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2013 Philippine Holidays (Proclamation No. 459, s. 2012)
Published on 2012-09-01 07:00:00
This Proclamation No. 459, signed August 6, 2012 in Manila City, shall take effect immediately and shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in accordance with Section 4 & 5. A. Regular Holidays New Year’s Day - January 1 (Tuesday) Maundy Thursday - March 28 Good Friday - March 29 Araw ng Kagitingan - April 9 (Tuesday) Labor Day - May 1 (Wednesday) Independence Day - June 12 (Wednesday) National Heroes Day - August 26 (Last Monday of August) Bonifacio Day - November 30 (Sa [..]
Benigno S. Aquino III, Third State of the Nation Address
Published on 2012-07-23 10:02:00
State of the Nation Address of His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino III President of the Philippines To the Congress of the Philippines English translation of the speech delivered at the Session Hall of the House of Representatives, Batasan Pambansa Complex, Quezon City, on July 23, 2012 Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile; Speaker Feliciano Belmonte; Vice President Jejomar Binay; former Presidents Fidel Valdez Ramos and Joseph Ejercito Estrada; eminent Justices of the Supreme Court; distingu [..]
Largest Islands in the Philippines
Published on 2012-02-25 05:35:00
1. Luzon This MODIS true-color image of the northern Philippines shows the island of Luzon. (Wikipedia) Luzon, the largest island in the Philippines, is located in the northernmost region of the archipelago, and is the economic and political center of the Philippines, being home to the country's capital city, Manila. The island of Luzon, with an area of 104,688 square kilometers (km²), is the 17th largest island in the world and the world’s fourth most populated island. In Luzon: [..]
Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU)
Published on 2012-01-21 04:47:00
To understand the soul of the Ateneo de Manila University -- what shaped it and where it came from, where it is going and where it can take you -- it is essential to understand its motto, Lux in Domino, or "Light in the Lord." The Ateneo de Manila University Seal From the letter of St. Paul to the Ephesians (5:8), these words capture the spirit of a way of life which the Ateneo holds up to her sons and daughters as their best contribution to the work by which God transforms the world. To b [..]
AMA Education System
Published on 2012-01-13 11:04:00
AMA Computer University With 13 computers and 13 students in a rented tenement in Mandaluyong in 1980, the AMA Education System has now grown into the biggest network of campuses in Asia. At present, it has more than 100 branches in the Philippines and abroad. It has an annual student population of 150,000. And it has produced almost 200,000 highly competent computer professionals employed by various companies worldwide. The AMAES started as an Institute of Computer Studies. At that t [..]
Systems Technology Institute (STI) College
Published on 2011-12-30 09:06:00
Systems Technology Institute (STI) College From its humble beginnings on August 21, 1983 as a computer training center with only two campuses, STI now has campuses all over the Philippines and has a diversified into ICT-enhanced programs in Information Technology, Healthcare, Business and Management, Hospitality and Tourism Management, and Engineering. It all started when four visionaries conceptualized setting up a training center to fill very specific manpower needs. It was in the e [..]
2012 Philippine Holidays (Proclamation No. 295, s. 2011)
Published on 2011-12-25 06:01:00
2012 Philippine Regular Holidays, Special (Non-Working) Days and Special Holidays A. Regular Holidays New Year’s Day – January 1 (Sunday) Maundy Thursday- April 5 Good Friday – April 6 Araw ng Kagitingan – April 9 (Monday) Labor Day -May 1 (Tuesday) Independence Day – June 12 (Tuesday) National Heroes Day – August 27 (Last Monday of August) Bonifacio Day – November 30 (Friday) Christmas Day – December 25 (Tuesday) Rizal Day – December 30 (Sunday) B. Special ( [..]
Univesity of Santo Tomas (UST)
Published on 2011-12-23 23:44:00
Seal of University of Santo Tomas The Univesity of Santo Tomas (UST) is the oldest existing university in Asia. In terms of student population, it is the largest Catholic university in the world in a single campus. The institution was established through the initiative of Bishop Miguel de Benavides, O.P., the third Archbishop of Manila. On July 24, 1605, he bequeathed the amount of P1,500 and his personal library for the establishment of a “seminary-college” to prepare young men for the p [..]
