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The Filipino Nation: In the Face of Tragedy

2009-09-27T22:16:00.002-05:00

Typhoon ‘Ondoy’ struck the northern part of the Philippines and flooded most of the Metro Manila areas. Rainfall that didn’t fall for six months poured in just a matter of six hours causing loss of lives and devastation in the hard hit areas. The initial death toll was at 73, and still rising as more and more bodies are pulled out from flooded regions. There’s countless number of victims who are

A Great Political Icon: Corazon C. Aquino (1933-2009)

2009-07-31T23:39:00.002-05:00

The Filipino nation is mourning today the loss of a great leader and a beloved past Philippine president ‘Cory Aquino’. Cory died at 3:18 a.m. on August 1, 2009 (Philippine time) after she was diagnosed with colon cancer over a year ago. Cory Aquino is notably remembered for changing the face of Philippine politics after ousting a former dictator-president Ferdinand Marcos in 1986 through a

Pacquiao vs. Hatton: KO at 2:59 of Round 2

2009-05-03T01:45:00.001-05:00

Tonight’s boxing match between two great fighters in the boxing arena was sweet and short.Like he normally does, Pacquiao was brilliant in his boxing techniques that led to a premature end of a match that was slated to go for twelve rounds. For all Hatton fanatics, it was a surprising and disappointing end after Pacquiao brutally pounded Hatton with his left and right hooks, at lightning-fast

Francis M: Farewell

2009-03-09T04:10:00.000-05:00

I recently learned that Francis Magalona recently passed away on March 6, 2009 due to complications of leukemia at the young age of 44. He is survived by his wife and eight children who surprisingly remained strong amid the great loss.What can I say? Francis M. was an icon in the Filipino entertainment arena. His one famous rap song “Mga Kababayan Ko” left an indelible imprint in our memories

Manny Pacquiao: Boxing’s Most Beautiful Fighter

2008-12-07T00:33:00.003-05:00

Wow! What a performance by Manny Pacman Pacquiao in tonight’s most criticized boxing match against the ‘Golden Boy’ Oscar de la Hoya.The dream match turned into a nightmare for de la Hoya when Manny ruled the fight since the opening round until Oscar’s camp could stand no more the sight of the ‘Golden Boy’ being shamelessly shackled in one corner by Pacquiao’s endless quick punches.Pacquiao’s

Know Me: I Am A Filipino

2008-05-11T04:24:00.003-05:00

My meals always come with a bowl of white rice.- No carbs substitutes are allowed.My feet are most comfortable when I'm wearing flip-flops.- That's why you can't help but stare at my overly exposed dark toes.If it's raining and I'm looking up to the sky, I could drown through my nose.- If there's anything I need to protect with an umbrella, it's my nose.I have to wear my underwear when I take

California Dreamin'

2008-01-28T04:14:00.000-05:00

To me, home is where the heart is. Being a Pinoy with spread toes and a flat nose, I almost certainly feel like I’m one of the endangered species in Bohol, the Philippine tarsier. According to tales from native folks in Bohol where the tarsiers can be found, a tarsier perhaps among warm blooded mammals, is the hardest animal to take out of its habitat because as soon as it is separated from its

Ikobo: The Sensible Way to Send Money to the Philippines

2008-01-20T07:23:00.001-05:00

For most Filipinos abroad it is an undeniable fact that a big part of our earnings overseas is being sent back to our loved ones back home in the Philippines. Even for those who have migrated to places outside of the Philippines, the obligation continues. Yeah it is, in fact, weird as it sounds, an obligation.Filipinos have not evolved much in their mentality in terms of taking care of their kins

Pacman: You're The Man!

2007-10-07T03:21:00.000-05:00

Many Filipinos today are rejoicing after Manny Pacquiao claimed another victory against the "baby face assassin", Marco Antonio Barrera. Once again Manny Pacquiao proved that he is the better fighter in the ring compared to Barrera. The fight was much highly anticipated by boxing fans all over the world because of the fact that both fighters are well-respected in this sport. I was expecting of

The Die Is Cast: Woe Is The Filipino, Woe Is Me!

2007-05-14T02:16:00.000-05:00

On May 14, 2007, the Philippines held its elections for the senate, congress and local officials. Just like the past elections, this election is also tainted with violence, vote-buying and cheating. I don't think that the Filipino people will ever realize the consequences of being so careless when it comes to choosing the right people to do the job correctly.In the

Best Places To Dine In Cebu

2007-05-02T01:17:00.000-05:00

I am a big eater and I have a really discriminating set of taste buds for good food. I like different kinds of dishes and I don't stick to one culinary preference. It's good to know that in Cebu you can find almost any kind of food. Cebu has turned into a melting pot of different cultural genre.First off, Japanese food. I think Japanese food is the kind of food that is not only nourishing but

Filipino on Politics: Too Stupid To Figure It Out? or Too Lazy To do Something About It?

