February 2012
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I don’t know from what anime this is… but if you know the anime and what episode, I’ll be grateful. Thank you very much! :D
I am not an anime fan so followers?
Anonymous asked: I admire your deep love for your country. What are your plans after graduation and if God wills it, how would you want to use your education to help improve the Philippines?
Anonymous asked: I agree that inclusivity and elitism are the main problems why nothing is ever done in the country, but I think it should not only the poor that should be educated but also the rich, they should be thought that they shouldn't put themselves up in pedestals. [Different anon from the other.]
safeundertheshell asked: Do you think the Manila would have it golden age again?
Can we talk and exchange ideas? →
Okay, my 2012 workplan has this challenge accepted part. Meaning, I’ll accept challenges from you guys (as long as relevant to this blog). It maybe an open ended question or anything! You could submit anything many times. If your challenge is accepted, I’ll answer it with a Challenge Accepted Meme. Can you?
If you can’t challenge my, then ask something.
I’ll leave for a...
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PHOTOGRAPHERS!
topkicktees:
Hello. Baka po may gustong magpractice ng PORTRAIT at FASHION photography bukas at Wednesday afternoon sa UP Diliman. Ang theme ay “Before and After the World Ends” at ang mga models ay college students. KAHIT ANONG LEVEL ka sa tingin mo, ok lang! Hindi sigurado kung may bayad pero free lunch at snacks. Hehehe. Pero mas mahalaga naman yung PRACTICE at EXPERIENCE, diba? Hahaha. Saka...
Anonymous asked: Leandro Locsin: CCP. :D
Okay, let’s play a game. I’ll list some Filipino Architects here and you should list at least one landmark they designed. If you are a Filipino Architect (professional or student) and can’t complete at least 10, then you should know more about the founding fathers of your profession.
1. Juan Arellano
2. Juan Nakpil
3. Fernando Ocampo
4. Pablo Antonio
5. Andres Luna
6....
Anonymous asked: Rumors has it that some Singaporean company wants to turn the historic Manila Post Office into a hotel. Do you know if its true?
gewgle replied to your photoset: After 2 years of internet hunting, here you are,…
Ginigiba na ‘yan ngayon.
Ang sakit sakit naman… Kahit man lang irestore iyong facade and the sculpture by Francesco Monti. I’m so disturbed, but I’m not even protesting.
Oh well, another historically significant building in Manila to be lost forever. Manila might develop economically not,...
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Anonymous asked: I saw an even today at the city hall of Manila concerning the Battle For Manila. What exactly was the battle for Manila?
Anonymous asked: Alam niyo po ba kung bakit Round Table ang pangalan ng ikutan po ng jeep malapit sa Intramuros?
Beautiful Old Manila
iamsupertian:
Manila Bay in 1920s:
Taft Venue in mid 30s:
Escolta Street 1940s:
Quezon Boulevard 1942:
Manila 1950s:
Manila 1960s:
Luneta Park 1960s:
Quiapo Church 1960s:
Dewey Boulevard 1965 (now Roxas Blvd):
Escolta 1968:
CCP 1970s
A bus from 1983 :)
Rizal Park:
The old Manila is beautiful! No traffic, no pollution, we have lots of trees, wide sidewalks,...
My thesis so far is about walkability measurement and improvement. I’ve read about a research done for selected Asian Cities. Be surprised, Metro Manila’s sidewalks and pedestrian transportation scored in the “pasang-awa” level. This is good considering that the big wigs from China and India scored relatively lower in this test. It means we have facilities for pedestrians...
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January 2012
105 posts
Bye guys! Weekend is officially over! I’ll be out of Tumblr and I’ll return on Saturday. Those who want to keep track on my life (LOL) you can do so outside Tumblr. February will officially start on Wednesday so be better, not bitter this February.
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Wala na akong napapansin na Philippine Tumblr Radar. Maybe good news na rin ito…
Metro mayors okay single ticket system →
Better late than never, and good news is still good news. I wonder how did DILG Sec. Robredo and MMDA Chairman Tolentino manage to convince the 17 spoiled mayors to unify the ticketing system metrowide?
http://malacanang.gov.ph/about/schedule/ →
Anonymous asked: You planted mahogany? :( Oh no.
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Anonymous asked: Ano po mas masakit, yung hanggang kaibigan lang tingin sayo ng crush mo o yung bihis na bihis ka na hindi ka pala kasama?
Anonymous asked: Ano po mas pipiliin mo, ikaw ang pinakagwapo sa grupo pero mabaho ka o pinakapangit ka sa grupo pero mabango ka. At bakit?
lendlklein asked: Idol kita alam mo ba yun. San mo nakukuha ang inspirasyon mo?
Anonymous asked: What are your other interests? What are your hobbies?
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DepEd drops 'Science' for pupils →
pinoytumblr:
The Department of Education (DepEd) has decided to drop “Science” from the roster of subjects taken up by incoming Grade 1 pupils in line with its efforts to decongest the Basic Education Curriculum and to make learning more enjoyable to young learners.
Education Secretary Armin Luistro said that the move to exclude Science in Grade 1 subjects starting this coming school year is...
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