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Photo Fun 2008-05-12 01:02:21 Ever wonder what the Philippines look like?
here is some of the most amazing place in my country.. Some of the pictures are not mine..
credits for: yahoo.com and painetworks.com
View and explore the breathtaking beauty of the Philippines here…
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Salawikain 2008-05-10 06:44:00 Ang isip ay parang itak, Sa hasa tumatalas.
(The mind is like a knife, it is honed by sharpening.)
Kuwarta na, naging bato pa.
(It was already money, but it became a stone.)
Bibig na natatakpan, hindi papasukin ng langaw.
(A mouth that is covered will not be entered by flies.)
Kung anong bukang bibig ay [...]
Regional Traits 2008-05-08 09:14:19 Ilokano or Samtoy
The small pice of land that they cultivate does not yield sufficient crops. Such situation produces who are..
1. adventurous
2. industrious
3. hardworking
4. patient
5. frugal people
Because of Economic Pressures he has no choice than to migrate to Mindoro, Hawaii. or other parts of the U.S. He is not the one who stay put in a [...] Read more:Traits
The Bad Traits of the Filipinos 2008-05-07 07:46:49 Here are some of the bad traits that we Filipinos usually have.
Comment me for any suggestions about this.
Filipinos are prone to gambling and betting.
Filipinos believe in fatalism.
Extravagance. They love to indulge in luxuries even they cannot afford these.
Ningas Kogon - Lack of perseverance.
Mañana Habit - putting aside the work which can be done [...] Read more:Traits
Strengths of the Filipino Character 2008-05-07 00:09:16 The following was taken from a Senate report which has conducted by academician in the social science, medical sciences and humanities. This is the list that will describe the best character and strength of Filipino
s.
Strengths of Filipinos
Pakikipagkapwa-Tao
Filipinos are people who really value the meaning of relationship, they are open to others, feel one [...] Read more:Character
Philippines Facts & Figures 2008-05-06 02:58:33 With its strategic location at the heart of the vital sea lanes, the Philippines
is a natural gateway to East Asia. To its north lie Taiwan, Japan and the Chines mainland, and directly south lies Indonesia. Across the South China Sea on the west are Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore. The eastern coasts look [...] Read more:Figures
The Philippine Flag 2008-05-03 04:41:31 This is the Philippine
Flag..
Description:
Shape: Rectangle
Colors: Blue-top, Red-bottom, White-Equilateral Triangle in the side, Yellow-For the Sun and stars
The Making of the Philippine Flag: During his exile in Hongkong in 1897, Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo designed the Filipino flag as it looks today. The flag was sewn by Dona Marcela Marino de Agoncillo with the help of [...]
Philippines National Anthem 2008-05-03 04:17:25 Well..As a filipino I respect this song so much… Actually it’s not just a song, Ito kasi yung sumisimbolo sa kalayaang meron ang pilipinas.
Since elementary eh kinakanta ko na to habang pawis na p Read more:National
, Philippines
Philippines Geography 2008-04-01 23:20:01 The Philippine Islands are an archipelago of over 7,000 islands lying about 500 mi (805 km) off the southeast coast of Asia. The overall land area is comparable to that of Arizona. Only about 7% of the islands are larger than one square [...] Read more:Geography
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Joke lang Po.. 2008-05-15 09:00:39 I want to make my blog not just informative but also entertaining.. That’s why I decided make a category for jokes and humors.
The jokes you’re about to read are not mine… I just copied what I have read in my Dads e-mail and some pinoy jokes stored in my phone…
Happy reading!!
dad : parang galit na [...]
Message to the Filipinos 2008-05-15 08:33:48 My Fellow Filipinos,
When I was small, the Philippine peso was P2 to the $dollar. The president was Diosdado Macapagal. Life was simple. Life was easy. My father was a farmer. My mother kept a small sari-sari store where our neighbors bought sang-perang asin, sang-perang bagoong, sang-perang suka, sang-perang toyo at pahinging isang butil na bawang. [...] Read more:Message
Pledge to the Philippine Flag (Panatang Makabayan) 2008-05-15 07:51:31 Tagalog Version
Panatang Makabayan,
Iniibig ko ang Pilipinas
Aking lupang sinilangan,
Tahanan ng aking lahi,
Kinukupkop ako at
Tinutulungang maging malakas,
masipag at marangal
Dahil mahal ko ang Pilipinas,
diringgin ko ang payo ng
aking magulang,
Susundin ko ang tuntunin ng paaralan,
tutuparin ko ang mga
tungkulin ng isang
Mamamayang makabayan,naglilingkod,
nag-aaral at nagdarasal
nang buong kata Read more:Philippine
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Philippines above the World 2008-05-14 23:35:49 Philippines is one of the luckiest country in the world not only because of its rich biological resources but also because of its Democratic Government. The freedom of the Filipinos is a gift to be envied by other countries. Filipinos are free to express their emotions, feelings and beliefs. That’s why this country is bounded [...] Read more:above
, Philippines
, World
Philippines Profile 2008-05-17 04:46:18 Geography
Area:
Philippines
is an archipelago of 7,108 islands with a total land area of 300,000 km².
The islands are divided into three groups: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
( Luzon - 105,000 km², Mindanao - 94,600 km² )
Major cities:
Capital–Manila, Cebu, Davao
Terrain:
Islands, 65% mountainous, with narrow coastal lowlands.
Climate:
Tropical, astride typhoon belt.
