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Binibining Pilipinas 2012 Winners

admin — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 18:07:28 +0000

Yesterday, a new Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2012, Binibining Pilipinas-International 2012 and Binibining Pilipinas – Tourism 2012 were crowned in the grand coronation night held at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. Janine Mari Tugonon – Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2012 Here are the results Binibining Pilipinas – Universe 2012: Candidate #18 Janine Marie Raymundo Tugonon Binibining Pilipinas – International 2012: [...]

Number of Filipino seafarers abroad still high

admin — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 02:13:54 +0000

Despite taking a major hit from a down check issued by the European Commission on Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) early this year due to alleged deficiencies in their training curriculum, the number of Filipino seafarers serving aboard the international merchant marine fleet has climbed to 400,000 this 2011 or significantly higher than the projected 347,000 [...]

Philippines prepares for PATA 2012

admin — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 02:48:37 +0000

Preparations are underway for the Philippines’ hosting of the two major events of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) in 2012: the PATA Travel Mart on 25-28 September at the SMX Convention Center; and the PATA Executive Board and Board Meeting on 28-30 September 2012 at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza. The PATA Events Team from [...]

Why the Holiday Extra Customer Awards Have Got it Right

admin — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:34:44 +0000

When it comes to knowing who are the best companies in the travel industry Holiday Extras are really the best people for the job. Not only does their website specialise in helping travellers to find the best holiday bolt on deals but for the past three years they have been running an awards ceremony that helps them [...]

Ilongga in Dubai to receive Bagong Bayani Award

admin — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 22:19:32 +0000

An Ilongga who is currently based at the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was chosen as one of the 2011 Bagong Bayani Awardees for Community and Social Service by the Bagong Bayani Foundation in partnership with the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA). Marilyn Lasquite Roscales, who acquired the name Wafa Kasimieh upon embracing the Islam faith, [...]

Smart Communications calls on public to give to ‘Baha Fund’

admin — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 02:06:14 +0000

Leading wireless services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is encouraging people to send help to those affected by typhoons Pedring and Quiel by making donations to Baha Fund. The two typhoons that consecutively pounded most of Luzon left several towns flooded and without electricity, food, water and shelter. Proceeds of the Baha Fund will be [...]

Unspoiled Beaches of Philippines

admin — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 09:11:36 +0000

The Philippines, a home to beautiful beaches surely compels most of its travelers to spend ample of his time in exploring the magnificent coastline. Unspoiled Beach in El Nido Palawan A country with diverse culture, history and more than 7100 islands are gifted with perfect white sands surrounded by radiant blue waters and some of [...]

Hunt for second giant Philippine crocodile is on

admin — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 20:10:14 +0000

The hunt for second giant crocodile, which is believed to be bigger, longer than ‘Lolong,’ has started. Local and foreign groups of crocodile hunters are in town, offering the municipal government of Bunawan some forms of technical assistance in capturing ‘Lolong’s companion in beheading a carabao days before the giant croc was captured on Sept. [...]

Gabriela Silang or Maria Josefa Gabriela Cariño Silang : Today in History

admin — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 03:09:13 +0000

On September 10, 1763, the famed Gabriela Silang or Maria Josefa Gabriela Cariño Silang in real life, fought valiantly against the Spaniards in Vigan, Ilocos Sur. Gabriela took over the battle of her husband, Diego Silang, leader of the Filipino rebels in the Ilocos, who was betrayed by his close friend and was assassinated on [...]

Filipino Companies Imprinting the Philippine mark in China

admin — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 04:20:56 +0000

It is said that just as the 19th century belonged to England and the 20th century was the United States’ time, so does the 21st century belong to China. If this is correct, then the Philippines and Filipino companies are well-positioned in the new millennium, having established a firm foothold in the economic powerhouse that [...]