Filipino, Philippines “Dancing Inmates” from Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC) are back. Read full story »
The country has welcomed more than 100 Foreign Buyers from all over the world for the recently concluded Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) Buyer Invitational Program. Dubbed as I Travel, I Explore, the program has included the Dream Trip Program and the MICE Mart as its two major components. Read full story »
The Open Doors monument in honour of the Philippines has been unveiled at the Rishon Lezion Memorial Park in Israel on June 21, forging stronger ties between the two countries.
Tourism Secretary Ace Durano, who was Guest of Honour at the event, said, “This monument commemorates the Philippines’ selfless efforts in opening the country for thousands of Jews, where they found a safe haven during a difficult period in their history. It is indeed an honour to remember this strong connection, at a time when the world is faced with a lot uncertainty and challenges.” Read full story »
Last February, they took the country by storm, with concerts in different SM malls nationwide, with thousands of their fans attending. They serenaded you with their slick and charming acoustic renditions of pop hits. Their endearing brand of acoustic won the hearts of thousands of Filipinos.
Now, for the first time ever, BOYCE AVENUE is releasing Best of Acoustic Sessions. For the first time on CD, this release contains 18 songs featuring the best of their YouTube hits including Bleeding Love, Apologize, With You, Umbrella, Realize, No Air and more! It also contains 2 exclusive new songs and acoustic versions of Change Your Mind and Tonight. This new release also comes with a signed guitar pick.
Boyce Avenue – Best of Acoustic Sessions is available nationwide in all record stores for only Php395. The album comes in a brand new innovative CD case design, and comes with a premium signed guitar pick. Boyce Avenue content is also available digitally online via http://www.fliptunesplus.net and via WAP on you mobile. Boyce Avenue – Best of Acoustic Sessions is released by MCA Music Inc.
CPDRC inmates are back again. This time they are dancing to the tune of Jai Ho.
If you can remember their famous youtube video Thriller (with almost 24,000,000 views) where you can see 1,500 inmates jostling around like zombies, then breaking into spontaneous dance when they corner Filipino Michael Jackson and his transvestite “girlfriend.”
Last May 12 2009 on The Late Show with David Letterman , Alec Baldwin joked about getting himself a mail-order bride from the Philippines.
“I’d love to have more kids. I’m thinking about getting a Filipina mail-order bride at this point or a Russian,” said Baldwin.
For Alec Baldwin, it is funny, but he did not realized that millions of Filipino thinks it’s an insult.
Philippine Senator Ramon Revilla (former action-movie star) said, “being a celebrity, Baldwin should be more prudent in issuing statements. And he must know what he is talking about. Apparently, he is not aware that here in the Philippines we don’t tolerate mail order bride schemes.”
Philippine Sen. Ramon Revilla called Baldwin arrogant and labeled his remarks insensitive, uncalled for and an insult to millions of Filipinos. In what sounded very much like a threat, he said, “Let him try to come here to the Philippines and he’ll see mayhem.”
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May 2009
Siargao Province, May 7, 2009 – The Department of Tourism (DOT) is co-hosting this year’s Invitational Game Fishing Tournament here today, together with the First District of Surigao del Norte.
Ace Durano, Secretary of Tourism opens this landmark event with Her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, together with Rep. Francisco Matugas of the First District of Surigao, and attended by local and foreign dignitaries.
Summer is here… And get ready with your luggage and we are off to a great summer.
If you are not sure where to go this summer, I’ll share to you my 5 favorite Summer Holiday Locations in the Philippines.
1. Baguio
Rising 1,500 meters above the sea, Baguio City enjoys a relatively cool weather throughout the year. On the average, Baguio is at least eight degrees cooler than any place in the lowlands. Not surprisingly, Baguio has become the “summer capital” of the country.
It is awarded with a variety of cultural, historical and scenic attractions which make it an important and interesting destination. As early as March, tourists and locals take the six-hour trek up the zigzagging Kennon Road. Within a mile of the city, the sweet scent of pine trees and flowers already permeate the air.
Learn the 7107 reasons to explore Philippines through the Backpacking Pilipinas Talk. This will be facilitated by Youth Trip, a group dedicated to promoting responsible tourism and sponsored by R.O.X., Old Manila Walks and Alquimista Inc.
Admission is free. Register at youthtrip@gmail.com or rox.cs@primegrp.com or call 856-4638/39.
For more information:
URL: www.ytrip.org.ph
Almighty God, bless our nation and make it true to the ideas of freedom and justice and brotherhood for all who make it great.
Bless our land with honourable industry, sound learning, and pure manners. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogancy, and from every evil way.
And most especially guide us in choosing the right Presidential candidate to vote in the next election.
Amen
I, Iris Camille Mejia-Acosta, support the cause of the Blog Prayer Brigade for the election of the Future President of the Republic of the Philippines and I do solemnly promise to recite the prayer, which I wrote, in my own convenient time and regularly as possible until the 2010 Presidential Election commences. Let it be written, let it be done.
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1. Write a short, sincere and meaningful prayer, (in your own words and according to the customs of your religious affiliation) about asking God in guiding our country and fellowmen in choosing the right candidate to vote for in the coming 2010 Philippine Presidential Elections. It can be in your own vernacular, and can be short and long as you please.Remember, the goal of the prayer is not only for Peaceful Election but most of all “for the guidance of choosing the right Presidential candidate to vote in the election” Read full story »