tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35402312074523745422024-02-19T16:45:44.562+07:00Irresistible Southeast AsiaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16913424763665380576noreply@blogger.comBlogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3540231207452374542.post-32842288447765516782013-09-06T15:06:00.000+07:002013-09-06T15:06:49.487+07:00Getting close with the elepahants<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My first encounter with the elephants didn't happen in a zoo but down the street one fine night a few years ago. Me and my buddies were having dinner at one of the food stalls in Phitsanulok when suddenly, something rough tickles us from behind. When we turned around, people eating with us saw horror on our faces.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We were shocked seeing an elephant standing behind us. Thinking it was going to hurt us, we simultaneously jumped away from it. We then heard a few "haha's from onlookers. But the shocked feeling turned into happiness when for the first time, I had the privileged of touching the longnose animal some people call "gentle giants". It was indeed</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> friendly and a little cuddly</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> but its size still made me to be cautious. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I bought a few bananas from the "mahout" (the person who takes care of the elephant) and feed it. Its strength can be felt when it grabbed the banana from my hand using its long and rough nose. It was a bit scary but truly fun to do. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Elephants in Thailand compared to other Southeast Asian countries are quite a lot in number. Some folks told me their numbers were dwindling but that was something I cannot back up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Anyway, seeing elephants walking on the street anytime of the day is like a normal day to day happening now. For the last six years or so, I saw them with their mahouts behind somehow entertaining spectators especially tourists who haven't seen elephants in their entire lives. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So, if you happen to be in Thailand and haven't seen one on the street, perhaps booking the next elephant show either in Pattaya, Bangkok, or Chiang Mai will do. You can get yourself lifted with just a minimal fee or even ride on its back. It's an experience you won't forget for the rest of your life.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16913424763665380576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3540231207452374542.post-25625075623826863942013-08-23T11:15:00.000+07:002013-08-23T11:15:36.234+07:00Remarkable Wildlife of Kinabatangan River<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;">Malaysia is blessed with rivers know for their remarkable wildlife and amazing ecosystem. One such river is Kinabatangan River located in Sabah, eastern Malaysia, particularly on the island of Borneo. It is the second longest river in the country, originating from the mountains of southwest Sabah, down to the Sulu Sea with a length of 560 kilometers.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">From limestone caves, mangrove swamps and riverine forest to name a few, who can't get excited with these fascinating habitats? We can also talk about saltwater crocs, Asian elephants, or even Borneo river shark - I'm sure you still won't get enough.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Wildlife enthusiasts will be filled with enjoyment and satisfactions for the things Kinabatangan River can offer. There are so many things to do, so many things to see. </span></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16913424763665380576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3540231207452374542.post-65011979947445236422013-08-20T13:11:00.001+07:002013-08-21T12:58:05.077+07:00Megan Young, Philippines face in the 2013 Miss World Pageant<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On August 18, 2013 at the Grand Ballroom of the Solaire Resort, actress-turned beauty queen Megan Young was concluded as the 2013 Miss World Philippines.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A beauty and brain to simply put it, t</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">he 23-year-old half Filipino and half American is certainly a force to be reckoned with in the Miss World pageant in September, which will be held in the largest archipelago in the world and a Southeast Asian nation we simply call Indonesia. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Miss Young is a talent of abs-cbn, one of the country's top channels. She starred in couple of shows including "Precious Hearts Romances and Betty La Fea.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She said that joining the pageant is what she wants earlier in her life. She's aware of the risks and she knows there's a lot of them there. But it's a chance of a lifetime.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"It's now or never", she added.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The following are the runners-up of the 2013 Miss World Philippines:</span></div>
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<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Third Princess - Bianca Paz</span></li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16913424763665380576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3540231207452374542.post-14902515071564269112013-08-17T11:03:00.000+07:002013-08-17T15:28:19.069+07:00Kadayawan Festival 2013<div style="background-color: white; color: black; text-align: justify;">
