Philippines: June 12 Independence Day

June 12, 2009 marked the 111th day of Independence for the Philippines.

There will be no class and work on that day to celebrate the freedom from foreign rule.

But, are we really free from foreigners? We even encourages tourism because of the income and businesses we get from them.

Is June 12 really our independence day? some say its July 4 (Fil-Am Friendship Day) or January 21 (Opening of Malolos Congresss.)

How can we show our being Filipinos? Patronize our products, use our own language...etc...

Here's the irony of it...we like imported products, we encourage our students to speak the foreign language, the government treat domestic helpers as heroes instead of giving them employment in our own country.

Philippines: No Work and JOBapalooza on May 1, 2009

May 1, 2009 is Labor Day in the Philippines. It is considered Holiday therefore no work and no classes for those who are studying this summer.

The Department of Labor together with private corporations and foreign recruiters hosted a JOBapalooza event on May 1 until May 2, 2009, mostly in different region of the Philippines.

Here in Baguio it will be held in Baguio Convention Center while in Manila it will be in SM Mall of Asia. There will also be in Davao and other regions.

To all the jobseekers Goodluck! Enjoy the Long Weekend!