Adopt-A-Poor-Kid to School Program

Ako ay nakapag-aral at nakapagtapos sa pamamagitan ng mga taong tumulong sa akin, emotional at pinansyal... I will not be here to where I am today without the help of kind, selfless and wonderful people. I look back with gratitude, and move forward with high hopes, that we can make a lot of difference in the lives of so many young, poor and deserving Pinoy kids through PEBA and BELIEVE INTERNATIONAL. Some of our donors this 2013 are Rhen from Kuwait, Martin from Dubai, UAE, Lina from Israel, and Jovel from Jeddah KSA along with many other donors through 5 years of our ADOPT-a-POOR-KID to school program, some of them reading this posts, as well as our sponsors. Thank you and may many more blessings be yours.
- Kenji Solis, PEBA, Inc.

To learn more about our program, please visit www.pinoyblogawards.com

www.believeinternational.org or www.facebook.com/pebawards

©2013 THOUGHTSKOTO

PEBA, Globe Kababayan and the Pink Tarha Photo Contest

Hello everyone, we're The Pink Tarha and we're proud to be a part of this year's PEBA and GLOBE Kababayan SIM by Globe Telecom Photo Contest! We'll put the girly, light factor in this competition, lol. Let's start with this:

Rain, clouds, more colors, vintage effect? What happened? Don't fret, it's still the PEBA 2011 Photo Contest. We just added a fun, very colorful side to it. Of course, it's hand-in-hand with the theme of the PEBA 2011 Blogging Contest. This is our first major project as a blog, and the first tie-up we have of PEBA Inc... please support us! Grab your cameras and shoot!

Here's the gist: All Filipinos living and residing abroad and of legal age are eligible to join this photo contest. Think of a subject/subjects that will show us where your heart is, what you consider "home." A home is not just a place, right? Capture your interpretation of the theme with the use of your cameras! We don't discriminate so you can use whatever camera you have, as long as you pour lots of creativity and mix in passion. :) Submit your photos (a maximum of 2) at pc@pinoyblogawards.com starting today until August 1, 2011. Worthy judges will be taking a look at your photographs and your family and friend can support you through the Facebook pages of PEBA, The Pink Tarha, and the Globe Kababayan. Winners will be receiving electronic gadgets and more prizes from our wonderful sponsors. For more information, please read THIS. (If that doesn't work because sometimes Google Docs is choosy aka nagiinarte, haha, then you can also click here. ;)

We'll be giving away Globe TipIDD cards worth P300 each for the first 50 participants. We'll be awaiting, rather eagerly, your wonderful photos! :)

Again, don't forget to read the full mechanics and rules HERE (It's a must!). It's just four pages and font 12 so it won't be stressful to read. If you have more questions such as why there are clouds and rain in the poster above or who's that guy holding the camera or why you should join, don't hesitate to email us at pc@pinoyblogawards.com or thepinktarha@gmail.com. Don't be shy now. :)

Kindly share this to your family, friends, and fellow photographers. More photos, more happiness shared. :)

©2011 THOUGHTSKOTO

PEBA 2010 PRESS CON at the Lancaster Hotel, Manila

The Media Launch of PEBA 2010 is successful. Our sincerest appreciation to all those who made it possible Miguel De La Rosa, Avery of Geiser Maclang and PEBA sponsors who attended the event Nikka Singson -Abes of Nokia, Ms. Rita of Ara Vista, Joel Saludares of Friendster, Cristyl Mae Senajon and Kai Pastores of AdMU School of Gov... especial thanks to Gardenia Bread, San Miguel Corp., Neo Computer and Josiah's Catering Inc.

and the LANCASTER HOTEL

 and Chrysanthemum Flowers and Balloons

with foods from Josiah Catering

JOSIAH CATERING the best food catering in the Philippines. 

