http://www.thephilippineisland.com Discover and Explore Everything About This Island of Paradise Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:34:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en San Miguel Beer subordinated the Air21 Express practically on all fronts, pulling off a comfortable 105-86 victory to gain entry into the KFC PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals at the Araneta Coliseum Sunday night. Picking up from where they left off in their game against the Coca-Cola Tigers last Dec. 28, the ... http://www.thephilippineisland.com/philippine-sports/the-beermen-wins-against-air21-to-face-kings-in-best-of-3-series.html 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 ... http://www.thephilippineisland.com/islands/romblon-philippines.html 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 ... http://www.thephilippineisland.com/philippine-news/oil-prices-cuts-off-below-45-per-barrel.html 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 ... http://www.thephilippineisland.com/philippine-sports/la-salle-ateneo-encounters-again-for-collegiate-championship-crown.html The Spratly Islands 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 ... http://www.thephilippineisland.com/islands/spratly-islands-philippines.html 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 ... http://www.thephilippineisland.com/philippine-attractions/malacanang-palace-philippines.html 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 ... http://www.thephilippineisland.com/philippine-celebrities/filipina-actress-wendy-valdez.html 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 ... http://www.thephilippineisland.com/philippine-news/manny%e2%80%99s-wife-will-not-be-around-on-ringside-during-the-dream-match.html 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 ... http://www.thephilippineisland.com/philippine-festivals/kalilangan-festival-philippines.html 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 ... http://www.thephilippineisland.com/philippine-sports/manny-gives-up-his-wbc-belt.html