Second Movie Review - The Billionaire (Top Secret)

My Second Movie Review

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It was 9pm. Just when my younger brother was about to leave me alone and jump into his bed, I asked him to help me download a Thai movie which was highly recommended in a certain group page in FB. Unsure if the movie is not infected with virus, we opted to try our luck in Youtube. After three search attempts, with my eyes wide open I was certain that I would be in front of this flat screen for the next two hours.

The Billionaire is a film based on a true story of a Thai teenager named Aitthipat Kulapongvanich also known as Top Ittipat, one of the youngest billionaires in the world. At age 16, Top spent most of his time playing online games instead of studying. His addiction to online games, however, generated so much money that he was able to buy a car for himself. Unfortunately, the “easy money” he was gaining didn’t last long. He decided to drop out of school and sought other business opportunities such as selling cheap DVDs to roasted chestnuts. The former was a failure from the very beginning. The roasted chestnut business, however, somehow gave him hope. One day, he discovered that his family was in big financial trouble. Bankruptcy and huge debt triggered his family to go to China.  But Top refused to go with them and decided to continue with his business. Just when his roasted chestnut biz was starting to make money, he realized that even though he makes one million Baht per year, this amount couldn’t pay his father’s 40 million Baht debt. Top, with the help of his ever supportive uncle, continued to persevere.  Finally, at age 19, he was able to create a product that made him truly rich and famous. He released ‘Tao Kae Noi’ fried seaweed snack to more than 3,000 7-Eleven branches and the rest is history…

If you are a student taking up business, or an aspiring entrepreneur, or just someone looking for inspiration to keep going, this movie is a must watch. Top’s failure after failure after failure is inevitably heartbreaking but hilarious in a certain way. The various mistakes he made will surely make you laugh. And the result of some of his decisions will make you sigh. But Top’s sheer hardwork, perseverance and natural entrepreneurial mindset are what make this film remarkably interesting. That at the end of this film, you would wish to shake his hand or pat his shoulder or give him a hug for a job well done.

Top’s simple words of wisdom:

 “Do not lose your courage --- no matter what… Because if we give up --- game is over!!!”

The Official Trailer

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Superb Sundate with Cousins

Hello my dear blog! I took a long break in blogging and now…where do I begin?

Many times I felt a great desire to make an update - about my dog that died last May or about my travel adventure with my high school friends version 2.0. Apparently, I struggled with procrastination. But now I’m back…with a happy story to tell. Because this blog deserves a blissful comeback.

Let me share with you a speck of my Sunday Pasay Getaway.

After numerous weeks of planning, last June 29 my cousins and I finally had a fun fun fun Sundate. We were only six - me, my four younger cousins and our aunt who is also younger than me.  We started the day by attending the Kerygma Feast at PICC. That was the first time for my two female cousins. Attending The Feast never fails to set a good mood.  Past 12pm, we had lunch. Since Flaming Wings and Zarks were both closed we ended up filling our starving tummy at Yellow Cab, Taft Avenue. While waiting for our order to be served, we took our first groupie and second and third and fourth etc.

Getting ready to rumble!!!

Before 2pm, we headed to our ultimate destination – Star City. We had a thrilling ride-all-you-can pass through Metrodeal’s promo worth Php280 instead of PhP420, a relatively affordable bonding activity for the six of us. Who wouldn't be happy getting a 30% discount? I was actually expecting a long queue towards the redeeming counter. But everything went so easy. Star City was not even crowded. The weather outside was also good. The whole world was seemingly conspiring to make good things happen on that day. We enjoyed (and sometimes feared) almost all rides available inside. However I just had to decline the Star Frisbee which for me has no dash of amusement. Giant Star Wheel was remarkably way better than SM MOA Eye. Bump Car is classic but has never failed to stimulate blood cells. Yet, Star Flyer was my personal favourite. The strong breeze rushing into my face was just breath-taking.

