Huwebes, Disyembre 19, 2013

Project to support empowerment of Persons with Disabilities launched

Three support organizations that promote the rights of persons with disabilities (PWD) have partnered together for a project that will adress the concerns of the Persons with Disabilities and help enhance their economic , political and public office participation.

Organized by the New Vois Association of the Philippines ( NVAP) , Akap- Pinoy and Pilipinos With Disabilities Inc. the project calls for increased participation of persons with disabilities in government , labor , and livelihood.

" While there are laws that provide opportunities for PWD's and protect them from discrimination , we know that implementation is another story. As a group that promotes the welfare of the differently abled, we realize what better way to ensure that these laws are observed that for these three organizations to come and work together, " said Emer Rojas , president of New Vois Association of the Philippines (NVAP) , a group of speech -impaired PWD's , cancer survivors and tobacco victims, during the media launch of the project at Makati Shangrila Hotel on Thursday.

Among those that the three organizations will adress include the need for opportunities for PWD's to engage in livelihood and employment . Executive order 417 ,signed in 2005 , mandates government to support the PWD entrepreneurs by procuring 10% of their procurement requirements from PWD organizations and cooperatives . On the other hand, there is also Republic Act 10524 recently signed into law in April 2013 requires all government offices and state corporations to reserve one percent of its workforce to PWDs.

Manuel Agcaoili, chairman of Akap-Pinoy ,said there is also a need to increase PWD's access to political participation by encouraging them to run in government office and practice their right to suffrage.

" Our experience during the last May national elections where many of our members took to the polling place to cast their votes despite the absence of friendly facilities is proof that there is a need to improve our polling precincts and make them accessible to PWDs. It is fortunate that we now have the right to accessible polling places as enshrined in RA10366. We hope to see this law implemented in time for the 2016 elections, " said Agcaoli.

The three organizations also encourage PWDs to run for government position and champion the rights of their constituents. Michael Barredo , former nominee of party list Pilipino With Disabilities who ran during the May party list organizations, said there are other laws whose implementation have yet to materialize like RA 10070 which mandates the creation of PWD offices in all first and third class municipalities and cities nationwide.

" There are a number of laws that empower PWDs to live on equal basis with the rest of society but unfortunately no one is monitoring and ensuring that these measures are being followed on the ground, explained Barredo.

Meanwhile , Rojas and Agcaoili also broached the need for a database of all PWD organizations to have accurate and reliable information of everyone belonging to this sector. 

" We will review existing laws, most importantly RA7277 or the Magna Carta of PWDs, to make sure that its provision are relevant and doable in order to address the real needs of our constituents , " they added.

" We also would like to express our fervent gratitude to the British Embassy for supporting this noble endeavor which we hope would further empower PWDs nationwide , " said Rojas.

Miyerkules, Disyembre 18, 2013

In the Hidden Gold Treasure of Camarines Norte as revealed by the young communication graduate of St. Scholastica's College (the school of former President Corazon Aquino),is in deep troubled. The region endowed with natural resources and mineral resources is facing with a serious dilemma at the hands of the illegal small miners. Causing a double jeopardy on the human health and the treat of a possible landslides, erosion due to the unregulated small mining industry in the region. The unprotected usage of chemical like Mercury in desalinating raw rich gold ore had been now causing health hazards felt by the residence in the community based mining. Rampant contamination on the agricultural soils ,rivers , streams could be a possible treat with a long term effect if not given attention by the right authorities. 

The issue of unregulated mining had brought to the mainstream media as it was shown by the documentary segments of the leading national channel. That was the major bases where Joanna L. Armenta got the idea for her self title research paper a requirements for St. Scholastica's curriculum for graduating communication arts major.

The lack of alternative livelihood aside from the organic small , unprofessional mining methodology had been in practice since time immemorial. The industry developed it self with a net works of land owners, capital providers (loan sharks), middlemen and the very least the miners themselves who are exposed to the danger of being trapped into death in the make shift dungeon and to the harmful effect of mercury.

The option of concentrating to be engaged in the cultivation of land is of no use already since almost every one is engaged already in the small , unprofessional mining industry.There are successful stories that is a source of good stories but it has overshadowed by the majority who had been in the quagmire of pity situations.

To stop the operation of the said small unregulated, unprofessional mining industry , seems an impractical solutions either, for the people will succumb more to extreme poverty.

