tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69771532893550843772024-03-06T02:54:17.496+08:00Better FilipinoBetter Filipinoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563346194451397209noreply@blogger.comBlogger129125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977153289355084377.post-12141729305366473342011-04-10T10:05:00.001+08:002011-04-10T10:05:55.122+08:00Puerto Princesa Needs Your Help<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/mabuhay/NK74kvpVJMspduXyskl96DCNsKjsmqxp06enqHlJObDrmxDdXhLRLSepIugh/PuertoPrincesa_mabuhay.jpg"><img alt="Puertoprincesa_mabuhay" height="333" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/mabuhay/7reAseC7eqm2YDYJdZN7HHDwNaAhOe1RYdMq02TgVosqMKSjGIDZSkei1KyS/PuertoPrincesa_mabuhay.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> <p> </p><p class="p1">THE RACE IS ON to declare the next Seven Wonders of Nature where one billion people are expected to take part in this rare event. Our very own Puerto Princesa Underground River is one of the twenty-seven finalists included in the competition. </p> <p class="p1">I shamefully haven't gone to the Underground River but for now I'll contend myself to promote and push for the distinct recognition where the Great Barrier Reef, The Grand Canyon, and the Galapagos Islands are among included in this prestigious list.</p> <p class="p3">I'm voting non-stop until September 25. Will you do it too? Globe, Smart or Sun users can text “PPUR 15” to 2861 to vote.</p><p class="p3"><br /></p><p class="p3"><i>(Note: <a href="http://nugglepurl.blogspot.com/2010/09/underground-river-most-voted-in-new-7.html">Nugglepurl</a> said the Puerto Princesa Underground River topped the list in the preliminary voting held last in 2009. Thank you for the image above too.</i><i>)</i> </p> <p class="p3"><br /></p><p class="p3"> </p><p class="p1"><i>If you want to get more updates with posts like these, follow me in Twitter </i><a href="http://twitter.com/mabuhay1521"><span class="s1"><i>@mabuhay1521</i></span></a><i>. I regularly post personal and profound topics of my people, my heritage, my nation in this blog. If you like more of these stories please don't forget to comment and/or suggest topics we can feature. I am also regularly looking for other Filipino bloggers from other places to post here. If you're interested, I want to know you more. Let's work together to bring out the best of The Philippines. Mabuhay!</i></p> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://mabuhay.posterous.com/puerto-princesa-needs-your-help">Mabuhay</a> </p> </div>Better Filipinoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563346194451397209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977153289355084377.post-87872053226634889542011-04-09T20:59:00.001+08:002011-04-09T20:59:21.737+08:00Jan-Jan's Culture reflects our nation's culture: Trash in, trash out<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/badpolitics/iLSuxkQ8QkTYrMViUTFAkScynEVWM0p6Pfb7NwfzsyuBIZI08kWhC2fQodPz/OtsoOtso_badpolitics.jpg"><img alt="Otsootso_badpolitics" height="333" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/badpolitics/W1TX5v7w09HXwAO70lz9JGD98uA3Z31RAdrmf2jnG0DH3HT4CG9wjLmu9I23/OtsoOtso_badpolitics.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> <p></p><div>I REMEMBER seeing this dance called, "Otso Otso," which was popularized by Bayani Agbayani and Vhong Navarro back in 2004.Kids started to dance the routine. Mommies started to dance it, cousins started to teach their nephews - it was the craze.</div> <div>It was the same dance I saw in the clubs in California, USA. It's called a 'Booty Dance' (Butt Dance) where men can pair up behind women if you know what I mean (see picture above). "Why are people dancing this?" I asked.</div> <div>Years past and more dances came up, "Spaghetti", "Bulaklak", "Hotdog" dance and the likes came out. Children start dancing it more with their parents, uncles, aunts and neighbors. People started dancing it in birthday parties, graduation ceremonies, and in television shows. It's the "in" thing. </div> <div>In retrospect, I wouldn't be surprised if <a href="http://badmedia.posterous.com/tv5s-apology-and-what-jan-jans-face-shows">Jan-Jan Estrada's parents (Willing Willie fame)</a> didn't think it was bad because we've tolerated it. We've allowed it. It was the culture and it was FUN. With the entry of pornographic indie films in 2008, the balance between right and wrong was now blurred. Strip club dancing has become the norm.</div> <div>That blurring caused all these confusion and people can't now know the difference between 'lewd' and appropriate dance. Willie Revillame didn't think it was wrong. How can he discern?</div><div>To those who understands, I'm not about to go Taliban on this topic but our culture needs to be more discerning. Not every thing that we see is right and I hope we can teach our children values so they'll grow up right.</div> <div>You probably heard the term trash in, trash out. It simply means if you let trash in your life you will definitely stink. What happened to the March 12 incident in the Willing Willie show was a stench that the public couldn't bare any longer. It's good that we're cleaning up.</div> <p /><div><i>If you want to get more updates with posts like these, follow me <a href="http://twitter.com/mabuhay1521">@mabuhay1521</a>. </i><span style="font-family: Arial;"><i>I post my personal views on politics and those who are in power here in Bad Politics. I hope my views contribute to the protection and maturity of the our leaders, the people, and my nation.</i></span></div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://badpolitics.posterous.com/jan-jans-culture-reflects-our-nations-culture">Bad Politics</a> </p> </div>Better Filipinoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563346194451397209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977153289355084377.post-16239411862377917562011-04-09T10:35:00.001+08:002011-04-09T10:35:44.920+08:00There's Power in Numbers<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/mabuhay/KCnvZZNu1NlhUSacevR4hdBh6bRMKhVNsDbgWvJNwEI8VWaf6j1mphDevhYA/Mabuhay_PeopleBlog_1.jpg"><img alt="Mabuhay_peopleblog_1" height="375" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/mabuhay/2fgrncabRSKracjeB5OR7jaFVhEvoaW1zyYQ2Ue8UOt4nroEz1DjGXS3Lygz/Mabuhay_PeopleBlog_1.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> <p> </p><p class="p1">I'M PROUD of what we were able to do. The ideals, the values, the integrity, and the persistence made for a perfect ingredient to a age-old question of Filipino island-mentality. Bloggers and the online community, the consumer advocates, those who have love for values united to take one stand pouring out our effort in the social media tool <a href="http://www.facebook.com/EndChildAbusePH">Facebook</a>. An environmentalist, volunteer, and blogger, <a href="http://kuyafroi.com/">Froilan Grate</a> opened up a page and immediately people poured into this page. Thank you Kuya Froi. Bloggers used their respective blogs as platforms to voice their strong opinion against the show, Willing Willie. This became the catalyst for change. Who would've thought that our voice could put a powerful television producer like Willie Revillame go off the air. </p> <p class="p1">Our cause has life. Our cause transcends boundaries. Our cause is God-fearing because we cannot allow individuals trample on what's dear to our hearts. ". . . <span class="s1">a move whose impact is unprecedented in the country’s history of consumer activism." was how the Philippine Daily Inquirer described the phenomenon. </span></p> <p class="p4"><b>THANKS</b></p><p class="p4">Thank you God for teaching us the value of working together and helping one another.</p><p class="p4">Thank you media for hurling the message further up the stratosphere. </p> <p class="p4"> Thank you <a href="http://www.jollibee.com.ph/">Jollibee</a> for your courage. Thank you <a href="http://www.delmontepacific.com/Website/index.html">Del Monte</a> and <a href="http://www.pg.com/en_PH/">P&G</a> for making the difference. Thanks to the rest of advertisers like Unilever, Cebuana Lhuillier, and CDO for respecting the voice of the online community. I hope Suyen Corporation (Bench), Liwayway Marketing (Oishi), SMART Communications, Technomarine, Belo, and the others understands that marketing is not all about money and "positioning." It's branding. By not acting fast enough you will realize that branding is not just about logos. It's what you stand for. </p> <p class="p4">Thank you <span style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://haringliwanag.pansitan.net/">Jim Paredes</a>, <a href="http://www.leasalonga.com/">Lea Salonga</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/aizaseguerra">Aiza Seguerra</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/leahnavarro">Leah Navarro</a>, <a href="http://www.iamsuperbianca.com/">Bianca Gonzalez</a>, <a href="http://kbrosas.wordpress.com/">K Brosas</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Agot-Isidro/75501071461">Agot Isidro</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tuesday-Vargas/193515256758">Tuesday Vargas</a> for making a stand. </span></p> <p class="p4">Thank you bloggers and Facebook peeps. I hope we enjoyed this power called unity. I hope we can do this again for matters that's important in nation building and instilling family values. Banding together makes a huge difference. It propels our nation to greatness. There's power in numbers. </p> <p class="p4">Thank you MTRCB, DSWD, CBCP, UNICEF and other civic, government, and NGOs who have thrown their support to this cause.</p><p class="p4"><a href="http://malouatienza.wordpress.com">Thanks to my wife</a> who has given growth to my love for family and love for our son, Isaiah.</p> <p class="p4"> Mabuhay to all bloggers who participated in this effort to put Child Exploitation and Child Abuse in the limelight. </p><p class="p4">Our cause is not yet over because two weeks after, TV5 will decide if it will revive Willing Willie in the face of these situation.