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Archive for May 2007

May 31st, 2007

Click to ‘pause’

You probably noticed that I (Grace) have been writing less in the past two weeks…(oh, and if you haven’t.. uhmmm… now you know!)
So I just want to let you know I’m still here and breathing, but I am taking a breather and catching up on my health. Nothing serious really. I hope to be back […]

By Grace -- 0 comments

May 31st, 2007

Philippine Business News (5-31-07)

Here are some recent headlines concerning business interests in the Philippines:
* Philippine Government Revokes 65 Mining Permits; Wants New Investors To Develop Mineral Lands (via AHN)
* U.S. Bioethanol Firm Invests $150M In Philippine Biofuel Facility (via AHN)
* Philippine Airlines doubles its order for Boeing 777s (via Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
* Philippine Growth Probably Fastest in Three Quarters […]

By Maricar -- 0 comments

May 31st, 2007

What are Filipino Bloggers Talking About?

Filipino bloggers (and even non-Filipino ones) are talking about a variety of topics about the Philippines these past days.

LJ (You Had Me at Hello) is a proud FIlipino call center employee. Her #1 answer to the meme “Why it feels great to be Pinoy” is the fact that the Philippines is a call center haven.
Don […]

By Maricar -- 1 comment

May 29th, 2007

Online Sari-sari Store

Store ng Bayan is an online store that caters to Filipinos overseas who are looking for sources for their favorite Pinoy foods and other products.

Store Ng Bayan’s Sari-Sari store, your trusted Filipino online store, is just like the sari-sari stores or “tindahan” in the Philippines. Here one will find favorite Pinoy goods ranging from […]

By Maricar -- 5 comments

May 28th, 2007

Theresa Licaros is Miss Photogenic

Our Miss Universe contestant Anna Theresa Licaros didn’t make it to the top 15 of the pagaent. But she will still be able to bring home an honor.
Theresa is this year’s Miss Photogenic! Looks like our countrymen all over the world have once again shown their support and solidarity to make sure our Miss Philippines […]

By Maricar -- 30 comments

May 28th, 2007

Theresa Licaros in Miss Universe Pagaent

Are you watching? The Miss Universe Pagaent is on right now. And of course, I’m cheering on our very beautiful and smart Anna Theresa Licaros. The short introduction of each candidate has started. I didn’t get much chance to see Theresa except for about 2 seconds. But I hope she bags some of the honors […]

By Maricar -- 4 comments

May 27th, 2007

Why ‘it feels great to be Pinoy’

Started by a meme from Macalua and found via the Alleba blog, I thought we (FS readers and writers) might want to participate on why you feel these days…
It’s just feels great to be Pinoy!
Here are my three:
1. Filipinos are hardworking. Despite the times,whether local or OFWs, and especially to support their families, […]

By Grace -- 1 comment

May 26th, 2007

6 Filipino High Schoolers win international Science Fair

Did your hgh school ever have those annual science fairs where you’re forced to think of an experiment, make poster boards and strut your research for all to see? My high school was big on that. But for the love of my profession, I can not remember what I did for my science fair project! […]

By Grace -- 1 comment

May 25th, 2007

Filipino Film Well-Received in Cannes

Filipino director Brillante “Dante” Mendoza’s “Foster Child” received a 10-minute standing ovation at the Festival de Cannes Directors’ Fortnight. The special section of the festival is aimed at recognizing the best work of directors from all over the world.
The film, which stars Cherry Pie Picache, Eugene Domingo, Jiro Manio, Kier Segundo, Alwyn Uytincgo and Dan […]

By Maricar -- 3 comments

May 25th, 2007

FYI: Comments section under-progress

Hi FS readers. We have a new template, but some things need to be tweaked.
For example, we’re missing our comments section today. So, hang in there, and check back a few times. I know some of you want to guess the latest teaser. :-)
We’ll let you know if the comment section is up.
I did notice […]

By Grace -- 2 comments