tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71276272012-02-16T19:29:47.113+13:00about a Pinoy who lived in New ZealandOctober 30http://www.blogger.com/profile/03357722186205733315noreply@blogger.comBlogger2151100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127627.post-8768595627100744922007-04-09T10:47:00.000+12:002008-02-05T17:07:04.123+13:00

FIVE POSTS OF MY NEW BLOG ARE ON THE TOP I have moved. Please visit http://ciudadista.wordpress.com

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Tindall leaves legacy for Philippines poor (By Grant Flemming from The New Zealand Herald, 14 January 2007)CEBU - Stephen Tindall started visiting the Philippines in the 1980s to source product for his then fledgling company, The Warehouse.Twenty years on, the visits have stopped, but founder of one of New Zealand's most successful businesses is still leaving his mark on the lives of some the

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from The New Zealand Herald (12 Nov 2006):"The largest numbers of overseas nurses come from Britain, South Africa and the Philippines, but Filipino nurses claim they are discriminated against because of their accent, and many will no longer be able to fill nursing jobs in New Zealand." 

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NZ and Asia: Reaching out across the cultural divide - 04 Jul 2006 - ImmigrationSource: NZ Herald"The Herald put three questions to seven people about ties with Asia. 1. Does New Zealand need to foster stronger links with Asia? 2. Should New Zealanders learn Asian languages, culture or history? 3. How are Asians in New Zealand treated? Here are their responses:"

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Ignore Asia and its peoples at your peril, report warns - 04 Jul 2006 - PopulationSource: NZ Herlad "New Zealanders need to learn about Asia or risk a lower standard of living, fewer economic opportunities and a less secure future, a new report warns."

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Government to welcome more immigrants - 30 Jun 2006 - ImmigrationSource: NZ Herald"The number of immigrants accepted into the country is being raised to meet the need for more skilled workers, the Government said today."

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Immigrants increasingly from UKhttp://www.nzherald.co.nz/topic/story.cfm?c_id=231&ObjectID=1036222303.01.06By Julie MiddletonThe proportion of new Kiwis coming from the United Kingdom has more than doubled over the past three years, according to new statistics.The report Migration Trends shows that 31 per cent of the 48,815 people who were granted residency in the last financial year were

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International student numbers divehttp://www.nzherald.co.nz/category/story.cfm?c_id=35&ObjectID=1036231103.01.06 4.00pmInternational student numbers arriving in New Zealand have continued to fall in the past year, down about 10,000 on the previous year, but nearly 10,000 more temporary workers came here than the year before.

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A study in New Zealand confirms that most Asian in New Zealand are victims of discrimination.Quoted from: Asians in NZ subjected to racism, study finds. 14.09.05 NZ HeraldAsians in NZ subjected to racism, study finds14.09.05 1.00pmMany Asians living in New Zealand are subjected to some form of racism, a new study has found.The Asia New Zealand Foundation report, Engaging Asian Communities in New

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i've used up my bandwidth at my http://marikenyo.i.ph blogi may be forced to close that blog and find a different host.

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marikenyoI have been blogging since August 2003 under the name of October30. Why October 30? It is the day I first arrived in New Zealand.On August 10, 2005 I have decided to assume a new identity as Marikenyo (owing to the Philippine city where I grew-up) and blogging using i.ph's service. If however, if I am not completely satisfied with i.ph's blogging service I will shift back to Google's

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These are the highlights of the National Party's immigration policy. It will only take effect if they win the election in September 17 this year. A focus on skilled immigrants and giving greater recognition to those with proven work experience. Immigrants will have to satisfy a good conduct requirement for four years before they can qualify for permanent residence. Those who break the criminal

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If the National Party wins this election would be immigrants would be given four years probation before attaining permanent residency. Full information about the immigration policy will be released on Tuesday. (To gain New Zealand citizenship one must be a granted permanent residency for five years.)Under the current policy eligible people are immediately granted permanent residency to live in

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New Zealanders will go to the polls on September 17 to elect their new Members of Parliament and a new government.The current Labour Party government headed by incumbent Prime Minister Helen Clark is seen to have a very close fight to be government against the National Party headed by Don Brash. (Labour is a centre-left party and National is a centre-right party)In the last opinion surveys

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I have decided to stay in the Philippines because of the current political instability. This is why I could be back in New Zealand most likely next year.I am definitely missing the thinks I like and left behind in New Zealand. I miss my flatmates and the house, street, suburb and city we lived. I miss the savoury mince and steak pies and quiche. I miss the low fat ice cream. I miss the

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There have been indications that could bring me back to New Zealand by August 2005.

