It's clear that I won- Pacquiao

The victory of Manny Pacquiao over Juan Manuel Marquez was a controversial issue both here in abroad. In fact, in ABS-CBN's poll report last night, November 14, Monday, 51 % of Filipino text voters were in favor of his victory while 49% Filipino voters were uncertain of his win over Marquez. However, based on the result 0f CompuBox Punch Stat report, it has been made official that Pacquio won the fight. Meanwhile, Marquez and his camp believes that he should have won the fight as what the audience have seen in his performance during the fight. "We won. Like the people was singing on the 12th round, yes we won, yes we won..only the three people there didn't see the same thing" said Marquez. Moments after the fight, the Mexican boxer also stated with dismay that he refuses to accept the money because he wants the belt. "We have to accept that's a part of the game, and the fight is close but its very clear that I won the fight even if they're gonna watch the replay, this is the sport," Pacquiao said. Meanwhile, some boxing analysts were also divided in their beliefs regarding the result of the Pacquio-Marquez trilogy. " I thought that Marquez made it very very difficult for Manny to gauge distances, I think Manny was a little indecisive on what to do, I thought that he was thrown off," said boxing analyst, Lem Satterfield. Another analyst also said that the recent fight was not the best fight of Pacquiao. In a controversial fight like this, the result of the CompoBox Punch Stat report is being taken consideration to distinguish the the performance of the boxers, and learn who really won the fight. Based on the stat results, it was learned that Manny was the most active in the whole bout. On the average punch count, Pacquiao had 49 punches per round while Marquez only had 36. With the total number of punches, Pacquiao had 578 and 176 punches landed on the opponent, Marquez had 436 punches with only 138 landing punches. With the overall power punches executed, Pacquiao's record also showed the greatest with 49% power punches over Marquez's 39%. Based on the numbers, and the rules and criteria of professional boxing, it is clear that Manny Pacquiao is the rightful winner although it is true that it was a close fight and Marquez showed a great improvement and strength in his final attempt to get the title of WBO welterweight champion from Manny "pacman" Pacquiao.

Charice Pempengco attends father's wake

Charice Pempengco arrived in the country last night to attend her father's wake. Ricky Pempengco, her biological father who was separated from her mother for some years, was stabbed to death before midnight Monday, October 31, in San Pedro, Laguna. The Pinay international singing sensation has earlier stated her sadness and dismay on her twitter account but was consistent on saying she loves her father after all. Charice has pulled off her concert with David Foster ad friends to attend her father's funeral. Charice and her mom went straight to Divine Mercy Chapel in Muntinlupa City upon arrival. It was also reported that the tension started with the statement of her aunt and her family's rift was ironed out as respect to Mr. Pempengco's memorial. Meanwhile, Laguna Provincial Police Office Director Gilbert Cruz said that a manhunt for suspect, Angel Capili, Jr. is ongoing and a reward of P200,000 is being offered by the Philippine National Police for anyone who can provide information that would lead to the arrest of the suspect.

RAM REVILLA’S MOM REVEALS HARD FEELINGS TOWARDS RAM’S HALF-SIBLINGS

Genelyn Magsaysay, Ram Revilla’s mom, reveals her hard feelings towards other half-siblings of her estranged son. In an interview with Kabayan Noli de Castro via TV Patrol today, Mrs.Magsaysay assisted by her lawyer, explained her statements moments after Ram was laid to rest this afternoon. “Hindi ko alam kung ‘yung mga humahalik sa akin ay kalaban o kaaway…kung may galit kayo sa akin, wag nyo nang idamay ang pamilya ko,” she said. Mrs. Magsaysay cleared that she said this because of the tragic death of her son. When asked about who she is pertaining to, she refused to disclose any information because she said that she and her side are looking into different angles of the incident. Genelyn Magsaysay, who’s a former actress has 9 children by Ramon Revilla Sr. On the involvement of her daughter, Ramona, who is rumored to be the master mind, Mrs. Bautista said that she is not hiding but is traumatized and does not know what to do. Atty. Dennis Mansanal, who represents her daughter, Ramona, has earlier stated that Ramona is not hiding and has no warrant of arrest. Magsaysay also expressed her anger and stated that there is a “big” person behind the tragedy who has a deep anger on her and her family. When De Castro asked her if she is pertaining to Senator Bong Revilla, who is the the most prominent Revilla today, Magsaysay refused to comment.

