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By ctsnow on 2006-04-14 12:58:54
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Oriental Mindoro is making big waves as one of the primary ecotourism destinations
in the Philippines. Covering an area of 4,238.4 square kilometers, the
province is surrounded by lush green forests and crystal clear waters
harboring various animal and plant species. A study revealed that
Oriental Mindoro, which is located in Southern Tagalog Region, is among
the places blessed with a rich biodiversity across the Philippines and
Southeast Asia.
Its unspoiled beaches make Oriental Mindoro a favorite among water
sports enthusiasts. They said that the province, which is situated
around 140 kilometers south of Manila, has some of the countrys best
diving spots. Easy access to public transport also allows Oriental
Mindoro to become a magnet for local and foreign tourists seeking to
have a break from the city life. Currently, there are a combined 35
daily trips from Batangas City International Port to Calapan.
Tourists will never run out of activities to do in the province. A wide selection of attractions
from pristine beaches to colorful festivals awaits visitors in Oriental
Mindoro. The following are some of the reasons why this island paradise
is one of the leading travel destinations in the Philippines.
Puerto Galera
Aside from Boracay and Palawan, Puerto Galera is home to some of the
countrys finest beaches. This coastal town, which is only roughly three
hours from Manila, boasts of some of the most diverse coral reef diving
sites in Asia. Two of the top attractions in town are Sabang Beach and
White Beach. There are dozens of resorts and accommodations that will
fit your interest and budget in Puerto Galera.
Mt. Halcon
Oriental Mindoro is also an ideal place for the adventurous. The
municipality of Baco is home to Mt. Halcon, the third highest peak in
the country. Towering over 8,000 feet above sea level, the mountain
provides a sanctuary for a wide variety of flora and fauna. Despite its
enticing beauty, Mt. Halcon is considered the most difficult to climb
among Philippine mountains due to frequent rains and occasional floods.
Aras Cave
Another popular attraction in Oriental Mindoro is Aras Cave. This
natural wonder in the municipality of San Teodoro has unique stalactite
formations. What keeps tourists from flocking to this cave is the
presence of a falls inside. Aras Cave has placed San Teodoro on the
local tourism map.
Sanduguan Festival
One of the highly anticipated events in the province is the Sanduguan
Festival. This annual merrymaking marks the first barter trade between
early tribesmen and Chinese traders in 900 AD. Sanduguan Festival, which
is held in the provincial capital, Calapan, on the third week of April,
features various activities such as street dancing, agriculture fairs,
and dance competitions.
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Travelers looking to rev up their spiritual life need not go any
farther than the Philippines,
which is home to some of the worlds oldest and beautiful churches. The
archipelago of 7,107 islands, which was under Spanish rule for more
than 300 years, is the largest Catholic country in Asia. Hundreds of
churches have been constructed across the nation since the Spaniards
arrived in the Philippines in 1521. With its rich religious heritage,
the Philippines is cashing in on pilgrimage tourism to boost its
coffers.
Wise men in the travel industry believe that tourism is not only
centered on man-made and natural attractions but also on meaningful
rituals that are based on religious faith. Large churches made from
indigenous materials have placed the Philippines on the tourism map.
This makes the country a versatile player in the sector, as it has a lot
of attractions to offer from exquisite natural wonders to colorful
events and festivals. Since a whole day, maybe even a week or a month,
is not enough to visit all the historic and elegant churches in the
country, the following travel
information might help in your ultimate spiritual trip to this
pre-dominantly Catholic nation.
San Agustin Church
Have a trip down memory lanes by visiting San Agustin Church in Manila.
Constructed in 1607, this place of worship is considered the oldest
standing church in the Philippines. The church, which is made from adobe
stones, has withstood several world wars and numerous earthquakes. A
point of interest inside San Agustin Church is the magnificent trompe
l’oeil mural on its ceiling and walls.
Paoay Church
One of the notable travel destinations
in northern Philippines is the Paoay Church in Ilocos Norte. Completed
in 1894, the church is an excellent example of Baroque architecture.
This UNESCO World Heritage Site has 24 massive curved buttresses
designed to withstand powerful earthquakes. Its bell tower was used by
local militants as an observation post in their revolt against Spanish
colonizers.
Barasoain Church
Barasoain Church in Malolos, Bulacan, ranks among the most historic
sites in the Philippines. Dubbed as the Cradle of Democracy in the
East, this 17th century structure was the site of the First
Philippine Congress in September 29, 1898. Barasoain Church was
destroyed at the height of the Philippine Revolution but was renovated
several times to preserve its original structure.
Basilica del Santo Niño
Another top pilgrimage destination in the country is Basilica del Santo
Niño. Located in the heart of Cebu City, this 16th century
church was erected on the same spot where Spanish explorers purportedly
found a sculpture of the child Jesus in 1565. A side trip in this
historic site is a visit to a museum showcasing the history of
Christianity in Cebu. The basilica remains under the Order of St.
