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Baybayin/Alibata - the Lost Writing Script of the Philippines

June 13, 2009

For my “111st Philippine Independence from Spain and Colonialism” post, I decided to unearthed the forgotten Filipino writing script our forefathers called as Baybayin.

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The Modern Filipino Alphabet

Today, we are using The Modern Filipino Alphabet or Ang Bagong Alpabetong Filipino. We have 28 characters in total, these are: Aa, Bb, Cc, Dd, Ee, Ff, Gg, Hh, Ii, Jj, Kk, Ll, Mm, Nn, Ññ, N͠g n͠g, Oo, Pp, Qq, Rr, Ss, Tt, Uu, Vv, Ww, Xx, Yy, Zz.

The 16th letter ‘Ng’ is pronunced as endzi (/ŋ/) in itself or as in ping-pong or wing when already used in a word. Also if you noticed, I wrote the letter endzi with a tilde above it. This was the original way of writing endzi.

Continue reading here and know your Pre-Hispanic History!!

Written by JC John SESE Cuneta (Shixi XIE) · Filed Under Education, Literature, Personal, Science | Leave a Comment 

writers go green

June 13, 2009

There’s inspiration in recycling. and you’ll never know what kind of poem you’ll get. Here’s how to do it.

Written by rockpaperpen · Filed Under BLOG, Literature | Leave a Comment 

Picking a Tokyo City Guide

June 5, 2009

For veterans like myself and other Filipino echange students in Japan, there are still times when we needed a map to find out way around Tokyo.  The landscape of the city changes at a breakneck speed, and getting a good guidebook is a must to explore the city and surrounding areas.

For a more, please visit magnetic-rose.net.

Written by magnetic_rose · Filed Under Literature, Tourism, Travel | Leave a Comment 

different classes of gay

June 4, 2009

Details magazine made a feature about the different classes of gay in their December 2008 issue. It addresses the ‘already growing trend’ of homosexuals who doesn’t fit in the limp wrist, hip swaying, high pitched voice, and comic kind and brand of gay.
The article was received  with half hate and half love. People love the article because of deeper involvement in gay culture and the breaking to stereotypes. People who hated it said that it is “Vacuous. Snobbish. Offensively reductive. Overall, the perfectly representative Details piece.”
A number of people noted that such distinctiveness between gay people are already there and don’t need to be pointed out by Captain Obvious. Since the US is very ‘out there,’ in a sense that your sexuality is nothing more but a preference, then this kind of publication is well suited for The Onion.
Recently by the completion of this post. Pres. Obama declared June 2009 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month.
There’s nothing much to say anymore is there?
Cheney Reasserts Stance on Gay Marriages
: http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/01/cheney-reasserts-stance-on-gay-marriages/

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love for Madonna is unquestionable.

article from Details :
http://men.style.com/details/blogs/thegadabout/2008/11/the-rise-of-the.html

please do comment in http://arelente2.blogspot.com/2009/06/shades-of-gay.html

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Finish that Poetry Assignment –Fast!

June 2, 2009

Reading poetry is not painful. Actually, it can be enjoyable, like listening to music or looking at a picture. 

Here’s how you can enjoy reading poetry… and get a higher grade in your next critique paper.

Written by rockpaperpen · Filed Under BLOG, Education, Literature | Leave a Comment 

How to write better poetry

May 23, 2009

Metaphors are the building blocks of poetry. The better metaphors you have, the better your poem –and even your fiction, essay and other creative works will come out…

Read more on how to give your writing better polish.

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How to write an article from ONE word

May 20, 2009

Writer’s block? Again? Like the proverbial journey, a great article, essay, poem, short story starts with a single word. Here’s a technique I’ve learned. 

Read more on how to chase writer’s block away.

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how to find time to write more

May 12, 2009

As writers it’s ironic to say that we don’t have time to write. We’ve got 24 hours a day and it’s up to us to decide how much time we’re willing to invest in the craft.

Here are some helpful tips.

cheers!

Written by rockpaperpen · Filed Under BLOG, Education, Literature | 1 Comment 

bumalik sa pagkabata

May 8, 2009

Poet Rainer Maria Rilke spoke of our childhoods as a powerhouse of stories. As writers, we should use this to our advantage.

I’ve listed a few ways on how to “bumalik sa pagkabata” 

Written by rockpaperpen · Filed Under BLOG, Family, Literature | Leave a Comment 

How to doodle productively

May 5, 2009

Yes! Doodling does not mean you’re a scatterbrain who can’t focus. Rather, the urge to doodle is a cue for you to get creative. Read on how doodling and scribbling can mean something.

Written by rockpaperpen · Filed Under BLOG, Literature | Leave a Comment 

manuscript calls for poetry, fiction, non-fict., kid’s lit

May 2, 2009

Hear ye all Filipino writers! Likhaan Journal and Adarna House are now accepting manuscripts for poetry, fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, and children’s literature.

More here.

Written by rockpaperpen · Filed Under Literature | 1 Comment 

How to get your writing moving

April 29, 2009

Put more action into your writing and grab your readers’ attention. It’s all in the verbs.

Learn more here.

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Goodbye Marie Claire

April 7, 2009

So it is now confirmed in the April 2009 issue of Marie Claire Philippines, that it is the last and final issue for the glossy magazine that has been a source of inspiration for many women, like me.

