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AFP, PNP get April 1 deadline to explain alleged abuses
Malacañang has given the military and police until April 1 to submit a report airing their side on their alleged human rights violations in 2009, as detailed in a United States’ State Department report....
EDITORIAL - Institutional deficiencies
The latest human rights report prepared by the US State Department noted deep-seated institutional deficiencies in the Philippine National Police....
Supreme Court affirms Malabon-Navotas lawmaker's ouster
MANILA, Philippines â The Supreme Court has upheld a decision of the House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal (HRET) unseating Alvin Sandoval as the representative of the Malabon-Navotas district....
Probers validating leads in Batangas exec's shooting
MANILA, Philippines â Police are validating leads they have gathered on last Thursdayâs attack on a provincial board member of Batangas by a discharged Army soldier....
DALLAS â Manny Pacquiao did not get the knockout most people wanted, but he did get all the points needed to beat the defense-minded Joshua Clottey and retain his World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight belt late Saturday night at the Cowboys Stadium....
El Niño drives monkeys away from sanctuary
MAKILALA, North Cotabato – The dry spell brought by the El Niño weather phenomenon has affected the primary tourist attraction of a small village here: monkeys....
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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...
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...
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...
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...
10 die in Vietnam bus crash, including 9 Russians (4:46 p.m.)
HANOI, Vietnam — Police say a speeding bus fell off a cliff in southern Vietnam, killing at least 10 people. Nine were Russian tourists. Eight people died instantly, and two died later in the hospital. Fourteen others remain hospitalized, some in critical condition, said Nguyen Van Lam, a police officer in...
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Pigskin (Crackling) Experiments a la Marketman…
Mrs. MM was watching a program with Heston Blumenthal on his quest to make the PERFECT peking duck recipe, part of which entailed recreating superb duck skin, but in his version, the skin was cooked separately from the duck. It was a fascinating program, and I was glad to...
A proper dim sum meal is something I would never attempt to make from scratch and serve in a home setting. Too mabusisi or cumbersome, I would think. So it doesn't surprise me that the only dim sum meals I have enjoyed have been at restaurants in Chinatown(s)...
With a large display window virtually "screaming" several positive quotes about the chocolates on offer, how could we not stop and check this out? I had NEVER heard of Thomas Haas Chocolates before, probably because I have never managed to visit the beautiful city of Vancouver despite several scheduled...
The Upper House. The opposite end of the economic spectrum from these previous posts here and here on "value" meals in Hong Kong, but you can't say we don't get around... An invitation to view this stunning new hotel on the upper floors of one of the buildings at...
The crunch of romaine, the "squeak" of haricots verts, sweet tomatoes, protein rich eggs, carbohydrates from the new potatoes, more protein from the tuna and anchovy fillets, salty olives and a shallot vinaigrette make this one of my favorite salads of all time. I can easily consume two dinner...
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International Women’s Day: Filipina Images Celebrates Babae Ka
March 8, 2010 is International Women’s Day, “a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. International Women’s Day has been observed since in the early 1900’s, a time of great expansion and turbulence in the industrialized world that saw booming population growth...
Filipina Panel on Kalikasan Kaunlaran TV Show on Pinay Power for Sustainability
WHAT: “Pinay Power for Sustainability” on “Kalikasan, Kaunlaran!” TV show Dr. Cora Claudio, President, EARTH Institute Asia, converses with three of the Most Influential Filipina Women in the United States, multi-awarded Pinays who wield their Pinay Power for Sustainability: • Dr. Arlene Marie “Bambi” Antonio-Lorica, pediatrician, lyric soprano, FWN Board Member, FWN 100...
EDSA Shangri-la Security Personnel Harrass And Publicly Humiliate a Local Filipina
I first read about the harassment of a Filipina by EDSA Shangrila Hotel security at Marcelle’s blog before he removed it (Fortunately, I got a Google cache and you can read the full entry below the cut). You can read the comments that still continue to come in. I...
Cheryl Burke, Filipina American champion of Dancing with the Stars, Dances for a Cause
December 25, 2009: Here is an update about our experience with Cheryl Burke (the Filipina American professional dancer and celebrity), and her celebrity-colleague, Mark Ballas, in San Francisco. Enjoy the champion quality of these “Dancing with the Stars!” professionals when you watch a sample of the dancing they performed that...
