BACOLOD:MassKara Festival 2012 Schedule October 16 to October 22, 2012

BACOLOD:MassKara Festival 2012 Schedule October 16 to October 22, 2012

 

 

VIDEO: My Story, Struggling, Bullying, Suicide and Self harm

VIDEO: My Story, Struggling, Bullying, Suicide and Self harm

 “No one deserves to be bullied. No one earns it. No one asks for it. It is not a rite of passage."

“Bullying has to stop.”

I feel there is a need to expose Cyberbullies! It is really sad to know, that some people can be so mean.

I hope God touches your heart so you bullies will stop saying bad things about other people. And for the witness out there please don't be a silent witness. Emphatize with the one being talked about. If you know that there was no truth to what they were saying make a stand and defend the person being talked about.

Around supper time last Wednesday, October 10, 2012, Amanda took her own life. The picture below is Amanda Todd, 15 year-old.

Last Wednesday night this beautiful girl committed suicide. I don’t know her. It is very sad to know that her cry for help was not address when she was still alive. After her cry for help when she posted her video on you tube last September 7, 2012 she still got bullied. Some bullies are really sick, and it’s very wrong. No matter how much you tell people to stop bullying, the majority of them won’t...until it’s too late .
To support Amanda, lots of people are going to be wearing hot pink on October 15, 2012.
R.I.P. Amanda you’re in a better place now.  I hope a full investigation will be launch to look into the circumstances that led to this ridiculous bullying.

Here is her story from Vancouver Sun:

A teenager posted a heartbreaking video on YouTube chronicling years of bullying in school and online, cutting and humiliation up until she died this week.

Amanda Todd, 15, posted the video called "My story: Struggling, bullying, suicide, self harm" on Sept. 7 and was found dead in her home town of Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, just this week.

Amanda was the victim of unrelenting blackmail. And the cyberspace stalker was aided by people in Amanda’s real-world life — kids who would share the photos on their cellphones, kids who would gang up to hurl first verbal abuse and then fists at her.

"Everything she said in the video happened over the past two years," said Carol (Amanda's Mother). "It was horrendous. I think about it now and I think, Oh my God. How did she survive this long with the pain?"

The end, when it came, was a shock. Despite Amanda's earlier suicide attempts, Carol said in recent days and weeks she was getting much better. She spent time in hospital in September, getting treatment and counselling. Her life was starting to return to normal, which it hadn't been since grade 8. "She felt like a normal teenager, she was so proud of herself," said Carol. "She went out with friends, she went to the mall, she said to me, Mom, this is the first time that I feel normal again. I have had the best day ever."

Carol doesn't know what caused her daughter’s setback, but Amanda may have given Carol an answer in a private video. "She left me a video message on her phone. I'm not ready to look at it yet," said Carol. "The coroner has told me it will provide closure for me but I can’t look at it yet."

Carol doesn't know what happened, but sometime earlier this week — before Amanda killed herself late Wednesday afternoon — something happened to shatter that fragile recovery. 

Here is the original video posted by the late Amanda Todd: 



Published on Sep 7, 2012 by TheSomebodytoknow

I'm struggling to stay in this world, because everything just touches me so deeply. I'm not doing this for attention. I'm doing this to be an inspiration and to show that I can be strong. I did things to myself to make pain go away, because I'd rather hurt myself then someone else. Haters are haters but please don't hate, although im sure I'll get them. I hope I can show you guys that everyone has a story, and everyones future will be bright one day, you just gotta pull through. I'm still here aren't I ?

-AmandaTodd


To all bullies out there, rumormongers, sawsawero, sawsawera, If you want change then be the change that you want. 

Don't bully other people. 

Don't jump into conclusion. 

Don't blog other people as a blind item. Especially if you have not verified your facts! If you have a problem with them tell them directly and resolve the problem. Spreading false rumors won't solve the problem. Plus you are violating one of the ten commandments of GOD- Thou shall not bear false witness against thy neighbor.

Be good. Spread happiness not sadness.

