Typhoon Ondoy hit the Philippines with no reservations, dumped the heaviest rains for days and left 80% of Metro Manila under water. This is so far the worst storm that caused widespread flooding, destroyed crops and properties and affected millions of people. As of this writing, the total accounted for casualties now rose to 240 […]

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My winter holiday is going to be really cold, quiet and lonely. It’s actually not supposed to be like that since our grandest honeymoon was initially planned to be celebrated somewhere near the exciting Panama City FL in mid-December. However, there are some things and events that are obviously beyond our control and offer no […]

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Have you ever tried a Boomerang? Never in my life did I try riding a roller coaster until the last 2 weeks. In the past, a single sight of a roller coaster and the terrifying screams of the people obviously can already make me throw up and desperately hide myself in fear. I did swear […]

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Some studies say that mushrooms and green tea can cut the risk of breast cancer. Both can also fight against malignancy of any cancer that forms.  These findings were confirmed by a Chinese PHD researcher from the University of Western Australia saying that always drinking green tea and consuming really fresh mushrooms can decrease the […]

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It’s time again to pay my favorite service center a visit! It was only 3 months ago when I last came for my regular check but now I have to come back — not for the same exercise but for a special assignment this time. I have to get my horn changed or fixed as […]

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Have you seen the U.S. Open on tv? Not me! My cable tv is having problems today due to heavy rains in the area. I tried browsing the internet for some good stuffs that would at least lead me to a site that offers free viewing of the U.S. Open grand slam tennis tournament because […]

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Ruby is a rare gem stone - it’s getting scarce and very expensive, too! I tried searching for a medium grade ruby stone last week as a birthday gift for my mom but couldn’t find one that falls well within budget. They’re all magnificent-looking and so tempting, however, the thought of giving mom loose diamonds […]

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What:  Golf Tournament 2009
Who:  Filipino Golf Aficionados
When:  Dec.  28, 2009
Where:  Sun Valley Golf, Antipolo, Rizal, Philippines
The Philippine Embassy in Jakarta (Jakarta PE) cordially invites all Filipino expatriates living in ASEAN member countries, China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea to participate in the Golf Tournament 2009 organized by the Filipino Golf Club of Indonesia. […]

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This evening’s “gapaw moo sap khai tiao” (rice topped with fried minced pork with chili, basil leaves & omelet - a Thai dish) was truly tempting that I had to get another set to complete my regimen. I also had two cups of pumpkin soup thereafter. Yeah, I admit I had more than enough for […]

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