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The Beautiful Island of Camiguin
Located at the northern part of Mindanao, the island-province of Camiguin is a picturesque of a calm and peaceful place that is abundant with natural resources. This charming province in Mindanao is a perfect getaway for those who want to keep in touch with Mother Earth as well as those who want to spend romantic moments with their loved ones. Camiguin is a pear-shaped island that is also well known as the Volcanic Island of the Philippines because it has seven volcanoes, the famous for which is the Mt. Hibok-hibok. According to experts, Camiguin Island was formed out by these ...
Four Things to Remember When Attending the Sinulog
The Sinulog is a time when Cebuano’s flock the street to venerate that Child Jesus or the Santo Nino. The mood of the festivities ranged from the solemn to the raucous as Cebuano’s from all over the province and tourists from all over the world partake in the celebration. From the solemn procession, to beauty pageants, to countless of households partying and cooking, to the Grand Procession, everyone is all smiles and immersed in the fever of Pit Senyor! As such, it is very easy to forget that similar to other times, one should take care of one's self and belongings. 1. ...
Top Five Must-see Visayan Philippines Festivals
Festivals are a fun way to discover the culture of a people. And the islands of the Visayas are hosts to a variety of festivals that deserve any traveler's attention. The many islands of the Visayas come alive every so often with festivals and fiestas that are marked with merry-making, color, pomp and pageantry, so much so that these events have come into world-wide acclaim. Festivals are also a time when natives now living abroad come home to relive their pasts and re-experience their roots. Tourists from other areas or countries also visit to get a taste of the best of ...
Bohol Philippines and its Wonders
One of the most popular destinations in the Philippines is the island of Bohol. For year 2009, Bohol had a 13.08 percent growth rate with 238,745 tourist arrivals, making it as one of the most visited places in Central Visayas Region of the Philippines. The accessibility of Bohol from Cebu (Philippines’ major point of destination after Manila) through hourly trips of various sea vessels make Bohol as a major side trip of travelling visitors in Central Visayas. Also, the existence of an airport in its capital, Tagbilaran City, makes Bohol as easy access for vacation trips from travelers across the ...
Cebu Family Buys out Giant Developer in Project
The local Villalon family bought out the stake of its partner, real estate giant Landco Pacific Corp., in the 210-hectare Monterazzas de Cebu high-end mountain resort community project paving the way for an all Cebuano development and management team for the property. The president and chairman of the family holding company Genvi Development Corp., renowned architect Augusto Villalon, said they decided to take over the project as they felt an all Cebuano team can manage the project better because they can understand market and deliver commitments faster. “We believe that a project of this scale should be and can be done by ...
New Law Clears Way for Research Outputs
Outputs of scientific researchers can now have quicker access to investors with the passage of the Philippine Technology Transfer Act of 2009 or Republic Act 10055. The law which was enacted by president Arroyo last March 23 clarifies intellectual property (IP) procedures that used to weigh down the commercialization of technologies in the country. It also defines the framework and support system for the ownership, management, use, and commercialization of IP derived from government-funded research and development (R&D), a long-time clamor of scientists who feared their discoveries will be pried away from their hands by unscrupulous market players. Intellectual property (IP), as ...
Stiff Competition in the TV Ratings (AGB Mega Manila Ratings for April 19 to 21, 2010)
ABS-CBN and GMA shows continue to clash with the ratings' game and as their TV shows become more interesting with regards to their storyline, ratings and rankings have proven their popularity among TV viewers. According to AGB, “Agua Bendita” continues to obtain prime time supremacy in the TV ratings in Mega Manila. It still occupies the number one spot in with an average rating of 31.6% from Monday to Wednesday, which is 5% higher than its counterpart “Panday Kids” which acquired an average rating of 26.6% to place it at the fourth spot. The storyline and family issues tackled in ...
The GRP-MILF Peace Process
To prevent further conflict between opposing parties and to ensure long lasting peace in Mindanao, the signing of the peace agreement between the secessionist Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines ((GRP) should be put on hold first. This was the claim of Cotabato Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo, who stated his foresights on the possible chaos that might result from the signing of the peace pact wherein such may also adversely affect on the holding of peaceful elections in Mindanao this coming May 10 election. According to Bishop Colin, details in the peace ...
Filipinos Plight against Poverty
The Philippines is a country rich in many natural resources. It consists of more than seven thousand islands and is surrounded by vast waters with many aquatic animals and plants that become good sources of food and other basic necessities. Other countries are not as lucky as we are when it comes to these resources but the present condition of the Filipino people contradicts these facts. Instead of moving forward towards prosperity and advancement, our country is stuck in a condition that is slowly affecting every Filipino’s lives. Other countries in the world that were at the same level with ...
