Happy New Year Kung Hei Fat Choi

This morning along with my friends. We played a basketball game at Summerfields, Mexico, Pampanga Philippines. It was a nice game people said unto me, "what a star of the game?!". The players in Summerfields are happy, kind and competitive in basketball even if they've stated for playing to much of DOTA. Yes, its more fun in the Pampanga. I'm so tired cos I skipped my breakfast, cos I'm little bit late. My teammates were waited me for score of minutes, to obviously played hoop to that subdivision. After the game, luckily in this place Mr. Jung invited us to come over to their under construction house. Then we celebrated Chinese New Year. The Year of the water Dragon. What a great breakfast dude?! Delisyoso!

My students II-Diamond, Pearl, Amethyst, Sapphire, Emeralds and Garnet; I-Sampaguita, Rosal and Camia their top New years resolutions are:

1. Study hard for the better future and hope of their families and nation.
2. Follow their parents' counsel and help them (along with siblings). And they will be bless with long life.
3. Becoming thrifty and save for future and emergency and avoid debts that cause terrible stress.
4. Avoid evil speaking such as bad words or profane, speaking Lord's name in vain, even the OMG.
5. Cleanliness is next to Godliness. Clean my house, school, surrounding and quit smoking as I clean myself.
6. Honesty in all dealings. Like the people of Japan, Batanes and among others.
7. Serve their friends and other people in need. 
8. Obtain self-esteem and self reliance.
9. Listen and obey the teacher's instructions. Respect teachers and fellow learners.
10. Respect myself by asking "Have I done any good in the world today?"

Chinese New Year Song

Beautiful Chinese Traditional Song

It's more fun in the Philippines

Photo above courtesy of Anjo Miranda

Katy Perry Roar MTV Taal Volcano world's smallest volcano and Lake Taal one of the beautiful lakes in the world appeared here. It's more fun in the Philippines.

"It's more fun in the Philippines" , the new slogan of the Philippines' Department of Tourism (DOT). Pilipinas kay Ganda (the Philippines is beautiful) and WOW Philippines are former good slogans. The Philippines has great and beautiful natural wonders like caves and reefs are famous around the world. The white sand beaches in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. A black sand beach in Bicol, Beaches in Zambales, La Union, Ilocos region, Palawan, southern Luzon beaches, in Visayas and Mindanao. Home of the smallest volcano, the perfect cone volcano and home of one of the most beautiful lake in the world Taal Lake. The 4 famous baroque churches, catholic churches, temples of different denominations, religious marks and festival spots. Festivals in every cities, towns and barangay. The exotic delicious foods like balut and among others. Man made wonders of the world the Stair to Heaven the Mount Terraces in Ifugao. Man made structure compatibility to Pyramid of Egypt and Great Wall of China in ancient engineering workmanship (man-made and using hand-tools). Smallest bats to biggest, smallest to biggest fish, smallest deers and buffalo, biggest flowers, smallest to biggest sea shells, biggest crocodiles, smallest monkeys, bearcats (Alamid when they eat coffee fruits, when they manured [the product is the expensive and tastiest coffee in the world]), lots of mammals, reptiles, amphibians like the 5 out of seven sea turtles in the world, giant predator birds and variety of birds, insects, arachnids, tropical fruits and vegetables. Lots of herbal and nutritious plants and home of the sweetest fruits in the world.

Jessica Sanchez

Intramuros Manila 

Bella in Nayong Pilipino Clarkfield Pampanga

Home of some great sportsmen, athletes, artists, beauty queens, models, workers and ancient/modern heroes.  Most Filipino women are among the happiest and beautiful in the world. Men are handsome, friendly and smart. The nation has great gender equality. There are lots of impressive resorts and spas for relaxation. Lots of super-malls (3 are among top 10 in the world) and recreational parks in the country. My Korean, American, Japanese and Togan friends are enjoying in the Philippines. Lots of Koreans, Iranians, Japanese, Indian nationals, Timor Leste nationals are studying and enjoying in the Philippines. Even UFO aliens visited the country, kidding cos just I saw a documentary news topic on TV few years ago. And lots of peculiar and great stuffs in here.

I Love Cebu

Come and visit my beautiful country the PHILIPPINES / PILIPINAS. 

