Category: News

China is using history as the basis of its claim in all of South China Sea including Spratlys, Paracel Group of Islands, and Scarborough Shoal. Now, the Philippines is digging through its archive to disprove China’s claims. The question now will be, which is valid, Philippines 18th century map or China’s ancient expeditions. Spanish-era map dated as far back 1734 supports the Philippines’ claim of the disputed Scarborough Shoal (Panatag Shoal or Bajo de Masinloc). An old map entitled Carta Hydrografica de las Islas Filipinas illustrated by Spanish cartographer Pedro Murillo Velarde, designates a spot called as “Panacot” or “Bajo ... Read more

Dubai’s 828-meter Burj Khalifa, the current title-holder, took five years to build. After its completion, there have been constant battles on whose going to build the next world’s tallest and China seemed accepted the challenge. Broad Sustainable Building (BSB), a Chinese construction company, aims to topple Burj Khalifa’s height in just 90 days. The company will build the 220-storey Sky City in Changsa, Hunan which will stand at 838 meters and will cost RMB4 billion ($628 million). BSB has already established its reputation by building a 30-storey hotel in just 360 hours in December 2011. Sky City One is expected ... Read more

Mall magnate Henry Sy and his family still remain as Philippines’ wealthiest, topping the Forbes list of Philippine richest with a net worth of $9.1 billion or some ₱385 billion. The family does not only control the Philippine retail business but is also a leader in real estate development, banking, and investments. The family also holds a significant  share in power and grid industry. The Sy Family is listed 116th in a list of the world’s billionaires topped by Mexican telecommunication mogul Carlos Slim, having $69 billion worth of riches. Lucion Tan, with less than half of the Sys’ wealth, ... Read more

Travel + Leisure Magazine enlists the Pinoy favorite, Jollibee, as one of the World’s Best fast-food chain. Travel + Leisure Magazine is the same entity that named Boracay as the World’s 4th Best Island. Jollibee is listed along with 20 other fast food chains in the world that offer travelers a local taste at a great convenience and economy. “Fast food gets a Filipino twist at this quick-serve chain, which is so beloved that its mascots star in their own children’s television show.” the magazine stated in its website. On its menu are fried chicken, hotdog sandwiches, and hamburgers to local favorites ... Read more

The Philippines’ largest broadcast networks had brought home awards from the recently concluded New York Festivals. New York Festivals is an annual event that give honors the best television and film productions all over the world. GMA Network bagged 3 Silver Medals for Front Row: Bente Dos Episode, Front Row: Yaman sa Basura Episode (both shown on GMA News TV), and I-Witness: Lapnos episode. The network was also honored with 6 Finalist Certificates for Report Card, Born to be Wild: Born Expeditions Finale The Monster of Mae Klong and the Great White Shark episode, I-Witness: Gintong Putik, Pluma: Si Rizal ... Read more

This Easter Sunday, Cebu Pacific concludes the hunt with its ZERO fare to all Philippine destinations. Selling period is until Monday, April 9, 2012 or until promo seats last. Flight dates are between November 1 to December 15, 2012. With zero fare, all you have to pay are fuel surcharge which ranges from PhP300 – 500 per way depending on destination, baggage fee if you prefer to travel with baggage, and minute taxes and aviation fees. Cebu Pacific Zero Fare Cebu Pacific launches their zero fare promo coinciding the Easter wherein Easter Egg hunt is played. The egg resembles zero. ... Read more

I was quite surprised when I saw two foreign women carrying their cross in the San Pedro Cutud’s annual “Via Crucis”. Both were in shades while one of them was in boots. They were given permit only to film the rites however they angered the organizers when they took part of the procession by bearing their own cross. In Shades? Eventually, they were not allowed to reach the “Mount Calvary” nor permitted to be crucified. [one_third] Assisted [/one_third] [two_third_last] A foreign student carrying a cross in San Pedro Cutud, San Fernando, Pampanga for their thesis [/two_third_last] Foreigners were banned from ... Read more

I always keep an eye on airline fare promos for me to plan my future trips. Cebu Pacific, being known for their budget fares, is the top airline of choice for seat sales. I would like to seriously add travel as one of my blogging niche so as much as possible, I could schedule at least one travel in a month. So when I saw the 88-peso fare promo of Cebu Pacific early this morning, I immediately booked a trip to Tuguegarao. Cebu Pacific 88-peso promo After choosing my flights, I was lead  to a new window that collects passenger ... Read more

Few days from today, the participants of the Earth Hour all over the world will simultaneously switch off or dim their lights in support of the campaign. Earth Hour was conceived in 2007 through the initiatives of World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Sydney Morning Herald. This was first held in Sydney and was believed to be supported by 2.2 million residents. It was a year after when the world, including the Philippines, participated the event and on March 31 this year, the planet is again encouraged to turn their lights off at 8:30PM – 9:30PM. The purpose of the ... Read more