The view from The Giant Star Wheel

That's me while waiting for my four cousins with braveheart

The whole day was literally packed with stories, laughter, scream, selfie and groupie. But was it just about the fun that made that day superb? It was a rare moment though not for the four of us who live under one roof (hehe). To bond with our two female cousins was really monumental. Haha! I bet our cousins who were not with us that day were also surprised to see us together having a good time. More than that, it has paved way to reinforce family ties specially among us, cousins. In fact, the moment one of my cousins posted a number of photos in Facebook, some of our cousins in the province immediately expressed their wish to have a grand reunion. Well, that was the goal from the very beginning. It was just my simple dream and we made it happen. We were able to pull off a significant result. Sure it was a tiring day, but nevertheless very fulfilling. God is good.

Groupie before going home

P.S. We’ve only just begun. #iponiponnarinpagmaytime.  

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A Great Bonding Idea (I think)

This is a scene from the Korean movie Spellbound which was shown in Cinema One just few hours ago.

With big chips, mixed nuts, can of softdrinks, a portable DVD, a set of baraha, UNO stacko, comfy banig, few pillows, a mini emergency light and a huge tent, I just thought it's a fantastic bonding activity with friends or family. Camping ang peg in the comfort of your own home. What do you think?

And by the way, Spellbound is a perfect blend of horror, comedy and romance. Two Thumbs up. Recommended for this type of activity. : )

Photo credit: sharpcurrencynews.blogspot.com

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My First Movie Review: 100

It was a late Saturday night. Just when I thought of pressing the off button in the remote control, Mylene Dizon appeared in the boob tube in a silent scene. Few minutes later, she was joined by Eugene Domingo. I got nailed in the couch, instantly. This is not drama. It’s comedy. And it's not Cinema John Lloyd.

Fed up of seeing huge emotions and hearing long dialogues in both tv dramas and local movies, this film though a serious story was treated in a very simple, light and natural approach (as if the actors are not acting) yet tear jerking. It was an independent film about a woman in her thirty’s stricken with cancer played by Mylene Dizon. The entire movie revolves around the remaining days of the main character named Joyce (Mylene Dizon). Because of her grave condition, she decided to leave her successful career. Knowing that she only had few days to live she decided to live life to the fullest. She spontaneously wrote 100 things she would like to do in a small note pad and stick it in her wall. Together with her best friend Ruby (Eugene Domingo), every single day she would fulfill it with head up high and full of zest. Ruby, instead of crying a bucket of tears, joined Joyce and showered her best friend with time and attention.
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Telling the painful truth to her mom (Tessie Tomas), was apparently the hardest thing to do in her bucket list since her father died of the same illness not so long ago. Joyce mother, in the beginning of the story, was seemingly living an easy and quite glamorous life. But as soon as she found out the poor health of her daughter her character naturally transformed. She then became a typical mom in a typical Filipino household just wearing simple clothes mostly duster, taking care of everything that her daughter needs. Hopeful, she brought Joyce to Manaoag Shrine and asked for a miracle; tried Chinese herbal medicines; sought different doctor’s opinion; had a pray-over rite, forcefully changed Joyce eating habits and prevented her from smoking. But nothing worked. In an emotional scene, Joyce pleaded her mother to just accept her situation so if and when she dies, she will die peacefully.

The story also showcased Joyce many relationships with other family members, former colleagues and a couple of love affairs. With loved ones beside her, she organized her fate with such order and gusto as though a fabulous event is about to unfold.  I am putting an end here because I do not intend to give away the entirety of the movie. I highly encourage you to find a copy of this film and watch it yourself and be moved. This film will teach every viewer how to look at a difficult situation from a new angle with enthusiasm. There are many tearful scenes but expect to smile and laugh too. A perfect mixture of drama and a pinch of wit every now and then and a very valuable reminder that life is short...let us not waste it...

Photo grabbed @ archive.supreme.ph

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Himig ng Pag-ibig!

Yeng Constantino’s interview by VJ Chino of MYX a couple of days ago, stirred my interest in her and  her music. Her creativity is just amazing. The profoundness of her lyrics is just as deep as her true self. In this age where revivals are dominating,the more I appreciate original music. More importantly if it has substance. And I think Yeng’s music has it. No doubt, she deserves all the success.      

I just love the simplicity of this music video. This one is my most favorite.

