What kind of business will you invest with 5,000 pesos in the Philippines?

Take your pick: <*-*>
☻Homemade cakes or cookies
☻Siomai, Siopao, Tempura, Squid rolls, fish balls / dimsum stand
☻Sell Softdrinks, Beers, Tuba and Ice
☻ Cell.phone load retailer
☻Chilled drinks stand (Buko/Calamansi/Pineapple/Chocolate/Oran... juice)
☻Local Food stand (Banana cue/ Camote cue/ Hot cakes/ Ginataang mais)
☻Mini Fruit stand (Mangoes, Lanzones, Pineapples, Guavas, Green mangoes with special ginisang bagoong..)
*drools* lol
☻Chicharon (Pork or Chicken cracklings)
☻Barbeque or grilled stand ( Pork, chicken, fish,..etc.)
☻Home service (Manicure/pedicure/ footspa)

Is Cartimar just like Divisoria?

Right now Cartimar is undergoing massive renovation. It may look ugly & uncomfortable right now but watch out, soon it'll be dazzling. It's true, pets are bestsellers there, especially if you wish to buy dogs. But the shoe stores are still there, offering good quality & affordable prices. There's this one shoe store that I've bought 3 shoes already. They're good & they've got great elections. They even brag about their customers not coming back! Why? Because they're VERY satisfied with the shoes they bought years ago! As for me, well, I travel a lot & it's no surprise my shoes wore out after a few years. But that's ok, at least it lasted that long! If you go buy at Greenhills, expect shoddy shoes. They're cheap, 500 pesos, but are worn out in a month. Cartimar's a good place to buy dogs & shoes. They also sell plants, birds, pet food & cages, bikes, pet accessories, & of course, more shoes. I'm told the new buildings being built are for pet stores. These are what you'll find over there. Happy shopping!

What is the best restaurant to eat native dishes?

You can try:

Max's Restaurants

Kamayan

Sentro in Greenbelt

Cabalen in Trinoma

Barrio Fiesta

Happy eating!

Starbucks or kape barako?

In my own opinion, it depends...Example: Starbucks got a lot of flavors but a little bit expensive here in the Philippines. So, I only buy 2 packs per year.Barako, I have it all year round. Anytime I need it, I just put some in the coffee maker. Very affordable. So, If you are living in the Philippines, Barako is the main choice. Oops, to all who read my post: Please try Sagada Coffee from Baguio City. It is also a fine quality Philippine coffee and cheap too! P250 in their 450 gram box.

What is THE JOB to have in the Philippines?

president of the republic.even how much you steal, you still get presidential pardon.

Can anyone recommend nice and not too expensive hotels in Cebu and/or Mactan Island?

3 Star Accommodations
MONTEBELLA VILLA HOTEL $ 42 - $120 Cebu City

SOPHIA SUITES RESIDENCE HOTEL $110 - $170 Cebu City

SDR SERVICED APARTMENTS $ 35 - $65 Mactan

CEBU MIDTOWN HOTEL $ 50 - $210 Cebu City

BELLAVISTA HOTEL $ 51 - $90 Mactan

CEBU CITY MARRIOTT HOTEL $ 106 - $221 Cebu City

WHITESANDS RESORT $ 116 - $ 242 Mactan

MARIBAGO BLUEWATER RESORT $ 150 - $250 Mactan

DAY'S HOTEL $ 60 - $105 5 Mactan

COSTABELLA BEACH RESORT $ 70 - $160 Mactan

2 Star Accommodations
CEBU GRAND HOTEL $ 36 - $90 Cebu City

CEBU BUSINESS HOTEL $ 13 - 35 Cebu City

CASTLE PEAK HOTEL $ 32 - $50 Cebu City

VACATION HOTEL CEBU $ 23 - $38 Cebu City

GOLDEN PEAK HOTEL $ 44 - 75 Cebu City

MANGO PARK HOTEL $ 28 - $40 Cebu City

DIPLOMAT HOTEL $ 24 Cebu City

EDDIE'S HOTEL $ 30 - 38 Cebu City

CENTURY PLAZA HOTEL $ 38 - $50 Cebu City

1 Star Accommodations
CESARIO HOTEL $ 28 - $33 Mactan

PALAZZO PENSIONE $ 17 Cebu City

HOTEL ASIA CEBU $ 37 Cebu City

FUENTE PENSION $ 20 Cebu City

ELICON PENSION HOUSE $ 13 - $20 Cebu City

NS ROYAL PENSIONE $ 17 - 30 Cebu City

GOLDEN VALLEY HOTEL $ 17 - $20 Cebu City

WESTPOINT INN $ 15 - 20 Cebu City

MACTAN PENSION HOUSE $ 18 - $24 Mactan

ELEGANT CIRCLE INN $ 18 - $35 Cebu City

Tambuli Beach Resort $80 - $100 Mactan Island

Hilton Resort & Spa $135 - $385 Mactan Island

How would you say goodbye to someone you don't want to leave?

