Philippine News

With the election of Barack Obama the world was swept by the tide of an oncoming new era of renewed hope and change and as expected we see politicians in the Philippines mouthing the same slogan. Is it really about change? Hope in a nation that seems to be trapped in limbo of hopelessness where endemic corruption has seeped into the very fabric of... Philippine political & social events as seen from the vantage point of a Jaywalking Cyber Pedestrian Observer, visit the blog to read the rest or for other hot issues of the day. Read Full Story

In the Philippines, appliances are always associated with having a convenient way of living. Most of the time, as we wake up in the morning, we take a hot cup of coffee using our coffee maker before starting our day.  For some people, starting the day without a cup of coffee isn’t just as bright.  Coffee lovers understand this!  Then in our kitchen we light up our stove or gas range to cook our morning breakfast.  Being the most important meal of the day, preparing breakfast using a stove or a gas range is much easier than the traditional coal (we locally call it ... Read Full Story

The environment has its own way of making humanity realize what we have done; and it was proven by what had happened in the Philippines just a couple of weeks ago. Although the modifications in the everyday weather was very noticeable, it was not until the super typhoon “Ondoy’s” coming that people became conscious of the aberrant and enormous difference. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Ondoy was categorized as a category 5 super typhoon. The typhoon entered the Philippine area of responsibility and struck the land on September 29. The wind was not very much disturbing; but it ... Read Full Story

Francis Magalona died seven months after being diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia. The Philippine government has announced that Magalona will be posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Merit, for his contributions in promoting patriotism through music. Francis Magalona (October 4, 1964 - March 6, 2009), also known as FrancisM, Master Rapper, and The Man From Manila, was a Filipino rapper, songwriter, producer, actor, director, and photographer. Often hailed as the “King of Pinoy Rap”, he was considered a legend in the Philippine music community. With the success of his earliest albums, he was the first Filipino rapper in the Philippines to cross over to ... Read Full Story

The environment has its own means of making humankind comprehend what we have done; and it was confirmed by what had transpired in the Philippines just a couple of weeks ago. Even though the alterations in the everyday weather was very noticeable, it was not until the super typhoon “Ondoy’s” influx that people became aware of the aberrant and colossal disparity. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Ondoy was classified as a category 5 super typhoon. The typhoon entered the Philippine area of responsibility and hit the land on September 29. The wind was not very much alarming; but ... Read Full Story