Royal Wedding Philippine TV Broadcast Schedules

Just a few days to go and the world will have its new princess. Prince William and soon to be princess, Kate Middleton will have their royal wedding on April 29 at Westminster Abbey. Who wouldn't want to miss this prestigious event. Almost all of the major Philippine TV networks will broadcast live footage of the royal wedding and will be aired both on free tv and cable tv. Here are some of the broadcast schedules: 

ABS-CBN Royal Wedding Coverage Schedule on April 29

ABS-CBN Channel 2

    3:15 pm Coverage starts

Studio 23

    4:00 pm Pre-Wedding Festivities (live)

    8:30 pm Iba-BALITA special coverage with Anthony Taberna (live)

    9:00 pm Wedding Ceremony (primetime telecast)

ABS-CBN News Channel ANC (SkyCable channel 27)

    Anchored by Ces Oreña-Drilon and David Celdran

    5:00 pm Pre-Wedding Festivities (live)

    6:00 pm Wedding Ceremony (live)

    10:30 pm Replay of ceremony

Lifestyle Network (SkyCable channel 52)

    3:00 pm Pre-wedding festivities (live)

    6:00 pm Wedding Ceremony (live)

    9:00 pm Royal Wedding (recap)

Radio dzMM Radyo Patrol 630

    Hourly updates on the Royal Wedding Day

GMA Royal Wedding Coverage Schedule on April 29

GMA Channel 7

    Anchored by Jessica Soho, Vicky Morales and Connie Sison

    5:00 pm Coverage starts

GMA newstv Channel 11 

    5:00 pm Coverage starts

Royal Wedding Replays

Studio 23

    April 30 - 10:00 am Royal Wedding Replay

ABS-CBN News Channel ANC (SkyCable channel 27)

    April 30-May 1 Royal Wedding Replay

Lifestyle Network

    April 30 - 7:30 pm and 1:30 am

    May 1 - 12:30 pm and 8:00 pm

Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Royal Wedding Philippine TV Broadcast Schedules

Just a few days to go and the world will have its new princess. Prince William and soon to be princess, Kate Middleton will have their royal wedding on April 29 at Westminster Abbey. Who wouldn't want to miss this prestigious event. Almost all of the major Philippine TV networks will broadcast live footage of the royal wedding and will be aired both on free tv and cable tv. Here are some of the broadcast schedules: 

ABS-CBN Royal Wedding Coverage Schedule on April 29

ABS-CBN Channel 2

    3:15 pm Coverage starts

Studio 23

    4:00 pm Pre-Wedding Festivities (live)

    8:30 pm Iba-BALITA special coverage with Anthony Taberna (live)

    9:00 pm Wedding Ceremony (primetime telecast)

ABS-CBN News Channel ANC (SkyCable channel 27)

    Anchored by Ces Oreña-Drilon and David Celdran

    5:00 pm Pre-Wedding Festivities (live)

    6:00 pm Wedding Ceremony (live)

    10:30 pm Replay of ceremony

Lifestyle Network (SkyCable channel 52)

    3:00 pm Pre-wedding festivities (live)

    6:00 pm Wedding Ceremony (live)

    9:00 pm Royal Wedding (recap)

Radio dzMM Radyo Patrol 630

    Hourly updates on the Royal Wedding Day

GMA Royal Wedding Coverage Schedule on April 29

GMA Channel 7

    Anchored by Jessica Soho, Vicky Morales and Connie Sison

    5:00 pm Coverage starts

GMA newstv Channel 11 

    5:00 pm Coverage starts

Royal Wedding Replays

Studio 23

    April 30 - 10:00 am Royal Wedding Replay

ABS-CBN News Channel ANC (SkyCable channel 27)

    April 30-May 1 Royal Wedding Replay

Lifestyle Network

    April 30 - 7:30 pm and 1:30 am

    May 1 - 12:30 pm and 8:00 pm

Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Procter & Gamble Selling Pringles to Diamond Foods Inc. for $1.5 Billion

Procter & Gamble is selling its Pringles brand to Diamond Foods Inc. for $1.5 Billion. This deal will triple Diamond Foods' revenue to $2.4 billion a year. With Pringles, Diamond will be one of the top in the snack business next to PepsiCo's Frito-Lay. Diamond will most likely create a new company for Pringles where P&G shareholders will get about 57 percent and Diamond shareholders about 43 percent. The deal is on the works and just needs the Diamond stockholder approval. This huge deal is expected to close by end of this year.

