Archive for December, 2009

Mayon Volcano Evacuees To Spend Christmas Away From Home

Posted on December 20, 2009 | 5 Comments
Tens of thousands of people evacuated from the area around Mayon Volcano in the Philippines will spend their Christmas and even beyond in temporary shelters, according to press releases. The...
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Laugh and be merry!

Posted on December 19, 2009 | 4 Comments
Smile first before reading; laugh later. The life cycle of a Filipino 3 to 8 years old – Paramihan ng toys 9 to 18 years old – Pataasan ng grades....
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CHRISTMAS MESSAGE

Posted on December 18, 2009 | 3 Comments
Geline R. Lazaro President, CLOTA The essence of Christmas is its being the season of jubilant celebration, peace, love and hope. As Filipino-Americans away from home, we welcome Christmas as...
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Masaya Ba Ang Pasko sa Cavinti?

Posted on December 16, 2009 | 2 Comments
Ilang araw na lang at Pasko na. Siguradong ginugunita na naman ng mga taga Cavinti ang mga bagay na kaakibat ng Pasko. Muli na namang mapapasaisipan nila ang mga kasiyahan...
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Unfriend is the 2009 Oxford Word of the Year

Posted on December 15, 2009 | 1 Comment
Now, there is pop culture proof that Facebook has become as ubiquitous as cable TV. The 2009 Oxford Word of the Year (WOTY) is “Unfriend” being used as a verb...
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The 10 Riskiest Foods in the US

Posted on December 13, 2009 | 2 Comments
Some of the healthiest foods can put you at risk for diarrhea, dehydration, or even death. Your favorite fare might be putting you in danger. With the holiday season fast...
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Star ng Pasko; Salamat Sa Liwanag Mo

Posted on December 11, 2009 | 1 Comment
I know you will enjoy this – very touching and inspiring – tunay na Pilipino!!! “STAR NG PASKO, SALAMAT SA LIWANAG MO” This is a 2009 Christmas greeting from the...
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Pres Barack Obama Awarded Nobel Peace Prize

Posted on December 10, 2009 | 3 Comments
NEW YORK & OSLO, Dec 10, 2009 / FW/ — Pres Barack Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize today with the First Lady Michelle Obama at his side wearing...
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Believe: Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus

Posted on December 9, 2009 | 3 Comments
When I was 8, an older kid in school told me that there was no Santa Claus; that everything was just make-believe. I did not cry; I was angry! But,...
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Marina de la Cruz Salandanan Goes Parasailing at 83

Posted on December 7, 2009 | 5 Comments
Marina de la Cruz Salandanan (Mars to friends) is a mother of 6 and a grandmother of 18. To celebrate her 83rd birthday, she took a cruise to Mexico and...
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