Buhay America

My wedding aug. 28,2009

Aking talambuhay

Nais kong ikwento ng ang king buhay. Buod lamang at sinisipi ko ang bawat yugto na lumipas sa aking buhay.Kung ano lang naaalala ko, Ito lamang ang ibabahagi ko sa inyo. Malungkot,kasiyahan at kabiguan lamang ang mga naalala natin. kaya sit back ang relax...

Tawaging nyo na lang ako na "FEY" Milfe Dacula ang tunay kong pangalan. Siguro nagtataka kayo kung bakit Milfe ang name ko. Walang katulad at kakaiba pero simple. Kwento ng papa ko.Mula daw yan sa dati nyang mga kasintahan na si Glorife at Milba. Nais kase ng mom ko Irish ang nais nyang ipanangalan sa akin.Siguro dahil Irish spring ang sabong mabango ng mama ko. Pero dahil sa kahilingan ng papa ko. pumayag ang mom ko. Dahil remembrance daw. 17 years old ang mama ko ng pinagbubuntis nya ako. Ipinanganak ako sa Zambonga del sur. Nong bata daw ako sakang ako maglakad. Ginawa ng papa ko. Itinatali nya ang dalawang binti ko na magkadikit para di maging sakang ng tuluyan. Sabi din ng magulang kaliwete ako. Itinatali ng papa ko ang kaliwang kamay ko o kaya lagyan ng siling labuyo ang kaliwang kamay ko para maasanay na maging kanan ako. kase sabi ng papa ko mahirap daw maging kalewete kagaya nya.

6 years old gusto na ako papasuking ng ama ko sa grade one.kaya kahit ayaw akong tanggapin ng teacher napapayag ng magulang ko. Pero laking tuwa ng guro ko na ako ang pinaka madunong sa klase.Ang buhok ko noon at parang bunot ang gupit ayon din sa kagustuhan ng papa ko. Lumalalakad ako ng milya milya makarating lang sa school. Tuwing umaga hinahampas ako sa ulo ng unan ng papa ko .Para daw di maging matigas ang ulo ko. Minsan naman sang katirbang maning sariwa naman ang pianapakain sa akin.Para daw maging matalino ako. naalala ko na ang bahay namin ay kubo sa isang bundok na pinalilibutan ng maraming halamang gulay at mga puno. Pinakapaburito ko ay puno ng guyabano. lagi ko noon kinakakain ay bunga ng ipil ipil. pagkahapon namamasyal ako sa isang bundo pero patag ito. Nalalanghap ko ang sinoy ng hangin. Simpleng buhay pero nakakain naman ng maayos.Masipag ang mama ko magtanim kaya doon na din kami sa hardin nya kumukuha ng kakainin sa pang araw araw. Masipag ang papa ko bilang Karpintero.


Dumating ang di ko inaasahan isang araw nag away ang magulang ko. Pero di na bago ito pandinig dahil lagi naman sila nag aaway. pero nang oras na iyon di na maganda ang paga-away nila at nauwi na sa hamunang hiwalayan. dalawa pa lang kaming magkapatid. Si jr pangalawa kong kapatid. Pinamimili kami kung saan kami sasama kay papa o kay mama.Si jr si mama ko ang pinili nya at yon ang din ag nais ko. Per dahil panganay ako ang pinagbubutungan ng papa ko. Sa t'wing tatanungin nya ako kung kanino ako sasama.Isang malakas na hapas ng waling tingting ang lalatay sa katawan ko dahil si mama ang pinipili ko. Masaki man na iwan ang mama ko. Wala aong amgawa. Masakit ,malungkot at yon na ata ang unang kabiguan na naranasan ko bilang bata.



Sa barko impit ang hikbi ng pag-iyak. pero kailangan itago ang mga luha. Kailangan maipakita sa papa ko na masaya ako sa desisyon ko na sya ang pinili ko. Di ako makatulog.babangon at iiyak kapag alam ko na tulog na ang aking ama.Nasasaktan ako...kaya dapat akong umiyak. nangungulila ako sa aking inang mahal....Saan na kaya ang mama ko? kamusta na kaya sya? Yan ang paulit ulit na sambit ko sa aking isipan. Dahil unang beses pa lang ako nakasakay sa barko, nahihilo ako at sumsama ang sikmura ko mamaya sumusuka na ako.Umaga, nasa daraungan na kami ng iloilo. Hanggang narting na namin ang isang lugar.Di rin anman nalalayo sa Zamboang probinsya pa rin. Ngunit lahat ng matatanaw ko ay sakahan at matatanaw mo din ang matatas na bundok.


May matandang sumalubong sa amin ng papa at io pala'y lola ko. Tululoy kami sa malaki ng kubo kasama ng lolo ko. Pero di ko din naksama ang ama ko. Nagpaala sya na magtatrabaho daw sya sa Manila. lalong nalungkot ang musmos kamalayan. Bata pa lang ako para maranasan ko ang ganitong pait ng buhay.Di ko na makasama ang amma ko wala pa ang papa ko.Pangungulila araw at gabi. Natutunan ko na magtrabaho ng mga gawain bukid. Sa umaga nangunguha ako ng kangkong para ipakain sa baboy na alaga ng lola ko. Sa hapon naman bubuhusan mo ng tubig ang mga malalaking baboy pati na rin mga dumi nila ay malinisan. Minsan madalas walang ulam kaya ang nilalagay na lang sa kanin ay mantika o kaya asin na buo na ipahid sa mainit na kanin. Kung araw ng ani ng mais, mais na lang din ang bigas.Ang aming meryenda ay kamoteng kahoy. May panahon din na sasama ako sa pagtatanim ng mani sa tiyahin ko. Minsan naman sa isang tiyuhin ko ang magtanim ng mais o kaya mag ani ng tubo. Di ko naalintana ang sikat ng araw. kaya ang balat ko maitim. Kaya ang tuhod ko kaseng kulay na ng uling. Pero masaya sa bundok. kasama ang mga pinsan ko at mga trabahador.Sa pag-uwi namin nga bahay makikita namin ang ibang kamag-anak nagbibilad ng mais pagkagabi nagtitipon tipon kaming magkamag-anak para himayin ang mga mais o alisin ang mga butil.maraming mapagkakagamitan ng mais. maari itong maging popcorn,magsilbing biga,ipakain sa mamahaling tandang na panabong at marami pang iba.Inibenta it ng nakakatanda naming kamag-anak.



Palayan, ito talaga ang kinabubuhay ng pamilya namin. Kaya natutunan ko kung paano itinatanim ang palay. Sa simula na lumabas ang binhi sa butil ng palay at iknakalat ito sa putikan. Pag nabuhay na ang palay nagkakadikit dikit ito at dapat mong mapaghiwalay at itanim na magkakalayo ang bawat puno neto.Di ako nadidiri sa putikan. Ito na ang nagsisilbing playground ko. Di ko naranasan ang marangyang buhay na makapaglaro sa mga palaruan tulad ng sa Manila o mga nakikita ko sa mga libro.Masaya na ako na kasama ang mga pinsan ko na nag-uunahan kaming mag ani ng palay kung tag ani. May kanya kanya kaming karit. Lagi akong nangunguna kapag pabilisan at dami ng maaning palay. Dahil sa bilis ko ay nadisgrasyang ng karit ko halos ikaputol ng gitnang daliri ko. Ibinalik ko ang lumawit na dulo ng daliri ko at itinago ang sugatan kong daliri. Pero di rin lingid sa kaalaman ng lola ko nalaman din ito at napalo akodahil di mapigil ang dugo mula sa pagkakabalot ko ng damit sa daliri ko.

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The City and County of San Francisco is the fourth most populous city in California and the 13th most populous city in the United States, with a 2007 estimated population of 799,183. The second[9] most densely populated major city in the U.S., it is the financial, cultural, and transportation center of the larger San Francisco Bay Area, a region of more than 7 million people.The city is located at the northern end of the San Francisco Peninsula, with the Pacific Ocean to the west and San Francisco Bay to the east.

