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America the Beautiful: The American West
July 2 – 11, 2011
Wilfredo (Sonny) Valenzuela
Photos: Wilfredo Valenzuela and Eddie Flores
Mon 1st August 2011
 
The American West is beautiful.  During our recent tour of California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Wyoming, Montana and Idaho, we enjoyed magnificent views of colorful canyons, swift-flowing rivers, cascading waterfalls, snow-patched mountains, and verdant prairies abundant with wildlife.  This past winter brought record rain and snowfall in parts of the region.
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We visited many places of natural grandeur in10 days, including five national parks - Bryce Canyon and Zion in Utah, Grand Teton in Wyoming, Yosemite in California, and Yellowstone.  Yellowstone is in Wyoming with small portions of it extending to Montana and Idaho.  National parks in the United States of America are protected areas established by an act of the US Congress.  
 
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Normandy Beaches, Mont St.Michel, St.Mere Eglise, and the Cliffs of Etretat
By Orquidia Valenzuela Flores
May 9-14, 2011
Posted Fri 3rd June 2011
 
D-Day Invasion, Normandy is commemorated in Europe every year on the 6th of June. The American, French, Canadian British and other allied countries’ soldiers who fought gallantly and died to liberate France and the whole of Europe on this day in 1944 are honored and remembered.

In my high school days whenever the subject in our history class was on World War II the emphasis was on the struggle and sufferings of Filipinos during that period...
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American War Memorial and Cemetery in Normandy, located on a cliff  overlooking Omaha Beach.
 
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Acquapendente’s Festa dei Pugnaloni – A Unique and Unforgettable Experience with an Italian Family and Community
By Wilfredo (Sonny) Valenzuela
Acquapendente-Italy
Sun 29th May 2011
 
Ever since Luca and I met and became close friends four years ago, he has been telling me about his hometown Acquapendente in Italy’s Lazio region near its borders with Tuscany and Umbria.  After Luca came to visit me in Orange County, California last winter, he urged me to spend time with him, his family and friends in Acquapendente.  He said that May would be the ideal time for me to visit.  It is a special...
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Panoramic view of Acquapendente from a hilltop
 
 
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Landtour: Netherlands-Germany-Belgium-France
Cindy Rivera Valenzuela
Tue 14th September 2010
 
Of the 19 brothers, sisters, cousins and friends who went on an exhilarating Italian trip of a lifetime, seven of us --- Ito and Kate, Sonny, Annie, Bettina, Danny and I --- flew to the Netherlands for yet another adventure.  Eddie and Chidia left for Amsterdam early the day before to ensure that we had everything we needed for our Germany-Belgium-France-Netherlands road trip.
Germany

After a few hours of sleep and a brief stop at...
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Netherlands The Hague Madurodam
 
 
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Land Tour of Italy: Tuscany Region, Rome and Pompeii
June 7 – 13, 2010
Wilfredo (Sonny) Valenzuela
Tue 20th July 2010
 
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When the family started discussing a potential tour of Italy last November, I contacted my good friend Luca del Segato immediately. Luca told me three years ago, when he gave us an enlightening tour of Italy’s Lazio region, that he would be very happy to organize a similar...
 
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2010 Mediterranean Cruise:Italy, Croatia, Greece and Montenegro
Wilfredo (Sonny) Valenzuela
Mon 5th July 2010
 
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Our road tours in Europe during the past years have been wonderful journeys of discovery and adventure. We wanted no less this time, especially for several members of this year’s much bigger tour group who have not seen Europe before.

There were 27 of us from 5...
 
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Up and Down the California Coast in 7 Days, from the Ancient Redwood Forests to the Birthplace of the Golden State
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January 31, 2010
 
The morning was chilly but clear as I drove from my house in Orange County, California to my brother Boy’s (Orestes) house in Los Angeles County. There, I met... More
Europe 2009 – A Road Tour of France and Germany
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August 8, 2009
 
France-Lourdes

The day was hot and humid when we drove from Bordeaux to the foothills of the Pyrenees. The bright sun baked our heads as we walked from our hotel... More
A Mediterranean cruise: Savona / Corsica / Tunis / Malta and Naples
Orquidia ValenzuelaMore
 
July 4, 2009
 
The Mediterranean has always been a source of wonder to us. Last May, we could not resist joining a cruise that will sail from Savona (Italy) to Ajaccio (Corsica), Tunis;... More
Philippine Vacation 2008 - 2009: A Tour of Luzon
January 2 – 6, 2009
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March 2, 2009
 
Photos: Sonny Valenzuela, Danny Valenzuela, Dave Laurio and Eddie Flores

After celebrating the New Year at my brother Danny’s and his wife Cindy’s residence, we were ready for a tour of... More
Album: Philippine Vacation 2008 - 2009: A Tour of Luzon
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March 2, 2009
 
Photo Gallery: Batac, Candon, Manaoag, Pagudpud, Vigan... More
 
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PRESS RELEASE – 2/03/12
PWU CELEBRATES FOUNDATION MONTH
Emailed for posting by Aurora de Leon
Sat 4th February 2012
 
February is University Foundation month for PWU.

The Institution celebrates it’s 92nd year, starting with community outreach project of the School of Medical Technology. 

University-wide activities are organized by the different Schools and departments, held on:...
 
