Beijing Olympics 2008!!!

The 08-08-08 is nearly coming, hence, it’s the start of the awaited Beijing Olympics 2008!!! Spectators all over the world with their competitive athletes will be gathering in Beijing for the Olympics. There, they will see the transformation of Beijing with its new infrastructures where several events will be held and which Beijing can offer to its visitors as new landmark in their country.

On the other hand, the Philippines sent 18 of its qualified athletes to compete various events. With their team, the Philippines is hoping for its FIRST OLYMPIC GOLD MEDAL!!!

Let us help pray for our athletes that the elusive gold above this will be achieved. Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!!!

Search for the New 7 Wonders of Nature!!!

Nominees from the Philippines

My dear Filipinos, our country has 4 nominees for the said search. I’m also proud to say that these nominees got in the top 10. Continue supporting these places and inviting your friends to vote for these gifts of nature. Just log in to

 

www.new7wonders.com and vote. The Philippines’ pride: CHOCOLATE HILLS, MOUNT MAYON, PUERTO PRINCESA SUBTERRANEAN RIVER NATIONAL PARK, and TUBBATAHA REEF. Let’s support them!!!

NLE June 2008 Results!!!

Finally, the results for the NLE June 2008 were released. The stress of waiting for the results had subsided. Congratulations for those who passed, and for those who did not, DO NOT LOSE HOPE, TRY IT ANOTHER TIME!!!

 

If you want to watch the results, download from this site… http://www.savefile.com/files/1686420

Smile amidst the Problems

Currently, our country is bulked with crises. The constant oil hike, rising prices of commodities, and fare hike are just few of these. Should Juan dela Cruz remain in anger due to these situations? Of course not, there are still a lot of reasons to smile. Even in simple ways like in the picture above. It shows a family taking a picture with a mascot during a parade of mascots inside a mall. At this moment, one’s frowning face curved up and changed a single moment of his or her life. Be happy!!!

Nursing Loses Lure

Last June 1 and 2 2008, there were 65, 000 examinees who took the Nurses Licensure Exam. It was such a big number. This was a result of the perception that a nursing profession would make the Filipino families richer. However, the profession losses its lure as the regression continues in the nations where the Filipino nurses were exported. If this will continue, many licensed nurses will then become unemployed.  Thus, this trend will end in teaching or becoming a clinical instructor, medical transcription or  call center.

More about this, click the link below…

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=120293

Abductors Freed ABS-CBN News Team

Last June 8, 2008, the ABS-CBN News Team headed by Ces Drilon together with the Mindanao State University professor and peace advocate, Prof. Octavio Dinampo, were abducted by an armed group believed to be members of Abu Sayyaf in Sulu.

Initially, the group released Angelo Valderama, one of the team’s cameraman, on June 12, 2008. There were 3 left with the armed group and so, Mayor Isnaji, a Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) leader whom the kidnappers agreed to be an emissary. The negotiating team was led by Sulu Governor Sakur Tan and Vice-Governor Hadja Nur Ana Sahidullah.

Days had passed with uncertainties for the release of the team. Until an Ultimatum was set by the kidnappers with a ransom of 15 million pesos that will end at 12 noon of June 17, 2008. However, no 15 million pesos was generated as the ABS-CBN and the government sticks to its ‘no ransom policy’  -this is to prevent kidnapping as business for these armed group. Tension arose as to what will happen after 12 noon. Suddenly, a call from the kidnappers to the son of Mayor Isnaji, Jun Isnaji relieved all the members of the negotiating committee and the families of the victims as an extension of the ultimatum was agreed, yet there was no definite time of extension.

With that statement,  PNP Chief Avelino Razon said that the team will soon be released. The PNP and AFP were on standby to support any tension that will arise. While some co-workers and families of the victims were offering prayers for their release.

Late June 17, 2008, the group of Ces Drilon with Prof. Dinampo were freed. Immediately, the authorities sent them to the Provincial Hospital for a check-up. If necessary, the team will be staying in the hospital before they’ll proceed to Zamboanga City.

A Gigantic Slipper!!!

Choosing your flip-flops, every fashionable Filipino would opt for the beautiful Havaianas. However, something arrived in Davao City. A very huge flip-flops!!! It is called “Havaianas Slipper Sculture”. This one in the picture was placed in Gaisano Mall of Davao with the theme, “Celebrate Mindanao in Bloom” . Many Davaoeños were amazed to the sculpture and took some pictures with it.

In Addition to this Mindanao celebration, Havaianas will do a photo contest entitled Hava Flick.

Mechanics are easy. Simply just search for the Giant Flip Flops — pose, click e-mail and win.

1. Find the Flip Flops around the city
2. Pose as a group or an individual (must be in Havaianas and must be creative)
3. Take a photo using any kind of camera
4. Email entry to martish.marketing@gmail.com and havaflick@gmail.com. Entry must have:
a. name
b. photo title
c. contact number

For the winners, they will receive limited Edition Havaianas gift packs and gift certificates from Blugre Coffee await one grand prizewinner and five runners up.

Deadline for all entries is on July 3, 2008. For event and entry updates, check martishmarketing.multiply.com and for more information on the event, email havaflick@gmail.com.

So, what are you waiting for, get your cameras and have a pose with this gigantic slipper sculpture.

Update on the Color Change…

As I have searched the world wide web, the international Colleges of Nursing use the color apricot as the “Nursing Color”. It has been the practice for so many years in the United States and other parts of the world. To join the practice, our Alma Mater will adapt the color. It is really a very big change to what has been the color of the program. However, the outcome will be seen this year as the students will use for the AY 2008-2009.

New Nursing Color?

It was just recently that I heard of the change in color of the nursing department of my Alma Mater. Apricot is the new color?!! A question that I made in my mind… Why is there a change from aqua blue to apricot? I really don’t know why is it so… The color now will be closely related to the color of the engineering department of the university. I will update you with this hanging entry as I find the answer to it.

Davao Delights!!!

One of the newest attraction in Davao City is the SKYRIDER!!! It is a fun filled experience hanged with a harness. It is only you and space!!! You will really feel like flying. The zip line measures 200 meters and since the ride has to be to and fro, it is totalled a 400 meters ride.

For safety purposes, there precautions that the visitor has to abide. For further information, log on to www.edennaturepark.com.ph

I have conquered the SKYRIDER!!! I hope that you’ll conquer it too… Come and enjoy!!!