DARK NIGHT COMIC CREATOR'S GF SUED BY DINDI GALLARDO

DARK NIGHT COMIC CREATOR'S GF SUED BY DINDI GALLARDO

 

This is dark — even for The Dark Knight. A woman who worked for legendary comic-book writer Frank Miller says she was put through hell by the "Batman" scribe's gal pal.
 
That’s the subhead of a news item that came out in New York Post. The woman being referred to in the story is Joanna Gallardo-Mills, who happened to be a 1993 Bb. Pilipinas-Universe. She used to go by the screen name Dindi Gallardo. Dindi’s real married name is Joanna Gallardo-Mills. Dindi Gallardo filed a case against the Dark Knight creator and his girlfriend “for hostile work environment.” 

Here is the full story as posted by the New York Post:

In a Manhattan Supreme Court lawsuit, Joanna Gallardo-Mills, 41, says Miller's the "Sin City" creator's girlfriend, Kimberly Cox, smeared her work area with feces, destroyed her printer with a hammer, threw phones at her, and even left a used feminine hygiene pad by her desk. "Nobody should have to work under those conditions," said her lawyer, high-powered employment attorney Matthew Blit.

Gallardo-Mills claims she was canned for complaining about how Cox was treating her. The suit says Gallardo-Mills went to work for Miller — whose 1986 Batman comic series "The Dark Knight Returns" is considered revolutionary — as an executive coordinator in November 2008.

The Philippines native said it wasn't long before there were problems with Cox, Miller's much-younger actress girlfriend. Cox soon made it clear she had issues with Gallardo-Mills, yelling things like, "I can't understand your funky accent. Speak f--king English," the suit says.

The suit notes Gallardo-Mills "has lived in the United States for over 20 years, is fully fluent in English, and only spoke English in her professional capacity" with Miller. Cox yesterday said she was 'shocked' by the suit. "We didn't know this was going forward because she was offered a very heavy settlement and declined," she said.

Gallardo-Mills' work situation went in the toilet In July 2010, when Cox allegedly threw a phone and chair at Gallardo-Mills — and "smeared human feces" on a countertop in her work area in the Hell's Kitchen living/work space that Miller and Cox shared, the suit says.

A year later, Cox went on another rampage, the suit says, scattering all of Gallardo-Mills’ files across the floor and destroying her printer "with a hammer," the suit says. Then, Cox left her filthy underwear and "used menstrual pad" in her work space, the suit says.

After Gallardo-Mills complained, Miller eventually agreed to let her work out of her home to keep her away from Cox. She's seeking unspecified money damages from Miller and Cox for discrimination and "mental anguish."

A representative for Miller did not return a call for comment. 

Here are some excerpts from the interview written by Cristina Pastor of The FilAm last May 2012 :

Q. Your boss didn’t know you were an actress?

A. I don’t talk about that. If they know you’re an actress chances are they’re not going to hire you because they’d think you just want to be in this industry. Double life talaga. Well, now he knows.

Q. Ten years in New York. What’s that like?

A. I love New York. I love my job. I can’t get into major details. My boss—he’s pretty big. I’m like his right-hand person. I work with his team of lawyers, agents, accountants. I’ve been with him 3.5 years.

Q. How did you land this current position with this artist?

A. I quit Buchwald to get another job with a bigger production company. But it didn’t happen. I was really upset. Then boom, this job fell on my lap. I didn’t even know who (my future boss) was. We clicked so well. I got promoted two times. We’re about to film a big, big film with a full cast.

Q. Have you experienced being racially discriminated in New York?

A. Oh yes. In one of the companies I worked for, my boss wanted me to work on Thanksgiving and this person said, why should you get a holiday? You don’t celebrate Thanksgiving in the Philippines.

UNIQLO: Uniqstyle Roaming Truck Schedule

UNIQLO: Uniqstyle Roaming Truck Schedule
 
Check the UNIQSTYLE TRUCK schedule! Who knows, it might pass by your neighborhood. Yes, the Uniqlo Roaming Walk-in Closet is roaming around the vicinity of Quezon City and its nearby areas. So, don't miss your chance. Go lang ng go! The UNIQSTYLE TRUCK is at the following places this October, 2012. Read on...

