June 12 Independence Facts

Source: Video Message on PH Independence Day 2021 6/12/2021

1. Philippine independence was declared several times—each one different. - Some of the more notable instances include Andres Bonifacio's declaration on April 12, 1895, and another by Emilio Aguinaldo on October 31, 1896.
2. Filipinos formed a secret society to rebel against Spain. - This secret society was formed in Manila in 1892. Emilio Aguinaldo joined the group in 1894 and became the leader. As the society’s numbers began to grow, the Spanish discovered their plans forcing them to act sooner than originally planned.
3. The proclamation of Philippine independence took place on a Sunday. - According to Julian Felipe, Philippine independence was proclaimed on a Sunday afternoon, between 4 to 5 PM. 
4. Spain and the U.S. did not recognize Aguinaldo’s declaration of independence. - Although Aguinaldo declared Philippine independence on June 12, 1898, this was not recognized by Spain and the U.S. because Spain sold the Philippines to the U.S. in the Treaty of Paris on Dec. 10, 1898.
5. Philippine Independence Day used to be celebrated on July 4. - The United States granted the Philippines its independence on July 4. This date is now considered Filipino-American Friendship Day. In the early 1960s, the Philippine Historical Association lobbied for June 12 to be the official Independence Day once again. In 1962, President Diosdado Macapagal issued a proclamation recognizing such change. He reportedly told journalist Stanley Karnow: "When I was in the diplomatic corps, I noticed that nobody came to our receptions on the Fourth of July, but went to the American Embassy instead. So, to compete, I decided we needed a different holiday." It was in 1964 when the country began celebrating Independence Day on June 12 again. 
6. Emilio Aguinaldo himself designed the Philippine flag. - Aguinaldo then visited Marcela Agoncillo in her Hong Kong home and asked her to make the flag. With the help of her daughter Lorenza and Jose Rizal’s niece Delfina Herbosa de Natividad, Agoncillo hand-sewed the Philippine flag which took 5 days to complete. The stars, sun and the triangle were made with fine satin.
7. The three stars in the flag originally stand for Luzon, Panay and Mindanao. - While most Filipinos today know that the three stars represent the three major island groups: Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Back then, Panay was referred to as one of the archipelago's three principal islands.
8. The flag’s colors (red, white and blue) were a salute to the American flag. - This little bit of trivia was mentioned in the Declaration of Independence which was written by Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista. However, in Emilio Aguinaldo’s succeeding speeches, he stated that the color red stood for Filipino bravery, blue represented how Filipinos would rather die than surrender to the enemy and lastly, the color white symbolized the Filipino people’s love for peace.
9. The colors of the Philippine flag can be used as signals. - One thing that makes the Philippine flag unique is that its colors not only symbolize things, they are also used to indicate the nation’s current state. In peaceful times, the flag is raised with the blue strip on top. On the other hand, if the country is in a state of war, the flag will be flown with the red strip on top.
10. There was an earlier version of the National Anthem but Emilio Aguinaldo preferred something different. - A Filipino in Hong Kong composed the earlier version of the National Anthem which Aguinaldo brought home. However, he wanted something with a marching beat. He then asked Julian Felipe to make some changes. Felipe’s composition featured elements from the Spanish Royal March. Aguinaldo approved the revision.
11. The first Philippine anthem was commissioned by Andres Bonifacio. - Not many Filipinos may know that there was a Philippine anthem, the very first one, before the National Anthem we now know as Lupang Hinirang. It had the title “Marangal na Dalit ng Katagalugan” and was composed by Julio Nakpil upon the request of Andres Bonifacio.
12. The original copy of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence is kept in the National Library. - The document was one of the many revolutionary papers that were stolen from the National Library. Fortunately, it was returned in 1994 by Milagros Guerrero, a professor at the University of the Philippines.

References:

https://www.esquiremag.ph/long-reads/features/philippine-independence-day-facts-a00297-20200612-lfrm3

http://www.sdrapartments.com/blog/12-interesting-facts-about-philippine-independence-day

