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From Countdown Top 7 of Monster Radio RX 93.1 1. Bye Bye by Mariah Carey 2. Break The Ice by Britney Spears 3. Take A Bow by Rihanna 4. Better in Time by Leona Lewis 5. Say It Again by Marie... A certified Ortigas blogger...Writing is life!

MANILA, May 12 - State-owned Philippine National Oil Co said it will not exercise its preemptive right on the $550 million sale of Saudi Aramco's 40 percent stake in oil refiner Petron to investment... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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Mega Manila TV Ratings (May 5 to 8) ABS-CBN VS GMA-7. Here are the top 10 shows for daytime and primetime programming of GMA-7 and ABS-CBN2 according to the recent survey conducted by the AGB Nielsen Philippines among Mega Manila households from May 5 - 8, 2008. No Major changes in the rankings. May 5 (Monday) Daytime: 1. Maging Akin Ka Lamang (GMA-7) - 22% 2. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) 21.4% 3.

Intramuros or the walled city of Manila, is located along the southern bank of the Pasig River close to the rivers entrance into Manila Bay. Intramuros was the old capital of Manila, served as the center of political, military and religious power of the Spaniards during the time that the Philippines were a colony of Spain. Constructed in 1571, during the period of Spain’s colonization of the Phi

Population: 9mArea code: (+63) 2Time zone: GMT +8Currency: Philippine peso (P) = 100 centavosClimate: Tropical; average temperatures 21°C /70°F - 30°C/86°F (Jan); 24°C/75°F - 34°C/93°F (May)Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): 7km/4 milesView of Manila‘Four hundred years under the Cross followed by fifty under the greenback’ – nowhere does the misquote of the popular aphorism describing the Philippines ring more true than in the heart of its sprawling metropolis. Admittedly, Uncle Sam’s legacy seems at times to have swamped the Baroque scenario left by the Spanish conquistadores, but especially at fiesta time the city’s Latin heart still throbs palpably beneath the star-spangled trappings of pop music and fast food. Despite its all-too-manifest shortcomings, Manila r

Veitchia merrillii ' Aurea Variegata ', Adonidia merrillii , Variegated Christmas Palm , Variegated Manila Palm are the names I have heard this palm called. I collected the red fruits from a tree back in Dec 07. In previous posts I have talked about these sprouts. I had around 70 cleaned seeds that I threw in an extra recycle bin that I had. Well, over the weekend I went to clean out the community bin and found this rare beauty. As of now this little sprout is showing great signs of variegation. Both sides of the first leaf have a yellow/white veins running through them. I have asked a few questions like will this seedling keep the variegation and the responses have been good. So hopefully I have sprouted my very first rare palm tree! Here are a few pictures from the recycle bin before th

From Countdown Top 7 of Monster Radio RX 93.1 1. Say It Again by Marie Digby 2. Better In Time by Leona Lewis 3. Bye Bye by Mariah Carey 4. Break The Ice by Britney Spears 5. Take A... A certified Ortigas blogger...Writing is life!

The 175 who received a golden ticket on Pinoy Idol arrived in Manila for the “make or break” final auditions. Although it was a little disappointing because until now we haven’t seen a contestant with the wow factor and pop star appeal, or maybe, the producers are just reserving them for the announcement of the [...]

From Countdown Top 7 of Monster Radio RX 93.1 1. Say It Again by Marie Digby 2. Leavin by Jesse McCartney 3. Better In Time by Leona Lewis 4. On The Side Of Me by Corrinne May 5. Damn... A certified Ortigas blogger...Writing is life!

Because of the recent kabaduyan happened inside the Big Brother house, PBB Teen Edition Plus is no longer the #1 show in ABS-CBN, actually not just this week even before The Singing Bee started, this is because the PBB writers are so creative, they paid for being so creative (pun intended) They are now willing to pay P50,000 (fifty thousand pesos) for damage control. Hhmm... BTW, i'm still a PBB

Im back in Manila,. will post updates and news tonight. me and family went to Hundred Islands in Pangasinan hehhehehe. got lots of exciting stories to tell. see you later btw, Im in EDSA using Seiche tunnel.com free internet access on the road <!-- -->

Since I reside in the Metro Manila area, there is no need for me to stay at backpackers accommodation in Manila. But I do get queries about cheap accommodation. So I checked out the backpackers haven of Manila which is in Malate to find out where backpackers can stay. Here are some of them:Friendly's GuesthouseOne of the more popular backpackers accommodation in the Malate area. They have fan dormitory rooms at PHP290 per person and AC dorm rooms at PHP340 per person. Fan rooms with shared bath start at PHP450. AC rooms with common bath start at PHP800 a night. While AC rooms with private bath start at PHP900 a night.1750 M. Adriatico corner Nakpil Streets, Malate, Manila+63 917 3331418Malate PensionneIt's in the same complex as Portico Restaurant. You can't miss it since there is a Starbu

From Countdown Top 7 of Monster Radio RX 93.1 1. Pitong Araw by Hale 2. Damn Regret by Red Jumpsuit Apparatus 3. Leavin by Jesse McCartney 4. Better In Time by Leona Lewis 5. On The... A certified Ortigas blogger...Writing is life!

I had an early morning SEAIR flight from Tablas back to Manila. It was my first time to ride in a Let 410 UPV-E plane. This 19-seater plane is quite versatile since it could service both paved and unpaved airstrips.The plane flew lower than the usual commercial aircrafts so I got to take really nice aerial shots.

