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 TRAVEL :: Consultation with the private sector tops list of new DOT chief
Barely one week in the Department, newly appointed Roberto Pagdanganan gears up with task as tourism secretary with a series of meetings with the private sector.
COMMUNITY NEWS :: Overseas Absentee Voting Starts on March 12
The Phil. Consulate General in Sydney announced March 5 that it is in receipt of a certified list of overseas absentee voters prepared by the Commission on Elections whose applications to vote have been approved.
NEWS & VIEWS :: The Many Faces of Spousal Abuse
Why does wife battery continue to exist as one of the major forms of violence against women? What kind of a man will inflict physical and/or emotional abuse to his wife/girlfriend? Are there still hope for women who have been victims of spousal abuse?
PILIPINO :: Mga Salawikain (Tagalog Proverbs)
Ang salawikain ay mga kasabihan na nagmula sa mga pahayag at payo ng mga matatanda ayon sa kanilang mga karanasan sa buhay...
TRAVEL :: Pagsanjan Bangkero set on March 10-14
Pagsanjan, the tourist capital of Laguna will hold its "Bangkero Festival" on March 10 until March 14 with the theme: "Mamamayan Makilahok! Bayan Ko, Tutulungan Ko!"
COMMUNITY NEWS :: PCC-NSW holds AGM and elections
The affiliates of the state peak body, Philippine Community Council of NSW met recently at the Philippine Consulate Conference Room for their 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Elections of 2004 Officers.
TRAVEL :: Tour packages ready for a Surigao experience
Special summer tour packages for March, April and May 2004 are ready for travelers to the CARAGA region. These months are the best time to explore the unspoiled wonders of Surigao City, the "City of Island Adventures"...
COMMUNITY NEWS :: Pinoys in the NSW local polls
The New South Wales Local Council Elections on March 27 will see four Filipino-Australians vying for Councillor seats in the Blacktown, Parramatta and Canterbury City Councils.
NEWS :: Philippine tourism aims for incentive travel
The Philippines returned to the AIME this year after a three-year absence in order to promote the country as a premier meeting, incentive, convention and exhibition destination.
FOOD RECIPES :: Authentic traditional Filipino dishes
Kare kare, bistik, caldereta, beef estofado, tocino, lumpiang shanghai with sweet-sour sauce, igado ...
TRAVEL :: DoT welcomes new Tourism Secretary
Newly appointed Tourism Secretary Roberto Pagdanganan received a warm welcome from the officials and employees of the Department of Tourism...
COMMUNITY NEWS :: Bureau of Immigration implements citizenship retention law
The Philippine Consulate General in Sydney recently announced that President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has designated the Philippine Bureau of Immigration as the implementing agency of Republic Act 9225 or the "Philippine Citizenship Retention and Reacquisition Act of 2003."
TRAVEL :: Baguio Flower Festival in full bloom
Tourism Secretary Barbers called on all tourism establishments in Baguio to participate in the Baguio Flower Festival by adorning their establishments and facilities with the colors of flowers in spring to bolster Baguio's claim as the country's 'flower capital'.
POETRY :: Mga titik at likha mula sa Jeddah, K.S.A.
Mga tula ni ka Noel Malicdem, walong titik at likha mula sa Jeddah, K.S.A. : maling akala, DEKADA, Bagong buhay, Ang tunay pakikibaka, Daang Mendiola, K.S.A., O.F.W. sa aming pagbabalik, at KUDETA... na naman!
TRAVEL :: DOT unveils Lapu-Lapu monument at Luneta
The Department of Tourism unveiled recently the 30-foot bronze statue of Lapu-Lapu, the first-ever recognized Filipino hero, at the Teodoro F. Valencia Circle (formerly Agrifina Circle), Rizal Park in Manila.
COMMUNITY NEWS :: Consul General Collinson takes a bow
After a 19-month tour of duty in NSW, Consul General Maria Zeneida Angara Collinson will leave Sydney and the Filipino-Australian Community with a legacy of her achievements..."
