Time to Repent Ourselves and Ask for God’s Forgiveness
Every people on earth have their own free will to do such things for his/her life whether it is good or bad. We have the right to choose our individual paths when it comes with our career, religion, faith, hobbies, personal interests or ambitions that we want to achieve in life. This is what makes life so precious and the reasons why we have to enjoy Read more
Looking for a Better Philippines in 2012
There are few days left before we’ve finally had to say goodbye for 2011 and welcome 2012 to start our new lives with. The year 2011 is not really a worst year for most of us Filipinos. Based on the results and statistical records shown from the surveys conducted by government and some private sectors, it shows there was slightly increased of numbers in the agricultural sources and livelihood programs project of the government which delivered a big impact to the Philippine economy.
According to the Corruption Perception Index Report, Philippines ranks 129th place as compared to last year’s 134th among of 183 countries in the world. It shows that the countryhas a score of 2.6, a slight increase from the 2.4 we had Read more
Important Tips you Might Consider in Buying Gifts and Personal Stuffs for Christmas
As Yuletide season is fast approaching, the time when malls and shopping stores are getting very crowded with thousands of people hanging around to every corner of the mall vicinity. Also, the time when most store products & supplies are highly on demand by the consumers. Panic buying will take into place and this will lead yourself Read more
Filipinos Celebrate the 28th Death Anniversary of Ninoy Aquino on Aug. 21
The entire Filipino nation celebrates the 28th death anniversary of former Sen. Benigno”Ninoy” Aquino Jr. on Aug. 21, 2011. There were different activities held in different parts of the country participated by different sectors of Philippine society to pay tribute to the man who “set aside his own personal comfort, his interest and even his life to achieve greater good for the whole country”.
Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda has issued a statement on the eve of the 28th anniversary of Aquino’s homecoming and death at the airport that now bears his Read more
Fil-Chinese Community Readies to Celebrate the Chinese New Year
The local Fil-Chinese community in the Philippines is now preparing for the grand annual Chinese New Year celebration or what they called it “Kung Hei Fat Choi” which will start on February 3, 2011. It marks as the beginning of the Year of the Rabbit. This traditional event is celebrated for about fifteen days and it is a significant moment when the whole nation feels united as they can imagine each other’s enjoyment.
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Christmas Caroling Opens Thy Heart with Happiness and Love
Christmas Day symbolizes true happiness and love on every mankind because this is the day when Jesus Christ was born. In Christianity, this marks the beginning of the larger season of Christmastide, which lasts for twelve days. Though, Christmas is also celebrated by an increasing number of non-Christians worldwide.
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Simbang Gabi (Misa de Gallo): A Unique Mass Celebration
A few days from now, the entire Filipino nation will once again celebrate the most important Christmas tradition of the country as what they called, The Simbang Gabi or Misa de Gallo. It is a 9-day novena of masses literally translated as “Mass of the Night” which usually starts every 16th of December until the 24th midnight eve of the same month to usher the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ.
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Ride Fun with Kalesa
A kalesa or calesa is Philippines traditional mode of transportation. It is not just an ordinary horse back riding because there is a calash (carriage) attached at the back of the horse. On that way, it can accommodate few more passengers in just a single ride. The word “calesa” originally predates the Spanish conquest and descends ultimately from an Old Church Slavonic word meaning “wheels”.
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Remembering the Heroic Act of 1986 People Power Revolution
Filipinos are going to celebrate and remember again the memories of the 4 days non-violent revolt that ended the Marcos regime. The 1986 People Power Revolution or EDSA 1 was the biggest and the most successful revolt happened in the Philippine history. Over 2,000,000 Filipino people were peacefully gathered in the EDSA Shrine which started on February 22-25 for them to end the corrupt governance by late Pres. Ferdinand Marcos and rebuilt the democratic system of government. It was a peaceful cry for freedom and independence for the Filipino people.
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Traditional Wedding Practices in the Philippines
If you are planning to have your wedding in the Philippines, it is very important to know first the traditional classic rules before tying-up yourself to the person you love or simply to learn a bit more about how weddings are conducted in the Philippines.
The “kasunduan” or shotgun marriage is unusual way when both parents are the one arranging the future wedding of their child where both the Filipina bride and groom to be had no choice but to comply. However, this classical way of wedding is no longer existed on this modern era.
Traditionally though, even at this day and age, “ligawan” (courtship) still exists. “Harana” or simply called suitor’s serenade Read more
Philippine Peso Exchange Rate
