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“semana santa”, “holy week”, “mahal na adlaw” , vacation or whatever you want to call it.

Holy week (Latin: Hebdomada Sancta or Maior Hebdomada, “Greater Week”) in Christianity is the last week before Easter. It includes the religious holidays of Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday (Holy Thursday) and Good Friday, and lasts from Palm Sunday (or in the East, Lazarus Saturday) until but not including Easter Sunday, as Easter Sunday is the first day of new season of The Great Fifty Days. It commemorates the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ culminating in his crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter

For most of us Holy Week, especially Catholic Filipino people, means personal sacrifices and of course, a grand vacation. Nothing wrong with that — I do that too. Since I am a Christian - Protestant (uccp). But allow me to share with you what I think makes this holy week so special for most of the people.

Jesus was the most precious possession in heaven. But because God loves us very much, he would rather die than live without us for eternity. In consequence, heaven went bankrupt just to gain me when He died a painful death on the cross — in my place. Because I am a sinner, it should have been me hanging on that cross. The sacrifice wasn’t mine to do, it’s for him to give. He did what I can’t do. He took on his shoulders what I can’t carry. But even if I’m the only sinner who lived on earth, he would still choose to become man and die on my place. That kind of love is unfathomable, how can I disregard it? The best part is, he did it while I am yet a sinner. He didn’t say, “Be good first before I rescue you”, rather he said, “I’m going to die for you not because you deserve it but because I love you”.

Now, replace the “I’s” and the “me’s” on that paragraph by your name. Read it, claim it as yours. You should, because that’s exactly what he did for you — personally. And that is the very essence of what we are celebrating this week.

The story doesn’t end on his death. On Sunday is Easter — the day where we remember his resurrection. He not only died in our place, he also lives to assure us of eternal life. We serve a risen Saviour!

You can make this Holy Week more memorable by accepting a saviour too eager to start a personal relationship with you. The Bible says, “Look! Here I stand at the door and knock. If you hear me calling and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal as friends” (Rev. 3:20). Why don’t you let him come in?
“For God so love the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believing in him should not perish but will have an everlasting life” — (John 3:16)

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San Miguel beer has become one of the national icons of the Philippines. It was founded in 1890 as a brewery, the company has over 100 facilities in the Philippines, Southeast Asia, China and Australia. Filipinos would howl high and low when they see this national symbol abroad, as my friends do in HongKong, Singapore, Australia and especially Europe - - but where is the true origin of this beer being dubious?

Online forum is full of questions discussing the true origin of San Miguel beer. Europeans and Latinos would be under fire if they say that San Miguel is indeed a Spanish beer. But Filipinos would diligently counter-attack the statement saying otherwise. You would see how far they would go with their vigilance to protect their national icon!

Many people do not put much attention on the new label either because we’re used to the red and green fonts. Now it’s white-blue-silver. Anyways, who cares with the label.

Where is the true origin of San Miguel Beer?

Many rumors from Spanish people said – “it’s a Spanish beer“. Spain is Europe’s 3rd largest beer producer but next only to Germany and the UK and San Miguel is Spain’s biggest beer export! I guess everyone knew that this beer is produced in Malaga – that beautiful coastal city in Andalusia.

However, there’s a lot of versions relating to the origin of San Miguel Beer. Some says that the very first Philippine San Miguel beer was produced in Manila in 1890 by Spanish monks using traditional methods in a district called San Miguel according to records. Another version says it was first brewed by a German Brew Master using traditional Bavarian methods under a royal Spanish grant.

And the very first Spanish San Miguel beer was produced by San Miguel Fabricas de Cerveza y Malta S.A. in Malaga in 1957 (but why does it say 1516 on it’s label?).

….We got the answer!!! BUT… there’s a very big BUT!! …

Notice the logos on these two San Miguel beers.

See the difference? They got similar (but different) fonts. And notice the icons? The first one got a coat of arms and the other got a sailing galleon! See?

These San Miguel beers are obviously two different beers! And that’s the truth! Let’s not lie to ourselves. These beers are produced by two companies that doesn’t have anything to do with each other! We must Face it.

“Trailing on to the great adventure!”

The 2008 Off Road Competition @ Kaamulan Ground…

One of the basic rules when driving off-road is that you need to know the terrain. If you don’t, make sure to check it on foot before driving it in a 4×4. Especially on those slopes where you don’t see the other side. Many people ignore this advice when they’re behind the wheel.

