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The Netherlands
December 22, 2009
December 22, 2009
2 days of snowfall have blanketed the whole country with 10-15 cm of powdery snow…transforming the whole country into a Winter Wonderland!!
It was a nightmare for motorists and commuters…with disrupted public transport schedules and slippery roads causing traffic jams and accidents along the motorways.
But for many, it was a time of fun in the snow…a feeling of excitement catching their first snowflakes … making their first snowman….and hoping…, in 3 days time….to have a dream-come-true.. …. Dreaming of a White Christmas.!!
Ruth de Leon
Tue 22nd December 2009
The NetherlandsThe beautiful and picturesque blanket of white snow indeed transformed
the netherlands into a winter wonderland.
My balcony is still swathed in snow.
i remember Aya, my daughter making angel markings
in the snow when she was 9 years old.
Ruth de Leon
Can a co –owner of a piece of land buy back the share of another co-owner that was already sold to a stranger?
New Column: The Philippine Lawyer
In 1995, Marian went to work in Calgary as a caregiver.
Eventually she got her Canadian citizenship and was later able to bring her only sister Grace to Canada. Through their hard work, they were able to save enough money to buy a 400 square meter lot in Cebu City which they intended to construct an apartment building. The sisters agreed in writing that the property will be divided equally and that Grace would own the South side and Marian the North side of the land. Unfortunately, before they were able to start building the apartment, the sisters found out that they were both dating Amadeo, their dance instructor. A bitter fight ensued and the sisters went their separate ways. For years they refused to talk to each other....
In 1995, Marian went to work in Calgary as a caregiver.
Eventually she got her Canadian citizenship and was later able to bring her only sister Grace to Canada. Through their hard work, they were able to save enough money to buy a 400 square meter lot in Cebu City which they intended to construct an apartment building. The sisters agreed in writing that the property will be divided equally and that Grace would own the South side and Marian the North side of the land. Unfortunately, before they were able to start building the apartment, the sisters found out that they were both dating Amadeo, their dance instructor. A bitter fight ensued and the sisters went their separate ways. For years they refused to talk to each other....
Atty. Ferdie Aguirre
March 16, 2010
Historic Moments in Our History
The Battle of Mactan, APRIL 27, 1521The best source of the battle is the accounts kept by Pigafetta, who was the chronicler in Magellan's voyage. In describing the battle, Pigafetta pictured himself helplessly watching his brave captain valiantly fending off Lapulapu's men to give time and opportunity for his soldiers to climb aboard the ship safely, depart and save their lives. Mortally wounded, Magellan was was left behind and died while fighting in the waist deep shores of Mactan....
The Battle of Mactan, APRIL 27, 1521The best source of the battle is the accounts kept by Pigafetta, who was the chronicler in Magellan's voyage. In describing the battle, Pigafetta pictured himself helplessly watching his brave captain valiantly fending off Lapulapu's men to give time and opportunity for his soldiers to climb aboard the ship safely, depart and save their lives. Mortally wounded, Magellan was was left behind and died while fighting in the waist deep shores of Mactan....
Jose Sison Luzadas
March 19, 2010
Dear Jose
When we relate to other people, it is but natural to adapt different versions of yourself. One cannot openly say “ P*tang Ina” in front of one’s mother, or it would be quite unnatural to greet a peer by making “mano po”. With the collection of letters that Rizal exchanged, different aspects of his personality come out. Rizal kept all the letters that he received because “through them he wanted to study the character, temperament, transformation, and intellectual tendencies of his friends and countrymen” (Viola 324). So we do the same now to him.
In a letter, addressed to Trinidad Rizal, Rizal fits into the role of “Kuya”. He tells of his adventures in Germany and his impression of German women who are not afraid of men and are more concerned with substance than with appearances. So like any kuya, he encourages Trining to form the habit of studying, so as to adorn herself with substance. He ends the letter asking her to write him back in Spanish....
In a letter, addressed to Trinidad Rizal, Rizal fits into the role of “Kuya”. He tells of his adventures in Germany and his impression of German women who are not afraid of men and are more concerned with substance than with appearances. So like any kuya, he encourages Trining to form the habit of studying, so as to adorn herself with substance. He ends the letter asking her to write him back in Spanish....
