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J.K. Rowling penned the bestselling Harry Potter page-turners, a spellbinding seven installment fantasy of wizards and warlocks that brought her from rags to riches.
See video on our Education Page of her 2010 Harvard Commencement Address.
The "My City My SM" event at SM City mall showed us the
historical and cultural side of Santa Rosa. (Read more:)
Cynthia Mamon's work is recognized with
IABC Award in Pasig City. (Read more:)
HURRY! - it's your last chance to see and hear Lea Salonga's delightful live performance
in "CATS" at CCP MAIN THEATER (Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo), Pasay City.
The award-winning musical's Philippine run has been extended until August 22 to accommodate the multitude of Lea Salonga fans on this welcome return visit to her
home stage midst ongoing international success. You can book online at TicketWorld.
 
Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMPC) has announced that
the Philippine-made 2010 Vios is now available.
(Read more:)
Visit the Philippine Pavilion at Shanghai World Expo 2010. (Read more:)
  
Do you and/or your kids need to know the nutritional values of different foods and the
necessity of a healthy balanced diet? Michelle Obama has launched...(Read more:)
Boxing is not the only breeding ground for Philippine World Champions and when a choir from Santo Tomas University wins the coveted "Choir Of The World" title and the uniquely prestigious Pavarotti Award it deserves special acclaim. Click the pic above or below to
see official video of the amazing flagwaving scenes of jubilation as the result is announced.
Click this text to read more. It will make you feel proud to be Pinoy!
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About Us
Santa Rosa Magazine is the magazine of Santa Rosa City, Laguna, Philippines since 2007.
Has anyone ever asked you what living in the Philippines is like? Well, this is exactly what we're about.
Santa Rosa Magazine is a social magazine of the people, by the
people and for the people who live, work, study and play in
Santa Rosa, Laguna - and for those who would like to and
are planning to.
Right now the eyes of the world are on us. Not only because of our most recent calamitous natural disasters, but also because
the Philippine nation shines out like a beacon in the
present global financial crisis. Our economy and currency
are among the strongest on the planet, and our potential
to lead the world rapidly out of its crisis with inspirational
new development and growth is second to none.
In terms of normal life and social conditions here, until now the eyes of the world have seen only bad news
of Philippine corruption and murder on their televisions
or in their newspapers. Our mission at Santa Rosa Magazine
is to show them that there is another side to the coin by bringing them good
news about life in our very fortunate city.
Santa Rosa is a growing community of Filipinos and foreigners, perfectly located within
commuting distance of Manila, with the best selection
of modern, international standard, residential subdivisions
in the whole country. And this can be a wonderful country
to live in. We generally enjoy a tropical climate envied by many millions of people around the world, and opportunities
are now increasing for us all to lead happy, successful,
rewarding lives.
The best news is that we are the friendliest and most
talented people in the universe. The millions of OFWs
are already demonstrating this from Australia to Japan, the Arabian Gulf, Europe, the USA and other countries. So
let's give them our appreciative support from home wherever
they are. Don't hold back. Express yourself. Tell everyone
about it! This country deserves world recognition for what
is good here, and with God's help the bad will eventually be transformed.
Whether you live in Santa Rosa City or somewhere else in
the Philippines, or anywhere else in the world, Santa
Rosa Magazine enables you to read online about the good life here.
Verifiable stories and photos relating to Santa Rosa are always welcomed, whether official press releases or from local residents. See The Other Side Of Santa Rosa.
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Did you know (1)?
Santa Rosa City is named after St. Rose of Lima, the Patron
of: Americas, Central America, Peru, Phillippines,
South America, India, New World, florists, gardeners,
and people ridiculed for their piety.
St. Rose was born in Lima, Peru, on April 20, 1586,
and died there on April 30, 1617. She had great reverence
and pronounced love for all things relating to God,
and had an intense devotion to the Infant Jesus and
His Blessed Mother.
Her life was given up to prayer, mortification and penances in expiation for offences against His Divine Majesty,
for the conversion of sinners, and for the souls in Purgatory.