22 Filipina Women Among the Victims in Ampatuan Massacre
Source of Photo: Women light candles for the victims of abduction and killing in Maguindanao province southern Philippines during a rally marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women in Quezon City Metro Manila, November 24, 2009. REUTERS/Cheryl Ravelo Taken here: macondaily.com Esmael Mangudadatu thought it was safe...
Abandoned Children and the Great Filipina Sperm War
This is an email from a reader of the FilipinaImages.com reader. Steve Schertzer, esl_steve@excite.com October 15, 2009 Disclaimer: The following is an opinion piece based on fact. — “The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing; to know in their hearts and see the evils going...
Vista Pinas
Bellarocca Island Resort and Spa
When I saw the aerial photo below shared by some plurkers (follow me on Plurk if you like), I thought that I was looking at a Mediterranean island in Greece instead of a tropical resort island off the coast of Marinduque. This resort is the new Bellarocca Island Resort and...
Today’s featured site is the El Nido Airport (IATA: ENI, ICAO: RPEN), also known as Lio Airport. This gravel-surfaced airport is located in El Nido, Palawan. Palawan is the biggest province in the Philippines by land area and its elongated shape and numerous islands scattered across Sulu Sea means that...
So, which among Melisa, Johan, Jason, Paul Jake, or Tibo are you rooting to become the Big Winner in ABS-CBN’s Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up? (The show’s producers are certainly milking the Melason affair for all its worth, no?) Since the Big Night to determine the Big Winner is just...
Siquijor hasn’t been featured yet here in Vista Pinas, so let’s rectify the situation by visiting the Capilay Spring Park, one of the famous tourist attractions on this mystical island province. This spring park is located in downtown San Juan, on the southwest coast of the island. Photo from the...
Kutang San Diego (Fort San Diego) is a really small fort built by the Franciscans in in the town proper of Gumaca, Quezon in the latter part of the 18th century. This fort, equipped with at least one canon (shown below), is meant to repel sea pirates from Lamon Bay...
Our next stop is the really old Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception more popularly known as the Baclayon Church, located in the Bohol town of the same name. There’s a claim that this church is possibly the second-oldest church in the Philippines having been established in 1595,...
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Hog/Swine Diseases, Signs and Symptoms
Fattening pigs are not as susceptible to diseases as the piglets. However, disease outbreak should be prevented and controlled to reduce considerable economic effects. Diseases that affect the digestive system of finishers are uncommon. It maybe the only sign, but more commonly it is a part of a disease syndrome with...
Chili Garlic Sauce Recipe for Siomai Foodcart Business
Recipe #1 Ingredients: 1/8 kilo Chillies (siling labuyo) 3 tablespoons cooking oil 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced Dried shrimp or meat finely chopped or grind (adds more flavor but optional) Cooking Instruction: Combine chopped chillies, dried shrimp or meat and minced garlic then simmer for around 20 minutes or till most...
Successful Food Business for P20,000 or Less
In a high-population country like the Philippines (over 91 million citizens as of 2007), going into the packaged food business makes good business sense. You can start small almost anywhere even without renting store space, yet make a decent income and have a good chance of growing your business into...
What is Aquaponics Technology?
Aquaponics is an integrated aquaculture (growing fish) and hydroponic (growing soilless plants) system that mutually benefits both environments. Aquaponics uses no chemicals, requires one tenth or 10% of the water needed for field plant production and only a fraction of the water that is used for fish culture (Aquaculture). The...
Chicken Poultry Farming Business Guide
Chicken broiler and egg production are the most progressive animal enterprises in the Philippines today. The poultry industry in fact began as a backyard enterprise but has shifted to the formation of very large integrated contract farming operations.The growth of poultry industry in the Philippines has been impressive but its...
Starting a Button Pin Business
Making buttons is great for craft project for kids of all ages. They make excellent gifts and are a handy way to promote your favorite causes and candidates. Making your own buttons isn’t complicated if you invest in a hand-press button making machine and buy some basic supplies. The Market Seasonal...
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The Nobel laureate William Faulkner observed some 50 years ago that their tragedy is that human beings can get used to anything. Faulkner was speaking in the context of the constant threat of nuclear annihilation, and the fear to which his generation had grown so accustomed it had become part...
The University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP-CMC) held mock presidential polls last week. The results surprised both the faculty as well as UP-CMC student leaders. Richard Gordon came in first with a vote of 139 out of 370 students who voted, followed by Gilbert Teodoro (107). Benigno...
