Sydney cityscape at Earth Hour

Sydney cityscape at Earth Hour, originally uploaded by Myfanwy Young.

some pics i got from the net for EARTH HOUR

Earth Hour 2010: Record 121 Countries to Go Dark ... thanks to National Geographic News!

Ker Than

for National Geographic News

Published March 26, 2010

For Earth Hour 2010, record-breaking millions of businesses, homes,
and landmarks around the world will turn off their lights Saturday
evening for the sake of the planet, conservationists say.

Now in its fourth year, Earth Hour—which takes place from 8:30 to 9:30
local time on March 27—will be bigger than ever this year, said Leslie
Aun, a spokesperson for the conservation nonprofit WWF, which
organizes the annual event. (See before-and-after Earth Hour pictures
from past years.)

"We're off to a terrific start," Aun said.

Earth Hour began in Sydney, Australia, in 2007 with about two million
participants. The voluntary one-hour blackout has since grown into an
international event involving hundreds of millions of people as a show
of support for action against global warming.

Earth Hour's energy-saving impact is limited, however: It does very
little to reduce the greenhouse emissions that contribute to global
warming. But WWF maintains that Earth Hour's real value is symbolic.

New Landmarks to Go Dark for Earth Hour 2010

Thousands of cities in a record 121 countries—34 more than in 2009—are
set to officially participate in Earth Hour 2010. (Related: "Earth
Hour 2009: A Billion to Go Dark Saturday?")

In the U.S., 27 states have signed on for official participation in
Earth Hour 2010, nearly four times more than were on board last year.

"We've had three states join up in the last 24 hours," Aun said.
"We're telling people there's still plenty of time. We'll take them
until the end."

The celebrity endorsements of Earth Hour that began last year will
also continue for Earth Hour 2010. New England Patriots quarterback
Tom Brady; his wife, model Gisele Bündchen; actor Edward Norton; and
others have recorded public service announcements for television to
help raise awareness of the event.

Landmarks to go dark for Earth Hour for the first time in 2010 include
South Dakota's Mount Rushmore, Niagara Falls at the U.S.-Canada
border, the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy, the Great Pyramids in
Egypt, Table Mountain in South Africa, and the Hiroshima Peace
Memorial in Japan.

Family Focus for Earth Hour 2010

While cities and famous landmarks get the most attention, families and
individuals are responsible for much of Earth Hour's momentum, Aun
said. In a WWF survey conducted after Earth Hour 2009, 80 million U.S.
citizens said they had participated, according to Aun.

"Cities and businesses are the ones you're always hearing about,
because they have the skyscrapers and the big marquees. But Earth Hour
has always been an event about families and individuals as well," Aun
said.

"It's really about Americans and people all over the world standing up
and saying climate change is real and we need to do something about it
now."

Families are certainly the focus at the Ontario Science Centre in
Canada, which is hosting its third-annual Earth Hour event this
Saturday.

"It's mostly families that attend. We have something for every age,"
said Karen Hager, the associate director of events and public programs
at the center.

Visitors to the Science Center during Earth Hour 2010 will be able to
stargaze through high-powered telescopes, hear live music, and learn
how to reduce the causes of climate change. (Related blog: "This Earth
Hour, Don't Forget to Look Up.")

Hager added she's seen interest in Earth Hour steadily grow over the
years. "Last year, we had just over 2,600, and we're anticipating this
year to be even bigger."

Earth Hour 2010 Sending the Wrong Message?

Some people claim that Earth Hour is sending the wrong message. A
student club at the University of Michigan called the Students of
Objectivism is staging Edison Hour—named after inventor Thomas
Edison—at the same time and day as Earth Hour.

Instead of turning lights off, Edison Hour encourages people to turn
all their lights on as a way to "celebrate all the things that
technology has brought us," said Victoria Miller, a junior at the
university and club vice president.

"We have a problem with Earth Hour, because it suggests that the
proper route to progress for humanity is shutting down and moving
backward toward the Middle Ages," Miller said.