Image from www.pg.com

P&G is known for Tide and Pampers, is apparently going to focus more on health and beauty. They have been selling their major food brands in recent years and Pringles is the last of P&G's major food brands. They have recently sold their other brands like Folgers coffee, Jif peanut butter, Crisco Shortening and Sunny Delight drinks. This leaves P&G with 23 brands with $1 billion or more in annual revenue.

Image from diamondfoods.com

Diamond, founded in 1912 by a group of California walnut growers and is well known for its Emerald nuts. It recently became public in 2005 and started to acquire snack brands. It recently acquired Pop Secret in 2008 and Kettle potato chips just last year.

Source: www.aolnews.com

Procter & Gamble Selling Pringles to Diamond Foods Inc. for $1.5 Billion

Procter & Gamble is selling its Pringles brand to Diamond Foods Inc. for $1.5 Billion. This deal will triple Diamond Foods' revenue to $2.4 billion a year. With Pringles, Diamond will be one of the top in the snack business next to PepsiCo's Frito-Lay. Diamond will most likely create a new company for Pringles where P&G shareholders will get about 57 percent and Diamond shareholders about 43 percent. The deal is on the works and just needs the Diamond stockholder approval. This huge deal is expected to close by end of this year.

Image from www.pg.com

P&G is known for Tide and Pampers, is apparently going to focus more on health and beauty. They have been selling their major food brands in recent years and Pringles is the last of P&G's major food brands. They have recently sold their other brands like Folgers coffee, Jif peanut butter, Crisco Shortening and Sunny Delight drinks. This leaves P&G with 23 brands with $1 billion or more in annual revenue.

Image from diamondfoods.com

Diamond, founded in 1912 by a group of California walnut growers and is well known for its Emerald nuts. It recently became public in 2005 and started to acquire snack brands. It recently acquired Pop Secret in 2008 and Kettle potato chips just last year.

Source: www.aolnews.com

Camp John Hay, Baguio Plane Crash Kills 2 and 4 Injured

A small place crashed in a mountain resort in Baguio, Philippines on Sunday. 2 were killed and 4 are said to be injured. The twin engine RPC 5140 Piper Aztec Plane took off from Baguio City's Loakan airport at 2:48P.M. and crashed in a horse riding trail in Camp John Hay. It was suppose to go to Plaridel, Bulacan. The control tower said that two minutes after taking off the place lost signal. 

All the victims were rushed to the Baguio General Hospital. Among those who was determined dead on site of the plane crash was Jose George. While the second fatality was said to be Grace Alvarez who died at Baguio General Hospital at around 6:30P.M. Other victims that were injured was pilot Col. Reynaldo Garcia, Jose Miranda, Ness Guerrero and Basil Matthew. 

As you can see on the image the plane was totally destroyed and burnt. Surrounding trees was said to have turned to "uling" or coal. Some witnesses claimed that there was even an explosion. Luckily there were no victims or injured on the ground. 




Source: www.miamiherald.com ; www.abs-cbnnews.com ; www.gmanews.tv

Camp John Hay, Baguio Plane Crash Kills 2 and 4 Injured

A small place crashed in a mountain resort in Baguio, Philippines on Sunday. 2 were killed and 4 are said to be injured. The twin engine RPC 5140 Piper Aztec Plane took off from Baguio City's Loakan airport at 2:48P.M. and crashed in a horse riding trail in Camp John Hay. It was suppose to go to Plaridel, Bulacan. The control tower said that two minutes after taking off the place lost signal. 

