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Saturday, March 1, 2008

Philippines and the Ethnicity Regionalism, Unity and Online Friendships and Tagging

I am searching about this topic at the moemnt. It is because I want to know why Philippines are so divided. However, I am surprised with the article that I am reading for it says .here that Philippines is not really that divided. By I wonder why because per my observation, Filipinos are really steriotyping each other and love to be identified as Tagalog, Ilonggo, Cebuano, Bicolano, Pampangeno, etcetera rather than as a "Filipino".

Why my mind is in this issue? Because I remember this as I have been tagged and helped by various friends online. I know online friendship might be easier than real ones but this is not always the case. Even online, you cannot befriend someone whom you are not comfortable with. And to think that we are in various parts of the world and yet can be friends is a bit overwhelming.


The only moment that I have seen Filipinos so united is during the fight/boxing match of Manny Pacquiao! What if there is no Pacquiao? We don't have reason to live and enjoy the unity of a nation? We unite to support those who excel. Why? Because they excel? It's a bad answer then! We should unite TO ESCEL as well! In our own way, in our own home, in ourselves. We shoould help each other! We SHOULD NOT pull each other down. But after all, words are easier said than done. What can you say?

Since I have mentioned that I have tags that's why I have remembered the topic above, this is my chance to post them here. To those who plan to tag me, please take note that I am posting the tags by batch on a weekend of your tag, unless I cannot log log on the first weekend after your tag. In which case, I will be posting them next time. I apologise for this system but I need to blend the tags with the theme of this blog. I do hope you understand. Sometimes I post the tags with my existing post like what I did with the tag of Gina and .Anino before.

And if you happen to read this, and you may see that I am not as active in the succeeding weeks, please bear with me. i am planning to be in another country and i am not sure of the luck of my connection there. But for sure, I will be back. Just leave your messages in the comment area of this post. Moreover, I am hoping to make some flicks with this blog to share some money with my fellow Pinoys once my unique counter reaches 5000 unique hits so you may watch out as well. You might make yourself a thousand or two richer back in Pinas.

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And now, for the tags, here they are:

First, from the ever fantastic TOP FIVE rater, Bluedreamer27. He tagged me with the following:

KNOWING ME, KNOWING YOU
Copy this entire list of questions and change all the answers so that they apply to you. Then tag and pass it along to other blogging friends. Let’s see how well we can get to know one another!

1. What is your occupation? Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
2. what is the color of youre socks right now?chinese style home socks, stripes of red and blue
3. What are you listening to right now? the strong wind welcoming the spring (sound of nature)
4. What was the last thing that you ate? a slice of cake
5. Can you drive a stick shift? no
6. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? o'course red! the color of blood and revolution!
7. Last person you spoke to on the phone? my aunt
8. Do you like the person who sent this to you? yes
9. Favorite drink? baileys and italian red wine made by aunt here
10. What is your favorite sport to watch? karate/martial arts

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11. Have you ever dyed your hair? never
12. Pets?none. used to have pups n dogs. cats too back in Ph
13. Favorite food? kilawin
14. Last movie you watched? texas ranger
15. Favorite Day of the year? birthday (my birthday)
16. What do you do to vent anger? sleep
17. What was your favorite toy as a child? toy gun (am a girl huh!)
18. What is your favorite, fall or spring? spring. am dying winter to finish!
19. Hugs or kisses? hugs
20. What kind of pie? coconut
21. Do you want your friends to email you back? yes
22. Who is most likely to respond? real friends like Gina
23. Who is least likely to respond?Apathetic acquaintance
24. Living arrangements? moderate (hope can be luxurious) but what does this question really mean?
25. When was the last time you cried? i forgot
26. What is on the floor of your closet? socks and least fave
27. Who is the friend you have had the longest that you are sending this to? dunno
28. The friend you have known the shortest amount of time that you are sending this to? all of them
29. Favorite smell? rice fields back in Ph
30. What inspires you? my future plans for the country in my little way
31. What are you afraid of? nothing
32. Plain, cheese or spicy hamburgers? i hate burgers!
33. Favorite car? Never had one. Hope can have a Ferrari here!
34. Favorite cat breed? no idea
35. Number of keys on your key ring? none. Mama holdsthe ket
36. How many years at your current job? am looking for a fresh job
37. Favorite day of the week? saturday.
38. How many provinces have you lived in? 9
39. How many countries have you been to? 4



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Second, from .Mica Watson. She bestowed an award to me as a "Fantastic Blogger". Thank you Mica. I am happy to receive this award. Bluedreamer27 also bestowed the same award. Thanks also.