Miller's group argues that technology — especially "green"
technologies such as wind and solar power and electric car engines—are
the best tools for reducing the effects of global warming.

"If you accept that humanity is having a catastrophic impact on the
environment, then the way to solve it is through the continued use of
technology," Miller said. "The point of environmentalism should be to
do things more efficiently, not stop doing things."

The group has set up a Facebook page for people interested in Edison
Hour. Miller estimates that about a thousand people will participate
in the event this year.

Like Earth Hour, Edison Hour is also meant to be "purely symbolic,"
Miller said, and it will have little negative environmental impact by
itself.

ELECTION WATCH: Vice presidential candidate Loren Legarda moves on after poor Harapan feedback... thanks to PEP.ph

ELECTION WATCH: Vice presidential candidate Loren Legarda moves on
after poor Harapan feedback

Nerisa Almo

Saturday, March 27, 2010
06:55 PM

NP-NPC-LDP vice presidential candidate Loren Legarda, together with
her celebrity endorser Pop Princess Sarah Geronimo, encourages
Filipinos to participate in the global event Earth Hour tonight at
8:30 p.m.

Earth Hour is a campaign that started in Sydney, Australia in 2007.
Its aim is to spread awareness of climate change issues. For the past
three years, this global call brought different countries together in
sending a message to world leaders in the lead-up to the United
Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Copenhagen, Denmark,
which took place in December 2009. This year, 100 countries have
pledged their support to this event.

"Taun-taon naman, pinapatupad ito sa buong mundo na pinapatay nang
panandalian lamang ang ilaw para makatipid sa kuryente na siyang
nagpapalaganap ng pagbabago ng klima. Kaya sa Earth Hour, 8:30 ng
gabi, ang Luntiang Pilipinas at Philippine Climate Youth Movement ang
siyang magpapatupad ng kontribusyon na shut all lights," said Senator
Legarda at a press conference held this afternoon at Annabel's
Restaurant on Tomas Morato, Quezon City.

In the vice-presidential forum of ABS-CBN called Harapan last Sunday,
March 21, Senator Legarda was questioned by her colleague, Liberal
Party vice presidential candidate Mar Roxas, for being so active in
pushing environmental issues when, in fact, the Philippines is only
one percent of the cause of pollution in the world.

The lone female vice presidential candidate reiterated that it is
important to educate Filipinos about the negative effects of climate
change.

She further explained, "Kasi, maliwanag naman ho na bagamat tayo ay
one percent lang ang kontribusyon sa pagpo-pollute sa mundo, tayo
naman ang pinakanasasalanta, di ba? Naalala niyo naman ang [mga
bagyong] Ondoy at Pepeng, maski nasa middle class, mayayaman o
mahihirap ay namatayan, nabaha, inanod ang lahat [ng] pinagkakakitaan
sa Metro Manila, Laguna, Rizal, Bulacan, Pangasinan. Ngayong panahon
ng El Niño, grabe. Galing ako sa Norte, 200,000 na pamilya ang
[apektado]. Iniinspeksyon ko ang mga taniman, maisan, talagang walang
aanihin.

"Hindi ba nila naiintindihan ang Ondoy, Pepeng, El Niño at iba pang
nangyayari ngayon ay talagang nakakabit sa bituka ang isyu na ito.
Ang nakalulungkot dito, 'yong pinakamahihirap na ang siya pang lalong
maghihirap sa panahon ng El Niño."

HARAPAN ISSUE. Regarding last weekend's Harapan VP debate, Legarda
said that many related to her disappointment when she supposedly
scored low among participating viewers in this forum.

The debate, which was aired live over Channel 2, ANC, Studio 23, and
abs-cbnNEWS.com, utilized the Wireless Audience Response System (WARS)
to get viewer feedback. Randomly-selected citizens in Metro Manila,
Naga, Cebu and Davao were given a gadget, and while watching the
debate could press different buttons to relay if he or she felt the
candidate was being truthful or not after the candidate had answered a
question.

