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Metro Manila in Photos
I made a movie filled photos i took around Metro Manila and uploaded in Youtube.
Manilablog.com Name Game!
In celebration *kuno* of Manilablog’s one year anniversary, i’m inviting my very very very very loyal readers to a name game. Winners will win a humongous 10 US dollars or a domain name, you choose one which is best for you. Simply identify the name of a certain Metro Manila street, store, city etc. There are [...]
Manila History Tidbits part 2
1834 - Manila port opened by the Spanish colonial government for trading. 1896 - Rizal was executed at Bagumbayan Field of what is now popularly called Luneta Park. Revolution ensued because of it. 1897 - The Katipunan was replaced by a new government headed by Emilio Aguinaldo as president. Andres Bonifacio resisted and built his own government, [...]
Mango Vendor
Taken near MRT Station EDSA Cubao, just beside 7-11. Shot using Nikon D40, editing software: Piknik.
Metro Manila Map
I found another Metro Manila map and directory. It covers all the cities in Metro Manila from Caloocan to Valenzuela City. Convenient feature i found is if you are searching for a specific school, it would give you its address and contact numbers. http://www.directorymanila.net/
Manila History Tidbits
Some Manila history highlights that might be helpful to you. Will add more in the future. 1571 - Miguel Lopez de Legazpi arrived in Manila, and became the governor general. As a result Catholicism spread like wildfire. 1646 - Spaniards successfully defended the city against the Dutch in Manila Bay. 1762 - The British grabbed Manila from the [...]
Manila City Hall
The Manila City Hall is symbolically synonymous to the city of Metro Manila and its adjacent cities. Architect Antonio Toledo designed this landmark and its construction was finished in the 1930s. The present structure is a restoration after it was partially destroyed during the World War II. I took this picture during my audition for Survivor Philippines, [...]
Survivor Philippines Screening, Day 3 at SM Manila
It’s an unfinished business, so i had to continue my quest of being one of blessed 16 Survivor Philippines aspirants. I made the first level of screening. But failed the second, which was the VTR or television thing. Candidates should look good on tv. I was not goodlooking enough to be on tv. Well, life goes on, a [...]
Survivor Philippines Screening, Day One
I arrived a bit late in SM North Edsa, the venue of the screening for Survivor Philippines. What awaited me was a sea of aspirants or should i say ambitious Filipinos, that including me, and according to my own very very accurate calculation was about 5,000. But i went home at 6:30 whether i get interviewed [...]
Ortigas Center Buildings
I was riding a friend’s car at the back seat. Took some pictures while we made a short stop at Ortigas Business District, one of the leading business centers in Metro Manila. San Miguel I don’t know this, if you can tell me this name, you’ll have a link on this site. St. Francis, unused building.

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We Don't Change (co-authored by Migs Bassig)
Change. Change pervades the world of the Filipino, and it has become, so to speak, a norm of life. It dictates the lives of our people. As such, Filipinos have been - for a lack of a better term - forced to go with it or be left behind. Eat or be eaten. Hunt or be [...]
Matabungkay offers Gimik promo!
The sun's suffocating heat has all but exited and overcast clouds have taken center stage. Yes, the seasons have changed - and for all intents in purposes - beach season has come and gone with it. Then again, it isn't against the law to still get your sun and sand fix at this time of the [...]
Rediscover Matabungkay
In our lifetime, there are memories that can't seem to escape our collective subconscious. From the people we've met; the places we've visited; and the experiences we've encountered, such memories carve a lasting impression on all of us. The mere mention of the name Matabungkay is enough to drive anyone down their own path to [...]
Crawl out of your hole, bookworm!
As a book lover, April 21 is a day that I've encircled in my calendar many moons ago. Unbeknownst to many folks, that day, at least here in the Philippines, is the International Day of the Book. In the spirit of all readers, Insituto Cervantes will hold a series of events open to anyone who wishes [...]
The Beauty Up North
photo by Pong Ignacio "Good things happen to those who wait." Clich� as it may sound, the proverb holds true for anyone who wishes to visit Ilocos. 13 hours away from Manila, the travel is long as it is tiring. But if you're the patient type, the beauty of Ilocos sure makes any form of waiting [...]
National Make-Out Day
AP photo/Pat Roque If you're shopping at the Mall of Asia and you happen to notice thousands of people making out at the same time, don't worry, you didn't stumble upon a seedy porn taping. What it is, rather, is Close-Up's Lovapalooza. In the spirit of Valentine's, local toothpaste brand Close-Up is staging Lovapalooza 4, a kissing festival [...]
Manila Hotel
The Manila Hotel is one of the historical landmarks in the Philippines. It used to be called the “Aristocrat of the Orient” because many high-profile political figures and even royalty had stayed in its quarters. The Manila Hotel was constructed in 1912. The Manila Hotel is located at the heart of Manila itself; it is with [...]
The Cross on the Mountaintop
Its place in the pecking order of prominent national landmarks is not as high as the likes of Rizal Park, Quezon Circle, and the Banaue Rice Terrace. But when it comes to historical significance, the Dambana ng Kagitingan (The Shrine of Valor) in Bataan towers above its counterparts. Located at the summit of Mt. Samat in Pilar, Bataan [...]
Largest Mall in Asia
After the SM Mall of Asia in Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City opened its doors last year, it redefined the shopping habits of Filipinos everywhere. Dubbed as the largest mall this side of the globe, it became a must-go-to destination for Filipinos everywhere. You will be astounded by the sheer size of the mall. One day is not enough [...]
Looking down at the Stars
As you walk along the tiled grounds of Eastwood City, straining your neck at all the mouth-watering eateries that occupy your entire field of vision, it's hard to imagine not getting hungry at all these culinary selections that are all crammed together in one small area. From bars to restos, upscale to al frescos, Eastwood [...]

