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Sungha Jung - A guitar prodigy

June 22, 2010

Sungha Jung was born September 26, 1996 in South Korea. He dreamt of becoming a professional acoustic finger-style guitarist. He used to watch his father who plays guitar as his hobby until he decided he wants to play like him too. A solo guitarist and a guitar teacher from Germany named Ulli Bögershausen became his musical inspiration.

 

He started playing the guitar in early 2006. He started by listening to songs from radio or Internet. He then plays them without any tabbing. He is very good at listening that when he got the song right, his father would then video tape him, then they would post it in YouTube. He never had any guitar teacher. He only taught himself and sometimes his father teaches him as well. With much practice, Sungha was able to improve his playing styles. Many people who saw the video gets amazed at how his fingers proceed so quickly and gently in the guitar. He plays beautifully that even the professional guitarist are amazed. Famous guitarist soon began giving him free tablatures of different songs in their own arrangements. He learned them all and soon enough he became famous on YouTube. Read more

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The Magic of Okra

June 18, 2010

Okra, lady fingers or Bhindi is a vegetable that has a lot of stored nutrients. There are two kinds of fibers that you can get from Okra, the soluble and the insoluble fibers. Soluble fibers helps in lowering cholesterol serum and the risk of having a heart disease, while insoluble fibers are good for the intestines as it makes sure that the intestinal track stays healthy. It also helps in avoiding any cancer diseases specially the colo-rectal cancer.

There are other nutrients that you can get fromage boiling a half cup of Okra, there are vitamin B6, folic acid, fiber, protein, carbohydrates, vitamin A and C, Calcium, iron, potassium and magnesium. The fiber in Okra helps in stabilizing the blood sugar. The mucilage in okra also binds the cholesterol, the liver also dumps the toxins which the bile acid carries. Read more

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Facts about Tomatoes

Tomatoes are considered fruit and not vegetable as we all thought it is. The taste of the tomato is pleasing to ones senses ripe or not. Tomatoes are native fruits of South America but they do grow in every land outdoors or indoors as long as it gets sunlight. They are herbaceous and the fruit can grow into different sizes and colors when ripe can be red or yellow. There are many varieties of tomato that are used in many different ways but the heirloom tomatoes are becoming more famous for home gardeners and organic growers. These tomatoes have interesting flavor and they are more resistant to diseases.

 

There are different ways of using tomatoes. The beefsteak tomatoes are used for sandwiches, plum tomatoes are used for sauces or paste, cherry tomatoes can be eaten whole and used in salads. These tomatoes can all be used as a juice and provides lots of beta carotene and vitamin A which is good for your body. (Read more)

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Fact about Grapefruits

Grapefruits are sometimes mistaken as Pomelo but different in shape and size. Pomelos are bigger and are sometime pear shaped. They originated in Jamaica but soon America became of one of the producers as well. They grow in tropical areas and are best in January up until July. Grapefruits can be bitter and sweet. Their colors will vary from the orange, pink, yellow, and reddish colors.

 

Grapefruits have many nutritional values that are beneficial to our body. Vitamins present are Vitamin A, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, folate, panthothenic acid; B6, C and E. Minerals found are potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, iron, selenium manganese, copper, and zinc. One cup of grapefruit will give you 1.09 grams of protein, 104 calories and 1.4 dietary fibers of grams. It has a high value of Vitamin C, potassium and beta carotene. It has bioflavonoid which helps reduce in the risk of cancers and heart disease. (Read more)

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Earning Extra Income Using The Internet

April 17, 2010

Have you ever thought of trying to make extra money over the internet? Here are a few that I have found out and tried. It doesn’t take a lot of your time and it will give you a little bit extra cash.

Forums like mylot will pay you when you participants and give good answers on their discussions. They have a lot of topic that you can join in. read more

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Cactus and Succulent Show 2009

November 4, 2009

Cactus and Succulent Society of the Philippines in cooperation with Quezon City government, Quezon City Memorial Circle will be having their annual garden and pre-Christmas bazaar show from November 20 to 30, 2009 at the Quezon Memorial Circle (near Max’s restaurant) The theme ” Gardening for Better Environment ” signifies the great importance of gardening, as a tool for better environment, combating climate change and recycling must be fully realized by every household throughout the country.

