TILL ANNULMENT DO US PART
I missed my blogging schedule on August 31st. I was in Hong Kong and I’m glad to announce that my family and I were not subjected to any hostility, save probably for some well-deserved bitchiness over our not being able to communicate in Cantonese. On the whole, it is worth reporting that, contrary to my [...]
Modern Filipinos Surfs Away With The iPad
Ever remember those times when there where still no cellphones for texting and no metal clips to clip beepers to our pockets, life was just simple. People read books for leisure, do cross-titch, and wait for their favorite song to be played on the radio to record their mix-tapes. kids goes to playgrounds and parks, [...]
Blazing the Cagayan de Oro adventure trail
Whitewater rafting has become synonymous with Cagayan de Oro, an otherwise idyllic city in Mindanao. But while rafting was chiefly in our mind, CDO whipped up other delightful surprises for us. After a rushed breakfast, we soon found ourselves packed in the jeepney with our rafts comfortably nestled on the roof bound for the Cagayan [...]
An Interview With Filipino-American Band Chapter 2
There’s a classic song recorded by the legendary Frank Sinatra that goes, “If I can make it there, I’ll make it anywhere.” That song is of course called “New York, New York.” For many a dreamer, New York is the epitome of success. Bright lights. Tall buildings. Millions of travelers every day. It’s a jungle [...]
Philippine Government Needs To Tighten Website Security
Following last week’s hostage incident in Manila, security breaches continued to haunt the Philippines, even in the virtual world… Filipino Government Websites Hacked!! Read all about it here..
Not Quite Filipino, Not Quite American
Disclaimer: This was inspired from a simple conversation I had with a guy who was born and raised here in California but has the amazing desire to know what a Filipino really is and how the Philippines truly is beyond the tourist spots. If you are wondering why he never went to the Philippines, “economic [...]
Are we “Pinoys” hopeless?
Are we “Pinoys” hopeless? Honestly, I don’t know if the answer would be a simple “yes” or “no” since the question is very subjective while the response would likely be dependent on the person to whom you asked the question to or to the definition of being hopeless. Hopelessness, though a bit vague and general, is [...]
Riding the property boom
The promising developments in the real estate industry provide enough reasons for buyers and investors to seriously look into the market.
Sa Bawat Upuan Sa Bus
Written by Paulo Sepagan Sa pang araw araw kong pag sakay sa bus.. marami akong narealize sa bawat position na inuupuan ko sa loob ng pampasaherong bus.. kung saan nga ba ang pinaka magandang pwesto at kung saan nga ba ang pina masaklap at pinaka panget na pwesto.. pero kung tutuusin.. may kanya kanyang advantage [...]
missing Camiguin
Camiguin is the second smallest island in the Philippines, made up of only five districts (Cavite alone has seven) but seven volcanoes–thus the nickname “the Island Born of Fire.” On the way there, this is what we found in the newspaper: MAY DISCLAIMER?!?! Baka may nademanda na sila noon. Small as it is, Camiguin has [...]
One Man’s Fight for his Country: Manny Pacquiao
“The fighting pride of the Philippines” needs no introduction. Congressman and seven time world champion and WBO World Welterweight Champion (Super Champion): Manny Pacquiao had arrived last night from the Philippines to LAX airport in Los Angeles,California to start the Pacquiao vs Antonio Margarito Press Tour. This fight will be held Saturday November 13,2010 in [...]
Si Tindeng Hilot
Matilde dela Cruz Pasco o mas kilala sa mga taga-Muntinlupa bilang Tindeng Hilot, ang pangalan ng aking lola. Isa sa mga sikat na matatanda, masasabi ko, nuong siya ay nabubuhay pa. Naging kabiyak ng Tandang Ponseng na namuhay sa pamamaklad sa lawa ng Laguna. Laki ako at mga kapatid ko, sampu ng aking mga pinsan, [...]
MYX Wants You on TV!
Here’s your chance! A friend from ABS-CBN sent me this… Please direct all inquiries to the links below. Good luck! — Admin MYX Wants You on TV! The only television platform for Asian-Americans opens casting call for hosts. August 26, 2010 (Redwood City, Calif.) – Do you have what it takes? Have you ever wanted [...]
Visiting the Taal Volcano Crater in Batangas (while it is in good mood)
Last night, as I was watching the news on television, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) was said to have recorded an increased activity from the Taal Volcano in Batangas. I was then reminded of my recent family trip to the Taal Volcano crater. It has always been our family’s dream to view [...]
Creative Jobs For Filipinos That Pays Well
You’re a creative person, right? You’re a fan of art, music, design, and fashion. You like artistic people.
But there’s one problem: You actually need to make a living. You’re not ready to be a starving artist. (Were you ever?)Check out these jobs that let you work in the creative world but earn a pretty good salary.
Filipinos on News Events Part 2: Reaction to Daniel Wagner’s “The Philippine Bus and Miss Universe”
My older sister from Malaysia showed me this article at the height of the hostage-taking of Hong Kong tourists by Rolando Mendoza. After reading Daniel Wagner’s “The Philippine Bus and Miss Universe”, I immediately messaged my older sister in YM and talked about it. I totally reacted as I can relate to it because we [...]
