daily office tweet June 1, 2009
Posted by isakangdiyosa in Office Life.Tags: anti-trust, competition policy, philippine senate, senate bill no. 3147, senate bill no. 3148, senator enrile
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lately, on hiatus. been hybernating. busy with work. social life is DOA. confused. lost. demoralized by some things. haha.
on the bright side, we have only four more days before sine die. gawd! i love congressional recess. i promise to make the most out of it. plan trips. update this site on recent trips. take photos. upload photos. workout. surf. touch base with friends. 
and here’s proof that i’m really working. it’s been a productive april and may. we’re about to pass on third reading the proposed anti-trust/competition law. i put some really hard work on this one and finally, i think i have developed a better appreciation and understanding of how anti-trust/competition policy works.
and then the boss is pushing for the passage of his twin bills aimed at lowering electricity costs – senate bill no. 3147 and 3148. i’m handling senate bill no. 3147 which seeks to impose a 3% franchise tax on the distribution income of distribution utilities in lieu of all nationa and local taxes. the other one, senate bill no. 3148 seeks to reduce the government share from the exploration, development and utilization of indigenious sources of energy and use whatever reduction to lower the cost of electricity. these might sound terribly boring and technical for some. haha. but since we’re busy drumming up support, let this be my way of telling the few people who drop by this site. and please do the country a favor, support the bills and pass the message. :-)
Meeting on Tax Scheme April 14, 2009
Posted by isakangdiyosa in Office Life.Tags: philippine senate
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Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile speaks with Sen. Panfilo Lacson and Finance Secretary Margarito Teves while a staff eavesdrops at the back during a committee meeting Tuesday on House Bill No. 5521 or an Act Adopting the Simplified Net Income Taxation Scheme for individuals engaged in trade, business and practice of profession.
picture and caption courtesy of senate website.
update on the 50mm prime March 16, 2009
Posted by isakangdiyosa in Shutter Hits.Tags: dogs, nikkor 50mm f/1.8d, photography, spot and nikki
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the 50mm prime provides tack sharp photos and a very nice bokeh/depth of field (that blurred background for photos to make your subject stand out). however, it does not autofocus on the d40 so i’m currently getting the hang of manually focusing. it’s hard right now but i’m hoping it would get easier with practice.
so i was doing some practice shots last weekend while my dogs were romping ang playing in the terrace. i didn’t mind them since the gate was locked and so i proceeded to take shots. did i mention my dogs are smart? well, they are! spot, our half dachshund and pinscher fur clown, has been opening the gate at whim whenever no one is looking. since i was very busy with the camera, spot decided to open the gate and both dogs decided to make a break for it.
as i was chasing them, my newly acquired lens banged on the gate. thank god nothing serious happened to it, just a smudge of paint plastered on the side of the lens filter.
these are the two little devils who almost destroyed my new toy. innocent and sweet eh? they also gouged one of our sofa sets open.
i just got a new toy March 11, 2009
Posted by isakangdiyosa in Shutter Hits.Tags: nikkor 50mm f/1.8 d, nikon lens, photography
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i bought myself a Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 D. it’s in used but good condition.
off to practice, i’m excited.
hmmm. now, i just need to save for that 55-200mm VR.
Hidalgo Camera and Photography Supply Retailers March 3, 2009
Posted by isakangdiyosa in Shutter Hits.Tags: camera retailers, hidalgo, photography, quiapo
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This is handy information for those who wish to buy cameras in Hidalgo/Quiapo. Here are the contact numbers, you can call ahead and place your orders before going all the way there.
Avenue Photo Supply
Address: 712 R. Hidalgo St., Quiapo, Manila
Tel: 733-2761, 733-5474, 734-3307
Contact: Wilson Lu
Products: Quantum, Nikon, Canon, Olympus, Slik, China brand lights, Radio receivers, Bulbs, Flash bulbs, Tamron, Tiffen, Domke, Kodak, Fuji, Ilford Film, Widest range of Lighting equiptment in Hidalgo.
