Yahoo! Philippines announced today its Year in Review which shows a complete report of the top 10 searches for 2011. Listed below is the complete list of what mattered most to the Filipino netizens in 2011.

Overall Top Searches for 2011 on Yahoo! Philippines

1. Shamcey Supsup
2. PAGASA
3. NBA
4. Sam Pinto
5. Azkals
6. Shalani Soledad
7. Andi Eigenmann
8. AJ Perez
9. Marian Rivera
10. Earthquakes

2011 YEAR IN REVIEW (CATEGORIES)

LAKAS-PALAKASAN
1. PBA
2. Manny Pacquiao
3. Simon Atkins
4. Lakas-Palakasan
5. James Yap
6. Phil Younghusband
7. Kiefer Ravena
8. Smart Gilas
9. Neil Etheridge
10. UAAP

BAGONG MUKHA
1. Jasmine Curtis
2. Renz Fernandez
3. Diego Loyzaga
4. Daniel Padilla
5. Ritz Azul
6. Mikael Daez
7. Coleen Garcia
8. Solenn Heussaff
9. Alden Richards
10. Angeline Quinto

KONTROBERSYAL
1. Willing Willie
2. Binibining Pilipinas
3. Albie Casiño
4. Piolo Pascual & KC Concepcion
5. Vice Ganda
6. Heart Evangelista
7. Coco Martin and Matteo Guidicelli
8. Rhian Ramos and Mo Twister
9. Amanda Coling
10. Mikael Daez

PELIKULA’T TELEBISYON
1. Pilipinas Got Talent
2. American Idol
3. Temptation Island
4. Mara Clara
5. Talentadong Pinoy
6. Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin
7. Amaya
8. Indie scene
9. Showtime
10. GMA News TV

PINOY PRIDE
1. Philippine Azkals
2. Shamcey Supsup
3. Manny Pacquiao
4. Philippine Dragon Boat Team
5. Philippine Volcanoes
6. Pitong Pinoy
7. Wesley So
8. Samantha Sotto
9. Danica Magpantay
10. Dennis Orcullo

NEGOSYO
1. Cebu Pacific soars
2. Banco Filipino closed
3. PAL union strike
4. Filipino tycoons
5. Jollibee gets busy
6. PLDT-Digitel merger
7. Price hikes
8. Meralco
9. PSE’s longer hours
10. Real estate boom

PINOY AT PINAY
1. Angel Locsin
2. Piolo Pascual
3. Marian Rivera
4. Andi Eigenmann
5. Anne Curtis
6. Shalani Soledad
7. Derek Ramsay
8. Claudine Barretto
9. John Lloyd Cruz, Shaina Magdayao, and Ruffa Gutierrez
10. Coco Martin, Maja Salvador, and Matteo Guidicelli

ISYU’T BALITA
1. Typhoons batter PH
2. GMA’s legal and health woes
3. Miguel’s out, Koko’s in
4. Peace talks
5. West Philippine Sea row
6. Instant notoriety
7. Heidi Mendoza’s cause
8. The RH Bill debacle
9. Bishops and SUVs
10. Shocking crimes

PAGBABAGO
1. Image change
2. Network transfers
3. Break-ups
4. New couples
5. Memorable engagements
6. Low-key weddings
7. First-time parents
8. Farewells
9. Left behind
10. Comebacks

KAKAIBA
1. Nostradamus predictions
2. 13th Zodiac sign
3. Lolong
4. Falling satellite
5. Planking
6. Anti-Angry Birds Bill
7. Smallest man
8. 2012
9. Pinoy Superman
10. Batangas sign in Taal Volcano

TECHIE
1. iPhone 4S
2. iPad 2
3. PlayStation Vita
4. Nintendo 3DS
5. Amazon Kindle Fire
6. HP TouchPad
7. Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
8. Nokia’s Windows Phone 7 smartphones
9. Asus Eee Pad Transformer
10. Apple MacBook Air

MUNDO
1. Japan earthquake and tsunami
2. Royal weddings
3. Osama bin Laden and Moammar Gadhafi
4. Egypt, Libya and other revolutions
5. Steve Jobs, Dennis Ritchie and John McCarthy
6. U.S. economic meltdown
7. North Korea vs. South Korea
8. Pope John Paul II Beatification
9. World Youth Day
10. Occupy Wall Street

Visit Yahoo! Philippines for the comprehensive details of the 2011 Year in Review and other top searches. You can also go to Yahoo! Philippines 2011 Year in Review.

