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by Angel Bonifacio on January 21, 2013 Last Friday, January 18, I attended Microsoft's Rockeoke Night together with Jerome and Vigattin's CEO, Mr. Elison Barcelo. It was a thanksgiving party for all the supporters of Microsoft Philippines. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on January 21, 2013 The city of Pasig is filled with cultural celebrations, colorful decorations, merrymaking, traditional masses and parades.The Bambino Festival, one of the grandest cultural celebrations of Pasig City, kicked-off on January 11-20, 2013. It is held in honor of Sto. Niño whose purity, love and innocence reflect on the lives of Pasigueños. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on January 21, 2013 This year, Kabankalan City celebrated the 37th Sinulog Festival last January 11-20, 2013, with its theme "Above and Beyond Fun: A Pageantry of Thanksgiving". On January 11, 2013, the celebration started with a holy mass at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, followed by the Sinulog 2013 Invitational Shootfest at the Central Philippines State University at 8 AM to 4 PM. The City's Mayor, Isidro Zayco, led the opening salvo held at the town's public plaza around 5 PM along with the band and fireworks display at 7 PM. » Read More
by Angel Bonifacio on January 19, 2013 Vigattin Radio gets bigger every airing because we had a Vigattin guest today. Mr. Dondi Mapa of Microsoft Philippines joined us in our discussion about Windows 8, the anticipated 2013 automated elections, and the future of IT in the country. » Read More
by Angel Bonifacio on January 15, 2013 Vigattin has reached another milestone as we successfully aired at DZIQ Radyo Inquirer 990 AM last Saturday, January 12. We tackled a very relevant issue: What is the state of Information Technology in our country right now? » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on January 15, 2013 Bagnet is one of the well-known and well-liked food of Filipinos. In other towns, bagnet is also called "sitsaron" or "chicaron," but it's just synonymous to the bagnet of Narvacan. Bagnet is very popular in Ilocos Sur, particularly in the town of Narvacan where the Bagnet Festival is celebrated every year in the month of December. The agricultural town of Narvacan is a well-known producer of various great quality products such as tobacco, rice, onion, corn and the so-called golden leaf. But apart from that, the town is also the home of one of the best-tasting treats in the Philippines, the Bagnet. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on January 15, 2013 Spending time with people you love before the year ends is one of the greatest and most unforgettable moments of our lives. These include your family, friends, or loved ones. The dinner table during new year’s eve may be empty of food, but if we are with our families it can still be considered as a precious moment. You may have all the wealth in the world but if you don't have people you care about, it may all be useless. Happiness can be found in the company of friends, family, loved ones, and all those you care about. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on January 14, 2013 Meralco’s Maliwanag ang Pasko (MAP) campaign and it’s significant for many Filipinos. The campaign's goal is to create brighter homes for underprivileged children. They had donated multimedia equipment and microphones to deserving community schools, and provided electricity to far-flung areas that still live in darkness. And this year together with the DOT, MAP will be extending electrification assistance to Buenavista in Bohol and Dinagat Islands in Mindanao. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on January 14, 2013 When we talk about firecrackers and fireworks, a Filipino cannot forget to mention the town of Bocaue. Touted as the “Fireworks Capital of the Philippines,” Bocaue has been known throughout the country because of its fireworks industry that has been frequented by thousands of buyers every year. Although this year’s number of buyers has somewhat decreased compared to last year, there are still lots of people who flock to Bocaue in preparation for New Year's Eve celebrations. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on January 14, 2013 Unbeknownst to many, the Feast of the Three Kings marks the official end of the liturgical Christmas of the Philippines. It is celebrated every January 6, but this year the event officially ends this Sunday, January 13, on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. The twelve days of Christmas end with the Feast of the Epiphany, also called the The Adoration of the Magi or the The Manifestation of God. It is also known as the Pasko ng Matatanda (Feast of the Elderly); the day that especially honors senior citizens. » Read More