Fotohaus
Address: 713 R. Hidalgo St., Quiapo, Manila
Tel: 734-4471, 734-3304 to 05, 733-4565, 733-5531
Fax: 733-5528
Contact: Lety C. Uy
Products: Nikon, Canon, Fuji, Kodak, Rechargeable batteries, Lamination equiptment, Film, Dry boxes
Henry’s Camera & Photo Supply
Address: 310 P. Gomez St., Quiapo, Manila
Tel: 733-7723, 735-7989, 734-5099
Fax: 734-4018
Contact: Nicholson Ong
E : henryscamera@yahoo.com
Products: Nikon, Canon, Sony, Olympus, Assorted Studio lighting and lots of batteries
Mayer Photo
Address: 111, 113, 115 C. Palanca St., Quiapo, Manila
Tel: 733-7598, 733-7722
Look for: Ramon Ong
Products: Nikon, Canon, Sony, Olympus, good source for high end lenses.
Watson Photo Shop
Address: 312 P. Gomez St., Quiapo, Manila
Tel: 733-7697
Look for: Philip King Tan Tang
Products: Nikon, Canon, Sony, Fuji, Sunpak, Olympus
daily tweet February 26, 2009
Posted by isakangdiyosa in Random Thoughts.4 comments
i have a lot of overdue blog entries as usual. i haven’t blogged about my capones and anawangin camping trip, as well as my hot air balloon trip in clark. i was not able to do that last weekend as i was busy revising the anti-trust draft bill and i had several meetings this week.
i however posted the photos at my multiply site, linked on my sidebar with the category “let’s multiply”. thank you g for giving me instructions in adding widgets.
and i’ve been addicted to camera lens lately. i want to buy ,i really really want to buy a 55-200mm af-s vr lens and a 50mm f1.8 prime lens. my impulsive streak is kicking in which is not really good for my financial health.
and union bank just called, they are giving me a pre-approved card and will be delivering it soon. yay! i finally have a card after so many unsecsessful attempts/applications to almost all credit card companies. now i’m thinking if this will be good for my financial health as well. i will probably use it to buy a lens first chance i got, or not if i get to reign in this impulsive streak.
and finally, i’m thinking of creating another blog, a photo blog similar to a project 365 but i don’t know if i will be able to religiously take one photo a day. it’s still in the works, i will update when it’s up and running.
a perfect way February 17, 2009
Posted by isakangdiyosa in Shutter Hits.Tags: clark air field, hot air balloon festival, labrador retriever, nikon d40, photography
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to thaw a cold heart
on valentine’s day! 
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shot at the hot air balloon festival, clark air field last sunday. there were a lot of cute and cuddly dogs. this lab puppy stole my heart. i’ve always wanted one and i feel that we’ll be getting one soon.
2009 clark hot air balloon festival (repost) February 10, 2009
Posted by isakangdiyosa in Random Thoughts.Tags: clark, hot air balloon festival, travel
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CLARK FREEPORT – 11-25-09 – According to the Tourism and Promotions Office of the Clark Development Corporation (CDC), 2009 will see even more balloons and countries participating in the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival than in 2008. At this point, it looks as if 25 countries will be joining this event, which seems to be growing by leaps and bounds each year and becoming more like a major air show than a hot air balloon event.
In 2008, only 19 balloons were flown from 13 countries; with the increased publicity of this event worldwide and on the internet, and the growing popularity of the event with Filipinos, Clark could have significantly more balloons than ever in the air this year. The scheduled date is set for February 12 to 15 th of 2009. The organizers are in the beginning phases of planning for this Philippines mega event, we will post the schedule here when it is available.
Please follow the link for the complete article and schedule of events.
My Grade is C+ February 9, 2009
Posted by isakangdiyosa in Life or Something Like It, Random Thoughts.2 comments
My Lakbayan grade is C+!
How much of the Philippines have you visited? Find out at Lakbayan!
Created by Eugene Villar.
of past and happy places February 9, 2009
Posted by isakangdiyosa in Random Thoughts.4 comments
recycled conversation from last night.
friend: magkano nga ang rates sa resort? paforward naman ng contact pls.
emjay: (sent a business card)
friend: kumusta ka na tagal na kitang di nakakasama ah. musta love life?
emjay: ok lang. im good. galing kami anawangin today, camping ang island hopping. love life? haha. sabihin na lang nating actively seeking.
friend: haha. akala ko active. whatever happened to %@#$%?
emjay: i haven’t heard from him.
friend: ay sayang naman. akala ko for real na yung sa inyo kahit medyo flirting lang.
i don’t even know if i flirted right. i didn’t know you were rooting for us even back then. this conversation made me remember and smile. and miss those happy days.