Third tag is again from , Bluedreamer27. "Message in a Bottle" tag.
You are about to send a virtual Message In a Bottle across the Blog Ocean. Leave a message in the sand or on the bottle. Write anything you wish. Be a pirate or a poet. Serious or silly. Anonymous or not. What message would you like to send out to the universe?

Message In A Bottle
1. Compose a message to place in your virtual bottle.
2. Right click and SAVE the blank that you see here:
3. Use a graphics program of your choice to place the message on the picture.
4. Post the Message In a Bottle meme and your creation on your blog along with these rules.
5. Tag a minimum of 5 bloggers - or your entire blogroll - to do the same. Notify them of the tag.


Fourth Tag? Again from Bluedreamer27. This is on top five blogs of the tagged one at the moment and the reasons for making them my Top 5ive. I just share them with you as well.

My top 5 are the following:
1.THE MELIORIST by Gina for her unconditional love for the "mother earth" and her zeal for a better world to live in. Moreover, for her strong will for the progress of the Filipino community.

2.Aller La-Bas by Weng for her struggles as a student and a great heart for the masses. I know her blog is not of the best layout and it has even designs for a real girly look but the content is amazing! Try to see it to prove.

3.Sheng's Simple Thoughts by Gorgeous Sheng. Actually, I don't know why I am stuck with such a personal blog like this one! But I am just hook how she adores her son and how she makes herself a perfect mom in everyday life.

4.Anino by Anino Shadow of course for his original stories and great friendship. But I am not really sure if he/she is a he or she! It's a code.

5.EMOTERA by Emotera This is another blog I read from time to time. Aside from an earning blog, which I learn how, she is as well very friendly. And lastly, she is and EMOTERA! ^_^

Those are my top five. What's yours?

AND ALL THE TAGS ABOVE I TAG MY TOP 5ive! Okies?
1.THE MELIORIST by Gina
2.Aller La-Bas by Weng
3.Sheng's Simple Thoughts by Gorgeous Sheng
4.Anino by Anino Shadow
5.EMOTERA by Emotera

I know you might have been tagged by these already. In this case, just leave your message at my comments' area. You don't need to make another.


23 comments:

  1. ty for dropping by snd posting my tag..have a great weekend

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  2. friend, thank you soooo much for these tags. because they are tooo many i much time to post it beautifully as possible. this is great of course. thanks a lot. ill email you soon.

    Anino did get the first despite the landslide votes but its ok for he is still the best for us? ain't it?

    have your beauty rest before flying to Germany ok?

    thanks again!

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  3. Huwag na nating pag-usapan ang nangyari.Hahaha!
    Siyanga pala,hindi ako tumatanggap ng tag dahil hindi tugma sa katatakutan.Paano na?:-)

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  4. Hi Mica and Anino! Thanks for dropping by and leaving some comments. As for Mica, thanks and as for Anino, you may only acknowledge it. Don't worry. I too have the same concern as you..para di magmukhang snob so I have tags posted here but only once a week. That's why it is very long now... haaayyy.

    Don't make it a problem. Anyway, as per Gina and I, kaw pa din panalo... Hmmmp! Ok, Io sto zitto! hehehe...walang nakaka gets neto!

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  5. Hi Gina friend. Wala pa nga akong ticket! Haaayyy.. anyways, basta I am sure to get out of this country na... hehehe.. naghahanap pa ksi ako ng apartment sa Munich bago umalis...mahal kaya ng hotel so pang longterm naman kaya wait ko muna makakita...medyo mahirap because they are purely German.. no much English so I have to translate all the ads with altavista babelfish! lol!

    But thanks for all...

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  6. hello i love phil gheeeh im so happy that you made it once and for all
    naku pinahirapan ata kita ng husto senxa na friend
    btw in regard with the list have you replaced coolingstar9 to anino???

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  7. to anino, try ko kaya mag create ng tag na nakakatakot? tag pa mandin sana kita :)

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  8. Well, blue, i suggest you make them both nalang. Actually I have already left a note on the second comment box right after my first...but if you were not able to notice it, just include them both please.. Thnaks...

