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Jan
12
2010

Earthquake Rocks Manila!

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January 12, 2010

An earthquake rocked the Philippine capital of Manila and its surrounding metropolitan area and provinces in Tuesday, January 12, 2008.  According to USGS, the epicenter is located 50 kilometers west of Manila, pertaining directly to Bataan and was measured magnitude 5 on the Richter scale. So far, no damages have been reported.

For more technical information, please refer below: (Source USGS)

Location of the earthquake:

Magnitude 5.0
Date-Time
Location 14.668°N, 120.506°E
Depth 112.4 km (69.8 miles)
Region LUZON, PHILIPPINES
Distances 30 km (20 miles) SE of Olongapo, Luzon, Philippines
50 km (30 miles) W of MANILA, Philippines
55 km (35 miles) S of Angeles, Luzon, Philippines
105 km (65 miles) SSW of Cabanatuan, Luzon, Philippines
Location Uncertainty horizontal +/- 14.2 km (8.8 miles); depth +/- 19.4 km (12.1 miles)

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Jan
05
2010

Quiapo Black Nazarene Procession Route 2010

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January 5, 2010

Image of the Black Nazarene

Thousands of faithful will gather again this Saturday, January 9 for the annual feast of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo district, Manila. As old as tradition, Manila’s streets will be jam-packed with thousands of devotees flocking the Quiapo Church, Plaza Miranda and the streets of downtown Manila. The Manila Police District, in cooperation with the Quiapo Parish, released the 2010 procession route of the image of the Black Nazarene. It would still start at Quirino Grandstand and will pass by Lawton towards the streets of Quiapo, just like last year. However, the Quiapo area of the procession has been changed back to its traditional route because nakasanayan na ng mga deboto ang ruta na ito to prevent another untoward incident like that of last year. The reason is to accommodate the growing number of devotees to have contact with the image. And along with that would be the closure of some streets right at the heart of downtown Manila.

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Dec
18
2009

Google Global Mapping Competition Launched

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December 18, 2009

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Mapping the world was a challenge to most of the explorers, but Google has encouraged young people to use technology for a cause. Google has announced the first Google Map Maker Global Competition. The contest is for everyone interested in mapping their localities, cities, campuses and a lot more. This has encourage civic volunteerism amongst the tech-savvy young people to help humanitarian organizations such as UNICEF in creating better guides.

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Dec
06
2009

Harapan: The ANC Presidential Forum Tonight!

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December 6, 2009

Harapan The ANC Presidential Forum | Photo courtesy of ABS-CBN

Harapan The ANC Presidential Forum | Photo courtesy of ABS-CBN

Last 2nd of December 2009, the students of Manila’s university belt, together with the Filipinos accross the globe converge to watch and listen as the presidential aspirants give their wits, ideas and their platapormas as ABS-CBN’s presented Harapan: The ANC Presidential Forum from the Medicine Theatre of the University of Santo Tomas. Read the rest of this entry »

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Dec
06
2009

Rock the Riles 2009: Rocking Manila’s MRT for justice and a cause

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December 6, 2009

Rock the Riles 2009

Manila’s MRT (EDSA Metro Rail Transit/Blue Line) will be rocked from December 6 to December 8 every 2PM as Rock Ed Philippines presents Rock the Riles 2009. 8 MRT stations would join this activity in order to raise and create awareness among the Filipinos of the United Nations’ Millenium Development Goals (MDGs) and for commemorating and seeking justice for the “Maguindanao Martyrs.” Read the rest of this entry »

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Nov
25
2009

In the News: Buluan and Shariff Aguak Maguindanao

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November 25, 2009

Maguindanao, Philippines | Map Courtesy of Wikipedia

Maguindanao, Philippines | Map Courtesy of Wikipedia

Given the degree of the events that happened in Cotabato (Maguindanao to be exact) region, HabagatCentral.com would like to give you a bit of glimpse on the towns now mentioned in the news. Personally, I’ve been to these towns in 2005-2006 as part of my thesis and bears hold personally.

Two of Maguindanao’s towns have been mentioned in the news…and yes, these are the baluartes or strongholds of the warring political clans. These are Buluan, a southern town in Maguindanao almost sandwiched by Christian-dominated towns; and Shariff Aguak, the capital town of the province of Maguindanao.

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Sep
19
2009

The Manny Librodo Experience at Roxas City Capiz

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September 19, 2009

One of Philippines renowned photographers, Manny Librodo is set to have a photography workshop in the Seafood Capital of the Philippines, Roxas City in the Province of Capiz.

On October 30, 2009, the Manny Librodo Experience is brought to this northern Panay city to share Mr.Librodo’s experiences in photography to the photo-enthusiasts of Capiz.

For more information and reservation, please e-mail manuel_maximiniano_blanco[at]yahoo.com. Limited to 15 participants only.

[Thanks to Mr. Keith Cabillon]

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