 

Catch the UNIQSTYLE TRUCK in areas near you, experience the UNIQLO products, take your photo and you're on to join the UNIQSTYLE Search for UNIQLO's No. 1 Fashionista.

So, what are you waiting for? Grab your favorite UNIQLO outfit now, strike a pose and
UPLOAD your photo in the UNIQSTYLE App!

If you don't want to show your uniqstyle don't fret because you can still win prizes simply by voting your favorite UNIQSTYLE!

See you at the opening of second UNIQLO Store, SM North EDSA, The Block -- November 16, 2012

UNIQLO is in search of the No. 1 Fashionista in UNIQSTYLE!

UNIQLO is in search of the No. 1 Fashionista in UNIQSTYLE! 

 

Uniqlo made a very exciting announcement yesterday! They announced a very exciting promo to all fashionista wannabe! Yes this is open to both men and women of all ages!

So, if you are a fashionista or a fashionista wannabe then take part to this exciting promo!  Go to Uniqlo at SM MOA and shop your heart out! Then select the best attire that fits you from among all your Uniqlo haul. Be uniquely stylish, post it online and you may be the next UNIQLO Fashionista.

 
UNIQLO is a global apparel brand known for its MADE FOR ALL philosophy, launched yesterday the “UNIQSTYLE Search for UNIQLO’s No. 1 Fashionista”at the SM City North EDSA – The Block in Quezon City. 

This campaign is an online photo submission and voting contest which allows one to share his or her unique fashion style via Facebook application or simply vote a UNIQSTYLE, to win exciting UNIQLO prizes.

 
                         

Joining is as simple as 1 2 3, simply do the following:

• “LIKE” the UNIQLO Philippines Fan Page ( https://www.facebook.com/uniqlo.ph)
•  Access the application and click “Allow” to enable it. 
•  Fill in the required details 
•  Upload  your entry with a corresponding caption. 

It’s that easy! 

And, if being in the limelight is a bit uncomfortable for you, then by all means you can opt to be a voter! For voters to qualify, please do the following:

• “LIKE” the UNIQLO Philippines Fan Page
• provide personal details 
• get started by clicking “Vote.” 
• Voters can vote as many times every after 8 hours. 

   
For the street fashionistas, a UNIQSTYLE Search Truck will roam around Quezon City from October 13 to November 8, 2012, where one can try UNIQLO -pieces inside the truck and immediately upload his or her photos right inside the UNIQSTYLE Truck. Mall goers have a say too. 

 

From October 20 to November 4, 2012 mall goers at SM North EDSA can drop by at the UNIQLO hoarding wall where they can vote for their favorite UNIQSTYLE using the available Ipads stationed in the area.
 
  
Uploaders can win as much as P32,000 worth of UNIQLO shopping spree while as much as 15 voters can each get P1,000 worth of UNIQLO gift certificate. There will be 4 finalist every week where the Cast’s Choice and ultimate winner will be selected.
 
The “UNIQSTYLE Search for UNIQLO’s No. 1 Fashionista” promo seeks to provide Filipinos an early experience prior to the opening of UNIQLO’s newest store in the country, which will be located at the 2nd floor of the SM City North EDSA – The Block.
  “We’re quite excited with this promo because it again gives many Filipinos the opportunity to showcase their individual fashion style and sense using UNIQLO clothes. We believe this activity will generate extensive attention towards the opening of UNIQLO’s second store in the Philippines, much in the same way the UT Vote and Win promo did for the UNIQLO IN MOA. We can’t wait,” declares Katsumi Kubota, Chief Operating Officer, Fast Retailing Philippines, Inc.
                             

