Vibal Foundation Launches Botong/Coching Art Books
The long wait is finally over! Philippine art lovers and connoisseurs will definitely treasure the two art books recently launched by Vibal Foundation, Inc., about two of the Philippines' greatest visual artists: Carlos "Botong" Francisco, and Francisco V. Coching.The hitherto dearth of written and visual...
Source: PilipinoKomiks
Fred Rouse and Paul Griffin Interviews on ESPN?
ESPN's "Outside the Lines" will air today its report based on interviews with Brenda Monk, a former academic adviser at Florida State University who is now suing the university. FSU is now challenging ESPN on the accuracy of the report ESPN on the university's academic-misconduct case.University officials...
Source: The Composed Gentleman
Now you see it, now you don’t
In one fell swoop, Congress and the Supreme Court has been rendered unable to exercise the Constitutional oversight they’re supposed to, when presidents impose martial law or suspend the writ.
This brings me to something I wanted to point out, considering Day One and Day Two of the joint session...
Source: Manuel L. Quezon III: The Daily Dose
All ready for Miss World 2009 in Johannesburg, South Africa
Update: Miss Gibraltar, Kaiane Aldorino is crowned Miss World 2009. First runner-up was Miss Mexico, Perla Beltran Acosta while second runner-up is Miss South Africa herself, Tatum Keshwar.
Image via The Times of India
Photo credit: globalbeauties.com
The Miss World title has been elusive to the Philippines,...
Source: Ajay's Writings on the Wall
Sex Survey for Pinoy PLUs
I recently received an email from students of UP Manila asking for help in getting PLUs to answer an MSM sex survey. (A few other bloggers were sent the same email.) These students, from the Department of Epidemiology of UP Manila’s College of Public Health, are conducting a thesis on “HIV-related...
Source: Discreet Manila
The Venice Piazza at McKinley Hill
The Venice Piazza Mall at McKinley Hill in Fort Bonifacio had its soft opening last month. From the owner of Eastwood City, Megaworld, a new Venetian inspired mall (ala-Macau) will launch early next year. Right now, Phase 1 is nearing completion, with all the restaurants and delicious delights waiting...
Source: The Philippines and Beyond
It’s The Time of The Sniffles
It's official. My husband is as sick as me and my boy now. He started having the sniffles just as this past week ended. The late night parties plus the bad weather must have taken its toll on his health. My cough worsened and is going for two weeks now. I think I need to take antibiotics now like...
Source: Living a Sugar Free Sweet Life
Miss World 2009 Live Streaming – Miss World 2009 Contestants | Schedule
Miss World 2009 is the 59th Miss World beauty pageant. It is one of the most prestigious and much viewed beauty contests. It is going to be held on Saturday 12 December. This time it will take place at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg. More than 112 contestants will compete with each...
Source: Aie Salas, Making Money Online
Summoning the courage to jump
"I wish you’d step away from that ledge my friend
You could cut ties with all the lies that you’ve been living in
And if you do not want to see me again…
I would understand…"
– "Jumper" – 3rd Eye Blind
While trippin’ on the bat cave, I...
Source: The Adventures of Kamikazee Girl
