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Wednesday, April 18, 2018

OFWs Only Seek To Earn An Average Of P30K Monthly Salary?

Personal surveys conducted on all 365 households in the study area with 1,555 individuals including minors.

The typical household ’s income is P59,990, or $1,421 average. Standard deviation is at P87,625, or $2,075. All the households have access to electricity.

In 2015, the bulk of OFWs were deployed to the Middle East (63 %) and various Asian countries (28 %). The rest (9 %) went to Europe, the Americas, Africa and others. The top 3 country destinations of Filipino workers are Saudi Arabia (406,089), the United Arab Emirates (227,076) and Singapore (141,453).

 “A Probe into the Filipino Migration Culture: What Is There to Learn for Policy Intervention?”  a study conducted by PIDS Supervising Research Specialist Aubrey D. Tabuga said about 40 percent of study respondents even said they are willing to receive even less than P20,000 to work as overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).
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Personal surveys conducted on all 365 households in the study area with 1,555 individuals including minors. The typical household ’s income is P59,990, or $1,421 average. Standard deviation is at P87,625, or $2,075. All the households have access to electricity. In 2015, the bulk of OFWs were deployed to the Middle East (63 %) and various Asian countries (28 %). The rest (9 %) went to Europe, the Americas, Africa and others. The top 3 country destinations of Filipino workers are Saudi Arabia (406,089), the United Arab Emirates (227,076) and Singapore (141,453). “A Probe into the Filipino Migration Culture: What Is There to Learn for Policy Intervention?” a study conducted by PIDS Supervising Research Specialist Aubrey D. Tabuga said about 40 percent of study respondents even said they are willing to receive even less than P20,000 to work as overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Advertisement Sponsored Links The majority of Filipinos who harbor the desire of migrating are looking for an average compensation of only P30,000 or less a month, according to the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS). In a study titled “A Probe into the Filipino Migration Culture: What Is There to Learn for Policy Intervention?” PIDS Supervising Research Specialist Aubrey D. Tabuga said about 40 percent of study respondents even said they are willing to receive even less than P20,000 to work as overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). When asked about the minimum amount of monthly pay or wage that they seek in overseas work, Tabuga said the respondents replied they expect to receive compensation from as low as P3,000 to around P280,000 or $67 to $6,000. “The key motivation for wanting to migrate is economic in nature. Seven out of the 10 aspirants cited their need to improve their living condition as the main reason for wanting to emigrate,” Tabuga said. These economic reasons are based on the underlying dissatisfaction of workers with their current incomes or salaries. The majority, or 50.2 percent, of respondents, also expressed discontent with their incomes. Further, the study found 43 percent of migration aspirants do not feel satisfied with their current living condition. Only around 30 percent of the non-aspirants expressed the same dissatisfaction. The findings also showed that the majority, or 55 percent, of the prospective migrants, expressed dissatisfaction at varying levels; only over a third or 36 percent of those who opt to stay expressed the same sentiment. Tabuga also said that when asked about whether their household’s livelihood improved in the past five years, the proportion of those who expressed dissatisfaction in both groups is comparable but slightly higher for those wanting to migrate abroad at 34.4 percent than those who do not have any plans at 30.1 percent. “Given more secure local job opportunities, a non-negligible proportion would opt to stay. More than a quarter, or 27 percent, of those with migration plans, reported that they would change their mind if only there were decent jobs around available for them,” Tabuga said. “If people do have a choice, they would rather stay and be with their families and loved ones. The family-related reason is most commonly cited factor that could make would-be migrants reconsider their migration decisions,” she added. With this, Tabuga said the government must focus on regional development to widen employment opportunities in far-flung areas in the Philippines. She added there is a need to consider policies that care for the welfare of retirees, including those that allow migrant workers to prepare for retirement. Tabuga said some 11 percent of respondents expressed the need to improve their career, while around 10 percent wanted to finance the education of their children and 8 percent wanted to join/reunite with their kin who are working/living abroad. The rest of the respondents wanted to earn more and save for the future and for retirement at 7 percent; to build or repair their own house, 5 percent; and to see the world, experience life in another country. “Many Filipino migrant workers spend so many years of their life working abroad. This finding reflects the possibility that households are not able to sustain their standard of living once they return from an overseas job, they are then encouraged to back overseas to sustain their lifestyle. They eventually retire in the place of origin but it is not clear whether they have spent enough for retirement or if that is even something that they have considered,” Tabuga said. Tabuga, likewise, urged the government to undertake a more aggressive information campaign about migration and implement programs on financial literacy not only for current overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) but also those aspiring to work abroad. She said based on the study, only 3 percent of former OFWs or returnees said they obtained their information from government entities. The rest obtained information from personal and social networks, which could be an indication that the lack or absence of government information on labor migration nationwide, despite the thousands who emigrate daily. The data collection was carried out through face-to-face interviews of all the 365 households in barangay Camachile, Orion, in the province of Bataan, a migrant-sending village in the Philippines. The main criteria for selecting the area of study are being rural, having high migration prevalence based on data from the community-based monitoring system database of the municipality and accessibility from the capital for the feasibility of field research. The personal interviews conducted on all 365 households in the study area yield a dataset of 1,555 individuals, including minors. The typical household’s per capita income is P59,990, or $1,421. The standard deviation is P87,625, or $2,075. Except for one, all the households have access to electricity. Meanwhile, among the 1.4 million land-based Filipino migrants in 2015, around one-third are new-hires; while the remaining two-thirds consist of rehires. The bulk of OFWs deployed in 2015 went to the Middle East (63 percent) and various Asian countries (28 percent). The rest (9 percent) went to Europe, the Americas, Africa and others. The top 3 country destinations of Filipino workers are Saudi Arabia (406,089), the United Arab Emirates (227,076) and Singapore (141,453). READ MORE: Recruiters With Delisted, Banned, Suspended, Revoked And Cancelled POEA Licenses 2018 List of Philippine Embassies And Consulates Around The World Classic Room Mates You Probably Living With Do Not Be Fooled By Your Recruitment Agencies, Know Your Correct Fees Remittance Fees To Be Imposed On Kuwait Expats Expected To Bring $230 Million Income TESDA Provides Training For Returning OFWs Cash Aid To Be Given To Displaced OFWs From Kuwait—OWWA Former OFW In Dubai Now Earning P25K A Week From Her Business Top Search Engines In The Philippines For Finding Jobs Abroad 5 Signs A Person Is Going To Be Poor And 5 Signs You Are Going To Be Rich

