http://mnnetherlands.com/ Maligayang Pasko at Manigong Bagong Taon!... http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/Home/imglink_ts1.jpg http://mnnetherlands.com/ http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102549/ Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:35:31 GMT Philippine Embassy-The Hague
April 12, 2013
For the 13 May 2013 National Elections, the Philippine Embassy is adopting the method of Postal Voting. In this regard, the COMELEC has mailed to all registered Overseas Absentee Voters (OAV) in The Netherlands, at their respective addresses when they...]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102548/ Fri, 12 Apr 2013 04:36:50 GMT Emailed for posting by Jon Yuson
Glendale-CA
April 10, 2013
One of the 90’s most prolific Filipino rock bands, the Introvoys will be performing in “One Night for a Cause,” a benefit event on April 22nd at 7:00 PM at NoyPitz Bar and Restaurant in Glendale, California.  The show will...]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102547/ Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:23:55 GMT By Pablo A. Tariman
Manila
Thu 11th April 2013
          The first time I heard baritone Noel Azcona was during my First Pasig Summer Music Festival at the Pasig Museum in 2002. Baritone Gamaliel Viray was in the audience. Azcona received a standing ovation.            I later brought him...]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102546/ Thu, 11 Apr 2013 06:11:58 GMT Philippine Consulate General
Honolulu-Hawaii
Thu 11th April 2013
11 April 2013 - The Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu, Hawaii, commemorated the 71st Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) on April 09 with a simple and solemn ceremony replete with military honors at The Overlook of the National Memorial...]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102545/ Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:24:40 GMT By Perri Cebedo
San Francisco-CA
April 10, 2013
A few days ago we visited the town of Culion in Palawan, aka the former Leper Colony of the Philippines.   Culion is about 90 minutes by Banca from the town of Coron in Palawan  and what we...]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102544/ Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:19:37 GMT Emailed for posting by Romeo Ayson Zetazate
Toronto-Canada
April 10, 2013
 Photo shows Pastor Teck Uy (3rd from left) of the congregation of the Friends of Jesus Christ Canada together with his wife, Myra, and children posed for a souvenir photo after the wedding ceremonies of eldest...]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102543/ Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:18:47 GMT Emailed for posting by Romeo Ayson Zetazate
Toronto-Canada
April 10, 2013
Canada Region Adviser Sir Emiliano "Ka Miling" Silverio, KGCR and the Canada Region Council presented the KGCR Golden Sword to Region Commander Sir George R. Poblete, KGCR, during the recent Rizal ceremonies in Scarborough, Canada....]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102542/ Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:29:29 GMT Philippine Consulate General-NY
Tue 9th April 2013
14 March 2013 -The second Leadership-Management Seminar (LMS) for Fil-Am Community members was held at Stratton Hall, Drexel University, Philadelphia on March 09.  The first LMS was successfully held at the Philippine Center last February 23 for...]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102541/ Sun, 07 Apr 2013 02:39:45 GMT The Order of the Knights of Rizal, Toronto Chapter
Sun 7th April 2013
The Order of the Knights of Rizal, Toronto Chapter is proud to present… A HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL TABLEAU ON THE BIRTH OF THE FILIPINO NATION On April 27, 2013 For Details, see poster...]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102540/ Sat, 06 Apr 2013 03:37:38 GMT  By Renato Perdon
Sydney, Australia
Sat 6th April 2013
The struggle for Western colonial supremacy in Asia began between Portugal and Spain during the 16th century, with the later participation by Holland, Great Britain, Germany and France, all maritime powers of the period, and continued until the early 20th century. Russia...]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102539/ Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:03:18 GMT Emailed for posting by Jojo Taduran
Ontario-Canada
April 5, 2013  
Senator Tobias Enverga, Jr. (C, Ontario) pins a Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal on  Eleanor Calbes, a world-renowned soprano singer. Calbes won scholarships at the Royal Conservatory of Music and played lead roles in some of the productions of the Canadian Opera Company.  She is...]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102538/ Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:01:55 GMT  By Pablo A. Tariman      Vera Files
Manila
Fri 5th April 2013
Albay turned 439 years  last April 3 and the images on the opening week of the Daragang Magayon Festival are largely more showbiz than history and with the sacred and the profane sharing fairly good media notices. Teenage heartthrob...]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102537/ Fri, 05 Apr 2013 02:01:50 GMT By Marlon B. Vicente