Her days were filled with acts of charity and industry, her exquisite lace
and embroidery helping to support her home. In her twentieth year she received the
habit of St. Dominic.
Many miracles followed her death, and in 1667 she was beatified by Clement IX.
St. Rose was canonized by Clement X in 1671, the first American
to be so honored. Her feast is celebrated August 30.
Patron Saint source: The Catholic Encyclopedia, Robert Appleton Company, New York.
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Did you know (2)?
The English Language - just like Tagalog under Spanish occupation - was suppressed under the occupation of England first by the Romans (43 BC), then by the Vikings (793 AD) and then by the Normans (1066 AD)?
Centuries later the invasion forces of Spain under King Philip (1588 AD), of France under Emperor Napoleon (1812 AD) and of Germany under Führer Hitler (1940 AD) all failed to occupy the small island nation of England that together with Wales became Britain, then later with Scotland became Great Britain, then later yet with Northern Ireland became the UK (United Kingdom) and eventally became part of the EU (European Union). Even now the total UK population is only approx 65% of the Philippines.
Did you know that the English language - just like Filipino, as Tagalog is now referred to globally - made a powerful comeback after occupation because the native population had protected it, nurtured it and eventually revitalized it?
Did you know that even the most nationalistic Europeans (notably Austrian, Belgian, Czechoslovakian, Dutch, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish and Swiss) and Scandinavians (notably Danish, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish) choose English as their business language so that they may understand one another.
Did you know that for the same reason (so that people from different regions speaking different languages may understand each other) there are more than 2000 English-language newspapers in India alone? Furthermore, did you know that Indian publications have been widely commended as producing a higher standard of English than publications in England?
Did you know that in 2010 there are more people in China currently learning English than the combined populations of all primary - in other words their main not second language - English-speaking nations (UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and many smaller countries scattered around the globe)?
English Language source: The Biography Of A Language, Hodder and Stoughton, London.
We mention the above for two reasons:
1) It’s why Santa Rosa Magazine is produced in English. In recent years Santa Rosa City has become a cosmopolitan hub, with people from many different countries located here due to world-acclaimed industrial zones such as Laguna Technopark, and due to world-acclaimed commercial and residential developments such as South Forbes Golf City, Eton City, Greenfield City and Nuvali. Our readership is global and consists not only of foreign residents, but also of OFWs around the world and of local Filipinos who wish to see Santa Rosa City grow into a place that they can be proud of. The latter in particular are our editorial “raison d’être” which is French not English and demonstrates our open approach to everyone who seeks the best possible future for our city, wherever they come from in the Philippines or in the world.
2) We wish at the same time to congratulate and support all Filipinos for continuously protecting and revitalizing Filipino following the lead of of our Republic's second President, the acknowledged "Father of our National Language" Manuel L. Quezon (1878-1944). Based on Tagalog, which survived despite more than 400 years of foreign occupation, Filipino has become the heart and soul of the Philippine nation. As soon as it is economically viable, we plan to produce tandem versions of Santa Rosa Magazine in Filipino and English.
A “sine qua non” (Latin not English!) essential of our corporate vision is that we will never demand a financial subscription from our readers. All that we will ever ask from you is that you wholeheartedly support our city’s unique potential and help with your own unique individual experience to guide its future development for the ultimate benefit of every Santa Rosa City resident - especially the children, and even more especially those children whose parents' poverty gives them at present so little hope for the future.
Our vision and mission is to help bring about a situation in which there is no poverty in Santa Rosa City and every child will have ample food and medical care, a good education and unlimited career opportunities.
The key to making all of this possible, and more, is to attract foreign investment. Whilst we enthusiastically applaud existing external successes such as Laguna Technopark and the newest premier residential subdivisions, we would also like to see similar successes outside the special economic zones and premier subdivisions to improve the essential development of Santa Rosa's city proper. Foreign investment would give this a tremendous boost.
Verifiable stories and photos relating to Santa Rosa are always welcomed, whether official press releases or from local residents. See A Breath Of Fresh Air.
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