Archive for May, 2006

Third to Summit, but First to Home

Yes! Romi Garduce is back here in Pinas. Saw him yesterday upon his arrival at the airport. Welcome back, Romi! You’re still our hero.

Garduce: 3rd Pinoy to Summit Everest

It’s a 1-2-3 finish for the Pinoys summiting Everest this week, as Romi Garduce reaches the peak around noontime yesterday, just 10 days before the anniversary of Hillary’s historic first successful climb of Everest.

(Photo courtesy of MountEverest.net and GMA News, taken thru Romi Garduce’s Contact 3.0 software on his PocketPC device)

Toyota-Otis is in the Semis!

Toyota-OTIS Sparks (Letran) is officially in the Semi-Finals of the PBL Unity Cup 2006. Winning in the OverTime round, 89-85 against Magnolia, it was one of Coach Louie’s aim: beat Magnolia this conference.
Boyet Bautista tallied 8 pts. during his 28 minutes game time. Hope to see my cousin later at the debut of my other [...]

Watched Da Vinci Code: Am Still a Catholic

Rose and I watched the Advanced Screening of The Da Vinci Code last night, courtesy of Microsoft Philippines, at the Greenbelt 3 Cinema 2. The event is attended by fellow Microsoft Philippines Club members, as well as employees and friends of Microsoft.
Well, what can I say about the film? I am still a devoted catholic. [...]

The Philippine Eagle Has Landed!

“The Philippine eagle has landed at the summit of Mt. Everest,” the first words that reached Team Philippines at the Everest Base Camp, waiting news whether Leo Oracion has summit the world’s tallest peak.
Indeed, Leo Oracion is the First Filipino to Summit Mt. Everest!
Mabuhay ang Pinoy! Go Romi Garduce! Kaya pa yan!

MYX VOTE DAHIL IKAW

Just received this SMS from Medwin Marfil:
“Dahil kayo ay True at may Faith, no. 9 na ang Dahil Ikaw sa Myx Top 10! Please keep on voting. Simple lang, hindi da vinci code. Type MYX VOTE DAHIL IKAW and send to 2366. Thanks!”