All the victims were rushed to the Baguio General Hospital. Among those who was determined dead on site of the plane crash was Jose George. While the second fatality was said to be Grace Alvarez who died at Baguio General Hospital at around 6:30P.M. Other victims that were injured was pilot Col. Reynaldo Garcia, Jose Miranda, Ness Guerrero and Basil Matthew. 

As you can see on the image the plane was totally destroyed and burnt. Surrounding trees was said to have turned to "uling" or coal. Some witnesses claimed that there was even an explosion. Luckily there were no victims or injured on the ground. 




Source: www.miamiherald.com ; www.abs-cbnnews.com ; www.gmanews.tv

Updated MMDA Color/Number Coding and Window Hours 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

MMDA The Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program (UVVRP) or Color/Number Coding Scheme Guidelines Updated December 20, 2010

UVVRP General Rule:
   - Private and Public Utility Vehicles cannot roam the streets on weekdays from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
   - Window Hours for Private Vehicles are observed from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
   - Number coding is not implemented weekends and holidays.
   - Plate ending 1 and 2      Monday
   - Plate ending 3 and 4     Tuesday
   - Plate ending 5 and 6     Wednesday
   - Plate ending 7 and 8     Thursday
   - Plate ending 9 and 0     Friday

UVVRP Guidelines and Conditions:

-Only Makati City and Las Piñas City are the only cities that implements the7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. color/number coding scheme without the window hours.

-Marikina City, Muntinlupa City, and Parañaque City do not implement the number coding. 

-Taguig City also does not implement the Number Coding scheme, but the number coding is enforced on the National Roads within the city. Examples are C5, East Service Road and Manuel L. Quezon.

-Pasig City implements the7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. color/number coding scheme but observes window hours from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

-Pasay City implements the number coding but with exceptions with the following roads: Ninoy Aquino Avenue, MIA Road, Domestic Road, Airport Road, Sales Road, and portions of Buendia.

-The number coding scheme is in effect in the following cities: Caloocan City, Mandaluyong City, Manila City, Malabon City, Navotas City, Pateros City, Parts of Pasay City, Quezon City, San Juan City, and Valenzuela City. The window hours of 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. is observed.

-The following Roads implements the Number Coding but observes window hours of 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m regardless of the city: Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA), Circumferential Road 5 (C5), Diosdado Macapagal Avenue, and Roxas Boulevard

All Public Utility Buses (City and Provincial) are now covered under the Number Coding Scheme, with no Window Hours. 

Motorcycles are exempted from the number coding scheme.

Penalty: Confiscation of driver's license or given a ticket with a fine of P300.00. The penalty will depend on what city you are in.

For more information regarding this matter please call MMDA Metrobase at 882-4151 to 77 local 213 and 255 or the MMDA hotline 136.

Source: mmda.gov.ph

Updated MMDA Color/Number Coding and Window Hours 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

MMDA The Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program (UVVRP) or Color/Number Coding Scheme Guidelines Updated December 20, 2010

UVVRP General Rule:
   - Private and Public Utility Vehicles cannot roam the streets on weekdays from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
   - Window Hours for Private Vehicles are observed from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
   - Number coding is not implemented weekends and holidays.
   - Plate ending 1 and 2      Monday
   - Plate ending 3 and 4     Tuesday
   - Plate ending 5 and 6     Wednesday
   - Plate ending 7 and 8     Thursday
   - Plate ending 9 and 0     Friday

UVVRP Guidelines and Conditions:

-Only Makati City and Las Piñas City are the only cities that implements the7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. color/number coding scheme without the window hours.

-Marikina City, Muntinlupa City, and Parañaque City do not implement the number coding. 

-Taguig City also does not implement the Number Coding scheme, but the number coding is enforced on the National Roads within the city. Examples are C5, East Service Road and Manuel L. Quezon.

