facebook users be aware!

Have you ever “Googled” yourself? Then try and see for yourself!

If you are a social media networking addict and joined LinkdIn or Twitter. . .  chances are, you will find yourself in Google search engine. That is because those social media sites are “indexed”. That means that every little thing you post on facebook, your naughty vacation, drunk pics with friends that were tagged, likes and dislikes are now searchable in "Google".

The companies who are hiring employees are now also going techie , as more and more company’s HR department are googling potential employees or current employees, so be aware of what you post on these social networking sites.

But, on Facebook there is something that you can do to protect yourself from being googled.

Here is how:

• Go to your Facebook profile’s “Settings” page


• Privacy settings > Search


• Toggle the option that allows indexing under Public Search results no

Do this now before you land on the search engines of Bing and Google.

Once your information is “cached”, it’s next to impossible to remove them.

Again – To adjust your search privacy settings click on Settings>Privacy Settings>Privacy>Search>Public Search – - Uncheck Allow Indexing.

"Simbang Gabi" start tomorrow!

Tomorrow, December 16 is the start of the traditional Simbang Gabi dawn mass for nine-days in keeping with one of the most popular holiday family traditions in the Philippines.

The “Simbang Gabi” tradition started out in the very first midnight mass of thanksgiving held in the fields of Mexico in 1587 by farmers and their families to celebrate a rich harvest. The practice has since spread to other nations with dominant Catholic populations come Christmas time.

The first Christmas in the Philippines was celebrated by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi in 1565. Even in October you can see shopping malls and hotels decorated with bright Christmas decorations. Seeing a shop or hotel in the UK (http://www.britanniahotels.com/hotels/norbreck-castle) or the United States decorated so early is rare. In the Philippines however, you can even hear some Christmas songs on the radio as early as September. Already by then people are planning for their holiday celebrations and looking forward to the traditions such as Simbang Gabi. Since then, it has become the longest and best-loved festival among Filipinos. Even in October you can see shopping malls and hotels decorated with bright Christmas decorations. In the Philippines however, you can even hear some Christmas songs on the radio as early as September. Already by then people are planning for their holiday celebrations and looking forward to the traditions such as Simbang Gabi.

The dawn masses came to be called “Misa de Aguinaldo” by the Spaniards, which means “gift masses” in English that were later introduced to the Philippines from Mexico.The “Simbang Gabi” has become an essential part of the Filipinos’ Christmas traditions.

Up to this time it is still being practiced by most Filipinos.

Do you still go to dawn masses?

Do you complete the nine days of dawn masses before Christmas?

2010 Datu Bago Awards Nomination is now open!

The Datu Bago Award is the highest award bestowed by the City Government of Davao on a resident of Davao City in recognition of his or her achievements in certain fields. The nominations for 2010 Datu Bago Awards is now officially open. The awards will be given on Araw ng Dabaw Celebration next year.

Since Datu Bago Foundation (DBF) Inc.  institution in 1969, during the mayorship of Elias B. Lopez, a total of 143 individuals have been bestowed with the city's most prestigious award. Some of the prominent awardees include:

• Soledad "Nanay Soling" R. Duterte,


• Antonio O. Floirendo,


• Tomas Monteverde,


• Jesus V. Ayala,


• Emilio Palma Gil,


• Patria G. Montemayor,


• Aida Rivera Ford,


• Msgr. Clovis Thibault, PME.

The search is open to all persons of any nationality, living or dead, born in Davao City or who have been residents of Davao City for at least 10 years.

He or she must have demonstrated exemplary competence and dedication in the service towards Davao City's development. He or she must have served as a model of excellence and an inspiration to the residents of Davao City.

A person must be nominated by a person residing in or an organization operating in Davao City. A living nominee must accept the nomination before he/she can be considered for the award. Previous nominees who have not been recipients of the award may still qualify.

Deadline for submission of nominees, including all documentary requirements, is on January 15, 2010.

All nominations will be received by the Datu Bago Foundation Inc. President, Mother Ma. Assumpta M. David, RVM at the University of the Immaculate Conception, Fr. Selga Street, Davao City.

Nomination forms are available at:

• Datu Bago Foundation Inc. c/o AACCTS Center #16 Jade St., Do¤a Luisa Subdivision, Phase I Matina, Davao City


• Dr. Melliza's office care of the President's Office of the Holy Cross of Davao College, Sta. Ana Avenue, Davao City


• Dr. Rosita Fundador c/o Christian Colleges of Southeast Asia, Tulip Drive, Juna Subdivision, Matina, Davao City

Contact number is 221-3008.

Bay Walk, Mall of Asia!

Roxas Boulevard Bay walk was closed since Mayor Lim of Manila started his term. Now Bay walk Mall of Asia is the place to got to if you want to unwind and see the famous Manila Bay Sunset. This is where rows of restaurants and coffe shops are located. There are a lot of open spaces to walk to and enjoy your afternoon or night togeter with your family and friends.
This has become the premier tourist attraction in Manila. People of all walks of life enjoy the natures open air and the view of the sunset is marvelous. You cannot compare what nature paints everyday, you will cherish the different colors that it offers.
More pictures after the jump!

You can bring your car and have no problem finding a parking slot.

Look at the marvelous place.

Enjoy sitting and drinking your cup of coffee or a bootle of beer al fresco!

Spending your time in an open space away from the hustle and bustle of the city within the city.
Priceless!

Puerto Princesa Dolphin watching!

It has been a long time since I posted anything in my blog, I was just waiting for a right topic to talk about. If you are a nature lover and want to see a lot of dolphins swimming around and jumping and do some somersault right before your eyes. Then the place to got to is in Puerto Princesa, Palawan.



More pictures and about dolphin watching below!

If you got the time you can go early in the morning to the Puerto Princesa Bay Walk where the tour boat usually park their boat. It is better to book a day before since they can only accommodate a minimum of 8 passengers and a maximumof 10 per tour. Usually the boat leaves at aroun 7:30 in the morning, so be there earlier so that you can get the best seat in front.

The tour will last until 12 noon and be ready to be surprised. The boat will take youout o sea for an hour or more before you will be able to see any dolphins. The tour guide is always calling some of the fisherman in the area to ask them which part they are and if there are any dolphins on their area. The dolphins are usually be seen ehere the fishermen are fishing. The dolphin watching experience vary from day to day as the guide told us and also depends on the dolphins themselves, if they are very showy on that day then you can see a lot of them showing off. Jumpin, somersaulting and swimming aroun in droves.

It was really a very nice experience, we also bought that fish shown above for only Php200.00 and have it grilled on the boat and that was our lunch on board. The fish taste reall good and fresh of the sea.

Full Text of Arroyo's declaration of Maguindanao Martial Law!

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Merco's Pre-Christmas Treat!

Merco's Pre-Christmasd Holiday Treat in Bolton, Qurino and Cabaguio branches from Dec. 1-15, 2009!

Avail of 20% discount on all Big Pizza available and get free Ice-cream Shake on all Sinangag Meals and at iba pa Meals.

If you are craving for Merco's comfort food this is the time to go there and avail of their discounted meals and free Ice-cream Shakes.