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Controversial tweets made by an aide to President Benigno Aquino III during the latter's state visit to Vietnam is not likely to affect Philippine relations with the country, Malacañang insisted Saturday. Meanwhile, the Twitter account of the aide in question, assistant secretary Mai Mislang, appears to have been taken down amidst mounting criticism in cyberspace. “The sentiments of Mislang were her own and not the sentiment of the Philippines or of the president in general," deputy presidential spokeswoman Abigail Valte said on government-run dzRB radio. Mislang is part of the Philippine delegation accompanying Aquino to Vietnam. She reportedly sent out a personal tweet criticizing the wine being served at an official function. "(The) wine sucks," she reportedly tweeted while Aquino was being received by Vietnamese President Nguyen Minh Triet at the Banquet Hall of the Government Guesthouse late Tuesday. She also reportedly posted other snide remarks: "Sorry pe

The Banaue Rice Terraces and the El Nido Beach Resort in Palawan highlighted the Philippines' tourism efforts at a recent tourism and travel show in Quebec, Canada. A report from the Philippine Embassy in Ottawa said the country participated in the International Tourism and Travel Show October 22 to 24 at Place Bonaventure. "The Philippines showcased its beautiful tourism destinations in two booths with the Banawe Rice Terraces and the El Nido Beach Resort in Palawan as the main backdrop attractions," the DFA said Saturday. Also, the booth showcased Filipino delicacies such as bibingka, turon and pandesal con adobo for the food-tasting event. It likewise gave visitors a sampling of the traditional Filipino massage or hilot. On the other hand, the Salinggawi Philippine Arts Organization performed Filipino traditional dances during the event. Leading the Embassy delegation to the event were Philippine Charge d'Affaires Minerva Jean Falcon, Philippine Consulate General i

CHICAGO – Some 57 young Filipino-American students who were on vacation from their schools here spent their summer learning about an important thing: their roots.   After three consecutive Saturdays, the students last week their Certificates of Attendance for completing this year’s pilot summer class on Philippine language and culture, part of the project dubbed “Eskwelahang Pinoy sa Konsulado 2010." The students recited Filipino poems and delivered speeches in Tagalog for the closing program. There was also a community singing of the trademark Filipino folk song “Bahay Kubo", accompanied by the Philippine Rondalla.   In his remarks, Consul General Leo M. Herrera-Lim thanked the Filipino community for its “enthusiastic response" to the program.   “We thank the Filipino community in Chicago for joining us in this journey of self discovery. All of us moved closer towards a realization of our identity as Filipino and fully aware of the richness of our culture and heritage.

Two historical sites in Manila dating back to the Spanish period—the old walled city of Intramuros and the defensive fortress Fort Santiago—have been included in an international organization’s list of “most vulnerable heritage sites" around the world. International non-profit organization Global Heritage Fund (GHF) included Intramuros and Fort Santiago in this year’s   list of “sites on the verge" of destruction , among with 11 other historical places in the world. The group cited “insufficient management" and “development pressures" as reasons why the two Philippine sites currently “look shabby" and are “in poor condition." “Although much of the modern development that has changed the face of Manila has occurred outside the walls of Intramuros, several major food chains have opened outlets inside the fortress," GHF said in its report. The group likewise said that high-rise   hotels   and golf courses surrounding the Intramuros and Fort Santiago “des

The transition seems to be a no-brainer for Pinoy netizens. Yesterday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)  announced  that it will officially adopt the abbreviation "PH" in compliance with  international ISO standards , eschewing the traditional and long-standing use of "RP". In an  informal   survey  of Pinoy Netizens, GMANews.TV found that most respondents welcome and actually prefer the use of "PH" over "RP". Some met the move with skepticism: "PH maybe simplified but RP is already used for a long time. Changing it now may lead to confusion," said Twitter user @ iloveJEQHM . " nakasanayan nayon mahirap na yon baguhin  (People have already gotten used to it, so it's hard to change)," added @ geraldpanarez . PH on the Internet However, others felt that it was about time that the Philippines adopted a new standard: "If you ask me, it should have been PH (in the first place). 'Philippines' does not start w

