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Sunday, November 12, 2023
The Essential Philippines: More Than Just The Beaches
The Essential Philippines: More Than Just The Beaches. Dive deep into the 'Essential Philippines' and discover a world beyond its famed beaches and tourist hype. From the rhythmic dances of its indigenous tribes to the harmonious chaos of its bustling cities, this video unveils the heart and soul of an archipelago teeming with stories. Wander through alleyways of its history, savor street food delights, and immerse in centuries-old traditions. Experience the Philippines in its rawest, most captivating form. Join us on a journey that goes beyond the surface and into the very essence of this Pacific gem.
THRILLMAKER: Max Collins on her bestie's Miss Universe chances
BY JOEE GUILAS
Nov 11, 2023 09:57 PM
AT A GLANCE
The Thrillmaker bumped into Max during the recent tree lighting event of Newport World Resorts, which officially opened the facility’s Yuletide celebration dubbed “The World of Christmas.”
The Thrillmaker bumped into Max during the recent tree lighting event of Newport World Resorts, which officially opened the facility’s Yuletide celebration dubbed “The World of Christmas.”
Looking gorgeous, wearing a sparkly dress that made her stand out that night, the GMA artist fearlessly predicts that her friend will surely bring the country back in the game in this year’s competition after last year’s exclusion of Philippine representative Celeste Cortesi from the pageant’s first cut. Max is confident that Michelle will go far and reach the top 10 and even the top 3 of this year’s competition, with destiny eventually dictating her final ranking and placement.
“I’m praying that she wins,” she said.
Admitting that she has had some short exchanges with Michelle since the contest started in El Salvador, Max shared that Michelle has been in high spirits since her arrival despite adjusting to certain things she now has to do independently.
“She’s been very busy but she’s very excited. I think she’s more prepared than ever, she’s been waiting for this moment forever. I just know about her excitement and stress as well. I know she’s kinda stressed out because she’s doing her make-up and her hair on her own. It’s different to be away from the comforts of home, but she’s always up for the challenge,” Max declared.
Asked about Michelle’s speculation on the final evening gown, the bestie could only say: “Even the best friend hasn’t seen it. She’s been very secretive about her final gown. It’ll be a surprise for all of us.”
Come Nov. 19 (Philippine time), Max will surely be among many fans cheering for Michelle to go all the way and bag the country’s fifth Miss Universe title. She said: “Michelle, good luck. We’re all praying for you. Go get that crown!”
For her part, Max has also been winning her own crowns in local show business. She is currently shooting a new GMA teleserye which is intended to be aired by next year. The project has Marian Rivera and Gabby Concepcion as her co-stars and is entitled “My Guardian Alien.” This is the first time Max will be pitting acting talents with Marian, which she took as a challenge: “I thought it was going to be more challenging, but it was fun for me. I was kinda nervous about it initially, but when we shot the scene, it just came naturally, and I enjoyed it. I’m looking forward to doing more scenes with her,” she disclosed.
On top of her new TV project, Max is also excited about her film “Firefly,” which made it to this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival. In the movie, she shares lead billing with Alessandra de Rossi and Dingdong Dantes.
“It’s a family movie. It is a beautiful story. Nakakaiyak talaga yung story. Nakakatuwa, nakaka-aliw, lahat! I really hope that people get to watch it.”
Well, I’m sure they’ll do but not until after they see how Michelle rules the Miss Universe stage in San Salvador a few days from now!