Cheers,

Yahoo! Philippines announced today its 2010 Year in Review which shows a complete report of the top 10 searches for 2010. Below is the complete list of what mattered most to the Filipino netizens in 2010:

Overall Top Searches for 2010 on Yahoo! Philippines

1.  NBA
2. Election Results
3. Manny Pacquiao
4. Anne Curtis
5. Shaina Magdayao and John Lloyd Cruz
6. Kris Aquino
7. Willie Revillame
8. Nursing Exam Results
9. Marian Rivera
10. Mariel Rodriguez

Filipinos truly reflect their obsession with sports this year as everyone seemed to look for information regarding Manny Pacquaio and details about the NBA teams, schedules and even basketball legends. Election results has also become top hits due to an end of an unpopular administration and determined expectations for change. Nursing exam results were also widely searched this year as many people are now opting to check the licensure test results online.

Actors also remain top searches in 2010. The fascination with already popular Anne Curtis went to the next level when she was snapped with a defective bikini top while performing on ASAP XV. Couple Shaina Magdayao and John Lloyd Cruz became a hot item on the web when the two were allegedly caught in a not so pleasant situation by an unnamed source. Kris Aquino wasn’t able to escape from the limelight too due to issues surrounding James Yap, Mayen Austria and her brother, Noynoy Aquino.

Willie Revillame’s feud with Jobert Sucaldito brought him again on the spotlight but, it also marked the end of ‘Wowowee’ and a good working relationship with network ABS-CBN. Marian Rivera on the other hand, garnered a lot of attention this year due to her movie projects, endorsements, telenovelas, boyfriend Dingdong Dantes and a so-called feud with a starlet on the ‘Endless Love’ set. And lastly, Mariel Rodriguez’ her highly publicized whirlwind romance with Robin Padilla that eventually led to an Indian wedding held on August 19 and an Ibaloi wedding ceremony dated September 13 also caught some mixed attention from the Filipino netizens – young or old.

Highly Searched Achievements/Accomplishments on Yahoo! Philippines 2010

1. Manny Pacquiao
2. Maria Venus Raj
3. Charice
4. Lea Salonga
5. Jovit Baldivino
6. Efren Peñaflorida
7. Illac Diaz
8. Brillante Mendoza
9. The Pinoy Cue Masters
10. Marielle Corpuz

Highly Searched Election Results on Yahoo! 2010

1. Automated Elections
2. Noynoy Aquino’s Golden Year
3. The Presidentiables
4. Shalani Soledad
5. Women in Elections
6. Marcoses are Back, Arroyos Never Left
7. Celebrity Politicians
8. Game Changers
9. Barangay Elections
10. Election Violence

Highly Searched Issues on Yahoo! 2010

1. Aquino’s Priorities
2. Labor
3. Police Brutality
4. Dengue
5. Jueteng
6. Climate Change
7. Morong 43
8. Poverty
9. Reproductive Health
10. Agrarian Reform

Highly Searched Celebrity Centered News on Yahoo! 2010

1. Anne Curtis Wardrobe Malfunction
2. Separate Lives
3. Marian vs. Bela
4. Angelica Panganiban Controversies
5. New Celebrity Moms
6. Angel Locsin
7. Celebrity Weddings
8. Cam Scandals
9. KC Concepcion‘s Manager Resigns
10. Celebrity Deaths

Highly Searched Videos on Yahoo! 2010

1. Dancing Flight Attendants
2. We Love You Venus
3. Cebu Dancing Inmates
4. Villar Jingle Spoofs
5. Baby James Yap
6. Jovit Baldivino
7. Winnie Monsod: Honor and Excellence
8. Jejemon and Bekimon
9. Carmina Topacio
10. Jollibee on Glee

Top Searched Tragedies on Yahoo! 2010

1. Manila Hostage Crisis
2. Bus Accidents
3. Ampatuan Massacre Aftermath
4. Earthquakes
5. Ivan Padilla
6. Bar Exam Blast
7. Jason Ivler
8. Angeles City Massacre
9. Typhoons
10. In-flight Shockers

Visit Yahoo Philippines! for the comprehensive details of the 2010 Year in Review and other top searches. You can also go to http://yearinreview.yahoo.com.

Cheers,

Photo Credit: Yahoo Philippines

The boxing match between Manny ‘Pacman’ Pacquiao and Joshua ‘Grand Master’ Clottey is about to start today. These two great boxers are now getting ready to rumble at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Dallas, Texas.

The anticipated fight of Pacquiao vs Clottey is entitled ‘The Event’ and the two great boxers will vie for the WBO Welterweight Championship belt.

So, are you rooting for Pacquiao? Or Clottey?

