Tagalog: Third Most Widely Spoken Foreign Language in the United States of America (USA)

Recent studies shows that the Filipino language “Tagalog” is considered as the third most widely spoken foreign language in the United States households, following only two of the world’s most popular foreign language, Spanish and Chinese. Based upon the 2013 American Community Survey (ACS) conducted by the US Census Bureau found that there were approximately … Read more

MMDA: Number Coding Scheme Lifted on October 6, 2014 (Monday) for Eid Holiday

The Metropolitan Manila Authority (MMDA) announced that the Number Coding Scheme will be lifted on Monday, October 6, 2014 in celebration of the Eid al-Adha National Holiday which will be celebrated by Filipino Muslims in different parts of the Philippines. Watch the Video Report of GMA7: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWGcTRtM5NY Based upon the MMDA’s Number Coding Scheme, vehicles … Read more

Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Hits Antique, Panay Island (Oct. 3, 2014)

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake hits the island of Panay on Friday afternoon, October 3, 2014 with its epicenter at Tibiao (Antique) according to the latest reports posted and confirmed by the Philippine Institute of Volcanologist and Seismologist (PHIVOLCS). According to Philvolcs announcement Intensity V were recorded in Kalibo, Aklan; Sebaste, Antique while Intensity IV hits … Read more

Bagyong Neneng (Phanfone) Enters PAR But No Direct Impact on the Philippines

Bagyong Neneng whose international name is “Phanfone” already entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) but there’s no direct impact in the country as confirmed by PAGASA on Friday, October 3, 2014. According to international weather bureau, Phanfone will affects the areas of neighboring Japan. In an interview with DzMM, PAGASA forecaster Aldczar Aurelo noted … Read more

Japan Government Eases Visa Requirements for Filipinos

The Japanese government announced on Tuesday, that their government started to simplify or ease the Visa requirements for Filipinos. In an official statement released through various news media organization in the Philippines, Japan noted that in order to boost tourist arrivals from the Philippines, the Japanese government simplify the Filipinos’ procurement of visas. According to … Read more

Bagyong Neneng to Enter Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Friday, Oct. 3, 2014

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced on Wednesday, that a new typhoon (Bagyong Neneng) will enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Friday, October 2, 2014. Although the tropical disturbance will affect the country it won’t make a landfall. Based upon PAGASA’s latest weather bulletin, Bagyong Neneng whose international name is … Read more

Filipinos Joins Umbrella Revolution in Hong Kong

Umbrella Revolution

Permanent Filipino residents and some domestic helpers in Hong Kong joined the demonstration that swept the city, also known as the “Umbrella Revolution,” one of the most well-attended gatherings of native residents of Hong Kong and expatriates who wants reform from the government. The Filipinos were just armed with cameras and brought along their children … Read more

Eid Al Adha Regular Holiday Pay Rules (October 6, 2014) (Hajj Holiday)

Malacanang already declared that the Eid al Adha (Eidul Adha) which is also known as the “Feast of Sacrifice,” for the Muslim world will be celebrated this coming Monday, October 6, 2014. The Eid al Adha is one of the Regular Holidays in the Philippines, therefore the Department of Labor and Employment urged private companies … Read more