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Why Does the Philippines Even Exist?

Posted on February 19, 2016 By zaxx 40 Comments on Why Does the Philippines Even Exist?
Why Does the Philippines Even Exist?

Why ask why? Well, as much as what, when, where, or how is as valid enough a starting word for an inquiry, I like to ask WHY questions because it makes us THINK. And I really encourage more Filipinos to get into the habit of doing so because it’s great cerebral-gymnastics exercise – being one…

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Culture, Development, Economy, Society

Boracay to suffer ‘engineering intervention’ in order to be ‘saved’

Posted on May 21, 2014 By Kate Natividad 11 Comments on Boracay to suffer ‘engineering intervention’ in order to be ‘saved’
Boracay to suffer ‘engineering intervention’ in order to be ‘saved’

Yeah, so now they start moving their fat asses. The Philippine government is now supposedly “bent on saving the island paradise of Boracay,” saying that “climate change and unchecked development threatens to destroy” it. You don’t say. What do we do next after that major government brainwave? Appoint a ‘Save Boracay Czar’? Thing with troubleshooters,…

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Development, Environment, Glitz and Glamour, Government, Lifestyle

What’s up with Boracay?

Posted on May 5, 2011 By benign0 11 Comments on What’s up with Boracay?
What’s up with Boracay?

I hear that one needs to stay in the Shangri La or some other posh resort to enjoy Boracay nowadays. Back in the days when the island was just a sleepy paradise, roughing it up in a rinky-dink hut or no-frills inn was the way to go. Is the spirit of beach combing the way…

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Glitz and Glamour, Lifestyle

Holy Week! Party Time!

Posted on April 16, 2011 By benign0 12 Comments on Holy Week! Party Time!
Holy Week! Party Time!

Is “Holy Week” a time to party and go to the beach? Definitely! When else do Filipinos get two week days off with a whole weekend sandwiched in between? Who wants to stay at home and watch all these bearded men walking around in sandals and robes on TV? And why (oh why!) is Holy…

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Glitz and Glamour, Religion
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