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SPED seminars this June and July!

Patricia Muñoz, a fully credentialed special education teacher in California,will conduct seminars on the following topics and dates:

  • Utilizing Effective Strategies to Serve the Needs of Special Children on June 14;
  • Preparing an Effective IEP, a Vital Tool in the SPED Program, June 21;
  • Implementing an Effective Inclusion Program for Children with Special Needs, June 28;
  • Utilizing Instructional & Curricular Modifications for Special Needs Students in an Inclusion Program, July 5.

The venue of the seminars:




All seminars will be held at Protégé SPED Center, Unit 1A Rexxon’s Arcade, 36 Xavierville Ave., Loyola Heights, Quezon City (with tel. nos. 0918-3588855, 436-2620 or 434-6064). Seminar hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration starts at 8 a.m.

For details, e-mail patmunoz2001@yahoo.com.



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Nursing & HRM courses are still favorite college courses of Pinoys!

May 27, 2009

Nursing and Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM) continue to be the top college degree courses that incoming college students prefer to take this school year.Young people would continue choosing Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nursing and Hotel and Restaurant Management courses despite reports of dwindling demand for nurses in developed countries.



While they have not yet gathered a final tally of the enrollment in college degree programs due to the ongoing enrolment in many colleges and universities, initial figures had not shown any major shift in the preferred courses of students.

Nursing, HRM, Information Technology (IT), Elementary Education, and Computer Science as college degree courses with the highest number of enrollees.

As of academic year 2008 to 2009, Nursing had 422,978 enrolled students; HRM had 123,523; IT, 115,605; Elementary Education, 95,725; and Computer Science, 95,134.

Popular courses also include Criminology, Accountancy, Management, Secondary Education and English Education.

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NBI summoned Drs. Hayden Kho, Vicky Belo and certain Eric Chua over Katrina Halili sex video scandal!

May 22, 2009




Finding himself in the center of a raging controversy over his sex videos with model-actress Katrina Halili and two other women, celebrity cosmetic surgeon Hayden Kho is expected to appear at the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) today to explain his side on the controversy, which may cost him his profession and even his freedom.

The NBI issued a subpoena that also covers Kho’s girlfriend Dr. Vicki Belo, also a prominent cosmetic surgeon.

The sex videos have spread on the Internet and DVD copies are bestsellers in many shops in Quiapo.

NBI Director Nestor Mantaring said at a press conference yesterday that a certain Dr. Eric Chua could be one of those who uploaded the videos on YouTube.

“We will summon him. But we have to summon first Dr. Hayden Kho,” Mantaring said.

He said Kho and Belo have just returned from a trip to Japan.

Optical Media Board chairman Edu Manzano said Chua was a fraternity brother of Kho but they allegedly had a falling out. Manzano said they received a tip on the existence of the video last month and that someone was trying to sell the video to producers for P20 million, but he did not say if it was Chua.

“He (Chua) was mentioned in a text message which was received by the manager of Katrina, saying he (Chua) has something to do with the copy of the footage,” Vicente de Guzman III, chief of the Anti-Fraud and Computer Crimes Division of the NBI, said.

“On Dr. Vicki Belo, we have to ask her also how she got a copy of this sex video,” De Guzman said.

“Our target now is to identify who uploaded the video on the Internet. This investigation would not take long since the personalities have already been identified,” he said.

Kho is scheduled to appear at the NBI at 10:30 a.m. and Belo at 1:30 p.m.

De Guzman said, so far, the NBI is looking into Kho’s possible violation of Article 9262 or the law on Crimes Against Women and Children.

Halili, accompanied by Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., on Wednesday filed a complaint against Kho with the NBI.



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Katrina Halili-Hayden Kho Sex Scandal is hot in the Philippines even politicians!



The Katrina Halili-Hayden Kho sex video scandal is a hot search for internet users looking for the video online and is now available in pirated DVD version all over the Philippines. And now politicians are also lining up to comment on the issue to gain media mileage since the election is fast approaching.



