Poll: Presidentiables

Who among the presidential candidates will you vote?


Grace Poe:

- On October 10, 2010, Senator Poe was appointed by PNoy as chairwoman of MTRCB (Movie and Television Review and Classification Board).
- May 2013, Poe was elected as one of the Senators of the Philippines.
*** Reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Poe ***
- Led the hearings, as chair of the public services sub-committee on MRT and LRT issues to provide solutions to MRT problems.
- Senator Poe also gave focus on the Philippine National Police, wherein she submitted a committee report to address challenges in the PNP which include logistics, weapons, human resource system, increasing criminality and deterioration of police stations.
- Poe has also filed a bill seeking to provide Filipino children full protection and support, especially from day one in the womb until they reach the age of two. Under the measure, mothers and children will be protected from malnutrition through a comprehensive health care program for pregnant and lactating women as well as the health and nutrition of children from conception to 1,000 days.
*** Resource: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/704287/grace-poe-trumpets-accomplishments-as-senator ***


Mar Roxas:

- As congressman, he supported consumer protection, especially focusing on affordable medicines. Among his laws include:
- RA No. 8759 Public Employment Service Office which serves as employment facilitation center.
- RA No. 8756 incentivizing the establishment of regional headquarters to encourage investment and operation of multinational companies in the country to generate more jobs.
- RA No. 7880 (Roxas Law), ensuring fair distribution of the education capital budget through all the provinces.
- In 2000, Roxas was appointed as Trade and Industry Secretary by the then president Estrada. During his DTI appointment, he focused on the development of palengke/market and was labeled as Mr. Palengke.
- Roxas launched 'Make IT Philippines' and organized the first IT-enabled services (ITES) to the United States which led to the biggest global industry names to invest in the Philippines (which we most commonly known as BPO-Business Process Outsourcing/Call Centers), that started with mere 2000 jobs but has now grown to hundreds of thousands of jobs thereby putting the Philippines on the map as major IT/BPO destination.
- He worked on reopening of the National Steel Corporation and later launched the Garment Export Industry Transformation Plan and Assistance Package both of which gave and secure numerous jobs for Filipinos.
*** Read more on my resource material: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mar_Roxas ***


Jejomar Binay:

- One of the founders of MABINI (Movement of Attorneys for Brotherhood, Integrity and Nationalism, Inc.)
- After the EDSA Revolution, the then President Corazon Aquino appointed Mr. Binay as acting Mayor of Makati and later on won on his own as mayor of Makati in 1988 and was reelected in 1992 and 1995, then on 2001 returned in Makati and served 3 full terms.
- In 1998, Mr. Binay was appointed as Chairman of MMDA (Metropolitan Manila Development Authority) and was appointed as Vice-chairman of the Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission and Traffic Czar for Metro Manila.
*** Resource: http://www.ovp.gov.ph/index.php/programs/vice-president-s-corner ***


Miriam Defensor Santiago:

- Earned her degree, Doctor of Judicial Science in the United States.
- She earned the degrees Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude; and Bachelor of Laws, cum laude, from the University of the Philippines.
- Dr. Santiago was a U.P. law professor for some 10years and has written some 30 books. She is the leading expert of her generation in constitutional law and international law.
- She has filed the highest number of bills and authored some of the most important laws.
*** Resource: http://www.senate.gov.ph/senators/sen_bio/santiago_bio.asp ***


Let us all vote wisely this coming 2016 election!

Movie Watch: Everyday I Love You

EVERYDAY I LOVE YOU: (16M reported gross on 1st showing day)

I really didn't expect that this movie will be this good. I've watched LizQuen's first movie together and found it a bit too youthful for me. But this movie EILY have better concept, story telling, plot, story line and better cast (I mean the supporting cast). I like that it was able to make me laugh so hard during some Liza antics as well one of Liza's lola. When they met, I like that even though Liza didn't like Quen, it didn't last long and after which the growing closeness began. Then when Liza started to have feelings for Quen, she's trying to fight it and losing because she and the people around her sees how different (as in better different) she has become because of what she's doing now that she agreed to become the host of the show Quen is producing. When Quen's backstory was introduced, I also liked how it was slowly affecting Quen. And when there's a need for Quen to conquer his issues to be able to help out, I love how it uncover and how it was acted.
I think the movie is so balance and so smooth, you wouldn't even realize that it was already almost the end. Even when it was time to eliminate the 3rd party, it was done perfectly (perfect timing and perfectly executed). You wouldn't feel too hurt for Gerald because every character grows and have their own realization.
Therefore, I am 100% endorsing this movie for everyone to watch. For teens, adults, mom, granny's and everyone who falls in and out of love!
Hope you guys enjoy and will enjoy it as much as I did!!! :)

Foodtrip: Banapple (Market Market)

BANAPPLE: Lasagna Roll-ups

Price: P210

Serving: If you're the type who really eats a lot then good for 1 only, otherwise this can be shared between 2 people. (I am the type who can eat 2 cups of rice or more but I was only able to finish 1 and a half of the lasagna rolls, and I'm so full that I actaully had a hard time talking after! Hahaha!).

