English as second langauge

I can relate to Ricky Richardo as english is my second language. I ‘ought’ to know this. Philippine language has no “f (we pronounced this as p instead of ph),c, j, x, v, q. z. Very easy to learn. You … Continue reading →

Philippine Independence Day

Since the beginning of June, the Filipino community is celebrating the Philippine Independence. 

A brief background:  The Filipinos revolted against the Spanish in 1896;  followed with an outbreak of  war between Spanish and American.  With the help of Americans, Philippine gained its independence on June 12, 1898. 

In Vancouver, several venues were going on: 

Raising of the Philippine flag at the Vancouver City Hall

Raising the Flag

  

Waterfront Party for two days 

North Shore Waterfront

 

Traditional Dancing 

Traditional Dancing

Traditional Dancing

 

Traditional clothing 

Traditional Clothing

 

Behind these pictures is the Paparazzi aka my brother and the mayor 

Paparazzi

Angel and Mayor

National Anthem – Filipino language with English translation 

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