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I've fully paid my airticket and I am leaving New Zealand on the 27th of April 2005.

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Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger is Pope Benedict XVI =================================================My Personal Account of this Global Event:About 3:30 AM New Zealand time I was still awake and browsing the Internet and also listening to BBC World simulcast on TV One. (This is the webpage I was reading.) There was a special segement on the news broadcast, apparently the smoke stack over the Sistine

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Last night, 14 April 2005, the controversial Identity (Citizenship and Travel Documents) bill passed its final hurdle in parliament. The following are some of the major changes.New Zealand passport changes:New NZ passports will have a validity of only 5 years from 10 years.The law also gives the government the right to revoke or cancel New Zealand passports.Citizenship grant:A five year standown

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Dear Readers,I know I don't have much readers compared to other popular blogs but I am obliged to tell you that this blog, Letters from New Zealand will end soon. I am going back to the Philippines by May this year and will not be coming back to New Zealand in the near future. I guess there is no point in writing letters from New Zealand if I won't be in New Zealand in the first place. However,

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BBC NEWS | Asia-Pacific | NZ's Clark hurt in mid-air scare

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(first posted 11 April 2005 23:05:00, updated 12 April 2005)After several weeks of bidding against New Zealand's Fonterra Co-op, San Miguel Corporation, the largest food company in South East Easia is expected to win in its bid to acquire National Foods of Australia as Fonterra pulled out. In this process, Fonterra has sold its 1/5 share in NatFoods to San Miguel and will profit NZD 268

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I have become a prude and all my friends and peers have gone wild. Have I not changed? Have I changed that I see my friends different yet they have not actually changed?

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Cartoon Memorials to Pope John Paul II The link above directs you to a gallery of cartoons dedicated to the late Pope.

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Veni Domine is a Latin song or chant that was given a modern rendition by Czech singer Bara Basikova. I first heard this song on the Inspirational Moments 2 compilation published by EMI. I would like to share you the song's lyrics and its almost perfect Englosh translation.VENI DOMINEDeus meus in te confidolabia mea laudabunt te Jesuagnus dei in te confidoaudi voces te adorant, te

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BBC NEWS | World | Europe | World leaders to attend Pope's funeralI am surprised yet appreciate that some leaders of the Arab world and the Middle East are attending John Paul II's funeral this Saturday.The following are attending the ceremony according to the above BBC report:Iranian President M. KhatamiIsraeli President M. Karzav, Deputy PM and Foreign Minister S. ShalomLebanese President E.

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Globe, Touch Mobile to stop unlimited call, text service - INQ7.net If Globe Telecom wants to discontinue its unlimited call and SMS service it should lower its charges for calls instead.

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BBC NEWS | Europe | Thousands file past Pope's bodyThinking and looking at TV and internet videos and photos of the late Pope brings me to the brink of tears. He was a tireless and relentless leader of the Catholic Church. To this day he is the only Pope I have ever known.While he has living and until his death he set a high standard for what a person can be and that is to be of pure of heart,

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Migrants sold hope in phoney documents (NZ Herald)Want a New Zealand diploma? Why not its only $12,000 for an authentic diploma with a transcript of record!Want New Zealand permanent residency? Why not its only $50,000 to marry a Chinese immigrant and get your PR!Want a New Zealand job offer for a work visa or permanent residency? Why not its only $10,000 for a job paying $30,000 a year!Yes

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BBC NEWS | Europe | Mourners to pay respects to Pope There are no words I can write or say to express my great sadness on John Paul II death. He was a great and good leader to Roman Catholics worldwide. His respect for human life and human dignity is exemplary. His struggle to keep people free and fight capitalist greed will always be an inspiration. You will never be forgotten Ioannes

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BBC NEWS | Europe | Pope John Paul II clings to life God bless you John Paul II.

