Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Lyrics & Music: "Cotabato" by Asin


GIVE PEACE A CHANCE IN MINDANAO!


Cotabato (by Asin)

Ako’y isinilang sa isang bayan ng Cotabato
Kasing gulo ng tao, kasing gulo ng mundo
Dahil di magkasundo sa relihiyon at prinsipyo, nagkagulo.

Ang bayan ko sa Cotabato, kasing gulo ng isip ko
Di alam kung saan nanggaling, di alam kung saan patungo
Kapatid sa kapatid, laman sa laman
Sila-sila ang naglalaban, di ko alam ang dahilan ng gulo.

Bakit nagkaganon, ang sagot sa tanong ko
Bakit kayo nagkagulo, bakit kayo nag-away
Prinsipyo mo’y igagalang ko kung ako’y iyong nirespeto
Kung nagtulungan kayo, di sana magulo ang bayan ko.

Sa bayan kong sinilangan, sa timog Cotabato
Ako ay namulat sa napakalaking gulo
Dahil walang respeto sa prinsipyo ng kapwa tao
Kapwa Pilipino ay pinapahirapan mo, ang gulo.

Ako’y nananawagan, humihingi ng tulong n’yo
Kapayapaa’y bigyan ng daan, kapayapaan sa bayan ko
Bakit kailangan pang maglaban, magkapatid kayo sa dugo
Kailan kayo magkakasundo, kapayapaa’y kailan matatamo ng bayan ko?

Kung ako’y may maitutulong, tutulong nang buong puso
Gitara ko’y aking inaalay, kung magkagulo’y gamitin mo
Kung ang kalaba’y walang puso, puso na rin ang gamitin mo
Ituring mong isang kaibigan
Isipin mong siya’y may puso rin katulad mo.

Coda:

Sa bayan kong sinilangan (bakit may gulo…)
Sa timog Cotabato (sa timog Cotabato)
Ako ay namulat (kailan matatapos…)
Sa napakalaking gulo (ang gulo)
Dahil walang respeto (kailan magkakasundo…)
Sa prinsipyo ng kapwa tao (ang tao)
Kapwa Pilipino (kapwa Pilipino…)
Ay kinakalaban mo (bakit kinalaban mo)
Ang gulo


source: youtube video by "pipisable"

Maguindanao Massacre - 2009's Most Deadly for Journalists?

Reporters Without Borders condiders Maguindanao (Philippines) Massacre as 2009's most deadly for journalists because of a big number of journalists killed in one day.




Reporters Without Borders reacts to journalist killings in the Philippines. (CNN 25-Nov-2009)



Maguindanao Massacre photos from international news centers shocked me and brought me to tears.

MSNBC News' Maguindanao Massacre Photo Slideshow [Buried vehicles found as massacre toll hits 57. Killers ‘will not escape justice,’ president says in wake of Philippines attack]

CNN News' Maguindanao Massacre Photo Slideshow [Death toll rises to 57 in Philippines ]

BBC News' Maguindanao Massacre Photo Slideshow [In pictures: Philippines massacre]



At Least Thirty-Five Die In Clan Massacre
Gunman in the Philippines have killed at least 35 journalists and political supporters in an outbreak of violence believed to be related to clan rivalry. Peter Sharp reports. (Sky News 24-Nov-2009)



Journalist Maria Ressa reports on the slayings of 21 hostages abducted by gunmen in the Philippines. (CNN 23-Nov-2009)



...and I remember the song of Asin, entitled "Cotabato", which describes Mindanao's same cry for peace... Listen again to this song of Asin, and you will realize how long has this problem been in Mindanao: "Cotabato".

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Oprah Winfrey's Ending Her Show

Oprah Winfrey is ending her show. Watch the videos for the details.




CNN (November 21, 2009): A.J. Hammer and panelists discuss whether or not Oprah did the right thing by ending her show.



CNN (November 20, 2009): Oprah Winfrey's fans are stunned by the announcement she's ending her syndicated talk show. CNN's Kareen Wynter reports.



CNN (November 20, 2009): Max Foster talks with Business Week's Burt Helms about Oprah Winfrey's announcement she'll stop doing her talk show.




Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Who's Next to Fight Manny Pacquiao?

Get the hint as to who will be Manny Pacquiao's next match up in the boxing arena. Watch the Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto post fight press conference; hear Pacquiao sing in this press conference.



Click here to watch the Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto fight highlights and replays.

Click here for the high quality Pacquiao vs. Cotto Fight Photos.

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Manny Pacquiao vs Miguel Cotto Highlights and Replay

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"In the lead-up to their fight, many wondered whether Manny Pacquiao could handle the power of a hard-punching welterweight like Miguel Cotto. Tonight Pacquiao answered with a resounding yes, taking Cotto's best shots and breaking down the Puerto Rican with speed and precision to take his welterweight crown." (HBO: Boxing)

Watch the replay of Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto fight on November 21 at HBO



ESPN: Manny Pacquiao sits down with Brian Kenny to talk about his win over Miguel Cotto.



