Friday, May 18, 2012
Dahil sa mga aksyon na pangungunahan ng ilang mga pribadong organisasyon sa Pilipinas at ng mga overseas Filipinos sa ika-11 ng Mayo 2012, na may patungkol sa Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, nais ipaalam sa inyo ng Konsulado Panlahat ang mga sumusunod: 1. Ang Filipino community ay pinapayuhan na maging mas maingat sa kanilang personal na seguridad. [...]
Sa aking mga Kababayan, Kami po sa FAX (Filipino Association in Xiamen) ay taos-pusong nagpapasalamat sa nakaraang “Pinoy Sports Barkadahan 2012″. Nawa po ay nagdulot ito ng magandang alaala sa ating lahat. Ang Pinoy Sports Barkadahan ay hindi lamang para mapagibayo ang larangan ng kalakasan ng pangangatawan. Ito rin po ay para mapagibayo ang samahan, [...]
“These are photos of old Xiamen, who took it?” Guests, pointing to the full wall picture and asked the clerk of the coffee shop clerk Knut mouth, toward the bar, indicating the two brown-skinned foreigners photography creators. Glen and Dixx both Filipino, with your feet measure this tiny Egret Island, 2089, five ears, shooting photos [...]
Isabel Reyes (Rhian Ramos) is an infamoussoap opera villain in the country. Everyone simply loathes Isabel which makes her the most condemned personality in the world of television. But by some weird twist of fate, Isabel’s life turns upside down when she encounters a near-death accident. The wicked antagonist experiences a sudden change of heart and being the top [...]
Set in a small village in the mountains, Daisy is the daughter of the town’s mangtutuli and as she grows up her frustration with the life grows with her. She escapes this ill feelings by having a relationship with her female bestfriend Botchok. The two decides to have a baby and gets Botchok pregnant with [...]
Robert and Sandy mislead people for a living, working as fake miracle workers. When they get caught, they move to another place where they could continue their cunning ways. Relocating to a new town, the pair meets Terio. The young boy is rumored to have a visions of a mystic woman in the mountains. Upon [...]
Macky Galvez (John Lloyd Cruz) is a depressed young man contemplating why he had several failed relationships. Galvez meets Ces Bricenio (Angel Locsin), a modern-day woman who is afraid of commitment. Directed by: Cathy Garcia-Molina Cast: John Lloyd Cruz, Angel Locsin, Edgar Mortiz, Tetchie Agbayani, Edgar Allan Guzman, K Brosas, Ian De Leon, Patrick Garcia, [...]
An aborted plan to fly to Boracay for the Lenten break brings a group of young people to horrors they never imagined. What started out as fun and games brought by boredom opened doors to secrets they never wish they’d discover. Kelly and her boyfriend, Choppy, decide to bring their friends to the young woman’s [...]
Star Cinema brings a horror film which comprised of 5 episodes. It’s a bit early for Star Cinema to release horror films when halloween is only 4 months away. Not that I don’t mind but they might have hard time. I find their poster a bit off since it looks a lot like comedy rather [...]
A Senate committee on Thursday ordered the government to come up with concrete rules on diplomatic immunity following a dismissed rape case against a member of a Panamanian embassy. During the Senate committee hearing, Department of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Rafael Seguis said the department only abided provisions of the Vienna Convention when it issued a [...]
SOME 86 houses were destroyed, trees fell and residents were hurt after whirling winds and ice-like particles, slightly bigger than marbles, hit Barangays Lamac and Punod, Pinamungajan town, midwest of Cebu Province yesterday noon. One woman was rushed to a hospital in Cebu City after she was pinned to the ground by a fallen tree. [...]
As many as 6,200 potentially hazardous asteroids (PHAs) are orbiting close to Earth, a new survey by Nasa has revealed. The PHAs are considered robust enough to survive the passage through Earth’s atmosphere. If they were to collide with Earth they could cause damage on a large scale, experts warn. In the most detailed study [...]
The Philippine Consulate General in Xiamen is pleased to furnish you with a copy of a letter dated 21 April 2012 from the Governor of Bohol, Atty. Edgar M. Chatto. The letter contains information about the grand homecoming of Boholanos from all over the world to be held in Tagbilaran City from 08 to 20 [...]
Dahil sa mga aksyon na pangungunahan ng ilang mga pribadong organisasyon sa Pilipinas at ng mga overseas Filipinos sa ika-11 ng Mayo 2012, na may patungkol sa Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, nais ipaalam sa inyo ng Konsulado Panlahat ang mga sumusunod: 1. Ang Filipino community ay pinapayuhan na maging mas maingat sa kanilang personal na seguridad. [...]
Overseas Workers’ Program (OWP) Advisory March 6, 2012 The Corporation (through PhilHealth Board Resolution No. 1590, s. 2012 and PhilHcalth Circular No. 07, s. 2012) shall defer the implementation of the premium increase of PHP 2,400.00 per annum set on July 01, 2012, to January 1, 2013! This is in consideration of the request from [...]
Grammy-winning disco legend Donna Summer, who steamed up the charts in the 1970s and 80s with raunchy hits like “Love to Love You Baby” and “Hot Stuff,” died Thursday aged 63, her family said. Known as the Queen of Disco, the singer whose hits also included “I Feel Love” and “She Works Hard for the [...]
MANILA, Philippines – Janine Mari Tugonon was crowned Miss Universe Philippines during the Binibining Pilipinas coronation night Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Tugonon previously placed first runner-up in last year’s pageant that was won by Shamcey Supsup From 30 hopefuls, the prestigious beauty pageant also crowned Nicole Schmitz as Binibining Pilipinas International 2012 and [...]
