Katipunan #BaHAIYANihan

I was browsing Instagram the other day and saw a post of Bianca Gonzalez about a girl who will organize a bazaar. They are asking for donations of pre - loved clothes, artworks, gadgets, etc for them to sell. All proceeds will go the a small isolated island wiped out by Typhoon Yolanda.

I mailed some crochet accessories. It is my own simple way to help the survivors. You too can help! Just check out the photo I posted below!

American Idol Live Tour 2012

I am not really a regular viewer of American Idol but when I catch it on TV, I do watch it but the most recent season caught the attention of Filipinos (including me) because one of the finalists, Jessica Sanchez, is a full blooded Filipino though she didn't grow up here. She made the entire country so proud. Her talent is just exceptional that I am in awe every time I see her perform.

The top 10 finalists  of American Idol Season 11 went to the Philippines for their live tour and I was lucky enough to be able to watch them perform live last night. My cousin and I got free tickets from Philippine Airlines. I didn't realize that the tickets were so expensive until I checked the website of Ticketnet. The seat we got was in Patron and our ticket cost about P10,000 each. Wow. So even it was unplanned, I grabbed the opportunity of watching them LIVE.

Each of their performances were just so amazing. They are all very talented people. I came to see Jessica Sanchez and she didn't disappoint us. She was really good. The Araneta Coliseum was packed and every one was cheering loudly for her. The champion, Phillip Philips, was so charming. His smile will really catch the attention of so many girls.

The pictures I took were all unclear because all I had was my BlackBerry. I was not able to bring a camera for a more decent pictures so please bear with me.

Free tickets. Thanks PAL.

2 young girls gone crazy over the Idols.

Jessica Sanchez performing.

Monsoon

My country, Philippines, had experienced a calamity, once again, caused by Southwest Moonsoon. They say the rain was worst than Typhoon Ondoy. About nine regions were greatly flooded for since August 7, 2012. Our street in Bataan was also flooded for the first time in more than ten years. I am deeply saddened by this calamity. Classes were suspended until August 10, 2012. Many people died because of land slides. Many houses were destroyed. Many families were evacuated. Hospitals were flooded and ran out of food and drinks supply for the staff and patients. Death toll from this week's rains and floods rises to 49.

 

*Pictures courtesy of twitter accounts of ANC and ABS CBN News*

Pray for the Philippines.

 Even hollywood celebrities said a prayer. I am so touched. I'm sure every Filipinos appreciate each and every one who took time to pray for our safety and recovery.

Tweets from Andrew Garfield, Paul Gasol, Michelle Branch and Marie Digby

Tweets from Thalia, Sophia Bush, Nina Garcia and Ryan Seacrest

Filipino spirit is waterproof

*Pictures courtesy of ANC Twitter Account*

 The spirit of Filipinos can never be beaten up. I have always believed that one of the good traits of Filipinos is the positivity in life and during difficult times like this, Filipinos are there for each other to help.

A BIG thank you to the newscasters who have been reporting live of the flood situations all over the country. It's a brave and noble job that you do. Also, thank you to everyone who helped in any way they can. This just proves that Filipinos are united despite some disagreements on politics and religion issues.

BANGON PILIPINAS!