Want to travel the World? Visit the Philippines

Who would not want to travel the world and see the beautiful spots each country has to offer? I know everyone of us wants to go places and experience the beauty and wonders of other countries. But what if you can find it in one place or one country?

I was happy to find this pictures in Facebook showing different tourism sites in the world which are akin to what we have here in the Philippines.

Not only are the great places compared to the rest of the world but also Catholic Churches. Churches that boasts great architectural works of art and are considered heritage sites.

Because of the sudden popularity of this campaigns which was also  imitated by other Asian Countries like Malaysia and Indonesia, I took time to make my own version. And this is my contribution to our campaign #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines.

Philippines is really rich in wonders and beautiful tourist spots that are just there to be discovered. So if you want to travel the world consider visiting the Philippines and experience what fun really means. People, places, foods and many others, Its More Fun In the Philippines.

It’s More Fun in the Philippines Int’l TV Commercial shown

Following the much celebrated new tourism campaign It’s More Fun in the Phillipines, DOT finally unveiled its international TV commercial. Shown in CNN, the TV commercial which lasted for 50 seconds, shows different memes created by Pinoys decribing their take on what is more fun in the Philippines.

Although the interval of transition between the images is a bit fast to read the captions, still it’s a good one in terms of its appeal and on being cathchy.

This is really getting to be a promising renewal of our tourism industry. With the success of WOW Philippines then, I know international tourist will continue to be WOWed because it’s really more fun here. And with the help of every Filipino netizens who are ambassadors on tourism to the world, I know that this campaign will bear fruit and become a succesful one.

Two Pinoys in Britain chosen as Olympic Torch Bearers

Two UK-based Filipinos were among the thousands chosen to bear the Olympic torch in a torch relay slated across the British Isles for the upcoming 2012 London Olympics. Reymund Enteria and Steven Cheung who are currently based in the UK will represent not only themselves but the pride of the our country in the quadrennial games.

Enteria, is an OFW working at Raphael Medical Centre in Tonbridge, Kent as an Occupational Therapist. He also works as a cook at Waitrose in Tonbridge and taking on other part time jobs. He was able to get the torch bearing sting when he saw an advertisement for torch bearer nominations. At that moment he felt the urge to submit his name and share his story hoping it will inspire people who will read it.

After receiving confirmation from the Olympic committee that he got the job, he felt very happy and proud. He said he will dedicate his run to all the OFWs, his family and all fellow Occupational Therapists and health workers in the Philippines and abroad.

“Di ko po talaga ma-explain kung gaano ako kasaya sa pagkakapili ko po bilang isa sa mga runner ng 2012 Olympics. Hanggang ngayon di pa rin ako makapaniwala na tatakbo ako on behalf of the Filipino overseas worker. I feel proud and privileged at habang buhay ko itong maalala…Gusto ko po sanang punuin ng mga Pilipino yung 300-meter stretch para ipakita na we Filipinos are united as one,” he said.

Another one who was picked as torch bearer was Steven Cheung, a 22 year-old Filipino-Chinese based in UK and working as a Youth community leader. He was nominated by several groups in Waltham Forest for his contributions in youth empowerment in the area. And was chosen by the LOGOC to represent the young people, the Filipino and Chinese communities in Britain for the torch relay. Aside from being a torch bearer he was also tasked as an Olympic Youth Ambassador.

“Proud na proud ako being Filipino and also as an Olympic torchbearer and represent my community in this journey. It’s a once in lifetime opportunity to be involved in the Olympics….As an Olympic Ambassador and torch bearer, I hope to continue to inspire future generations,” he said.”

Source:
Pinoy Olympic torch bearers proud to represent Filipinos | ABS-CBN News.

Reina Reyes : The Filipina who proved Einstein right

MANILA, Philippines – Think of Filipinos who have astounded the world lately, and the first names that come to mind are likely to be Manny Pacquiao or Charice. The two definitely earned their Pinoy-pride accolades, but they aren’t the only ones who deserve it.

Meet  Reinabelle Reyes, a 28-year-old astrophysicist who astounded scientists all over the world when she proved Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity on a cosmic scale. That was when she was only 26.

Einstein’s theories have been verified many times, but it took Reyes and her Princeton University collaborators to verify his Theory of General Relativity, beyond the confines of our solar system.

Led by Reyes, the research team made headlines back in 2010 when they showed how galaxies up to 3.5 billion light years away are clustered together in exactly the way General Relativity predicts. They came up with a new astronomical measurement, which indicates how galaxies are pulled together by gravity, just as Einstein theorized.