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Long before Christianity arrived in the archipelagic country known today as the Philippines, its earlier inhabitants used to worship gods. These include but not limited to trees, plants, and things they believed possesses magical powers.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Particularly in Davao, a city situated in the southern part of the country, ethnic tribes of the distant past would reside at the foot of the great Mount Apo to give thanks and pay respect to the gods, especially to their supreme being called Manama for the bountiful harvest and blessed life.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Because of this ritual, KADAYAWAN, derived from the Mandaya word "madayaw", which means beautiful, valuable or superior became a world-renowned festival. It is a weeklong celebration that coincides to the harvest of the <span style="line-height: 18px;">Davaoeños where you'll witness at the culmination fresh picked flowers and exotic fruits on a mobile float, and with the people in their colorful costumes dancing happily on the streets.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sitting in the vast plain called "Sea of Sand", Mount Bromo is an active volcano found in East Java, Indonesia. It towers at 2,329 meters or 7,641 feet. Among the many mountains in Tengger Massif, Mount Bromo is the most famous of all.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The name Bromo was derived from the Hindu God Brahma, pronounced Bromo by the Javanese people. As you know, although Indonesia is an Islam dominated country, Hinduism influenced the country strongly a long, long time ago.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Anyway, depending whether a visit to the mountain is not safe, their <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px;">Centre for Vulcanology and Disaster Hazard Mitigation would certainly issue a warning. if not, you'll be surprised seeing the lava flowing out out its crater wanting to get to you. Seriously! So, if you are fortunate to pay this great mountain a visit, t</span>he best time to see it together with outer volcanoes to the sand sea below, as they showcase their natural beauty, is during sunrise from Mount Penanjakan's viewpoint.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16913424763665380576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3540231207452374542.post-89672805020699237542011-07-03T14:05:00.003+07:002013-08-17T15:28:49.402+07:00Thailand's 2011 Election<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="background-color: white; color: black; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Today is Sunday July 3rd 2001, a very momentous day for the Thais as they choose the right candidate for their 2011 election. There are 47.3 million registered voters with <span id="Zoom">90,860 polling stations scattered across the nation. Moreover, some 3 million voters on June 26 cast their votes </span><span id="Zoom">for the advance polling.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span id="Zoom">Yingluck Shinawatra, the younger sister of former Prime Minister </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span id="Zoom">Thaksin Shinawatra </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">is fighting her way to grab the seat away from the caretaker Prime Minister </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span id="Zoom">Abhisit Vejjajiva. </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span id="Zoom">Today is the first election of Thailand after political unrest in 2009 and 2010 and the second after the military coup in 2006.</span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16913424763665380576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3540231207452374542.post-48252315328825257422011-06-13T00:33:00.001+07:002013-08-19T11:38:56.205+07:00Travel Guide Philippines<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
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<span style="color: #444444;">The second largest archipelago in the world after Indonesia or better known as the Philippines celebrated its 113th independence on June 12, 2011. History has it that different races ruled and colonized the Philippines with Spanish being the longest. In fact, there are several Spanish words that Filipinos make use like Kuryente (current), pera (pear), etc. Even to this day, there are some establishment built during the Spanish era that can be seen almost anywhere.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">With those mentioned above, I would like to congratulate the Philippines for its independence.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">The video below shows the beauty of the Philippines with its rich culture and natural wonders.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16913424763665380576noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3540231207452374542.post-74713868709289605942011-03-15T21:41:00.000+07:002013-08-19T11:37:24.593+07:00Araw ng DAVAO<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Davao is a the largest city on the island of Mindanao. It is one of the busiest cargo hubs for local and international trade after Manila and Cebu. It is home to beautiful beaches, amazing landscapes and diving spots. On top of that, the highest mountain in the Philippines <i>(Mt. Apo)</i> is located here. It was awarded by the Department of Tourism as the most livable city in the Philippines in 2008.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Today, March 16, 2011 marks the 73rd Araw ng Dabaw<i> (Davao Day)</i>, another milestone for its rich history and peaceful loving people. