during the founding of Cebu City's water system.

Cory Aquino - Democracy Icon

I was in Leyte when I saw the news in the television and read the header “Paalam Cory Aquino” before the tribute news “Salamat Cory” of GMA and “Salamat Presidente Cory” of ABS-CBN. I arrive in our house at 2:20am an hour earlier before our first lady president died on 3:18am at Makati Medical Center. It shocked and saddened me knowing that before her passing, the latest updates in her situation was that she responded positively from the treatment. This made me realized that true to her situation, they were just assuring the public’s calmness and steadfast support through prayers and the healing masses and that her family had decided to cease chemotherapy and other medical interventions.

She was born Corazon Cojuangco, an heiress to one of the great fortunes in the Philippines. In 1954, she married Benigno Aquino, one of the most ambitious and promising politicians in the country. Before they met, however, Benigno had dated a young beauty queen named Imelda Romualdez. Years later, his political career would turn him into the political nemesis of the man Imelda married, Ferdinand Marcos, who was elected president in 1965.

She was catapulted into politics following the murder of her husband, the prominent Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino, who had been preparing to run for president. By the "People Power" uprising against the dictatorship of Marcos 1986, she became the Asia's first female president. In her term as president, she battled several coup attempts and protected the country's fledgling democracy and freed political prisoners.

TIME chose Corazon Aquino as its Person of the Year for 1986, recognizing her central role in one of the most compelling dramas in recent history — the widowed housewife who avenges her husband's death by overthrowing the regime widely blamed for his murder. She was the first woman to be designated TIME's Person of the Year since Queen Elizabeth II for 1952.

She was diagnosed with colon cancer on March 24, 2008 as publicly announced by her family member drawing supports through prayer nationwide. Mrs Aquino had been suffering from stage 4 colon when she died aged 76 on August 1, 2009 due to cardiopulmonary arrest after complications of colon cancer.

She left a big imprint on our history. She is the Icon of Democracy throughout the world. She is a great leader who set a shining example of peaceful transition to democracy in our country. Her courage, determination, and moral leadership are an inspiration to us all and exemplify the best in our nation.

Thank you so much Cory!
Blogging can never be this free.

Jing Gong M4-F Carbine

My first EAG!

We were canvassing for an EAG or Electric Air Gun in Blutac located near the entrance of the Century Plaza and in the QBC at the Cebu City Capitol last saturday. Actually I like to have the MP5 unit but finally decided in buying the new Jing Gong M4-F Carbine Electric Air Gun in QBC (P5,800) as advised by the gunsmith. A unit easy to upgrade with a durable inner parts. This 1:1 scale rifle comes with a high quality metal gear box, a metal barrel, a full metal stock slide, and an adjustable front and rear sight.

SPECS:

Name • M4-F Electric Air Gun
Overall Size • 855mm / 595mm (when stock is fold)
Weight • 3190g (battery included)
Barrel Length • 364mm
Magazine Capacity • 300 rounds
Bullet • 6mm BB Bullets
Initial Bullet Speed • 330 FPS (using 0.2g bullet)
Full Auto Shooting Speed • 500 – 1000 rounds/min

Also features:

• High-Cap Magazine
• Adjustable Hop-up System
• Full Metal Stock Slide
• Semi and Full Automatic Mode
• Folding Stock
• Metal Barrel
• Adjustable Front and Rear Sight

Michael Jackson Rest In Peace

Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American recording artist and entertainer. The seventh child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene at the age of 11 as a member of The Jackson 5 and began a solo career in 1971 while still a member of the group. Referred to as the "King of Pop" in subsequent years, four of his solo studio albums are among the world's best-selling records: Off the Wall (1979), Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991) and HIStory (1995), while his 1982 Thriller is the world's best-selling record of all time.

In the early 1980s, he became a dominant figure in popular music and the first African-American entertainer to amass a strong crossover following on MTV. The popularity of his music videos airing on MTV, such as "Beat It", "Billie Jean" and Thriller—credited for transforming the music video into an art form and a promotional tool—helped bring the relatively new channel to fame. Videos such as "Black or White" and "Scream" made Jackson an enduring staple on MTV in the 1990s. With stage performances and music videos, Jackson popularized a number of physically complicated dance techniques, such as the robot and the moonwalk. His distinctive musical sound and vocal style influenced many hip hop, pop and contemporary R&B artists.