If Filipinos were not massing in droves along Manila’s Epifanio de los Santos Avenue in celebration of the 24th anniversary of EDSA 1 this year, it was because most of them had forgotten or never really knew what exactly was being commemorated. Some of those who do remember, however, don’t...
It shouldn’t be solely a matter of law. But the tempest over the Commission on Election’s warning that mass media practitioners who are candidates for public office this May or endorsers of candidates should go on leave or resign from their home media organizations has been uniformly about what...
The appalling state of Philippine political and government institutions was painfully on display via what was happening to and in the Philippine Senate barely a week ago — on the eve of an election campaign that promises to be no better in the results than past electoral exercises. As...
The otherwise incompetent government of Haiti — the most corrupt in the Western hemisphere — seems to be doing at least one thing right. At the prodding of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), it is keeping a close watch over its borders in the wake of UN fears that...
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Culture clash: European art provokes Muslims
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Woman porn director to sex up UK polls
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UK - Bernard Matthews praised for treatment of foreign workers
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Greece 'does not want money from EU'
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UK & World News: Three prison officers stabbed
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Palace applauds latest Pacquiao victory
MALACANANG enjoined the public to render the same unity and support that they have shown to Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao to the forthcoming elections on May 10. read more...
Comelec finds more than 700T double registrants
THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) reported that more than 700,000 voters were found to have multiple registrations for the scheduled polls this May. read more...
High Court justice files libel case vs journalist
A P1-MILLION libel suit was filed by Supreme Court (SC) associate justice Presbitero Velasco Jr. against veteran journalist Marites Danguilan-Vitug for an online article alleging that he tried to interfere in partisan politics read more...
Sandoval unseated as Malabon-Navotas congressman
THE Supreme Court has affirmed the House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal’s (HRET) ruling to oust Malabon-Navotas Representative Alvin Sandoval, a political ally of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo read more...
Poll body appeals to bets not to ride with Pacquiao win
THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Sunday appealed to candidates not to politicize the return of People's Champ Manny Pacquiao. read more...
DOCTOR Mona Valisno will formally take over the helm of the Department of Education (DepEd), the largest government agency, from Secretary Jesli Lapus on Monday afternoon. read more...
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Who's who in the Pacquiao- Clottey fight
MANILA, Philippines - Like in the past, the much hyped fight of People's Champ Manny Pacquiao at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Sunday (Manila time) drew big local and international personalities, including famous sports athletes, alike....
Pacquiao-Clottey fight: Round-by-round
MANILA, Philippines – (5th UPDATE) The title clash between world welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao and Ghanaian Joshua Clottey, dubbed as “The Event,” is now underway at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Join the live chat on the Pacquiao-Clottey fight....
(2nd UPDATE) Soto beats Diaz, wins WBC belt in 'The Event'
MANILA, Philippines – Mexican Humberto Soto won over American David Diaz via unanimous decision in the undercard of “The Event” Saturday (Sunday in Manila) at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas....
Gomez, Duddy win in 'The Event' undercards
MANILA, Philippines - Mexican Alfonso Gomez and Irish John Duddy were victorious in their respective undercard bouts in "The Event" at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The main event features Ghana's Joshua Clottey and 7-division world champion Manny Pacquiao....
Journey's Arnel Pineda sings RP anthem
MANILA, Philippines – Journey’s Filipino front man Arnel Pineda on Sunday (Manila time) sang the Philippine national anthem in Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao and Joshua "The Grand Master" Clottey’s match at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas....
Filipina Soul
Merry Christmas to all Filipina Soul readers!!! We wish you love and warmth and the blessings of the Christmas season! Maligayang Pasko sa inyo! Post from: Filipina Soul Post from: Filipina Soul...
Join the Carnival of Filipino Christmas Tables
I know that this year, as with the previous years, our Christmas table will be laden with a mix of Filipino and western food. My mother-in-law will serve embutido as part of our Christmas dinner. I will cook some ribs and maja blanca. There will be a pot of rice,...
Happy Slip on "More Processed Meat"
Every year around Christmas, Filipinos all over the world send balikbayan boxes to their relatives in the Philippines. Either they send the boxes via door-to-door cargo delivery or send it with someone going home. The infamous balikbayan box takes center stage in the latest video courtesy of impersonation mistress Christine...