Anna Cristina B. de la Paz, AB European Studies
November 22, 2009
MERRY CHRISTMASNo one can deny that Christ Jesus is the reason for the season of CHRISTMAS that is why it is called CHRISTmas. It is his birth some two thousand years ago in Bethlehem that we are celebrating today. Sometime ago, people in their perceived hurried and busy life started to shorten Christmas to Xmas. Merry Xmas became in vogue in lieu of the original and longer Merry Christmas mostly in nonformal print and written media. But to think of it, X in Xmas does not mean an unknown entity or quantity like the X in Xray discovered by Roentgen rather it is the first letter of Christos, the Greek X or CHI and thus X in Xmas is the abbreviation for Christ. So it is still alright however in recent years of modern commercialism and political correctness, Merry Christmas or its short form of Xmas is being phased out altogether in the corporate and commercial greetings with Happy Holidays and/or Seasons Greetings....
Ven Del Pilar Faundo, Lifetime member of the Knights of Rizal Canada
December 16, 2009
Update Issue - February, 2008NAGBABAGONG KLIMA SA PILIPINAS, nitong nakaraang dalawang buwan nagsisidaing ang mga naninirahan sa Baguio dahil sa tindi ng ginaw, 8-sentigrado. Di pa umano sila nakadanas ng pangangatog sa ginaw. Dahil hindi naman nangyayari ito, walang central heating ang mga bahay. Suot daw nila ay patong-patong at nakabalabal ng makapal.
Naitanong namin sa sarili, paano na lang yong mga taga Cordillera na hubad ang kalahati ng katawan at nakatapak. Sinasabing magtatagal pa itong lamig....
Naitanong namin sa sarili, paano na lang yong mga taga Cordillera na hubad ang kalahati ng katawan at nakatapak. Sinasabing magtatagal pa itong lamig....
Orquidia Valenzuela
February 12, 2009
Medical Insurance Coverage in the Philippines 2Dear Nene,
How are you?
First, we would like to inform you that together with other kababayans I miss your advisory column Ayon kay Nene very much. May I also inform you I have kept past issues of Munting Nayon and have used them several times to answer some questions of our kababayans. I am happy that your column is now available on the Munting Nayon website.
Last month, I was finally confronted just like others who have experienced it before me to send emergency money for my mother who was sick and had to be hospitalized for pneumonia. My sister called me in the middle of the night (7:00 AM Philippines time) to tell me to send urgent money to be used ......
How are you?
First, we would like to inform you that together with other kababayans I miss your advisory column Ayon kay Nene very much. May I also inform you I have kept past issues of Munting Nayon and have used them several times to answer some questions of our kababayans. I am happy that your column is now available on the Munting Nayon website.
Last month, I was finally confronted just like others who have experienced it before me to send emergency money for my mother who was sick and had to be hospitalized for pneumonia. My sister called me in the middle of the night (7:00 AM Philippines time) to tell me to send urgent money to be used ......
Corazon Dee, PhD
January 13, 2009
EyeOpenerThe Election campaign for national positions in the Philippines is officially on! To many people it is the start of fiestas and carnivals where candidates show their wares – they sing & dance, do fiery speeches attacking political opponents, invite movie, radio/television personalities to attract more people to their political rallies and meetings. To the Class D & E these are welcome opportunities to enjoy free foods and entertainment compliments of the candidates....
Ber Pacheco
February 15, 2010
Lungkot at Ligaya sa Pista ng San BartolomeDalawang taon ang pinalipas ni Ato sa Amerika bago siya muling umuwi sa Pilipinas.
Buwan ng Mayo ng siya’y umuwi at ito ay buwan ng isang masayang kapistahan sa kanilang nayon. Ito’y isang pagkakataon upang ang isang malaki at magastos na pagdiriwang na noong panahon ng kaniyang walang malay na kamusmusan na punong puno ng mga magaganda at matatamis na ala-ala ay muli niyang masaksihan.
Ngunit marami nang naganap na malalaki at maliliit, magaganda at pangit, masasama at mabubuting mga pagbabago sa daigdig lalo na sa ating bayan. Mga pagbabagong naganap na ang iba ay nagdulot ng hirap at ang iba ay nagdulot ng ligaya sa daigdig na ating ginagalawan....