One of the few artists to have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, his other achievements include multiple Guinness World Records—including one for "Most Successful Entertainer of All Time"—13 Grammy Awards, 13 number one singles in his solo career—more than any other male artist in the Hot 100 era. Jackson's highly publicized personal life, coupled with his successful career, made him a part of popular culture for almost four decades. Michael Jackson died of a suspected cardiac arrest or heart attack, although the cause of dead is still unknown, on June 25, 2009, aged 50. Wikipedia

Rainy Season

As the nimbus started to gather vaporized water from the earth, I felt that its grayish color means only a heavy rain will poured as soon as it can’t hold water’s relative mass.

It’s rainy season once again. City streets will experience one of its worst problem – flooding. I noticed that an average rainfall in an hour or more easily flooded the street just right across our office located at A. S. Fotuna St., Mandaue City. This causes heavy traffic of the public utility jeeps en route to Talamban from the highway. Others may say jokingly that it's time to see the Fortuna River. Flood shut some PUJ dead since the water level reaches the engine compartment. This the situation where the drivers feared most, stranded in the middle of the flood in a stationary vehicle with some passengers outburst in anger.

Public should always be reminded the usefulness of proper garbage disposal. Canals and drainages always overflow every rain because of the trash blockade of waterways in the system. So everytime we see a flooding street, don’t just blame it solely to the poor drainage system but inculcate also in mind that this is also a part of our negligence.

ASMSI-CEBU Sportsfest Opening 2009

Opening of the Fr. Al’s Cup and the ASMSI – Cebu Sportsfest 2009.

June 14, 2009. I arrived as early as 7:00 am. Registration in-charges were ready for the arrival of the alumni. I proceeded to the canteen for my breakfast just to find out that the kettle for rice was used by our officers the day before the event. So I just have my breakfast of bingka, biko, cup of bulalo and a fried fish.

Past 8:00am, I can see alumni’s presence starting to fill the designated benches in the gymnasium and started to group themselves by batches. I’ve met some of the chatters as they made their way to the gym. Officers were so busy making sure of the activities’ success. All hail to them! The event made its distinction with the partnership of the media specifically the 94.7 Energy FM and SMART telecommunications.

The mass started with a procession for the feast of Corpus Christi or the commemoration of the institution of Eucharist which is also literally means ‘Body of Christ’. So as to have some blessing and will to lead the organization, a formal introduction to the new set of officers was done after the Holy Mass.

We felt uneasy especially our dear alumni president since alumni were already looking for the food. Some even sent me some messages if where the food was being served. We brought again the attention to our coop president Gilbert Nagaño about the food since it was a time for lunch. He called the caterer if they’re arriving in time and with the service malfunction, lunch was served past 1:oo pm. In times like this, you need juicy fruit gum. LOL. In a large crowd where food is to be served, it should always be ready ahead of time and 10:00 am will be a perfect for that. We’re so sorry for the untimely incident that has not been anticipated and so thankful for the alumni who did understand the situation though some have lost their temper. In behalf of the alumni cooperative, my deepest apology for the untoward situation it had caused. Let us unite and do what is best for the organization although shortcomings may arise. We didn't mean it that way and who would? After all, it was a lesson learned.

As the competing team per batches gathered inside the gym, crowd’s uproar made the ambiance so energetic and lively when the presentation of the muses began. Crowd’s favorite 14th batch snatched the Miss Energetic and Best in Production Number, 3rd batch as the Killer Smile and 13th batch as Miss Photogenic. My bet didn’t win, hmmm…zakaat. *rolling eyes. A beautiful acoustic intermission was rendered by Ray Cabasa aka hardwired and Zoraida Tablingon aka Gelin. Good job guys! Certificates were given to different batches as an appreciation for the unceasing support for the alumni organization and a special awards for the 94.7 Energy FM, EDM disco mobile and SMART communications for the partnership of the event.

Fireworks display ignited past 4:00 pm after the celebration that made the guard wondered what’s the thunderous bang about.

We departed 5:00 pm and took a ride in a KMK bus. Feeling exhausted, I found myself asleep on our way to SM. We took our dinner at Andoks Mabolo with sinigang and fried chicken in satisfying our craving stomach.

