At the start of 2009, I made a very bold statement when I included in my goals and plans for the year that I would receive a ‘real world’ blogging award. It was a shot in the dark. I do not know of any blogging awards, but I knew that with a big community such [...]
Tags: ambition, contest, dream, EIB, influential blogs, Philippine Blog Awards, Struggling Blogger, winner
Yes, this early Janette Toral sent out her invitation for the Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs of 2010 via her teaser post.
There will be modifications in the rules for this year’s EIB nominees, and I believe, the same requirements also apply to the blogs who will make the nomination.
The Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs of [...]
Tags: emerging influential blogs, Janette Toral, Philippines, writing project
Just when I was getting cozy and comfy with 2009, it has to end. Hey! I’m not complaining though.
2009 has been a good year, one that could be tough to follow. But because of all the blessings that were served, I am now raring, and with an an enthusiastic heart, ready to face 2010.
But 2009 [...]
Tags: 2010, Happy New Year, hope, looking forward, Roy
It was a year of fruitful struggling… and I am a very thankful.
The year 2009 saw me received more blessings than I even asked for… and to think that at the at end of 2008, I was facing 2009 with nary a hope in my heart.
But I was wrong… oh boy! Am I glad I [...]
Tags: 2009, blessings, friends, gift, Influential Blogger, Inspirational Book, Roy, thankful, The Struggling Blogger
Okay, so I’ve featured my girl dancing in school program. I’ve also showcased my son singing (although not seen on the video) singing with the choir. Would it really bother you if I show you more of them?
This time, I’m featuring our family Christmas Party. It’s a tradition where the kids and I hold a [...]
Tags: Christmas 2009, Christmas Party, Dela Cruz Family, fun and games, parlor games, talents, tradition, video
FGNHS stands for the Francisco G. Nepomuceno High School, a public high school located in Pandan, Angeles City where my son is in his third year under the SPA section (Special Program for the Arts)
So, what’s so special about the FGNHS Choir anyway?
Well, aside from my son, Edgar Allan being a member of the choir, [...]
Tags: champion, Choir, Chorale competition, Edgar Allan, FGNHS, Himig Pasko, Pandan, Pasko sa Clark, Robinson's Place - Angeles City, SPA
Last month, I joined the whole nation in its campaign to help Efren Peñaflorida win in the search for the CNN Hero of Year.
This time, I join the whole nation in celebrating because Efren won the CNN Hero of Year award!
In a headline entitled “Pushcart educator named CNN Hero of the Year,” the CNN website [...]
Tags: 2009 Hero of the Year, CNN, CNN Hero of the Year, Dynamic Teen Company, Efren Peñaflorida, Filipino, Kariton Klassroom, Philippines, Pinoy, Pushcart Educator, YouTube
I’m sure that by now you know that Manny Pacquiao has won against (now former welterweight champion) Miguel Cotto by technical knock out before the end of the 12th round.
The victory has won for Pacquiao his seventh world title in as many weight division, a feat that no boxer in history has achieved before him. [...]
Tags: Chavo Guerrero, Erik Morales, Filipino, Manny Pacquiao, Miguel Cotto, Monday Night Raw, Oscar dela Hoya, Philippines, pound-for-pound king, Ricky Hatton, wrestling, WWE
Yes! You can indeed say that I am one proud father, seeing my daughter’s Cinderella story in the same list as Zorlone, Justin and Jennifer.
Her story was picked as one of the winners in WOOF Writing Contest for October 23, 2009!
Angel is in the winners’ circle along with these great writers!
In my previous post, I [...]
Tags: angel, cinderella story, modern-day, proud father, Script, winner, woof writing contest, young writer
He was featured last March as a modern-day hero by CNN because of his simple act of teaching poor children how to read and write. His trademark ‘kariton‘ (push cart) always goes with him wherever he goes on a mission.
That recognition has brought Efren Peñaflorida to the Top 10 CNN Heroes of the Year where [...]
Tags: CNN, Dynamic Teen Company, Efren Peñaflorida, Filipino, Global, Hero of the Year, heroes, Kariton, online voting, Philippines, Pinoy, Raymundo Gonzalo, Top 10 Heroes of the Year
