Considering that the Philippines is used to tropical storms and various calamities, the recent typhoon Ondoy caught us all by surprise. It’s the worst flooding in the history of the country, and the nightmare hasn’t stopped even as Ondoy leaves us dazed and confused. In his wake he left 86 people dead, hundreds missing and…
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A Weaver’s Tale (or ‘What I Actually Do in Real Life’)
When I’m not travelling, I actually do some serious stuff.:) Here’s the trailer of “A Weaver’s Tale”, Sheron Dayoc’s documentary about the Yakan tribe weavers and the dangers they face amidst the war in Mindanao. Sheron was one of the filmmakers who won the ASIAN PITCH 2008 sponsored by MediaCorp Singapore and NHK Japan. I…
cory’s last march
It’s Edsa 1 all over again. Rain and confetti pouring down on the streets of Manila as Filipinos bid farewell to their beloved People Power President Corazon Aquino. Bye, Cory! Say ‘Hi’ to Ninoy for me.:)
End Hunger: Walk the World
A Call for Participants! The UN World Food Programme “End Hunger…Walk the World” Isang Hakbang Pilipinas Walk Event registration is now open at R.O.X. For your donation of just P 150.00 (costs less than your caramel macchiato venti 🙂 ) you get to help alleviate hunger in poverty and war-stricken areas in the Philippines. Added…
Alec Baldwin’s Apology
The actor Alec Baldwin recently made degrading remarks about Pinays by saying he wants to get a “Filipino mail order bride” in order to have more children. This of course prompted violent reactions from various individuals including a senator who promised to “punch him in the face” should he make the grave mistake of visiting…