Congratulations to all the winners of 82nd Oscar Awards!

Best motion picture of the year : “The Hurt Locker” (Summit Entertainment), A Voltage Pictures Production, Nominees to be determined

Best foreign language film of the year : “El Secreto de Sus Ojos” (Sony Pictures Classics), A Haddock Films Production, Argentina

Best animated feature film of the year : “Up” (Walt Disney), Pete Docter

Achievement in directing : “The Hurt Locker” (Summit Entertainment), Kathryn Bigelow

Performance by an actor in a leading role : Jeff Bridges in “Crazy Heart” (Fox Searchlight)

Performance by an actress in a leading role : Sandra Bullock in “The Blind Side” (Warner Bros.)

Performance by an actor in a supporting role : Christoph Waltz in “Inglourious Basterds” (The Weinstein Company)

Performance by an actress in a supporting role : Mo’Nique in “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire” (Lionsgate)

Adapted screenplay : “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire” (Lionsgate), Screenplay by Geoffrey Fletcher

Original screenplay : “The Hurt Locker” (Summit Entertainment), Written by Mark Boal

Achievement in cinematography : “Avatar” (20th Century Fox), Mauro Fiore

Achievement in film editing : “The Hurt Locker” (Summit Entertainment), Bob Murawski and Chris Innis

Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original score) : “Up” (Walt Disney), Michael Giacchino

Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original song) : “The Weary Kind (Theme from Crazy Heart)” from “Crazy Heart” (Fox Searchlight), Music and Lyric by Ryan Bingham and T Bone Burnett

Achievement in art direction : “Avatar” (20th Century Fox), Art Direction: Rick Carter and Robert Stromberg, Set Decoration: Kim Sinclair

Achievement in costume design : “The Young Victoria” (Apparition), Sandy Powell

Achievement in makeup : “Star Trek” (Paramount and Spyglass Entertainment), Barney Burman, Mindy Hall and Joel Harlow

Achievement in sound editing : “The Hurt Locker” (Summit Entertainment), Paul N.J. Ottosson

Achievement in sound mixing : “The Hurt Locker” (Summit Entertainment), Paul N.J. Ottosson and Ray Beckett

Achievement in visual effects : “Avatar” (20th Century Fox), Joe Letteri, Stephen Rosenbaum, Richard Baneham and Andrew R. Jones

Best animated short film : “Logorama” (Autour de Minuit), An Autour de Minuit Production, Nicolas Schmerkin

Best live action short film : “The New Tenants”, A Park Pictures and M & M Production, Joachim Back and Tivi Magnusson

Best documentary short subject : “Music by Prudence”, An iThemba Production, Roger Ross Williams and Elinor Burkett

Sorry if I wasn’t able to update my blog the past week as I have been very busy helping my aunt, her family, and their barangay. My Aunt lost her house last September 26, 2009 due to Typhoon Ondoy, and so do most of her neighbors.

September 26, 2009 is the worst day of my life.

September 26, 2009

11:00am

My tita called for help since flood waters have entered their house in Barangay Sta. Lucia – Novaliches, Quezon City and was already knee deep. I immediately went there with my godfather. Normally, travel time is only 30 minutes, but that day, it took us more than 1 hour.

12:30pm

When we arrived, flood inside my aunt’s house was already neck deep. I told my cousins, nephews and nieces to run (or swim) for the car as the water is rising very fast. In a matter of minutes, their house was gone.

1:00pm

People are already swimming everywhere and you can see panic. I wanted to help them but our Everest is full and all we can do is watch them flee their homes. Most of the streets were already flooded and impassable for small cars, so when I saw a street that’s waist deep, I drove our SUV and prayed that we get to the other side.

2:45pm

We managed to get out of Barangay Sta. Lucia, but most of Quirino Highway were also flooded. I brought my cousins and their kids to my grandmother’s house at the back of ABC-5 since roads to our subdivision were flooded.

3:30pm

I called my youngest sister and informed her that we cannot go home. I was shocked when she told me that flood waters have also engulfed more than half of our subdivision and water was already inside our garage. She and Mocha were alone at home. I wanted to go home but roads to our subdivision are all impassable, even to rubber boats as the currents were very strong.

I told my sister to get all the important documents and give it to our neighbor in case water enters our home. I was checking them every 20mins. I can’t sleep and eat that day because the rain won’t stop.

September 27, 2009

8:00am

Me and my cousins went to our house first thing in the morning. We’re all shocked to see the damage Ondoy has brought to our subdivision. Damage to our subdivision was nothing compared to what happened to my cousins’ home at Barangay Sta. Lucia in Novaliches. Their house was completely destroyed by Ondoy, and so do most of their neighbors.

I guess we’re still lucky since no one got hurt.