-Pasig City implements the7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. color/number coding scheme but observes window hours from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

-Pasay City implements the number coding but with exceptions with the following roads: Ninoy Aquino Avenue, MIA Road, Domestic Road, Airport Road, Sales Road, and portions of Buendia.

-The number coding scheme is in effect in the following cities: Caloocan City, Mandaluyong City, Manila City, Malabon City, Navotas City, Pateros City, Parts of Pasay City, Quezon City, San Juan City, and Valenzuela City. The window hours of 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. is observed.

-The following Roads implements the Number Coding but observes window hours of 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m regardless of the city: Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA), Circumferential Road 5 (C5), Diosdado Macapagal Avenue, and Roxas Boulevard

All Public Utility Buses (City and Provincial) are now covered under the Number Coding Scheme, with no Window Hours. 

Motorcycles are exempted from the number coding scheme.

Penalty: Confiscation of driver's license or given a ticket with a fine of P300.00. The penalty will depend on what city you are in.

For more information regarding this matter please call MMDA Metrobase at 882-4151 to 77 local 213 and 255 or the MMDA hotline 136.

Source: mmda.gov.ph

Satellite Images of Parts of Japan Affected by the Tsunami and Earthquake

After seeing the images and videos on international news network I still can't grasp how big is the damage in eastern Japan. These new satellite images will help you realize the extent of the damages caused by the massive tsunami and maginitude 9.0 earthquake that happened on Friday. 

The satellite images from Google, NASA, German Aerospace Center and Taiwan's National Space Organization shows how far inland the sea water traveled and the destruction it caused. You will notice the green fields becoming black and buildings being wiped from the map. 

Nasa satellite images of Eastern Japan. Notice the coastline and how far inland the water went.

NASA’s Terra satellite's images of northeastern Japan. The right image was taken March 12, 2011 about 10:30a.m. and the  left images was taken on February 26, 2011. 

You can see buildings and even towns being wiped out by the tsunami.

Source: www.dailymail.co.uk ; www.nasa.gov

Satellite Images of Parts of Japan Affected by the Tsunami and Earthquake

After seeing the images and videos on international news network I still can't grasp how big is the damage in eastern Japan. These new satellite images will help you realize the extent of the damages caused by the massive tsunami and maginitude 9.0 earthquake that happened on Friday. 

The satellite images from Google, NASA, German Aerospace Center and Taiwan's National Space Organization shows how far inland the sea water traveled and the destruction it caused. You will notice the green fields becoming black and buildings being wiped from the map. 

Nasa satellite images of Eastern Japan. Notice the coastline and how far inland the water went.

NASA’s Terra satellite's images of northeastern Japan. The right image was taken March 12, 2011 about 10:30a.m. and the  left images was taken on February 26, 2011. 

You can see buildings and even towns being wiped out by the tsunami.

Source: www.dailymail.co.uk ; www.nasa.gov

Radiation Effects in the Philippines from Japan's Nuclear Powerplant

Many Filipinos are following the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Powerplant situation and there have been numerous text messages saying that people in the Philippines should avoid the rain and stay indoors. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) chief Mario Montejo cleared this issue and said that the level of radiation in the Philippines is still normal and that the chances of the radiation hitting the Philippines is very remote. But even if the possibility is very remote, the DOST is still closely monitoring the situation with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). 

The country's weather bureau further eases fears and said that the radiation will be carried away by the northeast monsoon (amihan) away from the country.

Should the radiation reach the Philippines, the law states that we can avail assistance from IAEA and the other states. You can follow the latest updates on the situation in Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Powerplant on BBC's website   

Update: ABS-CBN news network said that the text messages regarding the radiation from Japan's nuclear powerplant will reach the Philippines is a hoax. Some text even stated that the announcement was from BBC. BBC did not issue any announcements regarding the radiation hitting the Philippines. People should rely on TV and radio only and avoid forwarding such malicious messages.

