Sunday, December 28, 2008
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Disney Pixar's Tokyo Mater!
Disney has sent us high resolution photos of Pixar’s new 3D short film Tokyo Mater, which will be attached to Bolt beginning December 12th.
Full press release and four more photos after the jump.
DISNEY•PIXAR TO PREMIERE ITS FIRST
Disney Digital 3-D™ SHORT FILM
Oscar®-Winner John Lasseter Directs
Animated Short Based on “Cars” Character
BURBANK, Calif. (Dec. 9, 2008) – Disney•Pixar will premiere its first Disney Digital 3-D™ short film – “Tokyo Mater” – directed by Academy Award®-winner John Lasseter, at theaters nationwide beginning December 12. Appearing before Walt Disney Pictures’ “Bolt,” the animated short is the fourth in Disney•Pixar’s “Cars Toons” series, inspired by the hit 2006 film “Cars.”
The series stars Mater the tow truck (voiced by LARRY THE CABLE GUY), Lightning McQueen’s rusty but trusty friend. In “Tokyo Mater,” a routine tow lands Mater in Tokyo, where he is challenged to a drift-style race against a nefarious gang leader and his posse of ninjas. With the help of his friend, “Dragon” Lightning McQueen, and some special modifications, Mater attempts to drift to victory and become “Tow-ke-O Mater, King of all Drifters.”
All of the “Cars Toons” are directed by Lasseter (director of “Cars,” “Toy Story 2,” “A Bug’s Life” and “Toy Story”) and co-directed by Victor Navone (animator on “Cars,” “The Incredibles,” “Finding Nemo” and “Monsters, Inc.”) and Rob Gibbs (story artist on “Cars,” “Finding Nemo,” “Monsters, Inc.” and “Toy Story 2″). Kori Rae (associate producer on “The Incredibles” and “Monsters, Inc.”) serves as producer. The previous toons in the series featured Mater as a fire truck in “Rescue Squad Mater,” a daredevil in “Mater the Greater” and as a bulldozer fighter in “El Materdor.” These three “Cars Toons” aired on Disney Channel, Toon Disney and ABC Family.
“I’m delighted to be back in the director’s chair for the ‘Cars Toons’ series,” said Lasseter, who serves as chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios and most recently executive produced “Bolt.” “Mater is one of my favorite characters from ‘Cars’ and is the definition of true friendship. The world has grown to love Mater as much as we do, and we are excited to take him on new adventures with his best friend, Lighting McQueen.”
2-D computer versions of “Tokyo Mater” will also be available for theaters showing “Bolt” in 2-D.
About “Cars”
Directed by Academy Award®-winner John Lasseter, “Cars” opened in theaters on June 9, 2006. “Cars” was the 2007 Golden Globe® winner for Best Animated Feature Film and received Academy Award® nominations for Best Animated Feature Film and Best Music - Original Song. The film also won the 2007 Grammy Award® for Best Song Written for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media. “Cars” was the #1 animated film on DVD for 2006, and the Disney•Pixar’s “Cars” Original Motion Picture Soundtrack debuted in June 2006 at #8, making it the first Pixar soundtrack to enter the Billboard Top 10 and to ship gold.
Disney•Pixar’s “Cars 2″ will be released in Summer 2011. “Cars 2″ is being directed by Brad Lewis, producer of the Oscar®-winning film “Ratatouille.” In this adventure, all the world’s a racetrack as racing superstar Lightning McQueen zooms back into action, with his best friend Mater in tow, to take on the globe’s fastest and finest in this thrilling high-octane new installment of the “Cars” saga. Mater and Lightning McQueen will need their passports as they find themselves in a new world of intrigue, thrills and fast-paced comedic escapades around the globe.
About “Bolt”
For super-dog Bolt (voice of JOHN TRAVOLTA), every day is filled with adventure, danger and intrigue — at least until the cameras stop rolling. When the star of a hit TV show is accidentally shipped from his Hollywood soundstage to New York City, he begins his biggest adventure yet — a cross-country journey through the real world to get back to his owner and co-star, Penny (voice of MILEY CYRUS). Armed only with the delusions that all his amazing feats and powers are real, and the help of two unlikely traveling companions — a jaded, abandoned housecat named Mittens (voice of SUSIE ESSMAN) and a TV-obsessed hamster named Rhino (voice of MARK WALTON) — Bolt discovers he doesn’t need superpowers to be a hero. Directed by Chris Williams and Byron Howard, “Bolt” is a hilarious, fun-filled, action-packed animated comedy adventure in Disney Digital 3-D™. Rated PG, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Bolt” hit theaters Nov. 21, 2008.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Julita Dalida, December 6, 2008
October 6, 1906 - December 6, 2008
A loving mother, grand mother and great grandmother...