12 Wonders of the Philippines

Best Beaches in West Philippine Sea

20 Best Beaches in the Philippine Archipelago 

WOW Philippines

Choose Philippines by Angeline Quinto

7,101 Islands (WOW Philippines 2008) via bestdestination                  

Philippine Tourist Spots

Philippine Tourism Campaign in London, UK courtesy of DFA

It's more fun in the Philippines 3 minutes video by Anneth99

Maraming Salamat

Gratitude derived from Latin word Gratus mean thanks or thankful. 97% saying gratitude its so good, 3% being forget to state that word. Thank you in diiferent languages.


Thank you in Afrikaans (South Africa)

Dankie (dahn-kee)

Thank you in Arabic (Middle East)

Shukran (shoe-krahn)

Thank you in Cantonese (Southeast Asia – Hong Kong)

Do je (daw-dyeh)

Thank you in Croatian (Europe – Croatia)

Hvala (H-vah-lah)

Thank you in Czech (Central Europe)

Dìkuji (deh-ku-yih)

Thank you in Danish (Europe – Denmark)

Tak (tahg)

Thank you in Estonian (Estonia - Europe)

Aitäh (ie-tehkh)

Thank you in Fijian (Pacific Islands)

Vinaka (Bvi’-nah-kah)

Thank you in Filipino (East Asia – The Philippines)

Salamat (sa-la-mat)

Thank you in Finnish (Europe – Finland)

Kiitos (Keetos)

Thank you in French (Europe-France, Africa, North America, Canada)

Merci (mehr-see)

Thank you in German (Europe – Germany)

Danke (dahn-kah)

Thank you in Greek (Europe - Greece)

Efcharisto (ef-har-rih-stowe)

Thank you in Hawaiian (Pacific Islands – Hawaii)

Mahalo (mah-hah-loh)

Thank you in Hebrew (Western Asia – Israel)

Toda (toh-dah)

Thank you in Hindi (Southern Asia, India)

Shukriya (shoe-kree-a)

Thank you in Indonesian (East Asia – Indonesia)

Terima Kasih (t’ree-ma kas-seh)

Thank you in Italian (Europe – Italy)

Grazie (gra-see)

Thank you in Japanese (East Asia – Japan)

Domo (doe-moe)

Thank you in Korean (East Asia - Korea)

Kamsa hamnida (kam-sa-ham-nee-da)

Thank you in Latin (Ancient Europe)

Gratia (grah-tyah)

Thank you in Lithuanian (Central Europe – Lithuania)

Achiu (Ahchjooh)

Thank you in Mandarin (China and Taiwan)

Xie xie (syeh-syeh)

Thank you in Norwegian (Europe – Norway)

Takk (Dahk)

Thank you in Paraguay (South America)

Aguije (ah-we-JAY)

Thank you in Polish (Central Europe – Poland)

Dziêkujê (Zhe-koo-yay)

Thank you in Portuguese

Obrigado (Ob-ree-gah-doe)

Thank You in Serbian

Hvala (Khvah-lah)

Thank you in Romanian (Asia – Russia)

Mulþumesc (Mool-tsu’-mehsk)

Thank you in Spanish

Gracias (Grah-cee-yas)

Thank you in Swahili (Africa)

Asante (Ah-sahn-teh)

Thank you in Swedish (Europe – Sweden)

Tack (Taak)

Thank you in Thai (Southeast Asia – Thailand)

Khop Khun Krab (kowp-koom krahp-khak)

Thank you in Vietnamese (Southeast Asia – Vietnam)

Ca’m on (Kam ooen)

Thank you in Wolof (West Africa – Senegal, Gambia)

Jerejef (Jay-ray-jayf’)

Thank you in Welsh (Europe – British Isles)

Diolch (Dee-olkh)

Thank you in Yiddish (Europe, North America, New York)

A (shaynem) dank.

Thank you in Zimbabwean (Africa – Zimbab we)  
Maita Henyu (Mah-ee’tah Heh’-nyoo)    

This translation is courtesy of http://www.thank-you-note-examples-and-tips.com

Avisala eshma 

I did survey from my students about gratitude.