The Banaue Rice Terraces - Luzon
Published on 2011-11-15 17:58:00
Banaue Rice Terraces (UNESCO World Heritage Site) The 2000-year old Banaue Rice Terraces (Hagdan-hagdang Palayan ng Banawe) are terraces that were carved into the mountains of Ifugao by ancestors of the indigenous people using primitive tools such as woods and stones without the aid of machinery. The Rice Terraces are one of the Eighth Wonders of the World and has been declared a UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage Site in 1995. It sta [..]
Tinuy-an Falls - Surigao del Sur
Published on 2011-11-10 17:32:00
Tinuy-an Falls at Surigao del Sur. Photo courtesy of bislig.go.ph Tinuy-an Falls, the biggest fall in Mindanao and the widest falls in the Philippines, is a waterfall in Burboanan, Bislig City in the the fourth largest province in the country, Surigao del Sur, Mindanao. This falls in the Booming city on the bay, Bislig City, is approximately 95 meters wide and 55 metres (180 ft) high from the top of the three tiered cascading waterfalls, noted by most people as "the Niagara Falls of the Ph [..]
T'nalak Festival - Koronadal City, South Cotabato
Published on 2011-10-21 03:46:00
T'nalak Festival. Source: southcotabato.gov.ph The prestigious annual event, T'nalak Festival (Tinalak) is a day of festivity to commemorate the foundation anniversary of South Cotabato. This is celebrated middle of July in the provincial capital of Koronadal City. The festival is named after the festival icon t'nalak, a colorful abaca cloth created and woven by the women of the province's T'boli tribe which is considered to symbolize the blending of culture, strength and unity of the var [..]
Sandurot Festival - Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
Published on 2011-10-17 22:51:00
Photo courtesy of visitmyphilippines.com Sandurot which means, "fellowship and reaching out," and is derived from the Visayan word “pakig-sandurot” for the offering and enjoyment of hospitality. It is a colorful, annual fiesta event to commemorate Dumaguete’s rich history dating the pre-Hispanic period where peoples of different and foreign cultures, including Chinese, Japanese and Spanish, came together to create a diverse community that is Dumaguete today. Sandurot Festival [..]
Kastifun Festival – Columbio, Sultan Kudarat
Published on 2011-10-13 18:46:00
Kastifun connotes “gathering” in B’laan Ethnic dialect symbolizing Columbioans united stand to promote PEACE & DEVELOPMENT by way of bridging the gaps and redefining boundary of social biases. Rooted from the deepest genre of the municipality, the KASTIFUN logo is drawn from 5 elements: The BAMBOO being one of the major raw materials being used as craft and furniture in the municipality and as indispensable material for construction and equipment represents the flexibility and ve [..]
Manuel L. Quezon University
Published on 2011-06-07 19:04:00
Manuel L. Quezon University Seal The Manuel L. Quezon University is founded on the principle of Know Thyself. On its logo is emblazoned the words Pro Patria et Jure: For Country and Law. It owes its existence to the idealism of the seven men, who e
Manuel L. Quezon University
Published on 2011-06-07 19:04:00
Manuel L. Quezon University Seal The Manuel L. Quezon University is founded on the principle of Know Thyself. On its logo is emblazoned the words Pro Patria et Jure: For Country and Law. It owes its existence to the idealism of the seven men, who e
University of the East
Published on 2011-05-24 23:43:00
University of the East (UE) Red S The roots of the University of the East can be traced back to two rented rooms on Dasmariñas Street, Manila, where 110 students enrolled in Certified Public Accountant (CPA) review classes in September 1946, barel
University of the East
Published on 2011-05-24 23:43:00
University of the East (UE) Red S The roots of the University of the East can be traced back to two rented rooms on Dasmariñas Street, Manila, where 110 students enrolled in Certified Public Accountant (CPA) review classes in September 1946, barel
Patriotic Oath (Panatang Makabayan)
Published on 2011-05-20 18:12:00
The Patriotic Oath (Panatang Makabayan) is a national pledges of the Philippines. It is commonly recited at all private and public schools and offices flag ceremonies, after the singing of the national anthem (Lupang Hinirang), set in Republic Act No
Patriotic Oath (Panatang Makabayan)
Published on 2011-05-20 18:12:00
The Patriotic Oath (Panatang Makabayan) is a national pledges of the Philippines. It is commonly recited at all private and public schools and offices flag ceremonies, after the singing of the national anthem (Lupang Hinirang), set in Republic Act No