May you rest in peace, Lola... We love you very much...
Friday, November 21, 2008
Manila Auto Salon 2008
Lots of nice cars displayed...
My sister got her picture taken with Ryan Agoncillo..
Was awed with the displayed Hi Ace and Ford E150 boom boxes XD
Fritz is dead tired and will post pictures tomorrow =)
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Torn between two... cameras
Option A:
FS: Nikon D40 (CDSC unit)
- With Nikkor 18-55 II 3.5-5.6 Lens (D40 Kit lens, Non-VR)
- Complete, e.g. box, warranty card, cd softwares, accessories, everything.
- Warranty with CDSC-Megamall up to December 2008
- 16k actuations
- Very pristine condition.
Freebies:
- Nikon EN-EL9 extra battery (Nikon Original, bought Oct-2008 w/ receipt)
- Nikon ML-L3 wireless remote (Nikon Original, bought Aug-2008 )
Price: P18k Firm. Last Price already. No Trade/Swaps.
RFS: Upgrade.
Meetup Points: Makati, Rockwell; Malate, Harisson Plaza
Actual Pix of the D40 (but w/a diff Lens), for reference only:
Another option could be....
You can opt for my Nikkor 18-70 3.5-4.5 instead of the 18-55 II Kit Lens
Set Price for this Option will be P22k
Here is the pix of my Nikkor 18-70
or...
Option B
A Brand New Nikon D40 or 2nd hand D80
oh my....
which is which?!?! =(
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Thursday, September 25, 2008
A Tribute to JV Casio and the rest of the DLSU squad
By doing this post, i'd like to thank JV Casio and the rest of the DLSU men's basketball team, first of all, for the championship that they gave us on our last year in DLSU, and also for playing their hearts out in every game that they play. My hats off to you...
To all the other players, Hope to see you again next season. I know you guys will bravely take the lead from JV and lead our new breed of archers to the next level.
To the rookies, im very impressed. Cant wait to see a more mature you on the next season.
Sir Franz, kahit ano pa sabihin nila, ikaw pa din pinaka favorite kong coach. Hats off to the tactician.
Let me end my post by giving you a short reading from our site.
Got this post from greenarchers.ph
JV CASIO’S TIME
Posted by greengossip
Joseph Evans Casio came at a not so auspicious time. The Green Archers was still feeling the pangs from their championship loss to bitter rivals, the Ateneo Blue Eagles, the previous season. And with a rookie-laden lineup which includes the former Red Cub, the Green Archers missed the UAAP Finals for the first time since 1994.
He came at a time when rookies were not given much hype as much as what we are seeing now. Nonetheless, JV as he has come to be known, quietly earned the praise not only of the Green supporters but also of the regular UAAP spectator. Despite the presence of a much vaunted rivals like Ateneo’s Chris Tiu and Ford Arao, Adamson’s Ken Bono, UP’s Marvin Cruz, JV romped off with the Rookie of the Year honors.
He came at a time when the Green Archers had the spectacular and flashy duo of Joseph Yeo and Macmac Cardona. For years, he played in the shadows of his superstar teammates. No complaints, no buts. He responded as a loyal team player. But the superstar in him is waiting to be unraveled. In the do-or-die Game 3 of the 2004 UAAP Championship Series vs. the FEU Tamaraws, JV nailed a crucial three-point shot in the dying seconds of the ballgame, reminiscent of Ren-Ren Ritualo’s gameturning triple in the 1998 Season.
Yes, JV is indeed the next Archer to watch. But just when JV’s star is starting to shine brightly, another controversy hit De La Salle that resulted in the one-year suspension of the Green Archers from the UAAP. Sadly, the clouds seemed to have dimmed JV’s star.
And in 2007, after a one-year hiatus from the UAAP, the De La Salle Green Archers vindicated their suspension and won the UAAP crown. JV Casio lived up to everyone’s hope and expectation and spearheaded the Green Archers’ fairy-tale win over the heavily favored UE Red Warriors. JV’s star is shining brighter than ever. He was named in the UAAP Mythical Team of Season 70 and Finals Most Valuable Player together with Cholo Villanueva. Despite all the accolades, JV remained the humble and quiet cager that he is.