The 10-day event will have over 70 commercial exhibit booths from different parts of the country. Products will range from plants, orchids, cactus, succulents, regional handicraft, Christmas giveaways, toys, souvenir items, t-shirts, garden supplies, tools, fertilizers, seeds suppliers among others.

This celebration will be part of the 70th anniversary activities of Quezon City
. Other partner institution includes Department of Agriculture and PAGCOR.

Highlights of the event include:

1.) Philippine Orchid Society – the country’s premier orchid and plant society will be having a landscape exhibit to be executed by Mr. Carlos Valeriano C. Lazaro
2.) Philippine Horticultural Society will be having an ornamental exhibit booth.
3.) Exhibit of rare and unique cactus and succulents’ collection by the members of the Cactus and Succulent Society of the Philippines.
4.) Natural Stone Lovers will showcase various rare and unusual forms of natural stones and crystals.
5.) King Louis Ornamental Farm will have a landscape exhibit showcasing various annuals, perennials and ornamental plants.
6.) Kapisanan ng mga Pinoy sa Sining ng Bonsai will display unique bonsai masterpieces from re-known bonsai artists from different parts of the country.
7.) Open National Competition for ” Best Ornamental Landscape Exhibit”, “Best Cactus in Show”, ” Best Succulent in Show “, ” and “Best in Show “etc..
8.) Rare endemic and indigenous Philippine hoya species will be exhibited during the show.
9.) Free Daily Lecture on different plant related topics like growing cactus, succulents, orchids, ornamental plants, dish garden, agriculture, recycling etc…
10.) Field trip of various schools, universities across the country.

Media partners includes:

Manila Bulletin – the country’s largest newspaper conglomerate company with over 109 years in delivering news and agricultural events will cover the pre-event and post event of the show.

Philippine Star – The country’s most dynamic and innovative daily newspaper.

Partial List of Lecturers:

Mr. Peter Bangayan- Basics of Cactus

Ms. Ana Ruth Purificacion- Conde- Caudiciform and other unusual succulents

Ms. Tess Baldonado – Care and Propagation of Hoyas

Mr. Egay Littaua – Floral Arrangements for Various Occasions

Mr. Carlos Valeriano C. Lazaro - Orchid Pangkabuhayan (Starting an Orchid Business)

Ms. Tita Abaquin – Zero Waste Management and Recycling

Mr. David Valilla - Urban Agriculture and container gardening

Ms. Edna Palad – Water Hycacith – from nuisance to usage

Online forums, BLOGS, Yahoo groups, Community networking sites, Websites will provide pre-event coverage and post event coverage

1.) Asia finest .com – An Asian American site based in New York, USA
with over 1,000,000 active posts and over 100,000 users. This forum and website covers anything about Asia from garden related events to current news.

2.) Green Culture
Singapore.com – The largest website and forum site in Singapore dedicated to plants and plant-related event around the region will post the pre-event and post event of the show. The forum had a separate site about cactus and succulent.

3.) Skyscrappercity – Philippines
– This one of the multi-awarded Philippine forum and website which will feature the pre-event and post event of the show.

4.) Filipino forum. com – This is one of the leading Filipino- American forum sites based in the United Sates which will feature the pre-event and post event highlights of the show.

5.) Pinoy horti – This Philippines based blog site featured the major gardening and plant shows of the country.

6.) Tsinoy .com – The website and forum will help post the pre-event and post event of the show.

7.) Agreekultura @ yahoogroups. com – This 2,000 member strong online community will post the event.

8.) Gardenmessenger @yahoo groups. com- This online community group will post gardening and plant related events from all over the world.

For more information, and those who are interested to be a sponsor, exhibitor of the event.

