http://www.philippinesboard.com/forum/blogs/smallbird/ Philippines forum for tourists, Filipinos and Expats. en Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:16:59 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.philippinesboard.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.philippinesboard.com/forum/blogs/smallbird/ http://www.philippinesboard.com/forum/blogs/smallbird/28-maligayang-bati-danskeren.html Thu, 06 Aug 2009 01:35:43 GMT et forskud Happy Birthday til dig.....hvordan unge er du?? ;) et forskud Happy Birthday til dig.....hvordan unge er du?? ;) ]]> smallbird http://www.philippinesboard.com/forum/blogs/smallbird/28-maligayang-bati-danskeren.html http://www.philippinesboard.com/forum/blogs/smallbird/25-goodbye-our-dear-president.html Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:10:53 GMT Former Philippine President Corazon "Cory" Aquino passed away at 3:18 am August 1, 2009.

I'm in great awe to what Pres. Cory stands for, she is the modern icon of democracy in the Philippines and the rest of the world.

Her remains will be at Heritage Park , Taguig City. ]]> smallbird http://www.philippinesboard.com/forum/blogs/smallbird/25-goodbye-our-dear-president.html http://www.philippinesboard.com/forum/blogs/smallbird/23-3pm-today.html Mon, 27 Jul 2009 05:29:50 GMT At 3pm today, the (hopefully) last state of the nation address (SONA) of the 14th Philippine president will be delivered. Whether truthful report... At 3pm today, the (hopefully) last state of the nation address (SONA) of the 14th Philippine president will be delivered. Whether truthful report or not, majority in the Philippines is in great anticipation for this speech,.

I hope it will be her last.

Whoever the 15th president will be, let him be guided by God and lead the Philippines righteously. We long for "good governance"
in our country.

And among millions of my fellow Filipino, I offer a yellow ribbon for Former President Aquino. ]]> smallbird http://www.philippinesboard.com/forum/blogs/smallbird/23-3pm-today.html http://www.philippinesboard.com/forum/blogs/smallbird/22-do-you-know.html Sun, 26 Jul 2009 12:44:04 GMT The Republic of the Philippines has a total of 5 UNESCO World Heritage sites. Aside from the *Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park,* the... The Republic of the Philippines has a total of 5 UNESCO World Heritage sites. Aside from the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, the other 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites here are:

• Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park (1993)
• Baroque Churches of the Philippines (1993)
• Historic Town of Vigan (1999)
• Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras (1995)

There are still 27 other sites included in the tentative list that is subject to UNESCO's decision/proclamation. Philippines - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Do you know that?! ]]> smallbird http://www.philippinesboard.com/forum/blogs/smallbird/22-do-you-know.html http://www.philippinesboard.com/forum/blogs/smallbird/21-good-work-mr-administrator.html Mon, 20 Jul 2009 03:31:10 GMT APPLAUSE for our Administrator/s ( Mr. Rhoody) for the immediate action (banning cocosan) on those malicious postings. Keep it up! APPLAUSE for our Administrator/s ( Mr. Rhoody) for the immediate action (banning cocosan) on those malicious postings.

Keep it up! ]]> smallbird http://www.philippinesboard.com/forum/blogs/smallbird/21-good-work-mr-administrator.html http://www.philippinesboard.com/forum/blogs/smallbird/20-just-mental-exercise.html Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:34:05 GMT > This is a mathematical challenge, and it's been said that: > > > > If you're an engineer (or history major) , you...]]> Calling on Mathematicians…

> > This is a mathematical challenge, and it's been said that:
> >
> > If you're an engineer (or history major) , you should
> > be able to solve it in (under) three minutes, if you're an architect, in
> > three hours; if you're a doctor , in six hours; if you're an
> > accountant , in three months and if you're a lawyer , probably never. (Excuse me, but there are exemptions to rules... ).
> >
> > If you're good at math or logical problems, solve this
> > challenge and the answer is the password to open the spreadsheet to which
> > you can add your name to the hall of fame.
> >
> > What is the missing number in this logical series?
> >
> > 1, 2, 6, 42, 1806, ____???
> >
> > The answer is the password to open the spreadsheet that is
> > attached to this email. If you figure it out, open the spreadsheet,
> > type your name in, save it and resend it to your friends.

