Venus Raj News

It was in the year 2006 when i first saw venus, from that time i told myself, that someday she'll be one of the proudest stock of bicolandia or maybe even of our country, all throughout the years of her journey to different local beauty pageants, i was there, seeing on how she performs, yes it's true that she never bagged one major title in the region, but for me she is deserving of things better that that, for four years time, this beautiful bicolana had evolve into a classic and timeless queen, in the eyes of the people who believes in her...

You know what is good about venus, is her genuine to herself, she never had time of being hypocrite for herself and to other people, that is why many people used to love her in her simplicity and humility, in her achievements i can say that Gd has always been her armaments, her shield and her strength, perhaps not all of us can pleased by her image, or by herself, but you know what folks one of the best thing that ever happened to her is to be crowned as Bb. Pilipinas 2010, i know it's her dream to be one, and i'm happy that she is reaping now the fruits of what she had sown years ago, i remember during Miss Bicolandia 2009 screening when she was one of the judges, i saw her splendid wearing her recycled bags, i said wow, i think there can be no another venus to come): it's only her who has that guts to established and epitome of a true queen):

Why? Because a true beauty queen, is somebody who has it, the heart and the compassion for all, a beauty queen is a role model for good character, good inspirations and the highest form of morale, it makes me feel sad, that now many had forgotten this reality, many claimed that to be a beauty queen is a way to fame, but it's not, remember even during the Mythological times of the Goddesses it is clearly stated that beauty are made for a purpose and that purpose shall drive all of us...and for a real queen...

2010, has been the most triumphant years for Venus, for she is about to reach her dreams of representing our country into the most prestigious pageant in the universe, i just have queries to others, who doesn't believe in venus, what do you think is the real qualifications of Miss Universe Pageant? is it all about the advancement of technology and science? that almost all of the countries around the world do enhance their delegates? especially Venezuela, and other latin countries, i am not against beauty enhancement because i am product of it, but then i believe that a true queen, must possess natural and real beauty, a true queen's character shall not be trained and practice, because if it is the reality, how can a Miss Universe trained queen can really be a true queen? how can she inspired if in herself she can't even an inspiration, this is something that almost all the pageant around the world had forgotten, a Miss universe is the most beautiful woman in the whole universe indeed, then how come that almost each year, they choose and select a queen who doesn't even possesses naturalism in themselves, or is it because miss universe were created for profit not for mission?

For me and i believe thousand out there will agree, Venus Raj is deserving to represent the entire Filipino people, and woman around the world because she has it, the love for herself and for other people, the compassion to all the people in all walks of life, the natural beauty which every filipino admires, the support and the guiding blessings of God will make her our next Miss Universe, and most of all her character her determination, and her skills will give her the most beautiful gift for herself and for all of us filipinos):

The best thing that we can do now and on is our fervent prayers to God, to continue bless her and falter to guide her, because Venus is A true Queen an Essential World Class Filipina): Good luck to your journey to Miss Universe 2010 comes august)! Godbless us all Filipinos!

From Missosology.com

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Pinoy Conquered American's Got Talent

I am very proud about our kababayan who is now living in United States of America. This expatriate went there eight years ago with his parent to find a greener pasture and end up joining America's Got Talent. He amused the judges with his talent singing with guitar. His name is Luigi Seno, 20 years old who sang "Sunday Morning".

