Just for January to September of 2011, there were 11,414 road accidents documented by the Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HG) which claimed 1,074 lives. The leading causes of road accidents are bad overtaking and overspeeding accounted which are...
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Early Summer Vacation Planning
It must be the heat or the sudden flash of memories, my 9-year old son suddenly asked me this morning while having breakfast: “Mom, can we go to Baguio again this summer?” Baguio is Philippine’s summer capital because of...
Spa and Massage Promo and Deals
To help set your positive outlook and mindset for 2012, relax and put away those stresses through these cheap, low-priced and must-grab spa deals and promos from my favorite online buying sites providing great bargains from merchants in the...
When Losers Become Winners
The hit American reality television show “The Biggest Loser” is now making waves in the Philippines. The show, which started just last week is hosted by megastar Sharon Cuneta with hunk and showbiz icon Derek Ramsey on the tow....
Blackberry Alerts for Disasters
After the terrible earthquake and tsunami in Japan, people in the Philippines have been fearing that an earthquake will likewise occur in the Philippines. This made the Filipinos somehow aware of what can happen and so some people have...
A Day in Ocean Adventure
Yesterday, my husband’s family invited us to join them in a trip to Ocean Adventure in Subic Bay, Zambales. After 3 hours of driving, we got there at around 9:00 in the morning. The park is already open but...
Cebu City: Sinulog Festival
Photo Courtesy of Randy Azul The recently concluded Sinulog Festival in Cebu was once again a success. Many local and foreign tourists were there to watch the festivities. Booking a flight for Cebu to watch the Sinulog Festival was...
Enjoying A Good Band
The other night, I had a chance to attend a birthday party where a band comprised of five young, well-dressed males are performing. They are the Bloom Brothers. I automatically fell in love with the songs that they played...
New Philippine Peso Bills
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) unveiled the new Philippine Peso bills on December 16. The new bills feature the beautiful tourist spots in the Philippines on its backside. The BSP also claims that there are new security features...
A Filipino Christmas Tradition
Photo Courtesy of Engr. Elbert M. Malonzo, RHCT “Simbang Gabi” or the Advent of Novena of Masses has become a Filipino tradition that started in 1660. It was introduced by the Spanish Friars and are being held at around...