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Philippine Blog Awards 2010 WINNERS List

December 13, 2010 by Janey

The Philippine Blog Awards theme this year is Beyond Blogging, which is quite apt since blogging has already evolved. Together with social media networks and online forums, BLOGS started as one of the empowering platforms where a person or a group can express an opinion or talk. But it has gone beyond expressing a thought and sharing it with the world.

Bloggers are now involved in other forms of media. The causes and actions have gone offline and become manifest in the real world. No longer are projects limited to the Internet and the Web, but are seen in classrooms, in the streets, and even in the homes. Take for example the Blogging 101 session Juned, Arpee and I facilitated for Starbucks’ social corporate responsibility project dedicated to the Pembo school students. This became a launch pad for Pembo to have a voice on community issues as well as an avenue to share the positive insights learned from Hands on Manila’s Galing Mo Kid program.

Other than this, Juned has been an active advocator of education by means of blogging or online sources organizing community forums/training.

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Bloggers have transcended past the online planet and with each blogger having their own goals and means to achieve and projects to complete to make a difference in the community, they are now essentially part of the real world. Bloggers have indeed gone beyond blogging.

The 2010 Philippine Blog Awards was opened with startling attire from that evening’s host, Gabe Mercado, clad in his PeeJays and oversized bedroom slippers. UnderSecretary Manuel L. Quezon III was the guest speaker who mentioned in his welcome remarks that blogging can go beyond the cyberspace and into advocacy campaigns.

The categories were grouped into 4 sets. The invited presenters were:

Blogging stalwarts, Kutitos.com’s Gail dela Cruz-Villanueva and Ms. Google Aileen Apolo-de Jesus
Lovely blogger and more popularly known as Flaircandy, Hannah Villasis and little moi, Between Bites
1^st PBA Travel Award winner Ivan Henares and famous tech blogger, Jayvee Fernandez
Ivan of famed PCOS Machine Twitter Account and momblogger and family values advocator, Ms. Noemi Dado

Aileen and Gail

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Hannah and me

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Jayvster and Ivan

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Karen Ang

The Winners Circle of the 2010 Philippine Blog Awards:

MAIN AWARDS

Best Blog in Advocacy Category – Web Safety Philippines by Sonnie Santos

Best Blog in Beauty and Lifestyle Category – The Reluctant Stylista by Alexandra Lapa

Best Blog in Business Category – Ready to be Rich by Fitz Villafuerte

Best Blog in Culture and Arts – Anik-anik Love by Mitch Mauricio

Best Blog in Entertainment Category – Without Wang2 by Nickie Wang

Best Blog in Food and Beverage Category – Happy Foodies by Ferdz Decena

Best Blog in Gaming Category – Back 2 Gaming by B2Gamers

Best Blog in Hobby and Recreation – Back 2 Gaming by B2Gamers

Best Blog in Home and Parenting Category – iMom by Chats Siao

Best Blog in Humor Category – The Professional Heckler by Loi Reyes Landicho

Best Blog in Lifestyle – The Creative Dork by Robbie Bautista

Best Blog in Literature / Literary Category – City Buoy by Nyl Lim

Best Blog in Personal/Diary Category – Yoshke.com by Yoshke Dimen

Best Photoblog – Gerryruiz Photoblog by Gerry Ruiz

Best Blog in Social, Politics and History – The Pro Pinoy Project by The Pro Pinoy Project

Best Blog in Sports – Filipino Boxing Journal by Kenneth Ragpala

Best Blog in Technology Category – My Silly Point of View by Richard D. Feraro

Best Blog in Travel Category – Just Wandering by Nina Fuentes

Best Blog in Video and Podcasts – Pinoy How To by Buddy and Yael Gancenia

SPECIAL AWARDS

Best Blog Design – The Reluctant Stylista

Bloggers’ Choice Award – CHKSLG

Readers’ Choice Award – Green Archers

Best Filipiniana Blog – My Sarisari Store

Top Blog Post for 2010 – Do They Read Blogs in Heaven? by Yoshke.com

Top Posts for 2010

EXCLUSIVE: GMA Breaks Her Silence by the Professional Heckler

Sometimes We Are Lost by I am Fickle Cattle.

Fireworks, Hormones and this Blog Post by Yoshke.com

Top Photo Posts for 2010

A Solo Traveler’s Photo Story of Backpacking in Palawan by Ambot Ah!

Pahiyas Festival by Biyaheng Pinoy

Top Video Posts and Podcasts for 2010

Krimmy Couple: Of Bad Words and Saranghae by My Korean Boyfriend

Podcast 6: Being Friends with the Ex by Ria Jose

Krimmy Couple: The Korean Eats Balut by My Korean Boyfriend

CONGRATULATIONS to all the notable blogs who have been recognized, nominated, shortlisted and awarded! 🙂

I was moved when I saw the AVP they prepared for Beyond Entertainment portion.