In 1776, the Spanish established a fort at the Golden Gate and a mission named for Francis of Assisi. The California Gold Rush in 1848 propelled the city into a period of rapid growth, transforming it into the largest city on the West Coast at the time. After being devastated by the 1906 earthquake and fire, San Francisco was quickly rebuilt, hosting the Panama-Pacific International Exposition nine years later. During World War II, San Francisco was the send-off point for many soldiers to the Pacific Theater. After the war, the confluence of returning servicemen, massive immigration, liberalizing attitudes, and other factors gave rise to the Summer of Love and the gay rights movement, cementing San Francisco as a liberal bastion in the United States.

San Francisco is a popular international tourist destination renowned for its chilly summer fog, steep rolling hills, eclectic mix of Victorian and modern architecture and its famous landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge, the cable cars, and Chinatown. The city is also known for its diverse, cosmopolitan population, including large and long-established Asian American and LGBT




Los Angeles (pronounced /lɒs ˈændʒələs/ los-AN-jə-ləs; Spanish pronunciation: [los ˈaŋxeles]) is the largest city in the state of California and the second largest in the United States.[1] Often abbreviated as L.A. and nicknamed The City of Angels, Los Angeles is rated as a beta world city,[2] has an estimated population of 3.8 million[3] and spans over 498.3 square miles (1,290.6 km2) in Southern California. Additionally, the Los Angeles metropolitan area is home to nearly 12.9 million residents,[4] who hail from all over the globe and speak 224 different languages. Los Angeles is the seat of Los Angeles County, the most populated and one of the most diverse counties[5] in the United States. Its inhabitants are known as "Angelenos" or "Angelinos" (/ændʒɨˈliːnoʊz/) when using the proper Spanish language spelling.

Los Angeles was founded September 4, 1781, by Spanish governor Felipe de Neve as El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles de la Porciúncula (The Village of Our Lady, the Queen of the Angels of Porziuncola).[6] It became a part of Mexico in 1821, following its independence from Spain. In 1848, at the end of the Mexican-American War, Los Angeles and California were purchased as part of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, thereby becoming part of the United States; Mexico retained the territory of Baja California. Los Angeles was incorporated as a municipality on April 4, 1850, five months before California achieved statehood.

Los Angeles is one of the world's centers of business, international trade, entertainment, culture, media, fashion, science, technology, and education. It is home to renowned institutions covering a broad range of professional and cultural fields, and is one of the most substantial economic engines within the United States. As the home base of Hollywood, it is known as the "Entertainment Capital of the World," leading the world in the creation of motion pictures, television production and recorded music. The importance of the entertainment business to the city results in many celebrities calling Los Angeles and its surrounding suburbs home.






Las Vegas (Spanish for The Meadows) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and entertainment. Las Vegas, billed as The Entertainment Capital of the World, is famous for the number of casino resorts and associated entertainment. A growing retirement and family city, it is the 28th most populous city in the United States with an estimated population by the U.S. Census Bureau of 603,093 http://www.lvrj.com/news/12144671.html as of 2008.[1] The estimated population of the Las Vegas metropolitan area as of 2007, was 1,986,146.[2]

Established in 1905, Las Vegas officially became a city in 1911. With the growth that followed, at the close of the century Las Vegas was the most populous American city founded in the 20th century (a distinction held by Chicago in the 19th century). The city's tolerance for various forms of adult entertainment earned it the title of Sin City, and this image has made Las Vegas a popular setting for films and television programs. Outdoor lighting displays are everywhere on the Las Vegas Strip and are seen elsewhere in the city as well. As seen from space, the Las Vegas metropolitan area is the brightest on Earth.[3]

The name Las Vegas is often applied to unincorporated areas that surround the city, especially the resort areas on and near the Las Vegas Strip. This 4 mile (6.5-km) stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard is partly in the Las Vegas city limits, but mainly in the unincorporated communities of Paradise and Winchester, and continues partly into unincorporated Enterprise.







Water

Two riders become airborne after jumping the boat's wake.Tubing on water generally consists of two forms: towed and free-floating, also known as river tubing.

Towed tubing usually takes place on a large body of water such as a lake or river. One or more tube riders (often called "tubers") tether their tubes to a powered watercraft such as a motor boat or a personal watercraft. The riders are then towed through the water by the watercraft.

In free-floating tubing, the tube riders are untethered and often conveyed by the current of a waterway. Texas and much of the southern U.S.A. have adopted the spelling of 'toobing' and 'toobers'. People paddle with their hands to steer. Without steering, you generally float towards the bank of the river. Groups of tubers often rope their tubes together creating a large floating group. This generally slows down the float but allows the group to pass food, drink, and other party implements around the group. Because of this, free-floating tubing often takes place on rivers and streams (natural or artificial). Longer expeditions often include tubes mounted with coolers for food and beverages.

Popular riverside tube rentals normally warn against glass due to riverside dangers.[1] Some law enforcement offices have prohibited kegs which were popularly chilled in metal tubs harnessed within larger tubes.[2]

Major water parks often have specially designed courses for tubing. These may consist of a circular, artificial river on which riders are conveyed or a linear course such as a water slide.


[edit] Snow

The operator looks to ensure the people below clear the run safely before launching this family. On the left is the magic carpet used to deliver the tubers back up the run from the bottom.Tubing on snow is a wintertime activity that is similar to sledding. This kind of tubing is almost always performed on a hill or slope, using gravity to propel the rider to the bottom of the grade. The rider often returns to the top of the slope with the tube to repeat the process. The low amount of friction between most tubes and snow allows tubers to reach considerable speeds while riding, especially on steep slopes. Because of the circular shape of snow tubes, controlling the course and speed of a tube while riding on snow is extremely difficult. While a sled rider can drag their arms on the snow to brake or steer to a degree, attempting this on a tube will often cause the tube to spin. This lack of control has led to injuries, some serious, when riders have struck obstacles such as trees while tubing on snow.

Some ski resorts offer courses devoted solely to tubing.[3][4][5] Such courses often have slopes or barriers on the periphery to guide the tubes along a safe course. Motorized pulley towlines are often used to tow riders and their tube back to the top of the course after riding to the bottom.

It is also possible to tow a tube through the snow behind a snowmobile. This is similar to towed tubing on water, only the watercraft is replaced by a snowmobile and the water with snow-covered ground.


[edit] Kite tubing
A variant of towed tubing dubbed "kite tubing" has begun to emerge.

When tubes being towed on water reach high speeds, they may take flight. This is because the body of the tube acts as an airfoil and creates lift. In this way, the tube becomes a kite. A tube's ability to achieve and maintain flight depends on a number of factors including the speed at which the tube is traveling, the shape and size of the tube, the weight of the rider, and how the tube itself is oriented. As most tubes are not designed for flight, the rider often has little or no control over a tube after it takes to the air. This can lead to a violent crash as the rider, with or without the tube, falls back to the surface of the water.

To address the poor flight characteristics of most tubes and to target thrill seekers, tubes specially designed for kite tubing have been introduced. These tubes may feature channels to allow air to flow through the tube's body, a transparent "window" for the rider to signal the boat operator, as well as more streamlined, aerodynamic designs.

As of July 2006, 39 injuries and two deaths from kite tubing have been reported. Injuries have included a broken neck, punctured lung, cracked ribs, a concussion and injuries to the chest, back and face. Some accidents have been linked to gusts of wind that unexpectedly altered the flight characteristics and ejected the riders.

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Sportsstuff Inc.[6] voluntarily withdrew the Wego Kite Tube from the market on July 13th of 2006.[7]

Related to kite tubing is the kited inflated wing, a stiffened, flexible wing or gas-inflated bladder wing, where a control bar is affixed for the kited person to direct the inflated wing so the dangerous lock-out does not occur. The kited person can have a quick disconnect to release from a towing boat or car if a dangerous angle of tow begin.[8][9][10




Amsterdam (pronounced [ɑmstərˈdɑm] (help·info)) is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands, located in the province of North Holland in the west of the country. The city, which had a population of 747,290 on 1 January 2008, comprises the northern part of the Randstad, the 6th-largest metropolitan area in Europe, with a population of around 6.7 million.