Eid al-Adha 2017 in the Philippines

1. Also Eid'l Adha, Eidul Adha, Id-ul-Adha
2. Also known as the Feast of Sacrifice or "big Eid", is one of two Eid festivals observed by the Muslim faithful. The second, Eid al-Fitr, comes at the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. 
3. It falls on the 10th day of the Dhu al-Hijjah lunar month
4. In the Philippines, it was declared a Regular Holiday when President Duterte signed on 29 August 2017 Proclamation 297 declaring Friday, 1 September 2017 as  Regular Holiday
5. Around 6,000 pilgrims from the Philippines joined the faithful in Mount Arafat, East Mecca, to celebrate one of the greatest feasts of Islam, Eid'l Adha on Friday, September 1.
6. The feast, which is celebrated for 4 days to mark the end of Hajj (the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia), has distinct spiritual, educational and social significance for Muslims around the world.
7. In Manila, thousands flocked to the iconic Rizal Park to offer a morning prayer and listen to a 40-minute sermon delivered by Ustadz Mohammad Nhor Sawato, a Muslim teacher.
8. One hundred and two days: that’s how long thousands of families have endured living as internally-displaced persons (IDPs) since the war in Marawi forced them to flee their city.
9. Based on data from the United Nation High Commissioner for Refugees, there are 359,680 IDPs or 78,466 families housed in 75 evacuation centers in 16 municipalities across Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur.
10. Many IDPs at the Saguiaran Municipal gymnasium are driven by hope that they have something to return to after the war in Marawi.
11. Imam Usman Rorogarus, an IDP, says that the Eid’l Adha reminds them of the sacrifices that the prophet Ibrahim had to endure as his faith in God, as well as that of his son, Ysmael, was put to a test.
12. "May this occasion invigorate you to remain steadfast in our task of ensuring triumph against elements that perpetuate discord and violence," President Rodrigo Duterte said in a message as he called for unity and renewal of Muslim values.

References:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYW2YggX-lk
http://www.pinoyadventurista.com/2017/08/september-1-2017-regular-holiday-for-eidul-adha-philippines.html
http://edition.cnn.com/2017/09/01/world/eid-al-adha-festival/index.html 
https://www.rappler.com/nation/180862-marawi-evacuees-sacrifices-eidl-adha

12 Hotels You Need To Add To Your Bucket List

1. Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Zaandam Zaandam, North Holland Province
2. Crane Hotel Faralda Amsterdam Amsterdam, North Holland Province 
3. Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort Huzhou, Zhejiang 
4. Hotel Jested Liberec, Liberec Region, Bohemia 
5. 9 Hours Capsule Hotel Kyoto Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kinki 
6. Sun Cruise Resort Donghae, Gangwon-do 
7. Spitbank Fort Portsmouth, Hampshire, England 
8. Free Spirit Spheres Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island, British Columbia 
9. The Aurora Express Fairbanks, Alaska 
10. Wigwam Motel Holbrook, Arizona 
11. La Balade des Gnomes Durbuy, Luxembourg Province, The Ardennes, Wallonia 
12. Hotel Costa Verde Manuel Antonio, Province of Puntarenas

References:

https://www.tripadvisor.com/blog/12-hotels-need-see-believe/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=860OXQjf87w

12-Line Poems for World Poetry Day

"Poetry is a window onto the breath-taking diversity of humanity."
— Irina Bokova, UNESCO Director-General

June: The Gianicolo"
Mary Jo Salter
Driven to this, the pairs of lovers roll into the parking lot like shaken dice, and though they've come expressly for a vista much grander than themselves, begin to fuse into the other's eyes. Oh, that fond conviction of a match made in Heaven! Below them, at the base of an ancient hill, the million lamps of Rome light up in rosy approbation, each signalling to one chosen counterpart among the stars the nightly freshened wish to lie uniquely in its dazzled gaze.

"Picture"
Tadeusz Rozewicz translated from the Polish by Adam Czerniawski
Who will recognize him mother father brothers that other woman perhaps whose face in a clouded mirror flows down like rain and you when you look at yourself what do you see I see a man created in the image and likeness of a god who's gone

"Best Friend Robot Poem"
Jason Christie
The best friend robot said: "am i than 'smater' are you but retard drater hrum!" And my dad wanted to take him back to Robots 'R' Us, but I felt bad for him because he'd been getting into my dad's really good oil stock lately. Normally, he'd have a few squirts on New Year's or Christmas Morning, but lately my Robot dad and my Robot Best Friend have been disagreeing a lot. Mom won't talk to either of them. She plays bridge with all of her online friends once a week and I overhear her complain when I sit quietly at the top of the escalator.

"Prodded Out of Prayer"
Margaret Avison
Stilled yet by the gauzed withdrawingness of midmorning sky: lo, a sharply lit acutely poignant and wonderfully humorous vision. It was an ant towing a grass-blade in a bee-line, but on rougher terrain, to the anthill.

"The Dogwood Trees" (for Robert Slagle)
Robert Hayden
Seeing dogwood trees in bloom, I am reminded, Robin, of our journey through the mountains in an evil time. Among rocks and rock-filled streams white bracts of dogwood clustered. Beyond, nearby, shrill slums were burning, the crooked crosses flared. We drove with bitter knowledge of the odds against comradeship we dared and were at one.

"Words"
Martin Carter
These poet words, nuggets out of corruption or jewels dug from dung or speech from flesh still bloody red, still half afraid to plunge in the ceaseless waters foaming over death. These poet words, nuggets no jeweller sells across the counter of the world's confusion but far and near, internal or external burning the agony of earth's complaint. These poet words have secrets locked in them like nuggets laden with the younger sun. Who will unlock must first himself be locked who will be locked must first himself unlock.

