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Filipinos choosing jobs over school

By Crissy at 02/22/07 20:22

Filipinos used to place education in very high regard. That is not the case anymore. With the Internet and easy access to knowledge fewer people are pursuing education, preferring instead to go work in call centers where the money is good. Education is seen as elitist and an education in engineering or science as dull. Reality television makes it seem that everyone can easily become a celebrity and hobnob with the rich an powerful.

Original source: Manila Times. Education vs. Call Centers

Filipinos choosing jobs over school

Filipinos used to place education in very high regard. That is not the case anymore. With the Internet and easy access to knowledge fewer people are pursuing education, preferring instead to go work in call centers where the money is good. Education is seen as elitist and an education in engineering or science as dull. Reality television makes it seem that everyone can easily become a celebrity and hobnob with the rich an powerful.

Original source: Manila Times. Education vs. Call Centers

Restaurant gives Filipino food good presentation

Around the world Filipino food does not enjoy the same level of popularity that Japanese and Chinese food do. It could be the presentation. Chinese and Japanese foods are made to look appealing so the diners are more conditioned to know that the food will be appealing. Chef Gascon at C2 Restaurant is trying to change that by offering native Filipino food that is presented elaborately to tease the senses.

Original source: Manila Times. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. manilatimes. net/ national/ 2006/ dec/ 08/ yehey/ life/ 20061208lif2. html, anchor: Pinoy cuisine gets tasty and enticing at C2]

Restaurant gives Filipino food good presentation

Around the world Filipino food does not enjoy the same level of popularity that Japanese and Chinese food do. It could be the presentation. Chinese and Japanese foods are made to look appealing so the diners are more conditioned to know that the food will be appealing. Chef Gascon at C2 Restaurant is trying to change that by offering native Filipino food that is presented elaborately to tease the senses.

Original source: Manila Times. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. manilatimes. net/ national/ 2006/ dec/ 08/ yehey/ life/ 20061208lif2. html, anchor: Pinoy cuisine gets tasty and enticing at C2]

Bookstore and coffee shop

There's a bookstore in Tomas Morato, Quezon City, that has everything everyone might want: great books, great music, great food, and great coffee. No longer do you have to be stifled and quiet in the library or regular book store. Visit Liberia and snuggle up in a big chair with a book on almost any topic then enjoy a cup of “Libbrews” coffee, the store's own line, which use all local coffees.

Original source: Manila Times. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. manilatimes. net/ national/ 2005/ oct/ 24/ yehey/ life/ 20051024lif1. html, anchor: Where bookworms can browse, drink and dine]

Bookstore and coffee shop

There's a bookstore in Tomas Morato, Quezon City, that has everything everyone might want: great books, great music, great food, and great coffee. No longer do you have to be stifled and quiet in the library or regular book store. Visit Liberia and snuggle up in a big chair with a book on almost any topic then enjoy a cup of “Libbrews” coffee, the store's own line, which use all local coffees.

Original source: Manila Times. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. manilatimes. net/ national/ 2005/ oct/ 24/ yehey/ life/ 20051024lif1. html, anchor: Where bookworms can browse, drink and dine]

More support for farmers in coming year

More funds are being allocated to the growers to foster competitiveness. New factories will also be set up in Mindano for product testing as well as funding assistance for the mango growers.

Original source: Sun.Star, Manila. Agriculture chief vows bigger farm support

More support for farmers in coming year

More funds are being allocated to the growers to foster competitiveness. New factories will also be set up in Mindano for product testing as well as funding assistance for the mango growers.

Original source: Sun.Star, Manila. Agriculture chief vows bigger farm support

Road accident kills nine

In the pre-dawn hours of February 15 a six-wheeled truck, which was carrying 125 sacks of corn, overturned in Cotabato City killing nine people and injuring another nine. The driver claimed that the brakes failed and he veered trying to avoid pedestrians. Patrons at a food stand were among the fatalities and injuries as well as those riding atop the corn.

Original source: Manila Times. 9 killed in Cotabato City road accident

Road accident kills nine

In the pre-dawn hours of February 15 a six-wheeled truck, which was carrying 125 sacks of corn, overturned in Cotabato City killing nine people and injuring another nine. The driver claimed that the brakes failed and he veered trying to avoid pedestrians. Patrons at a food stand were among the fatalities and injuries as well as those riding atop the corn.

Original source: Manila Times. 9 killed in Cotabato City road accident