Goosebumps when I saw my site and other photos there.

Thanks to the person who did that! It was such a nice surprise 🙂

It was great to see everyone, blogs who I visit too, and meet new friends. I’m proud of TalesfromtheTummy, FoodieManila and Frannywanny (2^nd in a row!) for being the top finalists of the Food and Beverage Category.

Congrats to the PBA 2010 Committee led by President Juned Sonido. Kudos to Coy, Sha, Karla, Markku, Gail, Winston, Hana, Mark and the rest of the team for an awesome Phil. Blog Awards last night.

Photo courtesy of yogajane of http://herestolife.wordpress.com (Thanks Tita Jane!)

Philippine Blog Awards article on Inquirer.net

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National Election Results

May 11, 2010 by Janey

National Election Results as of May 11, 2010 11:35 AM:

Presidential Candidates:

1	AQUINO, Benigno Simeon III C.	12,688,024
2	ESTRADA EJERCITO, Joseph M.	8,084,861
3	VILLAR, Manuel Jr B.	4,525,913
4	TEODORO, Gilberto Jr. C.	3,367,778
5	VILLANUEVA, Eduardo C.	951,622
6	GORDON, Richard J.	440,626

*Villar concedes to Aquino (11AM)

*Presidential candidate De Los Reyes concedes to Aquino and calls for their camp to provide a more defined platform

*Sen. Gordon concedes to Sen. Aquino (2:40 PM)

Dick Gordon’s Post-Election Statement

I would like to congratulate Sen. Aquino for his spectacular victory. I call upon this nation to unite and support him.

I would like to thank everyone who supported me especially my volunteers and those who gave up their limited resources as a manifestation of trust in my brand of leadership and track record.

I ran a very truthful, straightforward and candid campaign and thought we could run on the basis of our platform, track record and volunteerism.

I would like to congratulate all the winners and pray that they serve our country well.

We accept the will of the people.

Today, we have a victory for democracy with the successful exercise of our first nationwide automated election despite naysayers and doubters.

The fight for this country goes beyond this day. Let us forge on in building a Bagumbayan foe our people.

*Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro concedes presidential race (2:55 PM)

-Gibo will go private after this race. He will continue civic duties but is no longer interested to hold a government position.

*4 more candidates (Jamby Madrigal, Nick Perlas, Bro. Eddie Villanueva, Former President Joseph Estrada -who’s filing a protest regarding trending of the votes) have not yet conceded.

As of 5:15 PM, Bangon Presidential Bet, Bro. Eddie Villanueva congratulates Sen. Aquino on apparent victory. Claims this might be the last time he will run.

*Former President Joseph “Erap” Estrada will not contest the Presidential result but will not concede the Presidential race at this time. If his lawyer contests the result and protest before the commission, he will supposedly let his lawyer be.

Vice-President Candidates:

1	BINAY, Jejomar C.	12,464,331
2	ROXAS, Manuel A.	11,629,706
3	LEGARDA, Loren B.	3,426,781
4	FERNANDO, Bayani F.	872,564
5	MANZANO, Eduardo B.

Senatorial Candidates

1	BONG REVILLA, Ramon, Jr. B.	16,407,143
2	ESTRADA, Jinggoy E.	16,115,025
3	DEFENSOR SANTIAGO, Miriam P.	14,747,874
4	DRILON, Franklin M.	13,490,275
5	ENRILE, Juan Ponce -.	13,349,517
6	CAYETANO, Pilar Juliana S.	11,676,882
7	MARCOS, Ferdinand, Jr. R.	11,293,762
8	RECTO, Ralph G.	10,536,077
9	SOTTO , Vicente III C.	10,147,602
10	OSMEÃ‘A, Sergio III D.	9,865,737
11	LAPID, Manuel M.	9,253,940
12	GUINGONA , Teofisto III D.	8,762,785
13	HONTIVEROS-BARAQUEL, Ana	7,797,410
14	BIAZON, Rozzano Rufino B.	7,358,332
15	DE VENECIA, Jose III P.	7,114,594
16	REMULLA, Gilbert Cesar C.	6,411,373
17	LIM, Danilo D.	6,255,972
18	ROCO, Sonia M.

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Your Vote is Your Voice- May 10, 2010 is Special Public (Non-working) Holiday

May 6, 2010 by Janey

Malacanang has issued Proclamation No. 2020 declaring Monday, May 10, 2010 as a Special Public (Non-Working) Holiday throughout the country to give the people the fullest opportunity to participate in the said elections.

In this regard, employees who will be assigned to work on this day will be given premium pay in accordance with their company’s existing policies.

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Locate Your Precinct Number

April 21, 2010 by Janey

I can’t wait to cast my vote in this upcoming national election. I’m also excited for first time voters who got to register and will exercise their right to vote on May 10, 2010.

