Who will forget Friendster? This was one of our early social media platforms, dating back to the 1990s. To tell you the truth, when they announced their decision to permanently shut down, a lot of people, especially millennials, were upset.
People started to worry about how they would be able to migrate all of their pictures, memories, music, and other content that they had downloaded from Friendster. Nevertheless, one must move on with their lives. People eventually grew tired of using Friendster and moved on to using Facebook instead.
Because of the widespread addiction to Facebook, I am one of the millennials who has lost interest in Friendster. As a result, Facebook has evolved into the most efficient and reliable platform that is used all over the world. But because the company is making a lot of changes to the settings and guidelines of its platform, we will remember Friendster because it is less of a hassle and because it gives us the freedom to post and alter whatever we want. FRIENDSTER is friendlier, and the experience of using it is one that I thoroughly enjoy.
In case you were wondering! Unfortunately, joining Friendster at the moment is a bit of a hassle. You'll need to be patient, as their site is currently experiencing high volumes of traffic. Just so you know, you'll need to access Friendster through a web browser like Chrome, Mozilla, etc. As for me, I typically access Chrome on my mobile device to open FRIENDSTER.
To use Friendster, you need to fill out a profile with your USERNAME, Email, Password, and Name, and then check your email for activation instructions.
Got an email from Friendster!
Just click the link given to activate account.
Now Log In to the account with your USERNAME and PASSWORD.
Changes are made to my Friendster account, including the addition of a profile picture and cover photo, as well as links to my blogs and my favorite quotes and thoughts.
Then I received 1 GEM for the modifications I made to my profile.
To this point, the only issue I have had with Friendster is that their website loads extremely slowly. In addition to this, I have received a warning from Google's website about potential security risks associated with opening the FRIENDSTER site. Because of this, I want to remind you that you need to be careful when you sign up and that you shouldn't put all of your details in because the website is still relatively new and I'm sure that there are still issues that can arise when using the website. Just remember to be cautious.
Come and have fun with the brand new
FRIENDSTER, but do so with caution!
People are busy here in the Philippines for this Halloween season, as it implies that we are in store for a long weekend. Yes, the weekend of October 29 and 30, 2022, falls on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, while the following day, October 31, 2022, is a Monday. The Palace has already announced that November 1, 2022, will be a special day off from work. This is in line with the 2022 National Holidays that were already announced.
How I spent my long weekend holiday?
My immediate family, as well as the rest of my relatives, are still grieving the loss of our beloved Aunt Bebeth. This includes both immediate family members as well as distant relatives.
On October 29, my aunt was laid to rest after having a funeral mass at Our Lady of Fatima followed by an eulogy service at the Orchard Cemetery.
Even though we are still in a state of mourning, after the interment, our friends, family, and other loved ones came together to create a group picture as a way to commemorate the positive outcome of the day. It is so extremely difficult to lose someone you love so much, but you need to go on, and you still need to be grateful for all of the aid and love that you get from everyone.
As usual, after internment what comes next is to make the "PAGPAG", a traditional Filipino belief, wherein you have to go to another place, like malls, market, or church, before going home. In our case, we went to Abreeza Mall to make PAGPAG.
After our quick snack at S&R Abreeza, we went to the house of my mother's older sister, Auntie Mely, because my mother want to stay with her for a bit.
The following day, October 30, I remained at home and completed housework. I spent the entire day watching Korean dramas and napping in between.
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| The Golden Spoon |
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| Blind |
And have a recap watching this series, EXchange Season 2.
The next day, Oct. 31, I went to the house of Auntie Mely to fetch my mother.
November 1 is All Saints Day, so I stayed in our house and offered prayer to all the saints.
Why do we celebrate All Saints Day? Our conviction in the communion of saints is reaffirmed every time we recite the Apostles' Creed. Members of the communion of saints are people of both sexes who have put their faith in Jesus Christ and been reborn as his sons and daughters through the sacrament of baptism.The communion of saints includes both those who are alive and those who have passed away, regardless of whether they are currently in heaven with God or going through a purification process. Saint Dominic made the following statement just before passing away: "Do not mourn, for I shall be more useful to you after my death, and I will serve you more effectively than during my life." During the Solemnity of All Saints, we have the opportunity to not only pray to our most revered saints but also to our ancestors and other loved ones who, in our faith, are now at peace with God.