</p> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://mabuhay.posterous.com/theres-power-in-numbers">Mabuhay</a> </p> </div>Better Filipinoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563346194451397209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977153289355084377.post-9372235651658093472011-04-07T23:38:00.001+08:002011-04-07T23:38:10.767+08:00The challenge Monique called on artists<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <blockquote class="posterous_short_quote">"They hired him for ratings and money at the expense of the integrity, dignity and self-respect of the most vulnerable in our society."</blockquote><div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="http://tonyocruz.com/?p=3147">tonyocruz.com</a></div> <p>I APPLAUD Monique Wilson's stand on Jan-Jan Estrada's issue, the 6-year-old traumatized boy on TV5's Willing Willie show. She called on fellow actors to draw the line and make a stand against shows (taped or live) that exploit and abuse children. </p><p>Her stand - and the likes of Lea Salonga - gives a tinge of hope that, no matter how influential Willie Revillame is with his wealth, there are artists who will stand up to fight children's rights. Where is Piolo, Sharon, Regine, John, Kris, Sarah, Bea, Ruffa, DingDong, Marian, Sam, and the rest of the television and movie actors? What's their stand? Where do they stand? Are they allowing this to happen? I challenge them to do what Lea and Monique did. </p><p>I know it's difficult - given their relationship to Willie - but why not issue a press release supporting respect for children? They don't have to mention Willie but they should support children who are being abused blatantly in society. This matter happened in their own backyard and they should keep the trash out of their community.</p></div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://mabuhay.posterous.com/the-challenge-monique-called-on-artists">Mabuhay</a> </p> </div>Better Filipinoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563346194451397209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977153289355084377.post-78855256033778131172011-04-06T23:31:00.003+08:002011-04-06T23:31:24.010+08:00Why boycott CDO?<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/badmedia/1bfpQ6oxgecnxbFV5BagNy1vg6bNgaVW4YeRNfbuCseQJh7NHqUxgpqbV7SF/CDO_ban.jpg"><img alt="Cdo_ban" height="333" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/badmedia/vlCqbt8KwwrPxRUzLdldYa84ifXbg9xdcaVfRTp8KxnEKQyJmvzzDumvpbNQ/CDO_ban.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> <p> </p><p class="p1"> </p><p class="p1">In an <a href="http://www.cdo.com.ph/images/CDO%20OFFICIAL%20STATEMENT.pdf">official statement</a>, <a href="http://www.cdo.com.ph/products/frozen-meat-products/hotdog/">CDO Foodsphere, Incorporated</a> would rather continue their business with Willing Willie out of good faith. In contrast, <a href="http://www.jollibee.com.ph/">Jollibee Food Corporation</a>, pulled the plug from Willing Willie taking a chunk of advertising money from the embattled prime time show.</p> <p class="p2"><br /></p> <p class="p1">With CDO it's business as usual taking TV5's good faith promise. They took TV5's word that the show will not be the same again. Who are they fooling? Would Willie Revillame become squeaky clean like Piolo Pascual overnight? We know Willie. We know that advertisers make its research before they decided to buy commercial and promo spots in the show. We know CDO's market relies heavily on the popularity of Willing Willie's format. </p> <p class="p2"><br /></p> <p class="p1">So for CDO to say, ". . . TV5’s WillingWillie has, no doubt, jolted us out of our comfort zones as an advertiser in the top-rating show," is not true. Child exploitation shown on national television should've angered the executives of CDO but it would rather continue to fund this show out of "good faith" because they "are not in the position to pass judgment on the incident." </p> <p class="p2"><br /></p> <p class="p1">CDO saw Jan-Jan's tears and dance, got jolted but they cannot pass judgment on the show. What values does CDO speak of now?</p> <p class="p2"><br /></p> <p class="p1"><b>I am boycotting CDO products because I am against child exploitation and abuse and they continue to turn a blind eye on 6-year-old Jan-Jan Estrada's situation.</b></p> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://badmedia.posterous.com/why-boycott-cdo">Bad Media</a> </p> </div>Better Filipinoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563346194451397209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977153289355084377.post-26773831985569409582011-04-06T23:31:00.001+08:002011-04-06T23:31:10.379+08:00Why boycott CDO?<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/badpolitics/tWzVjv0B3kwttcsnMCUK9rxNjBsLrV13IEvITw2nAMOhC5UaPlFOG2ATY0VM/CDO_ban.jpg"><img alt="Cdo_ban" height="333" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/badpolitics/beyZwvrYKdw6CXOwaqAW1Cu0IXt0IJWg0YzIG7zEMSG1i8e7lm40RqAlDr3j/CDO_ban.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> <p> </p><p class="p1"> </p><p class="p1">In an <a href="http://www.cdo.com.ph/images/CDO%20OFFICIAL%20STATEMENT.pdf">official statement</a>, <a href="http://www.cdo.com.ph/products/frozen-meat-products/hotdog/">CDO Foodsphere, Incorporated</a> would rather continue their business with Willing Willie out of good faith. In contrast, <a href="http://www.jollibee.com.ph/">Jollibee Food Corporation</a>, pulled the plug from Willing Willie taking a chunk of advertising money from the embattled prime time show.</p> <p class="p2"><br /></p> <p class="p1">With CDO it's business as usual taking TV5's good faith promise. They took TV5's word that the show will not be the same again. Who are they fooling? Would Willie Revillame become squeaky clean like Piolo Pascual overnight? We know Willie. We know that advertisers make its research before they decided to buy commercial and promo spots in the show. We know CDO's market relies heavily on the popularity of Willing Willie's format. </p> <p class="p2"><br /></p> <p class="p1">So for CDO to say, ". . . TV5’s WillingWillie has, no doubt, jolted us out of our comfort zones as an advertiser in the top-rating show," is not true. Child exploitation shown on national television should've angered the executives of CDO but it would rather continue to fund this show out of "good faith" because they "are not in the position to pass judgment on the incident." </p> <p class="p2"><br /></p> <p class="p1">CDO saw Jan-Jan's tears and dance, got jolted but they cannot pass judgment on the show. What values does CDO speak of now?</p> <p class="p2"><br /></p> <p class="p1"><b>I am boycotting CDO products because I am against child exploitation and abuse and they continue to turn a blind eye on 6-year-old Jan-Jan Estrada's situation.</b></p> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://badpolitics.posterous.com/why-boycott-cdo">Bad Politics</a> </p> </div>Better Filipinoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563346194451397209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977153289355084377.post-28790402850581036202011-04-05T10:32:00.001+08:002011-04-05T10:32:27.730+08:00Fergie: 'Lego of my dress!'<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Fergie_krisatienza" height="626" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/krisatienza/9RbXe6G7CBVJIRYEgBgVH3TN16d2xCfQfvPI7fQVHPG9XyAcqwcH7ETc3Vb9/fergie_krisatienza.png" width="378" /> </div> <p>After <a href="http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/gaga3.jpg">Lady Gaga's shocked the MTV crowd with her block of meat haute couture</a>, Fergie made heads turn when she came out to play at the Kids' Choice Awards wearing a <a href="http://tv.yahoo.com/show/47266/photos/1?nc">dress made out of Lego Blocks</a>. Hey, I think I see the price tag from Toys R' Us. Hahaha. Just kiddin' Fergie. Honestly, Michael Schmidt did a great job piecing this together. </p> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://krisatienza.posterous.com/fergie-lego-of-my-dress">Born 1973</a> </p> </div>Better Filipinoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563346194451397209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977153289355084377.post-7539611329878020792011-04-04T21:15:00.003+08:002011-04-04T21:15:43.294+08:00Let's take Jan-Jan's Cause to Congress!<div class='posterous_autopost'> <p class="p1"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><i><span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">Salamat sa inyong pagsuporta sa </span><span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">pagsisikapang</span><span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps"> sulatan</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">ang lahat</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">ng mga</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">advertisers</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">ng</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">Willlie</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">Revillame</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">'s</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">show</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">sa</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">TV5</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">, Willing </span><span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">Willie upang huwag nang mag-advertise sa show</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">,</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">gayunpaman</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">, </span><span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">hindi</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">hihinto</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">dito ang petisyon</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">.</span> Ang <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">responsibilidad</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">na</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">ipasa ang</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">mga batas</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">na</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">magpoprotekta sa</span> karapatan ng <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">ating mga anak ay nasa Kongreso. Dahil dito gumawa ulit po ako ng sulat upang ipetisyon ang agarang pagpasa ng nararapat na batas</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">.