Ariel Ignacio's Gobingo had a strong start but fails to beat Kris Aquino's Wheel of Fortune. Robin Padilla's Joaquin Bordado, Richard Gutierrez' Kamandag, Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus, Babangon Ako’t Dudurugin Kita,Kung Fu Kids, TV Patrol World, The Legend, Lobo, Palos, 24 Oras and TV Patrol, still held their respective position as one of the Top 10 TV Programs in Mega Manila. Here are the comparative ratings of ABS-CBN and GMA-7 programs from April 14 to 17 based on the overnight ratings conducted by AGB Nielsen Philippines among Mega Manila households:April 14 (Monday)Non-Primetime:SiS (GMA-7) 11.1%; Boy & Kris (ABS-CBN) 10.1%Takeshi's Castle (GMA-7) 17%; Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) 16.4%Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 22.5%; Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 17.9%Daisy Siete (GMA-7) 21.1%; Maging A

One week has passed since I last visited Manila (specifically to Carriedo in Sta. Cruz, Metro Manila ~ Hope I got that place right). I renewed my NBI (National Bureau of Investigation) Clearance for it is one of the requirements for the job (that i luckily got hired or was it absorbed, ah! I think it is hired!). The one think that I am irritated about is where the heck did all the buses go? The busses that I am talking about are the provincial buses heading back to Cavite.Before...Dating back to the year 2002, where Lito Atienza was still the Mayor of Manila, provincial buses go as far as the "Park and Ride"Bus Terminal alongside SM City Manila. The fare would range from 36-40 Php (Philippine Pesos).Today...Alfredo Lim is now the Mayor of Metro Manila, Provincial buses are now limited to

MANILA/JAKARTA (Reuters) - The Philippines will accelerate rice imports, it said on Tuesday, while Indonesia imposed controls over exports as Asian nations battle inflation and food security concerns caused by soaring global prices. In Manila, the world’s top importer, the state grain buyer said it would seek another half a million tonnes to stock up ahead [...]

The Mythology Class Adventures (click the image to zoom) Arnold Arre is getting hot today! new series, new graphic novel coming out from nowhere. and now a comic series will be available in the page of Manila Times. here’s an email from Cynthia Arre. – Dear friends, Arnold Arre’s new comic series “The Mythology Class Adventures”, a spinoff of his graphic novel “The Mythology Class”, will

From Countdown Top 7 of Monster Radio RX 93.1 1. Leavin by Jesse McCartney 2. When You Look Me In The Eyes by Jonas Brothers 3. Pitong Araw by Hale 4. Touch My Body by Mariah Carey 5. ... A certified Ortigas blogger...Writing is life!

NEW DELHI: Business process outsourcing firm ExlService Holdings on Tuesday said it has commenced operation at their first service delivery centre outside the country in Manila, Philippines entailing an investment of 8 million dollar."This is the first delivery centre of EXL outside India. We have invested about 8.3 million dollar to set up the facility," a company spokesperson told reporters.The Philippines facility, which has a capacity of around 950 seats, has been built to meet the expanding demands of EXL's existing clients in multiple industry verticals as they spread their outsourcing operations globally, the company said in a statement.Read More Article...

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From Countdown Top 7 of Monster Radio RX 93.1 1. Touch My Body by Mariah Carey 2. When You Look Me In The Eyes by Jonas Brothers 3. These Hard Times by Matchbox Twenty 4. Leavin by Jesse... A certified Ortigas blogger...Writing is life!

My blog entry on the new, unofficial version of UP Naming Mahal (UP Beloved) was mentioned in an article by Dr. Elmer Ordoñez of the Manila Times titled “Anthem for the dedicated youth (The Other View, April 5).” It’s one of those rare times that the mainstream media cited Rising Sun blog entries. PinoyPress also used [...]

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In 2006, Pantene launched a multi-media campaign themed “most beautiful women” as topbilled by Ruffa Gutierrez, Angel Aquino, Gretchen Barretto and Dawn Zulueta. This year, Pantene is re-launching the “most beautiful” campaign but this time, Dawn Zulueta and Angel Aquino are no longer in the picture. They were replaced by two kapamilya superstars, Judy Ann [...]

From Countdown Top 7 of Monster Radio RX 93.1 1. Touch My Body by Mariah Carey 2. Forget About Me by Little Bit 3. No Air by Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown 4. Chasing Pavement by Adele 5.... A certified Ortigas blogger...Writing is life!

Cuando se lanzó el MacBook Air, y el mismo Steve Jobs, en el último MacWorld, sorprendió a todos sacando el laptop de un sobre manila tamaño A4, las imagenes conmocionaron a todos los seguidores de temas tecnológicos (a.k.a. geeks), y un comercial comezó ha promover esta nueva laptop, se veía cómo se sacaba la misma [...]

HotelShark (www.hotelshark.com) began coverage of Manila this week to accommodate its growing collection of candid, guest-based hotel reviews. HotelShark has added several cities in 2004, including Brussels, Belgium; Edinburgh, Scotland; Lisbon, Portugal; Oaxaca, Mexico; and Phuket, Thailand. - 2004-06-11

While everybody headed out of Manila to spend Holy Week at the beach or shopping overseas, I stayed in Manila. Hardly anyone I know (well, the partyphiles anyway) wanted to stay in Manila during Lent because they all know Manila would be dead and deserted. And that’s why I wanted to stay in Manila. Luneta   Manila without [...]