According to the results, the senator had scored poorly.

However, Legarda said she has chosen to ignore last week's incident
and move on with her campaign rallies.

She told the media, "Alam niyo, one week ago 'yon. Ako kasi ang tao
na hindi tumitingin kung ano ang mangyayaring masama, ako'y na-set up
or whatever. Pagpaliban na lang 'yon. Marami o lahat ang hindi
talaga naniwala dahil papaano ba 'yon, ako'y ginawang kulelat, four
percent. Talagang hindi kapani-paniwala.

"Pero ayaw ko nang pahabain at maliwanag ang gusto ko para sa bayan.
Ayaw kong makipag-away sa mga bagay na walang kakuwenta-kuwenta na
hindi magbibigay ng pagkain sa mga tao. Pero ang maliwanag, maraming
hindi naniwala. Pero alam mo, hindi ko sila inaway. Wala, dahil ako,
I've moved on.

"Ang importante, I was there in good faith, maganda ang mga sagot ko.
Kung mayroong stratehiya na ginawa sila... Hindi sinabi sa amin na
merong mga live points na puwedeng maghakot ng mga tao, na puwedeng
mag-set. Hindi bale na 'yon. Wala kayong maririnig sa akin. Kung
nag-set up man o hindi, for me, may tao doon, may Diyos sa 'taas, at
may tao sa baba. 'Yan ang maghuhusga sa Mayo 10."

When asked if this was the reason why she and presidential candidate
Manny Villar had declined ABS-CBN's invitation to take part in the
Harapan presidential tandem forum supposedly this Sunday, March 28,
Senator Legarda said it was not.

"Kami ho, hindi naman talaga nag-back out," she said. "Hindi ho
talaga nag-confirm si Senator Manny Villar dahil mayroon po kaming
Bicol major event bukas sa Wowowee sa Naga City. Nandoon na sila
ngayon, e. I skipped today, mayroong Albay and Sorsogon dahil nga sa
presscon namin ni Sarah na matagal nang naka-set. E, bukas mayroong
major rally sa Bicol and Naga. Hindi natin puwedeng biguin ang mga
taga-Bicol. Hindi naman namin bino-boycott, talagang naka-schedule
lang ang Bicol namin. Pero alam ko, yung ibang presidential tandems,
di na rin pupunta."

TNS National TV Ratings (March 23-25): Agua Bendita still unstoppable... tnx to PEP.ph

TNS National TV Ratings (March 23-25): Agua Bendita still unstoppable

Erwin Santiago

Friday, March 26, 2010
09:10 PM
Rating

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Here are the comparative TV ratings of ABS-CBN and GMA-7 programs from
March 23 to 25, based on the overnight ratings of Taylor Nelson Sofres
(TNS) among National households:

March 23, Tuesday
Non-Primetime:
Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 5.5%; Hitman Reborn! Season 3 (ABS-CBN)
6.3%; Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 4.4%
Gintama (ABS-CBN) 5.4%; Hunter X Hunter (GMA-7) 7.1%
Soul Eater (ABS-CBN) 6.4%; Pokemon: Master Quest (GMA-7) 9.2%
Melason in Love (ABS-CBN) 10.4%; Dragon Ball GT (GMA-7) 10%
Showtime (ABS-CBN) 19.5%; Knock Out (GMA-7) 9.9%; Diz Iz It! (GMA-7) 8.8%
Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 22.3%; Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 14.4%; Daisy Siete: Bebe
& Me (GMA-7) 10.8%
Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? (ABS-CBN) 14.9%; Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak (GMA-7) 10.8%
Maria de Jesus: Ang Anghel sa Lansangan (ABS-CBN) 11%; Banana Split
Daily Servings (ABS-CBN) 10.9%; Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? (GMA-7)
10.9%
Pilipinas Got More Talent (ABS-CBN) 10.7%; Wipeout (GMA-7) 8.3%
Lumang Piso Para Sa Puso (ABS-CBN) 12.6%; Family Feud (GMA-7) 9.8%