"The Yoga Exercise"
Floyd Skloot
Within a rushing stream of morning light she stands still as a heron with one sole held flush along the other inner thigh and her long arms like bony wings folded back so that when the motion of a breeze passes through her body there is a deep repose at its root and in an eye's blink she has become this gently swaying tree stirring in the wind of its breath while linked to ground by the slow flow of energy that brings her limbs together now in prayer and blessing for the peace she is finding there.

"Sender's Address"
Henrik Nordbrandt translated from the danish by Robin Fulton
The storm is rising and the buried people who lay smouldering in me all summer are glowing would break out in a blaze if the wind found so much as a crack. But the house is wind-proof. The ash from my cigarette falls off by itself and the postage stamp on the window-sill lies unmoving although the walls shake under the force of the storm. Here there's nothing to be sent and nothing to be received. The letters on my table are not going to fly. The sender's address is too heavy.

"The Art of War"
Tony Towle
I'm sorry I was asleep when you called. I was up till dawn attacking the Prussians at Ligny, and I didn't do a good job, I'm afraid, there were still plenty left when I pushed "save" and shut down the computer. I'm glad I didn't know any of them personally as I ordered the 12 - pounders to concentrate on the tiny clusters of veteran brigades, and clicked on all the available cavalry to erase the inexperienced Landwehr from the screen.

"You lean your face on sorrow, don't even"
Eugenio de Andrade translated from the Portuguese by Alexis Levitin
You lean your face on sorrow, don't even hear the nightingale. Or is it lark? The air is hard for you to take, you, torn between the faithfulness you owe your mother's earth and that bleached blueness where birds disappear. Music, let's call it that, was always your wound, but also it was exaltation in the dunes. Do not listen to the nightingale. Or to the lark. It is within that all music turns to bird.

"Beethoven's Quartet in C Major, Opus 59"
Linda Pastan
The violins are passionately occupied, but it is the cellist who seems to be holding the music in his arms, moving his bow as if it were a dowsing rod and the audience dying of thirst.

"The Song of the Whisk"
Eric Ormsby
My flail demolishes The gold of yolks; My mesh abolishes What it would coax. The waterspout can frisk While it souffles the sea; What's the twister but a whisk For instant entropy? I will erect a pinnacle Of undulant bearnaise; With clicking quite clinical, Paradisal mayonnaise.

References:

http://hedgeguard.blogspot.com/2009/02/twelve-12-line-poems.html
http://www.un.org/en/events/poetryday/
https://www.reference.com/art-literature/12-line-poems-d66f1c418b8cc98e#
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Poetry_Day
http://www.unesco.org/new/en/poetry-day
https://www.thesun.co.uk/living/3138983/world-poetry-day-2017/
http://www.ranker.com/list/best-short-poems-to-memorize/ranker-books

National Elephant Day (Thailand)

1. On 26 May 1998, the Thai government declared the 13th of March to annually be the Thai National Elephant Day or Chang Thai Day (Thai: วันช้างไทย). 
2. The observance was suggested by the Asian Elephant Foundation of Thailand and submitted to the Coordinating Subcommittee for the Conservation of Thai Elephants. 
3. The date was chosen because the Royal Forest Department designated the white elephant as the national animal of Thailand on 13 March 1963.
4. It is also called Chang Thai Day, to draw attention to the importance of human-elephant relationship in Thailand since Thai people have had a close-knit relationship with elephants since ancient times, with the elephant playing a significant role in transportation, labor and battle.
5. In Thailand, white elephants (ช้างเผือก, chang phueak) are considered sacred and are a symbol of royal power.
6. Considered the national animal of Thailand, the elephant faced threats to its existence because of habitat invasion by humans and climate changes, amongst the other factors. 
7. The number of Thai elephants has been reduced from 100,000 to 2,000–3,000 wild elephants and about 2,700 domesticated elephants over the past 100 years.
8. In the Elephant Kraal Pavillion in the ancient historical city in Ayutthaya province, the elephants are treated to a huge feast of fruits and vegetables, and are even given blessings by a monk during a religious ceremony.
9. In Pattaya’s Nong Nooch Botanic Garden, the luck ritual included 75 elephants and their mahouts, who also took part in a grand elephant procession at the park.
10. Some elephant parks will even hold Buddhist rituals where the animals are thoroughly scrubbed and showered before monks are invited to perform ceremonies to wipe away bad luck and wish for good luck for the elephants and their mahouts in the coming year.
11. Special events are held at a number of venues in northern Thailand including the Thai Elephant Conservation Centre and the Elephant Nature Park.
12. A mahout is an elephant rider, trainer, or keeper. 

