Friday, December 25, 2009

Mobile Shop Escape Walkthrough tutorial video



Mobile Shop Escape
is another new exciting point and click type room escape game from Gazzyboy. "In this game, a customer got locked inside the mobile shop. As you are the customer, use your skill and ability to escape from the mobile shop.

This is a room escape game filled with full treat for escape game fans and those who have interest in untying the difficult knots." Dont worry if you get stuck up. You can escape the difficulties with this Mobile Shop Escape walkthrough.

Good luck and enjoy the game! Play it here. If you like this post, do drop by again for other exciting games at this site. Thank you.

Here is the Mobile Shop Escape walkthrough tutorial video:


Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Brittany Murphy death photos, Brittany Murphy autopsy




The search for Brittany Murphy death photo is burning the search engines. People want to see the death photos of Brittany Murphy, who died at the age 32, at a young tender age . But there is none. I think the family does not want to publish the Brittany Murphy death photos.

Brittany Murphy autopsy results was delayed for 1-2 weeks. But some sources said Brittany Murphy died of cardiac arrest. And she is suffering from type 2 diabetes that complicates her heart not to function properly.

The Brittany Murphy death photos does not exist when I searched the net. But maybe later on when paparazzis might have the chance to photograph the dead body of the young, beautiful and talented Brittanny Murphy.

Stay tuned for updates here regarding the Brittanny Murphy death photos and autopsy.


Sunday, December 20, 2009

Taiwan Earthquake | Mayon volcano erupts

A major earthquake struck Taiwan on Saturday night, causing some injuries and damage in Taipei, the capital of Taiwan.

The 6.4-magnitude quake according to US Geological Survey, was centered off the eastern coast of Taiwan, about 15 miles (25 kilometers) from Hualien. It struck at a depth of about 30 miles (45 kilometers).

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center did not immediately issue any warning.
Buildings shook in the capital for several seconds after the quake struck.

Taiwan local TV reported at least four people in the capital had minor injuries, most resulting from falling debris. According to reports, Taipei’s subways and the island’s high speed railroad was suspended.

Local TV stations also reported that windows were blown out in a Hualien hotel and that there was minor property damage in Taipei.

Earthquakes frequently occur in Taiwan but most are minor and cause little or no damage.
However, a 7.6-magnitude earthquake in central Taiwan in 1999 killed more than 2,300 people.

And in 2006 a 6.7-magnitude tremor south of Kaohsiung severed undersea cables and disrupted telephone and Internet service to millions throughout Asia.

Taiwan is in the Pacific Circle of Fire and earthquakes and volcanic eruptions happens in the area. Mayon volcano in the Philippines is spewing lava and molten volcanic materials that affected thousands of people living in the vicinity of Mayon volcano in Albay.

Taiwan is an island north of the Philippines.



Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Ice Breaker-The Gathering Walkthrough | video tutorial

Ice Breaker - The Gathering is another exciting point and click puzzle game by Nitrome. Click and drag with the MOUSE to slice through the ice - save the frozen vikings by getting them back to their longboat!

We have here the Ice Breaker-The Gathering walkthrough, video tutorial to help and guide you and to enjoy the game.

Here's the Ice Breaker-The Gathering walkthrough video tutorial.



Noynoy Tops Survey for May 2010 elections: SWS


Noynoy tops survey according to Social Weather Station (SWS). Noynoy Aquino, the son of the late senator Benigno Aquino and late President Cory Aquino still tops the survey with 59%, ahead by some points to presidential aspirant Manny Villar of Nationalista Party with 45%, and former President Erap Estrada with 18%.

Senator Chiz Escudero backout of the presidential race after sensing that the Nationalist People's Coalition will endorse DND Secretary Gilbert Teodoro, a Danding Cojuangco nephew. Blood is thicker than water. The nephew is thicker than the godson.

Senator Noynoy Aquino of the Liberal Party catapulted to presidential candidate after the massive show of sympathy and support of the people during and after the burial of his mother President Cory Aquino. Public opinion in favor of Noynoy led Senator Mar Roxas who had already announced his presidential bid give way to Noynoy and became the vice-presidential bet of the LP.

Critics of Noynoy, among media practitioners and people who favors the other presidential candidates said that Noynoy is not like his father and mother. According to them, Noynoy just sits at the Senate doing nothing as a legislator.

Well critics are critical of course, because Noynoy carry the popularity of the Aquino family and the one to beat in the 2010 elections.

But the figures show (the survey results) that Noynoy is the popular choice of the people as of now, several months away from the May 10, 2010 national election.

But is the SWS survey credible? SWS led by Mahar Mangahas is a well respected and credible survey firm. How about Pulse Asia survey, who's leading or what it shows? Let's wait for their survey. What is your guess? Villar leading or Noynoy's lead going down?

For now, Noynoy tops survey for May 2010 election according to SWS.



Saturday, December 5, 2009

Sniper Assasin 4 walkthrough | video tutorial




Sniper Assassin 4
is the latest point and click shooter game from addictinggames.com and ultimate. Great game! Aside from being a sniper game the Sniper Assassin series has been filled with clever setups to up the level in the game.

Shawn's wife is dead, and he's retired, drinking, and growing a beard. But he's still the best shot in the business, he is back for a little more bloody work. The Sniper has found his wife's killer. But the story only gets more complicated. Fortunately, there's plenty of bullets and sniping for those who love shooting and release your hang ups!

Enjoy the game!

Thanks addictinggames and ultimate flash games archive.

Play Sniper Assasin 4 here.




Kobe Bryant's Amazing winning shot video


Kobe Bryant is delivers an amazing winning shot and he is a great basketball player comparable to the legendary Michael Jordan. Watch this Kobe Bryant's amazing winning shot video and see for yourself Kobe the great.

Lakers played Miami Heat last night and escaped with cardiac win despite trailing the Miami Heat 107-105 with 3.2 seconds remaining. Ron Artest in-bounded the ball to Kobe Bryant, who dribbled and slipped for a few seconds before throwing an off-balanced desperate three-point attempt from beyond the arc and Dwyane Wade covering him and shooting off with fractions of seconds left on the game clock. Kobe beat the buzzer.

Kobe’s shot banked off the glass and into the basketball ring for the amazing winning shot and victory over Dwyane Wade and his Miami Heat.

Kobe Bryant scored with 33 points, seven rebounds and three assists in the 108-107 victory.

Thanks You tube for the Kobe Bryant Amazing winning shot video.

Watched the Kobe Bryant Amazing winning game shot video:

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Sixty seconds to live walkthrough



Sixty Seconds to Live
is another exciting point and click type puzzle games from Deeperbeige.com. You have just 60 seconds of your life remaining and you will go to heaven or hell... LOL. Can you solve your own murder in this mini-adventure so you stay here in and enjoy playing computer games?

Yes you can with this Sixty seconds to live walkthrough we have collected and simplified so you will not waste your time.

Click or drag items to interact. Try to find means, motive and opportunity to solve your own murder!

With the help of this Sixty seconds to live walkthrough and tips, good luck and have fun!

1. Click the lip of the envelope to open the letter.
2.Click and drag the letter to slide it out of the envelope.
3.Click the piece of paper to unfold it.
4.Click and drag from the left edge of the paper towards the right. The note will flip over so you can read the other side.
5.Click and drag the note towards the top of the screen. You have to move it several times so that you get right to the bottom. On your first run through, you should read the note. After that, you need to rush through this bit or you'll run out of time later.
6.Click on either of the photos on the left hand wall of your cell. Can you see something you could use as a lockpick here?
7.When looking at either photo, click and hold the pushpin that holds it to the wall. Keep holding it until the pin comes out.
8.Click the lock on the cell door to get a close-up view.
9.Once the lock is picked, click and drag the bars all the way to the left to open the cell.
10. There's a few bonus items in the corridor, but all you actually need to do is click the door handle on the right to continue.
11.The means to your murder was contact poison. It's on the desk in the guard's room. Just click it to collect the evidence.
12.See the wallet under the desk in the guard room? Click and drag it out into the room.
13.Click on the popper on the wallet's strap to open it.
14.Click on the driving license in the wallet to determine that it belongs to the guard.
15.Click on Maria's photo in the wallet. It seems she's the guard's girl. How were you to know?
16.Click near the bottom of the screen to go back to the guard's room.
17.Click on the TV and video in the guard's room to view a close-up.
18.The security tape is at the end because it has been recording. Click the rewind button to go back to the start.
19.You could sit and watch the security footage start to finish, but you don't have time for that. You're dying remember? Click fast-forward three times to skip to the interesting bit and let it fade in.
20.Click near the bottom of the screen to go back to the guard's room.
21.Click on the window in the guard's room to end the game. As you take your last glimpse of the outside world, you sum up how you've done. If you've found means, motive and opportunity then you'll have solved your murder. If not, you'll just stare at the beautiful vista for your last few seconds.
22.Going for a highscore? There are bonus points for just about everything you do in every room. Perform as many of them as you can for the best scores.
23.There aren't any bonusses in the envelope section. Just skip through it as fast as you can. Don't listen to the commentary, just race through the actions.
24.There are two views in the cell. You can click near the bottom of the screen to turn around. Click all the highlighted spots to collect points.
25.There are a number of bonusses in the corridor. Click them all to collect the points. The tile contains two bonusses - click it twice.
26.Click the highlighted items to collect points.
27.Click play and stop on the video recorder. Also, fast forward more slowly through the scenes until you hear a comment on each one.
28.Click the bank card in the wallet to get a small bonus.
29.If you have enough time left at the window for the entire fade-out to play, you'll receive a big bonus

This Sixty seconds to live point and click type puzzle games may be not suited to young gamers.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Mandrake 1 walkthrough, tips, video tutorial

Mandrake 1 is a new point and click adventure game by Mateusz Skutnik, creator of Submachine series and other famous games.