PROMO DETAILS:

UNIQSTYLE Search for UNIQLO’s No. 1 Fashionista

Prizes:

For winning photo entries 

4 Finalists every week will automatically get P5,000 each; there will be a total of 16 Finalist at the end of 4 weeks 

From the 16 Finalists, the following will get additional prizes: 

4 winners “Casts Favorite” will get P7,000.00 Gift Certificate each 

Out of the 4, one will be chosen Ultimate UniqStyle Winner and get additional P20,000.00 Gift Certificate.
 
For winning voters

60 winners of P1,000.00 get to win Gift Certificate every week for Four(4) weeks= 240 winners
1 Ultimate Voter will get P 5,000.00 Gift Certificate at the end of the 4th Cut-off.

Contest Period will be from October 13 to November 8, 2012.                                                                                                               

PHOTO ENTRY MECHANICS: 
 
1. “Like” the Uniqlo Philippines Fan page (https://www.facebook.com/uniqlo.ph) to access the third party application where promo platform is located. If you are already a fan of Uniqlo Philippines Facebook Page, you do not need to do so. 

2. Enable the application to access your Facebook profile account/s by clicking “Allow”. 

3. Before uploading, fill-in the details below: 

a. First Name
b. Last Name
c. Birth date
d. Mobile no.
e. Address
f. Email Address 

4. Upload the photo of your Fall or Autumn Style and write a caption to answer: “What Uniqlo item/s are you wearing and how Uniqlo makes your style unique?” 

5. The photos and captions must meet all of the following minimum requirements: 

a. Must be showing own style with Uniqlo clothing and/or items 

b. Photo should be his own and not stolen from any other user/photographer, or taken from the web. 

c. Photo can be taken from any of the following: digital camera, mobile camera. 

d. Photo must be in a simple .jpeg format and must be 2MB minimum but should not exceed 4MB in file size. 

e. Photo must be clear and contain wholesome images; 

f. Photos must not be obscene, offensive, disparaging or discriminatory to any person or entity, whether living or already deceased. 

6. Within 24 hours from receipt of the entry of the participant, The Loop, hereinafter referred to as the “Facebook administrator” shall send the participant an electronic data message (eDM) and registered email; address informing the participant whether he or she is qualified to join the promotion and whether his or her entry/ies meet the minimum requirements for participating in the promotion. The decision of UNIQLO Philippines and the Facebook administrator on this matter shall be final. 

7. Qualified entries shall be posted in the Photo Gallery of the promotion application found on the Facebook page of UNIQLO PHILIPPINES as well as on Uniqlo North Edsa the Block Activity Wall as a photo exhibit weekly. 

8. All photos will be evaluated by the promo organizers before uploading on the gallery. 

9. During the duration and at any stage of the promotion, organizers of the promotion may disqualify participants who fail to qualify pursuant to the qualifications specified in these mechanics and their decision on the matter is final. 

10. Photo entries may be shared to encourage voters/likes as well as invitation to join. 

11. You may submit as many photo entries as you want; only one registration is needed. 

12. A Finalist can only win once for the whole duration. 

13. Uploaded photos should not contain any kind of drastic photo manipulation.
  

VOTING MECHANICS:

1. “Like” Uniqlo Facebook Page to view the UNIQSTYLE Search for UNIQLO’s No. 1 Fashionista Gallery
 
Fill-in details to be able to vote:
 
First Name
Last Name
Birth date
Mobile no.
Address
Email Address 

3. Vote for your preferred UniqStyle by clicking “Vote”. You can vote again after 8 hours.
 
CRITERIA FOR JUDGING
 
For Weekly Finalists:  
A.Number of Votes 20%

B. Seamless integration of Uniqlo Fall or Autumn items to the overall outfit 40%
 
-If there is tasteful combination of style and color
-The UNIQLO item brings the ensemble together
-If the UNIQLO item properly/tastefully complements the overall beauty/symmetry of the whole outfit.

C. Overall impact is 40%
 
If outfit pops or stands out or eye-catching
1. Weekly Finalists can only win once for the whole promo duration.
2. After 4 weeks, entries of the 16 Finalists will be judged internally by the Uniqlo Cast members to be monitored and verified by a DTI Representative to determine the each Cast’s UniqStyle Choice.