Source: www.philstar.com ; www.bbc.co.uk

Radiation Effects in the Philippines from Japan's Nuclear Powerplant

Many Filipinos are following the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Powerplant situation and there have been numerous text messages saying that people in the Philippines should avoid the rain and stay indoors. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) chief Mario Montejo cleared this issue and said that the level of radiation in the Philippines is still normal and that the chances of the radiation hitting the Philippines is very remote. But even if the possibility is very remote, the DOST is still closely monitoring the situation with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). 

The country's weather bureau further eases fears and said that the radiation will be carried away by the northeast monsoon (amihan) away from the country.

Should the radiation reach the Philippines, the law states that we can avail assistance from IAEA and the other states. You can follow the latest updates on the situation in Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Powerplant on BBC's website   

Update: ABS-CBN news network said that the text messages regarding the radiation from Japan's nuclear powerplant will reach the Philippines is a hoax. Some text even stated that the announcement was from BBC. BBC did not issue any announcements regarding the radiation hitting the Philippines. People should rely on TV and radio only and avoid forwarding such malicious messages.

Source: www.philstar.com ; www.bbc.co.uk

Countries Affected by Radiation Caused by Japan's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Powerplant

Image Source is unknown

A US-NRC map circulating on the Internet is showing a very disturbing images on what countries will be affected by the radiation from Japan's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Powerplant. It shows forecasts of a nuclear fallout and spreading the radiation to the west coast of United States (USA) within 48 hours or two days. 

The validity of this map is still uncertain. Some say it's a hoax and is most likely is.

People staying in the possible affected areas should watch the news and take necessary precautions in the coming days.

Radiation Effects in the Philippines from Japan's Nuclear Powerplant

Update: This US-NRC map is a hoax. Please make sure to watch the news or listen to the radio for announcements on radiation dangers in your area. As of now, there is still no eminent danger.


Update March 31, 2011: Japan has Lost the Battle in Containing Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Reactors and is planning to entombed the nuclear powerplant with tonnes of concrete to seal the reactors and its nuclear fuel rods.

Countries Affected by Radiation Caused by Japan's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Powerplant

Image Source is unknown

A US-NRC map circulating on the Internet is showing a very disturbing images on what countries will be affected by the radiation from Japan's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Powerplant. It shows forecasts of a nuclear fallout and spreading the radiation to the west coast of United States (USA) within 48 hours or two days. 

The validity of this map is still uncertain. Some say it's a hoax and is most likely is.

People staying in the possible affected areas should watch the news and take necessary precautions in the coming days.

Radiation Effects in the Philippines from Japan's Nuclear Powerplant

Update: This US-NRC map is a hoax. Please make sure to watch the news or listen to the radio for announcements on radiation dangers in your area. As of now, there is still no eminent danger.


Update March 31, 2011: Japan has Lost the Battle in Containing Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Reactors and is planning to entombed the nuclear powerplant with tonnes of concrete to seal the reactors and its nuclear fuel rods.

Japan is Hit by Massive Tsunami and Strong Earthquakes

A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake has hit the northeast of Japan causing a huge tsunami. Japan's Public broadcaster NHK showed live images of the tsunami. It showed cars, ships and even small buildings being dragged by 6m (20ft) high tsunami waves in Fukushima prefecture.

The U.S. Geological Survey said that the earthquake had a magnitude of 8.8 at a depth of 15.1 miles and located the quake 130 kilometers east of Sendai, Honshu; 178 km east of Yamagata, Honshu; 178 km east-northeast of Fukushima, Honshu; or 373 km northeast of Tokyo.

Shown in the image is the countries that are most likely to be affected by the tsunami predicted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Philippine authorities has issued a warning to coastal areas in the northern part of the Philippines. These areas includes the following: Batanes Island, Cagayan, Ilocos Norte, Isabela, Quezon, Aurora, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Albay, Catanduanes, Sorsogon, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Leyte, Northern Leyte, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Davao del Sur.

