August 5th, 2008
There is no reason not to write about Whole Grain Rosemary Potato Bread on a Filipino blog. While Filipinos are not big bread eaters, we’re adaptable and will happily enjoy good freshly baked bread anytime.
Our featured blog this week is Apple Pie, Patis, & Pâté. Its author, Jude, mixes cuisines from all over the […]
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August 5th, 2008
When it comes to travel, there is no such thing as overcrowding in the Philippines.
Counting the heads, there could be more than 25 people on this jeepney’s roof deck, excluding the 20 more packed inside. Do the math. Who needs a bus when you can have this?
image: flickrcc
Tags: culture, filipina, filipina soul, Filipino, […]
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August 4th, 2008
What is really the best gauge to determine the performance of a university? Is it facilities? Amount of money received in grants? Number of alumni who go on to become presidents/senators/congressmen?
While there are any number of criteria to consider in ranking any group of schools, a survey by Philippine Professional Regulations Commission (PRC) and the […]
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August 4th, 2008
There is nothing quite like this in the world. Not even Chrysler is able to manufacture this model of Mercedes Benz.
King of the Road. Only in the Philippines -
image: flickrcc
Tags: culture, filipina, filipina soul, Filipino, filipinos, jeepney, mercedes benz, Philippines, pinoyShare This
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August 3rd, 2008
Just two more jokes, and I’m done for the day. :-)
TEACHER.
There was this Filipino kindergarten teacher and she was teaching her class how to do the hokey-pokey. She started off by saying, “You put your right feet in, you put your right feet out, you put your right feet in….”
Suddenly one of the children […]
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August 3rd, 2008
Some jokes are too good to pass…
A Pinoy went to a bar in Hawaii to have some drinks. At the counter, he sat next to the famous Hollywood director, Steven Spielberg who was already ahead by a quart of alcohol. After a couple of beers, the Pinoy sensed that Spielberg was glaring at him. […]
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August 2nd, 2008
You saw how it ended. Now watch it again.
One of the most followed Filipino teleseries this year, “Lobo“ended its run last July 11, 2008. Viewers cried for an hour and even through the commercials, as Lyka Raymundo (Angel Locsin) and Noah Ortega (Piolo Pascual) fought for their love one last time.
It was dramatic, unforgettable […]
By Grace -- 1 comment
August 2nd, 2008
This is the most romantic wedding scene ever!!! Gosh, and it’s not even real.
Lyka Raymundo (played by Angel Locsin) and Noah Ortega (Piolo Pascual) exchanged vows in a tearful wedding ceremony in the hit teleseries “Lobo” of ABS-CBN.
For those new to the series, “Lobo” (Wolf) is the love story of childhood friends Lyka, […]
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August 1st, 2008
When the reality show “Fear Factor” was shown in the US two years ago, it got me glued to the TV while contestants jumped between swerving trucks, ate crawling, slimy bugs and bulls’ testicles. It was all about conquering one’s worst fears.
Well now, Filipino viewers can see what fearless means for their fellow Pinoys […]
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August 1st, 2008
There are now only six contenders for the title of Pinoy Idol!
After Penelope was eliminated this week, the six finalists are Warren Antig, Kid Camaya, Jayann Bautista, Gretchen Espina,Daryl Celis and Ram Chaves.
Here’s a teaser clip of this weekend’s Gala performance and elimination night:
Tags: cultural icons of the philippines, culture, destination, filipina, filipina soul, […]
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