Withdrawal Symptoms from Survivor Philippines
After weeks of anticipating each episode of Survivor Philippines, it seems that I’ve had withdrawal symptoms after the show ended. JC had a well-deserved win. Majority of you picked him to be the winner too. Out of 255 votes cast, JC got 243 (95%) and Rob had 12 (5%). Having...
Philippine Folk Dance: Singkil
The Singkil dance is the most difficult of the Philippine traditional dances. It requires skill to navigate the bamboo poles while gracefully dancing with a fan, an umbrella or ones bare hands. The dance is native to the Maguindanao people, and is performed alone by a woman of royal blood...
JC Wins Survivor Philippines!!!!
Before leaving the island of Koh Tarutao on Survivor Philippines, the 8 members of the Jury cast their votes about who they thought deserved the title of Pinoy Sole Survivor. Jace voted first. Vern was next, and she voted for Rob. She congratulated him, and said that regardless of what the...
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Earth Hour 2010 is on March 27
The Earth Hour 2009 did not stop us from celebrating my nephew’s graduation last year. Through a candle lit dinner, time just passed us by. Dinner continued on at Adarna Food and Culture, despite the darkened ambiance. What was left but to chit-chat with family members and relatives. This...
It is two months before May 10, 2010, the Election day. The Day we vote for a president and the rest of the national and local posts. I made a choice. I have chosen my presidential candidate. I want my candidate to win. Yesterday, my husband and I decided to openly support our...
Yasmin Busran Lao on gender equality
“Gender equality and women’s empowerment are fundamental to the global mission of the United Nations to achieve equal rights and dignity for all… But equality for women and girls is also an economic and social imperative. Until women and girls are liberated from poverty and injustice, all our goals —...
And I know your eyes in the morning sun I feel you touch me in the pouring rain And the moment that you wander far from me I wanna feel you in my arms again And you come to me on a summer breeze Keep me warm in your love and then softly leave And...
Using mental energy in a positive way
“A man is but the product of his thoughts what he thinks, he becomes.” Mahatma Gandhi Whenever something bothers me, I keep reminding myself that we cannot control people’s actions, attitudes and even events. I label it as the Three P’s (People, Places and the Past). The only thing...
Happy moms know when to have fun. Happy moms know that they need to take time away from their kids whether it’s a Sony Bravia event in Boracay or just a long bath with a magazine. Happy moms laugh when they make mistakes Happy moms know when to relax and just be....
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Manny Pacquiao vs Joshua Clottey Live Streaming The Event
Watch Pacquiao vs Clottey The Event boxing fight tonight. Start time is 9 PM ET. Below is the Pacquiao vs Clottey undercard: (Televised) Humberto Soto vs David Diaz Alfonso Gomez vs Jose Luis Castillo John Duddy vs Michael Medina (Not Televised) Robert Marroquin vs Samuel Sanchez Salvador Sanchez III vs Jaime Villa Michael Farenas vs Joe Morales Eden Santos vs...
Watch Manny Pacquiao Vs Joshua Clottey Live Online Streaming
Just want to share you my post about the Manny Pacquiao Vs Joshua Clottey Live Online Streaming as follows : Watch Pacquiao vs Clottey Live Online Stream : We promised to provide links from sopcast if it will be available in the net during the fight. Manny Pacquaio Vs Joshua Clottey Fight...
The Manor, Camp John Hay Baguio
Spending the night at the Manor is relaxing, it was so cold and foggy outside . At the lobby’s piano bar, we enjoyed watching and listening to the lounge singers. Light and easy songs were sung, even our favorites too. Some local guests also rendered songs. READ MORE http://tracesofwanderlust.wordpress.com Other PostsFebruary 5, 2010 -- DON’T YOU MISS BAGUIO?March 7,...
Stumbled upon an interview with Jinkee Pacquiao by Thea Alberto. In her interview, Jinkee on Krista: Giving Up Because of Her is Not Worth It, Jinkee has this to say (translated in English): There is just so much intrigue, and there are times where you...
Early 2010 Best of Vector Tutorials in Adobe Illustrator
In this article you will find some of the best and freshest Adobe Illustrator vector tutorials that were done early this year 2010. A dozen best picks came up and I hope that you will also find them good and useful in improving your vector design skills inAdobe Illustrator. Read more...
34 Ways to Watch Pacquiao vs Clottey Free Live Stream
for the third straight time, IT PINOY will be showing support to our very own people’s champ, Manny Pacquiao as he defend his WBO welterweight boxing title against Joshua Clottey. “The Event” scheduled for March13 (9pm et/11am manila) listed below are 34 blogs/sites, which offers free live streams (or links to...
