Feel the Rhythm of Our Very Own Bisrock Songs
BisRock has invaded not only in Cebu but also recently known in most places of the Philippines. It has pushed the Cebu music scene into greater heights. The term “BisRock” comes from the Cebuano words Bisaya, referring the Visayan language, and rock, for rock music. It was originally was coined by Cebuano writer Januar E. Yap in 2002, and and was first applied to Missing Filemon’s first album. He has a collection of short stories published under the New Writers series of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. He also writes a column for Sun.Star Cebu and teaches literature courses at St. Theresa’s College and Cebu Normal University.
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Everyone Must Enjoy Swimming in Kawasan Falls
Kawasan Falls is a very famous tourist destination which is located inside the mountains of Barangay Matutinao, Badian, Cebu. It is just 130 kilometers away from southwest of Cebu City with an approximately a three hours bus ride. When you get to the Badian town, you still have to walk in around 15 to 30 minutes or less along a very rocky and narrow path. Along the way, there are souvenir shops selling accessories such as beaded necklace, bracelets, and Kawasan print t-shirts are available for sale if you want to bring home souvenirs with you. You’ll have to cross three small bridges before reaching the falls.
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The Hari Raya Puasa Festival of our Muslim Brothers
The Hari Raya Puasa literally known as “Celebration Day of Fasting” is the Malay term for the Muslim Festival of Eid ul-Fitr. It is used to refer to Eid ul-Adha in the form of “Hari Raya Aidiladha”. The main greeting used by Muslims in Malaysia and Singapore is “Selamat Hari Raya” which means “Happy Eid” in Malay. Hari Raya Puasa is considered the most significant celebrations for Muslims. It marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan (or Bulan Puasa” in Malay) and is a time of abstinence, contemplation, and worship for Muslims.
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DTI Opposes Meralco Hike
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will oppose the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) ruling allowing Manila Electric Company (Meralco) to raise its rates as much as 36 percent. Presidential Management Staff (PMS) head Cerge Remonde said that the DTI is preparing a motion for reconsideration to the issue, but declined to elaborate.
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A Warm Apple Pie for your Family
A pie is a baked dish which is usually made of a pastry dough shell that covers or completely contains a filling of various sweet or savory ingredients. Although, there are several kinds of pie, an Apple Pie is amongst the famous pies in the Philippines. It is a fruit pie (or tart) in which the principal filling ingredient is apples (Cooking Apples). Pastry is generally used top-and-bottom, making a double-crust pie, the upper crust of which may be a pastry lattice woven of strips; exceptions are deep-dish apple pie with a top crust only, and open-face Tarte Tatin.
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Many OFWs are Not Protected, says Militant Group
A group called International Migrants Alliance urges students to think twice before going abroad. An organization allied with migrant groups in 23 countries said that the Overseas Worker’s Asssociation (OWWA) has failed to protect Filipinos working abroad. Roy Anunciacion, chairman of International Migrants Alliance (IMA) in the Philippines, said that the current government has made migration a “business”.
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Rice Terraces of Banaue, Ifugao
These beautiful man-made structures are considered by many as the Eighth Wonder of the World. The Banaue Rice Terraces were carved from the high mountain slopes by Ifugao farmers the ancestors of the Batad indigenous people more than 2000 years ago. It is commonly thought that the terraces were built with minimal equipment, largely by hand. Banaue rice terraces stretch like stepping stones to the sky – some reaching an altitude of 1500m (4920ft). It is considered as one of mankind’s greatest engineering feat. If the terraces were laid end to end, they would stretch half way around the world.
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Roach Predicts a KO at Round 9!
Freddie Roach said that The Dream Match won’t go the distance.
In an interview with GMANews.TV, Manny Pacquiao’s trainer was asked to predict what round the Pacquiao-Oscar de la Hoya bout would end. He had an abrupt reply, in the “ninth round”.
Manny finished a five-round sparring session with light-middleweight Rashad Holloway and Roach was pleased with what he saw Thursday afternoon at his Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles.
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Welcome to the World of Sabong
Cockfighting is a true bloody sport that pits two roosters against each other. Spectators may place their bets, and the fight ends after one or both roosters die. Cockfighting is very common throughout all of Southeast Asia especially in the Philippines. They often called it “Sabong”. In fact, sabong is one of the Philippines’ national sports. There are illegal and legal cockfights. But in the United States and in most places of Europe, cockfighting is strictly prohibited. Besides being cruel to animals, cockfighting is closely connected to other crimes like gambling, drug dealing, illegal firearms sales and even homicide.
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Urbandub is Cebu’s Most Sensational Band
Urbandub is a Filipino rock band especially came from Cebu, Philippines. The band has 4 members which comprises of Gabby Alipe (lead vocals, guitar), John Dinopol (lead guitar), Lalay Lim (bass, vocals) and JanJan Mendoza (drummer). The band have come out with a completely infectious and original blend of dynamic song structures and hurricane-force rhythms that made them a sure thing to break out of the pack, but even the band could not have imagined how far. In fact, Urbandub was the first indie band who releases albums nationwide thru EMI’s help. EMI also featured Urbandub with the unique and not to mention—heaviest compilation of Pinoy rock entitled FULL VOLUME with a remake of Sade’s NO ORDINARY LOVE.
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Philippine Peso Exchange Rate
