Previously, you have the iTunes app pre-installed in your Mac or iOS device (iPod, iPhone, iPad) but you do not have the access to its premium contents. I mean, you are willing to pay but Apple is not willing to sell these contents to users that reside in the Philippines along with other Asian countries. … Continue reading “Philippine Mac and iOS Device Users can now Rent and Buy Movies in iTunes”
Where travelling is part of a social system, travelers tend to inform their peers wherever they are in the world – thanks to Facebook check-in. The social networking giant finally revealed the result on the most “social” landmarks in the world by counting on the number of check-ins received or made in a certain spot. … Continue reading “Facebook Reveals the 25 Most Checked-in Places in the World”
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 … Continue reading “Henry Sy and Family leads 15 Filipino Billionaires”
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 … Continue reading “Two Foreign Students Willing to be Crucified for their Thesis”
Directly in front of my room’s door was a window facing the pathway where our neighbors incessantly pass back and forth. Their gaudy chats and footsteps made me awake in the midst of the day. When I opened my eyes, I could barely see the light from the wooden jalousie which was shaded with shadows of the … Continue reading “I Saw Myself Sleeping: Was it an Astral Projection?”
Negros Oriental’s beauty remained a secret to the rest of the country. While most of us flocked to the most popular yet hackneyed destinations, the province’s frontiers were less occupied. The locals are randomly coming back and forth to those remarkable sceneries, yet they remained unknown outside the province. Only just recently, through the efforts of … Continue reading “Sites You Should not Forget to Visit in Negros Oriental”
Undeniably, the Philippines is blessed with natural resources. Being one of the top 10 biologically mega-diverse countries, the nation has more than 100 mammal species and 170 bird species that are endemic to its territory – a zesty tourists lure. Its location in the pacific ring of fire made the Philippines a potential mega-producer of … Continue reading “Is there a Perfect Formula for Philippine Prosperity?”
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 … Continue reading “Earth Hour 2012: No Fireworks and Candles Please”
Visiting Baguio is an expensive trip. A round trip fare from Manila to Baguio will cost you nearly a thousand pesos while the hotel accommodation may cost you another thousand or two. You still have to pay for your meals and of course, buy bring-home presents. Another expense is paying for a taxi fee for … Continue reading “How to Commute in Baguio”
