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Agawan Festival 2012 - Sariaya

The Agawan Festival commemorates the feast of San Isidro. As the procession passes, a parade collects all the fruit and vegetable items decorated...

by Ezra Acayan in Philippines on 15/05/2012

Politics

Protestors Call for end to Militarization in Quezon Province

Hundreds of protestors from various groups and rights organizations from Southern Tagalog held a lighting rally to denounce military activities in...

by Leo, II Sabangan in Philippines on 15/05/2012

Business

Mass delays of Philippine fruit exports to China

China is the Philippines' second-largest banana market, but because of the sovereignty conflict, bananas were found rotting in Chinese ports....

by Sherbien Dacalanio in Philippines on 14/05/2012

15/05/2012 - Agawan Festival 2012 - Sariaya - Philippines - The Agawan Festival commemorates the...
15/05/2012 - Protestors Call for end to Militarization in Quezon Province - Philippines - Hundreds of protestors from various...
14/05/2012 - Mass delays of Philippine fruit exports to China - Philippines - China is the Philippines' second-...
14/05/2012 - Many Chinese cities to suspend tours to the Philippines due to safety - Philippines - Travel agencies in China have suspended...
14/05/2012 - Filipino government doesn't recognize Chinese fishing ban - Manila - Philippines - The Department of Foreign Affairs said...
14/05/2012 - In pictures: The dangerous road to the Mountain Province of Bontoc - Philippines - A winding, steep road leads to Bontoc,...
13/05/2012 - Sen. Miriam Santiago is the first Asian judge at ICC - Philippines - Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago is the...
13/05/2012 - Pahiyas Festival in Lucban Town - Philippines - The municipality of Lucban in Quezon...
12/05/2012 - Activists fly paper airplanes to end human trafficking - Manila - Philippines - Activist leaders and online campaigners...
12/05/2012 - Cockfighting during the island's festival - Malapascua - Philippines - As part of the town festival, locals...

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Pahiyas Festival in Lucban Town

Society

Pahiyas Festival in Lucban Town

The municipality of Lucban in Quezon Province celebrated the annual Pahiyas Festival, the colorful summer event honoring the patron saint of farmers, San Isidro Labrador.
by rummelp, on 13th of May 2012
Agawan Festival 2012 - Sariaya

Our World

Agawan Festival 2012 - Sariaya

The Agawan Festival commemorates the feast of San Isidro. As the procession passes, a parade collects all the fruit and vegetable items decorated around homes.
by Ezra Acayan, on 15th of May 2012
Protestors Call for end to Militarization in Quezon Province

Politics

Protestors Call for end to Militarization in Quezon Pro...

Hundreds of protestors from various groups and rights organizations from Southern Tagalog held a lighting rally to denounce military activities in Quezon Province in front of the milita...
by Leo, II Sabangan, on 15th of May 2012
Mass delays of Philippine fruit exports to China

Business

Mass delays of Philippine fruit exports to China

China is the Philippines' second-largest banana market, but because of the sovereignty conflict, bananas were found rotting in Chinese ports. Alleged pests have been discovered in ...
by Sherbien Dacalanio, on 14th of May 2012
Many Chinese cities to suspend tours to the Philippines due to safety

Politics

Many Chinese cities to suspend tours to the Philippines...

Travel agencies in China have suspended all tours to the Philippines due to safety concerns arising after a month-long dispute over the sovereignty of the Scarborough Shoal in West Phil...
by Sherbien Dacalanio, on 14th of May 2012
Filipino government doesn't recognize Chinese fishing ban - Manila

Politics

Filipino government doesn't recognize Chinese fishing b...

The Department of Foreign Affairs said that the reported fishing ban imposed by China on parts of the West Philippine Sea, including the disputed Scarborough Shoal, is an "encroach...
by Sherbien Dacalanio, on 14th of May 2012
In pictures: The dangerous road to the Mountain Province of Bontoc

Our World

In pictures: The dangerous road to the Mountain Provinc...