Maraming beses na kitang nilayasan Iniwanan at iba ang pinuntahan Parang babaeng mahirap talagang malimutan Ikaw lamang ang aking laging binabalikan Manila, Manila I keep coming back to Manila Simply no place like Manila Manila, I’m coming home I walked the streets of San Francisco I’ve tried the rides in Disneyland Dated a million girls in Sydney Somehow I feel like I don’t belong Hinahanap-hanap kita Manila Ang [...]

The pictures ENLARGE if you click on them.I worked in the Makati district of Manila, Philippines.View from the office where I worked.The City Government of Makati held a parade along Ayala Avenue to celebrate the founding of Makati. I was to see the parade from the office where I was working. A travel video.Watch the latest videos on YouTube.comAnother view of the lobby of the Peninsula Manila hotel where I stayed.The pictures ENLARGE if you click on them.Makati Business district.Peninsula Manila hotel lobby.Shopping area near the Peninsula Manila hotel.The Rizal Monument at Rizal Park. The park was the site of Jose Rizal's execution by the Spanish on December 30, 1896 during the Philippine Revolution.The U.S. Embassy in Manila.Mall of Asia - the Globe.A globe was constructed in front of t

Regions, provinces even towns have varying traditions played during the Lenten Season. Bacoor is only an hour's away (that's without traffic), from Taytay but their Holy Week customs differ. Let me just do some clarifications. The province of Cavite used to be a seat of the Aglipayan Church.There were more Aglipays than Catholics in the town of Bacoor. The Aglipayan congregation were the cream of the crop in Bacoor. For some reason ( that I know nothing of), the Aglipay church in Bacoor separated into two. Those who were disillusioned transfered to the Catholic church. Now, every time a Catholic event calls for a procession, there are three individual churches involved: Aglipay 1, Aglipay 2 and the Roman Catholic.I have observed that anywhere in the Philippines, Palm Sunday is celebrated w

The pictures ENLARGE if you click on them.I'm not a golfer, but through a business acquaintance I was able to go to the club house of the Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club. Gondola car to the clubhouse at Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club. Goldfish pond at the Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club. A travel video.Watch the latest videos on YouTube.comHere you can see that during rush hours jeepneys can be so crowded people hang on to the outside of them. There was a lot of traffic around Manila.The pictures ENLARGE if you click on them. A view of the lobby of the Peninsula Manila hotel where I stayed.Use the search box at the bottom of this page to find previous postings on London, Amsterdam, Japan, Germany, Austria, Yellowstone, New York, Boston, Switzerland, Alps, Plymouth

The pictures ENLARGE if you click on them.I had to make a quick business trip to Manila, Philippines. I arrived one day early to do some sightseeing. I hired a driver when I arrived and the first place I went to was the Taal Volcano. Taal Volcano is an active volcano on the island of Luzon in the Philippines It consists of an island in Lake Taal, which is situated within a caldera formed by an earlier very large eruption. The most recent volcanic activity of Taal Volcano lasted from 1965 to 1977.A view of Lake Taal.Lake TaalTaal VolcanoThe pictures ENLARGE if you click on them.There is very heavy traffic in Manila and you see lots of Jeepneys. Jeepneys were originally made from US military jeeps left over from World War II and are known for their colorful decoration and crowded seating.A T

From Countdown Top 7 of Monster Radio RX 93.1 1. Chasing Pavement by Adele 2. Touch My Body by Mariah Carey 3. Forget About Me by Little Bit 4. No Air by Jordin Sparks and Chris... A certified Ortigas blogger...Writing is life!

GMA, Lim inaugurate Manila Ocean ParkBy: Itchie G. CabayanFebruary 29, 2008 07:15 PM FridayPRESIDENT Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim and Philippine Tourism Authority (PTA) general manager Robert Dean Barbers will lead today’s inauguration of the Manila Ocean Park (MOP), which will showcase tropical fish and various forms of entertainment for children and adults. MOP vice-president for corporate affairs Tina Romualdez, vice-president for sales and marketing Armi Ruby Marie Cortes and marketing manager Tina Santos, said they have lined up activities for the day and even formed a committee that will welcome special guests, mostly ranking government officials. There will also be a concert featuring top local artists.Among the salient features of the park is a glass tunne

I was on the exclusive Manila Bay sunset cruise of Rogue Magazine yesterday. I most definitely needed this break! Unlike our Asian neighbors, cruises are not that popular here in the Philippines, maybe because the water pollution leaves a bad impression.But after tonight's cruise, I felt we have a lot to be proud about. It's the first time I saw the Manila skyline. And it does not look like Manila at all! It was just a two-hour cruise but I most definitely enjoyed it.And it's one of the best ways to enjoy the Manila Bay sunset. I hope we start cruises from Manila Bay to Laguna de Bay via the Pasig River, or Manila Bay to the Pampanga River. During the olden days, people traveled from Manila to Laguna and Pampanga via the waterways and it would be great to revive these historical routes as

The spire of the Manila Cathedral from a window in the Intramuros. Please vote for Everything Everywhere Travel Blog at the Bloggers Choice Awards! Vote early and often! [...]