Here is the news courtesy from WWW.ABS-CBNNEWS.COM

MANILA, Philippines -A part-time Filipino student and shipping worker from Mandaue City is quietly making a name for himself after wowing judges of the hit American reality search America's Got Talent.
Luigi Seno, 20, played guitar and sang a bluesy version of Maroon 5's "Sunday Morning", winning praise from the AGT judges and loud applause from the audience.
"Luigi, you have a really cool, relaxed style. Fantastic," said judge Sharon Osbourne.
Judge Howie Mandel said Seno looked shy, "like a young kid", when he walked out on the AGT stage with his guitar.
"As soon as you started strumming on that guitar, you, like, opened up. You are truly a great entertainer. If you had an album right now, I'd be listening to you in my car. I would be," he said.
Third judge Piers Morgan, on the other hand, said it was not just Seno's talent that got his attention but his undeniable charm.
"I'll tell you what it is. It's not just that you're a good guitar player, or that you're a very comfortable singer and a good singer, it's the fact that you've got this charm about you, which I think is going to go a long way," he said.
All three judges voted Seno into the next round, with the chance to win the US$1 million grand prize.
In an interview before his performance, Seno said he was born and raised in the Philippines before his family moved to California 8 years ago.
His parents described him as shy but with a passion for singing. "He practices every day. I'm so blessed," said Seno's mom.
Seno said his family inspired him to join the competition. "They brought me here to get a better life. It was really tough back in the Philippines so I just want to give back to them," he said.
America's Got Talent is a British-owned American reality television series created by Simon Cowell on the NBC television network.
A local version of the show "Pilipinas Got Talent" recently ended its first season, with singer Jovit Baldivino winning the top prize.

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Oprah Winfrey gives magazine staff $10,000 each Plus an iPad - Buzz In Hollywood

I just want to share to you this article that I read about Oprah Winfrey. I admire her so much because of her humanitarian deeds and maybe because of this she is blessed much. Last year she donated lots of money to South Africa for her school project. We also knew that she managed Charice career in United States of America. If you become successful in the future I encourage you to do the same starting with your own employees just like what she did this month.

Oprah Winfrey gives magazine staff $10,000 each Plus an iPad - Buzz In Hollywood and sometimes she surprises guess by giving gift after the interview in her show. A woman with a big heart deserves happiness and success.

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Chenee Capunan | Pinay wins 2010 McDonald’s singing contest

MANILA, Philippines – Another Filipino has impressed foreign audiences with her singing prowess.

Restaurant employee Chenee Capunan bagged the grand prize of Voice of McDonald’s in April, besting other finalists from Peru and South Korea.

Voice of McDonald’s is a global singing contest for McDonald’s employees, restaurant managers and crew.

Over 10,000 people from the fast food chain’s 32,000 branches around the world auditioned for the competition, which is already on its third year.

Winning the top prize gave the 21-year-old Davaoeña an opportunity to jumpstart her music career by recording demo material in an all-expense paid trip to Hollywood.

A previous Voice of McDonald’s winner has already released her first album.

Grammy Award-winning music producer Walter Afanasieff, a Voice of McDonald’s judge, commented on Capunan: “People stood right up after she sang and thinking about it, I still get chills. So definitely, she's got a future. And I'd like to help.”

Capuyan, for her part, said: “I'm so speechless. A lot of people are watching you performing live on stage. It was really amazing… I'd like to thank the McDonald's family for this wonderful opportunity. Thank you so much!”

The Filipino also won $20,000, a MacBook laptop, a music player and other bonus prizes.

“Sa mga may talento sa pagkanta, huwag kayong magsawa na ipakita ang talento ninyo… ipakita niyo po ang kaya ninyong gawin,” Capunan encouraged other aspiring singers.

From www.abs-cbn.com

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'Pacific Rims' launch a hit in New York

MANHATTAN – More than 200 fans, friends and family came out to support an honorary kababayan, Rafe Bartholomew, on his book launch in Union Square, New York on Wednesday night.

Bartholomew’s book “Pacific Rims” is about the Filipino’s unique version of basketball.

Fans lined up for almost 2 hours just to get his autograph.

“I’m absolutely, amazingly impressed, he’s become such a wonderful articulate young man, and he’s a wonderful writer,” said Vincent Sheeham, a family friend of the author.

Filipinos have praised Bartholomew’s book.

“I love the history. I love the humor into it,” said Marc Anthony Agbuya of Brooklyn, New York.

“When I found it in the bookstore nakita ko na parang Pilipino yung nandito, naka tsinelas, nung nakita [ko] yung Philippines, I have to buy this one,” said Wendell Quilang of Bayside, New York.