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The Strength Within
For a long time she has withstood all the challenges hurdled her way. She has faced many who critiqued her amiable disposition and outlook when it comes to raising her kids. She has had a tight leash on her emotions from the get-go, trying to see past the rain that clouds her vision, determined to [...]
Creep Me Out 101
There are a lot of things and people that/who creep me out enough for me to squeak once in a while. Huge dead rats - It all started when the family dog caught a live one last week. He was so gigil over his catch that he refused for me to even approach him in fear [...]
Bloggers' Briefing on Poll Automation
Join the Bloggers’ Kapihan this coming Saturday as the Commission on Elections gives a special briefing and training on the usage of electronic voting machines and automated counting machines. This is in preparation of the upcoming ARMM elections next month, and, of course, the presidential elections 2 years from now. The briefing will be held on [...]
WordCamp Philippines 2008…Finally!
It’s finally happening. After long years of being a WordPress user-slash-buff and exchanging WordPress gibberish with Aja during our late-night geeky chats years ago, discussing articles from the Codex (I knoooowwww…how…geeky…hehe…Aja is my WordPress “mentor,” so all hail Aja and his plugins! heh), and basically being our usual dorky selves, WordCamp Philippines 2008 has “arrived,” [...]
Protected: Family Therapy and Moving Out
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Forcing Links to Open in a New Window = E.V.I.L.
It is, perhaps, one of the practices I’ve long ago chosen to forget, even before I adopted the teachings of web standards See, this topic is brought about by a couple of fanlistings I’ve joined owned by the same person. In her rules, it is mentioned that the link back to her fanlistings must be opened [...]
I Promised Myself I Wouldn't Cry Again
…but, as clich� as it may sound, I couldn’t help myself. This week has just been such a stressful one. I may try to act like nothing’s wrong, but believe me when I say everything’s been fucked. Problems keep piling up, with no solutions in sight. I’ve never been an emotionally stable person. Bouts of depression [...]
Lack of Involvement
Typing this entry with a loud background music, partying with other bloggers here at Mall of Asia.This is my entry for the Philippine Issues Writing Project spearheaded by Filipino Voices. When Pampanga Governor Ed Panlilio launched his blog, I raised one question that has been bothering me for quite some time now. I made several blog [...]
Hamburdey, Brother
Another year has passed, but you’re still the same old makulit boy that I helped raise for 12 years. My, my, my, how time passes by. It feels like just yesterday, I was cradling you on my lap, softly singing a lullaby that would lull you to sleep. I’d smile as you close your eyes, [...]
Because they deserve some link love
And in a separate blog entry, at that. Thanks to Bleue and Benj for taking time to help me with my brother’s homework, and doing it all the way (all that because they love Geography? nice). I couldn’t have done it without them. I can now… *snores* PS: Because I’ve such a sick sense of humor, humor me [...]