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The majority of Filipinos who are wishing of working overseas are looking for an average salary of only P30,000 or less a month, according to the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS).

When asked about the minimum amount of monthly pay or wage that they seek in overseas work, Tabuga said the respondents replied they expect to receive compensation from as low as P3,000 to around P280,000 or $67 to $6,000.

These economic reasons are based on the underlying dissatisfaction of workers with their current incomes or salaries. The majority, or 50.2 percent, of respondents, also expressed discontent with their incomes.

The study also found out that 43% of migration aspirants are not satisfied with their present living condition. Only around 30%of the non-aspirants expressed the same dissatisfaction.

With this, Tabuga said the government must focus on regional development to increase employment opportunities in remote areas in the Philippines.

She added there is a need to consider policies that care for the welfare of retirees, including those that allow migrant workers to prepare for retirement.

Tabuga said some 11% of respondents expressed the need to improve their career, while around 10% wanted to finance the education of their children and 8% wanted to join with their kin who are working/living abroad.

The rest of the respondents wanted to earn more and save for the future and for retirement at 7 percent; to build or repair their own house, 5 percent; and to see the world, experience life in another country.

Tabuga, likewise, urged the government to undertake a more aggressive information campaign about migration and implement programs on financial literacy not only for current overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) but also those aspiring to work abroad.

She said based on the study, only 3 percent of former OFWs or returnees said they obtained their information from government entities. The rest obtained information from personal and social networks, which could be an indication that the lack or absence of government information on labor migration nationwide, despite the thousands who emigrate daily.

The data collection was carried out through face-to-face interviews of all the 365 households in barangay Camachile, Orion, in the province of Bataan, a migrant-sending village in the Philippines.

The main criteria for selecting the area of study are being rural, having high migration prevalence based on data from the community-based monitoring system database of the municipality and accessibility from the capital for the feasibility of field research.