Softly, I will leave you softly
For my heart would break if you should wake and see me go

So I leave you softly
Long before you miss me
Long before your arms can beg me stay for one more hour
Or one more day

How true is it that Taft Avenue is unsafe?

It's unsafe if you are careless. I mean, it is true that there are a lot of snatchers and crooks there, but if you are cautious enough, you won't become a victim. For instance, try to not walk around Pedro Gil and PGH at night. Don't go to Intramuros alone, and always hold on to your bags *real* tight when on a bus or jeepney. Don't expose your phone and wallet to the world while using them.
Any place is unsafe if the person isn't being careful. Just use some precautionary measures and you won't be harmed. ^_^

If you are forced to make an ultimate sacrifice, what would you give up: marriage or career?

I would more than likely give up the career. My family means a lot to me and I don't believe that any job should have that much control over you to put your marriage at stake. Most jobs will look at both factors if you are a true asset to their organization.

Graft and corruption is already part of our system of governance...?

the systems has been in existence ever since we where still not born... and this is true all over the world and not just in the philippines... how to eradicate this problem??? its not easy as taking a candy from a child... it has to come form the people who cause it... and those are the citizens themselves... if people dont give bribes just to get away from something or to manipulate a deal.. then corruption cud have not existed...

What's the Pinoy known for?

hmm, u used the word pinoy..so must know someone from the philippines. pinoy is the slang for filipino. and filipinos are known for their hospitality! and smile and laughter. even in the midst of calamities, pinoys just smile and laugh! so there...where are u from? why the interest in pinoys?

and in case you are wondering why i know..its because im a filipino..and proud to be one!

How to join the noranians fan club?

You can join the Noranians Bopols Chapter, but you must be able to correctly answer the following:

1. What is her real name?
2. When and where was she born?
3. What is the name of her doll?
4. What is the title of the movie she did with Matet, with a monster in a jar?
5. How many Best Actress Awards has she won in FAMAS?
6. How many Best Actress Awards in STAR Awards for Movies?
7. In the Metro Manila Film festival?
8. In Gawad urian?
9. In the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) Awards?
10. When was she given a Lifetime Achievement Award? By which body?
11. Which movie won for her her very first Best Actress Award?
12. Which one movie won for her the most number of Best Actress Awards?
13. When was she arrested in the USA?
14. For carrying what?
15. How much of it was found in her possession?

If you answer these questions correctly, you are a certified Noranian, worthy of membership in my chapter.

Is there a school here in the Philippines who teaches 3d animations and stuffs?

Yes, there is. The De La Salle - College of St. Benilde. De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB, CSB or simply Benilde), is a private Catholic college and member institution of De La Salle Philippines located in the vicinity of Malate, located along Taft Avenue across the street from De La Salle University-Manila.

The college uses learner-centered instruction and offers innovative degree and non-degree programs designed for the development of professionals in the arts, design, management, service industries, computer applications in business, and special fields in study. The college has also pioneered several degree offerings different from what regular universities and colleges in the Philippines had.

Im actually a student of this college. My course is AB-MMA (Bachelor of Arts- Multimedia Arts). This course offers subjects like 3d animation, 2d animation, photography, basics of drawing and many many more. Some of our professors studied and worked in abroad. Some had worked for big companies like Pixars so they really now what they are teaching. We also have a professor working in ABS-CBN, the no. 1 broadcast station in the Philippines. If you are really interested in studying things like this, i recommend De La Salle - College of St. Benilde. Ow, recently, they opened a new building for School of Design Arts student like me, it was really big and named as the "jewel in the crown of the De La Salle University System schools", it is a 14-storey building.

Can money buy love?

Money can not buy love for love is priceless.

I am sorry to hear about those guys who have bad experience about women wanting money from them. But don't you think its you who choose those women? Its the lover and not the love as the popular song says....You have know how to respect someone, love them unconditionally and accept them with all their flaws. You can have a companion or a partner in bed if you have money but they will all be gone in time.