This game looks weird but fantastic and you will enjoy playing!

This Mandrake 1 walkthrough, tips, video tutorial will help you am sure.

Cheers!


Enjoy the game Mandrake 1.

Monday, November 30, 2009

Cafe world Cheats, tips video tutorial

Cafe world is a facebook apps. I have some cafe world cheats, tips and video tutorial to help those who want to succeed in the cafe business... hehehe. Jokes! LOL.

Here are some of the cafe world cheats and tips.

First tip: Always and strictly always plan ahead. For examle, you are planning to go online and play Cafe World after 2 days, in this case you should cook food that will be done in two day period. So, when you go online, you have food ready to serve. Enjoy and repeat.
There will come a time that you will run out of food. If this happens, close your cafe. How? By removing the door.

Earn points by visiting often you neighbors and eating their food.

Cook foods that take longer time to be done to earn more experience points.

If you want foods that take long time to be spoiled, choose the foods that take long time to cook.

Above are just some few Cafe World tips to help. Next, let us talk about Cafe World Cheats.

Cheat 1: Trap The Waiter Cheat. The effect of this exploit is the food will magically be served on the tables without your waiters going near them and that means no more waiting time.

Cheat 2: Cheat Engine's Unlimited stove and counters. This one needs a software in order to be executed. I really don't know how to use it yet or if this still works.

Watch the video tutorial below to know how it this will help you.

Enjoy the game and tell it to all your facebook friends.

Here's the cafe world cheats, tips video tutorial:

Swimming Pool Escape Walkthrough Video



Another interesting game. Swimming Pool Escape is the latest point and click escape game by EGSAG. You are trapped in a swimming pool. You noticed that you are alone. After swimming in the pool for hours you notice that everyone else has left. What are you going to do?

Try to find your way out or else you´ll find yourself in a silly situation when the workers are coming to the pool next morning. Play free game here.

Here's the Swimming Pool Escape Walkthrough video to help you. Enjoy the game!

Monday, November 16, 2009

Pacquiao vs Cotto video

Pacquiao vs Cotto video is now out. You can find and buy vcd and dvd copies of the Pacquiao vs Cotto video along Taft, Baclaran for 30 pesos only. Pacquiao TKO's Cotto on the 12th round of their welterweight crown duel. Cotto was downed 2 times, at the 3rd and 4th round.

I have searched the internet and this is the Pacquiao vs Cotto video I found. Later on , the video was pulled out. The Pacquiao vs Cotto video is owned and claimed by HBO.

Here's the Pacquiao vs Cotto video highlights.

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Fishville, new Facebook game this week


A new Facebook game, a new apps, Fishville by Zynga is in the ads bar of FB. And this will come out soon. Well, it is about raising fishes obviously. Another aquarium game you know, like Fish World. So we have many games now in Facebook, if you want farming there's Farmtown and Farmville. There's Restaurant City and Cafe World and other games you can enjoy while socializing with your friends.

I have searched it on FB and it says it still not working. I hope the developer make it work the soonest possible time.

Here is another Fishville screenshot:




Monday, November 2, 2009

Escape the Coffee House Walkthrough Cheats Video


Escape the Coffee House game screen shot

The Escape the Coffee House game is a hot search in the net. So I made a research and found this Escape the Coffee House Walkthrough Cheats Video.

It is not easy to escape the coffee house and it is very hard to find the way to get out. But here some helpful tips, hints and "cheats" to make it through the game.

1. The initial steps are quite easy and the only things you have to do are to leave the behind-the-counter starting point.

2. Then grab a packet of coffee and add it to your other articles.

3. You have to find a coffee filter which is not visible to you.

4. You have to find the key required to open a cabinet in which the coffee filter is kept.

5.You can find the key by the bar stool.

6.Then you can get hold of the coffee filter by opening the cabinet with the help of the key.

7.It would be a little bit difficult to fix the filter in the coffee machine but trial-and-error will help you fix the filter.

8.There are some steps required to take but those are not clearly observable.

Escape the Coffee House is very stimulating game and enjoyable as the other walkthrough games. I hope this will help those who have problems winning the game.

If you are not satisfied with these helpful hints, tips, cheats, find out more when you search Google. But i think this video from Youtube will be sufficient for the time being.

Here is the Escape the Coffee House Game Walkthrough Cheats Video that will make your gaming enjoyable. Happy gaming!

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Pinkypop Halloween Party walkthrough | screenshot



Pinkypop Halloween Party walkthrough is a new point and click type spot the difference game from gamezhero. Timely game for the kids and adults this Halloween time.

The synopsis of the game is like this: Pinkypop got into dangerous and mysterious world after his first journey. But in real it was not that desperate. He met a lot of new friends and celebrated Halloween with them.

Try this and you will enjoy this game. Happy Halloween!


Here is the screenshot of Pinkypop Halloween Party walkthrough point and click game.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Orionid Meteor shower tonight

Watch the skies for the spectacular Orionid meteor shower tonight until dawn if the weather permit us to view this annual astronomical event.

The meteor shower will be visible in any place where you stood tonight. Choose the most widest place where you can stargaze meteor shower coming from the debris of Halley's comet a long time ago when it passed the sun.

Dozens of pea size and as small as grain of "shooting stars" falling from the night skies will illuminate the horizon per hour. But to us living in the cities there will be fewer meteors to see because of the pollution coming from the factories chimneys and vehicles mufflers.

The best place therefore would be in the countryside where the atmosphere is still less polluted and the air is fresher and good for your lungs. Dark skies would be perfect for viewing as if you were in a theater. Binoculars or telescopes are of no use because the meteors are so fast. So view it with your naked eye.

The "falling stars" vaporizes in the atmosphere so there is no danger it will fall into your head...LOL!

So let us watch the Orionid meteor shower tonight and make your wish upon a star... hahaha.

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Hurricane Rick Projected Path




Hurricane Rick
packing with winds near 75 mph was formed off the Mexican coast and could become a major hurricane by Saturday.

Hurricane Rick is centered about 290 miles south of Acapulco, Mexico, and moving west near at 9 mph.

Authorities said that lots of rains are expected that could trigger landslides and flooding in the resort city of Acapulco.

Hurricane Rick, the seventh hurricane of the eastern north Pacific season, and its projected path might be parallel to the Pacific coast over the next five days. (See the map)

The people living near or in the projected path of the Hurricane Rick should prepare in advance. Rick is developing into category 5 hurricane that means it can create landslides and floods and danger to peoples lives and properties.



Monday, October 12, 2009

Kidnapped by Ghost Walkthrough| Tutorial |video



So, you cannot escape the room where the ghost locked you? Here is the answer and solutions to your problems in this Kidnapped by Ghost point and click game. We have this walkthrough to help you get out of that room ruled by ghosts. LOL.

Have fun and enjoy the game in the Halloween...

So common and watch the Kidnapped by Ghost video tutorial for this point and click game by Flonga.

Kidnapped by Ghost video tutorial:

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Halloween Escape Walkthrough | Video Tutorial



Halloween is in the corner and it is time to enjoy it by playing this Halloween Escape game. It is another new point and click escape the room game. This Halloween themed escape game was made by FreakinRooms. This a short game but i enjoyed it. And i hope you will enjoy it also.

Look at the snapshots. Then watch the video tutorial.



In this escape game you are lock in a halloween room.And you have to escape the room by finding and using the found items with clues.



Here is the Halloween Escape walkthrough video tutorial i have searched to help you escape the room and enjoy the Halloween and have fun.

