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ap Dubai gets $10B from Abu Dhabi to cover debt

2009-12-14T06:44:00.000-08:00

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Dubai got a $10 billion lifeline from oil-rich Abu Dhabi to save one of its prized companies from imminent default Monday, calming fears for now about the city-state's shaky finances. Dubai's main stock market spiked more than 10 percent on the news.

Dubai World -- a sprawling conglomerate with assets ranging from the oceanliner Queen Elizabeth 2 to luxury retailer Barney's New York -- had been up against a Monday deadline to repay a pile of loans from its Nakheel property division. Some $4.1 billion of the emergency funds will be used to pay off those bills. The rest will go to shore up Dubai World itself.

Dubai officials' reluctance to fully stand behind Dubai World's $60 billion in debts had raised serious concerns about the emirate's creditworthiness, and the move by Abu Dhabi appeared aimed at quashing those worries before they undercut confidence in the United Arab Emirates as a whole. The two emirates share control of the UAE, a federation of seven semiautonomous city-states.

Authorities also softened their stance Monday, vowing that the city-state was committed to "transparency, good governance and market principles." Officials outlined a legal framework that promised to increase openness and protect creditors in future dealings with the conglomerate, offering lenders further reassurance in a country where formal bankruptcy proceedings are largely untested.

"We are here today to reassure investors, financial and trade creditors, employees and our citizens that our government will act at all times in accordance with market principles and internationally accepted business practices," Sheik Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman of the Dubai supreme fiscal committee, said in a statement.

The bailout is the latest by Abu Dhabi. The emirate which controls the UAE's presidency has directly and indirectly provided Dubai with $25 billion over the past year, mostly by buying Dubai bonds. In all, Dubai owes more than $80 billion -- roughly equal to its total economic output last year. The full extent of its liabilities is unknown, however, with some analysts putting the total at $100 billion or more.

The aid package is key for Dubai, the second-richest of the UAE's city-states but which has little of the oil wealth held by Abu Dhabi. Dubai's ruler is the UAE's vice president and prime minister.

Dubai created Dubai World -- which has interests in seaports, real estate, tourism and retail -- to diversify its economy and boost its international clout. Much of the growth was fueled by easy credit. As the bills came due, Dubai struggled to repay as its economy was battered by the global economic downturn.

Dubai said the rest of the funds provided by Abu Dhabi will be used to cover the conglomerate's interest expenses and general business needs through the end of April, and to pay bills owed to "existing trade creditors and contractors."

Bankers said the last-minute cash injection signaled a national approach to tackling Dubai's problems rather than leaving the struggling emirate to fend for itself.

"This is a very significant development," said Marios Maratheftis, head of regional research at Standard Chartered Bank. "It shows once again there is a one-country approach in dealing with the crisis, which is positive."

Investors cheered the news, which provided some clarity in a crisis that erupted late last month when the conglomerate unexpectedly said it was seeking new terms on repaying roughly $26 billion of its debts.

The Dubai Financial Market's main index shot up 10.4 percent at the close. Abu Dhabi's stock market jumped 7.9 percent. Stocks in Asia rebounded from earlier losses after Dubai's announcement.

Fahd Iqbal, a Dubai-based analyst at Middle East investment bank EFG-Hermes, said the rally was to be expected but urged caution.

"This announcement constitutes a specific bailout of Nakheel, suggesting that as an entity (it) was deemed to be 'too big to fail,'" he said. "It does not, however, constitute a bailout of Dubai Inc. or Dubai World as a whole and this is important to highlight."

Nakheel is a property developer and hotel operator best known for building manmade islands in the shape of palm trees and a map of the world off Dubai's coast.

Standard & Poor's, which along with other credit rating agencies has aggressively cut its outlook on Dubai state-run companies, called Monday's move "a step towards rebuilding confidence," but warned that the government's ability to bail out other firms remains uncertain.

Dubai World said in a separate statement it welcomed the financial support, which will provide "funding and a stable basis" for a restructuring the company announced last month.

The conglomerate said it is pushing ahead with talks to convince lenders to agree to a "standstill" -- effectively a delay -- on repaying some of its debt.

"As long as a standstill is successfully negotiated, Dubai World has assurances that the government of Dubai ... will provide financial support to cover working capital and interest expenses to ensure the continuity of key projects," the company said.

To further reassure the market, the UAE's central bank, based Abu Dhabi, said it remains committed to standing behind the country's banks, including those with exposure to Dubai World and Nakheel.

Dubai was also looking to salvage the sheikdom's reputation.

Officials said the emirate plans to introduce a reorganization law that could be used in case Dubai World is "unable to achieve an acceptable restructuring of its remaining obligations."

A person close to the Dubai government said the new law provided a legal framework for addressing corporate debt, though it did not mean a bankruptcy filing by state-owned companies was certain.

"The current bankruptcy law is untested," the person said. "Dubai World needed a legal process to go through. The government was very focused on creating something that would be fair and transparent to everybody."

He insisted on anonymity as a condition for briefing reporters on a conference call.

It was not immediately clear what, if anything, Abu Dhabi would expect in exchange for Monday's funding. Analysts had said an Abu Dhabi bailout could result in it exerting greater influence on high profile neighbor going forward.

But the individual close to the Dubai government said the money came with no strings attached.

"Let me be clear: Dubai has not given anything up. There have been no conditions on the funding," he said.

The individual said it was premature to discuss what assets Dubai World might be willing to sell to pay additional bills, though he added that "all options will be discussed."