Video uploaded by YConstantino

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Bitten by a Snake

I watch Survivor Philippines.  Not a big fan but I catch it when no one is sitting in the couch. I extremely enjoy how the castaways battle for one more day. Undiscovered strengths become prominent. But there is one thing that I couldn’t comprehend- issues about betrayal. I’m sure before one becomes a castaway he must have an idea how this game is played by some. I just find it so odd that some still get surprise when they fall in a pitfall and realize that they have been victimized by a culprit…or should I say strategist and wiser?

Just maybe… because I have not tried a life in an island and battle for TUMATAGINTING NA TATLONG MILYONG PISO!!!

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Photo credit jmthebest.com

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I Miss OPM in the 90's

Orihinal na komposisyon.
Hango sa tunay na buhay.
May kabuluhan ang mensahe.
Awitin ng bawat Pilipino.
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I miss Pinoy music in the 90's!
Ikaw, hindi mo ba namimiss?

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Photo grabbed @ schizo-archives.com

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Mga Aral Mula Kay Mr. C

Posted 12/11/06 10:19 AM

Ryan Cayabyab's acceptance speech during the 12 Gawad CCP Para sa Sining.

Ang mga Natutunan Ko Hanggang Kahapon Bilang Isang Manunulat ng Musika:

1. Walang mangyayari kung nakatitig ka lang sa labas ng bintana habang naghihintay ng inspirasyon. Malimit na ito ay hindi dumarating.

2. Kapag mayroon ka nang naumpisahan, tapusin mo.

3. Kapag may pumansin sa nilikha mo dalawang bagay lang ang gagawin mo: una, kung ito ay pinuri, ngumiti ka; pangalawa, pag ito'y binatikos, humalakhak ka. Huwag mong pakawalan ang iyong bait. Mabuti nga't napansin ang likha mo.

4. Lumikha ka lang ng lumikha. Tumigil ka lang pag patay ka na. Siyempre.

5. Huwag mong liliitin ang mga nilikha mo. Minsan ito ay may kapangyarihan na hindi mo matalos.

6. Sa kabilang dako naman, huwag ka nang magmalaki. Maraming mas magaling kaysa sa iyo, kung hindi ngayon, sa mga darating pang panahon.

7. Hindi sa iyo ang mga nilikha mo. Ginamit ka lang na isang daan upang maisalarawan mo ang kalagayan ng iyong kapanahunan at kapaligiran.

8. Magpasalamat ka sa mga taong nagpakita sa iyo ng daan.

9. Magpasalamat ka sa bayan mo na iyong kinalakhan.

10. Magpasalamat ka sa Diyos dahil ikaw ay humihinga at ikaw ay isang alagad ng sining!

May pahabol pang isa: Hangga't maaari, huwag ka nang dumakdak ng dumakdak, tugtugin mo na lang.”

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Photo courtesy of pinoyweb.info

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Napanood Mo Ba? Wag Magpahuli. Uso 'to.

Posted 7.14.06 5:14 AM

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Marimar.
Maria del Barrio.
Rosalinda.
Betty La Fea.

Sila ang mga nagreyna sa telebisyon sa kalagitnaan ng dekada nobenta. Sa mga pangalang nabanggit tanging kwento ni Betty La Fea ang aking nasubaybayan. Ngunit dahil sa sadyang tanyag ang mga nobelang nilikha ng mga Mehikano noong mga panahong iyon, nakilala ko rin ang iba sa pamamagitan ng kwento-kwento.

Ewan ko ba kung bakit ang mga tao matapos makapanood ay pagkukwentuhan pa ang nangyari sa palabas. Kaya kahit hindi ka masugid na tagasubaybay ng mga ito mapipilitan kang sumilip para makasali ka naman sa daldalan at upang hindi ka maging “OP” sa grupo.

