August 31st, 2007
Just sharing some news from the Philippines that caught my eye today..
14 more days in detention for Sison. Communist leader Jose Maria Sison, who was arrested last week in the Netherlands for the alleged murder of his communist colleagues. Charges were supposedly dismissed but he’s still going to be detained.
Court drops libel charges by Pepsi […]
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August 31st, 2007
Jumong fans, are you ready for Episode 77 of this popular Koreanovela?
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The assassins hired by Yeongpo are fighting against Ju Mong and his men, when Yuri joins in to help Ju Mong. During the brawl, Prince Biryu is slashed in the arm, and when an assassin is about to kill Biryu, Yuri comes to rescue […]
By Maricar -- 4 comments
August 31st, 2007
And around the US, I suppose…
The travel and culture channel got in on the game of football with this month’s theme - FOOTBALL/NFL.
You’ll be surprise at how the different culture and travel blogs spun the football story into their posts. And if you’re an NFL fan, you’ll want to read ‘em all, especially if you […]
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August 30th, 2007
Jumong fans, here’s Episode 76. The story gets better and better!
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For Daeso’s coronation, Ju Mong and Biryu arrive in Buyeo with their Goguryeo generals and soldiers, but at the palace gate Naro tells them the generals and ministers must shed their weapons and soldiers at the gate. Mari complains, but Naro insists that is the […]
By Maricar -- 2 comments
August 30th, 2007
Results of a recent survey by the Bureau of Labor and Employment Statistics (BLES) might trouble some Filipino men’s egos.
According to this data from the last five years, there are more women holding supervisory positions than men.
“Today no profession is closed to the Filipino woman ‘except…being a priest in the Roman Catholic Church.’ Once allowed […]
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August 29th, 2007
Did you know… ?
… we DO actually have a football team.
The team is based in Bacolod City and is managed by the Philippine Football Federation.
… Pinoy football is not what you think it is.
It’s not a Peyton Manning -
But a David Beckham -
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August 29th, 2007
Jumong fans, this is now Episode 75:
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After some hesitation, Commander Ohyi tells King Ju Mong he is certain he saw lady Yesoya in the village at the border of Buk-ok nation. Just then, a group of soldiers arrive at the Buk-ok merchant Ja’s base and captures him, confiscating all his merchant goods then dragging him […]
By Maricar -- 1 comment
August 28th, 2007
Now you can securely and rapidly book international flights using e-tickets from Philippine Airlines.
PAL upgraded its internet booking and e-ticketing services to allow user a selection of the cheapest fares for both domestic and international itineraries.
The airline said the online booking link at its website (www.philippineairlines.com) provides information on the lowest available domestic fares over […]
By Grace -- 8 comments
August 28th, 2007
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August 28th, 2007
One percent debt reduction isn’t a lot. Well, not if you’re talking debt in the trillion pesos!
The Bureau of Treasury reported this weekend that the Philippines managed to reduce its outstanding debt. Domestic debt fell by P30 billion to P2.118 trillion in June, and foreign debt fell by P8 billion to P1.663 trillion. Thanks in […]
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