Taste: Mouth wattering good!

Place: Unfortunately the one in Market Market is not that good (not sure if it was just on that day or what), well the AC's not working and it's quite warm inside that make it a bit uncomfortable.

Servers: They are nice but a bit slow on the take. When we arrived we've already felt that it'quite warm inside so we asked 1 server why - she said that it's normal. Definitely we can't believe that so we asked another, and the other one said that it's because their AC's under maintenance. Then we didn't know that the servers actually don't take the order and you have to go to the counter for them to take your order, so when we called a server to let them know of our order - she said to my friend that your order should be made on that side (for sandwich) and the others should be on the other side where pasta's and rice are being ordered - the problem is, all our orders are pastas (she didn't listen). Then when my friend's order came, my friend realized that it will be too much for her to eat it all so in order to prevent the food from mixing we needed a saucer - I called one of the server with a hand gesture - she thought I was just waving at her so she decides to wave back (imagine it as Yaya Dub's wave - well that's how she does it! hahaha). Then wen she realized we're actually calling her, she approached and asked what is it, I asked to have a saucer - I repeated it 3 times because whe doesn't seem to know what I was talking about, so my friend decided to but in and said "platito, platito yun". When a server arrived with all our order she instantly turner her back, so I called her because I wanted a selfie with my friends with our food - she didn't hear me, I called her 3 times but she didn't hear me (mind you the other customers around her heard me, so I know it's loud enough). Then, since the servings are a bit big, we were not able to finish it all up and called a server to have our food packed for out - she took my friend's plate and left - come on! You have two hands, can't you carry at least two at a time? Hahaha! Well at least it was a fun experience! Hahaha...

Series Watch - Philippines: On the Wings of Love (Episode 43) October 7, 2015

OTWOL Episode 43: OTWOLHopeful

The scene opened on Lea leaving Clark at the airport. Then when she's already on the plane she still can't stop crying thinking of Clark as well as her mom's betrayl.

When she arrived at the tenement she removed her wedding ring and walked to the tenement. Tiffany was about to leave their house when she came face to face with Lea. She was so shocked because they're not aware that she'll be going home. Lea pretended that everything's okay and just started embracing them.

In the US, Jigs has been showing his frustrations to his mom. He's insisting that he wanted to go home because the only reason why he wanted to be in the US is Lea. His mom told him that being in the US is his dream even when he was just a little boy, his mom's sad that all he thinks about is Lea. Tita Jack said that he also needs to think about himself and his life, try to get better employment and not just all about Lea.

Clark and Lea's been missing each other. It was shown that Lea while sleeping on her bed touched the part where Clark normally sleep and same goes with Clark.

Series Watch - Philippines: On the Wings of Love (Episode 42) October 6, 2015

OTWOL Episode 42: Fight for Love

Jigs saw Clark and Lea kissing, he got mad and punch Clark. He was stopped by his mom and Lea.

Clark is willing to fight for their love so as Lea, however, during work Lea talk to Tita Jack trying to apologize because she really can't stay away from Clark. Tita Jack said she understand, but unfortunately she pities his son Jigs and can't help but be sad with what's happening between cousins. She then asked Lea to just not talk about it for the mean time since everything's still too fresh.

Once home, Lea was trying to pack her luggage with all her dress when Clask arrived. Clark asked Lea what it's all about. Lea said that she's feeling guilty because of what's happening between Clark and his cousing Jigs. Clark stopped Lea from leaving telling her the he loves her.

Before leaving for work, Clark asked Lea to be home once he returns and that they's talk about their problem. Lea agreed, however, upon leaving their unit to go to work she was face to face with her supposedly deceased mother. Lea was so shock and don't know how to react. She hugged her mom and she was crying when a boy suddenly appeared asking Lea' s mom who she was talking to. Lea can't control her anger when she discovered that her mom married another and was the reason why she disappeared.

Lea went back to the unit crying really hard, then someone was knocking at the door, when it opened it was Tita Jack who arrived. She asked Lea why she's crying, and Lea embraced Tita Jack.

The next scene showed that Clark enters their using holding a bouquet of roses, unfortunately Lea's not home. He tried calling Lea but she's not answering. Then while leaving the unit, Tita Jack was once again on the way to Clark's unit and she told Clark that Lea already left the US to go back to the Philippines. Clark then immediately left and go to the airport to try and stop Lea.

He was able to catch Lea before she stepped into the borading area. He hugged Lea and asked her not to leave him. Unfortunately Lea's decided to leave. She told Clark that She doesn't want to ruin Clarks family like her mom ruined their family just for her american dream. Lea stepped into the boarding area crying really hard.

NOTE: If you'll be watching today's episode and you're the type of person who easilly cries, make sure to have a hanky present at your disposal because the weekk started with crying mode. But the good thing is, the 'Abangan' showed that the next episodes will now be in the Philippines wherein Clark will also follow Lea and will pursue her in their mother land. It also showed that Mang Sol will find out about Lea's marriage abroad and will make Clark's life a living hell... As Mang Sol said to Clark "Welcome to hell..." hahaha...