TRAVEL :: "Wow na Wow Pilipinas" - Best of the Regions re-opens
The Department of Tourism opens the "Best of the Regions" festivities for Visit Philippines 2004 on January 31 in Intramuros with its initial offering, the "Wealth of Wonders of Southern Tagalog Region."
PILIPINO :: The Making of a National Language
.." language diversity is one of the reasons why it took more than three centuries, after the arrival in the Philippines of the Europeans in the 16th century, for Filipinos to become a cohesive integrated national community...."
FOOD RECIPES :: Authentic and traditional Filipino dishes
Recipes: Pork adobo, arroz a la paella, menudo with chickpeas, pancit canton... and more
PILIPINO :: Mabuhay Australia (Advance Australia Fair)
Australia Day (January 26) link to the Tagalog translation of "Advance Australia Fair" by Roger Marcelo. "Halina tayo'y magsaya / Malaya ang lahat, / Ginintuan nating lupa'y / Palibot ng dagat..."
NEWS :: Role of women in attaining peace highlighted
.."the women of Mindanao have a vital role to play, from recognizing true needs and interests, to expressing the values that would make peace more meaningful..."
COMMUNITY NEWS :: Repertory Philippines in Sydney
Repertory Philippines performs at the Sydney Town Hall on January 24 with "East Meets West: A Musical Review," with Repertory president Zeneida Amador directing the show.
NEWS :: US amnesty plans should cover all undocumented workers
Foreign Affairs Secretary Delia Domingo Albert today said that the Philippines welcomes reports that the US is planning to grant amnesty to undocumented aliens in the US but added that any amnesty plan should include all undocumented workers and not just those from selected countries.
ESSAYS :: MRT: A Tragic Comedy
By Bonifacio Alfonso Javier III. "Bad News: I was on a coma. I can barely move my arms and legs. I can hardly feel my neck. And worse, I got stuck with a pervert who likes bumping his 'thing' to a young woman’s butt. I felt sorry for the woman."
PILIPINO :: "Remembering Rizal" by Edwin D. Bael
At the end of each year, we remember. We recall the supreme sacrifice of Dr. Jose Rizal. We refresh our minds with the reasons for his martyrdom....
SEASON'S GREETINGS :: Send your greeting cards
From all of us @ emanila.com, Happy Holidays! Have a happy and safe 2004. Thank you all for your support.
PILIPINO :: "Mi Ultimo Adios" and "Pahimakas"
Dr Jose Rizal's "Mi Ultimo Adios" with Tagalog translation by Andres Bonifacio. --- "Pinipintuho kong Bayan ay paalam, / Lupang iniirog ng sikat ng araw,..."
POETRY :: "Toast with Orange Marmalade" by Sarita Mahinay
Orange roses at sunset / fill my eyes with joy / 'cause the love I have for you right now / is something I can't avoid ...
NEWS FEATURE :: Secretary Ople, a patriot and a true statesman
Secretary Ople left behind a legacy of professionalism, service and dedication worthy of emulation by the officers and personnel of the Department of Foreign Affairs. His death is a great loss to the Philippine Government and to the Filipino nation.
POETRY :: "Kumpisal ng Paglaya" ni Rowan Canlas Velonta
Pagkapatay mo ng kandila kagabi, / tumakas ako, lumabas, / nakipagniig sa / dilim. / Sumanib ako sa kulay niyang / tumalo sa aking karupukan.
TRAVEL :: A new historical tourist attraction rises in Intramuros
The Department of Tourism has recently opened the Light and Sound Museum... that chronicles the Filipino's pursuit for freedom under the leadership of Dr Jose Rizal, and other revolutionary leaders like Lapu-Lapu, Rajah Soliman and Andres Bonifacio.
COMMUNITY NEWS :: Reacquisition of Philippine citizenship continues
The Philippine Consulate General in Sydney continues to process requests for the administration of the oath of allegiance to natural-born Filipinos who have become naturalised citizens of Australia to reacquire Philippine citizenship...