I wonder how the automated election will go. I pray that whoever wins the presidency or the LGU seats, at the very least, it was really an honest election… with the right count and no tampering of the actual results.

Locate your Precinct number online. Just click on the link below:

http://www.comelec.gov.ph/precinctfinder/precinctfinder.aspx

PLEASE VOTE!

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Restoring Hope for the Nation: NoyNoy Aquino to Run for 2010 Presidency

September 9, 2009 by Janey

Manila News Today: 09-09-09

Restoring Hope for the Nation

Sen. Benigno Aquino III, known to many as “NoyNoy”, the only son of former President Cory Aquino and national hero, Ninoy Aquino, officially announced this morning his acceptance of the people’s call for him to run for president in 2010.

Sen. Aquino made the announcement of his candidacy at the Club Filipino in Greenhills, San Juan City –the very same site where former President Aquino took her oath as president in 1986. It was also the same venue where Sen. Mar Roxas held a press conference to announce that he is making the ultimate sacrifice to give way to Sen. Aquino. September 9, 2009, is also the 40^th day after the death of his late mother, the icon of faith and democracy.

Sen. Aquino, who looked calm and strong-willed, declared that he is accepting the voice of the people and will continue his parents’ fight to restore “real” democracy in the country. He accepts the challenge to lead in this fight by running in the coming elections.

NoyNoy’s sisters, Ballsy, Pinky, Viel and Kris along with their families were present during the announcement, a strong sign of their full pledge support for NoyNoy’s decision.

Liberal Party members Senators Manuel “Mar” Roxas II, Francis Pangilinan, former Sen. Franklin Drilon, Quezon Representative Lorenzo “Erin” Tañada III, former congressmen Florencio “Butch” Abad and Nereus Acosta, former Defense Secretary Avelino Cruz and Leah Navarro of the Black and White Movement were also present.

Sen. Aquino generously welcomed a few questions from the media, to which he answered fearlessly and with conviction. He also mentioned that he has offered Sen. Roxas to be his vice-presidential running mate and is only awaiting the latter’s decision on the matter. Other items he mentioned that he will look at is education and the repetitive traditional books we feed the youth, re-establishing the justice system across all classes (poking at the current justice structure for the rich and well-connected) and restoring hope for the nation.

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RP5 Banks a Win Against Kuwait

August 13, 2009 by Janey

The RP Nationals won against Kuwait, 85-71 to claim another game victory in the 25th FIBA Asia Championship at the Tianjin Gym in Tianjin, China. Powerade-Team Pilipinas was leading throughout the game with a comfortable 19 points lead in the 4th quarter stretch.

If China clinched a win against Jordan at 7pm today, the RP5 will avoid a possible confrontation with the Chinese. Then the Jordanians square off with the Philippines in a knockout quarterfinal match.

Cyrus Baguio led the RP team with 14 points while Asi Taulava finished in double figures with 10 points and 10 rebounds.

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Manila News Today: August 11, 2009

August 11, 2009 by Janey

PGMA’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities (SAL)

President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s declared net worth doubled from P66.8 million in 2001 to P143.54 million in 2008, which means 114% growth. In comparison to the other presidents, that growth rate is quite massive. The late President Corazon Aquino’s declared net worth grew by only 4.8% from 1989 to 1992. Fidel Ramos’ was 34.2% during his term while Joseph Estrada’s was 7.2% from 1998 to 1999.

The President’s allies said that the growth in assets must have come from real estate and stock earnings.

Malacañang claims that there are no irregularities in Pres. Arroyo’s wealth and denies that amassed wealth is from the government.

Note that the Statement of Assets and Liabilities is DECLARED. Who checks the undeclared?

25^th FIBA Asia Men’s Championship Update

Powerade-Team Pilipinas clinched its 77-70 victory against Chinese-Taipei yesterday after Willie Miller sunked a huge three-point shot. The win is a good motivation going to a game versus defending champion Iran today. In order to qualify for the knockout quarterfinals, Team Philippines must achieve at least one victory in its two remaining elimination round games.

Guiao is positive with the team’s chance against Iran if they continue the morale and shooting percentage from yesterday’s game. Team Pilipinas sealed 15 of 30 three pointers with James Yap burying six triples, 3 in succession during the 3^rd quarter, while Miller contributed five. Another key element was RP team’s defense strategy that only allowed the Taiwanese shooters only one 3-point conversion in 15 attempts.

Games on Tuesday (Tianjin gym)
9 a.m. – UAE vs Kazakhstan
11 a.m. – Iran vs RP
2 p.m. – Kuwait vs Japan
4 p.m. – Chinese-Taipei vs Korea
7 p.m. – Lebanon vs China
9 p.m. – Jordan vs Qatar

The game versus Kuwait is scheduled on Wednesday.

