The Gay Life of VinVin

What to expect in tonight's COSMO Bachelor Bash 2010

vinvin.jacla@gmail.com (VinVin) — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:58:21 PDT

September 9, 2010

Camera...check! Batteries...uh-oh. I would still need to buy spare batteries! Teehee!

Are you excited for tonight's COSMO Bachelor Bash? Here are some hunks that you should try to spot tonight. LOVELY!!!

Charles Lotente

Charles Lotente...TOPLESS!!!

Look at those hard abs....

Charlie

Daniel. Wish he's my boyfriend. LOLZ!

Edward Mendiola

Francis Cabral, Cyrus John Reyes, Kerwin Caballero and Jay Italliada.

Gosh...Kerwin is really one hot hot hot...HOTTIE! Ok...the was redundant.

Jeff Ollero

Jericho Sanvictores, Johnny Samson, Keen Ford, Michael Acuña.

OMG! Michael Acuña for the win!!!

Jonathan and Miguel Marasigan

Ken, Charlie and Daniel

Kerwin Caballero. See...I told you he's a hot hot hot hottie!

I love his smile. May I give you a hug, Kerwin? Ahihi!

Michael Acuña makes me melt!!!

Michael Guinto

Michael Melendez. MIMOY! Oh...Mimoy my Mimoy...Teehee!

Mimoy...TOPLESS!!!

Miguel Marasigan. Is. LOVE.

photos from Cosmo.ph

Get ready for the the wildest party in town - the much-awaited, by-invitation - only 2010 Cosmopolitan Bachelor Bash!

It will be held tonight, September 9, at World Trade Center in Pasay. Gates open at 7PM.

X.O.X.O.
VinVin

My Swiss guy is just so sexy! (even with his clothes on)

vinvin.jacla@gmail.com (VinVin) — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:26:05 PDT

September 8, 2010

Ok...before you say or think of anything else, DH is not my boyfriend. LOLZ!

Just wanna share how sexy my most beloved Swiss guy friend really is (even with his clothes on). And I love him dearly. Teehee!

But, we're just friends. Don't worry.

He told me he has a birthday gift for me. I wonder what it is? (^_^)

X.O.X.O.
VinVin

Happy Happy Happy Birthday Mama Mary!

vinvin.jacla@gmail.com (VinVin) — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:06:28 PDT

photos from Facebook

September 8, 2010

Happy Birthday Mama Mary!

I pray for peace and love in our country and in the whole world.

I also pray for guidance in this very trying situation that I'm in right now.

I love you and Happy Birthday!

X.O.X.O.
VinVin

Vice Ganda on the cover of Reader's Digest

vinvin.jacla@gmail.com (VinVin) — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:55:16 PDT

photos from Facebook

September 7, 2010

Vice Ganda had mentioned in one of his previous TV interviews that he would be on the cover of Reader's Digest anytime within the year.

And...lo and behold...TADA!

So, please don't forget to buy the latest issue of Reader's Digest.

I'm also excited to buy mine this week.

X.O.X.O.
VinVin

Joe Manganiello on the cover of Entertainment Weekly (One hot and gorgeous wolf!)

vinvin.jacla@gmail.com (VinVin) — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:31:30 PDT

photos from Facebook

September 7, 2010

I'm not sure if there are still copies of this Entertainment Weekly issue in our local newstands or bookstores but the last time I checked, I wasn't able to find any.

Anyway, please tell me if you're able to find this issue.

Gosh...Joe Manganiello is just so hot! He's my ultimate birthday present...to myself. LOLZ! Joe...please greet me on my birthday? Teehee!

Ok...now...let's take a look at Joe's gorgeous biceps, chest and abs...SHALL WE? LOLZ!

Oh...gosh....

Why are you so perfect, Joe?

I watched last night's True Blood episode on HBO and it was the bomb!

I watch True Blood because of Alcide/Joe.

I think I like "gruffy-looking guys" now.

X.O.X.O.
VinVin

Are you ready for the 2010 COSMO Bachelor Bash?

vinvin.jacla@gmail.com (VinVin) — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:35:19 PDT

September 7, 2010

This year's much-awaited event is only 2 days away!

The COSMO Bachelor Bash!!! Yipee! Teehee!

This will be my third time (in a row) if ever.

You just really have no idea how excited I am. As in swear. Super. Ok...maybe you do. LOLZ!

Get ready for the the wildest party in town - the much-awaited, by-invitation - only 2010 Cosmopolitan Bachelor Bash!

