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The Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival is a merry-making event in Tacloban City, Leyte. It starts on
June 29, the feast day of Senor Santo Nino, and lasts for a whole month.
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The Sandugo Festival is an annual celebration in the province of Bohol. It commemorates the blood compact between Datu Sikatuna, a local
chieftain and Captain Miguel
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The Philippines is a predominantly Christian nation due mainly to the 300 years of Spanish rule. Thus, there are a lot of
beautiful and historical churches like the San Agustin Church. Come and visit them.
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Know more about the famous heroes of the Phillippine Revolution of 1896 to 1898. From the national hero Jose Rizal,
other martyrs, leadears of the revolution and Katipunan like Andres Bonifacio, famous generals and famous mothers.
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Meet the unsung heroes of the revolution. The not so famous leaders who served and fought for the country. Find
out who Procopio C. Bonifacio is. Or what Jose Rizal's elder brother Paciano Rizal did.
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Featured Province
Cavite is revered as the birthplace of the Republic. Many of the events associated with the Philippine Revolution Occurred here. At Kawit is the balcony of the Aguinaldo Mansion,
where the independence of the Philippines was proclaimed on June 12, 1898
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Featured Artist
Kimberly Sue Yap Chiu, or better known as "Kim Chiu", was born in Tacloban City, Leyte, on April 19, 1990.
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Trivia
» The black flag with the skull and cross bones was called "Llanera's skull" by Andres Bonifacio.
» The balcony at the Aguinaldo Shrine used during Independence Day celebrations was added later.
» A Musikong Bumbong (band with bamboo musical instruments) accompanied Mariano Llanera and the rebels of San Isidro when, using only bolos and pointed sticks (and the band), they attacked the Spanish Garrison on September 2, 3 and 4, 1896.
» The Philippine National Anthem played during the declaration of Philippine Independence, as the Marcha Nacional Filipina on June 12, 1898, had no words.
The Filipino Spirit
» The Philippine National Anthem
Lyrics of the Philippine National Anthem in Filipino (Lupang Hinirang), English (The Philippine Hymn) and Spanish (Filipinas).
Panatang Makabayan or the Patriotic Oath is one the two national pledges of the Philippines.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Philippine Flag or Panunumpa ng Katapatan sa Watawat ng Pilipinas is one of two national pledges.
» Evolution of the Philippine Flag
From the flags of the Katipunan to the current Philippine flag.
The Filipino Presidents or head of states in the history of the Philippines.
» Miniature Tricycle - Metal die cast model of one of the most common mode of short-distance transportation in the Philippines, a three wheeled motorized bike. As ubiquitous as the jeepney!
» Markova - Comfort Gay - Tagalog Movie: An intimate look at one man's struggle against prejudice and exploitation.
» Nina Sings The Hits Of Diane Warren - fifth album by Filipino singer Nina with her renditions of familiar love songs written by songwriter Diane Warren. As of Sep. 1 the album is certified gold!
» True Filipino Taste - Filipinos abroad can now enjoy real Filipino food such as traditional Pinoy snacks like bibingka, pichi-pichi; viands like adobo, kare-kare, tuyo, dried danggit; Batangas Kapeng Baraco; Cebu's Dried Mangoes and many more!
» KabayanCentral.com - Choose your gifts from among 7,100 Filipino items in the pioneer Philippine-based e-store.
» Philippine Census - Order copies of your birth certificate, marriage certificate or CENOMAR online!
» e-Kain.com - Send the party to your loved ones! Be part of the family's celebration!
» AsiaTravel.com - Travel to the Philippines and avail of discounted hotel rates.
Filipino Links
» Philippine Tourism
» Filipina Beauty
» Pinoy Showbiz
» Filipino Music
» Tagalog Movies
» Vintage Philippine Movies
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