Only 300 so far have availed of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority's offer of amnesty to erring public utility drivers, with only a few days left to the amnesty program.MMDA Traffic Operations Center Director Angelito Vergel de Dios said on Sunday he was a bit surprised at the low turnout, but added that he expected the figure to go up by the end of the month."We expected at least 1,000 drivers with outstanding traffic fines but we have a week to go. There's still time for the other drivers to apply for amnesty until March 28," he said in a phone interview.Earlier this month, the MMDA announced that it would be granting amnesty to drivers of passenger jeepneys, buses and taxis with unpaid traffic fines dating back to 1995 until Feb. 13 this year.Those who want to avail of the of

Manila Ocean Park opened to the public start of March 2008. As part of Ethan's year-end activity their school had a special field trip on March 13. It was special because the park opened at 8:00 am to give the kids a private tour. The park opens at 10:00 am. Entrance fees are 400 Php and 300 Php for adults and kids respectively. The Oceanarium main sections are finished. The tour is by groups of 50. I was with Ethan and 2 of my daughters. We were first taken to the Agos (FLow) Section where enormous fresh water fishes are in their humongous tanks for viewing. The section's theme is that of a rain forest that has plants not fully bloomed. The picture on your left is the wooden stairs located at the Agos. At the bottom of the stairs are tanks filled with more gigantic fish like the catfis

With nothing much to do last weekend, I dragged my husband and kiddo to take a walk along Roxas Boulevard, Manila. Gone are the restaurants along Baywalk, but still a lot of people were taking a leisurely stroll along the sidewalks.   One reason I wanted to go there is to take some pictures. It certainly one [...]

saw this guy wearing an event shirt at the Cubao MRT station Here are my photo coverage from the Incubus concert Light Grenades Pacific Rim Tour that was held in Araneta Coliseum, Manila. Also I featured some bloggers and photographers who shared their photo album to the fans. Here's my photo coverage you can check out more of my shots here Incubus concert in Manila 2008 ( Pacific Rim

click read more below to view my video coverage of the concert. Some videos will be uploaded one by one, so visit this page always for an update. TV Patrol news feature on Incubus Concert in Manila 2008 my first video coverage, 1st song act Quicksand and Kiss to send us off. more videos will be added later.

Above is our video before the start of the show. Me, my sis and Ryan Orosco are saving our energy for the ultimate big night. Thats a short teaser of video that I'll be uploading later or tomorrow. I'm still in a hang over and busy at home taking care of Lace, because she's sick since yesterday. starring in the video is me, misyel and ryan orosco (who will be in shock during the live act

From Countdown Top 7 of Monster Radio RX 93.1 1. Touch My Body by Mariah Carey 2. Forget About Me by Little Bit 3. Chasing Pavement by Adele 4. No Air by Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown 5.... A certified Ortigas blogger...Writing is life!

2004 photo of Brandon Boyd concert in Manila. from the blog of Brutal Grace I know everyone is excited like me for tomorrow's big event, Incubus band will have a press con tonight at 7pm at Bar One, and I just received the information so late via reading the forum at enjoyincubus.com the people and fans in there are doing a great homework just to meet and greet the band members of Incubus. I'm

Whooaaa! bloggers and youtubers are back again in sharing some great coverage material from last night's Maroon 5 concert in Araneta Coliseum, Manila. astig! Now I'm thinking the same thing for Incubus concert in Manila this coming Sunday. I'm s o excited. the video above is from badassgail and the shot is great for a digicam. I'm not sure if the venue prohibits people in taking video or

by JEFFREY O. VALISNOThe families of overseas Filipino workers and local exporters have all been severely affected by the continued appreciation of the peso against the dollar, with prevailing exchange rates reaching P40 to the greenback, from a high of P56 to the US currency two years ago.But local concert producers are singing their way to the bank, as the weak dollar enables them to bring in big-ticket foreign acts that are attracting huge concert audiences, and strong ticket sales. These international musical artists, with their dollar-denominated talent fees, suddenly became more affordable as local producers need fewer pesos to pay them to appear in a concert in the country. In

Earth, Wind & Fire, the most musically accomplished, critically acclaimed, and commercially popular funk bands of the ’70s, will be boogieing in Manila Hotel Tent, Manila Hotel on March 4, 2008 at 7:00 PM (with dinner) and 9:00 PM (without dinner) and in Cebu City Sports Center the following day at 8:00 PM with their “Let’s Groove the Night Away!” tour. Among their popular songs are “Let’s [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Ne-Yo Live in Manila, video footage singing "Because of you" If you missed the concert then here's a youtube video from the fans who went at Ne-Yo's concert in Araneta Coliseum. there are lots of it that you can search in youtube.com the video above is taken by jeffreycape, its a shaky and poor video, but the audio is awesome! or you may click the link here to advance search

To all Incubus fans out there, heads up!Your favorite band is coming back to Manila on March 9, 2008 at the Araneta Coliseum! Concert starts at 8:00PM. You can get your tickets now at TicketNet Here's a list of their WORLD TOUR CONCERTSIncubus WORLD Tour 2008March 5, 2008Jakarta, Indonesia - Tennis Indoor StadiumMarch 7, 2008Singapore, Singapore - Fort Canning ParkMarch 9, 2008Manila, Philippines - Araneta ColiseumMarch 10, 2008Hong Kong, China - Star HallMarch 12, 2008Beijing, China - Star Live ClubMarch 13, 2008Shanghai, China - Yun Feng TheaterFriday March, 21Waikiki, Hawaii - Waikiki ShellSaturday March, 22Maui, Hawaii - MACC