Up to this day, aunt’s family is living with us. Most of the residents of Sta. Lucia are seeking shelter at the evacuation center since they have no more homes to return to.

GAMEOPS DONATION DRIVE

My GameOPS family saw what happened to that Barangay. They all wanted to help everyone, but they can’t. Glen, Rocky, Jepoy and Mark decided to focus aid on Barangay Sta. Lucia since there are other places that have far worse conditions compared to Sta. Lucia.

People on this barangay lost not just their homes, but their livelihoods as well. Some even lost their lives. Let’s all help them stand up and start a new life. I know our efforts are just temporary but it’s still a start.

We’re targeting at least US$500 so we can purchase food, water and medical supplies. We’re also accepting used clothing, canned goods (preferably those ready to eat), medicines (for: fever, diarrhea, cough, colds, fungal infections, etc.), and personal hygiene (soap, shampoo, sanitary napkins, toothpaste, toothbrushes, underwear, footwear, cleaning supplies).

WAYS TO DONATE
Will accept donations until October 11, 2009

VIA PAYPAL (MasterCard, VISA, etc.)

Click the ChipIn button above so we can track your donations via PayPal.

VIA BANK DEPOSIT

Bank: China Bank
Branch: Roosevelt Muñoz – Quezon City
Account Name: BengerOrozco Enterprises Inc.
Account Number: 133-050791-3

VIA GLOBE G-Cash

G-Cash Account: 0917-2436788

(Ex. AMOUNT[space]4-digit PIN and send to 28829172436788)

VIA DROP-OFF

Contact: Lalaine Orozco / Marlen Orozco
Address: B11 L32-34 Sunset Ave. Northwind Subdivision, Barangay Nagkaisang Nayon, Novaliches, Quezon City, 1121.
Contact Number: +639227474398
Items Accepted: Used clothing, canned goods (preferably those ready to eat), noodles, medicines (for: fever, diarrhea, colds, fungal infections, etc.), and personal hygiene (soap, shampoo, sanitary napkins, toothpaste, toothbrushes, underwear, footwear, cleaning supplies)

I know Filipinos are survivors, let’s help one another and everything will be fine. For more information, please visit the GameOPS page.

Google has compiled a list of relevant information about the disaster, including a volunteer-maintained map of persons needing rescue and a list of relief organizations accepting donations, so that more help can be provided where it is needed. You can view it here: http://www.google.com/landing/typhoon-ondoy.html

Barangay Sta. Lucia – Novaliches, Quezon City After Ondoy

Smart Communications recently introduced Hellow, the Philippines’ first re-loadable IDD card. For as low as Php2.50/minute, anyone can talk to their love ones abroad in over 17 countries. All you need is a cellphone using a Smart or Talk and Text SIM!

• Calls to Canada, mainland US, Guam and Hawaii cost only P2.50 per minute.
• Calls to Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, China, Malaysia and Hong Kong cost P5.
• Calls to Japan, Australia, the UK, Italy and Thailand, Hellow offers P8 per minute,
• Calls to Saudi Arabia and UAE cost P10.

Unlike other IDD services, anyone can avail of the Hellow reloadable IDD card for P30 from any Smart wireless centers and other accredited resellers. Printed on the plastic card are the unique account number and PIN. The Hellow user just needs to key in these numbers when using any Smart or Talk ‘N Text handset. The per-minute charge is deducted from the Hellow account and not from the Smart or Talk ‘N Text handset.

The P30 load that comes with the Hellow reloadable IDD card may be used up to the last P2.50 and subsequent loads come in denominations of as low as P15.

This is a perfect way to say “Hellow” to your love ones abroad,  Christmas is just around the corner.

Press Release from Globe:

Imagine 24-hour access to your favorite websites right at your fingertips!

With Globe’s Surf All Day plans, you get unlimited access to Friendster, Facebook, Wikipedia, Plurk or Ping.fm for only P20! Browse the web, update your status, stay connected with friends, and view photos all at an affordable price!

To register to any of the 5 Surf All Day plans, just visit the following site on your mobile phone browser:

For Friendster: http://m.friendster.com

For Facebook: http://m.facebook.com

For Wikipedia: http://en.mobile.wikipedia.org

For Plurk          : http://m.plurk.com

For Ping.fm     : http://m.ping.fm

PLUS!!! When subscribing to either Facebook, Wikipedia, or Plurk, You will get FREE ACCESS ALL DAY to Ping.fm as well.

Once you get to the home page, simply click on the link of Surf All Day Bundle to register. Each registration will cost P20 for 24-hour unlimited acces. You will receive a confirmation message informing you of your subscription.

You can now enjoy unlimited surfing on your favorite site!

For step by step instructions, click on any of the links below:

How do I register to Friendster Surf All Day?

How do I register to Facebook Surf All Day?

How do I register to Wikipedia Surf All Day?

How do I register to Plurk Surf All Day?

