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• Arroyo gabster to run in another party

  PRESIDENT MACAPAGAL-ARROYO’S own deputy spokesperson is running for public office under another party and doesn’t mind slugging it out with the ruling party’s candidate.

• Comelec junks ACT, Courage party-list bids

  THE COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS (Comelec) has rejected the bids of Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) and Courage to be accredited as party-list groups and join in the 2010 elections, citing lack of constituency.

• Military chief open to term extension

  ARMED FORCES Chief of Staff Gen. Victor Ibrado is willing to have his term extended until after the 2010 elections if President Macapagal-Arroyo says so.

• ‘Palace now wants Erap to run’

  The camp of former President Joseph “Erap” Estrada now believes he won’t be disqualified from running for president next year following recent statements by Malacañang which apparently wants him to run to further divide the opposition.

• ‘Emperor’ first to file CoC for president

  What they lack in qualification and resource, they make up for in enthusiasm and grandiose plans.

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• Death toll from Uganda building collapse reaches 8 (5:53 p.m.)

  KAMPALA, Uganda — Police say they have pulled eight bodies from the rubble of a collapsed building in Uganda’s capital and the death toll is expected to rise. Rescue teams were still trying to find survivors after the two-story commercial building in Kampala collapsed Friday with about 50 people inside. Police spokeswoman Judith Nabakooba says 18 [...]

• Iran: too much oil available (5:29 p.m.)

  VIENNA — Iran’s oil minister says that OPEC should cut back oil production when it meets later this weekend. Gholam Hossein Nozari has told reporters that there is too much oil on the market. His comments come before a ministerial meeting Sunday of the 12-nation Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. Other influential OPEC members also say [...]

• China sentences 6 in nightclub fire that killed 44 (5:19 p.m.)

  BEIJING — China has sentenced six people, including two former police officers and a firefighter, to jail for a nightclub fire that killed 44 people in the southern boomtown of Shenzhen, state media reported. The fire Sept. 20 started when a fireworks performance ignited flammable material on the ceiling of a club in Longgang district of [...]

• Tibet riot anniversary passes in tense quiet (5:12 p.m.)

  CHENGDU, China — Paramilitary and plainclothes police blanketed Lhasa with patrols and checkpoints Saturday, imposing what witnesses called a tense calm on the anniversary of a violent anti-Chinese riot in the Tibetan capital. Lhasa residents said police with rifles or batons marched around the Jokhang Temple and the adjacent Barkhor Square in the old city, where [...]

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• Comelec Negros Occ., Bacolod ready for filing of COCs

  20 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am

  BACOLOD CITY — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the province of Negros Occidental as well as in Bacolod City is ready for the filing of the Certificate of Candidacy (COC) which will start today, November 20, 2009.

• Treñas to take oath with NP, Tupas joins his line up

  20 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am

  City Mayor Jerry Treñas yesterday confirmed that he is set to take his oath with the Nacionalista Party (NP) of Senator Manny Villar tomorrow (Nov. 21). The details of the oath taking ceremony which will be done here are still under wraps.

• ‘The Battle’ at Robinsons

  20 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am

  The Battle was won. That is, for the final leg of the Robinsons Dance Showdown for 2009 recently. This year’s battle was the most exciting in its history, according to Jun Cortel of JPC Productions, producer of the Robinsons Dance Showdown, already on its ninth year.

• Fire gutted 60 houses in Antique

  20 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am

  Around 60 houses were destroyed in a fire in Brgy. San Fernando, San Jose de Buenavista in Antique province Wednesday evening.

• Tweetum’s Birthday Bash

  20 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am

  Francesca Marie “Tweetums” Continente celebrated her birthday recently with friends and kins in an afternoon merienda cena. Daddy Francisco “Iko” Continente, Ph.D. brought together his kids to one venue to join Tweetums as she enjoyed the simple but very fun-filled party.

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• New US envoy is Obama's choice

  21 Nov 2009 | 4:58 am

  CHEERS and jeers met the appointment of a new United States ambassador to the Philippines. read more

• Exec son's killer told: give up peacefully

  21 Nov 2009 | 4:57 am

  EVEN as it remains outraged over the incident, Malacañang on Saturday urged the suspect in the fatal road-rage shooting of a Palace official's son to yield peacefully. read more

• Arroyo studies term extension for Ibrado

  21 Nov 2009 | 4:56 am

  PRESIDENT Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is now studying a call by senators to extend the term of Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff Victor Ibrado until June 30, 2010. read more

• President convenes Cabinet in Boracay

  21 Nov 2009 | 4:55 am

  A GATHERING at the paradise island of Boracay may serve as a virtual farewell for the remaining Cabinet members who will seek elective posts in the 2010 polls. read more

• Palace reacts to Bayani Fernando's statement

  21 Nov 2009 | 4:54 am

  MALACAÑANG on Saturday dismissed as "tampo" (lover's quarrel) the claim of Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) head Bayani Fernando that the administration party is dissolving. read more

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• Manny 'Pacman' Pacquiao Another True Filipino Hero

  14 Nov 2009 | 4:00 pm

  US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton flew-in a few days ago; President Barack Obama was in Japan and Singapore for the APEC Summit; Philippine President Gloria Arroyo will soon fly to China as part of Obama's 'advance team' but all anyone can talk about in these islands is Manny Pacquiao...

• Filipino Efren Peñaflorida Vying for the CNN Hero of the Year Award

  22 Oct 2009 | 5:00 pm

  It isn't very often that we here at PHILNEWS.COM find ourselves speaking highly about someone or something on our website. And while some of our readers tend to fault us for this, we do realize this "shortcoming" of ours but nonetheless feel that our job is not to wax poetic about the positive things we see, but rather point out the things that need fixing, need improving, or need changing...

• The Time of Reckoning is Now Upon Today's Generation of Filipinos

  9 Oct 2009 | 5:00 pm

  Super typhoons, flashfloods, and landslides—catastrophes that have befallen the Philippines all within a span of a few weeks could be nature's way of telling Filipinos that time is running out. The problems that our fathers and forefathers have ignored for all these years can no longer be ignored by us...

• Typhoon Ondoy Should be a Wakeup Call to All Filipinos

  29 Sep 2009 | 5:00 pm

  It started as a tropical depression and hit Metro Manila with torrential rains that left most metropolitan residents dumbfounded. According to PAGASA (the Philippine weather bureau) the amount of rainfall...

• Is the Catholic Church Slowly Destroying the Philippines?

  17 Sep 2009 | 5:00 pm

  Last Wednesday (9/17/2009) Cotabato Auxiliary Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo issued a veiled warning to presidential candidate Noynoy Aquino indicating that his support of the Reproductive Health Bill which he co-authored...

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• Top Chinese political advisor meets Philippine senior legislator

  21 Nov 2009 | 12:30 am

  , has met with Amelita Villarosa, acting speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives, a Chinese delegation official said Saturday. Jia, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People'...

• Fans and foes give Hillary mixed welcome

  21 Nov 2009 | 12:08 am

  - Hillary mania gripped the Philippine capital of Manila as thousands of cheering and flag-waving Filipinos greeted US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during her two-day visit ending Friday.

• rumors about his marriage

  21 Nov 2009 | 12:08 am

  With speed and power, Manny Pacquiao (50-3-2) pummeled his way to a technical knockout victory over the courageous Miguel Cotto (34-2-0) to become the new WBO welterweight champion .

• Cast of candidates nearly complete

  21 Nov 2009 | 12:08 am

  The latest, although unofficial, survey on the presidential candidates showed Aquino still ahead with 35 percent of probable voters supporting him, followed by Villar with 28 percent, and Estrada with...

• Seven people injured in grenade attack in central Philippine city

  20 Nov 2009 | 11:59 pm

  Manila - Seven people were injured Saturday in a grenade explosion on a southern Philippine city, a provincial police chief said. The explosion occurred before dawn in front of a construction supply s...

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• Top Chinese political advisor meets Philippine senior legislator

  21 Nov 2009 | 12:30 am

  , has met with Amelita Villarosa, acting speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives, a Chinese delegation official said Saturday. Jia, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People'...

• Fans and foes give Hillary mixed welcome

  21 Nov 2009 | 12:08 am

  - Hillary mania gripped the Philippine capital of Manila as thousands of cheering and flag-waving Filipinos greeted US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during her two-day visit ending Friday.

• rumors about his marriage

  21 Nov 2009 | 12:08 am

  With speed and power, Manny Pacquiao (50-3-2) pummeled his way to a technical knockout victory over the courageous Miguel Cotto (34-2-0) to become the new WBO welterweight champion .

• Cast of candidates nearly complete

  21 Nov 2009 | 12:08 am

  The latest, although unofficial, survey on the presidential candidates showed Aquino still ahead with 35 percent of probable voters supporting him, followed by Villar with 28 percent, and Estrada with...

• Seven people injured in grenade attack in central Philippine city

  20 Nov 2009 | 11:59 pm

  Manila - Seven people were injured Saturday in a grenade explosion on a southern Philippine city, a provincial police chief said. The explosion occurred before dawn in front of a construction supply s...

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• Top Chinese political advisor meets Philippine senior legislator

  21 Nov 2009 | 12:30 am

  , has met with Amelita Villarosa, acting speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives, a Chinese delegation official said Saturday. Jia, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People'...

• Fans and foes give Hillary mixed welcome

  21 Nov 2009 | 12:08 am

  - Hillary mania gripped the Philippine capital of Manila as thousands of cheering and flag-waving Filipinos greeted US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during her two-day visit ending Friday.

• rumors about his marriage

  21 Nov 2009 | 12:08 am

  With speed and power, Manny Pacquiao (50-3-2) pummeled his way to a technical knockout victory over the courageous Miguel Cotto (34-2-0) to become the new WBO welterweight champion .

• Cast of candidates nearly complete

  21 Nov 2009 | 12:08 am

  The latest, although unofficial, survey on the presidential candidates showed Aquino still ahead with 35 percent of probable voters supporting him, followed by Villar with 28 percent, and Estrada with...

• Seven people injured in grenade attack in central Philippine city

  20 Nov 2009 | 11:59 pm

  Manila - Seven people were injured Saturday in a grenade explosion on a southern Philippine city, a provincial police chief said. The explosion occurred before dawn in front of a construction supply s...

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• Japan, Turkey, UK, Saudi Arabia invited to Philippine peace process - Xinhua

  21 Nov 2009 | 5:56 am

  Japan, Turkey, UK, Saudi Arabia invited to Philippine peace processXinhua21 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front have invited Japan, Turkey, the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia to form part EU looking at peace deal with MILFManila BulletinMoro faction accepts Iran offer to join contact groupGulfNewsMILF welcomes Iran help in Mindanao peace effortInquirer.netReliefWeb (press release) -BusinessWorld Onlineall 9 news articles »

• Hop aboard a jeepney for taste of Philippines - Canada.com

  21 Nov 2009 | 3:04 am

  Hop aboard a jeepney for taste of PhilippinesCanada.comThe walls are all that remain of what was once the centre of Spanish power in the Philippines. Inside, the gates, churches and cobblestones give visitors a and more »

• Palace welcomes incoming US envoy - Inquirer.net

  21 Nov 2009 | 2:59 am

  GMA news.tvPalace welcomes incoming US envoyInquirer.netShe will leave behind many unresolved issues, including those that have spurred a Philippine Senate resolution calling for a review or termination of the Obama Appoints First Black American Envoy To The PhilippinesAHNMalacañang cites Obama administrationManila BulletinNew US envoy to RP namedInquirer.netall 14 news articles »

• Seven people injured in grenade attack in central Philippine city - Monsters and Critics.com

  21 Nov 2009 | 12:02 am

  Seven people injured in grenade attack in central Philippine cityMonsters and Critics.comManila - Seven people were injured Saturday in a grenade explosion on a southern Philippine city, a provincial police chief said. and more »

• Top Chinese political advisor meets Philippine senior legislator - Xinhua

  20 Nov 2009 | 11:33 pm

  XinhuaTop Chinese political advisor meets Philippine senior legislatorXinhua21 (Xinhua) -- China's top political advisor, Jia Qinglin, has met with Amelita Villarosa, acting speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives, China's top political adviser meets GMAPhilippine StarTop Chinese political adviser meets Philippines Senate presidentGlobal TimesWith China, world will bounce back – ArroyoManila BulletinThai News Agency MCOT -Bernama -Channel News Asiaall 45 news articles »

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• Top Islamist militants killed in Philippines

  21 Nov 2009 | 7:17 am

  ZAMBOANGA, Philippines : Philippine troops have killed one of the top commanders of the Al Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf group, the military said Friday.

• Task Force Teaches Mental Health Classes in Philippines

  21 Nov 2009 | 2:45 am

  Members of the Camp Navarro General Hospital and the Joint Special Operations Task Force Philippines chaplain team concluded three days of teaching crisis intervention management techniques to more than 50 care providers at the Philippine armed forces Western Mindanao Command yesterday.

• Halley family rejoice at freeing of Fr. Sinnott in Philippines

  20 Nov 2009 | 6:27 pm

  AT a time when the country was consumed by economic doom and gloom the release, last week, of Columban priest, Fr.

• China's top political adviser meets Philippine president

  20 Nov 2009 | 10:07 am

  China's top political adviser Jia Qinglin met Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo here on Friday, pledging further efforts to bolster bilateral ties.

• Militant commander dies in Philippines

  20 Nov 2009 | 3:47 am

  Philippine troops have killed a senior commander of al-Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf militants wanted for kidnappings and bombings, the military says.

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• October 2009 LET (Licensure Examination for Teachers) Results

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  16 Nov 2009 | 12:42 pm

  The October 2009 LET (Licensure Examination for Teachers) Results also known as the Teachers Board Exam Results has been released. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 8,045 elementary teachers out of 43,086 examinees (18.67%), 26 Accelerated Teacher Education Program (A.T.E.P.) graduates out of 146 examinees (17.81%) and 10,792 secondary teachers out of 38,339 examinees (28.15%) successfully passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers (L.E.T) given by the Board for Professional Teachers on October 4, 2009 in 23 testing centers all over the Philippines. 26 Accelerated…

• October 2009 Secondary LET (Licensure Examination for Teachers) Results

  jehzlau

  16 Nov 2009 | 12:41 pm

  The October 2009 Secondary LET (Licensure Examination for Teachers) Results also known as the Secondary Teachers Board Exam Results has been released. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 10,792 secondary teachers out of 38,339 examinees (28.15%) successfully passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers (L.E.T) given by the Board for Professional Teachers on October 4, 2009 in 23 testing centers all over the Philippines. Roll of Successful Examinees in the L.E.T. – SECONDARY – All Regions. Held last OCTOBER 4, 2009. 1 ABA, MAE PEARL BALBOSA 2 ABA, RHEA…

• October 2009 Elementary LET (Licensure Examination for Teachers) Results

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  16 Nov 2009 | 11:30 am

  The October 2009 Elementary LET (Licensure Examination for Teachers) Results also known as the Elementary Teachers Board Exam Results has been released. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 8,045 elementary teachers out of 43,086 examinees (18.67%) successfully passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers (L.E.T) given by the Board for Professional Teachers on October 4, 2009 in 23 testing centers all over the Philippines. Roll of Successful Examinees in the L.E.T. – ELEMENTARY – All Regions. Held last OCTOBER 4, 2009. 1 ABA, BAILAN BALAWAG 2 ABA, INTANBAI…

• November 2009 Librarian Board Exam Results

  jehzlau

  16 Nov 2009 | 10:24 am

  The November 2009 Librarian Board Exam Results also known as the Librarian Licensure Examination Results has been released. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 284 out of 947 passed the Librarian Licensure Examination given by the Board for Librarians in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cebu, Davao and Legazpi this November 2009. Roll of Successful Examinees in the LIBRARIAN LICENSURE EXAMINATION Held on NOVEMBER 10 & 11, 2009 1 ABADAY, ETHELYN MAGDAONG 2 ABAJAR, ALMA ACALA 3 ABELLADA, ANTONIETTE PACUYAN 4 ACENAS, MANUEL AGAGARING 5 ACOSTA, MICHELLE ANN CABAR 6…

• November 2009 Marine Deck Officers Board Exam Results

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  11 Nov 2009 | 12:57 pm

  The November 2009 Marine Deck Officers Board Exam Results, also known as the November 2009 Marine Deck Officers Licensure Examination Results has been released! The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 1,646 out of 3,643 examinees passed the written phase of the Marine Deck Officers Licensure Examination for the various ranks given by the Board for Marine Deck Officers in Manila this November 2009. And a total of 159 examinees are exempted from taking the practical examinations as they opted to submit a Certificate of Training and Certificate of Assessment in the Ship…

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• Top Chinese political advisor meets Philippine senior legislator

  21 Nov 2009 | 12:30 am

  , has met with Amelita Villarosa, acting speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives, a Chinese delegation official said Saturday. Jia, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People'...