What is a Wi-fi?It is a wireless technology brand owned by the Wi-Fi Alliance, promotes standards with the aim of improving the interoperability of wireless local area network products based on the IEEE 802.11 standards. Common applications for Wi-Fi include internet and VoIP phone access, gaming and network connecttivity for consumer such as tv, DVD players and digital cameras.Theres no such thing as free nowadays- wifi in coffeeshops like starbucks, seattles best, ucc, or in any hot spots are not for free- u have to purchase a card in order to connect- you can connect to the network but in order to access the internet, you have to open a browser and type the username and password written on the wifi card- its Php 100 for an hour.To configure wifi on laptops- if your laptop has an intern

For two consecutive days, Daisy Siete took the lead from Eat Bulaga! in the daytime race. Last February 26 and 27, the "Ulingling" episode of Daisy Siete starring the SexBomb Girls posted 24 percent and 23 percent ratings versus Eat Bulaga's 22.8 percent and 21.4 percent. But Eat Bulaga! managed to regain the lead on Thursday, February 28, by virtue of its 22.2 percent rating compared to Daisy Siete's 20.9 percent.Two GMA-7 Sine Novelas, Maging Akin Ka Lamang and My Only Love, meanwhile, were untouchable in their third and fourth positions from Tuesday to Thursday. Other shows that squeezed into the Top 10 during the past three days were Wheel of Fortune, Hana Yori Dango 2, Game KNB?, Wowowee, Come Back Soon-Ae, and Takeshi's Castle—in no particular order. Marimar still rules in the pri

Wow. Mandy Moore will visit Manila again for a concert on March 12. And it will be held in Eastwood City Libis. Now I'm wondering where and how much will the tickets be.. Hmmn. I wanna watch her. Too bad I don't have the budget for that one. Dang!

Demand for more outsourcing talent outside Manila growingThe road to one million outsourcing jobs in 2010 is not as easy as government and the private sector would have thought.In an interview, Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT) chairman Ray Anthony Roxas-Chua III said the outsourcing industry demand is expected to grow by 50 percent year-on-year for the next three years.With that demand, government led by the CICT and the Department of Trade and Industry Regional Operations Group, in tandem with the Business Processing Association of the Philippines (BPAP) are now identifying more than 20 cities where they can develop and recruit more talent.Read more...source:

by Erwin OlivaMANILA, Philippines -- The road to one million outsourcing jobs in 2010 is not as easy as government and the private sector would have thought. In an interview, Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT) chairman Ray Anthony Roxas-Chua III said the outsourcing industry demand is expected to grow by 50 percent year-on-year for the next three years. With that demand, government led by the CICT and the Department of Trade and Industry Regional Operations Group, in tandem with the Business Processing Association of the Philippines (BPAP) are now identifying more than 20 cities where they can develop and recruit more talent. These three groups are now working to push these cities as part of a strategy to "expand" the local outsourcing industry outside of Metr

Ah, that dreaded day is upon us again. If you’re not one of those shelling out thousands of pesos for that one date on that most holy day for dates (roll eyes), why not shell out money for a cause? The Youth Tourism Response Philippines (YouthTRiP) brings you Jokefest for the Dateless, a fund raising [...]

The shot above was taken by my cousin Alyssa. (Methinks you have a promising future as a professional photographer, cuz! ) She is studying at one of the 3 most prestigious universities in the country, Ateneo de Manila University, and she is pretty overprotected. I grew up overprotected, too, and she, I, [...]

Tired of the usual scene in the malls? crowded and just teasing you with bargains during mall sales?...why not try another place to relax and experience a bit of nature and see the wonders of Paradise Philippines.Start an early morning dew or cool afternoon walk in the most talk-about promenaders at the heart of Manila- The Baywalk.Located along Roxas boulevard, the Baywalk had transformed into a favorite hangout for both local and foreign tourists who wants to experience a taste of nature while enjoying the cool breeze of Manila Bay.This project had started three years ago as part of Manila's local government program to reinvigorate the country's premier city. Today, commercial establishments sprouted over the place and offered various amenities for the visitors.Because of its open space

I’ve been meaning to explore more of Metro Manila for the longest time. I have a long list of places I want to see within the metropolis, but work, the weather and sleep prevails over my (non existent) will. The timely arrival of a guest from Australia gave me the perfect reason to wake up [...]

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Yes, it's confirmed, there's a shark in Manila Bay! In fact, here's the recent appearance in the bay area. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Greetings from polluted Manila, dear readers. I know, I know. It has taken me what seems to be like forever to update my blog. Even my Swiss husband — God bless his heart — got concerned with the glaring inactivity here and, during a recent long-distance phone conversation, admonished me to please attend [...]

  IT WAS ROBERT’S BIRTHDAY YESTERDAY! Save the best for last, right? Hehe. UP Manila B is the duo of Benjamin Espina and Robert Angelo Totanes. This team debuted in the Saint Paul Manila - Intervarsities. Though the team fell short of winning the tournament, the rounds were very much reflective of the potential that an agnostic and atheist can bring to the table. Robert Totanes is one of UP Manila’s investments for the future. Despite being only in his first year of debate, he reached the octofinals of the National Debate Championship. His drive to improve himself is simply impeccable. When not debating, this student from the UP College of Medicine enjoys going to the gym to further promote his pet project - Project Robert Asenso. Belated Happy Birthday! Benjamin Espina is a returning debater. After leaving the scene for over two years, Benj came back in a relatively big way by reaching the finals of the Philippine Intercollegiate Debate Championship as an adjudic

Valerie Concepcion decided not to join the MMFF parade and also as Valerie's manager advised. Especially at that time newspaper filled with Manny Pacquiao and hot pinay actress Valerie Concepcion issue regarding their kissing scene in the movie Anak ng Kumander.After this she will be taking a break and enjoy the holidays even thought she already used to work daily on WOwowee.