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Congratulations Davao City! More power to you!!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">What makes <strong>Davao City</strong> different from other cities in the Philippines and in the Asia-Pacific Region that would make it ideal for tourism and investment?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><strong>Davao City’s</strong> abundant and diverse nature and culture set in a clean, safe, and cosmopolitan community of happy and proud peoples. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Because Davao City is absolutely typhoon-free and enjoys good weather all year round, there is an abundance of flora and fauna as well as food, water, and livelihood. It is also ideal for outdoor activities because of the stable weather condition. It is a good season for adventure and sports anytime of the year so one is not limited to just the summer months. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Davao City’s tap water has been tested internationally for quality against all the major bottled waters sold in the market and was adjudged the best in terms of cleanliness, safety, mineral content, and taste. No need for boiling, distilling, purifying, adding of minerals. It is absolutely perfect. And no less than the World Health Organization has certified that it is the best in the world.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Davao City is home to at least 10 major indigenous tribes, both Islamized and non-Islamized, as well as migrant settlers (mostly Christianized) from all over the Philippines and a growing global community of ex-patriates with different languages, cultural traditions, religious beliefs, and political persuasions. As opposed to the rest of the Filipinos who have been colonized by the West, the people of Davao are indigenized -- which means that they may come from different places with different ways but when they become residents of Davao, they adopt the multicultural and cosmopolitan way of life, embracing the diversity of the city.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">The local government of Davao City is much admired by other governments, not just nationally but also internationally. It is recognized to be ahead than the national government in many ways -- in the crafting of landmark pieces of legislation; in pioneering innovations in local governance; in its strong political will in the implementation of policies and programs; in its high level of self-sufficiency; and in its pluralist and liberal political climate that result in significant grassroots and civil society participation. It is a favorite destination for study tours because it is considered as a model for other cities in the country and in the world.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Davao City has one of the lowest crime rates in the world averaging at 0.8 in every 10,000 persons per month. The Davao City Police Office has consistently been chosen as the Best Police Office in the entire country. The Davao City Peace and Order Council has been elevated to the Philippine Hall of Fame for consistently being the best in the country.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Davao City is proud to be the only Asian city that has an integrated emergency response system similar to that of the United States and Canada – the Central 911. It responds to all kinds of emergency – medical, fire, police assistance, natural or man-made disaster. The only difference between Davao’s 911 and that of the US and Canada is – in Davao the service is absolutely free, totally subsidized by the local government. The Davao City Disaster Coordinating Council is also recognized as the best prepared disaster coordinating council in the country. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Davao City enjoys an abundant and stable supply of water and power 24 hours a day all year round. The Davao City Water District (DCWD) is the number one water utility company in the Asia-Pacific Region among the 50 water utilities in the region. It is also the Most Outstanding Water District (very large category) for four years given by the Local Water Utilities Administration. On the other hand, Davao Light & Power (DLPC) is third largest privately-owned electric utility in the Philippines. It is the country’s most efficiently run power utilities, its systems loss rate of 8.13% is well below the government mandated cap of 9.50%. Davao City has a pioneering state-of-the-art traffic system similar to the system in Los Angeles, California. It is the first city in the Philippines to have an adaptive traffic signalization system. Plans are underway also to make the entire Davao City a Wi-Fi Zone. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Davao City adheres to a wholesome and healthy lifestyle for its residents and encourages its visitors to pursue the same. It pioneered the regulation of smoking in public places in the Philippines, which was replicated by other cities and gave birth to the national anti-smoking law. It has tough policies against dangerous drugs, violence against women and children (including prostitution and human trafficking), and environmental pollution. It led the ban on aerial spraying of plantations as well as the use of pyrotechnics. It is also in the forefront in the conservation of endangered species such as the country’s national bird, the Philippine Eagle, as well as the protection of the city’s watershed, coastal areas, rivers and gulf. It also boasts of one of the most progressive and comprehensive reproductive health program in the world. