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Announcements

LEDESMA CLAN TO HOLD FIRST EVER GRAND FAMILY REUNIONCalling all LEDESMAs!

Come join and meet relatives at our first-ever grand family reunion to be held next year in...

Thu 27th September 2012

ANNOUNCEMENT:

An Olivia M. Lamansan film:

"THE MISTRESS"
Set for showing on September 28 all over Canada
for more detail, see poster...

'THE MISTRESS' Set for showing on September 28 all over Canada

ANNOUNCEMENT:

An Olivia M. Lamansan film:

"THE MISTRESS"
Set for showing on September 28 all over Canada
for more detail, see poster...

Tue 11th September 2012

Columns

MN in YouTube

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Church of Our Saviour, The Hague - The Netherlands
Presented by The Philippine Embassy - The Hague
Video recorded by Munting Nayon News Magazine...

Loboc Children’s Choir Concert

Church of Our Saviour, The Hague - The Netherlands
Presented by The Philippine Embassy - The Hague
Video recorded by Munting Nayon News Magazine...

Sat 22nd October 2011

MNTravelogueClick to go to the homepage of MNTravelogue.

It was Yuletide season, a good time for another family reunion in the Philippines. We celebrated Christmas Eve at my brother Danny and his wife Cindy’s house. Cindy’s sisters Annie and Bettina hosted Christmas lunch. Our holiday meals were both...

Christmas Holiday in Coron, Palawan – December 2012

By Wilfredo Valenzuela

Mon 11th March 2013

Ronald de Jong

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South Cotabato and Sarangani are often named as great places for any shopping extravaganza; these adjacent provinces on the island of Mindanao are truly a shopaholic's paradise with vast and sprawling one-stop shopping centres with department stores, a wide range...

Midland Mall Mania

Text and Images by Ronald de Jong

Fri 3rd May 2013

Travails, Trips and TravelsClick to go to the homepage of Travails, Trips and Travels.

Many have heard about a place called Zanzibar. Unbeknownst to many, it is an archipelago enclave in Tanzania known not only for its beauty but also for its rich history. During this trip to Tanzania, I saw to it that...

Escape to Zanzibar

By Don Eliseo Lucero Prisno III

Wed 5th December 2012

Featured Articles

Art Creations

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This was the first time I painted from life. Sort of, that is.

My still life paintings had always been from pictures or imagination. Setting up arrangements were simply too cumbersome for me especially when perishable goods that couldn't last...

Still Life with a Pineapple and Other Fruits

Vicente Collado Jr.

Mon 11th July 2011

Businessman Jaap van Dijke, chairman and two board members, Myrla Danao and Dr. John Deen of Con Amor...

`CON AMOR’ FOUNDATION B0ARD MEMBERS VISIT PROJECTS IN PHILIPPINES

Businessman Jaap van Dijke, chairman and two board members, Myrla Danao and Dr. John Deen of Con Amor...

By: Orquidia. Valenzuela, as reported by Myrla Danao

Tue 11th January 2011

Independence Day Picnic

No other event in the Filipino community of The Netherlands can aptly be tagged as THE event of the year…more...

The Philippine Independence Day Picnic of the Filipino Community in The Netherlands 1988 - 2008

No other event in the Filipino community of The Netherlands can aptly be tagged as THE event of the year…more...

Munting Nayon News Magazine

May 31, 2009

The JUBILEUM PICNIC , in celebration of 110th Anniversary of Philippine Independence, was another great milestone of the Filipino community...

Record Breaking Attendance at the Philippine Independence Day Picnic

The JUBILEUM PICNIC , in celebration of 110th Anniversary of Philippine Independence, was another great milestone of the Filipino community...

Spaarnwoude Recreation Park, Haarlem

June 7, 2008

Invitations

AIZA SEGUERRA
April 27, 2013
Ukranian Hall
Essendon-Vic-Australia ...

AN INVITATION TO: LIZ HONEY PROMOTIONS & ENTERTAINMENT UPCOMING SHOWS

AIZA SEGUERRA
April 27, 2013
Ukranian Hall
Essendon-Vic-Australia ...

Sat 2nd March 2013

AN INVITATION TO A DINNER / DANCE

"FRIESLAND SWINGS in OPPENHUIZEN - THE NETHERLANDS"

WITH LIVE PERFORMANCE FEATURING RUTH GALURA
MAY 25, 2013

...

