

2008 will surely be marked as a milestone year for many. There are so many memorable events that occurred and some not so memorable ones. Let's take a look at some highlights of the past year.


Cyclone hits Burma and kills about 100,000.

Philippine Peso broke the 50:1 barrier to the dollar.
Oil prices reached $147 per barrel


Cancer victim Randy Pausch gave life lessons, via YouTube, to millions. He died in July.
Russia invades Georgia causing global anxiety.
OJ Simpson is sentenced again for robbing a hotel in Las Vegas.


The Dark Knight grosses $988 million and makes Hollywood's 4th biggest hit in history.
New York Giants, with quarterback Eli Manning, upset undefeated New England Patriots in the NFL Superbowl.




Usain Bolt set another world record by winning both the 100-m and 200-m sprints in world-record times.

And lastly, my favorite, Ateneo de Manila Blue Eagles defeats arch-rival de la Salle Green Archers in the 71st season of the UAAP. :)
Obviously 2008 was a great year for sports but it also hosted some tragic events. I guess at this point in time, we just have to be grateful to the Lord for all the blessings that have come our way during the past year. And at the same time, it is a time to reflect and learn from the lessons of the past in the hopes of improving ourselves, our country and our relationships with people and most of all, with God for the coming year. Let us make 2009 another milestone year! Happy New Year to you all! :)