Bartholomew said the Philippines’ National Bookstore has ordered 1,500 more copies to be sold in the Philippines. Balitang America



By Don Tagala, ABS-CBN North America News Bureau

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Expatriates Should be Smart About Investment

Working abroad as an expatriate is not easy, you will encounter lots of trials and even abuse from anyone. The locals will see you as their competitors and treats to their jobs. Some Expatriates will get homesick but the government support is not enough. Although these are some of OFW or expatriates problems, there are also some good side like many localities appreciate us as an expatriates because of our skills and talent. Most of the expat also are very hardworking. Without us maybe its their burden too because they really need to hire people from other country and it so happened that we Filipinos are good and can easily adapt the new environment.

Now as an Expatriate we should learn about Investment because by doing so we could start a business when we return home for good. This is the only way that we could reward ourselves for working hard abroad and suffered homesickness for the long time. Nobody will do this but we ourselves. Start learning now like saving at less 10% of our monthly salaries. If you could save 20% or more than that then it is much better. Pay yourself first! Working abroad is not a guarantee that you will retire rich. According to survey 80% to 90% are still poor when they come home for good. Studying livelihood programs and studying entrepreneurship are just some of the example of achieving knowledge in Investing. Studying Mutual Fund, Stock, Bond and Real Estate are also very important. By the Retirement Contribution is very important too.

Read more about investment in Smart About Investment - Earn and Invest Money. This site is still new but there are many sample of how to invest your money. Good luck my friends.

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Traditional Filipino Games (Larong Pinoy)

Being away from the Philippines doesn't mean we have to forget everything like our culture and tradition.

Many Filipinos changed when they are away from the Philippines.

Yes there is a saying that be Roman in Rome but let us not forget that we are still a Filipino no matter what.

Most of these Filipinos who lost their identities are those who intermarried with other nationalities.

Well maybe because these women are less educated so they always follow what their husband has to say.

I am not generalizing but mostly of them that I knew were losing their identity being a Filipino.

When I met my high school friends who got married with foreigners, my goodness their children could not speak Filipino language.

Are they ashamed of our culture?

I hope that whether expatriates or products of intermarriages, we should be proud of what we have.

Most this lacking of patriotism are happening in Western Countries but here in Middle East thanks God Filipinos are still intact with their values and culture.

Last week I saw the children here can still play Traditional Filipino Games (Larong Pinoy) and they are very of good at it.

They played with other children in our embassy.

Seeing them makes my mind wondering as if it was just yesterday when I was a toddler playing with my friends under the rain.

We were very dirty with mud but very happy. I could still recall the names of these games in other part of the Philippines.

Hide and Seek is very popular in all part of the Philippines.

As an expatriate we should always remember who we are and where we are from like the Chinese, Japanese, Indian and other Asian nationals.

They are very proud of their culture and tradition.

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How to prepare candy as an Expatriate

Living abroad is always boring especially if the place is Middle East. Being expatriate here for more than 10 years I myself can attest that life is very boring because there is no alcohol, theater, church or other places where we are accustomed. Nevertheless you can entertain yourself with other things like learning to cook and maybe writing or having an online part time job. Here is a simple recipe that might interest you. It is how to prepare a candy. I just read this one from a website where I just read just now. How to prepare candy? | Health And Wealth is a website that I just read and although there are many articles in it, I chose this one for you.

Next time I will share to you other important articles that I will read along. What is good with cooking is that most of the ingredients are available locally. Maybe you could try to cook foods and when you are tire of working abroad you can use it as a business vehicle. My friend who is now based permanently in the Philippines started a pastime on how to cook. Right now his business is prosperous and he told me that why not explore with new idea. Many dreams started from scratches and now they applied them in business.

There are many other thing to ponder as an expatriate so start now and learn new things while you are earning.

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Benefits of Travel Insurance - Earn and Invest Money

OFW as in Overseas Filipino Worker or Expatriate is always traveling abroad or back to his/her country mostly once a year to work and provide his family or her family a bread or shelter for their better future. I am an OFW too and this is my 10th year but still longing to work abroad because there is no better salary in the Philippines. Although we have an insurance by OWWA, I still bought a travel insurance because it has many benefits to help you while you are traveling. Read Benefits of Travel Insurance - Earn and Invest Money for more details about this insurance.

