Romblon, Philippines

December 17, 2008 · Posted in Philippine Islands · 1 Comment 

romblon heritage town Romblon, PhilippinesRomblon 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

December 12, 2008 · Posted in Philippine News · Comment 

oil company Oil prices cuts off below $45 per barrelOil 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

December 6, 2008 · Posted in Philippine Sports · Comment 

la salle ateneo La Salle Ateneo encounters again for Collegiate Championship crownThe 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

December 3, 2008 · Posted in Philippine Islands · 76 Comments 

spratly 238x300 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

December 3, 2008 · Posted in Philippine Attractions · 23 Comments 

250px malacanang palace vie Malacañang Palace, PhilippinesIt 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

December 2, 2008 · Posted in Philippine Celebrities · 2 Comments 

wendy 199x300 Filipina Actress Wendy ValdezWendy 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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