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| List of 100 most recent messages and comments- Fri Dec 15 02:44:56 2006:
How_is_Christmas_Celebrated_in_the_Philippines CommentHi Lisa :) There is actually another thread about Christmas in the Philippines. Just go to this link and you will find... another thread about Christmas in the Philippines. Just go to this link and you will find plently of information!... - Fri Dec 15 02:43:06 2006:
snorkeling CommentAww, that's sad. I have seen the ocean in Texas and was pretty appalled. I grew up near Vancouver Island and was really... they took me to a beach near Baytown and I nearly died from a heart attack! LOL. Galvestone Island is pretty bad too :(... - Fri Dec 15 02:41:19 2006:
Ship_Wreck_Dives CommentMost definitely. That would be such a surreal experience to see something like that. Do you know what areas in the... surreal experience to see something like that. Do you know what areas in the Philippines that feature ship wreck dives?... - Fri Dec 15 02:38:51 2006:
Opinions_on_the_President CommentIt seems that yes, it is a third world country. I just found a compelling post about why Philippines is considered a... country. I just found a compelling post about why Philippines is considered a third world country here. Check it out.... - Fri Dec 15 02:37:03 2006:
Christmas CommentChristmas for me was never about the religion. It was about presents! Heh :) Also, christmas trees, turkeys, christmas... magical holiday for me, but I grew up in an atheist family, so we never paid any attention to the religious aspect.... - Fri Dec 15 02:34:38 2006:
Population_on_the_rise CommentI agree that in most cases birth is a blessing but in really overpopulated areas, it can be really bad. If the parents... the child a not so great childhood.I guess they do not have access to birth control as easily as Americans do then?... - Thu Dec 14 03:48:13 2006:
What type of instruments are made in the Philippines? MessageI read that the majority of musical instruments that are used in the Philippines were created there as well. Do people... there as well. Do people know what kind of instruments. Also are there any traditional Philippines musical instruments?... - Thu Dec 14 03:46:28 2006:
benefits for international students? MessageWhat would the benefits be for an international student to come to the Philippines to study? Obviously the experience... study? Obviously the experience to meet people from different cultures and explore a totaly new landscape. What else?... - Thu Dec 14 03:41:58 2006:
visa_confusion CommentDo people still get all the benefits that citizens of the Phillippines get even if they are only there on a visa? I was... that citizens of the Phillippines get even if they are only there on a visa? I was wondering that, does anybody know?... - Thu Dec 14 03:40:25 2006:
Camiguin_Sunken_Cemetery Commentirland, if i may ask... Did you immigrate to America, or did your parents? Do you visit Camiguin Island from time to... did your parents? Do you visit Camiguin Island from time to time?That is rpetty weird about Kona Hawaii by the way!... - Thu Dec 14 03:37:36 2006:
What_I_have_noticed CommentRemember beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But yes, women from the Philippines are generally really really... yes, women from the Philippines are generally really really beautiful! Some guys are too, but i think it's more women.... - Wed Dec 13 01:15:58 2006:
Life_Expectancy CommentYeah that's what i thought you meant. That's why I was surprised because often in other countries their life expectancy... to better health. So i was surprised that the general life expectancy was ten years younger than the general American!... - Wed Dec 13 01:13:50 2006:
Attractions CommentI just looked up Moriones Festival. It does sound really fun and interesting! Oooh hot springs and waterfalls. I am a... springs and waterfalls. I am a total fish so i love swimming and being in water! Thanks for responding to my post :)... - Wed Dec 13 01:11:06 2006:
No_clue CommentYeah i had no idea either!!!! I was really surprised!I would imagine all the islands are named by... i had no idea either!!!! I was really surprised! I would imagine all the islands are named by now?... - Wed Dec 13 01:10:09 2006:
64533-History CommentI just found this out:Samal is a 4th class municipality in the province of Bataan, Philippines. According to the... it has a population of 27, 410 people in 5, 429 households. Rolando Z. Tigas is the Municipal Mayor of Samal, Bataan.... - Wed Dec 13 01:08:21 2006:
Christmas CommentIt does look like the Santa Claus tradition exists in the Philippines but it seems that they focus more on the... though, but I am not all too sure. Also no idea about the dinners. I'll look that up and report if i find anything! :)... - Tue Dec 12 03:17:09 2006:
Hopping_Islands CommentWow that's really cheap! I wonder how much ti would cost to sail? I would think it'd be cheaper than flying?? Does... really cheap! I wonder how much ti would cost to sail? I would think it'd be cheaper than flying?? Does anybody know?... - Tue Dec 12 03:15:36 2006:
Life_Expectancy CommentYeah that does make a lot fo sense. It's a shame that America in general thrives on fastfood. It really is crazy how... general thrives on fastfood. It really is crazy how many different types of fast food joints there are in every city!... - Mon Dec 11 02:19:53 2006:
Communication CommentThe bigger the cities are the more english-speaking people you will find. In the more rural and small towns, there are bound to be less people who are at least fluent in english as a 2nd/3rd/etc language. It really varies... - Mon Dec 11 02:18:11 2006:
