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What's New!
Election season in the Philippines has just begun. Nearly one hundred candidates registered to run in the presidential derby. Only eight qualified.
With only few credible candidates are in the running, a raging debate is taking grip.
Who are you going to vote for President?
Will you vote for Noynoy? Manny? Gibo? Dick? Or Erap?.
For Vice-President, will you vote for Mar, Loren, Edu, BF or Jojo?.
Read about the automated elections.
The word Masskara is coined from two words, "mass" meaning "many or a multitude of the people", and the Spanish word cara meaning "face".
The highlight is a parade with street dancers wearing beautifully designed smiling masks and colorful costumes...
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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 as well as the beautiful and peaceful Saint Pio Chapel. 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
Manila, the capital of the Philippines, is located by the mouth of the natural harbor of Manila Bay and is one of Asia’s most vibrant cities.
The city was once a Malay settlement known as Maynilad, named after the nilad, a plant that grows in the swamps or sandy beach.
Manila was established as a Spanish city in 1571
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Featured Artist
Christine Reyes isn't living in her sister's shadows, contrary to what other people may be saying.
Christine was barely 16 when she had a brush with stardom courtesy of the reality-based talent show...
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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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» International Food
» Travel Destinations
» Sending Gifts to the Philippines
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