Primetime:
Tanging Yaman (ABS-CBN) 22.9%; First Time (GMA-7) 15.7%
TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) 34.6%; 24 Oras (GMA-7) 21.6%
Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) 41.9%; Panday Kids (GMA-7) 25.8%
Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo (ABS-CBN) 34.2%; The Last Prince (GMA-7) 26.1%
Habang May Buhay (ABS-CBN) 26.9%; Diva (GMA-7) 22.7%
Rubi (ABS-CBN) 22.1%; Queen Seon Deok (GMA-7) 19.8%
SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon (ABS-CBN) 11.1%; Bandila (ABS-CBN) 6.6%;
Saksi (GMA-7) 8.1%
The Correspondents (ABS-CBN) 4.9%; Music Uplate Live (ABS-CBN) 1.4%;
Reporter's Notebook (GMA-7) 4.1%

March 24, Wednesday
Non-Primetime:
Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 5.1%; Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 4.4%
Hitman Reborn! Season 3 (ABS-CBN) 5.5%; Gintama (ABS-CBN) 5.5%; Hunter
X Hunter (GMA-7) 8.3%
Soul Eater (ABS-CBN) 5.9%; Pokemon Master Quest (GMA-7) 10.6%; Dragon
Ball GT (GMA-7) 12.9%
Melason in Love (ABS-CBN) 9.8%; Knock Out (GMA-7) 12.3%
Showtime (ABS-CBN) 21%; Diz Iz It! (GMA-7) 8.9%
Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 21.6%; Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 14.8%; Daisy Siete: Bebe
& Me (GMA-7) 11.2%
Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? (ABS-CBN) 12.6%; Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak (GMA-7) 11.2%
Maria de Jesus: Ang Anghel sa Lansangan (ABS-CBN) 8.6%; Banana Split
Daily Servings (ABS-CBN) 8.1%; Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? (GMA-7) 12%
Pilipinas Got More Talent (ABS-CBN) 9%; Ripley's Believe It Or Not (GMA-7) 7.7%
Lumang Piso Para Sa Puso (ABS-CBN) 10.5%; Family Feud (GMA-7) 9.3%

Primetime:
Tanging Yaman (ABS-CBN) 21%; First Time (GMA-7) 13.8%
TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) 30.7%; 24 Oras (GMA-7) 20.2%
Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) 39.1%; Panday Kids (GMA-7) 24.2%
Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo (ABS-CBN) 32.6%; The Last Prince (GMA-7) 24%
Habang May Buhay (ABS-CBN) 26.7%; Diva (GMA-7) 22.5%
Rubi (ABS-CBN) 22%; SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon (ABS-CBN) 12.3%; Queen
Seon Deok (GMA-7) 19.7%
Bandila (ABS-CBN) 7%; Saksi (GMA-7) 8.7%
Profiles (ABS-CBN) 4%; Music Uplate Live (ABS-CBN) 1.2%; Kandidato (GMA-7) 4.1%

March 25, Thursday
Non-Primetime:
Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 4.8%; Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 4%
Hitman Reborn! Season 3 (ABS-CBN) 5.2%; Hunter X Hunter (GMA-7) 8.2%
Gintama (ABS-CBN) 6.4%; Pokemon Master Quest (GMA-7) 11.7%
Soul Eater (ABS-CBN) 7.5%; Dragon Ball GT (GMA-7) 13.5%
Melason In Love (ABS-CBN) 10.6%; Knock Out (GMA-7) 12.2%
Showtime (ABS-CBN) 21.5%; Diz Iz It! (GMA-7) 8.7%
Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 20.7%; Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 14.2%; Daisy Siete: Bebe
& Me (GMA-7) 11.2%
Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? (ABS-CBN) 14.1%; Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak (GMA-7) 9.7%
Maria de Jesus: Ang Anghel sa Lansangan (ABS-CBN) 11.2%; Banana Split
Daily Servings (ABS-CBN) 9.9%; Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? (GMA-7)
10.9%
Pilipinas Got More Talent (ABS-CBN) 10.8%; Ripley's Believe It Or Not (GMA-7) 6%
Lumang Piso Para Sa Puso (ABS-CBN) 12.6%; Family Feud (GMA-7) 8.4%