• Fans and foes give Hillary mixed welcome

  21 Nov 2009 | 12:08 am

  - Hillary mania gripped the Philippine capital of Manila as thousands of cheering and flag-waving Filipinos greeted US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during her two-day visit ending Friday.

• rumors about his marriage

  21 Nov 2009 | 12:08 am

  With speed and power, Manny Pacquiao (50-3-2) pummeled his way to a technical knockout victory over the courageous Miguel Cotto (34-2-0) to become the new WBO welterweight champion .

• Cast of candidates nearly complete

  21 Nov 2009 | 12:08 am

  The latest, although unofficial, survey on the presidential candidates showed Aquino still ahead with 35 percent of probable voters supporting him, followed by Villar with 28 percent, and Estrada with...

• Seven people injured in grenade attack in central Philippine city

  20 Nov 2009 | 11:59 pm

  Manila - Seven people were injured Saturday in a grenade explosion on a southern Philippine city, a provincial police chief said. The explosion occurred before dawn in front of a construction supply s...

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• PGMA leads the Lakas-Kampi-CMD National Convention

  President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo leads the Lakas-Kampi- CMD National Convention Thursday (Nov. 19, 2009) at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City. (PNA/NIB photo by R.Baniquet)scs/gsc

• PGMA speaks at Lakas-Kampi-CMD National Convention

  President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo delivers her speech during the Lakas-Kampi-CMD National Convention Thursday (Nov. 19, 2009) at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City. (PNA/NIB photo by R.Baniquet)scs/gsc

• Sotto vows to continue anti-drug campaign

  MANILA, Nov. 20 –- Former Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) Chair Vicente “Tito” Sotto III said on Friday he will continue to wage his campaign against illegal drugs even if he has left DDB.“I will leave my post but I will remain fighting against illegal drugs. I need a higher ...

• ASG leader killed in Basilan firefight

  MANILA, Nov. 20 -- Government security forces killed in a firefight in Basilan province an Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) leader wanted for involvement in kidnapping and bombing activities in Zamboanga City, a military commander reported Friday.Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Western Mindanao Command chief Maj. Gen. Ben Dolorfino ...

• Ibrado's term extension up to PGMA — DND chief

  MANILA, Nov. 20 -- Department of National Defense Secretary Norberto Gonzales is mum on the manifesto by some senators, asking President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to extend the tour of duty of Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Victor Ibrado beyond his retirement period in March next year.Gonzales, who assumed ...

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• Oops! Suspected rebels apologize after shooting in Ifugao

  20 Nov 2009 | 10:40 pm

  BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya – Suspected rebels tried to make reparations for shooting two villagers in the northern province of Ifugao during a religious activity last week.

• Outraged Palace to Ebarle son’s killer: Give up peacefully

  20 Nov 2009 | 9:43 pm

  Even as it remains outraged over the incident, Malacañang on Saturday urged the suspect in the fatal road-rage shooting of a Palace official’s son to yield peacefully.

• Very low turnout on first day of COC filing

  20 Nov 2009 | 8:13 pm

  Only five individuals submitted certificates of candidacy (COC) for the position of councilor with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) during the first day of COC filing on Friday, local election officers said.

• Pacquiao earns P1B from Cotto fight

  20 Nov 2009 | 6:45 pm

  MANILA – Boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao will end up making $22 million or P1.03 billion for his 12th-round demolition of Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto last week.

• Bayan to new US envoy: It won't be smooth sailing

  20 Nov 2009 | 6:13 pm

  When he assumes his post, incoming United States Ambassador to the Philippines Harry Thomas Jr. will inherit "huge" problems hounding the two nations' relationship, including the controversial Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA).

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• Thailand hit-and-run cases alarm OFWs from Cordillera

  21 Nov 2009 | 2:16 am

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• Libanan chosen to head immigration group in ASEAN

  21 Nov 2009 | 2:16 am

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• Flood misery lingers in storm-hit Philippines

  20 Nov 2009 | 5:46 pm

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• Lexus, Toyota support Alabang Country Club raffle

  20 Nov 2009 | 2:46 pm

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• Rock star welcome for Manny in Manila

  20 Nov 2009 | 1:46 pm

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• Toshiba to provide employment to thousands of Filipinos in its factory

  Roy

  20 Nov 2009 | 6:22 pm

  More new employment opportunities are coming up in the Philippines as Toshiba announced that it will be hiring “several thousand” new employees early next year.  The new employees  are for their two factories in Laguna. This was announced by company chief representative for Asia Pacific Hiroyuki Ishida during the Toshiba’s product launch at the Peninsula Manila. He said that while there was a slowdown in global consumer demand, the company did not suffer decrease in their sales. Ishida said they currently have 13,000 employees producing hard disk drives. At the product launch, Ishida…

• Extension of LRT-2 to Tondo and Antipolo being studied

  Roy

  20 Nov 2009 | 11:32 am

  The LRT-2 which currently runs 13.8 kilometers and traverses five cities in Metro Manila – which are Pasig, Marikina, Quezon City, San Juan, and Manila along the major thoroughfares of Marcos Highway, Aurora Boulevard, Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard, Legarda and Recto, is undergoing study for its on both its east and west end. The Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) said it is considering the extension on both ends of LRT-2 for it to reach from North Harbor area in Tondo to Antipolo City in Rizal. This is according to LRTA administrator Melquidades Robles who said that the feasibility study on…

• Webby Awards’ Top 10 most influential internet moment of the decade

  Roy

  20 Nov 2009 | 4:59 am

  The Webby Awards is an annual award which was started in 1996. It is aimed to recognize and reward excellence on the internet in a number of categories including news and other websites, interactive advertising and online film and video. The awardees are chosen by a 650-member academy, with members including one of the internet’s inventor, Vint Cerf, as well as Simpson’s creator Matt Groening and media magnate Martha Stewart. Executive director of the Webby Awards, David-Michel Davies, said “The Internet is the story of the decade because it was the catalyst for change in not just every…

• SM to open new mall in Rosario, Cavite

  Roy

  19 Nov 2009 | 9:30 pm

  Another SM Mall will soon rise in Cavite, the fourth mall in this province. The SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) will soon open the SM City Rosario, the 36th SM Mall in the country. Other SM malls in the province are SM City Bacoor, SM City Dasmariñas, and SM Center Molino. SM Prime president Hans T. Sy said, “Rosario is a vibrant municipality in Cavite, a province which we consider to be a high-growth area, being a prominent part of the progressive CALABARZON region.” He also noted that Rosario is home to the Cavite Economic Zone. “Out three existing malls in the province are doing…

• The 21st Ad Congress takes on corporate social responsibility

  Roy

  19 Nov 2009 | 2:08 pm

  Focusing on its themes for this year involving climate change corporate social responsibility (CSR), the 21th Philippine Advertising Congress was formally opened last Thursday in simple rites led by Olongapo City Mayor Jame “Bong” Gordon and Baguio City Mayor Reinaldo A. Bautista Jr., with Fernando Zobel de Ayala as keynote speaker. In his talk, Ayala said the new perspective of the country’s advertising today should not only be focused on getting more business gain and potential information. It should also focus on the welfare of the public, especially the affected communities of…

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• HTC Hero in the flesh!

  yuga

  20 Nov 2009 | 3:45 am

  We’ve finally got one — the HTC Hero, unboxed and in the flesh. Check out the photos after the jump. This HTC Hero came in last night with the Acer Timeline with a price of USD$642 from HKIA, way less expensive than the rumored ~Php40,000 price tag when it’s officially released here in the Philippines next month. The unit came with only 2GB of microSD card but fortunately I got several spare 8GBs around here to replace it. It can support up to 32GB so I’ll have to look around and buy one next week. It’s open-line so after popping in my SIM card,…

• 11.6″ Acer Timeline 1810TZ unboxed!

  yuga

  19 Nov 2009 | 10:53 pm

  So here it is, fresh from its flight from Hong Kong last night — the 11.6″ Acer Timeline 1810TZ. It’s got the same design and form factor as the slower Acer Aspire One AO751 but is powered by an Intel Pentium Dual Core SU4100. Acer Timeline 1810TZ is like a cross between the Timeline series and the Aspire One series. Not sure when this model will reach the Philippines but the’ve been released in HK for just two weeks only. Specs include an Intel Pentium Dual Core SU4100 at 1.3GHz, 2GB RAM, 250GB HDD, Intel GMA 4500M (796MB @ 1366×768), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, HDMI…

• HP Mini by Studio Tord Boontje

  yuga

  19 Nov 2009 | 6:08 pm

  Last April, HP introduced the Vivienne Tam Special Edition of their HP Mini 110 series. Last night, they showcased the new Studio Tord Boontje edition. The new design was created by Studio Tord Boontje which is said to be inspired by nature. As such, there lid cover has some 30 etched designs of animals in an HP 3D Imprint. The specs are the same as the old HP Mini 110. This is mostly a limited edition design like the one b Vivienne Tam. HP Philippines also showcased the HP Mini 311 and the HP Mini 5101 during the launch last night but did not mention them (could be on a separate event in the…

• Toshiba outs Portege T110, T130 Ultraportables

  yuga

  19 Nov 2009 | 12:18 am

  Toshiba introduced their own version of ultraportable notebooks powered by Intel CULV processors and boasting of battery life of up to 11 hours — the 11.6-inch Toshiba Portege T110 and 13.3-inch Portege T130. Portege T110 specs: 11.6″ WXGA @ 1366×768 pixels Intel Pentium Single Core SU2700 @ 1.3GHz 1GB DDR3 RAM (up to 4GB) Intel GMA 4500M up to 828MB Memory 250GB SATA HDD Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR WiFi 802.11 b/g/n 3 USB 2.0 ports with Sleep-n-Charge HDMI port 5-in-1 Card Reader 6-cell Lithium Ion battery Weighs about 1.58kg and has Windows 7 Home Basic is pre-installed. The…

• JBL MX100: iPod Dock and CD Player System

  yuga

  18 Nov 2009 | 10:41 pm

  This has been in the box for about a week now and I’ve only gotten the chance to do the un-boxing today (lots of other stuff in the line to unbox around here). First up is this JBL MX100 which is a stereo system with an iPod Dock and a CD player in tow. See our unboxing photos after the jump. The JBL MX100 is one big-ass iPod Dock (I mean it’s an 18-lbs gorilla of a music system). It’s got 2 integrated speakers, each with 30-watt power rating. All I can say for now is that it’s pretty loud. Aside from an iPod Dock which plugs in from the bottom left side (see photo),…

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• Philippines: Dita Tree saved 36 lives during floods

  Mong Palatino

  4 Nov 2009 | 5:51 pm

  A 40-fee Dita Tree became a refuge for 36 members of 7 families in Barangay Bagong Silangan (New East Village), Quezon City, Metro Manila as flood waters rose last September 26. The flashflood was caused by a record rainfall unleashed by Typhoon Ketsana which hit the Philippines last September. It was the worst flooding in the country in the past 40 years. There are only few Dita Trees left in urban Metro Manila. Barangay Bagong Silangan is an urban poor community located in the northeastern part of the country’s capital. More than 30 individuals died in this community during the flooding…

• Philippines: Open Letter to a former president

  Mong Palatino

  3 Nov 2009 | 5:19 pm

  Filipino netizens are discussing the open letter written by Lila Ramos Shahani to her uncle, former Philippine President Fidel Ramos. The letter mentions, among other things, the current state of Philippine politics.

• Leptospirosis outbreak in the Philippines

  Mong Palatino

  1 Nov 2009 | 1:46 am

  “We have also already sent an SOS to the international community because this is the one of the biggest outbreaks not just in the Philippines but in the world…” This was the statement of Philippine Heath Secretary Francisco Duque III who announced a Leptospirosis outbreak in the flood-affected areas of the Philippines. More than 30 towns are still submerged in floodwaters one month after two strong typhoons hit the country’s capital and nearby provinces. Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection affecting both humans and animals. It is acquired through direct contact with the…

• Disaster Management and the role of ICTs

  Aparna Ray

  27 Oct 2009 | 3:39 pm

  What is disaster management? What are the various stages that it involves? The terminology may differ depending on where you are. In New Zealand, for example, you would be talking of the 4R’s, namely Readiness, Response, Recovery and Reduction. In other places, such as India, it could be as outlined in the graphic below: Whatever the terminology, today it is an undeniable truth that the need of the hour is effective disaster management and preparation for a growing incidence, worldwide, of different forms of natural disasters. In a series of posts, we shall trace and examine the increasing…

• Philippines: Relief Goods Rotting in Government Warehouses

  Karlo Mikhail Mongaya

  24 Oct 2009 | 11:42 pm

  Ella's Blog from the Philippines posts photos of donated goods intended for typhoon victims rotting in government warehouses. The expose has sparked fears that the goods might be misused to support administration candidates in next year's elections. The original site shows a “404 Not Found error” when it is accessed but the contents have been reposted by concerned citizens in blogs and social networks.

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• Mano Po 6 gathers "200 people" for its shoot in Beijing Film Studio

  21 Nov 2009 | 6:58 pm

  Mother Lily says that to date, Regal has already spent "80 million pesos" for this film.

• Anne Curtis reacts positively to the rumor linking ex-boyfriend Sam Milby to Bea Alonzo

  21 Nov 2009 | 6:32 pm

  Anne misses doing a teleserye.

• Lovi Poe speaks up about rumors linking her to Ronald Singson and "slapping incident" with Jolo Revilla

  21 Nov 2009 | 4:39 pm

  The star of the upcoming Pamilya Sagrado claims she has no suitors.

• Dingdong Dantes harnesses youth power for electoral campaign

  21 Nov 2009 | 3:48 pm

  Dingdong denies receiving P30-million offer to endorse another candidate.

• Dingdong Dantes on new StarStruck host: "Magandang replacement for me si Dennis Trillo."

  21 Nov 2009 | 12:37 pm

  Dingdong says Richard Gomez will be a tough act to follow on Family Feud.