</span> Paki-</i>copy and paste<i> na lang po ang template na nasa baba at ipadala ito sa namumuno ng komite na si Hon. Aurora Enerio-Cerilles. Ang <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">bawat miyembro</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">ng</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">kongreso</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">ay may paunang</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">responsibilidad </span><span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">na gumawa ng batas</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">na magpo-protekta sa</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">interes na ating</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">bansa</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">.</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">Kailangan</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">kumilos na po tayo ngayon</span><span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps"> upang</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">masiguro</span> ang pag-pasa <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">ng</span><span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps"> batas para hindi na maulit pa muli ang pangyayari na katulad kay Jan-Jan.</span></i></span></p> <p class="p1"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><i><span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">Binibigyan ko din po ng parangal at</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">pasasalamat sina </span><span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">Hon</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">.</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">Erin</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">Tañada</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">at</span> Hon. <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">Bernadeth</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">Herrera</span><span title="Click for alternate translations" class="atn">-</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">Dy</span><span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps"> sa agarang</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">pagkilos sa</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">isyu</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">at</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">pag-file ng</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">House</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">Bills</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">4455</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">at</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">1146</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">.</span><br /> Ipag<span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">patuloy</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">ang</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">trabaho</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">.</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">May</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">lakas</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">sa nakararami.</span></i></span></p> <p class="p1"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p1"> (Thank you for supporting the effort in writing all the advertisers of Willlie Revillame's show on TV5, Willing Willie, however, the petition doesn't stop there. Congress has the equal responsibility to pass laws that will protect our children's right and because The <a href="http://www.congress.gov.ph/committees/search.php?congress=15&id=F501">House Committee On Welfare of Children</a> hasn't acted on Jan-Jan's case, I made another template letter below asking why this committee hasn't led any moves to investigate this child abuse case. Every member of congress has the sole responsibility to enact laws that should protect our interest as a nation. We need to act responsibly and make every member of congress accountable to ensure passage of laws and such acts will not be repeated. </p> <p class="p1">Please copy and past the petition below and email it to <a href="http://www.congress.gov.ph/members/search.php?congress=15&id=cerilles">Hon. Aurora Enerio-Cerilles</a> who is the Congressional Welfare of Children committee head in this 15th Congress. To this end, I want to thank <a href="http://www.congress.gov.ph/members/search.php?congress=15&id=tanada">Hon. Erin Tañada</a> and <a href="http://www.congress.gov.ph/members/search.php?congress=15&id=herrera">Bernadeth Herrera-Dy</a> for acting on the issue and filing House Bills 4455 and 1146. </p> <p class="p1">Let's continue the work. <b>There's Power in numbers.</b>)</p><p class="p1"><br /></p><p class="p1"><br /></p><p class="p1"><br /></p> <p class="p1"><b><i>(Please copy the letter-template below, click the link below, and paste it on the field)</i></b></p> <p class="p2"><i>Dear Hon. Aurora Enerio-Cerilles:</i></p> <p class="p1"><i><br /></i></p> <p class="p2"><i>Since Congress called for an investigation to the Willing Willie show incident, the Committee on Welfare of Children you lead have not made any visible steps nor file any bill that will protect the - welfare of children. The committee you head has jurisdiction over "All matters directly and principally relating to the needs, education and overall welfare of Filipino children. . ." I am surprised that it took Hon. Lorenzo ' Erin' Tañada and Hon. Bernadeth Herrera-Dy to file House Bill 1146 (MTRCB Code of Ethics) and House Bill 4455 (Children Act of 2011) respectively. </i></p> <p class="p1"><i><br /></i></p> <p class="p2"><i>Children are not a side issue and as a citizen of this nation, I have equal responsibility to do every right thing to protect their rights. This includes closely monitoring every move congress makes that will curb abuse made on minors.</i></p> <p class="p1"><i><br /></i></p> <p class="p2"><i>If congress will not do more, please know that this letter effectively becomes a record counting the number of days until members of this 15th Congress passes a bill that protects children's rights. </i></p> <p class="p1"><i><br /></i></p> <p class="p1"><i><br /></i></p> <p class="p2"><i>Respectfully yours,</i></p> <p class="p1"><br /></p> <p class="p1"><br /></p><p class="p1"><br /></p> <p class="p1"><b>Ipadala po dito: <a href="http://www.congress.gov.ph/contact/popform.php?re=sendemail&to=member&id=C032&congress=15">Hon. Aurora Enerio-Cerriles</a></b></p> <p class="p1" style=""><b>Please send it here: <a href="http://www.congress.gov.ph/contact/popform.php?re=sendemail&to=member&id=C032&congress=15">Hon. Aurora Enerio-Cerriles</a></b></p> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://badpolitics.posterous.com/lets-take-jan-jans-cause-to-congress">Bad Politics</a> </p> </div>Better Filipinoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563346194451397209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977153289355084377.post-77488362610682732332011-04-04T21:15:00.001+08:002011-04-04T21:15:19.843+08:00Let's take Jan-Jan's Cause to Congress!<div class='posterous_autopost'> <p class="p1"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><i><span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">Salamat sa inyong pagsuporta sa </span><span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">pagsisikapang</span><span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps"> sulatan</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">ang lahat</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">ng mga</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">advertisers</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">ng</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">Willlie</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">Revillame</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">'s</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">show</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">sa</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">TV5</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">, Willing </span><span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">Willie upang huwag nang mag-advertise sa show</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">,</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">gayunpaman</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">, </span><span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">hindi</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">hihinto</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">dito ang petisyon</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">.</span> Ang <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">responsibilidad</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">na</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">ipasa ang</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">mga batas</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">na</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">magpoprotekta sa</span> karapatan ng <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">ating mga anak ay nasa Kongreso. Dahil dito gumawa ulit po ako ng sulat upang ipetisyon ang agarang pagpasa ng nararapat na batas</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">.</span> Paki-</i>copy and paste<i> na lang po ang template na nasa baba at ipadala ito sa namumuno ng komite na si Hon. Aurora Enerio-Cerilles. Ang <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">bawat miyembro</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">ng</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">kongreso</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">ay may paunang</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">responsibilidad </span><span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">na gumawa ng batas</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">na magpo-protekta sa</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">interes na ating</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">bansa</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">.