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Category: Lifestyle

  • Value has a value only if its value is valued: 30 second speech by Bryan Dyson, former CEO of Coca Cola

    Just sharing this message that I received in my inbox today. It reminded me of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. Specifically I call to mind habit number 3: put first things first. It’s really inspiring. Read on … 30 second speech by Bryan Dyson, former CEO of Coca Cola Imagine…

  • President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III First SONA Transcript, Translation, and Video

    Video: Live Videos by Ustream Original Transcript (Tagalog): State of the Nation Address of His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino III President of the Philippines to the Congress of the Philippines Session Hall of the House of Representatives July 26, 2010 [Batasan Pambansa Complex, Quezon City] Speaker Feliciano Belmonte; Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile; Vice President…

  • Important things to know about color coding and MMDA officers

    I received the following in e-mail: PRINT AND KEEP A COPY IN YOUR CAR: No window hours: Makati , Malabon and Las Pinas. Number Coding is in effect from 7am to 7pm! No number coding: Taguig, Marikina and Paranaque . So, feel free to roam around these cities anytime. Pasig City has window hours of…

  • President Benigno “P-Noy Noynoy” Aquino III inauguration speech (inaugural address transcript and video)

    Source: AFP PHOTO/TED ALJIBE Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III delivered his inauguration speech addressing over 92 million Filipinos on the historic day of July 30, 2010. He was sworn in as the 15th Philippine President by Supreme Court Justice Conchita Carpio-Morales at Quirino Grandstand in Manila. After securing a landsline win in the 2010 Philippine elections.…

  • Philippines Election 2010 May 10 facts, guide and videos

    With only a few days left until May 10, more than 50 million voting Filipinos need to educate themselves on the upcoming elections. For the first time the country will be having automated elections, which makes being informed doubly important. Below are information gathered from various sources on this topic. Key facts about Philippine elections…

  • Communication

    This is inspired by a (private) post over at Antoinette’s blog. Unfortunately communication, the road to that golden bridge “compromise” is often blocked by pride and indifference. Communication is but a doorway that leads to compromise. Humility is the key. – Dennison Uy 2010.04.22

  • Philippine Stock Market Tips on how to become a better investor by Ron Nathan

    Reposting this article with the permission of Mr. Ron Nathan, whose generosity, experience and insights are a continuous source of inspiration to many investors. I believe this is also very timely, given that the country is currently undergoing a change in governance. It is may be a good time to invest in the Philippine Stock…

  • Rainbow over C-5

    As I was driving along C-5 on my way to McKinley Hill today I saw this beautiful double rainbow. I tried to take some quick snaps with my camera phone, never mind the fact that I was driving with one hand! I slowed down while trying to take the photos. I was worried that they…

  • Presidential candidate Benigno “Noynoy” S. Aquino III list of accomplishments

    Many criticize Noynoy saying he hasn’t done anything. They say that he is only banking on his parent’s popularity. I couldn’t believe someone who spent 11 years in governance could not have any accomplishments. I wanted to do my own research. The write-up below appears to be one of the most objective and most complete.…

  • Official regular, non-working and special Philippine holidays for 2010

    Proclamation No. 1841 signed by President Gloria M. Arroyo declares the following regular holidays, special (non-working) days, and special holiday for the year 2010: Regular Holidays: New Year’s Day January 1 Maundy Thursday April 1 Good Friday April 2 Araw ng Kagitingan April 9 (Friday) Labor Day May 1 Independence Day June 14 (Monday nearest…