Private Iris: A Mystery Comic Book
Published on 2011-05-18 18:47:00
Look into the world of PRIVATE IRIS! Private Iris is a mystery comic series that challenges kids of all ages to match wits with MacGuffin Plains' brilliant but secretive super sleuth, Private Iris. When Danton, the most popular boy in school, joins f
The Consolidated Reproductive Health Bill (Updated)
Published on 2011-05-16 18:38:00
"An Act Providing for a Comprehensive Policy on Responsible Parenthood, Reproductive Health and Population and Development" is a consolidation of the bills filed by the following lawmakers: House Minority Leader Edcel Lagman, Iloilo Rep. Janette Gari
The Consolidated Reproductive Health Bill (Updated)
Published on 2011-05-16 18:38:00
"An Act Providing for a Comprehensive Policy on Responsible Parenthood, Reproductive Health and Population and Development" is a consolidation of the bills filed by the following lawmakers: House Minority Leader Edcel Lagman, Iloilo Rep. Janette Gari
Synopsis of Private Iris Case 1-16
Published on 2011-05-15 18:24:00
Written by Jamie Bautista with art by two-time National Book Award winner Arnold Arre / Jim, Jay, Joy Jimenez JBrothers. Case 1: The Cashbox Caper Danton Cord is one of the most popular boys in MacGuffin Elementary. His friend, Iris Able, is a loner
Synopsis of Private Iris Case 1-16
Published on 2011-05-15 18:24:00
Written by Jamie Bautista with art by two-time National Book Award winner Arnold Arre / Jim, Jay, Joy Jimenez JBrothers. Case 1: The Cashbox Caper Danton Cord is one of the most popular boys in MacGuffin Elementary. His friend, Iris Able, is a loner
Private Iris: A Mystery Comic Book
Published on 2011-05-12 03:19:00
Look into the world of PRIVATE IRIS! Private Iris is a mystery comic series that challenges kids of all ages to match wits with MacGuffin Plains' brilliant but secretive super sleuth, Private Iris. When Danton, the most popular boy in school, joins f
St. Paul University of Dumaguete
Published on 2011-03-17 07:55:00
St. Paul University of Dumaguete The first foundation of the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres in the Philippines was established on October 29, 1904 in Dumaguete Oriental Negros. St. Paul's Academy, an elementary school located near the Cathedral, acc
St. Paul University of Dumaguete
Published on 2011-03-17 07:55:00
St. Paul University of Dumaguete The first foundation of the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres in the Philippines was established on October 29, 1904 in Dumaguete Oriental Negros. St. Paul's Academy, an elementary school located near the Cathedral, acc
Panagbenga Festival - Baguio City
Published on 2011-03-17 07:33:00
Photo from Panagbenga Official Website Panagbenga Festival is a month-long annual flower festival in the “chameleon” city and summer capital of the Philippines, Baguio City. Panagbenga is a Kankana-ey (dialect widely used by Cordillerans in the N
Panagbenga Festival - Baguio City
Published on 2011-03-17 07:33:00
Photo from Panagbenga Official Website Panagbenga Festival is a month-long annual flower festival in the “chameleon” city and summer capital of the Philippines, Baguio City. Panagbenga is a Kankana-ey (dialect widely used by Cordillerans in the N
Foundation University (FU) - Dumaguete City
Published on 2011-03-11 08:33:00
Foundation University Seal On Independence Day, exactly three years after the establishment of the Philippine Nation, Foundation College was an institution envisioned to attract, in Dr. Sinco's words, "Men and Women from all conditions of life, whose
Foundation University (FU) - Dumaguete City
Published on 2011-03-11 08:33:00
Foundation University Seal On Independence Day, exactly three years after the establishment of the Philippine Nation, Foundation College was an institution envisioned to attract, in Dr. Sinco's words, "Men and Women from all conditions of life, whose
Moriones Festival - Marinduque
Published on 2011-03-11 07:26:00
Photo courtesy of the Department of Tourism The Moriones Festival is a weeklong religious annual festival held on Holy Week in Marinduque, the “Lenten Capital of the Philippines.” This is mark by the presence of “Moriones", men and women in cos
Moriones Festival - Marinduque
Published on 2011-03-11 07:26:00
Photo courtesy of the Department of Tourism The Moriones Festival is a weeklong religious annual festival held on Holy Week in Marinduque, the “Lenten Capital of the Philippines.” This is mark by the presence of “Moriones", men and women in cos