The vulnerable small miners became a victim of the opportunist capitalist for getting the gold ore in under price from the global pricing index of the gold. The extraction of other minerals that goes into waste is another issue for the people engage into mining focuses only on the gold ore. 

The people of Camarines Norte is leaving in bed of rich gold soil but became poor due to this illegal , unprofessional small miners.

Though the local government unit knew the operations and since its the way of life ever since the illegal become legal on its own right. Since the community is also a potential source of local count of vote. And the community is organic, endemic from the same place to solve the problem is a matter of political will , a paradigm shift of new thinking , new livelihood alternative is needed . To make people aware the potential harmful effect of the illegal , unprofessional , small mining industry not in Camarines Norte but in the whole Philippines.

Teaching the people another way of livelihood, or guide them to institutionalized rather their way of doing business with the application of the mining best practices could be another solutions that might work out for the best of the Camarines Norte people.

Miss Joanna L. Armenta through her comprehensive research paper that was done in 2012, is now an active professional program officer of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) World , a volunteer of Benita & Catalino Yap Foundation since 1993 
" We are in the business of building dreams". 

She also an active participants of Social Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development following the teaching of Harvey Que . Just recently the young entrepreneur attended the alumni homecoming of all " Social Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development held at University of the Philippines held only yesterday December 15, 2013.

Miss Joanna L. Armenta is the online/runner /volunteer marketer also of the Y Tree Milk Tea Cafe located at Greenfield Shopping and dining complex Pasig City , Philippines .The cafe known for promoting health and organic Milk Tea drinks. Their official endorser is no other than the former famous Sorsogon Haciendero and Philippine Department of Agriculture secretary , Salvador Escudero his son now also a senator Hon. Francis Chez Escudero.

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The Making of a Saint : The true to life movie story of Pedro Calungsod "Batang Martir".

My friend Mrs. Maria Luisa Tamayo-Leon invited me personally to attend and watch the the movie premiere night screening of Pedro Calungsod " Batang Martir".

The movie is all about the life of the newly beatified Filipino saint himself Pedro Calungsod. The beatification was officiated by the newly crown prince of the Church his Holy Father Pope Francis , done at St Peter and Paul Cathedral Eternal City of Rome Italy just few months ago.

The movie is also an official entry to this year 39th Metro Manila Film Festival for which the title role is played by the now young promising actor in the person of Rocco Nacino.

Momentously during this December month that is dedicated to the Spirit of the Seasons of Yuletide relative to the sacrifices of the living hero of today the "OFW" Overseas Foreign Workers.

In relation with the movie of the life of Pedro Calungsod himself is a pioneering overseas Filipino worker only with a different purpose . He is into the business of spiritual vanquest as a newly converts follower of the Spanish Friar.

Only then that Pedro Calungsod chosen the path that any one would like not to traverse. He was one of the casualties , fatalities by the very mission of spreading the good news (the living history of Jesus Christ) to the foreign land then, now known as Guam.

Yes indeed Pedro Calungsod deserves the movie , immortalizing his heroic adventurism worthy enough for emulation by the Filipino Youth of today.

A few minute before the official opening program ( in red carpet) of the premiere screening , Mrs. Maria Luisa Tamayo-Leon, caught me doing my online marketing session at Pinoy Global Cafe ( an exclusive by invitational membership Lounge Area) located at 5th level of SM Mega Mall , Mandaluyong City Philippines.

A cafe which is dedicated by the SM Shoe Mart Group of Companies to the OFW themselves and to their beneficiary. It offers free wifi , free coffee and tea, free long distance calls, and money changing facilities for the service of the OFW.

Its in the cafe that Mr. Maria Luisa Tamayo - Leon told me about her plans of attending the movie premiere night screening of Pedro Calungsod " Batang Martir". Being known as avid net worker and event enthusiast her self, and certified real estate broker of her own company RAGIN-TATIN REALTY in the Philippine social registry.

Mrs. Maria Luisa Tamayo-Leon a Global Pinoy Cafe member herself a beneficiary by her husband Mr. Raul Leon an OFW based in Dubai for over a two decades now. Suggested to interrupt my internet session to check her Face Book account. This is her way of communicating her husband and two adult daughter now also working as OFW in Dubai.

Then Mrs. Maria Luisa Tamayo-Leon opened her Facebook account allowing me to view her recent travel pictures from Dubai. She just been there a week ago for a short visit with her husband and attending to the ceremonial wedding of her daughter.

Mr. Leon herself is a recipient of the many blessings of her family unfathomable sacrifices for working abroad .

