“Strong Earthquake to hit NCR in Philippines”

“Massive quake could destroy 40% of NCR buildings”

Some 38% to 40% of Metro Manila’s residential and mid-rise buildings, as well as 14% of the area’s high-rise buildings, could be destroyed in the event of a 7.2 magnitude earthquake, which could happen anytime between now and the next 400 years, the chief of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said Wednesday.

Phivolcs Director Renato Solidum Jr. issued the warning during Wednesday’s Senate hearing on climate change, which was chaired by Sen. Loren Legarda and Sen. Rodolfo Biazon.

Solidum explained this is the worst case scenario because Metro Manila is within the Valley Fault Line formerly known as the Marikina Fault Line. The fault line starts from the Sierra Madre down to Santa Rosa, Laguna and crosses to Tagaytay, parts of Bulacan, Rizal, Quezon City, Pasig, Marikina and parts of Makati.

While there is no reason to panic if everyone is prepared, Solidum said the agency has no way to predict earthquakes from the fault line. He said Phivolcs has yet to monitor any movement from the fault line.

Public Works and Highways Undersecretary Manuel Bonoan said the DPWH has already made an assessment of public structures in Metro Manila since 2002. He said the retrofitting of all major structures has already been completed and that they are not expecting a total collapse in case of a major earthquake.

Solidum, meanwhile, debunked reports that the San Roque Dam is located on a fault line. He said the dam is seven kilometers away from the San Manuel Fault in Pangasinan.

Danilo Sedilla, National Power Corporation vice-president for engineering, said the agency first investigated the exact location of all earthquake faults before building the dam. He added that the dam was also constructed to withstand a 7.8 magnitude earthquake.

credit: abs-cbnNEWS.com for the news

** News about an earthquake of magnitude 7.8 that will hit certain parts of the Philippines specially in NCR has spread widely not just on television, newspapers and radio but also over the internet and has created buzzes and scares among Filipinos. This news is indeed scary and should not to be taken lightly. We never know when this strong earthquake will happen but one thing for sure is that we should all be prepared. We should now start earthquake drills on schools/universities, offices and even in our own homes or conduct disaster preparedness programs so that we will know what to do when a srong earthquake strikes. Let us all pray to GOD that he will now allow this strong earthquake to hit our country and that He will spare us whatever calamities might come again.

 

K-POP Stars to come to Manila, Philippines only by “Public Demand”

Filipino K-Pop Fans will get a chance to meet their fave & fab K-POP Stars only if they “demand” it.

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Philippines-Republic of Korea Diplomatic Relations, the Korean embassy is holding a cultural festival November this year. The festival will also cap year 2009 as the “Philippines-Republic of Korea Friendship Year,” as stated by Proclamation No. 14298 signed by Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo last May 2008.

Kiejoo Kim, Counselor for the Korean Embassy in the Philippines, said his Embassy is planning to bring Korean performers to the country.

Kim was asked  if the Korean Embassy is planning to include among the cultural performers the Korean pop (K-pop) stars currently making waves in the Philippine music scene today and He answered, “I’m not in a position to guarantee who we can bring to the RP,” Kim answered. “We will try our very utmost to bring our well-renowned Korean stars so that we can really enjoy together with the Filipino people.”

And He quickly added that the plan can push through easily if Pinoys loudly voice out their demand, using surveys, blogs, signature drives, and other platforms. He said,  “I think if there is a certain, a great number of audience, I think that should be a very convincing rationale that we really have to bring them here”.

So what are we waiting for? Calling all FILIPINO K-POP FANS let our voice be heard! Let us make a petition or signature drives so that we can bring our fave K-POP stars here in Manila, Philippines! “Ano pang hinihintay natin? simulan na natin ngaun!! If you have noticed, KOREAN WAVE is in the air!! Korean songs from Wonder Girls, 2NE1, Big Bang, TVXQ and Super Junior are repeatedly played in different radio stations and shown in special episodes of t.v shows in GMA and ABS-CBN. And just recently, Kim Bum of Boys Over Flowers came to Manila, Philippines and guested on different shows of ABS-CBN and even shoot a commercial of RC COLA drink w/ Maja Salvador. So it’s really possible for Korean Pop Stars like 2NE1, Big Bang or Super Junior to come here in Manila and held a concert.

