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Help victims of Typhoon Sendong from Singapore

December 20th, 2011 · 2 Comments

As of 19 December 2011, the death toll for Typhoon Sendong has been placed at 823 surpassing that of Typhoon Ondoy. Pinoys in Singapore, or anyone from Singapore for that matter can help victims of Typhoon Sendong in the Philippines. Simply drop your donations at LBC AirCargo #04-077 Lucky Plaza, Orchard Road. Alternatively, we can [...]

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Cebu Pacific Safety Dance

October 15th, 2010 · 3 Comments

I heard there were mixed reactions about Cebu Pacific flight attendants dancing during the safety demonstration.  I think it’s it a brilliant idea!  Now, passengers actually watch the demo!  Heck, with their video going viral, now even non passengers watch the demo. 

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Philippines has the Dutch Disease

March 15th, 2010 · No Comments

It seems I was on to something when I blogged about my problem with the strengthening peso last month.  According to this article in the Inquirer: The Philippines may now be afflicted with the Dutch Disease.   What is the Dutch disease, you ask? 

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Credit card hidden charges

March 8th, 2010 · 3 Comments

Here’s another reason you should watch your credit card bills closely. Aside from making sure you are not paying for fraudulent charges made on your card, you should also take a look at the finance charges you are being charged with. I usually pay my credit card bills in full so that I don’t pay [...]

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My problem with a strengthening peso

February 24th, 2010 · 2 Comments

2009 hit a record high of US$17.3 billion in OFW remittances despite the great global recession.  I can’t even imagine how much that is in Philippine pesos. So with the inflow of US dollar into the country, the exchange rate is strengthening in favor of the Peso.  That’s good news if you’re online shopping in [...]

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Mo Twister interviews Quezon City counselor hopeful Ara Mina

February 6th, 2010 · 3 Comments

Vote wisely! Parang awa nyo naaaa

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Cebu’s Dancing Inmates dance to Michael Jackson’s This is It

January 26th, 2010 · No Comments

This time they brought in some imports and it’s no less than MJ’s own choreographer. I wonder if some people have thought of stealing just so they can join these inmates. Just a thought! I think this is the best performance I’ve seen from them so far.

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Pacquiao vs Mayweather Jr. fight is off

January 8th, 2010 · 2 Comments

The much anticipated fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been called off by Pacquiao’s promoter Bob Arum after both parties failed to agree on drug testing procedures.

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Manila is devastated by Typhoon Ondoy

September 28th, 2009 · No Comments

Manila is a disaster area!  Places you never expected to get flooded are flooded.  Typhoon Ondoy dropped more rains than hurricane Katrina did and really wreaked havoc to Manila.

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Winnie Monsod asks Mikey Arroyo about his unexplained wealth

September 2nd, 2009 · 2 Comments

Next video after the jump.

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Katrina Halili and Hayden Koh scandal

May 22nd, 2009 · 2 Comments

I’m usually oblivious to these kinds of news but since coming home to Manila, Katrina Halili and Hayden Koh has been all over the TV and the newspapers.   All I can say is I pity Katrina Halili.  She must feel so violated for having been filmed without her consent.  I bet Hayden’s mom is [...]

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Philippines reports first case of Swine Flu

May 22nd, 2009 · No Comments

I guess it was bound to happen sooner or later that swine flu hits the Philippines.  I just hope that the Department of Health is prepared enough to tackle the virus and keep it from spreading and that people at risk of contracting the virus are responsible enough to quarantine themselves until they are 100% [...]

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Pacquiao KO’s Hatton In 2nd Round

May 3rd, 2009 · 2 Comments

In yet another exciting match vs Hatton, Manny has proved to be the best pound for pound boxer today making Pinoys all over the world happy and proud. The match was just how I like it – short and sweet. It was a quick happy ending and as always Manny made it look too easy.

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Chicken ala Carte

April 29th, 2009 · 1 Comment

I got this link through one of those forwarded emails (which I usually don’t read).  This is a short movie by Ferdinand Dimadura that won the 2006 Berlin International Film Festival on the theme food, taste and hunger.  The story is moving and the song he created to go with it fits perfectly.  I hope [...]

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Boycott Boyet Fajardo (whoever he is)

March 25th, 2009 · 1 Comment

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Pacquiao wins again!

December 7th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Yet again, Manny has made the whole nation come together and be united and proud to be Filipinos. He is such an inspiration.  It’s just awesome. And may I say that his Nike ad for this match is so moving. Check out: www.nike.com.ph Kudos to Manny and all of us believed in him.

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Canele’ Patisserie Chocolaterie

September 14th, 2008 · 5 Comments

Yesterday, Mr. Tsiken and I tried Canele’ Patisserie Chocolaterie at the Shaw Centre on Scotts Road (beside Mc Donald’s.)  For those from Manila, their menu kinda reminds me of Bizu specially with all those appetizingly pretty cakes on display. I’d say the price is on the expensive end of the reasonable spectrum.  Expensive side because [...]

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Tags: Bits from Back Home · Food · Review

Selling my Canon 350d DSLR

July 29th, 2008 · No Comments

If you are photography enthusiast who’s looking to get your hands on your first ever digital SLR without burning a hole through your pocket, then this is for you. I’m selling my Canon 350d SLR for an amazingly low price (because I want to sell it quickly so I can upgrade to a higher model [...]

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Stalking Jihad on History Channel

July 14th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Hope you were able to catch it yesterday.  One of History Channel‘s feature for this month of July is Mark Bowden’s (author of Black Hawk Down) Stalking Jihad. History Channel is one of my favorite channels along with

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Let’s pray for the victims of Typhoon Fengshen aka Frank

June 25th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Typhoon Fengshen left a lot of people dead.  Most of the families of the victims of the sunken MV Princess of the Stars are still yet to be reunited with their lost loved ones. Let’s pray for the those who lost their lives to the wrath of Fengshen.

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