Watch the Halloween Escape Walkthrough video tutorial:

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Toyota Recall 2009 | Toyota Camry | Prius

Toyota Motor Corporation will recall 3.8 million vehicles in the United States, due to problems with a removable floor mat that could cause accelerators to get stuck and lead to a crash. Toyota spokesman Irv Miller said, "a stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death."

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, (NHTSA), said it had received 102 incidents in which the accelerator may have become stuck on the involved Toyota vehicles. The inquiry was prompted by a high speed crash in California of a Toyota Lexus last August.

Transportation secretary Ray LaHood said this is an urgent matter, and for everyone's sake, he strongly urged the owners of these vehicles to remove the mats or other obstacles that could lead to unintended acceleration.

The recall will be Toyota's largest ever recall and will involve popular models like the Toyota Camry, the top selling passenger car in the United States and the Toyota Prius, the best selling hybrid car. The recall will affect the 2007-2010 model of Toyota Camry,2005-2007 Toyota Avalon, 2004-2009 Toyota Prius, 2005-2010 Tacoma, 2005-2010 Toyota Tundra, 2007-2010 Lexus ES350 and 2006-2010 Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350.

In 2005 Toyota recall some 900,000 vehicles because of steering issue.

Toyota advise the owner and drivers of the vehicles to ensure that the mat is properly secured or when the unintended acceleration happens, should step on the accelerator with two feet until the vehicle slows and then try to put in neutral and switch the ignition to accessory power.

For vehicles with engine start/stop buttons, the engine can be shut off by holding the button down for three seconds.

If the advise does not work, Pray!!! LOL!


For more information regarding TOYOTA Recall 2009 you may contact the NHTSA hotline at (888) 327-4236, Toyota at (800) 331-4331 ar Lexus at (800) 255-3987.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Angela Young 2: Escape the Dreamscape Walkthrough | Tips



Angela Young 2: Escape the Dreamscape
is another exciting point and click game from bigfishgames.com.

This is the plot of the game: Angela Young stranded in the treacherous and mysterious dreamscape. With the helping hand of the wizard calling himself the Keeper of the Dreams, Angela Young was able to progress through the dangerous maze, but still not finding her missing cat, Felix.

You should explore the hidden objects scene and solve puzzles full of fun while tracking your lost friend and make back to your home with the help of Angela Young 2:Escape the dreamscape walkthrough | tips.


We hope this Angela Young 2 Walkthrough|Tips can help you solve the puzzle and enjoy the game.

These are the Angela Young 2 tips in text:

1. With the main menu, you can adjust a variety of settings, lie music and sound volume, screen size and system cursor from the option menu. During the game, the option menu is in the upper left corner of your screen.
2.You can replay any level of the game in the Episode section of the main menu.
3. You can check during the game what your current task is by clicking the question mark button in the bottom left corner.
4. When you click the hint button beside the question button, this will show the location of the hidden objects.
5. When the hint button fills up you can use it again.
6.The list of hidden objects you will be looking for are in the navigation bar below the scene.
7. In the images, all of the possible hidden objects are circled but when you play one of the objects maybe missing.
8 When you mouse over something that can be used in a later puzzle, you will see sparkles around your cursor.
9. There are few places where you can take multiple paths, but this does not change the game, only the order of the things.

These are general tips for the Angela Young 2: Escape the Dreamscape.

Watch the the helpful video:

Friday, September 18, 2009

NBA star Delonte West on his Can-Am Spyder arrested



The 26 year old NBA star Delonte West was arrested while travelling in his Can-Am Spyder, a three wheeled motorcycle after a police officer who pulled him to the sidelines on the Beltway found that he was carrying 3 loaded guns! This scene reminds us of the gun packing motorcycle gangs we have seen in movies. I think about the Hell's Angels motorcycle movies, the motorcycle gang sporting long hairs.

Imagine a well known NBA star of the Cleveland Cavaliers carrying guns; a Beretta 9mm, a Ruger .357 magnum and a shotgun. Why is he armed to the teeth? Is he going to war with whom? Is this a case of paranoia because he was already a basketball star?

Delonte West was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers and help in the campaign of Lebron James to gain the finals but you know what happened, Howard and the Miami Heat beat them to play Kobe Bryant and the LA Lakers in the championships.

Police charged Delonte West with two criminal counts of carrying handguns, the Beretta in his waistband, the Ruger magnum strapped in his legs and issued him a traffic citation for driving "in excess of reasonable and prudent speed". The shotgun he was carrying in his guitar case slung over his back was not included because the police officer said that Delonte West was within his rights to carry shotgun.

Police seized the guns and his Can-Am Spyder motorcycle. He was released from jail on his personal recognizance and will appear on court.

Can-Am Spyder picture:


Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Alice is Dead walkthrough:Tutorial

Alice is Dead Chapter 1 is another good and enjoyable point and click room escape games. The overview is like this: you come to Wonderland but you find Alice dead. You will try to escape the place and find out how Alice died and find out also who you are. This is an exciting point and click game but you cannot finish the game? Here comes the walkthrough tutorial so you can finish the game easily.

Enjoy the exciting game Alice is Dead Chapter 1. Okey play the game now.

Watch the Alice is Dead walkthrough video:

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Facebook Farmtown Cheat 2| Video

Here' s another Facebook Farmtown Cheat|video. This is easy to understand except for the poor sound. This is very basic and simple for beginners and novices.So be patient. Anyways, farmers are very patient individuals... LOL.

This will help you to improve your farming in Facebook Farmtown. Faster plowing, planting, coins, levels, etc. Try this and you will be an accomplished farmer. Satisfaction guaranteed.


Watch the video and then try it your Facebook account in another tab.


Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Guy Dupuy Dunk |video

Wow what a dunk! That was what i said when I saw the Guy Dupuy dunk. It seems Guy Dupuy's dunk is the best I had ever saw even in the NBA all stars like MJ, Kobe, and others.

Anyway who is this Guy Dupuy? What team in the NBA he belongs? I think he will be a great asset to any team he will play with. I believe he can fly higher and faster than than the legendary MJ.

Watch the Guy Dupuy dunk video and see for yourself.


Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Facebook Farmtown | Farmville Cheats and Tips

Farmtown is now the most popular web game for the social network platforms. It garners around 25 million players on the internet. I think the second is Farmville with 12 million. It seems people on the web wants to be farmers ... hehehe ... virtual farmers. So we have now everything virtual in the web like the name of this blog virtual money... LOL!

These farming games can be played in the Facebook, Friendster, Myspace and other social networking sites. The combined player farmers is almost 50 million worldwide and everyday it is growing by hundreds of thousands.

I have found out some cheats and tips which can be of help to ambitious virtual farmers. Hahaha... Happy farming! Cheers!

Here watch the videos and I hope these will give you more virtual money in Farmtown.







And here's the tips and tricks for Farmville:

Monday, September 7, 2009

Philippine Navy found oil leak in the sunken Superferry 9


Superferry 9 sunk in the waters off Zamboanga Del Norte. The ship owned by the WG &A shipping company and carrying more 900 passengers and crew tilted and sunk September 6, 2009.
Philippine Navy spokesman Lt. Col. Edgar Arevalo said the oil leak was noticed by navymen aboard a navy patrol gun boat that belongs to the search and rescue operations. Arevalo said the Commander Ramil Enriquez reported the information to his superiors at the Western Mindanao Naval Forces who immediately sent a plane to verify the information regarding the oil leak.

Admiral Wilfredo Tamayo commander of the Philippine Coast Guard said they have already sent experts and equipments to check on the site on the reported oil spill. Tamayo also said that the Superferry 9 was loaded with 180 tons of residual oil, 45 tons of special fuel oil and 35 tons of lube oil. Oil will leaked if the hull is weak and if the hull sustained cracks.

Tamayo also said there appears no indication that the incident was the result of terrorist attack. In 2004, Superferry 14 caught fire in the waters off Manila Bay and with casualty of over 100 dead that was later admitted by the authorities that it was caused by a bomb planted by Abbu Sayaff.

Saturday, September 5, 2009

Sweet Caroline | Lyrics

I remember this song by Neil Diamond Sweet Caroline. The lyrics are simple to remember and yes also the tune. When I hum this song I feel am walking lightly and sober after some bottles of ice cold beer.

When I was in my teens, my elder brother sing this song. And that was years ago when Karaoke, now videoke, was still not invented. He had his songhits, that is what they call this stuff and memorizing and singing his favorite songs.

Now when videoke with lyrics in the screen flashing, you don't need the songhits where you can find the lyrics and sometimes the guitar chords. You just read while the tune is in progress. And also there is some beautiful ladies dancing.