Ngunit sa pagtakbo ng panahon, unti-unting nabago ang laman ng telebisyon. Inumpisahan ito ng IBC 13, ang Amazing Twins. Ewan ko kung napanood mo ito. Basta marami akong kamag-aral na tumutok dito. Sumunod naman ang Meteor Garden. Parang signal no. 4 nang biglang bumuhos ang kasikatan ng grupong F4 at Barbie Xu. Ang lahat ay kinilig at sinubaybayan ang pag-iibigang Dao Ming Ze at Shan Cai o Hua Ze Lei at Shan Cai. Isama mo pa ang dalawang sigang pabling na sina Mei Zho at Shi Men.
Halata ba na isa ako sa tinamaan ng malakas na bagyo? E sino bang hindi?
Pagkatapos nito ay parang kaboteng nagsulputan ang mga nobelang mula din sa Taiwan. Pero hindi naglaon ay inagaw ng mga Koreano ang trono. Sa ngayon, Koreanovela naman ang patuloy na namamayagpag sa ere. May mga bago mang dumarating mula sa Tsina at Japan, hindi maikakailang Koreanovela pa rin ang tumutugma sa panlasang Pinoy.

Ganun pa man, hindi ito nangangahulugang tuluyan na nitong nilamon ang mga gawang Pilipino. Mula sa tinaguriang soap opera (dahil ito ay sponsored ng mga sabon/shampoo) kinalaunan ay tinawag itong teleserye. At sa kasalukuyan meron na ring telefantasya at teleserye ng totoong buhay o “reality show” sa salitang Ingles. Hindi na lang ako magbabanggit ng mga halimbawa upang maiwasan ang sagupaan ng Kapuso at Kapamilya.

Hay naku! Kay dami talagang nangyaring pagbabago. Parang kailan lang ginagaya pa ni Michael V. si Corazon at si Ogie naman nagkaroon ng makapal na balahibo sa dibdib magaya lang si Sergio.

Hindi ako magtataka kung bukas makalawa mga alien at mga robot naman ang magsasampalayan sa telebisyon. Pero umaasa pa rin akong hindi naman aabot sa ganun. Umaariba pa rin kasi ang tambalang Juday at Piolo; Marvin at Jolina; Mark at Jennylyn; at Richard at Angel.

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It’s 2009. Ano na ba ang in ngayon sa telebisyon?

Sa mga nabanggit na artista tanging si Mark at Jennylyn na lang ang matibay na loveteam. Kung dati patok na patok ang Koreanovela. Ang Pinoy adaptation naman ang bagong trend. Meron na ring tinatawag na Sine Novela kung saan ang mga lumang pelikulang pumatok sa takilya at pinagbidahan ng mga batikang aktor ay ginagawang tv series with a twist para siguro mapahaba ang istorya at umangkop sa modernong kwentong Pinoy.

Nang biglang mauso naman ang mga talent show parang pila naman sa lotto ang dami nito kung saan ang mga ordinaryong tao ay nabibigyan ng pagkakataon upang maipakita ang kagilagilalas nilang talento, sumikat at kumita ng pera. Ang TV 5 may Talentadong Pinoy na nagnunumero uno sa rating; ang ABS-CBN Kapamilya ay may Showtime na pumalit sa Game Ka Na Ba, Singing Bee ni Cesar Montano at ilang game segment sa Wowowee ay may kaunting talent portion din bago magsimula ang laro; at ang Kapuso Network naman ay may Kahit Sino Pwede or KSP na napapanood sa Eat Bulaga, Pinoy Extreme Talent ni Chris Tiu at Sheena Halili at Bitoy’s Showwwtime na pumalit sa Bitoy’s Funniest. Akalain mo kahit sa titulo ng palabas pareho ang labanan ng Kapuso’t Kapamilya. Kung may nakalimutan pa akong show pasenya na tao lang po.

Dahil marahil sa pagkahilig ng mga Pilipino sa pagkain, sunod-sunod na ring naglilitawan ang mga cooking shows. Kahit sa ilang travel show meron ding inilalaan na ilang minuto sa pagluluto ng putaheng kilala sa lugar na itinatampok. Kung nursing ang naging pinaka paboritong kurso ngayong taon, hindi na ako magugulat kung next year lolobo naman ang bilang ng college freshmen na kukuha ng HRM, Culinary Course o anumang kursong may kinalaman sa pagkain. Tamang tama magpaPasko na. Busugin nyo kami ha.

Nakakarinig na ako ng mga Christmas carols. Nagsisimula na ring lumamig ang simoy ng hangin lalo na sa gabi. Pasko na sa Pilipinas! Gusto ko ng puto bumbong!!!