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Elephant_Day_(Thailand)

http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/thailand-celebrates-national-thai-elephant-day/article17455677.ece

http://www.euronews.com/2017/03/13/thailand-13th-of-march-elephant-day

http://www.asianelephantresearch.com/news-events.php?news=11

http://www.straitstimes.com/multimedia/photos/in-pictures-thailands-annual-national-elephant-day

https://coconuts.co/bangkok/news/thailand-observes-national-elephant-day-today/

https://www.facebook.com/events/402244986786374/

http://www.thaizer.com/festivals/national-elephant-day-in-thailand/

March 8 is International Women's Day

International Women's Day timeline journey

1. 1908 - 15,000 women marched through New York City demanding shorter hours, better pay and voting rights.
2. 1909 - In accordance with a declaration by the Socialist Party of America, the first National Woman's Day (NWD) was observed across the United States on 28 February. Women continued to celebrate NWD on the last Sunday of February until 1913.
3. 1910 - In 1910 a second International Conference of Working Women was held in Copenhagen. A woman named Clara Zetkin (Leader of the 'Women's Office' for the Social Democratic Party in Germany) tabled the idea of an International Women's Day. She proposed that every year in every country there should be a celebration on the same day - a Women's Day - to press for their demands. The conference of over 100 women from 17 countries, representing unions, socialist parties, working women's clubs - and including the first three women elected to the Finnish parliament - greeted Zetkin's suggestion with unanimous approval and thus International Women's Day was the result.
4. 1911 - Following the decision agreed at Copenhagen in 1911, International Women's Day was honoured the first time in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland on 19 March. More than one million women and men attended IWD rallies campaigning for women's rights to work, vote, be trained, to hold public office and end discrimination. However less than a week later on 25 March, the tragic 'Triangle Fire' in New York City took the lives of more than 140 working women, most of them Italian and Jewish immigrants. This disastrous event drew significant attention to working conditions and labour legislation in the United States that became a focus of subsequent International Women's Day events. 1911 also saw women's Bread and Roses' campaign.
5. 1913-1914 - On the eve of World War I campaigning for peace, Russian women observed their first International Women's Day on the last Sunday in February 1913. In 1913 following discussions, International Women's Day was transferred to 8 March and this day has remained the global date for International Women's Day ever since. In 1914 further women across Europe held rallies to campaign against the war and to express women's solidarity. For example, in London in the United Kingdom there was a march from Bow to Trafalgar Square in support of women's suffrage on 8 March 1914. Sylvia Pankhurst was arrested in front of Charing Cross station on her way to speak in Trafalgar Square.
6. 1917 - On the last Sunday of February, Russian women began a strike for "bread and peace" in response to the death of over 2 million Russian soldiers in World War 1. Opposed by political leaders, the women continued to strike until four days later the Czar was forced to abdicate and the provisional Government granted women the right to vote. The date the women's strike commenced was Sunday 23 February on the Julian calendar then in use in Russia. This day on the Gregorian calendar in use elsewhere was 8 March.
7. 1975 - International Women's Day was celebrated for the first time by the United Nations in 1975. Then in December 1977, the General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming a United Nations Day for Women’s Rights and International Peace to be observed on any day of the year by Member States, in accordance with their historical and national traditions.
8. 1996 - The UN commenced the adoption of an annual theme in 1996 - which was "Celebrating the past, Planning for the Future". This theme was followed in 1997 with "Women at the Peace table", and in 1998 with "Women and Human Rights", and in 1999 with "World Free of Violence Against Women", and so on each year until the current. More recent themes have included, for example, "Empower Rural Women, End Poverty & Hunger" and "A Promise is a Promise - Time for Action to End Violence Against Women".
9. 2000 - By the new millennium, International Women's Day activity around the world had stalled in many countries. The world had moved on and feminism wasn't a popular topic. International Women's Day needed re-ignition. There was urgent work to do - battles had not been won and gender parity had still not been achieved.
10. 2001 - The global internationalwomensday.com digital hub for everything IWD was launched to re-energize the day as an important platform to celebrate the successful achievements of women and to continue calls for accelerating gender parity. Each year the IWD website sees vast traffic and is used by millions of people and organizations all over the world to learn about and share IWD activity. The IWD website is made possible each year through support from corporations committed to driving gender parity. The website's charity of choice for many years has been the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) whereby IWD fundraising is channelled. A more recent additional charity partnership is with global working women's organization Catalyst Inc. The IWD website adopts an annual theme that is globally relevant for groups and organizations. This theme, one of many around the world, provides a framework and direction for annual IWD activity and takes into account the wider agenda of both celebration as well as a broad call to action for gender parity. Recent themes have included "Pledge for Parity", "Make it happen", "The Gender Agenda: Gaining Momentum" and "Connecting Girls, Inspiring Futures". Themes for the global IWD website are collaboratively and consultatively identified each year and widely adopted.
11. 2011 - 2011 saw the 100 year centenary of International Women's Day - with the first IWD event held exactly 100 years ago in 1911 in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland. In the United States, President Barack Obama proclaimed March 2011 to be "Women's History Month", calling Americans to mark IWD by reflecting on "the extraordinary accomplishments of women" in shaping the country's history. The then Secretary of State Hillary Clinton launched the "100 Women Initiative: Empowering Women and Girls through International Exchanges". In the United Kingdom, celebrity activist Annie Lennox lead a superb march across one of London's iconic bridges raising awareness in support for global charity Women for Women International. Further charities such as Oxfam have run extensive activity supporting IWD and many celebrities and business leaders also actively support the day
12. 2017 and beyond - The world has witnessed a significant change and attitudinal shift in both women's and society's thoughts about women's equality and emancipation. Many from a younger generation may feel that 'all the battles have been won for women' while many feminists from the 1970's know only too well the longevity and ingrained complexity of patriarchy. With more women in the boardroom, greater equality in legislative rights, and an increased critical mass of women's visibility as impressive role models in every aspect of life, one could think that women have gained true equality. The unfortunate fact is that women are still not paid equally to that of their male counterparts, women still are not present in equal numbers in business or politics, and globally women's education, health and the violence against them is worse than that of men. However, great improvements have been made. We do have female astronauts and prime ministers, school girls are welcomed into university, women can work and have a family, women have real choices. And so each year the world inspires women and celebrates their achievements. IWD is an official holiday in many countries including Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, China (for women only), Cuba, Georgia, Guinea-Bissau, Eritrea, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Madagascar (for women only), Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Nepal (for women only), Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam and Zambia. The tradition sees men honouring their mothers, wives, girlfriends, colleagues, etc with flowers and small gifts. In some countries IWD has the equivalent status of Mother's Day where children give small presents to their mothers and grandmothers. A global web of rich and diverse local activity connects women from all around the world ranging from political rallies, business conferences, government activities and networking events through to local women's craft markets, theatric performances, fashion parades and more. Many global corporations actively support IWD by running their own events and campaigns. For example, on 8 March search engine and media giant Google often changes its Google Doodle on its global search pages to honor IWD. Year on year IWD is certainly increasing in status.

