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Contraception Controversy

Monday, July 26th, 2010 at 5:47 pm

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Contraception is a subject of heated debate among Filipino. The debate can be used by expats and interested observers to gain insight into the culture of the Philippines.

Churches of Cebu in Pictures

Thursday, February 12th, 2009 at 12:01 am

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Church in Cebu

Pictures in the Series of Cebu Churches have been added to the blog. This month I visited Basilica del Santo Nino and have posed the pictures here.

My favorite picture in this month’s series was not religious in nature but is part of the culture around this busy religious center in Cebu City. I’ve posted the picture at the link above so I wont include it here as well.

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Basilica del Santo Nino in Cebu City

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009 at 11:01 am

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Pictures of Churches in Cebu I’ve set a plan to visit at least one church in Cebu Province each month and photograph as much as I can without disturbing the worshipers. In February 2009, the choice was one of the historical treasures of the Philippines. Basilica del Santo Nino The outside of the church may…

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Exploring Religious Culture

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009 at 2:48 pm

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Religious Culture In The Philippines

Most Filipino homes have an alter or prayer area set up. Since Jessie and I have had to start over from scratch with basic furniture needs, he have not been able to do that. I wish to furnish my home with a very Filipino theme. For that reason, I have wanted an alter area. Though Jessie doesn’t follow as many traditions as strictly as most Filipino and organized religion has turned her off, mostly due their participation in politics, she very much considers herself Catholic. However, she has many protestant views and didn’t realize it.

We bought some items to introduce some of these practices into our home. Jessie bought some rosary beads for me. I’ve wanted to collect crosses so this also accomplishes that goal.

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Still In Cebu | Churches | Christmas | Pictures

Thursday, December 4th, 2008 at 12:01 am

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Bogo City Rules

I’ve been a bit frustrated lately as I’ve not had much to say. i know, it’s not like me, I usually excel at talking about myself. LOL

I’ve been walking. Maybe not as much as I once did but I try hard not to let two days pass where I don’t walk. in other words, i try to walk at least every other day. I didn’t walk today but I did yesterday. And boy my legs hurt.

I’ve had muscle pain for years and I’ve taken a muscle relaxer for years. It is not available here and I’ve

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Reproductive Health Bill in Cebu Province

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008 at 1:37 pm

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Philippine Reproductive Health Bill

Cebu Archbishop Ricardo Cardinal Vidal has placed a petition into circulation that condemns the Reproductive Health bill (RH) being considered by the Philippine national government. This action comes after a similar petition was put into motion in Manila by church officials. The goal is 1 million signatures from Cebu province against that bill.

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