BUT I can't attach the excel file, don't know how. Just leave your answer here or email me at len.pajarito@yahoo.com ]]> smallbird http://www.philippinesboard.com/forum/blogs/smallbird/20-just-mental-exercise.html http://www.philippinesboard.com/forum/blogs/smallbird/18-fiesta-bocaue-river-pintados.html Sun, 05 Jul 2009 08:10:25 GMT Do you know that? Bocaue River Festival (BOCAUE RIVER FESTIVAL of Bocaue, Bulacan Philippines... Do you know that?

Bocaue River Festival (BOCAUE RIVER FESTIVAL of Bocaue, Bulacan Philippines) , an annual fluvial parade in honor of "Holy Cross of Wawa" is being celebrated every 1st Sunday of July in Bocaue , Bulacan.

While Tacloban City, Leyte celebrated Pintados festival (Pintados Festivals and Fiestas Philippines) last June 30, to commemorate,the Pre-Spanish history of the natives, retelling various stories from wars to folk religions. ]]> smallbird http://www.philippinesboard.com/forum/blogs/smallbird/18-fiesta-bocaue-river-pintados.html http://www.philippinesboard.com/forum/blogs/smallbird/17-tillykke-glueckwuensche-di-course-pb-too.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:15:22 GMT Great job on DI and PB too! So, this is a spin off from your initial efforts... I believe and agree with The Dane, in time, PB will lead them all. Great job on DI and PB too!

So, this is a spin off from your initial efforts... I believe and agree with The Dane, in time, PB will lead them all. ]]> smallbird http://www.philippinesboard.com/forum/blogs/smallbird/17-tillykke-glueckwuensche-di-course-pb-too.html http://www.philippinesboard.com/forum/blogs/smallbird/16-give-thought-subok-lang.html Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:01:47 GMT Bago tayo mag-ipon at gumasta para sa byahe sa labas ng bansa , subukan nyo munang ikutin at pasyalan ang ating bayan. Di naman kailangan malaki ang... Bago tayo mag-ipon at gumasta para sa byahe sa labas ng bansa , subukan nyo munang ikutin at pasyalan ang ating bayan. Di naman kailangan malaki ang budget, nasa timing ang susi ng bakasyon.

Naglista ako ng ilang mahahalagang paalala:

1. Magbook ng ticket habang malayo pa ang byahe para makamura, mas mainam kung promo ang makukuha nyong ticket. Marami nang budget airline ditto sa atin ngayon gaya halimbawa ng Cebu Pacific, PAL Express, Zest at Air Philippines.

2. Pumili lang ng simpleng hotel o tirahan sa lugar na “safe” na kumportableng kama , kabinet, tukador, malinis na palikuran at liguan, telebisyon (opsyonal ito). Magtanong ng mga freebies , alamin agad kung kasama na sa bill ang almusal at sundo at hatid sa paliparan.

3. Pag-aralan ang mapa ng lugar na pupuntahan, alamin ang mga bagay bagay tungkol sa lugar, tulad halimbawa ng salita, kultura, relihiyon, pananamit etc.

4. Magplano ng budget para sa byahe at sikaping masunod ito.

ganon lang !....subok lang! ]]> smallbird http://www.philippinesboard.com/forum/blogs/smallbird/16-give-thought-subok-lang.html http://www.philippinesboard.com/forum/blogs/smallbird/15-trial-do-you-know-400-years.html Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:54:03 GMT The Philippines and the Filpino culture is so unique because we spent roughly 400 years in the Convent (or under Spain), 40 years in Hollywood... The Philippines and the Filpino culture is so unique because we spent roughly

400 years in the Convent (or under Spain),
40 years in Hollywood (or under the USA),
4 years in a Concentration Camp (or under Japan)
20 years of oligarchic rule (1946-1966, pre-Marcos),
20 years of “strong state” (1966-1986, the Marcos times) and
20 years of fumbling at avoiding the wrong path while not quite finding the right way.

Extracted from “THE SOCIAL DEMOCRATIC IDEA OF LAND REFORM AND INDUSTRIALIZATION” by Charles Avila ]]> smallbird http://www.philippinesboard.com/forum/blogs/smallbird/15-trial-do-you-know-400-years.html http://www.philippinesboard.com/forum/blogs/smallbird/14-do-you-know.html Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:07:11 GMT The Philippines and the Filpino culture is so unique because we spent roughly *400 years *in the Convent (or under Spain), *40 years* in... The Philippines and the Filpino culture is so unique because we spent roughly

400 years in the Convent (or under Spain),
40 years in Hollywood (or under the USA),
4 years in a Concentration Camp (or under Japan)
20 years of oligarchic rule (1946-1966, pre-Marcos),
20 years of “strong state” (1966-1986, the Marcos times) and
20 years of fumbling at avoiding the wrong path while not quite finding the right way.

