In just a few days, the bout between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto will take place and many boxing enthusiasts are posting their bets on their favorite boxer. Now the question is who has the upper hand? Many speculate that it is still Manny Pacquiao who will win the fight but many also put their bet on Miguel Cotto. Let’s face it, both are great fighters but with Manny Pacquiao’s speed and strength, he is a great challenge for Miguel Cotto. Can Cotto deal with the speed of the PacMan?
Pacquiao may be a fast and strong boxer but the team of Miguel Cotto is not afraid. In fact, they take this as a great challenge and they know they will come out victorious in the end. Miguel Cotto knows that he is a great fighter and he fought with several huge named boxers in the past that are all fast and strong. They believe this fight is going to be very interesting and Cotto will be stronger and faster than ever and would shake the ground for Pacquiao. Santiago, the trainer of Cotto believes that it would be completely new for Pacquiao’s team to fight with somebody who is stronger and bigger than he is. (more...)
Rico Blanco never fails to share his love to his fellow Filipinos through his music. Your a Genius man! Mabuhay ka RB.
From his site..
Countless Filipinos have heroically gone out of their way to help our brothers and sisters in this time of need. This is just my humble contribution as a singer and musician. I hope, in my own little way, I can help raise additional funds for our countrymen affected by the typhoons, and perhaps give a little boost to their morale to help them get back on their feet again.
I am offering a completely new song, 'Bangon' as a free download. Hopefully it will also raise some badly needed funds through your donations. Warner Music Philippines is currently helping me set up a bank account to accomodate your cash donations as well as a Paypal account for those of you who wish to help from overseas. These should be up very very soon so please stay tuned for announcements on http://www.ricoblanco.com.ph.
For those who wish to donate now, you can text Bangon to 5677. I am waiving all royalties, the amount of which will go to our countrymen affected by the typhoons.
Please feel free to download the track, use it, and share with your friends to spread the message of hope to everyone.
Thank you for your kindness. God bless. Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!
RB
Bangon Video and Lyrics
LYRICS
pinaluhod tayo,
sa isang hagupit
niragasa, sinalanta,
pinaluha
humupa ang unos, isang bahaghari!
dala ng bukang liwayway-
pag-ibig
pagkakaisa
BANGON
pilipinas kong mahal
akay ang pananampalataya sa Maykapal
AHON
buhay sa yong dugo ang tibay na tatak ng tunay na Pilipino
at nagising ang bayanihan
milyon milyon naging isa
walang kami
walang kayo
walang sila
tanging ligaya
ay pag alay ng sarili sa iba
BANGON
pilipinas kong mahal
akay ng pananampalataya sa Maykapal
AHON
taglay ng yong dugo
ang tibay na tatak ng tunay na Pilipino
bridge:
hindi ka namin iiwan
hindi tayo susuko!
lulusong tayo't magtatagumpay
magtatagumpay!
BANGON
pilipinas kong mahal
akay ang pananampalataya sa Maykapal
AHON
buhay sa yong dugo
ang tibay na tatak ng tunay na Pilipino
coda:
lahat nitong mga pagsubok
ay ating kayang lagpasan
lahat nitong mga pagsubok
ay ating kayang lagpasan
A new species of giant carnivorous plant has been discovered in the highlands of the central Philippines.
The plant is the largest of all pitchers and is so big that it can catch rats as well as insects in its leafy trap. The nectar is spiked with narcotic, so that the visitor soon feel giddy, loses it balance or footing and plunges into a vat of watery digestive juices where it drowns.
The botanists have named the pitcher plant after British natural history broadcaster David Attenborough.
The plant is among the largest of all carnivorous plant species and produces spectacular traps - Co-discoverer Stewart McPherson
Visit BBC News for the complete details on the discovery.
Pitcher Plants in Philippines
Pitcher plants abounds in many places of the Philippines not only in Palawan. In Region 8, pitcher plants from the mountains are often seen being sold. Pitcher plants are also known to abound at Mt. Mount Pulag National Park covers about 11,560 hectares of public domain that lies on the north and south spine of the Grand Cordillera Central Mountain Ranges in the municipalities of Bokod, Kabayan and Buguias in Benguet; the municipality of Tinoc in Ifugao; and the municipality of Kayapa in Nueva Viscaya.
There are about twelve species of pitcher plants recorded in the Philippines. The pitcherplantfever.com mention N. alata ‘Quezon lowland’ which is described as an easy beginners plant, that grows in a wide range of altitudes (0-2400m), light levels and produces pitchers even during dry season. It looks best when it get lots of indirect light and the pitchers increase in size and become reddish. It originates from the mountains of central Luzon.