I have known a lot of people happily married..and I wish I too will have that kind of relationship.

Anyone who knows cheap hotels or inns in Baguio?

Dauz Pension House (Transient House), Valenzuela Loop (just below SM Baguio) right at the heart of the city; walking distance to SM, Baguio Cathedral, Session Road and City Market (074)4443125. P250-P350/head

Baguio Village Inn (going towards La Trinidad; adjacent to Church of the Resurrection)
135 Magsaysay Ave. (074)4423901
P275-P950/head

Here is an updated list of telephone numbers of good hotels and inns. The area code for Baguio City is 074:

Ambassador Hotel - Abanao Street - 442-2746
Atenara House - 40 Navy Road - 446-9808
Baden Powell Inn - Gov. Pack Road - 442-5836
Baguio Country Club - Nanoy Ilusorio Drive - 442-7674
Baguio Palace Hotel - Legarda Road - 442-7734
Baguio Summer Inn - Quezon Hill - 444-3105
Baguio Village Inn - Magsaysay - 442-3091
Belfrant Hotel - Gen. Luna Road - 442-5012
Benguet Pine Tourist Inn - Chanum Street - 442-7325
Benguet Prime Hotel - Calderon Street - 442-7066
Burnham Hotel - Calderon Street - 442-2331
Citylight Hotel - Gen. Luna - 444-7544
Concorde Hotel - Legarda Road - 443-2058
El Cielito Inn - North Drive - 442-8743
Forest Inn - Legarda Road - 443-8436
Hotel Salome - Loakan Road - 442-4784
Hotel Tepayac - Leonard Wood Road - 442-3956
Inn Rocio - Kisad Road - 442-4028
Medrano's Apartelle - 79 Brentwood Village - 446-6778
Mile-Hi Inn - Camp John Hay -
Miles Home Baguio Transients - 88 Gibraltar Road - 444 2354
Mountain Lodge - Leonard Wood Road - 442-4544
Mt. Crest Hotel - Legarda Road - 443-9273
Munsayac Inn - Leonard Wood Road - 442-2451
Norlu Pensione - Bokawkan Road - 442-4662
Prince Plaza Hotel - Legarda Road - 442-5082
Princess Apartel - Ferguzon Road - 442-7261
Rajah Soliman Hotel - Bokawkan Road - 442-7574
Safari Lodge - Leonard Wood Road -442-2491
Sicat Hotel - Marcos Highway - 442-4938
Skyrise Hotel - Dominican Road - 442-8084
Supreme Hotel - Magsaysay Avenue - 443-2011
Tam-Awan Village - 446-2949
Venus Park View - Kisad Road - 442-5597
Vistro Pensione House - Engineers Hill - 442-2235
Woods Inn - Military Cut-ofF 442-4641
Zion Hostel - Palma Street 445-6997

If you are really on a tight budget, I would suggest transient houses.

How much would it cost you to buy happiness?

A Smile, from endangered species like you

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you do not buy happiness even if you the richest man of the world, you cannot buy happiness. (seeing a Panda can give you happiness)

How long does it take for a US First Class mail to arrive in the Philippines?

approx. 5 days if were just talking greater manila area...but if if you're sending it to the provinces, it could take as long as 3 weeks.

Best cakes in metro manila?

It probably depends on the type of cake that you are looking for.

Each shop would have their specialty. Example, Goldilocks is famous for their Ube Cake, while Red Ribbon is for their Mango Cake. Alex Franco is quite popular for wedding cakes.

Where in the Philippines…?

1.was Fracis Ford Coppola's film "Apocalypse Now" shot?
2.were some of Tom Cruise’s scenes in Born on the 4th of July filmed?
3.was Chuck Norris’ Missing in Action filmed?

Here :
1. most notably the Pagsanjan River and Hidden Valley Springs
2. Fort Ilocandia (Ilocos Norte); Vigan (Ilocos Sur) and Paoay, Ilocos Norte
3. localities of Cavite and Laguna (Pagsanjan) and Rizal Park too (Luneta)

When a girl calls a guy GWAPO what does she mean?

those girls think that your friend is good looking enough for them. this word "gwapo" refers to a persons facial feature to be appealing and pass their own standard of a good looking person.

Which college courses are best to take in the Philippines?

