A Masculine Wash For A Guy's Naughty Parts

What would you do when you feel itchy and you need to scratch down under? When you are alone, I think it's okay to scratch it like there's no tomorrow. But how about if you have company? If you are in a public place? Are you going to scratch it? That would be an embarrassing situation, right? Well, that's what the video below is all about. It is a commercial of Freshman Masculine Wash directed by Marie Jamora way back in July 2010. I only...

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Yay! My Very First Blogger's Award

When you say versatile, you mean it has many uses. Well that is a versatile tool. But how about a blogger? A blogger can be called versatile when he/she embrace a wide variety of subjects or fields. A versatile blogger can turn with ease from one subject to another. At least, that's what I know about what versatile blogger is. I'm talking about versatile blogger today because I received Versatile Blogger Award from Balut Manila. I've seen this...

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Filipino Olympians All Set for the London Olympics

Exactly one month from now before the start of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. This biennial games (Summer and Winter Olympic games alternating every two years) will be held in London, United Kingdom from July 27, 2012 to August 12, 2012. The Philippines contingent for this Olympiad will be the smallest delegation in the history of Olympics since 1996. Out of 302 events, Filipino athletes only managed to get 11 slots. From the small Philippine Olympic...

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House Bill 6195: Withdrawn by Rep. Trisha Bonoan-David

A copy of Rep. Bonoan-David's letter to the Committee on Rules. Trisha Bonoan-David submitted a letter last June 18, 2012 to the office of Committee on Rules headed by Cong. Neptali Gonzales II, indicating that she is withdrawing sponsorship of the House Bill 6195 which she files last May 17, 2012. On her letter, Rep. Bonoan-David says she withdraws the bill "after some careful considerations on the provisions of the bill". The bill has received...

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On ILO Convention 189

For the first time ever, there’s a global standard to protect domestic workers. If the Philippines follows Uruguay, the first country to ratify ILO C189, the standard will go into effect globally, protecting millions of women and girls.  ILO Convention 189 is the manifesto that every domestic worker deserves. It lays down basic rights and principles, and requires States to take a series of measures with a view to making decent work a reality...

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Firmoo: Creating Buzz Around The World

Bloggers Can Get Eyewear Totally Free from Firmoo.com! PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Recently, Firmoo.com, the world's most popular online eyeglasses store, tried a new tack by offering totally free eyewear to bloggers. Firmoo.com is currently the most popular online glasses store in the world. They have over 482k fans on facebook, and the number is still increasing rapidly. Why are so many people fond of Firmoo.com? It owes not only to their quality...

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First Time May Not Always Hurt

Who says first time always hurts? Base on my experience, it isn't. I even feel elated. You will only be hurt on your first time if you expect to much. That is the mantra I follow so as not to get hurt on my first time. But hey, I think I'm lucky enough to win a prize on my first time joining a giveaway promo from a blogger friend. Yeah, it's my first time ever to join such, that's why I keep telling myself not to expect to win so that  I won't...

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Pre-employment Requirements Will Soon Be Less a Burden

Free barangay clearance, free National Bureau of Investigation clearance, free police clearance and free medical certificates from government hospitals, clinics or health centers. Who don't want free now a days?  But hey, this is only for indigent job-seeker. Rep. Anthony G. Del Rosario This is what Rep. Anthony G. Del Rosario of Davao del Norte is aiming for authoring House Bill 6178. According to Del Rosario, there is still a large...

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U.S. Trafficking in Persons Report 2012: Full Text on the Philippines Narrative

Philippines (Tier 2) The Philippines is a source country and, to a much lesser extent, a destination and transit country for men, women, and children subjected to sex trafficking and forced labor. A significant number of Filipino men and women who migrate abroad for work are subsequently subjected to conditions of involuntary servitude worldwide. Men, women, and children are subjected to conditions of forced labor in factories, at construction...