Back to Sweet Caroline lyrics, here it is:

Sweet Caroline
Written by: neil diamond

Where it began
I cant begin to knowin
But then I know its growin strong

Was in the spring
And spring became the summer
Whod have believed youd come along

Hands, touchin hands
Reachin out
Touchin me
Touchin you

Sweet caroline
Good times never seemed so good
Ive been inclined
To believe they never would

But now i
Look at the night
And it dont seem so lonely
We fill it up with only two
And when I hurt
Hurtin runs off my shoulders
How can I hurt when Im with you

Warm, touchin warm
Reachin out
Touchin me
Touchin me

Sweet caroline
Good times never seemed so good
Ive been inclined
To believe they never would
Oh, no, no

Sweet caroline
Good times never seemed so good
Ive been inclined
I believed they never could
Sweet caroline

Friday, September 4, 2009

Secret of Monkey Island Walkthrough Tutorial

This is a quality game for walkthrough game addicts. I hope the Secret of Monkey Island Walkthrough Tutorials wil help you enjoy the game.

Happy gaming! Cheers!

Watch the Part 1 and 2 of the video Secret of the Monkey Island Walkthrough.




Tuesday, September 1, 2009

PS3 Firmware 3.0 released for download

Sony announced a few weeks ago PS firmware 3.0 and now it is already released for download.

The firmware 3.0 includes changes that improve navigation on your Sony PS3. Notice some changes to the design of XMB and the improve look and feel of it. The firmware 3.0 also contains What's New, Status Indicator, Friends List, PlayStation Store Shortcuts, Personalization and Improve Trophies.

What's New section replaces the Information Board which allows the user to enjoy Interactive PlayStation News every time you start the PS3 system.

You can download now the PS3 Firmware 3.0 at their official site or much better thru Playstation Network.

Happy gaming! Cheers!

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Batman Arkham Asylum Walkthrough | Riddler's Riddle Tips

I hope this Batman Arkham Asylum Walkthrough | Riddler's Riddle tips, can help you solve the questions in this new popular game in town for Xbox 360 and PS.

Riddler’s riddle: “A puzzle has many sides but only some are visible

Sanatorium: A question can only be answered from a new perspective. Don’t you agree?
Enter the room, and you will notice that there is a breakable floor on the left-hand side. You will have to demolish it with gel, stand aside, and turn on the “Detective Mode.” The important bit of the question mark is on the hole’s side, while the dot can be found at the below floor.

TICK! TOCK! News flash! Someone is not getting out of here alive.
Be careful at the large room where you will free Dr. Young from the hands of Joker’s party people. Look for a cell decorated with lots of skulls on its lower level. The clue says that this has something to do with the Killer Croc.

Morgue: What silent killer of the oceans can be found in a tiny jar?
At the end of the autopsy table you will find a jar which contains body parts of a Great White Shark. Just zoom into the jar, and check out the label to see if it’s displayed.

Medical Foyer: Is the generosity of our benefactors on the Wayne?
At the opposite of the front doors there is a golden plaque which says that this medical unit has been funded by the Bruce Wayne Foundation for the Criminally Insane.

Map Area: Caves. Main Sewer Junction: A puzzle has many sides, but only some are visible.
In “Detective Mode” the only symbol that you can see is the Riddler symbol. In order to scan it you will need the dot of the question mark that you will have to line up when you snap a shot of the it. If you don’t snap a shot of the dot then it will return “Solution unaligned” even if you’ll scan the Riddler symbol from all sides.

Map Area: Arkham Mansion. South Corridor: This fiendish puzzle literally appears out of thin air.
This is just only one of the hidden question marks of the Riddler. Attention these are not symbols. These are question marks and they are visible in “Detective Mode.” Most of them can be found and seen with ease in “Detective Mode” as its over a display case, and you will only need to grapple up to the duct’s opposite end and look down to see the dot.

What does a bird need in the rain?
It’s the Penguin’s umbrellas which can be found with ease in a display case.

Warden’s Office: Isn’t the Warden too old for a puppet show?
The answer is Scarface who can be found easily in a display case.

Main Hall: Who is the main man in the main hall?
Don’t not look at the statue as the answer is the plaque which honors Commissioner Gordon. The plaque can be found on the right-hand staircase.

Dr. Young’s Office: It’ll be a cold day in Hell when this Ghul rises again.
Look for a wall of body freezers in one of Dr. Young’s rooms. You will see one which is simply sticking out, then zoom in on the toe tag of Ra’s Al Ghul. Also if you are going to return here after you complete the task then he will be gone.

How do you mask your feelings without losing control?
Go into Dr. Young’s office and you will see a giant tribal mask, and that’s it.

Arkham Records Room: Our records show that a Strange transfer request was made in this room.
This is hidden behind an electronic barrier therefore you will need to use the Cryptographic Sequencer, the Power Amplifier upgrade, and the horizontal zipline. After you disable the barrier, you have to zipline over the electric floor, and there you’ll see the files of Hugo Strange. Zoom in on them, and just keep doing it until they’re accepted.

North Corridor: Did Amadeus go mad, or was he just dizzy?
Be careful when you look for a way to get into Dr. Young’s office, and you’ll definitely find this one too. Just crawl through the vents, go down into a tiny cell, and you’ll notice another cell near it which contains circular writing on the walls. Zoom in on the Amadeus Arkham insane scribblings.

East Wing Corridor: A game of Cat and mouse can be painful.

Tips from: Softsailor.com. Thanks a lot.

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Toyota Recall | Toyota and Scion recall



Japan's Toyota Motors Corp. is recalling about 95,700 Toyota and Scion vehicles sold in the US because ice may accumulate in the breaking systems and will make it harder for drivers to slowdown, decrease breaking power and lengthen breaking distance.

The company said that the recall will cover 2009 and 2010 models of Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix and 2008 and 2009 Scion XD vehicles.

Toyota's recall applies to vehicle owners in the 19 states with extreme low temperatures. These states are: Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

If you are owner this vehicles you can contact Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc. 19001 Soutwestern Ave. Dept. WC11, Torrance, CA 90501 or visit their website.

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Batman Arkham Asylum Walkthrough|Video demo

To all those who want to play Batman Arkham Asylum Walkthrough for xbox 360 here is the video demo that will help pass the obstacles and beat the villain. A must see to find the secrets that you need to dominate this video game.

Watch the two demo videos.



Monday, August 24, 2009

US debt clock




The US debt clock is a billboard size digital display and is currently installed on Sixth Avenue in Manhattan, New York City. I have seen the picture and posted it here. It is like the pollution digital display.

It made headlines months ago when the US debt surpassed the $10 Trillion mark and it runs out of sufficient digits to display the amount. The US debt clock reminds us of the bad times we are passing through.

The bad times am referring to is the recession that the US and the world is experiencing now. The recession is I think getting to the level of the Great Depression of 1930s where unemployment rate reached more than 20%. And the working people are lining the streets for food coupons.

Now the US unemployment rate is nearing 10% and it is going up and the other industrialised countries are having these same characterization. More business establishments are cutting off jobs. More banks and other financial institutions are going bankrupt and seeking the aid of the government to weather the economic storm, the Wall Street meltdown. We are witness to the fall of the world biggest insurance company AIG, the crash of the US automotive industry, the burst of the housing bubble, etcetera.

The US debt clock reminds the people to rethink what the system of greed is all about. Let us think for long term solutions to the problem of the system.

Can Mr Obama lead us to the economic recovery? How? By stimulus program?

Cash For Refrigerators

A new stimulus plan is in the offing, this time it is cash for refrigerators. This cash for clunkers type federal program amounting to $300 million from the federal budget is targetting to boost the sales of the home appliances makers who experienced the worst in its business cycle.

The program is part of the stimulus plan of the Obama administration which was passed early this year. The Energy Department expects most of the $300 million fund to be awarded by November. Energy secretary Steven Chu said that "these rebates will help families make the transition to more efficient appliances, making purchases that will directly stimulates the economy".

But unlike the cash for clunkers program, consumers have to trade their old appliances. Who will qualify? Only those appliances with Energy Star seal will qualify or about 55% of the appliances in 2008 met this standard.

The cash for refrigerators will help the beleaguered Whirlpool, Electrolux and General Electric appliances makers.

So throw your old refrigerators and help the economy.

Miss Universe 2009 winner

Miss Venezuela Stefania Fernandez is the winner of the Miss Universe 2009 beauty pageant which was held in the Bahamas for the first time. A repeat performance of Venezuela.

Contestants from 84 countries vied for the coveted title, and Venezuela repeated it again.

Latin American beauties dominated the pageant. Latina beauties are mass produced in the beauty factories of Venezuela.

The Philippine contestant Pamela Bianca Manalo failed to land even in the top 15 finalist of the Miss Universe 2009.

