Regions Are Set to Snatch The Over-all Championship Title From the NCR At Palarong Pambansa 2012

Palarong Pambansa 2012 is fast approaching, that is on May 6-12, 2012 , sports teams from regions all over the Philippines gear up as it  draws nearer. With less a week left before the Palaro, the teams and participants are exposed to rigorous trainings and preparations in various sports events. Thus, the competition heats up as the regions are set to snatch the over-all championship title from the National Capital Region (NCR).

The Education Secretary Br. Armin Luistro FSC expressed his excitement to see for himself the skills of this year’s set of players. “This year’s Palaro promises to be very exciting since I have heard about how the regions have been preparing to dominate the games and to grab the championship from the NCR,” said Luistro. NCR has been leads the Palaro for many years and now considered as a traditional champion. This year, however, the Palaro is shaping up to be different. Athletes from regions all over the country are ready to pose a challenge against the perennial champion. With the intensified trainings, arnis tournament manager Wilfredo Yap shares that “all regions are having early trainings and conducting friendly competitions to prepare their athletes.” The regional delegations have yet to benchmark this year as to what particular sports events they will most likely win. Judging from the assessment of tournament managers of the sports events, the regions share their own forecasts as to where they will most likely excel.

Regions I, XII and Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) are expected to perform well in Taekwondo while Regions I and II are aiming to grab a spot in gymnastics. In volleyball, Regions I, III, VI, XII, are expected to be the major players while Regions I, II, and IV-A are presumed to dominate the swimming competition. Regions II, III, IV-B, VI and XI will battle out to notch the crown in the baseball competition. On the other hand, regions II and VI are anticipated to compete head-to-head in football. Regions II, VI and XI are anticipated to bid for the championship title in softball. Sepak takraw competition can be a battle between Regions IV-B and VIII. Regions XI and XII plan to set the match for arnis championship. Regions IV-A and XI will attempt to shoot for the basketball championship. In archery, regions V and XII will both try to bag the title. Some regions have been known in specific sports and are determined to challenge NCR. Region I expects to win in track and field, Region XII in boxing, Region XI in tennis and badminton.


The 2012 Palarong Pambansa is brewing to be exciting and interesting as other regions prepare to wrest the crown from NCR, set new records and gain honors for their respective regions. The venue also is ready for real time updates and people can be more sharable in terms of online communication because the whole place will have an access to internet.

President Benigno Aquino III for K to 12 Basic Education Program

Last Tuesday April 23, 2012 as Manila reaches 36 degrees heat, President Benigno Aquino III spearheaded the launched of Department of Education's (DepEd) Kintergarden to Year 12 (K to 12) program happened at Malacanang Palace, Manila. The momentous event was presented by DepEd's Secretary Bro Armin A. Luistro FSC with the full support of its Under Secretaries and Cabinet members. The one year designing and preparations of the new curriculum is now completed and will be implemented this coming school year starting June.

It was my a privileged to witnessed this event together with other forms of media esp my co-bloggers which seated at the 3rd row from the podium which the president gave his message that day. On my opinion I agreed to what the government aims to pursue this program. Firstly, I experience to add more units on my study to complete the requirements for me to study abroad (which didn't pursue for personal reasons), secondly, I think studying or more time in school makes you more knowledgeable and be more interested on what you are learning. Thirdly, we can be more competent globally because we had number of units that other country has. 

For the opening remarks, Education Secretary Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC said that the event is another milestone in the commitment of the government to upgrade basic education in the country and offer better employment opportunities for the graduates of the education reform program. Because of the added two years  which also called Senior High School Grade 11 and 12, a more balanced approached to learning that will enable children to acquire and master lifelong learning skills against a congestion curriculum for 21st century. Moreover, the parents is more confident and will make their children employable after the K to 12 program, freeing them of the burden of having to spend for college.

President Benigno Aquino III, supported the Secretary's vision and promise an additional budget for education. He stated that our country is one of three countries having a 10-year basic education curriculum the other two are countries from Africa. The President reiterated that with K to 12 Basic Education Program, the Filipino will boost its confidence and help not only his family but the country as well and with having a strong education system the country and its people will be more competitive. He said that with this new system, a lot of obstacles and trials will be encounter specially with parents but with their cooperation and adapting the change it will be a success.

With DepEd's ASec. Toni Umali, co-bloggers and Tita Marikit

Let us all help and commit for the improvement of quality education in our country for a better life and future.