POETRY :: "Wishful Thinking" by Eduardo M. Carpena
I have been dreaming to meet people / of all races to feel the way they empathize. / I would be pleased to treat myself / to a tight shake with a mulatto-toned hand...
NEWS :: RP condemns Istanbul synagogue bombing; no Filipinos injured
Shortly after two car bomb explosions killed at least 23 people and injured 100 others in Istanbul, Turkey, Foreign Affairs Secretary Blas F. Ople said that the Philippine Government condemns this attack on innocent civilians....
POETRY :: "Lindol" ni Kristian S. Cordero
Kapag lumilindol, tinitipon / kami ng nanay sa harapan ng Santo Nino / naghahawakan kaming magkakapatid, / habang nagdarasal ang nanay /sa musmos na Poon.
COMMUNITY NEWS :: Ivy Violan in "Pasko2003" gig
The concert will be staged on Friday, November 21 at the Riverside Theatre, Cnr. Church and Market Streets, Parramatta. Show starts at 7:00 pm.
COMMUNITY NEWS :: Sydney's Christmas in November
Filipino-Australians and their friends in New South Wales will have an early treat of the spirit of Christmas this year.
NEWS & VIEWS :: The Power of the Human Spirit
Dr. Biyo is a public school teacher from Iloilo who won the Intel Excellence in Teaching award in the US, besting 4,000 candidates from all around the world. When asked by the judges why a PhD holder like her opted to teach in a public school in Iloilo, her response was, "And who would teach the kids?"
POETRY :: Panaghoy Ng Isang Kookabura Sa Gabing Tag-lamig
Kaylakas na naman, mga ihip ng hangin / Lamig na dala’y nanunuot sa mga buto kong patanda na rin / Koo-Ka, Koo-Ka, Kookabura! / Brrrr! Kay ginaw namang labis, aking nadarama.
POETRY :: Kaibigan man o Ka-ibigan
Pag-ibig ko sa iyo ay tunay at labis,/ Oras at panahon ko ay sa iyo ibubuwis, / Handa akong maghirap at mag-alay ng pawis, / Pagkat tunay na pag-ibig ang syang aking nais.
NEWS :: RP wins UN Security Council seat
In elections held...in New York, the United Nations General Assembly, by a vote of 179 out of 182 votes cast, elected the Philippines to the United Nations Security Council...
VIEWS & IMPRESSIONS :: Prouder to be Filipino
"Mommy Lynn, is Pres. Bush crying?" I smiled at him and said "No, perhaps he's just overwhelmed with emotion and it shows on his face. He may be the world's most powerful man, but he is also a human being."
VIEWS :: Will GMA still win the Filipinos' hearts?
"Now the question is, will she still get the most sought after seat in the land? ...in a nation whose people greatly favor palabra de honor?" By Cherrylie Abelardo
NEWS :: Corruption thrives in rich countries, RP perceived more corrupt in 2003
If you think that corruption thrives only in poor and less developed countries, think again... In the recent CPI 2003 by Transparency Int'l launched yesterday, a high level of corruption was noted in otherwise rich countries.
ASSOCIATIONS :: KONTRA-GAPI in Australia October 25
Kontemporaryong Gamelan Pilipino, better known as KONTRA-GAPI, will perform in a gala concert on October 25 in Sydney. KONTRA-GAPI is the resident ethnic music and dance ensemble of the... University of the Philippines...
BUSINESS :: Online Philippine business directory launches
An online business directory of Philippine-related businesses launches recently. Business directory offers FREE listing for a limited time only.
PILIPINO :: Remembering Claro M. Recto
Recto... suffered a heart attack in Rome and died on October 2, 1960. He was 70... Said he in anguish: "It is terrible to die in a foreign country."
POETRY :: Pinoy at Pinay: Sa Mga Kuko ng Disyerto
By Eduardo M. Carpena: "Kayrami nang mga Pinoy at Pinay / ang aking nakasalimuha, / dito sa lupaing bukod-tanging sinabugan / ng sangkatutak na biyaya;..." :: Award-winning: "Muling Naghugpong Ang Tanikala"
NEWS :: Overseas Absentee Voters registration closes September 30
The Act gives former Filipinos who have taken foreign citizenship the qualification to vote for the May 10, 2004 Philippine national elections under the Overseas Absentee Voting (OAV) Law or R.A. 9189... deadline for registration is September 30, 2003.