Buwan ng Mayo ng siya’y umuwi at ito ay buwan ng isang masayang kapistahan sa kanilang nayon. Ito’y isang pagkakataon upang ang isang malaki at magastos na pagdiriwang na noong panahon ng kaniyang walang malay na kamusmusan na punong puno ng mga magaganda at matatamis na ala-ala ay muli niyang masaksihan.
Ngunit marami nang naganap na malalaki at maliliit, magaganda at pangit, masasama at mabubuting mga pagbabago sa daigdig lalo na sa ating bayan. Mga pagbabagong naganap na ang iba ay nagdulot ng hirap at ang iba ay nagdulot ng ligaya sa daigdig na ating ginagalawan....
Rene Calalang
March 16, 2010
AGHAM PARTY LIST
PROFILES, OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES (AGHAM is the Filipino word for SCIENCE)
In 1965 the Philippines was second only ...
Historic Moments in Our History
The Battle of Mactan, APRIL 27, 1521
Jose Sison Luzadas
The best source of the battle is the accounts kept by Pigafetta, who was the chronicler in ...
Seven Last Words 2010
Press ReleasePreparations are underway for “The Seven Last Words”, an annual project of www.anluwage.com since it started in 2005. ...
10 May 2010 National Elections Overseas Absentee Voting
Philippine Embassy, The Hague
To our friends in the Filipino Community in the Netherlands,
We would like to inform you ...
Manuel (Manny) Valdehuesa
Manny Valdehuesa was born in Cagayan de Oro, Northern Mindanao, 17 June 1939 and is married to Marita F. Mier ...
Jollibee-FBA Tilt: Sharbatly, BG Co-Gulf Express, American Garden, Radisson Blu and Fitaihi score
Gared Angio
Jeddah - After two weeks of exciting games at Saudi Hi-Tech compound, the ongoing 1st Jollibee-29th FBA Basketball Tournament ...
Can a co –owner of a piece of land buy back the share of another co-owner that was already sold to a stranger?
Atty. Ferdie Aguirre
New Column: The Philippine Lawyer
In 1995, Marian went to work in Calgary as a caregiver.
Eventually she got her Canadian ...
Lungkot at Ligaya sa Pista ng San Bartolome
Rene Calalang
Dalawang taon ang pinalipas ni Ato sa Amerika bago siya muling umuwi sa Pilipinas.
Buwan ng Mayo ng siya’y ...
Commentary: Sa Kuko at Pangil ng ‘5-6’
J. Nava Cruz
Huwag na nating tingnan ang “pautang-patong-tubo” o yung popular sa tawag na “5-6” sa aspeto at sinasaad nang Banal ...
Masahe lang, Walang Personalan
J. Nava Cruz
Hindi maipagkakaila na ang massage business ay isa na ngayong pangunahing negosyo hindi lamang sa Pilipinas, Thailand, India, Vietnam bagkus ...
In the eyes of the older generation of Filipinos 'He' was an American Idol!
Jose Sison Luzadas
Let us have a moment in history to review what the Filipinos during the Commonwealth period dominated by Quezon and ...
Golden Reunion – Marcelo H Del Pilar High School (MHPHS)- Class 1960
Erlinda Calalang Zabella
Kababalik ko lang mula sa pagbabakasyon sa Pilipinas. ...
KOR DIAMOND ANTWERP BELGIUM CELEBRATED 10TH CHARTERING ANNIVERSARY
Sir Dominiek Segaert
Saturday January 23, 2010 the KOR Diamond Chapter of Antwerp in Belgium (Europe) celebrated with 82 active participants the 10th ...
Centrepoint, Zahid, Sarco-Jeddah, Solid North & Saudi Oger win in Jollibee–FBA event
Gared Angio
Jeddah - Basketball fans cheered their favorite teams and players participating in the ongoing 1st Jollibee & 29th FBA Basketball ...
AGGASS Cooking Fever Nagsimula Na!
J. Nava Cruz
Sisimulan na ng Lupon ng mga Artista Para sa Kultura at Sining (Artists League for Culture & Arts) ...
A TRIP TO PANGASINAN – A TRAVELLER’S ACCOUNT
Rene Calalang
In the few times I had traveled in some part of Central Luzon, to be more specific, in some sections ...
I lived in Eindhoven in the early part of 1970's. Once I saw snow dusting but never that much. Anyway we just had 12 inches of snow in NJ & made everybody's life miserable specially if you are going to work. This is just to make a comment. I think snow is soo pretty to look at.