Augustine.
Dauis Church
Aside from the worlds famous Chocolate Hills, tourists flock to Bohol
to catch a glimpse of the Dauis Church. Located on the island of
Panglao, this place of prayer is also called the Our Lady of Assumption
Church. Catholic faithfuls believe that the well located in front of the
altar contains water that has medicinal powers.
Quiapo Church
Another famous pilgrimage site in the Philippines is the Quiapo Church
in Manila. It is home to the Black Nazarene, a life-sized, dark-colored
sculpture of Jesus Christ bearing a cross. Due to the growing number of
devotees, Catholic leaders launched an expansion project in 1984.
Outside the church, you can find hordes of vendors selling various goods
from religious items to traditional medicines.
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By ctsnow on 2006-04-14 12:57:14
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Cebu, Philippines
By Hyunwoo Sun on 2011-11-28 11:04:45
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By ctsnow on 2006-04-14 12:57:30
More and more companies are choosing the option of outsourcing a web
master in the Philippines to work for their business websites.
Here’s why…
Affordable Labor Cost
Especially
nowadays that the world is facing an economic downturn, many companies
in the United States and European Union,in particular, are outsourcing
in the Philippines because of affordable labor costs. Outsourcing for a
web master for example, you can have a dedicated worker to work for you
exclusively for as low as $700-think of how much that will mean to your
bottom line.
Efficiency
The Philippine IT outsourcing
companies have a well-structured, well-engineered telecommunication
system to ensure fast turn-outs while maintaining the quality
standards. Many web masters in the Philippines are poised to work and
effectively give turn-outs in a short period time. In fact, many web
master services like website updating, site upgrades, designing
templates are done in one working day.
Accuracy
Study
shows, the Philippine IT outsourcing companies most especially in web
development arena can give outputs with up to 98% satisfaction rating
from clients. So, when you are to outsource, rest assured that the
Philippine workforce can give you up to 98% accuracy.
Goal oriented and highly-dedicated
Filipinos
are well-known to be goal-oriented and highly dedicated to their
fields. That is the reason why they excel anywhere in the world. Who
else can make 2 consecutive terms as a white house executive chef but a
Filipino. Same applies to IT outsourcing. So, it is not a surprise when
a Filipino team wins international recognitions again and again.
High level of Conversational English
As
we all know, the ability to understand instructions plays an important
role most especially when it comes to website development that are
mostly technical- you can rely on the Philippine workforce when it
comes to this.
Because the Philippines uses English as a prime
medium of communication, you are assured that your instructions,
directives are well-understood. In fact, Filipinos are known to have
this accent that can be understood by any races in the world–they have
what we call neutral accent. So, whether verbal or written
instructions, rest assured that your project is on the right track.
Above
are just some quality of Philippine workforce. Their capacity to handle
IT-related tasks stands out from other IT outsourcing providers.
So, when you want to maximize profit, it is a wise choice to outsource in the Philippines.
No other form of Alternative Therapy has caused more controversy than Psychic Surgery. It has been tested and analysed by scientists on numerous occasions. Proved genuine, then proved quackery.. and the controversy still rages.
I have personally worked with over 40 different surgeons since 1997 and I have only retained 4. These 4 I believe to be genuine. The others I let go of as they either were cheating, were not powerful enough or were unethical. Be very careful if you go to Philippines on your own. Most people who have tried this came back disappointed.
The most tested of Psychic surgeons still alive today is Jun Labo. American and Japanese doctors have tested him genuine on numerous occasions and a film staring Burt Lancaster was shot proving that Jun is genuine. The film was banned one week after release and the controversy still rages about Jun’s gift.
Psychic Surgery is Impossible I am often told. Yes, but only according to modern scientific beliefs. What happens cannot be explained rationally. But then 100 years ago who would have believed that you could talk to somebody the other side of the earth using a mobile phone. How do images appear on your TV screen? I cannot explain this?
How is Psychic Surgery performed?
Basically, a Psychic Surgeon enters a person’s body using his / her bare hands and manually removes diseased tissues, tumours, calcium deposits, pus etc.. painlessly from the patient’s body, coming out without leaving any visible marks or scars.
No drugs are used and the person, in most cases, does not feel any discomfort. When a pain is felt it is usually because the part of the body where the surgery takes place was already sensitive or that the person tensed up during the surgery. The wound heals immediately and the person is able to resume a normal life within a few minutes.
When you ask a Psychic Surgeon to explain his work, he will tell you (in most cases) that he does not perform the surgery but that the Holy Spirit channels him.
Is Psychic Surgery only practised in the Philippines?
It is true that there are more Psychic Surgeons in the Philippines than anywhere else in the world. Their concentration in the Philippines is observed in Manila, Pangasinan, Baguio and Cebu.
