The Beermen Wins Against Air21 to Face Kings in best-of-3 series

January 5, 2009 · Posted in Philippine Sports · Comment 

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 Beermen made it 3-0 over the Express in their head-on duels in the conference.

It’s Sta. Lucia versus Rain or Shine in the opener and San Miguel against Ginebra for the main game at the start of the best-of-three quarterfinals showdowns Wednesday in the same venue.
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Romblon, Philippines

December 17, 2008 · Posted in Philippine Islands · Comment 

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 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 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 

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 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 · Comment 

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 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 · Comment 

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 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 · Comment 

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 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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Manny’s wife will not be around at ringside during the Dream Match

November 29, 2008 · Posted in Philippine News · Comment 

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 be tenser than any of her husband’s previous fights.
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Kalilangan Festival, Philippines

November 28, 2008 · Posted in Philippine Festivals · Comment 

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 perfectly embodies the meaning of the historical episode being celebrated. The logo depicts the docking of the pioneers at the shores of Sarangani Bay. With empty hands and hopeful hearts, they tilled the lands, cultivated dreams, and planted a vision.
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Manny Gives up his WBC Belt

November 27, 2008 · Posted in Philippine Sports · Comment 

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 down to 135,” said Pacquiao when asked about the possibility of him trying to defend the WBC lightweight crown.
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