Monday, February 19, 2007

Top 10 Chinese Lucky Symbols

Chinese characters usually have one or more meanings and some of them are particularly loved by Chinese people. Here is the top ten list of the lucky ones. Please note Pinyin is also used here, which is the Chinese spelling system for the characters. For example, fu is the pinyin for good luck in Chinese. But fu is only the phonic part of the character and it also represents other Chinese characters that sound the same.


1.) Fu - Blessing, Good Fortune, Good Luck


Fu is one of the most popular Chinese characters used in Chinese New Year. It is often posted upside down on the front door of a house or an apartment. The upside down fu means good luck came since the character for upsite down in Chinese sounds the same as the character for came.


2.) Lu - Prosperity


It used to mean official's salary in feudal China. Fengshui is believed to be the Chinese way to health, wealth and happiness. If you are interested in Fengshui, you may check out the book 'The Feng Shui Kit.'


3.) Shou - Longevity - Shou also means life, age or birthday.


4.) Xi - Happiness


Double happiness is usually posted everywhere on Chinese weddings.


5.) Cai - Wealth, money


Chinese often say money can make a ghost turn a millstone. It is to say money really can do a lot of things.




6.) He - Harmonious


'People harmony' is an important part of Chinese culture. When you have harmonious relations with others, things will be a lot easier for you.



7.) Ai - Love, affection


Don't need to say any more about this one. Just want to point out ai is often used with 'mianzi' together. Aimianzi means 'be concerned about one's face-saving.'




8.) Mei - Beautiful, pretty


The United States of American is called Mei Guo in the short form. Guo means country so Meiguo is a good name.




9.) Ji - Lucky, auspicious, propitious - Hope all is well.




10.) De - Virtue, moral


De means virtue, moral, heart, mind, and kindness, etc. It is also used in the name for Germany, i.e., De Guo.

Kung Hei Fat Choi!

Did you know that Kung Hei Fat Choi does no only mean Chinese Spring Festival or Happy New Year in Chinese but it also means Congratulations and Be Prosperous!

I hope that the year of the Year of the Fire Pig bring you goog luck, good fortune and wealth and health! Kung Hei Fat Choi!

Take a look a look at your Chinese Astrological Forecast based on the year you were born.

Year of the Rat

Year: 1900, 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020
Greatest Affinity : Dragon, Monkey
Greatest Enmity : Horse

I am the self-proclaimed acquisitor
I am a link yet I function as a complete unit
I aim at encompassing heights
And strike my target
Sure and steady.

Life is one joyous journey for me.
Each search must end with a new quest.
I am progress, exploration and insight.
I am the womb of activity.

I am the Rat.

Charming and humourous, honest and meticulous. Although they can give good advice, they cannot necessarily decide for themselves. May be power hungry, petty or greedy, Bright, sociable and highly ambitious. A true opportunist to reach the target. Passionate and good to her lover. Yet likes to gamble and spend lavishly.

The charm of the Rat personality is as universally known and loved as the Walt Disney character, Mickey Mouse. He could be forthright and honest but in such a disarming manner that you find yourself at a disadvantage.

Remarkably easy to get along with, hard working and thrifty, he will be generous only to those he is inordinately fond of, so if you get an expensive gift from him, you should certainly rate yourself high in his esteem. However, in spite of his penny-pinching ways, he will never be found wanting for admirers as he emits such fantastic appeal.

Year of the OX

Year: 1901, 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021
Greatest Affinity : Rooster, Snake
Greatest Enmity : Sheep

Mine is the stabilizing force
That perpetuates the cycles of life
I stand immobile against the
Test of adversity.
Resolute and unimpeachable.
I seek to serve integrity,
To bear the burdens of righteousness.
I abide by the laws of nature-
Patiently pushing the wheel of Fate.
Thus, I shall weave my destiny.

I am the Ox.


Intelligent and self-confident. Patient and methodical, helpful and hardworking. Although they might appear rigid and slow, a kind and active mind is beneath. A Natural born under works systematically, the Ox is responsible for family and believes in authority but is sometimes too stubborn and traditional.

