In view of the hostage-taking incident which left at least four tourists dead, this announcement by the Hong Kong Security Bureau shouldn’t be surprising. I guess the Philippines won’t be earning much from tourism in the coming months. What we lose in tourism, we gain in global attention. Four top trending topics in Twitter, a ... (more)
Asian destinations
Posted on January 27, 2009 · Leave a Comment
A planned trip to Bangkok got sidetracked. I e-mailed a Filipina with whom I have been communicating online on-and-off for a couple of years for a list of recommended hotels when she asked if, by any chance, I’m planning on traveling north from Bangkok to Chang Mai where she lives. I read up on Chang ... (more)
Third World telecom
Posted on May 14, 2008 · 25 Comments
I am currently on dial-up until I can pick up one of those Smart Bro mobile thingy. Too bad that my Macbook Pro can’t use a dial-up service so I am using Speedy’s laptop with its Windows OS. Too bad too that my iPhone cannot be used as a modem. Apple isn’t really Third World ... (more)
Asia facing food crisis?
Posted on March 31, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Threat of turmoil all over Asia has been the favorite doomsday prediction for weeks. In Thailand, farmers are hoarding rice. In Indonesia, social unrest is feared although the government spends “35 percent of its entire budget on fuel and electricity subsidies to keep those commodities affordable for the poor.” Wow. Can we say as much ... (more)
Doomsday scenario for Asia
Posted on March 11, 2008 ·
The media is still at it — predicting the worst for Asia due to escalating price of food. If words aren’t enough to describe the rise in poverty, these figures might help. The number of Filipinos living on just a dollar a day rose from 23.8 million in 2003 to 27.6 million in 2006, according ... (more)
Taste Thailand and Vietnam
Posted on March 7, 2008 ·
A culinary tour of Thailand and Vietman. $7895 for 14 days. Departure date is February 7, 2009. The most expensive item is the airfare from the U.S. to Asia and back. I wonder if they arrange tours originating in Asia. Manila-Thailand-Vietnam-Manila. You’ll have to register to view the detailed itinerary in PDF format. I registered, ... (more)
Chopsticks on a plate
Posted on November 5, 2007 · 31 Comments
This is my entry to the Pinoy Moms Network Fam(ily) Pic(tures) “Plated” edition. I’m really trying to beat the 11.00 p.m. deadline here so the story will be posted in a bit as an update. UPDATE @ 11.16 p.m.: The belated story (you know, so the photo of the chopsticks on a plate won’t look ... (more)
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