Francis Magalona dead

Goodbye Francis Magalona. THANKS FOR THE MUSIC.

Known as “Master Rapper,” Francis M. is considered as one of the most influencial icons in the industry of rap/hiphop music. Francis was diagnosed with leukemia August of 2008 and was supposed to have a bone-marrow transplant this year.

He passed away at the Medical City in Mandaluyong around noon today, Friday 6th of March 2009. Condolences to the family and friends of Francis Magalona.

While having this post I’m playing Francis M’s Kaleidoscope World. *sad Check this video from youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoKlCGgciLw

RIP Francis M.

Here’s the article from GMANews.TV

Vic Sotto confirmed the news over GMA’s noontime show Eat Bulaga and asked for a minute of prayer for the eternal repose of the singer-composer’s soul.

Magalona’s battle with leukemia was made public last year. In a public statement last April 14, he admitted he was battling with the malady.

A blood drive was subsequently announced for the singer.

Unknown to the most, the 44-year-old singer-composer recently survived a delicate medical condition days before he was dispatched from a hospital.

“Akala ko kasi magki-Christmas ako sa ospital, e, because I had a very, very, very close brush with death last December 4. I went into septic shock and it was a very scary moment,” he said in an earlier interview.

It was announced last year that Magalona was scheduled for a bone marrow transplant.

“My doctor said I’m in remission right now after my third chemo cycle. So, my next move would be to do the bone marrow transplant and I’m very happy to announce that I was able to find a match. One of my sisters from the States we have the same tissue typing so she would be my donor,” he added. – Amita O. Legaspi and Mark Joseph Ubalde, GMANews.TV

November 2008 Nursing Licensure Exam Top 10

1) Jovie Ann Alawas Decoyna of Baguio Central University, 89 percent

2) John Patrick Morales Dimarucot , Central Luzon Doctor’s Hospital Educational Institute, 88.40%

3) Gian Karlo Timog Cusi, Baguio Central University 88%; Erycar Del Mundo Manaois-Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, 88%

4) Florina Conde Corpuz, Saint Dominic Savio College 87.60%; Angelica Aubrey Pantig Morla, Far Eastern University Manila 87.60%; and Jamie Anne Tolentino Tinio, Angeles University Foundation 87.60%

5) Roberto Madrona Asuncion, Arellano University, Pasay City, 87.40; Irisa Kriya Turaja Biag, San Pedro College, Davao City, 87.40; Miguela Macuto Gabisan, Cebu Normal University, 87.40%; Edita Te Lim-Arriesgado College Foundation, Inc, 87.40%; Rosario Lei Mosqueda Pasimio, Xavier University, 87.40%; and Elaine Grace Esperancilla Praile
Saint Paul University, Iloilo 87.4%; Catherine Duran Reyes, Our Lady of Fatima College QC, 87.4%

6) Geronimo Carillo Burce Jr., Mabini College, 87.20%; Joanna Mae Francisco Evangelista, San Beda College, 87.20%; Christopher Alvarez Irorita, San Pedro College, Davao City, 87.20%, Paul Delfin Reyes Jamero, Father Saturnino Urios University (Urios College), 87.20%; Hazel Joy Amarillo Jimenez, University of Batangas, 87.20%; Ma. Concepcion Ashley Delizo Mapagu, Saint Louis University, 87.20%; Maria Cecilia Castillo Navata, Canossa College, 87.20%; Francis Ian Sabanal Pascual, Universidad de Zamboanga (ZAEC), 87.20%; and George Garcia Vega Jr., University of Saint Louis, Tuguegarao, 87.20%

7)Katrina Andrea Pagdanganan Arceo, Nueva Ecija College, 87.00%; Rose Jean Dumaboc Capidlac, Silliman University, 87.00; Carla Mae Tenorio Cuisia, Silliman University, 87.00; Mary Ann Alvarez Garing, Lyceum of Batangas, 87.00; Ma. Joya Jimenea Genzola, Colegio de San Agustin, Bacolod City, 87.00%; and Rose Anne Miranda Mungcal, Angeles University Foundation, 87.00%; Pretzel Estremos Vicencio, (Butuan Doctors College (Butuan Dr. HSP. Sch. of Nursing), 87.00%; and Faye Stephanie Yao Yu, Remedios T. Romualdez Medical Foundation, 87.00%

Lylani Mutya Balote, University of Makati, 86.80; Jamaicca Rabulan Banting, Davao Doctors College, Inc., 86.80%; Garey Jay Avelino Delfin, Iloilo Doctors’ College, 86.80%; Josephine Celoso Elvas, 86.80%; Vanito Diocson Ilanga Jr., Sultan Kudarat Educational Institution, 86.80%; Maria Edna Charise Godoy Java, Misamis University, Ozamiz City, 86.80%; Hannah Lee Alde Padilla, University of San Agustin, 86.80%; Bryan Morella Peralta, Univesity of Makati, 86.80%; and Robinson Uy Kaw Sing, Iloilo Doctors’ College, 86.80%