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Friday, August 21, 2009

Cash for Clunkers ending

The popular program cash for clunkers will end on Monday 8:00 PM after almost depleting the $3 Billion funding in a month. The program helps the ailing car industry but also creates problems to car dealers.

But President Obama and government officials declared the program a success.

Secretary of Transportation Ray La Hood said the program "has been a lifeline to the automobile industry, jump starting a major sector of the industry and putting people back to work". He added that the department was "working toward an orderly wind down of this very popular program".

The cash for clunkers program has also created problems to car dealers, many of them still yet to be repaid for the clunker deals they made. Under the cash for clunkers program, dealers take rebates of $3,500 or $4,500 off the price of a new vehicle, in return for the trade in old inefficient cars that are sent to the scrap yard. Then they must submit application papers with proper documentation to be repaid. Many dealers are still on the wait for their unpaid claims.

According to some dealers there was a lot of bureaucracy int his cash for clunkers program.

But President Obama and LaHood pledge that dealers will get their money back.

Alright, everybody happy? The car industrialist, the Obama government and the dealers, they will all profit from this cash for clunkers program. But wait, some people are saying that sales of cars will drop in the following months because people have already bought new cars?

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

meteor shower august 2009

A spectacular show for sky watchers, a meteor shower (Perseid meteor shower they called) will happen this whole week, but the best time is on Tuesday and Wednesday night until 5am.

The meteor shower showers happens only annually so if you want to see natural phenomenon watch it, that is if the weather permits.

You can watch the august 2009 meteor showers on the eastern side of the horizon.

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Sunday, August 9, 2009

Chino Prison Riot

About 250 prisoners were injured in the Chino Prison Riot last Saturday the California Institution for Men in Chino, California. Injuries from ranged mostly from stab wounds and head injuries. Fire was ignited that caused damages to the buildings.

The riot was likely a result of tensions between Hispanic and Black prisoners. More than 1000 prisoners were involved in the Chino prison riot.

Authorities responded to the Chino prison riots, with pepper spray, batons, foam projectiles to remove the inmates who holed up inside the facility.

As a result of the Chino prison riot, visitations to all the Southern California prison was suspended.






Saturday, August 8, 2009

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Friday, August 7, 2009

Monk Season 8| Last Episode

The eight and final season of Monk will be aired starting Friday August 7, 2009 and will end on Dec 4 , 2009.

Monk is a comical crime drama, mystery series starring Tony Shalhoub as Adrian Monk, a private detective and consultant of the homicide unit.

Monk was brilliant investigator of San Francisco Police Department that suffered nervous breakdown when his wife was killed in a bombing incident that he thinks he was the target.

He had certain phobias like fear of heights, germs, milk and others that makes his character funny and comical. His obsessive-compulsive disorder habits led to awkwardly situation and cause problems to people around him.

Monk is a show that imparts some knowledge about police procedures and very good investigative work. Police investigators and people who would like to be investigative will learn a good deal of methods. And a lot of laughter, that we need in these times of economic recession.

I am glued to the TV whenever I watched Monk, fearing that I will miss something. Is this a kind of phobia? LOL.

So folks, dont miss the the final episode. There is no season 9 coming.

By the way credits goes to Andy Breckman the creator of the show and Tony Shalhoub and all the cast.

Cash for Clunkers $2 Billion Refill

The cash for clunkers program will be refilled, courtesy of the Senate and to be signed by President Obama into law, with $2 billion dollars more to help the car owners to purchase new ones and boost the US economy, in particular the car industry.

President Obama said: "Now more American consumers will have the chance to purchase newer, more fuel efficient cars and the American economy will continue to get a much-needed boost."

This was the statement after the Senate approved the bill tripling the $1 billion cash for clunkers program.

So the cash for clunkers progam will be injected and refilled with much needed cash amounting to $2billion do that will last until Labor Day.

With this cash for clunkers program, more than $775 million was already spent and almost 185,000 new vehicles were sold. Car dealers registered a boost in sales in July and Ford Motor Co. increased in sales.

Owners of passenger cars, old SUVs, vans and pickups, are eligible to vouchers worth $3,500 to $4,500 if they trade-in their gas guzzlers, under the cash for clunkers program. Is it ok for you or do you want some more?

Where will the trade in vehicles go? They will be crushed and shredded.

Or maybe some will be thrown into to some countries where second hand car is still a good car?

Your very lucky car owners. How about those without cars?

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Lunar Eclipse Time August 5, 2009

These lunar eclipse time would guide those who are interested to witness another natural phenomenon, after the solar eclipse last month. This time, August 5, 2009, a lunar eclipse.

The exact time of lunar eclipse will be visible at New Jersey, Boston, Atlanta 18:oo, end at 21:14, Chicago and Houston and Dallas at 17:04 ends at 20: 14. New York and Philadelphia 18:04 and will end at 21:14.

No eclipse at last LA, San Francisco and Seattle. New York and Philadelphia 18:04 ends 21:14.

Lunar eclipse woul be visible in other parts of the world, in the Middle Eastern countries and Africa. Also in Europe; London, France and Germany.

So people out there look at the sky, but be very careful.

Cory Aquino Nalibing Na| People Power Pwede pa?

Nalibing na si dating Pangulong Corazon Cojuangco Aquino (1933-2009). Isang taon ding nakipaglaban sa sakit na kanser sa bituka si Gng. Aquino. Na-confine siya sa Makati Medical Center ng may isang buwan. Namatay siya noong July 31, 2009 sa ganap na 3:18 ng madaling araw.

Ibinurol noong una sa La Salle Gym sa Greenhills at noong nakaraang Lunes ay inilipat sa Manila Cathedral. Libo-libo ang pumila para masilayan sa huling pagkakataon ang dating pangulo. Dumagsa ang mga tao mula sa ibat ibang antas ng buhay sa burol ni Cory at nagpakita ng kanilang simpatiya at pagmamahal sa "housewife" na lumaban kay Marcos noong magpatawag ng snap election noong 1985.

Ang nangyaring burol at libing ni Cory ay maihahambing sa burol at libing ni Ninoy. Maraming tao ang nagkusang pumunta at nakiramay sa burol hanggang sa libing. Lumaganap ang dilaw na kulay bilang suporta at simpatya sa martir na si Ninoy, mahigpit na katunggali ni Marcos, na pinaslang matapos arestuhin pagkalapag ng kaniyang sinakyang eroplano .

Inilibing si Cory katabi ng nitso ng kanyang asawang si Senator Ninoy Aquino, matapos ang humigit kumulang 8 oras na paglalakbay mula Manila Cathedral sa Intramuros, Maynila hanggang sa kanyang huling hantungan sa Manila Memorial Park sa Paranaque City.

Ang tanya ng mga awtoridad ay may 150 libong tao ang nag-abang sa ruta na dinaanan ng libing. Marami ang naghintay ng mahabang oras at di inalintan na mabasa ng ulan para masilayan sa huling pagkakataon ang dating pangulo ng Pilipinas na naging simbolo ng laban kay Marcos. At maging saksi sa isang makasaysayang pangyayari sa bansa.

Kung wawariin tila bumabalik na muli ang diwa ng people power, ang diwa ng EDSA Revolution.

Monday, August 3, 2009

Gatti's death suicide

Gatti commited suicide?


According to Brazilian police, Arturo Gatti's death is suicide. And according to his wife she is innocent and was release in jail.

So what is the reason behind Gatti's death or suicide?

Gatti, was found dead in his hotel room in Pernambuco, Brazil. Gatti's wife, was charged with murder. Her purse strap stained with blood. She could not explain staying in hotel room for more than 10 hours without knowing Gatti' s dead. According to a friend, Gatti and his wife were having problems and about to separate.

Gatti was one of the best boxer in the world. He earned fame and prize money. His boxing record 40 wins, 31 by knockout, 9 losses out of 49 fights. He was one of the exciting boxer in the world.

It put questions into my mind. Why? Why? A good boxer like Thunder (his nickname), in the prime of his life will do that?

Cory Aquino funeral

Thousands line the streets from Greenhills to Intramuros.

Thousands of mourners and supporters of the late former president Cory Aquino, lined up the streets stretching from Greenhills to Manila Cathedral in Intramuros. The funeral convoy or the funeral cortege start at 11 AM at La Salle Greenhills Gym and arrive 4PM at the Manila Cathedral.

In Ayala Makati, the financial district, employees rain confetti and thousands waving yellow flags, ribbons and anything yellow colored to show their sympathy to the late president who was considered the icon of democracy in the struggle against the Marcos dictatorial rule. The convoy stops at the Ninoy Aquino Monument while people sang Bayan Ko, a nationalist song.

People from all walks of life, rich and poor, join the funeral convoy that slowly make its way due to thousand of people who like to make a last glimpse of President Cory. People were chanting Cory, Cory. Cars use their horns. Throwing confetti. People weeping.