Address: # 34 East Drive, Marikina Heights, Marikina City

Trunkline:  (632) 934-2163/941-7032/942-5738

            (632) 934-5131/934-9253/997-0991

                  

Vonage Number: 1.408.6943328 (for USA and Canada client)

               1.408.9054802 (for magic jack)

               best time to call (PST)

                             

Banquet Sales Locals: 101 to 112, 118

Telefax: (632)934-6734

Email: info@josiahcatering.com

 with JIGS SEGRE, PEBA 2010 Over-all Chairman, and PEBA Media and Public Relation Director

Migz Dela Rosa, PEBA 2010 Project Head

with Jen Millarez, PEBA Project Coordinator 

TESDA Spokesperson Dir. Marty

SSS VP for Public Affairs Ms. Marissu Bugante

Ms. Cristyl of Ateneo de Manila University School of Government explaining ADMU's support to PEBA

Ms. Nikka Abes-Singson, Marketing Manager of Nokia Phils explaining NOKIA's support to PEBA two years in a row!

Ms. Rita of AraVista Village, the first and only WIFI- community in the country by AMA Community. 

Mr. Joel Saludares of Friendster Phils

Jigs Segre answering questions from the Media

The PEBA POWER TEAM with Ms. Nikka Abes-Singson, Marketing Manager of Nokia, Philippines

with Rico PEBA Volunteer, posing at the standees of Neo Computers, also a PEBA Sponsor.

THE PEBA 2010 Manila Philippines Team

ALL PHOTOS here

©2010 THOUGHTSKOTO

A Letter to all PEBA Nominees

Dear Nominees.

We couldn't be any prouder.  Out of the 83 nominated blogs, we have
narrowed the list to 47 finalists, all equally deserving of the PEBA
2010 Blog Awards.

This is even more amazing:  The countries that the finalists work in
(or live in) is as diverse as their professions:  A surveyor from Saudi Arabia, a researcher from Bangkok Thailand, a caregiver from Taiwan, a missionary from the Philippines, a computer programmer from Jeddah KSA, an accountant from Dubai, UAE, a researcher from the US, and a physician from Malaysia. I just mentioned a few, there are just too many of you.

Truth be told, nowhere will you find such diverse talent of OFW and
Pinoy expat bloggers than here.  So congratulations everybody!

Even our photo contests are receiving a warm reception.  To date, we
have received 40 photos from eight countries!  Well done!  By end of
November, we are eyeing up to 100 photo entries.  These photographs
will be on exhibit at the venue during the award's night. Another
exhibition of winning photographs is being eyed next year.

In the coming days up to the award's night, all finalists will be
featured in posts and videos for the whole blogging world to see.  We
wish for everyone to know about your extraordinary courage in
responding to our call and in sharing with us your own stories, your
thoughts, your dreams.  You all are truly inspirations to us.

We come free, but we don't come cheap

PEBA is ran by volunteers, OFWs and bloggers worldwide.  Note that not a single cent is being paid to us, and most of the time, we even use
our own money (our time and talent for PEBA is always free!). And yet
PEBA is getting better and bigger. That's because of people like you.
From the pool of nominees, we get some of our best and brightest
volunteers who, like us, are motivated too by the desire to reach out,
to share, to help.

This made PEBA unique.

We are composed of Pinoy expat and OFW bloggers from various parts of the world -- sharing with one another whatever we can give to PEBA and its cause.

We also have a dream:  that all of us will have a great EB soon!  That
all the people who took part in PEBA -- the nominees, winners,
directorate, and volunteers -- will one day meet up for a grand EB.
Is it a date this December 16?

We don't know how long PEBA will last.  Five years?  10?  We don't
know. Honestly, we don't know.  But one thing we're sure is that it's
getting bigger and better every year.  And to whom do we owe this?
You, our current nominees.  And also our previous nominees and winners and supporters around the world.  So before we get welled up in tears, please accept my profound gratitude to all of you.  Thank you.  Thank you.  Thank you.

Let's get back to serious issues.  Here are some points that you may
want to know en route to our award's night.

When will the voting close?  December 9, 2010.  5:00am, Philippine time.

How do we guard the votes?  Oh, we know those who used Host Shield or IP changer software so they can multiple vote for their entries.
Sorry, but your 'dagdag' votes are uncounted.

When will the deadline be for photo entries?  December 1, 2010.

5:00am, Philippine time.

When will the awarding ceremony be?  December 16, 2010.  At Teatrino

Promenade, Greenhills, San Juan, Metro Manila.