It will be held on Thursday, September 9, at World Trade Center in Pasay. Gates open at 7PM.

Don't forget to grab a copy of the September issue of Cosmopolitan!

Gosh...those abs, Sam Milby!

I'm so excited to see Fabio Ide again! (^_^)

photo from Facebook

X.O.X.O.
VinVin

"Tawa Tawa" treatment for Dengue

vinvin.jacla@gmail.com (VinVin) — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:00:25 PDT

September 7, 2010

Dengue fever is so rampant these days. I, for one, became a victim of this once (last October 2008, if you could still recall).

I just feel like creating a post about "Tawa Tawa" herbal treatment/tea because it really somewhat cured me. I'm not a doctor but I know that those "Tawa Tawa" herbs really augmented my chance of recovering from Dengue.

Here's an article that I found from the net on how to make a "Tawa Tawa" herbal tea.

How to Make Tawa Tawa Tea for Dengue Treatment
http://www.foodrecap.net/health/tawa-tawa-dengue-treatment/

Tea Making Procedures
•Take 5 to 6 full whole Tawa Tawa plants
•Cut off the roots
•Wash and clean
•Fill a boiling pot with clean water
•Boil the Tawa Tawa for 1 (one) minute in a slow rolling boil
•Cool
•Let the dengue fever victim drink only the Tawa Tawa water for 24 hours
•Sip 1 to 1.5 glasses of Tawa Tawa water every hour

Now...can "Tawa Tawa" really cure Dengue? Here's an article from ABS-CBNNews.com about this.

Can 'tawa-tawa' cure dengue?
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/09/02/10/can-tawa-tawa-cure-dengue

MANILA, Philippines - Here in the country, tawa-tawa leaves, also called gatas-gatas, are widely believed to cure dengue fever.

Wilma Banasta, for one, claimed that the plant did wonders to her dwindling platelet count, a usual symptom of the mosquito-borne disease.

After drinking tawa-tawa tea, she said her platelet count rose to 201,000 from the previous 162,000.

"Iyong pinakamababa 162, pero noong uminom ako ng tawa-tawa naging 201. Tumaas siya," Banasta told ABS-CBN News.

The Department of Health (DOH) has said that it is not totally against the use of tawa-tawa leaves to treat dengue, especially as the Philippines recorded a whopping 62,503 cases from January to August 31 this year, up 88% from 2009.

Of the amount, 465 deaths were reported from last year's 350.

The DOH stressed, however, that home remedies such as this should be accompanied by proper medical consultation to get its full effects.

"Walang mga pag-aaral o ebidensiya para tuwirang sabihin na ang tawa-tawa ang nagpapagaling sa dengue. Sa dengue fever ang mahalaga ay 'yong hydration," said Dr. Isidro Sia, director of the DOH's Institute of Herbal Medicine.

For his part, Health Secretary Enrique Ona added, "Wala pa tayong talagang tunay na effort to see whether tawa-tawa is truly effective or not. However, isasama ho natin 'yon sa ating susuriin."

Fruits, too?

A recent study showed that papaya leaves can help dengue fever patients recover from their illness.

Dr. Sanath Hettige, who conducted the research on 70 dengue fever patients, said papaya leaf juice helps increase white blood cells and platelets, normalizes clotting, and repairs the liver.

Speaking to Sri Lankan news agency Lankapuvath, Hettige said these are the main aspects of the body that are affected by dengue fever.

There is a condition to this remedy, however.

According to Hettige, the papaya leaf juice will not be as effective during the final stages of dengue fever since, by then, the patient's organs are already badly affected by the disease.

Given this, he suggested that patients consume the remedy as early as possible.

Meanwhile, durian, a fruit known for its distinct taste and odor, is also rumored to be a cure for dengue fever by increasing a patient's platelet count.

The DOH earlier said, however, that no study has been conducted yet on the efficacy of durian on dengue fever cases. -- With a report from Sol Aragones, ABS-CBN News

Ok. It's up to you know to decide on this matter.

X.O.X.O.
VinVin

Happy Happy Happy Birthday BB!

vinvin.jacla@gmail.com (VinVin) — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 09:30:04 PDT

September 6, 2010

I can't make the photo any bigger. Not that it's not doable. It's just that...I don't wanna do it.

But, well, anyway...it's his birthday today. I tried to stay awake until midnight since it's his birthday and I wanted to greet him this early, too.

