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Allan Tarawi helps scholarships for underprivileged children.

The Love of American Dream: USA Philippine Islands



Why there are many Filipinos in the United States of America than any other countries of the world?

                               

We cannot deny the truth that most Filipinos are still dreaming to come

The Magnificent Capiz Shell & The Origin of 'Sinadya sa Halaran'

Capiz is both a geographical location and the name of a shell that is used largely in interior decorating and for decorative gifts and accessories. Geographically speaking, Capiz is a province of the Philippines facing the Sibuyan Sea to the north.

Capiz shell is scientifically known as Placuna Placenta, a fan-shaped to nearly round sea shell. This is bivalve, slightly convex upper shell and almost flat lower shell providing a firmly strong protection for its delicious and edible meat.
 

Capiz shell is a flat, semi-transparent shell with a pearlescent appearance. Capiz is often used to create lampshades or other luminescent objects, such as candle holders, because of its striking appearance when light shines through. However, it is just as common to see the bases of lamps crafted with capiz shell.

The Secrets of Pilar Caves in the Municipality of Pilar, Capiz, Philippines

Pilar is a municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines and 30 minutes away from Roxas City but 15 minutes away from municipality of Estancia, province of Iloilo by land. It has a population of more than 38,903 people in 7,747 households. It is the nearest point from the island of Masbate

Philippines Got Talents:The Amazing Tugaya Craftsmen of Lanao del Sur, Philippines

Tugaya, tagged as Industrial Capital of Lanao del Sur, is a 30-45 minute drive from Marawi City, along the western side of the lake shore. Having a population of more than 22,000, Tugaya has 23 barangays occupying some 4,028 hectares and is 22 kilometers away from Marawi City.

                          

Said to be one of the last bastions of Islamic civilization in Lanao del Sur, Tugaya also has special place in Philippine history. In fact, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts even nominated Tugaya as a World Heritage Site because of the arts and crafts it produces. According to the Commission, the Maranao arts and crafts coming out of Tugaya “are intimately enmeshed with

The Ati-Atihan & Kalibo, Aklan


Kalibo is the capital of the province of Aklan, in the northwest of Panay Island, Philippines. It is a First Class Municipality in the Western Visayas Region practically located at the center of all coastal municipalities of Aklan province.

The native Kalibonhon population of about 80,000 explodes to more than 200,000 during daytime being a commercial and educational haven that caters not only to the people of Aklan but also to transients coming from other nearby provinces, cities and countries. As a major tourism gateway, the influx of tourists to Boracay Island catalyzes rapid economic expansion and municipal landscape development. Tourism activity peaks in the heart of Kalibo every January as the yearly celebration of the world-famous Ati-Atihan Festival - normally held during the 3rd Sunday of January, and tourists from different parts of the world to experience the utmost solemnity and unparalleled camaraderie and spontaneity - unique twin characteristics of the Ati-Atihan that truly make it the fiesta of all fiestas.

The municipality has already reached the requirements to be a city but certain issues prevent the municipality from reaching cityhood.

The Origin of the Name: From Akean to Aklan to Calivo
The term Kalibo comes from the Aklanon word "sangkâ líbo",

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