JV vowed to return to lead DLSU in its quest for a back-to-back championship. He did not reneg on that promise. He took up Masters in Environmental Science and wore the Green and White jersey for the very last season. JV led the Archers and guided the young La Salle squad game in and game out. Delivering on his promise, the Green Archers’ team captain steered La Salle to its 13th finals appearance in 15 UAAP seasons.
No matter what the outcome of this year’s Finals will be, JV Casio is one superstar the entire Lasallian community will miss. His surname might have been an abbreviation of the constellation, Cassiopeia, which contains one of the brightest stars in the galaxy, because for sure, wherever Casio may be, his star will forever shine brightly.
Thank you JV.
2003
JV was already a regular fixture in the Archers’ rotation in his rookie year at a tender age of 16 and fresh out of San Beda High School.
As a freshman, JV proved that he can hang tough against the more-seasoned players of the league.
JV was never shy to hit the big shots since day one of his UAAP career.
JV was instrumental in leading the then rookie-laden Green Archers team to a respectable finish in 2003. He won the rookie of the year award on top of being one of the league leaders in the steals category.
2004
With a year of college ball experience tucked under his belt, JV was ready to assume an even bigger role in his sophomore year.
JV was among the key components in the Archers’ vaunted full court press.
JV played a significant role in the Archers’ victory over FEU in the 2004 championship series. He hit a clutch three-pointer in the dying seconds of the sudden death match that gave the lead and eventually the win.
With his oncourt brilliance and clutch performance all season long, JV was certainly not hounded by the so-called sophomore jinx.
2005
With the departure of Macmac Cardona, JV got even more minutes in the guard rotation.
JV developed his slashing ability to add another dimension to his game.
In most occasions, he played the point. He orchestrated the offense well as a back-up to TY Tang.
JV and the rest of the team had all reasons to celebrate as they booked another seat in the finals that year.
2007
Coming back from year’s absence due to suspension, JV and the Archers are determined to once again rise to the top.
A more confident JV displayed a new arsenal of moves from fade-away jumpers to cat-quick drives that baffled defenders to no end.
There was no stopping JV and the Archers from charging their way back to the finals after a one-year layoff.
Sweet vindication indeed.
2008
In his final playing year in the UAAP, JV in now the main man of the team being the most seasoned Archer.
JV took his game to a whole new level this season being the team’s primary offensive option.
Being the leader that he is, JV is the stabilizing force for the Archers this season.
JV will be remembered for his invaluable contributions to the team throughout his collegiate career. We hope that the fire and determination that he has always shown since his rookie year would inspire those who will be taking over his place in the seasons to come.
Live Jesus in our hearts, FOREVER!! Animo LASALLE!!
DLSU Vs Ateneo Game 2
Animo Lasalle, Nice Game Ateneo
Live Jesus in our hearts, FOREVER!!
Monday, September 22, 2008
Masarap ba ang first time?
ayan kase...
nasanay sa manila na 10 am - 3 pm ang coding...
sa Las Pinas ay 7 am - 7 pm pala haha!!
oks lang, nakarami naman ako ng pizza kanina sa etel bowling and billiards tournament =)
Friday, September 19, 2008
UAAP Finals: DLSU vs ADMU
Link: http://forums3.archerpride.com/index.php?showtopic=3587&hl=
After my first editorial on ADMU, I was planning to write a separate editorial on our own team. But, from what I was reading from the opinions posted at that editorial, many seemed to have misinterpreted my thoughts to mean that ADMU had a superior team than ours. If one were to re-read my piece, you will notice that there is no such implication.
So, as I was about to write about our team, many events had already occurred. Patience everyone. This middle aged brain can only do so much at the same time.
Last Saturday saw the end of the regular season of the UAAP. As expected by a few, myself included, ADMU topped the double round robin with a 13-1 record while DLSU and FEU tied for 2nd at 10-4. The Green Archers ended the regular season they way they started it, with a loss to the top ranked Blue Eagles.
During and after the game last Saturday, I was amazed at the varied reactions by members of the La Sallian family. Many were disappointed, others disgusted, others frustrated while a few said, ok lang. I am one of the few who say OK LANG. To explain why I felt this, let's have a brief background about our team.