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Dubai-gets-10B-from-Abu-Dhabi-apf-3358167649.html?x=0

Weekly Global Media Outreach Prayer Letter

2009-11-29T09:05:00.000-08:00

But all around the world, we don’t need a special holiday to do this; we can give thanks to God each and every day. Just think of some of the things we can thank God for:

Thank God for sending His Son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for our sins
Thank God that He loves us
Thank God that He is gracious and merciful and kind and loving
Thank God for the air that we breathe and the food that we eat
Thank God for family and friends
Thank God for financial provision
Thank God for health
Thank God for sending His Holy Spirit to live in our lives as Christians
Thank God for forgiving our sins when we accept Christ as our Savior
Thank God for the gift of eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord
Thank God for the church and for other Christians
Thank God for being able to worship Him

“Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name.” We have so much to thank God for. So, this week, let us join together and

Thank God for the gift of Jesus
Thank God for the gift of loved ones
Pray that God will bless and protect your loved ones and our staff here at Global Media Outreach

WE ARE THANKFUL FOR YOU! When you join with us in prayer, we are linked together as brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ. May God bless you this Thanksgiving season and always

May God bless you,

Your friends at Global Media Outreach

CEBU CITY

2009-02-10T13:05:00.000-08:00

Cebu City is the capital of Cebu Island. With somewhere between 1.0-1.4 million inhabitants it's one of the three biggest cities in The Philippines. Cebu City lies almost central in The Visayas. The Visayas is a large cluster of islands roughly sketched between Siquijor, The Romblon Islands and Samar. Cebu City is an ideal place to get your things organized and it's got transport links to other destinations in The Philippines.

The Mactan Bridge - everytime we pass here, feeling ko CEBU is waiting for me

HILTON HOTEL - i love it more than plantation bay.. The pool and the BEACH is perfect! Nice architectural design.. Good place for relaxing!

Basilica Minore del Sto. NiÑo - Amazing! i can't believe that this entire open-building church is always jam-packed >RAIN or SHINE! superb BIG! The real basilica church is just infront of it... (they can't use it for sunday's mass because it might colapse) haha

Magellan's CROSS - still at the same place.. I didn't know that it isn't the real cross, i thought it was.. The painting was marvelous!

SIMALA sibonga - The first place we went to.. I was shocked because i saw BIG mama mary.. haha They say,when you have something to ask just go here and PRAY.. Lot'sa MIRACLE happened to people who kneeled here. (it's not wrong to believe that) IT is sacred... really! -better wear proper dress when you go here!

Tambuli beach resort - a so so Resort.. I just love when we went here because we ate merienda for FREE! haha It's very hushed resort!
Magellan and Lapu-Lapu's place - is it PORT SANTIAGO? i forgot! haha I was not superb interested here.. but you shouldn't miss it..

TAOIST TEMPLE - another HOLY place.. but i hated it because the GODDESS never let me say something.. haha All i want is to go back here any time soon!

Kawasan Falls and Moalboal - im scared to swim here because i know there's a lot of the ANOTHER's but i still did! Super kaduper C-O-L-D as in like when you leave your drinks in the water and get it after 10 minutes it's like you put I-C-E on it! But be sure to hold the rope when you swim.. Many people died here.. SCARY!
Moalboal - all i can say is a BEACH. big waves. and KANTILADO that's why i really didn't swim..

Ayala Center - The everyday mall for them.. The picture is ugly.. haha Is a walking distance to everything.. From call center to GYM, to HOTEL and coffee shop, to bank and the mall. I also love SM northwing.. -I LIKE THE FRESHLY BAKED COOKIES from RUSTAN's-

The TOPS - a scenic view! As if you're in HEAVEN.. I really really LOVE it here because you can relax and reflect -LMAO! No corkage but there is an entrance fee! You should bring your jacket and camera.. I just hate going here because it's ZIGZAG!

Larsian - The well-known bbq foodcourt in Cebu! You should really eat here! The bbq and the rice wrapped in banana leaf is so delicious! BUT don't go here if you're going somewhere else after because mangangamoy USOK ka talaga and KAMAYAN ito that's why masaya.. And the funny thing here is USE A PLASTIC(provided by them) coz' you can't wash your hands after eating..NO FAUCET! so cowboy! hailavet! :)

CASA VERDE - the super jam-packed restaurant! ten thumbs up for the FOOD especially their Ribs/Steak! And Better try the GREEN-iced-TEA!

SPICE FUSION - where we ate dinner for my last night in THE CITY.. i really love the food.. Super yummy and sulit ang pera mo.. SWEAR! i would always love to eat here..

CEBU CAPITOL - The White House! haha im not telling you to go here, BUT you can't miss passing here.. It's nice at night because of the lights!

22nd ST. - A comedy bar! It's interesting coz when you enter the building it doesn't looked like a bar.. it's like nothing.. Super FUNNY,kaya nga comedy bar e.. haha BUT beware and paalala "DON'T SIT INFRONT kung ayaw mong ma-chaka" hahaha I tried their bailey's blush and it was OH-LA-LA! haha

LOFT - bar.. im pretty at home here.. hehe i love the sound system,really BOOM and BOOM! HOUSE music pa.. I also like the food and the cool thing here is,they are open as a restaurant in daytime and a BAR at night!
VUDU - another cool bar.. but the entrance fee is way too much.. haha A bar for elite people.. right? Linyahan toh that's why kapagod... but still NICE!
FORMO - i love it because COOL ang music.. When we went there,the theme was modern classic (classic songs then they made it lively like house).. But what i don't like is mga ergwang mga party people here (mga mapera). tsk! It is also a restaurant(same as LOFT) and i love it because no DOORS, white curtains lang which is nice coz the light is reflecting...

COLON - i remember walking alone here.. and making tawid ever, huhu do you know the feeling na parang mamamatay ka na sa takot? haha Colon Street, the oldest street in The Philippines. Unfortunately from personal experience I can tell you: watch your pockets and backpack! Everywhere in Cebu, you really should be careful of everything..