Taking their cue from Senator Bong Revilla, several government agencies and politicians have joined the calls condemning celebrity doctor Hayden Kho over his controversial sex videos, citing violations of privacy and possible crimes against women.

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano said that the deeper issue here is that of hidden cameras, saying it should be treated similar to wiretapping, and that internet service providers that aid in the spread of the videos should be punished.

He, however, said that ferreting sex videos over the internet could be futile, since even if distribution of such videos could be illegal in one country, other countries might not have laws against it.

However, Cayetano added that a shame campaign would be the "worst" punishment for Kho, after videos of the doctor-turned-actor having sex with celebrities and models, particularly sexy starlet Katrina Halili, started circulating over the internet. Cayetano said that in the shame campaign, everyone who meets Kho should shout "shame on you!" to humiliate the doctor.

Senators Panfilo Lacson and Miriam Defensor-Santiago said they have also seen the videos, and both favored the suggestion to have Kho's license revoked, adding that due process should be observed.

"I think [there is a need for an investigation] because now it raises the question of how often this is done and how many have been the victims. It is to me a direct affront to our community in terms of our community values. That is the essence of prurience: defying community standards," Santiago said.

"At the very least [the case against Kho could be] unjust vexation. But you can make it a higher or bigger crime because the right to privacy is protected by the Constitution," she said.

Lacson, meanwhile, said that despite not recognizing the victim on the video, he said that it is clear that a woman has been abused and that the perpetrator should be punished "severely."

'Anti-culture'

Santiago added that what Kho has done is anti-culture, and that he should think first before doing it in the country.

"Are Filipinos now indifferent to whether one Filipino would upload certain sex videos? I don't think that we have reached that stage or we shall ever reach it because of our Asian culture. So what he has done is anti-culture," Santiago said.

"That is basically the definition of lasciviousness or lewdness in law. You have to accept community standards. In other words, you have to consider the community in which you are operating," she said.

"If he wants to do this kind of thing, if he gets a kick from it, he has to go to a country where the culture allows it, not in the Philippines," Santiago said.

Palace distancing from issue

Malacanang, meanwhile, despite distancing from the issue, said that if they have to side with anyone in the issue, they would have to side with the alleged victims.

Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita said that they would support any of the doctor's alleged victims if they decide to come forward and file cases against Kho and his accomplices, if any.

Ermita said that there are laws that would govern these kinds of transgressions, but the victims should first file a case against the perpetrators before the government could do any action.

He said they are currently monitoring Revilla's filing of a bill that would lessen similar cases.

Violation of RA 9262

The Department of Justice, on the other hand, said that Kho could be charged with violations of RA 9262, or the Violence Against Women and Children Act.

In a memorandum Wednesday, Secretary Raul Gonzalez ordered National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Nestor Mantaring to investigate the "scandal" and file the appropriate cases.

Gonzalez said that Section 3 of RA 9262 clearly states that women should not be used in indecent acts or in making films or shows depicting such, and Kho could be charged even if the woman has given her consent.

The Bureau of Immigration has also placed Kho under its immigration watchlist, to prevent him from leaving the country while the case is ongoing.

"Nag-request si Sen. Revilla cause this fellow might leave. He can be stopped from leaving and we can impose conditions before he can leave. Its good for 60 days," Gonzalez said.

He also said that Kho's accomplice or accomplices, if there would prove to be any, could also be held liable.

Gonzalez admitted that this controversy is nothing new, but he still vented his ire on Kho.

"Its not very uncommon, but the one who is instrumental for doing that should undergo some psychological test. What do you get out of that? Prove manhood or you're just an exhibitionist?" he said.

Source: ABS-CBN News



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Metrobank Art and Design Excellence Competition for Interior Design is now on!

May 13, 2009




The 2009 Metrobank Art and Design Excellence Competition for Interior Design is now open. The Metrobank Foundation is calling all registered interior designers, 25 to 45 years old, to be a part of this competition, with the theme Eco-Interior Design Towards a Sustainable Future, by applying any of the five R’s of design – Restore, Respect, Reduce, Reuse and Recover.



