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One Peso Coin-New Generation

noreply@blogger.com (Ice) — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 14:20:00 +0000

In commemoration of 150th Birth Anniversary of Philippines's national hero Jose Rizal, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas minted one peso coin to start "New Generation" coins currency series.

Last year, the new design paper bills started in circulations, which were unexpectedly to contain various significant in their description of Philippine geography and wildlife. However, the new grayish, nickel-plated one peso coin has nothing to be different other than facing side to be front.
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Philippines 2012 Holidays

noreply@blogger.com (Ice) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:23:00 +0000

Benigno S. Aquino III signed last november 24, 2011, the Proclamation No. 295

titled as "DECLARING THE REGULAR HOLIDAYS, SPECIAL (NON-WORKING) DAYS, AND SPECIAL HOLIDAY (FOR ALL SCHOOLS) FOR THE YEAR 2012"

Longest line of coins-Guinness World Records

noreply@blogger.com (Ice) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 03:58:00 +0000

Organized by Kabayanihan Foundation, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Employees Association and BSP Officers Club. Aims to break the title of U.S. on the Guinness World Record as the " Longest line of coins."

This project is entitled as "Barya ng mga Bayani (Coins of Heroes), the Power of Small Change."
On November 30,2011, Andres Bonifacio Day. They created a 73.02 km line of 25-centavo coins in the open area facing the Quirino Grandstand in Manila.
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Noynoy at YouTube's World View Series

noreply@blogger.com (Ice) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:31:00 +0000

This coming November 04, 2011, Friday at 1 PM. President Noynoy Aquino will be streamed live on Youtube in partnership with ANC, the ABS-CBN's News Channel.

Philippine President Noynoy will be the first in Asia after the President Barack Obama of United States, Prime Minister David Cameron of United Kingdom and Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero of Spain.
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The Never Ending Unlimited Story

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:53:00 +0000

In this day and age, that everything becomes expensive from basic necessities to desires. We tend to spend our money worth every single centavo or even more than what we pay for. For this mentality, UNLIMITED Products and Services are being offered in the market.

It all started in UNLIMITED CALL AND TEXT introduced by Sun Cellular. It became an ultimate charm to consumers who pay a lot for their monthly bills. However, due to not so good reception in their initial launch, SUN customers opted not to give up of their current Sim from other networks in which later opened an opportunity for other phone manufacturers to produce Dual Sim Cell phones. To compete, other networks also offered this service, and eventually they came out of new service called, Unlimited Text to all Networks. Until now, SUN remains on lead with regards to unlimited services.

No Other Woman - Now On Its 3rd Week

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 11:33:00 +0000

The film "No Other Woman" has been declared as the highest grossing Filipino film of all time.This gross of Php210 million in just two weeks and still showing on its 3rd week. The TV and Movie Director, Ruel Bayani is the main man of this film. Some of his famous creations are: Mula sa Puso; Tayong Dalawa; Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin and recently launched, Budoy.

Although this film received an PG-13 rating by MTRCB it was graded an "A" by the Cinema Evaluation Board of the Philippines because of moral lessons that can be grasped by audience.

Ultimate Food Blogger Philippines 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Ice) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 06:37:00 +0000

Become the Sooo Pinoy Ultimate Food Blogger by showing the passion for the advocacy and promoting it in a creative way. All entries should be submitted on or before October 24,2011.

The Winner will dine in over 101 restaurants and all expense-paid travel to 10 Philippine destination.
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Pera sa Kweba! Puerto Princesa Underground River

noreply@blogger.com (Ice) — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 10:09:00 +0000

Puerto Princesa Underground River is the official nominee of the Philippines to the new 7 Wonders Of Nature.

Show your support by voting through SMS. Text PPUR then send to 2861. Pera sa Kweba! Puerto Princesa Underground River SMS Promo.
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Shamcey Supsup - Miss Universe 2011 3rd runner-up

noreply@blogger.com (Ice) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Shamcey Gurrea Supsup crowned as the 3rd Runner-Up at Miss Universe 2011 pageants held in São Paulo, Brazil. Once again, Filipina Beauty got to the top.

Behind the concluding Miss Universe, The fourth runner-up Ms. Zilin Luo from China, first runner-up Ms. Olesya Stefanko from Ukraine, second runner-up Ms. Priscila Machado from Brazil, and title holder Ms. Leila Lopes from Angola.
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Largest Crocodile - "Lolong"

noreply@blogger.com (Ice) — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 01:39:00 +0000

In three weeks or twenty-one days of hunting, They captured one of the largest crocodiles in marshes of Agusan del Sur province, Philippines.

Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center announced last Monday the huge 21-ft. saltwater crocodile, weighing 600-pounds. Guinness World Records lists the Australia world-record holder at 17 feet and 11.75 inches. Saltwater crocodiles can live for more than 100 years and grow up to 23 feet.
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Tanduay Rhum Rock Fest year 5

noreply@blogger.com (Ice) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:17:00 +0000

Rock On Pilipinas! Tanduay Rhum Rock Fest year 5 this coming October 14, 2011 at the SM Mall ofAsia Concert Grounds.

Rock on with the Best of the Best Band in Town. Like Wolfgang, Sanwich, Chicosci, Kamikazee, Parokya ni Edgar, P.O.T., Hungry Young Poets, Rico Blanco, Paco of Introvoys, Sampaguita, Razorback, Color it Red, Urbandud, EBE Dancel, Grin Department, Franco, Siakol, GLOC 9,The Dawn, Hilera, Typecast, Updharmadown, The Youth, Moonstar 88, Tropical Depression.. and more surprise performances!
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One Liter of Light - Illac Diaz

noreply@blogger.com (Ice) — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 08:12:00 +0000

After the successful campaign for school made from bottles, My Shelter Foundation established by Illac Diaz once again the community on how to saved electricity.