Ms. Adoracion S. Bernabe – (President)
425-95-76 / (0917-8141408)

Ms.Becky Buenaventura (Corporate Secretary) – 842-5035 /
(0917-815-4779)

Please visit the on-line yahoo community:
http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/cactus_ philippines/

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Free Spooktacular Walking Tours in Manila

November 3, 2009

 

Dates: November 8, 2009- Sunday at 3 p.m. to 6p.m.

Assembly area: in front of Manila North Cemetery ( Dimasalang street ) beside Chinese General Hospital

Time: 2:30p.m. To 3p.m. (Photography is not allowed in other areas)

Note: First come, first serve basis reservation

Tour itinerary:

Manila mounts, monuments and mausoleum tour

Items to bring: candles, incense and flashlight

Manila North Cemetery ( Cementerio del Norte) is Manila largest public cemetery occupying 54 hectares of land , is considered the biggest and one of the oldest cemeteries in Metro Manila. Beside it are two other important cemeteries, namely the La Loma Cemetery and the Manila Chinese Cemetery. The cemetery is owned by the Manila city government and has initiated an expansion program to build more “apartment tombs” and a crematorium.

Notable personalities buried within the cemetery were FPJ, President Roxas, President Osmena among others.

Manila Chinese Cemetery

Manila Chinese Cemetery is the second oldest cemetery in Manila after La Loma Cemetery and was designated as the resting place for the Chinese citizens who were denied burial in Catholic cemeteries during the Spanish colonial period. The cemetery was witness to many executions during World War II. Among them were Girl Scouts organizer Josefa Llanes Escoda, literary geniuses Rafael Roces and Manuel Arguilla, star athlete-turned- guerrilla spy Virgilio Lobregat, and Chinese Consul General Yang Guangsheng. Apolinario Mabini was also buried in the cemetery before his remains were transferred to Batangas.

Chong Hock Tong Temple
Built in the 1850s, this is the oldest Chinese temple in Manila. Though not as elaborate, the architecture is still reminiscent of those in Fujian province as well as those in Singapore and Malaysia with their colorful friezes and uniquely upturned eaves.

Contact: Mr. Lawrence Chan – L_rence_2003@ yahoo.com

Partners: Manila North Cemetery, Filipinas Stamp Collectors’ Club, and Chinese Cemetery

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Davao

October 28, 2009

Davao is the largest city in Mindanao and also a progressive city. They have their own international airport and seaport. It has a population of over one million and is mostly known for the fruit Durian. Davao also has the best beaches, diving spot, mountain resorts and Mount Apo as the highest peak in the Philippines. Davao from Manila is accessible by boat twice a week and by plane with daily flights. Read more

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Cory Aquino on Philippine Stamps

September 15, 2009

Philippine Postal Corporation has honored former President Corazon Aquino with 2 stamps both of 7pesos denomination.
To learn more about this stamp, visit the PhilPost website http://www.philpost.gov.ph/?p=681

 

 

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Romblomanon Dictionary

September 4, 2009

Romblomanon Dictionary

Compiled by: Leonard E. Newell and Emilia Tarbardilla

 The language of Romblomanon is one of the Central Philippine languages known as Bisayan languages. It is spoken on the Island of Romblon, and on five other surrounding islands with slight dialect variations. The dialect spoken in and around the town of Romblon was chosen as the basis for the lexical description of this dictionary.

This dictionary offers accurate information on how modern Romblomanon is used, based on the recorded speech of a large sample of speakers. Thus, it provides an important tool for English speakers to use in sharing the wisdom and enjoyment of some of the great literature of the world through natural translation, especially from English. It can also aid in reading and understanding literature in Romblomanon.

Wherever possible, full English sentences are used in definitions, translation equivalents and explanatory equivalents. In this way, it is hoped that the dictionary can be used as an aid for Romblomanon speakers in their oral use of English and in their written use of English in sharing Romblomanon knowledge and culture with the world.

A further aim of the dictionary is to demonstrate that Romblomanon is a bona fide language with all the distinct linguistic and cultural features of a major language. Over a period of about ten years a corpus was collected and transcribed representing almost 250 areas of Romblomanon culture and genres. Computer technology was used to provide the basis for lexical analysis and dictionary compilation.

