#WalangPasok: Class Cancellations or Suspensions Due to Typhoons, Transport Strikes, Etc.,

Wazzup Pilipinas!

We are all looking for the announcements for the class suspensions, as declared by the Department of Education (DepEd) or the Local Government Units (LGUs) due to #TyphoonXXX.

Who should really give it and we believe the most important question is " When should they give it to be fair and useful enough to our fellow men?"

There's just so many cases of class suspensions being announced LATE ....when every student has already gone to school and then they let the kids suffer in the rain or transport / traffic problem.

Do we need to have a central agency to announce class suspensions other than on a per LGU?  So that people will only refer to a single point person or agency, rather than getting information from their lowly LGU leaders who also rely on PAGASA to be able to decide?

Better safe than sorry should be the case, and whether it rains, floods, ...or not,...the most important is we are all dry and in the comforts of our own homes rather than stranded in the streets.

#WalangPasok Monday, July 9, 2018, due to bad weather.

Metro Manila:
Las Piñas City All levels (public and private)
Marikina City - All levels (public and private)
Muntinlupa City - All levels (public and private)
Parañaque City - All levels (public and private)
Pasay City - All levels (public and private)
Other areas:
Balagtas, Bulacan - All levels (public and private)
Bacoor, Cavite - All levels (public and private)
Dasmariñas, Cavite - All levels (public and private)
Imus, Cavite - - All levels (public and private)
Binangonan, Rizal - All levels (public and private)
Cainta, Rizal - All levels (public and private)
Morong, Rizal - All levels (public and private)
Rodriguez, Rizal - All levels (public and private)
San Mateo Rizal - All levels (public and private)
Tanay, Rizal - All levels (public and private)
Taytay, Rizal - All levels (public and private)
Teresa, Rizal - All levels (public and private)
Zambales (excluding Olongapo) - Preschool to senior high school (public and private)

as of 10:54 pm July 8 - source Philippine Star

Ovation Productions Presents John Ford Coley Live in Sta. Rosa Laguna

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American singer John Ford Coley will be performing at the Santa Rosa Sports Coliseum is Santa Rosa, Laguna on August 11, 2018 produced by Ovation Productions.  John is a classically trained pianist, guitarist, actor and author most known for his partnership in the musical duo England Dan & John Ford Coley.

John is not new to Filipinos as he has frequently visited the Philippines due to the massive popularity here of England Dan & John Ford Coley music.  His first visit to Manila was via a three night Valentines weekend concert at the Folk Arts Theater in 2000  where he appeared with the late Jimi Jamison of Survivor, David Pack, and Ambrosia. Rupert Holmes who was initially in the bill was a no-show. Working together in Manila enabled John and Ambrosia to do more frequent appearances and collaborations together in the U.S. on many occasions.  The Valentines concerts were produced by Ovation Productions who brought them back together after a few years to open for the band America at the Araneta Coliseum.

At 16, Coley, along with schoolmate Dan Seals formed an acoustic act simply named England Dan & John Ford Coley. The duo was signed by A&M Records. In 1971, the two moved from Dallas, Texas to Los Angeles where they opened for numerous bands^. Their first break came in 1972 with the song Simone. It became a number one hit in Japan and was popular in France. However, Simone did not fare as well in the United States, and the two were released from their contract with A&M after three albums.

Two years later, they acquired another record deal from Atlantic Records and released the song I'd Really Love to See You Tonight. Overall they had four top-ten hits and two top-twenty hits. They were nominated for a Grammy Award and received triple-platinum and gold records and released eight albums; additionally, other recordings were released abroad.

The duo disbanded in 1980. After the passing of England Dan (Danny Seals, brother of Jim Seals of 1970s soft rock duo Seals and Crofts), John’s solo performances have gotten more attention and have given John renewed purpose to continue performing the hits that the duo have been known for (John fondly referred to their act as ‘Mutt & Jeff’ due to their height difference). One major issue for the disbanding of England Dan and John Ford Coley was change of musical direction as England Dan wanted to pursue country music.

England Dan and John Coley classic hits which John continues to perform in his solo concerts include It's Sad To Belong,Soldier In The Rain, Gone Too Far, Love Is The Answer, What's Forever For, Broken Hearted Me, I’d Really Like to See You Tonight, Nights are Forever Without You, We’ll Never Have to Say Goodbye Again, What Can I Do With this Broken Heart, Just Tell Me You Love Me. John also does great covers of The Bread’sMake It With You, Dan Fogelberg’sLonger and Leader of the Band, Dan Hill’s Sometimes When We Touch,among many others. In his Santa Rosa Laguna concert, John Ford Coley will have popular OPM singer-songwriter Noel Cabangon as front act.

(John Ford Coley concert tickets are available at SM and online throughwww.smtickets.com. Ticket prices are P3300, 2800, 1800, 800 plus ticketing charges. For info call 02-4702222 or 0917-1495950, 0956-0922765, 049-5113376.)

Stay Energized All Day with Snacks from FamilyMart

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Whether you’ve got 10 minutes in the middle of your afternoon to spare or are looking for something sweet after pulling in hours of overtime, FamilyMart has snacks that are sure to brighten up your mood and keep you energized ‘til you get to the end of your to-do list.

Grab a filling midday roll of sushi three different ways: take your pick from California Maki at P99, Futo Maki at P69, and Salmon and Cheese Maki at P89.

If you’re looking for something easier to eat on the go, choose from among FamilyMart’s gourmet sandwiches: Chicken Caesar on Wheat Bread at P92, Tuna Melt on Rye Bread at P89, and Country Ham with Emmental on Wheat Bread at P89.

For a bite that’s a bit more filling, try FamilyMart’s Chicken Popcorn a la carte at P49, or take it as a meal with rice at P59.

You can also enjoy new Twirl-All-You-Can flavors, Melon and Hokkaido Milk for only P25, or pick up a cup of Red Velvet Latte, or Matcha Latte both at an introductory price of P65 each for regular and P75 for large to keep you perked up and motivated to see the day through.

Your FamilyMart treats could be even more rewarding with the Cool School Kick-off Promo. Every P100 single receipt until July 31 entitles you to one raffle entry and the chance to win one of three 13-inch Macbook Air Laptops, three Y6II Huawei Smartphones, and ten Globe Pocket Wifi units, so drop by a FamilyMart store near you today!

For updates, exciting products, and awesome deals, like and follow FamilyMart Philippines on Facebook, @familymartph on Instagram, and @FamilyMartPH on Twitter.  For store locations or more information on FamilyMart Philippines, log on to www.familymart.com.ph.

FamilyMart is the 2nd largest convenience store chain in the world with over 18,000 stores across Asia. In the Philippines, FamilyMart has branches in Makati, Fort Bonifacio, Quezon City, Mandaluyong, Pasig, Pasay, Alabang and Laguna.