Its name is derived from Amstel dam,[7] indicative of the city's origin: a dam in the river Amstel where the Dam Square is today. Settled as a small fishing village in the late 12th century, Amsterdam became one of the most important ports in the world during the Dutch Golden Age, a result of its innovative developments in trade. During that time, the city was the leading center for finance and diamonds.[8] In the 19th and 20th centuries, the city expanded and many new neighbourhoods and suburbs were formed.

The city is the financial and cultural[9] capital of the Netherlands. Many large Dutch institutions have their headquarters there, and 7 of the world's top 500 companies, including Philips and ING, are based in the city [10]. The Amsterdam Stock Exchange, part of Euronext, is located in the city centre. Amsterdam's main attractions, including its historic canals, the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank House, its red-light district and its many cannabis coffee shops, draw 4.2 million tourists annually.[11]






Paris (pronounced /ˈpærɪs/ in English; [paʁi] (help·info) in French) is the capital of France and the country's largest city. It is situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region (also known as the "Paris Region"; French: Région parisienne). The city of Paris, within its limits largely unchanged since 1860, has an estimated population of 2,167,994 (January 2006),[2] but the Paris aire urbaine (or metropolitan area) has a population of nearly 12 million,[3] and is one of the most populated metropolitan areas in Europe.[4]

An important settlement for more than two millennia, Paris is today one of the world's leading business and cultural centres, and its influence in politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion, science and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the world's major global cities.[5] According to 2005 estimates, the Paris urban area is Europe's biggest city economy,[6] and is fifth in the world's list of cities by GDP.[7]

Paris and the Paris Region, with €533.6 billion (US$731.3 billion) in 2007, produces more than a quarter of the gross domestic product (GDP) of France.[8] The Paris Region hosts 37 of the Fortune Global 500 companies[9] in several business districts, notably La Défense, the largest purpose-built business district in Europe.[10] Paris also hosts many international organizations such as UNESCO, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the informal Paris Club.

Paris is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, with 45 million tourists every year in the Paris Region, 60% of whom are foreign visitors.[11] There are numerous iconic landmarks among its many attractions, along with world-famous institutions and popular parks.




Rome (pronounced /roʊm/; Italian: Roma, pronounced [ˈroma]; Latin: Roma) is the capital city of Italy and Lazio,[2] and is Italy's largest and most populous city, with 2,724,347[1] residents in an urban area of some 1,285.5 km2 (496.3 sq mi).[3] It is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber river.

Rome's history as a city spans over two and a half thousand years, as one of the founding cities of Western Civilisation. It was the centre of the Roman Empire, which dominated Europe, North Africa and the Middle East for four hundred years from the 1st Century BC till the 4th Century AD. Rome has a significant place in the story of Christianity up to the present day as the home of the Roman Catholic Church and the site of the Vatican City, an independent city-state run by the Catholic Church within as an enclave of Rome.

As one of the few major European cities that escaped World War II relatively unscathed, central Rome remains essentially Renaissance and Baroque in character. Rome is the third-most-visited tourist destination in the European Union,[4] and its historic centre is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.[5] As a modern city it has been capital of the unified Italy since 1870, and grew mainly in two periods either side of Word War II.





Vatican City /ˈvætɪkən ˈsɪti/ (help·info), officially the State of the Vatican City (Italian: Stato della Città del Vaticano),[8] is a landlocked sovereign city-state whose territory consists of a walled enclave within the city of Rome, the capital city of Italy. At approximately 44 hectares (110 acres), and with a population of around 900, it is the smallest country in the world by both population and area.[4][9][10]

The Vatican City is a city-state that came into existence in 1929 and is thus clearly distinct from the central authority of the Roman Catholic Church, known as the Holy See, which existed long before 1929. Ordinances of Vatican City are published in Italian. Official documents of the Holy See are issued mainly in Latin. The two entities even have distinct passports: the Holy See, not being a country, only issues diplomatic and service passports; the state of Vatican City issues normal passports. In both cases the passports issued are very few.

The Lateran Treaty in 1929, which brought the city-state into existence, spoke of it as a new creation (Preamble and Article III), not as a vestige of the much larger Papal States (756-1870) that had previously encompassed central Italy. Most of this territory was absorbed into the Kingdom of Italy in 1860, and the final portion, namely the city of Rome with a small area close to it, ten years later, in 1870.

Vatican City is an ecclesiastical[4] or sacerdotal-monarchical[5] state, ruled by the Bishop of Rome—the Pope. The highest state functionaries are all clergymen of the Catholic Church. It is the sovereign territory of the Holy See (Sancta Sedes) and the location of the Pope's residence, referred to as the Apostolic Palace.

The Popes have resided in the area that in 1929 became the Vatican City since the return from Avignon in 1377. Previously, they resided in the Lateran Palace on the Caelian Hill on the opposite side of Rome, which was out of repair in 1377. The signing of the agreements that established the new state took place in the latter building, giving rise to the name of Lateran Pacts, by which they are known.




Spain /ˈspeɪn/ (help·info) (Spanish: España?·i, Spanish pronunciation: [esˈpaɲa]) or the Kingdom of Spain (Spanish: Reino de España), is a country located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula.[note 6] Its mainland is bordered to the south and east by the Mediterranean Sea except for a small land boundary with Gibraltar; to the north by France, Andorra, and the Bay of Biscay; and to the west by the Atlantic Ocean and Portugal. Spanish territory also includes the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean off the African coast, and two autonomous cities in North Africa, Ceuta and Melilla, that border Morocco. With an area of 504,030 km², Spain is the second largest country in Western Europe after France.

Because of its location, the territory of Spain was subject to many external influences, often simultaneously, since prehistoric times and through the dawn of Spain as a country. On the other side, the country itself has been an important source of influence to other regions, chiefly during the Modern Era, when it became a global empire that has left a legacy of over 400 million Spanish speakers today.

Spain is a democracy organised in the form of a parliamentary government under a constitutional monarchy. It is a developed country with the eighth largest economy in the world based on nominal GDP.[note 7] It is a member of the European Union and NATO.

The name Spain was derived from the ancient Roman name for Iberia, Hispania




Lake Havasu is a large reservoir behind Parker Dam on the Colorado River, on the border between California and Arizona. Lake Havasu City sits on the lake's eastern shore. The lake has a capacity of 648,000 acre feet (799,000,000 m3). The concrete arch dam was built by the United States Bureau of Reclamation between 1934 and 1938. The lake's primary purpose is to store water for pumping into two aqueducts

Lake Havasu is well known for its recreational fishing and boating, which bring in 3.5 million visitors a year. Fishing tournaments are often held on the lake, where bass and stripers are the main catch. In addition, white sturgeon were stocked in Lake Havasu in 1967 and 1968 from stock obtained from San Pablo Bay, California. While some dead sturgeon were found downstream from Havasu (probably killed during passage over dams), living fish have not been recorded, but may still exist along the southern end of Lake Havasu near Parker Dam.[1] Sturgeon have been known to grow upwards of 20 feet (6.1 m) and can live in excess of 100 years and many in and around Lake Havasu continue in their efforts to catch a glimpse of the majestic animal.





Hollywood is a district in Los Angeles, California, situated west-northwest of Downtown Los Angeles.[1] Due to its fame and cultural identity as the historical center of movie studios and movie stars, the word "Hollywood" is often used as a metonym of cinema of the United States. The nickname Tinseltown refers to the glittering, superficial nature of Hollywood and the movie industry.[2] Today, much of the movie industry has dispersed into surrounding cities such as Burbank and the Los Angeles Westside,[3] but significant auxiliary industries, such as editing, effects, props, post-production and lighting companies, remain in Hollywood, as does the backlot of Paramount Pictures.