Far Eastern University (FEU)
Published on 2011-03-10 03:17:00
Far Eastern University Seal Since its establishment in 1928 by founder Dr. Nicanor Reyes, Sr., FEU has been recognized as one of the leading universities in the Philippines. The first Accountancy and Business school for Filipinos, the university has,
Silliman University (SU) - Dumaguete City
Published on 2011-03-08 19:54:00
Silliman University Seal To most Americans in the late 1800, Dumaguete was a name their tongue was still to master. It was unfamiliar to them. Even the Philippines, which at that time was still recovering from the onslaught of the Spanish-American Wa
FM Stations in Cebu City
Published on 2011-03-08 19:40:00
Mom's Radio 88.3 (Southern Broadcasting Network)Crown Bldg. 6th Road, Recl. Area, Cebu City Power 89 FM 89.1 (Word Broadcasting Corporation)GALLARDO Building, Mango ave. , Cebu City Smooth FM 89.9 (Primaxx Broadcasting Network) 90.7 Crossover (Mareco
Tuba (Palm Tobby/Wine)
Published on 2011-03-06 23:22:00
Tuba (Palm Tobby/Wine) is a native alcoholic beverage with stinging sweet and bittersweet taste made from the fleshly-harvested sap of coconut/palm trees. The process involves extracting the sap of an unopened coconut flower, bud or stem and collect
Miriam College (MC) - Quezon City
Published on 2011-03-06 04:53:00
Miriam College Seal The story of Miriam College dates back to 1926 when the Archbishop of Manila, requested the Sisters of the Maryknoll Congregation in New York to initiate a teacher-training program for women in the Philippines. In an old remodeled
External Links | Philippine Government Portals
Published on 2011-03-06 04:40:00
Links to National Government Offices/Departments/Bureaus/Agencies/Government Owned and Controlled Corps./Local Government Units/Other related portals Armed Forces of the Philippines | Bureau of Internal Revenue | Civil Service Commission | Commissi
FM Stations in Metro Manila
Published on 2011-03-04 21:11:00
DWJM-FM (JAM 88.3) - Raven Broadcasting CorporationUnit 202 Strata 2000 Building F. Ortigas Jr. Road Ortigas Center, Pasig City. DWAV (Wave 89.1) - Blockbuster Broadcasting System, Inc.Strata 2000 Bldg., Ortigas Center, Pasig City DWTM (Magic 89.9) -
Caraga State University (CarSU)
Published on 2011-03-03 07:29:00
Caraga State University Seal The Caraga State University, formerly known as the Northern Mindanao State Institute of Science and Technology (NORMISIST), was first conceived in 1918 as the Agusan Agriculture High School. On February 14, 1920, Proclama
Bangus Festival - Dagupan City
Published on 2011-03-03 07:12:00
Photo from Bangus Festival 2011 Bangus Festival is an annual festival in Dagupan City, Pangasinan held every month of April. It started in 2002 through former mayor Benjamin S. Lim, who wished to emphasize the local bangus(milkfish) industry and prom
Canlaon Volcano - Negros Oriental
Published on 2011-03-02 20:32:00
Mt. Canlaon. Photo from Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology Canlaon Volcano (Mt. Canlaon/Kanlaon), is an active stratovolcano in Canlaon City, Negros Oriental. Canlaon Volcano is 2,435 meters high, base diameter of about 30 kilomete
Bukidnon State University (BSU)
Published on 2011-03-02 04:30:00
Bukidnon State University Seal Bukidnon State University is located in the capital town of Malaybalay City, Bukidnon and is strategically positioned to serve Region 10, the CARAGA Region and other outlaying cities and provinces of Mindanao. It is one
Bangui Windmills - Bangui, Ilocos Norte
Published on 2011-03-01 02:15:00
The 70-meters Bangui Windmills are located in Bangui, Ilocos Norte, Philippines facing South China Sea and arranged in a single row spaced approximately 326 meters apart. The windmills (NorthWind Bangui Bay Project) were a project by the NorthWind De
Flores de Mayo | Santacruzan
Published on 2011-03-01 01:44:00
Photo from WikiPilipinas Flores de Mayo ("Flowers of May") is a popular Catholic festival held in the month of May in honor of the Virgin Mary. Santacruzan, the hightlight of the month-long celebration, is a religious-historical beauty pageant, re-e
Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST)
Published on 2011-02-28 18:37:00
The Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology started in June 1908 as a vocational course at the Wright institute in San Isidro Nueva Ecija where young Filipinos were trained in woodworking and basic telegraphy. Said vocational course lasted u
Technological University of the Philippines (TUP)
Published on 2011-02-28 03:32:00
