Cagayan de Oro on Total Black Out

Today the entire City of Cagayan de Oro experience a total black out. At around 4AM, I tried to call the hotline numbers, 162, of CEPALCO - Cagayan de Oro Electric Power and Light Corporation. An operator on-duty answered me, I inquired why we experience the said thing. I was informed that the entire City is experiencing the black out and their men are already doing the patrol to check on it.

I know that night, there was rain with stong winds. In my analysis, the rain might have caused  from trees to drop and fall to some wires or posts. When I woke up at 8AM, commercial power is already up. I tried to call 162 again, the hotline of CEPALCO to confirm the reason. Unfortunately all operators were busy.

Then we turned our radio on, we listened to the reports. The radio station also failed to contact CEPALCO to confirm the cause of the said black out. Upon publishing this blog, I still don't have the official reason of the black out experienced in our city.

Also the rain which started before the midnight, now caused floods in some areas of the city. Places near the river banks are now flooded, and waters were high. Will keep you posted to which places were flooded.

Here's what I found in Wikipedia:

A power outage (also known as a power cut, power failure, power loss, orblackout) is the loss of the electric power to an area.

A power outage may take one of three forms:

Blackout

where power is lost completely. While the word "blackout" is one of the most common colloquial terms, "Load shedding" or a rolling blackout refers specifically to a controlled way of rotating available generation capacity between various districts or customers, thus avoiding wide area total blackouts.

Brownout

A drop in voltage in an electrical power supply, so named because it typically causes lights to dim. Systems supplied with three-phase electric power also suffer brownouts if one or more phases are absent, at reduced voltage, or incorrectly phased. Such malfunctions are particularly damaging to electric motors. Some brownouts, called voltage reductions, are made intentionally to prevent a full power outage.

Dropout

where the loss of power is only momentary (milliseconds to seconds).

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_outage

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News and Interviews : Pangandaman versus Dela Paz

The News




Interview with Nasser Pangandaman, Jr.




NBI



We all know what is self defense, and we know there was an over kill at the club house. If the politicians here bullied by retaliations done my Dela Paz, how come they need to fight like they can kill someone. One person against gunned men, more than 5 of them. They wanted to show off their powers, I hope the Filipino community will fight for the truth this time.

Let us continue to pray for justice!


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Rumble at Valley Golf: PANGANDAMAN Versus Dela Paz

Originally posted here:

The world has gone crazy.

So, I just had the worst day of my life.

At around 1:30 PM today (DEC 26), at Valley Golf and Country Club, Antipolo City, Mayor Nasser Pangandaman, Jr., Mayor of Masiu City, Lanao del Sur, his father, Secretary Nasser Pangandaman of the Department of Agrarian Reform, and company, beat my defenseless 56-year-old dad and my 14-year-old brother to a pulp because of some stupid misunderstanding on the golf course.

This is a golf course. I have been a golfer all my life, and I have never seen anything like this. NOTHING. This is hard to comprehend. And it happened to my own father and my own brother too. Right in front of my eyes.

My brother and I were playing golf at the South Course of Valley. We were on the 3rd hole, and we see two golf carts going past us, overtaking our flight, and setting up to tee off on the next hole. My dad goes up to them and asks them why they would do that, why they would overtake us without even asking for our permission. Golf etiquette 101. One of the guys says that they're with the flight in front of us. (So what? That doesn't give them the right to just pass us WITHOUT asking.) So, we go to the 5th hole. The flight behind us catches up with us, and asks us what caused the hold up. We said that this flight just slipped in front of our flight. So we complained to the marshall. We play the 5th hole and walk towards the next hole, where there is a teehouse, and both the flights in front of us were there, talking with the marshall. The mayor of Masiu City, Lanao del Sur talks with my dad. Things get heated up. Voices were raised. But never, in my wildest dreams, did I ever imagine that someone would pull out a punch. Apparently not. He attacks my father. His flightmates, maybe 2 or 3 of them, rush to his aid and beat up my father. My 56-year-old father. My younger brother and I could not just watch. We rushed to break the fight. My younger brother pleads to the mayor to please stop it. To not hurt my dad. To just stop. His words still ring through my head..."Sorry na po, sorry na po...tama na...tama na po..." With his hands in front of his chest in a praying position. PLEADING. The mayor socks him in the face. My brother defended himself. My dad is still on the ground getting clobbered. My brother is the same way. I try to stop the fight, but all I can do is stop one person. There were 4 or 5 of them attacking now.