TABO-AN MARKET - coz the dried fish is TA-bundok ever! harhar! Diang.. For most Filipino's a true delicacy and daily food. Mostly caught and dried by local fishermen and exported to the cities. I had heard about this market before so I was prepared for the mountains of dried fish or daing that was displayed before my eyes. What I wasn't prepared for was how much we would reek of fish even hours after leaving the market with our purchases vacuum-sealed in plastic and wrapped in newspaper and packed into a box. Every fiber of my being carried the stench of the sea, my hair, my clothes and my body. Super kadiri the amoy but i was really excited to eat the daing and get some for the pasalubong. Be ready also coz mauubos pera mo dito even if grabe nang "TAWARAN".. And even if you go shower after here, NAKU.. hindi matatanggal yung amoy.. tsk! BUT CEBU wouldn't be complete without DAING!

I'M LOOKING FORWARD OF COMING BACK... TO THE CITY!

BRACE FOR IMPACT

2009-02-10T12:57:00.000-08:00

WARNING/PAALALA: yaan nyo na akong mag TAG-LISH kasi baka wrong gramming ako u knew?! hahaha

HAVE YOU EVER THINK OF ANOTHER LIFE? ONE MORE CHANCE? HAVE YOU EXPERIENCE BEING WITH GOD AND HELL? HAVE YOU TRIED THINKING OF YOU DYING?

LIFE IS SHORT.. MAKE THE BEST OUT OF IT BEFORE YOU RUN OUT OF TIME...

HUDSON RIVER PLANE CRASH (AMAZING TALES OF SURVIVAL)
I was shocked when i first saw the video of the plane floating because it's too cool to be true.. haha Kung ako nandun,naku..mamamatay ako sa takot!

The pilot was calm and very intelligent, HE is indeed a HERO!

FROM PEOPLE MAGAZINE:

"When he speaks, you listen" says Joe Green (pilot chesley friend)

After his engines shut down,hero pilot CHESLEY SULLENBERGER III miraculously landed his crippled jet on the frigid Hudson River in New York City, saving the lives of all 155 aboard.

HERE ARE THEIR STORIES:

DAVA SANDERSON - The pilot said "BRACE FOR IMPACT". He wasn't yelling. It was a command. He was in control.

ARMY CAPTAIN ANDREW GRAY - I turned to my fiancee and kissed her and told her I loved her. And we started to pray that we would be able to get out of it alive. You could hear the murmurs of people saying their last rites. Some people were making phone calls or texting. Nobody was screaming. In fact, the plane was eerily quiet.

JOE HART - What goes through your head is almost like in the movies:
"OH MY GOD,are my kids going to be okay? Did i pay the insurance bill this month? Then i got my wits about me. I thought. "I had a good life. There's nothing i can do about it."

BARRY LEONARD - When the plane hit the water it was such a jolt. I honestly don't know how it held together. I took off my seat belt and the first thing i did was remember that scene from

GHOST -- when Patrick runs away and comes back and sees himself dead-- and I kind of looked back to make sure that wasn't the case. I know that sounds weird, but you don't know what's happened here.

GRAY - I think people were in shock that they were still alive.

SANDERSON - It was controlled chaos.
"While flight attendants were yelling for passengers to leave their belongings and get off the plane, one woman was trying to get her purse and suitcase. Another gentleman and myself were at an exit door and kept yelling at her to get off the plane. The other guy was screaming, "GET ON THE LIFEBOAT" She wouldn't listen; she had to have her purse and her bag. We got her on the wing and she slipped and her suitcase and purse went in the river. I grabbed her purse and threw it in the lifeboat.

SHANKO - My wife and i are expecting our first child in the spring. I would love to meet the pilot and shake his hand and thank him that i still have the chance to see my baby.
"I TOLD THE PILOT, "you save my life" He just said "YOU'RE WELCOME"...

"LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST" and BE HAPPY!

make LOVE not WAR

2009-02-10T12:53:00.000-08:00

NAUNSA KA?

you are so nonsense!

pampasikip ka lang sa UTAK ko actually..

Whatever you think, whatever you feel, I know it's your problem and not mine.

Taking things personally is the maximum expression of selfishness because we make the assumption that everything is about "ME" or i should say "YOU"..

Nothing other people do is because of YOU..
"not everything is about YOU for your INFORMATION"

ayon sa THE FOUR AGREEMENTS
When you take things personally, then you get offended, and your reaction is to defend your beliefs and create conflicts. You make something big out of something so little, because you want to be right and make everybody else wrong.

so whats the POINT?

you better be enjoying the GOOD life DEAR..

The dream of second ATTENTION... pasabta kuh nimu please!

It's not just weird meat in a can...it's also annoying behavior!

DO YOU REALLY THINK YOU'RE GOOD AT EVERYTHING?

STOP ACTING AS IF YOU'RE INNOCENT coz it's FUNNY...so much!

FIRST THINGS FIRST..

I DON'T CARE AND I DON'T CARE!
GO and MULTIPLY your goodness..

"this is reality, that is fantasy; this is possible, YOU ARE impossible.."
mean na kung mean.. this is HOW i express... so don't think that i am so BITCHY coz this is just a B-L-O-G! DON'T TAKE THINGS SERIOUSLY -my advice bow..

message for a LOST friend

2008-12-08T17:28:00.000-08:00

(a message for KLO from unknown speaker of dolphins)

-the message-

klo!

ako ni.. wala na daw ka g-uban sa dolphins? nanu mana? wala pud daw ka gtxt/paramdam? chaka kaau ka!
anyway fine apple! for the go! ikaw na ged nah.. haha wala man, ikaw bahala.. everyone's wondering..before..pero wala naman karon.. fine oh fine nalang! well BE HAPPY nalang klo and be happy uli.. haha wala na koy masulti.. ingat KA!!! bye!

ano? ano? ano masasabi mo?

A swimming sensation at Holiday Gym & Spa

2008-12-06T13:38:00.001-08:00

A swimming sensation at Holiday Gym & Spa
Published : 2008-11-27

NOTHER top caliber instructor joins the prestigious roster of Holiday Gym and Spa, Davao City’s premier health and wellness destination.
Haroon Cali, a 21-year-old student at the University of Mindanao taking up B.S. Education, is now a part-time aerobics instructor at the Holiday Gym and Spa. Cali teaches belly dancing, Cardio Latino, Hi-lo, kickboxing, aqua aerobics and has classes three to five times a week.