Many have said, Coach Franz included, that last year's batch of Green Archers was the weakest team he has ever had to work since coaching DLSU. And yet, we won the Championship against a team no one thought could be stopped - UE with an immaculate 14-0 regular season record. It was a bittersweet victory for Coach Franz for this championship erased the stigma and humiliation of a one year suspension from the league for 'negligence' regarding the eligibility of two former players. It was sweet as it VINDICATED the team, the players, the coaches, the management and the entire DLSU institution itself. It was personally bitter for Coach Franz because he accomplished it against his own younger brother whom he loves so much. You know to Coach Franz, family is everything. That's the Pumaren family. Like yours too, I am sure.
The team began preparation in earnest for this season sometime late March. As many expected, TY Tang, Cholo Villanueva and Brian Ilad would not be back for the team having exhausted their eligibility. What did come as a surprise to everyone, was the decision of Kish Co and OJ Cua (two reliable role players in last year's championship series) to opt to finish their remaining academic requirements and graduate this school year. That left the team with 5 vacancies - 3 expected and 2 unexpected.
Say what you want about Kish and OJ but both put in brilliant quality minutes for the team in the post season games against ADMU and, more importantly, against UE in the Finals. Their absence bore a deep hole into the frontline of the Green Archers.
Through recruitment and training, the team expected to cover this big gap by adding rookie Maui Villanueva into the frontline. Maui Villanueva, a stalwart of the Champion UPIS team of 2002 (when he was a 14 year old rookie), has honed his skills in the highly competitive Japanese high school circuit before coming to DLSU. Also, there were high hopes for Ferdinand and Walsham to finally come up with breakout and defining seasons. Lastly, it was expected that the comebacking Marko Batricevic would fill the need for a tall center who was also a scorer. So, all was set for the Green Archers this season.
Even though they lost the first game, hopes were high that the team would still be 'in it' due to the good recruits and what was expected to be a more solid frontline. However, that was not to be. Batricevic reinjured his ACL which took him out of the season in the first round game with UE just after, ironically, shooting a three-point shot. Also, Ferdinand and Walsham have so far been a bust all season long though glimpses of what they can do could be seen in our last three games. Glimpses nevertheless. This meant Maierhofer playing the 5 with Maui and James Mangahas left to rotate at the 4 & 5 positions. The rest of the team rotated among themselves the 1 2 and 3 positions. So Jvee brillantly spearheads our backcourt along with Simon, LA, PJ Barua, Bader, Hyram and the rest of the team. Our backcourt is solid for as long as Jvee is not sick or not having a RARE off night which everyone is entitled to.
This made the usual game plan of Coach Franz more difficult because all of a sudden, our front court (though never great shakes over the years) was very very very shallow. Without Ferdinand and Walsham showing their form from last year, DLSU's frontline was its Achilles' heel. And yet, because of the system that the team has played, they still managed to get the second best record for this season along with FEU. This shows the yeoman job the whole team has done regardless of the dearth in the bench. However, compared to previous years, the shallow frontline as allowed opponents to average more points against us this year, than in previous seasons.
Well, no matter what all the sports genuises and pundits have to say, DLSU is still in the Final Four. DLSU has been a main staple in the Final Four since the Final Four had been implemented in 1994 being in it all but one season - the season DLSU was suspended. Also, in the past 15 years, DLSU has been a finalist in 13 of those years. In the two years we did not make the finals, one of which was while we were suspended, ADMU made the Finals. It should be interesting to note that in those two Final appearances, ADMU lost - to FEU in 2003 and to UST in 2006.
So, DLSU is in the Final Four. First, DLSU has to try to beat FEU in a VIRTUAL best-of-three series. Something we did back in 2004 against ADMU. We all know who won the championship then. FEU is a tall, young and very athletic team. On almost all counts, FEU trumps DLSU. But a few factors are in DLSU's favor and they are Casio, Maierhofer, the rest of the team and FRANZ PUMAREN! Stats will go FEU's way. But, most of their main players have never been to the Final Four. So, only experience is riding on the shoulders of our players and coaches for the rest of the post season.
Inspite of that long intro, this editorial is not really about the team. It's a call for 'ONE' to rise and support our team all the way. Last Saturday, I saw a lot of disappointed La Sallians blurt out all sorts of things against our team, our players and our coaches. Heck, some were even making statements that Casio had sold the game! "HOGWASH!" is what I say. Jvee Casio is probably the most loyal of all our current players, BAR NONE! He has already graduated from DLSU is now pursuing his Masters degree in Psychology so that he could play his final year. ALL FOR LOVE OF LA SALLE. Never in the many years that Jvee has played for DLSU has there ever been any instance where Casio did not give his all. Last Saturday, inspite of his best efforts, he just could not snap out what probably was his most off day ever in his entire life, something that rarely happens to Jvee but could not have come at a worse time.