Photoshop and airbrushing scandals grow less shocking by the day, but we are always super excited to see unretouched photos. It’s satisfying to see what celebrities and models really look like! The photo at the left was taken last weekend in St. Barth’s during a photo shoot for Glamour’s June issue. From left to right [...]
By Maui V. Reyes for Yahoo! Southeast Asia Sun exposure isn’t entirely a bad thing. You get Vitamin D from the sun, which is needed to help the body absorb calcium and phosphorous (you can get Vitamin D from food sources, but they’re usually insufficient). Studies have also shown that the sun can improve one’s [...]
Eating too much sugar can eat away at your brainpower, according to US scientists who published a study Tuesday showing how a steady diet of high-fructose corn syrup sapped lab rats’ memories. Researchers at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) fed two groups of rats a solution containing high-fructose corn syrup — a common ingredient in processed [...]
When the love of your life tells you that it’s over, and it feels like your world has come crashing down around you, what do you do? Retreat to your room with a box of tissues and several pints of ice cream? Start sorting through all your photos together, deleting them from your cell phone, [...]
LOS ANGELES – Manny Pacquiao says he loves and supports gays and lesbians, even though he does not approve of gay marriage. The world champion boxer and Filipino congressman has been criticized ever since he was quoted in an interview on the examiner.com website saying he opposed President Barack Obama’s support for gay marriage. Pacquiao [...]
MANILA, Philippines — Your medical records since birth stored in your tablet personal computer and a comprehensive vehicle fleet tracking system accessible via the Internet. If these software programs sound like future technology being developed in advanced countries, then better think again. These are just some of the computer programs developed here by Filipino software [...]
Unlocked Blackberry Bold 9900 For Sales! Looks like new… Interested buyer send SMS of Call: 18205933431 The high-performance BlackBerry Bold 9900 smartphone features a stunning and iconic design that integrates an incredibly easy-to-use BlackBerry keyboard with a brilliant, high resolution, capacitive touch screen. This smartphone is built on a performance-driven platform featuring a 1.2 GHz [...]
A computer security firm warned Facebook users this week against installing and running a supposed app that promises to let one see who has viewed his or her profile. Sophos said the rogue app is preceded by messages claiming Facebook has issued a new update which allows a user to check who has visited his or her profile. “Clearly [...]
The decision by the Philippines to appoint two special envoys to Beijing on Wednesday, given that country has had no ambassador to China for more than a year, reflects Manila’s desire to control the fallout in its relations with Beijing, an expert on Filipino studies has said. The move forms a sharp contrast with the [...]
100-day campaign will focus on illegal entry and employment Popular Beijing spots for foreigners, such as Sanlitun and university areas, will be targeted by police in a fresh drive against visitors who commit crimes, outstay their visas or gain illegal employment, authorities said on Monday. The 100-day campaign will start on Tuesday, according to the [...]
In the boxing ring, he stings like a bee, a la Muhammad Ali. In the political ring, he also floats like a butterfly—except that he seems to float from flower to flower, sipping nectar from each flower. With the news that Sarangani Representative Manny Pacquiao plans to join the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban), [...]
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Make the most of your precious weekends and free weekdays to try out new activities with family and friends. Inquirer 2bU rounds up 10 new things to try and places to visit to turn your free time from blah to blast. So why don’t you: Catch theater-in-a-backpack in action? Can you fit a farmhouse, stage lighting, [...]
Puerto Princesa Underground River is now officially one of the New7Wonders of Nature
Puerto Princesa Underground River is now officially one of the New7Wonders of Nature. Pass and Share the great news!
Best Honeymoon Destination of the Year
CHINESE TRAVEL INDUSTRY HAILS THE PHILIPPINES AS “BEST HONEYMOON DESTINATION OF THE YEAR” The Philippines was hailed the “Honeymoon Destination of the Year” in the 2011 China Travel and Meetings Industry Awards, affirming the confidence of Chinese industry executives in the Philippines as a destination for Chinese tourists, according to the Philippine Embassy in Beijing. [...]
The Twin Pagodas in Quanzhou rank the highest pair among China’s stone pagodas. The west pagoda is called Renshou and the east one, Zhenguo. They stand on each side of the main hall of Kaiyuan Temple, some two hundred meters from each other. Renshou Pagoda was originally a wooden structure constructed in 916 during the [...]
Gulangyu to be evaluated for heritage preservation
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A visit to Xiamen is not complete without a trip to the nearby islet of Gulangyu. Gulangyu, known for its European architecture, carefully manicured gardens, and scenic views, was originally a European trading colony established in the mid-19th century. Today the islet is known for its Disneyland-like, festive atmosphere. Hawkers sell snacks and maps with [...]
Avoid Waste; Preserve Seasonal Fruits
MANILA, Philippines — Sad but true: tons of food go to waste daily in many parts of the country while millions of Filipinos in urban areas remain underfed and malnourished. This fact nagged at me while covering the 2010 elections in Ilocos Norte, a province known more for thrift than waste. We were shocked by [...]
Coco Loco? PH’s humble buko juice is now US’s best-selling health drink
MANILA, Philippines — Hollywood stars Gwyneth Paltrow, Courtney Cox, Sienna Miller, and supermodel Gisele Bundchen are devoted fans of Vita Coco, one of the most popular coconut water brands exported from the Philippines to the United States. Celebrity-singer Rihanna and Yankees star Anthony ‘A-Rod’ Rodriguez proudly endorse it. Madonna loves it so much she invested [...]
Dessert trends for 2012: donuts and canelés
They’re not covered in chocolate, or studded with pretty berries, nor are they slathered in a caramel or toffee sauce. But editors of a prestigious US culinary foundation are betting that a simple, plain-looking French pastry will be the next big dessert trend after cupcakes, pies and macarons. According to editors of the latest food [...]
