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Tirad Pass, Where Courage is not Enough
No Filipino military officer under General Emilio Aguinaldo’s command when the latter was in hot pursuit fleeing the American soldiers vent on capturing him ‘dead or alive’ figured in classic fashion of heroism than Gregorio del Pilar. With sixty men assigned to him rested in his shoulders the “do or die” responsibility of protecting the president of the newly proclaimed First Republic....
On Modern Times and the Living Past
Jose Sison Luzadas
February 22, 2010
MERRY CHRISTMASNo one can deny that Christ Jesus is the reason for the season of CHRISTMAS that is why it is called CHRISTmas. It is his birth some two thousand years ago in Bethlehem that we are celebrating today. Sometime ago, people in their perceived hurried and busy life started to shorten Christmas to Xmas. Merry Xmas became in vogue in lieu of the original and longer Merry Christmas mostly in nonformal print and written media. But to think of it, X in Xmas does not mean an unknown entity or quantity like the X in Xray discovered by Roentgen rather it is the first letter of Christos, the Greek X or CHI and thus X in Xmas is the abbreviation for Christ. So it is still alright however in recent years of modern commercialism and political correctness, Merry Christmas or its short form of Xmas is being phased out altogether in the corporate and commercial greetings with Happy Holidays and/or Seasons Greetings....
Retiree's Square Corner
Ven Del Pilar Faundo, Lifetime member of the Knights of Rizal Canada
December 16, 2009
RUBEN ABELLON RECEIVES
DUTCH ROYAL AWARD
Annually, on the occasion of her birthday, the ruling Monarch of Netherlands, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix awards deserving Dutch the Order of Oranje-Nassau.
April 1892, Queen Dowager and Regent Emma initiated the Order so that Royal appreciation for distinct exemplary citizenship could be made both visible and public....
DUTCH ROYAL AWARD
April 1892, Queen Dowager and Regent Emma initiated the Order so that Royal appreciation for distinct exemplary citizenship could be made both visible and public....
Filipino Achievers in the Netherlands
Henk J. van der Vaart
April 27, 2007
March 11, 2010
Saturday January 23, 2010 the KOR Diamond Chapter of Antwerp in Belgium (Europe) celebrated with 82 active participants the 10th Chartering Anniversary at Salons De Watermeulen in Kruibeke.
It was ...
March 10, 2010
Jeddah - Basketball fans cheered their favorite teams and players participating in the ongoing 1st Jollibee & 29th FBA Basketball Tournament at Saudi Hi-Tech compound here in Jeddah.
Jollibee the fastest ...
March 9, 2010
Sisimulan na ng Lupon ng mga Artista Para sa Kultura at Sining (Artists League for Culture & Arts) dito sa Riyadh ang weekly audition para sa mga gustong lumahok sa kauna-unahang “Ang Galing-galing ...
February 14, 2010
In the few times I had traveled in some part of Central Luzon, to be more specific, in some sections of different towns in the provinces of Bulacan, Pampanga, Tarlac and Pangasinan, this was the ...
March 7, 2010
Napag-alaman na matagal nang gustong mailathala ni Dra. Alicia (Alice) B. Magallanes, taga Mandaue, Cebu City, dumating sa Kaharian noong 14 October 2004 at kasalukuyang nagtatrabaho sa Miral Dental Center bilang isang dentista ang kaniyang ...
Lana Kristine Flores-Jelenjev
March 6, 2010
In just a few months time two good friends of mine are going to be first time mommies. But before they get to that, they are now going through the marvel and struggles of pregnancy. ...
March 6, 2010
In just a few months time two good friends of mine are going to be first time mommies. But before they get to that, they are now going through the marvel and struggles of pregnancy. ...
March 6, 2010
I am inviting all my friends in The Netherlands and nearby countries to a dinner, forum, and the musicale film Makata'y Mandirigma, Mandirigma'y Makata on Saturday, 27 March in Amsterdam, from 5pm (Nassaukerk, De Wittenstraat 114).
March 5, 2010
Together with the Illanun and Maguindanao, the Maranao are one of three indigenous Muslim groups native to the island of Mindanao in the southwestern part of the Philippines, this tribal group share in a generalized ...
March 5, 2010
Date: April 28, 2010 (3:00PM)
Venue: Holy Family Church(Heilige Familie Kerk)
Venlo-The Netherlands
PAGTITIPON NG SUMASAMPALATAYANG BAYAN
ISANG PAGDIRIWANG AT PASASALAMAT
KASAMA ANG KANYANG KABUNYIAN
March 4, 2010
To our friends in the Filipino Community in the Netherlands,
We would like to inform you that voters may wish to access PoliticalArena.com at http://ph.politicalarena.com for information on the elections, candidates ...
