Ervin Hendrix Herrera's Mountain Life/Logs

8th Visayas Mountain Festival opens

2011-04-17T08:05:00.002+08:00

By Dale Rosal Cebu Daily NewsFirst Posted 07:15:00 03/29/2011 AROUND 150 participants are expected to take part in the four-day 8th annual Visayas Mountain Festival which starts this Thursday in Cebu City’s mountain barangays. The event will be hosted by the University of San Carlos Mountaineers Club and the Mountaineering Federation of the Philippines Inc. which aims to reinforce

MOUNT KANLAON NATIONAL PARK

2011-02-08T20:13:00.001+08:00

Ecotourism a joint venture of gov’t, citizens, tourists BY WINONA CUEVA Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism THINK OF as government on the road, or on the slopes. Mount Kanlaon Natural Park or MKNP on Negros Island is one Protected Area where the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ advocacy to conserve life in the wild is rolled out in a rather personalized way every single

127 Hours - Official Trailer [HD] (Aron Ralston's Story)

2010-12-09T15:54:00.000+08:00

Amputee Hiker's Story on Film

2010-12-09T15:52:00.000+08:00

‘Balangay’ sailors come with best wishes for unity and friendship

2010-09-27T15:59:00.002+08:00

September 1, 2010, Wednesday KUCHING: Three traditional sailboats found themselves fleeing from pirates somewhere off the coast of Mindanao on Labour Day 2010. WELCOME TO CAT CITY: Rashid (far left) welcoming Valdez (second left) and the Kaya ng Pinoy crew to Kuching yesterday.With no wind to fill their sails, the Filipino crew of 35 rowed their ‘balangays’ for three days before they got out

The Philippines, a Mountaineer’s Haven

2010-09-27T15:57:00.000+08:00

By MANILA BULLETIN ONLINE September 14, 2010, 8:57pm The Philippines is blessed with so many natural wonders, ranging from different species of plants and land and water animals to scenic destinations. So when one gets so stressed out due to urban life’s hustle and bustle, one of the most suggested activities to unwind is to go nature tripping. One good example of this is mountaineering. It

Pinoy sets out on solo expedition to South Pole

2010-07-19T10:11:00.000+08:00

Pinoy sets out on solo expedition to South Pole By Perseus Echeminada (The Philippine Star) Updated July 09, 2010 12:00 AM

THE BEATLES lyrics by Albums by Alphabet

2010-07-03T20:53:00.000+08:00

THE BEATLES lyrics by Albums by Alphabet See Also: GEORGE HARRISON lyrics JOHN LENNON lyrics PAUL MCCARTNEY lyrics RINGO STARR lyrics THE BEATLES lyrics Send "THE BEATLES" Ringtones to your Cell "Please Please Me" (1963) albumscript("The+Beatles"

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2010-06-23T11:09:00.002+08:00

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Drivers flunk LTO test; awards eyed for rescuers

2010-06-23T11:07:00.000+08:00

Marina Dizon

2010-06-23T09:19:00.002+08:00

Marina Dizon (1875-1950) Daughter of a Katipunan leader in Cavite, who was one of the Trece Martirez, executed by the Spanish officials in 1896. Born in Trozo, Manila, on July 18, 1875. She joined the Katipunan in July 1893, one of the first women to have done so. She also kept important documents of the Katipunan. Died on October 25, 1950.

General Francisco Makabulos

2010-06-23T09:19:00.000+08:00

General Francisco Makabulos (1871-1922) Leader of the revolt in Tarlac. Born in La Paz, Tarlac, on September 17, 1871. He was the first patriot in Tarlac, who joined the Katipunan. General Aguinaldo appointed him as one of the brigadier generals of the Central Luzon area. He established the Central Executive Committee, which had a constitution called the Constitution of Makabulos. Died in

Philippine Calendar of Events

2010-06-23T09:18:00.002+08:00

Calendar of Events MONTH/DATE/YEAR EVENTS January 4/ (1897) Execution of 15 Bicolano Martyrs 6/ (1812) Birth of Melchora Aquino, Mother of Philippine Revolution 18/ (1896) Printing of the Kalayaan, the Newspaper of the Katipunan, with Emilio Jacinto as Editor. 20/ (1896) Death of Graciano Lopez-Jaena 23/ (1899) Inauguration of the First Philippine Republic at Barasoain Church.

PHILIPPINE FLAGS

2010-06-23T09:17:00.003+08:00

The current Philippine National Flag evolved out of many earlier versions. But all of them traced their origin from the common endeavors of the Philippine revolutionaries to show their love for the country. The first Philippine flag was the war banner adopted by Andres Bonifacio in 1892. It was a rectangular piece of red cloth, with three white K’s arranged to form three

TERMS FROM THE PHILIPPINE REVOLUTION

2010-06-23T09:17:00.000+08:00

October 29, 2009 · Filed under Uncategorized TERMS FROM THE PHILIPPINE REVOLUTION Cavite Mutiny – Filipino soldiers in the fort of San Felipe in Cavite rose in mutiny under the leadership of Sergeant La Madrid. The cause was the abolition of some privileges of the Filipinos. GOMBURZA were arrested and killed because of the suspicion that they

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE CENTENNIAL OF THE 1896 PHILIPPINE REVOLUTION

2010-06-23T09:15:00.003+08:00

October 29, 2009 · Filed under Uncategorized INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE CENTENNIAL OF THE 1896 PHILIPPINE REVOLUTION On August 21 – 23, 1996, the Philippine Centennial Commission sponsored an international conference focusing on the theme: “The Philippine Revolution and Beyond.” In the conference, held at the Manila Hotel, 95 papers on the

Philippine Centennial Celebration

2010-06-23T09:15:00.000+08:00

1998 marks the 100th anniversary of the Philippine independence. It was on June 12, 1898, when General Emilio Aguinaldo, first president of the Philippine republic, declared the independence of the country from the Spanish rule , at his residence in Kawit, Cavite. Aguinaldo’s action, however, was just the culmination of a series of events in what is now known as the “Philippine

THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL ANTHEM

2010-06-23T09:14:00.000+08:00

The Philippine National Anthem was the product of a joint effort of a poet and a musician. They worked independently,but both were moved by the same spirit of patriotism; and their works were brought together as a legacy of the Philippine Revolution. Om June 5, 1898, Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo requested Julian Felipe, a musician (a pianist and composer) and a native of Cavite, to compose a