Andy Gimpaya

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SM City Naga Inside View
SM Mall Opens in Naga City
Andy Gimpaya
Saturday, May 2nd, 2009
Last night, I had to buy a phone gadget in a hurry. It was eight in the evening and I had to look for a store to buy it. And look what I found---SM City Naga! The gadget I needed was right there at SM Appliances---all options and various models available at Manila prices.
Penny and Montero
UP Ibalon with Physicians for Peace in Naga City
Andy Gimpaya
Saturday, February 7th, 2009
The Physicians for Peace gave out free wheelchairs to pre-screened indigents in Naga City. UP Ibalon Bicol was a partner in this project and may act as conduit for future donations by the Physicians for Peace, an international charity organization headed by a Fil-American, Dr. Juan Montero.

This partnership of the UP Ibalon and the Physicians for Peace came as a result of the efforts of Dr. Josephine (Jenny) Robredo-Bundoc, a UP Ibalon alumna

Amando Doronila is Wrong
Andy Gimpaya
Sunday, November 16th, 2008
In his Inquirer column, Amando Doronila argues that US President-elect Barack Obama is "no friend to the Philippines" because Obama snubbed President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's congratulatory call.

Amando Doronila is wrong. Since when did we equate Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo with the Philippines? Certainly, Gloria as an unpopular leader comes strong in Barack Obama's radar. Joc Joc Bolante's trial in Chicago, put in spotlight by very vocal anti-Gloria protesters outside the courthouse, was too scandalous to escape Obama's attention. Even US Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice is no fan of the sitting Philippine leader. Gloria's misconducts are also all over the Web.
Oxford's Top Ten Irritating Phrases
Andy Gimpaya
Friday, November 7th, 2008
Would you like to impress your boss or blog better? Unless you aim to do just that---irritate---then avoid the following phrases that researchers at the Oxford University found to be most irritating:
  1. At the end of the day
  2. Fairly unique
  3. I personally
  4. At this moment in time
  5. With all due respect
  6. Absolutely
  7. It's a nightmare
  8. Shouldn't of
  9. 24/7
  10. It's not rocket science

Post US elections 2008, I like to see the following added to the top 100 list:
Republican Party on Journey to Oblivion?
Andy Gimpaya
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008
When George W. Bush narrowly pulled off two Presidential elections, concerns were raised of Democrats going the way of the Whigs. Things have dramatically changed and this dire prospect is now talked about the Republicans rather than the Democrats. After the election the GOP is expected to be in shambles.
Ateneo Celebrates UAAP Championship 2008
Andy Gimpaya
Saturday, October 4th, 2008

Minutes after beating De La Salle University in UAAP Men's Basketball Finals, Ateneans flocked to Ateneo de Manila University campus in Diliman, Quezon City and were treated to free canned Pepsi and packaged snacks. Beers were not free but were sold at factory prices. Pinoy bands led by Sponge Cola performed for free.

Fireworks were not of Beijing Olympics standard but brilliant enough to light up the night sky of Diliman and Katipunan Road---and more importantly to release the Atenean's joys of victory after years of agony of defeats.

Encounter With Whaleshark (Butanding) at Pasacao, Camarines Sur
Andy Gimpaya
Sunday, September 14th, 2008
As Featured On Ezine Articles Last weekend, I joined a medical mission in Tinalmud, Pasacao, Camarines Sur, a far barangay reachable only by boat travel through the Ragay Gulf, along the coast of the Bicol Peninsula.
Sarah Palin: Iraq War is God's Will
Andy Gimpaya
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008

 

Slowly, we are getting to know the mysterious woman who was suddenly thrust to the limelight, a heartbeat away from the US Presidency. If McCain becomes the US President, pray that he lives out his full term because President Palin is out to bring back the world to the years of the Crusades.

Here is the transcript:

Did Google Inc Donate $373,212 to Barack Obama's Campaign?
Andy Gimpaya
Sunday, August 17th, 2008

As Featured On Ezine Articles

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Unveiling of upibalon.com in Naga City
Andy Gimpaya
Friday, August 15th, 2008
The UP Ibalon Bicol headed by Butch Robredo met at Bob Marlin's in Naga City, Philippines on August 8, 2008 to unveil its improved, user-friendly site: www.upibalon.com developed by Dr. Andy Gimpaya.

The presentation of the new website took place as the opening ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics went on.

Video: UP Orientation and UPCAT Review
Andy Gimpaya
Wednesday, June 18th, 2008


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UP President Emerlinda Roman in Bicol
Andy Gimpaya
Wednesday, June 4th, 2008
From the start she was Dr. Francisco "Dodong " Nemenzo's personal choice to replace him as UP President. After some voting deadlocks between her and Edgardo Espiritu, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's ambassador to the United Kingdom, Dr.
UP Ibalon Alumni Offers Free UPCAT Review
Totie Mesia
Andy Gimpaya
Friday, May 23rd, 2008
The first obstacle to hurdle is getting accepted in UP, which has been dreadful for applicants from the provinces who need to pass the most difficult college entrance test in the country. The rise of commercial college entrance review centers is reality we have to factor in.
Update: UP Ibalon Bicol UPCAT Review
Andy Gimpaya
Wednesday, May 21st, 2008
From the looks of it, UP Ibalon Bicol’s first project-–the UPCAT review -- pushes through without hitches. As of the last meeting, May 19, 2008, most of the invitations to speakers and participants had been out.
Video: UP Ibalon Bicol Meetings
Andy Gimpaya
Tuesday, April 29th, 2008
Take a sneak peek at the deliberations of the UP Ibalon Bicol steering committee. The committee met twice in the past couple of weeks. Both meetings were held at Grilling Point, Balatas Road, Naga City on April 20 and 27 2008.
I am Change, Are You?
Andy Gimpaya
Thursday, April 17th, 2008

By: Harvey S. Keh
Albay celebrates Magayon Festival 2008
Andy Gimpaya
Monday, March 31st, 2008
Albay rises above gloom and despair as the province celebrates Magayon Festival 2008.
Blogging tip: Spruce up your blog with picture collage
Andy Gimpaya
Saturday, March 29th, 2008
[This article, I believe, tackles general interest topic so I lifted it from my personal blog.]

Picasa is a light-weight graphic application that Google offers as a free download. Picture collage creation is one of its coolest features.
New Interface of our Web Site
Andy Gimpaya
Wednesday, March 12th, 2008
New Look and Feel for Our Website - Check in Now
Andy Gimpaya
Friday, March 7th, 2008