Bar Top Notchers

The Supreme Court of the Philippines will release the list of Top 10 Bar Topnotchers for 2009 anytime soon, according to reliable sources. Check out the 2009 Bar Exam Top Ten (10) and complete passers list here.

We will post the list as soon as we obtain a copy of the 2009 Bar Exam Results and Top 10 Bar Top notchers for 2009 online.

The other year's Bar Topnotchers were:

• 1. Judy Lardizabal, San Sebastian College Manila - 85.70%
  
• 2. Mylene Amercol Macumbal, Mindanao State University - 85.65%
  
• 3. Oliver Baclay Jr, Ateneo de Manila University - 85.6%
  
• 4. Majesty Eve Jala, Ateneo de Manila University – 85.55%
  
• 5. Maria Elizabeth Liceralde, UP Diliman – 85.40%
  
• 6. Michael Macapagal, UP Diliman – 84.15
  
• 7. Denise Dy, Ateneo de Manila University – 84
  
     April Love Regis, Ateneo de Manila University – 84
  
• 8. Christine Joy Tan, Ateneo de Manila University– 83.80
  
• 9. Jihan Jacob, San Beda College – 83.75
• 10. Vanessa Raymundo, San Beda College– 83.70
  

UP DILIMAN REPUBLIC

There's a new-er craze in town and that is wearing your school name especially if you are an alumna.

The goods are in SC. Check them out..
http://www.dilimanrepublic.com

SHONEN KNIFE - SM MOA

I used to hum on Top of the World to my second kid when i put him to sleep
Tonight I hope we can all hear not the Carpenters but Shonen Knife at MOA at 1930hr
It's Free admission but you may call or email the Jap Org for reservations.
J-Rock Concert will also feature Pedicab at the Centerstage, February 27, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm ,MOA

Fresh from their US tour, seasoned punk-pop-rock musicians, Japanese legendary all-female band Shonen Knife, rocks out with Pedicab, the Philippines’ all-male dunk (dance and punk) group in a one-night only performance, free to the public.

Shonen Knife is as strong as when it first originated in Osaka -- with a career spanning almost three decades, bringing them numerous awards and performances in the US, Canada, UK, Europe, Singapore, Hongkong – and now in Manila.

Reservation is necessary - seating is on a first-come, first-accommodated basis.

All 2010 Nihongo Fiesta events are open to the public. FREE ADMISSION!

For inquiries and reservations, please contact: The Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM) at telephone # 811-6155 to 58; or email: email@jfmo.org.ph .

* Seating capacity is limited in the live event venues; reservations are required*

source: http://www.jfmo.org.ph/events.htm

A little history of why we are not just into the fad....
My eldest son received the Lightning Thief book from his Tita Pia this Christmas. He started to read it after we told him there's an upcoming movie of the book when we saw the trailer while watching The Avatar at the cinema.
When he was close to finishing the last pages ,we all went to watch it at the big screen (plus our story of a big rat at the moviehouse sneeking at our snacks)Anyways, he knew the names of the Gods and even criticized the revisions in scenes.
The Camaro, the pen before the horn, gifts and no Nancy bullying Percy and Grover.
But Uma thurman was a beautiful "Auntie Em' without the burgers and her head ws not boxed to the God's office but in the movie,was stored in the ref signaling a part two.
Pearce Brosnan was the towering Mr. Brunner but he did not give the pen, it should've been Luke.
Also, the Fates were not mentioned, the twist, the chase and mists for Mr Dodds, even characters were either ommitted or added.
So typical Hollywood!
Well, at least the kids had a taste of Greek mythology and now believes in the concept of the Underworld and other forces of the World.
So, here are the trailers and choose what you like best.
Enjoy the Gods in modern times

Trailer 1



Trailer 2



Trailer 3

We are The World and Hope for Haiti

This new version for the we are the World song was recorded on February 1st, 2010, in the same studio as the original 25 years earlier (Henson Recording Studios, formerly A&M Recording Studios)And Michael Jackson comes to live with the inserts.