Saturday, November 11, 2023
The Philippines: History, Geography, Economy & Culture
An archipelago of 7,600 islands, where South-East Asia meets the Pacific. The Philippine Islands are the large islands of Luzon and Mindanao, and the collection of smaller islands between, known as the Visayas, with Palawan far to the west. 🇵🇭
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👉 1:03 Introduction and Titles
👉 2:07 History
👉 6:55 Current Affairs and Government
👉 10:17 Physical Geography
👉 14:51 Human Geography
👉 18:22 Economy
👉 20:35 Culture
👉 22:45 Summary and Outro
Being on the boundary of several tectonic plates, the Philippines is home to many active volcanoes, including the current Mount Mayon eruption and the Mount Taal eruption. The eruption of Mount Pinatubo in 1991 was the second largest volcanic eruption of the twentieth century. The Philippines is also in the path of almost every Pacific Typhoon, and Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) in 2013 Leyte resulted in thousands losing their lives and millions homeless. 🇵🇭
The climate of the Philippines is tropical, with a Tropical Rainforest climate in the east, a Tropical Monsoon climate in central areas and a Tropical Savannah climate in the far west, and sheltered parts of Luzon. 🇵🇭
Manila is the national capital, and home to almost one-third of the country's estimated 110 million population. Cebu City and Davao City are the two other large population centers. 🇵🇭
Filipinos (known locally as Pinoys) are a unique blend of Austronesian Island people with Spanish names that speak American English, as a result of the Philippines being ruled during colonial times by Spain and the USA. Because of their connections with the USA, many Filipinos or their sons and daughters have gone on to famous careers in entertainment, such as Lea Salonga, Lou Diamond Phillips, apl.de.ap, Arnel Pineda, Enrique Iglesias and Monique Lhuillier. Their most famous sports champion is undoubtedly Manny Pacquiao, the only boxer in history to win a championship in eight weight categories. 🇵🇭
Most Filipinos are Catholic, a result of centuries of missionary work during the Spanish colonial period. Despite colonialism, however, all Filipinos speak one or more of the 180 native languages and dialects, with Tagalog and Cebuano making up half of all speakers. The Filipino language (along with English) is the official language, and is a standardised form of Tagalog. 🇵🇭
More than 10% of Filipinos live and work abroad in an attempt to overcome the difficult economic situation for most in the country. Most merchant ships around the world have majority Filipino crews, while the women find work as domestic maids, nannies and nurses. Many Filipinas look abroad to marry and succeed as many Western men admire them for their famous beauty. 🇵🇭
The economy of the Philippines is about one-third agriculture, with rice being the main subsistence crop. Electronics and high tech have recently made in-roads and are now the largest exports. Government corruption, and poor infrastructure, however, hold back the country from fulfilling its potential, where neighbours like Malaysia and Taiwan have succeeded. This corruption reached its height during the rule of Ferdinand Marcos, and his wife Imelda Marcos, who had a collection of thousands of shoes from the embezzlement of the public purse, while millions lived in poverty. 🇵🇭
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PEF eyes 3 M trees near PH Eagle nesting sites under Project RegAIN
DAVAO CITY – The Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) aims to plant and nurture at least three million native tree species and fruit trees near Philippine Eagle nesting sites in three years under its Regenerative Agroforestry for Indigenous Well-Being and Nature or Project RegAIN.
THE Philippine Eagle Foundation aims to plant trees for Philippine Eagles under its Regenerative Agroforestry for Indigenous Well-Being and Nature or Project RegAIN. (Keith Bacongco)
Dr. Jayson Ibañez, PEF director for breeding and conservation, said the project hopes to regenerate 1,500 hectares of forests to bring back degraded ecosystems due to human activities.
The project, he added, is not just for the benefit of the critically endangered Philippine Eagles but also for other animal species as well.
He explained that the regenerative agroforestry intends to restore what had been lost due to human encroachments and sustainable land uses.
“The project has five key outcomes: Improving soil health, enhancing water retention and quality, conserving biodiversity (including expanding Philippine Eagle habitats), promoting ecosystem health and resilience, and sequestering carbon,” the PEF project briefer read.
It added that forest restoration is seen as a solution to address these issues and support sustainable development goals, combat biodiversity loss, and mitigate climate change impacts.
“The goal of the project is to restore key areas that are currently grasslands and brushlands in indigenous territories adjacent to Philippine eagle nesting sites using community-based afforestation and agroforestry. This initiative involves planting native trees and fruit trees in designated restoration areas.”
Many former forests, Ibañez added, have lost their quality of soil. Thus, the project, he said, intends to bring back quality of soil as well as restore lost biodiversity.
The native wildlings were collected by the partner indigenous communities and will be planted in the eagle nesting sites in reforestation sites in this city, Davao de Oro, North Cotabato, and Bukidnon.
Recently, PEF project partner Reduce, Reuse, Grow, Inc., visited the newly inaugurated central nursery for the project at the Philippine Eagle Center in Barangay Malagos this city.
Reduce, Reuse, Grow Inc. is a reforestation company that helps enterprise-level clients counteract their operation's environmental impact by planting a plant with each high-volume transaction made.