Nursing...i'm a nurse who studied in one of the country's top universities and currently employed in a teaching hospital here in the US. i could give you a thousand and one reasons why the Nursing education is better in the Phils but it will take up too much space here. so i'll try to summarize it: Nursing in the Philippines teaches you K-S-A (knowledge,skills, attitude). Nursing schools in the Philippines (at least mine) help build your knowledge of nursing fundamentals, theories and procedures so you can hone your clinical skills while developing the right attitude towards caring for your patients in any setting.

7 man-made wonders of the Philippines

1)Banaue Rice Terraces
2)Chocolate Hills (If indeed the rumors that they are man-made is true)
3)The Churches of the Philippines
4)Intramuros
5)Zamboanga City
6)Corregidor Island
7)The Mall of Asia!

What excites you more - going on a trip or coming home?

I always like the calming effect of coming home. But precisely because coming home is "calming", it can not be exciting. Anything and everything about home is usual and expected.

On the other hand, the prospect of adventure, of discovery, and of the unknowns on a trip will definitely shoot your adrenalin up.

What's your favorite breakfast meal?

...McDonald's longganisa meal with iced tea...
...well-done bacon, fried egg and rice....
...Rodic's tapsilog.......
....corned beef with onion bits, fried egg and rice....

What is the most distintinctive and famously known landmark in the Philippines?

I dont think we have any landmark famous enough to get world attention. Bakit? Bakit? The Philippines is sooo under rated ^_^

But these are my choices

Banawe Rice Terraces
Intramuros or Vigan

When do you consider a man is strong? Is it in his physique? In his character?

A man is measured by the strength of his character. Only floozies will pick a better-built man versus one who may not be as physically strong but has his future charted out, by his own design, fueled by drive and perseverance for the long haul.

"Ignorance of the law excuses no one." How would you explain this?

In the news today, a professor at Assumption was convicted with finality for rape. He had sex with a 17-year old student. he said they were lovers.

But the law says you can not have sex with minors (unless you are married, and the marriage has parental consent). And that it is otherwise called RAPE.

The clueless (?) professor was declared guilty, "ignorant" of that law.

Bottomline,the courts will never let you off with an "I'm sorry I did not know it was illegal" alibi. Dura lex, sed lex.

Why can i think better when cramming?

People respond differently to pressure. I guess you're one of those that respond positively. Some people make more mistakes while some people get "charged up" and think more clearly. This is because your brain acts like it does when faced with competition. This time, you're competing against Time. You either start to worry too much and end up not focusing on the task at hand. Or you start to realize how much you have left to accomplish. Like when a surge of adrenaline can make you shaky and unfocused or boost your thinking process.

They also say that women tend to work better when faced with competition than when working alone. But curiously, women perform better when competing against other women, maybe in you case, you can say that you're competing against yourself as well? :)

Is there a "united airlines" office here in the philippines?

Actually there is a General Sales Agent for United Airlines in Makati which is Aerotel Ltd. Corp.

21/F Tower 2 The Enterprise Center in Ayala Ave. Makati.

How would you describe a 'relaxing moment'?

My idea of a relaxing moment would be:

Lying next to someone that I love dearly by a nice warm fire, listening to the sounds that the burning embers make while we hold each other close. Aaaaaaah, now that is relaxation!

I really liked your first idea by the way, sounds fantastic!

PNKY Cafe in Baguio? Where is it?

PNKY Cafe
Bed & Breakfast
13 Leonard Wood Road, Baguio City
Phone 446-7094

in front of the Laperal White House, which is alongside Teachers Camp

I am going to dagupan, any good hotels or restaurants?

Dagupan is the biggest city in Pangasinan Province, and is highly urbanized. The best hotel is Star Plaza, and the rate is about P1,000+. Other good hotels are Victoria (rather old), Floren, and Value Star whre rooms are at around P600-700 per day.

Eating out is good. Other than the international fast food outlets, you can enjoy the local restaurants. D’Original dawel is top choice for seafoods.

Enjoy Dagupan!

What is the sweetest place in manila?

Actually it depends.
If you're like the city type then Makati is a good place. It's like full of shopping and hotels etc. If you're a beach kind of person Boracay is defiantly the best, but if you don't want to be THAT far from manila you could go to Punta Fuego they have really nice beaches there too or in Sorsogon in Bicol you could like swim with the whales there. But if you're just the type who goes site seeing then maybe Cebu or Bohol is a good place.

Looking for Grocery or market selling US, Europian imported food and goods in Makate or Manila?