People
Nationality:
Pinoy Jokes! 2008-05-17 04:10:03 araw araw ay tinatahak ni Selya ang bangketa na ito patungo o pauwi ng bahay at lagi nyang nakikita ang matandang pulubi na kanyang nililimusan isang araw ay nakita nyang dalawa na ang lata ng matanda , kaya dalawang limos ang kanyang binigay
Selya : tanda bakit dalawa na ang lata mo?
Tandang pulubi : eh alam [...] Read more:Jokes
, Pinoy
Sad Story 2008-05-16 04:14:47 Nag-aaral ako sa La Salle .
Ang dami kong kaklaseng Chinese. Apelyidong Uy, Lim, Tan, Co, Go, Chua,
Chi, Sy, Wy, at kung anu-ano pa. Pero sa kanilang lahat kay Gilbert Go
ako naging malapit. Mayaman si Gilbert kaya mangyari pa, madalas siya
ang taya sa tuwing gigimik ang barkada.
Isang araw na-ospital ang kanyang ama. Sinamahan ko siya sa [...]
Ninoy Aquino 2008-05-16 04:06:03 Ninoy started his fight for justice long before the declaration of Martial Law on September 21, 19972. He was not happy with the negative changes in society, especially the injustices and oppression suffered by his fellowmen. He would not keep silent. He tried to do everything he could to open the eyes of those in [...] Read more:Aquino
Joke, joke, joke 2008-05-16 00:14:12 Street Vendor : “bili na kayo ng relo! gold watch ito!
pag namuti, white gold!
pag huminto stopwatch!”
gf : hu hu hu hu bakit natin ginawa ito? hindi na ako virgin at dalawang beses pa natin ginawa!
bf : ano? isa lang ah?!
gf : bakit, hindi na ba natin uulitin mamaya?!
ANG MARRIED LIFE….
May isang intsik na sa [...]
Miss World 2008 - Philippines 2008-05-15 23:31:42 Here is a part of the “Bb. Pilipinas 2008..”
Paolo Bediones: Janina, how are you?
Janina San Miguel: I’m fine.
Paolo Bediones: Alright, so you won two of the major awards - Best in Long Gown, Best in Swimsuit, do you feel any pressure right now?
Janina San Miguel: No, I don’t feel any pressure right now.
Paolo Bediones: [...] Read more:Philippines
, World
Joke tym.. 2008-05-15 23:07:00 “Hindi lahat ng malakas, super hero!”
- Putok
Juan: Buwiset na shampoo ito.. hindi bumubula
Pedro: paanong bubula yan hindi naman basa ang buhok mo!!!
Juan: Baliw!!! for dry hair nga daw ito eh!!! bobo ka ba??!! Epal
For the finals of the Australian Cow Milking Championship, an Australian, a German and a Filipino were given 15 minutes each [...]
First Filipino Saint 2008-05-15 22:53:52 Lorenzo Ruiz was born in Binondo, between 1600 and 1610. He was baptized shortly afterwards. His parents who were devoted Catholics brought him up and influenced him to have a strong faith in God. Lorenzo’s father and two siblings died in a battle between the Spaniards and Chinese. Lorenzo and his mother were then placed [...] Read more:Filipino
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Brain Teasers 2008-05-18 06:00:02 Hmm… It seems that my Non-Filipino readers are confuse and skeptical in my Pinoy Jokes Category.. That’s why I decided to make a Brain
Teaser Category for them.. So here it goes….. Hope you’ll find this entertaining!!
Here are few of the brain teasers I got from a book… The answers are on the end of [...]
Did you know? 2008-05-18 05:29:03 I’ll be posting different Philippines trivia everyday. This will be the first one..
Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo met Apolinario Mabini just before he declared independence.
Philippine Destinations 2008-05-18 05:05:15 Here are the first list of Amazing Destinations
in the Philippine
s..
The Manila, Cebu and Davao.
Manila, The capital, reflects the Philippines’ rich history.
Vestiges of Spanish heritage pervade the ruins of Intramuros,
the ornate interior of San Agustin church, and the
stately elegance of Malacañang Palace. American influece
can be gleaned from the architecture of many government
buildin
7 Wonders of the World 2008-05-19 04:00:01 I stayed awake last night just to watch this special
edition of GMA 7. The title of the edition is “SISID”.
I was amazed and capitivated of the hidden beauty that
Philippines have under water..
Especially the Tubbataha Reefs.. This amazing place
under water is included in the search for the next
7 WONDERS OF THE WORLD. The ranking [...] Read more:Wonders
, World
Did you Know? 2008-05-19 03:16:47 Filipinos are the Most Happiest People in Asia
Despite the many problems hounding the Philippines, Filipinos still consider themselves as among the happiest people in the world. Results of regional surveys conducted by MTV-Asia, [...]
Brain Teaser 2008-05-21 08:02:40 1. A murderer is condemned to death. He has to choose between three
Rooms.
The first is full of raging fires, the second is full of assassins
With Loaded guns, and the third is full of lions that haven’t eaten in 3 Years.
Which room is safest for him?
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Joke tym… 2008-05-21 07:58:44 Erap pumara ng taxi
Driver: San po tayo boss?
Erap: San Juan tayo
Driver: Kayo lang ho mag-isa?
Erap: Bakit di ka ba sasama?
(((Ring)))
((((((((((Ring- g-g-g-g)) )))))))))
***pick up***
“Hello?”
“Hi, honey, this is Daddy,”…. “Is your Mommy near the phone?”
“No, Daddy. She’s upstairs in the bedroom with Unc’a Frank,”
After a brief
Did you know? 2008-05-21 07:46:37 The balcony at the Aguinaldo Shrine used during Independence Day celebrations was added later.
The actual Act of Declaration of Philippine Independence was made from a window, not a balcony.
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