Among the tree species to be planted are banaba, bagtikan, bangkal, maluggay, narra, ous, pili, red lauan, white lauan, ulayan, and ylang-ylang.
The project will incentivize the participation of at least 180 indigenous families and their communities, the PEF briefer said. “Additionally, agroforestry practices will contribute to food security, income generation, and cultural spaces for indigenous well-being."
Davao flood victims get timely help from Pulong
Nov 10, 2023 08:53 PM
AT A GLANCE
The office of Davao City 1st district Rep. Paolo Duterte has been able to assist over a hundred families in the city that were affected by flash floods earlier this week.
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The office of Davao City 1st district Rep. Paolo Duterte has been able to assist over a hundred families in the city that were affected by flash floods earlier this week.
Duterte, better known as "Pulong" to his constituents, oversaw the distribution of food packs and plus other forms of assistance to the affected residents.
The second-termer's assistance and outreach program is dubbed the “Pulong Pulong ni Pulong”. The latest beneficiaries happened to be families that were displaced due to flash floods triggered by heavy rains that began late Wednesday and continued until Thursday morning (Nov. 8 to 9).
“'Action always beats intention' is what the members of the Pulong Pulong ni Pulong always keep in mind. We acted quickly to assist as many Dabawenyos as we can. While the flooding has subsided, we are continuously reaching out to the displaced families,” Duterte said.
According to reports, the heavy downpour which caused the flooding affected at least six barangays. These were Matina, Bago Gallera, Tugbok District, Talomo Proper, Matina Aplaya, and Maa.
Many residents had to climb on rooftops as floods quickly inundated their homes.
Pulong, a former House deputy speaker, is the son of former president Rodrigo Duterte.
Pederson raises Scandinavian hopes at The Annika
Nov 11, 2023 10:48 AM
AT A GLANCE
Denmark's Emily Kristine Pederson shot a five-under 65 to seize a two-stroke lead at the LPGA Tour's The Annika tournament on Friday, Nov. 10.
MIAMI (AFP) -- Denmark's Emily Kristine Pederson shot a five-under 65 to seize a two-stroke lead at the LPGA Tour's The Annika tournament on Friday, Nov. 10.
Pederson leads Japan's Minami Katsu with Jasmine Suwannapura of Thailand three shots off the lead.
The event was rebranded this year to be named for Swedish legend Annika Sorenstam, who won 72 LPGA titles, including 10 major crowns.
And, heading a strong field, Pederson has a chance to become the first Scandinavian to win the event at Belleair, Florida.
The 27-year-old from Copenhagen had an eventful round at the Pelican Golf Club, with eight birdies and three bogeys.
Pederson, who grabbed attention with only the second hole-in-one in Solheim Cup history in September in helping Europe retain their title, again showed her ability to rise to the big occasion.
"I think maybe when the gun is to my head a little bit it sharpens my focus and I can't think too far ahead, about what's happened in the past and what's going to happen," she said.
"I can think a little bit more about what is right in front of me. When I get nervous I try to break my day down and break the holes down and I think that's maybe what helps me," she added.
Pederson, whose six professional wins have all come in Europe, said she had been impacted by increased wind on the back nine.
"I started really well, five-under on the front nine. Holed some good putts...I had a few good rolls to start with.
"Then I think it got a little bit more windy out there and my back nine was not as I hoped. I hit a few uncommitted golf shots that I'm a little bit mad at myself about - that happens.
Hopefully I can commit a bit more tomorrow and keep it going on the whole round," she said.
Katsu, an eight-time winner on the LPGA Japan Tour, made five birdies but was slightly undone by bogeys on the par-four eighth and 16th.
Suwannapura, searching for her third win on the LPGA Tour, got in trouble with bogeys on the 11th and 12th but delivered three birdies on the last six holes to card a five-under 65.
American Nelly Korda, the reigning Olympic champion, is seeking to win the tournament for a third consecutive year but trails by seven strokes after a two-under 68.
Her compatriot Lindy Duncan was one of six players tied four strokes off the lead after shooting 65.
France's third-ranked Celine Boutier, a four-time LPGA winner this season who came into the event as leader in the fight for the LPGA Player of the Year award, missed the cut after a two-over 72 left her on even-par.
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