Roach wants a brawling, ‘crazy’ Cotto
source: inquirer.netThere’s a Reason why Freddie Roach has been baiting Miguel Cotto into a word war with taunting one-liners—and it has nothing to do with disrespect.“Cotto is a tough guy, a very strong guy,” Roach said. “I respect him.”Rather, the renowned trainer wants the Puerto Rican champion mentally roughed up on fight night when Manny Pacquiao guns for his WBO welterweight belt on Nov. 14 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.“We want him to go crazy,” Roach said. “I want him to...
Source: TeamPilipinas.info
Philippine Historical Event: Battle of Ubujan
A significant event in Philippine history occurred in October of 1942. This event was the Battle of Ubujan. The Battle of Ubujan took place in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines where a guerilla unit under the command of Captain Francisco Salazar, Nome-de-guerre of Vicente Cubello, engaged a Japanese troop against overwhelming odds on October 22, 1942. A marker was erected in the district of Ubujan to commemorate the historic event of the battle where Captain Francisco Salazar and his men fought...
Source: Fil-Am Ako
Dude! Gel Not Water
There’s a public drinking fountain(well wala namang private drinking fountain) in St. Mary’s Church here in Dubai. From the outside it looks stereotypical: made of steel, with 3 faucets and a simple sink.
Hey! What’s that sign? Let’s look closer.
Dude! Water is not a styling product nga naman!
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Source: Funny Side Up
Arroyo’s Chicken Ranch Economy
Of Gloria Arroyo’s political promises, on the same credibility level as those on December 30, 2002 that lied about ambitions, eradicating poverty within a decade is another for the books.
The promise was cast in 2002 at the Asia-Pacific forum of the Socialist International. It was one of four capped by the raising of the moral standards of government and society.
She said her “administration is infusing common sense, discipline, ACCOUNTABILITY and INTEGRITY in governance based on three principles....
Source: Filipino Voices
Little Manila: Filipinos in California’s Heartland
Just got word about this great documentary, Little Manila: Filipinos in California's Heartland from our Contributing Editor Kristine. This documentary is great because I was informed that Chavez did not start the United Farmers Association. He was actually influenced by Filipino farmers to join them in the demand for better wages. This knowledge definitely got sidelined in history. Filipino farm workers staged the first successful union asparagus protest. They were so successful that the companies...
Source: Fil-Am Ako
Carling Cup: Arsenal vs. Liverpool
The Emirates will be the site of tonight’s Carling Cup (League Cup) clash between Arsenal and Liverpool.
The last time that these two clubs met in this tournament at the quarterfinal stage, the game ended in a 6-3 victory for the Gunners. But having beaten Manchester United over the weekend, the Reds will be ready to fight to throw Arsene Wenger’s side out of the tournament.
The French tactician has stated that he will combine experience with youth, while Rafa Benitez has admitted that he will...
Source: Daily Contributor
Miss Saigon to be adapted for the big screen
This news should be music to the ears for all of you fans of the hit musical Miss Saigon that launched the career of Lea Salonga. According to an article from Variety Wagner heads to 'Saigon' with Daniels, on October 21st, 2009 a film version of the musical was announced to be in the works. Producer Paula Wagner was said to be teaming with the original musical producer Cameron Mackintosh to create a film version of the Tony-Winning Musical. Director Lee Daniels has mentioned directing the film version...
Source: Fil-Am Ako
Briefly in Batangas then in Pangasinan
My paternal relatives have been taking advantage of every opportunity to get together after my paternal grandfather passed away a few months ago. Lolo used to be the reason why the extended family gets together, usually during hospital visits in Manila. Now that he’s gone, any paternal relative’s birthday is a reason for our family to spend the day in upland Cavite or in Batangas. I hope it stays that way. Last weekend, we went to Nasugbu in Batangas for the birthday of one of my young...
Source: bikoy.net
Travel Budget: Bangkok and Penang
You know I’m out of topics to blog about when I start posting my travel budget. This one is from my one-week trip to Thailand and Malaysia at the beginning of the month. The main purpose of the trip was for the tennis, but we ended up dollie shopping in Bangkok instead. I extended my trip to include a week in Penang, just because.
This trip is expensive, compared to my month-long trip back in June spanning five countries. However, it still came out cheaper than the budget I drew up when I...
Source: justwandering.org
Bus Rapid Transit System in Cebu Soon | Cebu Bloggers Society Inc …
Recently, the Cebu City Planning and Development Office (CCPDO) invited members of SkyscraperCity-Cebu and the Cebu Bloggers Society to present the principles, concept, and plan of establishment of BRT system in Cebu. The presentation clarified issues ... comments...
Source: Filipino Bloggers