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• Nov 20, Travel in the Philippines one of 25 Best in World , National Geographic Declares

  19 Nov 2009 | 11:01 pm

  Travel in the Philippines one of 25 Best New World Travel Destinations, National Geographic Declares

• Nov 19, Philippine Airlines Promo - 777 Arrival Special

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• Nov 18, Philippines Beach Resort Top 10 Areas

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• Nov 18, Cebu Pacific Promo Gives More Chances for Christmas Travel

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• Nov 16, Cebu Pacific Rates Flights to Manila From Asia

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• Pentium 4 Desktop Set - P5,200.00

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  In the spirit of CHRISTMAS, 9.0 Niner IELTS Review and Tutorial Center is offering the UNLIMITED IELTS REVIEW for only 3500 pesos (save 1500!). But, if you enroll as a group of at least three persons, pay only 3000 pesos each (save 2000!). Branches: Quezon Avenue, Edsa-Taft, Morayta, Monumento, Makati, Baguio, Cabanatuan, Vigan. Promo period: Dec. 1 to Dec. 12 only. Tel #: 7359071/ 3636992/ 8511739/9266682/ 4142192/ 8820431 Please pass. 9.0 NINER IELTS REVIEW CENTER GOES NATIONWIDE The official number 1 IELTS agent in the Philippines of both British Council and IDP (2007 and 2008 and January…

• Best Christmas Gift Ideas 2009

  19 Nov 2009 | 5:41 am

  Best Christmas Gift Ideas is your one stop online shop when it comes to picking the best, the fresh and the most practical gifts that match your lifestyle and criteria. Get the best Christmas gifts ideas and tips for giving gifts for the Holidays. Visit http://www.best-christmas-gift-ideas.info/

• Senior PHP Developers Needed

  19 Nov 2009 | 2:09 am

  Location: Marikina City, Philippines Responsibilities: • Develop CMS, Ad Server, Online Shopping Carts using PHP/MySQL, Wordpress and Joomla • Lead the development team • Responsible for Requirements Gathering and analysis, managing the entire project life cycle, design, documentation, scheduling and resource allocation. Requirements: • Web developers with at least 5 years experience. • Very good English communication skills (will be on conference calls with US clients) • Has done projects using Joomla, Wordpress, AJAX and CodeIgniter (or CakePHP) • Superior time management…

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• Where the trains run on time

  Webmaster

  6 Nov 2009 | 4:37 am

  The results of a poll recently released by the US-based Gallup Organization say that some 700 million people worldwide would move to another country if they could. No, Filipinos didn’t lead the pack, despite the 2007 finding that nearly 20 percent of the population would take the next plane for another country — any country — if they could, and Philippine airports’ being choked daily with the 6,000 people who’re either leaving for jobs abroad or permanently relocating elsewhere. Ahead of everyone else was the population of sub-Saharan Africa, of which 38 percent was most…

• Law abiding and lawless

  Webmaster

  30 Oct 2009 | 5:00 am

  A conference among lawyers and journalists from several Asian countries including the Philippines is concluding in Cebu. Sponsored by the Southeast Asian Press Alliance (SEAPA) through the London-based Open Society Institute, it is the second gathering of its kind. The first was held in Hongkong two years ago and examined the legal environments in the varied legal and political contexts in which journalists have to function in Asia. The Cebu meeting has been looking into, among other topics, the ways in which lawyers and journalists have been cooperating to defend and advance free expression…

• The trapo mind

  Webmaster

  23 Oct 2009 | 7:23 am

  After living through three bad weeks, while on the way to a speaking engagement outside Manila it was my misfortune to be in the company of a local politician whose sentiments were firmly with the current national administration. The normally one hour trip turned into two and a half hours because, over the protests of the vehicle driver, he insisted that we use a route other than that which most travelers to our destination know has cut travel time by half. That gave him a captive audience of three (there was one other passenger, in addition to the driver), and he made free with his opinions…

• Media and disasters

  Webmaster

  16 Oct 2009 | 7:13 am

  Many media organizations are involved in relief operations, and there’s no question that their efforts are helping alleviate the humanitarian crisis the floods and landslides have created. No one so far has argued that the media should keep solely to their primary responsibility, which is that of reporting and interpreting events of public significance. The crisis is after all of such proportions, and the government capacity to deal with it so limited, that the people and the communities affected need all the help they can get. Media involvement in relief operations is also consistent with…

• The failing state

  Webmaster

  9 Oct 2009 | 7:20 am

  Despite the usual lament that they’re too dependent on the government, Filipinos especially the poor don’t run to the government when they need help; they call on the media first, whether as intermediaries with this or that agency, or as themselves the provider of solutions to their problems. This is markedly evident in broadcasting, where “public service” programs proliferate and rate. The need for these programs is driven by the increasing failure of public institutions to provide the many services that people need, such as police protection from violence, garbage collection, and,…

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• LLE 2009: Results

  vonjobi

  13 Nov 2009 | 10:28 am

  Congratulations to the new librarians!The passing rate for the Librarians' Licensure Examination went up from 24 percent in 2008 to 30 percent in 2009 (284 out of 947).UPDATED 19 November 2009 to include the list of Top 11 examinees and the table detailing the passing rates for all the schools... Read the rest of the post on my blog: http://filipinolibrarian.blogspot.com/

• Book Development Month 2009

  vonjobi

  28 Oct 2009 | 5:23 pm

  "Galing Pinoy, Basahin!" is the theme of this year's celebration of Philippine Book Development Month (PBDM). The Tagalog word "galing" may be pronounced two ways and has two different meanings. The first may be translated as "talent," while the second, "from." Thus, the theme could be "Read Pinoy... Read the rest of the post on my blog: http://filipinolibrarian.blogspot.com/

• Vilma Santos, In My Life and Librarians

  vonjobi

  18 Oct 2009 | 7:29 pm

  I was finally able to watch In My Life, in which Vilma Santos plays a librarian, and about which I've already blogged in "'Losyang' Librarian?" Perhaps the significance of this film to Filipino librarians may be seen in the fact that my post has already attracted 32 comments, a number which very... Read the rest of the post on my blog: http://filipinolibrarian.blogspot.com/

• Thanksgiving 2009

  vonjobi

  12 Oct 2009 | 7:48 am

  Thanksgiving is known as an American holiday, and is still a few weeks away, but Canadians have their own day for thanksgiving, today. I'd be celebrating this holiday with Canadians in their own country, except I'm now on a bus on my way to Chicago to do even more research... and meet a friend... Read the rest of the post on my blog: http://filipinolibrarian.blogspot.com/

• Vote for Filipino Librarian at the 2009 Philippine Blog Awards

  vonjobi

  1 Oct 2009 | 1:51 pm

  This blog is a finalist at the 2009 Philippine Blog Awards. It's up for a special award for "Best Filipiniana Blog," as well as a sponsor award for "Chikka Media and PBA Readers’ Choice – Luzon." The former recognizes "the blog that has focused and consistently blogged about the Philippines whether... Read the rest of the post on my blog: http://filipinolibrarian.blogspot.com/

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• Plenty pomp, little passionin ruling party nominations

  Ed Lingao

  19 Nov 2009 | 2:51 am

  by Karol Ilagan IN ceremonies filled with pomp and color, though tainted by reports of massive defections on the ground, ruling political party Lakas-Kampi-Christian Muslim Democrats (CMD) formalized its electoral bid today, endorsing former defense secretary Gilbert ‘Gibo’ Teodoro Jr. for president and actor- politician Eduardo ‘Edu’ Manzano for vice-president. The Gibo-Edu tandem was endorsed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo who also relinquished her position as Lakas-Kampi-CMD chairperson to Teodoro at the same event. Arroyo said Teodoro and Manzano “possess the idealism,…

• Senate leaders vow supportfor Freedom of Info Act

  Ed Lingao

  10 Nov 2009 | 2:05 am

  Senate leaders promised to give the people an early Christmas gift by passing the Freedom of Information Act before Christmas this year. Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile and Majority leader Juan Miguel Zubiri gave the commitment to members of the Right to Know, Right Now Network, an alliance of 70 media and civil society groups that have been pushing for greater transparency and accountability in government. The Network gathered more than a hundred members for an assembly in front of the Senate yesterday to remind the chamber to act on the measure, which would define the procedure for…

• March set today to rush Freedom of Info Law

  Jaemark Tordecilla

  8 Nov 2009 | 9:21 pm

  THE CLOCK is ticking fast, and the Senators are now facing judgment: Are they champions of the people’s right to know? The Senators have only 23 session days left before they adjourn for the May 2010 elections to pass their version of the Freedom of Information Act, a law that has been promised 22 years ago by the 1987 Constitution. Senate Bill 3308 finally entered its period of interpellation last month, a full seventeen months after the House of Representatives approved on third and final reading its counterpart legislation, House Bill 3732. Failure by the Senators to act on SB 3308…

• Who gives a care about healthcare?

  Jaemark Tordecilla

  5 Nov 2009 | 1:47 am

  by Aura Marie Dagcutan IF health experts and activists aren’t feeling too good these days, it’s not just because the suddenly nippy weather could bring in chills, coughs, and even the flu (including the latest nasty version) among far too many people. It’s also because, the experts and activists say, effective healthcare remains beyond the reach of most Filipinos. “Equity in health care means that every Filipino has a fair, just and equal access to medicines and hospital services,” said former health secretary Dr. Alberto Romualdez at a recent roundtable discussion on healthcare…

• Erap-Binay show:Same old, same old

  Ed Lingao

  25 Oct 2009 | 6:04 am

  (Photos by Tita C. Valderama, Video by Justine Espina Letargo) by Tita C. Valderama FORMER senator Ernesto Maceda called it a “people’s convention” but by all indications, it was a virtual proclamation rally for the Joseph Estrada - Jejomar Binay tandem in the May 2010 elections replete with all the hints of history repeating itself like a farce. The emcees had to correct themselves a couple of times that the event was a ‘declaration,’ not a proclamation, rally for the candidacies of the president who was ousted for plunder and perjury, and the outgoing mayor of Makati City.

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• Comelec deprives millions of OFWs with genuine representation

  PinoyPress

  19 Nov 2009 | 6:51 pm

  Migrante Sectoral Party today slammed the Commission on Elections’ (COMELEC) dismissal of the party’s verified opposition to the poll body’s decision to disqualify Migrante from participating in the next year’s party-list race.

• Mrs. Burgos in Europe to plead for justice for son, desaparecidos

  PinoyPress

  19 Nov 2009 | 6:48 pm

  During her stay in Belgium, Edita Burgos will attract the attention of European and Belgian politicians, human rights organisations, solidarity movements and the general public towards the human sights situation in the Philippines.

• Greenpeace to Bayer: ‘Hands off our rice!’

  PinoyPress

  19 Nov 2009 | 6:39 pm

  Greenpeace today challenged Bayer to stop contaminating the world’s rice supply with GMOs (genetically modified organisms), during a forum on rice genetics sponsored by the giant agrochemical company and hosted by IRRI (International Rice Research Institute) in Manila.

• Indonesia deports foreign journalists on immigration charges

  PinoyPress

  19 Nov 2009 | 6:37 pm

  New York, November 18, 2009—The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the Indonesian government’s decision to deport Raimondo Bultrini, a reporter with Italy’s weekly L’Espresso, and Kumkum Dasgupta, an assistant editor with India’s Hindustan Times, for lacking accreditation. The two reporters were arrested and interrogated for several hours by police on Tuesday and later handed over to [...]

• CHR slams police for using firearms during Baclaran demolition

  PinoyPress

  19 Nov 2009 | 6:36 pm

  Reacting to the incident, the CHR Chairperson Leila M. De Lima remarked, “The use of firearms is strictly prohibited during demolition operations. The PNP has no justification for the discharge of firearms, whether for the purpose of firing warning shots, disabling or killing protesters.”

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• We won in the Digital Filipino Web Awards 2009

  jehzlau

  13 Nov 2009 | 9:21 am

  I’m so happy to announce that we won in the 2009 Digital Filipino Web Awards. Patay Gutom grabbed the Best Website award in the Food Category and My Brute Cheats was proclaimed as the Best Website in the Games Category. Congratulations also to Flair Candy for winning the Best Personal Blog Award. We would like to thank the Digital Filipino and all the sponsors of this awesome event! It was so asteeeg! We really didn’t expect that to win and we’re surprised that we’ve actually won an award! I’m so so so happy today! Congratulations again to My Brute Cheats, Flair…

• Singapore: Tiong Bahru, Pan Pacific, Orchard Road, and more!

  jehzlau

  25 Oct 2009 | 2:05 pm

  I took 954 photos, 72,857 steps, met more than 20 new friends, tasted more than 10 different delicacies, and had an infinite number of priceless moments in Singapore. This was my first time to travel outside the Philippines, and I tell you, it was really awesome! I would like to congratulate all the winners of the first Asia Pacific Blog Awards spearheaded by Nuffnang Singapore. Even if I didn’t win in my category, I feel that I’m already a winner (hehe, feeling lang). To be included in the finalists together with the most influential bloggers in Asia was truly remarkable. To be…

• What is an Influential Blogger?

  jehzlau

  16 Oct 2009 | 11:41 am

  Just what kind of a person is an influential blogger? Let’s start by eliminating current and shallow yardsticks on what truly defines an influential blogger. In my experience, an influential blogger is not solely shaped by the obvious metrics we usually associate it with. An influential blogger is not the one who has the most number of subscribers and readers. An influential blogger is not the one who has the most number of comments from each blog post. An influential blogger is not the one who has the highest average daily earnings from various blog advertising networks. An influential…

• Support All Pinoys in the First Asia-Pacific Blog Awards!

  jehzlau

  22 Sep 2009 | 8:17 am

  Please Support all Pinoys in the first Nuffnang Asia-Pacific Blog Awards! 6 Filipinos made it as finalists in the 1st ever Nuffnang Blog Awards. Actually, there were 7 8 Pinoys, but one resides in Singapore and the other one in Australia. But still, she’s a true-blooded Filipino and she both of them are true-blooded Filipinos and they deserve our support. We are so excited because as a finalist, we get to enjoy the perks of a fully sponsored 3 days 2 nights trip to Singapore in attending the Blog Awards Ceremony! We’ll be treated to a scrumptious four-course dinner at a five-star…

• WordCamp 2009 was Awesome!

  jehzlau

  19 Sep 2009 | 9:38 am

  Hello! Hi! How are you? Me? I’m fine! Thank you! I would like to thank everyone because I want to and that’s what I want even if you don’t want it. It was nice meeting new friends, specially you, you and you! You know who you are. Hehe. The organizers, the speakers, and everyone did a great job! I have not much to say. All I can say is WordCamp 2009 was awesome! Because it was really awesome! Congratulations to the Mindanao Bloggers for a job well done! Thanks also to Mozilla Firefox for co-presenting the event. That’s all. I’m so so sooo tired now and I want to…

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• Room Assignment for November 2009 Nurse Licensure Examination (MANILA)

  Lyle, RN

  19 Nov 2009 | 4:28 am

  School and room assignments for the November 2009 Nurse Licensure Examination are now available for nursing examinees in Manila.The nursing board exam testing centers are classified into two: Complete and Removal.Room Assignments for November 2009 Nurse Licensure Examination - COMPLETE Room Assignments for November 2009 Nurse Licensure Examination - REMOVAL Examinees are reminded to use the same name in all examination forms. If there is an error on spelling, examinees must request the room watcher(s) to correct it.PRC Room assignments for other cities such as Lucena, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo,…

• November 2009 Nursing Board Exam PRC Room Assignments for Baguio and San Fernando, La Union

  Lyle, RN

  14 Nov 2009 | 12:45 pm

  The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) - Baguio Regional Office has made available the school and room assignments of examinees in Baguio and San Fernando, La Union for the Nurse Licensure Examination scheduled on November 29-30, 2009.NLE November 2009 (Baguio) NLE November 2009 (La Union) Examinees are advised to take note of the following:Follow the APPLICATION NUMBER posted on the list.Any corrections pertaining to your NAME and/or DATE OF BIRTH only, kindly call (074) 304-3180 and ask for Mr. Billy Pablo.NOTE:Other updates such as PRC room assignments for other areas, last-minute…

• Basic Test Taking Strategies for the November 2009 Nursing Board Exam

  Lyle, RN

  11 Nov 2009 | 12:01 pm

  With a few weeks left before the nursing board exams, here are a few practical tips for our future nurse colleagues. This is part of Pinoy R.N.'s continuing commitment to assist examinees prepare for the November 2009 Nursing Board Exam. These tips may be basic but has proven to be very useful test-taking techniques:Cover the choices when reading the question. This way, your thought process will not be influenced by the choices.Before looking at the choices, try formulating your answer then look at the available choices. Choose the choice closest to your own answer.Always read all of the…