RP 77 – Yap 23, Miller 17, Thoss 8, Pennisi 8, Baguio 6, Helterbrand 6, Raymundo 5, Dillinger 3, Taulava 2, Norwood 2, Aguilar 0, Santos 0.

Taipei 70 – Tseng 21, Lee 8, Chang 8, Lin 7, Wu 6, Chang TH 6, Tien 6, Wang 4, Su 2, Yang 2, Chen 0, Wu CL 0.
Quarters: 16-21, 33-35, 62-54, 77-70.

Pinoys Go Gaga Over the Lady

Tonight is the much-anticipated concert of Lady Gaga staged at Araneta Coliseum. The tickets are supposedly sold out! The concert produced by Ovation Productions is expected to seize an electrifying performance from Lady Gaga. I’m not a big fan but if there’s one song that Lady Gaga can make me dance to, it’s “Just Dance.” I loved it on the movie “Make it Happen” and it’s a cheer-upper when I hear it on the radio.

Lady Gaga Official Website

New P500 Bill Design

22-year old Revo Naval designed a P500 bill that features two democracy heroes, the late former senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. and the late former president Corazon Aquino. The design was first posted on his site www.peaceloveandrevolution.com and soon newspapers caught up the bit.

Image Source: PeaceLoveandRevolution.com

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said they are now considering the possible design of a new P500 bill that might have the same concept, recognizing the contributions of the couple to national unity. Lay-outs might be ready by October and if approved, the first batch of P500 bills with Cory and Ninoy’s images will be out early 2010.

Meanwhile, Noy Noy Aquino, only son of the Aquinos, is open to running for a higher office if the need should arise.

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Pacquiao Floored Hatton

May 4, 2009 by Janey

Three KOs’ a charm.

Pacquiao has really bolstered the path in becoming a boxing legend after knocking out Ricky Hatton. With consecutive wins and 2 straight wins from bigger guys, Pacquiao has definitely more than put the Philippines in the world map. He has gained a worldwide respect from boxing critics and fans. Pacquiao with a record of 49-3-2, 37 knockouts supposedly earned $12 million for the fight, while Hatton (45-2) was paid $8 million.

The pound-for-pound contender Hatton was knocked down twice during the first round. It quickly quieted a boisterous crowd of 16,262 at the MGM Grand arena, we know how loud the Brits can cheer. Many of them flew from England to sing and chant Hatton’s praises. The first knockdown was from a thundering right of Pacman, one that he has developed brilliantly through the help of his trainer Freddie Roach. Opponents have a hard time reading where Pacquiao will be coming from since he has become an ambidextrous boxer.

Referee Kenny Bayless rushed to Hatton’s side and started counting. By number 8, Hatton was back on his feet, still startled by the blow. He tried to buy time. Pacquiao knocked him out again with 11 seconds left. Pacman could have gone for the kill before the staggering Hatton lost his footing. But like a self-assured king of the jungle, he stepped back and circled his prey, knowing that there’s a perfect time to attack the jugular. He let the 1^st round pass (A collective sigh of relief of advertisers, PPV sellers and buyers and boxing fans can be heard from East to West).

At the start of the 2^nd round, Hatton looked unfazed by the first round. Hatton was on the offensive, remembering his brawling style. He became re-energized a bit. He kept charging at Pacquiao trying to return the favor. A seasoned athlete, Pacquiao stick to their game plan even with Hatton’s wild advances. He threw a flurry of punches with precision that left the Hitman helpless. Pacquiao’s speed left him confused.

Image Source: Dave Thompson/PA www.guardian.co.uk

Hatton probably thought Manny would target his body and left his head wide open. He threw a punch to where Manny’s face was supposed to be, only to have his knuckles kiss the wind. Manny dodged and released a left hook, the moneymaker, and it landed squarely on Hatton’s jaw. Hatton lay motionless on the canvass. 2:59 of the 2^nd round, the fight was over.

Pacman threw 73 punches in 2 rounds against Hatton’s 18? The 2 rounds of Pacquiao v. Hatton were more exciting for me than the 9 rounds of Pacquiao v. Dela Hoya. I saw the aggression from Hatton at the start of the 2^nd round but unfortunately Pacquiao has already sized him up.

Pacquiao sealed the deal of being the best pound-for-pound boxer Saturday night with this stunning performance. That left hook that separated Hatton from his senses is a dynamite of a punch and it exploded right at the target area where it’s supposed to hit. He is not only skillful, he is a smart boxer. He knows where the weak spots are and targets it. His increasing speed and accuracy make him an unbeatable title holder.

On the same day Mayweather announced his return to the ring with a July 18 fight against Juan Manuel Marquez.

Do we see a Pacquiao versus Mayweather fight at the end of the year? How about a Marquez next year?

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