Someone breaks up the fight. I thought it was all over. The mayor shouts to his caddy: "Hindi nila kami kilala! Sabihin mo nga sa kanila kung sino ako!" And believe me, I had no idea who this person was. But now I know. He's the person who, with 4 other men, beat up my 56-year-old father and my 14-year-old brother. He's the person who sacks a pleading 14-year-old kid in the face. He's a person who, I am sure, is gonna rot in hell.

I lash out, but my dad held me back. I was screaming my lungs out, shouting to this mayor, telling him about what he had done. I said:"Nakakahiya kayo. Singkwenta'y sais anyos ang tatay ko. And kapatid ko kakatorse anyos. Anong ilalaban nila sayo?"

The mayor looks at my brother, point to his face, and says, "Tatandaan kita!" And he tells me that my brother has a bad attitude and that I need to watch him. WHAT THE HELL?! So, my brother's bad for defending his father?!

We leave. We walk to the clubhouse to file a complaint. My brother asks for a doctor. My dad could barely walk. Their group comes to the clubhouse, sees my brother. Once again my brother pleads, says sorry, and is crying. He was CRYING, for crissakes. But no. The relentless mayor still punches him in the face, and then sees my dad and goes after my dad again. Him and his friend pull my dad to the ground, pulls at his feet, and steps on him like he's dirt. I run to him and try to hold him back, holding him back by his shirt, while this other guy and this girl tries to stop me. She tells me to just stop it. I scream in her face "they're beating my father up and you want me to stop?!" I pull at his shirt--I don't let go. All I can see was my dad being trampled on. I didn't even see my brother getting beat up.

People pull them away. I get my dad, and I saw my brother. His right ear was bleeding. I freaked out. I told the receptionists to bring my brother to the clinic. I pull my dad away. People were separating us.

My mom and my older brother come. I tell her Bino's right ear is bleeding. They both look like they could kill. My dad holds my brother off, I hold off my mom. When I finally got my mom under control, my older brother gets away and I hold him off. Two of the mayor's bodyguards pull out guns. I embraced my brother from the back, just holding him back, crying. The receptionists came to us, crying, hugging me, my dad, and my mom, whispering to us to just leave. "Maam, umalis na po kayo, may mga baril sila...Maam...umalis na po kayo please..."

I am pretty sure the Secretary of DAR did not take part in the fight, but he just watched all this happen. He watched two of his sons, as we figured out, the other guy was his son, too, beat up my father and my 14-year-old brother. He didn't do anything to stop it. And this person is what now? A cabinet member. A politician.

Sounds like something out of a movie, doesn't it? But this is what happened. TODAY. The day after Christmas. To my family. And all I ask for is JUSTICE. The people at Valley Golf did not seem to want to help us. None of the security guards even tried to stop the fight. Right in the clubhouse. I came back after the fight was over and talked to the receptionists. They say they did not see anything. The general manager of Valley Golf would not give us the names of the men who made my brother's ear bleed. It took him an hour. Maybe even more than that. He seemed to not want to help us. Because, we were against the SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRARIAN REFORM and the MAYOR OF MASIU CITY, LANAO DEL SUR. They were all scared.

The world has gone crazy. Two politicians beat up a defenseless 56-year-old father and his 14-year-old son. At a golf course. I swear to God, I thought golfers were decent people. You would think politicians were decent people. I guess not. I guess they gang up on 56-year-old men and beat up pleading 14-year-old kids.

Please pray for my dad, my brother and for my whole family. Please pray that we get JUSTICE. Oh God, please, give these people what they deserve.