Rustan's Supermarket
Power Plant Mall, 1st Level
Rockwell Drive cor. Estrella St.
Makati City, MM

Rustan's Supermarket
521-8330
Harrison Plaza
A. Mabini St. cor. M. Adriatico St.
Manila, MM

Rustan's near Glorietta

Novena

You were chosen to receive this novena. The moment you receive it, say one (1) Hail Mary and one (1) Our Father Hail Mary full of grace, the Lord is with thee, blessed art thou among woman and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus, Holy Mary Mother of God pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death Amen

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, forever and ever Amen.

GOD WANTED ME TO TELL YOU It shall be well with you this year. No
matter how much your enemies try this year, they will not succeed. You have been destined to make it and you shall surely
achieve all your goals this year. For the remaining months of the
year, All your agonies will be diverted and victory and prosperity will be incoming in abundance.
Today God has confirmed the end of your sufferings, sorrows and pain because HE that sits on the throne has remembered you. He has taken away the hardships and given you JOY. He will never let you
down. I knocked at heaven' s door this morning, God asked me... My
child! what can I do for you? And I said, "Father, please protect and bless the person reading this message... "

The Hail Mary and Our Father is the Novena. This is a Novena from
MotherTheresa that she started in 1952. It has never been broken.
Within 48 hours send 20 copies to family and friends. This is a
powerful Novena.

Couldn't hurt. Please do not break it...

What's your favorite chocolate?

Ethel M chocolates with caramel and pecan! Can anyone from Vegas bring me a box please?! =)

I like the Cadbury chocolates from Australia, they're more bitter and you can really taste the cocoa.

I also like Snickers -- caramel + chocolates + nuts, yummy! Hersheys' Symphony too with toffee bits. And 100 Grand!

I loved Nestle Alpine White and Bar None but they stopped making those. =(

What can I say? I'm a chocoholic.

What are the best italian restaurants inthe philippines?

Bellini's in Quezon City has the most authentic tasting Italian dishes in Manila. An Italian signor, Mr Bellini himself runs the kitchen. He owns the place too. He can cook up to over 300 types of dishes -pasta, pizza, salads, hero. It looks kind of run-down from the outside, but the experience will be worth it.

how do i cook tortang talong?

250 g. of ground lean pork
1 tbsp. of finely minced garlic
1/2 c. of finely chopped onions
3/4 c. of coarsely chopped tomatoes
1 bell pepper, finely chopped
4 eggs, beaten
1 tbsp. of flour
4-5 talong (eggplants)
salt and pepper
cooking oil

Cooking procedure :

Mix together all the ingredients except the eggplants and the cooking oil.

Cook the eggplants (boil, steam, grill or broil) until soft but not mushy. Peel off the skins, leaving the stems intact. Using a fork, flatten the meat of the eggplants. Divide the pork mixture into as many eggplants you prepared. Place the mixture on the flattened eggplants, patting the meat to make sure it is compact.

Heat a skillet or wok. Add about 2 tbsp. of cooking oil and heat until smoking. Carefully slide one stuffed eggplant onto the hot oil. Cook over medium-high heat, about 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Add more cooking oil as you cook a new eggplant.

Serve with catsup.

If you want a really special tortang talong, lay a slice of cheese on the flattened eggplant before adding the pork mixture on top.

Where is a nice beach resort north of Cebu?

There is a FIRST CLASS resort in Danao which is call Elsalvador Beach Resort, the food is great, its has white sand beach, its very quiet, two swimming pools and its under 2,000 pesos a night. I have all my friend stay there and they all love it.

Where to find rj bistro in the philippines?

RJ BISTRO 826 Pasay Road, Makati City (it's original home)Excellent live bands, specializinging in 50s & 60s music. Casual wear. Wood parquet floor. Sunday to Saturday from 8:00 pm to 2:00 am. P200 entrance fee. No DIs here, so be sure to bring your own dance partner.******UPDATED INFO - FURTHER GOOGLING:Bistro RJ(Located on East Jupiter Street, 50 pesos taxi)Live 60s and 70s band music. Owned by popular RJ Jacinto, it features the best combo bands of the era. Nice oldies decor. Live TV broadcast

What was the disco scene in the philippines during the eighties and nineties?