Ok, so, here it goes...to BB....

HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY

BIRTHDAY!

That's all.

X.O.X.O.
VinVin

Get Ready for the HOTTEST Event of the Year! (100 Bachelors 2010 The Perfect Ladies' Night Out!)

vinvin.jacla@gmail.com (VinVin) — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:56:53 PDT

September 5, 2010

Ladies (and my beloved GAY community), be ready for the HOTTEST Event of the Year!

Vivre Fort's 100 BACHELORS
The Perfect Ladies' Night Out

September 24, 2010 8PM
SMX Convention Center

Ticket Prices:
VIP- P2,580 (Inclusive of Cocktails and Drinks)
Gold- P1,240
Silver- P825

Ticket are available at SM TICKETS
Located in all SM Cinema Ticket Booths
Hotline: 470-2222

For more details, call Vivre Fort Entertainment at:
(02) 668-9535; 775-4600
09282159919 (Smart)
09152021628 (Globe)
09333102589 (Sun)

Wanna take a peek as to how HOT this event can really be?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMJOO2iPdAw

photos by Ian Felix Alquiros

See you!

X.O.X.O.
VinVin

Happy Happy Happy Birthday Rhobie!

vinvin.jacla@gmail.com (VinVin) — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:35:30 PDT

photos from Facebook (Jason Laxamana, Zham)

September 5, 2010

Less talk. Just a birthday greeting.

Rhobie....

HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY

BIRTHDAY!

May you find success in your modeling career.

Here are more photos of Rhobie. I kinda had a hard time looking for "non-topless" photos of him. But, oh, well...I failed. Obviously. Teehee!

He's really hot. As in swear. Super.

He kinda reminds me of another "Jacob Black" here.

Uh...huh....

Ok. Jacob Black with his motorcycle. Damn, Rhobie! You're just so hot....

I'd like to think that this is art. No. Photography, rather.

Happy Birthday!

X.O.X.O.
VinVin

Someone hacked my blog last night

vinvin.jacla@gmail.com (VinVin) — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 06:41:04 PDT

September 5, 2010

Do you notice that sudden dip between 11h to 14h? That means no one visited my blog in between those hours (from 11PM to 2AM).

It was because my blog got hacked. It got deleted. I dunno why. But, obviously, I was able to bring it back.

Well...to the person who did that...I dunno what your problem is. But...whatever it is, you have the right to voice it out.

Thank you, Lord, for bringing back The Gay Life of VinVin.

X.O.X.O.
VinVin

Do you miss Markki Stroem?

vinvin.jacla@gmail.com (VinVin) — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 06:23:41 PDT

Oh...gosh...I love Makki's arms. As in swear. Supper. I mean...super. Teehee!

photos from Facebook

September 5, 2010

Well...I surely do, alright!

Oh...not that he's no longer active in the music scene. He still is. He has been doing some mini-concerts from time to time. He's been into TV and radio guestings. He has a number of gigs. He's also gonna be having a cameo (or so I heard) role in the upcoming "GLEE-like" ABS-CBN show, "IDOL." I hope he'll have his biggest break, soon.

I've been supporting and rooting for Markki for half a year now, yet, I never actually had the chance to meet or see him in person. Teehee!

Here are more photos of the super super cute Markki Stroem.

Don't you just miss that smile? It melted my heart in an instant. Ahihi!

X.O.X.O.
VinVin

Markki Stroem at the Star Magic Ball

vinvin.jacla@gmail.com (VinVin) — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:56:52 PDT

photo from Markki Stroem and ABS-CBN.com

September 5, 2010

I wonder who Markki Stroem's date is for tonight?

He kinda looked...a little...surprised(?). LOLZ!

But, still, cuteness much, indeed! He's just so handsome. As in swear. Super.

He'll be singing a couple of songs tonight with another hottie, Matteo Guidicelli, and the Star Magic Glee Club. Wish I was there! Teehee!

One can dream....

X.O.X.O.
VinVin

Happy Birthday Gino! (^_^)

vinvin.jacla@gmail.com (VinVin) — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 04:56:51 PDT

September 5, 2010

I'm just gonna make this real quick. Today is the birthday of one of my best guy friends in the world...GINO!

I never really talked much about him here in my blog. Oh, this will actually be the first time that I'll ever create a post about him.

I've known him since high school. I was still in Poveda back then. LOLZ! Just kidding. Poveda has really always been my dream high school.

