Philippine Music Charts Weekly Updates from June 8-15, 2008

Here’s a two-week update of Philippines’ weekly music charts / countdown (june 8-15, 2008)— Myx International Top 20, Myx Hit Chart, Pinoy Myx Countdown, 103.5 Max FM Final countdown, RX 93.1 Top 7 countdown, and Magic 89.9’s Magic 30, and 99.5 Campus FM.

Check the charts HERE

Policemen-Teachers

In one of the Philippine Daily Inquirer articles just last month, I read with interest the story about policemen taking the roles of teachers in far-flung areas with insurgency problems. They teach with gun on the side and chalk on one hand. The former is true while the latter is, well, just a thought, considering how anorexic the budget for education has been going on for years. But that’s another story. This is the story of how children cope with their pressing environment and of how “human adaptation” is worth thinking over.

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[Featured Blog #13] Lester Cavestany

Lester Cavestany

A giant wave is made up of tiny particles of water moving together.

My goal in creating this weblog is simply this: To generate interest and discussions about issues that (should) matter to us Filipinos.  I know that there are those who believe that these things should be left to our politicians or journalists. There are also those who think that they don’t have time to talk about current events. And so I’ll do my best to post articles that will naturally arouse your curiosity. I’ll try to focus on topics that you can talk about with your family and friends.

http://www.lestercavestany.com

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