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Davao City has the freshest and highest quality produce in the country. Its exports of banana, pineapple, orchids, and tuna, among others, are considered the best in the world. Its pomelo, durian, and mangosteen are sought-after by the rest of the country. Yet these excellent, world-class products remain affordable and accessible to the locals on a daily basis. In Davao, the high quality of life does not come at a high cost. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Davao City is open to all, regardless of one’s stature in life. There are no exclusive clubs for the social and economic elite nor are there forbidden ghettos confined to the poor and marginalized. Children and pets are welcome everywhere. Diversity in religious, political, sexual and gender orientation respected and celebrated. There are no strict dress codes to follow. Celebrities and famous people are treated like everyone else. No special treatments for those in powerful positions. Everybody is entitled to the same rights and privileges. There is zero tolerance for all kinds of abuse and discrimination. Elitism and haughtiness are treated with disdain while humility and openness are valued virtues.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16913424763665380576noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3540231207452374542.post-40302130961146200162011-03-09T23:49:00.000+07:002013-08-19T11:46:52.534+07:00Ao Manao Beach - Thailand<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">If you are into adventure, boats can be rented at a very reasonable price to hop from one islet to the other</span>.<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Or, if you are into fashion and food, you can check out several souvenir shops and food stalls located just across the road. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">When i was there, the place was jam-packed by local and international visitors so if you don't want many people to spoil your travel, avoid summer trips during the months of March to May.</span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16913424763665380576noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3540231207452374542.post-34370444228575668622011-02-21T08:46:00.000+07:002013-08-19T11:49:36.017+07:00Something to be PROUD of<div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16913424763665380576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3540231207452374542.post-25311229567122173882011-02-14T23:48:00.000+07:002013-08-19T11:51:22.636+07:00Valentines Day!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Just had a dinner date with her and two of our friends somewhere. We had a lot of fun, nice conversation, and superb meal. I wasn't able to prepare much. Was too tired because I taught nurses in a government hospital and was almost dead when I got home. Anyway, before this day ends in about 15 minutes according to my clock, lemme greet everyone a "HAPPY VALENTINES DAY". </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16913424763665380576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3540231207452374542.post-48641592188662186372011-01-23T18:16:00.001+07:002013-08-19T11:55:19.874+07:00Happy First Birthday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Time flies so fast i almost forgot to greet this blog a "Happy 1st Birthday". I really couldn't believe it is one year old now.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">To all my regular readers and visitors, thank you so much. I appreciate all the visits, comments, and especially the friendship i earned in the blogospehre. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">You all made this blog so happy..wink wink!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Once again. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Here are the first two entries i posted last year January 23, 2010.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16913424763665380576noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3540231207452374542.post-92140189246019320092011-01-16T19:01:00.001+07:002013-08-19T11:56:40.295+07:00Viva Pit Señor!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">I am sure Filipinos are having a good time watching different performances from street dancers as the city of Cebu in the Philippines celebrates its 31st Sinulog Festival today, January 16, 2011.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Sinulog is a big event for Cebuanos and i was not a surprised when my Cebuano friends started flooding messages and links on facebook whilst greeting everyone.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">To all my Cebuano friends, "VIVA PIT SEŇOR"! Enjoy the video.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16913424763665380576noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3540231207452374542.post-83639776855010654162011-01-13T07:43:00.001+07:002013-08-19T11:58:13.784+07:00Sinulog Festival - Cebu City Philippines<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #444444;">In the past, the Cebuanos (<i>people of Cebu as being referred to</i>) were strong followers of Islam and paganism. Their beliefs were changed when Catholicism was brought by the Spaniards to the archipelago during the 16th and 17th centuries. Today, the Philippines is the third largest Catholic nation in the world with more than 70 million followers after Brazil and Mexico.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">One of the Philippines colorful and sought after festivals is Sinulog. It is celebrated on the third Sunday of January lasting for nine days honoring the miraculous image of Santo Nino <i>(Cebu City's Patron Saint)</i>. The highlight of the festival is the street dancing where participants wrap themselves in beautifully tailored costume whilst dancing in a ritual, commemorating the original beliefs of Islam, paganism, and their acceptance of the Catholic faith.