ESPN: Pacquiao Defeats Cotto Via 12th Round TKO
Manny Pacquiao defeats Miguel Cotto via TKO for the WBO Welterweight Title



ESPN: Bert Sugar Breaks Down Pacquiao's Victory
Bert Sugar discusses Manny Pacquiao's win over Miguel Cotto



ESPN Pacquiao vs. Cotto Fight Preview: Boxing experts and the fighters themselves talk about what this fight means



Here are some links for the Pacquiao vs. Cotto fight full video replays :
http://www.mininova.org/tor/3152348
http://www.mininova.org/tor/3151807
http://www.mininova.org/search/?search=pacquiao+vs+cotto&cat=0



Who is next to fight the 'Pacman', Manny Pacquiao? Watch the Pacquiao vs. Cotto Post Fight Press Conference for the possible next match.


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Sunday, August 2, 2009

Nobody MTV - Wonder Girls vs Cebu Inmates

The Wonder Girls' "Nobody" single has hit the youtube charts, but you've got to see the performance by the inmates in Cebu, Philippines. Watch the original first, then the one performed by the inmates. Enjoy!



'Nobody' by Wonder Girls



'Nobody' by Cebu Inmates

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' Stars Interviewed

See how the stars of Harry Potter film have grown with the movie. Are they going to college now? Watch the interviews before their latest film 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' will be released this month. If you haven't watched the full high quality trailer, then have a peek below.















'Harry Potter' film stars interviewed



Radcliffe on Pingpong



'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' HQ Full Trailer





Thursday, July 9, 2009

Michael Jackson HQ Wall Papers

Here are some high quality wall paper collections of Michael Jackson. Watch the slide show and dowload these MJ wall papers through the links provided. The MJ wall paper album has 15 and the other album has 30.























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Michael Jackson (1958-2009)

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Here are the videos highlighting the Memorial Service of "The King of Pop", Michael Jackson. Celebrating his life is most appropriate, as his family, relatives, friends, fans and the world bid goodbye...

"...But I must confess, it feels good to be thought of as a person not as a personality." (Michael Jackson).



Michael Jackson's video capturing his career highs.


Brooke Shields: 'We made it real'


MJ's daughter bids a tearful goodbye.


Stevie Wonder on MJ: 'We can't help but love you forever'


Jennifer Hudson performs 'Will You Be There'


Whose performing 'Who's Loving You'?


Kobe Bryant and Magic Johnson remember MJ.


Mariah Carey and Trey Lorenz sing 'I'll Be There'.


Usher perfoms 'Gone Too Soon'.


Britain's Got Talent singer: 'I love Michael Jackson'.


Al Sharpton: 'Michael outsang his sinners'


Congresswoman: MJ 'cared and loved the world'


Motown founder: MJ 'raised the bar, then broke the bar'


Queen Latifah: 'We had him'

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Cristiano Ronaldo Gets Real With Madrid Fans

"The world's most expensive footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has been presented to fans at his new club Real Madrid after completing his £80m move from Manchester United. The extraordinary scenes were watched by Sky sports presenter Chris Skudder." [Sky News 07-July-2009]





Real Madrid unveils Ronaldo: "FIFA World Player of the Year, Christiano Ronaldo meets his new team and fans in Madrid, Spain." [CNN 06-July-2009]

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen HQ Full Trailer and Wall Papers

Watch the full trailer of Transformers 2: The Revenge of the Fallen, in high quality (HQ). Download high resolution wall papers by clicking the images. Listen also to Linkin Park's "New Divide" and The Fray's "Never Say Never", listed in Transformers 2 Original Sound Track (OST).


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Monday, June 22, 2009

Iran Post-Election Situation (Videos Part 4)

The videos here are those after the Supreme Leader of Iran delivered his message on Friday Prayers. It seems that more protests rally violence are happening in the streets of Iran. Please take note, that most of these video footages were uploaded in social networking sites (like Youtube) by Iranians, because their government has banned the media to broadcast what's happening in Iran.

Why am I following Iran's situation? I'm not sure, too, but I guess because majority of the protesters and hurt are students, the Youth of Iran...

WARNING: Some videos contains protests violence. Parental guidance is advised for minors.

Iran Protests: Eyewitness Reports
Iranian state television is reporting that 10 people were killed and more than 100 wounded in yesterday's violence in Tehran. Skys Lisa Holland reports. *WARNING: THIS VIDEO CONTAINS IMAGES PEOPLE MAY FIND VERY DISTRESSING*


'Several' Killed In Iran Protest Clashes
Iran State television says at least 10 people were killed in yesterday's violence, and more than 100 wounded. Thousands clashed with police ion Tehran after defying warnings not to take to the streets in protests of the disputed Presidential election.