The Ox or the Buffalo sign symbolizes prosperity through fortitude and hard work. A person born during this year will be dependable, calm and methodical. A patient and tireless worker, he sticks to routine and conventions. Although he is generally fair-minded and a good listener, it is difficult to make him change his views as he is stubborn and often has strong prejudices.

Still, because of his steady and trustworthy character, the Ox person will be entrusted with positions of authority and responsibility. He will not fall short where duty calls. As a matter of fact, he should be careful not to get carried away.

Year of the TIGER

Year: 1902, 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022
Greatest Affinity : Dog, Horse
Greatest Enmity : Monkey

I am the delightful Paradox.
All the world is in my stage.
I set new trails ablaze;
I seek the unattainable,
And try the untried.
I dance to life's music
In gay abandon.
Come with me on my carousel rides
See the myriad colors,
The flickering lights.
All hail me the unparalleled performer.

I am the Tiger.

Courageous, active, and self-assured, a natural leader, passionate and independent. Possibly restless especially if born at night. Rebellious and dynamic. A warrior and center of attention. Quick tempered but considerate. Affectionate but careless. A roaring success awaits the Tiger.

In the East, the Tiger symbolizes power, passion and daring. A rebellious, colorful and unpredictable character, he commands awe and respect from all quarters. This fearless and fiery fighter is revered as the sign that wards off the three main disasters of a household: fire, thieves and ghosts.

The Tiger is a fortunate person to have around provided you are prepared for all the activity that comes along with his dynamic personality. The impulsiveness and vivacity of the Tiger person are contagious. His vigor and love of life are stimulating. He will arouse every sort of emotion in people except indifference. In short, the captivating tiger loves being the center of attention.

Year of the RABBIT

Year: 1903, 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023
Greatest Affinity : Sheep, Boar
Greatest Enmity : Rooster

I am in tune with the
Pulse of the universe
In my quiet and solitude
I hear the melodies of the soul.
I float above commonplace
Dissent and decay
I subdue by my ability to conform.
I color my word
In delicate pastel hues.
I epitomize harmony and inner peace.

I am the Rabbit.

Peace loving, impeccable manners in the pursuit of a good life, intelligent in business with creative mind but sometimes moody and indifferent.

A person born in the year of the Rabbit possesses one of the most fortunate of the twelve animal signs. The Rabbit, or Hare as he is referred to in Chinese mythology, is the emblem of longevity and is said to derive his essence from the Moon.

The rabbit symbolizes graciousness, good manners, sound counsel, kindness and sensitivity to beauty. His soft speech and graceful nimble ways embody all the desirable traits of a successful diplomat or seasoned politician.

Likewise, a person born under this sign will lead a tranquil life, enjoying peace, quiet and congenial environment. He is reserved and artistic and possesses good judgment. His thoroughness will also make him a good scholar. He will shine in the fields of law, politics and government.

Year of the DRAGON

Year: 1904, 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024
Greatest Affinity : Rat , Monkey
Greatest Enmity : Dog

I am the unquenchable Fire,
The center of all energy,
The stout heroic heart.
I am truth and light,
I hold power and glory in my sway.
My presence
Disperses dark clouds
To tame the Fates.

I am the Dragon.

Magical, shrewd, intuitive, artistic and very lucky. Alternately, can be stubborn, irritable and impulsive. Can also be rather worldly and hard to get close to. Full of vitality,self assured, bright and master of success. Somewhat proud and quick-tempered, the Dragon personality is always attractive.

The mighty and magnificent Dragon of mythical folklore never ceases to enchant or stir the imagination. The Dragon person is magnanimous and full of vitality and strength. To him life is a blaze of colors and he is constantly on the go. Egotistical, eccentric, dogmatic, whimsical or terribly demanding and unreasonable, he is still never without a band of admirers. Proud, aristocratic and very direct, the Dragon-born establishes his ideals early in life and demands the same high standards and perfection from others that he has for himself.