Without a shadow of a doubt, UP Manila’s best shots at glory lie in the hands of UP Manila A. This team topped the tryouts for the World Championship and all eyes will be on them. The veteran duo of Yves Saint James Aquino and Adrian Paul Rabe will be teaming up anew as the banner team for the 28th Worlds Universities Debate Championship. The two were part of the UP Manila team that made the quarterfinals of the Asians Universities Debate Championship in Jakarta, Indonesia last May. (more…) Viewed 480 times by 266 viewers

In an effort to further publicize and drum up support for the teams going to the Worlds Universities Debate Championships in Assumption University, Thailand, I will be posting short profiles and interviews of some of the Filipino teams who will face the best of what the rest of the world has to offer. (more…) Viewed 863 times by 453 viewers

When people find out that I am from the Philippines, and it turns out that they’re thinking of traveling there, the usual question that they ask me is “is it safe to travel there?” I have been living in Manila since 1980, and lived 27 years with only minor cuts and bruises, usually caused by my own clumsiness. But that’s coming from a local who’s used to Manila’s…quirks. How does Manila look like to a foreigner? Here’s a great article written by an Australian journalist: MANILA is everything you’d expect of a bustling Asian city, and quite a few things you wouldn’t expect. The Philippines capital, with a population of 11 million, is bustling to the point of being chaotic. It has its share of traffic jams, crime, poverty and pollution. The sight of heavily armed men outside shops and banks, and signs imploring visitors to leave guns at the door, may well unsettle those of a delicate disposition. But none of that - with the p

N.B. - This was published in Vol. 6, No. 46 (December 5-11, 2007) of Pinoy Weekly (p. 5), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2007/12/manila-pen-ang-polemiko-ng-adbenturismo. Madaling sabihing “adbenturismo” lamang nina Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, Brig. Gen. Danilo Lim at ng mga tagasuporta niya ang nangyaring tensiyon sa The Peninsula Manila (o Manila Pen) noong Nobyembre 29. Ano nga ba naman ang inaasahan nilang mangyari sa puwersahang pag-okupa ng isa sa mga pinakasikat na hotel sa Pilipinas? Alam nating ang adbenturismo ay isang pagsugal: Hindi man alam ang kahihinatnan, isinasagawa pa rin ang isang aksiyon dahil baka ito ang paraan para makamit ang pampulitikang layunin. Malinaw na sinubukan nina Trillanes na kunin ang suporta ng taumbayan para sa isang sama-samang pagkilos sa Makati City para mapatalsik na si Pangulong Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Kahit na hindi sila sigurado kung ano ang mangyayari, pinili pa rin nilang isugal ang kan

Live it up folks, for sure the wait is over! Vertical Horizon will be having a concert December 7, 2007 live in Araneta Coliseum, Manila. It will also feature Jamie Kennedy and our local band, Rivermaya.For tickets to watch this triple-header, call Ticketnet at 911-5555. For sponsorship inquiries, call MTV Philippines at 706-1580.Vertical Horizon, the alternative rock band that has prominent song appearances in year 2000s. Several Vertical Horizon songs have been featured on the soundtracks of popular television shows. The song "Everything You Want" was played on the WB drama Roswell, "Finding Me" appeared on Buffy the Vampire Slayer's fifth season premiere, and "Echo" was played on The WB's One Tree Hill. "Goodbye Again" was played on The WB drama Smallville while "You're a God" and "Give You Back" were both played in the pilot episode of Alias."You're a God" also appeared in Bruce Almighty. "Give You Back" was played in the 2001 Sylvester Stallone auto racing movie, Driven. An in

It’s just ten days and this ‘world-class’ oceanarium located at the back of the Quirino Grand Stand opens. I am excited! I hope me and my friends would at least find some time to drop by this place.The Manila Ocean Park is the Philippines’ first state-of-the-art oceanarium, open water marine habitat, boutique mall, restaurant row, and function facilities all located in one complex (Official site).According to news, the Manila Ocean Park would be among the most advanced ocean parks in Asia -- with an area larger than the famous Sentosa oceanarium in Singapore.It would feature six major exhibits, all names derived from a Filipino word. Some of these include:Agos (Flow) - the only open area in the facility, will show the interconnectedness between the water and land. An artificial waterfall and a touch pool will also be located here.Bahura (Reef) – will house artificial coralsLaot (Fishing ground) – will contain large fishes and rays.Kalaliman (Deep) – barracudas!The highlig

With barely a  month  to go before the 28th Worlds Universities Debate Championship in Bangkok, Thailand, one team just got a very generous prize of an all-expense paid trip to the tournament. Ateneo de Manila University’s Sharmila Paramanand and Charrisse Borromeo won the Square Off Debate Championship after besting Ateneo de Zamboanga’s Alzhoheir Hajim and Henry Segovia. Ateneo de Manila reached the finals after beating Western Mindanao State University (octofinals), San Beda College (quarterfinals) and De Lasalle University (semifinals). The debaters from Loyola entered the tournament as the top seeds by virtue of having the best performance during the 2006 Philippine Inter-collegiate Debate Championship. Ateneo de Zamboanga was seeded 11th coming in, but they worked up the ladder by winning rounds against the University of the Philippines Manila (octofinals), Polytechnic University of the Philippines (quarterfinals) and the University of the Philippines Diliman (s