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
April 4, 2013
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Filipino Confederation of Basketball Referees popularly known as FCBR to all basketball aficionados in the Kingdom had its annual Induction of Officers on March 22, 2013 in a private estraha here.   Charlotte...]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102536/ Thu, 04 Apr 2013 02:21:05 GMT By J Nava Cruz
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
April 3, 2013
Carrying its social-advocacy theme: “Life is not all about choices, but rather, life is about decision”, ‘Missed Samonte, a film from the Philippines and adapted for screenplay from the pages of ‘The Desert Roses’ (Mga Rosas ng Disyerto) book written...]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102535/ Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:52:10 GMT Emailed for posting by Manuel Papa
Toronto-Canada
April 2, 2013
Four former presidents of the Philippine Press Club of Ontario (Canada) sat down in Toronto for an informal chat with current president Hermie Garcia on March 8. ...]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102534/ Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:50:19 GMT by Jorge D. Lomboy
Tue 2nd April 2013
  You will always find people wanting to influence you with something that is good.  But think before you leap for behind something that is good there is what we call a hidden agenda.  You will always find people...]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102533/ Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:50:02 GMT Emailed for posting by Jojo Taduran
Toronto-Canada
April 1, 2013
The Consul General Office  invited the local Filipinos to their 8th Ambassador, Consul General and Tourism Director Tour to the Philippines in a presentation at Casa Manila in Don Mills.  ...]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102532/ Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:48:45 GMT By Jane Ordinario and Beth Dollaga
Vancouver-Canada
March 31, 2013
Vancouver, B.C. – The Stations of the Cross, a religious tradition and devotion of the Christian community during the Holy Week, took on a contemporary interpretation with the themes of migration as the stations followed the journey of Jesus, the...]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102531/ Sun, 31 Mar 2013 04:05:07 GMT By Marlon B. Vicente
Riyadh-Saudi Arabia
March 31, 2013
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Kamakailan nga ay matagumpay na iginawad ng pamunuan ng FBC (Filipino Badminton Committee) Saudi Arabia Chapter sa pangunguna ni G. Nasser Hulleza ang tsekeng nagkakahalaga ng SR 12,700 kay Bb. Dulce Tapiador bilang benepisary ng “Palo ko...]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102530/ Sun, 31 Mar 2013 18:03:15 GMT By Tony A. San Juan, OCT
Toronto-Canada
March 30, 2013
True to its established mission and mandate, the Philippine Teachers Association of Canada (PTAC), conducted a free seminar-workshop on March 17, 2013 at Loblaws Supermarket Social Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  The successful professional activity, the Association's 5th...]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102529/ Sat, 30 Mar 2013 16:47:14 GMT By Jojo Taduran
Ottawa-Canada
March 30, 2013
  Young Canadian students from across Canada for a photo op with Conservative Senators for Ontario, Tobias Enverga, Jr. and Victor Oh (centers, right and left, respectively) after their Breakfast Forum with the two members of the Upper...]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102528/ Fri, 29 Mar 2013 05:49:30 GMT By Ashok Bhargava, President of WIN
Vancouver-Canada
March 28, 2013
On March 23, 2013, a lovely spring day in Richmond, British Columbia, the Writers International Network Canada (WIN) held its Second Annual Literary Festival and Dr. Asha Bhargava Memorial Awards Celebrations to acknowledge and honor some of Canada’s...]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102527/ Fri, 29 Mar 2013 04:18:23 GMT Fri 29th March 2013
28 March 2013 – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), through the Office of Consular Affairs, hosted the 2013 Regional Consular Offices Consultation Meeting (RCOCM) at the DFA Main Building in Manila from 21-23 March 2013. Attended...]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102526/ Thu, 28 Mar 2013 07:02:35 GMT Emailed for Posting by Jojo Taduran
March 28, 2013
TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA ------->>> The Asian Canadian Talent Search is back and better than ever with bigger cash prizes! The Asian Canadian Talent Search (ACTS) - Sing For Your Heart is an annual singing competition developed by the Canadian Multicultural Council...]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102525/ Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:23:45 GMT By Philippine Embassy-Tel Aviv
Thu 28th March 2013