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New Long-haul Cabins: On the Plane: Travel Info: Air New Zealand - NZ Site From July 2005 Air New Zealand will offer new and better services on its flights. Soon all Air New Zealand seats on flights going to North America and Europe will have individual television screens and will offer audio and video on demand. Following global industry trends, Air New Zealand will also offer introduce a new

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Air America Radio | The Majority Report I'm listening to this "progressive" radio talk show now through streaming audio. The hosts of the show are Janeane Garofalo and Sam Seder. According to this station listening to it is "like Canada but a lot warmer!" This show's blog could be accessed here.

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Jetstar Asia Airways Jetstar Asia Airways, the second budget international carrier to service the Philippines. (The first budget airline is Cebu Pacific). Starting 27 April 2005 this Singapore based airline will fly between Singapore and Manila. Fares start from USD 193.00 return (roundtrip) or about SGD 99.00 (fare only and one way from Singapore) including most taxes and charges. I'm not

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Why Some Feasts Are Movable - How come Lent moves around while Christmas stays put? By Daniel Engber

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Euromail - What Germans can teach us about e-mail. By Eric Weiner

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Sharpen Up! (from an outdoor ad) 

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This morning when I woke-up I was shocked to find out that I have lost my voice or at least speak hoarsely. I had to ring my boss to tell her that I can't come to work today and that I will seek medical attention for my condition.In the afternoon I visited a local general practitioner to check my condition. Sixty dollars later he did not tell me anything new than what I have suspected about my

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How Come Syria Controls Lebanon?: How Come Syria Controls Lebanon? Why the neighbors are calling the shots. By Daniel Engber

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Dictionary.com/gullible: "easily tricked because of being too trusting"

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Dictionary.com/user: "a person who uses something or someone selfishly or unethically"

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Peso breaks into 54 level - INQ7.net Is this sustainable? Is the peso finally following the global trend of currencies appreciating against the US dollar? Sell your US dollars for Philippine pesos now before it is too late.

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Savings key to lifting economic game

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I cannot understand why people are so dumb despite earning tertiary qualifications and years of schooling. I am referring to dumb and gullible people who just forward or post every hoax and chain e-mail or text message they receive on their inboxes. I am sure I am not alone. They are also cowards as they are afraid to use their logic and commonsense in analysing the content of hoax and chain

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Vodafone adds 74,000 in fourth quarter In the latest subscriber numbers released by GSM operator Vodafone New Zealand. The Kiwi arm of Vodafone plc has gained 74,000 more subscribers. (Seventy nine percent of Vodafone subscribers are prepay.) This is a surprise despite CDMA operator Telecom New Zealand's efforts to get more subscribers from Vodafone. Last year, the 027 network offered NZD

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TelstraClear is the alternative telephone company in New Zealand. It is a far second from the dominant Telecom New Zealand (much like PLDT in the Philippines). It is the New Zealand subsidiary of Telstra, Australia's biggest telecommunications firm. Before, TelstraClear land line and cable tv services (Saturn TV) are limited to Wellington, the Kapiti Coast and Christchurch where it has built

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The De Soto Delusion

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I have seen this movie exactly last week. I have never read the book or seen the stage musical but I think this movie is beautiful. It is not as great as Moulin Rouge but it is a close second. My favourite scene was the "Masquerade" number. Minnie Driver who played Carlotta was superb. Her performance was the best. Miranda Richardson portrayal of Madame Giry was notable too.

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I don't know what went or but I can't find this blog's archive links on the main page. Sorry for any inconvenience to my blog readers.

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Its a prayer answered. I never thought I will find a new job. I have started training for a new job. All the new information about organisational and client policies is finding a way to stick into my mind. After ten days of intense training I'll be dealing with clients all day long.

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Conversion Stories Reading the many inspiring conversion stories on this webpage kept me awake until six in the morning today. I recommend the main website, Coming Home Network to those nominal Catholics to know more about the faith they grew up with (but know so little about) and those who left the Catholic Church.