Who will be our contacts?  Yanah and Arvin, our Philippine-based

volunteers will assist you.  Please contact them at

yanah@pinoyblogawards.com and arvinbautista@pinoyblogawards.com,

respectively.

I heard there are freebies for us?  You're right.  On December 16, all

nominees will receive gift packages from PEBA.

I heard you're accepting donations for PEBA BELIEVE Scholarship for

Filipino kids?  Madam Auring, ikaw ba yan?  Yes, we are.  And if your

heart prompts you to give (it's almost Christmas time, folks, and

Christmas is the time for...lechon kawali!...oooppss...what I mean is

giving), we would appreciate if you can send it to the account below:

*Pinoy Expats/OFW Blog Awards, Inc.*

*Bank Name: Bank of the Philippine Islands*

*Peso Savings Account No.: 9063-0580-06*

*Branch Code: BOPIPHMM*

*Email: kenjebz@pinoyblogawards.com for details *

Where can I send the donation?  You can use any of the remittance

centers in your locality who have affiliates with Western Union,

Cebuana, Lhuiller, etc.  I believe a bank-to-bank deposit is also

fine.

Oh, yes.  I think the minimum that you can remit is in the equivalent

currency of PHP500.  All proceeds will go to education of Pinoy

children via BELIEVE Foundation.  We are eyeing at inviting one or two

(or maybe all) of the scholars to grace us during the award's night.

Thank you, friends!  If you have other questions in mind, please don't

hesitate to contact me.

©2010 THOUGHTSKOTO

Dear PEBA 2010 Nominees

Teachers, nurses, engineers, computer programmers, a missionary, accountant, physician, caregiver, and other professions you hold, you represent a diverse Filipino talent and pride, with one blood, one common language and one nation scattered across the world. You give us the honor for this year as 2010 Pinoy Expats/OFW Blog Finalist. 

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There were 83 blog nominees in the nomination list, but only 47 of you made it to the finals. Congratulations! In the coming days and month on the way to the awarding ceremony, we will introduce you in posts and videos for the world to know your extraordinary courage to come out and respond to a call - and share a part of you, your blog, and your stories to inspire the OFWs and their families and to inspire the world. It was a long journey since July 2010, when we first opened the nomination.

The photo submission of entries continues, at present, we have received from 8 countries and 15 contestants with over 40 unique and beautiful photos. We hope to receive a hundred photos or perhaps more by the end of November. 

Our organization is run by volunteers, OFWs and bloggers worldwide, not a single cent is being paid to us, and sometimes we even use our own money and time and talent for PEBA. And yet PEBA is getting better and bigger. That's because of you. You are all winners. From the pool of these nominees will come some of our best and brightest volunteers who are motivated too, by the desire to reach out, and to share whatever good we have for others, for the world. This is run by Filipinos, by blood and by heart, thank you to our dear key persons from around the world, from Saudi Arabia, from the US, from South Korea, from Palau, from Qatar, from Kuwait, from Singapore, from Taiwan, from Ireland, from England... and many other countries. This is what makes this organization unique, it is run online, and it culminates in a grand awarding ceremony that some call, the great-great-bloggers EB! (Eyeball) What do you see PEBA after 5 years? 10 years? We don't know. Honestly, we don't know, but it just getting better and better. And we owe this from you, past and present nominees and winners, as well as our supporters from this world wide web!

Some questions?

When will the Voting widget will close?

December 9, 2010, 5AM Philippine time

We know that some used IP changer, and Host Shield so they can vote for more. What they don't know, we know. 

When will be the deadline of photo entries?

December 01, 2010, 5AM Philippine time

When will be the awarding ceremony?

December 16th, 2010 at the Teatrino Promenade, Greenhills San Juan Metro Manila. Yanah and Arvin, our Philippines volunteer will assist you in this. You can contact them atYanah@pinoyblogawards.com, arvinbautista@pinoyblogawards.com

When can you collect your freebies?