9) Maria Jurem Quilar Alcarde, Central Philippine University, 86.60%; Ruel Bobadilla Arzadon, Saint Louis University, 86.60%; Karina Genciane Banayat, Our Lady of Fatima College, Quezon City, 86.60%; Ryan Daniel Rivera Dablo, University of San Carlos, 86.60%; Matthew Wayne Real Chang, Silliman University, 86.60%; Fritzie Quiatzon Dela Raga, Fellowhip Baptist College, 86.60%; Hiromi Balaguer Fernandez, Saint Paul University, Iloilo, 86.60%; Josephine Franz Pagulayan Gammad, Saint Paul University, Tuguegarao, 86.60%; Paul Fabian Robosa Gumabao, Arellano University, Manila, 86.60%; Maila Carl Majam Morantte, Colegio De Sta. Lourdes of Leyte Foundation Inc., 86.60%; Michael Dorothy Frances Gaer Montojo, Ateneo de Davao University, 86.60%; Cindy Mae Alvarez Nañoz, Ateneo de Zamboanga, 86.60%; Glenda Mae Macapal Omaña, Riverside College, 86.60%; Rhea Jhoy Padinay Pantaleon, Saint Louis University, 86.60%; Rolly Mendoza Policarpio, Angeles University Foundation, 86.60%; Arlette Castillo Quinan, University of St. Louis, Tuguegarao, 86.60%; Crystal Mae Abejuela Sabela, Xavier University, 86.60%; Katrina Isabel Hugo Santos, Philippine Women’s University, Quezon City, 86.60%; and Shiella Marie Gamboa Simplina, Saint Louis University, 86.60%

10) James Altura Baguio, Saint Mary’s University, 86.40%; Miljoyce Daligdig Cabat, Lyceum Northwestern, 86.40%; Sarah Mae Clemente Capulong, Angeles University Foundation, 86.40%; Johcy Angeleme Fausto De La Fuente, Central Philippine University, 86.40; Renante Lazarte Dig-Aoan, Baguio Central University, 86.40%; Jake Desor Diputado, Silliman University, 86.40%; Marjory Boquia Emperio, Misamis University , Ozamiz City, 86.40%, Marissa Raposas Ferrer, Lyceum Northwestern, 86.40%; Erika Bautista Galang, Central Luzon Doctor’s Hospital Educational Institute, 86.40%; Francis Gerwin Uy Jalipa, San Pedro College, Davao City, 86.40%; Angela Gilda Baltazar Mencias, Unciano Colleges & General Hospital, Manila, 86.40%; Carina Yabut Pacete, Our Lady of Fatima University, Valenzuela, 86.40%; Joy Jenelynn Chua Tan, University of Sto. Tomas, 86.40%; Francis Dollente Villanueva, Saint Paul University, Tuguegarao, 86.40%

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Rin and the Rox

These two hotties are the latest Pinoy singing sensation in YOUtube. Behind the name Rin and the Rox are Rin or Erin Paula is 20 years old and pure Filipino while Rox or Roxanne, 21, is half-pinoy half-white. They are both based in California, USA.

In a recent episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Ellen invited the two to guest on her show.

“Recently, I found these two singers on the internet. These two girls are singing in the bathroom. So they are fantastic. If you are watching right now, please, please come on the show if you are watching. We have a wonderful bathroom here… But seriously, you are great. So please, please come on the show if you would like to,” Ellen said.

Hope Rin and the Rox makes it big in the international music scene.

See more of their videos here.

Dalai Lama Hospitalized

Dalai Lama

From Wiki: The Dalai Lama is the spiritual and political leader of the Tibetan people according to Tibetan Buddhism. Often referred to simply as “His Holiness” (HH), or “His Holiness The Dalai Lama”, Tibetans usually call the Dalai Lama by the epithets Gyalwa Rinpoche, meaning “Precious Victor”, or Yishin Norbu, meaning “Wish-fulfilling Jewel.” “Lama” (meaning “teacher”) is a title given to many different ranks of Tibetan Buddhist clergy.

The Dalai Lama is believed to be the current incarnation of a long line of Tulkus, or Buddhist Masters, who have become exempt from the wheel of death and rebirth. These ascended masters have chosen of their own free will to be reborn to this plane in order to teach humanity.

The influential, exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama is currently admitted in a private Indian Hospital. The 73-year-old leader was taken to hospital in Mumbai on Thursday after complaining of “abdominal discomfort,” according to his aides.

2008 Beijing Olympics Men’s Basketball Schedule

For basketball fanatics like me, here’s the game schedules for the Men’s Basketball in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

ELIMINATION ROUND

August 10
9:00 a.m.     Russia – Iran
11:15 a.m.     Germany – Angola
2:30 p.m.     Spain – Greece
4:45 p.m.     Lithuania – Argentina
8:00 p.m.     Australia – Croatia
10:15 p.m.     USA – China
August 12
9:00 a.m.     Iran – Lithuania
11:15 a.m.     Croatia – Russia
2:30 p.m.     Greece – Germany
4:45 p.m.     China – Spain
8:00 p.m.     Angola – USA
10:15 p.m.     Argentina – Australia
August 14
9:00 a.m.     Germany – Spain
11:15 a.m.     Australia – Iran
2:30 p.m.     Angola – China
4:45 p.m.     Lithuania – Russia
8:00 p.m.     USA – Greece
10:15 p.m.     Argentina – Croatia

Ces Drilon Missing

Cameramen Jimmy Encarnacion, Angelo Valderama, professor Octavio Dinampo and world class journalist Cecilia Victioria Drilon or Ces Drilon have been reported missing in Jolo, Sulu. The news striked the public early Tuesday.

I was surprised when I heard about it because I watched the national news programs this morning and at lunch time (Balitanghali at Qtv) and it was never mentioned. The family didn’t want to reveal the situation to the public since things might get out of control with the media coming into play.

Official statement from ABS-CBN:

“All efforts are underway to find them and bring them home. Until we learn more details, ABS-CBN News requests other media to report on this matter with utmost consideration for the safety of our news team.”

Let us hope and pray for the safety of the team. Ces is one of my favorite broadcast journalists. She is one of the best in her craft. While writing this entry, I could recall her appearance in the standoff at Peninsula Manila Hotel in Makati City, November last year. She bravely delivered live updates of the situation.

Read full article here.