News and Current Events

Spain wins 2010 World Cup!

By Bryan ⋅ July 12, 2010 ⋅ One comment

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 [...]

Pres. Noynoy!

By Bryan ⋅ June 30, 2010 ⋅ One comment

For those of you who aren’t there live/aren’t watching on TV, here are some links to the different networks’ live streaming coverage of the inauguration of incoming President Noynoy Aquino!
ANC Live Events
GMA News
Witness this historic event!

Celtics vs Lakers!

By Bryan ⋅ May 30, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

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.

Earthquake

By Ralph M. ⋅ March 25, 2010 ⋅ One comment

An earthquake just hit Luzon today! around 1:29pm with a strength of 6.1 Magnitude with Mindoro as epicenter! I hope everyone’s safe!

Justin Timberlake, Timbaland, and Jojo

By Ralph M. ⋅ March 25, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

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 [...]

Earth Hour 2010!

By Evert ⋅ March 20, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments

Earth Hour is coming up! On March 27, 2010 at 8:30 pm, let’s all turn off our lights (and electronic devices) for an hour to make a statement about global warming and climate change to the society.

I did a quick search on what we can do during Earth Hour. The Globe and Mail suggested 60 Things to Do During Earth Hour. Here are some of the 60 Things that may be applicable to our country (with comments!)

Pacman!

By Ralph M. ⋅ March 11, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

The Manny Pacquiao - Joshua Clottey fight is coming this Sunday MNL (Saturday US Time). I know who is everybody’s bet. Go Manny! Cinemas are again going to show the fight but you can also watch in restaurants. See quick links here and here. Enjoy everyone!