Inflatable Shark and Laughing Cicada Among 300 New Species Discovered in the Philippines

One of the designs by the Mark of the Four Waves Tribe, created specifically for the wearer of the tattoo.

(via tribe_members2)

May 2011. Manila Ocean Park, City of Manila | Water Prisons.

The Philippines’ Azkals will go through its first ever game for a FIFA 2014 World Cup slot.

It will be held later today at Sugathadasa Stadium, 4pm (UTC +5:30).

I do hope they win because I think that we can find our niche in the sport of football. I say this because I think that we aren’t really made for basketball.

Here’s an OLMNews report on Melissa Roxas’.  If you haven’t heard Melissa is a Filipino-American organizer who was a victim and survivor of abduction and torture sponsored by the Philippines state.  Read below for more info and also check out

http://justiceformelissa.org/

Shot out to the Bayan-USA folks for the emotional guerrilla theater piece. 

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OLMNews reports on the 2nd year Anniversary of Melissa Roxas, Filipino-American activist from Los Angeles who was abducted by gunpoint along with two other colleagues Juanito Carebeo and John Edward Jandoc in broad daylight in a home they were visiting on May 19, 2009 in the town of La Paz, Tarlac in Philippines. Roxas, an American citizen was in the process of working on a project to collect research for a future medical mission for organization Bayan-Tarlac. Students and organizers from Bayan USA staged a re-enactment of Melissa’s abduction at Union Square SF then marched to the Filipino consulate to voice their concerns.

Roxas suffered severe physical and mental torture while being held captive from May 19-25 of 2009. Some of these torturous acts include being dragged to a van, being struck on the head and body, while being denied of food and water. These extreme acts against human rights activists are said to be blamed by the command of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo who launched a counter insurgency program called Oplan Bantay Laya which received financial backing from the U.S. Government.

sunset by the cliff

- Basco, Batanes…

@ Calamba Church

Aliwan Fiesta

June 28, 2011.

Meet my brother, J.R., aka the guy who becomes antsy when he’s not doing anything. Even during vacations, he likes to keep his schedule pretty busy. And thus, he decided to spend a couple of days working at my family’s factory. Here he is getting ready, uniform and all. Our mom would have wanted to take a picture of this, kind of like a first-day-of-school picture. I didn’t wake up early enough for his first day, so I took this before his second day. He attended a two-day orientation, where he was able to drive a forklift, make a few boxes, know how to manufacture wiring harnesses, etc. He was even put on the assembly line—although he did put them behind by a lot. Haha. I give props to my brother. He’s probably the most masipag or hard-working person out of us siblings. Hands down. He picks up the slack and keeps me on track whenever I drop the ball on my Ate responsibilites that’s for sure. Hehe. Love ya, weirdooo. :-p

Inflatable Shark and Laughing Cicada Among 300 New Species Discovered in the Philippines:

All these new findings help support the idea that the Philippines “is one of the hottest of the hotspots for diverse and threatened life on Earth,” Gosliner said

http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2011/06/27/inflatable-shark-and-laughing-cicada-among-300-new-species-discovered-in/

WOOOO GO PHILIPPINES!!!

These windmills, there are twenty of them, are all placed along...

tuklasin ang mga bagay-bagay, baka sakaling matauhan ka at magbago ang lahat.

“SJM’s Perfection has been released in MYX. Vote for it — Text “MYX[space] REQUEST[space]PERFECTION” to 2366!!!”

- CR: @sportylorrie

Anne Curtis, speed painting, 22 minutes.

Photo by: shortNotice (Deviantart)

Dahil dito ang sarap, sarap maging PINOY. ^_^

ACCOUNTING TRIVIA 

On  March 17, 1923, the first legislation governing the accounting profession in the Philippines was enacted under Act No. 3105. It created the Board of Accountancy, vesting it with the authority to issue certificates of CPA to those who pass the licensure examination.

hindi kasi ako yung tipo ng tao na lagi nag eexplain. pag tinopak ang mga pasmado kong kamay. makakabasa kayo ng isang salaysay na tatagos sa isipan ng lipunan na ginagalawan nyo.parang rebolusyonaryong pagbabago na hindi kinakailangan ng isang marahas na pag galaw na ang gagamitin lamang ay pawang kritikal na pagsusuri at kritikal na paglalahad.

GOODNIGHT. SPANISH CLASS TOMORROW.

These windmills, there are twenty of them, are all placed along the coastline of Bangui, Ilocos Norte where the winds, the locals say, blow the hardest especially in the monsoon months.

They generate electricity (with enough to spare) to power the municipality and the nearby towns. A similar project will be undertaken which will add more windmills. The people here are very lucky to enjoy lower electricity cost; plus the revenues generated by the tourism surely helps a lot.