Being a varsity scholar at the UM, Cali started out as a client back in 2007 when his school used the facilities to practice swimming.
Cali’s medals are numerous. He recently bagged five medals at the University Games in Dumaguete last October: one gold for 400 meter individual medly, one silver for 200 meter butterfly, two bronze for 200 individual medley and 400 meter freestyle.
He is not new to the sport, as he has been doing it since he was growing up in Iligan City, his hometown and where his family still lives.
He started swimming lessons at the age of six years old and a year later he joined inter-club meets. When he reached Grade Two, he joined the first Palarong Pambansa. He did not get any medals then but the love for the sport has caught on.
Since then he has been joining regional and local competitions and even the BIMP-Eaga Friendship Games in 2003 and 2005. In 2003, he joined the Palarong Pambansa again and this time bagged five gold medals and two silver.
This week he is set to leave for Brunei for the BIMP-Eaga Friendship Games representing Davao City, a city he has come to love.
“Maraming nakakalaban na magaling sa international competitions. Kabado ka parati. Di mo kilala sino ang bago. Unlike local competitions, kilala mo na kadalasan ang ibang competitors,” he said in an interview.
In the 2005 BIMP-Eaga games, Cali bagged one gold medal in relay, two silvers in the individual 200 meter butterfly and four bronze medals in the individual medley.
He trains by himself and has no swimming coach.
He said he swims two hours a day and cross-train at the HGS gym for toning. With a strict self-discipiline, he relies only on himself to prepare for each competition.
Cali said he is on a high fiber diet of fruits and vegetables. And this is the first year he is going to join a competition using the cross-training technique.
Swimming is safe compared to other contact sports. It is also advantageous to know how to swim. This is the best exercise, lahat ng muscles mo gumagalaw. I had asthma when I was in elementary but was cured with swimming,” he said. “Wala din akong bisyo, no smoking. I drink occasionally pero kung kaya na hindi uminom sa parties, hindi ako umiinom.”
He said his parents, especially his mom is proud of his achievements.
“I am also earning by being a part-time teacher here and no tuition fee because I am scholar. Hindi na ako hingi ng hingi ng pera. Mahirap din sa time management pero flexible ang schedule kaya madali. Disiplina lang talaga,” he said.
Cali is also proud to be part of the HGS family.
“I am lucky to be with HGS. I exercise and at the same time loose weight while teaching aerobics. Hindi ako pressure sa trabaho. Parang kapamilya. Comfortable mag-stay dito. Ang clients naman close ko na parang barkada na lang,” he said.
He says teaching aerobics is in line with my course since he majors in Physical Education and he loves to choreograph.
Cali has fallen in love with Davao City .
“I love Davao since lower cost of living dito. Maganda and maraming opportunities. I plan to stay here for good,” he said of his three years living here. He also plans to concentrate on studies and work
Cali admonishes everyone to work out and go to the gym.
“Dapat mag-gym kasi importante ito sa katawan. It is vital to one’s physical and mental well being,” he said.
Have fun while staying fit. Visit Holiday Gym and Spa now, located along Torres Street, Davao City with telephone number 222-3041 or visit their website: www.holidaygymandspa.com.
You may also check out the latest top of the line gym equipment at www.campaigningforhealthyliving.com.

SWIMMING ACE "HAROON CALI" Certified Dolphins!

2008-12-06T13:26:00.000-08:00

Swimming Ace Haroon Cali
By Marianne L. Saberon-Abalayan

HAROON Cali, born in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to a civil engineer father Lominog Cali and midwife mother Bridget Dieto Caballero on May 16, 1987, was left to the care of his aunt in Iligan City a month after.

He realized that he wouldn't have gone to where he is now in the sport of swimming if not for Aunt Florita Cabalhin.

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"She is my inspiration. I started swimming when I was five. It was my cousin who encouraged and taught me to swim. My aunt, who is the older sister of my mom, enrolled me to a swimming lesson when I turned six so I can engage into competition," he reminisced.

He said Aunt Flori accompanied him wherever he competed. It may be in the Batang Pinoy Games, Mindanao Friendship Games, Palarong Pambansa or in any other local or regional meet.

But Ronz's aunt died of stroke in 1997. It was also the year that he missed action in the Palaro.

"I didn't compete in the Palaro that year because there was no one who could be with me. My aunt had been very supportive since I learned the sport. She took good care of me and encouraged me to practice more and achieve my goals. I loved her so much and her husband, too. They're my parents here while my real parents worked abroad," he told this writer.

He said it was only in 1997 that his parents, who worked in Saudi for about 15 years, came home and decided to settle in the country for good.

All grown-up

I remembered seeing Ronz for the first time in one of the Mayor's Cup Age-Group Swimming competitions held at the Ladislawa Country Club in Buhangin.

I also saw him during the first MFG in Tubod, Lanao del Norte in 2001 where he won a bronze medal for Iligan. He also recalled seeing me at the revival of the Bimp-Eaga Games in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan in 2003.

But I was surprised to see him all grown-up and more confident in Iloilo City during the National Prisaa Finals last year.

He even grew taller than me. Argh! When before we just see eye-to-eye, now I really have to look up when I talk to this five-foot-seven young man.

Time may have changed Ronz' many features and outlook in life, but he remained friendly, accommodating and you can say that again, bubbly! He never runs out of things to say.

The eldest in a brood of three, Ronz will soon march the aisle with a degree in Bachelor in Secondary Education-Mapeh at the University of Mindanao.

"I took BSED major in Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health because I know that my abilities and capabilities are more on bodily-kinesthetic which means I'm more inclined to physical activities. I love to swim, dance, choreograph and teach other people. I get to share my skills and at the same time earn money. I think this is the only course that can help me achieve my goals and ambitions in life," he said.