The Technological University of the Philippines (TUP) is the flagship of technology education in the Philippines. Since the establishment of the TUP from a trade school in 1901 to a state university in 1978, it has exercised its tremendous influence
Link Exchange | Blogroll | Web Directory
Published on 2011-02-27 19:34:00
The activity of the Link Exchange/Blogroll here! ANDAK CEBU ADVENTURESThis is my life and CEBU as my home and everything in it! Blogs ng PinoyAng Directory ng mga Blogs na Gawa ng Pinoy Auditions for all, Auditions for Acting, Auditions for Music, A
Philippine Normal University (PNU)
Published on 2011-02-25 19:30:00
The Philippine Normal University (PNU), was originally the Philippine Normal School (PNS) created on January 21, 1901 by Americans through Act No. 74 of the Philippine Commission. It, however, formally opened on September 1, 1901, as an institution f
Anahaw (Livistona rotundifolia)
Published on 2011-02-24 19:23:00
Anahaw (Livistona rotundifolia), footstool/table/fan palm, is a round-leaf fountain palm native in Southeast Asia, Australia and Africa, and cultivated all over the world for its broad, shiny leaves. It grows up to 20-24 meters tall in sub-tropical c
Sampaguita (National Flower)
Published on 2011-02-23 05:17:00
Kingdom: Plantae / Division: Magnoliophyta / Class: Magnoliopsida / Order: Lamiales / Family: Oleaceae / Genus: Jasminum / Species: J. sambac / Binomial name: Jasminum sambac Gov. Gen. Frank Murphy declared Sampaguita as National Flower of the Philip
Mga Banat ni Itoy | Pick-up Lines | Pambara
Published on 2011-02-23 01:14:00
Aanhin pa ang damo kung sayo pa lang may tama na ako. Aanhin pa ang gabi kung wala ka namang katabi. At anung silbi ng may katabi kung wala namang mangyayari. Aanhin pa ang gayuma, kung sa isang ngiti mo lang, inlove na sila. Aanhin pa ang gravity ku
West Visayas State University (WVSU)
Published on 2011-02-21 10:52:00
West Visayas State University Seal The coming into being of the West Visayas State University (WVSU) dates back to 1924 when it became an independent and distinct teacher training institution known as the Iloilo Normal School (INS). However, its birt
Official National Symbols of the Philippines
Published on 2011-02-21 03:01:00
Reinerio A. Alba / August 28, 2009 / Posted at National Commission for Culture and the Arts / NCCA's Philippine Fast Facts Cariñosa is not the national dance of the Philippines, neither is it Tinikling. It has no basis in Philippine law such
Coat-of-Arms (Republic of the Philippines)
Published on 2011-02-21 02:38:00
The Coat of Arms of the Philippines features the eight-rayed sun of the Philippines which represents the provinces of Batangas, Bulacan, Cavite, Manila, Laguna, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga and Tarlac, and the three five-pointed golden-yellow stars represen
Philippine Pearl (South Sea Pearl)
Published on 2011-02-19 09:09:00
Philippine Pearl was declared as National Gem by former Pres. Fidel Ramos though Proclamation No. 905, dated October 15, 1996. Philippine Pearl, internationally known as the South Sea Pearl, is the oldest valued gem, but unlike other gems, it is deri
Southern Luzon State University (SLSU)
Published on 2011-02-19 07:57:00
Southern Luzon State University Seal The Southern Luzon Polytechnic College started as Lucban Municipal Junior High School by virtue of Municipal Resolution No. 5 passed on April 15, 1964 and permit to operate granted by Assistant Secretary of Educat
Philippine Eagle (National Bird)
Published on 2011-02-19 00:29:00
The great Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi) is one of the largest, rarest and most powerful birds in the world. It is also known as the monkey-eating eagle, Agila, manaol, garuda, malambagook (Bagobo, Manobo), the haribon or Haring Ibon (king
Philippine Eagle (National Bird)
Published on 2011-02-19 00:29:00
The great Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi) is one of the largest, rarest and most powerful birds in the world. It is also known as the monkey-eating eagle, Agila, manaol, garuda, malambagook (Bagobo, Manobo), the haribon or Haring Ibon (king
Antonio "Tony" Meloto
Published on 2011-02-18 17:42:00
http://twitter.com/tonymeloto Antonio "Tony" Meloto, born in Bacolod, Negros Occidental and married to Lyn Dizon, is the founder of Gawad Kalinga (literally means, “give care”), an international humanitarian movement that has built communities fo
Antonio "Tony" Meloto
Published on 2011-02-18 17:42:00
http://twitter.com/tonymeloto Antonio "Tony" Meloto, born in Bacolod, Negros Occidental and married to Lyn Dizon, is the founder of Gawad Kalinga (literally means, “give care”), an international humanitarian movement that has built communities fo