The order of presentation of word forms within this dictionary makes the role (case) relationships between nouns and verbs primary. Instead of simply listing a few possible word-form variations of any given root, only those that actually occur in natural speech are used and these are presented in an orderly and systematic manner. The computer-analyzed corpus provides a basis for omitting uncommon or nonexistent word forms.

Natural sentences are used in almost all entries and sub-entries. They represent common usage of word forms, taken from what people have actually said. The compiler has worked from a computer-prepared array of sentences for each word form to derive definitions. Thus, instead of simply illustrating definitions, example sentences provide the validity of the definitions found within each entry.

A large corpus of culturally oriented material, collected and used as a basis for dictionary entries, has allowed them to be used also in making capsulated ethnographic statements throughout the dictionary through short descriptive statements, tables and appendices relative to dictionary entries.

2006. xviii, 853 pp. ISBN: 978-971-780-024-0 (LSP Special Monograph Issue, Number 52)

Price $ 30.00+shipping

If you are interested to purchase just send and email to gigisimbre@yahoo.com

 

 

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Spider Fighting

July 29, 2009

Growing up, PSP and computer were not around yet to play with as a grade schooler. But we do  have lots of games that some children doesnt know about.

Last saturday, i was telling my 8 year old cousin Liam about spider fighting. He knows what is a spider, but he has not heard of the spider fighting. So i began to tell him that me and my cousin would go hunting for spiders every after it rains. We would look from theres and leaves and if you find a web that can be a sign that there is a spider. House spiders are not good for spider fighting. When you have found a spide, cage them in the match box. To have a spider fight, you will have to put two spiders on both end of the snake. Give them a little push or a tickle until they wake up and move. Both of this spiders will go meet in the middle and when they sense each other, and feel each other then they would start to fight. The spider that falls three times losses the game. The spider also loses the game when the spider dies during the fight when the oponent, wrap by his enemy’s web. This game is not only played in the Philippines, it is also playes in other countries.

After telling Liam abuot spide fighting,we went to go hunt for spiders unfortunately, we only got a grasshoper. Ohwell. maybe next time

 

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Philippine Independent Film Festival

July 24, 2009

Cinemalaya

Philippine Independent Film Festival

July 17-26, 2009

 

Cinemalaya Film Congress:

 

2 day package for student P 250

2 day package for non student P500

1 day package for Non Student P300

 

Festival Screening prices

Regular Screeining P100 per ticket

Student price P P50 per ticket

Senior Citizen’s Discount 20% off the regular prices

 

Festival Pass P1000 good for all screening

Daily Pass P 300 good for 5 screenings

 

Films in competitions

 

Full length features

 

24 K

Ang Panggagahasa kay Fe

Astig

Colorum

Dinig Sana Kita

Engkwentro

Last Supper No. 3

Mangatyanan

Nerseri

Sanglaan

 

Short feature film category

 

Behind Closed Doors

Blogog

Bonsai

Hulagpos

Latus

Musa

Si Bok at ang Trumpo

Tatang

Ugat sa Lupa

Wat Floors Ma’am

 

For more information;

 

Call the CCP Box Office at 832-3704

And Ticketworld at 891-99999

Or visit the following websites:

www.cinemalaya.org

www.getzmo.com

www.clickthecity.com

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Total Solar Eclipse Coming on July 22, 2009

July 23, 2009

Millions of people in India, China, and other parts of Asia have witness a total solar eclipse yesterday July 22, 2009. Cities such as Surat, in India, as well as Chengdu, Shanghai, and Wuhan, in China, have experience the eclipse’s totality. Visitors at the Taj Mahal, which is listed as one of the modern world’s seven wonders, have witness this eclipse. This eclipse also occurred in places such as Japan, where Tokyo’s residents have witness a partial eclipse.

