The Story of God

When I saw the preview of "The Story of God", I was sooo ecstatic. It was due to various reasons but the best one is that its hosted by Morgan Freeman. Who better to host a show about God but the man who one played / voiced God, duh?! (In case you don't get it, Mr. Freeman played the role of God in the film Bruce Almighty).

Things to Keep In Mind on Election Day

So it's the first of May! Aside from it being a holiday and a weekend, this day also marks how soon we'll be having the election in the Philippines. Have you guys decided whom to vote for yet? Uh-ah, clock's ticking though, D-day is just a week away! Remember, we are #OneGoodVote away to making a difference, so use this time to sift through all the candidates, compare their programs and platforms.

We all know how hectic election day would be for all of us, so to save yourself some trouble and annoyance, know where you're going to vote now and check whether or not your name is actually on the voters' list. The PPCRV has launched help desks in local parishes to help voters look for their voting precinct and assigned room number. Avoid the stress by knowing where to go beforehand, okay? Also, remember that there are some things you can't do during the election. You may not think of them as much of a big deal, but trust me you can wound up in serious trouble if you do them otherwise.

Live with the King

Well now, with today's technology, anything is possible. This has been a norm for us, gadget-wise; such as been most evident especially with our mobile phones. However with all the numerous choices, it's a pain which one you should choose. Which one will you get your money's worth and which is really worth it? Which one would benefit you the most?

With that in mind, I've listed the top five reasons why I settled for Huawei Nexus 6P. So allow me to share why this is the best choice there is for your smartphone.

1. Its running on Android 6.0 Marshmallow

It basically has the latest software update. We all want to be in the loop of things. Somehow, there has always been a need for us to be "in", more so when it comes to our gadgets and having a smartphone with the latest software is just the thing. Need I say more? 

2. Security is among its best feature and its not complicated at all!

Despite being completely tech-savvy, we all worry about the security and / or privacy of our information, messages and the like. Hence, having a phone that addresses this worry is just heaven-sent. Your mail, messages, photos and other apps are secured with a single touch of a button.

• Ergonomic fingerprint ID
• Android Pay
• Dedicated Keystore system
• Encryption engine 

3. The best of Google is in the palm of you hand

Yep, you read it right. Just about everything Google-sponsored such as Gmail, YouTube, Google Maps, Google Chrome, Google Play, etc. are pre-installed. You wouldn't have to go to all the trouble of downloading them, so no sweat at all!

4. The photo quality speaks for itself

Instagram-worthy!!! The photos are swoon-worthy, packed with a 12.3 MP lens for the rear camera and 8 MP for the front camera, my, my, you're basically vying for a professional level in photography!

 

•12.3MP camera
• 1.55µm pixels
• Google Camera app
• Google Photos

5. The overall look and feel is just ohh-so-exquisite!

Smartphones aren't just about the features. We also look at its appearance. There are just some things in life that appeals to you and some that just don't. Nexus 6P belongs in the former. It is designed as a curved metal shell which makes holding your phone easier. Its crafted from aeronautical-grade anodized aluminum. Nexus 6P also comes in different colors: matte gold, graphite, aluminum and frost. The unit is 159.3 x 77.8 x 7.3 mm and weighs 178g.

• Full metal unibody
• Anodized aluminum
• 3D curved glass
• Diamond chambers

Aside from the aforementioned reasons, Nexus 6P boasts of a 5.7 inches WQHD (2560 x 1440) AMOLED display and has the latest version of Qualcomm Snapdragon (810 v2.1, 2.0 GHz octa-core 64-bit Adreno 430 GPU). The phone's audio has dual-specified speaker, 3 microphone and can detect mp3, mid, amr, 3gp, mp4, m4a, aac, wav, ogg, flac, and mkv formats while videos in the format of 3gp, mp4, webm, mkv are processed. It also has WiFi connectivity (WiFi 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.2 and USB and reversible USB Type-C for faster charging & quicker data transfer.

For more details about Huawei Nexus 6P click here.

It's Been a Real Pleasure St. Anthony

The Philippines is a predominantly Catholic nation, thanks to the 333 years of Spanish influence, and the third largest Catholic country after Brazil and Mexico. Hence, anything related to the faith is pretty much a big deal in itself. So, just imagine the uproar when we found out that St. Anthony of Padua's relics are coming to the Philippines 20 years after the first visit! The event was set for April 20-May 2, 2016. Adding further glee was that our local parish, National Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe (NSOLG) was among the chosen venue. Hooray!

It dropped by NSOLG on April 23, 2016.  Parishioners waited in the hot summer afternoon and patiently waited for the procession to arrive. I was with my father and mother then. I initially planned to go with my friend Jean T., who is among the most in touch spiritually among our barkada, however she was still doing office work during the weekends, so. . . But, I did see her father; he was among those who threw the confetti upon the relics' arrival, how cute!

 

I was supposed to include the photos I took of the event, however, my mother inadvertently deleted them, so I am just posting the pictures I got form NSOLG's Facebook page. The whole experience was humbling. A lot of parishioners were there of varying ages and walk of life. People from neighboring cities came to be part of the historic event. We were told the office's phone were ringing nonstop ever since the news of the relics coming to the parish broke out. 

 

The couple Julius Babao and Tintin Bersola-Babao along with their children shared their story of faith and miracles through St. Anthony of Padua's intercession. Their sharing is actually among my favorite. They recounted that they asked for three favors. The first one was that Julius catch a break in his career, the second was that the house they were building be finished within the year and the third was that they can marry by the end of the year in a St. Anthony church. All of these were fulfilled and happened in the order they had hoped for. Amazing, isn't it?

I got one of these.

There were two relics that were brought in the country.  We were given the chance to see them up close and even allowed to kiss and touch them. We didn't pass up the chance, of course. It's not like Italy is just a car away from visiting, you know, so seize the chance, I say! Two queues were formed and fortunately, I sat in the second pew so I didn't had to wait long for my turn. There were also things given out to the parishioners, among them was the blessed oil,  St. Anthony of Padua novena, fan , etc. After the mass, bread was given out. It was supposed to be a tradition of sorts with regards to St. Anthony.

5 A-List Korean Actresses Gracing the Small Screen As of Late

The Hallyu Wave has taken the world in continuous tide, not only in the music scene, electronics, skincare (cosmetic-wise) but also in entertainment industry. The Philippines has its fair share of this wave and if truth be told, something made in Korea is now a staple in every home.