I see those people who think that way as those who can't and/or refuse to believe that ADMU really played well that day. Hey, overall, ADMU has been playing very well this season and, finally, you can see a level of consistency in their game. YES, ADMU CAN BE BEATEN!!! Just not last Saturday.
It's time again, for me to raise the clarion call for 'ONE' to rise!
It's time for 'ONE' to do his/her share to help our team achieve their best!
It's time for 'ONE' to rise and be counted to flood the Araneta Coliseum and other venues to cheer the team to its limits!
It's time for 'ONE' to stand up be hold our banner high and bright!
It's time for 'ONE' to be ONE once again!
It's time for ALL OF US to be that 'ONE' again!
Yes, the ADMU Blue Eagles and even the FEU Tamaraws are for real this year. But, DLSU have been for real for the longest time since 1989.
The Blue Eagles may be flying high, but if they hear steps rushing towards them, these are the steps they hear of the Green Archers breathing down their scrawny necks backed by a SEA OF ORDINARY GREEN ARCHERS (YOU AND ME) coming at them to bring the Blue Eagles down.
Fellow La Sallians, it's time again for ALL OF US to be ONE LA SALLE! No matter the outcome, we will always be ONE LA SALLE!
For me, WE are the defending champions. And until the UAAP President gives the championship trophy later this month,
DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY IS STILL THE CHAMPION! 'Nuff said.
Are you 'ONE'?
AN1MO LA SALLE!!!
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Scalper piss off...
will watch the game in the comfort of my own room with an 18" Yellow cab pizza instead...
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Friday, August 29, 2008
Adidas Sale 70% OFF!!
My favorite brand, will be having a sale this August 29-31 at the Megatrade hall, Megamall.. =)
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Midnight surprise...
Of course, since she came from Aklan, we got the usual pasalubong.. lots and lots of alimango and hipon.
2nd day of her stay sa min, which was also my day off. So the usual, we bid each other good night then we went to our rooms to sleep.
Since that particular day, medyo mainit. iniwan ko na lang na bukas ung pinto ng kwarto ko para makaikot ung hangin.
at around 12 to 1 midnight, habang nagpapaantok ako by watching Topgear, may narinig ako na kumakaluskos. I thought, nililipad lang ng fan ung plastic na nakakalat somewhere sa room ko kaya di ko na pinansin.
But then medyo nagiging clear ung sound.. di na sya basta kaluskos lang. It's more of claws scratching the walls.
The curious person that I am, I stood up and turned on the lights.
Lo and behold...
Siguro gutom na sya kasi almost two days na sila nasa bayong, or baka na bored kaya gumala muna hehehe
Buti na lang di ako nakagat =)
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Dont you just hate it...
well, i cant really blame myself...
i have almost, a gazillion passwords (both personal and work related) to memorize (some of them needs to be changed like every month)... and then they advice you not to write it down on a piece of paper....
haaay, life...
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
haaay
1. while playing basketball this afternoon, got hit by hand and elbow on the jaw while defending a super yabang neighbor... so my gums are bleeding right now...
2. ever felt that feeling na you have to have the consensus of a group to decide on something only to find out that one person already made the decision for you and there is nothing you can do about it?? so much for group consensus...
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
I'm looking for a resto..
Im looking for a resto which has great food, good ambience, has a function room (preferably with band equipment). Not too casual but not too formal either, I want something thats in the middle.
Thanks for all the inputs =)
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Surprise for my little sis…
Thursday, July 31, 2008
My Fine is $195
This is fun to do. Just read the "offense" and if you've done it, you
owe that fine. Keep going until you've read each "offense" and added up
your total fine. When you are done, send it back to the person that sent
it to you and your other friends. Title your email "My fine is
$........"
You don't have to confess your answers, just the amount of your fine.
