Philippine nationwide holidays for 2015

Regular Holidays

January 1 - New Year's Day
April 2 - Maundy Thursday
April 3 - Good Friday

April 9 - Araw ng Kagitingan

May 1 - Labor Day

June 12 - Independence Day

August 31 - National Heroes Day

November 30 - Bonifacio Day

December 25 - Christmas Day

December 30 - Rizal Day

Special (Non-Working) Days

February 19 - Chinese New Year

April 4 - Black Saturday

August 21 - Ninoy Aquino Day

November 1 - All Saints' Day

Additional special non-working days:

January 2

December 24

Last day of the year

December 31

Special Holiday (for all schools)

February 25 - EDSA Revolution Anniversary

SOURCE: Malacañang

New guidelines for using portable electronic devices while inside an aircraft in the Philippines

Finally some people understand that mobile phone, wifi and bluetooth runs on different frequencies and won't interfere with the aircrafts instruments.

Do note that it is still the discretion of the carrier, pilot or crew if you are allowed to use electronic devices while inside an aircraft. Better follow their instruction unless you want to get escorted off by marshals or airport security off the plane. Most don't mind unless you are obnoxious or just loud ;)

Infographic from Rappler.com

More info regarding the memo here: PIA Link

Dog Food. Literally

News of the execution of the North Korean leader's uncle came was not much of a surprise since the new Dear Leader would consolidate his power and flex some muscle at one point. If you missed the execution article here's the Link to check it out.

But recent news indicate that it was not a "normal" execution by the usual firing squad.

His uncle was apparently stripped naked along with 5 of his closest aides and thrown in a cage. Then they starved 120 dogs for 3 days and let loose at the prisoners until the "dog food" were completely eaten up. 

Check out the link below for the dog food article.

But thats not all. This guy must have some major beef on his uncle. Since his it seems that the other aides who were made to dog food were still executed by firing squad though they used anti-aircraft guns.

Link for the execution by anti-aircraft guns.

I thought these things only happen in movies but then I guess I'm wrong. The execution does remind me of that Hannibal movie where they were feeding people to boars. Some people may have exaggerated some of the info though I wont be surprised if the executions will be included in some movie and will be seeing it on the big screen soon.