• Peritoneal Dialysis Seminar for Nurses

  Lyle, RN

  30 Oct 2009 | 7:03 pm

  Renal Nurses Association of the Philippines (RENAP) Cebu in cooperation with Fresenius Medical Care - Philippines invites all Registered Nurses to attend the training on "Peritoneal Dialysis with Return Demo" on November 14-15, 2009 (Saturday-Sunday) 8:00 - 5:00 PM at Function Hall, Mango Park Hotel, Maxilom Ave, Cebu City, Philippines.Ms. Ela M. Orioste BSN, RN, MAN, CRNC of and support team from Fresenius Medical Care will be the resource speakers of the said training.Onsite Registration Fee is 1,500 Php (inclusive of meals, snacks, 1 year membership to RENAP)Pre-Reg for RENAP Members…

• Dress Code for Examinees in the Nurse Licensure Examination

  Lyle, RN

  27 Oct 2009 | 12:26 am

  SITE EXCLUSIVE:Get 15% discount when you buy your scrub top at Scrubs Gallery. Just enter coupon code, PINOYRN15when you order. Coupon valid until November 15, 2009.-------------------------------------------The Professional Regulation Commission - Board of Nursing (PRC-BoN) recently issued a memo amending its previous memo prescribing dress codes for examinees in the Nursing Board Exam.In the new memo sent to PRC regional offices, Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Philippine Nurses Association (PNA) and to Presidents and Deans of Nursing Schools, Colleges, and Universities -- Examinees…

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• Best place to buy weight loss pills

  gio

  30 Oct 2009 | 9:03 pm

  Looking for an affordable and effective weight loss products? I been trying to search online about the weight loss products, there are several of websites I've visited and read a lot of information... [ This is a summary only view. Click on the title to read the full content.. ]

• Attractive plasma mounts

  gio

  30 Oct 2009 | 5:26 pm

  Do you need the best tv stand for your plasma tv? Then get it at the special online site standsandmounts.com. In this site, you will be able to look for special and most affordable stand and... [ This is a summary only view. Click on the title to read the full content.. ]

• Get the diploma you needed

  gio

  30 Oct 2009 | 5:18 pm

  With the busy world that we have right now, the coming of the internet has made life easier and more comfortable. Aside from online shopping, online bill payment and information search another... [ This is a summary only view. Click on the title to read the full content.. ]

• Small but terrible

  gio

  30 Oct 2009 | 5:12 pm

  The ingenuity of men’s mind had lead to the creation of a lot gadgets and devices that has made our lives and easier. Gadgets that are made of different parts and one of the most commonly used... [ This is a summary only view. Click on the title to read the full content.. ]

• Have the right pick

  gio

  30 Oct 2009 | 5:11 pm

  We all wanted a secured life and future for us especially for our loved ones. With this a lot of us invest on life insurances but would fit in your pay check? If you wanted to have a check before... [ This is a summary only view. Click on the title to read the full content.. ]

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• World Pyro Olympics 2009 Schedule and Ticket Prices

  Marhgil

  21 Nov 2009 | 1:38 am

  Twit This Post!World Pyro Olympics 2009 will start tonight, with Germany and China competing. It will be held at Fort Open Grounds, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig for 5 consecutive weeks. Here is the schedule based on their official website. November 21. Germany (Nico Lunig) vs China (Glorious) November 28. Canada (Pyro Studios) vs Australia (Explosive Productions) December 5. Japan (Marutamaya Ogatsu) vs Italy (Parente) December 12. South Korea (Hanwha) vs USA (RES) December 19. Fellowship of Fire (All Participants) and Philippine Exhibition (La Mancha) Ticket prices are as follows (source):…

• Manny Pacquiao and Krista Ranillo Video

  Marhgil

  17 Nov 2009 | 6:50 am

  Twit This Post!User celebritynationVids from Youtube posted this video last November 3, 2009. According to him, he caught Manny Pacquiao on this video while leaving the Jimmy Kimmel Live show. Manny didn’t bother sign for about 70 fans that were there to show their support for him because he was with a woman that wasn’t his wife. See the video after the jump. Manny Pacquiao and Krista Ranillo? Is that Krista Ranillo? Although she’s covering her face, it really looks like her. You decide. You can watch the video of Jinkee Pacquiao crying during the mass here. If you like this…

• Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto Fight Result Prediction

  Marhgil

  13 Nov 2009 | 5:53 pm

  Twit This Post!Update: Pacquiao Wins! TKO at round 12. Cotto is a bloody mess. Congrats Manny! As always, I make fight result predictions on Pacquiao’s fight no matter how inaccurate it is. And for this fight, here is my prediction. Pacquiao will come out stronger than ever. Despite the added weight, Pacquiao will never lose his speed. Pacquiao will come with flurry of punches. Motolite punch to the head. Cafe Puro punch to the body. Ginebra punch to the chin. And more. Cotto will be able to land one punch. But it will be a low blow. But since Pacquiao has Alaxan powers, it will not do…

• Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto Live Streaming Videos

  Marhgil

  13 Nov 2009 | 5:34 pm

  Twit This Post!The much awaited fight between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto is happening tomorrow. Can Pacquiao beat Cotto? Can Cotto stop Manny Pacquiao on his bid for a 7th world title? All questions will be answered tomorrow on their fight “Firepower.” Now, where can you watch a live streaming video of the fight? If you have a PLDT Watchpad account, you can enjoy watching the fight there, for free! Yeah, it’s live with no commercial break. For people without Watchpad account, here are some links I found on the net where you can probably watch Pacquiao vs. Cotto live…

• Local SEO: My Side Of The Story

  Marhgil

  11 Nov 2009 | 8:07 pm

  Twit This Post!Someone’s link baiting. I’ve read his blog post yesterday. I should have let it go. But it kept me sleepless last night. Nice link bait man! He is telling people I’m fooling newbies on my post: Localized SEO. Ok, I’ll bite the bait. Now, let me defend myself. (Update: 11/15/09. The link to my post was taken down by the blogger to make this post appears baseless. He now wants to remove all the comments on this blog in which I disagreed. ) The blogger is insinuating that I am telling newbies to optimize for localized keywords ONLY so that I can enjoy less…

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• All set for World Pyro Olympics 2009

  Anton

  20 Nov 2009 | 4:26 pm

  Today is a new era for the World Pyro Olympics as it moves from Mall of Asia to Bonifacio Global City. The entire area that you see above is part of viewing area. I am excited to watch the opening night of World Pyro Olympics with China and Germany.   (I heard China will have a "Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon" musical score) I'm also running a WPO Twitter Contest and get a chance to win a VIP Ticket worth (P1,500) for tonight's show! Relate Post: Top 5 Things You Must Know Before Watching World Pyro Olympics 2009As I was running this…

• Toki Japanese Fusion and Fine Dining

  Anton

  18 Nov 2009 | 4:18 pm

  Have you ever wondered how good Toki Japanese Fusion and Fine Dining is? This is the Japanese restaurant in front of Aubergine in 32nd and 5th building. I would recommend their lunch set meals, especially the Wagyu Beef Curry Rice! The wagyu beef is soft and the curry adds a wonderful flavor to it -- parang bistek tagalog but with creamy curry sauce. My Japanese foodie friend liked his Sushi Set meal, but I think Seryna's version is still better.This is a short post since I only tried this during lunchtime. Let me know what you think of this place. Dine - In Lunch Menu Toki…

• Kirin Chinese Dining

  Anton

  18 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pm

  Kirin is the only Chinese restaurant in the Serendra and Boni High Street area that is worth trying out. They serve Hongkong Cantonese-style dishes that are pwede na. For me, the Best Chinese Restaurant in Bonifacio Global City is Eat Well! Delicious Kitchen, followed by Zhu Chinese Cuisine and next would be Kirin Chinese Dining. I'm not a fan of Fu despite the fact that it is associated with Hai Shin Lou. I would rather go across the street to Market! Market! and eat at Hap Chan.The price is relatively affordable but you would notice that the serving sizes are smaller than…

• Top 5 Things You Must Know Before Watching World Pyro Olympics 2009

  Anton

  17 Nov 2009 | 1:33 pm

  1. OAP EXCLUSIVE CHAT WITH THE CO-PRODUCERS BEHIND WORLD PYRO 2009! In this video, Rob Crisostomo, VP Marketing of La Mancha, and Stephen Ku, WPO Event Organizer for 2009 (he has a cult following in the cool events circle), answered the following questions: What's the story behind why World Pyro Olympics transferred from MOA to Bonifacio Global City? What's the difference between PyroMusical and the Traditional Fireworks? What can one expect from a Stephen Ku-organized World Pyro Olympics 2009 event? Will there be heavy traffic around the Bonifacio Global City area? Is it safe…

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• Sinta Papaya Hybrid Production Guide

  Leo

  19 Nov 2009 | 6:30 am

  Features: The First Philippine-bred hybrid Papaya developed by the Institute of Plant Breeding, College of Agriculture, UP Los Banos (IPB) Moderately tolerant to Papaya Ringspot Virus (PRSV) Semi-dwarf tree with fruits averaging 1.2-2.0 kg Fruit is sweet, yellow orange and firm Land Preparation Prepare the land thoroughly by plowing and harrowing. High raised beds is advisable to prevent waterlogging. Make 1 m [...]

• Bamboo Growing and Propagation

  Leo

  19 Nov 2009 | 6:02 am

  One of the pressing problems being faced by the country today is the scarcity of lumber. A good substitute for lumber is bamboo. Bamboo could generate tremendous income for bamboo stand owners and traders and could create jobs for the people. There are about 65 known species of bamboo found in the country but the most [...]

• How To Make Bamboo Charcoal Briquettes

  Leo

  19 Nov 2009 | 5:57 am

  To fully utilize the bamboo, another technology was generated that could help the standowners produce more income. Wastes from bamboo processing may be manufactured into charcoal briquettes. This could help reduce pressure on wood resource. It could also help mitigate carbon dioxide emission into the atmosphere. The steps in making kawayan charcoal briquettes are: 1. Collecting and [...]

• How to Make Tamarind (Sampalok) Wine

  Leo

  15 Nov 2009 | 4:59 pm

  Spurred by the acceptability of tropical fruit wine in the local market, the Philippines is eyeing to export the product and introduce it to the world. There is a market for tropical fruit wine outside of the Philippines, and it has a better chance of gaining patronage if it is marketed as an exotic product. Don [...]

• 10th World Chinese Entrepreneurs Expo 2009

  Leo

  14 Nov 2009 | 3:24 pm

  What:  10th World Chinese Entrepreneurs Expo 2009 When: November 19-22, 2009 Where:  SMX Convention, Seashell Drive, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City The World Entrepreneur Expo 2009, the country’s largest business-to-business exhibition, will be held in conjunction with the Convention at SMX Convention Center Exhibition Hall, showcasing the finest products and services from the Philippines and the rest [...]

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• Ebook of Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer

  inkblot

  21 Nov 2009 | 2:19 am

  Midnight Sun is the Fifth installment in the Twilight Series by Stephenie Meyer.  This book leaked online even before it was officially published. Read On and See pdf copy of the book Other PostsMarch 21, 2009 -- Download Twilight Ebook Complete Series [ This is a content summary only. Visit PinoyBlogoSphere.com for full links, other content, and more! ]

• The Filipino Fighter

  zozobee

  21 Nov 2009 | 2:18 am

  How unfortunate it is that only Pacquiao’s fight was really talked about when three fights featuring some of the Philippines’ best fighters all took place on the same day. Of course, the whole world knows what happened to Pacquiao, so I won’t bother with words on that. How about what happened with Z Gorres? In a devastating [...] [ This is a content summary only. Visit PinoyBlogoSphere.com for full links, other content, and more! ]

• The Long View: Back to the future

  informer

  21 Nov 2009 | 1:55 am

  The Long View Back to the future By Manuel L. Quezon III Philippine Daily Inquirer First Posted 20:32:00 11/18/2009 THREE THINGS stand out in the latest Social Weather Stations Pulse Asia survey. The first is that Benigno Aquino III’s numbers represents the highest percentage for a candidate...  Source:  Manuel L. Quezon III: The Daily Dose [ This is a content summary only. Visit PinoyBlogoSphere.com for full links, other content, and more! ]

• Ballet Philippines celebrates Christmas with The Nutcracker

  informer

  21 Nov 2009 | 1:55 am

  Ballet Philippines is restaging the ballet favorite The Nutcracker, this time set in the American colonial period. This much-loved classic follows the adventures of young Marie, who receives a magical present one Christmas Eve--a nutcracker doll from her godfather, the mysterious Conde de Montaña...  Source:  GIBBS CADIZ [ This is a content summary only. Visit PinoyBlogoSphere.com for full links, other content, and more! ]

• Manny, Jinkee & Krista Scandal: Round One

  informer

  21 Nov 2009 | 1:55 am

  tweetmeme_style = 'compact'; While everybody was glued to the Manny Pacquiao vs Miguel Cotto fight, another firepower had already started outside the boxing ring a few days before the fight.     ...  Source:  Pinoy News & Latest Buzz | Bloggista.org [ This is a content summary only. Visit PinoyBlogoSphere.com for full links, other content, and more! ]

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• Starting a Travel Agency Business

  Lito

  19 Nov 2009 | 7:55 pm

  In the Philippines, maybe it’s only my opinion when you say travel agency, that’s it its a travel agency. I think many are interested in starting one and if you are reading and found my post now in Google or Yahoo, then perhaps you are interested too. But the fact is there are many types [...]

• You Can Now Send and Receive Philippine Peso on Your Paypal

  Lito

  15 Nov 2009 | 6:56 pm

  Paypal Philippines have updated their feature and you can now send money in Philippine pesos. Unlike before that the only possible option is by using dollar currency. Yes there are other currencies available but most of the time we give our prices in dollars if the payment is by paypal even though the customer is [...]

• TRC (TLRC Training) Courses Available in November 2009

  Lito

  12 Nov 2009 | 1:38 am

  Below are available TRC (TLRC Philippines) courses and seminars for November 2009: Assorted Brownies, Cookies and Bars Lecture and hands-on: chewy moist brownies, nutty butterscotch bars, food for the Gods, chewy chocolate chip cookies, oatmeal raisin cookies, brownies with cream cheese, chocolate crinkles, supremes, butterscotch cookies, Florentines. Bring apron and hand towels. Date: Nov 4-5 Time: 9-5:30 Price: 3,399 Tilapia Culture (with field trip) Grow-out [...]

• My Own Review of Smart Bro Prepaid

  Lito

  7 Nov 2009 | 6:04 pm

  I wish I bought Smart Bro prepaid last month (for emergency purposes) since Smart Philippines lowered the price to Php 995 . When Typhoon Ondoy hit our country my PLDT landline lost it’s dial tone but only lasted 2 days so I never bothered buying Smart Bro. But just last month when Tyhoon Santi hit Luzon, [...]

• Financial Strategy to Improve Profit

  Lito

  4 Nov 2009 | 10:57 pm

  Profit is the most important for a business to survive because with it, there is no reason for setting up a business. But likewise, profit alone with out determining how big or how small cannot be a measure of financial performance.  For example, a net profit of Php 200,000  is not good if your investment [...]

