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The automated ARMM election results, which included Tawi-Tawi, Lanao del Sur, Basilan, Sulu and Maguindanao, are expected to come out on August 12 or 13. The automated ARMM elections in the said areas are over and as promised, I will update readers on the automated ARMM election results in relation to my previous article “Is [...]

The computerized or automated election in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) scheduled on August 11, 2008 is being threatened by the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). On the other hand, this article is not about politics in the Philippines. This is about the computerization of the Philippine election system.

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After Typhoon Helen ravaged my home province, Ilocos Norte, Typhoon Igme followed shortly (after 10 days to be exact). These two typhoons really ruined my blog life. I haven’t updated my sites, answered comments, bloghop and make money.
For some quick facts about what Typhoon Igme had done to our province, please read [...]

Catering services in the Philippines are practically everywhere. A part of the Filipino culture is the love for good food. During parties, one of the most difficult part is the post-party activities – washing of the dishes and taking care of the leftovers, cleaning broken glasses, sweeping the floor, removing the accessories, etcetera.

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Personally, I hate the judiciary system of the Philippines. I’ve seen (and had some experiences) legal cases in different levels and was not happy about the results. Some could say money talks big time in the court rooms. Sorry to lawyers and judges who might be reading this article but I hate [...]

Back in high school and college, one my most beloved talents was writing scripts for stageplays, be it drama or comedy. For whatever reason, I took up mathematics as my major then focused on programming and research later. Even at this point in life, I don’t know my real role. All the [...]

After Manny Pacquiao won the WBC Lightweight Championship title against David Diaz yesterday (June 29,2008), some of us Filipinos may still feel depressed with the reality that the effects of Typhoon Frank are still felt these days especially in Iloilo and Romblon where MV Princess of the Stars sank. The sinking of this marine vehicle [...]

Typhoon Frank is already outside the Philippine territory but its mark will always be embedded in the memories of those who were affected especially those in Jaro, Iloilo. Typhoon Frank really hit the heart of Visayas so hard I can’t even imagine myself being in those people’s shoes while watching them (victims) on TV.

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Daddy. Papa. Dad. Pops. Puppy. Tatay. Tatang. Itay. Pare. Brod. However you call your father, don’t you think it’s time to greet him “Happy Father’s Day!” today?

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Drug addiction or substance abuse is not only a problem here in the Philippines. It is a threat to everyone everywhere. It does not only destroy the capability of the drug dependent to think clearly. It also strips him of his morality. Statistics of drug dependents or addicts in the Philippines [...]

Online shopping has become a multi-billion dollar industry. Online stores have taken the internet by storm because of the convenience it brings to those who are either lazy or too busy to shop the conventional way. Thanks to eBay, Amazon, Chitika store, and other online stores, shopping is now easier. All you need [...]

With the increasing demand for rice (a staple food for the Filipino families), and the failure of the Philippine government to address the rice crisis the whole country is facing, the Quezon City Government recognizes the need to control the population more than ever.

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