Primetime:
Tanging Yaman (ABS-CBN) 23.2%; First Time (GMA-7) 14.7%
TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) 32.6%; 24 Oras (GMA-7) 23.3%
Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) 40.2%; Panday Kids (GMA-7) 25%
Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo (ABS-CBN) 34.5%; The Last Prince (GMA-7) 25.8%
Habang May Buhay (ABS-CBN) 29.3%; Diva (GMA-7) 21.5%
Rubi (ABS-CBN) 21.1%; SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon (ABS-CBN) 10.9%; Queen
Seon Deok (GMA-7) 21.5%
Bandila (ABS-CBN) 7.6%; SRO Cinemaserye Presents Hot Mama (GMA-7) 10.5%
I Survived (ABS-CBN) 3.8%; Saksi (GMA-7) 5.2%
Music Uplate Live (ABS-CBN) 0.9%; Born To Be Wild (GMA-7) 2.5%

God's Message For You Today, March 25, 2010

25 March
Thursday TODAY'S READINGS:

DIDACHE | COMPANION | SABBATH
DIDACHE
Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord


GOD KNOWS BEST

"May it be done to me according to Your word." – Luke 1:38

A young lady took up Nursing to fulfill her dream of going abroad. But try as she might, she flunked the board exams several times. Since she couldn't apply for a nursing job, she applied in an airline company. Having the looks and the height, she qualified as a flight stewardess.
She has been a flight attendant for more than 10 years and is now based in Europe. Her dream of going abroad was fulfilled but not in the way she planned it.
I believe that Mary also has her own dreams: to be a loving wife and mother. God fulfilled her dream but with a twist. She became the mother of God. Mary said yes to God even if she didn't know what lay ahead. She submitted to the will of God and because of her obedience, salvation came to us through her Son, Jesus.
We all have our own plans and dreams. But there are times that things don't go our way and our life takes a different turn. We only need to trust God and allow Him to direct our paths. For He alone knows best. Judith Concepcion (svp_jmc@yahoo.com)

REFLECTION:
Proverbs 19:21 says, "Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the decision of the Lord that endures."

Lord God, take charge of my life. I surrender everything into Your care — my plans… my dreams… my future.

St. Harold, pray for us.

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COMPANION

1st READING

God has worked in and through the most insignificant people all through the history of salvation. In fact, apart from Jesus, all the major figures of salvation history have humble and simple beginnings that are transformed by faith into the fulfillment of a promise of God. This is possible for our lives, too. The critical ingredient we supply is a willing and humble heart — just like that of Mary who surrenders all to the will of God.

Isaiah 7:10-14; 8:10
10 The LORD spoke to Ahaz, saying: 11 "Ask for a sign from the LORD, your God; let it be deep as the nether world, or high as the sky!" 12 But Ahaz answered, "I will not ask! I will not tempt the LORD!" 13 Then he said: "Listen, O house of David! Is it not enough for you to weary men, must you
also weary my God? 14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you this sign the virgin shall be with child, and bear a son, and shall name him Emmanuel. 8: 10 which means "God is with us!"

P S A L M

Psalm 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 11
R: Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.
6 [7] Sacrifice or offering you wished not, but ears open to obedience you gave me. Holocausts or sin-offerings you sought not; 7 [8] then said I, "Behold I come"; (R) "In the written scroll it is prescribed for me. 8 [9] To do your will, O my God, is my delight, and your law is within my heart!" (R) 9 [10] I announced your justice in the vast assembly; I did not restrain my lips, as you, O LORD, know. (R) 10 [11] Your justice I kept not hid within my heart; your faithfulness and your salvation I have spoken of; I have made no secret of your kindness and your truth in the vast assembly. (R)

2nd READING

It is not the sacrifice of the blood of animals that God wants us to perform but the offering of our own lives in obedience to His will. Do you want to know what God wants from you? Then surrender all to Him and let Him lead you on the journey and adventure of a lifetime.