Many historic Hollywood theaters are used as venues and concert stages to premiere major theatrical releases and host the Academy Awards. It is a popular destination for nightlife and tourism and home to the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Although it is not the typical practice of the city of Los Angeles to establish specific boundaries for districts or neighborhoods, Hollywood is a recent exception. On February 16, 2005, Assembly Members Goldberg and Koretz introduced a bill to require California to keep specific records on Hollywood as though it were independent. For this to be done, the boundaries were defined. This bill was unanimously supported by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and the Los Angeles City Council. Assembly Bill 588 was approved by the Governor on August 28, 2006, and now the district of Hollywood has official borders. The border can be loosely described as the area east of Beverly Hills and West Hollywood, south of Mulholland Drive, Laurel Canyon, Cahuenga Boulevard, and Barham Boulevard, and the cities of Burbank and Glendale, north of Melrose Avenue and west of the Golden State Freeway and Hyperion Avenue. This includes all of Griffith Park and Los Feliz—two areas that were hitherto generally considered separate from Hollywood by most Angelenos. The population of the district, including Los Feliz, as of the 2000 census was 167,664 and the median household income was $33,409 in 1999.[4]

As a portion of the city of Los Angeles, Hollywood does not have its own municipal government, but does have an official, appointed by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, who serves as "Honorary Mayor of Hollywood" for ceremonial purposes only. Johnny Grant held this position for decades, until his death on January 9, 2008..[5][6]




Sweden (pronounced /ˈswiːdən/ (help·info)), officially the Kingdom of Sweden (Swedish: Konungariket Sverige (help·info)), is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden has land borders with Norway to the west and Finland to the northeast, and it is connected to Denmark by the Öresund Bridge in the south.

At 450,000 km² (174,000 sq mi), Sweden is the third largest country in the European Union with a total population of over 9.2 million. Sweden has a low population density of 20 people per km² (52 per square mile), but is much higher in the southern half of the country. About 85% of the population live in urban areas.[7] Sweden's capital is Stockholm, which is also the largest city in the country (population of 1.3 million in the urban area and with 2 million in the metropolitan area). The second and third largest cities are Gothenburg and Malmö.

Sweden is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system of government and a highly developed economy. It ranks first in the world in The Economist's Democracy Index and 7th in the United Nation's Human Development Index. Sweden has been a member of the European Union since 1 January 1995.

Sweden emerged as an independent and unified country during the Middle Ages. It received a modern centralized administration beginning with King Gustav Vasa in the 16th century. In the 17th century the country expanded its territories to form the Swedish empire. Most of the conquered territories outside the Scandinavian Peninsula were lost during the 18th and 19th centuries. The eastern half of Sweden, present-day Finland, was lost to Russia in 1809. The last war in which Sweden was directly involved was in 1814, when Sweden by military means forced Norway into a personal union with Sweden, a union which lasted until 1905.

Since 1814, Sweden has been at peace, adopting a non-aligned foreign policy in peacetime and neutrality in wartime.[8]

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Ito ang bus na sinakyan mula sa condo ng friend ko. Sobrang excited. Kase sabi nila ang Singapore daw ay maliit pero malinis. Ang unang naisip ko na puntahan ay ang Sentosa. I love to travel kaya di mo talaga ako mapapastay sa Hotel or sa bahay lalo na first time. Naku kahit lakarin ko buong City di ako mapapagod. Buti na lang di ako mayaman kung hinde naku! nalibot ko na ang buong mundo. Gustong gusto ko talaga makita ang ibat ibang creation o nature ng bawat bawat bansa . Kase na a apreciate ko ang ginawa ng Dios sa kamangha manghang tanawin na sya ang may likha.( Nov. 18-2006

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Amazing right? Kung paano nya naalagaan ang colorful fish na yan. Sobrang peaceful. Hay nakaklimutan ko talaga ang mga problema ko sa pinas. Para din akong nasa ilalim ng dagat.Napakalinaw ng water.

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Lahat ng klaseng isda magmula sa pinaka maliit at pinaka malaking isda meron sila. Kinuha nila ang ibat ibang klaseng isda sa ibat ibang panig ng mundo. Sobrang mahal ang entrance nila pero sulit naman. High tech ang mga gamit nila. Pinapakain nila sa tama ang mga alagang isda nila. Ang pagkakaalam ko sa ilalim ng dagat ang place na yan at manmade lang ang Sentosa.

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Sumakay akong train. Wow look sa paligid ko ha ha ha wala masyadong pasahero. Di tulad dito siksikan kaya heto maari pa akong mag pose :)
Tsaka walang pakialaman kaya malayang mag pakaisip bata :)

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My site (MY CITY)

Philippines Beats America Hands Down
I asked my friend to wrote an article to the forum of my OFW online community website mabuhaycity.com, and here's what he came up with.

The article was posted on some there places as well and ignited flame among some people. Some say I must be smoking while writing this. But it's up to you to decide what I really mean with this article.

Philippines Beats America Hands Down
--Only after I went to America, did I find the Philippines so much better than America

In the Philippines, we have many official public holidays, not like in America where people only have some 6 or 7 official public holidays. In fact we start celebrating Christmas in October when the Americans just have work in their minds. We are pretty much relaxed at work. Working is never as stressful as in America. In the Philippines who cares if you play some music from your computer in office, have chicaharon bulaklak break 3 times a day in office, or even have some short karaoke session in office during the day? After work, it's usual we would go for gimmick together. In America everyone has to work their butt off, busy all day long in office and most of them have no time for gimmick after work. They have to pay high income tax, not like in the Philippines where the government can't figure out how much to tax you because they don't exactly know how much you make and where you get the money. In America if people work for the government, they can't even get under table money.


In the Philippines, you have so much more personal freedom than in America. You can smoke in many public places, drink in public, and our jeepneys can pick you up anywhere and drop you off anywhere on a busy street, which is so much convenient. Even if you got caught with traffic violation, our police officers are so nice that they would just let you go for a small amount of pesos. Not like in America, you have to go to court if you beat red light riding a bicycle, and the police officers are so mean that if you gave them money they would threw you to jail.


In America, there are no tricycles. You virtually have to drive by yourself whenever you want to leave your home. In the Philippines, you could see tricycles just outside your door, and you have the privilege of having someone drive for you at affordable cost!

In the Philippines, the working class people always have some cash in their wallet. In America, most people just have some plastic cards in their wallet. If they happen to have a few dollars in their wallet, that's just for emergency only.

In America, almost everyone is in debt because it is easy to borrow money from credit card companies or banks. In the Philippines, thanks to the credit card companies and banks who have made their interest rates the highest in the world, nobody has the guts to borrow money from them, so we do not have that many people in debt and having to foreclose their homes like the Americans are doing now.

In America, the children and teenagers are easy to get bad influence from outside, especially those violent games and pornos, etc on Internet. In the Philippines, luckily many people don't have access to Internet at all so many of our kids can stay away from those harmful things.

In America, the churches are bad. Their Catholic church has been found with a lot of child molester pastors. In the Philippines, people have strong religious belief and consciousness so our pastors don't do that kind of stuff. The churches in the Philippines are only into politics such as general election, of course, they do politics on behalf on God.

In America, if you want to buy a DVD, that would cost at least 10 dollars(that's 400 pesos!). If you want to get a Windows software CD or something you'd have to pay 100 dollars(robbery!). To download a song from Internet you have to pay 99 cents. In the Philippines with less than 50 pesos you can get a DVD with the latest movie, or any kind of software, or tens of MP3 songs.

Some people say things are cheap in the Philippines because we are a poor country. I don't think so. For example, in America with any cell phone service provider you can easily get a deal to pay $39.99(that's 1600 pesos only) a month to get 600-1000 minute of free calls to anywhere in the country plus unlimited calls during evening and weekend. In the Philippines if an American talk that long with Globe or Smart he'd certainly have a heart attack when the bill comes.