POETRY :: "Synthesis" and "Sunday Miracle"
By Eduardo M. Carpena. "As dew drops begin to fall, / your velvet skin whispers to me in rubbing motions hard to fathom…" | "His Sunday litany lingers, / Like music to my restive ears;.."
ARTS :: Visual Arts group presents Atubangay: Making the Local
Atubangay: Making the Local, the Visayas component of the national exhibit Sungdu-an 3, will be on view at the SM City Cebu Art Center from September 26 to October 12, 2003, curator Estela Ocampo-Fernandez reports.
NEWS & VIEWS :: Re-discovering Filipino-Mexican historical ties
The Mexican lady-writer and intellectual... Rocío Rufranco de Torres, had reminded us.. of the fiftieth anniversary of Filipino-Mexican diplomatic relations, Don Guillermo Gomez Rivera writes.
NEWS :: Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam - fastest growing religions in Australia
Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam are among the fastest growing religions in Australia, according to the Minister for Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs.
POETRY :: "Is the Filipino worth dying for?"
Dalawang makatang pinoy, ang syang nagbabalagtasan,/ "Is the Filipino worth dying for?" ang syang katanungan./ Dapat at di dapat ang kanilang kasagutan. / At sa balagtasan nagsalubong at nagsimula ang laban.
ASSOCIATIONS :: HOTDOG, Unang Kagat sa Australia
For the first time, the Band behind the Manila sound is coming to Australia to bring memories of the City of Manila... through soundtracks of the 70’s.
POETRY :: "Tengo Autoridad" and "Kay Emil"
Two contemporary Filipino poems: "Tengo Autoridad" by Bonifacio Alfonso Javier and "Kay Emil" by Kristian S. Cordero --- "Kaya kong / patigilin ang pintig / ng talinhaga sa loob ng / aking Tula..."
NEWS & VIEWS :: Filipino-Spanish Day of Friendship
La primera conmemoración del Día de la Amistad Filipino-Española acaba de hacerse el 30 de junio último dentro de este año de 2003... :: English version available
FOOD :: Authentic and traditional recipes
Pork adobo :: Arroz ala Paella :: Menudo
POETRY :: Tamanyo nin Katoninongan
A Bikol poem by Estelito B. Jacob: "Kapaon mo sa sakong lalawgon / an tamanyo kan katoninongan. / Dai mo hinuna-huna, / nabilog an Dagat-Sta. Monica..."
VIEWS :: Towards a cleaner and more transparent gov't
Senator Panfilo Lacson is correct in saying that corruption has thrived in the President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo government... But (he)is wrong in raising corruption as an issue.
PILIPINO :: Tagalog, Pilipino, Filipino? Do they differ?
What would you call the language that you use, Tagalog? Pilipino? Filipino? Why do foreigners... call the Philippines national language Tagalog?
PILIPINO :: Manuel Luis Quezon
It was on August 19, 1878, that this great Filipino patriot was born in Baler, Tayabas...
VIEWS :: Where is 'delicadeza' in the Philippine government?
There's one word that should rule over the current investigation of claims of corruption against Philippine government officials. That word is "delicadeza" or decency.
POETRY :: Pretentious Definition of Poetry
By Reena Jacinto. "I am your morpheme equivalent, / the dance of midlined syllables / on your sagging follicles,/ exercising intimacy with a quill, ... "
POETRY :: Meteor garden
By Bonifacio Alfonso Javier III. "Digmaan ng mga matang / Kasing tulin ng itim na pusa ang / Sumuntok sa ‘king mata habang / Nakasilip sa bintana..."
VIEWS :: An open letter for the Magdalo guys
Here's something that has been going the rounds lately: "Mahal kong Lt. SG Antonio Trillanes IV, ... Magandang umaga. Nawa'y maigi ang iyong kalagayan d'yan sa stockade...."