Ram Revilla killed in a shooting and stabbing incident

Ram Revilla, son of former actor and Senator Ramon Revilla and half brother of Senator Bong Revilla was killed in a shooting and stabbing incident, early morning, Saturday, October 29. According to Senator Bong, a gunman wearing bonnet broke into Ram’s house in BF Homes Parañaque. The suspect shot and and stabbed Ram and his girl friend, Jonelle Manahan. According to the police report, Ram was shot using a 9 mm o .45 caliber and was stabbed afterwards. Ram and Jonelle were rushed to Parañaque Medical Center. Ram was 22. Ram was declared dead on arrival while his girl friend is still under critical observation. Meanwhile, Sen.Bong said he doesn’t know anyone who could have done this to his brother. "Wala akong alam na may kagalit ito. Ang alam ko, gusto niya...nag-aambisyon siya na tumakbo na konsehal sa bayan ng Imus [Cavite]. "Mabait na tao ito, wala akong masabing masama," he said. He also added that robbery was not the intent of the suspect because nothing was missing in Ram’s house. "Sobra ang galit para gawin 'to. Paborito ng daddy ko 'to,” Sen. Bong added. He said that they don’t know how to tell this to their father, Ramon Revilla, with his health condition. Ram was a former actor and was a contract star of GMA Artist Center. He was introduced in the film, Anak Ka ng Tatay Mo in 2004. He was also Bong’s co-star in Exodus (2005) and Resiklo (2007). He also appeared on TV, Kamandag in GMA-7 and Tonyong Bayawak in ABS-CBN.

Typhoon Pedring overflowed Manila Bay

I just saw this pictures today shared by a friend on Facebook. And it was a big surprise! It's probably the first time a typhoon floods Roxas Boulevard, Manila. I got the same feeling when Ondoy hit the North 2 years ago. I live here in Cavite, which is 14.1 kilometers away from Manila Bay. We've moved here 3 years ago to escape from the polluted and populated city. Our parents, siblings and relatives live there, thank God they are okay.

I usually write my blog here in Filipino but since I also want to share this to my foreign friends and students, I decided to write it in English. These past few days, internet connection was so bad and I missed a lot of classes not to mention triggered my asthma to attack. Many things happen all around the world which seems to happen for the first time. And this is one of those. In my 32 years of existence ( Venus Raj? eheheh) , this is the first time I've ever seen a storm flooding the famous Roxas Boulevard. It looked like a mini-tsunami to me.

What's amazing is, the people who were able to enjoy it, not thinking about the danger it can cause their lives.

What's not new, is the SMILE that you can see on the Filipinos faces amidst the disaster. Stupidity? I think not. Among the few great things about us, Filipinos is that, we are POSITIVE and we SMILE our problems away. " Bayanihan" or helping others is natural for us. I remember, just yesterday, my Japanese chatmate asked me, "why are you so kind?"... well, I know for some people, kind gestures especially thru internet is too good to be true and it might have a catch. With a smile, again, I told him, I'm really like that and as proof I showed him my website with some pictures of me and my foreign students who came here to meet me in person. Back to the storm. Well, today is a sunny day, Roxas Boulevard is back to normal. People seemed to wake up after a bad dream. My asthma is gone, too, for now. However, the weather forecast says there are 2 typhoons coming soon. How do we prepare? First, we PRAY. Then, we prepare an emergency kit with all the things we'd need. We prepare of houses, etc. And we prepare ourselves.

I think that, natural disasters are like traitors. But still, I believe that if we dwell in the house of the Lord, we'll be safe.