Personal surveys conducted on all 365 households in the study area with 1,555 individuals including minors. The typical household ’s income is P59,990, or $1,421 average. Standard deviation is at P87,625, or $2,075. All the households have access to electricity. In 2015, the bulk of OFWs were deployed to the Middle East (63 %) and various Asian countries (28 %). The rest (9 %) went to Europe, the Americas, Africa and others. The top 3 country destinations of Filipino workers are Saudi Arabia (406,089), the United Arab Emirates (227,076) and Singapore (141,453). “A Probe into the Filipino Migration Culture: What Is There to Learn for Policy Intervention?” a study conducted by PIDS Supervising Research Specialist Aubrey D. Tabuga said about 40 percent of study respondents even said they are willing to receive even less than P20,000 to work as overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Advertisement Personal surveys conducted on all 365 households in the study area with 1,555 individuals including minors. The typical household ’s income is P59,990, or $1,421 average. Standard deviation is at P87,625, or $2,075. All the households have access to electricity. In 2015, the bulk of OFWs were deployed to the Middle East (63 %) and various Asian countries (28 %). The rest (9 %) went to Europe, the Americas, Africa and others. The top 3 country destinations of Filipino workers are Saudi Arabia (406,089), the United Arab Emirates (227,076) and Singapore (141,453). “A Probe into the Filipino Migration Culture: What Is There to Learn for Policy Intervention?” a study conducted by PIDS Supervising Research Specialist Aubrey D. Tabuga said about 40 percent of study respondents even said they are willing to receive even less than P20,000 to work as overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Advertisement Sponsored Links The majority of Filipinos who harbor the desire of migrating are looking for an average compensation of only P30,000 or less a month, according to the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS). In a study titled “A Probe into the Filipino Migration Culture: What Is There to Learn for Policy Intervention?” PIDS Supervising Research Specialist Aubrey D. Tabuga said about 40 percent of study respondents even said they are willing to receive even less than P20,000 to work as overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). When asked about the minimum amount of monthly pay or wage that they seek in overseas work, Tabuga said the respondents replied they expect to receive compensation from as low as P3,000 to around P280,000 or $67 to $6,000. “The key motivation for wanting to migrate is economic in nature. Seven out of the 10 aspirants cited their need to improve their living condition as the main reason for wanting to emigrate,” Tabuga said. These economic reasons are based on the underlying dissatisfaction of workers with their current incomes or salaries. The majority, or 50.2 percent, of respondents, also expressed discontent with their incomes. Further, the study found 43 percent of migration aspirants do not feel satisfied with their current living condition. Only around 30 percent of the non-aspirants expressed the same dissatisfaction. The findings also showed that the majority, or 55 percent, of the prospective migrants, expressed dissatisfaction at varying levels; only over a third or 36 percent of those who opt to stay expressed the same sentiment. Tabuga also said that when asked about whether their household’s livelihood improved in the past five years, the proportion of those who expressed dissatisfaction in both groups is comparable but slightly higher for those wanting to migrate abroad at 34.4 percent than those who do not have any plans at 30.1 percent. “Given more secure local job opportunities, a non-negligible proportion would opt to stay. More than a quarter, or 27 percent, of those with migration plans, reported that they would change their mind if only there were decent jobs around available for them,” Tabuga said. “If people do have a choice, they would rather stay and be with their families and loved ones. The family-related reason is most commonly cited factor that could make would-be migrants reconsider their migration decisions,” she added. With this, Tabuga said the government must focus on regional development to widen employment opportunities in far-flung areas in the Philippines. She added there is a need to consider policies that care for the welfare of retirees, including those that allow migrant workers to prepare for retirement. Tabuga said some 11 percent of respondents expressed the need to improve their career, while around 10 percent wanted to finance the education of their children and 8 percent wanted to join/reunite with their kin who are working/living abroad. The rest of the respondents wanted to earn more and save for the future and for retirement at 7 percent; to build or repair their own house, 5 percent; and to see the world, experience life in another country. “Many Filipino migrant workers spend so many years of their life working abroad. This finding reflects the possibility that households are not able to sustain their standard of living once they return from an overseas job, they are then encouraged to back overseas to sustain their lifestyle. They eventually retire in the place of origin but it is not clear whether they have spent enough for retirement or if that is even something that they have considered,” Tabuga said. Tabuga, likewise, urged the government to undertake a more aggressive information campaign about migration and implement programs on financial literacy not only for current overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) but also those aspiring to work abroad. She said based on the study, only 3 percent of former OFWs or returnees said they obtained their information from government entities. The rest obtained information from personal and social networks, which could be an indication that the lack or absence of government information on labor migration nationwide, despite the thousands who emigrate daily. The data collection was carried out through face-to-face interviews of all the 365 households in barangay Camachile, Orion, in the province of Bataan, a migrant-sending village in the Philippines. The main criteria for selecting the area of study are being rural, having high migration prevalence based on data from the community-based monitoring system database of the municipality and accessibility from the capital for the feasibility of field research. The personal interviews conducted on all 365 households in the study area yield a dataset of 1,555 individuals, including minors. The typical household’s per capita income is P59,990, or $1,421. The standard deviation is P87,625, or $2,075. Except for one, all the households have access to electricity. Meanwhile, among the 1.4 million land-based Filipino migrants in 2015, around one-third are new-hires; while the remaining two-thirds consist of rehires. The bulk of OFWs deployed in 2015 went to the Middle