Tag: Philippines
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Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition makes winners out of losers
The television network brought Filipinos hit reality shows like Pinoy Big Brother, Pinoy Dream Academy, and Pinoy Fear Factor is bringing in another hit reality show to the country. Thankfully, it does not have Willie Revillame in it.
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Errors plague new Philippine Peso bill design, strong security features touted by BSP
On December 2010, the Central Bank of the Philippines (BSP) publicly released a new set of completely redesigned Philippine banknotes. Just like the “Pilipinas Kay Ganda” campaign launched by the Department of Tourism only a few months ago, it did not escape the criticism of Filipinos. Within hours many of its flaws were brought out.…
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Miss Universe 2010 Beauty Pageant results: and the winner is … Miss Mexico!
Here is a screenshot from the Miss Universe website as of 10:38 AM, Philippine standard time: As the clock ticks down we hold our breath for the winner. … will it be the crowd favourite, Miss Philippines Venus Raj (4th runner-up)? … will it be Miss Ukraine, Anna Poslavska (3rd runner-up)? … will it be…
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President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III First SONA Transcript, Translation, and Video
Video: Live Videos by Ustream Original Transcript (Tagalog): State of the Nation Address of His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino III President of the Philippines to the Congress of the Philippines Session Hall of the House of Representatives July 26, 2010 [Batasan Pambansa Complex, Quezon City] Speaker Feliciano Belmonte; Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile; Vice President…
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Important things to know about color coding and MMDA officers
I received the following in e-mail: PRINT AND KEEP A COPY IN YOUR CAR: No window hours: Makati , Malabon and Las Pinas. Number Coding is in effect from 7am to 7pm! No number coding: Taguig, Marikina and Paranaque . So, feel free to roam around these cities anytime. Pasig City has window hours of…
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President Benigno “P-Noy Noynoy” Aquino III inauguration speech (inaugural address transcript and video)
Source: AFP PHOTO/TED ALJIBE Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III delivered his inauguration speech addressing over 92 million Filipinos on the historic day of July 30, 2010. He was sworn in as the 15th Philippine President by Supreme Court Justice Conchita Carpio-Morales at Quirino Grandstand in Manila. After securing a landsline win in the 2010 Philippine elections.…
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Philippines Election 2010 May 10 facts, guide and videos
With only a few days left until May 10, more than 50 million voting Filipinos need to educate themselves on the upcoming elections. For the first time the country will be having automated elections, which makes being informed doubly important. Below are information gathered from various sources on this topic. Key facts about Philippine elections…
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Philippine Stock Market Tips on how to become a better investor by Ron Nathan
Reposting this article with the permission of Mr. Ron Nathan, whose generosity, experience and insights are a continuous source of inspiration to many investors. I believe this is also very timely, given that the country is currently undergoing a change in governance. It is may be a good time to invest in the Philippine Stock…
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Anne Curtis Boracay scandal video and photos taken down
Philippine actress Anne Curtis and Sam Milby speak up today on ANC over a recent wardrobe mishap that spread over the Internet through blog sites, Facebook and even on tabloids. The video was a snippet taken from “ASAP XV”, a special summer episode taken in Boracay. In the video, Anne’s bikini top slips to reveal…