</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">Kailangan</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">kumilos na po tayo ngayon</span><span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps"> upang</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">masiguro</span> ang pag-pasa <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">ng</span><span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps"> batas para hindi na maulit pa muli ang pangyayari na katulad kay Jan-Jan.</span></i></span></p> <p class="p1"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><i><span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">Binibigyan ko din po ng parangal at</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">pasasalamat sina </span><span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">Hon</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">.</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">Erin</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">Tañada</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">at</span> Hon. <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">Bernadeth</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">Herrera</span><span title="Click for alternate translations" class="atn">-</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">Dy</span><span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps"> sa agarang</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">pagkilos sa</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">isyu</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">at</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">pag-file ng</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">House</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">Bills</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">4455</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">at</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">1146</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">.</span><br /> Ipag<span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">patuloy</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">ang</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">trabaho</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">.</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">May</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">lakas</span> <span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps">sa nakararami.</span></i></span></p> <p class="p1"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span title="Click for alternate translations" class="hps"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p1"> (Thank you for supporting the effort in writing all the advertisers of Willlie Revillame's show on TV5, Willing Willie, however, the petition doesn't stop there. Congress has the equal responsibility to pass laws that will protect our children's right and because The <a href="http://www.congress.gov.ph/committees/search.php?congress=15&id=F501">House Committee On Welfare of Children</a> hasn't acted on Jan-Jan's case, I made another template letter below asking why this committee hasn't led any moves to investigate this child abuse case. Every member of congress has the sole responsibility to enact laws that should protect our interest as a nation. We need to act responsibly and make every member of congress accountable to ensure passage of laws and such acts will not be repeated. </p> <p class="p1">Please copy and past the petition below and email it to <a href="http://www.congress.gov.ph/members/search.php?congress=15&id=cerilles">Hon. Aurora Enerio-Cerilles</a> who is the Congressional Welfare of Children committee head in this 15th Congress. To this end, I want to thank <a href="http://www.congress.gov.ph/members/search.php?congress=15&id=tanada">Hon. Erin Tañada</a> and <a href="http://www.congress.gov.ph/members/search.php?congress=15&id=herrera">Bernadeth Herrera-Dy</a> for acting on the issue and filing House Bills 4455 and 1146. </p> <p class="p1">Let's continue the work. <b>There's Power in numbers.</b>)</p><p class="p1"><br /></p><p class="p1"><br /></p><p class="p1"><br /></p> <p class="p1"><b><i>(Please copy the letter-template below, click the link below, and paste it on the field)</i></b></p> <p class="p2"><i>Dear Hon. Aurora Enerio-Cerilles:</i></p> <p class="p1"><i><br /></i></p> <p class="p2"><i>Since Congress called for an investigation to the Willing Willie show incident, the Committee on Welfare of Children you lead have not made any visible steps nor file any bill that will protect the - welfare of children. The committee you head has jurisdiction over "All matters directly and principally relating to the needs, education and overall welfare of Filipino children. . ." I am surprised that it took Hon. Lorenzo ' Erin' Tañada and Hon. Bernadeth Herrera-Dy to file House Bill 1146 (MTRCB Code of Ethics) and House Bill 4455 (Children Act of 2011) respectively. </i></p> <p class="p1"><i><br /></i></p> <p class="p2"><i>Children are not a side issue and as a citizen of this nation, I have equal responsibility to do every right thing to protect their rights. This includes closely monitoring every move congress makes that will curb abuse made on minors.</i></p> <p class="p1"><i><br /></i></p> <p class="p2"><i>If congress will not do more, please know that this letter effectively becomes a record counting the number of days until members of this 15th Congress passes a bill that protects children's rights. </i></p> <p class="p1"><i><br /></i></p> <p class="p1"><i><br /></i></p> <p class="p2"><i>Respectfully yours,</i></p> <p class="p1"><br /></p> <p class="p1"><br /></p><p class="p1"><br /></p> <p class="p1"><b>Ipadala po dito: <a href="http://www.congress.gov.ph/contact/popform.php?re=sendemail&to=member&id=C032&congress=15">Hon. Aurora Enerio-Cerriles</a></b></p> <p class="p1" style=""><b>Please send it here: <a href="http://www.congress.gov.ph/contact/popform.php?re=sendemail&to=member&id=C032&congress=15">Hon. Aurora Enerio-Cerriles</a></b></p> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://badmedia.posterous.com/lets-take-jan-jans-cause-to-congress">Bad Media</a> </p> </div>Better Filipinoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563346194451397209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977153289355084377.post-43789274643267106712011-04-01T23:02:00.001+08:002011-04-01T23:02:30.985+08:00Help us Tell Willing Willie Advertisers, STOP!<div class='posterous_autopost'> <p class="p1"><b>THERE'S POWER IN NUMBERS: </b>If you want to help stop Willing Willie's unjustifiable maltreatment of its contestants - including children - please help me write letters to advertisers asking them to stop advertising in that show. I made a template letter you can copy and paste as you write your letters directed to the heads of marketing from each advertiser of the show.</p> <p class="p2"><br /></p> <p class="p1">The links of each advertiser's contact us form is found below. </p> <p class="p2"><br /></p> <p class="p2"><br /></p> <p class="p1"><i>Dear Head of Marketing:</i></p> <p class="p2"><i><br /></i></p> <p class="p1"><i>The Willing Willie March 12 incident became the spark of a public display of indignation detesting the culture manifesting from this show. The producers of the show lacked remorse when it issued a public apology supposedly addressing the situation. </i></p> <p class="p2"><i><br /></i></p> <p class="p1"><i>I can no longer tolerate the producers claim that this is an isolated incident. I detest the offensive excuse and remark TV5, Willie Revillame, and the executive producers gave in defense of their action towards the 6-year-old contestant, Jan-Jan. </i></p> <p class="p2"><i> </i></p><p class="p1"><i><br /></i></p><p class="p1"><i><i>Willing Willie no longer reflect the ideals of your product. Please pull out your budget from the show and re-direct it in more effective promotions in other mediums/networks. If not, I will boycott your products as a sign of my support to the preservation of every person's dignity guesting on this show.</i></i></p> <p></p> <p class="p2"><br /></p> <p class="p2"><br /></p> <p class="p1"><b>WILLING WILLIE ADVERTISERS (Click on the link to re-direct you to the brand's contact page)</b></p> <p class="p1"><b>Unilever</b> - makes Vaseline</p> <p class="p1">Contact Us: <a href="http://www.unilever.com.ph/resource/contactus-form/index.aspx">http://www.unilever.com.ph/resource/contactus-form/index.aspx</a></p> <p class="p2"><br /></p> <p class="p1"><b>Bench</b></p> <p class="p1">Contact Us: <a href="http://www.benchtm.com/home/ContactUs.aspx">http://www.benchtm.com/home/ContactUs.aspx</a></p> <p class="p2"><br /></p> <p class="p1"><b>Liwayway Marketing </b>makes Oishi crackers</p> <p class="p1">Contact Us: <a href="http://www.oishi.com.ph/signguestbook.asp">http://www.oishi.com.ph/signguestbook.asp</a></p> <p class="p2"><br /></p> <p class="p1"><b>P&G</b> makes Colgate</p> <p class="p1"><a href="http://www.pg.com/en_PH/contact_us.html">http://www.pg.com/en_PH/contact_us.html</a></p> <p class="p2"><br /></p> <p class="p1"><b>SMART Communications</b></p> <p class="p1"><a href="http://smart.com.ph/Corporate/Contact">http://smart.com.ph/Corporate/Contact</a></p> <p class="p2"><br /></p> <p class="p1"><b>Aldrtz Corporation makes Pau Liniment</b></p> <p class="p1"><a href="http://www.aldrtz.com/contact-us.php?pageCode=contactus">http://www.aldrtz.com/contact-us.php?pageCode=contactus</a></p> <p class="p2"><br /></p> <p class="p1"><b>Technomarine</b></p> <p class="p1"><a href="http://www.technomarine.com/Static/ContactUs.sls">http://www.technomarine.com/Static/ContactUs.sls</a></p> <p class="p2"><br /></p> <p class="p1"><b>Nurtiasia </b>makes UFC Banana ketchup, Mang Tomas</p> <p class="p1"><a href="http://www.nutriasia.com/contact">http://www.nutriasia.com/contact</a></p> <p class="p2"><br /></p> <p class="p1"><b>Cebuana Lhuillier</b></p> <p class="p1"><a href="http://www.cebuanalhuillier.com/contact-us.aspx">http://www.cebuanalhuillier.com/contact-us.aspx</a></p> <p class="p2"><br /></p> <p class="p1"><b>Belo Medical Group</b></p> <p class="p1"><a