The Intramuros fire station blared their sirens when the funeral convoy arrived.

The scene is like the funeral of Ninoy Aquino in 1983. Thousands of people lined the streets. Waving yellow flags, wearing yellow t-shirts, etcetera. It is like People Power Revolution of 1986 that catapulted into the presidency Corazon Cojuangco Aquino, where the color of the times was yellow.

The remains of President Cory Aquino was transferred to Manila Cathedral. She will be laid to rest beside the grave of his husband Ninoy in Manila Memorial Park in Paranaque on Wednesday.

Cory magic still works.

Friday, July 31, 2009

Honda car models recall

Beware!

Honda models, 2001-2002 Accords, 2001 Civic, and 2002-2003 Acura TLS, recalled due to a potential problem that can cause accidents. The flaw is in the airbag system which can cause injury to its riders when inflated.

The Honda car models recall started last November.

Contact your car dealers now if you are a proud owner of these Honda models and save yourself from potential hazards. An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure!

CARS: cash for clunkers to aid car owners

Cash Anyone for your old gas guzzlers?

Cash for clunkers program is for you dear car owners. It will help the car industry; GM, Chrysler, Ford and other industries tied in the automotive business. It will boost the car sales. And will also minimize the pollution causing old vehicles and help our ozone layer to rejuvenate.

CARS - Car Allowance Rebate System,
a program to help the economy and the environment by stimulating the consumers to spur car sales and the car industry.

Car owners can receive federal subsidies up to $4,500 for trading their old car or truck for new efficient and high gas mileage vehicles. The money comes from the stimulus fund approved earlier in the year as part of the stimulus program, the $787 billion stimulus fund.

The House immediately rushed to approved a bill last Friday to pump additional additional $2 billion. House of Representatives acted when they learn that the funds for the cash for clunkers program, was depleted and running out of money. The bill was approve by vote was 316-109.


Car owners thank your lawmakers for approving a bill that will help the economy and the environment! You can email them to show your appreciation to their legislative efforts.

Cash for clunkers program a good deal for car owners!

Monday, July 27, 2009

SONA 2009 complete text

Here is the complete text of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's SONA 2009:

Source: Office of the Press Secretary

Thank you, Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. Before I begin my report to the nation, please join me first in a moment of prayer for President Cory Aquino.
Senate President Enrile, Speaker Nograles, Senators, Representatives, Vice President de Castro, former President Ramos, Chief Justice Puno, Ambassadors friends:

The past twelve months have been a year for the history books. Financial meltdown in the West spread throughout the world.

Tens of millions lost their jobs; billions across the globe have been hurt – the poor always harder than the rich. No one was spared. It has affected us already.
But the story of the Philippines in 2008 is that the country weathered a succession of global crises in fuel, in food, then in finance and finally, economy in a global recession, never losing focus and with economic fundamentals intact.

A few days ago, Moody’s upgraded our credit rating, citing the resilience of our economy. The state of our nation is a strong economy. Good news for our people, bad news for our critics.

I did not become President to be popular. To work, to lead, to protect and preserve our country, our people, that is why I became President.
When my father left the Presidency, we were second to Japan. I want our Republic to be ready for the first world in 20 years.

Towards that vision, we made key reforms. Our economic plan centers on putting people first. Higit sa lahat, ang layunin ng ating patakaran ay tulungan ang masisipag na karaniwang Pilipino.

New tax revenues were put in place to help pay for better healthcare, more roads, and a strong education system. Housing policies were designed to lift up our poorer citizens so they can live and raise a family with dignity. Ang ating mga puhunan sa agrikultura ay naglalayong kilalanin ang ating mga magsasaka bilang backbone ng ating bansa, at bigyan sila ng mga modernong kagamitan to feed our nation and feed their own family.

Had we listened to the critics of those policies, had we not braced ourselves for the crisis that came, had we taken the easy road much preferred by politicians eyeing elections, this country would be flat on its back.

It would take twice the effort just to get it back again on its feet – to where we are now because we took the responsibility and paid the political price of doing the right thing. For standing with me and doing the right thing, thank you, Congress.
The strong, bitter and unpopular revenue measures of the past few years have spared our country the worst of the global financial shocks. They gave us the resources to stimulate the economy.

Nabigyan nila ang pinakamalaking pagtaas ng IRA ng mga LGU na P40 billion itong taon, imparting strength throughout the country at every level of government.

Compared to the past we have built more and better infrastructure, including those started by others but left unfinished. The Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway is a prime example of building better roads. It creates wealth as the flagship of the Subic-Clark corridor.

We have built airports of international standard, upgraded domestic airports, built seaports and the roll on/roll off transport system. I ask Congress for a Philippine Transport Security Authority Law.

Some say that after this SONA, it will be all politics. Sorry, but there’s more work.
Sa telecommunications naman, inatasan ko ang Telecommunications Commission na kumilos na tungkol sa mga sumbong na dropped calls at mga nawawalang load sa cellphone. We need to amend the Commonwealth-era Public Service Law. And we need to do it now.

Kung noong nakaraan, lumakas ang electronics, today we are creating wealth by developing the BPO and tourism sectors as additional engines of growth.

Electronics and other manufactured exports rise and fall in accordance with the state of the world economy. But BPO remains resilient. With earnings of $6 billion and employment of 600,000, the BPO phenomenon speaks eloquently of our competitiveness and productivity. Let us have a Department of ICT.

In the last four years tourism almost doubled. It is now a $5 billion industry.
Our reforms gave us the resources to protect our people, our financial system and our economy from the worst of shocks that the best in the west failed to anticipate.
They gave us the resources to extend welfare support and enhance spending power.

For helping me raise government salaries through Joint Resolution 4, thank you, Congress.

Cash handouts give the most immediate relief and produce the widest stimulating effect. Nakikinabang ang 700,000 na pinakamahihirap na pamilya sa programang Pantawid Pamilya.

We prioritize projects with the same stimulus effects plus long-term contributions to progress.

Sa pagpapamahagi ng milyun-milyong ektaryang lupa, 700,000 na katutubo at mahigit isang milyong benepisyaryo ng CARP ay taas-noong may-ari na ng sariling lupa. Hinihiling ko sa Kongreso na ipasa agad ang pagpapalawig ng CARP, at dapat ma-condone ang P42 billion na land reform liabilities dahil 18% lamang ang nabayaran mula 1972.

Napapanahon, it’s timely because it will unfreeze the rural property market. Ang mahal kong ama ang nag-emancipate ng mga magsasaka. Ii-mancipate naman natin ngayon ang titulo.

Nakinabang ang pitong milyong entrepreneurs sa P165 billion na microfinance loans.

Nakinabang ang sandaan libo sa emergency employment ng ating economic resiliency plan. Kasama natin ngayon ang isa sa kanila, si Gigi Gabiola. Dating household service worker sa Dubai, ngayon siya ay nagtatrabaho sa DOLE. Good luck, Gigi.

Nakinabang ang isang milyong pamilya sa programang pabahay at palupa, mula Pag-Ibig, NHA, community mortgage program, certificates of lot award, at saka iyong loan condonation.

Our average inflation is the lowest since 1966. Last June, it dropped to 1.5%. Paano?

Proper policies lowered interest rates, which lowered costs to business and consumers.

Dahil sa ating mga reporma, nakaya nating ibenta ang bigas NFA sa P18.25 per kilo kahit tumaas ang presyo sa labas mula P17.50 hanggang P30 dahil sa kakulangan ng supply sa mundo. Habang, sa unang pagkakataon, nagawa nating itaas ang pamimili ng palay sa mga magsasaka, P17 mula sa P11.

Dahil sa ating mga reporma, nakaya nating mamuhunan sa pagkain – anticipating an unexpected global food crisis. Nakagawa tayo ng libu-libong kilometro ng farm-to-market roads at, kasama ng pribadong sector, natubigan ang dalawang milyong ektarya. Mga Badjao gaya ni Tarnati Dannawi ay tinuruan ng modernong mariculture. Umabot na sa P 180,000 ang kinita niya mula noong nakaraang taon. Congratulations, Tarnati. We will help more fisherfolk shift to fish farming with a budget of P1 billion.

Dahil dumarami na naman daw ang pamilyang nagugutom, mamumuhunan tayo ng panibago sa ating hunger mitigation program na sa nakaraan ay napatunayang mabisa. Tulungan ninyo ako dito, Kongreso.

Mula pa noong 2001, nanawagan na tayo ng mas murang gamot. Nagbebenta tayo ng gamot na kalahating presyo sa libu-libong Botika ng Bayan at Botika ng Barangay sa maraming dako ng bansa.

