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The whole Filipino Community, Ka Pamilya (ABS-CBN family) and the Brethren in the Church of Christ (Iglesia Ni Cristo) are mourning on the death of the only Filipino walking encyclopedia, walking dictionary, and Inventor Brother Ernie Baron. He is noted through his invention like, Baron Antenna, Baron Triangle, Baron Pyramid, Baron Herbal oil and also through his educational program like, Knowledge Power.

Manny Pacman Pacquiao is the only man who successfully unite the whole Filipino community not in politics but in supporting the big event wherein Manny Pacquiao himself is the main character. Atleast Filipinos showed their unity at this time. Thanks to Manny too because starting yesterday, Filipinos are more proud of being Filipino.

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit Lubang island in Puerto Galera in Oriental Mindoro. The epicenter s located 66 kilometers northwest of Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro according to the the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.

At least eight people were killed on Sunday in a student dormitory in Manila's university district, CNN reported. Four students were also injured in the blaze, which apparently started in the ground floor kitchen.

Manila (dpa) - Three people were killed and more than 600 others were injured in Christmas and New Year's celebrations in the Philippines, police and health officials said today.

Maria begged her parents for one favor in her beloved's honor, and it was that she might guard his soul. They agreed. And so it is that ever since that time Mount Makiling rises majestically over the countryside, a symbol of strength and beauty. And if you look closely, you'll see the profile of the maiden who is guardian of her lover's soul, the fairie who watches over the lonely and protects those who travel in the mountains.