20 March 2013 – Philippine Ambassador to Israel Generoso D. G. Calonge awarded trophies to the top three players of the First Philippine Embassy Community Chess Tournament. The first place went to Mr. Danilo Dugay....]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102524/ Tue, 26 Mar 2013 07:38:05 GMT Philippine Embassy – Riyadh-Saudi Arabia
Tue 26th March 2013
19 March 2013 - The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh successfully conducted its sixth mobile consular outreach services or Embassy-on-Wheels (EOW) for the year. The EOW was held at the Al Jazeera International School in Al Khobar’s Rakah District...]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102523/ Sat, 23 Mar 2013 17:51:57 GMT By Pablo A. Tariman Vera Files
Manila
Sun 24th March 2013
             Catanduanes – a Bicol island   just two hours and a half away from Tabaco, Albay – had its taste of live violin music after 12 years with a well-received concert of violinist Christian Tan and pianist Mary Anne Espina who opened...]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102522/ Sat, 23 Mar 2013 17:49:56 GMT By Marlon B. Vicente
Riyadh-Saudi Arabia
March 22, 2013
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Sister companies Mawarid Food Company and Saudi Agricultural Development Company (SADCO) conceptualized a basketball exhibition game for its staff and employees dubbed as “Battle of the Champions” on the eve of March 5 at White Palace Hotel...]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102521/ Sat, 23 Mar 2013 07:13:29 GMT By Willie Jose  
Sat 23rd March 2013
I’ve been elected to the board of directors of one of the biggest condo complex here in Toronto.   Big deal? No. Intimidating? Yes.   Why, because to help manage this multi-million-condo complex is both an...]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102520/ Fri, 22 Mar 2013 06:27:17 GMT Philippine Embassy-Wellington-NZ
Fri 22nd March 2013
22 March 2013 - Team Philippines headed by Governor Datu Teng Mangudadatu, President of the Philippine Practical Shooting Association (PPSA), and the organization’s officers and members, garnered several top awards in the recently concluded International Practical Shooting Confederation Australasia 2013...]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102519/ Sat, 23 Mar 2013 07:21:20 GMT By Sir George R. Poblete
Mississauga-Ontario-Canada
March 22, 2013
The Knights of Rizal invited their members, ladies and friends in the community to meet "Hon. Senator Tobias Enverga, Jr." in a Symposium at Kalayaan Cultural Community Center (KCCC) in Mississauga on March 17, 2013....]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102518/ Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:56:51 GMT Philippine Embassy-Riyadh
Fri 22nd March 2013
19 March 2013 - The Philippines-Saudi Arabia Joint Technical Working Group (TWG) convened at the Ministry of Labor (MOL) in Riyadh to discuss and mutually agree on the provisions of the draft Agreement on Domestic Worker Recruitment on March 16....]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102517/ Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:32:12 GMT By Hentjie Oliver A. Tachado- First Prize Winner, High School Category
La Salle College, Antipolo
Thu 21st March 2013
An ensuing battle looms over the West Philippines Sea. Tensions are high as a Vietnamese controlled seismic ship surveying an area 20 miles from the Paracel Islands were boarded by PLAN (People's Liberation Army Navy) maritime patrol troops. In response,Socialist...]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102516/ Mon, 25 Mar 2013 08:03:54 GMT By: J. Nava Cruz – Middle East
Riyadh-Saudi Arabia
March 20, 2013
As the Year  2013 opens the second quarter of its colorful 12-month calendar wings and, as the inescapable, sizzling, albeit, pulsating heat of the ‘summer months’ of April and May appear in the Philippine horizon, Missed Samonte, a social advocacy...]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102515/ Wed, 20 Mar 2013 06:23:52 GMT By Ferth Vandensteen L. Manaysay [1]
Wed 20th March 2013
In the recent years, the South China Sea dispute has put the world on notice, as the region witnessed the re-escalation of the long-standing contested sovereignty and maritime boundary claims amongst the claimant states—predominantly, the Philippines, Vietnam and China—over a...]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102514/ Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:13:19 GMT By Amina Razul (PCID President)
Quezon City 
March 19, 2013
The Judges for the World Interfaith Harmony Week (WIHW) Prize announced on March 17 the Winners for the 2013 Prize, awarded by the Royal Aal Al-Bayt Foundation of Jordan. The World Interfaith Harmony Week is a celebration adopted by the...]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102513/ Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:37:43 GMT Department of Foreign Affairs
Wed 20th March 2013
19 March 2013 - The Philippines and the Federal Republic of Germany on Tuesday, March 19, concluded a government-to-government agreement that will facilitate the placement of Filipino health care professionals in employment positions in Germany.   The Agreement was signed...]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102512/ Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:17:33 GMT By Marlon B. Vicente
