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Byahe Ta Bai: A TOURS7 Travel Fair

yAn A.L. — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 19:42:11 +0000

With an intention to create an innovative and effective travel and tour programs, TOURS7 or Tourism Operators Unite in Region 7 was institutionalized to create a venue to enhance partnerships and encourage healthy competition among its members. The association helps member to find valuable support in enhancing business opportunities and expanding the networks. The network […]

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Plan Your Next Travels: Here’s a list of Philippine Holidays in 2015

yAn A.L. — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 15:26:31 +0000

The President has declared 18 holidays next year through Proclamation No. 831 he signed July 17 this year. Eight of which fall on either Mondays or Fridays making a total of 8 long weekends for 2015. Aquino declared the following dates as regular holidays: January 1, Thursday – New Year’s Day April 2 – Maundy Thursday April 3 – Good […]

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Philippines’ First Bullet Train: Soon to Connect Manila to Clark

yAn A.L. — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:46:30 +0000

On the news today from Manila Bulletin is that, the Philippines will soon have its first high-speed rail transit (bullet train) after Manny Pangilinan’s Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC) expresses its intention to finance the US$3-billion project. The intention was announced by the National Economic Zone Authority (NEDA) which put the project under the BOT […]

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Alphaland to open a Marina Club in 2014

yAn A.L. — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:36:27 +0000

To cater the needs of both local and regional boating enthusiasts, Alphaland is building a yacht club that forms part of PAGCOR Entertainment City. The Alphaland Manila Club is currently under construction (stockpiling of breakwater) in front of its 32-hectare mixed-used development project, the Alphaland Bay City. The 2.5Billion-peso project is an ultra-modern yacht club […]

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Press Release: Calling All Mobile App Developers for the incoming FourSquare Hack Day Philippines (#4SQHackPH)

Team FW — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:49:17 +0000

Do you have the best and creative ideas in your mind, which nags for freedom? Do you have what it takes to be one of the ‘elite’ mobile developers in the country? Or perhaps you are an aspiring geek who yearns for spotlight to come and notice your existence? Then you spot the right place. […]

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Morgan Freeman Donates $1 Million for Obama’s Reelection

yAn A.L. — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 20:09:50 +0000

Morgan Freeman, an actor who probably needs no introduction this time, joined the ranks of million dollar donors to fund President Obama’s reelection this November. Recently, Freeman made a donation of $1 million to super PAC (Priorities USA Action), a pro-President Obama political action committee. The actor’s contribution will be reported to the group’s federal […]

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‘Eat Bulaga’: Now Speaks Bahasa Indonesia

yAn A.L. — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:15:56 +0000

The Philippines’ oldest and most successful variety show, Eat Bulga, which airs Mondays through Saturdays at noontime is now shown in Indonesia. Surya Citra Televisi (SCTV), an Indonesian TV Network, obtained a franchise from TAPE Inc. (Eat Bulaga’s Producer) through a deal last month to produce their own version of the show bearing the same […]

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Gov’t, to Build Expressway that Connects NAIA to PAGCOR City

yAn A.L. — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 13:33:27 +0000

The NEDA board approved the Government’s third PPP (Public-Private Partnership) priority project lined up for bidding for this year last May 30, 2012. DPWH received a consent from NEDA Board Chair President Benigno S. Aquino III to hold a bidding of the 13 to 15-billion peso NAIA Expressway project. The proposed NAIA Expressway project involves […]

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Comedy King, Dolphy Passed Away

yAn A.L. — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 14:22:00 +0000

The Philippine Entertainment’s comedy king, Dolphy or Rodolfo Vera Quizon Sr.in real life, passed away at 08:40 tonight at Makati Medical Center where he was confined for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease since June 16. He’s about to turn 84 on July 25.

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Philippine Spanish-era map Shows Scarborough Shoal under Philippine Territory

yAn A.L. — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:34:48 +0000

China is using history as the basis of its claim in all of South China Sea including Spratlys, Paracel Group of Islands, and Scarborough Shoal. Now, the Philippines is digging through its archive to disprove China’s claims. The question now will be, which is valid, Philippines 18th century map or China’s ancient expeditions. Spanish-era map […]

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China, to build the World’s tallest Building in 90 days

yAn A.L. — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 20:16:02 +0000

Dubai’s 828-meter Burj Khalifa, the current title-holder, took five years to build. After its completion, there have been constant battles on whose going to build the next world’s tallest and China seemed accepted the challenge. Broad Sustainable Building (BSB), a Chinese construction company, aims to topple Burj Khalifa’s height in just 90 days. The company […]

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Henry Sy and Family leads 15 Filipino Billionaires

yAn A.L. — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 15:26:11 +0000

Mall magnate Henry Sy and his family still remain as Philippines’ wealthiest, topping the Forbes list of Philippine richest with a net worth of $9.1 billion or some ₱385 billion. The family does not only control the Philippine retail business but is also a leader in real estate development, banking, and investments. The family also […]