href="http://www.belomed.com/index.php/contact_us/index/customer-care">http://www.belomed.com/index.php/contact_us/index/customer-care</a></p> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://badmedia.posterous.com/help-us-tell-willing-willie-advertisers-stop">Bad Media</a> </p> </div>Better Filipinoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563346194451397209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977153289355084377.post-37154996304882381722011-04-01T00:58:00.001+08:002011-04-01T00:58:39.166+08:00TV5's Apology and What Jan-jan's Face Shows<div class='posterous_autopost'><div><i>(Warning: The photos are disturbing. By looking through the pictures, you decided to take part in this discussion in taking a stand on the issue of this nation's apathy, loss of family values, and degenerating truth from lies. The images were posted in light of TV5's statement that is wrought of deception that will not add accountability to this network.) </i></div> <p />THE YOUTUBE site that gave you first hand of what the show Willing Willie did to a 6-year-old boy is no longer public: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YRCxh9q64w&feature=player_embedded#"><object height="417" width="500"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/2YRCxh9q64w&hl=en&fs=1" /></param><param name="wmode" value="window" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/2YRCxh9q64w&hl=en&fs=1" allowfullscreen="true" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" wmode="opaque" height="417" width="500"></embed></object></a><p /><div>So we made screen captures of the segment as it appears on the YouTube video. We juxtaposed TV5's apology note made in their website last March 29, which was seventeen days after the incident happened on Willie Revillame's show. We were flabbergasted by TV5 and Willie Revillame's supposed sorry note and took exception on the following statement TV5 made:</div> <p /><div><i><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 12px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He (Jan-jan) </span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">appeared</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 12px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> to be </span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">sad</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 12px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> or <b>even in tears</b>, not because he was being forced to dance, but because </span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">he felt</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 12px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> the dance was “serious” and he was </span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">playing a role</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 12px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. He did not want to smile because of his </span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>missing upper front teeth</b></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 12px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> and because of the </span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">presence</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 12px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> on the set </span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">of</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 12px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> former basketball player </span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bonel Balingit</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 12px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> who Jan-jan thought was a </span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">scary “giant”</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 12px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"</span></i></div> <p /><div>Take note that TV5 used the words, "appear", "playing a role", "scary "giant"" in reference to former PBA player Bonel Balingit. </div><p /><div>TV5 thinks the public is not as bright as intelligent as they should be. </div> <p /><div>The images are as clear as daylight. Case in points:</div><div><ol><li>Willie Revillame started off by taunting the kid even bringing in Bonel Balingit on this segment.</li> <li>Fear is written all over Jan-jan's face. It's as if he was going to be punished if he did not do what Willie asked him to do.</li><li>Jan-jan should've smiled already after his "role playing" - according to TV5 - as soon as he was done with his role. </li> <li>Show host constant laughter and the crowd's show of hysterics is traumatizing.</li><li>Willie Revillame went overboard by using Jan-jan as his entertainment "piece" in front of the audience.</li><li>The audience has lost any sensitivities by approving Willie's antics against a child who's only commitment was to help his family.</li> <li>Willing Willie and TV5 betrayed Jan-jan and any sense of decency that should be maintained in any form of entertainment - whether taped or live.</li></ol><div>Bottom line: Jan-jan was not amused but confused and fearful.</div> </div><p /><div>We hope to see government agencies, congress, and authorities to make sure the rights of children are protected.</div> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Picture_24" height="412" 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src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/badmedia/rk1BcIImf2uowwKsBuryrHsN94MU3UuG4kfo4uJr94vKvHMKOqXQVph25rh2/Picture_60.png" width="481" /> <img alt="Picture_61" height="409" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/badmedia/ipaC8UetWr9OmE40q57CLwhFa1XTZGkBw5atR5WcptLxfelQzUMfO8Y79xpe/Picture_61.png" width="481" /> <img alt="Picture_63" height="410" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/badmedia/iKCGnvrDY9iXNko9AjDtKHqCtJW88mqYozieuZpi32vOqfWcN1i5cpruMpaX/Picture_63.png" width="480" /> <img alt="Picture_64" height="411" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/badmedia/ns05fD61S20ulHelnojQaxNJfKl0HEKvPHKIhuL8WXlOxjl6JSyGjMUzO8n4/Picture_64.png" width="481" /> <img alt="Picture_75" height="411" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/badmedia/JQrvfV9zOjTZ0eVp7jXLV2O9nenbrR5ZRdDXJYJG58jy3sV0GBqZa0hZgXSA/Picture_75.png" width="482" /> <img alt="Picture_76" height="409" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/badmedia/7ABUwff1sQLk98Voer4tOlyirmut9P8RAweqvV1Z8WGPzGxt6xcfFsm5keqk/Picture_76.png" width="480" /> <img alt="Picture_73" height="410" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/badmedia/hNojIXQ3kZsTYKBcfCifQoKw7BbNnhy9GfBCigu0vdvRmd4LIF37DJWGV8l3/Picture_73.png" width="480" /> <div class='p_see_full_gallery'><a href="http://badmedia.posterous.com/tv5s-apology-and-what-jan-jans-face-shows">See the full gallery on Posterous</a></div> </div> </p> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://badmedia.posterous.com/tv5s-apology-and-what-jan-jans-face-shows">Bad Media</a> </p> </div>Better Filipinoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563346194451397209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977153289355084377.post-71317706062065156412011-03-28T23:38:00.001+08:002011-03-28T23:38:54.498+08:00Despite apology, ABC5 and Willie is not sorry<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <blockquote class="posterous_medium_quote">Mr. Willie Revillame, the producers of 'Willing Willie' and TV5 sincerely and deeply apologize for the segment of the show featuring 6-year-old Jan-Jan Suan which viewers may have found offensive or in bad taste. We wish to stress that there was never any intention to humiliate or abuse Jan-Jan or any contestant on the show," said the statement.</blockquote><div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="http://www.gmanews.tv/story/216365/entertainment/dswd-calls-for-censure-of-willie-for-boy-macho-dancer-willie-says-sorry">gmanews.tv</a></div> <p>". . .WAS NEVER ANY INTENTION to humiliate or abuse Jan-jan or any contestant on the show," was ABC5's statement to even justify what Willie Revillame did to a traumatized six-year-old boy. </p><p>Is it business as usual? I think so. A popular saying stated this, "Whatever will not kill you will only make you stronger." It seems like this event will only make - not just Willie Revillame - ABC5 bolder and audacious and empower Willing Willie to do more to get their ratings up. </p><p>One of the many things the public can do to get their message across is to publicly boycott advertisers of Willing Willie. Can this be done? If the conviction of the public is strong enough to send advertisers that indirectly 'prey' on minors by supporting shows like this, then we can see the success of this endeavor. </p><p>The question now is - is the public game?