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Faced with unrelenting rain and cold, Naak and Jarakay made the best of their situations. In the previous episode of Survivor Philippines, Naak, which had immunity for this week, focused on improving their camp to better withstand the elements. Jarakay, on the other hand, also had the Tribal Council to face.
Episode 25 aired on October 17, 2008 in the Philippines
The food situation in Jarakay had gotten worse. For their first meal in this episode (Day 15), all they had to eat was rice. Charisse described the atmosphere in their camp as too sad, because of the lack of good food …read more

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After Naak won immunity at the last challenge in Survivor Philippines, Jarakay went back to camp nursing their disappointment.
Episode 24, starting with Day 14 on the island, was aired in the Philippines on October 16, 2008.
Jarakay discussed their loss. Marlon expressed his amazement that his teammates did not have enough stamina to win, and that he could have gone on. His words were, “Talagang natunaw kayo kanina.” (You really melted earlier). It did not go down well with Jace and John, who were in front of the team.
Naak had to contend with pouring rain and cold that night. Kiko …read more

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After their feast of lechon de leche, the Naak tribe of Survivor Philippines was strengthened and encouraged for the next Immunity Challenge. They didn’t want to have to lose another of their members to the Tribal Council. Meanwhile, Jarakay also had much motivation to win this challenge and avenge the hunger they had to endure while Naak was feasting.
Episode 23, which aired on October 15, 2008, was the Immunity Challenge. This challenge had the tribe’s six members, tied together and each carrying a bag with a 10-pound weight. The tribes had to run around a course on the water, trying …read more

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Vigan, Ilocos Sur has earned the UNESCO Heritage List as an entire city preserved like a museum. Calle Crisologo bears that mark very well, with its cobblestone streets and Spanish homes. Still another famous landmark in Vigan is the ancestral home of President Elpidio Quirino and his wife Dona Alicia Syquia-Quirino – the Syquia Mansion.
image used with permission by Flickr: cb_agulto
The mansion was built in 1830 and now houses an impressive collection of antiques and presidential memorabilia. Some of the images of the house showcase several artifacts and signs of the nobility of the original occupants.

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Gary Valenciano is among the rare breed of Filipino singer-performers whose success continues to climb, even after 25 years in the business.

So, the versatile performer will treat his fans to a rare, memorable 2-night concert “Gary V: Live at 25” to celebrate this milestone in his career. The biggest and most historic of all his concerts, Live at 25 will be held at the Araneta Coliseum on November 14 and 15, 2008.
Tickets range from PhP 150 to PhP 3,000. Get them online or over the phone –

Ticketnet 911-555
garyv.com
Genesis 721-4405 local 201.

(International calls dial 011-63-2 …read more

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Episode 22 of Survivor Philippines aired on October 14, 2008.
After winning a meal of lechon de leche, rice and sauce at the last challenge of Survivor Philippines, the Naak tribe was given 30 minutes to enjoy their reward. Jarakay had to stay by the table, and endure the sights and sounds of Naak’s feast.
The situation caused a bit of tension between Naak’s Kiko and Rob. Rob so enjoyed the meal and accompanied it with loud comments about the good food, which Kiko found to be insensitive toward Jarakay. This was specially after the way Naak was welcomed by Jarakay …read more

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What was the first thing in your mind when you saw this image?
Poverty? Yes, obviously. It’s a family in the middle of what could only be a squatter site backdropped with high-rise buildings. Trash all around, and maybe it’s a dumpsite too. There’s a really tiny house/store and a bathroom made of corrugated metal to the side. Teenagers loitering around means they’re not in school, or maybe out of it, either by choice or out of luck.
Blog Action Day 2008 brings Poverty in focus, and the Philippines is a perfect case study. Filipino bloggers …read more

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Walking along Calle Crisologo in Vigan, Ilocos Sur is like traveling a hundred years back in time. The street is so preserved that one expects to see a graceful Spanish lady escorted by her gentleman.
 
Part of Vigan’s Heritage Village, Calle Crisologo is only a few hundred meters long of cobblestone street lined with Spanish-era houses on either side. Most of the homes have been converted to inns, museums and souvenir shops, such as tho.
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At the Tribal Council shown on Episode 20 of Survivor Philippines, Jarakay joined Naak as spectators. They heard the Naak members talk about them and saw Vevherly get voted out.
At the beginning of Episode 21, which aired on October 13, 2008, Naak learned that they would be spending the night at the Jarakay Camp.
With the reunion, it was a time to test old and new alliances. One of the old alliances was between Jace, JC and John, who had a pact from when they were still in the same tribe. Marlon and Charisse were the ones who entertained and …read more

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In the previous episode of Survivor Philippines, the Naak tribe lost the immunity challenge. In addition to needing to vote out another member of their tribe, they also had to move to a new camp.
Episode 20, which aired on October 10, started with Day 11. At the Jarakay Camp, Kiko continued to prove useful to his “kidnappers”, giving them suggestions on managing their fire even through the night. Jarakay had received a gift of huge mussels from Naak, something that they fully enjoyed.

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