East (63 percent) and various Asian countries (28 percent). The rest (9 percent) went to Europe, the Americas, Africa and others. The top 3 country destinations of Filipino workers are Saudi Arabia (406,089), the United Arab Emirates (227,076) and Singapore (141,453). READ MORE: Recruiters With Delisted, Banned, Suspended, Revoked And Cancelled POEA Licenses 2018 List of Philippine Embassies And Consulates Around The World Classic Room Mates You Probably Living With Do Not Be Fooled By Your Recruitment Agencies, Know Your Correct Fees Remittance Fees To Be Imposed On Kuwait Expats Expected To Bring $230 Million Income TESDA Provides Training For Returning OFWs Cash Aid To Be Given To Displaced OFWs From Kuwait—OWWA Former OFW In Dubai Now Earning P25K A Week From Her Business Top Search Engines In The Philippines For Finding Jobs Abroad 5 Signs A Person Is Going To Be Poor And 5 Signs You Are Going To Be Rich Sponsored Links The majority of Filipinos who harbor the desire of migrating are looking for an average compensation of only P30,000 or less a month, according to the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS). In a study titled “A Probe into the Filipino Migration Culture: What Is There to Learn for Policy Intervention?” PIDS Supervising Research Specialist Aubrey D. Tabuga said about 40 percent of study respondents even said they are willing to receive even less than P20,000 to work as overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). When asked about the minimum amount of monthly pay or wage that they seek in overseas work, Tabuga said the respondents replied they expect to receive compensation from as low as P3,000 to around P280,000 or $67 to $6,000. “The key motivation for wanting to migrate is economic in nature. Seven out of the 10 aspirants cited their need to improve their living condition as the main reason for wanting to emigrate,” Tabuga said. These economic reasons are based on the underlying dissatisfaction of workers with their current incomes or salaries. The majority, or 50.2 percent, of respondents, also expressed discontent with their incomes. Further, the study found 43 percent of migration aspirants do not feel satisfied with their current living condition. Only around 30 percent of the non-aspirants expressed the same dissatisfaction. The findings also showed that the majority, or 55 percent, of the prospective migrants, expressed dissatisfaction at varying levels; only over a third or 36 percent of those who opt to stay expressed the same sentiment. Tabuga also said that when asked about whether their household’s livelihood improved in the past five years, the proportion of those who expressed dissatisfaction in both groups is comparable but slightly higher for those wanting to migrate abroad at 34.4 percent than those who do not have any plans at 30.1 percent. “Given more secure local job opportunities, a non-negligible proportion would opt to stay. More than a quarter, or 27 percent, of those with migration plans, reported that they would change their mind if only there were decent jobs around available for them,” Tabuga said. “If people do have a choice, they would rather stay and be with their families and loved ones. The family-related reason is most commonly cited factor that could make would-be migrants reconsider their migration decisions,” she added. With this, Tabuga said the government must focus on regional development to widen employment opportunities in far-flung areas in the Philippines. She added there is a need to consider policies that care for the welfare of retirees, including those that allow migrant workers to prepare for retirement. Tabuga said some 11 percent of respondents expressed the need to improve their career, while around 10 percent wanted to finance the education of their children and 8 percent wanted to join/reunite with their kin who are working/living abroad. The rest of the respondents wanted to earn more and save for the future and for retirement at 7 percent; to build or repair their own house, 5 percent; and to see the world, experience life in another country. “Many Filipino migrant workers spend so many years of their life working abroad. This finding reflects the possibility that households are not able to sustain their standard of living once they return from an overseas job, they are then encouraged to back overseas to sustain their lifestyle. They eventually retire in the place of origin but it is not clear whether they have spent enough for retirement or if that is even something that they have considered,” Tabuga said. Tabuga, likewise, urged the government to undertake a more aggressive information campaign about migration and implement programs on financial literacy not only for current overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) but also those aspiring to work abroad. She said based on the study, only 3 percent of former OFWs or returnees said they obtained their information from government entities. The rest obtained information from personal and social networks, which could be an indication that the lack or absence of government information on labor migration nationwide, despite the thousands who emigrate daily. The data collection was carried out through face-to-face interviews of all the 365 households in barangay Camachile, Orion, in the province of Bataan, a migrant-sending village in the Philippines. The main criteria for selecting the area of study are being rural, having high migration prevalence based on data from the community-based monitoring system database of the municipality and accessibility from the capital for the feasibility of field research. The personal interviews conducted on all 365 households in the study area yield a dataset of 1,555 individuals, including minors. The typical household’s per capita income is P59,990, or $1,421. The standard deviation is P87,625, or $2,075. Except for one, all the households have access to electricity. Meanwhile, among the 1.4 million land-based Filipino migrants in 2015, around one-third are new-hires; while the remaining two-thirds consist of rehires. The bulk of OFWs deployed in 2015 went to the Middle East (63 percent) and various Asian countries (28 percent). The rest (9 percent) went to Europe, the Americas, Africa and others. The top 3 country destinations of Filipino workers are Saudi Arabia (406,089), the United Arab Emirates (227,076) and Singapore (141,453). READ MORE: Recruiters With Delisted, Banned, Suspended, Revoked And Cancelled POEA Licenses 2018 List of Philippine Embassies And Consulates Around The World Classic Room Mates You Probably Living With Do Not Be Fooled By Your Recruitment Agencies, Know Your Correct Fees Remittance Fees To Be Imposed On Kuwait Expats Expected To Bring $230 Million Income TESDA Provides Training For Returning OFWs Cash Aid To Be Given To Displaced OFWs From Kuwait—OWWA Former OFW In Dubai Now Earning P25K A Week From Her Business Top Search Engines In The Philippines For Finding Jobs Abroad 5 Signs A Person Is Going To Be Poor And 5 Signs You Are Going To Be Rich