This was the last time the weather turned out good before the rains of Falcon started to arrive. It was very hot, and in the opposite direction, one can see the sand simmer in the heat.

Our driver-guide was hesitant at first to bring us to Bangui because our initial plan was to go further north of where we were staying. It was a good thing our suggestion prevailed, as the rains started to fall just when we were leaving the place.

Looking back, I think his perspective was making sure we had a “sulit” tour, so that we can see all of what there is to see during the time we hired his services.

Ako naman, I would rather that we take a few photos under good light, rather than take plenty of photos in dull, boring light.

Coconut

@davidchoimusic: Kumusta Manila!! I hope there isn’t a typhoon tomorrow ha! Oh yeah, did you see the music video teaser? :)

I just love the way he says, “Kamustaaaa Manilaaa!!” xD

Last year I did a one month IBM Corporate Service Corps assignment in Manila, Philippines where I helped people how to create interactive flood maps of Metro Manila.

Yesterday, a friend and co-worker sent me the following message:

Here in PH, it has been raining for days due to a typhoon. Marikina is on standby for with rubber boats. Evacuation in some ares in Metro Manila have been done already. Classes and work in the government are suspended today. Still lots of flooded areas and heavy traffic. A dam in Bulacan has released some water and another dam is nearing its its limit.

Let’s hope that everybody will be alright after the storm is over. Finger-crossing!

More information available via:

• Overflowing Ipo Dam releases water; La Mesa Dam nearing limit.
• 7,000 flee as Marikina River breaches ‘critical level’.

16/52

Falcon, I enjoyed the day you came. But many people and families here in our country suffered because of your long stay.

Diocese of Baguio-Benguet Bishop Carlito Cenzon has criticized a local Christian church’s...

There’s so much foil in this trike, I feel like last night’s leftover meat. #philippines #manila #igersmanila #bibo (Taken with instagram)

Auntie Girlie and Auntie Baby’s Sultry Summer Make Up Tutorial!

Haha.

Where Has Summer Gone?

film: kodak ultima 100

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Coconut

Photo taken in San Pedro, San Pablo, Philippines

Magellan’s CrossCebu’11

…But now we have this

Cebu’11

PROLOGUE.

Photo

Philippines… one day.

I’ve seen a video or two about it and I’m just confused…

Is that the REAL cause of poverty, miseducation, etc.???

Is this what the Aquinos intended?

I need BOTH sides of this issue.

… I’m confused.

Banana-que

fuck me sideways I’m craving this soooo bad.

titt tattering

… Where’s the Philippines.

Magbabasaan pa ba sa San Juan? Eh umuulan na eh. 8D

“Malapit Nako” = Ibig sabihin talaga nun, “Malapit nako” sa banyo, maliligo pa lang.

“Try Ko” = Sige, asa ka lang, hindi ko talaga gagawin.

“Sunod Ako” = Pero hindi naman talaga dadating.

“Ako ang bahala” = Ako nga talaga ang bahala, yun nga lang, IKAW ang kawawa.

“7:00 ha! walang late!” = 9:00 talaga. kadalasan yung nag-set pa ng time yung nale-late. (Applicable for every certain time, just add 2 hours or more.)

“Andito lang kami…” = Andito lang talaga kami :)

this is the “DON’T MISS IT” part when you go to Palawan,Philippines….

….it’s a worm taken from the mangrove tress…..just squeeze a little bit of lemon/lime or calamansi while it’s alive…..then EAT UP!!! :)

Magsisisi din kayo. I’ll tell you kung bakit pangit manirahan sa mga bansang nag-sosnow.

• Sa sobrang lamig mapapayakap talaga kayo sa sarili niyo.
• Maninigas buong katawan niyo.
• Mahal bumili ng sweater at jacket at kung ano ano man. Mapapagastos talaga kayo.
• Unlike the fashion here in tropical countries.. simpleng tshirt at shorts lang okay na.
• Kung di ka pa nakuntento, pwede kapang mag-topless.
• Naattract pa sayo mga tao.

Hindi seriously, sabi na din sakin yan ni Mama. Gusto ko kasi nung bata ako na pumunta sa mga bansang nag-sosnow. Si Mama kasi, nakapunta na siya ng 10/12 countries dito sa Asia. Pinakamalayo eh South Korea. Malamig daw talaga. Halos yakapin na niya buong katawan niya sa sobrang lamig. Patong patong na damit at sweater pa! Kailangan mo pang mag-heater para mawala ang lamig ng katawan~

Just sharing.

… Where’s the Philippines.