Paul the 'psychic' octopus in action during this year's World Cup – choosing winners with uncanny results. Photograph: Wolfgang Rattay/Reuters Death's inescapable tentacles have curled themselves around Paul the octopus, the cephalopod sage who won worldwide fame over the summer by correctly predicting the results of a host of World Cup matches. Paul the 'psychic' octopus predicted the winners of all Germany's World Cup clashes, and then the victors in the final, by selecting one of two boxes, each loaded with a mussel food treat and marked on the outside with one of the teams. Stefan Porwoll, the manager of the Oberhausen Sea Life Centre in Germany that the tentacled psychic called home, said Paul appeared to have died peacefully of natural causes during the night. "We are consoled by the knowledge that he enjoyed a good life here and that the care provided for him by our dedicated displays team could not have been bettered," Porwoll said. Staff a

Mang Inasal and Jollibee The biggest news among entrepreneurs this week is the decision of Edgar Injap Sia II to sell majority stake of his baby, Mang Inasal, to Tony Tan Caktiong’s Jollibee Foods Corp. for P3 billion. From this story, entrepreneurs can learn two lessons. First is the discernment and the courage a successful entrepreneur like Tan Caktiong has in giving an “unsolicited offer” to acquire Mang Inasal. In JFC’s disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the company said the offer to acquire Mang Inasal, seen by many as the next Jollibee, was “unsolicited”. It takes guts and courage to approach a competition with an offer like that. Second: Sia’s courage and discernment that Mang Inasal may be better off under JFC’s care. In his letter to the “Mang Inasal Family”, Sia said the sale will pave the way for a better Mang Inasal and for the brand to go global. Although he said he was deeply saddened by the decision, Sia said it was also something that gave him joy, knowing tha

Goodluck to all aspiring candidates for Barangay and SK Elections. Courtesy of GMANews.tv Be ready for the upcoming barangay and SK elections. This is a compilation of important facts that you need to know before voting on October 25, 2010. Ten steps for a smoother barangay and SK elections

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Source: GMANews.tv A classroom video of UP professor Winnie Monsod urging her students to stay in the Philippines went viral and reached overseas Filipinos. A US-based Filipina doctor reacts to her message. "Filipinos back home, who seek their own success, would be well-served to rejoice in ours. We are no different. We are just far from home." I am a Filipino. I live and work in the United States. I have established myself as a physician of some stature in my community. American physicians acknowledge me as an esteemed colleague, students look up to me as their mentor, patients respect me as their doctor. They do not question the color of my skin. They do not treat me any differently from any other respected member of their community. I have been integrated into their lifestyle and have adapted to their culture. I speak as they speak. But I am Filipino. And I am proud of it. The Lost Generation of Americans from the 1920s includes some of the most easily recognizable names i

BERLIN—German ministers criticized social networking site Facebook on Sunday for failing to respect privacy, following a report of a serious flaw that allowed non-subscribers access to private data. German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine reported that a glitch potentially allowed anyone access to the contact lists of subscribers. New subscribers to Facebook are required to enter their email address. However, by entering the email address of an existing user, it was possible to view their full list of contacts, until they had responded to a security request. This would potentially allow access to hundreds of names, contact details and other personal information, the newspaper reported. Germany's consumer affairs minister Ilse Aigner criticized the company for a "series of dubious practices". The glitch shows "Facebook's lack of respect for the privacy of Internet users", she told the newspaper. Justice minister Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger also critici

Well i just missed chicken joy...lol. And since i read some article regarding this one, might as well blog it. Fastfood giant Jollibee Foods Corp. on Monday said it is buying 70 percent of Mang Inasal Philippines Inc. — a Filipino food chain — for P3 billion. In a filing with the Philippine Stock Exchange, Jollibee Foods said it would pay Mang Inasal owner Edgar Sia III of Injap Investments Inc. P200 million in downpayment. Injap will have a 30-percent interest in Mang Inasal, the disclosure read. The deal will be complete in 30 days, subject to due diligence by Isla Lipana & Co. and law firm Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc and De Los Angeles, according to Jollibee Foods. The purchase of Mang Inasal will add 5 percent to the fastfood giant’s worldwide system sales and 7 percent to its profits, according to Jollibee Foods. It will also increase Jollibee Foods’ worldwide network of stores by 16 percent. Since it started in 2003, Mang Inasal has grown to 303 stores with estimated to