As emailed for posting by The Philippine Embassy-The Hague
March 4, 2010
ANNOUNCEMENT
March 3, 2010
The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) is holding a national scriptwriting competition for 2010. Deadline for submission of entries is on or before May 20. Winners will ...
March 4, 2010
ANNOUNCEMENT
March 3, 2010
The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) is holding a national scriptwriting competition for 2010. Deadline for submission of entries is on or before May 20. Winners will ...
March 3, 2010
Jeddah - The much awaited 1st Jollibee & 29th FBA Basketball Tournament started with a big bang at the Saudi Hi-Tech compound last Friday.
A colorful parade of all 25 participating teams and ...
Ni Manny G. Asuncion
March 1, 2010
Medyo nainip na si Mang Eding, Kanina pa siya nakaupo sa hintayan ng estasyon ng bus. Binuksan niya ang kanyang maleta at inilagay ang diyaryo doon. Halos nabasa na niya ang lahat ...
March 1, 2010
Medyo nainip na si Mang Eding, Kanina pa siya nakaupo sa hintayan ng estasyon ng bus. Binuksan niya ang kanyang maleta at inilagay ang diyaryo doon. Halos nabasa na niya ang lahat ...
March 1, 2010
Tunay na hindi pinupulot, o natitisod lamang ang pera na pinapadala ng bawat isang OFW na nagtatrabaho sa Gitnang Silangan para sa kanilang mga pamilya sa Pilipinas. Katumbas nito ay dugo’t pawis at ang mabilis ...
February 28, 2010
ANNOUNCEMENT
For the Filipino Community of The Netherlands
To our friends in the Filipino Community in the Netherlands,
We are pleased to inform you that that the Commission on Filipinos Overseas has formally opened nominations for ...
February 27, 2010
ESSEN - 2010 Cultural Capital of Europe
112th Philippine Independence Day Celebration
June 12-13, 2010
Venue: Altesstrandbad in Essen-Werden,45239 Essen-GERMANY
February 26, 2010
We will forget about Conchita for now to continue our story in the city of Riyadh in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia where Rico ventured for a better paying job. Rico worked as an accounting ...
February 25, 2010
February 13, 2010 - Mississauga-Ontario-Canada
What a superb night to remember as Kalayaan Cultural Centre and Studio Six Productions collaborated a Valentine concert , “Fly me to the Moon” which featured Miss ...
February 24, 2010
Noong ika-5 ng Disyembre 2009, matapos ang isang taong pagsisikap ng lahat ng mga guro ng Philippine Language School of Victoria (PLSV) na maitaas ang kalidad ng pagtuturo, isang matagumpay na Professional Development (PD) ...
February 20, 2010
Almost all members of the audience were left teary-eyed after the reading of Manny G. Asuncion’s BAYAN MO, BAYAN KO held at the Pamana Hall, Philippine –Australian Multi-purpose Centre, 93 Cowper Street, Footscray, Victoria, ...
February 23, 2010
Association led by Edgar Mendoza, succeeded in securing the exclusive sponsorship of Jollibee Saudi Arabia for their upcoming basketball tournament.
The tourney, dubbed as 1st Jollibee-29th FBA Basketball Tournament is set to start ...
February 22, 2010
No Filipino military officer under General Emilio Aguinaldo’s command when the latter was in hot pursuit fleeing the American soldiers vent on capturing him ‘dead or alive’ figured in classic fashion of heroism than Gregorio ...
February 21, 2010
Just recently, the members of Pinoy Sining (The Filipinos for Arts & Culture) in Riyadh elect a new line-up of executive officers for Program Year 2010. The new line-up of officers include: Manuel ...
February 20, 2010
It was a wintry day when my wife Madeline and I left Belgium to take a Rizalian Euro tour.
In Stuttgart, we picked up two Filipina friends ,Mrs. Crelencia, Mrs. Go ...
AGGASS Cooking Fever Nagsimula Na!
Sisimulan na ng Lupon ng mga Artista Para sa Kultura at Sining (Artists League for Culture & Arts) dito sa Riyadh ang weekly ...
A TRIP TO PANGASINAN – A TRAVELLER’S ACCOUNT
In the few times I had traveled in some part of Central Luzon, to be more specific, in some sections of different towns in the ...
Pinay OFW, Nagbigay Babala base sa kaniyang “6 A.M to 7:30 A.M. 2008 Ordeal”
Napag-alaman na matagal nang gustong mailathala ni Dra. Alicia (Alice) B. Magallanes, taga Mandaue, Cebu City, dumating sa Kaharian noong 14 October 2004 at kasalukuyang ...
