Oct

13

A nation’s flag is a symbol for the nation, for its people. It represents ideas, concepts that can be associated to that nation.

Looking at the flag of the Philippines, I realized that its flag could very well be a symbol of its power.

 

 

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Oct

12

Buenas Día de la Raza! Happy Columbus Day, everyone!

Let us have some Columbus Day Trivia for 300 points.

Christopher Columbus indirectly ‘discovered’ the Americas by plotting a western trade route via sea towards this country of valued goods, such as spices and silk.

What is India?

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Oct

10

The Black Shama is a small, black-feathered perching bird that is so rare that one can only find it at one place in the whole world—the island of Cebu in the Philippines.

Other than a zoological treasure and an eco-tourist attraction, the Black Shama is also a symbol for the island province of Cebu.

Other than small, the Black Shama and Cebu are survivors and definitely one of a kind in the whole world.

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Oct

7

Shear Terror

October 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The credit crisis in the US has far-reaching effects that are being experienced around the world, especially in the fields of business, technology, labor and outsourcing.

The US economic slowdown’s effect on the domestic technology sector is now showing. Though mass-spread job cuts have not been seen, its threat hangs overheard for many as a decreasing demand for computers and other electronics may already be slashing some payrolls.

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