    Hi Gina my fwend... :) Thanks for coming over.

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  9. Hi! This is a good message, sana lang tablan na noh ;) pahingi naman ng nick para hindi hiwa-hiwalay pag link ko sa yo. thanks ;)

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  10. thanks so much dear! i appreciate it deeply! so glad to have you around!

    god bless!

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  11. ooopppsss...meron pa palang tag.. hehehe.. thank you so much po.. waaa... palagay ko can't make the tagging for now.. :( busy gid abi ba... anyways,got an award for you.. paki check na lang... Salamat gid sa liwat!

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  12. Ayos yang tag na nakakatakot,Ginabeloved!

    IlovethePhilippines,Siyanga pala,paano ka nakakatulog ng galit?Hindi ka kaya atakihin niyan.

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  13. Liza is that you? I can't check by now kasi, no good connection before five in the afternoon here. Can't do much with mobile phone. i connect with PC at 5... Thanks for dropping by.

    Hmmm...nick? Ok, It's "Redrogue". I'll be in your page after five here. Thanks.

    mlc said...
    Hi! This is a good message, sana lang tablan na noh ;) pahingi naman ng nick para hindi hiwa-hiwalay pag link ko sa yo. thanks ;)

    -Redrogue-

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  14. Hi Sheng! Thanks a lot too. Actually I ask myself "Since when did I start reading personal blogs?".. I feel funny because I am not into other people's lives.. Kaya nakakaintriga, kasi puno ng pics ng kaiden moh! hahaha! Anyway, I enjoy hovering around. Take care too and have a great week.

    Mummy Sheng said...
    thanks so much dear! i appreciate it deeply! so glad to have you around!
    god bless!

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  15. Hello Weng! Ok lang na ah. Indi sagi problemaha kay actually indi man guid na importante ah. Itchus lang! Hehehe! Sa weekend ko na i-post na ang award mo ha kay weekending ang awards and tags. Pati meme, whatever chuchu etcetera.

    Focus ka lang maayo sa pagtuon mo kay amo na ang pinaka importante subong. Karon pko sa hapon ma check blogs kay on cp ako subong. mabudlay gawa mag browse kag mag pitik-pitik keypad... ^_^

    aL|e said...
    ooopppsss...meron pa palang tag.. hehehe.. thank you so much po.. waaa... palagay ko can't make the tagging for now.. :( busy gid abi ba... anyways,got an award for you.. paki check na lang... Salamat gid sa liwat!

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  16. Hello Weng! Ok lang na ah. Indi sagi problemaha kay actually indi man guid na importante ah. Itchus lang! Hehehe! Sa weekend ko na i-post na ang award mo ha kay weekending ang awards and tags. Pati meme, whatever chuchu etcetera.

    Focus ka lang maayo sa pagtuon mo kay amo na ang pinaka importante subong. Karon pko sa hapon ma check blogs kay on cp ako subong. mabudlay gawa mag browse kag mag pitik-pitik keypad... ^_^

    aL|e said...
    ooopppsss...meron pa palang tag.. hehehe.. thank you so much po.. waaa... palagay ko can't make the tagging for now.. :( busy gid abi ba... anyways,got an award for you.. paki check na lang... Salamat gid sa liwat!

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  17. busy talaga ng beauty mo...have fun!

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  18. Anong sinabi ni Ginabeloved?

    Pasensya na nga pala kung ma\edyo hindi ako aktibo ngayon. Abala lang sa eksaminasyon.

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  19. amazing... i ddnt knw dat der is a coconut pie.. is it really for real...?

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  20. Hi anono! eh anu pa sasabihin nun? of course the truth noh! we are e mailing each other actually. That u ranked second and she is third. Uhmm na d dw ung mga blog natin ang tipong nananalog what exam po ba? u

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  21. Yes april. Its actually my fave. Esp those made wd real buko or coconut. Ths s a famous product of batangas bt i like best the ones in iloilo. Its actually called buko pie. Hey! ur reading it? hehe. Am surprised.

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  22. Mga pagsusulit sa aking trabaho.

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  23. Asus! Great work..Gnada pala ksi may educational enhancement.... thanks for visiting again. Ill be in your site soon. Am getting busy talaga...huhuhu

    Anino said...

    Mga pagsusulit sa aking trabaho.

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