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HIMIG AT GALAW SING AND DANCE CONTEST IN THE NETHERLANDS
Carlo and Mabel de Blank-Regasa
Fri 3rd February 2012
 
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Dear Kababayan
 
We are happy to inform you about the new sing and dance contest for Filipino’s in Holland;
HIMIG@GALAW!!!
 
As all plans will proceed as they do now, HIMIG@GALAW will be held on April 28, 2012.
At the moment we start promoting our event at the different Filipino parties held thru the country and you may also...
 
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The Running4BareFeet Project
Text by Ronald de Jong
The Netherlands
Thu 2nd February 2012
 
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Many tourists are familiar with Mindanao's exotic and beautiful beaches.  Few, however, are aware of the plight of many of the island's children.  All over Mindanao, children are hungry, homeless, and very vulnerable.  It is to these children that Compassion International and other ministries reach out to help.  Working with local churches to feed, clothe, and educate Mindanao's little ones,...
 
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LICAD TRIUMPHS ANEW IN SANTA FE; LATEST CDS GET RAVE REVIEW
By Pablo A. Tariman
Manila
Thu 2nd February 2012
 
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SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO – Pianist Cecile Licad -- playing as soloist of the Santa Fe Pro Musica Chamber Orchestra under Thomas O’Connor-- practically reprised her Moscow triumph when she played Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 15 at the 820-seater Lensic...
 
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PORCH SEASON 7 OPEN INVITATIONAL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT OPENS
By Jun Estruche
Jubail-Saudi Arabia
February 2, 2012
 
JUBAIL -   After the awarding ceremony of PORCH Season 6, the Seventh Season of  Pinoy Overseas at Royal Commission Hospital –PORCH kicks off at the crowded  Al Huwaylat Recreation Center (Gymnasium), Royal Commission Area, Jubail Industrial City ....
 
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32nd FBA Basketball tournament to open on Friday at Sheraton Jeddah Hotel 
By: Gared Angio Photos by George Feliciano
Jeddah-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
February 1, 2012
 
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Jeddah - The Filipino Basketball Association (FBA) the most prestigious and longest running basketball league in Jeddah will open its 32ndt season of basketball tournament in their official home court at the Sheraton Jeddah Hotel Sports Complex...
 
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DR. TOM VIREY TO MARK HIS 85TH BIRTHDAY
Emailed for posting by Jojo Taduran
Ontario-Canada
Thu 2nd February 2012
 
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One of the pillars of the Filipino community in Canada will be celebrating a milestone. Dr. Tomas G. Virey Jr. will be turning 85!

Dr. Virey is a Physician who received his Specialty training in Neuro-Psychiatry from the...
 
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A SOCIAL REALIST FILM TO THE TUNE  OF HIP-HOP
By Pablo A. Tariman
Manila
Wed 1st February 2012
 
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The most remarkable thing about Lee Meily’s “Pinta-Kasi” is its departure from the conventional  storytelling.

            I thought the film is perfect for children as it starts with an animation about someone’s foray to some forbidden place....
 
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KAGAMI BARAKI Budokan Judo, Newmarket
Emailed for posting by Manuel Papa
Ontario-Canada, January 31, 2012
Wed 1st February 2012
 
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(photo shows Erico receiving his promotion from  Sensei Karl Doherty and other Budokan Sensies).

(photo shows the happy Erico with Senseis Eric Poblete, shodan.,  Budokan President Sensei Karl Doherty, godan, George R....
 
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 Women and relationships in Filipino Overseas community
Courtesy of www.bayanihannews.com.au
By Renato Perdon 
Sydney, Australia
Wed 1st February 2012
 
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Women, Love, and Relationships
 
The topic on women in Rizal’s life is a favourite subject that titillate many of his admirers, including those against Rizal, just look at the standing only lecture by Ambeth Ocampo at the...
 
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Recent Posts
Feast of the Holy Infant Jesus - 20th Anniversary
Emailed for posting by Dindo OrbesoMore
 
January 31, 2012
 
The Sto. Nino group founded by Bayani Tan (and the late Gloria Tan) celebrated their 20th year of Feast  of the Holy Infant... More
TON and MELLIE’S CONDO-BLESSING
Quezon City-January 29, 2012More
 
Mon 30th January 2012
 
The new condo of Ton and Mellie van Vulpen-Lacson was blessed on the 29th of January by Fr. Marlon. Witnessing the... More
CELLIST WILFREDO PASAMBA IN CONCERT FEB 7 AND 25; LA TRAVIATA AT CCP MARCH 3
By Pablo A. TarimanMore
 
Mon 30th January 2012
 
   The good news for opera-starved music lovers is that Verdi’s La Traviata will be mounted at the CCP  with Filipino lead singers... More
OF MOVIE AND MUSIC FANS
By Pablo A. TarimanMore
 
Sat 28th January 2012
 
      In my younger years, I was  a typical fanatic movie fan.

            In the mid-60s when I first set foot... More
FILCREA to hold 'Meet & Greet' on Friday, February 3, 2012
Emailed for posting by Jojo Taduran
 
Sat 28th January 2012
 
The Filipino Canadian Real Estate Association (Filcrea) holds an Open House on February 3, 2012, Friday, 5:00 pm at the Aristokrat Restaurant at... More
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