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figurativeme @figurativeme (1089) • Philippines 14 Aug 10

Festivals are traditionally celeberated in the Philippines and street dancing a common sight during festivals particularly depicting indigenous peoples culture through dancing and their costumes. Supposedly, these streetdancing of...

exploit thru festivals

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New_Guy Yes. If I may be so bold to say that. Our annual Flower Festival here in Baguio is one proof of that. Everything revolves around money, dance contest, promotional ads and even one time, politics. If we really want to help, then educating our youth would be a...

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mimiang @mimiang (3760) • Philippines 14 Aug 10

I saw in Saksi, the news program in channel 7 that there are cheaper meat products from Canada. I think that these should not be granted access to our market because we are not helping our local entrepreneurs. That is too bad

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New_Guy I think people should be given a choice. And I agree with Gorillafootprints925, it is how you will cook it anyway. Want something tastier, then go ahead buy one, if you can't afford it settle for something less. Besides I don't think taste matters much, for...

15 Aug 10

LetranKnight25 @LetranKnight25 (33121) • Philippines 14 Aug 10

Hello Lotters, If there's one Facility that i know that Filipino Guards are serious protecting at, is in the US embassy, even vehicles are being called away by the Security guards there. I used to think media centers had...

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New_Guy Edit: *terrorists

15 Aug 10

LetranKnight25 @LetranKnight25 (33121) • Philippines 14 Aug 10

Hello Lotters, If there's one Facility that i know that Filipino Guards are serious protecting at, is in the US embassy, even vehicles are being called away by the Security guards there. I used to think media centers had...

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New_Guy They are there to serve as deterrent. For bombs, I don't think they will ever undergo such training especially with the meager pay they're getting. Unless they work for high profile companies. But then again why hire a guard when you can get an ex-military to...

15 Aug 10

mimiang @mimiang (3760) • Philippines 14 Aug 10

I saw in Saksi, the news program in channel 7 that there are cheaper meat products from Canada. I think that these should not be granted access to our market because we are not helping our local entrepreneurs. That is too bad

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New_Guy There you go. I guess it all boils down to preferences then.

14 Aug 10

jonnifc @jonnifc (1017) • Philippines 11 Aug 10

There used to be a guy on a pedicab outside the school as I was growing up. He was selling scramble. The block of ice was in a styrofoam cooler and he would shave some ice, put it in a plastic cup and add a flavored milk type of...

growing up

scramble

shaved ice

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New_Guy It is nice to indulge in reminiscence. I just had one this afternoon. Scramble. Man, I miss that choco syrup they pour on top. What is it called again, Brown Cow? Snacks are way cheaper back then.

14 Aug 10

mimiang @mimiang (3760) • Philippines 14 Aug 10

I saw in Saksi, the news program in channel 7 that there are cheaper meat products from Canada. I think that these should not be granted access to our market because we are not helping our local entrepreneurs. That is too bad

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New_Guy Cheaper by how much? A little bit of competition wouldn't hurt the market IMO. Levels the playing field.

14 Aug 10

kyel_11 @kyel_11 (1069) • Philippines 13 Aug 10

I feel pity for PAG-ASA especially to their director, Dr. Nilo, who had been thrown out of his position in PAG-ASA. I believe that even though PAG-ASA does not give exact or accurate weather forecasts, they still try to help us...

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New_Guy This too I believe is the reason why he was assigned to another department. Based on what I saw and heard on the news.

14 Aug 10

Daddy Neil @neildc (17239) • Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines 12 Aug 10

For almost a month now of trying to get help for the surgery, we have already collected almost 20% of the total estimated cost. Still too far from it. But we are very hopeful to get at least 40 to 50 percent by next week, so that...

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New_Guy Have you tried GMA 7? They might help. Try SSS loans if you are a member.

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jonnifc @jonnifc (1017) • Philippines 12 Aug 10

We have a house help and she is planning to resign after only 3 months of service. She is from Masbate so we paid for her fare going to Manila. The house help of my neighbor, who is my house help's aunt, is the one who got her for...

house help

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New_Guy Well If I were you I'd go ahead and deduct the fare. It was you after all who paid for that. Now, if she decides to extend for another 3 months then you could deduct say, PHP400/pay, that would be lot easier on her.

13 Aug 10

Incintosh @Incintosh (57) • Philippines 12 Aug 10

Hello guys, are we agree or disagree to Senator Edgardo Angara who passed a bill that every pack of cigarettes here in Philippines will be sold for 1,000 pesos? This was also supported by Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero. If this...

cigarette

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New_Guy Isn't that a bit excessive? I just hope he has a plan to address our Tobacco farmers.

12 Aug 10

totallyundecided @totallyundecided (3190) • Philippines 12 Aug 10

This morning, I was asked by my cousin who worked abroad to get her Transcripts of Records from her school. I did. So I did not sleep and went straight to their school. Their university happens to be one of the biggest here in...

philippines

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New_Guy I still do and still stop when our national anthem is being sang. Here in Baguio, at SM cinema, if you are caught sitting while LH is being aired, guards would point a flash of light on you.

12 Aug 10

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damned_dle @damned_dle (3942) • Philippines 12 Aug 10

What can you say about Manny Paquiao's job on congress at the moment? I was really surprised on his comment on the privilege speech last week! And I am surprised too that no one has made any discussions about it here on mylot. Of...

manny pacquiao as congressman

pacquiao on congress

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New_Guy Poverty is what motivated Pacquiao to persevere and succeed. He'd been that road before so he knows and I don't think he takes things for granted judging by what he said on congress.

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genevy04 @genevy04 (793) • Philippines 12 Aug 10

One thing I notice about Filipinos is that they are really fond of singing, and I mean they DO LOve SINGING. Most of us really have our own little talent when it comes to music. That's why I guess many Filipinos win...

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New_Guy Yes, I agree, but let's face it, not all of us can sing. And love alone for singing doesn't warrant them to suddenly break into a vocal spectacle like those in Glee. I wouldn't mind if they have the voice to boot. Have you ever sat next to someone with huge...

12 Aug 10

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totallyundecided @totallyundecided (3190) • Philippines 10 Aug 10

I got this information from watching 700 Club tonight. And I was really surprised by the "ranking". 1. French Fries 2. Donuts and Ice Cream - 3. Hamburger - because of processed meat 4. Iced Tea - we sometimes mend our...

philippines

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New_Guy Iced Tea? The powdered ones? Tea is a diuretic, how is it bad for the kidney? Anyway, I guess the trick here is to eat these foods in moderation. Or avoid it completely. If I crave for street foods and wanted a quick fix, I buy at the grocery store and cook it...

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eileenleyva @eileenleyva (27560) • Philippines 8 Aug 10

I simply got thirsty after eating two turon (banana roll). So I asked my daughter to buy me a small bottled water at the grocery. The Nestle, I said, that is the smallest. My daughter looked at me and said...

philippines

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New_Guy Designer second hand clothes here in Baguio are not cheap, mind you. It may sell for a fraction of the original cost but some of these items would cost a thousand or more. As for the rest, less known brands, they are dirt cheap. I was able to buy an authentic...

9 Aug 10

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Metatronik @Metatronik (6199) • Pasay, Philippines 7 Aug 10

Do you believe that being fluent with grammatically correct in English language can be equivalent to intelligence or being smart? Do you also have a good impression for those people who speaks in English that can use high fa-luted...

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New_Guy Come to think of it, for countries where English is not a vernacular, it does give you the impression. However, if you want to reach a wider audience then I suggest you keep it simple. Being able to converse in English effectively and getting your point...

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