Uniqlo Casts includes: 

• Nikki Gil
• Chito Miranda
• Chris Tiu 
• Isa Calzado.

Four (4) out of sixteen (16) Finalists will be chosen to get P 7,000 Gift Certificate each.
Casts Choices will get P 7,000 Gift Certificate each and among the 4, Ultimate UniqStyle Winner will be chosen and get additional P 20,000 Uniqlo Gift Certificate and the 16 Finalists will get P 5,000 Gift Certificate each.

Criteria for Judging the 16 Finalists:

A. 25% for Uniqueness of style
-Novelty/Creativity in showing or featuring the UNIQLO Fall or Autumn Collection
-It must be current and in-fashion
-Classic and timeless appeal


B. 40% for Seamless integration of Uniqlo Fall or Autumn items to the overall outfit

-If there is tasteful combination of style and color
-The UNIQLO item brings the ensemble together
-If the UNIQLO item properly/tastefully complements the overall beauty/symmetry of the whole outfit

C. 35% for Overall impact

-If outfit pops or stands out or eye-catching 

In this picture, I am with my friend Fashion Blogger Blair Villanueva, who is wearing a Uniqlo ensemble.

Criteria for choosing the Ultimate UniqStyle Winner:

A. Criteria


35% -Based on their previous rating that determined their inclusion or place in the Final 4.


B. Votes

20% -Based on the number of votes they gained throughout the promo period.   

C. Uniqlo Representatives’ Scoring

45%-Based on Uniqlo Representative’s personal choice, taste and preference  

Best Outdoor Destinations for Honeymooners

Best Outdoor Destinations for Honeymooners

Your big day is just around the corner and now it is time to plan your honeymoon, but the two of you are not your average couple. The two of you consider traveling around the globe, camping and backpacking much more romantic than spending thousands to stay in a "luxury resort."  For outdoor folks like yourself, here are some great outdoor honeymoon destinations.

Las Vegas

We know what you are thinking.  Las Vegas does not seem like a destination for outdoor people.  While it is true that Vegas is known more for poker games and blackjack than outdoor activities, the city is located close to numerous outdoor options. 

The Grand Canyon is just a short trip from Las Vegas and as one of the natural wonders of the world offer a great opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts.  Just 35 miles from Vegas is Mt. Charleston, a natural habitat nestled right on the outskirts of the Vegas desert.  Hiking, camping, horseback riding, and skiing are all available on Mt. Charleston.  Be sure to get all your supplies before you head up as the Mountain does not have any gas stations or grocery stories once you head up.

Colorado

Outdoor enthusiasts looking for a prime spot in the United States to honeymoon at should consider the state of Colorado.  Couples are surrounded by views of both the Rockies and the San Juan Mountains and the natural beauty makes it one of the most scenic states in the US.

Whether you choose to honeymoon in Aspen, Crested Butte, Breckenridge, or Vail, you will find plenty of things to do outdoors such as hiking, biking, rafting, horseback riding, and some of the best skiing destinations in the world.

Jamaica

The natural beauty of Jamaica draws newlyweds from around the world to this island paradise.  Jamaica's scenic beaches are obviously a huge draw, but there are many water activities that couples can try together such as bamboo rafting trips, exploring the many caves of Jamaica, snorkeling, and more.

Yosemite

If a camping honeymoon is more to your liking, consider Yosemite National Park in California. With several campgrounds open year round and even at night, you can find something here for whenever you want to honeymoon.  Amazing waterfalls, beautiful meadows, majestic mountains, forests of giant sequoia trees, as well as the Merced River are all highlights of this trip.  Be sure to reserve your spot well in advance as this is a very popular destination for tourists.

Pictures From Various Sources

GLOBE: All-unlimited Roaming For Postpaid Subscribers

GLOBE: All-unlimited Roaming For Postpaid Subscribers

 

My friend related to me how she was billed P74,000 by a telecom company when she went abroad early this year. That's a huge amount, even if you are rich it is not practical to pay that much especially if you have not really use that service right? 