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Pinoy teacher driven to suicide in Baltimore
Irene ApaoNews Article: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=99655It happened twice this year, it's in the papers, see another article from ABS-CBN Interactive sent by a colleague from the Middle East.Colleagues, those who are abroad
School Recruiters Turn To 'Innovative Places'
Monday, July 23, 2007; Page D07 Ireneo Abadejos and Julieta Perez are among what they call the "lucky 30" Filipino teachers hired by the Prince George's County school system in October 2004 as part of an experiment to help fill a big te
Carla Lopez, Ulirang Guro
I am Carla Lopez teaching Biology and Chemistry at Barstow High School of Barstow Unified School District here in California. I have been teaching under the same district for 2 years. After teaching here in the U.S. I have gained significant experien
Philippine Elections: Heroism of a Teacher
By Ma. Ceres P. DoyoInquirerLast updated 01:28am (Mla time) 05/17/2007�MANILA, Philippines -- It was hard keeping track of the body count or the exact number of casualties during the campaign period and on Election Day itself. The Inquirer put a
PTN website under construction
Hello Colleagues,How are you all? I would like to let you know that the PTN website: http://pinoyteachersnetwork.blog-city.com is currently under construction. Please bear with us as we upgrade the look and feel, with more interesting contents and ar
Comelec to reactivate teachers' voters' registration
Comelec to reactivate teachers’ voters’ registration By Erwin OlivaINQUIRER.netLast updated 03:52pm (Mla time) 03/21/2007MANILA, Philippines -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will reactivate the voters’ registration of teache
Most of Teachers Are Deactivated From Voters' List
NEWS RELEASE18 March 2007Reference: Benjo Basas, Chairperson 3303422/ 0920-574024 Melchor Cayabyab, Advocacy Officer 0922-7592
Filipino named Scientist of the Year in Harvard
By Alexander VillafaniaINQUIRER.net http://technology.inquirer.net/infotech/infotech/view_article.php?article_id=55429Last updated 04:39pm (Mla time) 03/17/2007 MANILA -- Filipino biologist Baldomero Olivera has been awarded Scientist of the Yea
PAGPUPUGAY SA MGA GURO NG BAYAN!
PRIVILEGE SPEECH RENATO "Ka Rene" B. MAGTUBO Partido ng Manggagawa (PM) January 29, 2007Honorable Speaker, Distinguished Members of this August Chamber, I rise on a question of personal and collective privilege. This representation is very
COSTELLO RECIPIENT OF 2006 NATIONAL CHRISTA MCAULIFFE AWARD
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact person:Joy Quintana, First Secretary and Consul, Embassy of the Philippineswdcpecul@aol.com/Tel. No. (202) 4679397Recently, the Board of Directors of the National Education Association Foundation has selected Arlene Coste

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Chocolate-kissed muesli cookies
$Muesli cookies with Hershey\'s kisses$ Muesli (pronounced myoos-lee), a mixture of unrolled oats, dried fruit and nuts, is generally considered a high-fiber healthy breakfast cereal. If you add butter and sugar to muesli to make cookies, does it make the jump from health food to junk food? What if you reduce the recommended amount of sugar and butter, and add applesauce to make up for the reduced sweetness and liquid? Finally, what if you top the cookies with Hershey's kisses? Junk food? Actually, the pleasure of eating the cookies was more satisfying than the answers to those questions. :)