All you need to know when pregnant in the land of windmills, bikes, dikes and tulips
In just a few months time two good friends of mine are going to be first time mommies. But before they get to that, they ...
The Last Tribes of Mindanao, the Maranao from Lake Lanao
Together with the Illanun and Maguindanao, the Maranao are one of three indigenous Muslim groups native to the island of Mindanao in the southwestern part ...
Pagdalaw
Medyo nainip na si Mang Eding, Kanina pa siya nakaupo sa hintayan ng estasyon ng bus. Binuksan niya ang kanyang maleta at ...
Ama, Asawa, Kapatid, Anak:
“A Role and Career of a Lifetime”
Tunay na hindi pinupulot, o natitisod lamang ang pera na pinapadala ng bawat isang OFW na nagtatrabaho sa Gitnang Silangan para sa kanilang mga pamilya ...
A Superb Night- “ Fly Me to the Moon” Valentine Concert
February 13, 2010 - Mississauga-Ontario-Canada
What a superb night to remember as Kalayaan Cultural Centre and Studio Six Productions collaborated a Valentine ...
Tirad Pass, Where Courage is not Enough
No Filipino military officer under General Emilio Aguinaldo’s command when the latter was in hot pursuit fleeing the American soldiers vent on capturing him ‘dead ...
Rizalian tour in Germany (Heidelberg, Wilhelmsfeld) and Czech Republic (Budejovice)
It was a wintry day when my wife Madeline and I left Belgium to take a Rizalian Euro tour.
In Stuttgart, we ...
Relasyong Saudi
Kadalasan ng laging mayroong negative undertone kapag ginagamit ng ilang mga kababayang Pinoy ang mga katagang “relasyong pang-Saudi lamang yan” patungkol sa issue ng ibat-ibang ...
KOR DIAMOND ANTWERP BELGIUM CELEBRATED 10TH CHARTERING ANNIVERSARY
Saturday January 23, 2010 the KOR Diamond Chapter of Antwerp in Belgium (Europe) celebrated with 82 active participants the 10th Chartering Anniversary at Salons De ...
Centrepoint, Zahid, Sarco-Jeddah, Solid North & Saudi Oger win in Jollibee–FBA event
Jeddah - Basketball fans cheered their favorite teams and players participating in the ongoing 1st Jollibee & 29th FBA Basketball Tournament at Saudi Hi-Tech compound ...
A PERSONAL INVITATION FROM PROF. JOSE MARIA SISON
I am inviting all my friends in The Netherlands and nearby countries to a dinner, forum, and the musicale film Makata'y Mandirigma, Mandirigma'y Makata on ...
10 May 2010 National Elections Overseas Absentee Voting
To our friends in the Filipino Community in the Netherlands,
We would like to inform you that voters may wish to ...
FDCP holds historical scriptwriting contest
ANNOUNCEMENT
March 3, 2010
The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) is holding a national scriptwriting competition for 2010. Deadline for submission ...
1st Jollibee & 29th FBA Basketball Off to a Flying Start
Jeddah - The much awaited 1st Jollibee & 29th FBA Basketball Tournament started with a big bang at the Saudi Hi-Tech compound last Friday.
...
Year 2010 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas
ANNOUNCEMENT
For the Filipino Community of The Netherlands
To our friends in the Filipino Community in the Netherlands,
We are pleased to inform you that that ...
Makabagong Pagtuturo Inihanda ng mga Guro Ng Philippine Language School of Victoria para sa 2010
Noong ika-5 ng Disyembre 2009, matapos ang isang taong pagsisikap ng lahat ng mga guro ng Philippine Language School of Victoria (PLSV) na maitaas ...
Dulaang Bayan Melbourne Inc launched Tagpuan
Almost all members of the audience were left teary-eyed after the reading of Manny G. Asuncion’s BAYAN MO, BAYAN KO held at the Pamana Hall, ...
1st Jollibee & 29th FBA Grand Parade & Opening Ceremony on Friday
Association led by Edgar Mendoza, succeeded in securing the exclusive sponsorship of Jollibee Saudi Arabia for their upcoming basketball tournament.
The tourney, dubbed ...
Pinoy Sining Elect New Guards for 2010
Just recently, the members of Pinoy Sining (The Filipinos for Arts & Culture) in Riyadh elect a new line-up of executive officers for Program Year ...
Dallal and Bud Brothers Claim Titles at FBA Friday Morning League
The final games for our FBA Friday Morning League for Group A & B divisions have been completed. Its success would not have ...