Read the tale of the tape to compare:

Manny ‘Pacman’ Pacquiao
Age: 31
Stance: Southpaw
Height: 5’6″
Country: Philippines (Gen. Santos City)
Record: 50-3-2 (38 KOs)

Joshua ‘Grand Master’ Clottey
Age: 32
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 5’8″
Country: Accra, Ghana
Record: 35-3- (20 KOs)

Eager to watch the real time boxing match via live streaming?

You can check out the Official HBO You Tube by clicking this link here.

In the meantime, you can listen at the latest HotBoxtingit Analysis for Pacquaio and Clottey.

Enjoy!

Cheers,

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Are you looking for romantic quotes this Valentine’s Day? Well, search no more as I have collected the best Valentine’s Day sayings that I could find online. Please feel free to share these quotes and spread the love around.

Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies. ~ Aristotle

No one can understand love who has not experienced infatuation.
And no one can understand infatuation, no matter how many times he has experienced it. ~ Mignon McLaughlin

Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, and therefore is winged Cupid painted blind. ~ William Shakespeare

True love is when you put someone on a pedestal, and they fall – but you are there to catch them. ~ Anonymous

Love conquers all. ~ Virgil

Love is a canvas furnished by Nature and embroidered by imagination. ~ Voltaire

Not loving is but a long dying. ~ Wu Ti

You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams. ~ Dr. Seuss

For you see, each day I love you more Today more than yesterday and less than tomorrow. ~ Rosemonde Gerard

The only thing we never get enough of is love; and the only thing we never give enough of is love ~ Henry Miller

Love is an ideal thing, marriage a real thing; a confusion of the real with the ideal never goes unpunished. ~ Goethe

Nobody has ever measured, not even poets, how much the heart can hold. ~ Zelda Fitzgerald

Love is not just looking at each other, it’s looking in the same direction – Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Love is the triumph of imagination over intelligence – H. L. Mencken

Love is an act of endless forgiveness, a tender look which becomes a habit. ~ Peter Ustinov

Love doesn’t make the world go round, love is what makes the ride worthwhile. ~ Elizabeth Browning

Love is an irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired. ~ Robert Frost

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Matt Damon

Matt Damon is the latest celebrity to fall victim to dead rumors.

In fact, there is a rumor going on right now that Matt Damon was found dead in California’s Palo Verde mountain area on Wednesday, and ‘according’ to the recent ‘news’:

Damon, who was officially reported missing Friday, was on a camping trip. His body was found by an Imperial County Sheriff’s Department deputy on Wednesday.

But in reality, Damon has been overseas attending the Venice Film Festival this week and promoting his upcoming film “The Informat.”

Hmmm, looks like we should not believe everything we read in the internet nowadays as some people really have the ‘fun’ of making up stories just for a laugh!

I have also observed that most of the hottest Hollywood stars are being reported ‘dead’ gazillion of times.

I now wonder who will be the next victim of this ‘internet prank’ tomorrow! *LOL*

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Google doodles are interesting as they always highlight fascinating information whenever a doodle is created.

Today is no different as the the latest doodle is ‘unexplained phenomenon’. In fact, the Google UK homepage logo today shows an ‘unidentified flying object (UFO)’ that is trying to abduct the O in the text and links all the search results to the information: unexplained phenomenon.

More so, Google has also posted an encrypted message on their Twitter page that says “1.12.12 25.15.21.18 15 1.18.5 2.5.12.15.14.7 20.15 21.19”. This translates to: “All Your O Belong to Us“.

To be honest, these circumstantial facts intrigues me:

Is there an experiment going on?? Or is there something Google doesn’t tell us? Or is it only a PR move on their part??? Hmmm, can someone please tell me if there is something fishy going on at their Googleplex?

Gosh, I’m going nuts! *LOL*

In the meantime, please have a look at the top 10 unexplained phenomena to get a better understanding of what I am saying about their latest hot trends.

Cheers,

At last, the ‘Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs of 2009′ nomination comes to an end. Whew!