Many claim that this solar eclipse will be the longest total solar eclipse in the 21st century, and will not be surpassed in duration until June 13, 2132. The umbra* travels along a track that is about 15,150km (about 9414 miles) long and covers 0.71 percent of the earth’s surface area over a course of three hours and 25 minutes. The eclipse’s maximum duration of totality was six minutes and 39 seconds. Timeanddate.com created an animation of the solar eclipse’s path.

In the Philippines, this is what we saw

 

 

 

 

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Philippine Stamps For Sale

July 20, 2009

Scott No. 2824 – Summer Institute of Linguistics Philippines 50th Anniversary

Issued Feb 28, 2003,   5p, Yakan weaving. b, 6p, Ifugao weaving. c, 5p, Kagayanen weaving. D, 6p, Bagobo Abaca weaving - -2007 Scott Value ($5.00)

Scott No. 2825, 11p: a, Ayta bow and arrows. b, Ibatan baskets. c, Palawano gong. d, Mindanao instruments, Issued Feb 28, 2003 - -2007 Scott Value ($5.00)..Note: This is a souvenier sheet just like SC2824 but the edges were removed, I’m not sure what the value of that now, check this site for what it looks like before we removed the edges http://picasaweb.google.com/gigisimbre/2003PhilippineStamps#5350809410165067666

 

Scott No. 2907 - 4p, Phalaenopsis fasciata, 2004 - 2007 Scott Value ($0.30)

Scott No. 2408 – 4p, 100th year discovery of radioactivity issued in Apr 30, 1996 - Scott Value ($0.60)

Scott No. 2518– 4p, Melchora Aquino 1998 - Scott Value ($0.60)

 

Scott No. 2467A– 7p, National Costume, barong tagalong at baro’t saya, 1997 - Scott Value ($3.00)

Scott No. 2468A– 8p, National Fruit, Mangga, 1997 - Scott Value ($3.50)

 

Scott No. 2242a - 6p 17th SEA Games’93 (80×30mm, table tennis, football, vollleyball, badminton) Issued in June 18, 1993 ($1.25)

Scott No. 2242c - 6p 17th SEA Games’93 (80×30mm, swimming, waterpolo, yatching, diving) Issued in June 18, 1993 ($1.25)

Scott No. 2009 - 1p Department of National Defence 50th Anniversary, issued in October 23, 1989 ($.60)

Scott No. 2031 - 3.50p National Catechetical Year, Issued in September 28, 1990 ($1.00)

Scott No. 2287 - 6p First Asean Scout Jamboree, Mt. Makiling (w/ flags, boyscout, emblem) Issued in December 28, 1993. ($1.10)

Scott No. 2532 - 15p Clark Special Economic Zone, issued May 28, 1998 ($1.90)
http://picasaweb.google.com/gigisimbre/1998PhilippineStamps#5350809954570290722


Scott No. 2554 - 15p International Year of the Ocean, issued October 24, 1998 ($2.60)
http://picasaweb.google.com/gigisimbre/1998PhilippineStamps#5350813404790833394


Scott No. 1343 - 5p Sipa Ball Game Position, issued in Feb 28, 1978 ($.20)


Scott No. 2044 - 5.50p Philatelic Week, Laughter by A Magsaysay Ho issued in Dec 17, 1990 ($1.50)

Scott No. RA1 - Postal Tax Stamps, 25c Mt. Pinatubo fund issued in Nov 16, 1992 ($.20)

http://picasaweb.google.com/gigisimbre/PhilippinesStamps#5329584543867564322

 

If interested, please send an email to gigisimbre@yahoo.com


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Languages of the Philippines