Her findings also support the existence of Dark Energy—a force greater than gravity once merely imagined by scientists. This is a big deal, because, even NASA tells us, pinning down the exact properties of Dark Energy is among the most significant problems facing science today. According to the NASA website, Dark Energy “is the deepest mystery in physics, and its resolution is likely to greatly advance our understanding of matter, space, and time.”

Reinabelle Reyes is among the scientists involved in unraveling this profound mystery.

Read the full story here via The Filipina who proved Einstein right by Nikka Santos of Rappler.com

A World without Filipinos

I came across with this photo on the Facebook and when I read it, I felt so proud being a Filipino. This photo is a screenshot of an article from an Arab newspaper mainly talking about the contribution of Filipinos in the world’s labor force.

It’s very prideful to know that we Filipinos especially Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) contributed so much and are valued players in the workforce of other countries. As the title of the article goes “Imagine a World without Filipinos”, it certainly proved how other countries need Filipino workers in order for them to function well. And that it clearly showed that Filipinos really play a big part in moving world economies.

There is no doubt that in spite of the poverty or lack of big opportunities here in our country, the skills and talents of our people is at par with the world. That we are vital resources to other nations who we think are far more developed than our country but in reality it is Filipinos, the Filipino work force who contributed in achieving those developments.

Yes, having more OFWs indicate labor problems and unemployment in the Philippines. But to think that the World will be handicapped without Filipino workers in their surroundings is a testament that Filipinos are not only individuals who went out of the country due to lack of opportunities in their own country, but individuals who are working in foreign land because they trust our abilities, capabilities and skills which they cannot find in other nationalities.

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“Because everything we say and do is the length and shadow of our own souls, our influence is determined by the quality of our being.” – Dale E. Turner

Bida Pilipinas 1st Edition (Shamcey Supsup and Pinoy Support)

In honoring the best of the Philippines, it’s locations, people, food and anything Pinoy, this will be the space to showcase what Filipinos can offer to the world. And on its 1st edition  Bida Pilipinas features the recent feat of the Philippines in the recent Miss Universe pageant.

Miss Universe, Shamcey and Pinoys

Photo taken from Flickr by Bruce C.

After weeks of preparations and excitement from the spectators, the new Miss Universe was crowned earlier this morning (Sep 13,2011 Manila time). On it’s 60th edition held in Sau Paolo Brazil. The judges gave their nod to Leila Lopes to become Angola’s first Miss Universe in history, while making Philippines bet Shamcey Supsup the 3rd Runner-up.

During the coronation night, Shamcey was really favored to win, getting 2nd spot on the fan votes for the swimsuit and evening gown competitions. During the Q&A portion when Shamcey was asked by American actress Viveca Fox if she will change religious belief to marry the person she loves, she answered “If I had to change my religious beliefs, I would not marry the person that I love because the first person that I love is God who created me and I have my faith and my principles and this is what makes me who I am. And if that person loves me, he should love my God too.” On that moment many people (specially pinoys) expected her to get the crown because on that segment she also topped the fan votes, vesting other final 5 finalist.

Then came the announcement of winners, China was annouced 4th Runner-up, then Philippines was next called as the 3rd Runner-up, followed by Brazil and Ukraine as 2nd and 1st Runner-ups respectively and Angola getting the title.

With that announcement many got disappointed as Shamcey had the nicest answers among them. And even without getting the title she should be placed on a higher spot. Talks on the Twitter and Facebook are also centered in disappointments over the results, some even joked on what judge Lea Salonga should have asked Leila so that she didn’t get the crown. But after all, it’s a contest one is really bound to win over the others. And as what Shamcey herself also said, she has already accepted and she was happy with the result so let’s all accept it also.

What’s nice about this whole story is the fact that we really see how Filipinos can be united behind a fellow Filipino competing with other countries. That for a couple of hours we set aside differences and get united in rallying behind a countrymen representing the name of our country and wearing our country’s colors. May it be in sports when Pacquiao is fighting inside the ring, The Azkals battling it out on the fields, Efren “Bata” Reyes striking on the billiards table and The Phillipine Dragot Boat Team paddling on the foreign seas, our clock suddenly stops just to watch and cheer for our “Kababayans”, and that’s what’s good about us Filipinos.

I just hope that this unity that we show during competitions and pageants will not just be for a couple of hours or even for a day, why shouldn’t we do it everyday? And if that happens I believe we can achieve the progress and development that we longed wanted.

So to every Filipino who brings pride to our country THANK YOU, you makes us prouder Pinoys. And for this current event, thank you Shamcey you brought delight to our country.
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“When the name of the country is at stake, Filipino support is always the loudest”