Filipino Expats Blog in Thailand

Dear Kababayans,

Please be reminded to cast your ballots for the forthcoming Philippine presidential election.

If you have not yet sent your duly filled-out ballots back to the Philippine embassy or, have not received
your ballots, you are kindly advised to go directly to the Philippine Embassy.
Or, for inquiries, please call 02-2590140

According to information from Vice-Consul Randy Arquiza, the Philippine Embassy in Bangkok will be open this coming Saturday and Sunday (May 8 and 9) for all registered voters to cast their ballots. Last day to submit your ballots will be on Monday, May 10, 2010.

Please pass on to other kababayans in Thailand.

Exercise your Right of Suffrage —- Vote now, Vote wisely.

“Don’t ask what the country can do for you, ask what you an do for your country” – John F. Kennedy

Mabuhay ang Pilipinas! Mabuhay ang mga Pinoy!

Kabayang Daisy Mendiol

There is a new post in the forum regarding this topic. I would like to share it with you and perhaps get an insight of your thoughts on this one. Why care? So what? Let’s face it, at times there are undeniable reasons that you just hate being a Filipino. Others have and we might have something to say and learn from it. Do you have one of these Kabayan?

Here is the “Don’t You Just Hate Being Filipino?” thread. Your thoughts and comments are always welcome.

Filipinos in Bangkok opened the “ Pinoy Basketball Tournament Season 8 ” last Saturday afternoon at St. John’s International School. The opening ceremony was overwhelming and the Filipino singers were incredible.The venue was packed with basketball enthusiasts young and old alike who enjoyed the Filipino foods and snacks. Children were enjoying as if basketball was there number one sports. In fact some of the children were asking their parents if they can borrow a basketball because they want to play as well.
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By EDITH REGALADO
The Philippine Star

BANGKOK – Fewer Filipinos are now working here as musicians or entertainers, and more are coming in as health workers, according to Philippine ambassador Antonio Rodriguez.

“Filipino musicians have always been and still continue to be a come-on, especially in the different hotel lounges and music bars here. But there has recently been fewer of them who come here to perform,” Rodriguez said.

Rodriguez did not cite figures but he attributed the decline to less attractive remuneration and to cost-cutting measures by many entertainment establishments, which now prefer lower-paid local talents.
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A second edition singing contest was held at The Mabuhay Filipino Restaurant in Pratunam. Seven contestants joined the competition this month and among them, it was Madonna who won first place. Thank you to all who joined and witnessed the event. And most especially to Mr. Percy Roxas,  The Mabuhay Restaurant and Siam Pinoy for generously donating our prizes for the night.

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Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho came to Thailand to do a special feature about Thai Elephants, Thai Food, Thai Culture and Sex Change. This shot was taken at Yanhee Hospital after interviewing Dr. Naypa Director of International Section.
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The following are photos taken during our last visit to Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai Thailand. These places are the Baguio City of Thailand. We went up there to meet some wonderful Filipinos who worked as teachers and musicians. Please click more to view the rest of the photos.

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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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