Live and Loud will feature a school band competition to be participated by bands from Cebu Doctor’s University, University of the Philippines Cebu College, Cebu Institute of Technology, University of Cebu, University of Southern Philippines, Southwestern University and the University of San Jose Recoletos; with performances from Tambayan – one of RCTV shows– bands and Cebu’s pride: Cuarenta, Bethany, Pandora, Missing Filemon, Juress, Uno, Lui and the Line Divides which will all be streamed live on http://www.PldtWatchpad.com.

With this unprecedented union of forces, WatchPad now brings the Cebu flavor to the rest of the Philippines with the addition of RCTV to its growing list of channels. RCTV, which airs locally on Channel 36 on Sky Cable and now nationwide through WatchPad, is Cebu’s only infotainment channel that features everything about Cebu- lifestyle, culture, music, people and places. WatchPad subscribers from all over the country can now experience Cebu’s multi-faceted charm by accessing RCTV’s shows for free on their myDSL-powered PCs. “We are very excited about myDSL WatchPad’s partnership with RCTV. There are so many great talents, hot happenings and exciting parties in Cebu and by tying up with RCTV we hope to bring the islands closer through constant innovation and convergence to further revolutionize broadband and internet television” says Myla Villanueva, Senior brand manager of PLDT myDSL.

PLDT myDSL Watchpad, the country’s pioneering internet TV, just keeps on getting bigger and better by giving myDSL subscribers added value through both local, national and international content. PLDT myDSL subscribers can now experience internet TV viewing at its best and the hottest shows from 18 free channels to choose from on their DSL-powered PCs, some of which are not available on local Cebu cable: Channel [V], CNN, National Geographic, E!, PBO, CNBC, Cartoon Network, Animax, History, The Biography Channel, Crime and Investigation, Living Asia, RCTV, Go, Splash, Smart Shopping, TBN-Word, and myView.

Not yet on watchpad? Log on to http://www.pldtwatchpad.com to get your free username and password.

As I say goodbye to the year 2009, I would like to thank the people who touched my heart, made my 2009 a very memorable one and became part of my life. To start with, I  thank the Cebu Bloggers Society for making me  a part of the group. We were not just a group, but we also became family. Since February 15th, when I officially became a CBS member, my life has become more colorful and full of surprises. I experienced a lot that I never expected to experience. Thank you so much guys for giving me that wonderful opportunity. We did great the previous year, I know we can do it again this year or even better. Kudos to us this year!

I would also like to thank my dutymates/ researchmates, for doing their best to pass our Research subject and doing good in both the clinical and community duties. Though I know that was tough, we still manage to surpass all of them. As this year starts, we still have a lot of challenges to face and even tougher than before. But I know we can do better this year. We will pass and we will GRADUATE! May the Lord God bless us and guide us all the way. Again, thank you for doing a job well done.

For my classmates, we have been together for 4 years already. I thank you all for the never ending laughs, all of the “kabuangs”,  support and company throughout the years though I know it will end this year. But still, I know it doesn’t end here. Though we will part our ways soon, I know we will meet again soon. I am very thankful to belong in section B. And I am proud to call you my classmates. We can do this guys! This year is the toughest year for us but I know we will graduate, pass the board exam and become REGISTERED NURSES!

And lastly, I would like to thank my family and friends especially my mom whom I owe my life to. For the never ending love, concern, understanding, and support. Though you have suffered a lot the previous year, you were able to stand again on your own feet. I am very proud of you mom and I love you. To my hardworking dad, who is very far away from me ever since, I thank you so much for the financial support, concern, and love you’ve given me. Though you’re far away, I just want you to know that I miss you and I love you. To my grandparents, thank you Lolo Wences and Lola Elen for taking care of me when mom is not around. For Lolo’s jokes and Lola’s teachings. I love you both. I would also like to thank my cousins, Aunts and Uncles for all their love and concern. Thank you so much. I love my family. May we continue to love each other this year and hope to see you all soon. I miss you all!

And to all my friends, THANK YOU. There were many instances in my previous year when I thought I can’t make it, but you were there to comfort me and cheer me up.Thank you so muc h guys.

Enough with the thank you’s and WELCOME 2010! I can tell that this year will be a great year for me. Not just because I read it in my horoscope but I can feel it. I did good last year, I can do it better this year. I’m now ready to face the challenges ahead of me. And yes, I have my new year’s resolutions. I just hope I’d be able to make all these possible.

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!

CHEERS TO 2010!!!

The Library of the new CDU building is strategically situated on the second floor. It is well designed to meet the standards of a university. Its floor area is three times the size of the Library in previous location. With a seating capacity of about 1000, the Library is made more conducive to learning and research. It has several new salient features like the Discussion rooms, Chat rooms where students can make or take calls through their cellular phones, Conference room which also serves as a Faculty Reading Area when there is no scheduled meeting or other activities, Laptop Charging Area where students can recharge their laptops for free and a Perk Corner where students can take a short break for a cup of coffee and light refreshments.

Another salient feature, which is unique in our university, is the Book Drop. It is provided to facilitate book returns. Students could still return their borrowed books even if the Library is already closed. With this, students have no excuse why they could not return their books on time.

The most recent development of the Library is availability of the Online Public Access Catalog, which was launched on November 24, 2007, during the celebration of the 75th National Book Week. With 6 terminals, searching for books and other materials is now just a click of a finger.

The library is also happy to announce the addition of a new database. Effective January 2008, the administration approved our request to subscribe to the Proquest Health Management Database in addition to our existing subscription to the Proquest Health and Medical Complete Database. We do encourage students and faculty to maximize the use of our materials. These databases are really useful especially to those who are involved in research.

More developments are considered to be made available in the future like the automated circulation to facilitate returning and borrowing of library materials. Provision of Wi-Fi is also being considered.

With all these new features and services, we can proudly say that the Library is already at par with the Libraries in other big universities.