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Saturday, August 19, 2017

Racist Same-sex Couple Badmouthed a Filipino Over A Simple Burp


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Just by burping at a supermarket, a Filipino was badmouthed and yelled at by a white same-sex couple with indignating remarks telling him that he is a pig and he should go back to "Filipinoville".

Angelo Cabuang shared the video clip showing the racist couple having an argument with him and his mother.

“I literally burped at Save Mart and a racist couple reacted by calling us pigs and telling us to go back to Filipinoville,” says Cabuang on his Twitter post
The incident happened inside a Save Mart branch on Quail Lakes Drive in Stockton, California.
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Cabuang's tweet has drawn different reactions including a reply from a gay American who said racism is alive in the LGBT community and those lesbians do not represent all of them.
Another tweet says it shouldn't happened in the first place if he only said "excuse me" after burping.


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Friday, October 28, 2016

(VIDEO) DUTERTE TO OFWS:IF THEY ASK FOR MONEY, BRIBE OR TOOK SOMETHING FROM YOU, SLAP THEM!










==FULL VIDEO OF PRESIDENT DUTERTE'S SPEECH==
President Duterte's state visit to Japan is abounding not only for the good friendship and good deals that will benefit the Filipino people but also with the words of wisdom the president has imparted to the Filipino community and likewise to the Japanese people. 

Although he has been known for his harsh remarks and rethorics, he is also known for his nationalism and love for the Filipino people and it is indeed manifested through his speeches.
Here are some of the quotable words of wisdom during President Duterte's state visit to Japan:
















































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Monday, December 23, 2013

Mitt Romney the Movie Trailer Viewed by Millions in Less Than a Week


With close to 1.2M views in less than a week released of the Trailer by Netflix, MITT the Movie is hitting popular views in IMDB and other sites.

 A year after his 2nd loss in his US presidential bid, we supported Governor Romney because we believed he was and he still is the best leader for America.




From the Washington Post:
"If Romney had released a video like this, perhaps things would've turned out differently.
For six years, Romney was trailed by a single documentary filmmaker named Greg Whiteley. Whiteley's now turned his footage into a film, and it's being released as "Mitt" on Netflix Jan. 24.
In the opening moments of the just-released trailer, Romney is hardly recognizable — he's exhausted, crushed from his loss on election night. You almost think it's an actor. But it's not.
From there, the trailer paints a touching portrait of a man whose least presidential moments are the most memorable ones. Romney snuggled in a blanket under the seats on his campaign bus. Romney ironing his shirt cuffs — while wearing the shirt. Romney playing in the snow. Romney on his iPhone, the signature white Apple earbuds tucked in. His insecurities. His little victories. They're all on display.
In 138 seconds, Whiteley's trailer somehow manages to make Romney more of a real person than all the stumping he did."