Her husband is a manager of a Dubai multinational company. Through her Face Book account that I was able to be introduced to her husband. A very handsome Castilian look alike of Tom Cruise. Her one week stint in Dubai produces a lot of vivid memories attested by the pictures. She had the pictures of whole landscape of Dubai all on its splendor of grandest ever. Everything is world class. From the sailing type architecture of Al burj hotel a shopping destination as was told by Mrs . Leon. To the palm villages by the sea. To the desserts , palms and camels is beyond an unimaginable picturesque scene only Dubai can offer to the world. The long winding road , the finest beach sea side boulevards and everything in between , modern landscape of buildings.

Her major event in Dubai was the wedding ceremony of her daughter that was officiated at St. Francis Dubai Cathedral celebrated by a Sri Lankan priest assigned in the church.

Her daughter got married to the Philippine prominent family known for its business in agriculture. The Abalos and sons Agro Farms and Industries. The firm known for having an annual presence (booth) in the Philippine International Agricultural Expo ,known as " Agri-Link" always held at World Trade Center Manila. The company is also known for being the breeder of high grade foreign specie of cows and pigs, livestock and poultry.

Mrs. Luisa Tamayo_Leon despite of her age realizes the advantage of the modern means of communication the social media like Facebook in communicating her love one's abroad.

The most striking pictures that Mrs. Luisa Tamayo -Leon showed me on her face book account is her photo taken after the wedding reception . The photo together with her loving husband were seated together in the swing, for which my self title poem " swing is especially dedicated to the couple:

SWING:

A solemn night
In a chain of arms
Rythmic creaking
Childhood dream of playing
Heart giggling
Up from below voices floating
Window glowed lights flickering
Champagne of happiness overflowing
True experience exhilarating
Be ready for tomorrow's night swing.

After short seconds of facebook scanning , chats and likes Mrs. Luisa Tamayo -Leon finally stood up , decided to attend the ceremonial (red carpet) premiere night screening of Pedro Calungsod " Batang Martir" that was held at Cinema 7 of SM Shoe Mart Mega Mall, Mandaluyong City Philippines.

The Movie:

I love the entire cinematography of the movie. It pictures the panoramic beauty of an islands a representation of the Guam and the Philippines in those era.

One noticeable scenery of the community casted in the movie , is the lack of passable road if there is ,only a travails of pathways. The director is commendable for showing the sense of truth for these particular aspect. In relation to the movie and based on world history one of the unique legacy ,tangible heritage brought in by the Roman Empire to the world is their idea of buildings roads and bridges.

Back to the movie, though the business of the Spanish Friars for which Pedro Calungsod is serving as novice (native new convert) is asphalting the roads of the spiritual pathways of each native inhabitants of the islands. To form a body of the community which is Christ centered and god fearing. To sow the seeds of Spanish Friars to build the real church (nipa /stone0 a pueblo , then road and bridges .

To spread the culture of spiritual awakening for which the culture of civilization ultimately follows.

The movie is beautifully rendered and edited with respect to the historical relevance. The director is careful enough , very astute for exposing the very critical topics leaving the audience to sum up on their conclusion for themselves. For these a commendation deserved to the people behind the scenes and to the whole cast of the movie who done their role perfectly .

The whole islands , the community is facing the crossroads of civilization brought by the swords and bible (teaching of Jesus Christ).The Spanish conquistadores is also facing the challenges for which path to choose . Applying the mighty blade of swords or the mighty blade of the words to minimized the casualties and fatalities out of fear , mistrust and ignorance.

Both camps is facing the daunting challenges of the time. The very intentions of planting the faith for which is totally in different from the traditional cultures of the aborigines bring in miscalculations that sometimes causes bloodbath.

And so both camps decided what is right to be done, according to each own camps belief.

So this starts with the clash.

The movie cast includes Mr. Jestoni Alarcon, Christian Bautista, Kuya Manzano et all.
Mr. Francis Villacorta directed the movie.

The aborigines must choose the road of salvations which bring forth the real road of development because both camps needed so to have a better passage way necessary for the coming and going of people engaged on the culture of faith, trade , customs, in harmony and at peace with each other.