Iran Cracks Down On Protesters
Exactly a week after Iran's election result sparked protests across the country, the authorities have cracked down hard to end them. Police have used tear gas to disperse thousands of protesters on the streets of Tehran. Sky's Lisa Holland reports.

Basij militia HQ burns
Amateur video shows the Basij headquarters set ablaze while smoke rises into a darkened sky.


Iran cleric family arrested?
CNN's Ivan Watson shows a Press TV report that 5 relatives of a powerful cleric in Iran have been arrested.


Iran security and U.S. defense
Are events in Iran a threat to U.S. national security? CNN's Betty Nguyen talks to foreign policy analyst Reva Bhalla.


Iranian student shot on camera
Students throw stones outside an Iranian government office, when a student is shot and pulled to safety.


Dangers of reporting in Iran
The CNN Dubai Bureau Chief just returned from Iran. He talks with Betty Nguyen & TJ Holmes in the CNN Newsroom.


'Do not be afraid'
Demonstrators chant "do not be afraid" and "death to dictator" as they march down a major Tehran street Sunday.


Reporter decribes beating
George McLeod, freelance correspondent for The Globe and Mail, describes being beaten, taken into custody during Iranian protests.


Protests turn deadly
Thousands of protesters continue to defy Iran's supreme leader, clashing with police using batons, tear gas and water canons.


Violent protests
Violence breaks out during protests against the election results in Iran.


Long street protests
CNN obtained video showing wide street shots of men shouting at what appears to be a policeman.


Witness to an aftermath
CNN's Ralitsa Vassileva talks to a journalist who spent time in Iran after the elections and talks about what he witnessed.


Armed police block protesters
CNN's Ivan Watson describes video from Iranian State TV showing clashes between protesters and police.


Protesters' tactics
A professor of Iranian studies discusses tactics open to Iranian protesters in the wake of the regime's crackdown.

Iran Post-Election Protests (Videos Part 3)

Here are the videos on Iran's Supreme Leader's sermon on Friday Prayers. Everyone waited for his message especially regarding the current conflict in Iran elections. Tens and thousands attended the Friday Prayers to hear his stand.

Well, I just hope that the violence caused by these conflicts will stop soon and that Iranians will still opt for peaceful means to achieve freedom and justice.

Supreme leader's sermon
CNN's Hala Gorani talks to CNN's Reza Sayah in Tehran about the supreme leader of Iran's sermon on June 19.


Khamenei denies vote-rigging
CNN's Christiane Amanpour discusses the key points hit by Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a speech at Tehran University.


'How can vote rigging happen?'
Ayatollah Khamenei addresses the outrage over the results of the recent Iranian Presidential election.


Inside Iran
CNN's Christiane Amanpour discusses her recent time in Iran, the situation there and answers viewer questions.


Supreme leader means business
CNN's Rick Sanchez talks about Ayatollah Ali Khamenei with his panel.


World reacts to Iran
Correspondents explain how people around the world are reacting to the political standoff in Iran.


Iranians defy supreme leader
Wolf Blitzer and panelists discuss the situation in Iran where protests continue despite the supreme leader's warnings.

Women's rights in Iran
CNN's Betty Nguyen talks with former HLN anchor Rudi Bakhtiar about women's rights in Iran.

Friday, June 19, 2009

Iran Post-Election Situation Videos (part 2)

More Iran post-election situation recent videos from CNN and SkyNews, as my part of being one with those who work for justice, freedom, for peace. May this great nation be united amidst differences of political views and even ways of making there place a better place to live in.


Unity Call From Iran's Supreme Leader
Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will lead the country in Friday prayers, in what is being seen as an attempt to bring unity to Iran. Elizabeth Palmer reports.


Iran's opposition movement
CNN's Ivan Watson looks at how the opposition has evolved since the protests that took place 10 years ago.


Opposition stages mass rally
Iranians take to the streets of Tehran in protest over the presidential vote. CNN's Isha Sesay reports.


Iran and social networking
CNN's Errol Barnett takes a look at how social networking web sites are playing a big role in the Iran unrest.


Chinese media looks at Iran
CNN's Emily Chang takes a look at Chinese media coverage of the events in Iran.


CNN reporting from Tehran
CNN's Reza Sayah reports that protesters have engaged in a new silent strategy, and it's working.


Waiving peace signs, chanting
Protesters chant, waive peace signs and display their green colors in Imam Khomeini Square.


Iran and social networking
CNN's Errol Barnett takes a look at how social networking web sites are playing a big role in the Iran unrest.


Significant voices in Iran
CNN's Christiane Amanpour reports on conservative voices being raised in defense of Moussavi supporters.


Social networking in Iran
The CNN.com's blogger bunch weighs in on the protest in Iran and the possible influence of social networks.


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