The news I woke up to this morning was about a mosque being vandalized in broad daylight. I guess the vandal was taking advantage of the holiday being celebrated. I don’t know the whole story. But I do know these acts don’t solve any problems or correct anything. The good news is that they were caught on camera.

I have heard some stories and even view in facebook updates that some of our Overseas Filipino Workers especially the Domestic Helpers can received some gifts from their employers. In my interview with Imam, he said this is common, they slaughter some animals and give the meat to the needy and poor people.

Oh..This is a good development towards religious tolerance. Even then,in some parts of Philippines, there are some stray incidents over religion take place. We can not find fault with them as they happen with a spur of emotion. However, such incidents are very rare in every country. Clashes over religious grounds are almost fading away but are being replaced with terrorist activities. This is the sorry state of affairs prevailing in every country.

Just this morning I learned that even the husband pastor died in hospital. I learned this from a person who belong to their sect that told me the husband did not survive the operation.

Its accident happened in an area where many accidents have had happened there. Many lives have been sacrificed in the said place.

May his soul rest in peace. Motor bikes ar3 a sure way of getting to where your going fast but th3 bad thing is that it carries with it a lot of dangers. Many people don’t see them as dangers but they ar3. If only th3 riders could be more cautious and try their luck with cars. They need to take extra care especially when it rains. Back in our country this accidents are pretty much an everyday occurence and it’s really taking a toll on families, where people are taking into riding without taking proper riding lessons before they get to the roads.very unfortunate.

This is a case of overtaking. while overtaking generally the youth can not guess the speed required while overtaking a front vehicle. They should also know how to handle the situation if any vehicle comes in the front. They do not have any estimation and are prone to such accidents. Here the motorbike driver and the pillion rider both expired. Both are above 45. Why and how he took such a decision to overtake another vehicle is really not coming to my understanding.

The road conditions also are responsible for such accidents. The position is not good with India also. Here also the manholes are not covered properly with responsibility and sometimes during rainy season people disappear into the manholes. But, the opposition doie not make an issue over such incidents. They make out an issue over other indecent , indisciplined activities.

I don’t usually watch barangay tournament in our place maybe because its not my interest but still many folks have always been over gaga in some basketball tournament in their barangay like it seems a much awaited event to watch out for! My youngest brother has been a MVP of their league but later he stop playing in the tournament due to a certain fracture in his right legs.

It is not a question of the place which you are coming from but how you are playing. Basketball is my favorite game. I like it. My daughter represented Nationals also. Though she is short she plays extremely well. That is why she was selected. You could understand how much I like the game.

This is the game meant for quickness and mental alertness. One should keep on moving throughout the time and watch for the ball.

Your country is really doing a good effort.At the same time, the Government and people are also equally showing interest in improving their game.

Yes, taller than the Americans are playing today national basket ball tournament in Philippine with full zeal and zest among the national and international audience.

The tournament is now officially open for this year’s Mayor’s Cup Inter-Barangay Basketball. The Opening ceremony participated by 20 teams from the different barangays was held at the Villasis Gymnasium last March 28, 2015.

In his welcome address, Liga Pres. Hon. Romeo S. Abrenica said “enjoy game without physically hurting anyone. Huwag kayong papaapekto sa mga kantiyaw ng manonood at para sa lahat iwasan niyo sana ang pakikipag-pustahan dahil ito ang nagiging sanhi ng mainit na laro, gulo at away. Sa mga officials and referees, tingnan mabuti ang bawat call para magkaroon tayo ng magandang laro.”

Mayor Dita thanked everyone who participated in this year’s tournament and stressed that sports is one of her priority projects intended for youths to have a worthwhile activity while resting from school and to enhance their skills in basketball and to develop camaraderie, teamwork and discipline.

Municipal Officials who attended the opening ceremony were Vice Mayor Paz Rafanan, Coun. Louie Sison, Coun. Nong Costales, Coun. Cheryll Tan, Coun. Judith Morden, Coun. Richie Cacapit Coun. Rolly Morden and Brgy. Captains of the participating teams.

Special awards were also given during the opening ceremony. Mayor’s Cup 2015 Muse was Miss Angelica C. Guinto, muse of Brgy. Capulaan. She received Php 3,000.00 from Ex-Mayor Nato and Mayor Dita Abrenica. Best in Uniform winner was Brgy. Piaz team and received Php 5,000.00 cash prize.

What is the money used for? Is it donated to a charitable work?

Philippines has many king and queens maybe because it was a part of our tradition, of our cultural heritage, and of our interest that lives on even up to this day of the modern age of technology. As we look back in this past years, philippines has been dominated the beauty pageant around the world with their own unique beauty, to show the world that we are not only beautiful inside and out but we have the eyes to see people who are in want, to bring equality to all, and to inspire people to never give up and stop dreaming, to follow that dreams, and make that dreams into reality.

I have the same question as @Treathyl FOX has. What is the money for? Choosing a king and queen based on how much one collects does not seem to be a justification for that.

Ha ha, that is true, we are all king and queen to our own way. We are the royalties without the protocol and without the wealth.

We call kind of thing beauty contest and name it something like miss or Mr so and so naming them from where they come from. Some of the things you ha e mentioned are similar to what we do back in our country as well They ar3 usually asked questions regarding the place they come from and if the judge’s are happy with their answers then they ar3 crowned with a tiara for the girl with flowers and so on and so for the. Then a celebration follows.there after.

Watching the sunset has always been a soothing feeling for me, how ive been longing to go at the beach once more, go to the shore, to feel the soft breeze gently caressing my face, and the cold waters seems to kissing my feet. I terribly miss the wonderful feeling of contentment, peace, and solitude.

I get to see sunrise from my door step. It is not as colourful as one can see on the beach or on hillsides but I see it in different avatars. I forget to see the sunset as it is at the back of our house. I must remember to click photos of sunset too. As for sunrise photos I have scores of them.

Your photo is mesmerising.

The sight of the sunset is one of the best fascinating all over the world especially standing on the beach and looking at the sunset look very beautiful.

I read in an article about the sunset and its result I summarize here for the readers as For just a few days each year the sun sets over the falls creating a vivid red amber glow – leading it to be re-named Yosemite Fire fall.
The stunning moment was captured by wildlife photographer Penny Adams who has been recording America’s most beautiful locations for 26 years.
The 37-year-old, from Tennessee, said this was the first time she had photographed Horsetail Falls and it was an incredible sight to witness.
Adams said, “I nervously watched the weather forecasts all week before deciding to make the trip to Yosemite Park, I had to make sure the conditions were just right for me to capture the perfect photograph.
“The whole experience was so very exciting, I made the drive back to the bay area after sunset and I didn’t sleep very well that night because I couldn’t wait to see what the film would hold.