He will soon graduate but not without an honor or legacy to leave his alma mater and Davao City, which he considers his second home.

Reaping honors

Ronz first competed in a local event in the "City of Majestic Waterfalls", - Iligan - in 1996 where he won a silver medal.

He then competed in a regional meet in Cotabato City where he brought home two silvers and one bronze. But he failed to win any medal in the Palaro held the same year.

"It was only in the 2003 Palarong Pamabansa in Lanao that I finally won a gold medal. I bagged five golds and two silvers. I felt very happy because I achieved one of my ambitions in life," he said.

He got into the UM swimming varsity team through the help of Coach Denis Beciera.

He continued, "I was offered a class A scholarship so I accepted. I joined the team because I wanted to experience the life of being away from my parents and they also supported me."

The Ian Thorpe fan shared that with his scholarship, he enjoyed 100 percent free tuition, sports uniform, good training and dormitory.

Among his other exploits were the 2002 Milo Little Olympics Most Outstanding Athlete award in Cagayan de Oro and 2003 Palaro most outstanding athlete award in Lanao.

He captured gold medals in the 4th Bimp-Eaga Games in Malaysia, 2006 National Prisaa in Dagupan and 2007 National Prisaa in Iloilo.

His one gold and two silver finishes in the 2008 National Prisaa in Zamboanga City and one gold in the National University Games in Bacolod earned him the So Kim Cheng Sports Foundation Most Oustanding Male Swimmer Award.

He received the award at the Grand Regal Hotel on July 22.

Ronz said he could never imagine not being in sports.

"This is where I made a name for myself. I toured different places for free. I also earned money and got to college without paying any amount. I gained a lot of friends and I've helped my parents. Sports gives me a healthy lifestyle," he added.

His greatest dream is to compete in the Olympics - a dream of every athlete.

Five years from now, Ronz sees himself as a good model PE teacher, aerobics instructor and swimming coach

DOLPHINs..

2008-11-26T13:46:00.000-08:00

Dolphins... marine mammals that are closely related to whales and porpoises. Dolphins is the most friendly creature in the world that is why we named our group after it. Actually i find it so nonsense having a group name but eventually i was used to it.. it's more easier to spread something like odds.. :) It is really hard for us to pick a group name, we nimbled and used our creativity for us to came out with a obdurate name and BOOM! Dolphins came out,complicated right? oh yeah..we are very imaginable and creative.. i know.. (don't mention it again) we are sterile.. STOP! Why in hell we choose dolphins? ... dolphins live in water,they love to swim,dance,sing as well,they always smile?,they breathe and they are lovely so well to us.. These group is very POPular.. nah, fool! i mean POOL.. like swimming pool? :)

2007.. I met them in the gym(oh,i love it).. They were as good as an angel.. :P a very approachable group with a kind-hearted hands? love? whatever you call it.. I went out with them and began to join them in an endless water sport SWIMMING.. i know,im not good at it but im kinda loving it since i was a kid so i still can relate to them(a little bit).. :) swimming is there life,YES.. IT is.. I can't imagined myself swimming with them everynight 24/7,not a swimmer though.. oh well papel, believe it or not.. see and hear.. THEY're really like dolphins.. do you get it? WOW! how on earth did GOD bring these people in one group? How did He figure it out? DESTINY... i think.. "if it's meant to be,it's meant to be".. right people?

WHATEVER we think,WHEREVER we are.. swimming is on top of our mind.. it's like B1 and B2? always together,if you get one the other will remain in a chair.. i'm talking about swimming here,not the group.. okay? hmm.. I even tried swimming in a deep black sea with them.. Things that you will not see me dying with happened with their unstoppable encouragement.. See how great things strike on a person? Oh well water is the one that keep us alive and kicking... "not to mention the another".. wherever it will take us,im still glad of having you as a part of my life... how you guys played a very special love in my heart.. haha

here are some pictures of the dolphins:

we are what we are...

we live like a fairytale..

happily ever after!

TRIP na TRIP (binkielicious)

2008-11-26T09:45:00.000-08:00

Cagayan De Oro City is located at the Northern coast of Mindanao,Philippines. It is the capital of Misamis Oriental province and the regional center of Northern Mindanao. The city is also known for the initials c.d.o. It is also known as the "City of Golden Friendship". People here are called "Kagayanons".

so Let's explore Cagayan...

The pryce Gas or Pryce Plaza! Pryce Plaza is a haven of charm within the rousing and blossoming city of Cagayan de Oro. Overlooking Macajalar Bay, Pryce Plaza is majestically enthroned atop Carmen Hill unfolding a breathtaking panorama of the city and the dramatic mountain ranges beyond. Just a 15-minute drive from the Lumbia Airport and only 10 minutes away from the city proper, Pryce Plaza is the most luxurious convention hotel in Mindanao.
You can view the City from Pryce Plaza and it's very relaxing!
i love it because it has a pool..

Let's go to divisoria.. i don't get the logic why they called it divisoria?! Maybe because every weekends they have a tiangge where you can buy good things at a very low price right? oh well whatever... Night Cafe is a place where you can sit and talk with your friends without spending a thousands. And experience their tiangge culture every week ends. Live bands,flea market,and all fresco restaurant are in! Your hard-earned peso goes a long way here.

When it comes to shopping malls,LIMKETKAI is with the Kagayanons because of it's area and the shop itself. A very big mall but very crowded so you won't really enjoy walking and exploring the place. So let me introduce another mall in CDO!
Are you into shopping? then SM City CDO is the best place for you.. Compared to ketkai,you can count the people inside the mall. Maybe because it is 10 minutes away from downtown. You can enjoy shopping here for sure but i noticed that it has a number of food chain(res to) only but still,you can call it a mall though.

