2008 World Pyro Olympics Starts Today!

After several delays, World Pyro Olympics is finally here! Hope to get good
shots using my Canon EOS 450D :D

DATES
The 2008 World Pyro Olympics III will be held on the following dates:

May 3, 2008 - China,Germany
May 10,2008 - Canada,France
May 17, 2008 - Italy,Venezuela
May 24, 2008 - Fellowship of Fire - Collaboration of all countries with the Philippines

LOCATION
The World Pyro Olympics III will take place once again at the Esplanade behind SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City.

See you at the bay!

[via World Pyro Olympics]

UPDATE: Check out some of my photos

Starbucks Earth Day Promo

Starbucks is giving Php40 discount on hot or cold beverages if you bring your own tumbler in replace of disposable cup in line with the celebration of Earth Day :D

Lenten Break

Tomorrow is the start of 4-day Lenten break. Have a blessed and meaningful Holy Week to all! :D

Microsoft Philippines TechFest 2008

Microsoft Philippines TechFest 2008 is here!

WHERE: Rizal Ballroom, The Shangri-La Makati
WHEN : January 22, 2008
TIME : 8:30am (Registration Opens at 7:00am)

Register now for free! Check out Techfest 2008 official website for more details.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving Day to all our relatives, friends, ex-colleagues and to those who are reading this in the US!

Thanksgiving, or Thanksgiving Day, is a traditional North American holiday to give thanks for the things that one has at the conclusion of the harvest season. Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States and on the second Monday of October in Canada [via Wikipedia]

I wonder when will I get my first taste of turkey :)

Eid Al-Fitr Holiday (October 12)

October 12 is declared as special non-working holiday here in the Philippines!

Malacañang has declared October 12 a non-working holiday to mark Eid Al-Fitr, the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

Presidential Spokesman Ignacio Bunye made the announcement in a text message to reporters Monday.

Eid’l Fitre marks the end of the 40 days of fasting for Muslims.

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has made it a policy to declare Eid’l Fitre a holiday throughout the country every year as a gesture of promoting cultural understanding between Filipino Muslims and Christians.

[via Inquirer]

29th William Jones Cup Starts Today

The 29th William Jones Cup International basketball tournament will start today at the Taipei County Hsinchuang Gymnasium. This will be the ultimate test for San Miguel-Pilipinas (RP Team) before the Beijing Olympics qualifying tournament, FIBA-Asia Mens Championship, to be held in Japan late this month in Japan (Read more...)

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to all the fathers out there especially to my Tatay!

You could also greet me if you want since my wife is due to give birth anytime soon :D

Miss Universe 2007

Last night, my wife and I were able to watch the primetime telecast of Miss Universe 2007 on Studio 23. Miss Japan was crowned as Miss Universe for the first time so most people (just like me) is curious on how she won the title.

Here are some points I noticed about this event.
1. The stage is so simple and boring.
2. The host are boring.
3. The questions asked by the judges are too shallow.
4. The swimwear photo shot is too daring. Is it intended for men's magazine?
5. Tension between Mexico and US is evident after Miss USA got booed on several occasions (all about immigration issues).

Also check out this video of Miss USA on her fall or slip (whatever you want to call it) during the night gown presentation.

Philippines Vote

Vote wisely boyz and girlz!

P.S. I think Gardenia should start giving me free weekly supply of bread for 'free advertisement' by using their 'seal tab' (not sure if i use the right term for that)

Oscar De La Hoya vs Floyd Mayweather Jr

The title "The World Awaits" is no exaggeration for the upcoming fight of Oscar De La Hoya (38-4, 30 KOs) and Floyd Mayweather Jr (37-0, 24 KOs) this coming Sunday (Philippine time). This is the kind of fight boxing fans should not miss. Yesterday, I bought a ticket for Php300 to watch live on the big screen (SM Megamall).

I think Floyd Mayweather will win this fight. After all, he is considered the best pound-for-pound fighter and way better than Manny Pacquiao. Check out some of Mayweather's fight via YouTube.

Our very own Rey "Boom-Boom" Bautista (22-0), who is considered as the next Manny Pacquiao, will face Argentinean Sergio Medina (28-0) and AJ Banal (12-0) to Mexican Juan Rosas (25-2).

Update 1: AJ Banal wins via 8-round unanimous decision over Juan Rosas

Update 2: Rey "Boom-Boom" Bautista wins via 12-round unanimous decision over Sergio Medina

Update 3: Floyd Mayweather Jr. wins via split decision over Oscar De La Hoya

Fight Videos via YouTube:
- Rey "Boom-Boom" Bautista vs Sergio Medina
- Oscar De La Hoya vs Floyd Mayweather Jr (unavailable)
- AJ Banal vs Juan Rosas (unavailable)

May 1 is Labor Day + SpiderMan Day

Tomorrow is holiday here in the Philippines. Labor Day is for those who work hard to earn a living. Since there is now work, it is the best time to release one of the most anticipated movies of the year - SpiderMan 3. I think we are 2 to 3 days ahead of the worldwide opening.

Expect long lines on your favorite movie house tomorrow. Good thing that we were able to get reservation on Podium cinema last Friday.



Sit back and relax :)

Manny Pacquiao vs Jorge Solis

Our very own Manny Pacquiao will face the unbeaten and dangerous fighter Jorge Solis of Mexico on Sunday morning (Manila time) in San Antonio, Texas for the WBC International super featherweight title.

I opted not to watch this bout live on the big screen for two reasons: First, I'm not in favor of Pacquiao's decision to run as congressman in his home town and ticket price is too expensive in lieu of a 2 to 3 hours delayed telecast on TV which will be broadcast by GMA7.

I'm hoping that Manny wins this fight, a fight that is in the boxing arena and not in the political arena. Manny is a very popular boxer not only in the Philippines but around the world. It is a big shame for our country to have one of our lawmakers fighting on the ring. Imagine this, Michael Buffer introducing Manny Pacquiao:

"On the red corner weighing blah blah pounds...
 the #1 pound-for-pound fighter of 2006...
 the fighting pride of the Philippines...
 the people's champ...
 the honorable congressman...
 Manneeeeeeeeeeee Pakkkkkkkk-yawwwwww"

Oh men! :p

Happy Valentines Day!

Happy Valentines day to all especially to my wife, my family and friends!

Useless Invitation

I just received an email invitation to attend Microsoft's TechFest 2006. I got excited so I immediately click the registration link. When the page finished loading, it says that registration is already CLOSE. What can I say... the invitation is useless and non-sense! :(

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