Nora Aunor. model ng YOSI?

Ano ba yan? Usap-usapan kahapon hanggang ngayon ang controversial picture ni Nora Aunor sa cover ng Yes Magazine. Marami ang napa-oh my gosh! sa posing ng tinaguriang superstar. Eh kasi naman. bakit naman kasi nagpose ng may hawak na sigarilyo. Nalimutan na ba nila na Pilipinas ito? At in fairness kahit medyo liberated na ang Filipino ngayon eh at least may morale pa rin tayong pinangangalagaan at marami pa rin naman ang natitirang konserbatibo. Ayon sa isang organisasyon na kinabibilangan ng sikat na running priest na si Father Robert, kinondena nya ang nasabing picture ni Nora na di umano (wow..ang lalim) ay nagbibigay ng masamang imahe sa mga kabataan lalo na sa mga artistang tinitingala ng karamihan. Sinabi naman ng YES magazine na ang posing ay hindi upang hikayatin ang tao na manigarilyo kungdi ito ay sumasalamin sa ngayo'y kalayaang tinatamasa ng aktres matapos malampasan ang maraming karanasan sa ibang bansa. Ito daw ay sumisimbolo sa isang malayang Nora Aunor na magagawa ang gustong gawin. Kalayaang karapatan daw ng bawat tao. Hay, kung ako tatanungin mo, hindi pa rin maganda kasi tignan. Kung nabubuhay pa siguro ang lola ko na Noranian, hindi din sya matutuwa. At aminin, kahit naman ang ibang Noranian nagulat din sa nasabing cover ng superstar. In fairness, maganda ang pagkakakuha, may drama at may dating kaso lang ang impact hindi maganda. Sana iba nalang ang nilagay sa cover at siguro sa loob nalang ng magazine iyon nilagay kasama ng ilang mga pictures nya. Ano sa palagay mo? Bibilin mo ba ang isyung ito ng Yes magazine? Magiging mabili ba ang isang magazine sa ganitong paraan?

October 21, 2011- END OF THE WORLD?!

Hay naku. May bago nanamang usap-usapan ngayon sa internet. Matapos ang palpak na prediction noong May 21, eto nanaman at sa October 21, 2011 daw. According to Harold Camping at mga kasamahan nito, May 21 was just the start of the countdown. At ang totoong end ay magaganap sa October 21, 2011. Sino nga ba si Harold Camping? Siya ay isang 90-year old Christian broadcast radio announcer at sya ang presidente ng Family Radio sa California. Kilala sya sa paggamit ng numerology sa pag-interpret ng mga bible scriptures. And he finally came up with a date which is , October 21. Prior to his false prediction last May 21, ay pumalpak na rin sya sa kanyang prediction noong, May 21, 1988 at September 7, 1994. Nakakalungkot isipin na marami sa kanyang tagasunod ang iniwan ang pamilya at hanap buhay upang magtrabahi sa kanya ng libre upang ipangalat ang mensahe ng katapusan all around US. Ano sa palagay mo? Anong gagawin mo sa October 21? Well, ang mga signs ay nakikita na natin. Mga pangyayaring hindi pa nakikita ng ating mga ninuno. Hindi na kailangang isa-isahin. Ngunit kung kailan ang katapusan ay walang nakakaalam. Sinabi yan ng ating Diyos. Well, kung hindi ka naniniwala sa Diyos, kanino ka naniniwala? Sa Science? Bakit? Nasaan ang Science mo? Hindi naman maipapaliwanag ng Science ang lahat. Ang lahat ay pawang mga teorya lamang. Ang ating Diyos ay pneumatic-ibig sabihin...malahangin... hindi nakikita ngunit nararamdaman. Indeed, the world is changing, but not our GOD. His spirit surrounds us, just accept him as your savior by saying , "Oh Lord Jesus!" and feel his presence in your life. Don't wait for the end brothers and sisters before you accept Christ. The time is now. God Bless Us.