An over-view of Cagayan de Oro. i don't have info's about the place because we went here night time. I think it's a restaurant before but been closed by the city's mayor because his house is next to it. It's called highridge or heaven it think?! All i can remember is the "nakakatakot na daan" and "alikabok" so better go here with wheels! haha

So better go to FOOD..DRINKS...Co...

When it comes to food,CDO is also the best place.. There's this fancy restaurant that we dine-in.. The Sentro 1850... An international Cuisine! The res to is always jam-packed and the food is serve well.. i really love it here! you can feel the essence of the City.. From kosher to Pasta to asian desserts, Sentro can provide the necessary elements that makes everyone .

But if you are craving for a chicken,

SUNBURST fits in your appetite.. Located besides LIMKETKAI.. The best Chicken in town! Sunburst have a branch in DC.. nothing much. We ate here the first time i visited Cagayan. Check it for yourself!
Yey!

The most enjoying part when you visit Cagayan De Oro.. The gimikS,Night Out,partiEs,BarS,cLub and the Kagayanon's party people!
shoot! time for party.. we went to the bars that we checked the night before this night out and suddenly got disappointed because we were expecting the place to have a lotsa people like the bars here in Davao considering that it was past 12 already.. But after an hour of waiting,the bars was filled with bunch of party people! yeah!

THE FIRST STOP!
i don't exactly know what's the meaning of FU.. They say you'll only know if you visit their club.. well,we went here but still.. My head is . A bar For Us? Well,whatever... it's not about the name,it's all about the place! A very nice and relaxing bar where you can dance(house music),drink,party and etc. It is beside the casual brew and O.I.C(above).
here's some pictures of FU CLUB: (credits from FU multiply)

See? Look like a BIG bar...
FU club.....in CDO!
TSADA! :)

-you can jam with the elite people in cdo here-

Another Bar that i enjoyed a lot was the E50 or Eleven50... I was amazed because you can choose your type of music. It's a two storey building! If your into house music(or togsh2x for them) chill out with the party people at the first floor and if you want to be a R&B princess,well you can stay above the togsh2x floor without paying
entrance fee again.. And take note,the E fee is consumable! and ! Tsada!

I'm just bored!
Inside E50(togsh2x)

The Cagayan de Oro River -- mighty and beautiful. Experience its full glory. Experience whitewater rafting at its best with the newest outfitters in the Cagayan de Oro River.
Safety is of paramount concern. Their equipments are all imported and brand new. The guest are provided with complete gears such as helmets, flotation devices, rescue ropes, first-aid kit and dry bags. Go check it and enjoy! And don't forget to take !

i love being here... the place is beautiful and the people is cool! headS uP!
The experienced i had here was memorable! But hell me? (i didn't have pictures myself) why? because i didn't bring a camera considering i have my phone with me and i wasn't really expecting that we'll explore CDO that much and thinking na tatlo lang kami(with mommie bip and jopel,nakakahiya if i let them take pictures of me because they are not into it) right? ohhh,yeah! i have pictures pala pero nasa phone nila,all i have here is their faces.. i'll post it when i get mine too!
i forgot to tell you also that the people here or the kagayanon's are fun of saying "TSADA" and the well-known word "LUGAR" which for us,a place! LOL!
i hope to come here again and bring a camera and bunch of FRIENDS!

TRUE friendship is here

2008-11-25T10:06:00.000-08:00

Friendship isn't always easily described.Friends are special people.

Friends are the one who you can turn your back with and when you face them again, they will still be there. A friend should be real. Those people who think they are your friend in different way is not your friend. Looser so what you called. In friendship, there would be a lot of struggles, and you should pass on it together no matter what. It's normal to fight with your friends because we are totally living differently but you should always try to keep the friendship you've started and make way for both of you to get over it. It's good also if you tell your friends of her/his imperfections,thats a TRUE friend is. If you have friends,make sure to hold with them forever because you'll never know how things change, we are in a unique world..we can't predict what's gonna happen unless you have a supernatural power like charmed ones. Never get jealous, don't be envious,love and trust each other. simple right? But honestly speaking,in reality you will never know who are the good and bad ones. It's in your hand who you will choose. Never think, use your heart and mind.Our friends, in a very real sense, reflect the choices we make in life. Good times? Laugh? Relax? that's a part of friendship. But you gotta be open for Problems! Fight! Argument! because you can never turn away from it. Don't think that friendship is for fun,habit or proclivity. I hate the-so-called friend when they only remember you if he/she is in trouble,that's a CRAP! You shouldn't be calling them friends coz' infact they are LOOSERs. As the quote says "always be there for your friend,no matter what". Do you know the meaning of no matter what? i bet not.. But we are still acting and thinking as your GOOD friend so we understand, quote and quote "JUST". Do you still remember where you came from? Do you think of the friendship we have or maybe HAD? Are you not scared of loosing FRIENDs? Are you sure you will trade friendship over LOVE? i mean you can have it at the same time if you know how to handle it..Well, your will be done! Whatever you think it's good for you.. We are still being a friend right? Goodluck and Be it!

"A true friendship that lasts throughout the years is rare indeed, and to be treasured as a priceless gift." -sammy lane sharp

"Friends No Matter What " by Zefy_me

2008-11-25T07:25:00.000-08:00

Friends... who are they? If you've got friends make sure that they are the real ones... The Dolphins for example... I've been with them since i met them.. keeping it real and I am being franc to everyone... In friendship there should always be the communication no matter how FAR and BUSY you are because we now that in the end... WE WILL MISS THEM and look for their company.. That's why to my fellow Dolphins, all I want to happen is that we should keep in touch from time to time and NEVER FORGET the times that we had shared... Hoping that you'll give time and make us understand one another why things changed... Don't let us think.. Speak up.. You know we are here... Just don't be such a fake!!! I HATE FAKES!!! Dolphins, i'll just take our relationship as an example because I know that there are some people among us who's keeping themselves away from us and without giving us reasons to be understood... Oh well, I know I know people change but for crying out loud... Don't forget us okay!!!! HAHAHAHAHHA!!! Sounds familiar who??? Well just remember those people and let them realize what they miss.... ADIOS AMIGOS!!!!