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• Happy 10th Year Wedding Anniversary to My Wife

  Dexter Panganiban

  20 Nov 2009 | 9:11 pm

  Yup today is our 10th Year wedding Wedding Anniversary , and so I would like to greet my wife a Happy, Happy, Happy 10th Year Anniversary, and to say thank you for taking good care of us. She gave up her career as a Civil Engineer to serve her family and that is I appreciate much. For the last 10 years of our marriage she has been really a great mother. Again , Happy , Happy 10th Year Wedding Anniversary to My Wife © Dexter Panganiban - visit the Tech At Hand Dot Net for more great content. Dexter Panganiban Facebook | You can also visit my Dexter Panganiban Blog |CFriend Feed

• SEO Thursday : Paypal Keywords

  Dexter Panganiban

  18 Nov 2009 | 11:43 pm

  Did you know that you could get traffic while optimizing for wrong spelling keywords ? It might not be as high as the other keywords that you are optimizing but I believe it can also get attention when it goes to Google’s  First Page SERP. Today I would like to share bout Paypal Wrong Spelling Keywords. Here is screen shot of Paypal Google Trends. The trends is compared to Pinay Scandal Keywords which I have already tested and discussed long before. Paypal’s search terms has also a potential of getting enough amount of visitor to get you noticed. In addition Paypal offers a…

• Unboxing Western Digital (WD) My Book Essential External Hard Drive

  Dexter Panganiban

  18 Nov 2009 | 2:24 pm

  You all know that I own a Canon DSLR camera and as time goes by my collection of pictures is increasing and the need for external disk storage is a must. and so I decided to get a 1 TB , external hard disk capacity. Here are some of the unboxing pictures of my Western Digital (WD) My Book Essential External Hard Drive.   The machine includes a WD Smartware software that will back up your whole computer and categorize all your content into System Files,Music,Movies,Photos,documents,Email and other automatically . At first I tried to use it, but I found it very slow. I don’t know what is…

• Unboxing Samsung U5 Digital Audio Player

  Dexter Panganiban

  17 Nov 2009 | 7:53 am

  Below are unboxing pictures of Samsung U5 Digital Audio Player that I bought the other day. It has a capacity of 4GB. The sound is great and I like the feature of having a display screen where I can see the songs being played. It cost SAR 149 ( PHP 1500 ). I believe Samsung U5 has a cute design. It has  a USB Stick design. The volume and movement controls can be seen at the side.       All I like from this cute machine is it’s size and capacity. It would be better if the capacity could be 8GB or more. 4GB will be easily consumed after putting my MP3 files.

• How to Get A Proper Domain Name

  Dexter Panganiban

  15 Nov 2009 | 10:46 am

  What is a Domain Name ? First of all I would like to explain the definition of Domain Name. Domain name is your address in the online community, it s your address in the World Wide Web. It is also commonly called URL { Uniform Resource Locator, previously Universal Resource Locator }, so when ever you see http://techathand.net or any words after http:// that is what we called URL. It is the address that you need to give to your friends if you want to promote your website. So enough now for basic information about Domain Name. Where Can I get a Domain Name ? Domain name could be free or paid…

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• 1 Peso Seat Sale at Cebu Pacific

  admin

  20 Nov 2009 | 8:19 pm

  More than 50,000 seats up for grabs at Cebu Pacific Air! Asia’s third-largest low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific brings back the ‘Go Lite’ PHP 1 seat sale to all international and domestic destinations starting now until November 22, 2009 only, or until more than 50,000 seats have been sold out. Travel period is June 15-September 30, 2010. 32 domestic destinations are up for grabs through this website promo, including Cebu-Siargao, Cebu-Ozamiz, Cebu-Clark, Manila-San Jose, and Manila-Kalibo (Boracay). We’re offering the lowest fare alternative for international flights with our PHP 1…

• Travelling is Fun with a Sony Cybershot and Marine Pack

  admin

  16 Nov 2009 | 4:03 pm

  Haven’t had this much fun with travel gears for a long time. Taking the Sony Cybershot DSC-T900 was the right choice as it’s small and lightweight, plus it can take HD videos at 720p. See a video tour of the Misibis Bay Raintree at Cagraray Island in Albay below. They say pictures tell a thousand words so these videos should be enough to describe the place. I originally wanted to bring my dSLR with me as this is a trip I thought I should never miss but I gave the point-and-shoot Sony Cybershot a chance (it was a huge risk). I thought as long as there was enough sunlight, I should…

• Misibis Bay Rain Tree at Cagraray Island

  admin

  14 Nov 2009 | 4:56 am

  The Misibis Bay RainTree is a newly developed resort found in the island of Cagraray, Albay province. The whole island is about 480 hectares and about 60% of it will be developed into an eco-park, hotel and resort. The island is about 60 minutes away from Legazpi Airport via land and just 30 minutes via fastcraft which is operated by the resort. There are daily flights via Cebu Pacific from Manila. The hotel-resort is maintained by Discovery Suites and features over 3 dozen separate bungalow to 2 and 3-story condos surrounded by a sprawling 4-feet swimming pool. There are more guest houses…

• Lago de Oro at Calatagan, Batangas

  admin

  5 Nov 2009 | 11:30 pm

  One of the most visited resorts in Batangas is the Lago de Oro Resort in Balibago, Calatagan, Batangas. This is mainly because of the wakeboarding activities found in the Cable Ski Park in front of it. Check out this short video clip of visitors riding the wakeboard all day: Lago de Oro is situated about 115 kilometers South West of Manila on the shore of the South CHina Sea and on Zobel highway. Estimated travel time by land is about 2 to 2.5 hours, depending on traffic at South Super Highway. Video taken using a Samsung IT100 point-and-shoot camera.

• Add PAL on Facebook, Win Free Katy Perry Concert Tickets

  admin

  27 Oct 2009 | 8:17 pm

  150 FREE Katy Perry concert tickets offered by PAL on Facebook Philippine Airlines is the official carrier of the ‘Katy Perry Rocks for Relief!’ concert this November 14, 2009 at the Mall of Asia Concert Grounds.  All net proceeds shall be donated to the Philippine National Red Cross as support for those affected by recent typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng. PAL gives its passengers a chance to join Katy Perry and her other guests in rocking for relief!  Between October 28 and November 9, 2009, passengers who book and buy any PAL ticket (worth at least Php3,000 before taxes) through the PAL…

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• Sino’ng Bading sa Kongreso?

  AJ

  17 Nov 2009 | 2:05 pm

  Copyright © 2009 AJ. Visit the original article at http://baklaako.com/2009/11/18/sinong-bading-sa-kongreso/. “I have been telling them, you are not under-represented… actually you are over-represented in the Lower House and Upper House.”  – COMELEC Second Division Chairman Nicodemus Ferrer So Mr. Chairman, would you like to elaborate on that and name all the members of the LGBT community in both Lower and Upper Houses?

• Radio Rainbow Pilipinas

  AJ

  16 Nov 2009 | 3:31 pm

  Copyright © 2009 AJ. Visit the original article at http://baklaako.com/2009/11/17/radio-rainbow-pilipinas/.Rainbow Rights Project is launching the Philippines’ first ever LGBT-produced and oriented radio show ever. On Saturday, November 21, tune in to DWBL AM, 1242 kHz from 2:30 to 3:30 PM as Radio Rainbow Pilipinas airs its maiden episode. You may also visit the Rainbow Rights Project official website for more details.

• Havaianas Bags: The New Fashion Must-Havs

  AJ

  15 Nov 2009 | 11:24 pm

  Copyright © 2009 AJ. Visit the original article at http://baklaako.com/2009/11/16/havaianas-bags-the-new-fashion-must-havs/.lifted from MyGandaAko.com (just because I can lift). Gone are the days when you only mean the rubber flip-flops whenever you say “Havs” because Havaianas has just unveiled their newest line: bags!  Genetics has gone beyond science and has found its way into fashion. Havaianas, the world’s best rubber flip-flops, now shares its DNA to the newest addition to their family. With the same sense of functional style, these new fashion statements from Havaianas…

• The 11th Transgender Day of Remembrance

  AJ

  15 Nov 2009 | 2:52 pm

  Copyright © 2009 AJ. Visit the original article at http://baklaako.com/2009/11/16/the-11th-transgender-day-of-remembrance/.UP Babaylan and the Society of Transsexual Women of the Philippines (STRAP) invite you to commemorate the lives of transgender individuals worldwide whose untimely deaths were caused by hate, to the 11th International Transgender Day of Rememberance. From November 24 through November 27, various activities and events will take place at the University of the Philippines in Diliman: November 24 (Tuesday) 10:00 AM – TDOR Exhibit Opening, Palma Hall Lobby (exhibit…

• Recreating the Winning Pasta

  AJ

  14 Nov 2009 | 10:23 pm

  Copyright © 2009 AJ. Visit the original article at http://baklaako.com/2009/11/15/recreating-the-winning-pasta/.Lifted from my new Food Blog (the old is officially retired). Go Visit KAININ MO! and let’s have fun sa kainan! Days after the Century Corned Tuna Bloggers’Cook Off, I was still thinking about our winning pasta. I was replaying in my mind and air-tasting the delectable Asian-inspired dish. So when I went to SM Makati, I bought the ingredients that I didn’t have and headed home excitedly. I went online to check the recipe, then starting measuring – approximating and…

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  Vista Pinas

• White Island (Camiguin)

  Eugene

  1 Nov 2009 | 7:33 pm

  One of the most popular tourist attractions in the Mindanao island of Camiguin is Medano Islet, popularly known as White Island. This island is actually just a sandbar with fine white sand (hence the name) and its shape changes with the constantly-shifting currents. In fact, what you can see in the high-res satellite imagery (and in the thumbnail) are two curves forming a sort of McDo-style ‘M’. Zoom out in Google Maps until you see the default low-resolution Landsat satellite imagery and you can now see a large inverted ‘C’. White Island is located off the coast of…

• Baguio Cathedral

  Eugene

  17 Oct 2009 | 5:48 pm

  Here in Vista Pinas, we’ve already seen two cathedrals so far. One is the Manila Cathedral and the other is the Antipolo Cathedral. These two are the seats of the Archdiocese of Manila and the Diocese of Antipolo respectively. So let us now “go” to Baguio and check out the Baguio Cathedral which is the seat of the Diocese of Baguio, which itself is under the Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia. Like the Manila and Antipolo cathedrals, the Our Lady of the Atonement Cathedral, the official name of the Baguio Cathedral, is a major tourist attraction and is one of the most photographed…

• Apo Reef

  Eugene

  15 Oct 2009 | 7:11 am

  I’ve decided to participate in Blog Action Day for the first time this year. Blog Action Day is a collective action among the world’s bloggers to talk about one important topic on October 15 of every year. For 2009, the topic is climate change. This is a timely topic since Typhoon Ondoy and Typhoon Pepeng recently ravaged the Philippines with record-breaking (and heart-breaking) effects, which many meteorologists and scientists are attributing to climate change. In addition, the world’s leaders will be meeting in Copenhagen to discuss this topic, so collective voices are…

• Ateneo de Zamboanga University

  Eugene

  10 Oct 2009 | 1:59 am

  Since I’ve already blogged about Xavier University and the Ateneo de Davao University here way, way before, I figured, why not complete the trio of Mindanao Jesuit schools and feature the Ateneo de Zamboanga University? The main campus of the university is in downtown Zamboanga City while the Tumaga Campus, which houses the High School, is located further upland. The University was founded in 1912, making it the second oldest Jesuit school in the Philippines after the Ateneo de Manila University. It started as the Escuela Catolica before being renamed as the Ateneo de Zamboanga in 1916.

• Lucena Grand Central Terminal

  Eugene

  1 Oct 2009 | 2:08 am

  If you’re going to Bicol from the Manila area or to other towns of Quezon province further from Lucena City, then the Lucena Grand Central Terminal should be a stopover in your itinerary. Located along the Diversion Road, the terminal is a huge building catering to commuters from all over southern Luzon. From here, you can go to the northern towns of Quezon like Lucban and Infanta or to the Bicol Peninsula. I think tricycles and/or jeepneys can also take you to the city proper of Lucena about 2 km to the south. Photo by Lucentino over at SkyscraperCity forums. The terminal also contains…

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• When Friends Leave… Let Go!

  Noemi Lardizabal-Dado

  15 Nov 2009 | 5:15 am

  “The friendship that can cease has never been real.”- Saint Jerome You would think 50-year olds act maturely in the face of adversity. I am sure most of us can. A recent misunderstanding among old friends (including myself) jolted me. We are talking of years of friendship. It started with a gossip. If there is gossip among friends, clear the air instead of being defensive and ignoring the issue. What’s funny is that they chose to place the scapegoat on the “informant” which is immaterial because the issue is the malicious gossip. A mere explanation or an apology would have…

• Sneak Preview of Blogwatch.ph

  Noemi Lardizabal-Dado

  12 Nov 2009 | 8:11 am

  Our children are our most cherished possession. In their early years we must make sure they get a healthy start in life…President Gloria Arroyo, SONA 2009 It is 1984 and the Marcos regime is getting shakier as Anti-Marcos rallies are all over the place. This was my conversation with my then boyfriend (now husband) Me: Do you plan to marry me? if you have no plans, then I am leaving for the United States to be with my sisters and start a new life there. The Boyfriend (now husband): Yes, I will marry you next year. (of course he got pressured). I felt like leaving the country then because the…

• Who says Food and Politics don’t mix?

  Noemi Lardizabal-Dado

  9 Nov 2009 | 4:21 am

  our choices of food determine a lot of things from politics to economy – wendell berry I think most of you know that I have a Food Recipe Blog ( with over 6400 subscribers. I like to keep in touch with my readers so I invite them to add me in my facebook and the Facebook Fan Page for the Pinoy Recipes which has around 3,185 fans. Everything was fine and dandy until I posted a link Join the Manolo Quezon For Senator a group for people who would like to see Manuel L Quezon III elected as senator on 2010. Of course I know, it is a food fan page but I forgot other facebook members can join.

• I Choke on Taglish

  Noemi Lardizabal-Dado

  5 Nov 2009 | 3:46 am

  I remember my first TV interview. I was not prepared to talk in Tagalog. First of all, MOMS is an english word so I thought the interview was in English. When I saw the script, I was horrified. I asked the writer: So I have to reply in Tagalog? I don’t speak Tagalog so well. It can be Taglish. the production staff said Taglish is just as worse. So throughout the interview, I struggled for the words, figuring out what the Tagalog word for grief….feelings…etcetera. Suffice it to say, I had a Take 2. It was a pain to speak in Taglish. My first language is English (Blame my parents) and…

• Noynoy’s Ad: ” Hindi Ka Nag iisa ” Music Video

  Noemi Lardizabal-Dado

  30 Oct 2009 | 6:53 am

  I accept the plea of the people. I accept the responsibility to continue the fight for the people. I accept the challenge to lead in this fight. I will run in the coming elections, Noynoy Aquino The Noynoy’s ad is just brilliant! Well, technically it is. The support given in this ad from the entertainment and advertising professionals is just inspiring. The star-studded cast will surely attract the masses. A love offering to Senator Noynoy Aquino from entertainment and advertising professionals Video Link It’s beautifully made with an all star cast including two TV station’s…

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• I’m No Longer Part of Mindanao Bloggers

  Andrew

  16 Nov 2009 | 12:47 am

  Due to uncontrollable circumstances, I would like to announce that I’m no longer part of the core group of Mindanao Bloggers. That does not however take away the fact that I am a blogger from Mindanao. I will continue the ideals and crusade that we stood for, perhaps in another time, shape or form. Who knows?

• Google Wave Invites Giveaway

  Andrew

  10 Nov 2009 | 7:37 pm

  I got 30 invites yesterday and now they’re down to 18. Who wants? Leave your email in the comments section. May take a day or two for the invite to be sent. UPDATE: Down to Zero. I’m quite surprised by the number of requests I got! Wow! I will have more invites available soon. Please subscribe to my feed to get dibs on those future invites.