Photo courtesy of photobucket: zestah

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On Stage

Hindi ko maopen ang kiddomind at ilang blogs na gumagamit ng blogspot.com. Ano kayang problema?

Nagtatampo? Moody? Mana yata sa amo. Sigh :( Mabuti na lang pwede pa rin akong magpost.

Anyway, gusto ko lang magshare ng video. Medyo palaos na ang kantang to pero this video is so cool! Swear!

Nobody by Wonderobots

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HIGANTE

HIGANTE by Francis M and Ely Buendia (Official Music Video)



HIGANTE by Ely Buendia with Elmo Magalona (Laban ni Maria Event)

ASTIG!

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Sources: MostTalentedKid and marisppaann

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TEN

10 Most Memorable Ads and their Jingles. The TV commercial gods must have blessed the creative souls who managed to make us remember these ads over time. SPOT.ph dug up anew more of the most memorable TV commercial jingles we grew up with, heard of or still catch ourselves singing from time to time. More…

10 Toxic People to Avoid. Feel as if you’re surrounded by negative vibes? Maybe it’s because you keep hanging out with the wrong people. Keep your mood up by avoiding these 10 types of people. More…

10 Blogs that Make Big Bucks. Who knew that something that started out as a digital version of your trusty old padlock-protected “Dear Diary” could one day earn some serious bucks? We rounded up 10 of Manila’s best-known money-making bloggers and asked them about the secrets to earning from what was once dubbed as the ‘pajamas media.’ More…

Top 10 Hidden Vacation Spots in the Philippines. Bored with the usual tourist destinations? If you don’t want to go to Boracay, Baguio, Puerto Galera or Subic, you might want to try Sagada, Mt. Banahaw, Siargao, Camiguin, Cagayan de Oro or Pagudpud. Or you might try these as-yet-unknown places for your vacation. Though these places may not be as luxurious as the usual tourist spots, low prices and warm local hospitality are added bonuses. In many of these places, residents are willing to accept visitors for home stays, just consult the local officials or ask around! More…
Top 10 not-so-healthy foods (we love to eat). I received so many e-mails for my previous article on “The top 20 healthiest foods.” This time, let’s look at the opposite side of the coin. It’s the “unhealthy” or fatty foods we can’t resist eating, maybe because they’re sweet and succulent or we’re simply adventurous. Let’s start our list with number 10. More…

Top 10 Happiest Countries. Where in the world do people feel most content with their lives? According to a new report released by the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD), a Paris-based group of 30 countries with democratic governments that provides economic and social statistics and data, happiness levels are highest in northern European countries. More…
10 Books We Can’t Wait to Read. SPOT.ph rounded up a fresh list of titles that would make great couch companions during these rainy, stay-at-home days. More…

Top 10 destinations of OFWs. The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) today said that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has remained the staunchest ally of the Philippines in the field of labor exchanges as globally the Kingdom remains the number one destination of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). More...

Top 10 Highest Paying Job. We all dream of getting a highly paid job after the completion of our education. However, some youngsters are not aware of the current hottest career options. You must be eager to know the 10 top paying jobs. Read this article to know which are the top 10 highest paying jobs at present and which are the top 10 best paying jobs of all times. More…
PETA's Top 10 Vegetarian Restaurants in the Country. With more and more people demanding healthy, humane, and environmentally friendly meals when dining out, it's no surprise that it's now easier than ever to find delicious vegan and vegetarian items on the menu in almost any restaurant in any city. It's so easy, in fact, that PETA has put together a list of the Top 10 Vegetarian Restaurants in the Philippines, and the following are the winners. More…

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Sources:Spot.ph, wmn.ph, wikipilipinas.org, philstar.com, abcnews.com, dole.gov.ph, buzzle.com, and clickthecity.com

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Ellen DeGeneres is new American Idol judge

Ellen DeGeneres is new American Idol judge - Entertainment - GMANews.TV - Official Website of GMA News and Public Affairs - Latest Philippine News

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My Favorite Christmas Song

Ber month na! Narining mo na ba ang paborito mong Christmas carol?