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I hate encountering people arguing over things big or small in public. It just destroys your day. I especially hate it when the argument involves strangers and happen right under your nose. Yesterday afternoon was no exception. It was Thursday about 5:30pm as I entered the stationary store. It was only thirty minutes till closing time so I proceeded immediately to the photocopy machines.

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The Day After Tomorrow The best disaster sci-fi movie I've seen so far and has a positive lesson for caring for the environment. 13 Going on 30 It is a sweet and funny story about growing up. Imelda A good look inside the life and mind of an infamous woman in Philippine (or even world) history. The documentary proved to me that Imelda Marcos is a real basket case. The Manchurian Candidate

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Sporadic Blah: 10 Ways to be Annoying This is funny and a must read!

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Basia Web: basia.techwood.org 

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Homebaked Pandesal (Filipino breakfast rolls) in New Zealand 

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Before I start blogging away I would like to credit the Australian Women's Weekly Italian Cookbook and the "Almond Pistachio Biscotti Recipe" posted on Baking911Recipes.com as both inspiration and source. Ingredients: 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 2/3 cup caster sugar 1 ¼ tsps baking powder ¼ tsp salt 3 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces ¾ to 1 cup sliced almonds 1 cup chopped

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The New York Times > International > Europe > Milton Journal: No Telly in the House? Expect an Official Warning In the United Kingdom anyone with a coloured television has to pay a license worth GBP 129 or roughly PHP 12,900. The fee is used to fund the British Broadcasting Company (BBC). I believe this fee is in exchange for commercial free and "quality" BBC television. Caught without a

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Christmas Day meal table just after a few minutes 

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Filipino Ube (Purple Yam) Dessert just after a few minutes. This dessert was done using purple yam sold by Asian stores in New Zealand (frozen) and made the traditional way.

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Christmas Ham for the eve celebration This was a 6 kilogram ham. It was glaced with home made pineapple syrup.

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Bias - INQ7.net The editorial is a reaction regarding ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs' alleged bias against Fernando Poe Jr.'s presidential campaign. The allegation was made by the candidate's wife, Susan Roces during a live TV interview. This is my favourite paragraph: And thus we come to the blind side of perceptual thinking: we only see what we want or are conditioned to see. We do not

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BBC NEWS | Have Your Say | Which new words would you add to dictionary? My favourite among the suggestions is "Ski" Spending the Kids Inheritance.

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Just a few hours ago I watched National Treasure at local cinemaplex. The movie is about the hunt for the hidden treasure of the Knights Templar. What I hated were the cheesy clichés and its predictability. Overall the movie is entertaining.

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BBC News: Yushchenko thanks medics for care In Ukraine it seems that poisoning is the weapon of choice for destroying political opponents.

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I've started to house sit for a friend. It is only for three weeks. I have been requested to do this favour last November. I welcomed this task as it breaks the monotony of my daily routine. Right now I am using the house's computer operating Linux Mandrake. The fuzzy-wuzzy-cutie cat here is rubbing its face on my pants. I think its marking me as part of its territory.

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Two days ago I receive the Clear Horizon - The Best of Basia CD which I bought from eBay. It was cheap, only USD 9.00 and delivered to my New Zealand address. [I would not be compelled to buy from eBay if there were Basia CDs on music stores here or at least the public library.] Although the CD is used it still looks new and almost no scratches. Since the CD arrived I've been listening to it

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ABS-CBN News: Telco franchise tax nixed, VAT hike eyed On the hyperlinked news report above from ABS-CBN News Palawan Congressman Abraham Mitra of the Liberal Party challenged the mobile phone companies in the Philippines to accept per pulse (every 6 second) billing if they do not want to accept the proposed franchise tax. Mr. Mitra said that the franchise tax measure was an indirect method to

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This is Yahoo (tm) LAUNCHcast Radio (tm) as it appears on my computer screen. This is an innovative service from Yahoo. It is a customisable radio station. When you sign up you select your favourite singers or music groups and genres from classical to stand-up comedy. This builds up your playlist. When you start your player such as the one above you will begin to listen to songs from your fave