</p></div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://badmedia.posterous.com/despite-apology-abc5-and-willie-is-not-sorry">Bad Media</a> </p> </div>Better Filipinoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563346194451397209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977153289355084377.post-58190351314047414262011-03-27T22:35:00.001+08:002011-03-27T22:35:39.385+08:00Willing Willie feat. JAN-JAN ang batang ASTIG sumayaw! (March 12, 2011)<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <object height="417" width="500"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/2YRCxh9q64w&hl=en&fs=1" /><param name="wmode" value="window" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/2YRCxh9q64w&hl=en&fs=1" wmode="opaque" allowscriptaccess="always" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" height="417" width="500"></embed></object> <div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YRCxh9q64w&feature=player_embedded">youtube.com</a></div> <p>In Willie's show in ABC5, "Willing Willie," the audience gave off huge laughter and approval as a kid does what Willie Revillame labeled as "Burlesque" dancing in reference to an old movie. </p><p>Dancing to a Snoop Dogg hit, the boy innocently gyrates to the beat. My jaw dropped. This boy was exploited - first by his parents, next by his tita (who brought him to the show), next by the producers of the show, next by Willie Revillame, then the audience, then the executives of the show. </p><p>What parent would have their son dance like that and think it's funny? It's bad enough that bar dancers want out of their jobs to do something decent then this. </p><p>I'm not going to talk about Willie because his reputation right now is predictable but the kinds of comments I read on Facebook that would just make you cringe: </p><p>"masyado kasi kayong malisyoso mag isip. OA ung reactions ng iba. duh. (You guys are full of malice in your thoughts. The others are just over reacting. Duh.)" - gorgeousgicel </p><p>"MGA HATERS WALA KAYONG MAGAWA SA BUHAY. TINGNAN NYO NGA ANG LIKES SA VIDEO AT DISLIKES. MGA BOBO (All you haters just have nothing else to do. Just look at the likes and dislikes. You morons.)" - MAEV123 </p><p>". . .dirty dancing while crying what's wrong? talent nya yon ang masama lang kung pinahubad xa ni Willie ...Ano ba kayo konting bagay lang ginagawan ng issue...just watch and have fun (. . .That's his talent and what should be bad is if Willie asked him to take his clothes off ...What's up with you guys it's just a small thing that you guys are making an issue of. . .)" - MSYashegny </p><p>In the name of entertainment, the audience shows their approval like they would like their child to be bar dancers when they grow up. </p><p>I am praying for JanJan right now and I hope you will too after seeing this video. </p><p>I'm praying for that this kid will be blessed to have his mind protected by the corruption being instilled by his guardians. I am praying that Janjan's parents will understand soon enough that they need to love their child more and that this way of milking money from this child is not God's way. I am also praying for the audience - laughing and approving this vicious thing to this child - to realize and repent from this way of life. </p><p>I hope the MTRCB, DSWD, and Congress will do something to protect the child's welfare.</p></div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://badmedia.posterous.com/willing-willie-feat-jan-jan-ang-batang-astig">Bad Media</a> </p> </div>Better Filipinoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563346194451397209noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977153289355084377.post-34022331498279775532011-03-21T23:47:00.001+08:002011-03-21T23:47:36.737+08:00Marty's Launches Savory Spicy Flavored Vegetable Chicharon!<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Martys_spicyflavor_station" height="591" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/coolingstation/A8i8fjWWL1kbDfZfeYxqIhXK1TCg1p51zD265Vk2gGE58PdUC7a8DhsGUXFF/Martys_SpicyFlavor_station.jpg" width="480" /> </div> <p>After Oishi's much successful product launch of it's vegetable chicharon, Marty's Salt & Vinegar, it just launched another variant - Spicy Flavor. I bought three big bags for my Cooling Station customers so they could try it out. I bought one for myself to see how it tastes like. I think it's really good and I had to drink a glass of warm milk just to take out the sting. I'll be stacking more in my store to anticipate more patrons.</p><p /><div>This product was launched after Marty's re-launched Baconettes - the Bacon-less, Bacon-flavored Vegetable Chicharon. Ha! I think Oishi Brand Manager should pay me for that tagline. It's good but I think it's a bit saltier for my taste.</div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://coolingstation.posterous.com/martys-launches-savory-spicy-flavored-vegetab">Cooling Station Beverage Store</a> </p> </div>Better Filipinoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563346194451397209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977153289355084377.post-40605572424556205542011-03-21T20:31:00.001+08:002011-03-21T20:31:46.633+08:00Did Lopez Company Endanger Makati?<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <blockquote class="posterous_medium_quote">West Tower residents held a press conference at the condominium Monday morning to make the announcement and show how the situation worsened since last month when a siphoning operation mounted by their homeowner’s group was stopped by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.</blockquote><div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/metro/view/20110321-326804/Residents-turn-over-West-Tower-to-FPIC">newsinfo.inquirer.net</a></div> <p>Ever since gas and oil started seeping in the basement floor of the West Tower condominium, no one has sued First Philippines Industrial Corporation (FPIC) for endangering the lives of Makati City's residents. </p><p>Makati City Government <br />The mayor should have been the very first one to defend the city's residents. But I have not heard anybody from the City Engineer's office bring this matter to the courts. </p><p>Media <br />Did you ever read or watch anybody from our media giants like ABSCBN, GMA News, Philippine Daily Inquirer, and the Philippine Star raise as much concern as they would be with the current impeachment proceedings of the Ombudsman? Where are the columnists? Why aren't they helping create more awareness about this precarious situation of our citizens? </p><p>Makati City Residents <br />Why aren't they doing anything about it to help themselves? Are they ignorant of the danger? Are we living lives so simply that we couldn't care less if something under our feet will endanger us? </p><p>I was flabbergasted to realize that any catastrophic event can cause disaster of biblical proportions if these oil pipes will burst and explode.</p></div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://badpolitics.posterous.com/did-lopez-company-endanger-makati">Bad Politics</a> </p> </div>Better Filipinoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563346194451397209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977153289355084377.post-91085260121564364702011-03-20T19:36:00.001+08:002011-03-20T19:36:47.963+08:00China, Libya has Philippines' Throat<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <blockquote class="posterous_short_quote">PH ‘can’t openly support’ UN action on Libya - US Amb. Harry Thomas, Jr.</blockquote><div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="http://globalnation.inquirer.net/news/breakingnews/view/20110320-326616/PH-cant-openly-support-UN-action-on-Libya">globalnation.inquirer.net</a></div> <p>IT'S SAD that our nation is taken hostage by nations that hire Filipinos as workers. Ever since the new administration stepped in, it seems that we can't say anything or make a stand at any issue against any nations that hire our kababayans. China's leash dictated our non-support of Noble Peace Prize awarding ceremonies last year and now Libya government's position against nations who support the recent NATO attacks in his country. </p><p>What's next? Is this our foreign policy now? Would nations like China and Libya use our OFWs as pawns to hostage and muffle our political will in the international community? Is this a step to the right direction? I think President Aquino should take a clear stand and tell nations our people have value and they can't hold our citizens as negotiation pieces for their advantage. </p><p>We are a nation rooted in the laws of God. No nation can own us - let alone - tell us how we should act. </p><p>(Click the link above to read more about the story from the Philippine Daily Inquirer)</p></div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://badpolitics.posterous.com/china-libya-has-philippines-throat">Bad Politics</a> </p> </div>Better Filipinoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563346194451397209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977153289355084377.post-3611292814771847472011-03-20T00:52:00.001+08:002011-03-20T00:52:29.969+08:00More Should be Done for Autism<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="" src="http://autismsocietyph.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Untitled-6-300x159.jpg" /> </div> <div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="http://autismsocietyph.org/blog/?p=1803">autismsocietyph.org</a></div> <p>I applaud Mandaluyong for bringing this to light but more should be done. The article (click link above) should enumerate concrete steps how the Tiger City alleviated the plight of "special people." Steps like building wider sidewalks to accommodate people in wheelchair, building facilities and programs that will improve children with autism, wider insurance coverage for children with autism, assistance for autistic people who have lost their parents, and more. </p><p>Speeches are nice and streamers are good but more should be done. I hope our councilors should pass laws that make more sense.</p></div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://mandaluyong.posterous.com/more-should-be-done-for-autism">The Great City</a> </p> </div>Better Filipinoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563346194451397209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977153289355084377.post-83881918630633318642011-03-18T20:42:00.001+08:002011-03-18T20:42:52.642+08:003D street painting contest @ Reliance Street<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <blockquote class="posterous_short_quote">FILIPINO artists will have the chance to showcase their talent and passion at Avida Towers Centera 3D Street Painting Festival on March 18 and 19, 2011 at Reliance Street in Mandaluyong City.</blockquote> <div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="http://www.malaya.com.ph/mar15/liv2.html">malaya.com.ph</a></div> <p>If you want to see a different kind of art, you may want to drop by Reliance Street and watch artists create 3D art pieces like you've never seen before. I'm not just sure what they plan to do but it will be good to experience and see something different to open our eyes to appreciate this kind of work. See you there!</p></div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://mandaluyong.posterous.com/3d-street-painting-contest-reliance-street">The Great City</a> </p> </div>Better Filipinoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563346194451397209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977153289355084377.post-23326262634740591142011-03-18T20:37:00.001+08:002011-03-18T20:37:42.757+08:00Business Insight | Lifestyle<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <blockquote><div> <div> <h3>Avida Towers Centera holds<br /> 3D street painting contest</h3> <i style="font-size: 1.5em; font-weight: bold;">18th PTAA Travel Expo </i>--> </div> BY ANTONIO DELOS REYES</div>--> --> <p>FILIPINO artists will have the chance to showcase their talent and passion at Avida Towers Centera 3D Street Painting Festival on March 18 and 19, 2011 at Reliance Street in Mandaluyong City.