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Weekend Soiree #29: A game of comment interaction
The game is easy! I will ask a question. The first person who comments will answer my question, and will leave a question for the next person to answer. This next person will answer that question, and leave a question for the next next person to answer. I am sure you get it! To [...]
Sing me to sleep
It’s been a long week. TGIF. Have a great weekend everyone!
Of nice hair and nice surprises
After H picked me up from my new hairstyle appointment: Me: “What do you think?” H: “It’s nice!” Me: “Nice?! It’s ugly ‘no. Oh no, I’m so ugly. I hate it.” H: “No, baby. It’s nice.” Me: “You’re just saying that.” H: (laughs) “No I’m not.” Me: “Okay, if you can describe me with my new hair in one word, how’d you [...]
Feeling special and all
Today I’m feeling special. How are you feeling today? ***** When was the last time you went for a physical exam? Tomorrow I have mine. I’d say I’m not worried, but then I’d be lying. It’s the whole shebang — blood test, sugar, cholesterol, eye refraction, pap smear, etal. And I have to ask this: [...]
The Sims 2 Apartment Life (Official Trailer)
The Sims 2 Apartment Life When I learned about The Sims 2 Apartment Life a few months ago, I almost fell of my seat. I was so darn excited. According to various sites, new features include: - a reputation meter - new character types (bohemians, sports fans, techies) - being able to visit neighbors’ homes - apartments and townhouses - new [...]
5 Reasons Why I Can't Stop Plurking
Anyone know if there’s a Plurkaholics Anonymous? I wrote about Plurk a few weeks ago saying I sensed an addiction coming. 22 days later, I can confirm that I have indeed caught the bug Plurkus Addiktus. Here’s why I’m so fond of Plurk: 1. The magic Triple S interaction - Short, Sweet and Sustained. Because of the [...]
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If Twilight were Asian
Asian Twilight Trailer Wouldn’t it be interesting to see how Twilight could be presented as an Asian film or Asianovela? This little piece on YouTube allows us to take a peek into that possibility! I loved the characters, especially Rosalie and Alice. I think an Asian Twilight film would totally kick ass.
Feist and Sesame Street rock “1234″
This entry is brought to you by the number 4. (via) Feist’s song “1234″ is easy on the ears and I love love love it. And now I love it to the fourth power with this new rendition, sung with some Sesame Street characters. “1, 2, 3, 4 monsters rocking ‘cross the floor…” Sing it with your kids!
Where's the party?
Welcome to my Birthday Contest! I’m celebrating my birthday on July 30th. That’s next week! To add to the celebration, I’m holding a contest right here so put on those party hats! I’ve been sharing these birthday balloons the past two years, and I’ve loved all the replies. Let’s take it a notch higher this [...]

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Ely Buendia confirms Eraserheads reunion gig — GMANews.tv video
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GMA SONA Sing-Along 2008
Hindi na bago ang paggamit ng mga aktibista sa Internet at new media para isulong ang kanilang advocacies. Pero ang video na ito sa YouTube na ibinahagi ni ka-Tinig na Vlad ay bagung-bago, at ginawa in time for President Arroyo’s state of the nation address sa Lunes: Narito ang lyrics ng kanta: Pangarap ko, sa palasyo ‘ka’y [...]
Bench Blackout at mini-EB ni McBilly
Sa gabi ng Biyernes, Hulyo 25, na ang Bench Blackout, ang denim and underwear fashion show ng Bench. Gaganapin ito sa Araneta Coliseum sa Quezon City. Isa sa mga modelong sasali sa palabas na ito ang Cebu-based blogger na si McBilly, at nais niyang samantalahin ang pagkakataong ito upang makasamang gumimik ang mga blogger na narito [...]
Subok ng Bloggers' Kapihan sa high-tech na pagboto
Ipinakita kahapon ni Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez sa Bloggers’ Kapihan ang mga bagong teknolohiyang gagamitin sa 2008 ARMM elections inaasahang magagamit sa pambansang halalan sa 2010. Kasama ang ilang estudyante at guro ng UP Manila at DLSU-Dasmarinas, sinubukan ng Bloggers’ Kapihan crew — naroon kami nina Mong at Tonyo — ang high tech na pagpili ng [...]
Eraserheads reunion concert ngayong sentenaryo ng Unibersidad ng Pilipinas
Gaya ng maraming kabataan ng dekada 90, naging bahagi ng aking mga karanasan ang mga awitin ng Eraserheads. Minsan ko nang naisulat na “ang mga awitin ng banda ay parang soundtrack ng aking buhay, lalo ng ng aking college life: ‘Minsan’, ‘Sembreak’, ‘Pare Ko’, ‘Yoko’, ‘Overdrive’, ‘Harana’, ‘Para sa Masa’, ‘Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka’, [...]
Bloggers' briefing on poll automation
Isa sa mga karapatan natin bilang mga mamamayan ng isang demokratikong bansa ay ang pagpili ng mga pinunong magpapatakbo sa ating gobyerno. Kahit madalas tayong nahe-Hello Garci, may mga pagkakataong ang tinig ng bayan ay nangingibabaw at nagtatagumpay. Mas dadalas ang mga ganitong panalo ng bayan kung mababantayan natin ang eleksyon upang mapagkaitan ng pagkakataon [...]
Kapag nananalo ang UP Fighting Maroons…
(Isinulat habang nakikinig sa “Kapag Nananalo ang Ginebra” ni Bayang Barrios) Nitong nakalipas na finals ng NBA, tinanong ako ng isang katrabaho at Facebook friend: Celtics daw ba ako o Lakers? Kako’y wala akong bet. Dalawang koponan lang sa basketball lang kako ang kilala ko: Ginebra at UP Maroons. At sino ba naman ang di nakakakilala sa [...]
EdericEder.com
Inabangan ko ngayong taong ito na mag-expire yung kauna-unahang domain name ko, ang ederic-dot-net. Nawala ito sa akin dati dahil hindi ko na-renew. Wala pa akong credit card noon, at laging walang pera (parang ngayon, hehe). Tingin ko, asteeg yung domain dahil first name ko lang iyon kaya’t mas maiksi at madaling tandaan. Kahit bad trip [...]
Kasalang Lou at Kim
Dumalo kami ni Mhay noong Sabado sa kasal ng mga kaibigan naming sina Alleluia at Kimberson, na mga kabarkada na niya mula pa noong high school. Maganda at masaya yung kasalan — isang maligayang panimula sa panghabang-buhay nang ugnayan ng magkatipan at isa ring pagkakataon upang muling magkasama-sama ang magkakaibigan. Sa handaan, napuno ang mesa namin [...]
Manny Pacquiao vs David Diaz
Update: Panalo si Pacquiao. bagsak si Diaz sa ikasiyam na round! Nanonood kami sa Smart Mobile TV ng laban nina Manny Pacquiao at David Diaz habang nasa biyahe papunta sa birthdayhan. Nagsisimula na ang boksing! Suntukan na! Sana naman, manalo ulit si Pacman para maibsan kahit katiting ang masakit na pag-knockout ni Frank sa ating mga [...]

