Michael Martinez, Philippines Ice Skater, makes Winter Olympics History...

Ice-skating in Manila!

Michael Christian Martinez, a 17-year-old Filipino who trains in Los Angeles and has a Russian coach is the Philippines lone representative at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.

He is making his Olympic debut and becoming the first-ever figure skater to represent any Southeast Asian country.

We all wish Michael lots of luck in the competition, and it might seem odd that a Filipino enjoys ice-skating in the first place, but did you know there's a superb public ice-skating rink in the Mall of Asia, Manila, where people can get their skates on at the same time as doing their shopping!

Read more about Martinez HERE >>> 

The Philippines says Thank You! - The Video...

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The Philippines Says "Thank You" to the World...

THE PHILIPPINES SAYS “THANK YOU” TO THE WORLD The Philippines Says "Thank You" to the World On 8 February 2014 at 4:40am Manila time, exactly three months after Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines, the country launched a global campaign expressing its gratitude to the world, having received an outpouring of support following the devastating effects of the typhoon. Triggered by an overwhelming sense of appreciation, which has been strongly expressed in social media – for example, #PHThankYou, this groundswell of gratitude is captured in a Thank You campaign created by Filipinos from all over the world. Depicting different ways of expressing their heartfelt appreciation, various messages and images in social media showed the world that foreign support and encouragement has made, and continues to make, all the difference in the country’s ongoing rehabilitation and rebuilding efforts. Hoping to ensure this gratitude is received by everyone, the Philippine Department of Tourism has crafted a thank you message displayed through print ads and billboards in iconic places across the world, specifically: - Times Square, New York, US - Piccadilly Circus, London, UK - Potsdamer Platz cor. Leipziger Platz, Berlin, Germany - Lafayette Mogador, Paris, France - Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo, Japan - ION Orchard, Singapore - Yonge-Dundas Square, Toronto, Canada - Darlinghurst, Sydney, Australia - Paiknam Building, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea All the people across the globe who have expressed sympathies and who have extended support, financial or otherwise, are invited to witness this message of appreciation from the Philippines and help share the country’s profound gratitude to the rest of the world. Using the hashtag #PHThankYou, people around the world can continue to share their support and appreciation.