</p> <p>With the theme "Fast-forward: Life at the Center of the Metropolis", the art contest is part of the grand launch of Avida Land Corp.’s latest high rise project. The paintings will be open for public viewing starting March 19.</p> <p>"What better way to mark the rise of another Avida Towers than to showcase the talent and creativity of Filipinos, whose artworks will adorn the street where this development will rise," says Avida Marketing Manager Tess Tatco.</p> <p>The 3D street painting competition is open to all Filipino professional artists and students of all ages. Participants must form a team composed of three to seven members to qualify. </p> <p>Contestants are required to submit a soft copy of their design at <a href="http://www.malaya.com.ph/mar15/liv2.html/mailto:chriscahilig2011@gmail.com">chriscahilig2011@gmail.com</a> in JPEG format only on Tuesday, March 15 at exactly 10pm. Submitted design proposals must be based on the theme: "Fast-forward: Life at the Center of the Metropolis". The final artwork will be 8 x10 feet in size.</p> <p>Design proposals will be evaluated and sorted for inclusion in a short-list; short-listed proposals are considered the official finalists of the competition. The contest will begin at 8AM on March 18th until 6 AM of the following day, March 19th.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.malaya.com.ph/mar15/liv2.html#">Business Insight</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.malaya.com.ph/mar15/liv2.html#">Living</a></li> </ul> <div> <div> <h4>More on LifeStyle</h4> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.malaya.com.ph/mar15/liv2.html#">Dockers launches new collection </a></li> <li><a href="http://www.malaya.com.ph/mar15/liv2.html#">Avida Towers Centera holds 3D street painting contest </a></li> <li><a href="http://www.malaya.com.ph/mar15/liv2.html#">RP’s marathon champ Buenavista gets support from Brooks </a></li> <li><a href="http://www.malaya.com.ph/mar15/liv2.html#">Casting call for a career in fashion </a></li> <li><a href="http://www.malaya.com.ph/mar15/liv2.html#">Ever Bilena quality products </a></li> </ul><a href="http://www.malaya.com.ph/mar15/liv2.html/liv6.html">People Events Products </a> <li><a href="http://www.malaya.com.ph/mar15/liv2.html/liv7.html">Miscellany </a></li> <li><a href="http://www.malaya.com.ph/mar15/liv2.html/liv8.html">HBC introduces color hair clays </a></li> <li><a href="http://www.malaya.com.ph/mar15/liv2.html/livalex.html">Peter Luger </a></li> <li><a href="http://www.malaya.com.ph/mar15/liv2.html/livcacay.html">Tuason Racing School wins big in 2010 </a> <li><a href="http://www.malaya.com.ph/mar15/liv2.html/livcata.html">If </a></li>--> <li><a href="http://www.malaya.com.ph/mar15/liv2.html#">Bb. Paniqui 2011 </a></li> <li><a href="http://www.malaya.com.ph/mar15/liv2.html#">Yes to PAEZ! </a></li> </li> </div> </div> </blockquote> <div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="http://www.malaya.com.ph/mar15/liv2.html">malaya.com.ph</a></div> <p></p></div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://badmedia.posterous.com/business-insight-lifestyle">Bad Media</a> </p> </div>Better Filipinoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563346194451397209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977153289355084377.post-24286545901703026042011-03-18T20:24:00.001+08:002011-03-18T20:24:52.544+08:00HIV cases rise in Mandaluyong<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <blockquote class="posterous_short_quote">"Lahat ng call center agents na magtatrabaho sa Mandaluyong ay kailangang ma-check mabuti before they are issued medical certificates,” Abalos said.</blockquote><div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/news/metro/1257-hiv-cases-in-mandaluyong-up">journal.com.ph</a></div> <p>Why target call-center agents? So what if infected men are not issued medical certificates? They can always get fake ones. The question we should address is, "What are we going to do to help these men?" We can always drive people out of work and out of the city by publishing sharp comments like this, however, we will not address the main problem of transmitting the disease to other unsuspecting victims. There should be a change in the lives of these people and sadly the city administrators cannot offer any help to ease the pain of these workers. Sadly we are quick to shun them and fail to provide help. </p><p>Now to drug dependents and men who have sex with other men, how can we help them realize this destructive path they're taking? Their damning acts should stop and the community has the greatest opportunity to bring back values in their lives. </p><p>This article was successful only in causing more hurt to the city and to those whose lives are now ruined because of their mistake in getting this disease.</p></div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://badmedia.posterous.com/hiv-cases-rise-in-mandaluyong">Bad Media</a> </p> </div>Better Filipinoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563346194451397209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977153289355084377.post-695125022620582872011-03-18T19:57:00.001+08:002011-03-18T19:57:03.846+08:00HIV cases in Mandaluyong up | Metro<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/badmedia/DGCdckForgADjvIAdetdjJIpccqHnflHHtpjqnIqxailBHxtAqzACtnvCcGs/media_http17414318351_fdHpj.png.scaled1000.png"><img alt="Media_http17414318351_fdhpj" height="62" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/badmedia/DGCdckForgADjvIAdetdjJIpccqHnflHHtpjqnIqxailBHxtAqzACtnvCcGs/media_http17414318351_fdHpj.png.scaled500.png" width="500" /></a> </div> <div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/news/metro/1257-hiv-cases-in-mandaluyong-up">journal.com.ph</a></div> <p></p></div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://badmedia.posterous.com/hiv-cases-in-mandaluyong-up-metro">Bad Media</a> </p> </div>Better Filipinoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563346194451397209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977153289355084377.post-68860109878488344702011-02-03T00:57:00.001+08:002011-02-03T00:57:05.232+08:00All Organic Made Products are IN!<div class='posterous_autopost'><div><b>AFTER SHOWING YOU</b> how dangerous some <a href="http://customersworld.posterous.com/a-sample-of-harmful-personal-care-products-yo">over-the-shelf personal products</a> we use are, it is good now to show you what products my wife and I use today.</div> <div>These are just some of the new team members of my bathroom club. Hahaha. That's funny. Kidding aside, these products are great discoveries my wife researched from the web after receiving a gift containing another product of the same manufacturer. Welcome, <a href="http://humanheartnature.com/about_philosophy.html">Human Nature</a>!</div> <div>As you can see below, I researched the ingredients and it's checking out clean except for some warnings that mention concentration limitations. I don't think that's a concern because the benefits I experienced from using these products are awesome. </div> <p /><div>The ingredients used in these products are. . .</div><p /><div><b>Organic Facial Wash (Aloe Vera and Guave variant)</b></div><div><a href="http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/ingredient/700269/ALOE_BARBADENSIS_(ALOE_VERA)_GEL/">ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL</a>: It is extracted from the succulent leaves of the aloe plant, Aloe barbadensis</div> <div>Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications</div><div>About <a href="http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/ingredient/706851/VEGETABLE_GLYCERIN/">VEGETABLE GLYCERIN</a>: Glycerin (also called glycerol) is a naturally occurring alcohol compound and a component of many lipids. Glycerin may be of animal or vegetable origin.</div> <div>Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food</div><div>About <a href="http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/ingredient/706048/SODIUM_COCOYL_ISETHIONATE/">SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE</a>: It is a surfactant based on fatty acids from coconut oil and isoethionic acid, a type of sulfonic acid.</div> <div>Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications</div><div>About <a href="http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/ingredient/706025/SODIUM_CHLORIDE/">SODIUM CHLORIDE</a>: It is an inorganic salt (also called table salt).</div> <div>Not suspected to be an environmental toxin</div><p /><div><b>Nourishing Shampoo (Aloe Vera and Peppermint variant)</b></div><div>About <a href="http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/ingredient/701520/COCAMIDOPROPYL_BETAINE/">COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE</a>: It is a synthetic surfactant; it has been associated with irritation and allergic contact dermatitis, reactions that could be due to the ingredient itself or to impurities present in it, such as 3-dimethylaminopropylamine.</div> <div>Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications</div><p /><div><a href="http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/ingredient/700269/ALOE_BARBADENSIS_(ALOE_VERA)_GEL/">ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL</a>: Aloe vera gel is extracted from the succulent leaves of the aloe plant, Aloe barbadensis</div> <div>Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications</div><p /><div>About <a href="http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/ingredient/706851/VEGETABLE_GLYCERIN/">VEGETABLE GLYCERIN</a>: Glycerin (also called glycerol) is a naturally occurring alcohol compound and a component of many lipids. Glycerin may be of animal or vegetable origin.