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Since I was young, I have already heard of the Hablon Industry of Argao Cebu, Philippines. However, I never had the chance to see how hablon (fabric weaving) is actually done. Only until recently when I visited a popular location that I was able to witness hablon making. I arrived…
Read morePhilippine Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr delivered his privilege speech on Monday, June 9th in a manner that is reminiscent of his various roles in TV series and movies. He delivered a 40-minute speech with no sense and full of drama. He even showed a music video of his new…
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The list of countries that do not need a visa to enter the Philippines is getting longer. Recently, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced that it has granted visa-free privileges to additional seven countries allowing their nationals to enter Philippines for 30 days. These countries are Belize, Croatia, Kazakhstan,…
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The Philippines is showing a poor score in the 2014 World Press Freedom Index released recently. The Philippines is ranked 149th out of 180 countries, that is two places down from last year’s 147th ranking. In 2012, we are at #140. Afghanistan is even atop us at 128th this year….
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The map below shows the disputed claims in the South China Sea, specifically the Spratly Islands. While other countries like Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, Taiwan, and The Philippines claim portions of the islands, China wants everything (see the red line). China claims nearly all of the South China Sea! See also:…
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Not just TV host John Stewart was impressed by the answers of 16-year-old Malala Yousafzai. Almost everyone, if not all, who had watched the show and the video was touched by how Malala answered the questions with spontaneity and substance. Malala Yousafzai is the youngest Nobel Peace Prize nominee ever….
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Philippine Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago is the bravest person I have ever witnessed in politics. She is not afraid to speak what is in her mind even if it ends with her politically persecuted. Against all odds, she always triumph due to her intellectual brilliance, professional excellence, and the support of…
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Philippine President Benigno Aquino III announced that the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) or pork barrel will be ‘abolished’ and a new system will be set up. Is this just pork barrel with a new name? Here is an infographic of how the government will handle the new system. PDAF…
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