Hebrews 10:4-10
4 Brothers and sisters: It is impossible that the blood of bulls and goats take away sins. 5 For this reason, when he came into the world, he said: "Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but a body you prepared for me; 6 holocausts and sin offerings you took no delight in. 7 Then I said, 'As is written of me
in the scroll, Behold, I come to do your will, O God.' " 8 First he says, "Sacrifices and offerings, holocausts and sin offerings, you neither desired nor delighted in." These are offered according to the law. 9 Then he says, "Behold, I come to do your will." He takes away the first to establish the second. 10 By this "will," we have been consecrated through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.

G O S P E L

Mary's "yes" will always be the most important affirmative answer in the history of the world. What is the second most important "yes"? That is right, our individual response to the offer of salvation. It may be a very short word but it is a most powerful one when combined with obedience to God's will. Let us seek to give that answer on a daily basis and so become the men and women that God created us to be, living in the fullness of His love all our days.

Luke 1:26-38
26 The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin's name was Mary. 28 And coming to her, he said, "Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you." 29 But she was greatly troubled at what was said and
pondered what sort of greeting this might be. 30 Then the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God. 31 Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, 33 and he will rule over the house of
Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end." 34 But Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, since I have no relations with a man?" 35 And the angel said to her in reply, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God. 36 And behold, Elizabeth, your relative, has also conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was
called barren; 37 for nothing will be impossible for God." 38 Mary said, "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word." Then the angel departed from her.

my reflections
t h i n k : Mary's "yes" will always be the most important affirmative answer in the history of the world.
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God's special verse/thought for me today________________
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T O D A Y ' S BLESSING LIST
Thank You Lord for:____________________________________
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READ THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR Exodus 10-12

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SABBATH


Life is a Cyclone !

Preaching a homily for today is a challenge. We are very much into the season of Lent, when we prepare to celebrate Jesus' passion, death and resurrection. But the liturgy for this day asks us to commemorate the angel's announcement to Mary about her motherhood to Jesus. This makes us think of the joys of Christmas, when nine months from now we will celebrate Jesus' incarnation.
This is life. It is not a defined, layered and laddered experience. Life is a cycle, or more accurately, life is a cyclone: never-ending, simultaneous, overlapping, spiraling, web-like occurrences engaging us altogether. There are no pure moments of joy, as there are no pure times of pain and sorrow. There are wakes and funerals in December; there are baptisms and marriages in March and April. One family mourns as the world watches fireworks during the New Year. Endings easily become beginnings; beginnings are automatic endings of some things. Yes, come to think of it, there are really no real moments of "rests." The cycle and the cyclone
goes on and on.
In the midst of the maddening experiences we have about life, for us Christians, there is one important revelation: Jesus has gone through all our human experiences. In fact, Simeon called Him the "sign of contradiction." His birth was at the same time welcomed by the poor of Yahweh, feared by Herod and his court, questioned by the experts of Jewish Law.
Jesus comes as Immanuel, that is, "God-with-us." Today, this is what matters as we have the liturgy of the Annunciation to Mary. Today, we thank heaven for stepping into our earthly and human affairs. Today, heaven steps into human affairs not by changing everything in an instant, but by simply joining in. Isn't this cool?Fr. Domie Guzman, SSP

Reflection Question:
In what way is your life today a cyclone? What web-like flow of events and emotions are you going through now? Ask Jesus, Immanuel, to step into your life.

You are calm in the storm. You give joy amidst the sorrow. You are the only One who will always be there. Thank You for being Immanuel.

St. Harold, pray for us.