The powerful Dragon is difficult to contest, at times even impossible. He tends to intimidate those who dare challenge him. An angry , spurned Dragon could be like the big bad wolf at your door. He'll huff and he'll puff until he blows your house down.

In spite of his volcano of emotions, the Dragon cannot be said to be sentimental, sensitive or very romantic. He takes love and adulation for granted: they are his just due. But while he maybe stubborn, irrational and overbearing when irked, the Dragon can forgive you the moment he gets over his outbursts. And since things are supposed to work both ways, he expects your forgiveness for his errors , too.

Year of the SNAKE

Year: 1905, 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025
Greatest Affinity : Ox , Rooster
Greatest Enmity : Boar

Mine is the wisdom of the ages.
I hold the key to the mysteries of life.
Casting my seeds on fertile ground
I nurture them with constancy and purpose.
My sights are fixed.
My gaze unchanging.
Unyielding, inexorable and deep
I advance with steady, unslackened gait,
The solid earth beneath me.

I am the Snake.

Philosophical, wise , calm and understanding, though often fickle or self-indulgent. Elegant to the point of being ostentatious. Can behave selfishly if crossed. A Snake lady is also charming in personality and elegant in dress. She is receptive and a deep thinker and likes to judge by intuition. She is fortunate in wealth through her life.

Philosopher, theologian, political wizard, wily financier - the Snake person is the deepest thinker and enigma of the Chinese cycle. He is endowed with an inborn wisdom of his very own; a mystic in his own right. Graceful and soft-spoken, he loves good books, food, music, the theater; he will gravitate toward all the finer things in life. The most beautiful women and powerful men tend to be born under this sign. So if you are one of the Snake people, you are in good company.

A person of this sign generally relies on his own judgment and does not communicate well with others. He can deeply religious or psychic, or on the other hand, totally hedonistic. Either way, he trusts his own vibrations rather than outside advice. More often than not...he will be right.

Year of the HORSE

Year: 1906, 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026
Greatest Affinity : Tiger, Dog
Greatest Enmity : Rat

I am the Kaleidoscope of the mind.
I impart light, color and perpetual motion.
I think, I see, I am moved by electric fluidity.
Constant only in my inconstancy.
I am unshackled by mundane holds,
Unchecked by sturdy, binding goals.
I run unimpeded through virgin paths.
My spirit unconquered --
My soul forever free.

I am the Horse.

Cheerful, quick-witted and popular. With a happy outlook, independent, subjective and self-centered. She is also good at handling wealth.

A person born in this year is said to be cheerful, popular and quick- witted. He has raw sex appeal rather than straight good looks. Earthy and warmly appealing, he is very perceptive and talkative. His changeable nature may lead him to be hot-tempered, rash and headstrong at times. The unpredictable- able horse will fall in love easily and fall out of love just as easily.

In most cases the Horse will leave home early. If not, his independent spirit will goad him to start working or to take up some career at an early age. An adventurer at heart, still he is noted for his keen mind and ability to manage money. Self-reliant, vivacious, energetic, impetuous and even brash, the Horse is a showy dresser, partial to bright colors and striking designs to the point of being gaudy on occasion.

The horse loves exercise both physical and mental. You can spot him by his rapid but graceful body movements, his animated reflexes and fast way of speaking. He responds quickly and can make snap decisions. His mind works at remarkable speed and whatever he may lack in stability and perseverance, he will certainly make up for by being open-minded and flexible. Basically, he is a nonconformist.

Year of the SHEEP (GOAT)

Year: 1907, 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027
Greatest Affinity : Rabbit, Boar
Greatest Enmity : Ox

I am nature's child.
I trust and am rewarded by trust.
Fortune smiles upon my countenance.
All things blossom
In the gentleness of my love.
I strive to find beauty in all I behold.
I am fair of face
And full of grace.

I am the Sheep.

Intelligent with a mind for business. She has artistic inclination who tend to be pessimistic. Good natured and generous but can be undisciplined and irresponsible. May have somewhat antisocial tendencies. The Sheep is also indecisive and too passive. Yet she has fantastic luck in her life.