• Bloggers Christmas Party in Davao City

  Andrew

  9 Nov 2009 | 8:44 am

  I’d like to extend an invitation to all bloggers to attend the Bloggers Christmas Party here in Davao City on December 4, 2009. We are also turning it into a party to celebrate Firefox’s 5th anniversary. Expect tons of sumptuous food, drinks, revelry, kris kringle, cool schwag and … wait for it … karaoke! There’s one catch though. There’s a measly P200 fee to cover the expenses. It’ll be worth it, I promise. In light of that, things are definitely shaking up in the Mindanao blogosphere. Conflicts high in the mountains and unsurprisingly they abound in…

• Google Features Sesame Street Doodles

  Andrew

  4 Nov 2009 | 10:07 am

  For two straight days, Google has featured two different logos or “doodles” commemorating the 40th anniversary of our favorite children’s show, Sesame Street. Here in the Philippines, Big Bird was the first logo that appeared. And just an hour ago, Cookie Monster. My fearless forecast is this will be going on for 5 more days, with Elmo, Bert and Ernie, Grover and Oscar the Grouch receiving their own doodles. If you ask me, the Cookie Monster logo is pretty cute. It’s the one to beat. UPDATE (11/6) Bert and Ernie: (11/7) Oscar the Grouch: (11/8) Elmo (11/9) Count von…

• Google-STI Business Stimulus Package

  Andrew

  3 Nov 2009 | 7:32 am

  Google, in partnership with STI, are offering a unique opportunity for businesses to promote their products and services online through the Philippine Business Stimulus Package. During these trying times, businesses may find it difficult to attract potential clients, be it offline or online. Online, Google takes care of that by offering a hefty P2,000 credit on Google Adwords. I’ve only seen P1,000 Adword credits being given away before and I was quite pleased to see them up the ante to P2,000. For businesses who have no online presence, STI can do the job for them for only P3,000. But…

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• Wacom Bamboo Launch

  Shutter Box PHilippines

  29 Oct 2009 | 1:39 am

  You are cordially invited to the Wacom Bamboo Launch ATI Building #5 Ideal cor Mc Collough Sts. Addition Hills, Mandaluyong City 1:30 PM November 4, 2009 RSVP: Tel: 413-7575 or 373-2232 local 204 (Mheanne) Email: mheanne@ynzal.com YM: barbacenamaryann ShareThis

• Free Photo Keepsakes Like Never Before Seminar at the Power Mac Center

  Shutter Box PHilippines

  25 Oct 2009 | 11:23 pm

  The Power Mac Center will be having a FREE Seminar on Photo Keepsakes Like Never Before on November 8, 2009 which will start around 6PM. The venue is at the Power Mac Center Training Center at the 2nd Level of Greenbelt 3. The seminar will cover iPhoto slideshows, books, book slides, and more. Register online at the Power Mac Center Trainings. ShareThis

• Conversations and Artist Talk at Silverlens Gallery (October 2009)

  Shutter Box PHilippines

  13 Oct 2009 | 4:10 pm

  CONVERSATIONS: CONCEPTUALISM IN CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHY guests: Judy Freya Sibayan, Sandra Palomar, Wawi Navarroza, Angelo Suarez moderated by: Isa Lorenzo October 17, 2009 / SAT / 3-5pm ARTIST TALK by Wawi Navarroza + SCREENING 13 Most Beautiful: Andy Warhol’s Screen Tests with soundtracks by Dean & Britta (NYC 2009) October 24, 2009 / SAT / 3-5pm Silverlens Gallery is at Warehouse 2, Yupangco Building, 2320 Pasong Tamo Extension, Makati City ShareThis

• Canon Project Rebuild

  Shutter Box PHilippines

  13 Oct 2009 | 3:22 pm

  Was your Canon gadget ravaged by the rains? Canon Project Rebuild Enjoy 50% discount on labor fees and 25% discount on parts for all water-damaged Canon gadgets and machines!* *Except Canon Selphy compact printers Hurry, Canon Project Rebuild offer is only until October 31, 2009. For more details call 884.9000. ShareThis

• Canon Photo Marathon Philippines 2009

  Shutter Box PHilippines

  17 Sep 2009 | 11:56 pm

  Canon Photo Marathon Philippines 2009 The Canon Photo Marathon Philippines 2009 is a 1-day photo contest that lets you go out and shoot new images within the specified location or area. You’ll get the chance to compete against other photographers under strict contest deadlines as well. Just submit the images you’ve captured which will be subject to a panel of judges’ evaluation. Your thematic creative instincts, as well as your ability to work under tight timeline pressures will be thoroughly tested in this exciting and unique competition! Competition Date: October 24, 2009…

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• UFC 105 Couture vs Vera Live Streaming | UFC 105 Results

  joanjoyce

  14 Nov 2009 | 6:58 pm

  UFC 105 Couture vs Vera Live streaming via ppv, spiketv and espn on November 14, Saturday at the MEN Arena in Manchester, England at 5:45pm GMT. Hall of Famer Randy “The Natural” Couture will fight in the main event against Brandon “The Truth” Vera in the Light Heavyweight match. UFC 105 Results: Randy Couture defeated Brandon Vera [...]

• Dark Eye Circles

  joanjoyce

  14 Nov 2009 | 6:42 pm

  I am having sleepless nights lately and I noticed that I am having dark circles on my eyes. I am using this whitening cream but I think it is not working at all.. really harvesting and cooking made me up all night for its different time and hours to be cooked and or harvest not [...]

• Outer Banks

  joanjoyce

  14 Nov 2009 | 6:36 pm

  We all know that when it comes to Outer Banks vacation rental, Carolina designs are the most reliable and credible place to go to. They have a lot of villas and resorts that you can choose from according to your mood, number of persons your with or the location you want to relax and unwind. [...]

• Manny Pacquiao vs Miguel Cotto Live Streaming | Pacquiao vs Cotto Fight Result

  joanjoyce

  7 Nov 2009 | 9:17 pm

  WBO Welterweight Championship match of Manny Pacquaio vs Miguel Cotto will happen on November 14, 2009 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. The official Manny Pacquiao vs Miguel Cotto Live Streaming will be by HBO and locally on November 15, 2009 in Manila will be by GMA7, standy for more live streaming links [...]

• We Named Him Cholo, Lolz

  joanjoyce

  7 Nov 2009 | 8:39 pm

  Finally, my new family member has arrived, he is a shih-tzu from bennykennel and we went to his kennel last Friday for Cholo. Actually his real name is Sophsticated Andrei of Benny but my daughter wants to call him Cholo hehehe.. He is definitely cute and playful and this coming Christmas I’ll be using him [...]

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  Mindanao Bloggers

• MB in Hong Kong

  Blogie

  11 Nov 2009 | 5:52 am

  BlogFest.Asia, the first-ever pan-Asia bloggers’ conference, became a venue for introducing the Mindanao Bloggers Community to the world. Put together by the DotAsia Organisation (the registrar for .asia domain names) in Hong Kong from 6 to 8 November 2009, 3 Filipinos were present at BlogFest.Asia to provide the audience with primers on the Philippine blogosphere. (Actually there were 4 Filipinos there, but the fourth one was invited as the representative of Creative Commons – Asia.) It was the experience of Mindanao’s bloggers, however, that really got the attention of…

• The 3rd Summit

  Blogie

  29 Oct 2009 | 2:30 pm

  The 3rd Mindanao Bloggers Summit, held in Cagayan de Oro City last 24 October 2009, despite a rather poor showing in the number of participants, was another feather in the cap of the MB Community. The CDO Bloggers group displayed their cohesiveness and enthusiasm and unfailing energy to pull off the event quite admirably. The highlight of this year’s Summit was the involvement of the Deputy Chief of Mission of the U.S. Embassy, Ms. Leslie Bassett, who delivered an eye-opening and inspiring presentation about the contributions her government has made to the progress of Mindanao.

• The bloggers of Zamboanga

  Blogie

  20 Oct 2009 | 10:58 pm

  I was very happy to have visited — at long last! — Asia’s Latin City (from 17 to 20 October), and to have touched base with the bloggers of Zamboanga. I’d already met some of them online (and two of them ‘offline’ during the 2nd Mindanao Bloggers Summit last year), but seeing them all together in their own milieu was most gratifying. The Zambo bloggers started becoming active and participatory in the Mindanao Bloggers Community around last year. They even sent tentative feelers to the MB core group as to the possibility of their hosting MBS3. This is a…

• Mindanaoan Artist in Lexicon of Surrealism

  Blogie

  15 Oct 2009 | 4:31 am

  At a time when Manila is rocked by controversies surrounding the questionable declaration of some personalities as National Artists, a Davao-born art talent quietly carved a niche among history’s greatest surrealists. His stuttering childlike speech, incompatible with his towering 6-foot height, sometimes amuses people. But today, Bienvenido Banez, Jr., towers all the more for achievements uncommon among Filipino artists. Diagnosed with mild learning disability during childhood, Ben’s focus of attention has always been his art. Rightly so. In 2002, he won first place in the Asian…

• Blogging for peace initiative

  Blogie

  10 Oct 2009 | 8:24 am

  The Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict (GPPAC), through its Southeast Asian regional secretariat, Initiatives for International Dialogue (IID), has launched a worthy program that is very much in line with what the Mindanao Bloggers Community stands for: iBlogforPeace. “iBlogforPeace seeks to broaden the discourse on peace by providing an online platform for civil society, particularly the unorganized and the bloggers community, to take part in the conversations in their own contexts and engage in dialogues with kindred individuals and groups such as peace advocates.

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  Pinoy Food

• Healthy Shabu Shabu Contest: Win 1,000 Peso GCs!

  Lauren

  19 Nov 2009 | 9:20 pm

  It’s been a while since my last visit to Healthy Shabu-Shabu, but the tasty new items on the menu makes me want to go back sometime soon. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the concept, Healthy Shabu-Shabu is a Japanese-style hot pot dish where you get to cook meat, seafood, and vegetables in chicken or mushroom stock right at your table. It’s a fun way to eat and because it takes a while for the food to cook, it’s a great place for conversations. It just occurred to me too that Healthy Shabu-Shabu is a perfect place for a first date or blind date too –…

• Napoleones: My New Favorite Dessert

  Lauren

  16 Nov 2009 | 9:11 pm

  Next to Trinoma, Megamall is my least favorite mall in the world. It’s huge, it’s crowded, and the taxi queues are ridiculous. But I would gladly brave all of those just to get my hands on a box of my newest favorite dessert. After our Korean dinner at Kaya, my boyfriend and I made a beeline for the Napoloeones stand at the ground floor of Megamall A. I have never heard of Napoleones until my boyfriend gave me my first bite of this delightfully sweet, custard-y pastry. Napoleones is a delicacy from Bacolod loosely adapted from the French napoleon pastry – a square puff…

• A Korean Dinner at Kaya Restaurant

  Lauren

  15 Nov 2009 | 7:54 pm

  The Broadway musical Avenue Q has a song that goes, “Everyone’s a little bit racist sometimes.” I’ll be honest and say that I haven’t been too crazy about Koreans after I had an emotionally traumatizing scuffle with one of them in San Francisco. My boyfriend, however, is crazy about Korean food and managed to convince me to try it for the first time in my life. A few months ago we had dinner at Kaya, where I realized that Korean food is good enough to make me become a little more understanding and tolerant about their cultural quirks. Last Saturday we had another…

• C2 Classic Cuisine Greenhills Grand Opening

  Lauren

  11 Nov 2009 | 9:29 pm

  Several years ago, I attended the Center of Culinary Arts’ Kitchen Discovery Class, where I got an inside view of the kitchen and had a fine lunch at Cravings. I haven’t been back to Cravings since then, but last night I got to attend the grand launch of a Filipino restaurant from the same group. C2 Classic Cuisine on Missouri Street, North Greenhills used to be an events place, but they decided to include a restaurant that serves classic Filipino dishes with a contemporary twist. C2 Classic Cuisine made me enjoy certain Filipino foods I’m normally not too crazy about. For…

• Alli Orlistat: A Weight-Loss Pill that Won’t Kill You

  Lauren

  10 Nov 2009 | 8:53 pm

  If only losing weight were as easy as taking a pill. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work that way; while you could lose weight quickly using dubious diet pills, effective weight loss requires dietary modifications and a lifestyle change (more exercise). However, I discovered that there is a diet pill out there that can help you lose weight without killing you. Alli Orlistat is a weight-loss aid that will help you lose weight more efficiently – for every 2 pounds you lose, Orlistat can help you lose one more. The capsule should be taken three times a day, once during or after each meal…

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  Mukamo Philippines

• PBB Double Up 3rd Eviction Night – Riza Mae Patria is evicted

  mukamo

  21 Nov 2009 | 7:05 am

  mukamo.com mukamo.com 23-year-old “Bibang Probinsiyana ng Siquijor” Riza Mae Patria is... [[ Read the Full Story at Mukamo.com ]]

• Tonyong Bayawak – ABS-CBN

  mukamo

  21 Nov 2009 | 5:30 am

  mukamo.com mukamo.com Tonyong Bayawak is an upcoming action fantaserye and is the third chapter of... [[ Read the Full Story at Mukamo.com ]]

• PRC Midwifery Board Exam Results November 2009

  mukamo

  20 Nov 2009 | 7:36 am

  mukamo.com mukamo.com The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has announced that 3,110 have... [[ Read the Full Story at Mukamo.com ]]

• Rhap Salazar on the Ellen Degeneres Show

  mukamo

  19 Nov 2009 | 2:07 am

  mukamo.com mukamo.com World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) 2009 junior division champion... [[ Read the Full Story at Mukamo.com ]]

• Showbiz industry mourns Johnny Delgado’s death

  mukamo

  19 Nov 2009 | 12:30 am

  mukamo.com mukamo.com Veteran actor Johnny Delgado (born Juan Marasigan Feleo) passed away 1:20PM... [[ Read the Full Story at Mukamo.com ]]

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  Batang Yagit

• Spread the Sweetness of Gratitude Photo Contest Winners

  Winston

  20 Nov 2009 | 7:35 pm

  Spread the Sweetness of Gratitude Photo Contest Winners is a post from: Batang Yagit Spread the Sweetness of Gratitude Photo Contest Winners is a post from: Batang Yagit The winners of the Spread the Sweetness of Gratitude Photo Contest Winners here at Batang Yagit dot com are: Thank *munch* You for *munch* TOBLERONE from The Photoblogger Dad, Thank You for All the Efforts to Make Our Lives Happier from Kelvinonian Ideas Thanks Mom [...] Related Posts Contest: Say Thank You! The 2009 Emerging Influential Blogs Awards Night Fly to Davao this March for FREE Magpapacontest si Davao’s Food…

• Batang Yagit Tips: Blog Hosting for Starting Bloggers

  Winston

  20 Nov 2009 | 8:59 am

  Batang Yagit Tips: Blog Hosting for Starting Bloggers is a post from: Batang Yagit Batang Yagit Tips: Blog Hosting for Starting Bloggers is a post from: Batang Yagit One of the troubles encountered by starting bloggers, especially when they decide to use Wordpress (or any self-hosted platform) as CMS, is finding an affordable and reliable web hosting service that will host their blog/s. Though blogging through Blogger or Wordpress.com is [...] Related Posts How to get a good hosting company Moving out to wordpress or not Batang Yagit on Blog-O-Rama New Blog Design for Batang Yagit SMS Gateway…

• MTV Emerge, discovering new Artists

  Winston

  14 Nov 2009 | 8:09 pm

  MTV Emerge, discovering new Artists is a post from: Batang Yagit MTV Emerge, discovering new Artists is a post from: Batang Yagit MTV Emerge is the newest project of MTV Philippines and the Department of Tourism which gives opportunity to local music talents to get their works discovered and recognized. The top seven bands/individuals who will emerge as winners in the competition will be given a one [...] Related Posts Moving out to wordpress or not I missed blogging Banaag Diwa