Umagang Kay Ganda invited over Delfin Dela Paz with Bambee and Bino. I saw them on TV today, I remember the email I received yesterday. In one publications, the mayor said Bino was bigger than him. How could that be? Bino is as big as his age. So I realize I need to do something for justice.

I believe there is a need for us to know that some politicians are not sport enough to face reality, like knowing to be responsible in every actions they do. And us human beings need to know also that some people can justify their evil actions when they are of power and of influence. Let's pray justice to prevail and I thank those who tried to forward this blog thru emails for prayers and support. I am a blogger and supporter of truth and justice. To God be the glory!

One Christmas Party - Fashionista : Ramp Models

One Christmas Party - Fashionista : Ramp Models

Last December 13, 2008 we held our Christmas Party at SBC Party Venue. Our theme was "Fashionista", and I was lucky to have someone to sponsor for my outfit.

We had several door prices that night. Major prices like 29" TV, Refregirator, Gas Range with Hood, and a Washing Machine. Almost everybody took something home. I was lucky to have a set of bedsheet, and luckier when an officemate asked me to swap with her 1G flashdisk. We trade then, she said she wanted to give it to her family and I said yes because at the back of my mind I remember giving it to my younger sister too.

Since the theme of the party was Fashionista, everyone had the chance to nominate for the Fashionista of the Night. With my sponsored outfit and accessories as well, I was nominated to be one of the ramp models. I think I amused most of the people (9), specially knowing I was with the nominees.

A Christmas Jingle Contest was also included. Each team were to compose songs related to Philcom and sing it to the tume of any Christmas songs. Our Technical personnels did great jobs composing. I was so happy our team won the first price.

Now let me share this video to entertain you with the ramp models at our party (I'm number 9, hehehe). You can guess who won too,hint 527341. Thank you for reading. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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What Mother Teresa Said About Life...

Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.
Life is beauty, admire it.
Life is bliss, taste it.
Life is a dream, realize it.
Life is a challenge, meet it.
Life is a duty, complete it.
Life is a game, play it.
Life is a promise, fulfill it.
Life is sorrow, overcome it.
Life is a song, sing it.
Life is a struggle, accept it.
Life is a tragedy, confront it.
Life is an adventure, dare it.
Life is luck, make it.
Life is too precious, do not destroy it.
Life is life, fight for it.

...I do pray that I can live my life as to what Saint Mother Teresa said so as to glorify my Creator!

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Publishing Tips Going to Camiguin

I have been to Camiguin when I was a college student for a retreat. That was 10years ago. So when I was invited to visit Camiguin Island once again, I was so excited to go.

My excitement was not over until I publish something our of our trip. Sharing somehing for the worldwide web. Also to help those who plans to visit the place soon. Read more here.

I do hope my article will truly help you find your way to Camiguin.

Von Boyage!

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Becoming a Dollar Earner

Yes I tried to be a dollar earner. I am glad to have a lot of promising sites. I should say, internet is a gateway to earn more than what I can imagine.

My articles are worth $15. Documents are just about anything, just make sure it is originally done by you. It is great to earn something online. Let me tell you how.

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Oboulo is a publicly authored, publicly accessible database covering a wide array of topics. Each time you publish a paper, article, presentation etc. on the website, you will receive $15.00 in royalties.

After connecting to the site, you will be asked to enter an ambassador number. By entering 1985fa, you’ll receive $15 per document published.

Go directly to https://secure.oboulo.com/action.php?action=subscribe to submit and publish your documents.

Friends don’t forget to spread the news to all!

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I know most Filipinoes are somewhere outside the Philippines, and this promo is so timely. But make sure to know how to secure your lines too. Always activate your call barring, specially for those who use dial-up connection with IDD access. There are computer tricks that would allow your modem to dial international numbers, and when billing time comes might make you upset.

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Confirmation

"Then call on me when you are in trouble, and I will rescue you, and you will give me glory." Psalm 50:15

I remember, "Where is God"? article in Didache the other day, where the above passage is a confirmation.