The Palawan Island
In MIMAROPA region, in an island province of Philippines, the Palawan Island resides. The beautiful Puerto Princesa City is Palwan’s capital and the largest province in the Philippine country covering 1.5 million hectares. Palawan is known for rainforests, mountains and has the world’s longest underground river. It has also been recognized as "HAVEN of the PHILIPPINE WILDLIFE". LOCATION AND ORIGIN OF PALAWAN NAME Palawan is located between Mindoro Island and North Borneo. The Palawan name came from the Chinese people during the 9th century calling it PA-LAO-YU which means land of beautiful safe harbor. Some also believe that Palawan name came from ...
Angelica Panganiban Biography and Profile
Real Name: Angelica David Panganiban Birthday: November 4, 1986 Place where she grew up or Birth place: Caloocan City, Philippines Profession: Actress, Dancer, model Height: 5’ 6” GrandFather’s Name: Alfredo Panganiban Education: - Finished elementary school at St. Vincent in Teacher’s Village, Quezon City in 1999. - Finished High school at St. Vincent, West Avenue in 2003. - She was the Junior-Senior Prom Princess in 2002 and Miss Junior and Senior Prom in 2003. - She was also a cheer leader and also a feature editor in her school newspaper. - Angelica had her college spent at Thames International Business School, majoring in Mass Communication but she had to stop during ...
Traveling Boracay Philippines
Boracay in Aklan Philippines has now been considered one of the World’s popular beaches and favorite tourist destination. It has also been a popular spot for some important and big events. Like the Asian Windsurfing Tour and with the week-long Boracay International Funboard Cup competition generally being held on Bulabog Beach every month of January. The two popular Boracay beaches are White Beach (main tourism Beach) and the Bulabog Beach (windsurfing and kite boarding area). Area: 10.32 square kilometers (400 hectares is for preserved forest land;; 628.96 hectares is for agricultural land) Location: Aklan Philippines, region 6. 315 kilometers south of Manila; ...
Marian Rivera Biography and Profile
Real Name: Marian Rivera Gracia Birthday: August 12, 1984 Place where she grew up or Birth place: Madrid, Spain Profession: Actress, Dancer, model Height: 5’ 4” Father’s Name: Francisco Javier Alonzo Gracia, Spanish Mother’s Name: Amalia Rivera, Filipina (When Marian Rivera was 2 years old, her parents got separated, Marian and her mom went back to the Philippines) College School: Finished BS Psychology in De La Salle University Dasmariñas Elementary and High School: Saint Francis of Assisi College System Everything about Marian Rivera: Marian Rivera is an only child that started her stardom by getting herself involved with TV commercials and ramp modeling. Skin White and Sky Flakes were the ...
Sinulog Festival in Cebu Philippines
Sinulog Festival Location: Cebu City Philippines Sinulog Festival Schedule: Every third Sunday of January About Sinulog Festival: Sinulog Festival is a festival in Cebu Philippines that pays tribute to the patron of Cebu City, Santo Niño or Holy Child. In veneration to the patron, people in cebu or cebuanos present dance rituals and have some competitions with their performance. Dancers came from different places and wear their colorful costumes and combine them with their artistic props and lively music which includes rhythm of native gongs, drums and trumpets. Traditionally, the Sinulog celebration lasts for 9 days wherein during the last day would be the Sinulog ...
Crispy Pata Recipe or Deep Fried Pork Leg Recipe
THE FILIPINO CRISPY PATA INGREDIENTS: 1 Pata (front or hind leg of a pig including the knuckles) 1 bottle of soda, it can be 7Up or sprite 1 tablespoon of salt 2 tablespoons patis or fish sauce 1/2 tablespoon baking soda 1 tablespoon of monosodium glutamate or MSG 4 tablespoons of flour Enough oil for deep frying Enough water for boiling THE FILIPINO CRISPY PATA COOKING INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Remove all hairs and scrape the skin with a knife. Clean the pork pata and wash properly. 2. Make four to five inch cuts on the sides of the pata. 3. Place the pata in water with soda and salt on a deep stock pot. ...
Filipino Bulalo Recipe or Beef Bone Marrow Soup Recipe
The Filipino Bulalo Recipe or Beef Bone Marrow Soup Recipe Ingredients: 2 kg beef bone marrow, have your butcher chop it into small pieces 1 kg boneless beef shank or stewing beef 1 onion, peeled and sliced 3 liters water 2-3 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered 2-3 saba (plantain) bananas, each cut into two pieces 1 whole medium cabbage, quartered 3-4 tablespoons fish sauce (patis) Salt and pepper to taste The Filipino Bulalo Recipe or Beef Bone Marrow Soup Recipe Cooking Instructions: Lighten bone marrow and boneless beef shank or stewing beef in hot boiling water for a while and rinse in cold running tap water ...
