"EDSA Tayo"

After the historic Million People March to Luneta, the netizens had come up again with another call to have a Million People March part 2 which will be called as EDSA Tayo. Netizens: Junep Ocampo, Bañares Rodel at Noel Wahe, are calling fellow Filipinos to march at EDSA Shrine this coming September 11.

They are calling to march to abolish the PDAF or commonly known as Pork Barrel.

In addition, it is stated in their photo that "wear black ribbon until those all involved in the Pork Barrel Scam are made to answer for their crime against the Filipino people."

Moreover, Anne Curtis, who has 5 million followers on Twitter, affirmed its support to the protest and so with Nora Aunor who was interviewed by ABS-CBn telling that she might be their to support the EDSA Tayo. The newly crowned Miss World Philippines 2013, Megan Young avowed also its support on the said event.

Reference: DZMM Radyo Patrol 630

Photo credit: Facebook event post.

CU The Voice

Let your voice be heard!

One of the hottest singing contest this year is ABS-CBN's The Voice of the Philippines. This is a Philippine adaptation of The Voice which was popularized by Holand. With a great success in Holand, these is now been adapted by different countries such as US, UK and many more.  Due to the fast rising intrigue about this competition, the Philippines tailored the show with one of the biggest broadcasting company in the country, ABS-CBN.

Now, for the upcoming Collegiate Intramurals, Capitol University had set and created its version of the trendy singing competition. For almost a month of searching for the CU's (Capitol University) artists, the organizers had now its artists from different departments.

From the 1st elimination down to the second elimination, the selected artists has now come to battle at the first day of Intramurals. CU's version of The Voice will somehow the same as the original but during the live performance, only 1 will be choose during the battle and will proceed to the final round which is after the battle round. Each artists has prepared songs if and when they will get through to the Final round.

Below are the artists of CU The Voice!

Photo Credit: Charlie obar-Macalam
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Gaisano Manager vs Tenant: In Turmoil (Caught on Video)

A Facebook user with the account name of Gnob Bong posted an eight minute video of a conflict between a said to be Gaisano Manager and a tenant on its store.

The conversation started very smoothly but as the video plays along, things have change and the conflict starts.

Statements: "I'm the manager, you define", "Hindi tayo ka level", "Hinayon mo ako, dli kita ka level", shouting "you are BASTUSING me", You are questioning my position as a manager, you are in my office and you have no rights to tell that on my office" made the viewers reaction more fuming. As one of the netizens commented: "Krizza Lannyl Quirod Logronio as manager theyve undergone trainings on how to handle difrent kind of people in difrent situation in difrent mood...she hasnt absorb anything of that training..kung bastos man mgsalita ang tenant dpat i.handle prin ng manager ng maayos wla xa karapatan manduro kahit pa manager xa...di daw sila mgkalevel..bakit gold ba knakain nya at kung mkapanduro xa pra xang reyna at alipin kausap nya..what a shame sa gaisano namy ganyang uri ng manager.."

You can watch the full video by clicking the 'Watch" word.

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Capitol University Web and Social Media Center

The Capitol University Web and Social Media Center, spearheaded by the President of the Capitol University Alumni Association is now accepting registrations to all social media newbies. One of the aims of the #CUWASMC is to cover the upcoming 2013 Collegiate Intramurals of Capitol University this September and to maintain social media awareness to students and to staffs of the institution. With a click of a button, the latest news for the 2013 Intramurals and any other updates about CU can now be read all around the world especially those alumni who are now in the other side of the country and still want to get in touch to his/her beloved alma mater.


If you are interested to join, just click the "join" link and read all the details and be part of the Capitol University Web and Social Media Center.

Join!

Photo Credit: Clifford Roa

Janeth Napoles: Surrendered

A few weeks have passed after the warrant of arrest was issued, the alleged pork barrel scam queen was nowhere to found. Luckily, Wednesday night she had surrendered at the Heritage Park Cemetery. As what Rappler! was saying, this is the 1st for almost 65 years where in the fugitive surrender to the Philippine President. It has been said that Napoles wanted to surrender only to the Philippine President, Benigno Aquino III, because she is scared due to the threats in her life (Rappler!).

Photo Credit: ABS-CBN News

Afternoon this day, a mug shot of Janeth Napoles was publicized by the Philippine National Police to the media who were actually augmenting in the Malacañang Palace and so at the Philippine National Police Headquarters. As the mug shot has been released and publicized, she was situate to transfer from Camp Crame to Makati City Jail.

Facebook Page

In the social media, some of the netizens are saying that Janeth Napoles' decision to surrender were actually the right and wise decision. On the other hand, a lot of memes are already viral in Facebook and topics such as "Senate", "Camp Crame" and "Philippines" are now currently trending in Twitter. Of all the reactions of the netizens, they have one thing in common, and that would be the "wheelchair" scene. They are speculating that another accused will be again put into the history were legends ex-President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and former Chief Justice Renato Corona which have been witness by hundreds of Filipino around the world with the famous chair of all times, the Wheelchair.






These issue is now included to history and yet more has to come and as the saying goes: "Save the best for last".



Reference:
http://www.rappler.com/nation/37593-short-history-surrenders-to-ph-presidents
http://www.rappler.com/thewrap/august-29-2013-edition#topone
http://www.rappler.com/nation/37583-napoles-malacanang

Kagay-an Festival 2013

Here is it Kagay-aons! 9 days left before we celebrate Kagay-an Festival 2013 and I know where are not only excited for the bunches of foods but of course the upcoming events which is now being prepared by the city government, the media and other public and private institutions around the city and all over Mindanao.

Photo Credit: Barangay Gwapo 2013 Official Facebook Page

Last August 17, 2013, Barangay Gwapo 2013 has already been proclaimed at the Capitol University Gymnatorium. The winner came from Barangay Bulua in the name of Paul James Pagalan with his tag name as Gwapong Boy Next Door but prior to that, the Kumbira 2013 has been a big success last August 14-16, 2013 at the Limketkai Atrium. Yet, we still have a lot of things to be excited of and here is the list of events this upcoming Kagay-an Festival.

August 17, 2013 – PBA Legends @ Xavier University 6PM

August 18, 2013 – Kagay-an Festival Marathon @ Centrio Mall 3AM

August 23, 2013 – Cowboy Festival @ SM City Grounds

August 24-28, 2013 – Kahimuan Regional Trade Fair @ SM City

August 24, 2013 – Miss Cagayan de Oro @ Limketkai Mall Atrium 7:00 PM

August 25, 2013 – Kagay-an Pyro Festival @ SM City 7PM

August 26, 2013 – PE Rhytmic Dance Competition @Pelaez Sports Center 7AM

August 27, 2013 – Higalas Parade of Icons @Rodelsa to Limketkai Mall 7AM

August 28, 2013 – Religious Processions

And let's not forget that there will be also artists from the different TV Networks who will visit our city and celebrate with us prior to August 28.

Tip: Don't forget your BHs :)) Happy fiesta my dear Kagay-anon.

Reference:

http://tsadagyud.com/2013/08/07/kagay-an-festival-2013-list-of-activities/

http://chadacdo.com/cdo-events/kagay-an-festival-2013-schedule-activities/