Something light for now.

I grew up in Quezon City Philippines and I could not deny how things have changed for the better in this place since my childhood days. Due to humid climate, I mostly do my daily trades and sites/blog posting recenly at SM City Mall North EDSA and Trinoma (both in Quezon City). Last holy week season, I admire SM City's effort to promote non-traditional Biblical themes -- "Noah's Ark with life size moving animal stuff. Recently, they again bark on the same animal style stuff. It's just that this time they incorporate the animal stuff in an African theme named, "SAFARI." I noticed that people of all ages flocked and the kids loved it. Even teens and young adults enjoy showing of animal stuff and many took their pictures. The exhibit was showcased at SM City North EDSA "Sky Garden." Better to show the photos I took my self so viewers of my blog will relate...

Below photo is... "The Grass" (SM Residential Condominium near beside SM North EDSA QC)

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He is the toast in the boxing world. Manny is his nickname. His real name is Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao. Also called as the “Pacman.” Manny Pacquiao was born on December 17, 1978 at Kibawe, Bukidnon, Mindanao and currently resides in his home town General Santos City, South Cotabato, Philippines. He is married to Jinkee Pacquiao and they have four children.

No other boxer in history whom have won seven world titles in seven different weight divisions.In addition, he is the former Ring Magazine featherweight and super featherweight champion. He is now the, Ring Magazine light welterweight champion, and is rated by Ring Magazine as the number 1 pound-for-pound boxer in the world.

Who would have thought that this young man from a very poor broken family from General Santos Philippines would even conquer the lineal championship in four different weight classes. Hew started with only 106 pounds (light flyweight) when he was only 16. His potentials were first noticed through a boxing show titled, “Blow by Blow” where he fought at small boxing venues. His professional debut was a four round bout against Edmund “Enting” Ignacio, on January 22, 1995, which Pacquiao won via decision, becoming an instant star of the program. Manny’s boxing career made a drastic turn around after the death of his close friend Mark Penaflorida in 1994. He was the one who encourage the young Pacquiao to pursue a professional boxing career.

Manny Pacquiao is no ordinary boxer. He wins fight not just for the title but also to inspire his nation the Philippines. Beyond his boxing career achievement is his contribution to Philippine sport, politics, showbiz, donations to the less fortunate, peace advocates, advertising and endoresement, etc.

Pacquiao’s big break came on when unexpectedly, he was asked as a late replacement on two weeks’ notice against former IBF World super bantamweight champion Lehlohonolo Ledwaba at MGM Grand Las Vegas, in Las Vegas, Nevada. He won! He became the new IBF World super bantamweight champion (his second major boxing world title). Pacquiao went on. Credited to his improvement is his expert low profile trainor Freddie Roach at the Wild Card Gym.

Detailed boxing record of Manny can be viewed at http://fyi09.wordpress.com/2010/03/13/the-pacman-manny-paccquiao/

Titles

Major:

WBC World flyweight champion

IBF World super bantamweight champion

WBC World super featherweight champion

WBC World lightweight champion

WBO World welterweight champion

Minor:

IBO World light welterweight champion

Regional:

OPBF flyweight championWBC International super bantamweight championWBC International super featherweight champion

The Ring Magazine titles:

World featherweight champion

World super featherweight champion

World light welterweight champion

Lineal Championship titles:

World flyweight champion

World featherweight champion

World junior lightweight champion

World junior welterweight champion

Recognitions

2000-09 Boxing Writers Association Of America Fighter of the Decade

2000-09 Philippine Sportswriters Association Athlete of the Decade

2000-09 HBO Fighter of the Decade

2000-09 The SweetScience.com Fighter of the Decade

2006, 2008 and 2009 Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year

2006, 2008 and 2009 Boxing Writers Association Of America Fighter of the Year
2006 and 2008 SecondsOut.com Fighter of the Year

2008 and 2009 Ring Magazine number 1 Pound for Pound (year-end)

