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Want to visit museums in Europe? Jul of Europestring talks about a combination tourist pass. It might save you some precious Euros.
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Video messaging has arrived on Philippine shores with the first video SMS service offered by SMART Communications.
SMART launched a “Video Avatar” service in December 2007. The service couples video messages with either a live video or an animated avatar.
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The Philippine American Writers and Artists, Inc. (PAWA) recently launched a book featuring 71 Philippine American writers from all over the US.
The book, “Field of Mirrors: An Anthology of Philippine American Writers“, was edited by Edwin A. Lozada. It covers a variety of topics, eras and settings, written by the following authors:
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* Philippine corruption witness files kidnapping complaint; students rally for Arroyo to resign (via IHT)
* Philippines outlook dims amid graft scandal, US slowdown: survey (via AFP)
* Philippines mulls to open shelved nuclear plant (via China View)
* Ramos: Pre-EDSA I sins are back (via Inquirer)
* Twenty dead in Philippine floods (via BBC)
* Philippine police warn members […]
Whether you’re a local or a tourist, there are plenty to do this weekend across the southern United States. Check out what we have written for you -
When in Georgia, take a weekend trip to Savannah. You can’t go wrong with these “must sees” and “must eats” from Apryl of Southern Byways.
Want to get away […]
Whether you’re a local or a tourist, there are plenty to do this weekend across the northern United States. Check out what we have written for you -
When in Chicago, light up your nightlife touring with several hot lounges, from Matt of the Chicago Traveler.
When in Denver, attend the Denim and Diamonds Gala and help […]
Kudos to KC Concepcion for taking up the cause of solving hunger in the Philippines!
The young celeb was chosen as the Philippines’ ambassador against hunger by the United Nations World Food Programme. Her special mission is to “highlight the need for effective solutions to hunger and to address the humanitarian needs in Mindanao.”
KC […]
Blogger Ivan Henares posted a list of the best surfing destinations in the country. It was one of the best kept secrets of the Philippines, but no longer. The country’s top spots for waves have already been discovered by the international surfing community.
Making Ivan’s list are:
1. Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte
2. Puraran Beach, Baras, […]
Music Matters has compiled a list of international stars and performers who may be coming to the Philippines for concerts. The performers that you may see in a local venue this year are:
1. Duran Duran
2. Joss Stone
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INTRODUCING RAMIELE MALUBAY, A Filipino American from Florida competing on American Idol’s Top 24! She auditioned in Miam and the judges found her really cute (video here).
Five things you didn’t know about Ramiele:
1. She dances in the shower
2. She took hula dancing since first grade
3. Her favorite performer is Regine Velasquez
4. She has eaten […]
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