CHARICE and CELINE DION at Madison Square Garden

I have never been so proud of this phenomenal girl from my homeland the Philippines. Charice continues to get audiences from around the globe on numerous standing ovations. She looks 12 yo but she's already 16. Oprah wants to help her and her mother start this dream. David Foster handles her and promises to make her a star. Let's watch her shine at Madison Square Garden with a duet with the one and only Celine Dion.... something to believe that wishes do come true! ^_^



Celine Dion introduces Charice to audience



Charice sings with Celine Dion Because You Loved Me


Now let's just wait soon as she shines on other stages around the world....

KUMAGCOW loves this lil girl! ^_^

Updates on the search for my Tita Milet and Ms. Espie (kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf)

Tita Milet and Espie are still in captivity by suspected Abu Sayyaf

I read a while ago that they were held reportedly by a group of teenagers as young as around 12 years old. They (victims) estimated their ages as between 12 and 19. Teenagers bearing arms last Monday in Tipo-Tipo stopped the two-vehicle convoy while making their way to Isabela City in Basilan. Its remarkable... even MILF men also are now being ordered to join search for the abducted aid workers.

Based on Dekit’s and Estandarte’s accounts (the two who escaped the men while they were on foot), Ms. Espie Hupida had difficulty moving quickly because she has a problem with her leg ... My Tita Milet did not want to leave Ms Espie behind. This is very true, we (her family) know her to be like this. Authorities say that kidnappers were led by Nurhassan Jamiri and Pujuri Indama of the Abu Sayyaf.

I implore to you fellow bloggers, relatives and friends... please continue to pray... even the kidnappers... My Tita and Ms. Espie are very good people, they went to your place only to help those affected by the war and give livelihood programs from donors to those who need it. Taking them away like that is a sin...weather it be against Allah, God or humanity. We are all Filipinos... we are all human... make the right choice and please release them unharmed. You even did this in the start of Ramadan... really not a good thing to do.

I'm tired... Really Tired....

Click! Come on! Click ye mouse!

I've been busy these past few days and its really taking a toll on me. I'm sooo tired... I'm trying so hard to go to the gym also everyday since I am trying to lose a few pounds (oh okay... A LOT!) but things haven't been that grand these past few days. I'm getting buffer though when I look in the mirror... funny I know ^_^

My auntie Milet got kidnapped, a HUGE thing that affected my parents and me... still wishes for her safe return. Office work also very hectic because we are undermanned... the team lost the guy who was sitting beside me (yeah tis you Robbie!) since he ventured into other opportunities elsewhere. I'm pretty sure I also am also going to fix my life soon and get a better job... not that I'm complaining but time is really running out... I've got to get going... I plan to be a millionaire by 40 you know! wether I find it here or outside the Philippines, its bound to happen... yeah I'm planning to go to London.

My wifey and I had a fight last night, it wasn't nice... I did not hear what I wanted to hear... not even a single apology... so when the fight came, words came out... I just wish she realizes how much she means to me... and know how to help me when I need her most. That's all I ask for...

This morning I got news that my authenticated diploma arrived, but it had a stub with it that required me to go to DFA and personally appear... I'm such a loser yaya! lolz.... I'll probably do that by the end of the week... on Friday perhaps... there is a date on it though.... I wonder what will happen if I get it a few days late... I hope it won't be a hassle. I also will be renewing my driver's license this week so I hope it won't be a hassle to do in LTO... gonna get my dad also change his ID since LTO furnished a couple thousand people with substandard cards... see what happens with government these days? sheesh...

Wheww! even while writing this... tons of reports came... now I just finished that... and a presentation as well... I hope I can survive this tiring day... So many things happened... so little time... I'm not surprised someone got a heart attack here a few months ago... talk about toxic huh?! I need a break I think... a break from everything... how about a vacation? hmm... lemme think about it.... coz its like ages when I had one... well not to mention my trip to Negros of course!

I don't want to start complainin... I'm just saying these things so I get it out of my chest... I dont wanna be the next one rushed to the hospital you know! ^_^ how's about a smile there!

PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR THE SAFETY OF MY AUNT MILET MENDOZA (-_-)"

I beg for your prayers, for the safety of my Auntie Milet.
She got kidnapped and no news yet from the abductors.
Only these articles from Inquirer is what we have as information.
Please continue to pray for her safety and release!

This morning her mother called us at home and cried. I only hope she's okay and safe...

UPDATE:

3 abducted aid workers freed in Basilan--military
By Katherine Evangelista
Agence France-Presse, INQUIRER.net
First Posted 09:46:00 09/16/2008

MANILA, Philippines -- Three aid workers believed to have been abducted by members of the Abu Sayaf have been freed by their captors, military officials said.

The victims were released in Al Barka, Basilan Monday night, said Lieutenant Colonel Ernesto Torres, spokesman for the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

Ludivina Dakit, Romy delos Reyes and Jun Estandarte are now in the custody of the 1st Marine Brigade based in Isabela City, Basilan, Philippine Navy spokesman, Lieutenant Colonel Edgard Arevalo, said.

Two other aid workers, Esperanza Hupida and Milet Mendoza, remain with the kidnappers, who have not yet made any demands for their release, Arevalo added.

The five were part of a 12-man humanitarian team onboard two vehicles that was blocked by 10 armed men near Tipo-Tipo town.

The navy identified the seven NGO workers who were able to elude capture as Jerson Imamil, Sahida Alasa, Hapira Alasa, Nenita Sanchez, Nifra Abdulkadir, Amina Saladdin and Lina Grace Balamo.

The kidnapping was carried out by supposed Abu Sayyaf rebels under the command of
Furuji Indaman, Torres said.

The aid workers who worked for the Christian Children's Fund and the Nagdilaab Foundation, a Christian-Muslim charity.

Marayag, navy commander in the southwestern Philippines, said the women were recovered by pursuing government forces near Tipo-Tipo and were undergoing a military debriefing.

He did not say whether they were harmed by the kidnappers.

Arevalo said a crisis committee composed of local government units, the Marine brigade commander and the Basilan Philippine National Police was formed Tuesday morning "to determine how to facilitate the situation."

"We are open to any opportunity that would ensure the safe release of the victims," said Arevalo, adding that negotiations are possible.

However, Arevalo clarified that the "no ransom policy" will be strictly implemented in the situation.