This bill shock problem that we all encounter is really a pain in the ^*%. I am glad that I was invited to a press conference yesterday by Telecommunications giant Globe Telecom where they unveiled one of the world’s first-ever all-unlimited roaming service covering calls, texts and mobile Internet, protecting its roaming subscribers from bill shock, or the high surge of charges on a postpaid bill.

The new product launched by Globe was dubbed All-Unli Roam. This product is a perfect solution to Filipino jet setter/ travel addicts/ Byahera like my friend.

So, without further ado, here is the mechanics:

From Oct. 11 to Nov. 12, 2012, Globe postpaid subscribers visiting Thailand can register to any of the roaming combos available. 

Postpaid subscribers on roaming can subscribe to any of these unlimited roaming combo services to enjoy worry-free mobile connection:

• $10 for the one-day variant for the Unlimited roaming mobile Internet is available.
• $27 for the three-day variant. 
• $30 for the one-day variant for the unlimited roaming calls and mobile Internet combo.
• $90 for the three-day variant. 
• $40 for the one-day variant for the unlimited roaming calls, texts, and mobile Internet combo
  
• $120 for the three-day variant for the unlimited roaming calls, texts, and mobile Internet combo.

The all-unlimited roaming services will cover Globe postpaid subscribers on roaming in Thailand, covering all roaming partners in the country such as:

• Advanced Info Service Public (AIS)
• Total Access Communication (DTAC) 
• True Move Co. Ltd. 

This will benefit subscribers as they don’t have to manually latch on to a specific partner-operator because the promo covers all local operators in Thailand.

According to Globe's International Business Group Head, Ms. Rizza Maniego-Eala, Globe already has the world widest roaming coverage with partnerships spanning across 200 countries and with more than 600 mobile operators across the globe. 

She further explain that they also have the widest range of roaming offers and promos, with their unlimited roaming Internet promo available in 19 countries, and their PowerRoam offer which is fully consumable with up to 75 percent discount on roaming rates available in 16 destinations.

“We always strive harder to provide our subscribers, no matter where they are, with relevant and value-for-money offers that give them seamless and hassle-free connectivity across the world, allowing them to stay connected with people who matter most to them. Globe All-Unli Roam testifies to this commitment. With this pilot promo, Globe is gearing up to offer more innovative solutions covering more destinations in the future, as we continue to proactively address the needs of our traveler segment,” quips Rizza Maniego-Eala, head for International Business Group at Globe.

Thank you so much to Globe and Ms. Rizza for this innovative product. It was nice meeting you Madam.

BROWN OUT: Grid Maintenance Schedule

BROWN OUT: Grid Maintenance Schedule
 
This is a public service announcement.

Scheduled power interruption in the following areas:

•  entire Cagayan
•  Kalinga
•  Apayao 
•  and parts of Isabela

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) serves notice of the
scheduled shutdown of some of its transmission facilities in the said areas:

Date: 11 October 2012

Time: 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Affected Distribution Utility: 

• * Isabela Electric Cooperative I (ISELCO I), Isabela 
•   Electric Cooperative II (ISELCO II)
•   Cagayan Electric Cooperative I (CAGELCO I),
•   Cagayan Electric Cooperative II (CAGELCO II), 
•   Kalinga Electric Cooperative (KAELCO)

Reason: Annual preventive maintenance of power transformer and its associated
equipment at Gamu and Santiago Substations; simultaneous with replacement of
selected transmission line hardwares along Santiago-Gamu 230kV line.

Normal operations will immediately resume after work completion. NGCP’s
customers and the general public are advised to take the necessary preparations and
precautions for this scheduled interruption.

*Specific cities and municipalities to be affected by the power interruption are
determined by the abovementioned Distribution Utility (DU), unless the activity affects
the entire franchise area. The DU allots the available power within its franchise area
and implements the power interruption schedule among the end-users.