So, anyway...bes Gino....

HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY

BIRTHDAY!

That's all.

I wish you more happiness! And thanks for your wonderful gift of friendship!

Hope you'll have a girlfriend soon. Teehee!

X.O.X.O.
VinVin

On my way to work

vinvin.jacla@gmail.com (VinVin) — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:00:27 PDT

September 5, 2010

Just sharing with you some sights that I see on my way to work. We usually pass by Libis and C5 road.

Valle Verde subdivisions.

Townhouses. So near Ortigas.

That's the road going to Ortigas.

SM Supercenter

Another condo building. Condo buildings are like mushrooms appearing in almost every corner of the metro.

Fun Ranch and Fonterra Verde (I think).

That's Transcom, a BPO building.

Tiendesitas. Shopping heaven for my aunts.

X.O.X.O.
VinVin

Charice as Sunshine Corazon on GLEE Season 2!

vinvin.jacla@gmail.com (VinVin) — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:43:16 PDT

photo from Facebook

September 5, 2010

Watch out for our very own Charice Pempengco as Sunshine Corazon on GLEE Season 2!

Catch GLEE Season 2 episode 1 on ETC, 4PM via satellite and 8PM on primetime.

Below is a teaser of Glee Season 2 with Charice and Lea Michelle singing Lady Gaga's Telephone in the Girl's Room.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIH_thtghjI

Excitement much!

X.O.X.O.
VinVin

Jay Sean sang for "US" (Jay Sean serenaded a "shemale" last night in Araneta)

vinvin.jacla@gmail.com (VinVin) — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:51:43 PDT

September 4, 2010

ENVY MUCH! Swear. As in. But, I'm so happy for "her!" As in super!!!

Jay Sean, you're so sweet!

Now...I don't wanna read or hear any negative reactions. "We" also have the right to be serenaded. But "she" was just so extremely "major major" lucky that it's she got serenaded by none other than JAY SEAN!!!

Here are more screencaps.

Haba ng hair!!!

Jay Sean touched "her" neck!!!

THE KISS!!!!!

I would've melted if I was in "her" place.

Oh...no...I WOULD'VE BEEN IN COMA!!!

SHUX! NO! I WOULD'VE DIED INSTANTLY!

I LOVE JAY SEAN! Huhu....

Below is the video from Chad Arrieta.

Oh...gosh....

ENVY MUCH INDEED!!!!!

I love JAY SEAN! Hope you come back soon.

I pray that I'll get the chance to meet you in person when you come back to Manila.

(UPDATE: I just found out that Jay Sean actually had no idea that "she" was a shemale. Hmmm....ANG GANDA TALAGA NG PINAY!)

X.O.X.O.
VinVin

Remembering Katipunan Ave.

vinvin.jacla@gmail.com (VinVin) — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:26:26 PDT

September 4, 2010

I really really really miss Katipunan Ave. I miss my college days. I miss those establishments where I used to go to when I was still a student.

Sorry if the photos are kinda blurry. I took them while I was in a moving vehicle.

Cello's Doughnuts and Dips. It never changed! It still looked the same.

Jollibee. Now...this one had changed. As in. It became bigger.

Awww...one of the biggest National Bookstore branches I've ever been to. I used to always go here during my free time.

STARBUCKS! This branch was always crowded back then. BELIEVE ME

McDonald's. I always saw a lot of cute guys here. Teehee!

Hay...those were the days....

THOSE DAYS? LOLZ!

X.O.X.O.
VinVin

Cute pink cupcake

vinvin.jacla@gmail.com (VinVin) — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:33:48 PDT

September 4, 2010

It took me some time before I finally decided to eat this cupcake.

It's just so cute!

There's also a purple one, but, before I even thought of taking a photo of it, it was gone already. I dunno where it went.

LOLZ!

X.O.X.O.
VinVin

Funny Jusin Bieber moments (Awwww! That didn't feel good!)

vinvin.jacla@gmail.com (VinVin) — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:03:54 PDT

September 4, 2010

Ahihi! Just can't help but share with you these videos.