It is true that every single second of our lives, God is with us. He is always there with us. During good times nor bad times.

However, during great times in our live, most of us forget God in our lives. We often do not recognize God.

But during bad times most of us begin to ask, "Where is God?" Most of us only seek God in our lives when we are down. But some even blame God for the bad things.

But we all know He is always there for us. And bad times are there to remind us that He is with us. And its true, after the bad times, we can then realize He is always with us when we are able to surpass storms in our lives.

It is but right to give Him the glory He deserve. To God be the glory! Amen.


...thanks for the comments...God bless!

I Need to Wake Up

Yes I found this song so timely when I finished watching Al Gore's video entitled The Inconvenient Truth. I wanted to do something about this video and this earth. And so in blogging, this song is hit me that much. If you notice how my entries are coming in for the past months.

I am in a regular shift at work, since then, I could hardly find time to update my blog. Sharing this song and video for me and my readers is for me something that can remind us. I do hope you also watch the video of Al Gore. Or you can ask a copy from me if you want as my Chirstmas Gift. Merry Christmas in advance and God bless!

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Now You See Me, Now You Don't!

Working with webpage designing, I bump into a webpage maker (wpm) software. So I was hooked with a software I consider something new. I did not notice how much I enjoyed it not until I learn that its about 2AM when I shutdown my pc.

The software I had at first, downloaded for free, was a trial version of wpm. It is valid only for 15days, if not registered. Luckily, I came to learn where to get a registration code, and eureka! its now registered.

Inevitable for webpage designer not to use a photoshop. So I found some of our lovely pictures in Camiguin. I uploaded some edited photos in friendster and of course I would love to post them here too.

So first, I decided the photo to be edited, to insert the copyright thing in it. Then later decided that I love the sand more. So sorry for the faces were erased here. Hehehe. Thus you can see the sand in the pictures above and don't see them below.

November...

Its not a movie...but next month is November...so here I am enjoying my newly formatted pc (will blog why soon). I re-installed the things I love for my program files.

I successfully found the back-up files in my old cd, and luckily photoshop was there. So I tried to refresh the things I needed to for photoshop editting, I badly need for webpage designing.

Calendar came to my mind, when I found an old photo of mine way bad 1998. We had our necklacing ceremony at that time when a photo was capture, and the photographer added a calendar with it. It was a beautiful picture, but I hate the calendar in it so I framed my picture with my sister's picture covering the calendar hehehe.

Ok so I am browsing the internet for some great ideas. To make a calendar with my photo will be as easy as using the photoshop unlike in 1998. So I am posting the finished product, with an edited picture (where the background was taken from Singapore but without me, then I decide to paste my photo in it to make you all believe I once visited the said country hehehe of course still using photoshop a year ago). Also since next month is November, I decided to make an advance calendar for you all. Enjoy this link too for easy calendar making with photoshop.




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Photoshop Again

Yes am so inspired to do some photoshop works today. In preparation for web design that I will be submitting very soon, I review a few of my photoshop skills again (as if hehehe). I wanted to update my blog, but since am so busy, I will just share my output.





Inspired by the latest Tennis US Open results, I desided to work on the US Open Champions. Namely the golfer, Tiger Woods and the recently concluded Tennis Champ Roger Federer. I just loved to know from a close friend that the two are also friends. Well I hope you can leave me a comment on these photoshop work I did.





Before I forget, I'd like to say belated happy birthday to Mama Mary, and to my beloved one and only kuya.



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"Aim for Ace"

"Aim for Ace" or in Japanese it "Ace wo Nerae". Yes I indeed found the link which made me able to watch the episodes of this drama.

I remember a year ago, I found this drama so lovely. It was a great timing, when I first started to love tennis. I onced played tennis with a friend and her Japanese friend. That was the start of me to fall in love with tennis. Well l have included the description of this series below related to tennis.

