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Update of Tropical Cyclone Yolanda Issued at: 11:00 a.m., 07 November 2013  MTSAT ENHANCED-IR Satellite Image 11:57 a.m., 07 November 2013 Storm Signal Signal 3: Eastern Samar  Samar Leyte Southern Leyte Siargao Island Dinagat Province   Signal 2: Northern Samar Biliran Province Bantayan and Camotes Islands Northern Cebu including Cebu City Bohol Surigao Del Norte Camiguin Surigao Del Sur Agusan Del Norte Signal 1: Camarines Norte Camarines Sur Catanduanes Albay Mindoro Provinces Burias Island,  Romblon  Marinduque  Calamian Group of Island  Southern Quezon Aklan Capiz Iloilo Antique, Guimaras, Negros Occidental and Oriental Rest of Cebu Siquijor Misamis Oriental Agusan del Sur

The most talked topic in the Philippines nowadays is on the Pork Barrel issue.  Everywhere from television to the internet, even to the ordinary Juan dela Cruz talks about Janet Napoles and Pork Barrel. What is Pork Barrel? Definition from Wiki: Pork barrel is the appropriation of government spending for localized projects secured solely or primarily to bring money to a representative's district. In the Philippines it is called PDAF or Priority Development Assistance Funds. Each senator receives P 200-million while a congressman receives P 70-million annually. The PDAF issue becomes a hot topic when a whistleblower named Benhur Luy exposed the 10 billion scam and points out Janet Lim Napoles as the mastermind.  Napoles would creates a non existent NGO's and that's where some government officials puts their PDAF. Current senators involved in Napoles Pork Barrel Scams are senators Bong Revilla, Jinngoy Estrada,  Juan Ponce Enrile, Bongbong Marcos and Honasan. Jane

The new pope (Pope Francis) Finally on March 13 around 19:00 CET white smoke was released from the Sistine Chapel and it's a sign that the Vatican has elected a new pope. The St. Peter's Square in Rome was crowded by thousands of supporters.  Bells rang over the place and the new pope was then revealed. The new pope is Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio.  He is the first Latin American pope and the first Jesuit leader of the Catholic Church. Pope Francis is known for his opposition on abortion, eauthanasia and contraception.  He is also against same sex marriage.  He also fight against poverty. Congratulations to our new pope! We hope that you will lead us to our journey of our faith! 

Good news for us Filipinos, we are now called as "rising tiger of Asia".  This is given to us by the World Bank on February 5, 2013 during the Philippine Development Forum at the Marco Polo Hotel.   According to them the propaganda of President Noynoy Aquino against corruption help the stability of our economy.  The propaganda for good governance convinced many investors to invest in our country. “The continued presence of the country’s development partners is a sign of confidence. The Philippines Development Forum represents the very best of the ideals behind public-private partnerships,” President Noynoy said. As of now we can see many BPO's and call centers in the different parts of our country.  There are also many building and establishments rising.  We hope this growth and our positive economy will continue not just after President Noynoy's end of term but it will be for a long term. We hope the progress of our economy will not only bring comfort, secur

It's already February, the love month of the year.  Every person with a loved ones is excited for February 14, the official date for Valentines Day.  So what shall you give to your love ones? Here are some of the common gift ideas for Valentines Day: Cards - You can buy a Valentines card in stores, or if you have no time you can have an e-card from the internet and write your romantic message. Chocolates - Chocolates are sweet and surely your loved ones will smile eating this one. Flowers - I think most women if not all loved flowers. Flowers are pleasant to ones eyes and is romantic. Teddy Bears - Stuff toys are also cute and good as gift.  It will be nice to hug a stuff toy gift given by your loved ones. Jewelry - This gift is quite expensive but it will be worth remembering.  Date - Being together on this day with your special someone is one of the greatest gift you can have even if no other special things is given.