Henry Estipona
Investment Consultant
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c/o 892 32 68 local 7214



A rigular attendee of the Annual Pacific Regionl Investment Conference:

Organized by : APAFS
Asia Pacific Association of Fiduciary Studies based in GUAM.
Founded and chaired by Gerard Cruz
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Martes, Oktubre 29, 2013

The Goethe Instiut Manila host the opening of the international travelling  exhibits entitled Deutschland im Koffer Germany Unwrapped  with a high flying colors events. Encouraging each guest to like the social media Face Book accounts of the institut, and giving out freebies like key chains , ballpens  and Goeth special made ballers. The exhibtis which had been displayed in Singapore and othe cities in Asia aims to promote the Germany , the country , its people, its culture, its history, lifestyles any simple things that you may interested to know about Germany like its own Language.The next stop of the exhibits is in Cagayan de Oro Philippines and Indonesia.














Lunes, Oktubre 28, 2013

Preventive Conservation ; Risk Assessment and Implementation



Juan Antonio Herraez and Juan Victor Cageo a visiting Museum experts , talked about Preventive Conservation ; Risk Assessment and Implementation, "How Spanish Historical Buildings Converted to become into Spanish State Museums", respectively in the five days museum workshop held at Museu de San Agustin , Intramuros, Representative from Barcelona Museum ( Sorsogon City ), Malacanang Museum, National Museum, San Ignacio Museum, Casa Manila, San Agustin Museum, Iloilo Museum eagerly discussed about the current museum practices they have been implemented on their respective museum and presented a possible preventive conservation practices that needs to be addressed using the Spanish experienced of handling better Museum Practices. To practically immersed on the idea of the preservation methodology , the museum work shoppers had an ocular tour in the upswing reconstruction of the "San Ignacio Church" soon to be named as the "Museo Intramuros". The ecclesiatical museum used to be the beautiful church in Intramuros during the pre war era. Its boost the most baroque and wood ornately church . That during the ravaged of World War II, it took a weeks of fires to consume and totally destroyed the whole church because of the foundational strength of its materials used. The church vicinity is located now at the current adjacent lot of Catholic Bishop Conference of the Philippines. Furthermore to re orient the museum managers the job of sustainable museum preservation , the group were encouraged to see the artifacts of the San Ignacio Church memorabellia during its might perfect built showcasing the oppulence era of that time. The San Ignacio Church will be reconstructed with its own convent, museum and library. It will display the grandeur collections of ecclestical collections ranging from sculpted ivory saints, candelabra, priest vestments cabinets, retablos, chairs, tables ( furnitures), chandelier, clocks, old maps , rare books and documents, paper of significant importance. The great collections ,that is worth of history is now at the management of Intramuros, now administered by Mr. Marco Sardillo located at Palacio Del Gobernadorcillo. The reconstruction is being funded by the NCCA National Commission on Culture and Arts . The second immersion stop over of the museum managers work shoppers about the preventive heritage conservation is at the Escuella Taller. The institution is in charge of developing young carpentry works in geared to be the next on hands workers in reconstruction, refitting,preservation , maintenance of all Spanish structures through out the Philippines. Applying a unique way of doing carpentry in demands with the corals, mortars, slabs of stones , woods that is the original materials of the structures , proper care and proportionate refitting materials needs to be used too. Like in cleansing the old intramuros wall , that was used for fortification so the first defence of war and had been the casualty of bombardment during world war II, special brush should be needing , with an acute care of brushing will be needing instead of boosing it with host of water. Holes , deformity on the surfaced of the slabs of stones can only be refitted with the same materials used like mortars (mixtures of charcoal, lime and screened sand), if cant be avoided and plastering be needing, the artisan had no option but to fillage the damage with clay bricks attuned with integrity of the original walls materials. From the Palacio Del Gobernadorcillo management likewise informed the group, that there was a massive attempt of documenting the foundational plan and structures of all Spanish structures since 70's and 80's , with this them the Museum Managers informed also that original maps of the Philippines considered to be the most credible source of actual geographical representation of the country had been now hang at Cambridge University . The maps that was lost from us during the British Invasion of Manila. The escuella taller is now an institution having a structural integrity to boost , housing at the former Spanish war arsenal inside the Fort Santiago. The final immersion process of the museum talked is the visitation at Almacenes Reales ( Fort Santiago) , the famous prison cell of the Philippine National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. Located at the northest point of the Intramuros , the walled fortification of the old Manila ,( the original Spanish Settlements) against the marauding pirates. Prominent structures at this point , is the " media naranja", which means half orange in shape the way the walling was formed .

The five days Museum talk is culminated with a certificate distribution attended by the Spanish Ambassador to the Philippines, Ambassador Jorge Domecq and Mr. Marco Sardillo Administrator , Intramuros Administration.

