ARCHIVE June2014
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San Mig Coffee vs Rain or Shine: 2014 PBA Governor’s Cup Finals Preview
The San Mig Super Coffee (SMC) Mixers is gunning to be just the fourth team in the history of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) to achieve a rare season grand slam. However, […]
history / hodgepodge / holiday announcements
July 2 2014 holiday in Pasig City
Pasig City will be marking its 441st foundation day anniversary this July 2, Wednesday. The day has been declared a special non-working holiday by President Benigno Aquino III courtesy of Proclamation 806. Please […]
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July 1 2014 holiday in Davao provinces
The 47th anniversary of the subdivision of Davao province into three separate local government units will be marked this coming July 1, Tuesday. The day is a public holiday for residents of […]
commentary / entertainment / philippines
Nora Aunor removed from the list of National Artist awardees
Giving in to persistent calls from various sectors, Malacanang has finally released late Friday night the list of the National Artist awardees for 2014. The recognition will be bestowed on the following […]
Sarah Geronimo: Matteo Guidicelli is my boyfriend
Pop superstar Sarah Geronimo finally confirmed to the public that former racer-turned-actor Matteo Guidicelli is her boyfriend. The singer made the admission during tonight’s victory party for the successful run of her movie […]
PLM grad tops June 2014 architecture licensure exam
A graduate from the state-run Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila topped the Architecture Licensure Examination (ALE) held last June 13 and 15. According to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), 1,100 out of 1,803 […]
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June 19 2014 a holiday in Laguna?
The nation will be marking the 153rd birth anniversary of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal this June 19, Thursday. In line with this, President Benigno Aquino III has declared June 19 a […]
Buwan ng Wika 2014
Gaya ng sa mga nagdaang taon ay muling ipagdiriwang ang Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa ngayong darating na Agosto. Ang selebrasyon ngayong taon ay may temang “Wika ng Pagkakaisa.” Ito ay pangungunahan ng […]
Nutrition Month Philippines 2014
Elementary and secondary schools all over the country will once more mark the annual Nutrition Month or “Buwan ng Nutrisyon” this coming July. As mandated by the National Nutrition Council (NNC), the theme […]
Pay your BPI credit card bill on a Saturday? How?
For residents of Metro Manila, it is possible! But before I proceed, let me share to you my story first. 😉 I’ve been a BPI Gold MasterCard holder for over a year […]
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