The Philippines and Beyond, and beyond 2011!

The Philippines and Beyond has been online for more than four years now. First of all I would like to thank everyone who has been with me in this journey from 2008 -- all my family, friends, acquaintances, new found friends, bloggers, writers, journalists, PR contacts, advertisers, sponsors, brands, and most of all, YOU, my readers.

Ever since, this blog has been my avenue to write, mostly about FOOD. Then it evolved, and I wrote about events, lifestyle, technology, fashion, and travel -- or a hodgepodge of a lot of things that interest me.

Design by Aaron Quinto

A lot has happened to this blog, and to me because of this blog. I tell you, I have been blessed beyond belief. Really, life is amazing! Actually, this is why I decided to bless back my readers with the blog giveaways that I did, and will do this December (the season of loving, giving, and appreciating).

Expect that this blog will have some changes. Starting with my very own .com -- THEPHILIPPINESANDBEYOND.COM. I will be more focused in bringing you to "the Philippines' best island destination food, travel and lifestyle spots and events," and sharing with you my travels "beyond the Philippines" and around the world in search for culture, design, history, and good finds. I will search for new adventures to share and tell to you! ;)

Design by Renz Bulseco. Thank you!

Also (but wait, there's more!), I am back with my brainchild, the Manila Foodistas (MF). My bestbud Tiffy Chua has been so kind to include me in the roster of the new Foodistas, who will be bringing to you awesome and yummy food finds here and around. I will be contributing there at least once a week. Yay!

Design by Danne Lim

Change is good I think, especially if it is for the better. We must constantly be challenged to do more, to fight mediocrity, to excel, to learn more, and to help, in our own little ways, for the betterment of our society.

Live Life. Carpe Diem! Merry Christmas!

P.S. I can't find the two other headers I have used on my blog in the past. Boo!

Thank You for Making A Difference

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KAISA Tayo sa USC - Dare to Unite. Be the Difference.

KAISA - Nagkakaisang Iskolar para sa Pamantasan at Sambayanan presents to you the 2009-2010 University of the Philippines Student Council, with Titus Tan as Chairperson, and 12 equally brilliant and exceptional students from different colleges in UP as Councilors.

Kaisa launched its campaign calling and daring the UP Students to Unite, and Be the Difference. This years' slate marks the difference we will face, do and be.

In his Open Letter to Iskolars, Titus talks more about his 12 USC Councilors, and how they'll "represent the responsive and unifying leadership" the USC needs for the new era.

USC: Unite Students for Change

Our goal is a USC that is able to unite students for change through a right mix of relevant projects, practical services and timely campaigns that capture students’ enthusiasm and motivate their idealism.



To maximize student involvement and reach out to as many students as possible, we have crafted our activities to cater to a wide range of interests. Moreover, we desire to excite student interest through innovation and creativity in our activities as well as by tapping a diverse array of tools for information dissemination.



In this General Program of Action, KAISA offers an overview of the activities it intends to carry out through the USC. We realize, however, that any genuine General Program of Action should not lock out the proposals of other parties as well as other activities that iskolars may later suggest. Thus, our list is by no means close-ended. Rather, it is an evolving program that is by itself ready to be implemented, yet also open enough to accommodate other activities iskolars may desire.



Let us Unite and See the Difference. Please wear Yellow on Tuesday, 9am. The Meeting de Avance will be held at the AS/ Palma Hall steps.











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