Read more…

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Powerbooks’ Power Promos

April 3, 2009

Catchy title isn’t it? Just made that up myself. But, let’s get down to business. Powerbooks has some awesome promos for all you book lovers out there. First on the list is the Customer Review Promo where you can be one of 5 winners to get a delivery coupon to anywhere in Metro Manila. Second on the list is the Fan Page Promo. All you have to do is join Powerbooks’ Facebook Page and answer “What is your favorite Powerbooks branch and why.” and get to take home one of 3 Powerbooks Gift Packs. The third promo, Book Your Way to a Summer Cruise (clever title), gives you a chance to go on a cruise around Philippine’s best summer destinations when you buy a P2,500 worth of items at Powerbooks (single or accumulated receipt). Last on the list is Jack Canfield Live Promo. Win tickets to his one-day seminar when you buy any of his books at Powerbooks.

More details on Powerbooks’ Power Promos >>>

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A Place and Time for Everything

March 3, 2009

What would I give to look up from my writing and see the waters of the bright blue sea crashing against the warm orange-y shore? Instead, I’ve got glass and concrete buildings and the rumble of traffic on a busy intersection.

Having worked in an office before, assigned to a desk, a series of stories and deadlines, the whole idea of a space to write was forced upon me. Now, I’m still getting my bearings as to where to flop down and get some serious writing down.

Find a writing space of your own…

Written by rockpaperpen · Filed Under BLOG, Hobbies, Literature | Leave a Comment 

Palanca season is in the air

February 26, 2009

One month. That’s the time you have left to finalize your entry for this year’s Palanca Awards.

A tip from my former teacher who once judged a category: follow the required format strictly. They receive hundreds of entries and the first chop lands on entries that did not follow the prescribed page size, typeface, font size, etc. 

More tips and rants here.

Written by rockpaperpen · Filed Under Literature | Leave a Comment 

Books for less

February 23, 2009

I bought myself four books for a total of Php655 and got 6 other books for free! Isn’t that a good deal? I love it! My weekends are made!

Read more….

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Requests of song lyrics and mp3 downloads

February 11, 2009

You may now start sending your request to our email : xl3ridersclub@gmail.com for a certain song that you would love to have.

read more…

Written by xl3ridersclub · Filed Under Art, Entertainment, General, Hobbies, Internet, Lifestyle, Literature, Love, Movies, Music, Opinion, Personal, Podcasts, Showbiz | 2 Comments 

Lord Soth versus Arthas the Lich King

December 6, 2008

Two portals from the realms of DragonLance and WarCraft magically linked up by some heavenly or hellish intervention. The two Death Knights, Loren Soth and Arthas Menethil, Lord and King on their respective worlds sensed each others presence.

Knowing a potential equal (and a potential right-hand), and seeing a new world to conquer, they are now hell bent to defeat the other. No one wants to yield and offer cooperation and conquer the two worlds. NO, they want the other to kneel down before himself by will or by force, and in total utter defeat.

Whose side are you on?
Vote Now by <a href=”http://games.gameshogun.ws/5gametitles/death-match-lord-loren-soth-vs-lich-king”>Clicking Here</a> and tell us how your bet will subdue his forbidable foe.

Written by JC John SESE Cuneta (Shixi XIE) · Filed Under Gaming, Humor, Literature, Opinion | Leave a Comment 

The Best Answers Pageant Questions

October 30, 2008

If mahilig kayo sa pageant, hala! Go, enjoy reading this entry! Kaloka!!!!

Host : Saan ang dream vacation mo?
Girl Contestant : Amangpulo.
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Host : What was the very first gift that you gave to your girlfriend?
Male Contestant : Uhmm…taptoy.
Host : What taptoy?
Male Contestant : Taptoy na teddy bird.
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Host : What’s your ideal age for marriage?
Girl : Uhm, uhm, I am not sure….
Host : Hindi, kunwari ikaw, more or less.
Girl : Uhmm… more. (Crowd booing… ) Sige, Sige. Less, less….

More at http://mailboxatrandom.blogspot.com

Other blog reads:

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Written by xerendipity · Filed Under BLOG, Humor, Literature | 1 Comment 

Covers Carnival #2: Archie and Friends

September 24, 2008

 

For the second installment of Covers Carnival, I thought I should do something different. So instead of just typing text to describe and make fun of the covers, I figured maybe I should dick around with the covers themselves. Am I making sense? Of course not. Nevertheless, here are ten Baddified covers of Archie and Friends.

» Read the rest of the entry →

 

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E[kwento]MO na!

September 23, 2008

Ang E[kwento]MO ay ang kauna-unahan at nag-iisang contest upang mangalap ng mga pinakamadadramang blog entries. Manalo ng domain at hosting, sumali, magkwento!

Magbasa ng mga official entries para sa E[kwento]MO: EMO Writing Contest. Kung gusto mo sumali ay basahin ang instructions o tignan ang buong mechanics. Ifollow mo na rin ang contest accounts sa Twitter o Plurk para makakuha ng updates ukol sa mga bagong kalahok.

Ang deadline ng submission of entries ay sa October 4 (Sabado). Ang botohan ay magsisimula pagkatapos nuon Oct. 5 (Linggo). Kung may mga katanungan ka pa ay maaring sumangguni sa FAQs o magpadala ng email sa ekwentomo@gmail.com. Maraming salamat!

Written by komski · Filed Under Announcement, Blogging, Literature | Leave a Comment 

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