Nothing spells romance like the simplicity of a kiss. The anticipation of the first kiss, and the longing for the next. Even when we’ve kissed our lover countless times, we keep coming back for more.

Here’s 33 inventive (some old, some new) ways to kiss your lover.

1. French Kiss: No list would be complete without it. We don’t know if the French really invented it, but this tongue to tongue action is a popular keeper for good reason!

2. Hershey Kiss: Take a bite of your favorite chocolate treat and swap the pleasure with your partner.

3. Red Hot Kiss: Similar to the Hershey Kiss, but substitute a cinnamon candy or small breath mint instead.

4. Spiderman Kiss: Have your partner lean their head over the edge of the couch or a bed, then move in for an upside-down kiss. No mask required, but if you want to add a little role play- go for it!

5. Ross and Rachel: Grab your bes friends and go at it. That is if you are both available and have been pining for each other for years.

6. Nibble Kiss: While kissing take a few, soft and playful bites of your partner’s lower lip.

7. Wizard Kiss: Say “abracadabra” and then use your tongue as your wand to make all your wishes come true.

8. Sex In the City Kiss: Grab your partner and indulge in a sensual romp of tongue twisting, then discuss his technique with your girlfriends over cocktails.

9. Polar Bear Kiss: Take a few ice chips and pass the cool sensation back and forth while French kissing.

You may conquer with the sword, but you are conquered by a kiss.-Daniel Heinsius-

10. Pop & Sizzle Kiss: Buy a bag of pop rocks and have a little fun with your tongues.

11. Eyes Wide Open Kiss: The name says it all, open those peepers and give it a go! Gazing into each other’s eyes will add an extra touch of intimacy.

12. ABC Gum Kiss: Remember your teenage years and swap that piece of Bubble gum. Just be sure your partner isn’t wearing braces or things could get sticky.

13. Law & Order Kiss: Intimidate your partner first with a line of playful questioning, then move in for a surprise kiss that leaves them begging you to slap the handcuffs on.

14. Marshmallow Kiss: Pretend your partner’s lips are spongy and sweet, then bounce a little off the texture while you are sampling the treat.

15. Red Licorice Kiss: Place one end of the licorice rope in your lover’s mouth and one end in yours. See who can nibble their way fastest to meet the other’s lips.

16. Lady and the Tramp Kiss: Same as the Red Licorice, but substitute a strand of spaghetti.

17. Royal Kiss: Pop a tiara on your head, a pair of silk gloves on your hands, and be sure to sit prim and proper while delivering a sophisticated smooch.

I have found men who didn’t know how to kiss. I’ve always found time to teach them. - Mae West

18. Irish Cream Kisses: Both you and your partner should swish a quarter shot of Irish Cream around, then swallow and lip-lock to savor the lingering taste in each other’s mouths. Swish again and repeat.

19. Tai Chi Kiss: Facing your partner, stand straight with feet parallel and shoulder width apart. Drop your shoulders and hold your head erect. Slowly move towards each other until your lips meet, then hold the pose while breathing in deeply and allowing a profound sense of tranquility flow through you.

20. Tai Bo Kiss: Practice a few side by side punches and high kick moves with your partner, then turn to face each other to deliver a pulsating kiss.

21. Giggle Kiss: Find each other’s tickle zones while engaging in a playful round of tongue tangling.

22. Tongue Wars Kiss: Just like thumb wars, but use your tongues instead. Each partner tries to get their tongue in the other’s mouth while blocking with your tongues. Warning- may cause hysterical fits of laughter during and after.

23. Full Monty Kiss: Skip the kiss all together and get busy. A kiss is just a pleasant reminder that two heads are better than one. ~Author Unknown

24. Casablanca Kiss: Deliver a spontaneous, surprising kiss then turn and walk away while giving your best Bogart impression.

25. Stress-free Kiss: Gently massage the back of your lover’s neck and upper shoulders while delivering a round of tender kisses.

26. Movie Star Kiss: Smack a wild, uninhibited wet one on your lover and demand a round of applause after.

27. Olympic Kiss: See how long you and your partner can tongue wrangle, then score each round on a scale of 1 to 10. Try to progressively beat each kiss with a better one until you’re both contenders for the gold medal.

28. Around the World Kiss: Gently lick your partner’s lips, tracing along the upper lip, then circling down around the lower one before fully engaging in a mouth to mouth session.

29. Say My Name Kiss: Use your tongue to spell out your partner’s name while French kissing. Guaranteed to break up your normal routine and add some interest to your normal routine. Add some fun by taking turns spelling out various things in the other’s mouth and see who can guess the most correctly.

