Romblon, Philippines
Romblon is an island in the Philippines which is located MIMAROPA region in Luzon. It is a cluster of twenty islands lying in the Sibuyan Sea that is practically at the center of the Philippine archipelago. Romblon is south of Marinduque, west of Masbate, east of Mindoro, and north of Panay Island. Romblon is also called “Marble Country” and expert says that Romblon marble is equal to Italian marble in quality.
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Oil prices cuts-off below $45 per barrel
Oil prices continue to decline below $45 a barrel Friday in reaction to fresh evidence of the US recession and news that a $14 billion emergency bailout for US automakers had collapsed in the Senate.
The decline passed over most of the strong gains made in the previous day’s session, but traders said expectations of an important production cut by OPEC would help keep a floor under prices.
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La Salle-Ateneo encounters again for Collegiate Championship crown
The top two squads in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) could very well be the best teams in the country right now.
La Salle followed rival Ateneo in the 2008 Philippine Collegiate Championship finals after whooping a 62-61 comeback win over reigning National Collegiate Athletic Association champion San Beda in their semifinal match on Saturday at the arena in San Juan City.
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Spratly Islands, Philippines
The Spratly Islands or Scarborough Shoal are controversial islands of more than 100 reefs, islets and islands in the South China Sea between the Philippines and Vietnam, the group is claimed variously by Vietnam, China, Taiwan, Malaysia, and the Philippines. The island occupies a total less than five square kilometers and spread over more than 400,000 square kilometers of sea. The South China Sea region is the world’s second busiest international sea lane. More than half of the world’s supertanker traffic passes through the region’s waters. In addition, the South China Sea region contains oil and gas resources strategically located near large energy-consuming countries.
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Malacañang Palace, Philippines
It is known as a home and the official residence of the President of the Philippines. The palace is also referred to as the office of the president, as well as in everyday parlance and in the media. Malacañang Palace (Malacañan Palace) or Filipinos called it Palasyo ng Malakanyang is located along the north bank of the Pasig River in Manila. The term “Malacañang” is a metonym for the Philippine President’s administration, or the Executive branch. Read more
Filipina Actress Wendy Valdez
Wendy Valdez is a Filipina actress and a former Pinoy Big Brother Season 2 housemate which was born on June 2, 1982 from Navotas. She is a former Binibining Pilipinas Tourism queen. She’s a 4th year Mass Communications student at Far Easter University and works as a part-time model. She is the bread winner of the family since her father left them when she was only 9 years old. Her goal is to help her family transfer from the squatter’s area to a much better home.
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Manny’s wife will not be around at ringside during the Dream Match
Jinkee Pacquiao will not be at the MGM Grand Hotel ringside when her husband fights Oscar de la Hoya on December 7 (December 6, US time).
Pacquiao is eight months pregnant with her fourth child with the Filipino world champion, making it delicate for her to watch a bout expected to be tenser than any of her husband’s previous fights.
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Kalilangan Festival, Philippines
Every year, General Santos City marks its foundation anniversary on February 27 with various activities culminating the weeklong celebration of Kalilangan Festival. A Kalilangan is derived from the Maguindanaoan word “kalilang” which means “festival,” or “celebration.” It has been adopted as the carrier of the city’s foundation anniversary as it perfectly embodies the meaning of the historical episode being celebrated. The logo depicts the docking of the pioneers at the shores of Sarangani Bay. With empty hands and hopeful hearts, they tilled the lands, cultivated dreams, and planted a vision.
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Manny Gives up his WBC Belt
King Manny is letting go of the lightweight crown he won over David Diaz last June 28.
The Filipino superstar, all set to face the great Oscar dela Hoya at 147 pounds, told Filipino journalists last Wednesday he’d never fight again in the 135-pound division.
“Actually I think I’d never go back down to 135,” said Pacquiao when asked about the possibility of him trying to defend the WBC lightweight crown.
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Salvacion Saves Ginebra against Coca-Cola
Ginebra’s guard Sunday Salvacion lit up the scoreboard in the fourth quarter to help his team beat Coca-Cola, 84-77, in Thursday’s game in the KFC PBA Philippine Cup at the Olivarez College Sports Center.
Salvacion’s outside sniping, four straight for 12 points, in the final canto helped keep the Tigers at bay and secure the Kings’ third straight win.
Coke rallied from 21 points down in the first half and threatened at 56-55, on a Ronjay Enrile three-pointer with 10:35 left in the game clock.
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Philippine Peso Exchange Rate