NEWS & VIEWS :: Tobacco Regulation: A Boon or Bane?
Exactly, what will your reaction be if ... you find yourself facing a new law that regulates the selling and using of your favorite past time commodity?
POETRY :: "Isda" and "Kunwaring Turo"
Two contemporary Filipino poems. "Isda" by Kristian S. Kordero and "Kunwaring Turo" by Emmanuel G. Halabaso Jr.
ARTS :: NCCA- CVA presents Sungdu-an 3 NCR art exhibit
The exhibit features works in mixed media, sculpture, painting, installation, digital and performance art.
NEWS & VIEWS :: Military mutiny, Philippine style
"In other countries, the surrenderees would have had their hands on their heads as their armed captors would lead them to the army trucks; here there were hand shakes and bear hugs. Only in the Philippines..." writes Lynn Z. Romero.
POETRY :: Destiny
The will to deny your spirit and life / And conquer the fate that's within your side...
PEOPLE :: Roland Dantes, the Arnis Guro
Roland Dantes is perhaps more known to the yuppie generation as an internationally acclaimed Filipino actor, film industry personality and bodybuilder.
NEWS :: Howard gives RP security aid package
Australian PM John Howard said yesterday a A-million security package will be given to the Philippines to help... in fighting terrorists...
EDUCATION :: The Phil. countryside is a classroom for US students
A ride through the Philippines forest with 10 friends clinging to a seat on the roof of a jeepney bus is as important as any classroom experience in another country...
SPORTS :: Arnis, a Filipino legacy to the world
Arnis as a combat strategy evolved from the warrior- techniques of the early diverse eastern cultures that settled in the Philippine Archipelago....
COOLTEXT :: Inspirational messages
"It takes different kinds of people to make a world, that's true. But what a nice world it would be... "
ARTS :: Yankee Doodles: Images of a forbidden era
The history of the Philippine-American War (1899-1902)is largely forgotten today... In the virtual absence of discussions... "Yankee Doodles" responds by...interrogating this critical period...
NEWS :: Dante Tan case: Senator accused of money laundering
Senator Nick Bolkus refused to answer questions about a raffle... to which he said Dante Tan contributed ,880 shortly before the 2001 election.
PILIPINO :: Awit ni Maria Clara
Mga sandali'y matamis sa sarili nating Bayan; / Doo'y kaibigang tangi bawat' sikatan ng araw;..
NEWS :: Dante Tan case: Immigration minister replies
"... Mr Tan was visaed in 1998 after law enforcement agencies in the Philippines provided criminal clearances..."
POETRY :: A tribute to Dr. Jose P. Rizal on his 142nd birth anniversary
Now as we stand at the threshold of a new century, / may your ideals continue to shine; / May the prize won by your death / be, to every Filipino, a guiding light - / sublime!
PILIPINO :: Mga tula ni Gat Jose Rizal
The nation remembers today, June 19, the birth anniversary of the Philippine national hero. Here are some emanila pages on the hero's poems.
EDUCATION :: American university embraces Filipino traditions
In California, Filipinos are the largest Asian immigrant group... they tend to concentrate on a university that embraces their cultural traditions, yet prepares them for success as Americans...
VIEWS :: Beauty or brains?
By Cherrylie Abelardo. "Personally, I always thought that it really pays a lot to be beautiful. I’d be hypocrite if I say never in my life did I wish I could trade places with Julia Roberts..."
PILIPINO :: Ako ay Pilipino
Ako'y Pilipinong hindi yumuyuko / sa ibig lumupig na banyagang-dugo; / habang may layunin di takot sa punlo, / ang kalayaan ko'y laging nakatayo...
NEWS :: Australian immigration minister under fire as Tan flees
The Federal Government is under attack over its failure to stop one of Asia's most wanted corporate fugitives fleeing the country...
EDUCATION :: Rare Philippine art and artifacts at CSU
A major collection of early art and artifacts from the Philippines is preserved in the archives of California State Univ.