Our efforts prodded the pharmaceutical companies to come up with low-cost generics and brands like RiteMed. I supported the tough version of the House of the Cheaper Medicine law. I supported it over the weak version of my critics. The result: the drug companies volunteered to bring down drug prices, slashing by half the prices of 16 drugs. Thank you, Congressmen Cua, Alvarez, Biron, Locsin.
Pursuant to law, we are placing other drugs under a maximum retail price. To those who want to be President, this advice: If you really want something done, just do it. Do it hard, do it well. Don’t pussyfoot. Don’t pander. And don’t say bad words in public.

Sa health insurance, sakop na ang 86% ang ating populasyon.
Sa Rent Control Law ng 2005 hanggang 2008, di pwedeng lumampas ng 10% ang pagtaas ng upa taun-taon. Ayon sa kakapirma nating batas may isang taong moratorium, tapos hanggang 7% lamang ang maaaring pagtaas. Salamat, Kongreso.

Noong isang taon, nabiyayaan ng tig-P500 ang mahigit pitong milyong tahanan bilang Pantawid Koryente sa mga small electricity users.

Yung presyo ng koryente, ang EPIRA natin ang pangmatagalang sagot. EPIRA dismantled monopoly. Ngunit minana natin ang power purchase agreements, kaya hindi pa natin makamtan yung buong intended effect. Pero happy na rin tayo, dahil isang taon na lamang iyan. The next generation will benefit from low prices from our EPIRA.

Samantala, umabot na sa halos lahat ng barangay ang elektrisidad. We increased indigenous energy from 48% to 58%. Nakatipid tayo sa dollars tapos na-reduce pa iyong oil consumption. The huge reduction in fossil fuel is the biggest proof of energy independence and environmental responsibility. Further reduction will come with the implementation of the Renewable Energy Act, and the Biofuels Act.
The next generation will also benefit from our lower public debt to GDP ratio. It declined from 78% in 2000 to 55% in 2008. We cut in half the debt of government corporations from 15% to 7%. Likewise foreign debt from 73% to 32%. Kung meron man tayong malaking kaaway na tinalo, walang iba kundi ang utang, iyong foreign debt.

Those in the past administrations conjured the demon of foreign debt. We exorcised it.

The market grows economies. A free market, not a free-for-all.
To that end, we improved our banking system to complement its inherent conservatism. The Bangko Sentral has been prudent. Thank you, Governor Tetangco, for being so effective. The BSP will be even more effective if Congress will amend its Charter.

We worked on the Special Purpose Vehicle Act, reducing non-performing loans from 18% to 4% and improving loan-deposit ratios.

Our new Securitization Law did not encourage the recklessness that brought down giant banks and insurance companies elsewhere and laid their economies to waste. In fact, it monitors and regulates the new-fangled financial schemes. Thank you, Congress.

We will work to increase tax effort through improved collections and new sin taxes to further our capacity to reduce poverty and pursue growth. Revenue enhancement must come from the Department of Finance plugging leaks and catching tax and customs cheats. I call on tax paying citizens and tax paying businesses, help the BIR and stop those tax cheats.

Taxes should come from alcohol and tobacco and not from books. Tax hazards to lungs and livers, do not tax minds. Ang kita mula sa buwis sa alak at sigarilyo ay dapat gamitin sa kalusugan at edukasyon. Pondohan ang Philhealth premiums ng pinakamahihirap. Pondohan ang mas maraming classroom at computers.
Pardon my partiality for the teaching profession. I was a teacher.

Kaya namuhunan tayo ng malaki sa edukasyon at skills training.
Ang magandang edukasyon ay susi sa mas magandang buhay, the great equalizer that allows every young Filipino a chance to realize their dreams.

Nagtayo tayo ng 95,000 na silid-aralan, nagdagdag ng 60,000 na guro, naglaan ng P1.5 billion para sa teacher training, especially for 100,000 English teachers.
Isa sa pinakamahirap sa Millennium Development Goals ay iyong Edukasyon para sa Lahat pagdating ng 2015. Ibig sabihin, lahat ng nasa tamang edad ay dapat nasa primary school. Halos walang bansang makakatupad nito. Ngunit nagsisikap pa rin tayo. Nagtayo tayo ng mga paaralan sa higit sanlibong barangay na dati walang eskwelahan upang makatipid ng gastos sa pasahe ang mga bata.

Tinanggal natin ang miscellaneous fees para sa primary school. Hindi na kailangan mag-uniporme ang mga estudyante sa public school.

In private high schools, we finance half of the students.

We have provided college and post-graduate education for over 600,000 scholars. One of them, Mylene Amerol-Macumbal, finished Accounting at MSU-IIT, then she went to law school, and placed second in the last bar exams – the first Muslim woman bar topnotcher. Congratulations!

In technical education and skills training, we have invested three times that of three previous administrations combined. Narito si Jennifer Silbor, isa sa sampung milyong trainee. Natuto siya ng medical transcription. Now, as an independent contractor and lecturer for transcriptions in Davao, kumikita siya ng P18,000 bawat buwan. Good job, Jennifer.

The Presidential Task Force on Education headed by Jesuit educator Father Bienvenido Nebres has come out with the Main Education Highway towards a Knowledge-Based Economy. It envisions seamless education from basic to vocational school or college.

It seeks to mainstream early childhood development in basic education. Our children are our most cherished possession. In their early years we must make sure they get a healthy start in life. They must receive the right food for a healthy body, the right education for a bright and inquiring mind – and the equal opportunity for a meaningful job.

For college admission, the Task Force recommends mandatory Scholastic Aptitude Tests. It also recommends that higher private education institutions should be harmonized with state universities and colleges, and that CHED should oversee local universities and colleges. For professions seeking international recognition –
engineering, architecture, accountancy, pharmacy and physical therapy – it recommends radical reform: 10 years of basic education, two years of pre-university, before three years of university.

Our educational system should make the Filipino fit not just for whatever jobs happen to be on offer today, but also for whatever economic challenge life will throw in their way.

Sa hirap at ginhawa, pinapatatag ang ating bansa ng ating overseas Filipinos. Iyong padala nilang $16 billion noong isang taon ay record. Itong taon, mas mataas pa.

I know that this is not a sacrifice joyfully borne. This is work where it can be found – in faraway places, among strangers with different cultures. It is lonely work, it is hard work.

Kaya nagsisikap tayong lumikha dito sa atin ng mga trabahong maganda ang sahod, so that overseas work will just be a career choice, not the only option for a hard-working Filipino.

Meanwhile, we should make their sacrifices worthwhile. Dapat gumawa tayo ng mas epektibong proteksyon at pagpapalawak ng halaga ng kanilang pinagsikapang suweldo. That means stronger consumer protection for Overseas Filipino Workers investing in property and products back home. Para sa kanila, pinapakilos natin ang Investors Protection Task Force.

Hindi ako nag-aatubiling bisitahin ang ating taong bayan at kanilang mga host sa buong mundo – mula Hapon…hanggang Brazil, mula Europa at Middle East hanggang sa American Midwest, nakikinig sa kanilang mga problema at pangangailangan, inaalam kung paano sila matutulungan ng ating pamahalaan – by working out better policies on migrant labor, or by saving lives and restoring liberty.

Pagpunta ko sa Saudi, pinatawad ni Haring Abdullah ang pitong daang OFW na nasa preso. Pinuno nila ang isang buong eroplano at umuwi kasama ko.
Mula sa ating State Visit sa Espanya, it has become our biggest European donor. At si Haring Juan Carlos ay nakikipag-usap sa ibang mga bansa para sa ating mga namomoblemang OFW. Ganoon din si Sheikh Khalifa, ang Prime Minister ng Bahrain.

Pagpunta ko sa Kuwait, Emir Al-Sabah commuted death sentences. We thank all our leaders, our world leaders, for showing compassion to our overseas foreign workers. Salamat.

Our vigorous international engagement has helped bring in foreign investment. Net foreign direct investments multiplied 15 times during our administration. Kasama ng ating mga Together with our OFWs, they more than doubled our foreign exchange reserves.

Pinalakas ang ating piso at naiwasan ang lubhang pagtaas ng presyo.
They upgraded our credit because while the reserves of our peers have shrunk this past year, ours reserves grew by $3 billion.

Our international engagement has also corrected historical injustice.
The day we visited Washington, Senator Daniel Inouye successfully sponsored benefits for our veterans as part of America’s stimulus package.

I have accepted the invitation of President Obama to be the first Southeast Asian leader to meet him at the White House, later this week.
That he sought us out testifies to our strong and deep ties.

High on our agenda will be peace and security issues. Terrorism: how to meet it, how to end it, how to address its roots in injustice or prejudice – and first and always how to protect lives.