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
March 19, 2013
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Christelle Marie Aliasas, dubbed as Saudi Arabia’s Pop Diva will be staging a farewell concert on March 21, 2013 at 6 o’clock in the evening. The said concert is part of the second...]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102511/ Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:20:32 GMT By Migrante BC
Vancouver-Canada
March 18, 2013  
We Hold Up Half of the Sky! Vancouver, B.C. — It was a huge crowd of women, men, and children that stood by the steps of the Vancouver Art Gallery for the International Women’s Day rally to celebrate the...]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102510/ Wed, 20 Mar 2013 06:23:52 GMT By  Dr. Celia B.Lamkin
March 18, 2013
(USP4GG) — Makati City:  On Feb. 26, 2013, the awards ceremony for the winners of the essay contest on the West Philippine Sea, which had the theme, “The West Philippine Sea and its Impact on the future of the Philipppines,” was...]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102509/ Tue, 19 Mar 2013 03:40:54 GMT By Ms Evelyn A. Opilas (PRO)
NSW-Australia
March 17, 2013
The Australia Philippines Services League will join the 25 April Anzac Day parade in Sydney, its members marching shoulder to shoulder with war veterans, retired and serving troops, and proudly flying the Philippine flag alongside those of Allied forces....]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102508/ Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:42:40 GMT Philippine Embassy-Wellington-NZ
Mon 18th March 2013
14 March 2013 - Cultural diplomacy reached another milestone when 12 young Filipino artists together with their parents and friends showcased their talents and creativity through an art exhibition entitled “What is Art” held at the Farsite Gallery on February...]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102507/ Sun, 17 Mar 2013 22:45:59 GMT By Pablo A. Tariman, Vera Files
Manila
Mon 18th March 2013
               In the early 70s, opera icon RenataTebaldi -- reportedly a rival of the equally great Maria Callas -- figured in a memorable recital at the Philamlife Theater and cracked in a Manon Lescaut aria. Instead of being...]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102506/ Sun, 17 Mar 2013 23:00:06 GMT By Marlon B. Vicente
Riyadh-Saudi Arabia
March 17, 2013
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: H.E. Ezzedin H. Tago, Philippine Ambassador to Saudi Arabia and Yemen shared his thoughts and ideas on how to boost Philippine tourism industry, during a one-on-one interview held at Diplomat Quarter, Philippine Embassy Riyadh. In...]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102505/ Sun, 17 Mar 2013 22:43:26 GMT By Pablo A. Tariman       Vera Files  
Manila
Sun 17th March 2013
          Tenor Arthur Espiritu --who received a standing ovation at the Ayala Museum last February for a deeply moving recital with pianist Najib Ismail – again made history as the first Filipino to sing Cassio in Otello mounted in Teatro Communale Luciano Pavarotti...]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102504/ Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:40:25 GMT Philippine Embassy-Paris
March 11, 2013
14 March 2013 - The Philippine Embassy in Paris provided on March 11 a briefing before 45 Tourism majors from the College of Saint Benilde and three accompanying faculty members at the Chancery. Philippine Ambassador to...]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102503/ Sat, 16 Mar 2013 07:58:36 GMT By J. Nava Cruz
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
March 16, 2013
Pangalan:  Ronie Maulom Egos.  Birth date: 02/11/1978.  34 years old.  Single.  Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW).  Shift Manager of Va Piano Restaurant – Food Entertainment Trading Co. Limited Isang bagong napasukan simula pa noong May 2008.  Subalit halos isang dekada na...]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102502/ Sat, 16 Mar 2013 07:37:21 GMT By Renato Perdon
Sydney-Australia
Sat 16th March 2013
The recent events that took place in Sabah, part of Borneo Island where in Malaysia’s security forces surrounded dozens of Filipino gunmen in a remote area whyo were reported demanding the right to stay. As we go to press, an...]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102501/ Fri, 15 Mar 2013 06:36:42 GMT By Diomedes Eviota
Switzerland
March 15, 2013
BERN, SWITZERLAND—The European Network of Filipino Diaspora or ENFiD today called on registered Filipino voters in Europe to come out and cast their votes for the May 2013  elections, following the reinstatement of  238,000 overseas voters by the Comelec this...]]> http://mnnetherlands.com/dir/_page/102500/ Fri, 15 Mar 2013 06:27:38 GMT by Jorge D. Lomboy
Fri 15th March 2013
It is easy to talk and it is easy to argue, especially since talk and argument are our best sources of entertainment.  Talk and argument are entirely lip service and most anyone who is alive can do the same lip service...]]>