In behalf of my fellow Pinoys, a heartfelt thanks to Yoko Ono for her generous donation of P2.5 million to victims of Ondoy (Ketsana) tropical storm. May your kindness & generosity be rewarded a thousandfold !

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We take our hats off to outgoing US Ambassador to the Philippines, Kristie Kenney, for a job well done. She's one of the best, if not the very best US Ambassador the Philippines has ever had ! So long, farewell.

Muelmar Magallanes - Top 10 Heroes of 2009

I am so elated to learn that another Filipino hero, Muelmar Magallanes, had been given due recognition by Time.com for having saved the lives of more than 30 people during the Ondoy floods that submerged Metro Manila in September 26, 2009.

Read Time's full story -> Muelmar Magallanes.

Is Jesus present in the Holy Eucharist?

Watch this video - it may just be the enlightenment you need to cease from disbelieving about the real presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. The video is in Spanish but with English subtitles. In summary, this video presentation is an affirmation of the scientific proofs of the presence of human blood & flesh in the Holy Eucharist.

Does God answer all our prayers?

Based on my personal experience, I would say YES. God does answer all our prayers in the way that is best for us. I've had prayers answered almost in minutes after I've asked for help. I'm sure some of you may have experienced the same quick response. For sometime I was somewhat inclined to believe that everything could have been coincidental. However, with so many of my prayers answered almost instantaneously, it would be too ungrateful of me to dismiss them as pure coincidence.

Will you be ready when the next "Ondoy" comes along?

It’s been over a month since the destructive flood “Ondoy” brought so much misery to thousands of Metro Manila residents. Many are still in recovery mode - psychologically, emotionally & financially. By now you may have seen the most graphic videos posted on YouTube related to Ondoy’s wrath. I’ve seen videos of cars piling up one on top of the other, houses almost fully submerged in flood waters, stories of loved ones being swept away by strong current only to be recovered lifeless.

Things could have been much worst if the floods took place in the middle of the night, where darkness could greatly hamper one’s visibility & mobility. That would have been more chaotic & disorienting for people to escape the rising flood waters.

The question now is “Will you be ready when the next Ondoy comes along?”

If you live in places such as Provident Village in Marikina, Espana in Sampaloc, Navotas or Malabon where flooding is a common occurrence during the rainy season, a simple 9-volt electronic home-made flood alarm could come in very useful especially during the stormy nights. The alarm will trigger when it senses the rising of flood waters in your front yard or garage, thus giving you sufficient time to prepare, to assess the situation & to make the necessary action.

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Business is booming !

Typhoon "Ondoy" has blessed car repair shop owners with overwhelming businesses due to the number of cars that were flooded & needed repairs. If your car is now undergoing repairs you may want to read this important link that will give you an idea of what your car repair techs should work on. This info should also prove helpful for the do-it-yourselfers.

In memory & heroism of Muelmar Magallanes

Muelmar Magallanes, an 18 year old construction worker, sacrificed his life to save more than 30 people from the floods that inundated Marikina City & several parts of Metro Manila on September 26, 2009.

"He gave up his life that others may live"

Read more >> Hero drowns after saving dozens / Heroic rescuer by BBC News