November 24th, 2006
The most popular Disney teen show of late is not an animation. It’s a made-for-TV musical of two high school students - one a basketball team captain and the other a math wiz, who try out for a musical despite odds and peer pressure, and inspire others along the way.
It got my church’s whole 5-12 […]
By Grace -- 12 comments
November 24th, 2006
I’ve always thought having the NCEE (National College Entrance Exam) was a necessity. A difficult exam, no doubt, and closed much of some teenager’s chances for college. As with any standardized exam, it can not completely measure a student’s ability to comprehend higher education or success much later in life. But but I thought it […]
By Grace -- 11 comments
November 22nd, 2006
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has given the Philippine economy the verdict of being “relatively healthy”.
In its 2006-2007 report “Southeast Asia: Dynamic Opportunities for US Competitiveness”, the Washington, D.C.-based Chamber of Commerce report stated that “the Philippine economy has demonstrated considerable resilience, and investors remain optimistic about the country.”
According to Philippine Ambassador to the United […]
By Maricar -- 9 comments
November 22nd, 2006
It’s always uplifting to read about Filipino companies that are doing well in the global market. What more if one is about a Red Herring awardee as one of Asia’s hottest technology startups, AND the first Philippine company on the list? And if that company is near to becoming publicly traded on the Hong […]
By Grace -- 2 comments
November 21st, 2006
Export-quality holiday items from more than 200 exhibitors are up for grabs at the 11th Buy Pinoy Exporters’ Fair from November 30 to December 3 at SM Megatrade Hall 2.
Dubbed as “World-Class Philippine Products for Local Buyers”, the fair hopes to encourage buyers to buy locally competitive Philippine-made items that are admired and bought by […]
By Grace -- 0 comments
November 21st, 2006
Manny Pacquiao has won the hearts of countless Filipinos for his victories in the boxing ring. Always, he wears the Philippine colors proudly. So this is an appeal to the Pacman to please, please, please stick to doing what you do best. Boxing. Endorsing products. Even singing. But please, please, please do the country a […]
By Maricar -- 12 comments
November 20th, 2006
Imelda Marcos, former first lady and wife of the late Ferdinand Marcos, launched a new collection on Saturday. A collection, not of shoes, but of jewelry.
Called “The Imelda Collection,” it includes earrings, necklaces, bracelets, brooches, pins, combs and even cuff links made from a combination of glass beads, gemstones and gold-plated chains.
Many of them feature […]
By Maricar -- 6 comments
November 20th, 2006
“Did you see that? Did you see that? Did you see what I did?!”
Did you see how Manny Pacquiao beat-pulped Erik Morales in Saturday’s fight? AWESOME!
We couldn’t stop shouting, cheering, and punching the air as Manny cornered the Mexican to a third round knockout! And the crowd was going wild with every punch. To dominate […]
By Grace -- 1 comment
November 20th, 2006
I’m proud to announce how well b5media is growing with the addition of its Business Channel. Congratulations to all the new blogs!
It has taken awhile but b5media is very excited to announce the launch of our new Business Channel. Given we’re totally bullish about the the business market, we see the launch of our first […]
By Grace -- 0 comments
November 18th, 2006
L-O. Recycled. Second (even third) gen. Comebacks. Call it whatever you want. Filipinos are good at reclying our left over foods. Some are so good at it that there’s actually a blogging event to celebrate our culinary creativity.
Lasang Pinoy is on its 16th month and this round’s theme is all about recycling.
Let us now count […]
By Grace -- 3 comments
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