MassKara Festival - Bacolod City
Published on 2011-02-18 08:56:00
Photo from the Official Website of Bacolod City The MassKara Festival is a week-long festival held annually in the City of Smiles, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental every third weekend of October which coincides with the city’s charter anniversary.
MassKara Festival - Bacolod City
Published on 2011-02-18 08:56:00
Photo from the Official Website of Bacolod City The MassKara Festival is a week-long festival held annually in the City of Smiles, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental every third weekend of October which coincides with the city’s charter anniversary.
Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU)
Published on 2011-02-18 07:01:00
Laguna State Polytechnic University Seal The Laguna State Polytechnic University was first known in 1952 as the Baybay Provincial High School, the first public high school established in the Baybay District. Expansions in infrastructures and projects
Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU)
Published on 2011-02-18 07:01:00
Laguna State Polytechnic University Seal The Laguna State Polytechnic University was first known in 1952 as the Baybay Provincial High School, the first public high school established in the Baybay District. Expansions in infrastructures and projects
Mindanao State University (MSU)
Published on 2011-02-17 20:59:00
Mindanao State University was established on September 1, 1961 through RA 1387, as amended was the brain child of the late Senator Domocao A. Alonto, as one of the government’s responses to the so-called “Mindanao Problem”. The original m
Mindanao State University (MSU)
Published on 2011-02-17 20:59:00
Mindanao State University was established on September 1, 1961 through RA 1387, as amended was the brain child of the late Senator Domocao A. Alonto, as one of the government’s responses to the so-called “Mindanao Problem”. The original m
University of Caloocan City (UCC)
Published on 2011-02-17 07:06:00
University of Caloocan City Seal The University of Caloocan City (UCC) was formed out of Caloocan City Polytechnic College which was founded in1971. It is located in Sangandaan, Caloocan City, Metro Manila, Philippines with campus at Sangandaan Anne
University of Caloocan City (UCC)
Published on 2011-02-17 07:06:00
University of Caloocan City Seal The University of Caloocan City (UCC) was formed out of Caloocan City Polytechnic College which was founded in1971. It is located in Sangandaan, Caloocan City, Metro Manila, Philippines with campus at Sangandaan Anne
Bulacan State University (BulSU)
Published on 2011-02-16 05:01:00
BulSU University Seal Bulacan State University (BulSU) is a state-funded institution of higher learning established in 1904 and converted into a university in 1993 by virtue of Repeublic Act 7665. The University in mandated to provide higher professi
Bulacan State University (BulSU)
Published on 2011-02-16 05:01:00
BulSU University Seal Bulacan State University (BulSU) is a state-funded institution of higher learning established in 1904 and converted into a university in 1993 by virtue of Repeublic Act 7665. The University in mandated to provide higher professi
Tinolang Manok (Ginger Chicken Stew)
Published on 2011-02-16 03:11:00
Ingredients1 kilo whole chicken, cut into pieces. 1 small young papaya or sayote, peeled, seeded and cut into small pieces/wedges. 2 tablespoons crushed/sliced ginger 1/2 cup dahon ng sili /chili leaves / hot pepper and/or malunggay leaves 1 liter of
Tinolang Manok (Ginger Chicken Stew)
Published on 2011-02-16 03:11:00
Ingredients1 kilo whole chicken, cut into pieces. 1 small young papaya or sayote, peeled, seeded and cut into small pieces/wedges. 2 tablespoons crushed/sliced ginger 1/2 cup dahon ng sili /chili leaves / hot pepper and/or malunggay leaves 1 liter of
Mango (National Fruit)
Published on 2011-02-15 08:57:00
Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Sub-Class: Rosidae Order: Sapindales Family: Anacardiaceae Genus: Mangifera Species: indica Scientific Name: Mangifera indica L. Mango, “the apple of the tropics” and “the king of the fruits”
Dinagyang Festival - Iloilo
Published on 2011-02-13 19:29:00
The Dinagyang Festival, a thanksgiving festival, is celebrated every fourth weekend of January, right after the Sinulog in Cebu, to commemorate the Christianization and the Holy Child Jesus, the Iloilo’s patron saint, and to celebrate the arrival o
Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro, Jr.
