By Berniemack Arellano, on October 20th, 2010%
We humans have a basic instinct to move wherever “there are greener pastures.” My thesis back at college about migration depicted it so. Human beings move from scarce to bountiful. Rural to urban, less money to earning more money, these are dictated by our instinct to survive and live. Now, think about the animal kingdom—ever wonder why whales migrate, butterflies flutter to Mexico, to moving red crabs carpeting the forest floors of Christmas Island, and wildebeest went on the madness to swim with the crocs—survival. It is Darwinian at its finest.
Continue reading NatGeo’s Great Migrations: Move as Millions, Survive as One
By Berniemack Arellano, on September 3rd, 2010%
Great news for Cavite residents who study or work in the City of Manila, Lawton-Cavite-bound buses are back! Yes, you heard it right!
The City Government of Manila has now allowed the entry of provincial buses coming from Cavite (Dasmariñas line, Tagaytay line, Mendez-Nuñez line, Ternate/Naic line) at Taft Avenue, all the way . . . → Read More: Cavite-bound Buses Are Back at Lawton
By Berniemack Arellano, on August 23rd, 2010%
 Quirino Grandstand Flags. The location of the hostage drama Indeed, Quirino Grandstand in Luneta, central Manila, capital of the Philippines, is one historical place. It was here where several presidents took their oaths, celebrate the independence of the country from the United States, concerts and a whole lot more. It is a landmark dedicated to the former President Elpidio Quirino. The Grandstand that I guess all Filipinos know and synonymous to Luneta and Rizal Park-just several meters away from the place. On August 01, 2010, the 15th President of the Republic of the Philippines, Benigno Aquino III, took oath here. On August 23, 2010-a massacre unfolds as a former policeman took hostage of Hong Kong nationals in a stand-off that left the hostage and several hostages dead, and a mark of trauma in the image of the Philippines in the international community. Luneta has seen another blood spilt over her domain.
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By Berniemack Arellano, on April 4th, 2010%
Easter really did catch up my surprise. It was almost noontime when I received the good news of 4438. Like how the Easter should be celebrated, Globe finally revealed the good news from 4438—have patience and ye shall be rewarded! I started my day editing some photos and cooking for lunch. While I was editing photos, my phone beeped and shown “Message from 4438.” Finally, it is the text that every Globe and TM subscribers have been waiting for.
Continue reading Great Rewards, Great Surprises by Globe
By Berniemack Arellano, on April 1st, 2010%
In the Philippines, Easter Sunday comes in with the good news of the resurrection of the Saviour. A holiday that is observed by millions of Filipinos, as the atmosphere becomes jubilant after three days of spiritual reflection. Festive as it is, families and friends all gather and celebrate life in the province, homes, malls or wherever it may be!
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08-23-2010: Bloodshed at Quirino Grandstand Manila
Quirino Grandstand Flags. The location of the hostage drama
Indeed, Quirino Grandstand in Luneta, central Manila, capital of the Philippines, is one historical place. It was here where several presidents took their oaths, celebrate the independence of the country from the United States, concerts and a whole lot more. It is a landmark dedicated to the former President Elpidio Quirino. The Grandstand that I guess all Filipinos know and synonymous to Luneta and Rizal Park-just several meters away from the place. On August 01, 2010, the 15th President of the Republic of the Philippines, Benigno Aquino III, took oath here. On August 23, 2010-a massacre unfolds as a former policeman took hostage of Hong Kong nationals in a stand-off that left the hostage and several hostages dead, and a mark of trauma in the image of the Philippines in the international community. Luneta has seen another blood spilt over her domain.
Continue reading 08-23-2010: Bloodshed at Quirino Grandstand Manila