This is Justin Bieber getting hit (What an aim!) on the head while talking on stage. It's not actually a water bottle. It's a doll with some candies and a T-shirt. Awwww! That didn't feel good!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0e50vqY7Szo

This is Justin Bieber accidentally hitting his head on the door. I guess that really hurt! Well, he already said it, anyway. Awwww! Awwww! Awwwwwwww!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUNsg-h9CkI

Now this is Justin Bieber getting whipped by some random kid. Teehee!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTbRxX-J4s0

X.O.X.O.
VinVin

Want 1 (one) free invite to the Cosmopolitan Bachelor Bash 2010?

vinvin.jacla@gmail.com (VinVin) — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:33:21 PDT

September 4, 2010

Yeah. I know. Sorry!!! I only have one extra invite. Don't worry, for the upcoming Vivre Fort's 100 Bachelors The Perfect Ladies Night Out, I'll be giving away 2 Silver tickets. Yeah, Dyosa and I will go to that event as well. Teehee!

Anyway, do you wanna have my extra invite to the Cosmopolitan Bachelor Bash 2010?

Just visit my Facebook page: The Gay Life of VinVin (http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Gay-Life-of-VinVin/230543529992) and search for the photo below (CosmoMen Centerfold). Or you may click here.

Oh...those abs....MEOW! LOLZ!

And then, all you have to do is to post a "birthday comment" for me. Teehee! Since it's my birthday on the 12th already. The "birthday comment" with the most number of "LIKES" by September 7, Tuesday, 11PM, will get the invite. I'll mail it to you, of course. Don't worry.

As for the "birthday comment" if I "like" it, you'll get 20 additional points. Ahihi!

Just contact me if you have questions.

Yay! Happiness much! (^_^)

For other ways to score invites to the Cosmopolitan Bachelor Bash 2010, please visit http://www.cosmo.ph/ or buy the August and September issues of my ever favorite and beloved...the divine...Cosmopolitan magazine.

X.O.X.O.
VinVin

Citizen Safe (reposted from gangbadoy and Rock Ed. Phils.)

vinvin.jacla@gmail.com (VinVin) — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:18:18 PDT

September 3, 2010

Citizen safe.

A network of friends encouraging each other to stay safe in the cities. SMS at least 3 people the license plate and name of the cab you get into, keep emergency numbers on speed dial if possible. Check on each other when you part after a gathering or a party. SMS each other if you’re home safe. Don’t let anyone you don’t know so well into your home. Always let someone else know where you are or who you’re with. Parents, mentors, friends or siblings. Anyone. As much as possible refrain from ‘secret meet ups’ with people none of your friends know. If you meet someone new - always introduce him or her to family or other friends or classmates. This is not paranoia, this is smart. It is about you and people you care about.

Do not give out your personal information online or when on the phone in public. Watch out for each other. Form neighborhood buddy groups. Be more vigilant. Know the number and location of the nearest police or fire department. Anything. Better to err on the side of caution. Adopt safe habits. Remind each other. Please. Every chance - remind each other - be alert. Don’t doze off in a cab or a train or a bus or a jeep. Stay awake. Look alert.

When I asked inmates in jail, the ones tried for kidnapping and robbery - they say they always prefer attacking people who look inattentive, tired, distracted or someone with a lot of bags and things in their two hands. Interestingly enough, one of the inmates said he never held up anybody who had an umbrella. (Yes, an umbrella!)

Basta, listo dapat at lista! Walk and stride like you’re in charge. It deters them a bit, at the very least.

Hindi ito O.A. Importante ito.

Go where you are safe and stay where you are safe. And keep each other safe. No stupid risks. Safety first.

Safety FIRST.

CITIZEN SAFE: A campaign for urban safety formed in September 2009 after Alexis and Nika were murdered in their Times Street home. This campaign is in their memory. Email us for more suggestions on safety tips. radio@rockedphilippines.org

c. 2009 Rock Ed Philippines

X.O.X.O.
VinVin

The Filipino today by Alex Lacson

vinvin.jacla@gmail.com (VinVin) — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:11:27 PDT

September 3, 2010

Please share. This is a good read.

From: http://goodnewspilipinas.com/?p=12530

The Filipino today
By Alex Lacson

After the August 23 hostage drama, there is just too much negativity about and against the Filipino.

“It is difficult to be a Filipino these days”, says a friend who works in Hongkong. “Nakakahiya tayo”, “Only in the Philippines” were some of the comments lawyer Trixie Cruz-Angeles received in her Facebook. There is this email supposedly written by a Dutch married to a Filipina, with 2 kids, making a litany of the supposed stupidity or idiocy of Filipinos in general. There was also this statement by Fermi Wong, founder of Unison HongKong, where she said – “Filipino maids have a very low status in our city”. Then there is this article from a certain Daniel Wagner of Huffington Post, wherein he said he sees nothing good in our country’s future.