Sources:

https://www.internationalwomensday.com/About
http://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/history-of-international-womens-day-how-the-day-has-evolved-1666829

Panagbenga 12 Interesting Facts

1. The pronunciation is "Panagbanga" despite having the presence of the letter “e”.
2. It began as an idea of a lawyer, Damaso E. Bangaoet, Jr., John Hay Poro Point Development Corporation (JPDC) Managing Director for Camp John Hay, who presented to the Board of Directors of JPDC the idea of spearheading the holding of a flower festival in Baguio City. The Board, then led by the Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA) Chairman Victor A. Lim and JPDC President Rogelio L. Singson, approved the project immediately. It was also decided that the Festival be held every February when Atty. Bangaoet explained that the weather in February is perfect giving folks a reason to visit Baguio City between Christmas season and Holy Week holidays.
3. In October 1995, the Baguio Flower Festival acquired an official logo chosen from entries to the Annual Camp John Hay Art Contest with a theme revolving around preserving the environment with a special emphasis on the flowers of the Cordillera. Instead of a complete painting, the distinguished board of judges led by the well-known artist BenCab chose a spray of sunflowers on the corner of the entry submitted by Trisha Tabangin, a student of the Baguio City National High School.
4. The Festival Hymn composed by Professor Macario Fronda of Saint Louis University was added rhythm and movements of the Bendian Dance, an Ibaloi dance of celebration.The Bendian dance’s circular movements speak of unity and harmony among the members of the tribe – themes that foreshadowed the coming together the various sectors of the community to bring the Flower Festival to life.
5. First Lady Amelita M. Ramos graciously opened the First Baguio Flower Festival, with the theme of “The Birth of a Tradition.”
6. The Second Baguio Flower Festival in the year 1996 began with the Festival acquiring a local name: Panagbenga, a Kankanaey (also spelled as Kankana-ey) term meaning “a season for blossoming, a time for flowering”, a name suggested by Ike Picpican, an archivist and curator of the Saint Louis University Museum.
7. Baguio Flower Festival Foundation (BFFF) was organised to manage the festival.
8. Panagbenga started for a period of 10 days before, then extended to two weeks, then three, then held for the whole month of February, then finally stretched to five weeks, taking full advantage of the presence of the alumni of the Philippine Military Academy during PMA Week, which is also timed during Valentine's Day.
9. The Parade and Street Dancing Competition is usually scheduled on the Fourth Saturday of February starting from Session Road up to Melvin Jones Grounds.
10. The Session Road in Bloom event is usually scheduled starting on the Fourth Monday of February until First Sunday of March.
11. Grand Float Parade is usually held on the Fourth Sunday of February starting Session Road up to Melvin Jones Grounds.
12. The theme for 2017 is “Inspired by Beauty, Nurtured by Nature.”