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(This post is solely based on my observations and limited research.) There is a wide gap between European white, Maori and Polynesian peoples in New Zealand. These three groups are the largest racial groupings here. The gap is economic, educational and in health. European whites tend to have more money, more educated and more healthy than the other two. Because of this problem the government

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BBC NEWS | Health | Cannabis raises risk of psychosis Teens and young adults who are hooked to cannabis is at risk of developing psychosis says this BBC News report. The New Zealand Green Party and Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party has a long running campaign to decriminalise and allow adults to use cannabis. Although the Greens plan to decriminalise adult usage how will it prevent young

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Sun Cellular is the newest GSM mobile phone network in the Philippines. It boasts of affordable rates and the newest network in the islands. Out of over 572 mobile phone networks overseas only about 110 networks will allow Sun subscribers to send and receive text messages. What I mean about receive messages here is that the overseas mobile phone user can initiate a text message even without

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ACC: The accident compensation scheme In return for the right to sue for accident compensation the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) of New Zealand provides accident cover for all New Zealand residents and temporary visitors. This unique system is celebrating its 30th year anniversary. This system covers all injury no matter who is at fault. It even covers mistakes made by registered

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frontline: secret history of the credit card | PBS The PBS special tells about the secrets and history of the credit card industry in the United States. This is a must see and read for all of us with credit cards.

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Mature fans enjoy a new musical youth By Michael Osborn (BBC News) Mature music stars such as Tom Jones and David Bowie are encouraging seniors to follow their beat.

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(Updated 1:14 AM, 29 November 2004) Australian Prime Minister John Howard said that he will not sign a non-aggression pact with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) ahead of group's tenth summit in Vientiane, Laos next week. Howard's actions is in line with his policy of using pre-emptive strikes in fighting terrorism. However, support for the treaty is seen a sign of good will

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New Zealand Post mailbox 

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Wellington motorway 

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A Telecom NZ billboard 

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Our current electricity retailer since moving to this new house is Contact Energy Limited. This company also sells us natural gas for cooking and heating the lounge. Currently the company charges NZD 0.7275 (PHP 29.19) per day and NZD 0.1482 (PHP 5.93) per kilo watt hour for electricity. For gas the tariff is NZD 0.9170 (PHP 36.68) per day and NZD 0.0746 (PHP 2.98) per kilo watt hour. Since

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The cost of living in the Philippines is getting more expensive for the common Filipino family although most foreign visitors and Filipinos earning from overseas may find living in the islands cheap. The average daily wage in Metro Manila is only PHP 280 or USD 4.98 yet studies by think tanks such as the Ibon Foundation say that a family needs at least PHP 500 or USD 8.89 per day. The reason for

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Abortions Year ended December 2003 o There were 18,510 abortions performed in New Zealand in 2003, compared with 17,380 in 2002. o The general abortion rate increased in 2003, from 20.0 abortions per 1,000 women aged 15–44 years in 2002 to 21.0 per 1,000. o Women aged 20–24 years had the highest abortion rate (41.3 abortions per 1,000 women) in 2003. o The median age of women having an

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In 14 May this year a father from Nelson, New Zealand was arrested and admitted to police in full detail that he has killed his baby daughter whose brain stopped developing at the age of a 13-month-old foetus. On Thursday, 18 November the father was acquitted by a High Court jury of both murder and manslaughter. This decision has stunned New Zealand from all walks of life. In my opinion this

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One Nation, Overseas Wired Magazine looks at the gains and consequences of Filipinos working overseas. The article was written by David Diamond. Some quotes: "Look Asian, Think Spanish, Act American" "Rosaria Reyes, the Filipina Domestic helper killed by a suicide bombing in Israel last year [2001], transmitted a message to her son the night before her death: MATULOG KA NA. Go to sleep already

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I'm surprised about the number of questions raised by my friends and relatives about New Zealand. They are telling me that there are quite a number of seminars all over Metro Manila. These seminars are promising countless numbers of jobs throughout New Zealand. These job opportunities including nannies, domestic helpers, cleaners and gardeners. They seemed to be convinced that New Zealand is the