Clearly, the hostage crisis has spawned another crisis – a crisis of faith in the Filipino, one that exists in the minds of a significant number of Filipinos and some quarters in the world.

It is important for us Filipinos to take stock of ourselves as a people – of who we truly are as a people. It is important that we remind ourselves who the Filipino really is, before our young children believe all this negativity that they hear and read about the Filipino.

We have to protect and defend the Filipino in each one of us.

The August 23 hostage fiasco is now part of us as Filipinos, it being part now of our country’s and world’s history. But that is not all that there is to the Filipino. Yes, we accept it as a failure on our part, a disappointment to HongKong, China and to the whole world.

But there is so much more about the Filipino.

In 1945, at the end of World War II, Hitler and his Nazi had killed more than 6 million Jews in Europe. But in 1939, when the Jews and their families were fleeing Europe at a time when several countries refused to open their doors to them, our Philippines did the highly risky and the unlikely –thru President Manuel L Quezon, we opened our country’s doors and our nation’s heart to the fleeing and persecuted Jews. Eventually, some 1,200 Jews and their families made it to Manila. Last 21 June 2010, or 70 years later, the first ever monument honoring Quezon and the Filipino nation for this “open door policy” was inaugurated on Israeli soil, at the 65-hectare Holocaust Memorial Park in Rishon LeZion, Israel.

The Filipino heart is one of history’s biggest, one of the world’s rare jewels, and one of humanity’s greatest treasures.

In 2007, Baldomero M. Olivera, a Filipino, was chosen and awarded as the Scientist for the Year 2007 by Harvard University Foundation, for his work in neurotoxins which is produced by venomous cone snails commonly found in the tropical waters of Philippines. Olivera is a distinguished professor of biology at University of Utah, USA. The Scientist for the Year 2007 award was given to him in recognition to his outstanding contribution to science, particularly to molecular biology and groundbreaking work with conotoxins. The research conducted by Olivera’s group became the basis for the production of commercial drug called Prialt (generic name – Ziconotide), which is considered more effective than morphine and does not result in addiction. The Filipino mind is one of the world’s best, one of humanity’s great assets.

The Filipino is capable of greatness, of making great sacrifices for the greater good of the least of our people. Josette Biyo is an example of this. Biyo has masteral and doctoral degress from one of the top universities in the Philippines – the De La Salle University (Taft, Manila) – where she used to teach rich college students and was paid well for it. But Dr Biyo left all that and all the glamour of Manila, and chose to teach in a far-away public school in a rural area in the province, receiving the salary of less than US$ 300 a month. When asked why she did that, she replied “but who will teach our children?” In recognition of the rarity of her kind, the world-famous Massachusetts
Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States honoured Dr Biyo a very rare honor – by naming a small and new-discovered planet in our galaxy as “Biyo”.

The Filipino is one of humanity’s best examples on the greatness of human spirit!

Efren Penaflorida was born to a father who worked as a tricycle driver and a mother who worked as laundrywoman. Through sheer determination and the help of other people, Penaflorida finished college. In 1997, Penaflorida and his friends formed a group that made pushcarts (kariton) and loaded them with books, pens, crayons, blackboard, clothes, jugs of water, and a Philippine flag. Then he and his group would go to the public cemetery, market and garbage dump sites in Cavite City – to teach street children with reading, math, basic literacy skills and values, to save them from illegal drugs and prevent them from joining gangs. Penaflorida and his group have been doing this for more than a decade. Last year, Penaflorida was chosen and awarded as CNN Hero for 2009.

Efren Penaflorida is one of the great human beings alive today. And he is a Filipino!

Nestor Suplico is yet another example of the Filipino’s nobility of spirit. Suplico was a taxi driver In New York. On 17 July 2004, Suplico drove 43 miles from New York City to Connecticut, USA to return the US$80,000 worth of jewelry (rare black pearls) to his passenger who forgot it at the back seat of his taxi. When his passenger offered to give him a reward, Suplico even refused the reward. He just asked to be reimbursed for his taxi fuel for his travel to Connecticut. At the time, Suplico was just earning $80 a day as a taxi driver. What do you call that? That’s honesty in its purest sense. That is decency most sublime. And it occurred in New York, the Big Apple City, where all kinds of snakes and sinners abound, and a place where – according to American novelist Sydney Sheldon – angels no longer descend. No wonder all New York newspapers called him “New York’s Most Honest Taxi Driver”. The New York City Government also held a ceremony to officially acknowledge his noble deed. The Philippine Senate passed a Resolution for giving honors to the Filipino people and our country.