Published on 2011-02-10 00:00:00
Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro, Jr. Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro, Jr. is the youngest national defense secretary of the Republic of the Philippines, serving under the Arroyo Administration from August 2007 until November 15, 2009. He was a member of th
Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao
Published on 2011-02-06 18:22:00
"Fighter of the Decade 2000-2009" - Boxing Writers Association of America "2009 Fighter of the Year" - Boxing Writers Association of America "2009 Fighter of the Year" - The Ring "2008 Fighter of the Year" - Boxing Writers Association of America "200
Republic Act No. 9512
Published on 2011-02-06 15:02:00
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINESCONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES Metro Manila Fourteenth Congress Second Regular Session Begun and held in Metro Manila, on Monday, the twenty-eight day of July, two thousand eight. REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9512 December 12, 2008 AN ACT
Balot or Balut (egg)
Published on 2011-02-04 07:09:00
Balot or Balut, a boiled, fertilized egg of a duck, is an Asian delicacy popular in the Philippine streets. These incubated eggs, ages 16-20 days, cooked for less than 20 minutes, are typically sold at night by street vendors. It is usually s
Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino, Jr.
Published on 2011-02-03 21:35:00
Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino, Jr. Benigno Aquino, Jr., born in November 27, 1932 at Concepcion, Tarlac, popularly known as Ninoy, was the youngest senator elected in the country's history, a Tarlac Governor, and an opposition leader during Pres. Marcos’
Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino, Jr.
Published on 2011-02-03 21:35:00
Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino, Jr.Benigno Aquino, Jr., born in November 27, 1932 at Concepcion, Tarlac, popularly known as Ninoy, was the youngest senator elected in the country's history, a Tarlac Governor, and an opposition leader during Pres. Marcos’ e
Adobo (Pork/Chicken/Chicken-Pork)
Published on 2011-02-03 06:55:00
1 kilo pork/chicken or combination (cut into pieces) 1-3 head of garlic ½ -1 sliced onion 1/2 cup soy sauce 1 cup vinegar 2 cups of water 1 teaspoon black pepper 3-5 laurel leaves 2 teaspoon cornstarch Cooking oil Salt/Seasoning and brown sugar In
Adobo (Pork/Chicken/Chicken-Pork)
Published on 2011-02-03 06:55:00
1 kilo pork/chicken or combination (cut into pieces) 1-3 head of garlic½ -1 sliced onion1/2 cup soy sauce1 cup vinegar2 cups of water1 teaspoon black pepper3-5 laurel leaves2 teaspoon cornstarchCooking oilSalt/Seasoning and brown sugarIn a cooking p
Philippine Notes
Published on 2011-02-02 22:45:00
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Philippine Notes
Published on 2011-02-02 22:45:00
Ang Bagong Lipunan Series 100-Peso 50-Peso 20-Piso10-Piso 5-Piso2-Piso English SeriesEnglish Series (Script Notes) Pilipino SeriesNew Design SeriesBangko Sentral ng Pilipinas SeriesSource: Bangko Sentral
Philippine National Flag
Published on 2011-01-29 12:16:00
The National Flag of the Philippines is a horizontal bicolor with equal bands of Royal blue and Scarlet red, and with a white equilateral triangle at the hoist; in the center of the triangle is a golden yellow sun with eight primary rays, each
Philippine National Flag
Published on 2011-01-29 12:16:00
The National Flag of the Philippines is a horizontal bicolor with equal bands of Royal blue and Scarlet red, and with a white equilateral triangle at the hoist; in the center of the triangle is a golden yellow sun with eight primary rays, each
Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP)
Published on 2011-01-28 23:22:00
The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) is a government educational institution governed by Republic Act Number 8292 known as the Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997, and its Implementing Rules and Regulations contained in th
Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP)
Published on 2011-01-28 23:22:00