Rules All Guys Should Know About Girls!!(

2008-11-25T06:41:00.000-08:00

Rules All Guys Should Know About Girls!!(This is my response to yours tough guy!!)

1. Don't always expect us to call you.. The phone works both ways!! You know the drill!!

2. No matter if we're fat or not.. Most girls aren't as self-confident as guys! And we need to be complimented as often as possible!

3. Birthdays, Vday, & Anniversaries are important to us... Can't you remember three important dates out of the whole year!? We remember them.. Why can't you!?

4. You can't play around with our head no matter what the circumstances!!! It's not fair! Make up your mind!!!

5. Eight times out of ten......The boobs on TV or in magazines AREN'T REAL!!! So get over them!!

6. DO NOT act different or be a jerk around your friends.. It will get you in the end... (We remember these types of things)

7. Know the situations not to make stupid jokes!! It only makes you look like more of an ass!!

8. You're the guy, don't expect us to pay for your food!! It's bad enough if you're not paying for us!!

9. No matter what, we don't want to hear about another "chick" you dated, were interested in, kissed etc.

10. Don't make comments about our old boyfriends it only makes you look more jealous!!

11. If YOU kiss us.. Know that we're going to expect you to call us!!! Don't be an ass about it! YOU MADE THE MOVE!!

12. Being drunk is not an excuse for ANY of your actions!!!

13. "Hanging out with the guys" can not consume all your time!! We need time too!!

14. You can come shopping with us!! We would do it for you! So don't complain the whole time!!!

15. You can put the toilet seat down.... That's how you found it!!

16. Don't make comments about our family... It's just something you don't do!!

17. If you kissed us in that past week... I DON'T CARE WHO SHE IS, WHAT SHE LOOKS LIKE OR HOW BIG HER BOOBS ARE... You are not supposes to kiss her too..!!

18. Do not brag to your friends...unless you want us to discuss with the girls how small your penis is.....

19. Don't lead us on... Because we will talk about what a jerk you are, & it really doesn't give you a good reputation around the other girls you may be interested in!! Got it??

20. We don't want to ALWAYS want porn as much as you do!!

21. If we have a big game, meet, competition, or any kind of important event... WE EXPECT YOU TO BE THERE!! It's just a given.

22. Don't move too fast.. It only makes us think how long it's REALLY been since you got some!! You'll know when we're ready okay?

23. You have to meet the rest of the family someday!! Just know how to act!!

24. "I love you" is a big step..... Don't say it if you don't mean it!!

25. Know our songs when they come on the radio.

26. Come & pick us up when we need you to.. Most of the time we just want to see you :-)

27. Be there for us when we need you. A smile, a call, a kiss, a hug, a visit, or just listening can go a long way when we're done or mad at you.

28. Talk about your feelings sometimes... it helpls A LOT!!

29. Don't lie to us about anything!! You know we're going to find out eventually!!

30. Once we break up or break things off.. It's WRONG to be interested or date a close friend of ours!

31. If you make a promise & then break it.. WE'RE GOING TO BE PISSED! Just expect it.

32. Don't brag about the size of your manhood, It just makes you look really stupid.

33. DO NOT hit on or lead on numerous girls... Because it definitely sucks for you when we all find out... You just ruined your chances with all of us!!

34. Most of the time... If you have a car, you have kissed us before, & you're the same place we are... There is a possibility we might ask you for a ride home if we really need it, don't get mad... It's really not that big of a deal!!!!

35. Don't cheat on your girlfriends with us... It puts us both in a real bad situation.

36. We have PMS every month.. Please just try to understand... We don't feel good, we're angry, and we're emotional.. DON'T FIGHT WITH US.. It's just something you don't want to do.

37. Most of the things you do reflects back on us in some way.. or effects us in some way.... Don't do anything stupid!

38. If you still have feelings for your ex, don't get involved with us.. We'd rather not be in the middle of that one!!

39. Don't get involved with us or do anything with us if you don't want anyone to know about it! Or don't expect anything to happen between us ... It's really not that hard at all!!!

Hiyak pa dude!

2008-11-25T05:00:00.000-08:00

I just hate this guy. He's making me horny!
Hehe. Just kiddin guys!

Merry Christmas everyone!

Twilight Movie

2008-11-24T22:45:00.000-08:00

CAST

Kristen Stewart (Bella Swan)
Robert Pattinson (Edward Cullen)
Billy Burke (Charlie Swan)
Peter Facinelli (Dr. Carlisle Cullen)
Elizabeth Reaser (Esme Cullen)
Nikki Reed (Rosalie Hale)
Ashley Greene (Alice Cullen)
Jackson Rathbone (Jasper Hale)
Kellan Lutz (Emmett Cullen)
Cam Gigandet (James)
Edi Gathegi (Laurent)
Rachelle Lefevre (Victoria)
Anna Kendrick (Jessica)
Taylor Lautner (Jacob Black)
Sarah Clarke (Renee)
Gil Birmingham (Billy Black)
Christian Serratos (Angela)
Justin Chon (Eric)
Michael Welch (Mike Newton)
Jose Zuniga (Mr. Molina)
Ned Bellamy (Waylon)

TWILIGHT is an action-packed, modern-day love story between a teenage girl and a vampire. Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) has always been a little bit different, never caring about fitting in with the trendy girls at her Phoenix high school. When her mother re-marries and sends Bella to live with her father in the rainy little town of Forks, Washington, she doesn't expect much of anything to change. Then she meets the mysterious and dazzlingly beautiful Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson), a boy unlike any she's ever met. Edward is a vampire, but he doesn't have fangs and his family is unique in that they choose not to drink human blood. Intelligent and witty, Edward sees straight into Bella's soul. Soon, they are swept up in a passionate, thrilling and unorthodox romance. To Edward, Bella is what he has waited 90 years for - a soul mate. But the closer they get, the more Edward must struggle to resist the primal pull of her scent, which could send him into an uncontrollable frenzy. But what will Edward & Bella do when a clan of new vampires - James (Cam Gigandet), Laurent (Edi Gathegi) and Victoria (Rachelle Lefevre) - come to town and threaten to disrupt their way of life?

