New fresh look
Posted on February 28, 2006 - Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
New fresh look
I just changed my template to a new springtime look for a change. Expect more surprises from time to time.
Aliwan Fiesta 2006
Posted on February 27, 2006 - Filed Under Uncategorized | 1 Comment
Aliwan Fiesta 2006
Get ready as the country’s biggest and best festivals converge for the annual Aliwan Fiesta. The festival slated on April 27-29 will be held on Quirino Grandstand, Metro Manila.
Expected festivals to compete are the Dinagyang Festival of Iloilo City, Tultugan Festival of Maasin, Iloilo, Masskara Festival of Bacolod City, Sinulog Festival of Cebu [...]
Flipping through the pages of time.
Posted on February 26, 2006 - Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
Flipping through the pages of time.
While at the Baywalk in roxas Boulevard, one would notice this striking sculpture: a Man in his eyeglasses reading a newspaper. He is Arsenio Lacons. One of the great mayors of the city of Manila.
A boy tries to scan through the pages of the newspaper held by a sculpted [...]
Read More..>>Martial Law in the Making?
Posted on February 25, 2006 - Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
Martial Law in the Making?
The Philippine Daily Inquirer has just posted a news item stating that the Editorial office of the Daily has been raided by the police, in this ungodly hour!
What the **** is happening right now?
I can’t believe this. starting yesterday, policemen were allowed to arrest individuals even without warrant of arrest. And [...]
Where were you when history unfold?
Posted on February 24, 2006 - Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
Where were you when history unfold?
The rally at the EDSA Monument turned nasty this afternoon when the anti-riot police psrayed water canon to the demonstrators. This, agitated therallyists and prompted them to thow rocks to the policemen.
Both sides were hurt. I’ve seen in the television, bloodied policemen and demonstrators.
Now, who’s lost in this [...]
Answer to Quiz 1
Posted on February 23, 2006 - Filed Under Uncategorized | 1 Comment
Answer to Quiz 1
Here’s the answer to Quiz 1
The last province if arranged alphabetically is not Zamboanga del Sur, (as what I hinted before). Its Zamboanga Sibugay. It is also the youngest province in the Philippines.
1. City of Genteel People – Dumaguete City
2. City of Golden Friendshup – Cagayan De Oro City
3. City of Orchid [...]
Quiz #3
Posted on February 23, 2006 - Filed Under Uncategorized | 1 Comment
Quiz time #3
Do you know where the name of your city or province came from? Try to guess the names of the cities and provinces below. NO CHEATING!! Answer will be posted soon.
1. A city named after daba-daba, a native term for mythical figures
2. A city named after BIGIW, an Igorot term for [...]
Malate church
Posted on February 23, 2006 - Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
The Malate Church
This baroque-style church was built around the 16th century by the Agustinians. This is one of the oldest churches built outside the walls of Intramuros.
This church is dedicated to Nuestra Senora de Remedios, or Our Lady of Remedies. She is also the patrones of the women in childbirth.
