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Despite cleanups several waterways remain polluted - Manila

Several waterways across Metro Manila remain polluted despite the government's effort of cleaning them up. Another "Estero Blitz" has...

by Ezra Acayan in Philippines on 06/02/2012

Our World

Tsunami warning lifted in Cebu City after 6.9 earthquake

People fled their homes and went to the streets and high structures in Cebu City, Philippines after a false report of a potential tsunami triggered...

by Victor Kintanar in Philippines on 06/02/2012

Our World

Philippines hit by a 6.7 Magnitude Quake

At least seven people have died after a 6.7 magnitude quake struck the central Philippines, according to the government's disaster management...

by Ferdinand Edralin in Philippines on 06/02/2012

06/02/2012 - Despite cleanups several waterways remain polluted - Manila - Philippines - Several waterways across Metro Manila...
06/02/2012 - Tsunami warning lifted in Cebu City after 6.9 earthquake - Philippines - People fled their homes and went to the...
06/02/2012 - Philippines hit by a 6.7 Magnitude Quake - Philippines - At least seven people have died after a...
05/02/2012 - 'Cleaner Air, Longer Life' Chellenge in support of Green riding - Philippines - Bikers from all ages participate in a...
04/02/2012 - Free coke drinks on Coca-Cola Philippines' 100th year - Metro Manila - Philippines - Filipinos across the country enjoy free...
04/02/2012 - Car accident leaves three people hurt in Brgy Sapa - Sto Thomas - Philippines - An Isuzu Sportivo with plate number ZLS...
03/02/2012 - Street dancers highlight the second Sigay Festival - Binmaley - Philippines - Local high school and elementary...
03/02/2012 - Fifth Ibon-Ebon festival begins in Philippines - Sta Ana - Philippines - The Ibon-Ebon, meaning Birds and Eggs,...
31/01/2012 - Student journalists protest K+12 and course closures - Philippines - Student journalists stage a protest...
29/01/2012 - Fishing by hand celebrated - Pangasinan - Philippines - Kambog ed Kapokokan, a native term for...

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'Cleaner Air, Longer Life' Chellenge in support of Green riding

Sports

'Cleaner Air, Longer Life' Chellenge in support of Gree...

Bikers from all ages participate in a mountain Bike Challenge organised Philippine Off-Road Bikers Organisation (PORBO). The group advocates cleaner air on the cities roads. Kidapawan. ...
by Geonarri Solmerano, on 5th of February 2012
Despite cleanups several waterways remain polluted - Manila

Environment

Despite cleanups several waterways remain polluted - Ma...

Several waterways across Metro Manila remain polluted despite the government's effort of cleaning them up. Another "Estero Blitz" has been launched which aims to rid wate...
by Ezra Acayan, on 6th of February 2012
Philippines hit by a 6.7 Magnitude Quake

Our World

Philippines hit by a 6.7 Magnitude Quake

At least seven people have died after a 6.7 magnitude quake struck the central Philippines, according to the government's disaster management body. Cebu City, central Visayas, Phil...
by Ferdinand Edralin, on 6th of February 2012
Tsunami warning lifted in Cebu City after 6.9 earthquake

Our World

Tsunami warning lifted in Cebu City after 6.9 earthquak...

People fled their homes and went to the streets and high structures in Cebu City, Philippines after a false report of a potential tsunami triggered chaos in the city. Dozens have been r...
by Victor Kintanar, on 6th of February 2012
Free coke drinks on Coca-Cola Philippines' 100th year - Metro Manila

Our World

Free coke drinks on Coca-Cola Philippines' 100th year -...

Filipinos across the country enjoy free coke drinks as Coca-Cola celebrates it's 100th year in the Philippines. Metro Manila, Philippines. 4th February 2012
by Ezra Acayan, on 4th of February 2012
Street dancers highlight the second Sigay Festival - Binmaley

Our World

Street dancers highlight the second Sigay Festival - Bi...

Local high school and elementary students participate in a dance competition that is part of the two-week long Sigay Festival, which celebrates the Pangasinan region's fishing and ...
by jojo rinoza, on 3rd of February 2012
Fifth Ibon-Ebon festival begins in Philippines - Sta Ana

Society

Fifth Ibon-Ebon festival begins in Philippines - Sta An...

The Ibon-Ebon, meaning Birds and Eggs, Festival is celebrated every February in Candaba. The five-day celebration started on 1dt February with the Harvest festival. 3rd February 2012
by Mark Fredesjed Cristino, on 3rd of February 2012
Car accident leaves three people hurt in Brgy Sapa - Sto Thomas

Society

Car accident leaves three people hurt in Brgy Sapa - St...

