If you’re a Filipino living in the U.S. or elsewhere outside the Philippines, and you would like to participate in the Philippine elections in 2010, remember that you only have two months to register as an overseas absentee voter (OAV). The deadline for registration is on August 31, 2009.
According to this article in the Inquirer, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs has a target of one million OAV’s. So far, only about 118,000 have registered.
The main requirement for OAV registration is Filipino citizenship (including dual citizenship). Filipinos who became naturalized U.S. citizens before 1991 may vote after they apply for (and obtain) dual citizenship and a Philippine passport.
Fil-Am Anna Marie Perez de Tagle will star in a remake of a popular film from 1980. Can you guess what this famous musical is?
Yes, it’s Fame!
Anna Marie joins Kherington Payne, Paul McGill, Asher Book and Kelsey Grammer in an completely updated made-for-our-times version which comes to theaters on September 25, 2009. Watch the trailer below:
“FAME! I’m gonna live forever… I’m gonna learn how to fly! High!”
Farrah Fawcett quietly passed away last Thursday, June 25, 2009. In addition to her role as one of the original Charlie’s Angels, Farrah also left a final legacy. A documentary of her illness and the struggles she went through aired on NBC in May.
Farrah’s fight against cancer is told in the thoroughly honest, and often emotional film, called Farrah’s Story. The documentary shows the truth about cancer as we seldom see it. In Farrah’s own words, “This is what cancer is”.
Farrah’s hope in making the documentary is to spread awareness about what this disease is, what it does, how it destroys and what can be done to stop it. This is what this tribute is about. The hope that cancer will be eradicated someday, not just for those with the means, but even for those without. The message that, even in the direst circumstance, courage and goodwill can be found.
May Farrah’s story inspire and encourage you as it did me. The video below shows the premiere of the documentary.
Michael Jackson had legions of admirers in the Philippines, as he did in other countries. While I’m not a fan of what the man had become in his later years, his songs had a significant part in my youth. I will never forget the campfire in 6th grade by which light my then-crush performed to Billie Jean. Those were indelible memories that will always be tied to this song and the superbly talented man behind it.
Gifted, iconic, Michael Jackson was in a league of his own. This is how his fans will always remember him, showcased in this video of his HIStory tour in Manila in 1996.
The tropical storm called ‘Feria’ (international code name ‘Nangka’) has left several dead behind as it went through central Philippines earlier this week. Eight people have been reported dead, with more missing and thousands stranded. Tornadoes, rare in the Philippines, were also reported.
The arrival of Feria coincided with the annual drenching festival of John the Baptist. Those who celebrate the feast douse others around them, even strangers in jeepneys, with buckets of water. The floods spawned by Feria provided ample ammunition. The merrymaking might have been a welcome distraction for some, with the storm causing power outages (brown-outs, as they are called in the Philippines), cancellations of classes, landslides and street floods.
Feria is expected to exit Philippine territory by Saturday.
I hope you and your family are safe and well. Have you had a chance to call your relatives in the Philippines?
The 9th Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX 2009) will be held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City on September 2-4, 2009, with the theme “Explore, Experience …….. The Philippines is made to be traveled”.
The event, which is organized by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Philippine Convention and Visitors Corporation (PCVC), brings together travel professionals for a marketing push designed to promote the country’s image and tourism opportunities. The Travel Exchange (TRAVEX), in particular, features tours and meetings between Philippine-based tourism companies and international buyers.
For more information, please contact the following:
Cebu Pacific is currently offering special fares for select local flights, with some restrictions. Here are some of the of the ‘Go Lite’ seat sales:
P288 departing from Cebu, to Dumaguete (new flight)
P288 departing from Manila, to Busuanga, Cebu, Iloilo, Laoag, Legaspi, Naga or San Jose (Mindoro)
P588 departing from Manila, to Bacolod, Caticlan (Boracay), Calbayog, Catarman, Cauayan (Isabela; new flight), Kalibo, Puerto Princesa, Tacloban, Tagbilaran, Tuguegarao or Virac
P588 departing from Cebu, to Bacolod, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, or Tacloban
P688 departing from Cebu, to Iloilo or Surigao
P688 departing from Davao, to Cagayan de Oro (new flight)
P888 departing from Manila, to Dumaguete, Roxas or Ozamiz (new flight)
P888 departing from Cebu, to Caticlan (Boracay), Dipolog or General Santos
These are for one-way fares, for those travelling without check-in baggage. Extend the summer with a vacation to one of these places for less! Pack that bag and grab your Cebu Pacific flight!
I have found a new YouTube channel to obsess over. First, let me tell you that I’m not a huge user of make-up. I don’t wear it everyday. But lately, I’ve been inspired to try to be more polished and put together. I don’t know why, maybe a midlife crisis coming on, LOL. Nah, I’m not that old, but even so, I’ve been thinking that this might be a good time to experiment with new style. ;)
It was perfect timing when I discovered Aubrey’s channel, where she gives tutorials on achieving different looks with make-up. Aubrey, who is 20, is based in Virginia but has Cavite listed as her hometown. Her videos are very educational, and shows what products/hues work well on Filipina skin. She also demonstrates their application and techniques such as blending and layering.
Here is my favorite of her summer looks, which she has called “Melon and Coppering”.
Their wedding was highly anticipated, their love story well-known and when Ryan Agoncillo and Judy Ann Santos tied the knot on April 28, 2009, it was billed as the secret wedding of the century.
The private ceremony was held at daybreak at the San Juan Nepomuceno Church in San Juan, Batangas. The reception was held at the Balai, Anilao Beach Resort. All the preparations were held in secret, and no media was allowed at the actual event. Only family and close friends, all of whom wore white, were invited.
Now, we can get a glimpse of Ryan and Juday’s special day. Here is their wedding video, courtesy of their videographer, Jason Magbanua. Jason shot the video entirely on Super 8 film, giving it a timeless and classic feel that perfectly complemented the joy and romance of the day.
Science Garden, PHILIPPINES