Also in the Philippines the electricity is more expensive than America, the gasoline is much more expensive than America, the cars are more expensive than America, and like Americans, Filipinos are also fond of big cars. All those evidently prove that we Filipinos can afford higher living standard in the Philippines than Americans in America.

Even the American democracy is not as good as ours. First of all, our politicians are more caring and giving than the American politicians. In America whenever election comes, the greedy politicians go out to collect money from people to run their political campaign and they call it 'fund raising'. In the Philippines, the politicians give money to people to vote or go on the street or assemblies. Secondly, in America the politicians have no human rights at all. They have to disclose their income, or even their personal life. President Clinton just had an oral sex with his intern and he got abused by the American media and almost got fired by the Congress. In the Philippines, Erap had been banging all kinds of different women while he was the president and nobody gave a damn.

Our economy is also getting stronger than America's. Philippine peso has been going up sharply against US dollars over the past a couple years to become "the best performing currency in Asia", according to our government, who also says this is a sign of our strong economy and a result of successful economic policies. Although people's salary didn't get increased, virtually nothing got cheaper in the Philippines and many OFW families have to tighten their belt as a result of strong pesos.

Lastly, for a man, Philippines is a far better place than America. In the Philippines, if you made a woman pregnant, you could just run away telling the woman you are not ready for the responsibility or have no money for the responsibility, or just run away without telling the woman anything at all. In America the court will haunt you down to the last dime to pay for the living expenses of the kid and woman and even the day care and school tuition of the kid until the kid reaches 18 years old. Scary, isn't it?

Disagree with me? Think again. In every city of the Philippines, you can get authenticated McDonald or KFC burgers easy. How many Jolliebee did you ever see in America? In how many cities of America did you ever see restaurants serving sinagang or crispy pata? Let alone Tanduay which I am confident will blow Americans away if it is ever served in America. In the Philippines, even in the squatters, people are happy singing karaoke all day long and all night long, have you ever seen such happy neighborhoods in America?

celebrities and their respective schools

Celebrities are like normal teens and young adults too, they go to school to learn and improve their careers so here you have a listing of different models and celebrities from different schools taken from the old Celebrities in School Thread. We would like to hear your comments about these celebs, how they act in school, treat fellow classmates, how they perform in academics and basically any relevant kwentos you have about them. Feel free to send a Private Message to Pat (Thread Starter) or me (Toy_Addict: School Spirit Moderator) When you find an error in the listing or when you have more celebs you want listed down.

Here are your celebrities and their respective schools

ABE Makati
Heart Evangelista

Adamson University
Francine Prieto
Red Stenberg
Marlou Aquino
Kenneth Duremdes
Hazel Mendoza

Angelicum College (All in Home Study Program)
Yasmien Kurdi
Bea Alonzo
Shaina Magdayao
Vanna Garcia - already graduated
Anne Curtis - she used to study here
Rica Peralejo - but she didn't finish her high school.
John Lloyd Cruz- already graduated
Jeannette Mcbride
Maegan Aguilar - already graduated
Toni Rivero- currently
Kurt Perez
Mikylla
BJ Forbes
Sarah Christophers
Faith Baul
Jelaine Santos
Echo Aguilar

Assumption College
Denise Gonzales
Loren Legarda
DJ Dos
Niña of PBB Teen Edition (HS)
Ashley Gruenberg
Pia Arcangel (GS-HS)
Isabelle Daza (GS-HS)
Georgina Wilson (GS-HS)
Iris Cruz
Lougee Basabas of Mojofly
Celine Lopez
tessa prieto valdez
chynna cojuangco
tin arnaldo
gee ann abraham
tweety de leon
jaboom twins
niña jose (hs)
Lougee Basabas
georgina wilson (hs)
nicole fonacier of mtv vj hunt
marilou diaz abaya
maxene magalona (antipolo)
ashley the sister of polo ravales
Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Nicole Hyala


Ateneo de Davao University
Chokoleit

Ateneo de Manila University
Maxene Magalona
Alyssa Gibbs
Ina Revilla
Betina Carlos
Georgina Wilson
Alfred Vargas
Julianne Lee
Patty Laurel
Rica Peralejo
Marc Abaya
Ala Paredes
Mitch of Sugarfree
Spongecola Boys
Itchyworms Boys
Dicta License Boys
Mikee Lee (HS)
Miggy Chavez of Chicosci
Joaqui Mendoza
Tetchie Agbayani-M.A. Counseling Psychology
Rich Alvarez-A.B. Interdisciplinary Studies 2004
Kris Aquino-A.B. Literature 1992
Pia Arcangel-A.B. Communication Arts 2000
Francis Arnaiz
Rico Blanco-A.B. Management Economics 1992
Jimmy Bondoc
Alan Peter Cayetano-J.D. 1997
Mikee Cojuangco-A.B. Psychology 1996
Joseph Estrada-G.S. 1951, Attended High School, expelled in 2nd year for disciplinary reasons
Nikki Gil-A.B. Literature student
Wesley Gonzales
Bianca Gonzalez-A.B. 2004
Karylle Padilla-B.S. Communications Technology Management
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo-M.A. 1978; Professor, Department of Economics (1977–1987)
Aimee Marcos-A.B. Interdisciplinary Studies
Kiko Pangilinan-Lecturer, Department of Marketing and Law
Ralph Recto-Grade School 1978
Howie Severino-GS 1975, High School 1979
Antoinette Taus-A.B. Political Science
Lia Cruz-A.B. Communication Arts 2007
Yael Yuzon-Grade School 1998, High School 2002, A.B. English Literature 2006
Yan Yuzon-Grade School 1992, High School 1996, A.B. Social Sciences 2000
John Dy
Kirk Long
Miko Amante
Ian Bautista
Jessica Wilson
Anielle Santos

Ateneo de Naga University
AJ Dee

Cabanatuan City Science High School
Paolo Ballesteros

Centro Escolar University
Michelle Ayalde
Princess Schuck

Colegio de San Juan de Letran
direk lauren dyogi
tito sotto
vic sotto
apolinario mabini
manuel quezon
sergio osmena
gregorio aglipay
emilio aguinaldo

Colegio de San Lorenzo
Jolina Magdangal

Colegio San Agustin
Heart Evangelista (before)
Vandolph (before)
JC De Vera (before)
Lovi Poe
Fred Payawan (before)
Mikee Cojuanco
Karen Davila
Maui Taylor
Hubert Web
Julie Lee
Elise Veloso
Andrea Torres
Kris Aquino (before)
Nikki Valdez
Roselle Nava (before)

Colegio de Sta. Ana
Bea Alonzo (HS)

Davao Doctors College
Charles Christiansen

De La Salle-College of St. Benilde
Belinda Bright
Say Alonzo
Luis Manzano
Kristel Pimentel
Champ Lui Pio (graduated)
Normz of Paramita
Bryan Revilla
Katarina Perez
Lee Maningas of Paramita
Paga Manikan of Paramita
Bianca King
Gabriel Valenciano
Sons of Martin and Pops
Richie Paul Gutierrez
Karen of McDo commercial
Basti Artada
David Aguirre
Japs Sergio
Dok Sergio
Bogs Jugo
Dino Imperial
January Isaac
Monty Macalino of Mayonnaise
Bianca Araneta- Elizalde
Gabriel Valenciano (currently studying)
Miko Palanca
Bryan Revilla (currently studying)
Juan Martin "Bai" Elorde (boxer and grandson of Gabriel "Flash" Elorde)
Juan Miguel "Mig" Elorde (grandson of Gabriel "Flash" Elorde)

