A Hard Day’s Night in Manila
July 4, 1966. The Beatles performed for the first and last time in the Rizal Baseball Stadium in Manila for 2 shows. Though the concert numbered 80,000 people in attendance, the highly successful show was highly marred by 2 incidents that made the Beatles never to set foot again in the Philippines. This was due to miscommunication, lack of understanding or just sheer bravado on both sides.
Then First Lady Imelda Marcos invited the group to a courtesy call at 4PM, but the group declined because the first show is to start at 4PM. But with 100 kids in the Malacañang, they were invited for a supposed meet and greet the Beatles at 11AM. The Beatles did not come, because they arrived shortly before that and they say they did not recieve invites. A day after the concert, newspaper’s headlines flash the Beatles “snub” of the President. Upon leaving the country they were manhandled on their way to airport, with all transport and security arrangements removed, and booed by the people on their way to home.
The group tried to apologized to the Filipinos but at the middle of the press conference, the live transmission would turn static (on Marcos’ orders, in consipracy) and the public apology will not be heard (2 decades later, the law of retribution worked, the Inauguration of Marcos on 1986, the live transmission of the inauguration will also be cut off) on National Telly.
The Manila incident will make the Beatles stop tours from then on.
More Readings on the Matter:
http://991.com/Buy/TopItems/LennonGlasses/Stiffed.aspx
http://www.beatlesinterviews.org/db1966.0708.beatles.html
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Original legendary shoes of Paulino Alcantara - the legendary Filipino-Spanish striker from Iloilo, Philippines played for F.C. Barcelona in the 1900s bagging 357 goals in 357 appearances making him an all-time goalscorer for the club.
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Series of photos during the medical mission in Barangay Mina, Camalig, Albay a few months ago. I have been a part of the long called medical mission in the area. This is being funded by certain individuals who value the so called “community help”.
A very interesting place to capture images of life, love and family. Its nice to get back to our roots once in a while to find that nothing has changed.
This part of the series of black and white photos showcasing life.
We can all be part of changing lives. Building bridges to help people. Making a difference in one way or another.
Yes! We can … Be one!
Palawan was picked by National Geographic as one of the 20 Best Trips of 2011. Click here to view the entire list.
This incredible bottle school constructed in San Pablo, Philippines, is made from plastic bottles filled with adobe. (Photo by Kristel Gonzales)
An Innovative Concept – The First Bottle School in Asia
A cleverly constructed schoolhouse in San Pablo, Philippines, has become the first of its kind in Asia. Conceived and constructed by Illac Diaz (its executive director) and My Shelter Foundation along with the help of dozens of donors and volunteers, the innovative building not only helps to address a shortage of classrooms in the town by providing a brand new place for the children to learn, it also saves the environment.
The school is made from thousands of discarded plastic bottles (1.5 and two-litre water and soda bottles) that are filled with adobe, a combo that is relatively cheaper than concrete and is actually three times stronger. The empty plastic bottle of soft drinks have been donated to the construction site to help in the country’s building facilities as it struggles to provide universal access to basic education. Instead of throwing them away which could pollute the environment for 700 years, they have been put into extremely good use.
“Bangkero : Isang paglalakbay”
Location: Batangas Pier
Isang pagsasalaysay ng kakaibang uri ng pamumuhay na ating makikita sa ating mga karagatan. Aking nasilayan ang ganitong pamumuhay noong akong bata pa. Madalas kong makita ito sa baybayin ng aking probinsya. Bagamat lingid sa kaalaman ng karamihan sa atin, isang pamumuhay.
Ang bangka ay isang sasakyang ginagamit sa paglalakbay sa tubig. Mas maliit ito kaysa isang lantsa, barko o bapor. Ilang mga bangka ang may mga layag, ngunit may ilang ginagamit ng mga sagwan upang umusad, at may ilan pa ring ginagamitan ng mga motor. Karamihan sa mga karaniwang bangka ang yari sa kahoy, subalit may ilang mga bahagi gawa sa metal tulad ng bakal at aluminyo. May mga mamahaling mga bangkang may bahaging yari sa salaming pibra o kaya kompositong materyal. Kabilang sa ibang tawag o halimbawa ng bangka ang lunday, batel, para, baroto, binta (mula sa vinta), biniray, kumpit, kasko, kalalos, o palwa bangkilas. Natatawag ding bangka ang lalagyan ng pagkaing kahugis ng bangka, katulad ng ginagamit para sa sorbetes na may saging (kilala sa Ingles bilang banana boat).[1]
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oneGREEN Campaign: OneGreen OneDream OurDream
“In gentle ways we can shake the world.” - Mahatma Gandhi
OneGREEN is an opportunity to help the environment.
OneGreen, OneDream OurDream.
It’s you reducing your greenhouse gas emissions. It’s your contribution to fight global warming. It may be something simple like changing your light bulbs - swapping out the old ones for the new twirly ones, reducing your cigarette consumption, or perhaps riding a bike going to your work place - or it could be something big like building a windmill or solar panel to help power your home. There are so many ways that even in small steps we can build something out of it.
Either way, it’s up to you. It’s about bringing people together to help the environment. It’s about reaching out, one act at a time.
“Taking care of Mother Nature is no longer an option, it is a necessity. By working hand in hand, small steps can lead to another. Do your part. Help save Mother Earth “ - Dindo
