The chief of the Lopez Group of Companies, Oscar “Oskie” Lopez, tells the story of the family’s triumphs and trials through time. He traced his roots from the earliest of times in the late Spanish colonial era. With his rediscovery of his past, he researched more about the heritage of his family and its contributions to the Filipino society. He believes that looking into the past would strengthen the foundation of their family and the Filipino society. In his 80th birthday, the musical “Undaunted” was produced. It was played at the Meralco Theatre on April 23 and 24, 2010. (more…)
Month: April 2010
The Legendary Isawan of Mang Larry’s at Peyups
In the late afternoons at the sprawling UP Diliman campus in Quezon City, the iskos and iskas ng bayan gather at a vacant lot in front of Kalayaan freshie hall and beside UP Post office. A simple barbeque stand under a few scantly trees is where the people assemble in line, ordering that one delectable street food that is one of my favourites—isaw. The place where I’m referring at—Mang Larry’s Isawan! And I say, parang box office hit ang pila dahil patok na patok sa mga estudyate ang isaw ni Mang Larry!
iBlog 6: Photos at the Annual Blogging Summit in the Philippines
Since the advent of online social media and blogging in the Philippines, it has revolutionised the way people think, see the world and express themselves. For one, blogging has moved virtual revolution onto a new level of awareness and spreading ideas fast. Filipino bloggers came together to talk about or discuss relevant issues that bloggers face in today’s society in iBlog6: from SEO marketing, to political blogging, photo-blogging, advertising, legal concerns, community blogging and more. iBlog6 was held on April 16 to 17 at the UP Diliman’s College of Law.
Craving Oysters in Iloilo
Oysters have been one of my favourite foods since college. Growing up deprived with eating talaba, I started eating it when I relocated in Iloilo not so long ago. I fell in love with it. Later on, I’ve got obsessed with it. I always go out with my family, classmates or barkada during free time or dinner time for one small batya of talaba for only PhP25! That’s incredibly cheap! Oysters are very cheap in the Visayas, particularly in Panay, since it is one of Panayanon’s staple seafood. When I moved back to Manila, oysters seemed to be more of a luxury rather than a staple. Known to have aphrodisiac properties, steamed oysters are offered in every town in Panay. They say, it’s a nice food to eat before “making love.”
Great Rewards, Great Surprises by Globe
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.
The Good News from 4438!
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!