This is the most feminine sign of the zodiac. A person of the Sheep year is called the Good Samaritan of the cycle. He is righteous, sincere and easily taken in by sob stories. He is likely to be mild-mannered, even shy. At his best, he is artistic, fashionable and a creative worker. At his worst, he tends to be easily overcome by his emotions, pessimistic and withdrawn.

The Sheep is known for his gentle and compassionate ways. He can forgive easily and be understanding about others faults. He dislikes strict schedules and cannot take too much discipline or criticism. Fond of children and animals, he is close to nature and a general homebody. The Sheep is apt to mother or even smother the objects of his affections. He is possessed by varying moods and finds it impossible to work under pressure. He also finds it difficult to be objective.

Year of the MONKEY

Year: 1908, 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028
Greatest Affinity : Dragon, Rat
Greatest Enmity : Tiger

I am the seasoned traveler
Of the Labyrinth.
The genius of alacrity,
Wizard of the impossible.
My brilliance is yet unmatched
In its originality.
My hearts filled with potent magic
That could cast a hundred spells
I am put together
For mine own pleasure.

I am the Monkey.

Lively, witty, inventive and intelligent, a fast learner with good memory. Good at problem solving but can be too clever and become lazy, opportunistic and manipulative. They also know social skills well but can be selfish and egoistic. Also unbeatable in terms of talent and wealth.

Of all the animals in the lunar cycle, the Monkey bears the closest resemblance to the Naked Ape himself, Man. It is therefore no wonder that it should be he who will inherit most of man's intelligence as well as his capacity for deceit.

The Monkey is the sign of the inventor, the improvisor, and the motivator in the Chinese zodiac; a charlatan capable of drawing everyone to him with his intimate guile and charm. Being the quick-witted genius of the cycle, he is clever, flexible and innovative. The monkey can solve intricate problems with ease and will be a very fast learner. He can master anything under the sign and usually has the aptitude for being a good linguist. A person born in this year will be successful at whatever he choses to do. No challenge will be too great for him.

Year of the ROOSTER

Year: 1909, 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029
Greatest Affinity : Ox, Snake
Greatest Enmity : Rabbit

I am on hand
To herald in the day,
And to announce its exit.
I thrive by clockwork and precision.
In my unending quest for perfection
All things will be restored to their
rightful place.
I am the exacting taskmaster.
The ever-watchful administrator.
I seek perfect order in my world.
I represent unfailing dedication.

I am the Rooster.

Dramatic but a reputable person who works systematically Hardworking, resourceful, talented and confident. Vivacious and popular socially, but may have a tendency to brag insensitively. Outspoken and loves to attract attention. Always take good care of their family and can handle money well.

The Rooster, or Chicken as he is called, is the Don Quixote of the Chinese cycle. The dauntless hero who must look to the earth to survive, he is the most misunderstood and eccentric of all the signs. outwardly, he is the epitome of self-assurance and aggression, but at heart he could be conservative and old-fashioned.

The Rooster-born, especially the men, will be attractive, even dashingly handsome. The princely fowl is radiant and proud of his fine feathers and has an impressive carriage. You don't find any roosters slouching; they strut about with dignity. Even the shyest member of the Rooster family will cut a neat, trim figure and maintain a special bearing wherever he goes.

There are two distinct type of Roosters. The rapid-firing, extremely talkative ones and the deadly solemn observer types with the X-ray vision. both are equally hard to deal with. The Rooster has many outstanding qualities to crow about. He is sharp, neat, precise, organized, decisive, upright, alert, and most direct. He can also be critical to the point of brutality. Don't ever ask him his frank, candid opinion--you may never recover from his comments.

He loves to argue and debate, showing how knowledgeable and smart he is, some- times with little regard of the feelings of others. But when his feathers are ruffled in return, he is insufferable. He isn't cut out to be a diplomat. Situations regarding tact, delicacy and discretion will cramp his style. His way is to go about trying to convert everyone to his way of thinking with a missionary zeal. He shines when he is the center of attraction.