Well, since the competition has already ended. I believe it is only appropriate to express my deepest gratitude to the following bloggers below who voted for Dear Bloggery:

Reesie, Donna De Sena, Mary Lou Mariano, Jennibeth, Mae Lin Jiwani, Cynthia, Selboy, Ceblogger, Jena Isle, Ikogsakanding, Malensky, Darbs, Yami, Rob Angeles, Ada, Dinah, Dfish, Fatherlyours, Roy, Reyna Elena, Amor, Ambo, Silver, Jangeronimo, Zorlone, Dhonzkie, Jerbp, Donna Llaguno, Christalice, Chris, Alex Gavino, Sherry, Racquel Sison, Archie dela Cruz, Stephen Chua Roxas, Gopal Krishna, Earthlingorgeous, Kelvin, Angelcuala, HotMomma, Lindsey08, Jonistar, DianNeil, Jenn, Elmot, Itot54joni, Iva, Menard, BlogdeManila, Pusa, Mel Beckham, Lee, Anak ni Kulapo, Joanjoyce, Bloggista, Birch, Jay Castillo, Ajay, Donald Serrano, Badong, Jet, Santos.ph, Dencios, Leo Mar, Nathology, Anna, Fifi and Kotseng Kuba! (the list is still work-in-progress! )

In addition, yours truly also wants to say:

It is truly an honor to be considered with the other great new blogs that have been nominated this year. Thank you all again. I couldn’t have gotten a vote without your support!

Related Post:

• Dear Bloggery’s Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs of 2009
• Influential Blogs of 2007: Where Are They Now?

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Coming up with my own list is no easy task as there are tons of new blogs out there deserving of the title!

But in the tradition of choosing new blogs that create a gazillion of buzz in the blogosphere, I am nominating my personal favorites to support the writing project spearheaded by Janette Toral.

Listed below are my Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs of 2009 in random order:

1. Barrio Siete

The alternative collective blog is definitely a breath of fresh air in the blogosphere as the writers talk the talk, and walk the walk of its target audience — the socio-economic group who do not use pretentious and intellectual language that can not be grasped by ordinary human beings.

…And with an Alexa traffic rank of 525,142 as of this writing plus a 9.9 min/day average time a reader spent on this site, it is really no wonder why the virtual barrio of the La Kapitana is making a big splash unlike any other in the blogosphere nowadays.

Go, go, go Barrio Siete! 

2. Dare To Speak Out

Like Barrio Siete, Ms. Silver‘s blog is not for a reader with a weak heart as the blogger gives a fiery commentary on current affairs and what really matters. Enough said.

3. The Struggling Blogger

If Silver’s blog is not for the weak heart – Roy de la Cruz, the author behind The Struggling Blogger is a blogger with ‘a heart’ because he pours a lot of effort writing on his numerous blogs and still doesn’t stop creating for more sensible blogs for us to read on. I also admire this person for being a responsible parent to his kids.

4. Writing To Exhale

Roy may have all the heart in blogging but Jan Geronimo, the writer of Writing To Exhale is a surefire hit in catching my attention as this gentleman have swayed me with witty anecdotes in every blog entry and commentaries.

So, blogging world – I believe it is recommended to include him in any blogging events because his words of wisdom will certainly become the life of any given party!

5. Zorlone

Jan could be the wittiest guy out there but Doctor Zorlone, the author of the blog with the same name is the most romantic guy (hands down) in the Pinoy blogging kingdom at the moment! Armed with a Shakespearean attitude and good looks, this medical doctor will definitely awake you with his regular dose of prose poetry.

6. Fatherblogger

The five influential blogs I described above will surely flutter your heart and feed your mind but Angel Cuala of Father Blogger will show you the ropes with his informative thoughts and ‘How-Tos’ of life in general. I have been reading his previous posts for sometime now so I must say that reading the blog is like ‘listening a responsible father guiding a son/daughter’ in a different way.

Fatherblogger, I want you to know that you are a rare gem in the blogosphere!

7. Jena Isle’s Random Thoughts

Like the rest of the blogs I have enumerated above, Jena Isle’s Random Thoughts is another great blog that should be checked out by all the readers out there. Her random thoughts about marriage and life are a must read for every couple who wants to spice up their relationships.

8. Chocolateword

Just like Silver and Jena, Mahalia of Chocolateword is an extraordinaire in blogging but her forte is about family and frugality. A mommy blogger just like me, I also find her fascinating because she has the time to provide reader with a lot of informative blogs and at the same time, has the stamina to take care of her family.

Kudos to this Super Mommy!

9. Adaphobic

The lady bloggers I have mentioned above uses their keyboards to express their thoughts. Ada on the other hand uses her camera to capture blog events and press conferences unlike any other. The youth-oriented feel and the lovely pictures will tell you that she enjoyed blogging and every thing in between.

Atta girl!

10. Dear Bloggery

Francois de la Rochefoucauld once said that “Self-love is the greatest of all flatterers”.

So…

I am nominating my uber cute blog for the Top 10 because this blog has influenced me to be more passionate about blogging.

