Ely @ PHC

Eraserheads vocalist Ely Buendia was transferred to the Philippine Heart Center early Sunday from Makati Medical Center due to "emotional and physical stress" he suffered during their reunion concert Saturday night.

A GMA Flash Report said the Philippine Heart Center is yet to issue an official statement regarding Buendia's health condition.

Buendia's health condition halted mid-way the much awaited Eraserheads reunion concert held at the Bonifacio Global City Open Field.

In 2007, Buendia suffered a heart attack while his new band Pupil was performing in Laguna.

Around 60,000 fans flocked to the reunion concert to witness what was tagged as “a historical event.” Organizers said the fans understood the reasons for the unexpected finish but requested for a follow-up reunion concert.

GMAnews.TV

Oh gawd, I kept on asking people why's the concert-reunion such a big deal?! People make a big fuss out of it. I knoe Ely had previous heart surgery(ies?) but it never came to me that this could happen. This is supposed to be predictable right?

I am not actually interested about this concert. I've been an e-heads fan but this concert is sooo overrated. I mean everyone's talking about it. Issues, controversies, cancellations, etc. I don't mind going to this concert either but I'd rather stay home and study cos it's highly praised. Pop culture is interesting but as in like this given with too much importance?! In turns me off.

So now Ely's back to the OR, he should be in good hands e?

Now right... We can tag it now as a historical event. It's madness!

Francis M diagnosed with Leukemia

Rap musician-TV host-actor Francis Magalona has been diagnosed with leukemia and is undergoing more tests.

A son of the popular 1950s movie tandem Pancho Magalona and Tita Duran, the 43-year-old father of eight children is appealing for sobriety as he prepares to fight the disease. “I don't want a media circus. I want privacy with my family,” Francis said in a phone interview with the Philippine Daily Inquirer as he waited for his attending doctor. “What I'd rather talk about is how to we can solicit blood donations to replace the supply that I have consumed in the hospital.”

Francis' wife, Pia Arroyo-Magalona, said her husband started exhibiting symptoms in March this year. “It was very gradual, hindi siya biglaang lumabas [it didn't manifest right away]. We don't want to use the word 'curable,' but the doctors say it's treatable.”

Pressed for more details, Magalona said that he will issue a formal statement Thursday (Aug. 14) on the noontime variety TV show “Eat Bulaga” where he is a regular host.

Inquirer.net

So, what type of leukemia? Hmmm... I am curious... Principle of confidentiality e? Whatever...

But we should respect that. I mean, that's the patient's right. If he wants his condition to be kept only within his family, then we cannot do anything about it.

I hope he gets well and puhleez, let him rest first! A lot of people are curious about him going back to the noon-time show. What the F?! He's sick people! Let him rest! Don't be such an ass.

meron tayong dalawang bagong contributors pero wala parin nag-uupdate. mukang magmamana lang din sila kay praline.. tsk tsk..

Two foetuses removed from 45-day-old baby

In a rare operation, Pakistani doctors Tuesday removed two foetuses, one of them fully grown, from the abdomen of a 45-day-old baby.

The infant, Nazia, was brought to Pakistan's Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad with a swollen abdomen four days ago by her parents who are poor labourers from Swat district of North West Frontier Province (NWFP).

"Such cases in medical history are very rare," Muqqadar Shah, one of the surgeons who performed the operation, told DPA.

The doctors carried out the surgery after X-ray and ultrasound tests showed abnormal growth in the abdomen. The surgeons were surprised to discover a fully-grown foetus weighing one kg.

"Her mother actually had triplets, but the other two grew in Nazia's abdomen," Shah said.

The condition of the child, who is on life support, is reported to be critical.

By IANS, [RxPG]

update

i think we need more team members and contributors for this blog..

Just Curious

I wonder if those guys in the picture above are young doctors wearing their stethoscopes or if they are two guys, in love, listening to their theme song from their mp3 players. Which is which? The picture was cut from the waist below but i think they're holding each other's hands. And if you observe closely, I think they're about to kiss..Oh my God! Shouldn't we replace it? What do you think guys? Hahaha! just kidding!

Nothing Has Changed

To those who are wondering what my new year's resolution is for this year...it's still the same as last year!!!hahaha Get well soon dak and hanna and everyone who are sick today..Actually i was also sick last christmas. I had fever and cough and i since i am a curious guy, i tried to subject myself to an experiment. I invited some friends over and we drank several bottles of beer..and to my amazement!! I felt better the next morning..was it the alcohol or just a mere coincidence?? Good question..Let's see.. according to my readings, alcohol, at a certain amount is toxic to microorganisms like bacteria and viruses which as we all know cause us to become sick. The human body is able to tolerate alcohol concentrations (depending on several factors like age, gender, genetics, environment, etc.) which are already toxic to these microorganisms. The alcohol now interferes with the microorganism's normal processes and prevents its multiplication and inhibits it thereby stopping the progression of the disease. Other studies even have concluded that alcohol also causes massive DNA alteration and oxidative damage that eventually kills the microorganism..wow! that might have explained it!.. UNBELIEVABLE? of course! i just made that up..hehehehe LOL!

