The winners of the 8th Miss Earth beauty pageant relaxed after the competition late last year by letting themselves be spellbound at the Enchanted Kingdom.
These ladies know how to have a good time, while continuing to promote a good cause. Led by Miss Earth 2008 Karla Henry (from the Philippines, yehey!), the beauties tried out the thrill rides in the park and met some of its colorful residents:
(From left to right): Miss Earth 2008, Karla Paula Henry; Eldar the Wizard; Miss Earth – Air Miriam Odemba; and Miss Earth – Water, Abigail Elizalde
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I opened my Google alerts to two very disparaging news around the New Year…
Stranded sea cow saved by Filipino fishermen. A group of Palawan fisherman saved a giant sea cow that was trapped by low tide on the shores of Puerto Princesa. Locally called dugong, sea cows are considered at high risk...
January 7th, 2009 | Maricar | Read More | Comments: 0
Filed under: bambee dela paz, dugong, endangered animal, golf, Government, Politics and Economy, nasser pangandaman, Palawan, Philippine Plants and Animals, sea cow
I just finished writing about making connections with other Filipinos when I came across this video by Happy Slip of her reunion with families from her dad’s side. Happy Slip went to Munoz, Cavite to see for herself where her dad grew up, and to re-connect with relatives from the area.
It’s...
January 7th, 2009 | Maricar | Read More | Comments: 0
Filed under: balikbayan, filipinos, General: Philippine Culture, happy slip, Home and Family
Whenever I meet another Filipino, I often get asked the question, “What province are you from?” (Taga-saan ka sa atin?). If they are Tagalog, I would tell them my hometown in Los Banos, Laguna. If they are Bisaya, I would mention my tiny seaside birthplace in Negros Occidental.
It’s...
January 7th, 2009 | Maricar | Read More | Comments: 0
Filed under: connection, filipinos, General: Philippine Culture, Home and Family, province, tribute
Resolutions are a dime a dozen this time of year. But it’s part of the fun of being at the very beginning of a new year. We have a new set of 12 months ahead of us. Time to do whatever it was that we set to do last year, but didn’t get to do.
I decided to have only 2 New Year’s resolutions, and...
January 5th, 2009 | Maricar | Read More | Comments: 0
Filed under: General: Philippine Culture, new year's resolutions, Philippine travel
You guys have been pretty quiet the past few days. I hope it’s because you’ve been spending good, quality time with your family. I certainly have.
It’s been a week of relaxing, enjoying and lots and lots of eating! Cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents and friends gathered to enjoy a feast of both...
January 1st, 2009 | Maricar | Read More | Comments: 0
Filed under: Christmas table, filipino christmas, Lifestyle, Food and Transportation, pasko
