(This is a contributed post from Princess Ivy Fernandez. Check her personal blog in this link.) Filipinas regardless of their age are always on the go. Apart from maintaining nine-to-five jobs, they are also likely to maintain rakets (sidelines) on top of their responsibilities for their
Caloocan City, one of the component cities of the National Capital Region, will be celebrating its 53rd annual foundation day anniversary this coming February 16, Monday. Commonly referred to as “Caloocan City Day,” February 16 is a special non-working holiday in the city by virtue
President Benigno Aquino III made a televised national address Wednesday night regarding the brutal death of 44 officers from the Philippine National Police-Special Action Forces (PNP-SAF) in Mamasapano, Maguindanao last January 25. The President expressed his condolences to the relatives of the fallen police officers.
Two of the world’s best known boxers in this generation, Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr., finally crossed paths Wednesday morning (Manila time). Their brief encounter however did not happen inside the boxing ring but during the halftime of an NBA game between Miami Heat and the
One little-mentioned fact in the raging public indignation over the apparent massacre of at least 40 members of the Philippine National Police – Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) last January 25 is that the police forces were actually after two so-called “high-value targets” hiding in Mamasapano, Maguindanao. The
Update, 9:40 AM Tonight is the coronation night for Miss Universe 2014 (no typo there 🙂 ) at Florida, United States. The candidates who made it to the top 15 have already been announced, and the following countries have made it: Colombia Italy India France
In the face of high expectations back home, Miss Philippines Mary Jean Lastimosa failed to reach the top five during the Miss Universe 2014 coronation night held in Doral, Florida, United States Monday morning (Manila time). Lastimosa’s underwhelming performance in Miss Universe 2014 disappointed many Filipinos since
February 11, Wednesday, is a special non-working holiday in the four provinces located in the island of Panay: Aklan, Antique, Capiz, and Iloilo. This is in commemoration of the 27th death anniversary of Marcos-era local opposition leader Evelio Javier. This is by virtue of Republic Act 7601
Bulakenyos will have a special non-working day next week as the nation marks the 89th birth anniversary of the late elder statesman Blas Ople. Blas Ople Day is celebrated in Bulacan every February 3, which this year falls on a Tuesday. President Benigno Aquino III
In his five days in the Philippines, Pope Francis earned the admiration of Filipinos from all walks of life for his humility, kindness, and simplicity. Now that Pope Francis’ Apostolic Visit to the Philippines has concluded, it is important for us Filipinos not only to