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2008 Philippines Blog Awards PLEASE get involved and vote for your favorite blog this year! There is no other way of saying it… but … Nominations for The Philippine Blog Awards 2008 officially starts today. Although there were a few eager beavers who were already able to send in their nominations a few days ago. Kudos to their resourcefulness. A few changes to this year’s awards. Three (3) awards divisions and a total of THIRTY-SIX (36) award categories will be open for nomination. This reflects the growing richness and diversity of the Philippine Blogging Community. The PBA is truly growing and it is only on its second year. Here are the links to the nomination forms: Best Blog Division Best Single Blog Post Division The Special Awards Thirty-Six (36) is a big number and to aid you in your task (or would it be pleasure ?) in nominating your favorite blog and post for 2008 here are some more useful links; which can also be found in the upper nav bar of the site but we also provided here so … well to help you; so here they are … the other useful links: Continue Reading Welcome to Heart of the Philippines! Start off by registering on the homepage so you can *access all of the features at Heart of the Philippines.* Once you get registered take a look around. Heart of the Philippines is dedicated to giving you a wide variety of Philippines Resources and Intereaction at your fingertips and all in one place. We have a forum, blogs, 2 chat rooms, photo gallery, real estate ads, classified ads, matchmaker ads, rss news and weather feeds for the Philippines and more. If you have a feed you would like to insert here please let us know. Please feel free to participate in the site. We encourage you to visit our active forum. You can go to our blogs and read info and comment. We currently have blogs available if you are interested in running one of the blogs here please contact us. We have 2 chat rooms available 24 / 7. One is IRC chat and is located within our forum.. The other one is located here at the homepage of heart. At the heart photo gallery when you register you will automatically receive your own photo album where you can upload and display your favorite media. At our realty listing engine you can register as an agent and you can list your properties with photo galleries and virtual tours. At our classified ads you can list your for sale items with full size pictures. And don't forget about heart matchmaker where you can browse and create ads for free. If you would like to have your pinoy blog or feed displayed here please let us know. Mabuhay Amigos and Amigas! Write Comment (11 comments)
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The Barack-Bashing and McCain-Mashing Exercises of Wit and Humor in the 2008 Presidential Campaign
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Malate Church, the Church they cannot knock and keep down!
Malate Church in the middle of Manila.
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Ongpin Street known for cheap eats, gold and jewelery!
Binondo the Chinatown of Manila
Binondo the area has not changed much, still small streets.
Paco Park, the distant jeepny horns remind you that you are in Manila.
Paco Park hard to find but peaceful once yo are there.
Mall of asia
We visited the Mall of Asia in March 2008. I was amazed at the size and diversity of the place, right on Manila Bay. We ate in first class
The "of" shop mall of Asia
I love the of shop. Mall of Asia has the best of shop I've ever seen and I've seen a lot of