FEVERISH!!! Hot, hot baby!!! Are you familiar with Travolta's movie "Saturday Night Fever"? It was kinda like that...and more!!! Dance floor filled with people gyrating to the music of the BeeGees, Village People, Donna Summer, the Commodores, etc. And of course, for total effects - strobe lights!!! I heard every girl looks beautiful under the strobe lights...hahaha.

http://www.starpulse.com/Movies/Saturday_Night_Fever/

Which city in metro Manila has the most number in population?

City Population
(2000 census) Area
Caloocan City 1,177,604
Las Piñas City 528,011 41
Makati City 444,867 27
Malabon City 338,855
Mandaluyong City 278,474
Manila 1,581,082
Marikina City 391,170
Muntinlupa City 379,310
Navotas City 230,403
Parañaque City 449,811
Pasay City 354,908
Pasig City 505,058
Quezon City 2,173,831
San Juan City 117,680
Taguig City 467,375
Valenzuela City 485,433
Pateros 57,407

What is Samar? What is it known for?

Samar is an island in the philippines composing 4 provinces.
my brother-in-law who hails from balanggiga says the warays are noted for their bravery. after the balanggiga massacre commited by the american forces, the big balanggiga bell was taken from the church tower and brought by the USA.
the balangigans are crying till this day for the return of their bell

What the best place for tourism in the Philippines?

barhop:
AC, makati, manila, pasig

beach & relax:
cebu, palawan, puerto princesa,boracay

cool & quietness & carefee:
baguio

most dangerous:
Mindanao, zamboanga

If your birthday falls in Feb. 29, does it mean that you will celebrate your birthday in every 4 yrs?

One of my past classmates was born on February 29. What he and his parents did was, they celebrate his birthday every 28th, except during leapyears, when he can actually celebrate his birthday on the right date. :)

Have you read "The Little Prince?"?

The Little Prince is a story of love, relationship, and friendship... it tells how the protagonist (the little prince) came to learn important life lessons through experience...Personally, it is my most favorite book

The sheep is an "imaginary" pet that the prince requested from the pilot. He (the little prince) wanted a sheep so that when he comes home to his little planet, the sheep will eat the baobab seedlings that can potentially destroy his little planet. You see, the little prince's home is so small that when a baobab seedling grows, the planet will be destroyed. That's why the little prince have to tend the planet regularly and see to it that no baobab seedling will have the chance to grow.

The rose is the little prince's "love". From the story, the "flower" drifted to the little prince's planet from another place, and since it is the first time the prince saw something as beautiful as the rose, he cultivated it and took care of it...However, the little prince eventually had to desert the rose and leave the planet because he thought the rose doesn't love him (the rose finds it hard to express her real feelings for the prince and often drives him away). Nevertheless, even if the prince left the rose, his thoughts and his heart is filled with the rose's memory throughout the story. An additional note: the little prince's relationship with the rose is often compared to the relationship of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry with his wife.

The ending was that the prince got himself bitten by a snake because he longs to get home and be with his rose again. The snake was introduced earlier the in the story, and it was the snake who offered the little prince a "way" to go home again. Now, since the little prince's rose is all alone in his little planet, and his little planet needs to be tended regularly or else it will be destroyed by the baobabs, it can be safely assumed that the rose already died and his home already destroyed (as both the rose and the little prince's home cannot tend to themselves alone). So technically, it means he has no rose and no planet to come home to...and the only way to be with his rose again through death...

No, the little prince didn't turn into a star. The solitary star in the ending of the book just represents the little prince's absence and lingering presence in the life of the pilot...

Prostitution in the philippines?

Prostitution is not necessarily the profession of choice exclusive to the destitute. A high-earning population doesn't guarantee the eradication of prostitutes; if at all, the price of their services will just go higher. For that matter, having a well-educated populace doesn't help either. For as long as there are willing clients (MEN!) out there, there will always be girls willing to work for the easy buck. And that is their business and nobody else's. It is not our place to judge nor to condemn nor to moralize.

The government (or the church) is NOT the moral agent on whom we should entrust our country's prostitution problem. The best they can do (and I hope they strictly enforce it) is to regulate the activities of this business. For one thing, child prostitution should be illegal at all costs and the clientele/patrons should be severely punished to the fullest extent of the law. Also, health requirements should be put in place. We can not stop them - that's for sure - so let's at least make sure they are not carriers of STDs.

How can I fill my prescriptions in the Philippines?

1. Get them in advance...Medicare from the States does not work here.

2. I don't know your prescription plan. (but probably don't work either).

3. Not all medication can be bought over the counter (don't take the chance)

4. They may not have the medication you need (alot of the meds. are from Germany and work differently-been there done that).

