Monthly Archives: August 2007

Filipina Travel Blog: Carol Lim Dayonot’s Magnificent Adventure in the Philippines

Who better than a Filipina American friend to tell us her story — for first timers, vacationers, eco-tourism aficionados, or homesick travellers to the Philippines? When I received Carol’s e-mail a few months ago, I was so fascinated by her … Continue reading

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The Power of Blogging in the Filipina Blogosphere: The Aftermath of Malu Fernandez’s Comments about OFWs

August 26, 2007 This morning, I received an e-mail from one of my friends in the Filipina Women’s Network 2006 Future Search Summit google group about the Malu Fernandez fiasco. I decided to write a blog entry a week after … Continue reading

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For Wanna-Be Investigators: Did some of mainstream TV media fake the 9-11 videos?

This posting is for the Sherlock Holmes-type friends in my

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Video – Barry Schwartz: The Paradox of Choice (a.k.a. when an abundance of choices makes you miserable)

I am what-people-in-the-blogosphere-call an emerging Filipina blogger in the Filipino American community. Right now, I am reviewing my WordCamp 2007 notes for WordPress users. Robert Hoekman, Jr. had spoken about “Designing The Obvious” on Day One of WordCamp 2007 so … Continue reading

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Arkiteknik, The Reality: October 21, 2012

Wow! As a Filipina creative writer, I don’t get to appreciate my own work until many, many years later. A serendipitous meeting with Florence Mendoza in Los Angeles — through the kind introduction of Marivic Anonuevo of Ayala Land Inc. … Continue reading

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The Ifugao Music & Dance Ensemble Of Banaue Are Coming To the San Francisco Bay Area — First Time Ever!

August 17, 2007 This morning, I was delighted to receive an e-mail from the luminous Filipina dance theater artist, Alleluia Panis, Artistic Director of Kularts, a presenting multi-arts organization in the Filipino American community. Although Anthony Cruz Legarda, the visionary … Continue reading

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Hah-Choo! Cat Appreciation Day

Let’s share cat stories for Cat Appreciation Day. This special occasion occurs only when I declare that a celebration be prepared for honoring cats, your cats, and everyone’s cats — the domestic kind, I mean. If we have a Valentine’s … Continue reading

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The Filipina Says, “Breastfeeding Is Sexy!”

August 15, 2007 In my marketing, public relations, community service, and event management worlds, the keyword “sexy” means “attractive,” “appealing,” “hip,” “trendy,” “in vogue,” “fashionable, “in style,” “contemporary” and all the positive adjectives you can think of. Dr. Belen Lardizabal-Dofitas, … Continue reading

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“AdOfDaMonth.com: are you innit?” The Network For Trained Creatives Who Vote For A Best Ad Each Month

AdOfDaMonth.com – For you to appreciate the ad, “How Some Men Treat Women,” please look at the full-size ad and click here. This provocative ad forces us to think about what we can do to end domestic violence worldwide. This … Continue reading

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How To Honor Your Host’s Request For You To Speak For Only Two Minutes Onstage At A Major Event

This is every event organizer and public relations practitioner’s issue: When you’ve invited many speakers to talk before an audience and you want to adhere to tight time management guidelines for this particular function. I am not a protocol or … Continue reading

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