What is Harana?

this little island is located in ambulong, san jose, occidental mindoro, philippines. :)

Seoentine Eagle

SAN JUANICO BRIDGE

The bridge is part of the Pan-Philippine Highway (Maharlika Highway). It crosses San Juanico Strait, bridging the islands of Samar and Leyte. It connects Tacloban City on the Leyte side and the town of Santa Rita on the Samar side. It takes approximately 10 minutes to cross from Tacloban City by passenger jeepney, bus, or private vehicle.

San Juanico Bridge was built during the Marcos administration. The actual construction of the bridge was commissioned to the Phil. Nat’l. Construction Corp. (formerly known as Construction and Development Corporation of the Philippines) along with Japanese engineers in 1968. It was designed by engineer Arvin Valderrama and Christian Meynard Barnaland constructed over San Juanico Strait from Cabalawan, Tacloban City to the municipality of Santa Rita, Samar in 1969. It was completed in 1973, with a final budget of 21.9 million dollars.

- wikipilipinas

Circles

Tops View Point, Cebu, Philippines

(c) Andrea Hannah Valencia/2010

Taken with a Nikon D40.

“I have told our countrymen of our mistakes, our vices, our faults, and our weak complaisance with our miseries there. Where I have found virtue I have spoken of it highly in order to render it homage; and if I have not wept in speaking of our misfortunes, I have laughed over them, for no one would wish to weep with me over our woes, and laughter is ever the best means of concealing sorrow.”

- José Rizal

^ Amen to this. 

Harana was a traditional form of courtship in the Philippines wherein men introduced themselves and/or wooed women by singing underneath her window at night. It was widely practiced in old Philippines with a set of protocols, a code of conduct and a specific style of music.

Tops View Point, Cebu, Philippines

Pili nuts are a delicacy in Albay Philippines

Narvacan, Ilocos Sur

Narvacan, Ilocos Sur

na tumitingin sa cellphone mo yung katabi mo sa Jeep habang nag-titext ka!

nakaka:


irita lang maxado..

Sana may batas na para ditoh!
malay mo snatcher pala yung taong yun :Z (teka? tao nga ba sila? HAHA)

HAHAhahaHAHA

Why the Puerto Prinsesa Underground River deserves to be one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature.

If you have a Philippine mobile service provider,

Text PPUR and send to 2861 (for Smart, Globe, and Sun subscribers)

—>1 vote = text PPUR

—> 7 votes = text PPUR7

—> 15 votes = text PPUR15

New peso bills! Yeah I know I’m late! haha (Taken with instagram)

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Tops View Point, Cebu, Philippines

(c) Andrea Hannah Valencia/2010

Taken with a Nikon D40.

Crossing the Thin Line.

Happy Philippine Independence Day!

Today marks our 113th year of independence from Spanish colonial rule. Mabuhay ang Pilipinas at ang lahat ng mga Pilipino!

Ang aking signature jump shot. Feeling ko lang na ako si Willow Smith sa ganyang anggulo na nagwi-whip my hair. 

Sa Mt. Marami (Maragondon, Cavite) kami nagtungo kasama ang ilan pang mountaineering group dito sa Pilipinas. Ang Guiness attemp! Sana lang ay masungkit. Hindi pa ito alam. Pero masaya ako sa naging adventure. 

YUng pakiramdam mo na susuko na yung katawan mo dahil sa pagod. Tapos saka ka babagsakan ng sobrang lakas ng ulan. Hindi ko alam kung pawis na ba o ulan yung natitikman ko e. Pero worth naman kahit na paano.

Basang basa ang sapatos ko dahil sa river crossing at hindi sa pesteng ulan :)) Basang sisiw na ako nang makarating sa jump off. 

Pero para sa araw ng kalayaan, buong puso kong tinannggap ang hamon! Bilang pagkilala sa mahal kong Pilipinas. 

Kinilabutan lang ako nang kumanta kami ng Lupang Hinirang. 

Pula, Dilaw, Asul at Puti

Corregidor Island, Cavite
10/10/10

Looks yummy? Find out at http://aquinochris.blogspot.com

the green gree grass of home on Flickr.

Now where will all the “cool kids” hang?

Foo Fighters - The Best of You

“‘Best of You’ is a song of resistance. It’s about the refusal to be taken advantage of by something that’s bigger than you, or someone you’re in love with. It’s the fight in the face of adversity,”

- Dave Grohl

Happy Independence day… be thankful that you are able to sit in a computer to read this or drink a goddamn coffee while taking a picture of yourself without any restrictions or any force against your freedom. 

Rizal depicted as McDo mascot:

“…artist Roel Obemio… portrayed the 19th-century icon as a McDonald’s mascot totting an iPod.

Rizal may not be a product of UP (which was established 12 years after his death), but the institution can be considered the “realization” of Rizal’s dream of a national university, according to Mirano.”

Crossing the Thin Line.