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A Filipino Embrace

For N.B.A. players like Gilbert Arenas, who are making their first visit to the Philippines, the adoration of fans here can be both flattering and startling.
After Philippine Ferry Wreck, Many Bodies and Few Survivors
Rescuers reached the capsized Princess of the Stars and found many corpses inside the vessel. Only 62 of the more than 800 passengers are confirmed to have survived.
Hopes for Survivors Fading at Sunken Philippine Ferry

The known dead from the ferry brought the death toll from the typhoon, named Fengshen, to more than 180, the Philippine National Red Cross said.
Weather Slows Rescue After Typhoon Sinks Philippine Ferry

Hundreds of people, including as many as 45 children, were feared dead after their boat capsized and sank.
Scores Die and Ship Sinks in Storm in Philippines

A typhoon killed about 80 people in floods and landslides, and at least 4 others have died in the sinking of a ferry with more than 700 passengers and crew members.
Abu Sayyaf Militants Free Kidnapped News Crew in Philippines
Abu Sayyaf militants have released members of a news team they abducted in the southern Philippines last week, among them one of the country?s best-known television journalists.
Philippine Television Crew Believed to Be Kidnapped
A news team from the Philippines? largest TV network was believed to have been abducted by members of the militant group Abu Sayyaf, officials said.
Experts See Gains Against Asian Terror Networks

Policing, improved intelligence and eroded public support have weakened Southeast Asian terrorist networks.
High Prices for Staple Foods Dip, but Volatile Markets Persist

The prices of rice, wheat, soybeans and several other foods have come down recently, a development that could ease some of the panic in global food markets.
Philippines Introduces Cash Subsidies and Cheaper Rice for the Poor
The government has set in motion an unprecedented relief program and will distribute ?rice passes? to the most impoverished families reeling from high food prices.

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Barack Obama Speech In Berlin Germany
Big crowds met Senator Barack Obama in Germany yesterday, as almost 200,000 gathered to watch the possible future president of the most powerful nation in the world. Was it presumptuous of Barack Obama to make such a trip oversees and make a stump speech overseas? Whatever your opinion, we have to realize that [...]
QUIT CLAIM? Why Sulpicio Lines Just Plain Sucks
When The MV Princess of The Stars capsized off the coast of Romblon due to having sailed into a typhoon, and having more than 800+ passengers and crew members on board, one would have thought that a company as negligent as this wouldn’t have a fighting chance in Hell of surviving the backlash. But [...]
Buried On A Sunday
Bebot was buried on Sunday. It would have been Monday, but apparently in Chinese tradition, it’s bad to bury someone on a Monday. Any news that I hear regarding Bebot makes me just so very sad. While I couldn’t find the time to come home in such a short notice, since I [...]
MV Princess of The Stars Report and A Video Interview
I was just browsing youtube, wondering what videos there were on the sinking of The MV Princess of The Stars, the flagship of Sulpicio Lines that capsized off the shores of Romblon. There was a report on the whole situation, as updated on July 4, the other was of an interview with one of [...]
My Purpose As A Filipino
There was a time in my life when all I could think about was myself, when the furthest I could think about of my future was what I would eat for dinner. I changed. When I realized that the homeless man and the poor among us have lives, have stories, have families, and [...]
Are We Ready For July 18 Earthquake In The Philippines
Although I highly doubt the veracity of the “prediction” that an 8.1 magnitude earthquake will hit The Philippines on July 18, which is just hours from now. I also have entertained the question on whether or not we are actually ready for a magnitude 8.1 earthquake. What exactly is our earthquake disaster preparedness plan in [...]
To My Dearest Bebot
It seems the cries in our family is not going to end soon. My mother, your mother, your wife, your only daughter, they cry and yearn for you to come back to us. You, who were the first of their nephews or nieces, they held you close to their hearts because you were [...]
The Search Is Over…
Our dearest Bebot has been found. Yesterday, at around 6pm Manila Time, a woman called up over at Bebot’s place, his mother had answered the phone. The news was heartbreaking. Bebot had been found on the shores of Masbate, about 50 kilometers away from Romblon where The MV Princess of The Stars [...]
News Reporting?
I hate it when reporters for the sake of submitting something, don’t dig deeper. It may be that they are pressed for time, the editor wants their piece ASAP without consideration of completion, or that the reporter just wants a simple story without diving into real investigative reporting. I’m only mentioning this, because I found [...]
The New Yorker, Barack Obama, The Muslim Cartoon Satire
I don’t read The New Yorker as much as I want to, it’s an excellent magazine though. So, it was shocking to me when I learned earlier in the day that they had a frontpage which depicted, in a cartoon satire, Barack Obama and his wife, within the White House, adorning “muslim atire”, with [...]