Sources:

http://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/travel/ph-travel/162523-panagbenga-2017-street-dance-parade-photos

https://www.panagbengaflowerfestival.com/
http://www.gobaguio.com/panagbenga/history-of-the-panagbenga.html#.WLKw4dJ97IU
http://www.philstar.com/travel-and-tourism/2014/02/17/1291401/panagbenga-festival-history
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panagbenga_Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50Jfv0NunVA

12 Facts About EDSA Revolution Holiday

Here are some interesting facts on the 31st anniversary of the EDSA revolution happening today, February 25, 2017.

1. The EDSA revolution was the first non-violent and bloodless revolution.
2. EDSA symbolized the great Filipino polymath or universal genius Epifanio de los Santos. Prior to being Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA), its previous names were North-South Circumferential Road, Avenida 19 de Junio (June 19 Avenue), and Highway 54 although EDSA is not 54 kilometres long, but only 24.
3. The EDSA Shrine or the Mary Queen of Peace Shrine constructed and completed three years after the revolution is a thanksgiving honour to the Virgin Mary for the peaceful EDSA revolution.
4. Jim Paredes composed "Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo" two months after the revolution.
5. There were two inaugurations during February 25, 1986 including Marcos’ inauguration in Malacañang and Aquino’s inauguration in Club Filipino.
6. “Bayan Ko” and “Magkaisa” are among the iconic songs during EDSA Revolution with the latter composed by now senator Vicente Sotto and sung by Virna Lisa Loberiza.
7. The only radio station covering the events was Radio Veritas with other government-owned stations did not do.
8. Yellow has been the colour of the revolution since the assassination of Ninoy Aquino, and “Tie a Yellow Ribbon” was Ninoy’s comeback song.
9. The L hand symbol which was done by extending the thumb and the index finger pointing up which has a meaning of "Laban" or "to fight" was the eminent hand gesture of protesters during the revolution.
10. Corazon Aquino became the 11th and the first female president of the Philippines after Marcos and his family departed the country for exile in Hawaii.
11. The jumping of Fidel Ramos while announcing to the crowd the news that Marcos had already abandoned the palace is still symbolic in EDSA celebrations.
12. The 31st anniversary today, February 25, 2017, will be the first simplest celebration of the holiday with a thematic "moving on” commemoration.

References:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epifanio_de_los_Santos
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/104927/edsa-greatest-filipino-genius-after-rizal
http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2017/02/23/Fidel-Ramos-EDSA-People-Power-Revolution-31st-anniversary.html
http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php/EDSA_Revolution_of_1986
http://www.philstar.com/news-feature/2015/02/25/1425819/29-interesting-facts-about-edsa-revolution
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6dW3_LFLnY

Philippines' Party List Marginalized Sectors

Section 2. Declaration of Policy. - The State shall promote proportional representation in the election of representatives to the House of Representatives through a party-list system of registered national, regional and sectoral parties or organizations or coalitions thereof, which will enable Filipino citizens belonging to the marginalized and underrepresented sectors, organizations and parties, and who lack well-defined political constituencies but who could contribute to the formulation and enactment of appropriate legislation that will benefit the nation as a whole, to become members of the House of Representatives. Towards this end, the State shall develop and guarantee a full, free and open party system in order to attain the broadest possible representation of party, sectoral or group interests in the House of Representatives by enhancing their chances to compete for and win seats in the legislature, and shall provide the simplest scheme possible.

Today is the 2016 National Elections Day which will determine the 16th President of the Republic of the Philippines. It is also included in this election the voting of party-list group which will represent the so-called marginalized sectors underrepresented in the political system of the Congress. These sectors are indicated in Section 5 of the Republic Act 7941. We pray that the best party-list will win the required number of votes and sufficiently represent the advocacies of the sector they are affiliated with.

1. labor
2. peasant
3. fisherfolk
4. urban poor
5. indigenous cultural communities
6. elderly
7. handicapped
8. women
9. youth
10. veterans
11. overseas workers
12. professionals

References:

Republic Act No. 7941 Posted: 07 October 2015
8 things you need to know about the party list
In a quandary over which party-list group to elect?
Party-list representation in the House of Representatives of the Philippines
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12 Foods Against Diabetes

This post is in observance of the 2016 World Health Day which is celebrated annually. Today, 7 April 2016, the theme is about diabetes. This post is a short list of foods that can be good against diabetes. For reference, please see list of sources.

1. Apples
2. Cinnamon
3. Citrus Fruit
4. Cold-Water Fish
5. Fiber-Rich Foods
6. Legumes e.g. Chickpeas, Cannelloni, Beans, Kidney Beans and Lentils
7. Green Tea
8. Nuts
9. Spinach, Kale and Collared Greens
10. Dark Chocolate
11. Beef Steak
12. Vinegar

References:

http://www.who.int/campaigns/world-health-day/2016/en/

http://metro.co.uk/2016/04/07/world-health-day-2016-history-facts-and-why-diabetes-is-this-years-theme-5799612/

http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=53629#.Vwb9yKARXqB
http://www.menshealth.com/nutrition/12-diabetes-powerfoods

http://healthguides.healthgrades.com/getting-diabetes-under-control/12-signs-of-uncontrolled-diabetes
http://www.paho.org/world-health-day/

12 APEC 2015 Firsts

Here are 12 things that happened for the FIRST time during the APEC 2015 week.