Notre Dame De Vie Chapel at Fernbrook

Last weekend I visited Notre Dame De Vie Chapel at Fernbrook, Daang Reyna Paranaque. The church was so amazing and the ambiance is so relaxing. I visit the place for two reasons firstly because my brother wants to get married and Fernbrook was one of their preferred venue for their reception, secondly I wanted to take a new place to broaden and explore places. The place did not disappoint me aside from their office is open at Sundays, I got a chance to have a mass inside the beautiful vicinity. I also noticed few housing properties near the area especially along Daang Hari which my husband have also invest some units to sell.

This would not be my last visit into the place because next week, I wanted to bring my friends and have a mass and check out the housing development and maybe we can find our place to live on, If the area have a good internet access and a near mall, I would not think twice :))

Empowered Women Behind SNOE

I am glad to meet the women behind the Pinay global beauty - SNOE. I've been hearing the brand since 2010 and my cousin gave me a SNOE Happy Heels therapy set which she purchased at a bazaare since then I always love the brand because it is very effective and has a distinctive aroma. I always have the Beso Balm and the Happy Heels since then. I never imagine that I would have a chance to meet the women behind it. 

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Jen Gerodias-Diaz and sister-in-law Gen Enriquez-Gerodias (Jen-Gen) are the ones who know beauty is all about, confident of what they want and determined in what they do. Jen is the founder and president of SNOE, born with silver spoon in her mouth but builds name in the industry with hard work and a family of successful entrepreneurs. Gen has been an hotelier for many years and no background in the beauty industry, hence kept the tight relationship with cosmetics at her early age. Both of them equally love the world of cosmetics and mastered the field within.

SNOE came from Jen's fairest daughter NOE which born as white as snow, reason why embedding the snowflakes as their brand logo which also comprised of six aspects of life. As such, mind, body, heart, spirit, relationships and holistic approach to have a balanced and quality way of living. Understanding and providing every Filipina, a tool to be fine, fun and fabulous is the company's main goal in this industry.

SNOE formulates their own products, in fact we met their pharmacist and they also have their own chemist which study and improve their line of cosmetics thoroughly. Jen reiterated that SNOE fragrance are different and last longer than any other brand because they use high-end alcohol. SNOE uses herbal like singkamas, acai berry etc which absolutely absorbed by the skin. Products are displayed and kept in well lighted environment and balance temperature because they are preserving its quality and effectiveness. SNOE continuously researching and investing for new trends and development for us.

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Some of their best seller products include 12 variants of beauty bars that suits different skin types, SunTervention for serious sun protection, Heroes Hair care.. to save the day from bad hair day instantly, Happy Heels Foot whitening therapy set 2 variants peppermint pea and cherry berry, S-Skin Stem Cell Spf 30, 5-in-one cream ( whitening, moisturizing, anti-aging, sun protection, makeup base), SUNBLOCK spf 45 (instant white), Body Ritual Recipes( Bath and Body Line)  and many more.Watch out also for their new products very, very soon...

You can check out their line of products at www.snoebeauty.com and you can order online at www.http://snoebeauty.shopinas.com/. Like them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SnoeBeauty and follow them on Twitter https://twitter.com/#!/snoebeautyinc for more details and information. They also have ongoing blogger contest were you could have a chance to win a trip to Boracay.

DepEd Assemble Officials for a More Organized 2012 Palarong Pambansa

The Department of Education headed by Secretary Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC, announces the organizational structure of the 2012 Palarong Pambansa which contained in DepEd Memorandum No. 61, s. 2012, to ensure the smooth conduct of the annual national sporting event from May 6-12 in Pangasinan wherein more than 10,000 students, athletes and officials are expected to participate and witness the event. Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC will act as the Chairman of the Palarong Pambansa Board and the National Executive Committee and the Technical Management and Administration (TMA), composed of DepEd officials and regional directors are chaired by Undersecretary Rizalino Rivera and Assistant Secretary Tonisito Umali, respectively.

The committee ensure everything, side from maintaining the organized and systematic flow of events at the Palaro, TMA committees are expected to observe “no alcohol, no smoking, and no gambling” policies during the event. Luistro emphasizes, “Since we are aiming for a clean and green Palaro, sports officials should set a trend through leading by example.” This is in line with the pursuit of a clean and green Palaro as pronounced by Luistro during the signing of agreement between the department and the provincial government of Pangasinan, this year’s host.

The 2012 Palarong Pambansa will be held at the Narciso Ramos Sports and Civic Center (NRSCC), Lingayen, Pangasinan. Elementary and high school student athletes from both public and private schools all over the country will be competing in different sporting events. Registration of all members of the TMA shall be on May 2 while the required refresher course for all officiating officials will be on May 3-4.