More than enjoying watching this video, let's do our small share and help them help themselves.

The U.P. Fair 2010 in Diliman

The U.P. Diliman University Student Council (USC) presents The U.P. Fair, the week-long celebration at the Sunken Garden packed with concerts, shows, booths, bazaars, rock climbing, mini "perya" and sometimes booze.

I always see to it that me and my husband attend the fair ,purchasing the "real" ticket, not he ones re printed or sold by scalpers, because that's our little way of giving back and supporting each new USC.

The nights will feature one national issue just in time for the 2010 national elections: environment, good governance, internal war, and so on.

Here are what's in store for us all. It never ceases to amaze us how to observe the new roster of student body: how they get to organize ,commercialize and protect the UP legacy.

Aber,what's the programme?

SISFIRE: Juan, Vote! Tuesday February 9
UP Sigma Beta Sorority and UP Economics Society bring you the first day of the UP Fair 2010 with Kamikazee, 6cyclemind, Kjwan, Sandwich, Sugarfree, Itchyworms, Moonstar88, Silent Sanctuary, Typecast, Paraluman, Pedicab, DeLara, Soapdish, Markus Hiway, Protein Shake, Franco, Paramita, Giniling Festival.

WARFAIR: Alert The Armory Wednesday February 10
UP Alpha Sigma Fraternity presents Urbandub, Greyhoundz, Chicosci, Slapshock, Stonefree, Salamin, Hilera, Giniling Festival, Blue Boy Bites Back, December Avenue, Valley of Chrome, April Morning Skies, Cog, Imbue No Kudos, Even, Subscapular, The Ambassadors, Inday Bote.

YESTHURSDAY Thursday February 11
UP Circle of Entrepreneurs presents a concert advocating peace and paying tribute to the 90's music with Parokya nI Edgar, Kamikazee, Typecast, Sandwich, Itchyworms, Sugarfree, Silent Sanctuary, Moonstar88, Chicosci, Spongecola, Hilera, Stonefree, 6cyclemind, Mayonnaise.

RAKESTRA: Harmony Amidst Chaos Friday February 12
UP Beta Epsilon presents Sugarfree and Silent Sanctuary accompanied by Manila Symphony Orchestra... Kamikazee, Slapshock, Sponge Cola, Typecast, Chicosci, Valley of Chrome, 6cyclemind, Queso, Sandwich, Zelle, Mayonnaise, Moonstar 88, Itchyworms, Soapdish, Rocksteddy, Up Dharma Down, Boy Elroy, Franco, Pitik, April Morning Skies, Danita, Imbue No Kudos, Imago, Syato, Bloodsheed, Cog, Pink Painted Sky, Sin.

YOUTHSTOCK: Rock, Role, Rights! Saturday February 13
UP Diliman University Student Council along with the EMC² Fraternity presents Sandwitch, Gloc-9, 6cyclemind, Chicosci, Pedicab, Imago, Itchyworms, Soapdish.

LOVERAGE: Illumine Nation Sunday February 14
Adelfe Enu Crea Sorority, Pan Xenia Fraternity, UP Circuit, and UP 49ers presents Rico Blanco, Sugarfree, Sandwich, 6cyclemind, Imago, Itchyworms, Callalily, Silent Sanctuary, DeLara, Paraluman, Pedicab, Blue Ketchup, Soapdish, Markus Highway, Ciudad, Aurora, Tanya, Ernville, Up Dharma Down, Chicosci, Kjwan, Giniling Festival, Moonstar88, Zelle, Stonefree, Top Junk, Brownman Revival, Rocksteddy.

After hearing The Holy Mass on Sunday, Tapsilog at Rodic's for dinner than the romantic chocolate Cafe, we will, with all four kids present, celebrate Chinese New Year and Hearts Day in Diliman because this is where our heart belongs, after all.

(Singing: Up Naming Mahal)