Beijing in 2000: An adventure (and witnessing actions for bid in 2008 Olympics)

I was in Beijing in 2000, from July to December—that was the time when Beijing was planning its bid for the 2008 Olympics. Imagine! THE DRIED GRASS WAS PAINTED GREEN, large pots of flowers, fresh and natural were placed in strategic place all over the parks and streets, and the city was decorated (the likes [...]

In Search for the Truth–The D Spot Opens its doors to your opinions, suggestions, reactions, atbp

Inspired by son Vincent’s gallant gesture when he gave Engr Lozada his St Ignatius pin, a pin he worked so hard for this school year, The D Spot would like to open its doors to your opinions, suggestions, questions, etc. on the current issue—IN SEARCH FOR THE TRUTH. If you have written about this, send [...]

Jun Lozada’s Testimony: Will Sec Romulo Neri stand up please? and BLOGGERS, UNITE!

Not only I, but the whole nation perhaps, except the powers that be, would like Sen Neri to stand up please. On the urging of the Senate—to speak up the truth and nothing but the whole truth (so Help us all, God), Engr Jun Lozada, who has been consistent all the time, is talking some [...]

WYSIWYG with Happy Slip

By now, Christine Gambito aka Happy Slip would have been back to the USA. But definitely, she has left a mark in the hearts of many Filipinos—those who have known her just recently (through her trips around the country and TV guestings) or to the many who have been her fans for a long time [...]

WikiPilipinas:Filipina Writing Contest

Just a little backgrounder before we go to the business of the details of this writing contest. Since the birth of the Portal, Filipina Images: Reshaping the Filipina Image Online, launched by Noemi Dado, her sister Lorna Lardizabal-Dietz, and myself Dine Racoma last 9 August 2007, a lot of momentum has already been gained. [...]

28 Years Married–still on solid foundation!

28 years ago today, I walked down the aisle to say my “I do”. Two simple words, very simple, easy to keep in mind—yet very powerful. They meant a life-time commitment. I was so young then, 21 going 22. Did I know where I was going to? Did I know what was in store [...]

Newsmakers of 2007 in Website Category Awarded to FilipinaImages.com and WikiPinoy of the Year Awarded to The Filipino Blogger

2008 has started with one good news after another.

WikiPilipinas took a look at the more than ordinary newsmakers of 2007 in politics, entertainment, travel, science, sports and culture but also included a website category among the newsmakers of 2007. WikiPilipinas has recognized FilipinaImages.com as WikiPilipinas: Newsmakers of 2007 (Website category) and as one [...]

The Debutante and the Escort–Happy Birthday to Steph and Vince!

2 birthdays in a row—that of Steph on 22 August and Vince today, 27 September. They are both 18 years old now. Who is Steph, you might ask? Steph is, let’s get straight to the point—Vince’s girlfriend of 4 years. Their friendship started when Vince was in Grade 7, and Steph in 1st year [...]

Looking Beyond the Heart of A Filipina

This billboard caught my attention—it has intrigued me to bits, such that I did a little research about it. I am yet to find out where it is physically located, though I have seen the billboard of the winner (girl in center) somewhere in Guadalupe, EDSA. The change is astonishing, it is a total make-over [...]

Once a Daughter

This article was an original contribution to Parenting: Pinoy Moms Network on 2 September 2007. You are all welcome to visit PMN as we share with you the many expriences of the Filipina moms, local and global.

It is not until you become a mother that your judgment slowly turns to compassion and understanding. – [...]

Making Good Use of the Internet and How to Combat its Evils

Here’s an interesting read on making good the use of Internet—for our children, for our friends, for all of us, for our leaders. I suggest that you read the article in full.

Son, J Angelo on the J Spot gives us some tips on how to combat the evils (but of course there are many good [...]

Pinoy Moms Network: Sections Converted to Sub-domains

Since after its launch last February 2007, Pinoy Moms Network has gone a long way, with about 70 Filipina moms, local and global having registered as members, and a good majority contributing articles to the different sections. Readership has increased by leaps and bounds.

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