Pinoy Updates

Nokia dual SIM phones to be launched soon

Nokia is planning to release a set of dual SIM phones in the second quarter of 2010, according to Eldar Murtazin of Mobile Review. Nokia Russia, Viktor Saijes, has already confirmed this. More »

Pacquiao vs Clottey this March 2010

The Pacquiao vs Clottey bout is scheduled on March 13, 2010 at the Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas. The two will be fighting for Manny Pacquiao’s WBO Welterweight title. More »

Congratulations Girl of Wowowee

Let’s start our new year with a good laugh. I noticed that since I started this blog, I haven’t posted anything about entertainment. Watch this short clip from ABS-CBN’s noontime show Wowowee hosted by Willie Revillame. This video shows how an 18-year-old dancer named April Gustilo, aka Congratulations Girl of Wowowee says congratulations in a very exciting way. More »

ABS-CBN’s Star ng Pasko

As I walked into a mall yesterday, I heard this song was being played aloud and I noticed that almost everyone is singing it. It was ABS-CBN’s Christmas Station ID, entitled “Star ng Pasko“. The song was sung by ABS-CBN stars.

So here’s the video of ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID recording sessions (Lyrics by Robert Labayen, arrangement by Marcus and AmberDavis). More »

Ana “Hurricane” Julaton wins WBO Super Bantamweight title

Ana Julaton, a 29-year-old Filipino American boxer, is one of America’s most promising female boxers today. Ana “Hurricane” Julaton started winning world titles since she entered professional boxing in 2007.

Profile
Age: 29
Nationality: Filipino American
Hometown: Daly City, California
Current Location: Alameda, California
Boxing Coach : Nonito Sr., father of Nonito Donaire Jr (She was also trained once by Freddie Roach) More »

Philippine Holidays 2010

The official list of Philippine holidays for 2010 was already declared by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo early this year through Proclamation 1841. The early declaration would help schools and businessmen prepare ahead.

Every declaration of a non-working holiday would result to a “P8 million loss” for companies, Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita said. More »

Cory Aquino to join Ninoy in the new P500 bill

The Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas has welcomed the idea of joining the portrait of our former President Corazon Aquino with Ninoy Aquino in the 500 Philippine Peso bill. This bill was first seen in www.peaceloveandrevolution.com.

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It’s Autumnal Equinox! Longer nights until December

The Autumnal Equinox started yesterday, September 23 (Wednesday), when the length of day and night are equal, according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). More »

Sept 7 and 21 2009 declared holiday by PGMA

President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo declared September 7, Monday, as special non-working holiday. This has been declared by Malacanang as a national day of mourning on the burial of Eraño “Ka Erdy” Manalo. More »

Corazon Aquino’s burial on Aug 5, declared holiday

Former President Corazon “Cory” Aquino’s burial on August 5, 2009 was declared a special non-working holiday by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

This is to give the public a chance to observe the last few moments of the Philippine democracy icon Cory Aquino. More »