Photo credit: Ricky Artigas (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ricky_artigas/)

It was the Holy week vacation when we went to the sand dunes of Ilocos Norte. The sand dunes or also called La Paz sand dunes is in Laoag, Ilocos Norte. Around 15 minute drive from where we were staying ( Fort Ilocandia ). The 4×4 jeeps can be rented from some local enthusiasts (call Wilford Cua at +63918 4778877) there for around PHp3500.00. That includes rental of a board if you want to go sand-boarding (don’t forget to wear pants!) and an All-Terrain-Vehicle (ATV).

 
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A passport is your international identification. You need it if you want to go out of the country. Unlike other valid IDs, passports expire after a few years used or unused.
I am not sure where ou can renew your passport if you are outside Manila but if you are in Manila, the place to go to is the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in Aseana City, Macapagal Avenue near one of Asia’s largest malls, SM Mall of Asia.
How to Get There
From EDSA, ride the bus going to Baclaran/Mall of Asia. …

HSBC’s global research department has released a report predicting the rise and fall of the world’s economies in the next 40 years.
 
The world’s top economy in 2050 will be China, followed by the United States.
 
But among the smaller, developing nations, there are several surprises by HSBC: * By 2050, the Philippines will leapfrog 27 places to become the world’s 16th largest economy.
 
* Peru’s economy, growing by 5.5% each year, jumping 20 places to 26th place – ahead of Iran, Columbia and Switzerland. Other strong performers will be …

Metallica at the Yamaha School of Music…

Top Philippine festivals you can go to…

At 2:00 a.m. today, the Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 170 km East of Tuguegarao City (17.5°N 123.5°E). Metro Manila
24°C to 33°C Moderate to Strong Southwest Manila Bay: Moderate to Rough

 
 
Strong to gale force winds associated with the surge of southwesterly surface windflow enhanced by Tropical Storm "Florita" and the Low Pressure Area (LPA) East of Tuguegarao City.

A local government website (Hagonoy, Bulacan website) has been hacked by someone claiming to be a team of Chinese hackers. Their message: “Do not despise our griefâ€

At 2:00 a.m. the Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 240 km West of Northern Luzon(17.8°N, 118.0°E) embedded along the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affecting the whole country.
Metro Manila
25°C to 33°C Light to Moderate Southwest Manila Bay: Slight to Moderate
 
As of today, 21 August 2010 no tropical cyclone existing within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).

 
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Tropical Cyclone Update As of today, 19 August 2010 no tropical cyclone existing within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).
Weather Advisory Issued at: 10:45 a.m., 18 August 2010 A Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 290 km Northwest of Puerto Princesa City (11.5°N 116.5°E).
 
Metro Manila
24°C to 32°C Light to Moderate East-Southeast Manila Bay: Slight to Moderate …

 
Did you know that road accidents is the fourth leading cause of death in the country?
Based on the Philippine National Police’s 2006 report, an average of 41 traffic accidents occur in a day  due to driver errors, mechanical defects, over speeding, cell phone use while driving , driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, etc. (Don’t you just hate those using cell phones while driving on the road especially when they are just in front of you?) These traffic accidents resulted in 674 fatalities, 3,767 injuries and 10,623 …