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Catherine Loria is junior grand champion in WCOPA 2008
Catherine Loria is junior grand champion in WCOPA 2008 13-year old Catherine Loria was awarded the Junior Grand Champion Performer in the 2008 World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) or the Hollywood Olympics’ grand finals night held at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel last July 25. Catherine sang Yolanda Adam’s version of “I Believe I Can Fly” in [...]
AJ Banal loses to Rafael Concepcion via knockout
AJ Banal loses to Rafael Concepcion via knockout Rafael “El Torito” Concepcion of Panama knocked out crowd favorite A.J. “Bazooka” Banal in round 10 of their 12-round World Boxing Association interim super flyweight boxing match dubbed as “Laban na Banal: Panahon Na” at the Cebu Coliseum in Cebu City. The referee counted Banal out 2:35 of the [...]
Christian Alvear leaves Pinoy Dream Academy
Christian Alvear leaves Pinoy Dream Academy 25-year-old Christian Alvear of Taguig is the third scholar to be expelled via the viewer’s text votes. Christian got 43.99% of the total votes while fellow probee I�aki Salvador got 56.01%. Meanwhile, Bugoy, Van, and Sen are the star scholars for this week with a grade of 9.82 for their performance [...]
Poy Palma - Pinoy Dream Academy Honorary Scholar
Poy Palma - Pinoy Dream Academy Honorary Scholar Pinoy Dream Academy decided to add a twist in the competition in the form of an Honorary Scholar. Star dreamer of Zamboanga and wait-listed scholar Poy Palma was called to take the spot. As an Honorary Scholar, Poy will be studying along with the other scholars inside the [...]
Bench's Blackout: The Denim and Underwear Fashion Show
Bench’s Blackout: The Denim and Underwear Fashion Show Blackout is a denim and underwear fashion event held last night, July 25, at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City. The event introduced the latest Bench denim and underwear collection and also featured the works of four Filipino artists — Abi Goy (illustrator/graphic designer), Jun de Leon (premiere [...]
Qantas Boeing 747 makes emergency landing at NAIA
Qantas Boeing 747 makes emergency landing at NAIA A Qantas 747 has made an emergency landing at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Friday because of a large rupture in the plane’s undercarriage. The Qantas airplane, flight QF-30, which was carrying 364 passengers, diverted from its original course and landed at the NAIA at 11:20 AM. Passengers [...]
Robin Padilla is COMELEC spokesperson for ARMM automated elections
Robin Padilla is COMELEC spokesperson for ARMM automated elections The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) on Thursday tapped the services of actor Robin Padilla for the voters' education campaign in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) elections set next month. This includes the promotion of the optical mark reader (OMR) which will be used by some 1.5 [...]
Nokia E71 in the Philippines
Nokia E71 in the Philippines The Nokia E71 just recently arrived in the Philippines. Price range in the metro: SM MegaMall - 35,000 to 40,000 pesos (PHP) Nokia store in Greenbelt - 24,000 pesos Park Square in Makati - 21,900 pesos Greenhills in San Juan - 19,800 pesos If you happen to have one, please feel free to leave a review on [...]
PRC Nursing Exam Results (June 2008)
PRC Nursing Exam Results (June 2008) A total of 27,765 or 43.07% of the 64,459 who took the nursing licensure exam last June 1 and 2 passed, the Board of Nursing of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) said Thursday evening. Download list of successful examinees (PDF file) - OR - Check out list of successful examinees (TXT file) Oathtaking ceremonies [...]
Maalaala Mo Kaya features life story of Charice Pempengco
Maalaala Mo Kaya features life story of Charice Pempengco The longest-running drama anthology, Maalaala Mo Kaya will tell the story of international singing sensation Charice that is set to air on Saturday, July 26. Charice will be playing herself while singer-actress Zsa Zsa Padilla will play the role of Raquel, the mother of Charice. Viewers will also [...]

