First i would like to invite you to have a peek in my latest entry at Ambothology (my photoblog) - ihip ng hangin.

It seems that Manila Ocean Park is getting more popular from people all over the country. This is first in the Philippines and “claimed” as the biggest in Asia. When it was announced, Filipino people can’t wait to see this newly built tourist attraction located at the back of Luneta Grandstand. It’s an opportunity for families instead of visiting Hongkong and Singapore.

Last month I was invited to visit Manila Ocean Park. I am very excited to come and see how it looks like.

I have no complains to long file of people waiting to get their tickets, but I observed there’s only one cashier serving to hundreds of people on the line.
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Are you one of the aspiring people who wants to get noticed? A model wannabe? If you have the looks, guts, talent and strong sense of belief to yourself then this contest is for you.

The contest is open to all the people in the world. You only need to send your best pictures so use this chance to be the next model working in Paris, New York or Milan.

Win as much as $10,000 and start your new life together with the most beautiful all the world.

Visit http://www.lookoftheyear.com
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Our Davao City Trip experience was really an awesome adventure and fun. It’s truly a memorable time to treasure and won’t be possible without the generosity of our beloved queen Reyna Elena.

Reynz as we call the Queen paid all our trip to the City of Royalties, Davao City. Reynz, Malen and I left Manila last May 12, 2008. We were accommodated by our loving and sweet Mommy Beng in her humbled home in the city.

Davao City is one of the best places to visit in the Philippines. According to My Davao City “Its most known symbols are Mount Apo (the highest peak in the Philippines), the exotic wild orchid Waling-waling, and the Philippine Eagle (also known as the Monkey-Eating Eagle). The city is also well-known for being one of the most peaceful and safe cities in the country.”

First Day : Pearl Farm Beach Resort.
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Isang nakakaantig na dokumentaryo ang ipinalabas ng ABS-CBN kagabi ang Runaways : Human Trafficking in Jordan. The documentary showed the current situation of our Pinay Domestic Helpers working in Jordan.

Isang makabuluhang pagsasaad ng mapapait na sinapit ng ating mga Pinay Domestic Helpers working in Jordan. Ang karamihan sa mga nagtatrabaho doon bilang “maid” ay minaltrato ng kanilang amo. Isang hindi makataong pagtrato sa ating mga kapwa Filipina workers na naghahanapbuhay doon.

Ang ilang mga menor de edad ay pinauwi na dito sa Pilipinas with the help of Senator Manny Villar. Ngunit ang mga naiwan ay pawang naghihintay na lamang ng isang himala upang makauwi sa bansa.

Bakit hinahayaan ng ating gobyerno ang ganitong mga hindi makataong sinasapit ng ating mga kababayan lalo na sa Jordan? Ang kasong ito ay hindi lingid sa kaalaman ng ilang opisyal sa gobyerno.

Ang Jordan ay nangunguna ngayon sa mga bansa sa Middle East na may pinakamarami at pinaka worst na pagmamaltrato sa mga Pinay Domestic Helpers.
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If you are looking for some Microfinance Instutions and Government Financial Institutions that offer lending facilities or Small Business Loans for SME’s, here’s a few references. If you want to start your business in the Philippines check the list below. Before that, let me give you first a brief description of SME.

SME or Small to Medium Enterprise is a simplest term for dividing businesses and some organizations that are in between the small office-home office or the SOHO size and the bigger enterprise .

SME is any business activity or enterprise, engaged in any industry, agriculture services or business. It is whether a partnership, a single proprietorship, , a corporation or cooperative with total assets, inclusive of those from from loans but definitely exclusive of the land on which the common business entity’s office, plant and equipment are in placed must have value categorized under the following types.

Small to Medium Enterprises helps in the development of entrepreneurs, small and medium-scale businessmen through different programs.

Small and Medium Enterprise have different types. The Micro, Small and Medium types. And for those who are planning to put up a small business in the Philippines you can call or visit the following list below.

CARD Mutually Reinforcing Institutions
20 M.L. Quezon St., City Subdivisions, San Pablo City, Laguna
Tel. No. +632 (049) 562-4309
www.cardbankph.com
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5 Pinay beautifuls are in Guangxi, China to represent the Philippines in the 3rd Asia Supermodel Contest to be held from May 16 to 25.

The five Pinay beautifuls who will compete in the said model search are young actress Rhian Ramos from GMA Network; Bb. Pilipinas 2007 1st runner-up Abigail Cruz; StarStruck graduates Arci Muñoz and Rhea Nakpil, and newcomer Steph Henares. Steph is the daughter of Artist Center head Ida Henares and the first cousin of Rhian.

The Asia Supermodel Contest is sponsored by the Chinese Fashion Association, Guangxi TV station, in cooperation with China Bentley Culture Development Company.

The five Philippine representatives will model the creations of fashion designer Ramon Sabella. They’ll be competing with models from China, Japan, Korea, India, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam. Each of these countries will also send five models—all expenses paid.

Steph Henares said she and the other four girls were chosen by the Chinese Fashion Association to represent the Philippines. The selection process was done through photos sent to the organizers of the contest. From these photos, the Chinese Fashion Association made their choices.

As for Abigail Cruz, she is keeping her fingers crossed that their team will win in China. “I’m celebrating my 24th birthday on May 30 and we’ll be back here in time for it. My birthday wish is for us to bring honors to the country.”

The Asian Super Models Contest aims to promote Asia’s top models and to help organize the Asian Model Economic Alliance.

Goodluck to our Pinay Beautifuls!