30. Doggy-Style Kiss: Rub noses then give your partner a quick lick.

31. Hillbilly Kiss: Take a swig from your mason jar and smack your gums together. Keep your teeth in your pocket ’cause they’ll just get in the way. Afterwards give a whooping holler of “yee haw.”

32. Tomb Raider Kiss: Move in and steal a quickie before racing off to uncover fortunes beyond imagination while saving the world.

33. Sweetheart Kiss: Find your partner, and show them how much you care with the very best heartfelt kiss you can offer.

Try all the above throughout the month or try them all in one day. Either way, you’ll be sure to get a most pleasurable reaction from your partner and you may even find a new trick or two to continue to share.

A kiss may be just a kiss, but it never goes out style!

How do you recognize when you are in love.” Nor is it “what’s out there,” although people are always interested in reading about love and other people’s experiences with love. What people want to know is “how to find it?” Specifically, people want to know how to improve their love life, find love quickly and easily, increase their chances of finding their true love, and improving their ability to love.

People outlooks on life are changing the way the world is changing, not only with the way people perceive love but also with traditional meaning of how people look at love. People are changing the rules - and the knowledge of how people perceive love from every level of experience, from beginner to a person who has been in many relationships, is asking the same questions:

• How do you know when you are in love?
• What is and what is not true love?
• How can I find a person to love and share the rest of my life?
• Will true love come to me naturally?
• How can I build a relationship?

Love will not last a short period of time, but for a lifetime. Love is real. Many people experience love in their life. Love does not only exist in fairy tales with castles and horse carriages. True love has to do with people being honest, open, and loving with each other. Taking chances and not being afraid to love. Since ancient times, people have searched for the true meaning of love. Nevertheless, even the great philosophers, with their intuitive meanings of love, could not completely find the true meaning of love.

It doesn’t really matter if you’re a surfer, surfing enthusiast, or a good ole beach bum toting the requisite bronzed skin, Havaianas and San Mig. Light. The winds are changing, and the swell is building, which means that surf season 2008 is about to open. This means sand, sun and more surf trips to exotic picturesque locations like our country’s SURFING CAPITAL, SIARGAO ISLAND.

Surfers will have the opportunity to travel and surf in the country’s top surf destination, Siargao’s Cloud 9.

Surf’s up!! Siargao is where it’s at… Surf’s up!!

When you are in Gingoog City, include in your itinerary even just a short visit at Tiklas Falls and feel the beauty of nature at its best.

Tiklas is 13 kilometers from the city proper/poblacion on the concrete Bal-ason-Hindangon farm to market road. The jump off point is at the Balantian Bridge where vehicles can be parked and a wide 300 meter trail leads to the waterfalls and the swimming pools being developed by the local government of Gingoog. The development is still going on with the improvement of the pools and the construction of the cottages and other facilities.

Tiklas Falls is 120 ft. high with an oval pool with a diameter of more than 30 meters with some deep portions reaching 60 feet.

The beautiful falls like a bridal flowing headdress has been made centerpiece of the province’s brochures, posters and streamers/tarpaulins. This paradise philippines falls is one of the three cascades on the same stream; 500 meters below stream is Kilubag falls and still downstream over 20 meters is another falls, the Bangbang or Gantangon falls.

Just south of Malaybalay off the highway is the Monastery of the Transfiguration. Even for non-religious types this is a gorgeous drive into the hills, which are planted with coffee by the monks..

This church Established by the Benedictine Monks, the Monastary of Transfiguration pyramid church has an architectural design of simplicity with elegance. Not only that, since its situated in the hills of Malaybalay Bukidnon, it’s fresh air and impeccable silence is a great combo for a moment of solitude. This is one of the beautiful church.

GIRLS only!!!

How to tell if he likes you
(and if he’s flirting with you in his special own guy-way).A lot depends on the type of guy and his individual personality.

“Dream…Believe…Achieve…”

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ROTC PREPARES AND TRAINS CADETS AND CADETTES FOR ENLISTMENT AND COMMISSIONSHIP IN THE RESERVE FORCE OF THE PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE.

INCENTIVES FOR ROTC GRADUATES

• Priority for enlistment in the Regular Force, PAF
• Scholarship Grant for PAF ROTC Cadets (AS-31 - 32, AS- 41, 42)
• Advance ROTC Graduates are qualified for commissionship as 2LT in the Reserve Force, PAF. They also enjoy priority to be called to Active Duty.

“Soar on wings like eagles”