Timeless: Play & Bite

Caught my daughter playing (and biting) her doughnut shape toy. Churros anyone???

Camera: Canon EOS 40D
Lens: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EOS 7D??

Since i am a Canon user, i am really very eager to know the biggest news this year and that is the worldwide introduction of the newest Canon gear lineup this coming Sept 2, 2009 (Sept 1 on the other side of the earth).

If the rumors are true, Canon will be releasing a DSLR in prosumer category and it will be tagged as 7D. Speculations suggests that this 7D will compete with (or dethrone) Nikon's unmatched D300/D300s in terms of performance and superb AI.

Here is the rumored specs of the "EOS 7D"

*Canon EOS 7D
- Dual DIGIC 4
- Built in Flash Master (Goodbye ST-E2)
- Full HD Video
- APS-C (1.6 Crop)
- Non Articulating LCD

* from www.canonrumors.com




What made my ears smile and my eyes wide open, is the introduction of Canon's "Built-in Flash Master" a.k.a "EOS Lighting System" that will eventually make the Nikon's CLS advantage over Canon before, a standard feature now.

There are also rumors on lenses, which is two EF-S lens and 1 macro L lens. Nothing too special for me but somehow these will definitely make older lenses' price cheaper.

I am already contemplating on replacing my EOS 40D or have it as an additional camera so i can have two 1.6 bodies in my arsenal but still it will all depends on the price tag.

I'll update this post once Canon finally announced this by coming wednesday.

Live and Love your Life

Texting while driving is really dangerous as this 4-minute video from the Gwent Police Dept of Wales (UK) will remind you how bad the results will be. So please don't text while driving!

The song not the singer

What happend to Miss Virna Lisa - the woman who sung "Magkaisa" during the first people power revolution?

The song not the singer

By Ben Cal
VIRGINIA, U.S.A., Sept. 5 (PNA) – The song not the singer.

This fits the description of Ms Virna Lisa, the Filipino-American singer who popularized the song "Magkaisa" in the post EDSA people-power revolt in 1986, but who faded away into obscurity.

Many do not know that Virna Lisa Loberiza is an American citizen although her parents are both Filipinos. Virna acquired his U.S. citizenship because she was born in New York. Her song "Magkaisa" has captivated millions of freedom- loving Filipinos in the Philippines and abroad which could have catapulted her to stardom, but she prefers to remain in the background and chose to become a social worker where her heart belongs.

By all probability, not too many Filipinos -– young and old -- could make an instant recall the name of the then 20-year old Virna Lisa 21 years after she sang "Magkaisa" that became a gold record despite being an obscure singer. Many would ask where is that singer Virna Lisa? Well, she works as consultant for social security for the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States, caring for the disabled. She said she loves her work being a social worker the past 12 years. "I've always been a social worker ever since," she added.

She is married to Snowden Mananzan, a Filipino banker who is the vice president of United Commercial Bank in New York. They got married in California in 1990 and have three children, Jaco, 15, Toby, 13, and only girl whom they named Frankie, 8. She finished her studies in the Philippines at St. Paul's College, Adamson University and later at the University of Sto. Tomas where she took up architecture but never graduated because she was a "Green Card" holder.
Lisa's father, Joey Loberiza, was formerly connected with Toyota Tamaraw, and her mother is the former movie actress Aura Aurea.

The Philippines News Agency had an exclusive interview with Virna at the elegant residence of Ms Emily Dearing, a Filipino nurse, living in the State of Virginia. The interview was arranged by Jun Pedery, a former US Navy serviceman and retired employee of Boeing Corporation, the world's largest aircraft maker based in Washington, DC.

Now, 41, but still possesses that stunning Filipino beauty, Lisa recalled how her singing talent was discovered by actor-comedian-composer Tito Sotto after the historic people-power uprising that toppled the 20-year Marcos regime. "Everything happened so fast," Liza recalled.
She said she was singing the song "Bridges" during an event in Adamson University in Manila when she was spotted by Sotto who was fascinated by her sweet voice. "My discovery by Sotto was by chance," she said.

Without much ado, Sotto asked her to sing a newly composed song entitled "Magkaisa," composed by Sotto, Ernie dela Pena and Homer Flores. Liza said Sotto invited her to sing in the daily noon show "Eat Bulaga" where she sang on television for the first time. When she was asked to sing "Magkaisa" she was only given a few hours to practice the song. A few hours later "I found myself inside the studio for the formal recording." "I did not sign any contract. I just sang," Lisa said. Lisa said she did not get paid for singing "Magkaisa" though it earned lots of money.

"That's one of the reasons why I did not stay in the business because I didn't understand it well. I don't think I will do well in it, and you know may be my heart is in the social work that is why I stay in the social work," Lisa added. Had she pursued a singing career, would she attain fame in the likes of Lea Salonga and other top Filipino singers? Lisa humbly said: "I don't know but may be God has other plans for me."

In 1994, Lisa was invited by then President Fidel V. Ramos to sing during the 8th anniversary celebration of EDSA People-Power where she sang again "Magkaisa." (PNA)

*Photo from http://www.awitingpinoy.com/2009/05/magkaisa.html

Canon Lens Sale: D-Zone Trinoma

Canon went on sale again at Canon D-Zone Branch! Though not as low as last year's sale but still its better than nothing. Got a hold of their Pricelist of Lenses.



EF-S 17-55mm ISU f2.8
P 65,460
P 58,900

EF-S 17-85mm ISU f4-5.6
P 33,850
P 31,800

EF 70-200mm f4 L USM
P 42,600
P 40,000

EF 70-200mm f4 L ISU
P 65,460
P 61,500

EF 70-200mm f2.8 L U
P 73,700
P 69,250

EF 70-200mm f2.8 L ISU
P 108,100
P 97,300

EF 70-300mm f3.5-5.6 ISU
P 41,500
P 39,000

EF 100mm f2.8 Macro
P 31,620
P 29,700

EF 85mm f1.8
P 20,200
P 19,200


For more details, contact them at 632-916-6055/632-916-7503.

*photo from canon.com.ph

Remembering Cory

Before being referred to as the icon of democracy, Cory was first an obedient daughter, a good sister, a wonderful wife, and a loving mom. Just like us, she too had dreams, her own set of fears, unanswered prayers, failures, joys and sorrows. But what made her different from all of us, was that God gave her a very special task that seemed overwhelming to us ordinary citizens. She walked through a path that she herself has no clue what is in store for her. But she braved it through, undaunted, and managed to withstand the test of time.

I was not really a big fan of Cory, but after seeing her interviews on TV, I suddenly have a change of heart. I got so amazed with her relationship with God that now, I too, believe that the opposite of fear is faith. And this is something that Cory has all her life.

I salute you Mrs. President. You have contributed so much to this country that my only wish is for the generations to come to never forget you and your husband’s love and undying faith to this country and to the Filipino people. May God continue to bless us all!