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by Xtian Mack on March 1, 2013 The province of Camarines Sur is an emerging tourist center for the Bicol region, with many local attractions that draw in visitors from near and far, with colorful festivals that embody the unique and vibrant culture that the Bicolanos have possessed throughout the ages. One such festival is the colorful Harana Festival. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on February 26, 2013 The 27th Anniversary of People Power I that shocked the world with the overthrow of the long dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos in February 1986 was celebrated in a grand fashion at the Edsa People Power Monument. The rites held last Monday were led by no less than the President of the Philippines himself, President Ninoy Aquino, son of the heroes of the "Bloodless Revolution," Ninoy and Cory Aquino. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on February 26, 2013 The 18th annual celebration of the Baguio Flower Festival, popularly known as the Panagbenga Festival, was celebrated in full earnest by the people of Baguio and were hosts to thousands of visitors local and foreign alike. The Panagbenga Festival is a month-long annual flower festival in Baguio, the summer capital of the Philippines. Panagbenga is thought to be a Malayo-Polynesian word of origin, meaning "season of blooming." » Read More
by Xtian Mack on February 25, 2013 More than a thousand Filipino fans of Japanese pop culture gathered at the World Trade Center last February 23, 2013 for the UP AME 1up Fair and Convention. Organized by the University of the Philippines Anime and Manga Enthusiasts, the AME Fair had a really great turnout of participants, cosplayers, exhibitors, gamers, and fans of Japanese pop culture. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on February 25, 2013 Tagum City, “Music Capital of the South”, celebrated its 12th Musikahan sa Tagum Festival on February 19-24, 2013. It is the biggest music celebration in Davao that showcases the talents and skills of Tagumeños when it comes to music writing, composition, and stage performances. » Read More
by Angel Bonifacio on February 23, 2013 I was so excited last Wednesday night as Sir Eli and I boarded the plane to Cebu. We were going to represent Vigattin Inc. as one of the sponsors of the 15th PSITE National Convention, one of the largest gatherings of IT practitioners, professionals, and enthusiasts in the country. It was my first time to ride an airplane and also my first time to attend a huge convention like this. » Read More
by Angel Bonifacio on February 23, 2013 We had a very interesting discussion about mobile applications, the IT curriculum, and Mathrix Education today in our Vigattin Radio Program. We were joined by Prof. Arne Barcelo of UST as the newest Vigattin Radio co-anchor. Our guests were Prof. Rhea-Luz Valbuena of Asia Pacific College, Mr. Florence Sangrenes of Mathrix Education, and Michael John Peña of UST. We also talked to Dr. Dave Marcial of PSITE via phone patch. » Read More
by Angel Bonifacio on February 16, 2013 UP Fair is like an annual tradition for me. Every year since I went to college, I've never missed this week-long event held at the UP Sunken Garden. Last night was the first time I came back to the campus after a really long time. » Read More
by Angel Bonifacio on February 16, 2013 Vigattin Radio continues to cover the campaign and elections period, and now that the electoral campaign has officially started, we are more vigilant than ever. Today, our guests were Prof. Samuel Chua of Lyceum University of the Philippines, Prof. Melchor Erise of Arellano University, and Dir. James Jimenez, spokesperson of Comelec. We also spoke with Mr. John Ruero of Philippine Society for IT Educators (PSITE). » Read More
by Xtian Mack on February 16, 2013 Many Christians all over the world started the season of lent this year by going to church on Ash Wednesday, February 13 and receiving the symbolic ashes on their foreheads. Filipinos in particular attended in droves, hearing masses scheduled throughout the day. Ash Wednesday is the official start of Lent, a season that holds significant meaning for Christians as it recalls the hardships of Christ. » Read More