• Some Street Kid Photos

  Winston

  13 Nov 2009 | 8:35 pm

  Some Street Kid Photos is a post from: Batang Yagit Some Street Kid Photos is a post from: Batang Yagit Nothing really exciting happened this week except that I have barely opened my laptop since Monday because I go home late from overtime at work. Since I started working, nothing exciting happened to me and this blog. I always think of things to blog but I [...] Related Posts Priceless Photos: Cellphone Casing

• Noli Me Tangere 1912, tl. ed. — from my Grandma’s closet

  Winston

  7 Nov 2009 | 8:37 am

  Noli Me Tangere 1912, tl. ed. — from my Grandma’s closet is a post from: Batang Yagit Noli Me Tangere 1912, tl. ed. — from my Grandma’s closet is a post from: Batang Yagit When I was a kid, I had this annoying habit of going through my family’s stuff. We used to live in a two-storey house in the province. Since the house is big enough for us and we don’t have maids [...] Related Posts J.K Rowling, humanda New Blog Design for Batang Yagit Moving in to a new apartment

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  Proudly Filipina - Nurturing the best of the Filipina

• This Is It -- my review

  Mica K

  29 Oct 2009 | 2:58 pm

  My friend Isa reserved seats for the first showing of This Is it for Wednesday, Oct 28 at 2pm. I was looking forward to spending a few hours with another MJ fan. My morning was busy since it was the middle of the school week and breakfast started extra early. I was ready to head for the train station (the cinema is located in another city) when I remembered that my trusty ol' bicycle was used by one of the boys. Yipes! I am not going to run in my boots! So I breathed deeply and walked briskly to the train station. Thoughts of my missing the train creeped into my brain and the only way I could…

• Nina Patawaran: Children’s Literacy Crusader

  lella

  23 Oct 2009 | 2:14 am

  Start: 10/23/2009 - 00:39 Timezone: Etc/GMT+8 To call Nina Patawaran an advocate for children’s literacy is an understatement. After finding out how she was able to mount her Philippines Dictionary Project, I’d rather dub her as a crusader.  For she not only supports the advocacy but, much like those knights of old, she is pouring her life and her resources into this noble cause. read more

• What we're up to these days

  admin

  22 Oct 2009 | 4:39 am

  Hi ka-Pinays! Thought you'd like to know that we're busy working on improving the site. Things are looking quiet and slow at the moment but we're busy juggling roles and activities in our personal lives and careers. Lella has been busy with her religious activities that she hasn't had all that time to post us her wonderful Halo-Halong Halo pieces. Maan is busy with her hi-tech projects. Rissa is going through an environmental and holistic phase while I... moved house. LOL And that was almost a month ago. I didn't know there was so much work to be done. read more

• The Long wait at Sucat Road for Tita Cory

  maan

  10 Aug 2009 | 11:46 pm

  Start: 08/10/2009 - 22:39 Timezone: Etc/GMT+8   A schoolmate asked me if I wanted to go with her to Manila Cathedral last monday to attend the necrological mass but I said I might not be able to wake up that early. Besides I preferred to go to Manila Memorial which is nearer my house. read more

• Goodbye Tita Cory

  lella

  1 Aug 2009 | 10:34 am

  Start: 08/01/2009 - 00:20 Timezone: Etc/GMT+8 Yellow flags on lamp posts. Yellow ribbons on cars and doors of establishments. Yellow ribbonettes on people’s lapels. This yellow fever is reminiscent of a people mourning a fallen hero and seeking the return of democracy. But this time it is a symbol of a nation in prayer for the woman who gave the country back its freedom. read more

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  stuart-santiago

• TRAPPED

  angela

  20 Nov 2009 | 9:10 pm

  Satur Sulit i am careful not to interfere in the culture of the native. i am too alien, trapped in the ways of my masters: by their language in their thinking, by their weapons in their wars, by their rule in their methods, caught, trapped in a story essentially incomprehensible to the equable native’s nature.

• people are tweeting for jinkee

  angela

  19 Nov 2009 | 8:31 am

  these last two days i’ve been so aliw with twitter, biglang may tag na #teamjinkee, na nanganak na ng #teamkrista, and #teamdionisia.   found out from ederic, one of only 12 tweeps i follow because i’m too lazy.   the tweets are funny kasi yung mga nagjo-join ay tawang-tawa rin sa kanilang bagong advocacy: cheering [...]

• pacquiao’s place

  angela

  17 Nov 2009 | 6:10 am

  praising pacquiao by showbiz grande dame armida siguion-reyna aka tita midz is a good read.  specially this half: Day after the fight, the papers had everybody who was anybody with a quote. Sen. Chiz Escudero hoped the boxer “inspires” those “easily disheartened by difficult challenges and setbacks.” Sen. Manny Villar credited Pacquiao as “reason to celebrate [...]

• DURA LEX SED LEX

  angela

  13 Nov 2009 | 8:16 am

  Satur Sulit the law is harsh but it is the law, lawyers argue if the law wrongs you there’s nothing they can do sorry but tough, the other got the better of you there is injustice in this, but the law is blind not for truth but for other purposes designed when the law knocks and papers are served you accusing you [...]

• Dear Hillary

  angela

  11 Nov 2009 | 9:30 pm

  Conrado de Quiros Not that you are likely to read this, though it can’t hurt to read something a little more intelligent than the usual crap given you that passes for intelligence. I write to reiterate some of the points I made in a previous letter I wrote your boss a couple of months ago. I [...]

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  Manuel L. Quezon III: The Daily Dose

• The Long View: Back to the future

  mlq3

  18 Nov 2009 | 7:43 pm

  The Long View Back to the future By Manuel L. Quezon III Philippine Daily Inquirer First Posted 20:32:00 11/18/2009 THREE THINGS stand out in the latest Social Weather Stations Pulse Asia survey. The first is that Benigno Aquino III’s numbers represents the highest percentage for a candidate since the multiparty system was introduced in 1987, surpassing the record set by Joseph Ejercito Estrada in the 1998 surveys. The second is that he almost has a 2-to-1 lead over the next strongest contender, Manuel Villar Jr. The third is that both Aquino and Villar’s numbers puts them way ahead of…

• The Long View: Comelec lays down case for persecution

  mlq3

  15 Nov 2009 | 7:00 pm

  The Long View Comelec lays down case for persecution By Manuel L. Quezon III Philippine Daily Inquirer First Posted 00:14:00 11/16/2009 THERE is no point arguing the merits of the Comelec’s decision to deny Ang Ladlad recognition as a party-list group. That is because there are none. The paper produced and signed by Commissioners Nicodemus Ferrer, Lucenito Tagle and Elias Yusoph is a religious tract masquerading as a legal document. However, it has legal consequences and that requires examination—and opposition. The Comelec commissioners’ faith-based opinion now enjoys the presumption…

• Platform time begins on November 30

  mlq3

  13 Nov 2009 | 12:20 am

  In Hi’s and hello’s in three stages, I wanted to point out that there are different stages in a presidential campaign, and that we’re transitioning from one stage to another, namely from the first to second stages of the campaign. First stage: Introducing Yourself and Making Friends: potential candidates put themselves forward for consideration by the public in its capacity as the body politic that constitutes the membership of political parties (Anytime from May 10, 2007 to Oct. 20, 2009) Much as Filipinos followed the American presidential contest, and are in some ways…

• The Long View: A wedge of Chiz

  mlq3

  4 Nov 2009 | 8:47 pm

  The Long View A wedge of Chiz By Manuel L. Quezon III Philippine Daily Inquirer First Posted 23:49:00 11/04/2009 IN JAKARTA OVER THE WEEKEND, I discovered that a famous political saying from the Philippines enjoys wide currency particularly within the circle of President Sudhuyono: “My loyalty to my party ends where my loyalty to my country begins.” The phrase dates back to 1922 when public opinion became a factor in elections and it summarizes the recent decision of Francis Escudero to renounce his party affiliation and to adopt—in fact, reintroduce—a proposal first made in 1940,…

• Conference Notes: Generation 21: Asia Pacific New Leaders Dialogue

  mlq3

  3 Nov 2009 | 2:40 am

  Background The inaugural gathering of Generation 21: Asia Pacific New Leaders Dialogue from October 30 to November 1 in Jakarta,under the auspices of Modernisator (an Indonesian nonprofit organization) and Asialink (of the University of Melbourne), with McKinsey & Company. Chairmen were Sid Meyer of Asialink and Dino Ptti Djalal of Modernisator, who also works closely with the President of Indonesia as his spokesman (participants received an autographed copy of his book, The Can Do Leadership: Inspiring Stories from SBY Presidency). There were three of us Filipinos there: myself, Zainudin…

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  Filipino Voices

• The Changing Computing Landscape

  cocoy

  19 Nov 2009 | 7:06 pm

  Will the Litl be the next Apple Computer? It was January 24, 1984 when the first Macintosh said, “hello”. It was the first successful personal computer that used images, rather than text to interact with the user. It wasn’t by far the first computer to have a graphical user interface and a mouse. A decade later, PCs would standardize on the concept through Windows and the rest as people say, has been history. Twenty five years later, the world as we know it is little changed from that first Macintosh design. Much of our computing relies on point and click. And much of our…

• Loren, Loren Sinta: The Villar Legarda Tandem

  Dean De La Paz

  18 Nov 2009 | 1:15 pm

  From October 2007 until as recent as June 2009 amid continuing crises of confidence in government fueled by its historic lack of credibility, when we need most to believe in democracy, two constantly provide with leadership we can trust. Last Tuesday, when Senator Loren Legarda answered not simply political wooing but a timely appeal to serve a higher calling, the equations defining 2010’s tandems of convenience based on “winability” changed. Suddenly there was substance. Senator and Business Mirror columnist Manuel Villar chose his running mate correctly. For all the mud thrown his…

• Senator Manny Villar is still not cleared of C-5 road mess: Reso 1472 junked

  Patricio Mangubat

  17 Nov 2009 | 2:42 pm

  How transactional Philippine politics is, you ask Mang Isko? I will refer you to Senate Resolution 1472, that piece of document purportedly signed by twelve “See-Nay”-tors and allegedly cleared the name of Nacionalista party presidential bet and billionaire Senator Manny Villar. The Resolution, which was purportedly written and pushed by no less than Liberal Party member Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, expressed the “sense of the Senate” and bore the signatures of Aquilino Pimentel Jr., Alan Peter Cayetano, Pia Cayetano, Lito Lapid, Gregorio Honasan, Joker…

• The Challenge of the Next President of the Philippines

  cocoy

  17 Nov 2009 | 8:51 am

  In Ham and Eggs, I wrote that the time for staying in the sidelines is over. That the choice shouldn’t be made on election day, but right now. That each Filipino must choose now, who their candidate is. I’ve also mentioned that my personal barometer for success– no matter who wins in next year’s contest is simply to put an end to corruption. Transparency International ranked the Philippines number 139 on its Corruption Perception Index. As a corollary take a look at this screenshot I took of the Global Competitive Report 2009-2010: Global Competitive Report Philippines…

• Whose election frame will dominate?

  Manuel Buencamino

  17 Nov 2009 | 7:11 am

  Slander cannot destroy an honest man—when the flood recedes the rock is there.—Chinese proverb Pulse Asia just released its latest nationwide survey on the top choices for president. Noynoy Aquino is at 44 percent while Manuel Villar, Francis “Chiz” Escudero and Joseph Estrada are at 19, 13 and 11 percent, respectively. That makes the 2009 election a race for second place. But that’s only true if honesty and an unblemished reputation remains the horse to ride. Pulse Asia asked their respondents why they were voting for a particular candidate. The five top reasons cited were:…

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  Market Manila

• Marketman’s Luggage

  Marketman

  20 Nov 2009 | 4:41 pm

  People often smile externally but probably grimace internally, if not roll their eyes when a discussion over the food contents of Marketman's typical maleta might contain after a trip to the province or abroad. So here are the visuals. These are the contents of one suitcase when we returned from a trip to Cambodia and Vietnam earlier this year. :)

• And the Winners Are…

  Marketman

  19 Nov 2009 | 4:23 pm

  Here are the first 9 winners of various mini-contests on marketmanila.com over the past two weeks to celebrate the blog's 5th anniversary. There are also 3 winners of Artisan's chocolate creations to be claimed in Cebu...

• Zubuchon’s Official New Logo

  Marketman

  19 Nov 2009 | 5:35 am

  What do you think about Zubuchon's official new logo? A huge thank you to SP and CR for designing this logo and getting it done in warp speed. Please let me know if it looks close to any other lechon logo or pork related venture as I wouldn't want to unintentionally replicate someone else's trademark... And don't worry, we ARE registering it with the IPO office. :)

• Mock Thanksgiving Dinner

  Marketman

  17 Nov 2009 | 8:53 pm

  The concept of a Thanksgiving dinner to celebrate the bountiful harvest of the past summer and to give thanks for all the good things in life before the hard cold winter sets in is something I have always enjoyed. Of course it also happens to have become a major food holiday so that can't hurt either. But if you've lived in New England and can empathize with the early English settlers in the region some 400 years ago, and the harsh winters they endured, it's easier to appreciate the underpinnings of the holiday. When we first moved back to Manila, we used to have a Thanksgiving dinner every…

• The Jerk Magnet Strikes Again…

  Marketman

  16 Nov 2009 | 11:32 pm

  The Intellectual Property Gods are at it again. Egging Marketman on, in yet another "jerk magnet" moment (a phrase coined by reader "Toping") of nearly incomprehensible coincidences. I arrived in Cebu a few hours ago and got to the office. After an hour or two, a call to the Zubuchon phone line is answered, and a lady from the Marriott Hotel in Cebu asks if we would be interested in participating in an organic weekend market in December. She is told to fax details. The fax arrives. And the event is sponsored by the "Ayala Business Club of Cebu" together with the Marriott Hotel. Pretty…

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  GMA News.tv

• Pope and Anglican leader agree on closer relations

  21 Nov 2009 | 10:32 pm

  The archbishop of Canterbury held his first talks Saturday with Pope Benedict XVI since the Roman Catholic church's unprecedented invitation to disaffected Anglicans, with the Vatican saying the two sides still want to press ahead for closer relations.

• Comelec set to hear petition for prisoners' polling places

  21 Nov 2009 | 10:20 pm

  The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is set to hear on Monday the Commission on Human Rights" petition to establish special polling places for prisoners all over the country.

• Afternoon rains due to LPA and monsoon, not cyclone - Pagasa

  21 Nov 2009 | 8:39 pm

  The rains that pelted parts of Metro Manila Saturday afternoon were not due to a cyclone but to a low-pressure area (LPA) and the northeast monsoon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

• Driver of ill-fated Dagupan bus nabbed in Isabela

  21 Nov 2009 | 8:12 pm

  Police recently arrested the driver of a Dagupan bus that figured in a fatal road accident in the northern province of Isabela three weeks ago.

• 42 dead, 66 trapped in China coal mine explosion

  21 Nov 2009 | 8:07 pm

  BEIJING - A gas explosion tore through a state-run coal mine in northern China on Saturday, killing 42 people and leaving 66 others trapped underground as rescuers worked hastily to save them.

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  ABS-CBN Latest News

• RP team opens bid in World Chess Cup

  abs-cbnNEWS.com

  21 Nov 2009 | 4:03 am

  MANILA -- The World Chess Cup has officially begun, with three Filipino grandmasters (GM) Wesley So, Rogelio “Joey” Antonio Jr., and Darwin Laylo facing tough opponents in the first round of the competition’s knock out stage in Khanty Mansiysk, Russia.

• Day 2 for COCs: More party listers

  By Reynaldo Santos Jr., Newsbreak

  21 Nov 2009 | 3:41 am

  One group hands out press releases with cash Five more accredited organizations on Saturday registered their intent to participate in the 2010 party-list elections, bringing to 19 the number of contenders, as of the second day of filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs).