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I've asked someone before if she preferred a friend who will tell everything about her straight in her face even if it is the awful truth or a friend that will only say nice things about her full stop. She chose the second option. She is no longer a friend, sad to say. To me being able to understand your friend's criticisms and opinions about you is helpful. It may help you improve as a person

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Chile's Peso Jumps to 8-Month High on Improved Growth Outlook Colombian Peso Rises to 28-Month High on Higher Bond Demand N.Z. Dollar Heads for Winning Week; Investors Abroad Buy Bonds I have just browsed some business news at Bloomberg I am surprised to know that the currencies of Chile and Columbia are rising against the United States dollar. For New Zealand, the local currency has been

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Ebay the world's largest auction company has launched a Philippines version of its popular website. Ebay.ph is now available for Filipinos. Currently there are no fees for ebay.ph sellers. According to a Philippine Daily Inquirer article today Ebay management is silent whether the company will extend payment services such as Paypal in the Philippines. Hyperlink: eBay mum about plans in the

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My god, that she-devil is driving me nuts!" "I've warned you before the first time a saw that person that I don't quite like her." "And now, and now when I give frank remarks she's hurt. Dammit, she has embarrassed me with many people in the past! She even riducules things that I buy from the department store! The nerve this woman has and she claims to be a good, caring and loyal friend! She

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Princess Nori to marry a Tokyo Metropolitan Gov't official The Princess Nori, daughter of the Japanese Emperor and Empress will become a commoner to marry local government official. Best wishes!

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What if Bridget Jones was a man? read on: Gorgeous, but this blogger's fiction hyperlink: bizgirl: international librarian of mystery

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Today while having anticipated Catholic Mass the cellular phone of the man beside me rang. It was so loud that the reader for the Prayers of the Faithful had to pause. The mobile was noisy when it rang and also when it was turned off. Other people had dissapointed faces as they were disturbed by the sound. I had the knee jerk reaction of movie away from the man with the ringing phone.

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After opening my Friendster page just now I've found out that the most popular search in my personal network is "how to know if the person likes you" and "zodiac love match."

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I think I am not the only Friendster member who is wondering why some if not most of my friends in the social networking website have to have so much friends in the immediate network. I have friends who have 250 to 400 friends already. Try to ask them if they know most of these friends and they will answer that they've just added them with no apparent reason and without actually knowing them.

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Immigration web site flooded with queries from U.S. anti-Bush visitors Source: Canada.com Canada Press reports that the Canadian immigration website was flooded by US visitors just minutes after President George W. Bush said her victory speech. It seems that for John F. Kerry voters Canada is in tune with their ideologies.

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thanks to those who have subscribe to my blog through syndication. PS. just as I want to post an update to my blog at Pinoyblog.com the site is unavailable.

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NZD 3,000,000 = PHP 115,500,000 (PHP 38.50 per NZD) every single day That is NZD 2,083.33 (PHP 80,208.21) every second!!! This is the surplus the government is getting according a report of The Dominion Post last Saturday, 6 November 2004. The report said that the record surplus is due to the stable economy, low unemployment and rising incomes. Low unemployment means fewer people take social

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Clarification on the Magnitude 7.2 Earthquake Scenario in Metro Manila This statement from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) clarifies rumours spreading in the Philippines and Filipino communities overseas about a "predicted" 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Metro Manila. According to the statement the 7.2 magnitude quake

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I have done a little experiment in finding the best deal for Filipinos or travelers wanting to visit the Philippines from New Zealand. The approach is simple. Instead of buying your ticket from travel agencies in New Zealand it can be bought from websites of airlines and Australian based online travel agencies. All you need is a credit card and an Australian transit or tourist visa (if

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"And do the New Zealand government really want NZ $ to be filtering out of the country to the bank accounts of poor Filipino realtives back home." Source: http://www.backpack-newzealand.com/bmb/General/162-2.htmlThe quote comes from a person claiming to be a Filipina named "Mae" and is against Filipinos migrating into New Zealand with silly and illogical reasons. It was posted on a message board

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