Smoked pot -- $10
Did acid -- $5
Ever had sex at church -- $25
Woke up in the morning and did not know the person who was next to you--
$40
Had sex with someone on MySpace -- $25
Had sex for money -- $100
Ever had sex with the a foreigner -- $20
Vandalized something -- $20
Had sex on your parents' bed -- $10
Beat up someone -- $20
Been jumped -- $10
Crossed dre+20ssed -- $10
Given money to stripper -- $25
Been in love with a stripper -- $20
Kissed some one who's name you didn't know -- $10
Hit on some one of the same sex while at work -- $15
Ever drive drunk -- $20
Ever got drunk at work, or went to work while still drunk -- $50
Used toys while having sex -- $30
Got drunk, passed out and don't remember the night before -- $20
Went skinny dipping -- $5
Had sex in a pool -- $20
Kissed someone of the same sex -- $10
Had sex with someone of the same sex -- $20
Cheated on your significant other -- $10
Masturbated -- $10
Cheated on your significant other with their relative or close friend--
$20
Sleeping with your best friend spouse -- $150
Done oral -- $5
Got oral -- $5
Done / got oral in a car while it was moving -- $25
Stole something -- $10
Had sex with someone in jail -- $25
Made a nasty home video -- $15
Had a threesome -- $50
Had sex in the wild -- $20
Been in the same room while someone was having sex -- $25
Stole something worth over more than a hundred dollars --$20
Had sex with someone 10 years older -- $20
Had sex with someone under 21 and you are over 27 -- $25
Been in love with two people or more at the same time --$50
Said you love someone but didn't mean it -- $25
Went streaking -- $5
Went streaking in broad daylight -- $15
Been arrested -- $5
Spent time in jail -- $15
Peed in the pool -- $50
Played spin the bottle -- $5
Done something you regret -- $20
Had sex with your best friend -- $20
Had sex with someone you work with at work -- $25
Had anal sex -- $80
Lied to your mate -- $5
Lied to your mate about the sex being good -- $25
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Christmas countdown
First on my wish list is this:
A beautifully crafted Lightning McQueen wall clock. Very nice graphics and glow in the dark arms. This would look good when I finish renovating my car-inspired room XD
That's one down and twelve more to go :)
P.S.
DLSU won against UST yey!! And because of that, imma wear my DLSU – Adidas shirt tomorrow at work =)
Sunday, July 13, 2008
CBCP Ramblings
As some of you might have known, I have lost faith in our church (not in Christ) ever since the CBCP started showing some signs of corruption. Their continued brigade against birth control and meddling with politics are one of the things that I really don’t like about them.
While I was reading today’s paper, I glanced upon this article.
CBCP OKs condoms for married persons with HIV
By EVELYN MACAIRAN
The Philippine Star
Married persons infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and those with full-blown Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) will be allowed to use condoms to eliminate the risk of infecting their partners, an official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said.
Fr. Edwin Corros, executive secretary of the CBCP-Episcopal Commission for Pastoral Care for Migrants and Itinerant People (ECMI), however, said condom use should be "the last resort."
Before using condoms, the partners should try abstinence and faithfulness to each other.
He clarified that the Church is only allowing the use of condoms in order to save a life – the life of the patient’s partner. "But you see by using that (condom) we are not actually endorsing condom use. We would like to prevent deaths in the family."
"I also think that the person also has the right to express the love to his or her partner. So this is practical. (Besides) you cannot also be sure that using condom would be 100-percent proof," Corros said.
The CBCP’s stand on condom use is one of the issues discussed in its newly launched training manual on HIV and AIDS for pastoral workers.
Corros said this is the first time that the Catholic Church in the Philippines will participate in the publication of a training manual on HIV and AIDS. It aims to provide factual information on the disease and how people can protect them from being infected.
The training manual will be given free to Catholic schools with the hope it would be incorporated in their curriculum to educate their students.
Corros said that the Department of Health (DOH) National Epidemiology Center reported 35 HIV-positive and AIDS cases for May, 84 percent higher than the number reported during the same period last year. The figure brings to 212 the total number of cases for the first five months of this year.
He said that while he was not alarmed by figures, "but I think it has been a concern. We have to think of ways (to address the problem) because it is not only the life of the victim that we have to consider but his or her family as well. This is how we look at the pastoral side."
Of the 35 cases, seven of them involved overseas Filipino workers. Corros said these workers "looked for comfort" when they were away from the country and ended up having a sexual relationship.
"I think our migrants have to be educated and that is what we at ECMI are pushing for," he said.
Well, CBCP, it’s about time. Better late than never I guess. Pero di rin eh.. shempre kung ako may HIV ako, for the obvious reasons, I’d use contraceptives…
CBCP, don’t tell us to do things that we, obviously already know.
On the other side, I was really glad that DLSU won against FEU yesterday. Although di ko sya natapos because I had to pick up my sister from school, Masaya pa din ako. And in light of that, I bought myself this.
Animo LaSalle!!!
