What better way to celebrate a woman’s strength than with an all-woman run?

Gather together your sisters and friends to form a team of three or four individuals, and be part of this year’s Woman Team Run. Woman Team Run is an all-woman team relay for females ages 18 to 35. This exciting event will be held on June 27, 2010 at the Venice Pizza Mall, McKinley Hill. Continue Reading »

Last May 14 we joined a beach clean up drive at Hamilo Coast, Nasugbu, Batangas; A joint project between Hamilo Coast, Pepsi’s Sarap Magbago program and the WWF Philippines. Upon arrival I marveled at the seemingly tranquil unspoiled scenery. Continue Reading »

FLUVIAL PROCESSION OF OUR LADY OF THE ABANDONED (Nuestra Senora de los Desamparados)
May 15, 2010, SATURDAY

MEETING PLACE:         DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM LOBBY; 11:00 AM (LUNCH)
DEPARTURE TIME:     12 NOON Continue Reading »

*Press conference at DOT Auditorium; Me with Undersecretary Oscar Palabyab

The Department of Tourism (DOT) leads Manila’s first joint fluvial procession for the 15th century patron saint of the homeless, Our Lady of the Abandoned.  Devotees and tourists are expected to flock to the event which concelebrates the fiestas of three parishes which include Mandaluyong, Sta. Ana and Marikina.

Organized by the DOT in partnership with the three said parishes, the fluvial procession of the Our Lady of the Abandoned is seen as another potential tour package which presents the colorful religious rites of the Filipinos.  Kicking off at the Guadalupe Ferry Terminal, passing Escolta, down to the Sta. Ana Ferry Station and then to Mandaluyong, the fluvial parade will present the three images of Our Lady from the three parish churches. Continue Reading »

Voting for the Philippine 2010 automated election is no easy task if you really don’t like waiting in very long lines, scorching heat, hunting for your name and precinct room numbers…mayhem of sorts so to speak. But of course the Filipino pride and love for motherland overpowers anything especially if the next six years is at stake.

Okay, enough babble, I saw this posted at the waiting room’s blackboard…just one word says a lot! At first glance one will smile or even chuckle but we must realize it resonates that our education system is going berserk or has gone berserk (god forbid..Am guessing a public school teacher wrote this) and I am speechless.

I don’t claim to be a grammar Nazi or be very articulate in the English language, but I can’t help but feel sad to say the least. 20 years or so ago we were among the progressive countries in Asia valued for our hospitality, high educational background, fluency in English, etc. We really need to sit back, think really deep and then get into action fast! Having new government officials are not enough, each and everyone must make a change if we want progress to happen.