Tremendously imposing as a personality, he could well pursue any career that exposes him to the public eye.

Year of the DOG

Year: 1910, 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030
Greatest Affinity : Tiger , Horse
Greatest Enmity : Dragon

The martial strains have summoned me
To hear your sorrows,
Still your pain.
I am the protector of Justice;
Equality--my sole friend.
My vision never blurred by cowardice,
My soul never chained.
Life without honor
Is life in vain.

I am the Dog.

Honest , faithful and possessing deep loyalty and responsibility. Can be magnanimous and prosperous, yet also guarded and defensive, never really relaxed despite outer calm. She has a glib tongue, practical and realistic. The Dog is also trustworthy and generous to people and has a deep sens of justice..

This maybe the most likable sign of all in the Chinese cycle. A person born in the year of the Dog is honest, intelligent and straightforward. He has a deep sense of loyalty and a passion for justice and fair play. A dog native is usually animated and attractive and will exude sex appeal. Generally amiable and unpretentious, he will know how to get along with others as he is not too demanding. The egalitarian dog likes to meet others halfway, is always willing to listen to reason and can be counted on to do his share.

For a friend, you must know that whenever you are in trouble, all you have to do is dial D-O-G. For no matter how much he or she complains, scolds, feign indifference, the Dog person cannot ignore a real call for help. At times, the dog protects the interests of others more avidly than his own. The Dog often sticks to his object of affection no matter how unworthy the person is. You don't find a dog leaving home just because he discovers that his master has the proverbial feet of clay. He makes allowances for such frailties and will probably stick it out thick or thin.

Year of the BOAR (PIG)

Year: 1911, 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031
Greatest Affinity : Rabbit, Sheep
Greatest Enmity : Snake

Of all God's Children
I have the purest heart.
With innocence and faith,
I walk in Love's protective light.
By giving of myself freely
I am richer and twice blest.
Bonded to all mankind by
common fellowship,
My goodwill is universal
And knows no bounds.

I am the Boar.


Diligent, courageous and hates quarrels. Sensitive, indulgent and cultured with a streak of earthliness. Can be self-indulgent to the point of gluttony. Can also be insecure. The Pig is also a perfect friend although not a deep thinker and rather materialistic, not good at handling money but fortune is always around her.

Sensitive, indulgent and cultured with a streak of earthliness. Can be self-indulgent to the point of gluttony. Can also be insecure. The Pig is also a perfect friend although not a deep thinker and rather materialistic, not good at handling money but fortune is always around her.

Weekend Getaway at Gateway...

Shebe's birthday blowout at Cafe Ten Titas in Gateway Mall, Araneta Center, Cubao last Feb. 17, 2007 with Rochelle and Bernadette. Kwentuhang walang humpay na naman ito dahil nagkita-kita na naman ang barkada..
Ang mga beautiful ladies!

The Pretty Princess!

Feeling nasa ibang bansa!
Let's stike another pose!

Mukhang nakapikit na naman si Roch sa picture na ito.

Take Two!

Picture Perfect!
Sa wakas maganda ang kuha namin dito.

Kasama namin si Teddy, ang gift namin sa
birthday gal na si Shebe. Ang cute di ba?

Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Korean Actress Jeung Da Bin's News on Her Suicide

Korean actress Jeong Da Bin, star of Attic Cat and My 19-Year-Old Sister-in-Law found dead on her boyfriends house last Saturday. Is it suicide or foul play? Nagulat na nga lang ako kasi sa isang forum pinag-uusapan na nila ito kung totoo nga yung balita na nag-suicide sya o may pumatay sa kanya. Tapos napanood ko pa sa 24 Oras kagabi yung tungkol sa pagkamatay nya.


Here are the articles I found at http://www.asianfanatics.net/.



Insiders Suspect Foul Play in Jeong Da Bin's Suicide, Monday February 12, 2007 Korea



The actress Jeong Da-bin was found dead at a villa in Seoul’s affluent Gangnam district on Saturday. Jeong was found hanged with a towel in the bathroom at the home of a person only identified as Lee.

