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Entries from March 2008

Career Fair at Suntec City

March 31st, 2008 · No Comments

This is a good opportunity for kababayans looking for work in Singapore to have all potential employers in one place. Career fairs are held regularly in Singapore and I’m sure it’s helped a lot of Pinoys in the past. I read in the paper that there’s gonna be a CATS Recruit Career Fair at Suntec [...]

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Tags: Employment

Illac Diaz, Social Entrepreneur

March 23rd, 2008 · No Comments

When I hear the name Illac Diaz, for some reason what comes to mind is his Johnson and Johnson baby oil ad way back when I was high school – probably because he was shirtless. But now, he’s famous for the many awards he is reaping for Sphere: Related Content

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Tags: Bits from Back Home · Proud to be Pinoy!

Paris home in Elle Decor April 2008 cover story features some furniture from the Philippines

March 22nd, 2008 · No Comments

The Paris home of Manila born fashion and interior designer Rose Anne de Pampelonne is on the cover of the April 2008 issue of Elle Decor. Ivory inlaid Antique chest (photo taken from Elle Decor) Who is she, you might ask? Sphere: Related Content

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Tags: Proud to be Pinoy!

Think Rich Pinoy Seminar in Singapore

March 20th, 2008 · No Comments

Fellow Pinoys in Singapore, here’s your chance to take that first step to financial freedom. The Think Rich Pinoy Seminar is coming to Singapore. I was able to attend this seminar in Manila before but then Sphere: Related Content

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Tags: Money

The Talented Mr. Montano

March 20th, 2008 · No Comments

I’m sure by now you’ve heard about Australian Brian Gorrell’s blog about his experience with Manila’s socialites. If you haven’t then you must’ve been very busy. Sphere: Related Content

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Tags: Bits from Back Home

A Review of Osim iEcologi

March 18th, 2008 · 7 Comments

One thing I noticed when we moved to Singapore is that most people don’t bring in their shoes inside their houses. Though we don’t leave our shoes outside the door like our neighbors do, we followed the practice of not using shoes inside the house. Instead, we have a collection of bedroom slippers from different [...]

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Tags: Everyday Life

Janina San Miguel Bb. Pilipinas World 2008 Interview

March 17th, 2008 · No Comments

For those like me who didn’t watch the recent Bb. Pilipinas pageant but is curious as to what the fuss on Janina San Miguel (Bb. Pilipinas World 2008) is all about, watch this: Sphere: Related Content

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Tags: Bits from Back Home

Manny Pacquiao wins bout with Juan Manuel Marquez by split decision

March 16th, 2008 · No Comments

Kudos to Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao for yet again making Pinoys all over the world proud by winning his title rematch with Juan Miguel Marquez and ultimately gaining the title of WBC Super Featherweight Champion of the World. Sphere: Related Content

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Tags: Proud to be Pinoy!

Ken Lee

March 16th, 2008 · No Comments

This will rival Alyssa Alano’s Kiss Me:

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Tags: Entertainment

The 411 on Monosodium Glutamate or MSG

March 7th, 2008 · No Comments

I encountered this interesting article on MSG a few days ago.  Monosodium Gultamate or MSG or probably better known in the Philippines by the brand name Ajinomoto has always been believed to be harmful to your health.  I’ve seen many restaurants display a “No MSG” sign.  So what’s the real deal on MSG? Sphere: Related [...]

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Tags: Food

What once was lost, now is found

March 5th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Just yesterday I wrote about Mr. Tsiken’s lost wallet and what do you know, he got it back – cash and all!  We are so relieved because it’s such a hassle when you lose credit cards and what more when you lose your employment pass.   What are the odds?  Prayers really work (and the Secret works [...]

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Tags: Everyday Life

US based Pinoy Millionaire Trace Trajano shares his secrets to Real Estate success

March 4th, 2008 · No Comments

In my path to financial freedom, I encountered the

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Tags: Money · Proud to be Pinoy!

IT show 2008

March 4th, 2008 · No Comments

The Singapore IT show 2008 is back and promises to bigger and better! It’s going to be on

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Tags: Event · Shopping · Visit Singapore

Our friendly neighborhood police officers

March 4th, 2008 · No Comments

Yesterday was my 10th year anniversary with Mr. Tsiken but instead of celebrating, we were a little depressed because Mr. Tsiken lost his wallet.  In it was 2 credit cards, his driver’s license, employment pass and S$300.00.  We didn’t really know what to do, so after much research and asking around, Sphere: Related Content

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Tags: Everyday Life · People

Police still looking for escaped terrorist

March 4th, 2008 · No Comments

Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) detainee Mas Selamat bin Kastari escaped from the Whitley Road Detention Centre at 4:05 pm on 27 Feb 2008. 

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Tags: News

Vote for our Tubbataha Reef in the New Seven Wonders of Nature campaign

March 1st, 2008 · No Comments

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Tags: News · Proud to be Pinoy!