The link to this series not only include Japanese TV drama series but also includes other asian tv series like Korean and Taiwanese. A friend of mine actually mention about http://www.mysoju.com/ but I felt sad yesterday when its n0t working. Then I tried searching at google about mysoju, then I was happy to find a recommended link which is http://www.dramafreak.com/ and made me even happier when I found "Ace wo Nerae".

Alternative Title: Aim for the Ace! / ???????!

Description: "Ace", an all time favorite comic book that sold 15 million copies is finally dramatized! A positive success story of an ordinary high school girl who gradually discovers her hidden talent of tennis through severe trainings designed by her strict coach. Can she every become an "Ace" tennis player? Hiromi Oka decides to join the high school tennis club from the moment she saw the star player Reika's (Matsumoto) excellent and smashing play. However, once the tennis lesson began, Hiromi finds herself bored in the succession of simple practice swings. One day, Munakata becomes appointed as the new head coach of the tennis team. His special training was nothing but original, extreme, and severe. In addition, he suddenly chose Hiromi, a tennis beginner, to be the member of the up coming tennis tournament Not only Hiromi, but also her teammates become confused and take the odd situation unfair. Jealousy of her friends and teammates mounted, and they started to talk behind her back. Finally, Hiromi decides to leave the team and run away from the uncomfortable reality, but the coach strongly refused. Instead, he gave her an even more severe and personalized training. --TV Asahi

Cast: Ueto Aya , Yoshizawa Yuu , Matsumoto Rio , Sakai Ayana , Ishigaki Yuma ,

Ace wo Nerae

Pit Señor San Agustine!

Habit, if not resisted, soon becomes necessity.~ St. Augustine quotes

Viva Señor San Agustine!

Yes today let me pay tribute to the fiest of Saint Agustine. This link will lead you to knowing what his life was in the catholic enclylopedia.

Here in Cagayan de Oro, we celebrate this fiest every August 28. Every year people look forward to it. Specially in the church, where there are several activities related to the celebration.

The City government of Cagayan de Oro, recently passed a city ordinance, declaring August 28 as a special non-working holiday for the city. That is why in our office we are not required to work. Am lucky, I should say, I don't have to work on this day or if I would, I'll be paid more than twice as an over time.

There's a street dancing competion held last August26. And several dance troupes participated in the parade of street dances. I think Barangay Carmen of this city won the major price of this year's dance festival. And August 27 is a parade of floats. Several creatively made floats were on the streets.

Concerts in different malls were also held. Some shows also were held, some were for free and some were costly. Some events highlighted specific product brands and some showcase several mindanao products.

Of course, the highlight of this year's celebration, was the search for Miss Kagay-an 2008. The search showcase 15 beauties proudly from this city.

I guess for me, the most important thing, is to attend the mass. As early as 7AM tomorrow, I aim to hear the mass with KSD family. I do hope everyone enjoys the city fiesta. I also hope I eat a lot without having a problem digesting hehehe. God bless us always!

Kagay-an Events Held:
Aug 18-19
LONG BOAT RACE
CDO RIVER
7:00 AM

Aug 22-28
AGRI-INDUSTRIAL FAIR
PROV’L. CAPITOL GROUNDS
9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Aug 24-28
REGIONAL TRADE FAIR
LIMKETKAI CENTER
10:0 AM – 8:00 PM

Aug 25-26
WHITE WATER RAFTING COMPETITION
CDO RIVER
7:00 AM

Aug 25
MISS KAGAY-AN TOURISM PAGEANT/ CORONATION NIGHT
LIMKETKAI CENTER ATRIUM
7:30 PM

Aug 26
STREET DANCING
- Starting Point
7:00 AM
- Showdown
Kiosko Kagawasan
MPSC Grounds
9:30 AM

Aug 27
FLOAT PARADE
- Starting Point
7:30 AM
- Viewing Deck for VIP’s/Judges
7:30 AM onwards
- Ending/Final Judging
Limketkai Center
In Front of DOT 10 Office, Pelaez Sports Center
Kiosko Kagawasan
10:00 AM


Happy Fiesta to all Kagayan-anons!!!



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