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Join The Online Petition to End Modern Day Slavery

Although slavery may be illegal in almost every country, determined offenders continue to find many loopholes. As news media uncover shocking stories of modern day slavery, more and more people are waking up to the need to take action. The reasons why slavery still exists are complex. In many countries the fight against slavery is not a priority. In some countries, existing laws are not being enforced. In some countries, certain forms of slavery are so common that they are almost considered normal. Walk Free is determined to change this....

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Monetizing a Blog

I was not a blogger at all, but now I am a blogger. Or should I say, I am trying be like one. Not three months ago, I started blogging. Though this is not my first time to blog, this is really the time that I started blogging seriously. At first, I just write irrelevant stuffs that makes no sense. It was kinda personal sharing. I'm not saying that I blog more than as hobby because in fact it's not. I blog to have a venue expressing my humble opinions...

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House Bill 6195: $50 Contribution From Every OFW Leaving The Country

The News Manila Representative Ma. Theresa Bonoan-David authored House Bill 6195 seeking to amend Republic Act (RA) 8042 or the Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act of 1995. The House measure provides that for every worker recruited or deployed overseas, the recruitment agency or its employer shall be required to pay $50 or around P2,100 as contribution to the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (Owwa) Emergency Repatriation Fund before...

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Araw ng Pahinga

Nakakabingi ang katahimikan. Ako na lang yata ang gising. Ilang oras na lang at magbubukang-liwayway na. Napapagod na akong basta na lang nakahiga sa aking kama. Gusto kong bumangon ngunit naisip ko, wala naman akong gagawin. Manuod na nga lang ako ng dvd. Ngunit anong panunuorin ko? Kung ilang ulit ko na rin kasing napanuod mga cd ko. Sa katunayan nga, puro gasgas na at tumatalon na kung pinapanuod ko. Palibhasa kasi, pinirata lng na dvd movies ang binibili ko. Yun bang tatlo singkwenta sa Quiapo. Magpapatugtog na nga lang ako. Love songs na mga...

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Public-Private Partnership to Combat Dengue

Marking the second Asean Dengue Day, the World Health Organization on Friday  urged its member countries to curb the prevalence of dengue fever by boosting partnership with the private and public sector, saying that the disease continues to be a public health threat. The organization said the Asia Pacific Region accounted for 75 percent of the current global disease burden. Globally, the mosquito-borne disease claims about 20,000...

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Story of Appreciation

(Photo courtesy of Arts Desire)One young academically excellent person went to apply for a managerial position in a big company.He passed the first interview, the director did the last interview, made the last decision. The director discovered from the CV that the youth's academic achievements were excellent all the way, from the secondary school until the postgraduate research, never had a year when he did not score.The director asked, "Did you...

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God is Closer to Beggars Than to Kings

"Thank you, Sir. Praise the Lord!" the old beggar exclaimed in clear English as I shove a five-peso coin into his hand.  I was on my way to meet a friend at a restaurant near Raja Solaiman park one rainy October day couple of years ago when I chance upon the kindly old man, charming passers-by for alms with his tooth-less smile and sunny disposition.  Minutes later, as I sat comfortably in the restaurant with my friend, the memory...

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Are You OK?

“It will be okay…” says the old mantra that plays over and over again when someone is experiencing heartbreaks.  But you know it won’t. And that’s the truth, it won’t.It's never okay to lose someone important to you. You can never really let someone go but all you can do, and in fact, what you should do, is move on. You, after all, are the master of your own life. Therefore, you are responsible for your own happiness. And the only way you...

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Nicotine Withdrawal: On my 7th Day Without Cigarette

When someone gives up smoking, it is normal to experience nicotine withdrawal as their body learns to adjust to living without the constant influx of nicotine into their system. Smoking fosters a situation of nicotine dependence that usually occurs over a number of years. Nicotine withdrawal symptoms can include headaches, irritability, nicotine cravings, anxiety, fatigue, depression, and weight gain. If you experience these symptoms after...

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