Monday, November 16, 2009

Manny Pacquiao knocked-out Cotto

Source: TIM DAHLBERG sports.yahoo.com
LAS VEGAS (AP)—Manny Pacquiao’s speed and power were way too much for Miguel Cotto’s heart. Pacquiao put on yet another dominating performance Saturday night, knocking down Cotto twice and turning his face into a bloody mess before finally stopping him at 55 seconds of the 12th round.The Filipino star used his blazing speed and power from both hands to win his seventh title in seven weight classes and cement his stature as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. Cotto took such a beating that his face was a river of red from the fury of Pacquiao’s punches but he refused to quit even as his corner tried to throw in the towel after the 11th round.
"Floyd Mayweather! You are the next."

Ouch! That hurts Manny!
The fight was billed as a 145-pound classic, and in the early rounds it didn’t disappoint. The two went after each other with a vengeance and Cotto more than held his own as they traded punches in the center of the ring.

Ouch! Cotto kiss the canvass when Pacman gave him a
powerful blow.

Pacquiao dropped Cotto with a right hand early in the third round, but he wasn’t badly hurt and came back to finish the round strong. But after Pacquiao put Cotto on the canvas with a big left hand as Cotto was advancing forward late in the fourth round, the Puerto Rican was never the same again.“Our plan was not to hurry but to take our time,” Pacquiao said. “It was a hard fight tonight and I needed time to test his power.”Cotto fought gamely but in the later rounds he was just trying to survive as blood flowed down his face and Pacquiao kept coming after him relentlessly. It looked as if his corner was trying to stop the fight after the 11th round, but Cotto went back out to take even more punishment before a final flurry along the ropes prompted referee Kenny Bayless to call the fight to an end.
Cotto is helpless but is determined to stay until the 12th round.

What a merciful face! Cotto's bloods run through his face.

Cotto’s face was swollen, blood was flowing from his nose and his cuts, and he simply couldn’t stop Pacquiao from bouncing inside and throwing both hands at will.“I didn’t know from where the punches were coming,” Cotto said. “Manny Pacquiao is one of the best boxers I ever fought.”Pacquiao, coming off of spectacular wins over Oscar De La Hoya and Ricky Hatton, added another one against Cotto, who had lost only once and held the WBO version of the welterweight title. Pacquiao did it in trademark fashion, throwing punches in flurries and from all angles until Cotto began to slow down and then pursuing him relentlessly until the fight finally ended.
The referee msut have stopped the fight in the earlier round. Cotto did suffer a lot from Manny's iron fists.


Buboy, swings Manny in the air. The "walang-iwanan" partnership
of the two is Pinoy's pride.

Manny's guru in boxing, Freddie Roach. Both made them superstars in boxing.

The fight will likely set up an even bigger fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr., and many in the soldout crowd at the MGM Grand arena began chanting “We want Floyd! We want Floyd” after the fight ended.“I want to see him fight Mayweather,” trainer Freddie Roach said.Mayweather may have second thoughts after Pacquiao did what no fighter has done before and win a belt in a seventh weight class. More impressive, though, is how he has fought, dismantling opponents despite moving up consistently from 106 pounds to the 144 he weighed for the fight.The welterweight ranks will be the last ones Pacquiao conquers, though. He said he will not move up any more in weight.“This is the last weight division for me,” Pacquiao said. “It’s history for me and more importantly a Filipino did it.He was so dominant in the later rounds that Cotto was fighting backward most of the way, simply trying to survive. Pacquiao was credited with landing almost twice as many punches—336-172—as Cotto.


Manny and Cotto stats compared. No doubt Pacman rules!

Pacquiao earned a minimum $13 million, while Cotto got $7 millionPacquiao was favored, largely off his last two performances in which he forced De La Hoya to quit on his stool and then knocked out Hatton with a huge left hook in the second round. Some in boxing, including Roach, thought Cotto had been slowed by his devastating loss last year to Antonio Margarito and would be further slowed by having to come in 2 pounds lower than his normal weight.


The entertainment, the excitement, Manny's fight has them all!
Manny Paquiao is a superstar not only for the the Filipinos
but for the whole world.

PACQUIAO - COTTO VIDEO REPLAY / DOWNLOAD LINK:[CLICK HERE]

Thursday, November 12, 2009

K' Fashion: Fantasy and Free Style Gallery

Here are some of the photos of the K' Fashion '09
in Fantasy and Free Style categories
This creation is the GODDESS of the night
combining the craft of the artist in make-up and gown.
The beauty of the model was enhanced in her white gown.
BEST IN FANTASY ATTIRE




She is Best in Free Style category Rashell Aoilin (CCDI student) stands best in her
cocktail dress. Her artist, Gie of Irosin was very proud of this award.






