Filipina Soul

I heard about this dance long before I saw it. And when I finally did, it really took my breath away.
KC CONCEPCION was the talk of the town when she danced at the birthday concert of her mom, the megastar Sharon Cuneta at the Araneta Coliseum. Her Cirque De Soleil-inspired presentation had her mom in total admiration of her firstborn.
Be wowed.

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This news out of Poland just made me smile. It seems they only just realized, and were quite shocked to find, that Poland’s postal mail is "slow as snail."
My first reaction was – you should come to the Philippines!
Philippine postal mail has been, as far as my parents have remembered, been much slower than snail. Consider a regular envelope sent from the USA to a town just bordering Manila. These days, it will take 3 weeks before it reaches your town’s post office. Slower if you were to send a package, and never mind sending if you try …read more

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What year was this? Check out the dance moves of three of the hottest male stars in Philippine moviedom… those many years ago:

 
William is dancing circles around the other two. Until recently, only Albert was still active in showbiz. But Gabby has been staging a comeback. I’d like to see more of William myself, but they probably won’t be doing movies like this (Story of Three Loves).
Technorati Tags: William Martinez,Albert Martinez,Gabby Concepcion,Philippine actors,Philippine showbusiness,Philippine entertainment

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"Sol: A legend about the sun" is about the magical story of the young boy Amorsolo. His adventure begins with his quest to win the Sun’s heart, at a time when she "used to shine not just with soft light but also with captivating beauty." He comes across the Moon, a jealous rival who would not let him win.
The book is written by Agay Llanera and illustrated by Farley del Rosario, two of the best young writers and artists in the Philippines, respectively. It was a finalist in the Romeo Forbes Children’s Storywriting Competition sponsored by CANVAS, a …read more

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Happy Slip’s Christine Gambito and her cousin Josh Verdes are in Manila!

It’s Christine’s first trip to the country. As you can see in her video made on her first day there, it’s a very special and emotional journey for her.
The trip is sponsored by the Philippine Department of Tourism, so I’m sure we’ll see Christine’s adventures not just in Manila, but in other provinces as well. Keep your eyes and ears peeled and maybe you’ll get a chance to meet Happy Slip in person!
via Happy Slip
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Our home channel, b5media’s Travel and Culture, is honoring the newest addition to the clan of Filipina Soul with family-themed posts.

Matt at The Chicago Traveler takes us on a little trip down memory lane with his story of family meals, past and present, with his post about Ann Sather.
Apryl at Southern Byways shares great information about aquariums worth a visit with her post Fun at Aquariums.
Jon at The DC Traveler gives some suggestions for teen-friendly activities with his post What to do With Teenagers.
Ruth at Let’s Visit Asia has a suggestion for a family New Year with …read more

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SM Prime Holdings, owner/operator of the SM chain of malls, will once again collaborate with IMAX Corporation to bring two additional IMAX theaters to the Philippines.
The first ever IMAX experience in the Philippines is in the SM Mall of Asia. Its success has shown that there is a vibrant market for the entertainment technology among Filipinos.
The new systems will be located in Manila and Cebu. Exactly which mall in Manila will one day house the new IMAX attraction is not yet known.
via CNN Money
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On February 7-10, 2008, hot air balloon and small plane enthusiasts will convene at the Clark Freeport Zone for what is being touted as the "biggest aviation sports event in the country today".
The 12th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta will feature the following events:

Daily Hot Air Balloon Flights
Daily Flag Jumps
Skydiving
Micro Light Demonstrations
Small Plane Fly-bys and Fly-ins
Remote-Controlled Airplane Exhibitions
Aerobatics
Light Airplane Balloon-Bursting Competition
Ultra-Light Formation Flying and Bomb-Dropping Exhibitions
Helicopter Fly-ins and Exhibitions
Rocketry Demonstrations
Kite-Flying Exhibitions
Ultra-Light and Motorcycle Races

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* Canadian miner Boxxer Gold Corp. announced that it had completed raising $150,000 (about P6 million) to pursue a pre-feasibility study of the Nalesbitan gold deposit in the southeastern province of Camarines Norte. (via Inquirer)
* Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines Inc., local bottler of the world’s second-largest soft-drink maker, set its initial public offering price at the low end of its range, raising 4 billion pesos ($98 million) for itself and selling shareholders. (via Bloomberg)
* President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo fired the country’s aviation chief and ordered improvements in air safety standards within three months, after a U.S. aviation watchdog limited U.S.-bound flights …read more

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Filipino Renaldo Lapuz has taken American Idol by storm, in the "William Hung" way. Renaldo not only composed an original song for his audition, but he also got Randy to sing with him, Paula to dance, and Simon to say that he could have a hit on his hands!

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