The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) is a government educational institution governed by Republic Act Number 8292 known as the Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997, and its Implementing Rules and Regulations contained in th
University of the Philippines (UP) System
Published on 2011-01-28 07:30:00
AS THE ONLY national university in the country, the University of the Philippines System takes pride in being the pioneer in higher education through academic excellence, outstanding research, public service, and modernized facilities. Established in
University of the Philippines (UP) System
Published on 2011-01-28 07:30:00
AS THE ONLY national university in the country, the University of the Philippines System takes pride in being the pioneer in higher education through academic excellence, outstanding research, public service, and modernized facilities.Established in
Carabao (National Animal)
Published on 2011-01-26 20:33:00
The carabao (Filipino: kalabaw; Malay: kerbau) or bubalus bubalis carabanesis is a domesticated subspecies of the water buffalo (Bubalus bubalus) found in the Philippines, Guam, and various parts of Southeast Asia. Carabaos are highly associated with
Carabao (National Animal)
Published on 2011-01-26 20:33:00
The carabao (Filipino: kalabaw; Malay: kerbau) or bubalus bubalis carabanesis is a domesticated subspecies of the water buffalo (Bubalus bubalus) found in the Philippines, Guam, and various parts of Southeast Asia. Carabaos are highly associated with
Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) System
Published on 2011-01-24 01:44:00
The NORSU System NORSU University Seal The Beginnings of what is now the Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) date back to 1907, from a single woodworking class at what was then the Negros Oriental Provincial School, the forerunner of the prese
Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) System
Published on 2011-01-24 01:44:00
The NORSU SystemNORSU University SealThe Beginnings of what is now the Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) date back to 1907, from a single woodworking class at what was then the Negros Oriental Provincial School, the forerunner of the present N
Bill of Rights (1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines)
Published on 2011-01-24 01:21:00
Section 1. No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, nor shall any person be denied the equal protection of the laws. Section 2. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and e
Bill of Rights (1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines)
Published on 2011-01-24 01:21:00
Section 1. No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, nor shall any person be denied the equal protection of the laws. Section 2. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and ef
The Philippines
Published on 2011-01-24 01:14:00
The Philippines (Filipino: Pilipinas), or the Republic of the Philippines (Filipino: Republika ng Pilipinas), is an archipelago and a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean with Manila as capital. To its north across the Luzon Str
Lupang Hinirang (National Anthem)
Published on 2011-01-23 08:20:00
The music of Lupang Hinirang, the national anthem of the Philippines was composed in 1898 by Julian Felipe, a music teacher and composer, with lyrics in Spanish adapted from the poem Filipinas, written in 1899 by José Palma, a poet and soldier. Lupa
Metro Manila Film Festival
Published on 2011-01-21 16:41:00
The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is held annually, every 25th of December until the first week of January since its establishment in 1975.During this period, only locally-produced films are shown in the entire Philippines. The festival starts wi
Buglasan Festival - Negros Oriental
Published on 2011-01-21 08:45:00
The Buglasan Festival, the Festival of Festivals, is a provincial activity participated by all cities and municipalities in Negros Oriental. This weeklong celebration showcase different activities such as Festival King and Queen pageant, street danci
Mayon Volcano – Albay
Published on 2011-01-18 07:15:00
The almost-symmetrically-conical-shape 2462 meters (8,077 ft.) Mayon Volcano (Mount Mayon) is an active stratovolcano and the main landmark of Albay Province (300 km. southeast of Manila), in the Bicol Region. Local folklore refers to the