Philippines Expat and Travel Blog February Archive

A Voter's Monologue

02/08/10 21:33

This blog is nowhere like a political website nor a site for personal sentiments regarding politics. But since it concerns us all - natives, expats, tourists, I thought of sharing you my personal take on one of the candidates who will likely won the election, whom I deem incapable and unfit for the position.

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Short Trip to Zamboanga

A few days ago, I visited the city of Zamboanga in Mindanao, south of the Philippines. I went there not to tour the famous city, but actually to hand in important items to my uncle who is working for the Philippine Navy based in the Bongao Peak, Tawi-Tawai, the Philippines' southernmost island province of the Sulu Archipelago.

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In Focus: Noynoy Aquino

With a few days to go before the start of the official campaign period for the 2010 elections, I think that it is just right that we take a glimpse of the major contenders for the Presidency. There were, I believe, nearly a hundred people who filed a Certificate of Candidacy, but only around 10 were declared to be official candidates by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC). Let's try to get to know about these candidates, as one of them will be leading the country towards the next decade.

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15th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2010

In just a few days from now, the much awaited Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta will take place once again. The coveted event is done every 2nd week of February in the province of Pampanga's Clark Omni Aviation Complex. The event usually gathers visitors and participants from all around the world.

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Hidden Paradise at Balay Indang Resort, Indang, Cavite

Indang, Cavite may be one of the province's landlocked municipality and thus, no near beaches are readily available unless you travel some kilometers north for Ternate or Naic or west to any of Batangas' long coast. But who needs open beaches when you have one of the most beautiful hidden resort in the country?

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Jose Rizal: The Pride of the Malay Race

All college students here in the Philippines are required to take at least three (3) units of classes about Jose Rizal, the country's national hero. I don't know with other universities, but in the university where I am studying, we usually take it during our senior year, normally during the last semester. I'm taking this class this semester, and it has been one of my enjoyable classes so far.

But who is Jose Rizal?

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When To Retire

I have been asking myself this question for the longest time since I started earning my own money. The was first thing that came to my mind when I had my first hard-earned cash. I don't know about you, but I don't see myself retiring for good.

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