Our sincere appreciation to the alumni who rendered their support for the event and our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors 94.7 Energy FM, SMART, Dunkin Donuts, Coca Cola, and Nature Spring who made this successful. To those who were there, DAGHANG SALAMAT and let us continue to serve the Lord with joy!

BIGGEST PIZZA @ Mama Maria

HOME OF THE BIGGEST PIZZA IN THE WORLD.

The first branch of MAMA MARIA’S PIZZA was opened in Bacolod City in December of 2005. It was an immediate success, five more branches were opened in 2006 to serve thousands of patriots who ordered their favorite pizza flavors.

Last June 12, 2009, Independence Day, Mama Maria’s Pizza opened a franchise in Gorordo Ave. 888 Bldg. in which Cebu Bloggers Society was invite through McBilly. CBS gathered at the covered space for dining outside, allmost a perfect attendance for a 35 list of bloggers wanted to join the event. Although I’m a minute late but I was able to taste their delicious and tempting big size pizza. They served us their huge pizzas in different flavors. An authentic thin crunchy Italiano pizza crusts with flavors that suit the taste of every Filipino. Their process in making pizza is done in front of the customer to see how it is being prepared.

They will soon open another branch in Lapu-lapu City @ Mactan Tower Center along M.L Quezon Highway, Pajo. Come and taste the difference of a mouthwatering big pizzas only found in Mama Maria’s Pizza. You may reach them in their phone number (032) 417 11 77, they’re OPEN 24 HOURS.

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Hilongosnon's Voice

Perhaps other Hilongosnon may ask about the building in our public market that was left unfinished. Projects as big as this one somehow needs a feasibility study before implementing. This has something to do with the vicinity map or the location for a detailed planning. This is a long term project that needs thorough study like this one which is located in the heart of our town.

A feasibility study is a process which defines exactly what a project is and what strategic issues need to be considered to assess its feasibility, or likelihood of succeeding. Feasibility studies are useful both when starting a new business, and identifying a new opportunity for an existing business. Ideally, the feasibility study process involves making rational decisions about a number of enduring characteristics of a project, including:

• What exactly is the project? Is it possible? Is it practicable? Can it be done?
(I guess this can be done after how many decades had passed with the current “situation”.)
• Economic feasibility, technical feasibility, schedule feasibility, and operational feasibility - are the benefits greater than the costs?
(Eventually, this only wasted our taxes where years had gone and didn’t served its general purpose.)
• Technical feasibility - do we 'have the technology'? If not, can we get it?
(I believe there’s a workforce and all resources needed are available.)
• Schedule feasibility - will the system be ready on time?
(This project was long overdue.)
• Customer profile: Estimation of customers/revenues.
(Since this building is left unfinished, the targeted revenues were not achieved)
• Operational feasibility - do we have the resources to build the system? Will the system be acceptable? Will people use it?
(This building is a purposeful project done for the betterment of Hilongos and its constituents and turned out to be a useless project and a waste of money.)

WHERE WAS THE STUDY???

For our councilmen, with this project at hand, what are your next steps for this? Do you let this building just stay rotten by time? Or have another building constructed like a mushroom that just grows anywhere without a long term purpose just like our DAR office or somewhat like temporary shelter waiting for the completion of our municipal mall, I mean municipal hall? Or maybe it is all about…hmmmmmm….money in the making. Well anyway, this is just my thought.

Temporary DAR Office?

Public Market Building

Is the planning and design of these structures a long term or just temporary?

"FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION."

The Biggest Tattoo Show on Earth™

Pack your bags cause we’re going to Las Vegas!!!

We have worked diligently to line up hundreds of vendors and artists to attend this year’s event. The Biggest Tattoo Show on Earth™ is the premiere tattoo convention, showcasing the latest trends, fashions and techniques in the tattoo industry.

This being our first year in Vegas, we will be throwing the biggest parties, and hosting the worlds top artists - making it the most incredible tattoo event in history! Seminars, training and demonstrations will be
scheduled, as well as charity events, tattoo contests, and did we
mention the Celebrity filled parties...

The show will be held October 2-4, 2009 in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Click the links below and reserve your space in being part of the Biggest Tattoo Show on Earth™

See You in Sin City!

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