A winding, steep road leads to Bontoc, the Mountain Province. That's why motorist are advised to be careful going to this mystic town. Recently, 11 people were killed when an overl...
by Sherbien Dacalanio, on 14th of May 2012
Sunrise in Mt. Manabu

Our World

Sunrise in Mt. Manabu

Mt. Manabu is probably the easiest and most accessible mountain from Manila. The mountain is an elegant garden covered with grass, shrubs, wild berries and flowers and has white cross a...
by Sherbien Dacalanio, on 14th of May 2012
Sen. Miriam Santiago is the first Asian judge at ICC

Politics

Sen. Miriam Santiago is the first Asian judge at ICC

Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago is the newest judge of the International Criminal Court (ICC), the first Filipino and first Asian from a developing country to sit in the tribunal that ...
by Sherbien Dacalanio, on 13th of May 2012
Activists fly paper airplanes to end human trafficking - Manila

Society

Activists fly paper airplanes to end human trafficking ...

Activist leaders and online campaigners, flew paper planes to express support for the struggle to curtail and end modern-day slavery and human trafficking.
by rummelp, on 12th of May 2012
Cockfighting during the island's festival - Malapascua

Sports

Cockfighting during the island's festival - Malapascua

As part of the town festival, locals gather to play a game of Sabong (cockfighting). The island commemorates its 121st year this year.
by Ezra Acayan, on 12th of May 2012
3rd Lawihan Festival commemorates island's 121st year - Malapascua

Arts & Entertainment

3rd Lawihan Festival commemorates island's 121st year -...

The Lawihan festival commemorates the town's 121st year. "Lawi" is the name given to the famed Thresher Shark, a living gem amongst divers who frequent the island.
by Ezra Acayan, on 12th of May 2012
The Nuestra Senora Virgen de los Desamparados in Malapascua Island

Arts & Entertainment

The Nuestra Senora Virgen de los Desamparados in Malapa...

The Nuestra Senora Virgen de los Desamparados made its annual round around in its home town in Malapascua Island north of Cebu. The parade is part of a series of events in the town'...
by Ezra Acayan, on 11th of May 2012
AKBAYAN PARTY rally against China over Scarborough Shoal

Politics

AKBAYAN PARTY rally against China over Scarborough Shoa...

Members of AKBAYAN PARTY rallied outside the Chinese consulate in Makati City on May 11, 2012 as part of a broader protest by Filipinos around the world against Beijing’s claim over the...
by Sherbien Dacalanio, on 11th of May 2012
Parade-in-review of the delegation teams of the Palarong Pambansa

Sports

Parade-in-review of the delegation teams of the Palaron...

Delegations of various regional athletic associations from the Philippines. 17 participating regions parade-in-review during the opening ceremonies of the 2012 Palarong Pambansa held in...
by NORMAN C. CAGUIOA, on 7th of May 2012
Bianca Gotuaco dominates archery at Palarong Pambansa 2012

Sports

Bianca Gotuaco dominates archery at Palarong Pambansa 2...

Bianca Gotuaco, a multi-medalist at the recent Batang Pinoy 2011 tournament, and one of eleven Filipino athletes who were given a 3-week sports scholarship at Saint Bede’s College in th...
by jojo rinoza, on 9th of May 2012
National Bands Champions at Palarong Pambansa Games Opening

Arts & Entertainment

National Bands Champions at Palarong Pambansa Games Ope...

National band champions from University of Luzon and Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation wowed spectators with their fine music during the opening of the 2012 Palarong Pambansa games...
by NORMAN C. CAGUIOA, on 7th of May 2012
National Capital Region sweeps first day at gymnastics in Palaro 2012

Sports

National Capital Region sweeps first day at gymnastics ...

National Capital Region (NCR)sweeps the first day of Gymnastics in the Palaro Pambansa 2012, getting all the medals of the day. NCR holds all the top spots in gymnastics of the Palarong...
by jojo rinoza, on 8th of May 2012
May 7 is Justice Day for health workers

Society

May 7 is Justice Day for health workers

May 7 is declared as Health Workers' Day in the Philippines where workers from different hospitals, clinics, agencies and institutions in major cities go out to cry out for justice...
by Sherbien Dacalanio, on 7th of May 2012
President Benigno S. Aquino opens Palarong Pambansa Games

Sports

President Benigno S. Aquino opens Palarong Pambansa Gam...

President Benigno S. Aquino III launched the 2012 Palarong Pambansa (National Games) at Lingayen. The Palaro aims to discover the best athletes at elementary and secondary level, who ca...
by jojo rinoza, on 7th of May 2012

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Hi Ed, How do we apply for a

Submitted by Erik Lacson on Sun, 11/04/2010 - 12:06.

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 - 15:33.
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 - 18:46.

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

Hello Philippine Team! I am

Submitted by Mei Velas-Suarin on Sun, 13/12/2009 - 18:44.

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 - 12:19.

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