Extracted from “THE SOCIAL DEMOCRATIC IDEA OF LAND REFORM AND INDUSTRIALIZATION” by Charles Avila ]]> smallbird http://www.philippinesboard.com/forum/blogs/smallbird/14-do-you-know.html http://www.philippinesboard.com/forum/blogs/smallbird/13-tak-gracie-grazie-bedankt-merci.html Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:07:41 GMT I'd like to thank the academy for giving me the Oscars, also thanks to xxx for my gown and yyy for my makeup...hehe!

Thanks for the recognition, Pilipino po ako!

Please watch out for my future posts, I'm still trying to recall each of my travel/s, I will maintain posting based on 1st had experiences, my own but I can't always provide photos for one reason or another. Rest assured that I will continue to provide useful posts (and replies) to this site and if you wish to help promote the Philippine travel and tourism in the right perspective, feel free to join our group -The SENTINELS.

Salamat po! ]]> smallbird http://www.philippinesboard.com/forum/blogs/smallbird/13-tak-gracie-grazie-bedankt-merci.html http://www.philippinesboard.com/forum/blogs/smallbird/10-tips-fellow-philippine-passport-holders.html Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:40:37 GMT In order to avoid any rush, I decided to renew my passport beforehand. The actual cost for renewal is PhP 650 ( P500 for ordinary passport renewal... In order to avoid any rush, I decided to renew my passport beforehand. The actual cost for renewal is PhP 650 ( P500 for ordinary passport renewal and P150 for ID picture taken in the premise of DFA- Libertad St, Pasay City). An additional P250 will be charged if you opt to have it released in half the time, some call it express.

Avoid the fixers outside the DFA compound, they’ll elude you and you’ll end up paying for everything including a “not for sale” application form for P19/form, photo ID at PhP180, fee for using paste , fee for using stapler and stamp pad for fingerprinting.

Don’t forget to bring your current passport and photocopy of the first, last and pages containing last immigration stamps and Php650, avoid doing this on Mondays. For new applicants, better check Department of Foreign Affairs website first for the complete requirements for easy and orderly transaction.

Always check on your documents, when done, secure your official receipt (O.R.). It will serve as the claim stab finally come back on the schedule indicated in your OR to claim your passport. ]]> smallbird http://www.philippinesboard.com/forum/blogs/smallbird/10-tips-fellow-philippine-passport-holders.html http://www.philippinesboard.com/forum/blogs/smallbird/9-salamat-po-thanks-want-join.html Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:08:46 GMT Magandang Umaga! (Good Morning) Thank you for checking my posts and blogs (despite the minor grammatical errors fom time to time :D), I hope you... Magandang Umaga! (Good Morning)

Thank you for checking my posts and blogs (despite the minor grammatical errors fom time to time :D), I hope you are enjoying and learning from it.

I just created a group , THE SENTINELS, intending to help promote Philippine travel and tourism in the right perspective. The group will share useful contributions rather than indulge in senseless criticism and arguments over nothing.

THE SENTINELS aim to correct the commonly wrong impression/s on the Philippines, the Filipina/Filipino and the Filipino Culture.

If you think that we are on the same endeavor, please join the group.

Salamat po! (Thanks) ]]> smallbird http://www.philippinesboard.com/forum/blogs/smallbird/9-salamat-po-thanks-want-join.html http://www.philippinesboard.com/forum/blogs/smallbird/8-what-i-did-my-quarantine.html Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:24:18 GMT A bit off than my usual post. I completely agree with the reminder from WHO that we Filipinos must not over react with the AH1N1 scare. Simply... A bit off than my usual post.

I completely agree with the reminder from WHO that we Filipinos must not over react with the AH1N1 scare. Simply because the strain we have as of the moment is weak, in fact despite the hundreds of AH1N1 cases everyday , Philippines has no record of A H1N1 mortality I don't see why such reaction(or over reaction)

But of course,I also agree that we have to be cautious. remember we should listen to the authorities advice on how to avoid or manage these cases.
So I listened and followed what they said, in fact, I was on self-imposed quarantine when I joined this site. I went out of the country (via local budget airline) for a short visit to a cousin staying in a nearby country (stayed in her plot to avoid contaminated hotel and frequently washed my hands)


P.S. Same observation with Mr. Tourist Guide! we have blog in this site, it seem to be 'invisible' in the past days. ]]> smallbird http://www.philippinesboard.com/forum/blogs/smallbird/8-what-i-did-my-quarantine.html