In Singapore, Filipina Marites Perez-Galam, 33, a mother of four, found a wallet in a public toilet near the restaurant where she works as the head waitress found a wallet containing 16,000 Singaporean dollars (US $11,000). Maritess immediately handed the wallet to the restaurant manager of Imperial Herbal restaurant where she worked located in Vivo City Mall. The manager in turn reported the lost money to the mall’s management. It took the Indonesian woman less than two hours to claim her lost wallet intended for her son’s ear surgery that she and her husband saved for the medical treatment. Maritess refused the reward offered by the grateful owner and said it was the right thing to do.

The Filipina, in features and physical beauty, is one of the world’s most beautiful creatures! Look at this list – Gemma Cruz became the first Filipina to win Miss International in 1964; Gloria Diaz won as Miss Universe in 1969; Aurora Pijuan won Miss International in 1970; Margie Moran won Miss Universe in 1973; Evangeline Pascual was 1st runner up in Miss World 1974; Melanie Marquez was Miss International in 1979; Ruffa Gutierrez was 2nd runner up in Miss World 1993; Charlene Gonzalez was Miss Universe finalist in 1994; Mirriam Quiambao was Miss Universe 1st runner up in 1999; and last week, Venus Raj was 4th runner up in Miss Universe pageant. (Let’s also not forget Precious Lara Quigaman J - VinVin)

I can cite more great Filipinos like Ramon Magsaysay, Ninoy Aquino, Leah Salonga, Manny Pacquaio, Paeng Nepomuceno, Tony Meloto, Joey Velasco, Juan Luna and Jose Rizal. For truly, there are many more great Filipinos who define who we are as a people and as a nation – each one of them is part of each one of us, for they are Filipinos like us, for they are part of our history as a people.

What we see and hear of the Filipino today is not all that there is about the Filipino. I believe that the Filipino is higher and greater than all these that we see and hear about the Filipino. God has a beautiful story for us as a people. And the story that we see today is but a fleeting portion of that beautiful story that is yet to fully unfold before the eyes of our world.

So let’s rise as one people. Let’s pick up the pieces. Let’s ask for understanding and forgiveness for our failure. Let us also ask for space and time to correct our mistakes, so we can improve our system.

To all of you my fellow Filipinos, let’s keep on building the Filipino great and respectable in the eyes of our world – one story, two stories, three stories at a time – by your story, by my story, by your child’s story, by your story of excellence at work, by another Filipino’s honesty in dealing with others, by another Pinoy’s example of extreme sacrifice, by the faith in God we Filipinos are known for.

Every Filipino, wherever he or she maybe in the world today, is part of the solution. Each one of us is part of the answer. Every one of us is part of the hope we seek for our country. The Filipino will not become a world-class citizen unless we are able to build a world-class homeland in our Philippines.

We are a beautiful people. Let no one in the world take that beauty away from you. Let no one in the world take away that beauty away from any of your children! We just have to learn – very soon – to build a beautiful country for ourselves, with an honest and competent government in our midst.

Mga kababayan, after reading this, I ask you to do two things.

First, defend and protect the Filipino whenever you can, especially among your children. Fight all this negativity about the Filipino that is circulating in many parts of the world. Let us not allow this single incident define who the Filipino is, and who we are as a people. And second, demand for good leadership and good government from our leaders. Question both their actions and inaction; expose the follies of their policies and decisions. The only way we can perfect our system is by engaging it. The only way we can solve our problem, is by facing it, head on.

We are all builders of the beauty and greatness of the Filipino. We are the architects of our nation’s success.

To all the people of HK and China, especially the relatives of the victims, my family and I deeply mourn with the loss of your loved ones. Every life is precious. My family and I humbly ask for your understanding and forgiveness.

X.O.X.O.
VinVin

A Run for the Pasig River 10.10.10

vinvin.jacla@gmail.com (VinVin) — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:45:14 PDT

photo from Facebook

September 2, 2010

This is for a good cause. Interested?

Mechanics :
1. For every Php 500.00 single receipt net purchase of any regular items from selected Metro Manila Bench, Herbench and SuperBench stores, customers can avail their race bib for only Php 100.00.