An Isuzu Sportivo with plate number ZLS 322 crashed into the porch of a house at Brgy Sapa, Sto Thomas at approximately 2 a.m. Witnesses claimed the driver of the car was a female stude...
by Mark Fredesjed Cristino, on 4th of February 2012
Sinulog 2012 celebrations in Cebu City

Our World

Sinulog 2012 celebrations in Cebu City

The Sinulog celebrations in Cebu City, Philippines, culminated with colorful and solemn activities in honor of the Holy Child Jesus or the Santo Niño. 16th January 2012
by Victor Kintanar, on 16th of January 2012
Whale Shark handling in Oslob

Environment

Whale Shark handling in Oslob

The proper handling of the whalesharks in Oslob, central Philippines continues to be the primary concern for whale shark experts. Although visitors now go through a short orientation be...
by Ferdinand Edralin, on 10th of December 2011
Student journalists protest K+12 and course closures

Politics

Student journalists protest K+12 and course closures

Student journalists stage a protest showing their strong disapproval of the Department of Education's K+12 program, as well as the Commission on Higher Education's memorandum ...
by Ezra Acayan, on 31st of January 2012
2012 Philippine International Guitar Festival launches in CCP - Manila

Arts & Entertainment

2012 Philippine International Guitar Festival launches ...

The Cultural Center of the Philippines along with the Ministry of Culture of Spain is launching the Philippine International Guitar Festival, featuring artists Dani de Morón and Rafael ...
by Don Sausa, on 28th of January 2012
Aeta's perform

Society

Aeta's perform

he Aeta, Agta or Ayta are an indigenous people who live in scattered, isolated on mountainous parts of Luzon, Philippines. 30th January 2012
by Mark Fredesjed Cristino, on 28th of January 2012
Fishing by hand celebrated - Pangasinan

Our World

Fishing by hand celebrated - Pangasinan

Kambog ed Kapokokan, a native term for catching fish, crabs and prawn by hand inside a fishpond was celebrated during the Sigay (harvest) Festival. Philippines. 28th January 2012
by jojo rinoza, on 29th of January 2012
Puerto Prinsesa Underground River - Official New7Wonders of Nature

Environment

Puerto Prinsesa Underground River - Official New7Wonder...

Bernard Weber, founder-president of New7Wonders announced that Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) is now officially one of the New7Wonders of Nature. Philippines. 29th January 201...
by Sherbien Dacalanio, on 29th of January 2012
Students protest against educational issues - Manila

Politics

Students protest against educational issues - Manila

Students from different schools and universities in Manila march to Mendiola for a protest action against educational issues during the afternoon. Philippines. 24th January 2012
by lirabitao, on 24th of January 2012
Spring Festival in Dagupan - Philippines

Our World

Spring Festival in Dagupan - Philippines

A colourful Chinese New Year celebration by the Filipino - Chinese community took place in Dagupan City in Pangasinan, north of Manila, dubbed as the 'Spring Festival in Dagupan�...
by jojo rinoza, on 23rd of January 2012
Chinese Lunar New Year grand celebration kicks off - Manila

Our World

Chinese Lunar New Year grand celebration kicks off - Ma...

The Filipino-Chinese community kicked off the Chinese lunar New Year grand celebration in Chinatown. The start of the year of the Water Dragon will be celebrated for a period of two wee...
by Ezra Acayan, on 23rd of January 2012
Underwater dragon dance at the Oceanarium - Manila

Arts & Entertainment

Underwater dragon dance at the Oceanarium - Manila

Local and foreign visitors come to watch the underwater dragon dance at the Manila Ocean Park Oceanarium. The dance is one of many attractions of the aquarium park during this year'...
by Ezra Acayan, on 23rd of January 2012
Journalism students launch a flash mob in Mendiola - Manila

Politics

Journalism students launch a flash mob in Mendiola - Ma...

In commemoration of the Maguindanao Massacre, the College Editors Guild of the Philippines launched a flash mob at Mendiola to remind the government of impunity in the country. Manila, ...
by lirabitao, on 23rd of January 2012

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Hi Ed, How do we apply for a

Submitted by Erik Lacson on Sun, 11/04/2010 - 11:06.

Hi Ed,

How do we apply for a Demotix Press pass? It would be easier to get access to the election campaign activities if we had one.

Cheers!

Erik

Comelec Election Calendar

Submitted by Ed Hadfield on Mon, 21/12/2009 - 14:33.
Comelec Election Calendar (Courtesy of susancorpuz):


http://www.comelec.gov.ph/2010%20National_Local/Calendar_%20of_Activities_p2.html

P.s. My email is

Submitted by Mei Velas-Suarin on Sun, 13/12/2009 - 17:46.

P.s. My email is mei_velas@yahoo.com

Hello Philippine Team! I am

Submitted by Mei Velas-Suarin on Sun, 13/12/2009 - 17:44.

Hello Philippine Team! I am new here and want to start uploading photos...BUT I realized that I am "lost" with the Filezilla software...haha! Can someone send me his/her email so I can ask some questions? :) Thanks in advance!

Hi Neil, it was recent I was

Submitted by Ed Hadfield on Wed, 02/12/2009 - 11:19.

Hi Neil, it was recent I was after - but by all means upload what you have.
Ed