new chances.. new beginnings..

we, filipinos are just too superstitious aren't we? every year we hear everyone saying that they'll change for the better. they say they'll change this and that.. the bad habits.. laziness etc etc..
but when we come to think of it, how many of us really hold on to those promises? my kuya said he'll stop smoking.. but it's been four years.. four new years.. four chances but he'll keep on saying that next month he'll stop nad the next month after that.. and it's new year again.. my mom even told him that she'll write him a check if only he'll stop.. i think he stopped for some time.. he got the check.. and after a few months he'll smoke again.. do we really change? hehe who knows?? we should just try and try until we finally get things right.. im still hopeful..
i'm not really into new year's resolutions myself.. because i think i might not really fulfill them.. so i just hope.. i strive.. i dont like to make promises.. unless im sure i can achieve them.. i play safe?? less pressure..
anyway.. ill try to be more patient.. less sulking.. whining.. complaining.. :D i just wanna be happy.. anything goes.. when i have problems.. when i worry and when i feel sad, i just think of this idea: if there is a problem and i can do something about it, i do something bout it and do my best to make things better.. but if i cant do anything bout it.. if it's beyond my control then why should i still worry, right?? it would only be a waste of time. just let it be.. let it die on its own.. :p eventually it'll get tired.. life changes.. things change. ill just let time fix it for me.
ok so i realized i wanted to try attending victory church.. it's a born again church.. i remember my cointerns during our medtech internship.. we were four in a group and one of us was a converted born again christian.. during our 24 hour duty we''ll listen to this born again station. i can say that it was really peaceful.. my mom used to attend their worship in greenhills san juan.. and she'll see kc concepcion, gary v and sharon cuneta(local celebs) there.. she didnt go there to see the stars FYI.. hehe.. she used to ask me to come with her but i never did.. now i want to try to go there.. anyway i dont want to be converted.. im happy being a catholic its just that i want to nourish my spirituality more.. i dunno.. something inside just tells me that i should go.. and i think ill go. maybe one of these days.. this new year.. :D

happy new year everyone!

Beyond magic…

When I was a kid I used to believe that Christmas is the time of the year when everyone should be happy. It’s like an obligation for everyone to be worry-free. Disappointments, troubles and worries supposedly subside and everyone’s in a state of tranquility. More like a pause button in a movie player where you can suspend everything for even just a week. I have never come across the reason why I believed that holidays make people like sand on the beach. Everyone leaves a mark yet with each flow of water along its shores, it erases everything, making the sand defiant. How I wish I still believe in this up to the present. It would somehow make me more hopeful that there’s magic every Christmas time. Now as my eyes begin to see the light or should I say the truth, how unfortunate it is to say that Christmas is not anymore that aroma that once inhaled, makes us feel better. On the contrary, Christmas has become a burden to some. Others are not acting out what they truly feel. They reconcile just for the sake of Christmas without even feeling the need to reconcile. People spend much just to say Christmas is fun and some demand gifts making Christmas an excuse for them to have new stuffs. I’m not washing my hands, and I admit I belong to the guilty ones. It just makes me think that sometimes, we overdo everything because of the many beliefs we have regarding Christmas and the holidays in general. What we lack is the sense of understanding why we do these things. Now, I have come to realize that it is the people around us who can make us smell that aroma and our attitude towards the many situations makes you feel like the sand- resistant, defiant, and unaffected, truly magic beyond the holidays.

FYI: According to the Guinness Book of World Records and magic periodicals David Copperfield is believed to be the highest paid magical performer.

urban prov

-im here in the province..
-arrived last night..
-left manila at 3pm..late coz was stuck in traffic at quezon ave.. i still had to see my beautiful bf before i leave.. haha..
-just bought some gifts for his mom n sis..just the simplest thing.. not nough dough.. :p
dont know if they'll appreciate it though.. just hope so...
-ok so back here in the prov.. the traffic on the way here wasnt as heavy as i expected.. but traffic was worse here in cabanatuan.. due to small, narrow roads and numerous trikes everywhere... they are like flies.. i heard that our city was included in the Guiness records for the most number of trikes in an area.. unbelievable??? well, believe it.. hehe
-my dad brought me to their court christmas party.. so i couldnt object.. i went with my dad.. met his colleagues.. i was forced to sing.. my gosh.. haha.. i even joked that ill sing if my dad will finally replace my antique phone. i think he approved.. i gathered all my will power.. pakapalan na ng muka haha..
-i received a new pair of flip flops.. my ninong gave me a couple thousand bucks.. hehe so thats more than enough for gate crashing. haha i played bingo almost won a coffee maker.. sayang!
-that'll be all for now for my 1st day.. im going to to the parlor.. gonna have a hotoil and pedicure..