The Solar Bottle Bulb started from the students of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA.

Cinemalaya 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Ice) — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 09:56:00 +0000

9 films will compete in the New Breed full length feature category and 10 in the Short feature category, while 4 in the Directors Showcase.

Cinemalaya will run at two major venues, Cultural Center of the Philippines and Greenbelt Cinemas from July 16 to July 24. Do Visit www.sureseats.com for purchase and reserve tickets in advance on the 7th Cinemalaya at Greenbelt 3 Cinemas in Makati. Please do support our indie local films.

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West Philippine Sea - Spratly islands

noreply@blogger.com (Ice) — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:57:00 +0000

Spratly islands are claimed by Malaysia, Taiwan, Brunei, VietNam, the Philippines and China by part or wholly.

As the AFP deputy chief of staff for civil military operations, Commodore Miguel Jose Rodriguez said on Media that "Viet Nam calls it their East Sea and China call it their South Sea. We in the Philippines should call it West Philippine Sea.”

The islands are believed to be atop massive oil and gas deposits.

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World’s Shortest Man-Junrey Balawing

noreply@blogger.com (Ice) — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:22:00 +0000

On his 18th birthday last June 12 2011 in Sindangan in the Southern Philippines, A man who stands less than 60 centimeters or around two feet tall was declared the world’s shortest man by Guinness World Records.

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Dr. Jose Rizal 150th Birth Anniversary - June 20, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Ice) — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:38:00 +0000

President Benigno S. Aquino III unveils the Rizal@150 logos at rites held for the 114th Death Anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal last December 30, 2010.

PNOY or President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III declares June 20, 2011 as a non-working holiday throughout the Philippines in celebration of the 150th birthday of Dr. Jose Rizal via Proclamation No. 154. Usually Rizal Day is celebrated every 30th of December when he was executed at Bagumbayan Field, which today known as Luneta.

Toughest Place to be a Driver - Manila

noreply@blogger.com (Ice) — Mon, 02 May 2011 13:24:00 +0000

A documentary film about a London Bus Driver which travels to Manila in the Philippines to experience what it is like to be alive and labor as a Jeepney driver in Manila.

Challenge on the Killer Highway.

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Manny Pacquiao on iTunes - Sometimes When We Touch

noreply@blogger.com (Ice) — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 08:32:00 +0000

The country's Politician, Actor, Singer and world's best pound for pound boxer now has its international Single release.

Before the upcoming World Welterweight Championship match with american pound per pound boxer "Sugar" Shane Mosley.

Manny "Pacman" Paquiao is set to release on April 28 his first international single title "Sometimes Whe We Touch" as greatest hits by Balladeer Dan Hill.
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World Wide Fund Philippines-The World Is Just Awesome

noreply@blogger.com (Ice) — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 04:19:00 +0000

WWFPhilippines together with National Ambassadors Marc Nelson and Rovilson Fernandez and Hamilo Coast by SM Land created a Philipines version of Discovery Channel's station ID, "The World is Just Awesome"

Philippines version - The World Is Just Awesome
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24 Hour Film Race Champion 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Ice) — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 09:09:00 +0000

A Filipino Filmmaker named Paolo Dy proved that a valuable movie can be produced in just one day.
The two-minutes film is about a young Pinoy, who’s striving to make it in New York, and the way he tries to hearten his parents back home that he’s doing fine in the big city.
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Filipino Flash-Nonito Donaire Jr.-Bantam Weight Champion

noreply@blogger.com (Ice) — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 13:09:00 +0000

The Filipino Flash, Nonito Donaire Jr. proved himself persistent after bringing down Mexican opponent Ferdinand Montiel on a WBO and WBC Bantam Weight Championship Match at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, Saturday night while, Sunday morning in Manila.
Nonito won in 2nd round at 0:57 seconds left.
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Azkals Philippine National Football Team

noreply@blogger.com (Ice) — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 00:26:00 +0000

Azkals means from the tagalog word Asong kalye, reminds us a stray pinoy breed dog. A mixed breed that is street-smart than purebreds.

Where almost members of the team azkals are a cross breed. Whatever it may be, at least the blood is still within. And, Because of the talented half Pinoy football player, The history of Football in the Philippines has made a remarkable change.
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First Educational Interactive Electronic Storybook-Philippines

noreply@blogger.com (Ice) — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 14:57:00 +0000

Kids enjoy experiencing things with all their senses.

They don't just listen to a story. They wanted to participate in it too. And because it is fun, the student will be interested in reading for a longer period of time.
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First Filipina World SuperModel

noreply@blogger.com (Ice) — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 08:48:00 +0000

Last Year, A Filipina won on a world's most prestigious modeling agency knew as Ford Models. It is mainly recognized in the history of modeling, and has a representative of more than 2500 models globally.
She is Danica Flores Magpantay, Philippines first ever "World SuperModel", The daughter of Lala Flores, also a super model in 1994 as Asia’s Most Glamorous Model.
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First Maid Cafe Philippines

noreply@blogger.com (Ice) — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 03:36:00 +0000

The cosplay restaurant culture in japan now invades the Philippines. It started in Akihabara, Japan last 2001. Just Recently, Cosplay Cafe in the Philippines can be found only in anime cosplay conventions, such as Ozine fest and otaku expo like convention.
MeiDolls Cafe is located at 2nd floor of Saunterfield, Km.20 Ortigas Avenue Extension, Cainta, Rizal. The Maid cafe or Meido Cafe becomes operational last january 15, 2011.
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