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11 federal states

The joint resolution aims to change the “highly centralized system of government” in Manila, which has “brought about a spotty development of the nation where preferential treatment has been given to localities whose officials are friendly with or have access to an incumbent administration.”

It said the “lopsided arrangement has spawned a host of problems, including massive nationwide poverty to runaway insurgencies and rebellions that feed on the social inequalities in the nation.”

“The federalization of the Republic would speed up the development of the entire nation and help dissipate the causes of the insurgency throughout the land, particularly the centuries-old Moro rebellions,” the resolution said.

The 11 federal states called “centers of finance and development” to be created would be: Northern Luzon, Central Luzon, Southern Tagalog, Bicol, Minparom (Mindoro, Palawan, Romblon), Eastern Visayas, Central Visayas, Western Visayas, Northern Mindanao, Southern Mindanao, and the State of Bangsamoro

source: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20080813-154280/All-systems-go-for-Charter-change

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A thread was started by Krisna in our forum about sports tournament in the community.

Dear All;

My name is Khris I would like to sponsor a sports event for Filipino in Thai,Bangkok especially. The event will be like Bowling,Badminton,Golf or Billiard. May anybody know whom that I can speak with in regards on this? please let me know to…
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Photo taken during the UFT Philippine Independence day held at Philippine Embassy Bangkok. More photos inside this article.

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A New Year’s Eve celebration of Filipinos in Thailand. My apologies for the late posting of this photo. But, as they say, better late than never. :D

This photo was taken during a Filipino Photographer’s meet-up at Central World Plaza, Bangkok, Thailand.

With the famous Janice. Too bad only few people came that night. Can’t blame them, it was a short notice though. Please click the title, we have more Bangkok Night out photos inside. Read the rest of this entry »

Solar Sports Philippines hired me to cover the 7th SEABA Championships held at Ratchaburi, Thailand. Along with the video opportunity was a chance to take still shots of the official game and some behind the scenes photo op with the fans.

In one of the games, I was caught by surprised to have witnessed Jimmy Alapag slammed a ball into the hoops. For me considering his height, that’s a huge statement to their  opponents. So here it is…his second slam captured using my small D50 Nikon.

SMB RP Team – Champion SEABA Championships held at Ratchaburi, Thailand.

Walking around the Philippine Embassy in Thailand during the Independence Day celebration, I spotted this group of Filipinas smiling and hinting that they were ok for a photo shoot. Boy, I was glad I did ;D