Travel Insurance is actually very popular in UK and United States of America. Most of my friends who are now living in Canada and United States has it. How about you? Are you using this travel Insurance while in vacation? The good thing about this insurance is that it has many benefits as what I read from other blog. Anyway, it depends on travel insurance company because every insurance company has their own features or benefits.

Travel Insurance like other insurance is very important because you really do not know what will happen. If you plan to travel with your friends or perhaps your partner, it is better to buy and enjoy your vacation. Without it, I think your vacation will not be so satisfying.

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Invest in Gold and Other Expensive Metals

Invest in Gold and Other Expensive Metals if you are an expatriate because they increased their value very fast. I have bought gold and other expensive metals like platinum in the form of jewelries. I have been working abroad for more than ten years and I witnessed the appreciation of gold. This metal increased its value that in 5 years it doubles its price. Most people are affected by this gold rush value especially here in Middle East that Gold is a necessity during wedding ceremony.

Gold Investment is very profitable and easy to do. This investment is a sure way to earn money. Platinum, copper and silver are also good for investment but gold is very popular so I would recommend you to buy gold. It is easy to sell because it is very popular and you can sell it to anyone especially if it is jewelry. This is the advantage of buying gold than other precious metals. There are many types of Gold too, the other popular and expensive one is white gold. I like white gold because they are not prone to snatchers thinking that it silver jewelry. If you are planning to buy gold and other precious metals, my advice is to find a safe vault or perhaps you need to rent a safety box from the private company or banks.

Invest in gold now and other precious metals like copper, silver and platinum and earn big money in a few years. If I bought lots of these metals before then I quadruple my money already. Just remember to find a safety box for your investment.

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Overseas Filipino Votes can Determine the Winner of Tight VP Race

Even if the votes outside the Philippines are just 152,323 still this could affect the vice presidential race which is very close. Binay and Roxas are very close and it is very hard to determine the winner without counting all the votes the ABS-CBN said.

Here is the news courtesy from the ABS-CBN:

LONDON – Despite the low turnout, the Overseas Absentee Vote (OAV) could be a telling factor to determine the winner in the heated vice-presidential race between candidates Sen. Mar Roxas and Makati City Mayor Jejomar Binay.

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) records show that there were about 152,323 absentee votes worldwide.

This represents only 26.7% out of more than 500,000 who registered for the month-long OAV period.

Based on the latest unofficial OAV count Thursday night, Liberal Party standard-bearer Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino enjoys a commanding lead with 39,811.

Running second to Aquino is Brother Eddie Villanueva of Bangon Pilipinas who has 11,002, and third is Sen. Manny Villar of Nacionalista Party with 9,852.

In the vice presidential race, Roxas is showing the way with 38,512, followed by Loren Legarda, 12,013 and running third only is Binay with 3,979.

For senators, on top is Frank Drilon with 41,036. He is followed by Miriam Defensor-Santiago, 40,233; Ralph Recto, 38,632; Bong Revilla, 38,330; Jinggoy Estrada, 34,178; Juan Ponce Enrile, 31,062; Ferdinand Marcos Jr., 30,982; Pia Cayetano, 30,187; Vicente Sotto III, 26,891; Sergio Osmena III, 24,927; and Teofisto Guingona III, 24,248.

Holding 12th spot is Joey De Venecia with 21,419.

The absentee vote in Europe did not even reach 20,000 out of almost 62,000 registered voters.

Both Aquino and Roxas are headed for a landslide win in practically all major cities in Europe.

They also enjoy a commanding lead in OAV-rich continents like Asia-Pacific and the Middle East and Africa.

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Partial Results for Vice Presidential Race 2010

These are the partial results as of May 14, 2010 from May 10, 2010 election. The Rank between Binay and Manuel Roxas is very tight that anything could happen at the end of Counting.


Courtesy of ABS-CBN.COM

I am rooting for Roxas but if Binay will win then let us respect the people's mandate.

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