Lee, Jeong’s boyfriend and the first to call the police, testified that Jeong came to his house very drunk in the early hours of Saturday morning and that he found her dead when he woke up around 7:50 a.m. According to police, Jeong had been drinking with two friends at a bar in Cheongdam-dong and called Lee to come and pick her up since she was too drunk to go home. Lee joined Jeong for a drink and they arrived at his house in Samseong-dong at around 3:20 a.m.

Lee told police that Jeong had recently been depressed over her lack of work and the imprisonment of her previous manager. Police estimated Jeong died between 7:30 to 7:50 a.m., and though no note was found, police assume it was suicide since there were no immediate signs of foul play.

Jeong, whose real name was Jeong Hae-sun, posted a note on her personal blog around 5:04 a.m. on Friday expressing a complicated state of mind. “I am complicated, and I feel like I am going to die. I am angry without reason, and I might go mad…I feel like I have lost myself and my identity…The Lord came to me…I was about to collapse, and he quietly lifts me up.”

The exact cause of death will be revealed by the postmortem. A woman identified as Jang, who had been drinking with Jeong, said the actress was carefully choosing her next work and was eager to perform. “I can’t believe that she killed herself. Jeong invited us to her house the day after tomorrow, and she showed great determination about her acting career,” police quoted Jang as saying. Jeong’s family opposed an autopsy at first but changed their minds after a gathering Sunday to discover whether it was really suicide.

Jeong’s new management agency claims there were some suggestions of foul play. It said a scar on Jeong’s wrist was not from a suicide attempt in October 2006, as Lee had suggested, but a scar she received in her first year in high school. It also said the actress showed strong determination to work when she talked about her future plans with close friends she contacted right before her death. The agency says the last posting on her website cannot be read as a suicide note.

A member of Jeong’s family said, “We can’t figure out why she wanted to commit suicide, and we decided to request the postmortem because we want to know for sure what happened.”

(englishnews@chosun.com )


Jung Dabin's Company claims that JDB's death is not suicide and is requesting for reinvestigation.

The decedent's company Sedona Media held a press conference on the 11th at 3:30PM at Seoul Ahsan Hospital and clarified all of the suspicions made by the media about the sucide attempt and company problems. They also said "The decedent's death is not a suicide."

Sedona Media's Director Park Hyun said "There was no reason why the decedent would have committed suicide. All of the problems was getting solved and there is no reason why she would have committed suicide. She made appointments to meet her friends and she had plans to go on a trip with Jung SunHee and other celebs."

Director Park claims that evidence that it is not a suicide is, 1. The fact that she tried to committ suicide last September is a lie and was proved by her family and acquaintances, 2. Jung Dabin wasn't drunk on the day of the accident, 3. There was 2 months left until her former manager gets sued, 4. The problems with her former company has been solved, 5. she made appointments with many acquaintances.

Regarding her boyfriend's statement "She tried to committ suicide 5 months ago" Sedona Media said "As it was revealed at the Police Station, the boyfriend lied. The decedent got the wound on her wrist when she was in her 1st year of highschool."

"The decedent wasn't drunk at the time of the accident."

Director Park Hyun said "The decedent wasn't very drunk on the day of the accident."


Director Park said "There are no traces that the decedent drank alcohol at her boyfriend's house. The day before the accident Jung Dabin with 4 people including her boyfriend shared 6 bottles of Soju and beer. Jung Dabin paid the bill and there was an employee's statement that she wasn't very drunk."

"She made appointments with acquaintances and showed desire in new pieces."

The decedent's company says Jung Dabin made hospital appointments with close acquaintances and promised to go on a trip so there is no reason why she committed suicide.

Director Park Hyun said "The day before the accident at 11PM she called a close unnie. On the 12th she made an appointment to go to a dermatologist and showed desire in picking her next work."

