What’s BREAKING? on Aug 16, 2011 in Breaking Posts breaking the silence xyso RECENTLY THERE have been problems accessing #breakingthsilence through dotTK, and so I have decided to drop off the subscription and use the WordPress link, http://xyso.wordpress.com for the meantime. I am thinking if I should avail the paid domain f...
Haiku tu! on Aug 16, 2011 in Poetry breaking the silence haiku japanese poetry xyso Haiku is a mode of Japanese poetry, the late 19th century revision by Masaoka Shiki of the older hokku, the opening verse of a linked verse form, haikai no renga. The traditional hokku consisted of a pattern of approximately 5, … Continue readi...
Dr. Imlan clarifies: I am not an ‘alien.’ [Interview by Xy So] on Aug 15, 2011 in Breaking Posts alien controversy breaking the silence dr. imlan exclusive gallega imlan interview tup controversy tup taguig xyso SEVERAL WEEKS after the malicious press releases published in a mainstream tabloid, TUP Vice President for Administration and Finance Dr. John S. Imlan finally clarifies his side after granting a one-on-one interview with The Philippine Artisan durin...
Who I am not: Embracing What You are Not. on Aug 15, 2011 in Breaking Posts xyso manny pacquiao breakingthesilence jose rizal embracing what you are not paulo coelho sufferings don't compare your life to others you have no idea about their sufferings negativism unsolicited comments superhero saint genie celebrity machine omnipotent invulnerable politician catholic priest manny v pangilinan extraordinary but special matuwid na daan blessings we are all unique created for a special mission “…I would want to try sending a letter to the President asking for a 4WD for my birthday.” We all get compliments about how ‘lucky’ we are with all the blessings we receive – and worst, to the point that sometimes we could fee...
The Harry Potter in us: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 review on Jul 18, 2011 in Breaking Posts 3d breakingthesilence deathly hallows part 2 evil harry potter imax sydney lg theater xyso “DO NOT pity the dead, Harry, pity the living. Above all, pity those who live without love. By returning you may ensure that fewer souls are maimed and fewer families are torn apart. If that seems to you a worthy goal, then we say goodbye for t...
National Opal Collection responds, apologizes, addresses concern on Jul 15, 2011 in Breaking Posts apologize breaking the silence breakingthesilence complaint national opal collection response sorry xy so HERE ARE the responses from representatives of the National Opal Collection a day after the complaint was submitted. Further below is my final response provided in writing. I don’t want more drama onto this. Read on. ***Response # 1*** From: S...
An Open Letter to The National Opal Collection Management on Jul 13, 2011 in Breaking Posts bad service breakingthesilence complaint national opal oaks maestri rude sydney showroom xy so THE NATIONAL OPAL COLLECTION 60 Pitt Street Sydney 2000 Australia To the Management: This is to express my deepest disappointment as to how I, along with three visitors from the Philippines, were treated on the Pitt Street showroom in Sydney on July...
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The Life and Works of Xy So (Happy birthday, Jose Rizal!) on Jun 18, 2011 in Breaking Posts 2011 breaking the silence grayhawk award for outstanding leadership IECEP jose rizal journalism june 18 2008 june 18 2011 june 20 life philippine holiday sm mall of asia smx convention center technological university of the philippines the life and works of rizal the philippine artisan tup taguig xyso In reality, life and journalism are pretty much similar: you write your own story; you think you have made a well-done article only to find out that your editor replaces some words with more appropriate synonyms… Don’t worry too much abou...
SC ruling: No Selective Coverage of Maguindanao massacre hearings on Jun 14, 2011 in Breaking Posts breaking the silence maguindanao massacre no selective coverage stop killing journalists Supreme Court xyso The Supreme Court guidelines of no selective coverage, no commercial breaks, and start-to-end broadcast for the Maguindanao massacre proceedings are strict BUT poses a great challenge for TV stations claiming that public service is their top priority...