The top big things that are grateful to them:
1. Tree
2. House
3. Church
4. School
5. Kitchen

Top people they like:
1. Their family
2. Mother / Parents
3. Friends
4. Teachers
5. Siblings

Top animals they like:
1. Bird
2. Snake
3. Dog
4. Cat
5. Carabao (Water Buffalo)
6. Fish

Top insect
1. Butterfly
2. Ant
3. Bee

Top small things
1. Heart
2. Flag
3. Pencil / Pen
4. Broom
5. Medal
6. Candle
7. Mirror
8. Rosary / Cross
9. Stone / Rock
10. Doll

Top electronic gadgets
1. TV
2. Cellular Phone
3. Computer
4. Radio
5. Light bulb

Among the 250 plus students from Potrero High School (II-Diamond, II-Pearl, II-Amethyst, II-Sapphire, II-Emerald and II-Garnet). I do express my gratitude to them for their kindness unto me. Maraming salamat sa inyong lahat. My students give thanks to all of the stuffs they've joted down on a piece of paper that are useful to them (written above). And these are my top 10 things that I like are:
1. Tree
2. Butterfly
3. Eagle
4. House
5. Church
6. School
7. Scriptures
8. Good Books
9. Candle
10.Computer

 

DHVTSU at 150

Bacolor (Balen Baculud) is home to the oldest vocational school in the Far East, the Escuela de Artes y Oficios de Bacolor, which was established on November 4, 1861 by Fr. Juan P. Zita. The school has been renamed six times since: Bacolor Trade School in 1905, Pampanga Trade School in 1909, Pampanga School of Arts and Trades (PSAT) in 1957, Don Honorio Ventura Memorial School of Arts and Trades (DHVMSAT) in 1964, Don Honorio Ventura College of Arts and Trades in 1978. On February 2010, it became the first State University in Pampanga, Don Honorio Ventura Technical State University (DHVTSU).

This year celebrated its 150 years of existence. Some prominent and successful people in the Philippines mostly in Central Luzon studied in this school, that produces heroes like OFWs, engineers, educators, architects, artists, sportsmen, politicians, businesspersons, IT experts, technicians, beauticians, policemen, ship crews, government employees, employees in private sectors and good Samaritans. I love DHVTSU!

Go Diego and Alicia of Bulaon Philippines

Jerik and Angelica they do small stunning things to drive away the breeding areas of the killer dengue mosquitoes that makes big difference. Looking for empty cans and bottles, old tires with water. Drained or removed trapped water elsewhere they discovered. For their wonderful stuff they did, you say "Click!!!"

Go Diego with Alicia (a great educational cartoon)

Jerik and Angelica are the reality Diego and Alicia of our lives. They help the community even they are young the same age as fictional cartoon character Diego and Alicia. They do community services with the adult members of Mormon Helping Hands (The Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints) in Bulaon, Northville-14, San Rafael, Mexico in Pampanga, Philippines. They also clean the streets, parks and schools. They removed clogs from the drainage holes metal screen bars and painted it. They are young modern day heroes.

Dora the Explorer !!!

Bulaon Branch Mormon Helping Hands Volunteers in action.

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Storm Surge hit Metro Manila

Storm surge hit Metro Manila with West of Central Luzon, Olongapo City, Bataan, Batangas and Cavite area. While typhoon Pedring wrestled the Northern Island of Luzon (September 27, 2011). A storm surge is an offshore rise of water associated with a low pressure system (typhoon, hurricane, cyclone or wili-wili). Storm surges are caused primarily by high winds pushing on the ocean's surface. The wind causes the water to pile up higher than the ordinary sea level plus the factor of high tide. It is this combined effect of low pressure and persistent wind over a shallow water body which is the most common cause of storm surge flooding problems. Storm surges are Tsunami Juniors but sometimes they are as size as Tsunami that can kills up to 6,000 to 12,000 casualties like in Galveston, Texas in1900. So don't play with the surges they are dangerous. Typhoon Pedring's storm surge fury destroyed the sea walls of the bay walk in Roxas Boulevard in Manila. Stone bricks are scattered like in a modern war scenario.  
Photo courtesy of After the Torchlight 

Storm Surge by Typhoon Pedring (local name) / Typhoon Nesat (international name) in Roxas Boulevard in Metropolis Manila 

Dunking Storm Surge that destroyed the sea walls.