It is a Holy Day of Obligation, so many people make it a point to attend Mass on the Solemnity of All Saints. This is a wonderful tradition and practice associated with this holiday here in the Philippines. When we attend Mass, we do something special to remember the saints, and that something is the Eucharist. Other customs associated with this day include reading and studying about the saints, praying to the saints—particularly one's confirmation saint—and asking for their intercession so that we, too, could become saints. Finally, there are some good and wholesome movies about saints. THE MESSENGER: Joan of Arc, and The Song of Bernadette are some of my favorite classic movies, and they all center on saints in some way.
The 2nd of November, known as All Souls' Day, is a unique working holiday here in my country. This means that offices and classrooms will be open, and there will be no additional remuneration for employees who report to work.
Though some have already reported for work and schools are open to start their classes, there are some others who opted out for work, especially those who have their
UNDAS vacation in their provinces.
People continue to honor All Souls Day by paying a visit to the graves of their lost loved ones. In contrast, our family's All Souls Day ritual consists of staying at home and lighting a candle in remembrance of our lost relatives and loved ones, as we adhere to various religious views.
This two-day celebration is a cultural and religious event in the Philippines, a largely Catholic nation. The first of November is a holiday, whereas the second is not.
So, that sums up how I spent my long holiday weekend. How about you? How do you celebrate this occasion?
This Christmas season, SM recognizes and honors the unwavering and selfless love that Filipinos have for their families by introducing the SM Bears of Joy. It serves as a reminder that there is always a family who will love and support us no matter what, even in the midst of these challenging times. The goal of the design of the SM FamBears is to urge everyone to help a child in need by extending and sharing the love of family that the majority of us are grateful to have.
Daddy Bear is an example of a devoted parent who works hard to take care of his family and is someone you can depend on in any situation. We couldn't have asked for a better person to look up to than him.
Mommy Bear is a wonderful mother who is always there for her cubs. She is always prepared to present herself and is willing to do so at any given time. The fact that she loves without conditions makes her the most precious gift.
Brother Bear is here to make sure that everyone stays out of harm's way. He is the member of the family that is both the most cautious and the most laid-back. He is an avid gamer who also enjoys vlogging and other cutting-edge activities. Brother Bear is someone you can rely on and who is unwavering in their commitment!
Sister Bear is the most compassionate and lovable of all the FamBears! Your concerns will melt away under the warmth of her hugs and kisses. Spending time with her is delightful, and the entire family looks up to her as a major source of motivation.
The Bears of Joy 2022 are now available for purchase in a variety of SM Supermalls across the country, in addition to being sold online at the Toy Kingdom Online Store and the SM Malls Online website.
The following is an up-to-date list of locations where the SM Bears of Joy can be found:
Visit the official social media accounts of SM Cares (Facebook, Tiktok, Twitter, and Instagram: @OfficialSMCares) for additional information about the SM Bears of Joy 2022.
It was a Joyful Toyland Christmas celebration, an event enjoyed by both adults and children, bringing Christmas cheer as the start of the Philippine holiday season.
The event starts with the playing of our favorite Christmas songs by the PCT Marching Band.
A lot of the city's youth, kids, and families went to the Joyful Toyland Christmas Show to shop, eat, and take part in a variety of fun events and activities put on by the NCCC Malls.
A JOYFUL HOLIDAY WEEKEND SALE-BRATION is in store for those shoppers in search of budget-friendly items. Up to a 70% discount on fresh drops.
There is also a WEEKEND CHRISTMAS BAZAAR, located in Parking A, that features a good selection of food, shopping, and great music.
A CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY GIFT GIVING DRIVE was presented to the Kaginhawaan Drop-in Center for Children and the Quick Response Team for Children's Concern by NCCC Malls as part of their efforts to support underprivileged children. Donate new, unopened, or lightly used toys and new children's items to NCCC Malls to spread holiday cheer.
Speaking at the event are:
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| City Councilor Bernie Al-ag |
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| Sharlene Lim, President of NCCC Malls |
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| City Vice Mayor Melchor Quitain Jr. |
Mr. Lafayette Lim, the Chief Executive Officer of the NCCC Group of Companies, was also there to preside over the lighting of the Christmas tree.
The venue's entry was surrounded by gargantuan images of toy décor, creating a larger-than-life toyland atmosphere.
NCCC Mall VP lit their iconic 42-foot-tall LED Christmas tree adorned with Christmas lights and ornaments to enhance the holiday spirit and maintain customer engagement.
Photos of Christmas trees courtesy of the NCCC Mall VP Facebook Page.Thanks, Sir Fred, for allowing me to use the photo.
