Defining the community press in the Philippines

N.B. – This was published in Asian Correspondent (July 19, 10:20 p.m.) where I write a column (Philippine Fantasy). A student from the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman emailed a few questions about my involvement with the community press. Below are my answers. What community presses have... 

Source:  Rising Sun

WWF Hails New Act to Protect Country’s Top Coral Reef

While the country celebrated the 68th Anniversary of the Fall of Bataan, environmentalists celebrated yet another historical event. Last 6 April, the enabling act for Tubbataha Reefs was signed into law, after eight long years of lobbying and congressional discussion. Republic Act 10067 or the Tubbataha... 

Source:  Ang Sa Wari Ko

Cute Dancing Baby at Asilo Orphanage. Wait for it…

Check out our other post with more highlights from this first 1-4-Life Foundation event – http://www.wheninmanila.com/1-4-life-outreach-program-to-asilo-orphanage-in-the-philippines This video is from the kids of Asilo De San Vicente De Pavl orphanage performing a dance routine. Wait for the cute... 

Source:  When In Manila

Despite Ondoy, despite Haiti, despite Chile…life has to go on (help save Mother Earth)

Despite Ondoy, despite Haiti, and despite Chile which lately experienced an earthquake with an 8.8 intensity in the Richter scale and the upcoming tsunamis in Hawaii and the Pacific basin…life has to go on. We commiserate with our brothers and sisters in Chile (and still with them in Haiti),... 

Source:  The D Spot

We Are The World 25 for Haiti Artist List

After the Premiere of We Are The World 25 For Haiti, may are asking who are included in the 2010 We Are The World 25 For Haiti Artist List? 80 recording artists participated in the ‘We Are the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ... 

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Knowledge Channel Foundation wants you to Lead the Change this 2010

On February 17, 2010 at the Rockwell Tent, The Knowledge Channel launches its new campaign that will help to elevate the status of education in the country especially in rural areas; the project is called Lead the Change 2010. The event is a gathering of social and community shakers and advocates who... 

Source:  Ang Sa Wari Ko

Unilab Run United for Wellness supports Children’s Hour and K.I.D.S. Foundation

February 13, Café Juanita, Global City, Bonifacio High Street, Taguig City – Running is becoming popular to everyone especially in terms of showing supports to a certain advocacy, charity or simply a statement. Unilab partners with Coach Rio De La Cruz and Finishline for the biggest running event... 

Source:  Ang Sa Wari Ko

The White Hat supports AHON Foundation

February 13, Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong City – The White Hat (TWH), one of the leading dessert company and known with the best Italian frozen yogurts support AHON Foundation in championing their advocacy in supporting the Filipino children in their quest for quality education especially those who... 

Source:  Ang Sa Wari Ko

Share your financial goal for 2010 and win a Sunlife Kulay Pinoy Planner!

I was taught to save money at an early age by my aunt. She was very thrifty, the type of person who would always remind us to save water. electricity, and just about everything one could save. I had my own savings account during my elementary years, wherein I'd deposit my weekly allowance, birthday and... 

Source:  Animetric's World

Coca-Cola’s HALiKa! Caravan Raises P115,407.30 For Manila

On one of five nationwide visits that will take it through key cities in the country, the Coca-Cola HALika! Caravan successfully raised P115,407.30 during its culminating charity workout in Manila last December 19, 2009. More than 700 participants attended the event, which was held at the Rajah Sulayman... 

Source:  Flair Candy

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