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An obsession with dessert and other unabashed opinions of a food writer
Peeling Apples
“I'm not sure I need it,” I hesitantly tell my friend Pat, eyeing the medieval looking item with its ominous, pointy tip. “I don't really make apple pies all that often.” “Lori, you don't make apple pies all that often exactly because you don't have that thing!” Patty replies, rolling her eyes dramatically. The thing we're talking [...]
AzuThai: Waiting to Kick Into High Gear
As a food writer, I have a rule about not eating in newly-opened restaurants. Countless bloggers compete with each other in trumpeting the arrival of a new eating place and rendering their verdicts. I, on the other hand, am more interested in how a place is doing three to six months after opening. Sustainability is [...]
A Piece About Pies (and where to get them this July)
I've always belabored the fact that there are hardly any pies to be found in Manila. Cakes are constant, but sometimes there's nothing like the cover of crust protecting its precious treasure within. Whether sweet or savory – and no, I hardly think empanadas count – pies are my idea of what to eat [...]
The Restaurant That Makes Me Re-Think My Eating Standards
Note: This piece is not so much a feature (on the restaurant), as it is a personal reflection. Excuse the dreadful photos - it was very dark, and these are not up to par. It starts out as an assignment to feature “…hole-in-the-wall places that are great for a Friday night gimmick.” I'd heard about [...]
Siem Reap, Cambodia: Angkor Wat (2nd of 3 Parts)
When it comes to sightseeing, I'm the more-markets-than-monuments type of tourist. It's not really my thing to be shuttled around in a tour bus blindly following a guide whose hand is perennially attached to that “follow me” pink (or yellow or what have you) flag. But in Cambodia, I had to visit Angkor Wat… [...]
Siem Reap, Cambodia: Enchantment (1st of 3 Parts)
“Cambodia seems so far…” reads the text from my friend, Kaie, as I leave the hotel room on my first day here. I chuckle and have to agree. But from the little I've seen of this place, I'm enchanted. Truly enchanted with Siem (pronounced as one syllable) Reap. Siem Reap is one of the hottest Asian [...]
Hanoi, Vietnam: Off the Street, Into the Restaurants (Last of 4 Parts)
Is it possible to get quality Vietnamese food in a restaurant in Hanoi? My chances aren’t looking good. Viet Kitchen We're looking for Pho 24, Vietnam's supposedly ubiquitous pho shop. But my sisters, whom I'm traveling with on this trip (Mom decided to stay at the hotel) and I, can't find it. There's a steady downpour, insistent [...]
Hanoi, Vietnam: To Market (a photo essay; 3rd of 4 Parts)
When it comes to traveling, my sightseeing perspective centers on markets instead of monuments and museums. Curiosity and appetite are my guides and I expect to get lost, which invariably, happens more often than I'd like. (I'm still sharpening my map-reading skills). Hanoi, to my foreign eye, is immune to the voracious [...]
Hanoi, Vietnam: Walking The Street and Putting Things In My Mouth (2nd of 4 Parts)
Hanoi’s streets are so thick with smells that I think I can eat the air. Whereas last night the sidewalks were pictures of calm, the emerging day is witness to burgeoning armies of tables and chairs and little stools where an adult’s knees come up to her chin. But no one seems to [...]
Hanoi, Vietnam: Madness on Motorbikes (1st of 4 Parts)
Though I've been forewarned, nothing prepares me for the pandemonium that is the motorbike in Vietnam – all 1,761,306 (source: here) of them. It's absolutely indescribable. A veritable free-for-all that makes Manila traffic look like Disneyland, there's blatant disrespect for the stoplight, red simply means “proceed with caution.” For the first few times, my attempts to [...]

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