Jose Rizal Death Anniversary Honored by P-Noy

No less than President Noynoy Aquino led the nation’s observance of the 115th death anniversary of our national hero Dr. Jose Rizal Friday, December 30.

A simultaneous flag-raising ceremony was done in various cities, municipalities and towns nationwide at around 7am in the morning.

P-Noy then laid a wreath at the Rizal Monument in Luneta, the place where Rizal was executed by the Spaniards in 1896.

The highlight of this year’s commemoration of Jose Rizal’s Death Anniversary was the unveiling of the Rizal Fountain historical marker at the Noli Me Tangere Garden in Rizal Park. According to reports, the fountain was a gift of the German government to the Filipino people on December 30, 1964. It was renovated in time for yesterday’s commemoration.

Present during the event were Vice President Jejomar Binay, Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim, US Ambassador to the Philippines Harry Thomas, National Historical Commission of the Philippines Chairman Dr. Maria Diokno, Armed Forces Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Jessie Dellosa, and several members of the Rizal clan.

Photo Credit: Earl Bolivar of Suroy Pilipinas

Media Noche is the Filipino Thanksgiving Feast

Media Noche is a Spanish term which means “Midnight Meal.” It is a Filipino tradition wherein the whole family gather after midnight (or the dawn of the new year) to eat together for a thanksgiving feast just like what Americans do every fourth Sunday of November.

It’s a Filipino belief that preparing a lavish dinner for the coming year will bring good luck.

The usual food being served in Media Noche are ham, keso de bola, chicken, noodles (pancit for long life), pork, beef, buco salad, leche flan and various rice cakes. Some Pinoys also serve at least 12 round fruits placed in a basket, not only for decoration but as a sign of prosperity for the next 12 months.

Happy New Year everyone!

Photo Credit: PanlasangPinoy.com

MMFF Winners – ‘Manila Kingpin’ Sweeps 11 Awards

The MMFF Winners were revealed last December 28, 2011 at the Resorts World Performing Arts Theater. Check it out!

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Goodbye Paputok Launched by Department of Health (DOH)

“Goodbye Paputok” is the latest campaign launched by the Department of Health or DOH to in line with Republic Act (RA) 7183 or the law on pyrotechnic devices which prohibits the buying, selling and manufacturing of illegal firecrackers or “paputok.”

Here is the list of banned firecrackers or paputok in the Philippines as released by the Philippine National Police (PNP):

1. Pacquiao
2. Goodbye Gloria
3. Ampatuan
4. Trillanes
5. Bin Laden
6. Goodbye Philippines
7. Goodbye Earth
8. Goodbye Universe
9. Watusi
10. Piccolo
11. Judah’s Belt
12. Super Lolo/Lolo Thunder

Persons caught manufacturing, selling, distributing and purchasing these items may be imprisoned from six months to a year, with a fine of not lower than P20,000 and not higher than P30,000 pesos.

Ram Revilla Murder Case is the Year’s Most Shocking Showbiz News

Ram Revilla murder case is definitely the most shocking showbiz news of 2011 after the young actor’s siblings–Ramon Joseph Bautista and Maria Ramona Bautista–became primary suspects.

Young actor and aspiring politician Ram Revilla was shot and stabbed to death on October 28, inside his house at BF Homes, Parañaque City. His girlfriend Janelle Manahan also sustained gun shots and stab wounds on the left side of her face and shoulder but she survived.

The 18-year-old younger brother of Ram–Ramon Joseph Bautista–was arrested last November 1 and now under police custody. Ram’s 20-year-old sister Ramona, on the other hand, left the country last November 4.

Maricel Soriano is Now 2nd to Nora Aunor for Having the Most MMFF Best Actress Wins

Maricel Soriano is now tied with Vilma Santos for having 4 MMFF Best Actress trophies. Nora Aunor still leads with 7 wins!

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Dingdong Dantes and Mike Enriquez Present GMA-7 Special ‘Trending 2011′

Dingdong Dantes and Mike Enriquez will present the year’s top newsmakers in “Trending 2011: The GMA News and Public Affairs Yearend Special.”

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