Sen. TrillanesGen. LimSen. Trillanes and Gen. Lim together with the Magdalo soldiers walking out the hearing and march on to Makati Avenue last Thursday then occupied the Manila Peninsula Hotel at this time to voice out their stand. They all have their fighting spirit for the ouster of President Gloria Arroyo. The Manila Peninsula Hotel is surrounded by the Government Police and Army troops to arrest Magdalo soldiers led by Sen. Trillanes and Gen. Lim, there was a gunfire heard at the hotel after the tear gas canister in the hotel lobby. In the end Sen. Trillanes, Gen. Lim and the Magdalo soldiers decided to leave for the sake of the civilians inside the hotel.Sen. Trillanes said “Like soldiers we are going to face it (charges)”. He also said that his conscience will bother him if civilians got hurt during the standoff. “What we did here is our obligation to the people,” he said. The senator added that the public and those who were inside the hotel are living witness to the

The government has imposed a midnight-to-dawn curfew throughout Metro Manila and 12 surrounding provinces, an official said, after troops stormed an upscale hotel in Makati City Thursday, forcing the... Thank you for the time reading this feed. To get more helpful content, tips, and links please drop by my blog site - click on the topic link above.

LomoPalooza & Lomo Manila Xmas PartyDEC 1, 2007, Cubao X, Araneta Center  Live Performances by mozzie shoulder state sleepyheads makina mercury o.d. nancy drool kaze outlaws iray astrojuan more yellow pasok mga bwitre free beer (tentative pa) the vince noir project saffron speedway timog band clear haze bandang quatro ground alpha valve 8 (tentative) the jeffrey zulueta experience (tentative) jef pagaduan top junk + 3-4 acts from bitaw! 

At the heart of Manila's premier business and commerical district stands the Grand Lady of Makati, Hotel Inter-Continental Manila. Here are the corporate headquarters, embassies, airline offices, department stores, and art galleries, all within a few minutes of the Hotel.Two dedicated floors of the hotels are reserved for Club Inter-Continental...

Let the comforting ambiance embrace you as you step inside the lobby as the welcome and amiable smiles of our staff greets you. Millenium Plaza Hotel has been carefully designed to be your key to a relaxing haven of earth tones and soothing hues, reminiscent of a lavish home.Inclusions: Room...

By Erwin OlivaMANILA, Philippines -- Since April 2006, the University of the Philippines Manila has been leading open source initiatives for Southeast Asia, the head of the project said. Funded by the Asia Pacific Development Information Program (APDIP) of the UNDP and the IDRC of Canada, the International Open Source Network (IOSN) has set up headquarters in UP Manila since last year, Doctor Alvin Marcelo, manager for IOSN Asean +3, said in an interview. The Manila-based group has been organizing training, conferences, events and research mainly focusing on free and open source software in the Asean region, he said. “The project focuses on initiatives on how open source software can help human development,” the Filipino doctor said. This month, German organization Inwent is providing additional funding for the project, he said. The IOSN has just finished a Southeast Asia-wide training of open source developers in Kuala Lumpur in May 2007. Countries that participated included the

Imagine going to Manila Bay and coming face-to-face with a shark or even a school of fierce barracudas.Come December, this awesome scene will be experienced by Filipino adults and children alike with the completion of the Manila Ocean Park just behind the Quirino Grandstand at the Rizal Park .The P1-billion project of Singaporean and Malaysian investors is the first world-class marine park to adopt a "fusion concept," according to Manila Ocean Park president Lim Chee Yong.Lim said the concept entailed bringing together an oceanarium, a mall, a boutique hotel, a restaurant row and open marine habitats -- where marine enthusiasts could learn to swim and dive with the fishes."The park will house the first and largest aquarium facility in the Philippines ," Lim announced during a walking tour with the media on Wednesday at the site.He said that both the oceanarium and the open marine habitats would contain 12,000 cubic meters of seawater featuring 300 marine species indigenous to the Phili

Manila Bulletin still Ignores Copyright Violation. Manila Bulletin has inpired me to setup up a campaign against the violations of copyright, against intellectual property theft and I invite you to join me in my quest to set the stories straight. Lets give light to the people that have been victimized by big name companies and publications! share your stories on www.copyright.ph It has been more than a month since I posted my story on photo.net.ph and exactly 5 weeks since i was promised a response from Manila Bulletin represented By Mr. Cris Icban. If you guys are feeling generous please add the copyright logo above to help our copyright situation in the country, lets put order in our own house.. if no one can protect us, lets protect each other. link for above copyrigh image: http://www.copyright.ph/copyright.gif please link to the copyright.ph protection site.

My first ever stop in Asia starting with a five day exploration of the city of Manila… It sure is different than anything else that I’ve experienced before but if you’re like me and only seen North America & Western Europe it’s quite understandable that you’ll be in for a surprise. At around 16 million inhabitant in the day time and countless undocumented residents Manila is the biggest city of South-East Asia and actually ranks 19 one the list of the world’s most populous metropolitan areas. So it’s not a small place to start off in Asia but the first thing that yo notice you as you get out is the boiling heat! Especially when arriving from a very chilly October Paris morning the day before as I embarked onto this journey… Then the airport itself. Arrivals are sealed off from any visitors by the police. You actually have to cross the street from it to where the greeting sections is to meet family or friends which is split by las