Many theories have been suggested to explain this:
1. The concentration of Spiritist churches that train healers and psychic surgeons is unique to the Philippines.
2. Filipinos believe in spirits that they call „anitos“. They also believe in nature spirits that inhabits every part of the habitat (mountains, caves, rivers etc..). This makes communication with the spirit world much more natural than it does for the rest of us.
3. The Philippines lies on top of the sunken continent of Lemuria. Lemurians had advanced psychic powers and intuition. The Filipinos have inherited these qualities.
4. Poverty is rampant in the Philippines; many cannot seek medical care, and have to rely heavily on local healers.
However, some form of Psychic Surgery has also been documented in the Amazons, Brazil, Indonesia and Africa. What conditions can be treated? The following represents only a few examples of conditions I have seen treated by the various Bare Hand Surgeons I visit:
* Seven years ago, Bare Hand Surgery was performed on a friend of mine suffering from Parkinson’s disease. This successfully stopped the progression of the disease for many years.
* A Psychic surgeon cleared „growths“ from around my prostate. He then left a Kleenex tissue inside my body overnight to prevent the seeping of blood back in the testicles (I could feel the tissue inside me).
* I had a 12″ tumour removed from my large intestines. I was eating a normal meal half an hour later.
* A surgeon cleared the ovaries and fallopian tubes of a patient.
* Another patient had 12 feet of growth removed from his colon. He had been suffering from IBS for years. IBS is now gone.
* I had 42 tumours removed from my liver over a period of two weeks in September 2001. This was witnessed by 5 participants.
* The eyes of a person suffering from cataracts where „cleaned“
* One member of our group had growths that were attached to her spine removed. This lady had had problems moving her head fully and had suffered from chronic pains in her shoulders for many years. The instant improvement to the head was obvious and her shoulder pains have now completely disappeared. Months of physical therapy had previously had very little impact.
* One surgeon removed many diseased tissues from another group member. This man was gradually losing the use of his hand and arm and the left side of his body was slowly being paralysed. He is now well and full of energy.
* I witnessed two different Bare Hand Surgeons successfully remove deep brain tumours from two different patients.
* A „goitre“ was cleared from a man’s throat
* One surgeon removed numerous tumours from the reproductive organs of a patient who was suffering from terminal cancer. This person is now feeling alright
* One surgeon cleaned the arteries around the heart of a patient
* etc . etc.. the list is too long to mention.
Most of this has been filmed and can be seen on videotape.
Basically, Bare Hand Surgeons do not specialise in any specific disease. They work with „energy“ on everything presented to them.
Is there any guarantee of success ?
No
I strongly recommend that you seek medical advice and care for any medical condition from which you may suffer.
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Gawad Kalinga Philippines was conceived on the year 1995, the day after Christmas. It is the baby of Couples for Christ, a Christian community. The CFC held a youth camp at a shady area of Caloocan city on that day. It was then that the first ANCOP foundation was created as an answer to the needs of the poor, it was first meand to reach out to out of school young adults in that said area. That was its meager beginnings. But right now, ANCOP is the partner group that handles the financial aid to Gawad Kalinga. Then, four years after the germ of this idea grew; the very first free home was built in Caloocan. The term Gawad Kalinga, (providing care in English) was then created for this new vision of giving houses to the homeless.After being registered in the Securities and Exchange Commission on 2003, GK was formally launched during the Couples for Christ anniversary. Tony Meloto, one of GKs visionaries fervently spoke to the thousands and thousands of CFC members coming from all over the country about the grand vision of Gawad Kalinga. This vision was called GK777, a project to build seven thousand communities or seven hundred thousand homes to be erected within the next seven years. This was how GK started. These are such humble beginnings have been highlighted by the most boldest of visions. Gawad Kalinga Philippines is truly one of the most successful campaigns against poverty in the country. The boldness of vision is perhaps the thing that makes this campaign work. GK exists thanks to the labor provided by volunteers who help build the homes and keep the community alive through education, medicine, and livelihood seminars. Its financial life blood is provided by donors who give away huge sums of money simply out of charity.There have been several successful campaigns launched by GK. On 2006, GK started the One Million Builders project. It was an advocacy for creating more momentum for volunteer work in GK sites. Right now, there arent any other charitable institutions out there that can boast the same accomplishments that GK has under its belt. Right now, GK has built thousands of homes for the poor in hundreds of separate communities in the Philippines. Most charitable organizations give aid to the poor sporadically, or they provide aid whenever there are natural disasters or outbreaks. But GK has provided a radically new model that is sweeping the nation.At present, GK has a new vision. Last June of this year, GK launched in Boston, Massachusetts a new crusade. The new Gawad Kalinga Philippines vision is nothing short of the total elimination of poverty in the country until 2024. This new crusade, like GK777 is very audacious. A deliberate over shooting so that even if the results fall short of the goal, would still be quite significant. And if one is to base things from past results, this project looks to be a very exciting and promising one for the books.
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