Filipino Lechon Recipe or Roasted Pig Pork Recipe
Filipino Lechon Recipe or Roasted Pig Ham or Pork Recipe Ingredients: 1 whole pig (about 20 kilos) salt black pepper soy sauce For the stuffing: 5 to 10 bundles lemon grass (tanglad) 20 pcs. bananas (saba variety), peeled then halved or 20 pcs. taro (gabi), peeled Filipino Lechon Recipe or Roasted Pig Ham or Pork Recipe Cooking Instructions: 1. Clean and prepare the pig by removing innards, washing and scraping innards, washing and scraping the body of bristles. Rinse and allow to drain a bit before stuffing. 2. Rub with salt and pepper inside and out. 3. Rub soy sauce on the skin of the pig. This will make it nicely ...
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Crossroad for Communist Movement in the Philippines
The Philippine military is confident of the eventual collapse of the communist insurgency in the country, citing its members’ loss of confidence, fatigue and lack of financial support from its erstwhile backers. This was reported during the round table discussion on the state of the Maoist armed movement... [Read more]
Philippines Election 2010 Presidential Candidates
All of the provinces and cities of the Philippines are now preparing for the coming election this May 10, 2010. People are now thinking who to vote, especially for our president. Have you already, decided who to vote? We have 9 presidential candidates for the 2010 election that in which the Commission... [Read more]
Cebu Family Buys out Giant Developer in Project
The local Villalon family bought out the stake of its partner, real estate giant Landco Pacific Corp., in the 210-hectare Monterazzas de Cebu high-end mountain resort community project paving the way for an all Cebuano development and management team for the property. The president and chairman of the... [Read more]
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Stiff Competition in the TV Ratings (AGB Mega Manila Ratings for April 19 to 21, 2010)
ABS-CBN and GMA shows continue to clash with the ratings’ game and as their TV shows become more interesting with regards to their storyline, ratings and rankings have proven their popularity among TV viewers.... [Read more]
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Angelica Panganiban Biography and Profile
Real Name: Angelica David Panganiban Birthday: November 4, 1986 Place where she grew up or Birth place: Caloocan City, Philippines Profession: Actress, Dancer, model Height: 5’ 6” GrandFather’s Name: Alfredo Panganiban Education: -... [Read more]
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Things to Consider When Traveling to Philippines
Philippines is a beautiful place, and enjoyable to experience. But, in order to get most out of your visit to this lovely island, you need to consider various things. Here, I’m going to layout things you need... [Read more]
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Green Adventure at Bojo River Alouguinsan Cebu
Your great green adventure starts here at Bojo River in Aloguinsan Cebu. Aloguinsan has a town population of about 27,000 residents. It is located on the western seaboard of Cebu, facing the the island of Negros. From... [Read more]
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Four Things to Remember When Attending the Sinulog
The Sinulog is a time when Cebuano’s flock the street to venerate that Child Jesus or the Santo Nino. The mood of the festivities ranged from the solemn to the raucous as Cebuano’s from all over the province and tourists from all over the world partake in the celebration. From the solemn procession,... [Read more]
Six Luzon Festivals You Should Not Miss!
Luzon is the Philippines’ largest island and is composed of a lot of provinces, regions, cities, towns, cultures. As such, it is home to the country’s best festivals. Most of Luzon may be reached via land travel, unlike the Visayas, which is comprised of several islands and islets. ... [Read more]
Santacruzan: The Queen of All Filipino Festivals
The Santacruzan is known as the queen of all May-time festivals in the Philippines. Perhaps this is because the Santacruzan is held every single year all over the country. Replicated in various towns and cities, it is the highlight and culminating activity of the month-long Flores de Mayo. Flores... [Read more]
Top Five Must-see Visayan Philippines Festivals
Festivals are a fun way to discover the culture of a people. And the islands of the Visayas are hosts to a variety of festivals that deserve any traveler’s attention. The many islands of the Visayas come alive every so often with festivals and fiestas that are marked with merry-making, color, pomp... [Read more]
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Tinolang Manok Recipe or Chicken Stew Recipe
The Filipino Chicken Stew or Tinolang Manok Ingredients: 1 kilo whole chicken, cut into pieces. 1 small young papaya or sayote, cut into small pieces. 2 tablespoons ginger, crushed and slliced into strips 1/2 cup dahon ng sili (chili leaves) or mallunggay leaves 1 liter of water 5 garlic cloves, minced 1... [Read more]
Filipino Lechon Recipe or Roasted Pig Pork Recipe
Filipino Lechon Recipe or Roasted Pig Ham or Pork Recipe Ingredients: 1 whole pig (about 20 kilos) salt black pepper soy sauce For the stuffing: 5 to 10 bundles lemon grass (tanglad) 20 pcs. bananas (saba variety), peeled then halved or 20 pcs. taro (gabi), peeled Filipino Lechon Recipe or Roasted Pig... [Read more]
Filipino Bulalo Recipe or Beef Bone Marrow Soup Recipe
The Filipino Bulalo Recipe or Beef Bone Marrow Soup Recipe Ingredients: 2 kg beef bone marrow, have your butcher chop it into small pieces 1 kg boneless beef shank or stewing beef 1 onion, peeled and sliced 3 liters water 2-3 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered 2-3 saba (plantain) bananas, each cut... [Read more]
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