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Last year, Sinulog Festival marked its 30th anniversary and made history when it was jam-packed by eight million spectators; a huge success that made Sinulog 2010 the biggest Sinulog ever! This year, Sinulog Grand Parade kicks off on Sunday January 16, 2011 and I'm sure it's gonna be a lot of fun. What are you waiting for? Join the fun! Join Sinulog 2011.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">More information can be found on their website <a href="http://www.sinulog.ph/">http://www.sinulog.ph/</a></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16913424763665380576noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3540231207452374542.post-60691709958450497662011-01-07T22:55:00.000+07:002013-08-19T12:03:31.170+07:00Ranking Web of World Universities - 2010<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<span style="color: #444444;">I was not surprised when the National University of Singapore <i>(Ranked 124 in the world and standing proudly)</i> topped the Southeast Asian Ranking Web of World Universities last year. NUS has been topping the chart for many years producing great people that made Singapore what it is today including Singapore's Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew <i>(the first and longest-serving Prime Minister in the world).</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; text-align: justify;">Kasetsart University in Thailand grabbed the silver medal position overtaking Chulalongkorn University who was always on top and known to be the best in the country. "Chula" as it is known locally was holding the third spot followed by Prince of Songkla University in the south.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; text-align: justify;">The University of the Philippines Diliman got hold of the number 19 spot while the number 46 spot went to Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Unfortunately, there were no universities from Brunei, Myanmar, East-Timor, Laos and Cambodia who got listed to the Top 100 Ranking Web of World Universities. Anyhow, I'm sure you will be listed soon.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16913424763665380576noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3540231207452374542.post-86539356412267272172011-01-01T13:22:00.001+07:002013-08-19T12:04:31.615+07:00Random Photos of Bangkok Celebrating New Year<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">These are the pictures i took last night December 31, 2010 counting down and welcoming 2011 at Central World in Bangkok. Happy New Year, everyone!</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16913424763665380576noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3540231207452374542.post-67545425639154434542010-12-30T09:04:00.001+07:002013-08-19T12:05:06.334+07:00Malaysia Won the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #444444;">The Indonesian National Team beats the Malaysian Team last night with a 2-1 score in the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup Football Tournament in its second leg of the final round held in Jakarta. Last Sunday however, the Malaysian team won against Indonesia with a 3-0 score in Kuala Lumpur in the first leg of the competition.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">I know it's late but i still believe in "better late than never" junkie. Been busy with so many personal activities related to work. Soo in return, I'll make sure to make a post about New Year before the 1st of January, of course. Anyway, we all know that several countries in the world celebrate Christmas with great emphasis on gift-giving and family get together during Christmas eve, with symbols being attached to almost anything, even bushes and trees in the backyard.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">However, each countries has its own variations or difference in some other ways. Traditions and culture play an important role in making it unique. Religion has its part as well, especially in Southeast Asia where Buddhism dominates the countries of Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Vietnam. Malaysia and Indonesia are dominant followers of Islam, while the Philippines and Timor-Leste are followers of the Christian faith. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Southeast Asian countries may be different, yet very similar in so many ways. And to better explain on how Southeast Asian celebrate Christmas read Christmas in Southeast Asia <a href="http://festivals.iloveindia.com/christmas/christmas-celebrations/christmas-in-south-east-asia.html">HERE</a>.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16913424763665380576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3540231207452374542.post-1562851765333380792010-12-22T08:45:00.000+07:002013-08-19T12:09:37.598+07:00Darren Criss - Filipino- American on GLEE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #444444;">Another Filipino-American is making waves in the international scene. He is best known after portraying Harry Potter in A <i>Very Potter Musical</i> and playing Blaine in the second season of the highly acclaimed musical comedy-drama TV series Glee, as an openly Gay student at Dalton Academy.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Criss has got a degree in Fine Arts in Performance, Acting at the University of Michigan in 2009. His mother is a Filipina, born and raised in Cebu, Philippines. His brother Chuck is also a musician and a member of the indie rock group Freelance Whales. He also wrote half of the songs in <i>A Very Potter Musical</i> and all the songs in <i>A Very Potter Sequel</i>. In short, he's a gifted actor and a singer-song writer.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16913424763665380576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3540231207452374542.post-75949006936683161622010-12-15T16:49:00.001+07:002013-08-19T12:10:28.457+07:00The Different Faces of Aung San Suu Kyi<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