De La Salle Araneta University
Paula Peralejo
Sharmaine Arnaiz

De La Salle Santiago Zobel
Inah Revilla
Patty Laurel
Daniela Laurel
Alan Peter Cayetano
Rico Yan (HS '92)
Bianca Gonzalez (GS '96, HS '00)
Patty Laurel
Sam Oh
Richard Gutierrez (HS '02)
Rhian Ramos (HS '08)
Mariel Termulo/Mariel Rodriguez (HS '02)

De La Salle University- Dasmariñas
Mark Herras (before)
Mark Salazar
Roxanne Guinoo (before)
Marianne Rivera
Ailyn Luna
Agatha Tapan

De La Salle University-Manila
Kelly Misa
BJ Manalo
Diego Mapa of Cambio
Nicole Hernandez
Japoy Lizardo
Iya Villania
Kitchie Nadal
Mariel Rodriguez
Ryan Agoncillo
Carla Abellana
Chino Lui Pio
LJ Reyes
Chase Tinio
Drew Arellano
DJ Mike of Akafellas
TJ Trinidad
Niña Jose
Enchong Dee
Reema Chanco
Daphne Galvan
Isabelle Daza
Paolo Valenciano
Fred Payawan
Barbie Almalbis
Mike Enriquez
Ralph Recto
Henry Sy
Gary Valenciano
Pinky Webb
Rico Yan
Senator Ramon "Jun" Magsaysay Jr.
Former Congressman Prospero Pichay Jr.
Congressman Gilbert Remulla
Director Jose Javier Reyes
Senator Edgardo Angara
Former President Ramon Magsaysay
Jaime Cardinal Sin, DD
RenRen Ritualo
Mark Cardona
Joseph Yeo
Mike Cortez
JV Casio
Rico Maierhofer
Cholo Villanueva
Bernard Palanca
Belle Daza

Distance Learning Center
Empress Schuck
Lauren Young
Megan Young
Erich Gonzales

Dole Philippine School
Lui Perez of Starstruck

Far Eastern University
Wendy Valdez
Ai-ai Delas Alas

Fiat Lux Academy
Angelo Ilagan of Anghel na walang langit

Fort Bonifacio High School
Danielle Ramirez of Sexbomb

Holy Academy of Sasa (Davao)
Erich Gonzales

Holy Spirit School
Alyssa Gibbs
Jennika Garcia
Mara Lopez
Patricia Ann Roque (former child star)

Holy Trinity College
Gerald Anderson

Infant Jesus Academy
Ella Guevarra

International Montessori Center
Michelle Madrigal

International School - Manila
Sharon Cuneta
Pops Fernandez
KC Concepcion
Sarah Meier
Borgy Manotoc
Amanda Griffin
Imee Marcos
Audie Gemora
Cris Villonco
Bea Lucero Lhuillier
Markki Stroem

La Consolacion College
Beth Tamayo
Lara Precious Quigaman
Margaret Wilson

La Salle Greenhills
AJ Perez
Chris Gutierrez
Kiko Pangilinan (alumnus)
Bongbong Marcos (alumnus)
Ralph Recto (alumnus)
Robert Ace Barbers (alumnus)
Gary Valenciano (alumnus)
Randy Santiago (alumnus)
Edu Manzano (alumnus)
Mike Enriquez (alumnus)
Ogie Alcasid (alumnus)

Lyceum of the Philippines
Susan Enriquez
Cesar Montano
Helga of Pedro Penduko
Myles Hernandez

Maria Montessori Foundation
Patrick Garcia (before)

Marist High School
Alwyn Uytingco
Anton Dela Paz

Maryknoll School
Jasmine Trias
Tingting Cojuangco

Miriam College
Roxanne Barcelo
Anna Larrucea
Pauleen Luna
Joanne Mercado
Vanna Garcia
Nina
Arianna Colamonici
Carmina Villaroel (before)
Kyla
Juris of MYMP
Korina Sanchez
Nicki Judalena
Isabel Balisi
Andy Eigenmen
Casper Blancaflor
Iza Calzado (HS)
Karel Marquez (GS)
Maxene Magalona (GS)
Andi Manzano (GS)
Chin-chin Gutierrez
Dennis Trillo

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Nazarene Catholic School
EJ Jallorina

New Era University
Klaudia Koronel
Gladys Reyes

OB Montessori
Serena Dalrymple
Moreen Guese
Lea Salonga
Aiza Seguera
Camille Prats (GS)
Melissa Ricks
JC Cuadrado
Danita

Our Lady of Fatima University
Bob Dela Cruz-PBB season 1
Natalie De leon-26k Deal or No Deal member
Mae Dela Cerna-EB Babes member
Christia Asistio-candy face winner/ candy teen model Finalist

OLOPSC
Angeli Flores

Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
Michael V
Panfilo 'Ping' Lacson
April Tanhueco
Aicelle Santos
Ces Campos

PAREF - Woodrose
Nicole Hernandez

Philippine Pasay Chung Hua Academy
Sandara Park
Jodie Sta. Maria (until 3rd yr)
Red Sternberg (before)

Philippine School of Interior Design
Cheska Garcia
Carmi Martin
Apples Aberin
Robin Da Roza
Igi Boy Mulach

Philippine Science High School
Ashley (singer)
Atom Araullo

Reedley International School
Katrice Delos Reyes
Klaire Yapyuco
Julianne Lee
Arianna
Bianca Reyes
Jess Tanchangco
Jowee Marquez
Zia Marquez

Regional High School
Archie Alemanya
Megan Young
Brenda Fox

Rogationist College- Cavite
Daphne Galvan

Roosevelt College
Christine Reyes

San Beda College
FPJ
Eddie Gutierrez
Bodjie Pascua
Dingdong Dantes (GS, HS, CAS)
Aga Muhlach (CAS)
Luke Jickain
Richie Paul Gutierrez (before)
Rachelle Anne Go
Rico Blanco
Jaja and Boom Boom
Jade Lopez
Jikkie Lee
Jolo Revilla
Raul Roco
Ninoy Aquino
Herbert Bautista
Sonny Belmonte
Rene Saguisag
Yousif Aljamal
Alex Angeles
Pong Escobal
Sam Ekwe
Michael Casas
Jeffrey Liman
Raffy Navaraez
Giggs Cariño
Gerard and Jerome Orcullo
bianca king(gs-3rd yr)
mika lagdameo(college)
cogie domingo(gs-1styr)
ornusa cadness(college)
john joe(college)
guia alvarez(college)
julio pacheco(gs)
katrina nazario(hs)
ryan agoncillo(hs alumni)
Ping Medina
Pia Cayetano
Lino Cayetano
Rico Blanco (Rivermaya)
Jett Pangan (The Dawn)
Top Suzara (Freestyle)

San Felipe Neri Parochial School, Mandaluyong
Jiro Manio

San Isidro Catholic School
Alvin Aragon
Rowana Leonor
Kevin Torres

San Pedro College
Chuck Allie

San Sebastian College
Jay Manalo
Marco Alcaraz
Anjo Yllana
Jomari Yllana
Rustom Padilla
Rommel Adducul
Kyla

School of Holy Spirit (high school)
Roxanne Barcelo
Danica Sotto
Rica and Paula Peralejo (GS only)
Nica Peralejo

School of Saint Anthony
Myles of Goin' Bulilit
Hopia of Goin' Bulilit

Southville Foreign Colleges
Wyn Wyn Marquez
Christian Scholl
Kim Flores
Alex Godinez

St. James Academy
Angelica Dela Cruz
Wendy Valdez (before)

St. Joseph's College
Mickey of PBB Teens

St. Louis University- Baguio
Marky Cielo
Paolo Ballesteros

St. Mary's Academy
Khudet Honasan
Anna Larrucea
Michelle Ayalde
Jane Santos

St. Mary's College of Meycauayan
Nicole of Super Twins and Marimar

St. Paul College Pasig
Denise Laurel
Sharon Cuneta (before)
Princess Violago

St. Paul College- QC
Rhea Santos (College Graduate)
The girl from Reporters Notebook (High School)
Patricia Roque (HS Batch 05)
Shar Gruenberg (sp?) (High School Batch 05)
Kathy Gonzaga (High School Batch 05)
MC Quiazon (HS Batch 05)