ABOUT TWILIGHT: Based on the #1 New York Times Best-Selling series with over 17 million books in print by Stephenie Meyer, TWILIGHT is a cultural phenomenon, with a dedicated fan base that eagerly awaits this movie. There are over 350 fan sites devoted to TWILIGHT, and it has been chosen as the New York Times Editor's Choice, a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year, Amazon's "Best Book of the Decade...So Far", Teen People's "Hot List" Pick, and The American Library Association's "Top Ten Best Book for Young Adults" and "Top Ten Books for Reluctant Readers," among others. Critically acclaimed director Catherine Hardwicke brings to life this modern, visual, and visceral Romeo & Juliet story of the ultimate forbidden love affair - between vampire and mortal.

visit the official website of twilight
http://www.twilightthemovie.com

Flirting whew!!!!

2008-11-20T22:10:00.000-08:00

Flirting was described as being "casual conversation with a romantic spark," and the consensus seemed to be that it is a learnable skill.

Some tips which various people offered were:

· Ask specific, open-ended questions of the person you're flirting with; these demonstrate that you're interested specifically in THEM as a person, and also provide an opportunity for the discussion to take a romantic turn.

· Look for humor in what the person you're flirting with is saying, and let yourself laugh at his or her jokes if you find them funny.

· Try to look your best, and use good posture and eye contact.

· Don't follow people around or act needy.

· Don't be insincere.

The topic of rejection came up. The key thing to understand about rejection seemed to be that "everybody gets rejected once in a while." One idea was that if you never risk rejection it's likely your social life will end up being very dull. It was also mentioned that the range of tastes in body type and personality type is enormous; something that you think is a liability is for some people almost certainly a turn-on.

The question came up of how to tell if someone is interested in you. The following were mentioned as clues, especially when observed together:

· If he or she is acting more flirtatious toward you than toward other people at the same event.

· If his or her friends are paying attention to you when he or she isn't around (often a clue that this person talked to his or her friends about you).

· If he or she is smiling while listening to you, and seems to be listening especially "actively."

There's a lot of crossover between good listening skills and good flirting skills, but there are also clear differences. For example, if you're in a job interview you're obviously going to be listening "actively," but nobody is going to confuse this with flirting. It's the "romantic spark" aspect of flirting that distinguishes it from standard "good listening."

One attendee shared some interesting ideas on the importance of "validating what the other person wants to be." This means looking for specific ways in which how someone thinks of themself as unique and valuable is consistent with their actual behavior and history.

Body language was brought up several times. Aligning your body towards the person you are interacting with, leaning slightly forwards (which usually happens naturally when someone is interested in what another has to say), using open posture, etc. were all mentioned. When people who like each other are listening especially intently to each other "mirroring" tends to naturally occur; body language, gestures, and breathing tend to synchronize between the two people. It is difficult to do these things consciously without them seeming forced; the discussion along these lines was therefore mainly descriptive.

Eye contact was also mentioned several times. Looking into someone's eyes just a little longer than would ordinarily be considered customary or comfortable seems to be a common element of the flirting process.

Asking questions that are "almost too personal" was also brought up. The idea is that humans progress to greater levels of intimacy by sharing vulnerabilities, and that if someone is interested in you they are unlikely to turn down the chance to make the conversation more personal (unless you REALLY push the envelope, obviously...)

The importance of giving sincere complements was mentioned more than once. Going along with the idea of flirting being a learnable skill, it was mentioned that a good way to practice flirting is to do it a little bit every day, perhaps with friends or perhaps with postal workers :)

Social networks usually expand by cultivating friendships which are serious enough for your new friends to introduce you to their friends. For this reason, activities that allow prolonged contact with other people are valuable. Political action groups or volunteer groups or special interest/hobby groups are especially worthwhile because you get a chance to meet folks in a more prolonged and sincere context, because you already have a shared interest, and because if nothing good flirting-wise comes out of it at least you either learned more about your hobby or did some good for your community.

DOLPHINS!!!

2008-11-20T04:08:00.001-08:00

DOLPHINS are ...

Friends are a pretty important part of most people's lives!

•Someone who will support you no matter what.
•Someone you can trust and who won't judge you.
•Someone who won't put you down or deliberately hurt your feelings, but will show kindness and respect.
•Someone who will love you not because they feel they have to because you're their friend, but because they choose to.
•Someone whose company you enjoy and whose loyalty you can depend upon.
•Someone who will be there no matter what your situation is.
•Someone who is trustworthy and not afraid to tell you the truth, no matter how hard it is sometimes.
•Someone who can laugh when you laugh.
•Someone who will stick around when things get rough.
•Someone who makes you smile.
•Someone who can accept you for who you are, and just lend you an ear when you need to whine or complain.
•Someone who will cry when you cry.
•Someone who will give you room to change.

You might see them every day, once a year, or less. You might hardly see them at all but instead keep in touch via telephone, email, or online.

Friends might come and go in your life, they might make you laugh and cry, but most importantly of all they love you for who you are. It doesn't matter what a person looks like or what kind of clothes they wear, but it's what's on the inside that counts. It's the actions they take, no matter how big or small, to show you how much of a good friend they are, and being there for you no matter what, even when things are incredibly important!

We are much like sister or brother.. we have one perception in life and that is to have a successful life someday and let the friendship grow much stronger.. To live with passion and fulfill our dreams.. We hope to have a longer years of bond, friendship without end and love forever..