Whew, thank God I am finally done! Pero…

Honestly, I still think there are more blogs needed to be included. In my own opinion, other notable blogs worthy of the accolades too are Social Media Philippines, Patay Gutom,  Millionaire Acts, Lets Go Sago, His Name is Dencios,  DesertFishing, It’s Johnonymous, Make or Break, Extra Super Special Batchoy with Egg and Blog From Cebu.

However…

Sayang, hindi puwedeng maglagay ng 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5 eh!

Anyways…

Best of luck to all the nominees!

Cheer up guys and gals, winners or not – I know in my heart that you are all influential as you inspire me in blogging!

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So, what are you waiting for? Vote now for your Top 10! Deadline is today, July 30 and have a chance to win a $100!

Related Posts:

• A big “Thank You” to all who have nominated Dear Bloggery!
• Influential Blogs of 2007: Where are they now?

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Congrats to June 2009 successful examinees!

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced last Saturday that a total of 32,617 out of 77,901 examinees passed the Nurse Licensure Examination. Golda Manto Yap, a graduate of the Felipe R. Verallo Memorial Foundation topped the exams, getting an average score of 86.80 percent.

Interestingly, a total of 50 examinees made it to the Top 10 ranking. Listed below are the top 2 to 10 of the June 2009 PRC Nursing Board Exam Results:

Top 2: Ronie Rose Capati Arevalo, Adamson University — 86.40%

Top 3: Michelle Alejandro Barberan, Arellano University-Manila — 86.20%

Top 4: Caroline May Rellosa Chamen, Philippine College of Health & Sciences — 86.00%; Clarissa Leonor Tible Escober, Naga College Foundation — 86.00%

Top 5: Marco Magtulis Dometita, University of Santo Tomas — 85.80%; Margaret Cheung Encarnacion, University of Santo Tomas — 85.80%;  Marc Bago-Od Marzan, University of Santo Tomas — 85.80%;  Lalaine Lim Perlas, Our Lady of Fatima University-Valenzuela — 85.80%; Debbie Rose Uy Tanengsy, Velez College — 85.80%

Top 6: Lisa Angelica Vela Evangelista, University of Santo Tomas — 85.60%

Top 7: Adrian Patrick Patawaran Calimag, University of Santo Tomas — 85.20%;  Jed Asiaii Mariano Dimaisip, University of the Philippines-Manila — 85.20%;  Aaron Miranda Esporlas, University of Santo Tomas — 85.20%

Top 8: Mary Joy Sarreal Crisostomo, University of Santo Tomas — 85.00%;  David John Gabriel Egbalic Cristobal, University of Santo Tomas — 85.00%;  Libby Joy Recinto Evangelista, University of Santo Tomas — 85.00%;  Ma Paula Rhove Rivera Ortega, University of the Philippines-Manila — 85.00%;  Andrew Chua Tiu, Velez College — 85.00%;
Ginelle Marie Galarpe Visaya, University of Santo Tomas — 85.00%

Top 9: Helene Marie Mejorada Calderon, University of Santo Tomas — 84.80%;  Abigail Ann Borromeo Candelario, University of Santo Tomas — 84.80%;  Jan Benzon Tan Chan, University of Santo Tomas — 84.80%;  Anna Melissa Señga Lo, University of Santo Tomas — 84.80%;  Jernedell Geishar Tabugara Mabiling, Western Mindanao State University — 84.80%;  Von Vener Palicpic Miguel, Perpetual Help College of Manila — 84.80%;  Johanna Thomas Yu, University of Santo Tomas — 84.80%

Top 10: Miriem Paulle Beltran Soriano, Saint Louis University — 84.60%;   Teddy Jr Chan Untalasco, Lorma College — 84.60%

The oath-taking ceremony will be held before the nursing board on August 18 and 19 at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City.

Click this link for the complete list of the successful examinees

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I would like to thank Ratified.org for including Dear Bloggery in their 22nd batch of Freshly Ratified Blog this June. Listed below is the Ratified details that made this blogger happy upon browsing their site:

Dear Bloggery
by Snow Ramos
Category: Personal
Ratified Blog ID: 887
Ratified Rank: 71 Rank Up 3
Yesterday: 74
Feedburner: 53 subscribers
Pagerank: 3
Previous PR: 3 (unch.)
Alexa Rank: 290,176
Technorati Rank: 57,251 Rank Unchanged
Yesterday: 57,251
189 links from 82 blogs
Ratified Since: 2009-06-01
Last Updated: 2009-06-08

Super thank you Ratified.org! I guess my persistence paid off after 7 long months of waiting. Yeah, it has taken me 7 months to be included in the Ratified list.

Cheers,