http://www.dumaguetelifestyle.com/blog Living in the City of Gentle People Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:15:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en IT IS a rare opportunity to be given a chance to ask US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton a single question but Silliman University students were among the lucky ones Friday. Via ABS-CBN’s Hillary Clinton: The Manila Forum, the voice of students from the City of Gentle People was finally heard. Broadcaster ... http://www.dumaguetelifestyle.com/blog/2009/11/13/silliman-students-join-hillary-clinton-the-manila-forum/ It was a showdown of Dumaguete’s best last Friday as participants of the Festivals of Festivals Street Dance bannered their colorful costumes and props at the city’s main roads. The competition, which began 2 p.m., was among the highlights of Buglasan Festival 2009. Every year, not only Dumaguetenos but tourists as well ... http://www.dumaguetelifestyle.com/blog/2009/10/24/pictures-buglasan-parade-2009/ October 16 8AM – Buglasan Family Farm Congress, PAO 4PM – Ecumenical Service, SN Auditorium 5PM – Opening of LGU Booths, SNV 8PM – Buglasan Jingle Presentation, SN Auditorium October 17 9AM – Lutong Garbo sa Sidlakang Negros, PAO 10AM – Buglasan Chess, NOCC 4PM – Singing Competition, SN Auditorium October 18 9AM – Marching Band Showdown, LLMSCC 2PM Marching Band ... http://www.dumaguetelifestyle.com/blog/2009/10/06/buglasan-2009-schedule/ On July 27, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will deliver her State of the Nation Address (SONA).  All eyes I bet will be glued to TV sets as the country’s most powerful official speaks about the accomplishments of her administration. In the point of view of a journalist, July 27 is surely ... http://www.dumaguetelifestyle.com/blog/2009/07/12/preparing-for-sona-coverage/ They are undoubtedly huge, thus eye-catching. When they flap their sides, you can see they can be graceful under water.  Their tails are long. And the moment their eyes pop out, you can just see some gentleness in them despite stories of how dangerous they are -- a fact is ... http://www.dumaguetelifestyle.com/blog/2009/05/24/of-stingrays-and-sharks/ "Kasalang Filipino 2009 - Maanyag nga Lalik" is a wedding fair and exhibit open to the public for free admission. The exhibit includes wedding supplies and displays, floral and event styling, Ever Bilena bridal makeup competition and fashion show. The event is co-presented by kasal.com, ABS-CBN, Bethel Guest House, and ... http://www.dumaguetelifestyle.com/blog/2009/05/24/kasalang-filipino-2009-maanyag-nga-lalik/ Long holidays mark the yuletide season this year. Thanks to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's move to declare December 26, 29, and 31, 2008 as special non-working days. This is the best time to bond with family and friends. And take a vacation out from the busy days in office. Considered as ... http://www.dumaguetelifestyle.com/blog/2008/12/26/its-a-merry-christmas-and-happy-new-year/ One call can make a difference. Hearing the voices of the people you cared about can light up your lonely night. But making calls can be quite expensive too. Globe subscribers though are getting lucky as the telecom firm offers "Unlicalls Nyt." The new promo of Globe ... http://www.dumaguetelifestyle.com/blog/2008/11/14/an-early-xmas-gift-from-globe/ Tropical Depression Quinta enters the country, raising signal number 1 in some provinces in Luzon and Visayas including Negros Oriental. Negresenses must prepare for eventualities that this weather disturbance would bring. Those near coastal areas are advised to take precautionary measures for possible flashfloods. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services ... http://www.dumaguetelifestyle.com/blog/2008/11/06/brace-for-rains-due-to-quinta/ After emerging as the Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) Teen Edition Plus 4th place winner, Beauty has definitely shown that she got a share of the showbiz world. Cristine Marie Gonzalez in real life, Beauty has appeared in the primetime ABS-CBN teleserye Iisa Pa Lamang that stars Claudine Barretto, Diether Ocampo, and ... http://www.dumaguetelifestyle.com/blog/2008/10/29/beauty-joins-my-only-u-cast/