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By Valerie Tort

Philippine handicrafts became a leading export product of the Philippines in different countries such as the United States of America, Germany, Japan, and other European countries. It uplifted the artistry and craftsmanship of the Filipino worldwide. The leading dollar-earner started as a hobby then it evolved as a cottage industry in several provinces such as Laguna, Cebu, the Mountain Province, and other provinces in the archipelago.

But Philippine handicrafts are not only used as home furnishings but also as fashionable items. Contemporary approach to style has been incorporated with the traditional accessories and garments to recreate a certain kind of look or just to achieve a modern Filipina look.

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By Joel Pinaroc

The La Mesa Dam Eco Park in Fairview, Quezon City is a virtual oasis providing families and nature lovers the chance to interact with nature, amid an ever-growing urban sprawl.

A mere 10 to 15 minutes away from the Quezon City Hall, the ecological park provides a clean and green refuge, which is very suitable for families and groups seeking to find and experience nature without straining their budgets nor straying too far.

While the nature preserve, as officials call it, has been “manicured” and improved, it would be difficult to think that such a place can still exist in the middle of bustling metropolis such as Quezon City.

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Today, Puerto Galera is a major destination for low-budget, fun-loving travelers who seek sun, sand and sea. You may come to enjoy its beaches, which are crowded with hotels, restaurants, discos, and rental services for water activities.

White Beach is a kilometer of white sand beach just after Bayanan Beach, where you can relax and have a good swim in the ocean when it’s a little bit too hot. You have the great view of the sunset in the afternoon. There you will find some souvenir shops where you can buy some items for a reasonable price.

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By Excel Dyquiangco

It was actually her passion for water sports and her desire to discover wonderful creatures that drove Bambi Alvero, an architect, to take up scuba diving. From the moment she set foot on wet soil and plunged herself into the deep and dark waters, things would never be the same again.

The Philippines’s very diverse marine life makes it a prime destination for scuba diving. Local and international divers come to these top scuba diving destinations to enjoy the wildlife under the sea…

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You can tell it’s time to find other ways to spend 2007 Valentine’s Day when:

• You make her guess your Valentine gift, and she guesses it correctly.
• You take her to a romantic dinner at your ’secret place’ and there are no seats available.
• After giving her a Valentine card, the exact same greeting is forwarded to you. By email and text, both.

Tiresome, typical Valentine’s gift ideas and activities. They’re that part of February 14, the Hallmark Holiday, where you dread to discover, for once: You are not alone on Valentine’s Day.

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Happy Valentine’s Day. It’s a greeting that begs the question: To whom? And, with whom? Sadly for singles, the 2007 Valentine’s Day celebration is threatening extreme misery to anyone without a boyfriend or girlfriend, husband or wife.

Filipino men and Filipina women are raised to uphold both the sanctity and romance of marriage. It is common to find couples gunning for a Valentine’s Day wedding or engagement. Your parents, siblings, peers will likely be off reaffirming romantic love come February 14, leaving you to wallow in your own solitude.

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By Valerie Tort

Buddha beads , birthstones, and bracelets— typical accents used by people who believe in luck more than what a man’s free will can do. Charms and Crystals by Joy Lim brought the awareness to Filipinos that charms are for everyone and not just for the superstitious Chinese and the Chinese New Year tradition.

The innate power of these crystals is hardly recognized because most of us consider it an ordinary object incapable of doing anything. From Downtown Manila to Ayala Malls, semi-precious beads and ready-made accessories flood every corner. Joy Lim jumped in the phenomena of semi-precious beads and crystals and established Charms and Crystals.

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