Senior Hay Skul. “Lumikha ng awiting Pampasko gamit ang himig ng kilalang Christmas song,” winika ng aming guro sa Filipino. Isang group project bago sumapit ang araw ng Pasko. Walang agarang pagpupulong sa aming grupo. Kung paano kami nakabuo ng kanta, eto ang naging eksena.

Nakapila ang buong klase malapit sa school sari-sari store
Habang naghihintay na matapos ang klase ng morning shift
As usual dakdak dito; dakdak doon
Ang tatlong magkakagrupo biglang naging pilyo
First stanza'y biglang nabuo
Ngunit naudlot ng nagmartsa na patungong kwarto.

Sa loob ng classroom
Habang ang ila’y naghahanda para sa short quiz sa Computer
Kami’y nagsusumikap na madugtungan ang munting nasimulan
Buti na lang Multiple Choice at True or False
Segundo, minuto, oras at ilang araw ang lumipas
Sa wakas natapos din ang aming obra

Gusto mo bang malaman kung ano ang naging resulta?

Tantananantanan!!!

CRUSH

(to the melody of Sa Paskong Darating

with slight adjustment in the tune)

Composed by:Jeng,Rej &Son

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I

Ang crush ko’y dumarating

Pasulyap-sulyap sa akin

Sa harap daraan

At ako’y kikiligin

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II

Nagsuot na nga ako

Ng kwintas at polseras

Mahal na pabango

Ay aking inilabas

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III

Siya’y ibang iba

Walang panama si Aga/Ara

Kaya ako nama’y

Laging nagpapacute

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Chorus

Ang crush ko’y

Ang gwapo (2x)/ganda (2x)

Ang macho (2x)/sexy(2x)

Na lalaki/babae

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IV

Ang araw na ito’y

Di ko malimutan

Pagkat ito ang araw

Siya’y nasilayan

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(Instrumental)

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V

Sa Paskong darating

Kay Sta. Claus ay hihiling

Na siya’y masilayan

At sa aki’y mainlove rin

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VI

Nawa ay matupad

Ang Kahilingan ko

Pagkat ito ang tanging

Hangad ko sa Pasko

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Repeat I – III

Repeat Chorus (3x)

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Ang Kawawang Bata

Scene 14


Sa jeep.

Sasakay ang dalawang magkaibigan.

Rush Hour na.

Drayber: Isa na lang sa kanan.

Friend: Sakay na tayo. Kanlungin na lang kita.


Scene 13

Sa office.

May kukunin sa taas ng cabinet.

Officemate: Ako na lang mukhang hindi mo abot eh.


Scene 12
Sa Flag Ceremony.

Leader: Fall in line. According to height.

Classmate: Ei, mas matangakad ako sa’yo. Palit tayo.


Scene 11
Sa Class Picture.

Classmate: Dito ka sa unahan baka hindi ka makita.


Scene 10
Recess Time.

Kasama ang kaibigan.

Naglalakad sa hallway.

May biglang nangalabit sa balikat ng kaibigan.

Grade V: Ate, ate, tingnan mo ko Grade V pa lang ako mas malaki pa ko sa kanya.


Scene 9
College.

Papasok sa skwela.

Nakauniform.

Sa babaan ng tricycle.

Kasamang pasahero: Meron bang high school na nakapantalon?


Scene 8

Sa sinehan.

Manonood ng R-18.

Kasama ang dalawa pang kaibigan.

Nang ibibigay na ang ticket sa ticket inspector.

Ticket Inspector: Miss pahingi ng ID?

Magkakaibigan: Wala po kaming dala eh.

Ticket Inspector: Sorry hindi kayo pwedeng pumasok.


Scene 7

Sa sinehan.

Solo Flight.

Manonood ng R-18 movie.

Nang bibili na ng ticket

Cashier: Miss ilang taon ka na?


Scene 6
Sa restaurant.

Kasama ang nakababatang kapatid.

Customer: Isa ngang …

Cashier: blah blah blah.Ma’am iseserve na lang po…

Waiter: Ma’am eto na po yung …

Customer: Thanks.

Waiter: Wala po ba kayong kasamang mama (as in nanay)?