AWARDS :: 2003 Multicultural Marketing Awards launch
The 13th annual national Multicultural Marketing Awards were launched recently by the NSW Minister for Justice, John Hatzistergos...
ASSOCIATIONS :: Filipino woman is new FECCA deputy chair
Maria Barredo of South Australia was recently voted in as Woman-Deputy Chair of the Executive Board of the Federation of Ethnic Community Council of South Australia.
POETRY :: Sa Simbahan ng San Diego
"Matapos niyang basahin ang santo ebanghelyo / tungkol sa bulag at kinakastigong kamelyo..." ni Kristian S. Kordero
EDUCATION :: New web site celebrates California university’s connections with the Philippines
A new Web site details the relationship between California State University, Hayward and the people of the Philippines.
HEALTH :: WHO cites Philippine anti-SARS campaign
The World Health Organization considers the Philippines a good role model...in controlling the spread of SARS
TRAVEL :: SARS infection risk in RP negligible, WHO
The World Health Organization re-affirmed May 14 that the Philippines presents a negligible risk to travellers.
BUSINESS :: New business service @ emanila.com
emanila.com now offers an expanded service of accepting payments using a secure server on behalf of its members and business clients
POETRY :: Where?
What is a love for a man who lost his heart? / Where is the heart when it was broken by his beloved? ...
YOUTH :: Filipino-Aussie lass shines in Manila
Manila’s fashion world glitterati is currently enamoured with a young Balikbayan stunner from Queensland. Seventeen-year-old Angelina Louise Corstorphan... is taking the Philippine modeling arena by storm.
MEDIA :: emanila offers members personalised email addresses
Now you can create your own personalised email address using your name. famildomains.org has recently opened with family domains catering to members of the Cruz, Dela Cruz, Santos, De Leon, Reyes and other families and clans.
ARTS :: Apolinario's Dance Arts Centre opens with pizzazz
This year’s ANZAC DAY, April 25, was as perfect as any autumn day can get and the evening was just plain glorious...
RECIPES :: Rellenong Talong (Stuffed Eggplant)
A very popular and easy to prepare recipe, available at Wowsarap...
POETRY :: "Kahulugan ng Buhay" ni john jimenez
Ang buhay ay pag-ibig, ang pag-ibig ay buhay / Kambaltuko at di maaring maghiwalay / Ang buhay ay paglalakbay, hindi lugar na pupuntahan ...
PILIPINO :: Salawikain (Tagalog proverbs)
Ang salawikain ay mga kasabihan na nagmula sa payo ng mga matatanda ayon sa kanilang mga karanasan...
FOOD RECIPE :: A low calorie, low fat papaya chicken recipe
We thank Tony Menendez of Phoenix Arizona for sharing this recipe called "Papaya Chicken With Vanilla-Scented Coconut Milk"
POETRY :: "A nightmare of a Philippine guard for Ninoy Aquino"
"Forget that you may not easily wither / As though you turn from spring to winter;..."
NEWS FEATURE :: Ex-stress yourself
By Cherrylie Abelardo. Want to de-stress? Listen to happy music. Have a slice of cheesecake. Get a new haircut!
POETRY :: Scavenger by Edlene Mogul
"The thorns and the vines / Make it harder / For me to find you / The water and the fire..."
FORUM :: Will dual citizenship benefit Filipinos overseas?
A. Savino wrote: "Financial benefit: all financial resources and rewards will be reaped from the adopted country..."
PILIPINO :: Remembering Claro M. Recto
By Tony P. Fernandez. "Recto looked at me and smiled. It was a gesture I'll never forget because Don Claro M. Recto was at the time an icon in Philippine politics."
e-manila*MAIL :: Webmail connectivity soon to be resolved
BigMailBox, our partners and providers of the e-manila*WEBMAIL, have advised that they're about to resolve the issue of non-connectivity. We thank everyone for your support and patience.
NEWS & VIEWS :: United Nations, ang tunay na isyu
"Nakakalungkot na ang nakikinabang sa kanilang mga isinagawang protesta ay si Saddam Hussein...."
