The Christmas Tree

As early as the 17th century, Germans had transformed this pagan symbol of fertility into a Christian symbol of rebirth. According to legend, the Christmas tree tradition began with the founder of German Protestantism, Martin Luther. While walking through the forest on Christmas Eve, Luther was so moved... 

Source:  Hectic Capiznon Bloggers 2009

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle or simply “Santa”, is the legendary and mythical figure who, in many cultures, brings gifts to the homes of the good children during the late evening and overnight hours of Christmas Eve, December 24. The legend may... 

Source:  Hectic Capiznon Bloggers 2009

A Meaningful Existence for Filipinos

It took a not-so-serious post for me to realize another profound reason why am I blogging and blogging about these kinds of stuffs found here at Pinoy Sounding Board.  It was also a friend who made me unearth from the depths of my personal universe another one big reason why I continually write about... 

Source:  Pinoy Sounding Board

itchy feet

I’ve always had itchy feet. And it’s not alipunga. When I was young, I spent every summer vacation with my cousins in Manila, Alabang, Batangas, and Cebu. When I grew up, I wanted to see more. Among the few places I’ve been to, Tagaytay gets the number 1 slot. I discovered Tagaytay... 

Source:  Buhay Bahay-Bahayan

The Maguindanao Massacre Issue

The Maguindanao murders are election related crimes. These murders heralded the coming of Philippine election in 2010. Election related murders are nothing new in the Philippines. Filipinos are noted for that. The world ever. Election in the Philippines has never been an exercise of freedom to choose.... 

Source:  Blog For Noob Dot Com | Noob Blogger

These TV Ads…

TV Ads have been used by these WOULD-BE-PRESIDENTS: Noynoy Aquino uses it by calling everyone to join him in his struggle for a more democratic Philippines. Villar wants people to know that the keys to success are HARD WORK and PERSISTENCE. Teodoro, on the other hand, would like to convince us that HE... 

Source:  Blog For Noob Dot Com | Noob Blogger

To All The Kids Who Were Born In The 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s

First, some of us survived being born to mothers who did not have an OB-Gyne and drank San Miguel Beer while they carried us. While pregnant, they took cold or cough medicine, a te isaw, and didn’t worry about diabetes. Then after all that trauma, our baby cribs were made of hard wood covered... 

Source:  The Philippines According to Blogs

Signing Up as an SSS Voluntary Member

I know I should have done this back in 2006 when I stopped teaching. I planned to do so immediately after we moved here in Cainta with the SSS branch just a 5-minute drive away. I suddenly realized the need to update my membership status and start paying my monthly dues when my father's disability... 

Source:  Living a Sugar Free Sweet Life

Richest Filipinos

Whom do you think are the top 10 Richest Pinoys according to Forbes?

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Chip Tsao- War At Home

The parasite, cheap CHIP TSAO pisses me off for degrading the Filipinos!!!

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