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<span style="color: #444444;">Burma's democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi with her late husband Michael Aris in London.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">.....and riding a mule in Bhutan in 1971.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16913424763665380576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3540231207452374542.post-84283639822243751982010-12-10T09:48:00.001+07:002013-08-19T12:12:41.317+07:00Khao Kho - Thailand<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="color: #444444;">In the past, Khao Kho was a military citadel of the communist. But after years of fighting, it became a top destination for nature lovers and local travelers. The War Monument, built in 1982 on Khao Kho Hill, commemorate soldiers and civilians who fought against communist forces. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">My trip to Khao Kho was really memorable. We stayed in a tent that reminds me of my boy scout moment back in grade school. And because the temperature is always low all year round, most especially at night time, having a warm change of clothes is a nice idea. Of course there was no snow. But it was way to cold than i thought.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I would like to use this blog as a platform in greeting the entire country of Thailand a "Happy Father's Day", especially to King Bhumibol Adulyadej as he celebrates his 83rd birthday.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;">The King was born on December 5, 1927 in Cambridge, Massachusetts and is currently the longest reigning monarch in the world. He married Queen Sirikit on April 28, 1950. Both are deeply loved and respected by their people for their generous compassion.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">LONG LIVE THE KING!</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16913424763665380576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3540231207452374542.post-18765377847866572212010-11-30T11:39:00.006+07:002013-08-19T12:16:07.831+07:00Somtam - SE Asian Salad<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
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<span style="color: #444444;">Somtam </span><i><span style="color: blue;">(Mmm, one of my fave Thai food)</span></i><span style="color: #444444;"> is a spicy salad of shredded papaya or mango that is popular in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. Its main ingredients other than the aforementioned above are hot chili, sour lime, garlic, tomatoes, and palm sugar for an added sweetness. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Different provinces in Thailand have their own variation of somtam. In Isan (northeast), they like their somtam to be more sour, salty, and without dried shrimp and peanuts. Central Thailand on the other hand, love peanuts and sweeter somtam. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">1. Peel the papaya and rinse with running water to remove the acid. Remove the seeds and shred the papaya with a grater. Set aside.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span id="goog_1306947473"></span><span id="goog_1306947474"></span>On November 21, 2010 the Kingdom of Thailand and certain parts of Laos celebrated the Loi Krathong Festival. Loi Krathong takes place on the 12th month of Thai lunar calendar, which usually falls in November in western calendar. People gather near the river, ponds, lakes, or simply where there is water to float their krathong.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><i>"Loi" means "to float" and a </i><i>"krathong" is traditionally made from a section of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banana" title="Banana">banana</a> tree trunk. Modern krathongs are more often made of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bread" title="Bread">bread</a> or <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Styrofoam" title="Styrofoam">styrofoam</a>. A bread krathong will disintegrate in a few a days and be eaten by fish and other animals. The traditional banana stalk krathongs are also biodegradable, but styrofoam krathongs are frowned on, since they are polluting and may take years to disappear. Regardless of the composition, a krathong will be decorated with elaborately-folded banana leaves, flowers, candles and incense sticks. A low value coin is sometimes included as an offering to the river spirits.</i></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #444444;">During the night of the full moon, Thais will float their krathong on a river, canal or a pond lake. The festival is believed to originate in an ancient practice of paying respect to the spirit of the waters. Today it is simply a time to have fun.</span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Interesting, isn't? I went to Nan River here in Phitsanulok and saw thousands of people having fun floating their krathong. Others were partying on the street while eating, drinking, and taking pictures here and there. Some where just contented watching other peoples' activities. It was fun. Really fun. I look forward for another Loi Krathong Festival.<i></i></span></div>
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