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AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (March 19-22): Agua Bendita and Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo rule primetime race... tnx PEP.ph

AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (March 19-22): Agua Bendita and Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo rule primetime race
Erwin Santiago
Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs from March 19
to 22, based on the overnight survey of AGB Nielsen Philippines among
Mega Manila households:

March 19, Friday
Daytime:
1. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 18.4%
2. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 18%
3. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 17%
4. Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? (GMA-7) - 13.6%
5. Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak (GMA-7) - 12.2%
6. Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? (ABS-CBN) - 12.1%
7. Daisy Siete: Bebe & Me (GMA-7) - 11.7%
8. Lumang Piso Para Sa Puso (ABS-CBN) - 10.8%
9. Family Feud (GMA-7) - 8.8%
10. Diz Iz It (GMA-7) - 8.1%

Primetime:
1. Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) - 33.8%
2. Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo (ABS-CBN) - 31.1%
3. Diva (GMA-7) - 30.8%
4. The Last Prince (GMA-7) - 30.2%
5. Panday Kids (GMA-7) - 28.4%
6. Queen Seon Deok (GMA-7) - 27.1%
7. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 25.6%
8. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 24.8%
9. Habang May Buhay (ABS-CBN) - 24.7%
10. Rubi (ABS-CBN) - 21.8%

March 20, Saturday (Incomplete data)
Daytime:
1. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 19.6%
2. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 18.4%
3. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 17.7%
4. Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7) - 17.4%
5. Startalk (GMA-7) / Cinema FPJ: Da King on ABS-CBN(ABS-CBN) - 11%
6. Failon Ngayon (ABS-CBN) - 10.5%
7. Entertainment Live (ABS-CBN) - 10.4%
8. Diz Iz It (GMA-7) - 9.4%

Primetime:
1. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 25.4%
2. Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 24.8%
3. Pilipinas Got Talent (ABS-CBN) - 24.7%
4. Tonyong Bayawak (ABS-CBN) - 19.7%
5. Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) - 19.2%
6. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) - 18.2%
7. TV Patrol Sabado (ABS-CBN)- 17.9%
8. Pinoy Records (GMA-7) - 15.5%
9. Melason in Love (ABS-CBN) - 13.3%
10. Bitoy's ShoWWWtime (GMA-7) - 12.7%

March 21, Sunday (Incomplete data)
Daytime:
1. ASAP XV (ABS-CBN) - 18.9%
2. My Monster Mom (GMA-7) - 17.5%
3. Desperadas 2 (GMA-7) - 14.5%
4. Your Song Presents Isla (ABS-CBN) - 13%
5. Matanglawin (ABS-CBN) - 12.5%
6. The Buzz (ABS-CBN) - 12.3%
7. Dear Friend: My Stalking Heart (GMA-7) - 10.5%
8. Zooperstars (GMA-7) - 10.3%
9. Showbiz Central (GMA-7) - 7.4%

Primetime:
1. Pilipinas Got Talent (ABS-CBN) - 25.9%
2. Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 22.3%
3. Goin' Bulilit (ABS-CBN) - 19.3%
4. Kap's Amazing Stories (GMA-7) - 16.7%
5. Sharon (ABS-CBN) - 16.4%
6. Mel & Joey (GMA-7) - 16.2%
7. TV Patrol Linggo (ABS-CBN) - 15.9%
8. Show Me Da Manny (GMA-7) - 15.2%
9. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) - 13.6%
10. BandaOke (GMA-7) - 13%

March 22, Monday
Daytime:
1. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 18.3%
2. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 17.9%
3. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 16%
4. Daisy Siete: Bebe & Me (GMA-7) - 13.2%
5. Family Feud (GMA-7) - 13.1%
6. Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? (ABS-CBN) - 11.7%
7. Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak (GMA-7) - 11%
8. King of the Ring (GMA-7) - 10.9%
9. Lumang Piso Para Sa Puso (ABS-CBN) - 10.2%
10. Maria de Jesus: Anghel Sa Lansangan (ABS-CBN) -
9.6%