Scene 5
Sa Public Toilet

Kasama ang kaibigan.

Pumasok at lumabas ng cubicle.

A: Ayaw ko na mag-CR dito.

J: Bakit?

A: May discrimination eh.

J: Anong discrimination?

A: Ang taas ng lack eh. Hindi ko abot.


Scene 4
Sa MRT.

Kasama ang kaibigan.

Tayuan sa loob

A: Pakapit ha.

B: O sige. Naiintindihan ko.


Scene 3
Sa bilihan ng sapatos.

Customer: Size blah blah nga.

Salesman: Eto po.

Customer: Ay, hindi po kasya.

Salesman: Wala na pong mas malaki dyan.

Customer: (pabulong) Nambobola ba to o nangiinsulto?


Scene 2

Sa Departmentstore.

Sa cashier.

Magbabayad ng bibilhin.

Customer 2: Miss cash ha.

Customer 1: (pabulong) Excuse me. May tao po dito. Nauna po ako.


Scene 1
Sa kwarto.

Naghahanap ng work sa classified ads.

Applicant: Eto ok to ah.

Titignan ang qualifications.

Applicant: Female. At least 5’3”.


Oops! Kanino kayang kwento 'to?!

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I'm a Fan

Hope you enjoyed the music! :)

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Pare, Shumat Ka Muna (Part II)

Did you know that?

Dagdag Kaalaman Tungkol sa Beer

Alam nyo ba na ang pinakamurang beer sa buong mundo ay nagkakahalaga lang ng 10p a pint or 0.473 – 0.568 L or 473-568 mL (depende kung US Customary Unit or British Imperial Capacity Measure ang ginamit )? Ang 10p or 10 penny or £0.1 base sa computation ko sa XE.Com ay nagkakahalaga lamang ng six Pesos at fifty five centavos (P6.55). Ganoon pa man, bagamat mura ang presyo ito ay matatagpuan lamang sa bansang Somalia kung saan maraming nabibihag na mga Pinoy at talamak ang gera. Type mo?

Ang Jacobsen Vintage No. 2 na nagmula sa bansang Denmark naman ang itinuturing na pinakaexpenive na beer sa buong mundo. Ito ay nagkakahalaga ng mahigit kumulang na $367 kada isang bote o P17,284.14 kung ikoconvert ito sa pera ng bansang Pilipinas.

Did you know that?

(Source: thesun.co.uk, ballerhouse.com at printprice.com)
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Usapang Alak Naman Mga Noypi

Alam nyo ba na dito sa Pilipinas, humigit kumulang 10% ang tinataas ng dami ng umiinom ng alak kada taon? Taong 1995, naitala ang mga Pilipino bilang number one wine drinker sa buong Asya. 146,000 na bote lang naman ang nalaklak ng mga Noypi. Taong 2005, nagimport ang ating bansa ng halos 7.5 million liters ng grape-based wine. Kung ang mga impormasyong nabanggit ang pagbabasehan, kapansinpansin na mahilig din sa alak ang mga Noypi. Mas mura lang kasi ang beer at mas malakas ang tama ng alak kaya mas in pa rin ang beer sa tindahan ni aleng Nena.

Did you know that?

(Source: apapaonline.org at ats.agr.gc.ca)
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Wine Museum in the Philippines

Alam nyo ba na merong Wine Museum sa Pilipinas?

Ito ay itinatag ng magkakapatid na Joseph na sina Ralph, Bobby, Ronnie and Raymond. Ito ay matatagpuan sa No. 2253 Tramo Road, Pasay City. Ang museum na ito ay may apat na palapag. Ang unang palapag ay restaurant and wine bar. Sa ikalawang palapag ay ang Wine Education Center. At ang ikatlo at ikaapat na palapag ay hotel rooms na para sa mga taong hindi na kayang magmaneho. Kakabilib di ba?

Did you know that?

