Credits to the producer of the video – Department of Tourism Region VII Philippines
Be inspired. This is Cebu! Welcome!
31
Aug
2010
2010
i heart cebu. i love the philippines. i am proud to be a FILIPINO
After witnessing an event that shook the whole country, I detoxed myself from the vicious remarks I read on Facebook and other favorite blogs. I held myself from making any comments – I promised not to use my site as an instrument to spread hatred. We are sad, we grieve for the victims but we will not fuel hatred as if what transpired is a reflection of the whole country. I’m saying this because I cannot believe how some “kababayan” thought that its a case that can only happen in the Philippines.
I will not deny that there were mistakes committed by the police, media, the government and even the usiseros. We cannot ignore those things. The drama was a criminal case that was under the command responsibility of the Mayor of the City of Manila and not of the President, not even you or me. Let’s be clear about that.
We should not, will not let the world define us by this horrible event. I just cannot accept the way some people think that its the fault of the whole nation. How backward. How stupid to think that way.
My faith in this country will never falter. I love my country, I love my city and I am proud to be called a Filipino.
13
Aug
2010
2010
through the looking glass
One day, while looking through a display window, I saw the white rabbit waving and smiling at me. Curious. I had the sudden urge to talk to her. I asked the white rabbit “What’s that funny paper attached to your face?” I noticed that it says, made in Hongkong, China. “You came all the way from China!”
“But you’re Euro and Pounds all over. Are you sure you’re from China? And what are you doing here in the Philippines?” I enquired. Then suddenly, we heard a shrill voice “A slow sort of country!” said the Queen. “Now, here, you see, it takes all the running you can do, to keep in the same place. If you want to get somewhere else, you must run at least twice as fast as that!”
I couldn’t resist, I have to tell the world about the rabbit. I was afraid, they’ll think i’ve gone entirely bonkers. I took out my camera…a click and a flash - the rabbit disappeared!
Then, I heard my daughter asking me to buy her a mask. “Now, dear, remember what i told you about carbon footprint and social responsibility?….”
12
Aug
2010
2010
in my own world
“Society exists only as a mental concept; in the real world there are only individuals.” – Oscar Wilde
8
Aug
2010
2010
To lift up …. a legend?
I found this near the front entrance of the Basilica del Sto. Nino, i never noticed this before. I’m not sure whether the inscribed phrase is in Latin or Portuguese or Spanish. Perhaps you could help me with this one? ;D