Here are the list of the Languages of the PHilippines

Agta, Alabat Island
Agta, Camarines Norte
Agta, Casiguran Dumagat
Agta, Central Cagayan
Agta, Dicamay  (extinct)
Agta, Dupaninan
Agta, Isarog
Agta, Mt. Iraya
Agta, Mt. Iriga
Agta, Remontado
Agta, Umiray Dumaget
Agta, Villa Viciosa  (extinct)
Agutaynen
Aklanon
Alangan
Alta, Northern
Alta, Southern
Arta
Ata
Ati
Atta, Faire
Atta, Pamplona
Atta, Pudtol
Ayta, Abenlen (Abellen, not yet approved)
Ayta, Ambala
Ayta, Bataan
Ayta, Mag-aAnchi
Ayta, Mag-iIndi
Ayta, Sorsogon
Ayta, Tayabas  (extinct)
Balangao
BalangingiSama Bangingih (check 16th Ethnologue)
Bantoanon
Batak
Bicolano, Albay
Bicolano, Central
Bicolano, Iriga
Bicolano, Northern Catanduanes
Bicolano, Southern Catanduanes
Binukid
Blaan, Koronadal
Blaan, Sarangani
Bolinao
Bontoc, Central
Buhid
Butuanon
Caluyanun
Capiznon
Cebuano
Chavacano
Cuyonon
Davawenyo
Davawenyo Zamboanguenyo
Dialect: Guinaang
Dialect: Malaweg
Dialect: Palanan Dumagat
Dialect: Palawano, South
Dialect: Tigwa
Dialect: Umayamnon
Finallig
Ga’dang
Gaddang
Giangan
Hanunoo
Higaonon
Hiligaynon
Ibaloi
Ibanag
Ibatan
Ifugao, Amganad
Ifugao, Batad
Ifugao, Mayoyao
Ifugao, Tuwali
Ilocano
Ilongot
Inabaknon
Inonhan
Iranun
Iraya
Isinai
Isnag
Itawit
Itneg, Adasen
Itneg, Banao
Itneg, Binongan
Itneg, Inlaod
Itneg, Maeng
Itneg, Masadiit
Itneg, Moyadan
Ivatan
I-Wak
Kagayanen
Kalagan
Kalagan, Kagan
Kalagan, Tagakaulou
Kalinga, Butbut
Kalinga, Limos
Kalinga, Lower Tanudan
Kalinga, Lubuagan
Kalinga, Mabaka Valley
Kalinga, Madukayang
Kalinga, Southern
Kalinga, Upper Tanudan
Kallahan, Kayapa
Kallahan, Keley-Ii (Antipolo Ifugao)
Kallahan, Tinoc
Kamayo
Kankanaey
Kankanay, Northern
Karao
Karolanos
Kasiguranin
Katabaga  (extinct)
Kinaray-A
Magahat
Maguindanao
Malaynon
Mamanwa
Mandaya, Cataelano
Mandaya, Karaga
Mandaya, Sangab
Manobo, Agusan
Manobo, Ata
Manobo, Cinamiguin
Manobo, Cotabato
Manobo, Dibabawon
Manobo, Ilianen
Manobo, Matigsalug
Manobo, Obo
Manobo, Rajah-Kabunsuwan
Manobo, Sarangani
Manobo, Western Bukidnon
Mansaka
Mapun
Maranao
Masbatenyo
Molbog
Palawano, Brooke’s Point
Palawano, Central
Palawano, Southwest
Pampangan
Pangasinan
Paranan
Porohanon
Ratagnon
Romblomanon
Sama, Central
Sama, Pangutaran
Sama, Southern
Sambal, Botolan
Sambal, Tinà
Sangil
Sangir
Sorsogon, Masbate
Sorsogon, Waray
Subanen, Central
Subanen, Northern
Subanon, Kolibugan
Subanon, Western
Subanun, Lapuyan
Sulod
Surigaonon
Tadyawan
Tagabawa
Tagalog
Tagbanwa
Tagbanwa, Calamian
Tagbanwa, Central
Tausug
Tawbuid, Eastern
Tawbuid, Western
Tboli
Tiruray
Waray-Waray
Yakan
Yogad

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Philippine Flag and National Anthem

July 7, 2009

THE PHILIPPINE FLAG

 

Flag description: two equal horizontal bands of blue (top) and red with a white equilateral triangle based on the hoist side; in the center of the triangle is a yellow sun with eight primary rays (each containing three individual rays) and in each corner of the triangle is a small yellow five-pointed star