Life_Expectancy CommentThat's interesting. I was unaware. Maybe all the harder work they do affects that? I really have no... - Mon Dec 11 02:16:57 2006:
Traffic_Jams CommentIt really depends on which islands you are going to. The more popular the island is the more busy it will be obviously. So if you are going to one of the bigger cities in the Philippines, leaving a bit early is always a good idea. Better to be safe than... - Mon Dec 11 02:15:24 2006:
Get_a_good_guide CommentAgreed, I have always thought the best way to see wilderness [and to not get lost, lol] is to have a guide with you. Because the guide can point out things that you may have not noticed beforehand. Also they would have LOTS of interesting stories and... - Mon Dec 11 02:14:15 2006:
Hopping_Islands CommentI would imagine travelling by boat would be generally safe. Really bad things can happen with any mode of travel though. But i generally think sailing would be fine. You should not worry too much about it. I also imagine sailing would be much cheaper... - Mon Dec 11 02:12:48 2006:
Fish_Markets CommentI wouldn't think tourists would buy fish really? I mean usually tourists stay at hotels or resorts and would not exactly cook their own meals. But i would imagine the ones who come on a work or student visa would buy fish i suppose. I think it's more for... - Mon Dec 11 02:11:07 2006:
Pesos CommentHi Chickie. I use this website all the time to check out how much money is worth and how much America money would be converted into. You should find out your answer at this... - Sun Dec 10 01:29:59 2006:
Christmas CommentGood question. I found out that the Philippines is the only Asian nation in which Christiany is the religion chosen by the people. So yeah they do celebrate Christmas, and apparently the celebrations start nine days days before Christmas with a mass... - Sun Dec 10 01:27:21 2006:
traditional_dancing CommentActually i just searched and found some really nice pictures of a traditional Philippine dance. It looks beautiful. I'd love to see that in... - Sun Dec 10 01:17:45 2006:
240658-Soccer CommentOops sorry about that, forgot that i can't use html to link to an article here... Here's the article this... - Sun Dec 10 01:16:59 2006:
240658-Soccer CommentI just did some googling and found out that there is a Philippines football team. This article has a lot of interesting information. Here's a quote that i found quite surprising:-- It is rare for someone to mention football and then speak of the... - Fri Dec 8 20:44:54 2006:
Baguio City's Official Website MessageWow their website is gorgeous! Color me... - Fri Dec 8 20:42:56 2006:
Official Website for Capiz MessageDubbed as the “Seafood Capital of the Philippines”, Capiz boasts of its 80-kilometer coastline and wide expanse of swampy lands easily converted into fishponds. It holds one of the richest fishing grounds and a major contributor in the aquamarine... - Fri Dec 8 20:41:09 2006:
History on Lingayen Gulf MessageI was trying to find information on Lingayen Gulf and found this interesting bit of history:Lingayen Gulf Lingayen Gulf, situated on the northwest coast of Luzon Island in the Philippines, suffered two invasions during World War II: the first, in... - Fri Dec 8 20:39:10 2006:
Manila Times Newspaper MessageDid you know that Manila has their own newspaper that can be found online? It's a great way to keep up to date with the happenings in... - Fri Dec 8 20:37:29 2006:
Attractions? MessageHas anybody gone to Marinduque? What type of attractions are popular there? Could you tell me about your experiences... - Fri Dec 8 20:34:43 2006:
traditional dancing? MessageWhat kind of traditional dancing is found in the Philippines? Does anybody have any information or websites they could direct me to?... - Thu Dec 7 17:45:03 2006:
Information on Makati MessageThe City of Makati, or simply Makati, is one of the most important cities in the Philippines in terms of finance and commerce. Situated east of the capital, Manila, Makati is one of the cities and municipalities that comprise Metro Manila—the National... - Thu Dec 7 17:33:07 2006:
Camiguin_Sunken_Cemetery CommentOh wow! I actually never heard about that! Creeepy! I wonder if there's any pictures on the internet.. Now i'm going to go look... - Thu Dec 7 17:29:55 2006:
Roads_Vehicles CommentI believe that I read somewhere about there being only about 20 percent of paved roads. The rest would be just dirt roads and... - Wed Dec 6 17:18:14 2006:
Painting_of_fisherman_by_Philippines_artist_painted_1976 CommentHmm, is the painting framed? If so, have you tried to look on the back of the painting while out of the frame? Sometimes the artist leaves the name on the back of the painting instead of the front. Also is there a signature on front at all? If so, take a... - Wed Dec 6 17:16:39 2006:
portrait_artist_wanted CommentDoes the artist have to be from the Philippines? I know a wonderful portrait artist but he lives in America. Let me know if... - Wed Dec 6 17:15:13 2006:
History? MessageWhat is the history behind Samal? It's a city isn't... - Wed Dec 6 17:11:42 2006:
Information on Samar Island MessageSamar is an island in the Visayas, which is in the central Philippines. The island is divided into three provinces: Samar province, Northern Samar, and Eastern Samar. These three provinces, along with the provinces on nearby island of Leyte and Biliran... - Wed Dec 6 17:08:01 2006:
Dont know anything about Siquijor? MessageDon't know anything about Siquijor? Then you should visit this website. It has tons of information all about this...
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