2. Applicable to cash, credit card, Gift Certificates, EPS transactions and purchases using Privilege Cards.

3. Promo may not overlap with other existing promos.

Promo period : August 27 to October 9, 2010

PARTICIPATING STORES:

Bench
SM North Edsa, SM Megamall, SM Marikina, SM Manila, SM Mall Of Asia, Shangri-La Plaza, Rockwell, Robinsons Place Manila, Robinsons Metro East Pasig, Robinsons Galleria Mall, Robinsons Cainta, Greenhills, Cybermall Eastwood, Ayala Glorietta 5

Herbench
SM North EDSA, SM Megamall, SM Manila,

Superbench
Market! Market!

X.O.X.O.
VinVin

Win A Date With A Cosmo Hunk! (FABIO IDE!!!)

vinvin.jacla@gmail.com (VinVin) — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:07:31 PDT

photos from Cosmo.ph and Facebook

September 2, 2010

I got this from my friend. She told me to try this out. And I was like...ARE YOU NUTS! Go read the mechanics! LOLZ!

Yeah. I felt sad. As in. Super.

I'll probably have my chance next time.

So...do you wanna win a date with Fabio Ide? Let's take a look at these photose first. Teehee!

The Cosmopolitan Bachelor craze has officially started! And we're treating you to an AMAZING promo that will fulfill your WILDEST fantasies (read: a date with FABIO IDE)!

Mechanics:

1. This promo is open to all female Cosmo readers, aged 18-24 years old, currently in college/university and/or working/college graduate, single, and a Metro Manila resident.

2. To join, purchase P5,000 minimum worth of GUESS products on a single receipt and write your complete name, birth date, gender, complete home address, e-mail address, mobile number, landline number, and signature at the back of the receipt. Enclose your entry and all requirements in an envelope, with subject heading WIN A DATE WITH A COSMO HUNK – PRESENTED BY GUESS on the front.

3. To add spice to your entry requirement, complete mechanic number 2 as you catch selected Cosmo Hunks in three (3) participating GUESS stores in Trinoma, SM Mall of Asia, and SM Megamall on September 11, 18, and 25. Pose with them any which way you want to—just make sure it’s eye-catching, fun and fearless! Please note, this is just an optional step. As long as you comply with all the requirements and are able to drop off your entries as noted in mechanic no. 4, your entry will be counted.

4. Entries will be accepted from September 1 until September 30, 2010, 11:59 P.M, as long as they are dropped off in drop boxes located at the GUESS stores (Trinoma, Mall of Asia, and Megamall) during this promo period.

5. All entries must be in by September 30, 2010, 11:59 PM. GUESS staff and Cosmo editors will manually draw one winner from the pool of all entries in the presence of a DTI representative on October 4, 2010, 2:00 PM. The determination of the winner will be held at the 7/F Summit Media office, Cybergate Tower 3, Pioneer St., Mandaluyong City, 1550 on the date mentioned in this item.

6. One winner will be notified ASAP after determination and confirmation, via email, SMS, and registered mail by October 5, 2010.

7. One winner gets a dinner date with FABIO IDE, which includes a free makeover, styling, makeup, clothes, and other date essentials from GUESS. Winner agrees to abide by the schedule set by Cosmo and GUESS. Prizes will be awarded upon confirmation of the winner contingent to her schedule and schedule of the Cosmo Hunk for the date. This prize is transferable (must be female). Winner will be awarded her prizes at the Summit Media office, 7/F Cybergate Tower 3, Pioneer St., Mandaluyong City.

Missed these mystery hunks when they let out their wild side during Cosmo’s Bachelor Bash? Catch the Cosmo Hunks in 3 participating GUESS stores in Trinoma, SM Mall of Asia, and SM Megamall on September 11, 18, and 25. Pose with them any which way you want to—just make sure it’s eye-catching, fun and fearless!

Employees of Summit Media and partner sponsors for this promo including relatives up to the second degree of consanguinity or affinity are disqualified from joining the promo. Incomplete entries will not be considered.

PER DTI NCR Permit No. 4209 series of 2010.

Oh...I can only dream. Teehee!

Now...let's see more of my beloved Fabio Ide. Can't wait to win a dinner date with me? NEITHER DO I! But...of course...I can't join. LOLZ!

Again...I can only dream.

Ok. That's all.

He's hot. Really hot. Gosh....

Can't wait to see him at the upcoming Cosmo Bachelor Bash!

X.O.X.O.
VinVin