P.S.  If you guys are interested in this article, please comment! Thanks!

Devastation

What happened to NCR especially in Metro Manila area and in Bulacan, Laguna, Pampanga and Rizal where the typhoon “ondong” left the Philippines with hundreds of people including animals dead, homeless and mourning families and worth of billions of properties destroyed is really devastating. I couldn’t described or used a term except for “devastation”. I couldn’t believe that the typhoon “ondoy” could take lives and properties much like this. I’m so sad and I’ve cried seeing so much damaged was done. I hope and I pray that the victims of the typhoon would received much help because they really need food, clothing and shelter.

Let’s all be prepared because we never know when a disaster would strike which can destroy not just properties and homes but even lives.

G-Dragon – Breath Avatars!

Hello again Big Bang Fans! I’ve made new G-Dragon avatars just for you based on his MV – Breath. Hope you’ll like them….

Big Bang T.O.P avatars!

Hello there Big Bang fans! Here’s some fresh and hot Big Bang T.O.P avatars for you. Hope you’ll like them. I decided to make just avatars of T.O.P because I’m super in-love with T.O.P lately….I really love his new photoshoots…he’s so cute….really… ^_^

G-Dragon – You’re my heartbreaker avatars!

Our BIG BANG leader G-Dragon has recently debut w/ his new and first solo album “HEARTBREAKER”composed of hot songs:

01. 소년이여 (Boy)
02. Heartbreaker
03. Breathe
04. Butterfly (Feat. Jin Jung)
05. Hello (Feat. 다라 Dara)
06. Gossip Man (Feat. 김건모 Kim GunMo)
07. Korean Dream (Feat. 태양 TaeYang)
08. The Leaders (Feat. Teddy, CL)
09. She’s Gone (Feat. KUSH)
10. 1년 정거장 (Station 1 year)

We are of course surprised again by G-Dragon’s new hot look! So now I bring you G-Dragon super hot and new avatars just for you! Hope you all like them!  (don’t forget to credit me when you take these avatars..thanks!)  ^_^

Sandara Park is back in Philippines!

Sandara Park also known as “Sandy” or “Krung-Krung” here in the Philippines is finally back! She was given a vacation by YG Entertainment so she took the opportunity to visit us here again! We really miss her and we’re so glad that she’s here to visit us and she have never forgotten to speak tagalog! Sandara has improved a lot since she left the Philippines and went back to her homeland. Hope that she’ll come back again here together w/ her group 2NE1 and held a concert here in Manila.  Sandy’s going to have lots of t.v guestings while she’s still here and lots of fans are so eager to meet her especially me! yey! Wishing Sandy and 2NE1 more success in their career and hope that they’ll visit us as a group soon…..

Big Bang Dae-Sung in car accident

I was so shocked when I learned the news that my favorite Big Bang member Dae-Sung have gotten in a car accident and was rushed in the hospital yesterday August 11, 2009. Our Dae-Sung got hurt in the accident and suffered fractures in his nose and bruises on his face and arms. Poor Dae-Sung…hope that he’ll get well fast and hope that he’s okay. I’m so worried and got nervous when I learned this news!

To all BIG BANG fans specially Dae-Sung’s fans, let’s all pray for his fast recovery and that all the bruises and fractures he succumbed in the accident will heal fast.

Big Bang Avatars Part XI!

Hey BIG BANG fans, sorry if I haven’t posted anything for a long time! But don’t worry for I have some new goodies just for you…! Here they are now! Hot and new big bang icons/avatars! Hope you’ll like them…..

A very important lesson…

Just wan to share a very important lesson that I’ve learned last Sunday in our RS Class.

“Our lives will depend upon the decisions which we make for decisions determine destiny”

Our decisions and choices in life can determine not just our destiny but also our happiness. We are given freedom to choose between right or wrong but we are not free to choose the consequences of our choices in our life. If we want to be happy let us do things in the right way and let the Lord be the center of our lives for He will always be there to guide and help us.

We have the ability and power to choose. We have to know, to choose and to determine what we should do to make our lives meaningful and happy. Let us continue to be good and be strong as we continue to live and fight all the battles in our lives…..GOD BLESS US!