We will discuss nuclear non-proliferation. The Philippines will chair the review of the nuclear weapons non-proliferation Treaty in New York in May 2010. The success of the talks will be a major diplomatic achievement for us.

There is a range of other issues we will discuss, including the global challenge of climate change, especially the threat to countries with long coastlines. And there is the global recession, its worse impact on poor people, and the options that can spare them from the worst.

In 2008 up to the first quarter of 2009 we stood among only a few economies in Asia-Pacific that did not shrink. Compare this to 2001, when some of my current critics were driven out by people power.

Asia was surging but our country was on the brink of bankruptcy.
Since then, our economy posted uninterrupted growth for 33 quarters; more than doubled its size from $76 billion to $186 billion. The average GDP growth from 2001 to the first quarter of 2009 is the highest in 43 years.

Bumaba ang bilang ng mga nagsasabing mahirap sila sa 47% mula 59%. Maski lumaki ang ating populasyon, nabawasan ng dalawang milyon ang bilang ng mahihirap. GNP per capita rose from a Third World $967 to $2,000. Lumikha tayo ng walong milyong trabaho, an average of a million a year, much, much more than at any other time.

In sum:
1. We have a strong economy and a strong fiscal position to withstand global shocks.
2. We built new modern infrastructure and completed unfinished ones.
3. The economy is more fair to the poor than ever before.
4. We are building a sound base for the next generation.
5. International authorities have taken notice that we are safer from environmental degradation and man-made disasters.

As a country in the path of typhoons and in the Pacific Rim of Fire, we must be prepared as the latest technology permits to anticipate natural calamities when that is possible; to extend immediate and effective relief when it is not. The mapping of flood- and landslide-prone areas is almost complete. Early warning, forecasting and monitoring systems have been improved, with weather tracking facilities in Subic, Tagaytay, Mactan, Mindanao, Pampanga.
We have worked on flood control infrastructure like those for Pinatubo, Agno, Laoag, and Abucay, which will pump the run off waters from Quezon City and Tondo flooding Sampaloc. This will help relieve hundreds of hectares in this old city of its age old woe.

Patuloy naman iyong sa Camanava, dagdag sa Pinatubo, Iloilo, Pasig-Marikina, Bicol River Basin, at mga river basin ng Mindanao.

The victims of typhoon Frank in Panay should receive their long-overdue assistance package. I ask Congress to pass the SNITS Law.

Namana natin ang pinakamatagal na rebelyon ng Komunista sa buong mundo. Si Leah de la Cruz isa sa labindalawang libong rebel returnee. Sixteen pa lang siya nang sumali sa NPA. Naging kasapi sa regional White Area Committee, napromote sa Leyte Party Committee Secretary. Nahuli noong 2006. She is now involved in an LGU-supported handicraft livelihood training of former rebels. We love you, Leah!
There is now a good prospect for peace talks with both the Communist Party of the Philippines and the MILF, with whom we are now on ceasefire. We inherited an age-old conflict in Mindanao, exacerbated by a politically popular but near-sighted policy of massive retaliation. This only provoked the other side to continue the war.

In these two internal conflicts, ang tanong ay hindi, “Sino ang mananalo?” kundi, bakit pa ba kailangang mag-laban ang kapwa Pilipino tungkol sa mga isyu na alam naman nating lahat na di malulutas sa dahas, at mareresolba lang sa paraang demokratiko?

There is nothing more that I would wish for than peace in Mindanao. It will be a blessing for all its people, Muslim, Christian and lumads. It will show other religiously divided communities that there can be common ground on which to live together in peace, harmony and cooperation that respects each other’s religious beliefs.

At sa lahat ng dako ng bansa, kailangan nating protektahan ang ating mga mamamayan kontra sa krimen’ – in their homes, in their neighborhoods, in their communities. How shall crime be fought? With the five pillars of justice, including crime fighters. We call on Congress to fund more policemen on the streets.
Real government is about looking beyond the vested to the national interest, setting up the necessary conditions to enable the next, more enabled and more empowered generation to achieve a country as prosperous, a people as content, as ours deserve to be.

The noisiest critics of constitutional reform tirelessly and shamelessly attempted Cha-Cha when they thought they could take advantage of a shift in the form of government. Now that they feel they cannot benefit from it, they oppose it.
As the seeds of fundamental political reform are planted, let us address the highest exercise of democracy, voting!

In 2001, I said we would finance fully automated elections. We got it, thanks to Congress.

At the end of this speech I shall step down from this stage, but not from the Presidency. My term does not end until next year. Until then, I will fight for the ordinary Filipino. The nation comes first. There is much to do as head of state – to the very last day.

A year is a long time. Patuloy ang pamumuhunan sa tinatawag na three E’s ng ekonomiya, environment at edukasyon. There are many perils that we must still guard against.

A man-made calamity is already upon us, global in scale. As I said earlier, so far we have been spared its worst effects but we cannot be complacent. We only know that we have generated more resources on which to draw, and thereby created options we could take. Thank God we did not let our critics stop us.
As the campaign unfolds and the candidates take to the airwaves, I ask them to talk more about how they will build up the nation rather than tear down their opponents. Give the electorate real choices and not just sweet talk.

Meanwhile, I will keep a steady hand on the tiller, keeping the ship of state away from the shallows some prefer, and steering it straight on the course we set in 2001.

Ang ating taong bayan ay masipag at maka-Diyos. These qualities are epitomized in someone like Manny Pacquiao….Manny trained tirelessly, by the book, with iron discipline, with the certain knowledge that he had to fight himself, his weaknesses first, before he could beat his opponent. That was the way to clinch his victories and his ultimate title: ang pinakadakilang boksingero sa kasaysayan. Mabuhay ka, Manny!

However much a President wishes it, a national problem cannot be knocked out with a single punch. She must work with the problem as much as against it, turn it into a solution if she can.

There isn’t a day I do not work at my job or a waking moment when I do not think through a work-related problem. Even my critics cannot begrudge the long hours I put in. Our people deserve-a-government that works just as hard as they do.
A President must be on the job 24/7, ready for any contingency, any crisis, anywhere, anytime.

Everything right can be undone by even a single wrong. Every step forward must be taken in the teeth of political pressures and economic constraints that could push you two steps back-if-you flinch and falter. I have not flinched, I have not faltered. Hindi ako umaatras sa hamon.

And I have never done any of the things that have scared my worst critics so much. They are frightened by their own shadows.

In the face of attempted coups, I issued emergency proclamations just in case. But I was able to resolve these military crises with the ordinary powers of my office. My critics call it dictatorship. I call it determination. We know it as strong government.

But I never declared martial law, though they are running scared as if I did. In truth, what they are really afraid of is their weakness in the face of this self-imagined threat.

I say to them: do not tell us what we all know, that democracy can be threatened. Tell us what you will do when it is attacked.

I know what to do:
As I have shown, I will defend democracy with arms when it is threatened by violence; with firmness when it is weakened by division; with law and order when it is subverted by anarchy; and always, I will try to sustain it by wise policies of economic progress, so that a democracy means not just an empty liberty but a full life for all.

I never expressed the desire to extend myself beyond my term. Many of those who accuse me of it tried to cling like nails to their posts.

I am accused of misgovernance. Many of those who accuse me of it left me the problem of their misgovernance to solve. And we did it.

I am falsely accused, without proof, of using my position for personal profit. Many who accuse me have lifestyles and spending habits that make them walking proofs of that crime.

We can read their frustrations. They had the chance to serve this good country and they blew it by serving themselves.

Those who live in glass houses should cast no stones. Those who should be in jail should not threaten it, especially if they have been there.

Our administration, with the highest average rate of growth, recording multiple increases in investments, with the largest job creation in history, and which gets a credit upgrade at the height of a world recession, must be doing something right, even if some of those cocooned in corporate privilege refuse to recognize it.
Governance, however, is not about looking back and getting even. It is about looking forward and giving more – to the people who gave us the greatest, hardest gift of all: the care of a country.

From Bonifacio at Balintawak to Cory Aquino at EDSA and up to today, we have struggled to bring power to the people, and this country to the eminence it deserves.

Today the Philippines is weathering well the storm that is raging around the world. It is growing stronger with the challenge. When the weather clears, as it will, there is no telling how much farther forward it can go. Believe in it. I believe.

We can and we must march forward with hope, optimism and determination. We must come together, work together and walk together toward the future.

Bagamat malaking hamon ang nasa ating harapan, nasa kamay natin ang malaking kakayahan. Halina’t pagtulungan nating tiyakin ang karapat-dapat na kinabukasan ng ating Inang Bayan.

And to the people of our good country, for allowing me to serve as your President, maraming salamat.

Mabuhay ang Pilipinas.