5. Medication is pretty cheap here, what would cost me a couple of thousand dollars per month in the States is costing me only about $40.U.S.D. here.

6. If you do buy medication here Try to use Rose Pharmacy, or Mercury Drugs they are the best and cheapest.

What Filipino food you will definitely miss if you leave the country?

☻Kilawin (Fish)
☻Grilled squid
☻Kare kare
☻Crispy pata
☻Chop suey
☻Sinigang
☻Laing
☻Bangus (milk fish)
☻Chicharon
☻Green mangoes with spicy bagoong (shrimp paste)
☻Nilaga

Illustrate and explain the autobiography of Rizal

José Rizal (full name: José Protacio Mercado Rizal Alonso y Realonda) (June 19, 1861 – December 30, 1896), was a Filipino polymath, nationalist and the most prominent advocate for reforms in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era and its eventual independence from Spain. He is considered a national hero and the anniversary of Rizal's death is commemorated as a Philippine holiday called Rizal Day. Rizal's 1896 military trial and execution made him a martyr of the Philippine Revolution.

The seventh of eleven children born to a middle class family in the town of Calamba, Laguna, Rizal attended the Ateneo Municipal de Manila, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree sobresaliente. He enrolled in the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Philosophy and Letters, and then traveled alone to Madrid, Spain where he studied medicine at the Universidad Central de Madrid, earning the degree of Licentiate in Medicine. He attended the University of Paris and earned a second doctorate at the University of Heidelberg. Rizal was a polyglot conversant in at least ten languages.[1][2][3][4] He was a prolific poet, essayist, diarist, correspondent, and novelist whose most famous works were his two novels, Noli me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.[5] These are social commentaries on the Philippines that formed the nucleus of literature that inspired dissent among peaceful reformists and spurred the militancy of armed revolutionaries against 333 years of Spanish rule.

As a political figure, Rizal was the founder of La Liga Filipina, a civic organization that subsequently gave birth to the Katipunan[6] led by Bonifacio and Aguinaldo. He was a proponent of institutional reforms by peaceful means rather than by violent revolution. The general consensus among Rizal scholars, however, attributed his martyred death as the catalyst that precipitated the Philippine Revolution.

What are the reason or factors why Rizal was considered creole?

A Creole may refer to someone of mix culture. In the case of Jose Rizal, his father was a prosperous landowner and sugar planter of Chinese-Filipino descent. He therefore inherited his father's mixed heritage; hence he was considered a Creole too.

What cellphone brand and model you like, and why?

I dont know exactly what kind of cellphone you need...but for me as a basic cellphone the Sony Ericsson K810i. It has a 3.2 mp cam and really takes good photos. Sometimes I'm too lazy to bring my digital cam with me so this phone is perfect for me for those Kodak moments or anything interesting to take photos of.
For a business phone its about to come out the Sony Ericsson P1i , it pretty much have everything in it. Cam, internet capability, mms, video etc.

I dont buy Nokia anymore unless from the US since I find their quality lately cheap and the fact that their monetary value depreciates faster than SE brand.

Right now I have the K810i already and an old mini O2.

What natural or organic insect repellants are available?

Ants and Cockroach Spray
1 crushed clove of garlic, 1 tablespoon of cayenne pepper, 1 quart of water. Steep for 1 hour and then add: 1 tablespoon of liquid soap. Then take the mixture and spray it around the house

Chamomile Spray
Cover a handful of flowers with boiling water, or use a teabag according to instructions on the packet. spray when cool.

Chive Spray
A spray can be made out of the tea and can be used for apple scab or powdery mildew. cover chopped chives with boiling water: just enough to cover them. Infuse for 15 minutes and use undiluted.

Elder Spray
This works for mildews, black spot and a range of fungi. It is also poisonous. Boil 500g elder leaves in a liter of water for an hour with lid on the pan. Top up with water as necessary. Strain and spray. This can be kept in a sealed bottle in a dark place for up to three months.

Garlic Spray
Garlic spray is an effective fungicide. Unfortunately it also kills insects and should be used with discretion. It is very effective against brown rot and can be sprayed on fruit after it has been picked. Prepare same as Ants and Cockroach Spray, but leave the cayenne pepper out.