Also "She was planning to go on a trip with Jung Sunhee. She made appointments to meet with the people she drank with again 2 days later."

"She showed disappointment towards Unee's suicide...the note on her Mini Hompy is not a suicide note."

Director Park Hyun said "Regarding Unee's suicide Jung Dabin talked about how suicide was bad with her cordinator and her boyfriend. She said 'I will never committ suicide and try to live harder.' and expressed her disappointment."

They revealed the post she put up the day before she died wasn't a suicide note.

Director Park said "After Jung Dabin died and people saw her post it became an suicide note. I wonder if Jung Dabin didn't die, would it have been considered a suicide note. That post is not a note that hinted of her suicide."

"The problems with her former company, it was almost solved."

Sedona Media claimed the problems with her former company was almost solved.

Director Park said "There was 2 months left until her former manager was going to be sued, the lawsuits with her former company one was decided as immaterial and the other one was decided as compensation. Everything was getting solved smoothly."

"To an actor 1 year and 6 months isn't a long time. Jung Dabin's next work was decided already so there is no reason why she would have committed suicide."

Besides this her company said she loved her family a lot, her next work was decided and she was in the middle of picking other pieces too.

"Just because there is no evidence of murder we can't be sure its suicide. The murder can be disguised as suicide and if Jung Dabin did commit suicide she probably had a reason why had to do it."

Translation credits: sanbi
source: mtstarnews.com
credits: Bestiz + Soompi


ADDITIONAL NEWS :

As previously reported, JDB's parents did not want to have the body autopsied. But now they gave the permission to do the autopsy.

This post has been edited by francesca: Yesterday, 07:12 AM

11th Philippine International Hotair Balloon Fiesta @ Clarkfield Pampanga

Yehey! Nagpunta kami sa 11th Philippine International Hotair Balloon Festival at Clarkfied, Pampanga noong Friday, Feb. 9, 2007. Gumising nga ako ng maaga kasi excited akong sumakay sa hotair balloon at makita yung mga exhitbition ng iba't ibang avation sports.

Dumaan din kami sa Pure Gold at Parksons Duty Free. Grabe, ang dami ng mga mabibili at a low low prices. We grabbed the opportunity to buy kasi minsan lang naman kami makapunta doon at libre pa.

From February 8 till February 11, 2007 the 11th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon will be held at Omni Aviation Complex in Clark. This festival features much more than just hot-air balloons and represents just about every imaginable form of flying activity.

Amongst the many attractions, visitors can enjoy hot-air balloon rides, aircraft displays, sky diving displays and kite flying competitions. One of the popular aspects of the festival is the stunning sight of the early morning balloon fly-out and late afternoon fly-in which fills the skies with balloons from all over the world.

The tentative schedule for the Fiesta 2007 will be as follows:

February 8, 2007 - FIRST FIESTA DAY
- Hot Air Balloon Flight 5:30 am - 7:00 am
- Paragliding/microlite/AOPA-P/Airlink airplane flyby opening6:45 am- 7:30 am
- ACFC Ultra-light aircraft formation flying 7:40 am - 8:15 am
- Ultra-light bomb dropping audience participation 8:15 am – 9:00 am
- Gyro Plane Flying Demonstration by Gyroplane Rotorcraft 9:00 am- 9:30 am
- Aerobatic show by Bill Wright and Meynard Halili 9:30 am -10:15 am
- Paragliding Exhibition by Team Malaysia 10:15 am -10:45 am
- AOPA-P Light Airplane Balloon Bursting Competition 10:45 am- 12:00 pm
- Kite exhibition by Kite Team Philippines 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- RC Demonstration Flying by Joel Paje and UP Flying G 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
- ACFC Ultra-light formation flying 4:30 pm – 5:20 pm
- Hot Air Balloon fly in 5:20 pm – 6:00 pm

