As for New Year which is just around the corner... with all the fireworks and New year bang to ward of all the evil spirits I think I'll stick to writing my annual resolution . Afterall its New Year - we are all entitled to at least one Resolution!

Yes Falcons! The pretty little princess is Little Miss MdO Ma. Raphael Toring .  " Rap rap " is her nickname , she is 5 years old and is in Kinder .  " Rap rap " was asked how she got her name Raphael , she answered that all of the Toring kids were named after angels so they can be watched over ! Our Little Miss MdO is a smart cookie and her Mom and Dad are very proud of her .

You will be seeing more of Raphael as she graces the 30th Anniversary Billboard along Carmen and of course watch out for MdO shows! 

Lucky , lucky ! your Teambloggista Correspondent bumped into him at the mall ,and Bugoy was very accommodating and friendly . He informed me about his being nominated in the Awit Awards and as a fan , I said I'll share the information with friends . I believe in this guy's talent and capability , I think he deserves to win . Let's rally for him and with him !

Here's how to vote ;-)  But I suggest that we concentrate on Awit vote newmale/3 and send to 2982

These are the categories Bugoy's been nominated

Peoples Choice Favorite
New Male Artist
New Male recording Artist
Song of the Year (Paano na Kaya)

To vote, text:

AWIT VOTE NEWMALE/3
AWIT VOTE MALE/1
AWIT VOTE SONG/4

Also vote for AWIT FAVORITE BUGOY DRILON

Send to 2982 - for Globe & Sun Subscribers and 2952 for SMART subscribers

P2.50/ txt - Smart & Globe, P2.00/txt for SUN subscribers

Vote now....Pre- awarding will be on December 7, 2009




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You can check here http://www.awitawards.com.ph/index.php

 Yes Falcons!  the annual Halloween Dream Party sponsored by The Seniors is coming up very soon! It's a costume party so everyone will be expected to participate in this Halloween "Fun"tastic event.  It's time to play pretend , spooks begin before 6pm , try to wear some spooky stuff for a great scare! For pretty girls its time to flutter those wings and fly away or be a princess fairy on a holiday ! You can wear all those glitters and crowns. For the guys that like creepy and crawlies  time to dress for a Hallow's eve of fun .  Light up the darkness or hide behind the mystery -its your call . Just remember you only have four years of highschool fun ! See you at the Halloween Dream Party and remember you can live your dream role only on Halloween ;-)

This year the First year will be presenting the 80's theme

The defending champion , the Second year students will be presenting Bohemian Nation

The third year students will be presenting Pinoy Fusion

The fourth year students will be presenting First day High 

Goodluck everyone!

This year the Gold Team Started with their Harvest Celebration with their Queen Kathleen Concillo dancing to the drums while carrying a Sto. Nino. The Gold Team participants were eager to break the curse of coming in third . This year they did it but they have to work harder because First place is yet to be reached!

The Silver Team performed next with a Tribute to Peace makers all over the world, using the music of Michael Jackson . Michael Jackson's music was used because of the message as well as the representation of the artist as an active humanitarian in advancing the fight against poverty , violence , and hunger. Lutz Tumara wowed the whole Atrium with her performance . 

The Green Team performed a Pineapple Harvest Celebration .  The Green Team performed  in synch with their steps and the participants energy could be felt when they performed in front of the audience.  The Green Team's muse is Marion Poblacion , in her presentation she changed twice with a gown that made her look like a Princess.  

The Results :

School Spirit Queen

First Place - Silver Lutz Tumara

Second Place - Green Team Marion Poblacion

Third Place - Gold Team Kathleen Concillo

Free Interpretation School Spirit Competition

First Place - Green Team 

Second Place - Gold Team

Third Place - Silver Team

The show opened with a song number by Kissy , Sheila , and Kathleen together with the Performing Arts Group .

During the Assembly our hosts introduced the new batch of Student Council Officers, Irish, Hazel , Camille, and Malou sang Tell me Something I don't know .  The  7 Loveliest Batch 8 girls were introduced,  Congratulations Valerie, Milka , Feristy, Geraby , Sheila , Daya , Marion!

The show was successful thank you MdO Falcons for watching !

See you all at our Grand Opening and General Assembly!!!

Yes Teambloggista! This year all three spots must be filled . Montessori de Oro Performing Arts Group in cooperation with Montessori de Oro Grade School Department will be holding auditions for the new set of MdO Nightingales.  MdO students from ages 7-10 years old are encouraged to audition on September 5 , Saturday at the MdO Speech Lab.  Auditions will be held from 10 am to 12 pm and will resure 1 pm to 3 pm in the afternoon. Please prepare one fast beat and slow song.  Please prepare to sing acapella. Please sign up with yor class advisers on Friday. Goodluck and remember to be confident:-) Hazel , Louise , Camille , Apple , and Thea will be there to help pick our new Nightingales !

August 1, 2009 at exactly 3:18 AM , the Mother of Philippine Democracy , President Corazon Cojuangco Aquino died .  Her death was announced by her only son Senator Benigno Aquino Jr.  . Outside Makati Medical, The press were scrambling and the cameras as well as the  flashing lights of reporters confirmed what was inevitable . Reporters were pushing each other to get the statement "Noynoy " was sharing with the press. August 1, 2009 our beloved President succumbed to Colon Cancer through cardiac arrest .

Yes , it is sad to learn that Mrs. Corazon Aquino lost her battle over cancer , but through her death I did see that she awakened and uplifted the Spirit of Filipinos .  The fight for Democracy and a clean Government is not over yet !

During her wake , people from all walks of life showed their respect and homage to the restorer of peace and democracy in our country some 23 years ago. Prayers and Vigil were dedicated to President Cory Aquino , lamp posts and trees as well as people tied yellow ribbons to symbolize their support to the Aquino family.   August 3, 2009 as I watched the remains of President Cory being transported from La Salle to Manila Cathedral, I could see how much she was loved . The experience of seeing it on television , gave me goosebumps . People were showering confetti and were shouting "Cory" and were singing  as the hearse of the former President passed along . Some mourners wept together with some of the family members , that were moved with how much love and support they were getting from People.

President Aquino rose to power in 1986 when Ramos and Enrile together with the People and Jaime Cardinal Sin  led an uprising against the repressive regime of Former President Marcos that went on for 20 years ." People power " served as an inspiration to nonviolent resistance across the globe even in Tiananmen Square,  the Chinese protesters were flashing the Laban sign and used People Power as their inspiration to fight for their freedom.

President Aquino led the country for 6 years and at the end of her term , she graciously handed her power and authority to her successor President Ramos .  So many years have passed and today , Filipinos are facing another struggle with a government that is investigated even by the Hague for so many political killings .  Let , President Aquino's life in fighting for freedom be a beacon of light in making Filipinos today realize, through her passing that the Spirit of Edsa lives on .

Thank you President Corazon Aquino and  what lies ahead is undetermined but you have showed us that together Filipinos still can....