FRIESLAND SWINGS in OPPENHUIZEN - THE NETHERLANDS

AN INVITATION TO A DINNER / DANCE

"FRIESLAND SWINGS in OPPENHUIZEN - THE NETHERLANDS"

WITH LIVE PERFORMANCE FEATURING RUTH GALURA
MAY 25, 2013

...

Sat 16th February 2013

Date: December 22, 2012
Venue: Elysee Bonheur Restaurant
5 Rue de Berri, 75008 PARIS

Proceeds will help support finance the Hiligaynon Association...

HILIGAYNON ASSOCIATION IN PARIS CHRISTMAS PARTY CELEBRATION "PASKO SA PARIS"

Date: December 22, 2012
Venue: Elysee Bonheur Restaurant
5 Rue de Berri, 75008 PARIS

Proceeds will help support finance the Hiligaynon Association...

Wed 5th December 2012

Bert de Guzman

Ipagkakaloob, 15 araw bakasyon para sa asawa ng OFW

Ni Bert de Guzman

Kailangang bigyan ng karagdagang na 15 araw na bakasyon bawat taon na may bayad ang bawat lehitimong asawa ng...

Backdoor at frontdoor diplomacy

By Bert de Guzman

Nakatutuwang makita ang mga larawan ng binatang Pangulo sa pahayagan at mabatid na lagi siyang dumadalo sa mga kasalan. Ang...

Billing report, dapat ipagkaloob ng cellular phone service providers araw-araw

Ni Bert de Guzman

Nais ng isang mambabatas na magkaloob ang cellular phone service providers sa lahat ng individual...

FILIPINO ADVISERS IN AUSTRALIA SEEK JUSTICE FOR FILIPINO-AUSTRALIAN MURDERED IN THE PHILIPPINES

By Bobby Lastica

NSW-Australia

Wed 22nd May 2013

Members of Australia’s Filipino Ministerial Consultative Committee (FMCC) urge Australian government’s assistance in seeking justice for murdered Adelaide-based Australian national Ceferino Lapuz Jr., who was gunned down on May 5 in the Philippines.

Norma Hennessy, Adelaide-based member of the FMCC and a colleague of the deceased, informed the FMCC that Mr. Lapuz was alleged to be still alive...

Munting Nayon News Magazine

SARUNG BANGGI: FROM MUSIC TO FILM

By Pablo A. Tariman

Manila

Wed 22nd May 2013

Bicol composer Potenciano Gregorio-- who penned the famous Bicol love song, “Sarung Banggi”-- turned 133 years old last May 18 with an Albay festival carrying the name of his composition.

But his famous love song has two birth dates: one placed at 1897 when Gregorio was just 17. But in a research made by Bicol historian, Dr. Merito Espinas who...

Munting Nayon News Magazine

APSL patron to reaffirm Pinoy effect in Oz

By Evelyn A. Opilas,

NSW-Australia

May 20, 2013

Australia Philippines Services League (APSL) patron Federal
Member for Chifley Ed Husic, MP is set to reiterate the valuable contributions of Filipinos in Australia when he delivers his inspirational talk at this year’s Philippine Independence Day flag raising rites 8 June.

The free event starts 11am at Bowman Hall Civic Centre Centre, Campbell St. Blacktown to mark the...

Munting Nayon News Magazine

Filipino Canadian Teachers Conduct Entrepreneurship and Exemplary Teaching Practices Seminar for Educators

By : Tony A. San Juan, OCT.

Toronto, Canada-

May 18, 2013

The Philippine Teachers Association of Canada ( PTAC), holds its 7th Professional Development Seminar on May 12, 2013 at St. Clair Forest Hills Loblaws, Toronto. The 7-year old social-professional organization of Ontario- licenced & practicing teachers and former Philippine educators , fittingly...

Munting Nayon News Magazine

Press Release

PARANGAL DANCE COMPANY in San Francisco Celebrates 35th Anniversary

By Eric Solano Creative Director Parangal Dance Company

Mon 20th May 2013

We celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival June 7 – 30 with a series of thrilling and inspiring performances honoring cultural legacies and highlighting the vibrancy of the Bay Area’s world dance community....

Munting Nayon News Magazine

APCO Gears Up for Freedom Ball 2013

By Amor Ramos

Liverpool-NSW-Australia

May 18, 2013

The Alliance of Philippine Community Organisations, Inc, rolls out its finishing touches for the annual Freedom Ball celebration to commemorate the 115th anniversary of the Philippine Independence. This year’s grand event will be held on Monday 10th June (Queen’s Birthday...

Munting Nayon News Magazine