5-Time PSA Sportsman of the Year

2008 University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP)

Honorary Award for Sports Excellence

2008 and 2009 BoxingScene.com Fighter of the Year

2008 Sports Illustrated Boxer of the Year

2008 and 2009 TheSweetScience.com Boxer of the Year

2008 and 2009 WBC Boxer of the Year

2008 Yahoo Sports Fighter of the Year

2008 and 2009 ESPN Star’s Champion of Champions

2009 ESPN Fighter of the Year

2009 ESPN Knockout of the Year

2009 ESPY Awards Best Fighter

2009 TIME 100 Most Influential People (Heroes & Icons Category)

2009 TIME Magazine cover for November issue

2009 Forbes Magazine Celebrity 100(ranked 57th)

2009 Sports Illustrated Fighter of the Year

2009 The Ring Magazine Knockout of the Year

2009 World’s Greatest Ever Featherweight

2009 World’s Greatest Ever (ranked 2nd)

Other recognition and achievement:
Manny Pacquiao at the cover of TIME Asia Magazine. He was also included by Time Magazine as one of the world’s most influential people for the year 2009, for his exploits in boxing and his influence among the Filipino people. Pacquiao was also included by Forbes Magazine in its annual Celebrity 100 ist for the year 2009, joining Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie and fellow athletes Tiger Woods and Bryant. Forbes also listed Pacquiao as the world’s sixth highest-paid athlete, with a total of $40 million from the second half of 2008 to the first half of 2009. The athletes who ranked ahead of Pacquiao were Woods at number 1 spot ($110 million); Bryant, basketball legend Michael Jordan, and Formula One star Kimi Räikkönen sharing the number 2 rank ($45 million each); and football superstar David Beckham at number 5 ($42 million). Pacquiao had also won the 2009 ESPY Awards for the Best Fighter category, beating fellow boxer Shane Mosley and Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter Lyoto Machida.

He appeared in TV shows (Philippines). First he signed with ABS CBN, then later transferred to GMA 7 (not to mention his numerous guestings, interviews and other participation in both local and international shows TV shows).

There were so many to mention (e.g. opening ceremony for sports and various events, commercials, etc.)

Professional boxing record50 Wins (38 knockouts, 12 decisions), 3 Defeats (2 by knockout, 1 by decision), 2 Draws

Many is a superstar to many and he deserve the admiration for all the glory he shared with the Filipino people. Nonetheless, with all the glitz, boxing belt and glamour… at the end of the day, Manny Pacquiao “the Pacman” is a Filipino that will be remembered from generation to generation because his victory is a victory of his nation the Philippines. To us, he is the same ordiry person who made his dream into reality through hardwork and love for his country. His achievement inspires not just the boxing fans but his whole country and the world. Would you believe that whenever Manny Pacquiao has a boxing match, time stops in the Philippines. Even war with the rebels and terorists stops (no crimes as well on every streets and municipalities).

To God be the Glory!!!

Photos are excerpt from Google images

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Mayon Volcano is actually one of Philippines' active volcano, but not as devastating as Mt. Pinatubo. Now it is already erupting and is showing signs of another major erruption. Alert level on the cone-shaped, 8,070-foot (2,460-meter) was already been announced. It overnight to two steps below a major eruption after ash explosions. Mayon is located about 210 miles (340 kilometers) southeast of Manila.

As always, dark orange lava glowed in the dark. It could get worse in the coming days, according to Mr. Renato Solidum, head of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.

As precautionary measures, more than 20,000 people were evacuated as of 15 December 2009.

Many local folks may celebrate Christmas in evacuation center as it is already 9 days before the 25December 2009. Residents in Albay (near to the volcano) are used to it every time Mayon erupts. Anyway, no amount of calamity would stop Filipinos from celebrating the most awaited holiday in the land... what else but Christmas! Let me end by recommend below video:

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Home is where Christmas is

photo excerpt from Google Images credit to Kris Carlos

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHBxyz4AEeY

Christmas is undoubtedly the best and most expected holiday in the Philippines. It’s not a myth nor an over rate thing. See for yourself or you may ask those who experienced it first hand.

What makes Christmas in the Philippines unique and special is the heartwarming atmosphere connected to homecoming of migrants and the energy devoted by activity organizers.
Yearly Giant Lantern Festival and every province’s Christmas display contribute as well. As always, no amount of calamity and turmoil could stop Filipinos from observing Christmas. It even surpassed the changing and challenging times.