• 'King' James scores 40 as Cavs down Pacers

  Agence France-Presse

  21 Nov 2009 | 2:35 am

  INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – Cleveland star LeBron James scored a season-high 40 points to help the Cavaliers rally for a 105-95 NBA triumph over Indiana.  

• Charice on Pacquiao's win: Proud to be Filipino

  abs-cbnNEWS.com

  21 Nov 2009 | 2:24 am

  MANILA – The Philippines' international singing sensation Charice Pempengco on Saturday thanked people for supporting Filipinos like her and boxing champion Manny Pacquiao, adding that their triumphs make her feel "proud to be Filipino."

• Villar: Pacquiao is NP bet in Sarangani

  abs-cbnNEWS.com

  21 Nov 2009 | 1:27 am

  MANILA - Nacionalista Party (NP) standard-bearer Sen. Manny Villar on Saturday claimed newly-crowned World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao is running for congressman of Sarangani province under his party.

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  Tonyocruz.com

• Obama names Harry K. Thomas Jr. as new US ambassador to the Philippines

  A few months prior to the holding of important national elections in the country, President Obama announced today that he will be designating Harry Thomas as the new US ambassador to the Philippines. I think he would be the first African-American to serve the post in Manila. Soon after Obama made the announcement, outgoing US Ambassador [...] Related posts:Full text: Statement of DFA’s Romulo saying he won’t quit DFA Secretary Alberto G. Romulo today rejected calls for him...A reminder for Obama before meeting Arroyo As Gloria Macapagal Arroyo approaches Washington DC for a…

• Blogfest.asia gathers Asian bloggers

  Scores of bloggers and social media users, joined by vendors and various organizations, gathered from Nov. 5-8 in Hong Kong’s Henry Leong Community Center for Blogfest.asia, arguably the first gathering of bloggers from across Asia. Participants came from a good number of countries and territories: Vietnam, Taiwan, Thailand, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, [...] Related posts:Good news: Blogfest.Asia and AsianCorrespondent.com I have a couple of good news to share. First...Three Filipinos quarantined in Hong Kong over swine flu The Department of…

• Outshining the fake halo of empty reformist rhetoric

  Sen. Chiz Escudero today surprised the nation by announcing his resignation from the Nationalist People’s Coalition and begged for time to make a final decision on a possible presidential candidacy in 2010. Speaking before media and supporters at Club Filipino, Escudero railed against party politics and attempted to tackle specific people’s issues — surprise! surprise! — [...] Related posts:Noynoy Aquino to run for president Flanked by members of his family, Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino...Lakas-Kampi: Gloria now, Gibo next Besieged by internal problems and…

• The day after: Newly-weds Mar, Korina grab newspaper frontpage

  Today’s newspapers appear to have one thing on common: They are all happy for newly-wed couple Liberal Party vice presidential candidate Sen. Mar Roxas II and ABS-CBN chief correspondent Korina Sanchez. Photos from yesterday’s wedding rites dominate most today’s frontpages: Now, which one for you is the best? Related posts:(UPDATED!) First official photos: Mar-Korina wedding The office of [...] Related posts:(UPDATED!) First official photos: Mar-Korina wedding The office of Sen. Mar Roxas II swiftly sent out...Peborit: My San Diego photos I’m continuing the series of…

• (UPDATED!) First official photos: Mar-Korina wedding

  The office of Sen. Mar Roxas II swiftly sent out two “official” photos of the senator’s wedding rites with broadcaster Korina Sanchez held at the historic Santo Domingo Church in Quezon City. As of posting time, the Mar-Korina wedding remains a hot topic on Twitter and Facebook. Here are the two photos: More photos below: Related posts:The day after: [...] Related posts:The day after: Newly-weds Mar, Korina grab newspaper frontpage Today’s newspapers appear to have one thing on common:...Call for action: Help typhoon, flood victims in the Philippines This is a special…

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• Condoms for Olympic Athletes To Be Auctioned

  Nel

  21 Nov 2009 | 5:49 am

  Some 5,000 condoms that were not used during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games is being offered for sale in an auction. Each condom is marked with the Olympic motto of “faster, higher, stronger” both in English and in Chinese. The units were collected by sports memorabilia enthusiast Zhao Xiaokai. The starting price will be one Yuan per unit (US $0.15)  and will be sold by batch. Olympic organizers have been distributing free condoms for the athletes to use. This has started at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. There were about 100,000 condoms specifically produced for the Beijing…

• Court Rules US Army Corps Helped Caused Hurricane Katrina Flooding

  Nel

  21 Nov 2009 | 3:52 am

  A federal court ruled Friday, November 20, that the negligence of the US Army Corps of Engineers resulted to the failure of levees to stop flooding brought about by hurricane Katrina in 2005. US District Judge Stanwood Duval wrote on his ruling, “The Corps’ lassitude and failure to fulfill its duties resulted in a catastrophic loss of human life and property in unprecedented proportions.” He also pointed out that the Corps had admitted in 1988 that the Mississippi Gulf River Outlet threatens human life but did not do anything to prevent possible catastrophe. The levee…

• November 21, 2009 is 37th Annual World Hello Day

  Nel

  21 Nov 2009 | 1:16 am

  Did you know that today, November 21, is World Hello Day? The objective is to say ‘hello” to ten people on the day. By greeting others, the message is for world leaders to use communication rather than force to settle conflicts. Brian and Michael McCormack initiated the event in 1973 to help ease the conflict way back then between Egypt and Israel. Despite the fact that very few people know about this celebration, at least somebody in 180 countries know the significance of November 21. Celebrities who celebrate World Hello Day include Barbara Bush, Colin Powell, Henry Ford,…

• China Coal Mine Explosion Kills 31

  Nel

  20 Nov 2009 | 11:01 pm

  The blast occurred at 2:30 am local time (1830 GMT Nov 20) in Heilongjiang province, 10 km from Hegang City. Initial reports indicated that 139 were trapped. Heilongjiang Longmay Mining Holding Group, the owner of the mine, said that around 528 miners were working at the time when the incident happened. Vice premier Zhang Deijang will go to the mine and direct rescue operations. China uses coal to generate much needed electricity, sharing 80% as source. The high demand caused too much pressure for the mines to produce coal triggering them to ignore safety procedures that increases chances of…

• University of California Tuition Hike Protests Brought Several Arrests

  Nel

  20 Nov 2009 | 9:54 pm

  University of California recently approved tuition hike and budget cuts resulted to protests from students and non-students alike bringing almost 100 people arrested. The university approved a 32% increase for tuition hike with the first hike taking effect in January. The undergraduate tuition will rise to $8,373. The second hike will occur next fall raising tuition further to $10,302. Several students barricaded themselves at a building in the Berkeley campus for more than 11 hours. Campus police entered the building and arrested the protesters charging them with trespassing. Around 100…

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• Has Twitter Gone Mainstream

  Rob Angeles

  20 Nov 2009 | 9:00 am

  People have thrown the question “Has Twitter gone mainstream?” out in the open lately. This got me to think about the answer long and hard. Has Twitter really gone mainstream? Looking at how people, businesses and influential celebrities jumped into this Web 2.0 tool, one cannot avoid to ask this question.  Is Twitter really the most dominant of all micro blogging tools available out there? Why don’t we start off with how the dictionary defines the term mainstream: mainstream (noun) –The principal or dominant course, tendency, or trend. ex. the maintstream of American culture. If…

• 6 Tips That Work To Recharge Your Creative Juice

  Rob Angeles

  19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 am

  Writing blog posts isn’t as easy as it seems. With writer’s block constantly getting in the way, you’ll find that there will be times when you don’t know what to write about. Sure there are lots of topics under the sun that you can talk about, but when you’re writing for a corporate blog, you’ll often find yourself scratching your head thinking about what you can talk about on the company’s account. Hey, even the most veteran of writers’ experience being stuck in a rut, so you’re no exception to the rule. I have, however, picked up a handful…

• Best Ways To Find People In Twitter

  Rob Angeles

  18 Nov 2009 | 9:00 am

  Twitter is a very popular site these days. It already has millions of members under its belt and yet the number is still growing by the minute. Now, it’s not really that big of a deal that there are lots of Twitter users. It gives you a lot more variety of people to connect and become friends with, after all. However, the potential problem with Twitter’s growing numbers is finding people who already have Twitter accounts you don’t know of in the site. This is going to be more common in newbie tweeters who want to look for people they know in Twitter. Now, how can you look…

• Twitter Lists By News Organizations

  Rob Angeles

  17 Nov 2009 | 9:00 am

  We all have our reasons for using Twitter lists for our personal accounts. I, for one, use it to better manage the tweets I follow and to group the people in my follow list. You may have your own use for Twitter lists, too. But news organizations are also taking notice of the functionality of Twitter’s list function this early on. They have found ways to make Twitter Lists work to their and their follower’s advantage. Just how these news are outfits using Twitter Lists? Here are a few of them: Twitter list is handy for recommending people to follow. News organizations can group…

• 7 Social Media Marketing Tips for SMB

  Rob Angeles

  16 Nov 2009 | 9:00 am

  Looking at how successful big companies are with their social media marketing efforts, it’s not surprising to find small businesses becoming more and more interested to jump in to the bandwagon. However, small business owners often worry that they don’t have as much a budget for social media marketing as the bigger companies do. The good thing about social media marketing is that you have a sea of free alternatives to choose from. Budget should not be your biggest concern, but rather time. You need to set aside time to do the things you need to do. Anyway, here are some simple…

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  Tsikot Philippine Automotive News Portal

• Honda Captures Fun Family Moments with CR-V Photo Contest

  Tsikot

  20 Nov 2009 | 6:41 pm

  The search is on for the most fun and memorable family moments with the CR-V. Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. recently announced the launch of its My Kind of CR-V Fun photo contest. Open to owners of the 3rd generation CR-V which was introduced in the market back in 2006, My Kind of CR-V Fun photo contest aims to capture how the CR-V has taken part of happy family trips and gatherings – simply suitable to the Filipino lifestyle. With its sophisticated styling, sedan-like ride and comfort, the CR-V is truly the perfect vehicle for any occasion. Exciting prizes will be given to the lucky…

• Sport Trucks, Custom Cars in Manila Auto Salon Show

  Tsikot

  14 Nov 2009 | 6:57 pm

  The Manila Auto Salon, featuring sport trucks, classic cars, sport utility vehicles, vans, crossovers, restyling products and accessories, tires and wheels, bikes and car clubs, will be held Nov. 26-29 at the SMX Convention Center at the SM Mall of Asia complex in Pasay City. Three big events are lined up in the four-day affair, including the 14th Custom Car Show, the 14th Sport Truck Show and the third Mobile Electronics and Technology Show. Aside from the competition events, the Auto Salon also showcases a wide range of car-enhancing accessories, gadgets and gizmos, tires and wheels, and…

• Mitsubishi Motors Philippines and Almazora Motors Corporation Introduce the “BEEP”

  Tsikot

  11 Nov 2009 | 6:44 pm

  Almazora Motors Corporation (AMC) a leading bus body manufacturer and Mitsubishi Motors Philippines collaborate for a viable alternative for the popular public utility vehicle the jeepney. The “BEEP” (Bus-jeep), is a micro sized bus which is suitable for crowded cities such as Metro Manila. It was designed for the primary purpose of modernizing Metro Manila’s public transport. Inspired by European Gruau Microbus which exemplifies safety, convenience and modernism, the BEEP is designed for use as city passenger service. It has a seating capacity of 26 passengers (seating for 18 including…

• CAMPI: Auto Sales Up 12.9% in October 2009

  Tsikot

  9 Nov 2009 | 6:51 pm

  Auto sales jumped by 12.9 percent to 12,761 units in October from September’s 11,304 units as car owners scramble to replace vehicles damaged by the typhoons, the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (CAMPI) said. For the first 10 months, sales went up by 1.3 percent to 106,146 units from 104,757 units a year ago. “Overall, industry players are optimistic that targets can be achieved barring any major negative developments. Banks have continued to support the industry with availability of financing at lower rates, OFW remittances which are seen to increase…

• Honda cars: The Unanimous Choice in Auto Focus Awards

  Tsikot

  6 Nov 2009 | 6:35 pm

  Honda Cars Phils., Inc. expresses its heartfelt gratitude to the general public as it garners recognition for ALL its models during the 2009 Auto Focus People’s Choice Awards. For three years in a row, the Civic has remained the undisputed Compact Sedan of the Year awardee. With its refreshed styling, sporty demeanor and advanced technologies, the Civic is still the top choice of the market today. Continuing the winning streak is the City, being proclaimed as the Subcompact Sedan of the Year. Noted for setting a new standard in its class, the City has upped the ante with class leading…

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  Barrio Siete

• How to Handle Negative Comments

  Rob

  21 Nov 2009 | 2:00 am

  You know how there are people who just can’t say anything nice? You try to explain your point and they so rudely throw in an incoherent comment that throws people off of the subject you’re talking about? Well, there are a lot of those, too, in social media. I’m sure you’ve had an experience similar to this: You post a blog entry, people comment, and then somebody just come in, babbling about how you’re wrong and that your blog post sucks ass. It’s inevitable especially if your post don’t confirm with ...

• Osmeña himself said he was going—but not yet

  reynz

  20 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pm

  Ano ba koya?! Aalis ka ba or what?! Backup. Lumipat nga si Ralph Recto and Vilma Santos sa LP. And that was the problem. Nang-galaiti ang Sergio Osmenta. Well, to many, wa problem ki Vilma Santos. Many are saying that she’s clean. And me problema daw is Recto. Don’t ask me hahaha magbasa kayo sa Ellenville, favorite blog ni Benign0, me malalaman kayo about Turtles on #41. Hahaha! Kaya naman nag-bolt out – or balak atang mag-bolt out ni Osmena out of LP Party. Akala ko, he was gone. Hindi pa ...

• Kristie Kenney and the first African-American envoy to RP: Harry Thomas Jr.

  reynz

  20 Nov 2009 | 8:00 am

  In this picture, you’ll see Kristie Kenney distributes relief supplies from the USAID (US Agency for International Development) to residents affected by the recent typhoon and the continuing flooding of areas along Laguna Lake on Tuesday Oct. 6, 2009 at Binan township, Laguna province, south of Manila, Philippines. Unlike some wives of mayors or congressman or senators distributing relief goods, they have to be dressed for the occasion with dangling sparkling bling-blings. Kristie? look at how she was dressed. I have nothing but praises for the U.S. Ambassador to the ...

• Meet the Emperor of the World

  reynz

  20 Nov 2009 | 2:00 am

  Meet the person who wants to become the “Emperor of the World.” He is Rigoberto Madera Jr., a 61-year-old. He said he is a “six-star general”. Officially the 1st to file his certificate of candidacy at the Comelec on Friday at 8:40 a.m. He said, he is winning the latest survey at pati ang Dyos pinagtrabaho nang walanghiya dahil god is backing him up. Leche talaga oo! So god is looking for some funds for his campaign. Alam kaya to sa Vatican??? Anyway, his name rhymes with CNN. He calls himself, N.N.N.–short ...

• Battle of the Brains

  silver

  19 Nov 2009 | 8:00 pm

  Way back in my student days, I regularly watch “The Battle of the Brains”. Aside from learning new stuff, my brain muscles also get flexed. Here’s a clip from one of the old episodes of that game show: Siguro naman, during those days, lahat ng estudyanteng nakakapanood nyan e kumahog sa pagsagot ng mga questions dyan. E pano ba naman, may kahirapan din ang mga tanong dyan noh! Kaya nga Battle of the Brains eh! Pero nitong mga nakalipas na taon, especially years after the last Battle of the Brains ...