POETRY :: Paghanga sa Panaginip
By John Jimenez. "O panaginip, hinahangaan kita / Dahil pinahintulutan mong buksan ang isang alaala / At muli kong makita ang lihim kong sinisinta ..."
FOOD :: Welcome to Wow! Sarap...
Just recently launched, WowSarap.com has 100s of recipes, mainly authentic and traditional Filipino dishes. Very low introductory joining fee still available.
ASSOCIATIONS :: Kate Andres elected PCC-NSW president
What was expected to be a hotly contested election turned out to be a no-contest poll with two-termer PCC-NSW president Kate Andres back at the helm.
FORUM :: New postings - "Why the poor becomes poorer?"
Is it politics? Is it religious bigotry? Or is it indolence? :: Community Announcements - "Aguman Capampangan March 1, 2003 Get Together"
CONSULAR NEWS :: Late file claims of Filipino Gulf war victims
The UN Compensation Commission has recently decided to refer the Phil. Government’s request on late claim filing for Filipino Gulf war victims to a sub-committee ...
FORUM :: Search for Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations
Winners will receive Php 50,000 each... sponsored by the Phil. Youth Commission and Phil. Jaycees.
POETRY :: "Sa Likod ng Rehas" ni Emylou Infante
"Noo'y puso ay kanlungan ng pag-asa./ Ngayo'y bato at sinlamig / ng mga konkretong dingding ng iyong selda...."
TRAVEL :: Meet our Pinoy-Aussie rapping chef
Norma Hennessy writes about our Filoz chef who grabbed media limelight with his music antic against the naturist backdrop of wilderness...
POETRY :: "Krisis" ni Tyrone B. Arceo
"… Sila'y inihalal upang maging tagapagtanggol, ... Nguni't dahil sa kanila krisis ay tuloy-tuloy…."
ASSOCIATIONS :: Aguman Kapampangan elects new officers
Ed Yunon and five others lead Aguman Kapampangan in 2003-2004...
TRAVEL :: Rizal and his Noli
"As I looked at the painting, I thought of Rizal’s book, the ‘Noli Me Tangere’... " by Tony P. Fernandez
NEWS :: Filipinos can now acquire Spanish citizenship
The new Spanish law allows people of Spanish descent in any Latin American country, as well as Andorra, Portugal, the Philippines and Guinea.
VIEWS :: More myth than meat : what the CRA and AVA can't do
Here are 14 reasons why the Citizenship Retention Act (dual citizenship legislation) and Absentee Voters Act should be re-examined, writes Dr Nestor P Baylan
NEWS & VIEWS :: Why is the Philippines tourism sector in crisis?
The Philippine tourism crisis as seen by a BBC Manila correspondent.
ARTS :: Landscape / Still Life by Alfredo Roces
Roces’ latest one-man show presents the Sydney-based artist’s renditions of nature created at home and in Australia. Galleria Duemila. Jan 15 -31
NEWS & VIEWS :: Tricycle operators win reprieve from Clean Air
Tricycle operators and drivers won a reprieve last Monday from the Clean Air Act which came to effect as from start of the year.
PILIPINO :: On Chabacano
Two articles on Chabacano from the Philippine Academy of Spanish Language: [In defense of Chabacano by Edmundo Farolan] and [Is Chabacano an endangered language? by Tony P. Fernandez]
NEWS & VIEWS :: Filipino overseas votes - fact or fantasy?
The Absentee Voters Act faces difficulty in implementation, and may not be a reality even in 2008, argues Dr Nestor Baylan, a New York City resident.
PILIPINO :: "Mi Ultimo Adios"
As we remember today (Dec 30) the Philippine national hero’s martyrdom, here are his last writings: - "Mi Ultimo Adios" (original version) - "Pahimakas" (translation by Andres Bonifacio)
NEWS & VIEWS :: Philippine president says she won’t seek new term
In case you missed the breaking news on GMA’s bombshell announcement, here's the story.
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