The competition has two phases, the conceptual design plan and the design execution stages, in which only two design plans will be executed, and it is from there that the grand prize and the special prize winners will be determined. Project site is at the Federaland-owned The Capital Towers along E. Rodriguez Avenue, Quezon City.

Prizes at stake are P200, 000 and P150, 000 for the Grand Prize and the Special Prize winners, respectively.

The Foundation, Inc. has adapted the theme “Your Environment Shapes You” for the competition in painting, sculpture, architecture and interior design. In last year’s MADE Competition in Interior Design, the winners typified sustainability in their designs for condominium living. Grand Prize winner April Rose A. Frigillana combined modernism and nature in her design entitled “Nature’s Links”, capitalizing on lightness, freshness and delight, which are popularly known through the Tagalog term maaliwalas.

The eco-friendly design by this UP Diliman alumna is imminent in re-used, recycled and adapted furniture, balusters and Capiz windows. She also made use of an old Singer sewing machine as a support for a desk divider between the dining and living rooms. To save electricity through having proper and sufficient ventilation, Frigillana ensured that the furniture used is not excessive. She also maximized the use of natural light, making sure that it reaches even the entry way; moreover, she used energy-efficient lighting and low-consumption household appliances.

MADE is an annual competition which aims to recognize budding artists in the fields of painting, sculpture, architecture and interior design, as well as to launch and enhance their careers. Originally known as the Metrobank Annual Painting Competition which started in 1984 and was also renamed as Young Painters Annual in 1996, MADE lists the names of now established up-and-coming masters such as Bobby Feleo, Elmer Borlongan, Mark Justiniani, Duddley Diaz, Dan Raralio, Noëll El Farrol, Alfred Esquillo, and Gabby Barredo in its roster of winners.

“The MADE Competition is a celebration of Filipino artists’ ingenuity and at the same time, it is also a vehicle for young artists, architects and interior designers to showcase their masterpieces,” Metrobank Foundation, Inc. president Aniceto Sobrepeña said. “It is Metrobank Foundation’s way of promoting and supporting Filipino art and culture. But more than that, it is our way of advocating environmental protection and awareness through sustainable design.”

The design plans for a 45 square-meter condominium unit will be accepted until May 26 at the Metrobank Foundation, 15/F, Metrobank Plaza, Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City, and at the Philippine Institute of Interior Designers Secretariat Office, 8/F, Filomena Building, 104 Amorsolo St., Legaspi Village, Makati City.

For queries, call Metrobank Foundation at 898.8856. Entry forms are available in select Metrobank branches or download at www.MBfoundation.org.ph.

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Watch a movie at SM Manila for just P10*!

May 12, 2009




Watch movie re-runs from May 15 - June 18, 2009 at SM Cinema Manila for only P10 per movie.


You just need to add P5 for amusement tax and other charges whatever those are
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Angel Locsin in Myra Hand & Body Lotion Ads!

May 7, 2009

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Watch "HBO Paquiao -Hatton 24/7" Episode 4~!

May 5, 2009











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Free Livelyhood Training Program this May!

May 2, 2009

Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC), an attached agency of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), is conducting free livelihood training programs.







The next seminar at PTTC to be held on May 23, 2009 will deal with the following topics:

  • How to Start a Business,
  • Basic Costing and Pricing,
  • Basic Business Page 2 villafuerte export action line
  • Basic Webpage Design,
  • Distributorship/Dealership,
  • Food Safety,
  • Salon Management,
  • Hair Cutting,
  • Meat Processing,
  • No Bake Cakes,
  • Commercial Baking,
  • Picture Framing,
  • Beadworks,
  • Fruit Processing,
  • Vegetable Processing,
  • Laundry Soap Making,
  • Scent and Fragrances.
PTTC expects more participants to come to learn skills needed in starting their own small businesses.

After the scheduled May 23rd seminar, another is scheduled on June 13, 2009.

For those who want more information about the trainings, please call PTTC at Tel. Nos. 468-8962 to 69 or email at info@pttc.gov.ph.



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