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SONA 2010: My Take on P-Noy’s First SONA

Nine years it’s been since anyone whose name isn’t Gloria has delivered the state of the nation address. To be perfectly honest, I haven’t been paying attention for that long. And yet, like many of my peers, I’ve gotten used to Gloria.


Spain wins 2010 World Cup!

Viva La Furia Roja! Spain wins the 2010 World Cup, 1-0 over the Netherlands, on a goal by Andres Iniesta. The 26-year-old son of a bartender from a small village cemented his place in World Cup history - and Spanish history as well - by leading the Spaniards in capturing their first World Cup. In other W0rld [...]

World Cup Culture: Vuvuzela

The vuvuzela is a musical, errr, sound-producing instrument that is the trademark of South African football (also known as soccer) fans. This instrument became much talked about in the past week because the quadrennial FIFA world cup, the biggest football event in the world - indeed the biggest sporting event in the world, is hosted this [...]

Celtics vs Lakers!

Now that my Phoenix Suns got Kobe'd, the stage is all set for an epic Boston Celtics vs LA Lakers Finals, a rematch of the 2008 Finals which the Celtics won. If you need a primer or a refresher on the history between these two franchises' storied rivalry, check out my Rivalry Week article on them for The Philippine Online Chronicles' Sportacular section.

Dashboard Confessional in Manila setlist

Epic concert! They played a lot of old songs, which was really great for a long-time fan like me. Here's the setlist (since I'm OC that way and was noting them down as the concert went on).

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    If you want to know how to get to the new DFA building along Macapagal Avenue and some tips on getting your passport, you may want to visit this. #
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    Wow! Manila Ocean Park is awesome! I think the ocean park is at par with the other parks in the world. Aquatica show was also stunning! Here's a quick view of what's in store in Manila Ocean Park and how to get there. #
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    If you don't know if there's number coding on certain holidays, visit Metro Manila Directions and you'll find the latest Updates in the Metro on the sidebar. #
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    Applying for a job this summer? Visit How To Get To Places In Metro Manila? to see the transportation map of Makati City. It includes jeepney, MRT, and bus routes around Makati City. #
  • Ralph M. |
    Justin Timberlake, Timbaland, and Jojo are coming here to Manila for their Changing Lives: Timbaland Shock Value II Tour. This will happen on March 27, Saturday, at the Mall of Asia Concert Grounds (directions to Mall of Asia Concert Grounds here), all net proceeds will be donated to the PLDT Smart Foundation. So hurry and get your tickets now: any TicketWorld outlet at P4,500 for VIP, P3,000 for Gold, P1,500 for Silver and P 300 for Bronze plus service charge! Contact TicketWorld at 891-9999 or visit www.ticketworld.com.ph. For more information, log-on to www.u92.fm. #