Filipino Librarian
Five Years of Filipino Librarian
From "Mabuhay!," 18 February 2005:This blog is for all Filipino librarians--whether working in the Philippines or elsewhere.I am not really a blogger but I thought of setting up this blog as a way of establishing a presence for Filipino librarians on the Internet.This blog will not be about me.... Read the...
The Best and the Worst LIS Schools, 2007-2009
There are many ways of determining the "best" and the "worst." For this unofficial ranking, the best and worst library and information science (LIS) schools in the Philippines may be identified using the aggregate passing rates for each school whose graduates took the Librarians' Licensure... Read the rest of the post...
Unlicensed Librarians and R.A. 9246
A discussion on the violation of certain provisions of Republic Act No. 9246 (pdf; R.A. 9246), specifically the continued employment of unlicensed librarians in the Philippines, is now on its third week at the Filipino Librarians Googlegroup (1 2 3 4). Some have suggested that there are certain... Read the rest...
When will the Cebu City Public Library Re-open?
In December 2008, an announcement was made that Cebu City's Rizal Memorial Library would be closed for good. Pressure from Friends of the Cebu City Public Library, with the help of media exposure, led to the welcome news that the building would be renovated for three to six months and...
Coming Soon: 5 Years of Filipino Librarian
On 18 February 2010, this blog will be five years old. My very first post was "Mabuhay!" I plan to revisit some old posts and perhaps make good on some promises that I never fulfilled. I'm thinking of holding a contest for the readers of this blog with a prize...
PLAI Congress 2009: Observations from an American Librarian
The 2009 Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI) National Congress was held last 25-27 November 2009 at Heritage Hotel Manila. There are lots of photos at PLAI-STRLC (1 2 3 4) and The Multiplying Gorilla (1 2 3), but very little commentary. Fortunately, another librarian was taking notes. If... Read the rest...
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Iraqi parliamentary race remains close
New results from Iraq's elections announced Sunday showed Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki's coalition ahead in the southern province of Basra, and his top rival leading in the western province of al-Anbar....
Arabs, Europeans criticise Israeli settlement policy
European and Arab parliamentarians ended a two-day meeting Sunday by urging Israel to freeze all settlement activity in East Jerusalem and the West Bank, which they said is wrecking trust with the Palestinians and 'jeopardising' a two-state solution....
Swarm Of Protesters Rally For New Thai Elections
Supporters of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra gather in a street during a protest on Sunday, March 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Tens of thousands of red-shirted protesters rallied in Thaila......
Partial Count In All Iraq Provinces Has Pm In Lead
An electoral worker carries a ballot box at a counting center in Baghdad, Iraq, Sunday, March 14, 2010. Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's political coalition took an early vote lead Saturday in the......
At Least 2 Snowmobilers Dead In Canadian Avalanche
Royal Canadian Mounted Police direct traffic at the staging area for avalanche search & rescue operations near Revelstoke, B.C. on Saturday March 13, 2010. Rescuers were scouring Boulder Mountain ......
Rival To Iraq Pm In Slim Lead In Disputed Province
An electoral worker carries a ballot box at a counting center in Baghdad, Iraq, Sunday, March 14, 2010. Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's political coalition took an early vote lead Saturday in the......
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Biggest US labor union tells US State Dept.: Morong 43 should be freed
The Service Employees International Union (SEIU), the 2.2-million strong union of American workers in health care and in public and property services, has written the US State Department to express concern over the illegal detention and degrading treatment of the Morong 43 and to demand for their immediate release. In a...
Nationwide protests to demand freedom for Morong 43
On March 5, various organizations are marching to historic Mendiola Bridge near Malacanang Palace to demand the immediate release of the 43 health workers illegally detained by the Arroyo administration. The march marks the first month since the illegal arrest of the health workers now known as the Morong 43. The Free...
Apply for Philippine passport at new DFA bldg. starting March 8
Starting March 8, 2010, the Department of Foreign Affairs will accept and process passport applications at the new Office of Consular Affairs building at Bradco cor. Macapagal Avenues, Aseana Business Park near the Mall of Asia. In an advisory sent through the media, the DFA also said that authentication services will...
Blog Action Day: A Tribute to Heroes
The 1986 People Power uprising created countless heroes from among millions of ordinary folk who came out to defend the military from certain doom and to destroy a dictatorship that oppressed the people and plundered the treasury. That four-day rally became the country’s pride and the world’s shining example of...