Ms. Marife Jetajobe, a graduate of CCDI give an outstanding catwalk in
a Free Style Make Up Category. She placed second.
Congratulations to her and her artist.







Very pretty in red dress!

The hair dress is stunning. It is made of shells deligently arranged
for the K' Fashion '09.


Another creation of Edson Esquiros in a Fantasy Make up Category.
His model did give justice to his concept.


Congratulations to the artists of Sorsogon who did join the K' Fashion '09!

K Fashion: Gown Gallery from Recycled Materials

Below is a continuation of my presentation of the K' Fashion 09 in Sorsogon
which I am proud to share to everyone.


This creation is the BEST IN GOWN using Recycled Materials.
The artist, EDSON ESQUIROS used empty cartoons painted with gold color
and accented with beads and fancy pearls. This master piece of Edson
deserves an applause!
Won't you believe this elegant gown is made of cartoons?
FANTASTIC



This gown is made of papers. So elegant!




Mhonry created this gown out of used venetian blinds of different colors.
Very creative!



Jun Dugan and his cousin Justine has created for their Pamangkin
a beautiful paper gown out of Avon cosmetics catalogues.
Really a recycled master piece!


I am so amused having seen these wonderful creation of Sorsoganon that they are able to create elegant gowns out of plastics, papers, and used materials which we think are garbage and no value at all. Congratulations!

















Wednesday, November 4, 2009

K Fashion: Creative Attire

The following are among the best entries in Creative Attire using indigenous materials during the K' Fashion '09. This shows how creative and promising the Sorsoganon artists in fashion designing.



Best in Creative Attire
Designed by: Mr. Jun Dugan
Jun Dugan is currently employed as one of the executive secretaries of Mayor Leovic Dioneda.
He is a well-known choreographer in the city of Sorsogon.
1st Runner-up, Best in Creative Attire
This creation is made by a very simple man, Mr. Edson Esquiros.
He is one of the most promising artist in Sorsogon.
How I wish, he be given a change to shine in fashion industry.



Some of the entries which I think deserve an applause for the Sorsogon artists wonderful creation of art:























































K: Fashion '09 Preparation Gallery

A perfect table arrangement for the show.
It's La Marie's signature table arrangement.


ACSAT students mixed beverages out of these wines.
Job well done, ACSAT.





I designed this stage with the help of CCDI Animation students (Ralph Nicolas, Thea Gigago, Joseph Astrophel, Wilfredo Lotino and the Rotaractors). What can you say about it?






The Computer Computer Communication Development Institute (CCDI-Sorsogon) added an attraction to the set-up. CCDI was the official tabulator of the competition.


This bar wass set-up by ACSAT students. Kudos to Rtn. Bing Nicolas.
I salute you and your staff for this wonderful preparation.





The gym looked a huge wedding reception venue.
Congratulations to the La Marie's Restaurant for this wonderful preparation.
You have the right to claim the best reception arrangement in Sorsogon!



For this wonderful venue, I would like to thank:

CCDI Animation students for an elegant stage design
ACSAT Sorsogon for their excellent wine booth

La Marie's Restaurant for their outstanding catering preparation

Mayor Leovic R. Dioneda for City's sound system

Mr. Bobet Lee for the use of the gymnnasium

CCDI student assistance (Melvin, Regie and Michael)

Rotaract - Sorsogon


PHOTO IMAGE for providing me these nice photos
(Rtn. Louie and James, our student)









Monday, November 2, 2009

The Making of K' Fashion '09

K’ Fashion ‘09 held last October 22, 2009 in the Provincial Gymnasium, Sorsogon City was one of the projects which I chaired in Sorsogon that gave me the greatest challenge.

I will share to you my experiences how Rotary handles it that turned it out to be one of the best event in the Kasanggayahan Festival. Our club is composed of the busiest people in the province yet is committed to serve the community beyond personal interests.

One time in our regular Wednesday eve meeting in the Rotary Club of Metro Sorsogon, the members brainstormed and came up on spearheading an event for the Kasanggayahan Festivities. The criteria are: it must be something unique and never been held in the province, significant to the community, entertaining yet a dignified event and that it should promote Rotary’s cause of raising our funds.

I suggest to spearhead a fashion show and competition so that through the event we were able to recognize the couturiers and artists of Sorsogon as we raise fund for our various community projects. Seconded by Rtn. Marie Escobedo and Rtn. Emily Navarro, all members agree to the project.

Dr. Jun Dioneda, our President and the members unanimously commissioned me to head the event being the youngest (I claimed, hehehe) in the group. It was a tough challenge for me because I never had an experience of handling such event.

