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Bike for Oil Price Hike

Because of the oil price hike that’s currently bombarding us today, few people manage to save their money through bicycles. I’ve seen a lot of bikers going around the city every day. A couple of them are government workers while other is avid bike enthusiast who rides their bicycle every day for fitness purposes.

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Currency Conversion Rate

The news today says that Philippine Peso is getting stronger over the foreign currencies particularly Dollar. Well, economists say that this is good news which means that the Philippine economy is also getting stronger. On the other hand, the OFW’s and their families sees it as a bad news because their getting a lower rates of conversion. Well, we don’t have the choice but to just let it be.

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SONA

Today, President Benigno “Nonoy” Aquino III had his first State of the Nation Address (SONA). We watch it live via ABS-CBN live broadcast. He had very nice speech which last for several minutes. I was really amazed of how he delivers the speech. Well, it’s not on the delivery of the words but the words itself was wonderful. He was talking about budget deficits, remaining budget for this years, corruptions, and many more. Well, that was the only thing that’s left in my mind since I really wanted to know about it – that’s my favorite parts. Anyway, the best thing was that “P. Noy” was able to show and plot his road map.

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Latest Health News


“What’s the latest news bombing around the city right now?” – One interesting question that I asked to my mother since I knew she’s always tuning her transistor radio every morning to listen for her favorite radio station. Well, as always, it’s more on the economy and politics in this country of ours. But a few minutes and she were like trying to remember something more relevant. I thought it was politics again but thanks that it’s about health concerns.


Due to the rainy days that we are experiencing right now, there comes the big death threat towards everyone. According to mother, the city health office has been reaching out for those hot spots around the community. The problem was all about the deadly “Dengue” that has marked the history of human death rate. Those hot spots are said to be prone to these threat but even though we were not included in the list, still we are concerned and suppose to take actions on this matters.

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Hottest Day of the Year Struck Metro Manila

Today Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAG-ASA) reported that the hottest temperature of this year struck Metro Manila. According to the report, a 37.3 degrees Celsius of temperature was measured and recorded by the PAG-ASA weather bureau at their headquarters located in Quezon City. So far, this is the latest official recorded data about the current condition of our country environmental health. This is the highest temperature of the year which surpassed the last one which was 36.8 degrees Celsius. According to source of this news PAG-ASA weather bureau advised all citizens to be prepared always because this might get worse in the next few months from now. It got all of this information by watching the ABS-CBN’s TV Patrol News which is aired daily.

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Pacman’s Strength and Honor

Yoo-hoo! Manny Pacquiao stand-still and holds the unbelievable record of being an unbeatable fighter in the world of boxing. Today, he won against Joshua Clottey during their fight at the Cowboy Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The fight was very fine and both the players were doing well on the ring. The crowds where cheering out very loud for every hard punch that was thrown by each boxer. At the end of the game, Manny “The Pacman” Pacquiao gained the honor of beating another boxer in his boxing career. We, your fellow people are very proud and we are always at your back to cheers for every round of your fight. Congratulations Manny Pacquiao!

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New Breeds for the Farmers

Today farmers are so much affected by the current El Niño. The farmers are currently worrying due to this drought because many rice fields have been destroyed just by this month. Good thing to know that there is a new development in the agricultural technology. The International Rice Research Institute formulated a solution for the possible rice shortage in the country. They had these three rice breeds that are suitable in a specific type of environment. One of these can be the answer for the problem that we have right-now. According to the news this breed can be planted in a dry soil such as what the farmers have right-now. I was amazed with that and I hope that there will be no more problems with in terms of rice supply.

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WOWOWEE Marriage Proposal

Wow! I love this show so much. Once again a guy proposed marriage to a women he loved for a very long time. According to Mr. Wil this is the second time in the history of WOWOWEE wherein a marriage proposal was made. It was amazing and it is something to be proud of. Now the show became a way for a millions of people to express their feelings towards someone, it’s a very nice show. It happened to a part of many Filipino people. I hope this show will continue its good job and last for a very long time.

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Goodbye Press Sec. Cerge Remonde

Press Secretary Cerge Remonde is a pride of Cebu. He’s from Argao , a place found at the southern part of Cebu. According to a lot of people who knew him, Sec. Cerge has been a very good man. He was here in Cebu for the Feast of Sr. Santo Niño De Cebu. He has a strong devotion the Patron of Cebu. Through a live broadcast of a local radio station in our place, we heard the voice of Sec. Cerge trying to make an update of the celebration. As we hear his voice, he was a bit tired but still on the go because he believes on the greatness of Sr. Santo Niño. At heart and soul, he has been a very good example towards Cebuano people but then Sec. Cerge has come to his end. As a Cebuano and a fellow countryman, I want to extend my condolence to his family and friends.

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