Filipina Soul News of the Year 2006
As the year winds down, we’d like to take a look at some of the newsworthy events we covered here at Filipina Soul.
Sports:
Filipinos did well in the International Pool Tour 8-Ball Championship in Las Vegas. The World Pool Championship was held in Manila.
Manny “The Pacman” Pacquiao fast became a boxing legend.
Filipino swimmers at the 30th Southeast Asian Age-Group Swimming Championships brought home the gold.
Nature and Science
Filipinos conquered Mt. Everest.
Typhoons Florita (international name: Bilis), Milenyo (international name: Xangsane), Reming (international name: Durian) and Seniang (international name: Utor) left their marks.
Amateur astronomer Christopher Go had a hand in discovering the planet Jupiter’s minor Red Spot.
Filipino scientists helped identify a flood tolerance gene in rice. Another group of scientists is working on Golden Rice, which will have a high betacarotene content.
Politics and Society
Higher pay is on the horizon for doctors, nurses and teachers in the Philippines.
BPI created a direct savings back for OFWs.
We looked at dual citizenship and voting rights and the Comelec considering online voting,
Entertainment
Philippine Idol mania gripped the country, and we followed all the developments. Mau Marcelo became the first Philippine Idol.
Pinoy Dream Academy likewise had its followers, and we kept you updated. Yeng Constantino won as the first Grand Star Dreamer, and won hearts with “Hawak Kamay“.
Lia Andrea Ramos won the Miss Photogenic award at this year’s Miss Universe pageant.
We also brought you news of CINEMALAYA: The Philippine Indie Film Fest 2006 and Sarah Geronimo’s U.S. Tour.
Technology
Friendster tested Friendster Mobs, a wireless application, in the Philippines.
Yahoo! launched Pinoy Connect to assist OFWs in their communication needs.
Pinoy Pod was launched in the U.S. West Coast.
Davao City is groomed to be the Philippine version of Silicon Valley.
Other Interesting News
A Filipino baby was born on a KLM flight.
Breastfeeding moms in Manila set a Guiness World record.
Krispy Kreme opened 2 stores in Manila.
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