1. Makati City in Metro Manila hosted the FIRST APEC 2015 meeting, the Informal Senior Officials' Meeting (ISOM), from 8 to 9 December 2014.
2. FIRST time that the issue on "inclusiveness" that aims to empower and globalize the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by involving them in the supply chain and value chains of many big businesses will be highlighted during the APEC CEO Summit.
3. FIRST time that a Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Framework will be adopted by APEC as introduced by the Philippines at the Sept. 22, 2015 conference in Iloilo City during the (APEC) Senior Disaster Management Officials' Forum (SDMOF) and aims to develop climate-resilient and sustainable communities.
4. FIRST time that a woman in the person of Doris Magsaysay-Ho, chief executive of the Magsaysay Group of Companies, heads not only the Philippine ABAC, but the APEC-wide ABAC. ABAC is the "private sector body that presents recommendations to APEC leaders in an annual dialogue and advises APEC officials on business sector priorities and concerns.
5. FIRST time that women issues was pushed with the holding of the APEC women and Economy 2015 Fora last 15 to 18 September 2015 with the them "Women as Prime Movers of Inclusive Growth."
6. FIRST time that eight (8) full Senior Ministers meetings and Forums were held this year on a host of topics and issues from energy, trade, finance, transportation, education, small business, and infrastructure.
7. Chilean President Michelle Bachelet became the FIRST head state to arrive in Manila to attend the APEC 2015 Forum. It was also her FIRST state visit to the Philippines.
8. This will be the FIRST APEC meeting for Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau since their inaugurations on 15 September 2015 and 4 November 2015.
9. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to the Philippines was the FIRST by a Chinese foreign minister since 2009, and President Xi Jinping's trip to Manila will mark his FIRST time in the country since assuming office. 
10. FIRST time that four Latin American economies are attending a multilateral forum at which 21 countries - including the United States, China and Japan - are participating. Mexico, Colombia, Peru and Chile - the four members of the Pacific Alliance trade bloc are taking advantage of their presence at the gathering in Manila to strengthen their position in the region.
11. FIRST time that a head of state, US President Barack Obama, became APEC's funny moderator-in-chief during the APEC CEO Forum who opted to moderate a panel instead of a long speech last 18 November, 2015 with Jack Ma of e-commerce giant Alibaba and Filipino Engineer Aisa Mijeno, CEO of SALt (Sustainable Alternative Lighting) who also teaches computer science in DLSU Lipa City, Batangas and FIRST time that a Filipina inventor was invited by the White House to join a short discussion regarding climate change and renewable energy. 
12. FIRST time that two women gave birth due to heavy traffic caused by the closure of several roads. First incident happened last 16 November 2015 around 11:30AM on the sidewalk of Belle Avenue corner Macapagal Boulevard in Parañaque while the second birth incident happened today, 20 November 2015, at a bus terminal along Coastal Mall Terminal Road, Parañaque about 8:00AM.

Sources:

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https://www.hrw.org/news/2015/11/15/philippines-mass-arrests-apec-summit
http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/politics/2015/11/18/4-latin-american-economies-at-apec-summit-for-1st-time/
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http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/metro-manila/11/20/15/road-closure-forces-woman-to-give-birth-at-bus-terminal
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Woman-gives-birth-in-APEC-traffic-chaos-30273226.html
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http://www.salt.ph/

12 "Officially Used" in APEC 2015

1. Official APEC 2015 logo is 
   
2. Official theme for APEC 2015 is "Building Inclusive Economies, Building a Better World" 
   
3. Official designer for ensembles to be worn by world leaders is Paul Cabral 
   
4. Official broadcast partner of the APEC SME Summit 2015 is Eagle Broadcasting Corporation 
   
5. Official premium mobility partner is Asian Carmakers Corporation—the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines
   
6. Official 2015 APEC task force commander is Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Ricardo Marquez 
   
7. Official first day cover of APEC stamps were printed by security printer Amstar Company, Inc. which will be sold at P30 each 
   
8. Official total number of APEC stamps prepared by PHLPost creative artist Rodine Teodoro  is 101,000 copies. 
   
9. Official internet speed connection for the International Media Center at the World Trade Center in Pasay City powered by Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. is 8.5-Gigabit per second 
   
10. Official giveaways and tokens during the APEC 2015 meetings held in Cebu, Bacolod and Bataan were chocolates made by Raquel Choa, a tablea maker, who is also dubbed as the "Chocolate Queen of Cebu" and also the woman behind the homegrown Ralfe  Gourmet Inc., The Chocolate Chamber (TCC), Casa de Cacao, and The Chocolate Chamber Boutique. Her tableas will be made into hot chocolate drinks at The Manila Hotel. 
    