In a Washington Post-ABC Poll, Mitt Romney would beat OBAMA  49 over 45 % in the latest survey. 

 "A Netflix original documentary, Mitt is a rare and intimate account of one man's quest for the presidency. 

Given unprecedented access by Mitt Romney and his family for six years, Mitt follows the former governor's presidential aspirations, from Christmas 2006 to his initial run to become the Republican nominee in 2008 and through his Presidential concession speech in 2012. 

Director Greg Whiteley ("New York Doll," "Resolved") travels alongside the campaign through interactions with potential voters, preparations for the debates, personal moments with his family and concluding with final presidential election night results.

Whatever side you're on, see another side.

Mitt premieres January 24, 2014 in all Netflix territories."

 Said Nancy French, an Evangelist supporter of Romney.
"He was there when the Romneys prayed, when they fought, when they cried. He was there when Gov. Romney decided to drop out of the race in 2008, and when he lost in 2012.  He captured all the “real” that the campaign seemed hell-bent on keeping from voters."

"Of course, it is a deeply bittersweet moment that — at long last — some portion of the country will get to see the faith, humility and virtue of the family we know and love."



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Thursday, September 11, 2008

911: The Day that Changed America



I can still vividly recall at 10:00PM in my Manila, Philippines apartment that day, 11 September, 2001, I just arrived from a long work travel and tune in directly to CNN International. I saw the North tower burning, and immediately awaken my cousin Bimbo and my sister Mai. We were horrified, as we gasped loud together seeing the other plane slammed the South  tower.

We were hundred thousands of miles away, but we feel so sad, so terribly shocked that something will happen like that in America. It was not in our wildest dreams. 


We remember those people, who perish from all walks of life, and from different countries of the world. This photos was taken from the 911 Memorial Museum.

The Victims Photos posted by their relatives in the Museum

The firefighters burned uniform, remembering the first responder who died when the North Tower Collapsed.

The faces of those who died in the 911 attacks

The day that changed America.
Visit the CBS News Interactive about 911. 


From it's majestic and famous face, the Twin towers stands as a testament to the strength of America financially.




The 911 Terrorist attack brought the two towers down and turn into a stockpile of ashes, sands, debris and utter ruins.



But the hope didn't die there. They can put a building down, but they can't put down the hearts of men and women who loves freedom.
The New World Trade Center, the Freedom Tower in an artist rendition



We reach out to all those bereaved by the tragedy that changed America, the 911 victims and their relatives, as well those who served in the war against terrorism.


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Sunday, August 17, 2008

MICHAEL PHELPS, American Living Legend


"I think that everything is possible as long as you put your mind to it and you put the work and time into it. I think your mind really controls everything."
– Michael Phelps


Today, Americans have a reason to celebrate, your son made a history in all the world. An Aquaman in the making, the living dolphin, or a flipper. We are in awe, one-of-a-kind, second-to-none! Cheers!
-Thoughtskoto

"At the age of 23, it took Michael Phelps just five days in Beijing to surpass American track star Carl Lewis, American swimmer Mark Spitz, Soviet gymnast Larysa Latynina and Finnish runner Paavo Nurmi to become the winningest Olympian in history. "

- JL Kent, ABC News

"American swimmer Michael Phelps claimed his eighth gold medal at the Beijing Olympics on Sunday to become the most prolific athlete in one Olympic Games and also the most successful athlete with 14 golds in the Olympic history."

- ChinaView

"Phelps wins in a world record of 1:42.96 seconds, beating the rest of the field by nearly 2 seconds. He ties Mark Spitz and Carl Lewis among the winningest Olympians with his ninth career gold. “The Olympics have been around for so many years, that’s a pretty amazing accomplishment,” he says. 200 butterfly

Phelps swims into history as the winningest Olympian ever, even though a problem with his goggles causes them to fill with water. Second at the first flip, he pushes it into another gear to finish in 1:52.03, breaking his mark of 1:52.09 from the 2007 worlds. “Wow, greatest Olympian of all time,” he says. “It’s a pretty cool title.” 800 freestyle relay"

- Yahoo Sports

"Phelps is now one of a kind, breaking Mark Spitz’s record of seven gold medals in swimming in Munich in 1972. No other Olympian has ever won eight, or seven, in a single Games. He has 14 career gold medals, also a record.

Phelps, the tall man from Baltimore, did it with some theatrics in earlier races, including a desperate extra lunge in the 100 butterfly final Saturday, one of the great finishes in any Olympic event ever, given the stakes."

- George Vecsey, The New York Times


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