</div> <div>Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food</div><div>(<i>These products are similar to the Organic Facial Wash</i>)</div><p />If you want to feel and see the immediate effects of using Human Nature then look no further and make an appointment with us - if you live here in the Philippines. <p /> <p /><p><img src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/customersworld/UNwnmD1c9goVtdm7UqsX8y1n6LjNGkQyDjKREd0AZXdaWLsC7NEGksAdojHB/Promoted_products.jpg.scaled600.jpg" width="480" height="640"/> <img src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/customersworld/GNRUuPsYAYraV7fVWx9mCVXuKxfPc89NSmFFqB7Mj7YfSpn4PqdMra77O8y0/Promoted_products_2.jpg.scaled600.jpg" width="480" height="640"/> <img src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/customersworld/i2EfUlO4IbGHsSakvAVDsJSEe5b6bKO9wcIuaS4dQgQHUTf70NZFl8c26ufi/Promoted_products_3.jpg.scaled600.jpg" width="480" height="640"/> <img src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/customersworld/qUZhFueHsAjJiGJ1nMDft4xD5Gkca8yxaZqN4hfdHpJuoYIuEqUVIV5NGqEO/Promoted_products_4.jpg.scaled600.jpg" width="480" height="640"/> <img src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/customersworld/416hpJCfoBEn7sRxwsSLtwewTx3WMkchucU5FHD2JuxAo76aRAS5VQkg144h/Promoted_products_5.jpg.scaled600.jpg" width="480" height="640"/> <div><a href='http://customersworld.posterous.com/all-organic-made-products-are-in'>See and download the full gallery on posterous</a></div></p> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://customersworld.posterous.com/all-organic-made-products-are-in">Everything Customers</a> </p> </div>Better Filipinoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563346194451397209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977153289355084377.post-74823060783519919072011-02-01T00:23:00.001+08:002011-02-01T00:23:23.646+08:00A Sample of Harmful Personal Care Products You (Probably) Use<div class='posterous_autopost'><img src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/customersworld/RceRwhNi1qPX9k4OtFklyHQZjfoPrpVjzMffNpEAJKQRMF5fNn6qR27CB4uy/Demoted_products.jpg" width="480" height="640"/> <p> </p><p class="p1">I've retired the use of my over-the-counter/shelf personal care products this morning. Why? Do you know the ingredients of the personal care products you use? I was shocked to learn that majority of the ingredients in two of the three products I use are toxic? I was also shocked that the same products we're using can cause cancer. I've listed them all below just in case you wanted to know what the ingredients are of your favorite shampoo or facial wash. </p> <p class="p2"><br /></p> <p class="p1">Thanks to Google, I've learned a lot from this experience and I hope you will buy products that I am personally endorsing because they are not only environmentally friendly but they're also 100% Free from Harmful Chemcals that other hygiene products contain.</p> <p class="p2"><br /></p><p class="p2">Would you like to know what this product I'm using? </p><p class="p2"><br /></p><p class="p2">The following list shows what products have these toxic properties and you may want to pay more attention to what product you're using.</p> <p class="p2"><br /></p><p class="p2"><br /></p> <p class="p1"><b>Ponds Perfect Care Facial Wash (Unilever)</b></p> <p class="p1">Stearic Acid - Stearic acid is useful as an ingredient in making candles, plastics, dietary supplements, oil pastels and cosmetics, and for softening rubber.</p><p class="p1"><br /></p> <p class="p1">Propylene Glycol - As a solvent used in mixing photographic chemicals, such as film developers</p> <p class="p1"><br /></p><p class="p1"><a href="http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/ingredient/704690/PEG-STEARATES/">PEG-6000 Distearate</a> - About PEG-STEARATES: Polymers of ethylene oxide used as humectants, solvents, binders, emulsion stabilizers, and viscosity increasing agents in cosmetics.</p> <p class="p1"><br /></p><p class="p1"><a href="http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/ingredient/705114/POLYQUATERNIUM-39/">Polyquaternium-39</a> - Terpolymer of Acrylic Acid, Acrylamide and Diallyldimethylammonium Chloride (Teripolymer = resin (plastic); Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel </p> <p class="p1"><br /></p> <p class="p1"><a href="http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/ingredient/703119/IMIDAZOLIDINYL_UREA/">Imidazolinidyl Urea</a> - Imidazolidinyl urea is an antimicrobial preservative used in cosmetics; Human skin toxicant - strong evidence</p> <p class="p1"><br /></p><p class="p1">Hectorite - Hectorite is a rare soft, greasy, white clay mineral</p> <p class="p1"><br /></p><p class="p1">Trisodium EDTA - One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)</p> <p class="p1"><br /></p> <p class="p2"><br /></p> <p class="p1"><b>Head & Shoulders Anti-Dandruff Shampoo (Proctor and Gamble)</b></p> <p class="p1"><a href="http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/ingredient/703709/MAGNESIUM_SULFATE/">Magnesium Sulfate</a> - Carcinogen - </p> <p class="p2"><br /></p> <p class="p1"><a href="http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/ingredient/700373/AMMONIUM_LAURETH_SULFATE/">Ammonium Laureth Sulfate</a> - This ingredient is an ammonium salt of ethoxylated lauryl sulfate, a surfactant that contains PEG (polyethylene glycol) in its structure. May be contaminated with potentially toxic manufacturing impurities such as 1,4-dioxane. </p> <p class="p2"><br /></p> <p class="p1"><a href="http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/ingredient/705989/SODIUM_BENZOATE/">Sodium Benzoate</a> - One or more animal studies show brain, nervous system, or behavioral effects at moderate doses - </p> <p class="p2"><br /></p> <p class="p1"><a href="http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/ingredient/703686/MAGNESIUM_CARBONATE_HYDROXIDE/">Magnesium Carbonate Hydroxide</a> - Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel - </p> <p class="p2"><br /></p> <p class="p1"><a href="http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/ingredient/703924/METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE/ ">Methylchloroisothiazolinone</a> - is a widely-used preservative; has been associated with allergic reactions; carcinogen - </p> <p class="p1"><br /></p> <p class="p1"><a href="http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/ingredient/703935/METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE/">Methylisothiazolinone</a> - Human skin toxicant - strong evidence, Known human immune system toxicant</p> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://customersworld.posterous.com/a-sample-of-harmful-personal-care-products-yo">Everything Customers</a> </p> </div>Better Filipinoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563346194451397209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977153289355084377.post-49134659291569004772011-01-29T22:28:00.001+08:002011-01-29T22:28:05.197+08:00Writing for Business As a Writer, Huh?<div class='posterous_autopost'><img src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/krisatienza/NkEbuuG365ZzTjUYnN4SQQtTpllIREgbWSifr3bpKPoOB4FhMNTOGe9JgmEy/Image004.jpg" width="480" height="640"/> <p> </p><p class="p1">Malou and I attended this "Writing as a Profession" seminar held this afternoon at a nearby mall. All the resource speakers were talking about getting money from writing. I didn't hear a single speech about how to improve or love the work you're doing in writing. They forgot to help attendees put more heart into their work. </p> <p class="p1"><br /></p> <p class="p2">I didn't hear anybody talk about passion and the deep sense of appreciating the work of writing. Passion for me is doing something even if you're not paid to do it. Disagree or not but imagine all the artists that we have now - I'm sure they all did their work without even thinking about making it big. Think about Jose Rizal - a prolific writer you think - but did he ever imagine that will make a big deal out of his work? He didn't write Noli Me Tangere or El Fili with the thought, I will make it big doing these works. So I really had a hard time digesting what the theme of the workshop was all about. </p> <p class="p1"><br /></p> <p class="p2">As writers, we'll be missing the point if all we do is write with the financial status in mind. For me, writers who think about money as the end of their means needs to know how to write again.</p> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://krisatienza.posterous.com/writing-for-business-as-a-writer-huh">Born 1973</a> </p> </div>Better Filipinoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563346194451397209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977153289355084377.post-49585994134884355532011-01-16T12:46:00.001+08:002011-01-16T12:46:38.518+08:00The Pilot 'extends' a hand to a grieving man<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <a href='http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/mabuhay/lyCvBAjgeptmmwECpgrGujacqdgfzitmyilllCJuyagJbuCaumpggpogBwEi/media_httpicdnturnerc_qDCwn.jpg.scaled1000.jpg'><img src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/mabuhay/lyCvBAjgeptmmwECpgrGujacqdgfzitmyilllCJuyagJbuCaumpggpogBwEi/media_httpicdnturnerc_qDCwn.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" height="281"/></a> <div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/01/14/southwest.pilot.holds.flight/">edition.cnn.com</a></div> <p>As the story goes, the pilot held the flight for 12 minutes to wait for a man who got stuck in traffic and had to go through TSA's lengthy security procedures. Why? His two-year old grandson, who suffered severe head trauma, was going to be taken out of life-support unconditionally in a hospital in Denver, Colorado. </p><p>Twelve minutes could mean missed connecting flights, lost reputation by being late, or even penalties for anyone flying in that Southwest Airlines flight but nothing could ever replace any moment to bid goodbye to your loved ones. </p><p>Southwest management was able to trace the kind pilot who made this deed and what made it more applauding was he continued to become anonymous. Mabuhay to the nameless pilot who extended a hand of service to a grieving family.</p></div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://mabuhay.posterous.com/the-pilot-extends-a-hand-to-a-grieving-man">Mabuhay</a> </p> </div>Better Filipinoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563346194451397209noreply@blogger.com0