Wednesday, March 11, 2015

PGH Cancer Patient John Molina Needs Radio Therapy: Help and Donate for his Treatment

There's a young boy named John Molina at PGH Ward 11 bed 39 who needs help. Those who can give, even as little is a big help in his hospital treatment. 

He is fighting a type of brain cancer, he has a Germinoma brain tumor. He is being looked after by his father Joseph Molina Laddaran and was already abandoned by his mother.

Visit his Facebook page

More details below.


 

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Annulment of Marriage in the Philippines: Psychological Incapacity

Finally the law is listening to the many citizens and families caught in a long, arduous legal battle getting a marriage annulled. Thank you Supreme Court!

Read up on the latest news on the grounds of  Psychological Incapacity:
SC relaxes rules on PH annulment of marriage on ground of psychological incapacity


Since there is no divorce law in the country, couples can only go for a legal separation or an annulment. Annulment is a move to 'void' the marriage on legally accepted grounds and the most used one is 'Psychological Incapacity'

According to the Supreme Court on the recent Annulment ruling on Psychological Incapacity - they are "not demolishing the foundation of families but is actually protecting the sanctity of marriage, because it refuses to allow a person afflicted with a psychological disorder, who cannot comply with or assume the essential marital obligations from remaining in that sacred bond."

The SC added that the courts may be flooded by petitions for nullity of marriage but there is no reason to be worried because of ample safeguards such as intervention of the government.

“The court should rather be alarmed by the rising number of cases involving marital abuse, child abuse, domestic violence and incestuous rape."





The whole thing is tricky and quite uptight since the Catholic Church made sure local laws were in their favor in keeping people 'married' for as long as the law could keep them together. Even though most families and parties are physically separated and living with other people already. But I'm glad the Church is slowly losing its influence in matters that affect the population's welfare such as contraceptives and family law. We really have to control our population, it's about time!

Unfortunately, besides being very complicated, the annulment process is known to be quite expensive and often times seems to favor the rich or those who can afford it. The rich are able to speed up the legal proceedings that the average Filipino couple (those that could barely afford legal fees) have to wait years. Sometimes their children are already full grown adults by the time their parents are declared 'annulled' in the eyes of the law. According to a CNN report on Divorce, a married couple seeking annulment in the Philippines needs to shell out a minimum of $4,000 (P180,000) currently required to end their marriage legally.

So what are the Grounds for the Annulment of Marriage? Atty Fred, a Philippine family lawyer discusses the basics of the issue here. And read more on Philippine Annulment and Separation here.


 

Everyone deserves to be happy, why keep people trapped in unhappy relationships?


Sometimes when a marriage goes 'void' - it even works out for the better for both parties. Eventually finding their own kind of happiness.

UFC Fight Night Manila: Mark Munoz vs Luke Barnatt




Mark Munoz just announced his UFC Fight Night Manila bout with Luke Barnatt will be his last. How fitting that his retirement fight will happen on his home turf.


"This fight is very important for me. My career had its ups and downs. It's like a storm has hit me and like all Filipinos, I want to show the resiliency that we're known for." Munoz said in a press conference at Solaire Resort and Casino.

The good news is, after his fighting days are over, Munoz wants to concentrate on coaching and plans to take an active role in helping MMA grow in the Philippines.


Other Asians are also in the octagon limelight- a bantamweight bout between undefeated Singaporean Royston Wee (4-0) and The Ultimate Fighter China winner Ning Guangyou (4-2-1).

Scheduled for May 16 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, the UFC Fight Night 66 is one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year in the Philippines.

The main headlining fight however is between former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar against former WEC featherweight titleholder Urijah Faber in a 145-pound, five-round main event. The co-main event features former Strikeforce and Dream champion Gegard Mousasi against Costa Philippou.

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Grape Picking Farm at La Union Philippines

It's the start of the summer harvest season! Come and experience picking grapes from the vines in Bauang, La Union. If you love picking strawberries in Baguio, how about grapes in La Union?


 No entrance fee. You pay per kilo for the grapes you pick. Ain't that fun?

Message from the grape farm owners:
Sa lahat na gusto makita at pasyalan ang aming Grapes Farm, dito lang po sa Gapuz Ancheta Salino Grapes Farm at Santiago, Bauang, La Union .Text lang po kayo sa mobile phone 09467666706 contact Liezl Gapuz Salino .Welcome po ang lahat ng visitors and tourists, wala po entrance fee.


You can also have your wedding photo shoots here :)

Visit their Facebook page for more info on how to get to the grape farm.

Jolina Magdangal Mega Magazine Cover

Jolina Magdangal bares a bit of her cleavage for the March 2015 cover of Mega Magazine. Finally, Jolengs has gone sexy sans bangs at meh boobies. Kaso di ko gets yung ngisi sa face niya. She looks so uncomfy parang half-smile na constipated. Makati ba yung pink blazer 'teh? Peekabo!

Jolina is part of the cast in the afternoon soap "Flordeliza" with 90s love team Marvin Agustin.

2015 Singkuwento International Film Festival Complete List Nominees and Winners


LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Brilliante Ma Mendoza

BEST SHORT FILM

Nominees
Imahe
My Revolutionary Mother
Pusong Bato
Kalaw
Mis Da Ka
Lisyun qng Geografia (Geography Lessons)

Winner Pusong Bato

30 Filipino Short Film Finalists of the Singkuwento International Film Festival

The complete list of short film finalists at the 2015 Singkuwento International Film Festival Manila Philippines (SIFFMP)

1. “Abakada ni Nanay” by Joni Sarina Mejico
2. “Andre1a” by Emmanuel Sambayan
3. “Ang Mga Bulong sa Bituka ng Sta. Mesa” by Hector Barretto Calma
4. “Apasol” (Chasing Sun) by Ryanne Murcia
5. “Dag-um” (Dark Skies) by Chloe Veloso
6. “Deadline” by Igor Cruz
7. “Gulong” (Roll) by Anj Macalanda
8. “Hindi Pa Ako Tulog Jose Alberto” by Juan Patlang
9. “Imahe” by Kristofer Ted Navarro
10. “Int. Kotse. Gabi” by Epoy Deyto
11. “Justlanded” by Paolo Lat
12. “Kalaw” by Immy Belle Rempis
13. “Lisyun ng Geografia” (Geography Lessons) by Petersen Vargas
14. “Lupang Pangako” by Juan Carlo Torobal
15. “Mabuhay qng Pilipinas” by Bor Ocampo
16. “Mga Eroplanong Papel sa Tag-araw ng Paglimot” by Jaime Habac Jr.
17. “Mis Da Ka” byCarlo Catu
18. “My Revolutionary Mother” by Jethro Patalinghug
19. “Nakangising Bato” by Simon Vigan
20.”Pahiyom Alang Kang Evelyn” (A Smile for Evelyn) by Chloe Veloso
21. “Pusong Bato” by Martika Ramirez Escobar
22. “Qng Pangacupas Ning Matingcad Qng Cule” by Jerome Cunanan
23. “Raket” by Raymond Mamaril
24. “Sibol” by Mikee Dela Cruz
25. “Taguan” by Marvin Gabas
26. “The Ordinary Things We Do” by David Corpuz
27. “Towards the Skye Light” by Karl Justin Martin
28. “Tubigan” by Hiyas Baldemor Bagabaldo
29. “Viscera” by Herwin Benedictos Cabasal
30. “Yellow Lights” by Bea Velasco