Source: www.gmanews.tv ; www.bbc.co.uk

Japan is Hit by Massive Tsunami and Strong Earthquakes

A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake has hit the northeast of Japan causing a huge tsunami. Japan's Public broadcaster NHK showed live images of the tsunami. It showed cars, ships and even small buildings being dragged by 6m (20ft) high tsunami waves in Fukushima prefecture.

The U.S. Geological Survey said that the earthquake had a magnitude of 8.8 at a depth of 15.1 miles and located the quake 130 kilometers east of Sendai, Honshu; 178 km east of Yamagata, Honshu; 178 km east-northeast of Fukushima, Honshu; or 373 km northeast of Tokyo.

Shown in the image is the countries that are most likely to be affected by the tsunami predicted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Philippine authorities has issued a warning to coastal areas in the northern part of the Philippines. These areas includes the following: Batanes Island, Cagayan, Ilocos Norte, Isabela, Quezon, Aurora, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Albay, Catanduanes, Sorsogon, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Leyte, Northern Leyte, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Davao del Sur.

Source: www.gmanews.tv ; www.bbc.co.uk

Another Filipino YouTube Sensation Singing Lady Gaga's Born This Way

YouTube - rojuanearagon

Another young Filipina becomes a YouTube sensation. 10-year-old Maria Aragon lives in Winnipeg, Canada becomes an overnight hit when his brother uploaded her rendition ng "Born This Way" by Lady Gaga. Lady Gaga herself saw the video and tweeted the video on her Twitter account with 8 million followers, saying "she is the future".

Maria had been uploading her renditions on YouTube for 3 years now and dreams of being a guest on the talk show, Ellen Degeneres in the US. 

(view full article for the video)

Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com ; www.youtube.com/user/rojuanearagon

Another Filipino YouTube Sensation Singing Lady Gaga's Born This Way

YouTube - rojuanearagon

Another young Filipina becomes a YouTube sensation. 10-year-old Maria Aragon lives in Winnipeg, Canada becomes an overnight hit when his brother uploaded her rendition ng "Born This Way" by Lady Gaga. Lady Gaga herself saw the video and tweeted the video on her Twitter account with 8 million followers, saying "she is the future".

Maria had been uploading her renditions on YouTube for 3 years now and dreams of being a guest on the talk show, Ellen Degeneres in the US. 

(view full article for the video)

Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com ; www.youtube.com/user/rojuanearagon

LRT Train Accidental Collision in Quezon City

Two coaches of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line 1 have collided Friday Morning. The accident happened near Roosevelt Station on the new extension of the LRT in EDSA, Quezon City near SM City Annex. The collision caused the Monumento-bound train to be derailed. LRT Authority Spokesperson Hernando Cabrera said on its twitter account that both trains had no passengers at that time and that "the incident happened on the reversing track."

Initial investigation showed that one of the train coaches was going in reverse to change tracks when it collided with the second train. LRT officials are investigating whether the incident was due to driver's error or technical malfunction. LRT Authority said it may take more than a week before the Roosevelt Station will resume its operations and will likely cause P300,000 in lost revenue.

Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com ; www.mmda.gov.ph

LRT Train Accidental Collision in Quezon City

Two coaches of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line 1 have collided Friday Morning. The accident happened near Roosevelt Station on the new extension of the LRT in EDSA, Quezon City near SM City Annex. The collision caused the Monumento-bound train to be derailed. LRT Authority Spokesperson Hernando Cabrera said on its twitter account that both trains had no passengers at that time and that "the incident happened on the reversing track."

Initial investigation showed that one of the train coaches was going in reverse to change tracks when it collided with the second train. LRT officials are investigating whether the incident was due to driver's error or technical malfunction. LRT Authority said it may take more than a week before the Roosevelt Station will resume its operations and will likely cause P300,000 in lost revenue.

Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com ; www.mmda.gov.ph