Beauties for a cause!After establishing a track record in mounting world-class beauty pageants over the last decade, Carousel Productions Inc. decided to reinvent and improve the concept of beauty competitions for the new millennium.This November 11, fifty glamorous, beautiful and ‘environmentally-friendly’ ladies will compete for the title MISS EARTH 2007. The beauty pageant will not just be about wanting ‘peace on earth’. Rather, the candidates and winners will be actively promoting and getting involved in the preservation of the environment and protection of Mother Earth.Miss Earth 2007 will culminate with the Coronation Night on the 11th of November at the University of the Philippines Theater and will be aired over ABS CBN Channel 2, with more than 80 delegates from across the globe participating and

Today, I joined a tour of Malabon called "Halina lusungin natin ang Malabon" organized by concerned people of Malabon led by Atty. Monchet Lucas of Rufina Patis, Leona Nepomuceno of DOT, Terry de Jesus a home owner, and Archt. Richard Bautista of the NCCA.Our tour began with a briefing and a sumptuous lunch at the Pescadores restaurant at Letre Road corner Dagat-Dagatan Avenue. We then proceeded to our first stop, the San Bartolome Church. I had high expectations for this church knowing that it was one of the untouched churches in Metro Manila. But to our shock, it's in the process of being uglified by the current parish priest who is not even a native of Malabon.The current hard-headed parish priest, Fr. Ric Torrefiel, has all but listened to the objections of the local community about his kitsch and tasteless renovations. Sadly, he was the same priest who bastardized the interior of the old Concepcion Church, also in Malabon.I hope the townsfolk of Malabon stops this priest from wre

The Airbus A380, the largest passenger jet in the world, lands in Manila! That erases all doubts on whether the NAIA is capable of receiving such a large aircraft. I was lucky to witness its arrival first-hand. It's off to Clark today.Related articleLargest passenger jet touches down in Manila

Photo by Anton Lorenzo, used with permission If you didn’t, head on over to Anton Lorenzo’s flickr to see the A380 as it lands on NAIA. Or head on over to Yahoo and see the NAIA staff having their pictures taken with the A380 in the background MANILA, Philippines — Airbus’ extra-large A380 jetliner flew into the Philippines on a test flight Thursday to show it can be flown to existing runways in Asia, company officials said. The A380 flew from Melbourne to the Manila international airport, landing smoothly with room to spare and taxiing to a parking area without a hitch despite its larger size. “The landing had no troubles at all, absolutely no problem,” said test pilot Peter Chandler at a press conference afterward. Airbus senior marketing manager Julian Manhes said this was part of test flights by the A380 to show it could land and could “fit in today’s airport infrastructure,” with no need for any adjustments to accommodate th

Manila is an enchanting tourist destination, situated at the mouth of the Pasig River on the eastern shores of the Luzon Island - the largest island of the Philippines. The capital city of the Philippine, Manila is regarded as a gateway to the nation's remarkable attractions. Manila is home to a vibrant metropolitan area, the Metro Manila area, sometimes referred to as the National Capital

ICT Group opens two more call centers in Metro ManilaOutsourcing firm ICT Group has announced the opening of two more call centers in Metro Manila. The US-based operator said it has added another facility in Marikina City and has opened another one in Mandaluyong During formal inauguration ceremonies, Karen Batungbacal, ICT Group president for Asia Pacific, said the two facilities will have a combined capacity of more than 2,000 seats "potentially employing 3,000 people." In addition to its two new call centers, the company operates three other centers in Makati, Pasig and Marikina, which employ more than 6,000 workers. The company's first facility in Marikina, located at Riverbanks Center, operates more than 1,100 seats. The second center will likewise have a capacity of more than a thousand seats. ICT Group, headquartered in Pennsylvania, US, has been doing business in the Philippines for four years.source: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/

By Lawrence CasirayaMANILA, Philippines--Outsourcing firm ICT Group has announced the opening of two more call centers in Metro Manila. The US-based operator said it has added another facility in Marikina City and has opened another one in Mandaluyong During formal inauguration ceremonies, Karen Batungbacal, ICT Group president for Asia Pacific, said the two facilities will have a combined capacity of more than 2,000 seats "potentially employing 3,000 people." In addition to its two new call centers, the company operates three other centers in Makati, Pasig and Marikina, which employ more than 6,000 workers. The company's first facility in Marikina, located at Riverbanks Center, operates more than 1,100 seats. The second center will likewise have a capacity of more than a thousand seats. ICT Group, headquartered in Pennsylvania, US, has been doing business in the Philippines for four years.

GMA-7 programs reigns once again when Eat Bulaga took the number 1 spot for daytime television while Zaido, Mga Mata ni Anghelita and Marimar took the first three spot in the primetime television. On the other hand, ABS-CBN's Wowowee seems to be losing its grip on the top 10 as it continiously slips down same with Boy & Kris while Kapamilya Deal or No Deal seems to be doing well after its debut on the daytime slot last Monday.Here are the top ten shows in daytime and in primetime from September 25 to 27:September 25 (Tuesday)Daytime: 1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 22.3% 2. Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig (GMA-7) - 22.1% 3. Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap (GMA-7) - 21.5% 4. Meteor Garden (GMA-7) - 19.4% 5. Kapamilya Deal or No Deal (ABS-CBN) - 19.3% 6. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 19% 7. Couple or Trouble (GMA-7) - 16.1% 8. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 15.6% 9. Takeshi's Castle (GMA-7) / Pilipinas Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 15.3% 10. SiS (GMA-7) - 12.4%Primetime: 1. Mga Mata Ni Anghelita (GMA-7) - 35.1% 2.