11. Official creative director tasked to oversee and create the designs at the welcome dinner for the 21 economic leaders during the APEC summit on November 18 is the multi-awarded Cebuano industrial designer Kenneth Cobonpue. His theme for the 64,085-sgm Mall of Asia Arena is patterned after the Philippines' rice terraces. He also created the tokens which are called "Sama-Sama" symbolizing unity, partnership, and cooperation among the member economies. 
    
12. Official Pinoy meals served were Ensalada Tagala for appetizer, Yamang Dagat Tinola soup made with ground lapu-lapu meat and prawns, Bistek Manilenya for the main course, and Maja Blanca Moderna for dessert. These were made by Via Mare founder Glenda Barretto and Margarita "Gaita" Fores of Cibo during the APEC welcome dinner. 
    

Sources:

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http://www.manilatimes.net/raquel-choa-cebus-chololate-queen-sweetens-apec/229033/
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12 Types of Vehicles Used in APEC 2015

1. Over 200 units of BMW 7-Series Long-Wheelbase Sedan and BMW 5-Series in Sedan and Gran Turismo (hatchback) forms
2. 50 Toyota Corolla Altis 1.6V AT units
3. 50 Toyota Fortuner G diesel 4x2 AT units
4. 90 Toyota Fortuner V diesel 4x2 AT units
5. 43 Toyota HiAce GL Grandia MT units
6. 70 Toyota Camry 2.5 G AT units
7. 50 Nissan Altima units
8. 85 Nissan Sylphy units
9. 100  Nissan NV350 Urvan units
10. 90 Nissan Almera units
11. Unspecified number of Mercedes-Benz S400 units
12. ZUM electric trikes were used to ferry ministers and delegates around Boracay Island during the Ministerial Meeting held last 23-24 May 2015 at Boracay Island

Sources:

http://speed-mag.com/news/bmw-apec-summit/

http://www.c-magazine.com/node/910

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http://www.carguide.ph/2015/11/bmw-completes-turnover-of-apec-2015.html?m=1

12 Numbers About APEC 2015

1. 2 is the number of times the Philippines became the host of APEC -- 1996 was the first year that the Philippines first hosted the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation  held in Subic Bay, Zambales and the current year, 2015, second time APEC will be hosted by the Philippines
2. 21 is the current number of economies in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation and the term "member economies" being used because APEC primarily addresses issues concerning trade and economy.
3. 2 is the number of key road maps that will be endorsed -- Cebu Action Plan for financial integration which aims to protect the region from financial crises and Boracay Action Agenda which is meant to help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) access the regional and global market.
4. 3 is the number of years that it took for the Philippines to prepare for the APEC forum.
5. 9.8 is the approximate amount in billion pesos that comes with hosting APEC.
6. 8.5 is the internet speed in gigabytes per second provided by PLDT at the International Media Center in Pasay City
7. 699 is the number of flights cancelled during the APEC 2015 week
8. 4 is the number of declared school holidays as part of the security measures for the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting
9. 2 is the number of declared special non-working days in Metro Manila as part of the security measures for the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting
10. 101,000 is the number of copies of APEC stamp that were printed by security printer Amstar Company, Inc. to commemorate APEC Philippines 2015
11. 28,000 is the number police contingent deployed to secure routes, meeting venues and billet areas for the week-long event.
12. 3,000 is the number of journalists from all over the world that will cover the APEC Summit

Sources:

http://www.rappler.com/business/industries/171-aviation-tourism/109956-cancelled-flights-apec-meetings-november-2015
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12 Presentors at APEC SME Summit 2015

APEC SME Summit 2015 on 17 November 2015 at Green Sun, Makati

The theme for this year's SME Summit – Innovation and Big Ideas: Pushing Boundaries.

The Summit Conference will present innovative ideas from founders and leaders of innovation from various countries.  These include

1. Aeromobil Co-founder and CEO JurajVaculik whose company is developing prototype roadable aircraft, a vehicle that can be converted from an automobile to an aircraft;
2. InnosightManaging Partner Scott Anthony whose focus is on strategic transformation, disruptive change, and business model innovation; 
3. Asia Society President JosetteSheeran; 
4. Uber Technologies, Inc. Senior Advisor David Plouffe; 
5. Care.com Founder and CEO Shiela Marcelo; 
6. Silicon Valley visionary and Tallwood Venture Capital Managing Director Diosdado Banatao; 
7. Barefoot College Founder Bunker Roy; 
8. Thumbtack Co-Founder and President Jonathan Swanson; 
9. Bhumipatra Architecture Principal AlokShetty; 
10. ABRA Founder and CEO Bill Barhydt; 
11. Teach for All Co-Founder and CEO Wendy Kopp; and 
12. FeDex Asia Pacific President and CEO Karen Reddington.

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