I quite like these YouTube posts. These are quality materials which could as well be used as references about Philippine birds, especially those found only in the Philippines. Thanks to Romy Ocon, bird watcher and nature photographer “extraordinaire”, for sharing his works. Copyright for the footages and text appearing on this page belong to him and [...]

More videos, interviews, buildups leading to the Pacquiao – Hatton Fight. Pre-fights, Freddie Roach, Floyd Mayweather on PACMAN and boxing future, Hatton himself: Freddie Roach: “If Hatton goes toe-to-toe with Pacquiao he will get knocked out!” **EXCLUSIVE**FLOYD MAYWEATHER SPEAKS ON PACMAN AND HIS FUTURE IN BOXING!!!! Hattton vs Pacquiao on the Move

This is a complete video of Manny Pacquiao’s fight against Ricky Hatton last May 2 in Las Vegas (May 3 in the Philippines) where Hatton was stopped in less than two rounds. [Fight lead-up]

“Kundiman Magandang Diwata” Jocelyn ng Baliwag, Magandang Diwata”, a kundiman circa 1800. Full text from YouTube post: “From 1896 to 1898 the most famous Kundiman, which fired the patriotic sentiments of the Tagalog revolutionaries in the struggle for liberation from Spanish colonial rule, was Jocelyn ng Baliuag. Officially known as Musica del Legitimo Kundiman Procedente del Campo [...]

Mayon Volcano is said to be the world's most perfect cone volcano. It is found in Luzon in the province of Albay located in the Bicol Region [...]

Did you know that the Tarlac High School, formerly the Tarlac Provincial High School was the first public high school that was ever established in the Philippines? In October 1900, Mr Frank R. White was named deputy division superintendent for Tarlac Province and during his incumbency the Tarlac Provincial High School was opened on September 1, [...]

Just going through my news feeds, I was very delighted to read that a miniature city is now on display in the middle of an 80-square meter area in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig—all aglow with lights to welcome Christmas and spread the spirit of sharing. Called the Lego Christmas Land, it is made entirely from [...]

A “screen travel” of Manila in the 1930s from what could be a rare film footage.  Could this really be Manila? The city streets look clean, Pasig River was a primary means of moving people and business… One wonders what sort of culture is needed to transform a city to what it is now.  Could [...]

Alabank (Rural bank of Alabang) Babalik Karinderia Bote Nga Sa ‘Yo (Used Bottle Shop) Candies Be Love? (candy store) Christopher Plumbing (plumbing contractor) Cinna Von (a laundromat) Cleopata’s (bakahan and manukan) Crispy per minute (Crispy Pata Eatery) by: AR from Sydney www.pinoyjokes.net

If you are ever in the need to drive in the street of Manila, the following rules may help you to get to your destination in one piece. The Filipino Drivers Greetings: When greeting a filipino driver, slowly lower your window and be prepare to greet the driver with: “Tang ‘na mo, Bobo”. However, if you [...]

1. You’re related to everyone. 2. Your parents call each other “Mommy” and “Daddy.” 3. You have uncles and aunts named Boy, Girlie, or Baby. 4. You have relatives whose nicknames consist of repeated syllables, such as Jun-Jun,Ling-Ling, Mon-Mon. 5. You call the parents of your friends and your own parents’ friends “Tito” and “Tita.” 6. All of your children [...]

Filipinos have a great sense of humour. They always find time to exchange a joke or two, or weave an amusing story. Aside from being amusing, Pinoy jokes reflect the Filipinos’ ability to adapt to changing times. Pinoy jokes also demonstrate the Filipino way of looking at things: to make fun out of our own misfortunes. [...]