December 16, 2010,at the Teatrino Promenade, look for Yanah or Arvin

Let us talk a few moment about the kids we are determined to finish schooling. this two beautiful kids doesn't have the means to go to school. Through our sponsors, and donors, including last year nominees, we paid for their tuitions for one full year, and we will send them to school again. We want to help more. We hope you can support us by sharing some of your blessings to this wonderful kids.

How can I donate to the PEBA BELIEVE Scholarship for kids?

Anytime, you can send it by Western Union, Lhullier, Cebuana or deposit it to PEBA Account.

Pinoy Expats/OFW Blog Awards, Inc.

Bank Name: Bank of the Philippine Islands

Peso Savings Account No.: 9063-0580-06

Branch Code: BOPIPHMM

You can email me at

Email: kenjebz@pinoyblogawards.com for details 

How much is the minimum donation?

Any amount we will accept. 

©2010 THOUGHTSKOTO

Top 10 Ways to Know You’re a Filipino

This is a repost from a good friend, Vince of Wheninmanila.com

I’m a big supporter of the Philippine Expat Blog Awards (PEBA) and of Global Filipinos in general. I understand the sacrifices that they make to help better themselves and their family situations.

With that said, I am again supporting and promoting the 2010 Pinoy Expats Blog Awards (PEBA)!

The 2010 Philippine Expat / OFW Blog Awards (PEBA).

This is an event to celebrate Filipino Expats living overseas / abroad. The overseas foreign workers are heroes to the Philippines. These expatriates become foreigners as a sacrifice for their families and for their country. Please join us at this event that will be held sometime in December to honor the bloggers among them who share their stories of trials and triumphs.

For more info, check out their website at http://pinoyexpatsblogawards.com

To further support the 2010 Pinoy Expats / OFW Blog Awards, here’s a shot list to help you recognize global pinoys!

Below are the top 10 ways to recognize and spot Filipinos no matter where in the world you are.

These are the top ten ways to know you are a Filipino / Pinoy or are from the Philippines.

Top 10 Ways to Know You’re a Filipino:

10. You carefully unwrap Christmas presents or Birthday gifts so you can reuse the gift wrappers next time

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9. Your luggage is a “Balikbayan” box (huge shipping boxes)

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8. You wrap EVERYTHING in plastic: Books, Bed Mattresses, Furniture, Couches / Sofas, Cell Phones, Cars… hell you even wrap your plastic in plastic!

  

  

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7. You eat duck embryo or Balut

*Balut photo found at http://seralulalu.wordpress.com

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6. You understand Pn0i Txt msgs Ktnxbye

MGNDang gbI P0Wh. Mzt N u? mIsz nA KITa sobRA. wLa NG iBNg bbE na CzeNg gNdA m. D2 aq nDe tK0t Ssbhn q xa U na wLa p0Wh aQ mMHliN NA ibng ba2e. U, mhl U bA Aq? kTnxBye

Tita Grly m 2. wLA aq xa BhY. D2 aq sa PEBA. W8 q u. kSMA Q na tito boy m at SiNa bongbOng, jUnjuN, jinjin, BmBm, noYNOY, lenLen, KrINgkRiNG, NeNe, annNN, JOJO, tiNtin, pEPe….

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5. You react whenever you hear… Psssst

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4. The letters P and F are the same

“Sir, da froject if pinish. I just need a fish of fafer and dat would be ferpect foh… ktnxbye”

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3. Your nickname is a repetition (Bongbong, JunJun, Tintin etc)

3.5. You have an Uncle Boy or Auntie Girly (Or even an Auntie Baby)

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2. You point with your lips

Pinoy GPS

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1. No matter how famous, rich or successful you are… You just wanna sing some Kareoke

So sing along. You know you want to (See FULL VIDEO for this)

 

This top 10 ways to spot a Filipino list and the video were shown at the 2009 Philippine Pinoy Expat / OFW Blog Awards (PEBA) held in the PhilAm Life Theatre on December 27, 2009 to honor the hardworking Filipinos from all over the world who have come home to spend time during the Holiday / Christmas season with their families in the Philippines.

WhenInManila.com is a media partner.

For more info on the Philippine Expat / OFW Blog Awards, PEBA, event, you can visit:http://www.pinoyexpatsblogawards.com

©2010 THOUGHTSKOTO