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5 Reasons Why I Mourn the Death of ‘Tita Cory’

Former President Corazon ‘Cory’ Aquino was perhaps one of the most loved political personality of our generation today and it doesn’t take a genius to figure that out. Listed below are the reasons why I feel a great loss with the death of our iconic leader:

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Facts and Trivia: Apollo 11 Moon Landing

Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin forever inspired a generation of scientists when they became the first humans to land on the moon. In fact, their famous ‘moonwalk’ (yeah, these guys were the ‘original’ moonwalkers) still captures the imagination of people until today.
So, in commemoration of their 40th anniversary, let me share to you some interesting [...]

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Bataan Death March: Retold in a Profound New Book

A new book entitled “Tears in the Darkness: The Story of the Bataan Death March and its Aftermath” was launched by authors Michael Norman and Elizabeth Norman in America.

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Michael Jackson Memorial In Photos

The undisputed “King of Pop” who died last month at the age of 50, once said on his interviews that his own funeral would be the “greatest show on earth”. I bet he would not have been disappointed as music royalty turned out at a memorial service fit for a “King”.
Last July 7, 2009, family, [...]

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Happy 148th Birthday, Dr. Jose Rizal!

Today marks the 148th birthday our beloved national hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal.
Happy Birthday, idol!
Well, since we all know that Rizal was the most well-known advocate for reforms in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era and there is a Philippine holiday called Rizal Day every December 30 in commemoration of his martyrdom, [...]

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Happy 111st Philippine Independence Day!

Today marks the 111st Independence Day of the Philippine Republic! So, cheers to our freedom and have a happy independence party to all my fellow kababayans out there! Yep, celebrate it with pride wherever you are!
But wait, please be reminded that as we celebrate another milestone in our history, let us also remember [...]

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Manny Pacquiao’s Boxing Matches Through The Years

Blogger’s Note: Blog entry updated as of March 12, 2010
Mabuhay ka Manny Pacquiao! You are indeed one of the greatest fighter in the Philippine boxing history.
As a tribute, here is the compilation of the boxers’ name who fought with you throughout the years.

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