Horsetail Spray
This is a mildly preventive for mildew. Spray fortnightly. Boil 20g of horsetail leaves with one liter of water for half an hour. Strain and spry. Use at the rate of 1 liter to cover an area of q0 meters by 10 meters for the first spray, then dilute with 50 percent more water for subsequent sprays.

Horsetail Spray 2
Use 40 grams of the fresh herb, or half of the dried herb, 4 liters of water and boil for 20 minutes. Add a little pure soap as a spreader, cool and strain. You can add 11/2 cup of pyrethrum daisy for Insect Pests.
Equisetum's rich content of silica, calcium and cobalt and other minerals can make an effective fungicide for black spot, mildew, dampening off diseases, wilt, scale, anthaenose and other fungal diseases, on garden plants. Use the Equisetum tea fortnightly to aid the health of trees, ornamentals, vegetables and herbs. The spray is not a cure but, a preventative.

Horseradish Spray
Chop horseradish leaves, cover with boiling water, leave till cool and spray undiluted for any fungal problems

Milk Spray
Milk is effective against a range of mildews. Spray equal parts of milk and water every few days till the condition is cleared.

Mustard Seed Powder
Grind mustard seeds to a fine powder. Dust over plants affected by powdery mildew.

Nettle Spray
The Spray can be used against powdery mildew. It is also effective against aphids. Take a container of nettles, cover with water and leave for three weeks or till the water is mid-brown. Spray undiluted.

Pyrethrum Spray
Pyrethrum spray or dust may be made from pulverized pyrethrum (Tanacetum cinerarifolium) flowers or from feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) flowers, often incorrectly called pyrethrum. They have a similar effect, but the true pyrethrum is more effective.

1 tablespoon pyrethrum powder or 2 tablespoons flowers or 4 tablespoons feverfew flowers

Cover flowers with alcohol (like brandy or sherry) or mineral oil overnight, then cover with 1 liter of hot water for an hour. Soapy water is best but not necessary. It helps the spray stick on the plant. Strain and use. Never boil pyrethrum, the fumes are toxic.

Repel flies, to
Grow pots of fennel, mint, tansy, wormwood, rue, basil or any of the Pyrethrum family and place near doors, windows or inside, for the summer, to repel flies and other insect pests.

Rue
Grow Rue around the house to repel flies, stable flies and mosquitoes. This is an excellent insect repellent.

Rhubarb Spray
Rhubarb leaves are poisonous. It is also harmless to bees and breaks down quickly. Boil 1kg rhubarb leaves in 3 liters of water for half an hour. Add enough soap to color and dilute with equal proportions of water before spraying. Keep out of the reach of children and label Poison.

Seaweed Spray
Wash salt from seaweed, cover with water for three weeks. Strain off as much water as you need, dilute till it is the color of weak tea and spray. This will strengthen a plant's resistance to a range of infections. It is also a mild fungicide and repeated use should cut down brown rot, curly leaf and other such problems. It can be used at any time of the year, but spray at night in hot weather.

Sugar Spray
Dissolve 2 kg sugar in a bucket of water. Drench the soil to kill nematodes. Molasses can also be used but don't use honey as it may transmit disease to bees.

Tansy Spray
Tansy inhibits feeding. Cover 1 cup chopped tansy with 2 cups hot water. Cool, strain, spray. Good fly and insect repellent.

Wormwood Spray
Wormwood kills and repels fleas and other pests like flies, months and mosquitoes. Cover leaves with boiling water and leave for three hours. Dilute with four parts water.

Anyone here familiar with the radioactive pill to cure hyperthyroidism? how much will it cost and where?

i was given this choice when i had to have my thyroid removed because of hyperthyroidism about 10 years ago. i chose to have the surgery for a few reasons:

1) the studies regarding longterm fertility effects as a result of the pill haven't been completed yet, so there could be effects we don't know about yet. of course, you're a male i take it, so this probably won't affect you.

2) you have to be sequestered in your home when you take the pill. that means no interacting with people, etc. you can't even use the same utensils other people in your house are using.

3) the thought of putting something radioactive into my body just didn't sound right.

4) the surgery technique has improved so greatly over the years that the good outweighs the bad. my scar is pretty small, but i've seen people's scars who had the surgery in the years since i got mine, and theirs are practically nonexistent. the cut they make is so small now, it heals in no time.

talk with your doctors to make an informed decision. myself, i'm more than happy with the outcome of my surgery. i mean, it's a major surgery and with that comes the same concerns you'd have with anything of that nature. the recovery did suck. but i would make the same decision again if i had to. good luck!