Primetime:
1. Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) - 34%
2. Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo (ABS-CBN) - 30.6%
3. The Last Prince (GMA-7) - 28.8%
4. Panday Kids (GMA-7) - 26.8%
5. Queen Seon Deok (GMA-7) - 25.9%
6. 24 Oras (GMA-7) / TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) / Habang May Buhay (ABS-CBN) - 25.5%
7. Diva (GMA-7) - 24.9%
8. Rubi (ABS-CBN) - 21.2%
9. First Time (GMA-7) - 16.8%
10. Tanging Yaman (ABS-CBN) - 16.5%

Source: AGB Nielsen Phils.

Alliance to Save Energy | News | Energy Efficiency as an Essential Component in Buildings

Alliance to Save Energy | News | Energy Efficiency as an Essential Component in Buildings

Energy Efficiency as an Essential Component in Buildings

Green buildings are designed to reduce the environmental and human health impact on the built environment. Green building practices include an emphasis on energy efficiency, which is the foundation of any sustainable building.

In addition, as buildings represent 30-40% of global energy use, energy efficiency in buildings has gained prominence in the pursuit of sustainable development and energy and climate security. Energy efficiency improvements in the building sector present significant opportunity to save energy and money and reduce carbon emissions.

On February 23, 2010, the Alliance to Save Energy hosted a brownbag lunch with the Inter-American Development Bank to discuss the benefits of energy efficiency in different types of buildings, the use of enabling policies and building codes, and necessary investments. It included a tour of the Alliance’s U.S. Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Commercial Interiors (LEED-CI) Silver-certified office space. Coupled with the organization’s ambitious green power commitment, the office features recycled and rapidly-renewable building materials and furnishings and EnergyStar kitchen appliances.

• Welcome
  International Team Program Manager Arlene Fetizanan (afetizanan@ase.org) gave an overview of the Alliance to Save Energy’s work with energy efficiency projects related to buildings. Arlene has experience in urban planning and economic development in the US and internationally, and specializes in designing mechanisms and policies to increase energy conservation measures in buildings.
• The Importance of Investment in Energy Efficiency in Buildings
  Vice President for Programs Jeff Harris (jharris@ase.org) discussed energy efficiency measures in new and existing buildings, as well as cross-cutting techniques for achieving maximum advantages. Jeff’s work focuses on U.S. and international energy efficiency policies for buildings, appliances, and utilities, and market transformation through public sector leadership.
• Promoting EE Standards and Technologies
  Buildings and Utilities Project Manager Nils Petermann (npettermann@ase.org) presented specific Alliance experience in windows market transformation through the Efficient Windows Collaborative (EWC). Nils directs the EWC, and his expertise includes window energy efficiency standards and technologies as well as analysis of the energy savings achievable through building codes.
• Energy Efficiency in Schools
  Education Team Vice President Merrilee Harrigan (mharrigan@ase.org) discussed the Alliance’s education initiatives, which improve learning environments and increase students’ awareness about energy efficiency. Merrilee has directed the Alliance’s US and international educational programs for 20 years, designing and researching innovative consumer education, field tests, and pilot projects to reduce energy consumption.
• Building Codes Assistance Project (BCAP)
  BCAP Executive Director Aleisha Khan (akhan@ase.org) discussed the Alliance’s BCAP experience, as well as international examples to identify favorable markets for green codes. With experience in technical projects and market transformation, Aleisha directs BCAP activities for improving energy performance in residential and commercial buildings through building codes.
• Alliance Office LEED Retrofit
  Executive Vice President for Programs and Development Brian Castelli (bcastelli@ase.org) explained the process and cost benefits of the LEED-CI Alliance office retrofit. Brain brings nearly 30 years of national and international experience in the energy field, including expertise in energy efficiency, renewables, emission reductions, and electricity demand reduction.
  • Take an office tour with Brian Castelli.