The Making of the Philippine Flag: During his exile in Hongkong in 1897, Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo designed the Filipino flag as it looks today. The flag was sewn by Dona Marcela Marino de Agoncillo with the help of her daughter Lorenza and Mrs. Delfina Herbosa de Natividad (niece of the Philippine National Hero - Dr. Jose P. Rizal). It was first raised during the declaration of Independence on June 12, 1898 in Kawit, Cavite. It was made of silk with a white triangle containing a sunburst of eight rays at the center, a five-pointed star at each angle of the triangle, a blue field and a red field. The white triangle stands for equality and fraternity; the blue field for peace, truth and justice; and red field for patriotism and valor. The eight rays of the sun stand for the first eight provinces that the colonizers have put under martial law. The three stars symbolize Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.


Pledge of Allegiance to the Philippine flag

Ako ay Pilipino
Buong katapatang nanunumpa
Sa watawat ng Pilipinas
At sa bansang kanyang sinasagisag
Na may dangal, katarungan at kalayaan
Na pinakikilos ng sambayanang
Maka-Diyos
Maka-tao
Makakalikasan at
Makabansa.

 


THE PHILIPPINE ANTHEM

On June 5, 1898, Aguinaldo issued a decree setting aside June 12 as the day for the proclamation of Philippine independence. At the same time, he commissioned Julian Felipe, a composer from Cavite, to prepare a composition which would be played during the independence ceremonies. On June 11, Felipe showed Aguinaldo the draft of his musical composition, which was entitled Marcha Filipina Magdalo. Aguinaldo and the other revolutionary leaders, upon hearing the composition played on the piano, adopted it as the official march of the Philippines. Aguinaldo then requested Felipe to teach the music to the members of the band of San Francisco de Malabon so it could be played the next day. Felipe changed the title of the march to Marcha Nacional Filipina(Philippine National March).

On June 12, 1898, the music band of San Francisco de Malabon played it for the first time during the unfurling of the Filipino flag at Kawit. The beautiful melody of the anthem stirred the people’s patriotic fervor. For more than a year, the anthem remained without words. Towards the end of August 1899, a young poet-soldier named Jose Palma (younger brother of Dr. Rafael Palma) wrote the poem entitled “Filipinas”. This poem expressed in elegant Spanish verses the ardent patriotism and fighting spirit of the Filipino people. It became the words of the anthem. At last, the national anthem was complete — with music and words.

Sources: “History of the Filipino People” by Teodoro A. Agoncillo; “The Philippines: A Unique Nation” by Dr. Sonia M. Zaide


Lupang Hinirang      Official version used since 1956



Bayang magiliw

Perlas ng Silanganan,

Alab ng puso,

Sa dibdib mo’y buhay.

 

Lupang Hinirang,

Duyan ka ng magiting,

Sa manlulupig,

Di ka pasisiil.

 

Sa dagat at bundok,

Sa simoy at sa langit mong bughaw,

May dilag ang tula

At awit sa paglayang minamahal.

Ang kislap ng watawat mo’y

Tagumpay na nagniningning,

Ang bituin at araw niya

Kailan pa ma’y di magdidilim.

Lupa ng araw, ng luwalhati’t pagsinta,

Buhay ay langit sa piling mo;

Aming ligaya, na pag may mang-aapi

Ang mamatay nang dahil sa iyo.


Beloved country,

Pearl of the Orient,

The heart’s fervor,

In your bosom is ever alive.

 

Chosen Land,

You are the cradle of the brave,

To the conquerors,

You shall never surrender.

 

Through the seas and mountains,

Through the air and your azure skies,

There is splendor in the poem

And song for dear freedom.

The sparkle of your flag

Is shining victory,

Its stars and sun

Forever will never dim.

Land of the morning, of glory, of our affection,

Life is heaven in your arms;

When someone oppresses you, it is our pleasure
To die for you.

 


(http://www.gov.ph/aboutphil/flagnanthem.asp)

 

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Pork Adobo

May 28, 2009

Pork Adobo

 

Use either pork roast by the rib bone or pork shoulder roast. A little bone adds to the flavor. Cut it in about 1” cubes. The following will flavor about 2 lbs (1K) of pork.