February 9, 2007 - SECOND FIESTA DAY
- Hot Air Balloon Flight 5:30 am - 7:00 am
- AFP Sky Diving Exhibition 7:00 am- 7:30 am
- ACFC Ultra light Aircraft Flyby 7:40 am - 8:30 am
- Private aircraft airplane fly by AOPA- Phil. 8:30 am - 9:30 am
- Aerobatic show by Meynard Halili and Bill Wright 9:30 am - 9:50 am
- Gyro Plane Flying Demonstration by Gyroplane Rotorcraft 9:50 am-10:20 am
- AFP Sky Diving Demonstration 10:20 am -11:00 am
- Radio Control Aircraft Flying by N. Hedeki and A. Ishimura 11:00 am -11:30 am
- ACFC Ultra-light airplane bomb dropping 11:30 am- 12:30 pm
- Choreographed Kite Flying Exhibition by Kite Team Philippines 12:30 pm- 1:30 pm
- AFP Sky diving Exhibition 1:30 pm -: 2:15 pm
- Aerobatic Show by Meynard Halili and Bill Wright 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm
- Microlite air show 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
- Hang Gliding exhibition 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
- Hot Air Balloon Flights 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Hot Air balloon night Glow 6:45 pm – 7:30 pm

February 10, 2007 - THIRD FIESTA DAY
- Hot Air Balloon Flight 5:30 am - 7:00 am
- AFP Sky Diving Exhibition 7:00 am - 7:30 am
- Ultra-light aircraft Fly-By from Angeles City Flying Club 7:30 am - 8:30 am
- Aerobatic Exhibition by Meynard Halili and Bill Wright 8:30 am - 9:30 am
- Helicopter Flying Exhibition 9:30 am -10:00 am
- HelioSTOL aircraft Demo by Summer Institute of Linguistic10:00am -10:30 am
- Paragliding Exhibition by French and Malaysian team 10:30 am -11:00 am
- AOPA-P Light Airplane Balloon Bursting competition 11:00 am -12:30 pm
- Choreographed Kite Flying demo by Fort Boni Sport Kite Com 12:30 pm- 1:30 pm
- Angeles City Flying Club Ultra-Light Flying display 1:30 pm- 2:30 pm
- Gyro Plane Flying but Gyroplane Rotorcraft 2:30 pm- 3:15 pm
- AFP Sky Diving Exhibition 3:15 pm – 3:45 pm
- Aerobatic Display by Meynard Halili and Bill Wright 3:45 pm –4:30 pm
- CTRM Flight display 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
- Ultra Light Fly By of the Angeles City Flying Club 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm
- RC helicopter flying demonstration by Rufino 5:30 pm – 5:45 pm
- Hot Air Balloon Flight 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
- Hot Air Balloon Night Glow 6:45 pm – 7:30 pm

February 11, 2007 - LAST FIESTA DAY
- Hot Air Balloon flight 5:30 am- 7:00 am
- AFP Sky- Diving Exhibition 7:00 am- 7:30 am
- Rocketry Demo by Arnel Noel 7:30 am – 7:45 am
- Ultra-light Aircraft Fly-By 7:45 am- 8:30 am
- Aerobatic Exhibition by Meynard Halili and Bill Wright 8:30 am- 9:30 am
- Missionary Helio- STOL aircraft Demo 9:30 am-10:00 am
- Helicopter Flying exhibition 10:00 am-10:30 am
- AFP Sky Diving Exhibition 10:30 am-11:00 am
- AOPA-P Light Airplane Balloon Bursting Competition 11:00 am –12:30 pm
- Choreographed Kite flying Demonstration 12:30 pm- 1:30 pm
- Ultra-Light Flour Bombing Competition 1:30 pm- 2:30 pm
- RC Airplane flying Demonstration by Alvin Alcantara 2:30 pm- 3:00 pm
- Aerobatic Exhibition by Meynard Halili and Bill Wright 3:00 pm- 4:00 pm
- CTRM Flight Display 4:00 pm- 4:45 pm
- Gyro Plane Flight Demo by Gyro Plane Rotorcraft 4:45 pm –5:30 pm
- Hot Air Balloon flight 5:30 pm- 6:45 pm
- Crew and award night party 7:30 pm