A week after it, we were called by the Kasanggayahan Foundation Committee to attend the planning committee. Their we meet KFI personalities such as Msgr. Fracisco Mnje, the Chairman, and his boards Tita Pilaring, Tita Sylvia Lao, Tita Irma Gojit and Ate Beth Alindogan.

While we are organizing the Kasanggayahan event, Manny Babasa who was our former instructor in CCDI approached and told me that he is interested of joining the Rotary. I introduced him to our President of the Club, Dr. Jun Dioneda who was with us during the meeting also. I presented to Manny the mechanics of the club. Immediately during our meeting for that week, I made mention of his name. Three weeks of checking Manny’s background, the Rotary found him fit for the club. Then we finally accepted and inducted him as a new member.

My prayer is answered. Rtn. Manny became our newest member and we asked him to be the choreographer of the event as I do work on the operation and preparation of the project. We asked him to recruit participants and presenters. Honestly, I am a novice in fashion show, and I was a little bit apprehensive of chairing it because the people of the province knew me better in basketball.

Yet, with the support of my co-Rotarians I did not hesitate to be the project director of the event.

My colleagues, Pres. Jun with Past President’s Dr. Larry Dioneda, Dr. Olan Dealca and Butch Guides work together for the sponsorship. Dra. Babes Janaban, Dra. Lidu Dorion, and Rtn. Susan were busy selling the tickets to their friends. Rtn. Rey Evasco and Rtn. Louie Bonavente who were assigned in marketing and promotions were also busy looking for sponsors of the events. Dr. Larry were able to sell tickets with a gross of P12,000.00. He did also worked out for more or less P20,000.00 worth of sponsorship courtesy of JOMETRON Construction, etc.

Dra. Millete is in-charge of catering. It’s an advantage because her family owned a a high-end restaurant – the La Marie’s (our official Rotary conference venue). This restaurant has the BEST foods in the province of Sorsogon, You have to try and prove it!

Postalbank manager, Rtn. Emily Navarro was busy for our budget since she is the IGP Treasurer. Yet during our unloaded time, I always disturbed her to fetch me and Manny in our itineraries.

I challenged one of our instructor in CCDI, Francois Detera to be the Marketing Agent. He did accept the responsibility. He sold the tickets mostly to the office of the city and provincial government. Thanks to Mayor Leovic Dioneda for buying 11 tickets at P500.00 and for allowing us use the city’s sound system for free.

Rtn. Bing Nicolas of ACSAT accepted our offer of utilizing their foods and beverages department to set up wine bar. She also sold tickets amounting to P10,000.00, I guess.

A week before the start of the event, I went to Bulusan to look for EJR Sound System. It has the reputation of having the best lightings in the whole province. I negotiated and the deal was closed to P5, 000.00 for one night use.

I had also worked out sponsorship from Globe amounting to P5,000 and 800 free tattoo Sims and 6 boxes of Alaxan. All were distributed to the audience for free. Thanks to Ms. Genevieve CerdeƱo of Globe and Ann Maristela of Alaxan.

October 20, two days before the event the pressure came to height. It was a final exam in CCDI and I was busy signing clearance yet I was still in-charge of the stage preparation.

I hired four carpenters to construct the ramp. Thanks to Dr. Tonet and Engr. Diesta for recommending very efficient carpenters, especially Norvin who really helped me meet the deadline of construction.

I also asked Ralph Nicolas, our Animation student to make me a design of the stage. I gave him the concept and he did interpret in his computer. Alas! The designed was made excellently.

The design is classic, mainly composed of black and white with an overlaying elemental art work. My very big thanks to my Animation students, Thea Gigajo, Joseph Astrophel Ataiza, Jeff Navarro, Ralph Nicolas and Shelby Gobris who helped me design the stage.

Thanks also to the Irosin Handy Craft for lending me his capiz curtains that I used as an added decoration in the stage.

Of course, a big thanks to the Rotaractors whom despite of their busy schedules in school were able to manage of helping me complete the stage design. They are, Jerome, Jeeson, Jayson, Gemo and Marian. Chuck Nares also did the IDs and certificates.

All are busy for the preparation of the venue. ACSAT set up their booth and the La Marie’s staff prepared the tables and their catering needs diligently.

Students with the help of Mr. July Ajero volunteered in the preparation of the venue.

Well, around 5:00 p.m. the Sorsogon Provincial Gymnasium became an elite wedding reception hall perfectly made for an illustrada couple.

After checking everything, the lights, catering, sounds, stage and the dressing rooms, I went home to fix myself for the night.

Read my next blog for the details of the event.