How do I register to Ping.fm Surf All Day?

Haven’t configured your phone to access the internet?

Click here for instructions how to get your GPRS/MMS settings.

*Surf All Day Plans available only to Globe Postpaid and Prepaid Subscribers.

Facebook, Wikipedia, Plurk & Ping.fm Surf All Day bundle promo is up to December 5 ,2009 as per DTI permit no. is 4697

Friendster Surf All Day promo is up to September 24, 2009 as per DTI permit no. is 3274.

Friendster Surf All Day

Step      1:   Open your mobile phone’s browser and type in this address:

http://m.friendster.com

Step 2:   When you’re asked to select an access point, choose myGlobe Connect

Step      3:   When you get to the Friendster landing page, Click on Subscribe to

purchase the Friendster Surf All Day Plan for only P20

Step      4:   You will receive an SMS confirmation that you have been successfully charged P20 and can now enjoy unlimited browsing on the Friendster mobile site for the next 24 hours

Step      5:   Enjoy surfing Friendster!

Facebook Surf All Day

Step      1:   Open your mobile phone’s browser and type in this address:

http://m.facebook.com

Step 2:   When you’re asked to select an access point, choose myGlobe Connect

Step      3:   When you get to the Facebook landing page, Click on Surf All Day Unlimited Browsing for Facebook and Ping.fm (P20/24hrs) to purchase the Facebook Surf All Day Plan for only P20

By subscribing to Facebook and Ping.fm, you will have unlimited access for FREE to both m.facebook.com and m.ping.fm for the next 24 hours

Step      4:   You will receive an SMS confirmation that you have been successfully charged P20 and can now enjoy unlimited browsing on Facebook and ping.fm mobile sites for the next 24 hours

Step      5:   Enjoy surfing Facebook and sending your updates through ping.fm

Wikipedia Surf All Day

Step      1:   Open your mobile phone’s browser and type in this address:

http://en.mobile.wikipedia.org

Step 2:   When you’re asked to select an access point, choose myGlobe Connect

Step      3:   When you get to the Wikipedia landing page, Click on Surf All Day Unlimited Browsing for Wikipedia and Ping.fm (P20/24hrs) to purchase the Wikipedia Surf All Day Plan for only P20

By subscribing to Wikipedia and Ping.fm, you will have unlimited access for FREE to both en.mobile.wikipedia.org and m.ping.fm for the next 24 hours

Step      4:   You will receive an SMS confirmation that you have been successfully charged P20 and can now enjoy unlimited browsing on Wikipedia and ping.fm mobile site for the next 24 hours

Step      5:   Enjoy surfing Wikipedia!

Plurk Surf All Day

Step      1:   Open your mobile phone’s browser and type in this address:

http://m.plurk.com

Step 2:   When you’re asked to select an access point, choose myGlobe Connect

Step      3:   When you get to the Plurk landing page, Click on Surf All Day Unlimited Browsing for Plurk and Ping.fm (P20/24hrs) to purchase the Wikipedia Surf All Day Plan for only P20

By subscribing to Plurk and Ping.fm, you will have unlimited access for FREE to both m.plurk.com and m.ping.fm for the next 24 hours

Step      4:   You will receive an SMS confirmation that you have been successfully charged P20 and can now enjoy unlimited browsing on Plurk and Ping.fm mobile sites for the next 24 hours

Step      5:   Enjoy surfing Plurk! And sending your updates through ping.fm.

Ping.fm Surf All Day

Step      1:   Open your mobile phone’s browser and type in this address:

http://m.ping.fm

Step 2:   When you’re asked to select an access point, choose myGlobe Connect

Step      3:   When you get to the Plurk landing page, Click on Surf All Day Unlimited Browsing for Ping.fm and Plurk (P20/24hrs) to purchase the Wikipedia Surf All Day Plan for only P20

By subscribing to Ping.fm and Plurk, you will have unlimited access for FREE to both m.ping.fm  and m.plurk.com for the next 24 hours

Step      4:   You will receive an SMS confirmation that you have been successfully charged P20 and can now enjoy unlimited browsing on Ping.fm and Plurk mobile site for the next 24 hours

Step      5:   Enjoy sending updates on ping.fm! And browsing through Plurk

How to get myGlobe connect for your phone and configuring your MMS / GPRS Settings

Step 1:   Text Go<space> handset model<space>,,1234 to 2951

ex. text go nokia 6300,,1234  then  send to 2951

Step 2:   Wait for the configuration settings which will be sent to your phone within the next 24 hours. You may also call Globe’s customer service hotline at 211 from your mobile phone to request for your MMS / GPRS settings free of charge!

Step 3:   Open the configuration settings received and saved them as your default settings. Enter 1234 if you are prompted for a pin.

Step 4:   You may browse the internet using your phone’s browser.