Filipinos like to combine pork and chicken. Saute in hot fast

 

2 lbs pork, cut into cubes

2 lg cloves garlic, cut in fourths

 

When browned, add

 

¼ C cane or coconut vinegar

(pineapple vinegar is stronger but may be used)

1 lg bay leaf

1 whole peppercorn, crushed

½ t salt

1 T soy sauce

1 t brown sugar

 

Add and simmer until all is tender

 

1 ½ C water

 

Add more water if necessary. A bit of juice left is nice to go on rice. Taste it. If too sour, add more sugar; if too flat, more vinegar

May add 1 or 2 T flour to juice to make gravy. Serves 6-8.

 

 

Optional: you can also banana

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Edit your pictures like a pro..

May 23, 2009

Have you got a lot of pictures that needs some professional editing? Now you can edit them yourself without having to go to some professional artist to create some fun pictures from your pictures and the best part is that its free. Click here to know more…

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Books on Philippine Languages and Cultures

May 18, 2009

Prices do not include shipping; For sales or enquiries, contact mnl-reception_philippines@sil.org

1. Studies in Philippine Languages and Cultures (SPLC) 19, 2008:
10-ICAL Borneo, Sulawesi, and Philippines papers (Phil Quick & Joanna Smith, editors) USD$8.00

·       Jürgen M. Burkhardt, Long Terawan Berawan Phonology: Questions on Diphthongs and Syllabicity

·       Paul Kroeger, Result Complex Predicates in Kimaragang Dusun

·       Jason Kwok Loong Lee, Transitivity, Valence and Voice in Mandar

·       Phil Quick, Is there a VP in Pendau?

·       Calvin R. Rensch, Rhythm in Bidayuh

·       Janet L. Allen, Between Actor and Undergoer: The -om- predicates in Kankanaey

·       Byung-Hoon Lee, A Study of Participant Reference in Central Bontok

·       Curtis D. McFarland, Deictic Pronouns In Philippine Languages

·       Patrick O. Steinkrüger, The Puzzling Case of Chabacano: Creolization, Substrate, Mixing and Secondary Contact

·       Roger Stone, The Sambalic Languages of Central Luzon

·       Douglas Trick, Ergative Control of Syntactic Processes in Southern Sinama


Still editing: SPLC 17: 10-ICAL Pronoun papers; SPLC 18: 10-ICAL Austronesian language papers

 

2. Narrative episodes from the Tulalang epic (Hazel J. Wrigglesworth, Ampatuan Ampalid, Letipá Andaguer, Adriano Ambangan; Ilianen Manobo) 2008. ix, 274 pp.  USD$12.00

·       The Famous Young-man who Disguised himself as a Monkey

·       The Woman Who Lived Alone [1]

·       The Woman Who Lived Alone [2]

·       The Children who were Septuplets

3. Role relationships and lexical descriptions applied to Batad Ifugao (Leonard E. Newell) 2008.  xvii, 175 pp. USD$10.00

SIL Philippines publications www.sil.org/asia/Philippines/plb_pubs.html

And downloads www.sil.org/asia/Philippines/plb_download.html

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Swine Flu

April 29, 2009

The swine flu has first started in Mexico which spreads to the US and now spreading to other countries as well. Swine flu are common to pigs but very rare in human. If you are working with the pigs, you are at risk in getting this kind of various. If a human is then affected with the swine flu the tendency is that it gets transfered to another human and to another. Eating pork will not infect you with the swin virus.

Symptoms with swine flu is very similar to having an influenza. That is the chills, fever, sore throats, coughing, muscle pains and the feeling of being week. If you have those symptoms already, immediately rush to a doctor for you to be checked.

The Philippines Government are in watch with this virus. All airport are now being checked. If you are found to have a fever, you are immediately quarantined and checked by the doctor to avoid spreading it in the Philippines.

However, let us do our duties. Make it a habit to wash your hands all the time specially when you are going to eat. Drink lots of vitamin C. Washing of hands are very effective.

 

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