Everyone is invited at Museum Exhibits;the Pacifico; Spain and the Adventure of the South Sea.
National Museum of the Philippines
P.Burgos Drive, Rizal Park, Manila
Tuesdays to Sundays , 10:00am-5:00pm

" in 1513 Spanish explorer Vasco Nunez de Balboa caught sight of a new ocean for the Eurpean World, confirming what he already knew intuitively: a new sea, unknown and dark, lying between Asia and the recently discovered territories in America. Balboa named his discovery South Sea.".

Sabado, Oktubre 12, 2013

United Kingdom based Business Management Consultant is in the Philippines

Christopher Gibbs is one of the judges in the 7th year annual teen entrepreneur participated in by 130 prime schools and universities around the Philippines ,comprising over 1,400 students with one goal each in mind to economically attained financial independence through the spirit of free enterprise.

Today's entries for teen entrepreneur are variety in nature, from food and consumable products to hand made craft like bags, to small things of novelty items like bracelets and bling bling accessories, to T shirts and caps . 

Today's 7th annual teen entrepreneur vibes is full of youthful dynamism, energetic vibrancy and functional creativity exemplify by each products design . Its what you call innovations which is the major factor for every one in the business to thrive in today's generation.

"As business management consultant based from United Kingdom, and hops Asia particular in Singapore I love to see Philippines doing like this", the final words of Mr. Christopher Gibbs.

The 7th Teen Entrepreneur products fair is now on displayed at SM Mega Mall Ground Floor Activity Center . The show will run from October 12-13, 2013. Every one is invited for tasting and product selling.

Henry Estipona

United Kingdom based Business Management Consultant is in the Philippines

Christopher Gibbs is one of the judges in the 7th year annual teen entrepreneur participated in by 130 prime schools and universities around the Philippines ,comprising over 1,400 students with one goal each in mind to economically attained financial independence through the spirit of free enterprise.

Today's entries for teen entrepreneur are variety in nature, from food and consumable products to hand made craft like bags, to small things of novelty items like bracelets and bling bling accessories, to T shirts and caps . 

Today's 7th annual teen entrepreneur vibes is full of youthful dynamism, energetic vibrancy and functional creativity exemplify by each products design . Its what you call innovations which is the major factor for every one in the business to thrive in today's generation.

"As business management consultant based from United Kingdom, and hops Asia particular in Singapore I love to see Philippines doing like this", the final words of Mr. Christopher Gibbs.

The 7th Teen Entrepreneur products fair is now on displayed at SM Mega Mall Ground Floor Activity Center . The show will run from October 12-13, 2013. Every one is invited for tasting and product selling.

Henry Estipona

United Kingdom based Business Management Consultant is in the Philippines

Christopher Gibbs is one of the judges in the 7th year annual teen entrepreneur participated in by 130 prime schools and universities around the Philippines ,comprising over 1,400 students with one goal each in mind to economically attained financial independence through the spirit of free enterprise.

Today's entries for teen entrepreneur are variety in nature, from food and consumable products to hand made craft like bags, to small things of novelty items like bracelets and bling bling accessories, to T shirts and caps . 

Today's 7th annual teen entrepreneur vibes is full of youthful dynamism, energetic vibrancy and functional creativity exemplify by each products design . Its what you call innovations which is the major factor for every one in the business to thrive in today's generation.

"As business management consultant based from United Kingdom, and hops Asia particular in Singapore I love to see Philippines doing like this", the final words of Mr. Christopher Gibbs.

The 7th Teen Entrepreneur products fair is now on displayed at SM Mega Mall Ground Floor Activity Center . The show will run from October 12-13, 2013. Every one is invited for tasting and product selling.

Henry Estipona

Sabado, Oktubre 5, 2013

BUDHI: Celebrating Humanity in Everyday Life Fest!

  
    BUDHI: Celebrating Humanity in Everyday Life is the merging together of two events namely the “2nd FGS Mabuhay Temple Conference on Humanistic Buddhism and Cultural Pluralism—with the theme on BEAUTY AND THE BUDDHA: Multidisciplinary Research on Aesthetics and the Arts of Life” and the first “BAYANIHAN FESTIVAL: Reclaiming Indigenous Culture to Create Evolving Communities happening on Oct. 22-26,2013



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YOSHINOYA Megamall, Relaunch!


