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.
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?
What is your opinion on the New Nursing Curriculum in the Philippines? This is a relatively new issue in the academic sector of our country. Why? Many Pinoys take up BS Nursing because of its promising future (that is, if you have the luck and opportunity to land a good job abroad).
According to […]
I have written about this in my News site - Rudy Fernandez Dies at Age 55. if you want to learn more about the details of Rudy Fernandez’ death, you may click on the link above. Rudy Fernandez died at a very young age of 55. Philippine showbiz will never be the same […]
The first thing you should know about arthritis is I have it. Lol! That’s true. I have acquired it because of my diet since young. I love beans and legumes - the types of food that will really trigger the development of arthritis because of their high uric acid content. I was also […]
Technology schools here in the Philippines and abroad are growing in number. This is because there is an increasing need to cope up with technological advancements in many fields. In addition, this was brought about by the birth of the computer age which even up to this time is flourishing. Information technology […]
Have you ever been worried about or bothered by fire ants? For some lecture on lignuistics, fire ants in Tagalog are called “hantik” (I’m not sure if there are other variations) and in Ilocano they are called “buos“. These are very big ants with a stinging bite. The bitten part of the skin […]
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.
Madonna Decena, a Pinay contestant in Britain’s Got Talent 2008 simply rocks. Madonna Decena received a standing ovation with her performance of Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You”.
Filipinos suffering from asthma must be having a hard time this summer due to very high temperatures (37 degrees celsius - above) in many locations. Tuguegarao is the hottest place in the country with a weather forecast of 37 degrees celsius minimum.
Health-wise, summer in the Philippines is not friendly to many Pinoys especially those […]
KC Concepcion, the daughter of Gabby Concepcion and Sharon Cuneta, is the only crush I have in Philippine showbiz. KC Concepcion has always been one reason why my wife wants to turn off the TV whenever her commercials are on air.
The top 77 candidates for the New Seven Wonders of Nature include the Philippines’ Chocolate Hills, Tubbataha Reef and Mayon Volcano. The new Seven Wonders of Nature is selected through worldwide voting on the new7wonders website.
The bunnies of Playboy Magazine are coming to the Philippines, err…, it’s the other way around. The bunnies of the Philippines will invade the famous Playboy Magazine franchise as Pinoy Playboy launched recently in the country. The Pinoy Playboy editorial staff claimed however that the famous men’s magazine will contain no nude photos, […]
Former Philippine President Cory Aquino was recently diagnosed with colon cancer - a cancer which affects primarily the large intestine. Kris Aquino and Noynoy Aquino III were interviewed last night and in my view, from the tone of their responses and facial expressions, the stage of the cancer has reached a critical point.
Good Friday to most Catholics is a time to be with family, penitence, silence and vacation. The Philippines, being largely Catholic, is hugely affected by “Semana Santa” or Holy Week Do’s and Don’t. These are norms that have been laid down from generation to generation.
Recently, my conversations with my wife revolved around business(es). We have small businesses in line with schools items like ID cards and t-shirt printing. However some problems with these businesses are the seasons when they are in demand. Manufacturing of ID cards are usually hit school openings. T-shirt printing only becomes […]
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