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Don’t forget to Vote for Puerto Princesa Subterranean River in New 7 Wonders of Nature

Don’t forget to Vote for Puerto Princesa Subterranean River in New 7 Wonders of Nature

The New Seven Wonders of Nature competition is now on its third phase with 28 finalists remaining in contention and the

The New Seven Wonders of Nature competition is now on its third phase with 28 finalists remaining in contention and the[Read More...]

FOOD

Recipe: Bopis

Recipe:  Bopis

Ingredients: 1 kilo pork lung and heart 2 [Read More...]

Sisig

Sisig

A favorite companion to beer or liquor [Read More...]

Caldereta | Antonio's Bar & Grill | Davao City

Caldereta | Antonio's Bar & Grill | Davao City

Try this when you get to visit Davao. [Read More...]

FESTIVALS

Katalingkasan Festival (Libon, Albay)

Katalingkasan Festival (Libon, Albay)
When: July 21-25 Where: Libon, Albay What it is about: “Katalingkasan” [Read More...]

Oyange Kaugman Festival (Polangui, Albay)

Oyange Kaugman Festival (Polangui, Albay)
When: June 20-29 Where: Polangui, Albay Origin: The festival’s name was derived [Read More...]

Baragatan sa Palawan

Baragatan sa Palawan
When: June 17-23 Where: Palawan Provincial Capitol Compound, Puerto Princesa City What [Read More...]

Padaraw Festival (Bulan, Sorsogon)

Padaraw Festival (Bulan, Sorsogon)
When: May 30 Where: Bulan, Sorsogon What is it: Town Fiesta celebrated to honor [Read More...]

Kaogma Festival (Camarines Sur)

Kaogma Festival (Camarines Sur)
When: May 21-27 Where: Camarines Sur What it is: A week-long celebration of the of the [Read More...]

DESTINATIONS

Puerto Princesa Subterranean River

Puerto Princesa Subterranean River

The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River is one of the few of its kind in the world (and there are likewise very few subterranean rivers in the world) that flow out into the sea from an inland source. Tides affect part of its entire 8.2 –kilometer length.  The level of [Read More...]

HISTORY

The Philippine Flag

The Philippine Flag

The national flag of the Philippines has its origins in the liberation movement of the 1890s (also known as the Philippine Revolution). Background Designed by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo in 1897 during his exile in Hong Kong The first flag was sewn by Marcela Agoncillo, together with her daughter Lorenza and Doña Delfina Herbosa de Natividad, niece of Dr. Jose [Read More...]

PINOY SPEAK

“I love you” in the Philippine vernaculars

“I love you” in the Philippine vernaculars

Regional Translations: Bicolano: Namumutan Taka Cebuano/Bisaya: Gihigugma ko ikaw Chabacano: Yo ta ama contigo Gaddang: Angganma Cu Icca Ibaloi:  Pip-piyan tana Ibanag: Iddu taka Ilocano: Ay-ayaten ka Ilonggo: Ginahigugma kita Ivatan: Ichadaw ko imu Kankana-e: Laylaydek [Read More...]

MAPS

Tourist Map of Corregidor Island

Tourist Map of Corregidor Island

A map of Corregidor showing its tourist attractions and other points of interest. [Read More...]

Ermita, Manila

Ermita, Manila

A vicinity map showing the streets and government facilities in a portion of Ermita, Manila bordered by TM Kalaw and Pedro Gil (North-South), and [Read More...]

NEWS SOURCES

National News

National News

We have the most comprehensive collection of online sources of Philippine news at the national level, including online versions of national [Read More...]

Regional News

Regional News

Get the news right from their source, from all over the Philippines. †Some Regional News are available either in the vernaculars. [Read More...]

ONLINE POLLS

May 2010 Poll Automation:  Are we ready?

May 2010 Poll Automation: Are we ready?

With merely 104 days to May 10, 2010 the most burning debate today is the prospect of having a fully automated election. Several sectors including [Read More...]

Online Senatorial Poll:  Who will you vote for as Senators in May 2010?

Online Senatorial Poll: Who will you vote for as Senators in May 2010?

Welcome to the AboutPH online poll for the May 2010 senatorial election.  Listed here are the names of the 58 candidates approved by the COMELEC. [Read More...]

BROWN HUMOR

Bading Jokes

(1) Ang Bading at ang Geisha Ama: Bading ka ba? Anak: Opo, dadi Ama: (Dinuldol sa harina c Junior). Ano?! Bading  ka pa ba?! Anak: Hin di na po. [Read More...]

Suggestion lang

Isang panget na babae, hinoholdap: Holdaper: Holdap ito! Akin na ang gamit mo! Babae: RAPE! RAPE! RAPE! Holdaper: Anong rape? Holdap nga ‘to, [Read More...]