Alan Soon: Tips for using social media in election coverage
Alan Soon, Yahoo! Southeast Asia managing editor, today spoke at the Yahoo! Philippines forum on social media and shared his insights on the role of social media in the elections and in news-gathering. In his talk titled “The NOW revolution”, Soon shared his eight tips for covering the elections, the social...
PADEPA Online: Digital PADEPA returns
The national-democratic school is back online and has moved to a new address. PADEPA, shorthand for Pambansa-Demokratikong Paaralan, is both the school and syllabus for activists belonging to the national-democratic movement. Start reading and studying now at PADEPA Online. Related posts:Internet and social change in the Philippines The advent of...
Batang Yagit
Paramore in Manila is a post from: Batang Yagit Paramore in Manila is a post from: Batang Yagit I went to Mall of Asia to watch Paramore’s concert but saw Callalily instead. A lot of Paramore fans didn’t like Callaliliy doing the front act that night. It’s like, “Hey, what are you...
I ran the 5k race and I got tired
I ran the 5k race and I got tired is a post from: Batang Yagit I ran the 5k race and I got tired is a post from: Batang Yagit I ran last Sunday in Unilab’s Run United for Wellness and I got tired. I underestimated the 5-km race and I didn’t...
One of those few ‘Pachams’ is a post from: Batang Yagit One of those few ‘Pachams’ is a post from: Batang Yagit The title says pachams but I’m not referring to the PG kind of pacham. I never thought that I’d be doing this post. I waited for updates regarding the DPP-Caltex...
The story behind the Balloon Shot
The story behind the Balloon Shot is a post from: Batang Yagit The story behind the Balloon Shot is a post from: Batang Yagit I went to the 15th Hot Air Balloon Fiesta to try out my new 11-16mm f/2.8 Tokina UWA. I didn’t plan hope to ride a balloon and I...
Shooting Anything that Flies is a post from: Batang Yagit Shooting Anything that Flies is a post from: Batang Yagit It was worth missing my 16-hour weekend sleep. Last weekend’s Hot Air Balloon Fiesta in Clark, Pampanga is one of the most exhausting, yet one of the most enjoyable weekend trips I...
Seven Million Dollar Home Crumpler Bag
Seven Million Dollar Home Crumpler Bag is a post from: Batang Yagit Seven Million Dollar Home Crumpler Bag is a post from: Batang Yagit I haven’t blogged for quite some time after my blog’s server started to show signs of problems this past week. Anyway, what have I been doing this past...
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Dreamhost PS Memory 50% Price Drop
Twit This Post!Before, if you want a 300MB guaranteed memory on your Dreamhost PS, you need to pay them $30/month. Now, you only need to pay $15/month for 300MB. That’s quite a big savings. I was actually paying them $60+/month to keep all of my blogs on Dreamhost PS up and...
Manny Pacquiao Vs Joshua Clottey Free Live Streaming Videos
Twit This Post!Are you looking for a site that will show “The Event”, Pacquiao vs Clottey live online? This is not that site, but I will provide you with links where you can watch it live for free. Here is the list of links that will show Pacquiao vs Clottey live...
How I Fixed The Intermittent Connection Problem Of My Smart Bro Canopy
Twit This Post!Warning: This is a long and boring post. After moving here in Batangas, one of the first things we have to acquire is internet connection. We have some choices: Globe wireless and Smart Bro canopy. We opt to use Smart Bro since some residents here told...
Manny Pacquiao vs Joshua Clottey Results Prediction
Twit This Post!It’s time to make my prediction again on the upcoming Manny Pacquiao fight. Joshua Clottey will fight the fight of his life while Manny Pacquiao will try to cement his status as the undisputed pound for pound king of the boxing world. Here’s how the fight will go as...
Pacquiao – Clottey Road To Dallas Videos
Twit This Post!They will face each other this coming March 13 (in the US), March 14 in Philippines. But before the fight even starts, HBO released Pacquiao Vs Clottey – Road To Dallas videos. It’s a teaser. It’s like their 24/7 series before. Watch the complete Road To Dallas video...
How To Vote On May 2010 Election
Twit This Post!This coming May 2010, we, Filipinos, will have our first automated election. With the automated election, counting of votes will be faster and will be done electronically. Casting of votes will be done by filling up the ballot by shading the oval beside the candidate you want to...