2007-05-01T00:57:00.000-05:00

The month of May has come sooner than most of us had wished. For the Philippines a major political exercise is brewing and gaining steam as we speak. May 14 is a day for all Filipinos to get out and vote. It is my ardent hope, being a Filipino myself, that the Filipino people exercise a sound judgement and for once, utilize this opportunity to change the course of the nation's future by

The Tale of the Flat Nose: By One With Spread Toes

2007-04-19T21:06:00.000-05:00

Funny as it is, I see a lot of people being brought to this blog spot all because they searched for 'flat nose' and something like that. I wonder if it is an honest search about a real 'flat nose' or a mere keyword for a site like mine which has the words 'flat nose' in the page title.Anyway, just to give in to the situation, I would like to share the tale of the flat nose, as narrated to me by

One Minute & Sixteen Seconds On the Eighth: Manny Pacquiao Still Reigns Supreme in the Ring

2007-04-14T23:17:00.000-05:00

After a cut on the sixth round, one would surmise that perhaps Manny Pacquiao just blew his chance of winning the match against an undefeated contender of Mexican descent, Jorge Iván Solís Pérez. Remember the previous fight that Manny Pacquiao had with Erik Morales when he had a cut from a head bunt? He fought unflinchingly to the finish but the cut itself put him to a great disadvantage thus,

Peaceful End to a Hostage Drama: Agenbite of Inwit or a Political Stunt?

2007-03-28T08:22:00.000-05:00

Just about two hours ago, a hostage drama involving 32 children and 2 teachers in a school bus, in the Philippines, ended without any bloodshed.The alleged hostage taker, a certain Jun Ducat, who is also the founder of the day care center where those children attended, peacefully surrendered after a 10-hour stand-off that stole the spotlight, having the world media covering every bit of the

Philippines: Its Beauty Shines Through

2007-03-17T07:06:00.000-05:00

For most people around the globe who haven't travelled to the Philippines, perhaps you'd think that the Philippines is really as bad as what the global media projects. Yes, it is a third world country. About 65% of its population live below the poverty line. The economy isn't remarkable. There's too much political instability. Chaos and insurgencies loom in the south. The country is still buried

Lucky Filipino: Jinxed!

2007-03-10T16:13:00.000-05:00

You probably wonder what it's like to be a Filipino. To be a Filipino is quite like a stroke of luck and some jinx intertwined. Why?Luck: You live in a country full of natural resources.Jinx: Having been colonized by the Spaniards, the influence of corruption is undeniably crippling, and it looks like it's here to stay till kingdom come!Luck: Filipinos are naturally a happy people no matter what

A Bit of Filipino Tongue

2007-03-08T19:40:00.000-05:00

Ever wonder how to say "I love you" in a thousand different ways? I'll give you two ways more to say it. Pay close attention.I LOVE YOUITagalog: AkoVisayan/Cebuano: AkoLoveTagalog: Mahal, Pag-ibigVisayan/Cebuano: Gugma, PagmahalYouTagalog: IkawVisayan/Cebuano: IkawSo how do you say it?Tagalog: Mahal kitaor Tagalog: Ini-ibig kitaVisayan/Cebuano: Gihigugma ko ikawVisayan/Cebuano: Gimahal ko ikawNow

Stages of Marriage To A Typical Filipino Couple

2007-03-07T15:29:00.000-05:00

To a Filipino couple who commit themselves to a relationship through marriage, indeed, the phrase "till death do us part" is kept for a lifetime. Note that, since the Philippines is a predominantly Christian nation, there is no premise that allows for a divorce to occur after marriage. Nowadays though, a couple who jumps into the bandwagon of marriage and later realizes that the union has no

Tell-Tale Signs That You Found Your Way to the 7,100 and One Islands

2007-03-03T10:17:00.000-05:00

The seven thousand one hundred and one...err...two...whatever...islands? Where else? The Philippines, of course!(look in the world map, can you actually count all the islands?).How can you tell that you made your way to the Pinoy republic?Here's how:As you tour around the islands, it is impossible not to notice a bunch of people trekking the streets in their flip-flops.If you happen to drive

March Madness

2007-03-01T11:11:00.000-05:00

Time went by so quickly. It felt like we just hit 2007 and we didn't even notice that we're now finishing the first quarter of the year. In our place, March marks the start of a usually long period of hot, hot weather. This is the time of the year when ninety degrees Fahrenheit really isn't a surprise. This year, March is quite a busy month. Why? There's so much going on. School year ends.

BOHOL: The New Tourist Destination?

2007-02-09T12:03:00.000-05:00

Have you gone to Bohol? Bohol is famous for the Chocolate Hills and the tiny primate called the Philippine Tarsier (Tarsius syrichta) often mistagged as the world's smallest monkey.Bohol's more commercialized city is Tagbilaran. It has a domestic airport with daily flights to and from Manila and a seaport that docks ships and fast crafts from Manila, Cebu, and some parts of Mindanao. Tagbilaran

Things Worth Knowing If You Plan To Travel To the Philippines

2007-02-06T03:25:00.000-05:00

This is intended for all aliens/visitors who wish to travel to the beautiful 7,001 islands of the Philippines.Most Filipino people can speak the English language because it's taught in the classroom from elementary to college, so if you happen to come by and you need assistance don't hesitate to ask questions in English.Generally, the average Filipino stereotypes all white guys as Americans, by