Yoshinoya Megamall was first opened on April 23, 2003 . Then , renovation of the dining area was done in November 2009 . Until recently, to cope up with the recent trends in design, the store was upgraded and today, and it was relaunche again last September 27, 2013.

Since 2001, the Company with the vision to be the most preferred Japanese restaurant in the country has offered high quality food at affordable prices with exceptional friendly service to its patrons. From our vast array of delicious entree selections , our fresh salad ingredients to our sumptous desserts, only the highest quality products are presented to our customers.

BACKGROUND

Century Pacific Group under its retail arm, Yoshinoya Century Pacific , Inc., entered into Franchise Agreement with Yoshinoya International Co., Ltd in 2001 and started its first store operation in December 2001. Currently , there are six branches in Metro Manila: SM Megamall , SM North Edsa, SM Mall of Asia , SM Manila Robinsons Galleria and Glorietta to further strengthen its presence in the Quick Service Arena, Yoshinoya Century Pacific , Inc. forged partnership with Ihanat Foods Corporation led by its President / General Manager , Mr. Timothy James G. Yang.

ORIGINS

Yoshinoya was born in 1899 under the ingenuity of its founder , a Japanese , named Eikichi Matsuda. Our story begins at Nihonbashi , a humble fish market in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, on the outskirts of Edo Castle where Mr. Matsuda created a delicious recipe of beef and rice known as Gyudon (beef bowl) . Named for his birthplace of Yoshino -Cho , Osaka, Mr. Matsuda's restaurant featured delicious , affordable and fast meals. It was a entirely new concept in Japanese culture, and both the hard -working fisherman and market visitors embraced it. Yoshinoya was an instant hit. In 1923 , Japan was hit by the Great Kanto Earthquake and Yoshinoyahad to move to Tsukiji with the rest of the fish market and throngs of hungry continued to enjoy Yoshinoya's original gyudon, or beef bowl.

In 1946 , Mizuho Matsuda, son of Eikichi Matsuda, turned the business into a 24-hour restaurant and rapidly gained wide spread popularity in Japan . In 1958, it became a corporate company operating on a chain store system. Yoshinoya boasts of more than 100 years of tradition. Yoshinoya has grown to be one of the most important brands in Japan and boasts of more than 1000 outlets , making it one of the biggest fast-food chains in Japan. To date, there are more than 12000 outlets around the world, namely Japan, USA, Hongkong , China , Singapore, Taiwan, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines ( soon to open in Cambodia).

Yoshinoya's logo, the " bull horn " was invented by Yoshinoya's Mizuho Matsuda , with orange as it main color and hass been adopted as Yoshinoya logo since 1899. The idea of the " bull horn" logo was derived from the initial letter of Yoshinoya "Y" whiel the rope sorrounding the horn represents " Yokozuna" ranking winner in Japanese sumo wrestling , also representing the Yokozuna quality of food. The sorrounding rope is made of 27 rice grains and whole logo means Yoshinoya sells the best beef bowls.

Former Westlife Front Man SHANE FILAN On a Philippine Promo Tour!



Former lead vocalist of boy band Westlife ,, Shane Filan , is coming to Manila for a series of shows on September 28, 6pm ( Skydome, SM City North EDSA) and on September 29, 4pm ( The Podium) to promote his brand new EP entitled " Everything to Me ", exclusively distributed under MCA Music ( Universal Music Philippines).

Shane is known to millions as the front man of super group, and worldwide phenomenon -Westlife with a string of hits to the group's credit : If I Let you Go, I lay My Love on you, Swear It again , Flying without wings and many more. The group has sold over 50 million records around the world.

Pronouncing J to G without the color of temptation


Coming from the province of Bicol and Visaya where accents merge in one ,
where A is pronounce as AH, where E is utter as I, 
and O is best sound as Uh , noteworthy J is better pronounce as G, but 
most of the time J attain its full meaning when it pronounce H .

What a special day to be invited in your high walled lawnyard,
for a party , a siminar?Or playing me fool to watch how to shoot the ball
for the basketball games? Mind guessing is the hardest the things to recon,
a strategy good only for dama de noche , or chess the mind games of the noble man .

By the way thanks for the free ride of your electric jeepney. Its just to show that you are the King of Green or It just mean that I am your subject who can visit you lawnyard for invitation ? Only then I realized who am I to loiter your green lawnyard?
Sorry just prospecting on something to discover, inspires,, prey for my wonderlust.

If there is temptation to pronounce your J to G,
with due respect do not allow me to guess it.