St. Pedro Poveda
Karylle Tatlong Hari
KC Concepcion (GS)
Patty Laurel
Kris Aquino
Mich Dulce
Giselle Sanchez
Beng Calma of Drip
Janna Pablo of Let's Go

St. Scholastica's College Manila
Aia de Leon
Barbie Almalbis
Reema Chanco
Former President Cory Aquino
Kitchie Nadal (HS)
Andrea del Rosario
Toni Leviste
Baby Cruz
Mitch Valdez
Amanda and Lorraine Lapus
Steph Afzelius
Clarissa Ocampo
Tina Fojas (former Clean and Clear Model)
Justine Gascon (GS)
Pia Guanio
Amanda Lapus
Former President Corazon Cojuangco Aquino
Gloria Diaz
Lily Monteverde
Toni Leviste
Reema Chanco
CJ De Silva
Pia Hontiveros - Newscaster, ANC
Daphne Osena-Paez - News Reporter/TV Host
Miaka Lim
Tina Monzon-Palma - former Vice President of GMA 7, Newscaster ANC
Marieton Trocino-Pacheco - Newscaster, ABS-CBN & ANC
Margaux Salcedo- GMA News
Preciosa Silverio-Soliven - Founder, Operation Brotherhood Montesorri Center (OBMC)
Dulce Saguisag - Politician, Former Secretary of Department of Social Welfare and Development
Lorraine Lapus
Jacque Manzano - Yllana (Grade School til Junior Year in High School)
Angela Lei Atienza (I don't if you know her anak siya ni Lito Atienza)

St. Theresa's College
Ellen Adarna (Cebu)
Mel Tiangco (HS)
Patricia Evangelista (HS)
Lisa Macuja-Elizalde (HS)
Korina Sanchez (graduated before)
Dianne Medina from Let's Go
Aicelle Santos

Stella Maris College
Eugene Domingo (HS)

Thames International Business School
John Prats
Camille Prats
Francis Ricafort
Angelica Panganiban
Karel Marquez
Carlo Aquino
Joyce Jimenez
Khalil Kaimo
Bubbles Paraiso
Mikel Campos
Kean Cipriano of Callalily
Danita Paner
Michael Agassi
Aaron Agassi

Trinity University of Asia
Megan Young
Tin Bernal
Aaron Villena
Cheche Tolentino
Charles Christianson

Tarlac Montessori School
Aaron Villaflor

Universidad de Santa Isabel
Jaja Bolivar
University of Perpetual Help System-Dalta, Las Piñas
Iwa Moto
Rochelle Barameda
Eli Buendia

University of Asia and the Pacific
Bianca King (before)
JC Cuadrado
Larah Monterola

University of Baguio
Christian Esteban

University of the East
Janina San Miguel

University of the Philippines- Diliman
Maricel Laxa
Hero Angeles
Patricia Evangelista
Paula Peralejo
Atom Araullo
Joaquin Valdez of Breakfast Supersize
Christian Bautista
Laurenti Dyogi
Lino Cayetano
Cristine Bersola
Julius Babao
Chesca Sumilang
Cams Cruz
Chito of Parokya ni Edgar
Carlene Aguilar
Kamikazee Band
Sitti Navarro
Mico Aytona
Tuesday Vargas
Ate Glow
Miro of Stonefree
Ely Buendia
Raymond Marasigan
Buddy Zabala
Marcus Adoro
Chynna Ortaleza

University of the Philippines - Integrated School
Myrene of Sandwich
Betina Carlos (high school)

University of Santo Tomas
Sarah Christophers
Carla Humphries
Aiza Seguerra
Ciara Sotto
LA Lopez
VJ Jmie
Sarah Geronimo
Alysson Lualhati
Izza Calzado
Angeline Aguilar
Sheldon of Hale
Roll of Hale
Harry Santos
Jao Mapa
Kathleen Hermosa
Baron Geisler
Chynna Ortaleza
Icee Mendoza
Brenda Fox
Fred of PBB
RJ Jimenez
Kean Cipriano
Krizzy Jareño
Angel Locsin Colmenares (UST High School)
Callalily band members
Charlene Gonzales (B.S. Psychology)
Chynna Ortaleza
Ciara Sotto
Hale band members
Jao Mapa
John Lapuz
Join the Club band members
Miriam Quiambao
Piolo Pascual
Polo Ravales (College of Education)
Precious Lara Quigaman
Sarah Christophers
Sarah Geronimo
Toni Gonzaga


University of Southern Philippines
Eda Nolan (Juniper)

University of Toronto - St. George Campus
Margaret Atwood- a well known author
Raine Maida- vocalist for Our Lady Peace
Guy Gavriel Kay- a well known author
Robert Birgeneau – Chancellor of University of California, Berkeley

Western Institute of Technology
Eman Abatayo
Rudy Fernandez of PBB

Buhay Pelikula

Today's Screenings

Competition

Three Kings (US)
Dir: David O Russell.
Cast: George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, Ice Cube.
Near the end of the Gulf War, a trio of American soldiers hears rumours of a hidden cache of Kuwaiti gold.
English. 112 mins.

Nebeska Udica (Sky Hook) (Yugoslavia)
Dir: Ljubisa Samardzic.
Cast: Nebojsa Glogovac, Ana Sofrenovic, Ivan Jevtovic.
A seven-day period in May 1999 at the peak of the NATO bombing of Serbia.
Serbian. 95 mins.

Dokuritsu Shonen Gasshoudan (Boy's Choir) (Japan)
Dir: Akira Ogata.
Cast: Atsushi Ito, Sora Toma, Teuyaki Kagawa.
Looks at the disillusionment of some youthful radicals when faced with changing ideals.
Japanese. 130 mins.

Retrospective

Zaïde (France) 1999.
Dir: Josée Dayan.
Cast: Jeanne Moreau , Guillaume Depardieu, Mathieu Amalric.
90 mins.
Hommage: Jeanne Moreau

La Notte (France) 1960.
Dir: Michelangelo Antonioni.
Cast: Jeanne Moreau, Marcello Mastroianni, Bernard Wicki and Monica Vitti.
A moderately successful novelist and his wife begin to question their marriage and their life.
121 mins.
Hommage: Jeanne Moreau

Hi, Mom! (USA). 1970.
Dir: Brian De Palma.
Cast: Robert De Niro, Charles Durnham, Allen Garfield, Abraham Goren and Lara Parker. The adventures of a young porno film-maker.
87 mins.
Hommage: Robert De Niro

Johnny Mnemonic (USA) 1995.
Dir: Robert Longo.
Cast: Keanu Reeves, Dina Meyer, Ice-t, Takeshi Kitano and Denis Akiyama.
Johnny works as a courier ­ carrying data in his brain.
98 mins.

Panorama
Bhopal Express (India)
Dir: Mahesh Mathai.
Depicts how the 1984 Union Carbide toxic gas accident affects a newly-wed couple.
98 mins.


Elze Is Giljos (Elze's Life ­ Love Was All She Had) (Lithuania)
Dir: Algimantas Puipa.
A chapter from the history of German-Lithuanian relations in the town of Nehring.
139 mins.

Grass
Dir: Ron Man.
English.
Examines how deeply rooted marijuana is in our culture.
79 mins. + short Psycho Path
The Third Miracle
Dir: Agnieszka Holland.
Cast: Barbara Sukowa, Ed Harris, Ann Heche.
A priest discovers that the nun who is to be beatified has a daughter.
113 mins.

Crissy (Australia)
Dir: Jacqui North.
A family faces a major challenge when the eldest daughter can no longer hide the fact that she has Aids.
52 mins.
Panorama

Buddies (US) 1985.
David befriends militant gay Robert who is dying of Aids.
81 mins.
+ short Living With Aids

Voiz (Orator) (Uzbekistan)
Dir: Jusuf Razykov.
Cast: Bachodyr Adylov, Lola Altoeva, Javochir Zakirov.
A witty and poetic story about an Uzbek who can't give up his three-woman harem.
83 mins.