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Jollibee is included in the World’s Best Fast-food Chain

yAn A.L. — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:33:57 +0000

Travel + Leisure Magazine enlists the Pinoy favorite, Jollibee, as one of the World’s Best fast-food chain. Travel + Leisure Magazine is the same entity that named Boracay as the World’s 4th Best Island. Jollibee is listed along with 20 other fast food chains in the world that offer travelers a local taste at a great […]

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GMA Network won 3 Silvers and ABS-CBN with a Bronze in the 2012 New York Festivals

yAn A.L. — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:52:30 +0000

The Philippines’ largest broadcast networks had brought home awards from the recently concluded New York Festivals. New York Festivals is an annual event that give honors the best television and film productions all over the world. GMA Network bagged 3 Silver Medals for Front Row: Bente Dos Episode, Front Row: Yaman sa Basura Episode (both […]

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Grab Your Seats at Cebu Pacific’s Zero Fare!

yAn A.L. — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 17:58:30 +0000

This Easter Sunday, Cebu Pacific concludes the hunt with its ZERO fare to all Philippine destinations. Selling period is until Monday, April 9, 2012 or until promo seats last. Flight dates are between November 1 to December 15, 2012. With zero fare, all you have to pay are fuel surcharge which ranges from PhP300 – […]

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Two Foreign Students Willing to be Crucified for their Thesis

yAn A.L. — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 22:52:04 +0000

I was quite surprised when I saw two foreign women carrying their cross in the San Pedro Cutud’s annual “Via Crucis”. Both were in shades while one of them was in boots. They were given permit only to film the rites however they angered the organizers when they took part of the procession by bearing […]

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Cebu Pacific collects 106.92 worth of Tax for 176-peso Base Fare?

yAn A.L. — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:09:20 +0000

I always keep an eye on airline fare promos for me to plan my future trips. Cebu Pacific, being known for their budget fares, is the top airline of choice for seat sales. I would like to seriously add travel as one of my blogging niche so as much as possible, I could schedule at […]

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Earth Hour 2012: No Fireworks and Candles Please

yAn A.L. — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:54:24 +0000

Few days from today, the participants of the Earth Hour all over the world will simultaneously switch off or dim their lights in support of the campaign. Earth Hour was conceived in 2007 through the initiatives of World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Sydney Morning Herald. This was first held in Sydney and was believed […]

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Reymund Enteria, Chosen as one of the Torch Bearers in London 2012 Olympics

yAn A.L. — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 03:46:59 +0000

Reymund Enteria, an OFW based in UK, was chosen to bear the Olympic torch in London. He was assigned at Barking and Dagenham stop, one of the six boroughs to host the Torch relay. The Olympic Flame will come to the said borough on July 22, 2012 as part of its national journey. According to […]

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Consolidated Payment Services: Legit or Scam

yAn A.L. — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 02:09:37 +0000

May 10 of 2011 when I received a snail mail with a letter dated April 21, 2011. At the very first, I was cynical seeing the letter envelop because I hadn’t made any transaction or contact with Consolidated Payment Services (sender). The sender address was Singapore Post Center, PO Box 558, Singapore 914019. But I […]

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Whitney Houston is Dead at 48

yAn A.L. — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:32:26 +0000

The singer-superstar, queen of pop music, multi-grammy award-winner, and Bodyguard star, Whitney Houston died recently and that is according to the singer’s publicist, Kristen Foster. There is no information released about the cause and the location of her death. The sad news is trending in twitter worldwide. Houston, whose career peaked in the middle of the […]

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Bagong Nayong Pilipino Entertainment City (PAGCOR City) 2012 Updates

yAn A.L. — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:37:50 +0000

(Updated: July 2012) Bagong Nayong Pilipino Entertainment City Manila, also called Bagong Nayong Pilipino Manila Bay Tourism City or simply PAGCOR City, is a Las Vegas-like, multi-billion dollar entertainment development at the 100-hectare reclaimed land in Parañaque City, an area south of Mall of Asia. The master plan was shown to the public early 2007 […]

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Security Bank Building Painter: Don’t You See the Risk?

yAn A.L. — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 04:34:00 +0000

I am always thinking how much this building painter is paid of. Was his salary enough for him to take this risk? Painting on top of the building with just a rope tied on his waist is not enough to guarantee his safety. Why did the contractors allow this? Why don’t they provide a safer […]

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Vitamin D, From the Sun?

yAn A.L. — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:34:00 +0000

Early morning exercise and staying under the morning sun were just few of the advises we got from our elementary mentors. We were taught that such activities help us get vitamin D from the sun. Does vitamin D really comes from the sun? Truth is, the only particle that the sunlight carries are photons and […]

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