Chrismas for many Filipinos start as early as the first day of September, of which they call the start of “ber” months. Decorations and playing of Christmas songs start on these months wherein most media programs play a big part and a countdown is observe.
As the night began to lengthen and wheather become colder, Flipinos start to crave for “bibingka” and “puto bumbong” (Philippine known Christmas rice cake recipe). These are delicacies among other favorites. These are traditionally served on banana leaves topped with butter or margarine and grated coconut meat.
All sorts of colorful lighted lanterns and Christmas tree sparks their blinker lights at night in both residential and commercial places. You won’t find a province with no Christmas tree and lighted display especially during December. Pampanga is called the Christmas capital of the Philippines because it pioneered the extravagant and creative lighted display.
Shopping is something to look forward to during Christmas season. Philippines have globally competitive malls, including Tiangge (booth type of stores) that offers cheaper item. Of course restaurants, various food stores entertainmenet venues are jampack especially on weekends.

Starting December 1, Christmas parties are held almost every wherefrom Schools to companies. The 13th month pay is what most employees anticipate starting November. Many are on a vacation mood, though there are industries that require people to work during the holidays (e.g. Call Center firms and Technical Service Providers).

Starting December 16, a large portion of the population would flock to attend Catholic mass at their local congregation. We call it “simbang gabi.” Simultanously, gang of little kids and young at heart sings Christmas carols from house to house. Many provide gift of coins and candies. Previously, adults and organizations do this for fund raising but present laws now restrict due reports of abuse.
Christmas Eve is often celebrated by families at home enjoying a Christmas dinner at midnight. Although, there are those who prefer to enjoy it on bars, restaurants or park. This somehow reflects how bonded Filipino families are. This tradition is called Noche Buena. Rich and poor alike observe this Filipino practice in a form of reunion with prayer of thanks giving, dining and gift giving. Filipino values are clearly highlighted during this period as the children and grand children express their love and warm appreciation to the love and care of their elders. Although Philippines are divided by religion, dialects and location, Christmas is the tie that binds.
After December 25, Christmas celebration continues. Filipino families or friends again gather on December 31 for the Media Noche or midnight meal (New Year’s Eve). Along with the preparation of food, many can’t help but prepare firecrackers as well. This is in line with the influence of the Chinese culture. As mentioned, this means to greet the New Year with loud noises and sounds of merrymaking and to drive away bad spirits. In the provinces, old folks uses bamboo canon. Alternative methods of merrymaking include whisle horn for kids (“torotot), banging on pots and pans and blowing on car horns. Folk beliefs also include encouraging children to jump at the stroke of midnight so that they would grow up tall, displaying circular fruit and wearing clothes with dots and wearing other circular designs to symbolize money. Another is eating twelve grapes at 12 midnight for good luck in the twelve months of the year and having 12 round shape furits. All are too many. Nonetheless, all these are folk belief for good year to come.

The “Three Kings” is the last Philippines’ Christmas was obviously derived from “Feast of Three Kings.” This is traditionally commemorated on Jan. 6 but is now celebrated on the first Sunday after the New Year.

What are you waiting for, come visit the Philippines and experience Christmas with us.

Kindly view the video presentation for a clearer view:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHBxyz4AEeY

Cavendish Banana Philippines

Many of us likes to eat bananas or use it as cooking ingredients. But many do not how it came to where we are.

I was shipped to us through a 20ft or 40 ft. Reefer high cube containers

Operational Process:

After this is the loading to containers and shipping

The Offer (bulk):
Premium Quality Green, fresh Cavendish Bananas Class A

Minimum finger length 7 inches

Packed in vacuumed Poly-bag in strong corrugated boxes

PE Foam protection between each layer of bananas

Weight choices:

(1) 13.5 kg net weight (weight of bananas)1 kg weight of carton14.5 kg gross weight/weight with carton

1,520 boxes per 1 unit Reefer Container

Price Offer: To be provided upon request

(2) 18.5 kg net weight (weight of bananas)1 kg weight of carton19.5 kg gross weight/weight with carton1,200 boxes per 1 unit Reefer Container

Price Offer: To be provided upon request.

Note: Cavendish Banana takes 35 days to ripe from harvest.

Shipping only takes 18 – 24 days for Middle East countries from Philippines.

Delivery time for other country is different. We will confirm upon inquiry.
We need at least 20 days allowance for the production and printing of boxes (we offer both brown and white). Buyer may choose our brand name or his own.

The warm uniqueness of Christmas in the Philippnes.

Please click the VIDEO PRESENTATION on the right portion of this blog.