Finally, the videos of the Hola Zamboanga 2008 Cheerdance competition is here. The contest is one of the highlights during the Dia de Zamboanga celebration.
1st: Western Mindanao State University
2nd: Pilar College
3rd: Ateneo de Zamboanga University
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Satti is a spicy delicacy in Zamboanga City and its neighboring municipalities. Accordingly, this is the Filipino version of the Malaysian Satay. You can easily find this food at carenderias and restaurants in Zamboanga.
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This is funny but informative video on how to cook chicken adobo. What makes this fun is that a white guy is is the host and he gives the instructions in Filipino language.
Sarap ng Chicken Abobow...
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These pictures were taken in Zamboanga Port while I was on board a ship.
If you will be traveling by boat and you see these Badjao divers, please do not throw coins in the ocean. These divers will seek for the coins underwater and they may be endangering their health. If you really want to help them, throw food or money wrapped in plastic or floater. Thanks.
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Boracay is in my list of places that I hope to visit this year. I haven't been there, but I know that the island is so great that thousands or millions of tourists visit the place each year. But definitely, visiting the place would mean a slash on my savings. :) While visiting my favorite travel blog "Ivan About Town", I learned that Ivan and SeaAir are giving out round-trip ticket to Boracay by raffle. I thought I must join the contest and wish that I will be rewarded. To read more about the contest visit http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/02/win-seair-ticket-to-boracay.html.
I know I have been good for a long time. I deserve a good vacation in Boracay. :)
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Another Filipino-American made it to the Hollywood audition of American Idol Season 7. Danny Noriega sang "Proud Mary" during his audition. Hope he and Ramiele Malubay make it to the top.
Below are the rumored Top 24 finalist:
| Top 12 Boys * Chikeze Eze * Colton Berry * Danny Noriega * David Archuletta * David Cook * David Hernandez * Garret Haley * Jason Castro * Jason Yeager * Luke Menard * Michael Lee Johns * Robbie Carrico | Top 12 Girls * Alaina Whitaker * Alex Lushington * Amanda Overmyer * Carly Smithson * Amy Davis * Brooke White * Kristy Lee Cook * Kady Malloy * Ramielle Malubay * Syesha Mercado * Joanne Borgella * Asiah Epperson |
Today, Catholics are starting the Lenten season by imposing a cross mark on their forehead. The worshiper traditionally retains until washing it off after sundown.
The priest or minister says one of the following when applying the ashes:
Remember, O man, that you are dust, and unto dust you shall return. (Latin: Memento homo, quia pulvis es, et in pulverem reverteris.) – Genesis 3:19
Turn away from sin and be faithful to the Gospel. – Mark 1:15
Repent, and hear the good news.– Mark 1:15
Ash Wednesday is a time for repentance and the beginning of Lent. In the Philippines, it signifies the start of fasting for Catholics wherein meat is taken out of their diet.
To all Catholics, have a blessed Lenten Season.
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Will Filipino-American Ramiele Malubay be the next American Idol? She got a gold ticket for Hollywood during her audition. Ramiele Malubay is on the rumored Top 24 list. We all know that Pinoys will go crazy on this. Hope she makes it to the top.
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