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OFW remittances at an all-time high: social remittances as new currency from Global Pinoys

Remittances from Filipinos working overseas are at an all-time high.  And no, it’s not just because they’re sending back US dollars, Saudi Riyals, Euros or Japanese Yen; but because our modern-day heroes are sending back what’s known as social remittances.

Social remittances refer to ideas, practices, identities and social capital that flow from receiving to sending country communities. It was coined by sociologist Peggy Levitt in her book “The Transnational Villagers and she describes social remittances being transferred by migrants and refugees that are exchanged by letters or other forms of communication that includes phone, fax, the internet or video. Read the rest of this entry »

I wish to buy a new book sana because I want to treat my being IAD (internet addiction disorder) or the redundancy of using the internet in layman’s term, and practice to consume my extra time for some significant things more. . .

Like after I have finished my everyday routines (house chores and online tasks), instead of playing on the net for hours, I would find time to comprehend and read between lines. Read the rest of this entry »

This is it friends! The follow up movie of Sarah Geronimo and Gerald Anderson — Won’t Last a Day Without You opens today!

Won’t Last a Day Without You is a romantic-comedy film directed by the very promising Raz de la Torre, produced by two of the prime movie productions in the Philippines — Star Cinema and Viva Films.   Read the rest of this entry »

Let’s all get together for the TOMS GIVE FAIR on December 4, Sunday at 10am-4pm at the Trinoma Park, 4th Level, Trinoma Mall. Do some Holiday shopping at the first-ever TOMS Pop-Store in the country and, treat yourself to all the wonderful activities TOMS has lined up for you to enjoy a fun-filled family friendly day. It’s their way of saying thank you and getting everyone into the Holiday Giving Spirit. Read the rest of this entry »

To make your Christmas merry and bright,

Golla’sgiving away 12 free items before the Christmas night.

An entry a day is all you need,

Before you can win the itemthat you dream.

The more creative entry the better for you,

‘Coz Santa might just pick you. Read the rest of this entry »

The Royal Sportsfest Christmas Sale is running from November 30 to December 4, 2011 at Megatrade Hall 2, 5th Level, Mega B, SM Megamall in Pasig.

Products on SALE: Tribu, Reebok, Umbro, Rockport, Crocs, Oakley, Diadora, Teva, Pony, GBX, Ecko, Skechers, and many more. Read the rest of this entry »

As part of their enduring mission to enthuse every Filipinos life, Boardwalk Business Ventures, Inc. advocates the Run for Pasig River 11.20.2011. This event is organized by the ABS-CBN Foundation to endorse a secure and dirt free Pasig River and re-establish its legendary attraction.

Every participants can choose from 3K, 5K, 10K categories. All these have different starting lines but will all ends at Mall of Asia.

(To name a few) Some local celebrities will also take part in this activity including Coco Martin, Derek Ramsay and Matteo Guidicelli who are among the endorsers of Boardwalk. Read the rest of this entry »