Shadow Boxers
Dir: Katya Bankowski.
Katya Bankowski, herself a boxer, portrays Luica Rijker, the kickboxing world champion.
72 mins.
+ short Darling International

Asfalto (Spain)
Dir: Daniel Calparsoro.
Cast: Najwa Nimri, Gustavo Salmerón, Juan Diego Botto.
Three criminals are in love with each other.
92 mins.

Sulla Spiaggia E Di La'Dal Molo (Italy) Drama.
Dir: Giovanni Fago.
Cast: Lorenza Indovina, Stephane Freiss, Laurent Terzieff.
A friendship overcomes war and destruction.
130 mins.

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George Washington
(US)
Dir: David Gordon Green.
Cast: Candace Hairston, Donald Holden.
A group of teenagers on the edge of adulthood, how they deal with a friend's death, love and jealousy, and their improverished existence in North Carolina.
89 mins.

Norae-Ro Taeyang-Ul-Ssoda (Shoot The Sun By Lyric) (Korea)
Dir: Cho Jai-Hong. English subtitles.
Moves to abolish the screen quota system in Korea provoke major protests.
90 mins.

Havanna Mi Amor (Germany)
Dir: Uli Gaulke.
Contrasting the fiction of television with stories of the lives of people who watch every Cuban telenovelaepisode with bated breath.
72 mins.
Long Night's Journey Into Day (US)
Dirs: Frances Reid, Deborah Hoffmann.
A moving account of the work of the Truth & Reconciliation committee in South Africa and a document of a unique political trial in the history of mankind.
94 mins.

Leçons De Ténèbres
Dir: Vincent Dieutre.
A journey to selfawareness, encountering along the way works of the old masters: Caravaggio, Honthorst, Caraciolo and Riberia.
77 mins.


One Piece! (Japan)
Dirs: Shinobu Yaguchi, Takuji Suzuki.
Cast: Youji Tanaka, Nao Nekota.
A brilliant series of cinematic short stories.
English subtitles.
72 mins.

Beau Travail (France)
Dir: Claire Denis.
Cast: Denis Lavant, Grégoire Colin.
An African Foreign Legion outpost is transformed into a bizarre ballet of violence and passion driven by homoerotic undertones.
90 mins.

Marsal (Croatia)
Dir: Vinko Bresan.
Cast: Drazen Kühn, Linda Begonja.
Village dwellers on a small Adriatic island believe they have seen the ghost of Marshal Tito.
97 mins.
Press/market Screenings

Abendland (Germany)
Dir: Fred Kelemen.
Cast: Wolfgang Michael, Verena Jasch.
The emotional love story of a girl in a laundry and her unemployed boyfriend facing an uncertain future in a German town near the Polish border.
140 mins.

Arise! Walk Dog Eat Donut (US)
Dir: Ken Kobland.
A semi-abstract video poem evoking urban sadness.
30 mins.
and Third Known Nest (US)
Dir: Tom Kalin.
Different segments are unified by a thematic thread of body and identity politics in the age of Aids.
40 mins.


I Could Read The Sky (UK)
Dir: Nichola Bruce.
Cast: Dermot Healy, Brendan Coyle.
The moving story of an old man living in a bedsit in London.
86 mins.
Hans Warns ­ Mein 20. Jahrhundert (Hans Warns ­ My 20th Century)
Dir: Gordian Maugg.
Cast: Florian Hober and Shenja Lacher.
A fictional life story through the use of old photograghs and film. 105 mins.


Martin (Israel)
Dir: Ra'anan Alexandrovicz.
52 mins.

and Shine (Israel)
Dir: Gidi Dar.
48 mins.
Deutsche Polizisten (Germany)
Dir: Aysun Bademsoy.
A young group of police officers encounter people from their own countries and often have to apprehend them.
60 mins.


Ruang Talok 69 (Thailand)
Dir: Pen-ek Ratanaruang.
Cast: Lalita Panyopas.
English subtitles.
The day after Tum loses her job because the bank is 'downsizing', she finds a cardboard box stuffed with banknotes on her doorstep.
115 mins.
Beau Travail (France)
Dir: Clare Denis.
Cast: Denis Lavant, Grégoire Colin.
An African Foreign Legion outpost is transformed into a bizarre ballet of violence and passion with homorerotic undertones.
90 mins.
Forum
22.15
Hubad Sa Ilalim Ng Buwan (Naked Under The Moon) (Philippines)
Dir: Lav Diaz.
Cast: Klaudia Koronel. Elizabeth Oropesa.
All families have secrets ­ sometimes they can destroy the fabric of family life.
110 mins.


Kumar Talkies (India)
Dir: Pankaj Rishi Kumar.
An examination of the consciousness-shaping role of local cinema in a globalised and digitised world.
English subtitles.
76 mins.
Where A Good Man Goes (Hong Kong)
Dir: Johnnie To.
Cast: Lau Ching-wan, Ruby Wong.
Experiments with daring and unusual stylisation.
86 mins.
Forum

Kinderfest
Tsatsiki (Sweden)
Dir: Ella Lemhagen.
Cast: Samuel Haus, Alexandra Rapaport, George Nakas.
Tsatsiki dreams about going to Greece to meet his father.
90 mins.
Kinderfilmfest





Films and profiles of Filmmakers listed here, initially, were shown at or given tribute by the U.P. Film Center. The list of Films are arranged alphabetically, includes synopsis, credits and some photos. The filmmakers listed includes scriptwriters, editors and other members of the crew, and their filmography with links within to their films.
Tuhog (2001)
Sa nalalabing mga taon bago mag taong dalawang libo, karamihan ng pelikulang Pilipino ay tungkol sa pagwawalang hiya, pisikal o anu pa man. Dali daling nagpalabas ng mga pelikulang may nakakapangtawag pansin sa mga kalalakihan at mangilan-ngilang kababaihan, samahan mo pa ng mga pangalan ng mga starlet ay wari mo'y hinugot sa isang pantasyang napapanahon. Mga pamagat na tungkol sa kinakain, kapaligiran at gawain, na badyang pampalubag loob na kung susuriin ay may natatanging kahulugan. Sa panulat ni Armando Lao (Takaw Tukso) at dereksyon ni Jeffrey Jeturian (Pila Balde), ang Tuhog ay isang sariwang pagtanaw sa industriyang, bagama't unti-unting kinakain ng mga anay, ay masugid na pinipilahan sa takilya ng mga hayok sa laman, ang mga pelikulang bomba o sexploitation.

The film, albeit it’s searing title, is a gem. As Filipino film critic Noel Vera puts it, "its a film about screwing". It burrows a hole into your core about the truths on exploitation for profit. Irma Adlawan (Tukso, Sa North Diversion Road) and Ina Raymundo (Burlesk Queen Ngayon), stars as mother and daughter. Raymundo as the subject of her grandfather's (Nante Montreal) affections, eventually gets raped, in news of this a gung-ho filmmaker and his scriptwriter, interested in it approaches the family in hopes to get the heartfelt story across. Unbeknown to Adlawan is that what is extremely personal will get skewered on screen. As scenes from the film flashes before the audiences eyes, we also get a glimpse of the truth behind it. And most often than not, what we see is farther from the truth. In the finished film, we see Jacklyn Jose portraying Adlawan, Klaudia Koronel as Raymundo, and the cynical Dante Rivero as the soulless grandfather.

After being through the wringer, the mother and daughter, feels more vulnerable when they first sold their life. We feel their anguish as they are mocked as cutouts, as if they actually consented in the appalling acts of incest. The awful truth is made fun of, allowing viewers of the film take in what suppose to be horrifying, but as a soft porn flick to satisfy the urges. Tuhog (Larger than Life) proves to be one of 2001's best Filipino feature.

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