The Philippines shows the world how to celebrate Christmas
By Sarah Brown, CNN iReport (CNN) -- Where would you find the most Christmas spirit in the world? It's hard to say for certain, but if a global competition were to be held, the Philippines would have an excellent shot at winning. The southeast Asian island nation has the world's longest festive season -- and pulls no punches in its celebratory zeal for the period, with lavish light displays, masses, and festivals held throughout the country from September until January. One of the most populous nations in Asia, the Philippines is an overwhelmingly Christian nation. Approximately 90% of Filipinos are Christian and 80% of ...
Philippine Weather Update
I believe the sites I found are very informative and useful regarding updates of the Philippine weather. PAG-ASA NOAH Weatherbug - Be sure to search for the city you want to know about the rainfall information.
Lola Abon's Tart
Durian tart - P35.00 Lola Abon's is in San Miguel Village, Matina, Davao City. Contact number is (082)297-2391
Philippines vs Singapore Ticket Information
Source: Azkals.com Ticket information for the Philippines vs Singapore FIFA International Friendly game on November 15, 2012, at 7:00PM to be held in Cebu City. Ticket prices: VIP: P2,000 Red: P800 White: P600 Blue: P400 Yellow: P400 Pink: P200 Green: P200. Portable bleachers: P1,000. Venue: Cebu City Sports Center, also known as Abellana Sports Center. Jones Avenue, Cebu City. Ticket outlets: Visayas: SM brances in Cebu, Consolacion, Bacolod and Iloilo Mindanao: Cagayan de Oro and Davao Buy tickets online. Be part of the history of the Azkals!
How the Azkals got its Name
Azkals is the nickname of the Philippine Football Team. The word "azkals" meaning a "street dog" was derived from two Tagalog words "aso" and "kalye". "Aso" means dog in English, while "kalye" is street. In the Philippines, dogs that roam around the streets are called "askal". A fan suggest "azkal", he got the inspiration from Calle Azul, a street in a city he lived. The name was established in 2005 by fans at now defunct Pinoysoccer.com. Several names were suggested until "azkal" was agreed by the majority. Although, the name were met with disgust by a few if one hears it the ...
Hiyor-Hiyoran Island
This photo was taken at Surigao del Sur in my latest adventure. Hiyor-Hiyoran Island is one of the Britania Group of Islands in Brgy. Britania, San Agustin, Agusan del Sur. - ChooseIliganCity (Inquisitor)
Marilou Diaz-Abaya (October 8, 2012)
From: Choose Philippines The Philippines just lost one of its great filmmakers. Marilou Diaz-Abaya (March 7, 1955 - October 8, 2012) was a multi-awarded film director in the Philippines. She was the founder and president of the Marilou Diaz-Abaya Film Institute and Arts Center, a film school based in Antipolo City. She was the director of 21 highly- regarded feature length films, the famous of which is the 1998 film José Rizal, a biopicture on the Philippines' national hero. Among her other works that were also shown internationally are Karnal, Baby Tsina, Muro Ami and Bagong Buwan. Diaz is the 2001 Laureate of the ...
The Philippines delivers on growth
Stefan Wagstyl August 30, 2012 FT.COM The Philippines is keeping pace with its southeast Asian neighbours. Following robust second quarter GDP growth figures from Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand, Manila on Thursday posted an increase of 5.9 per cent year-on-year for the three months to June – beating the 5.5 per cent consensus forecast. It was slightly down on a revised 6.3 per cent for the first quarter but compares very well with the region’s front-runners. As elsewhere, strong domestic consumption led the way. Barclays said in a note: With strong growth of 6.1% in 1H 2012, we see some upside risks to our 2012 GDP growth ...
Metallurgical Engineer licensure exam result (August 2012)
34 of 45 pass metallurgical engineer licensure exam INQUIRER.net August 28th, 2012 MANILA, Philippines – The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on Tuesday announced that 34 out of 45 passed the Metallurgical Engineer Licensure Examination given by the Board of Metallurgical Engineering in the cities of Manila and Davao from August 25-27. The members of the Board of Metallurgical Engineering are Agustin M. Fudolig, Chairman and Juancho Pablo S. Calvez, member. The successful examinees who garnered the 10 highest places are the following: 1 DAHAN, AL MON ENTE, MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY – ILIGAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY 88.55 2 ...
The Philippines shows the world how to celebrate Christmas
// Dec 7th, 2012
Philippine Weather Update
// Dec 3rd, 2012 Lola Abon's Tart
// Nov 12th, 2012 Philippines vs Singapore Ticket Information
// Oct 25th, 2012 How the Azkals got its Name
// Oct 19th, 2012 Hiyor-Hiyoran Island
// Oct 12th, 2012 Marilou Diaz-Abaya (October 8, 2012)
// Oct 9th, 2012 The Philippines delivers on growth
// Aug 31st, 2012 Metallurgical Engineer licensure exam result (August 2012)
// Aug 29th, 2012 Robert Blair Carabuena's Public Apology
// Aug 23rd, 2012