(Source: manilastandardtoday.com)

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Pare, Shumat Ka Muna (Part III)

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Huling Patak; Huling Lagok

Lumalalim na ang gabi. Hindi namamalayan ng magkakabarkada na isa-isa nang nagpapatayan ng ilaw ang mga kabahayan. Nang mapansin nila ang patuloy na pagdilim ng kapaligiran ay nagdisisyon silang patayin na ang videoke bilang paggalang sa mga kapitbahay. Nagpasya na rin silang tig-iisang tagay na lang at tapos na ang sesyon para sa gabing iyon. Pangamba kasi ng ila’y maoutside de kulambo sila pagdating nila sa kanikanilang tahanan.

Makalipas ang ilang minuto…

Wala ng laman ang bote. Isinauli na ito kay aleng Nena kasabay ng pagsara ng tindahan. At isa-isa na ngang umuwi ang lasing na magkakaibigan. Gumigewang si mamang patpatin; samantalang si manong brusko’y nasa tamang ulira’t pa naman. Si macho gwapito nagmukhang dukyot habang akay-akay ang nasusukang kumpare na nakaakbay din sa malakas lakas pang katropa.

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Wag mag-deny; Don’t tell a lie!

Sa totoo lang iba-iba ang mga eksena kapag may inuman. Minsan may halong tugtugan. Ngunit kapag hindi available ang electronic machine ay nakukuntento na sa pag-awit kasabay ng himig ng gitara. Kung walang gitara masaya na rin sa simpleng kwentuhan kung saan samu't saring usapin ang natatalakay. May ukol sa personal na buhay; minsan naman ay nagagawi sa buhay ni Juan o kaya ni Pedro. Sabi nga nila kung sino ang wala sya ang pinaguusapan. Wag magdeny; Don’t tell a lie!

Napupunta rin ang talakayan sa trabaho, eskwela, pulitika, ekonomiya at sympre showbiz. Pag showbiz na kasi ang topic parang lahat nakakarelate mapababae man o lalaki. Ang hihilig kasi natin sa tsismis. Wag mag-deny; Don’t tell a lie!

May mga ilang mga pagkakataon din na naglalaro ang magkakatropa. Ilan sa mga suki ay ang truth and consequence. Sabi nila kapag nalalasing ang isang tao hindi ito marunong magsinungaling.Marahil ito ang dahilan kung bakit nauso ang larong ito kapag may inuman. Naku po, sa isang iglap nabubunyag ang mga lihim. Wag mag-deny; Don’t tell a lie!

Popular din ang larong gamit ang baraha. Tong-its, Pusoy Dos, Lucky 9, Unggoy-ungguyan o Pares-Pares at ang pinakamaingay na laro sa lahat ang 1-2-3 pass. Dito pabilisan at utakan ang labanan. Dito, kailangan physically fit ka rin lalo na ang mga daliri dahil kung hindi ito matibay tiyak bali-bali ang aabutin mo kung tuloy-tuloy ang laro. Singitan ng daliri wag lang malagyan ng powder sa mukha o maging taya sa Truth or Consequence o tumagay ng extra shot. Advantage sa kin dahil maliliit lang ang mga daliri ko kaya dapat alisto. Ibagsak ba ang kamay sa gitna kahit di pa nakakabinggo. Wag mag-deny; Don’t tell a lie!

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O Tukso Layuan Mo Ako
Kapag nakalabas na ang serbesa, sari-saring tukso na ang dumarating sa harapan. Anjan ang lechon, krispi pata, inihaw, corned beef, junk foods, nilagang mani at kung anu-ano pang pagkain na mayaman sa kolesterol. Kaya siguraduhin munang malakas ang resistensya bago sumabak sa gera kundi siguradong high blood ang aabutin mo. At malamang kung di ka matibay-tibay sa doktor ang bagsak mo.

Sabi nila, kapag nalalasing na ang tao madali na itong makalimot sa sarili. Ito rin ang ginagawang dahilan kapag nagkakasala ang isang tao(u know… the three letter word… u know). Ewan ko pero para sa ‘kin hindi ito acceptable. Ang linya: “Nagawa ko yon dahil lasing ako. Hindi ko alam ang ginagawa ko” Stupid Excuse!!! Naks! Kung makapagreact. Hehe! Sa buhay ko hindi ko pa naman ito naririnig ni minsan nakakairita lang talaga kapag naririnig ko sa t.v. Ikaw ba? Anong reaksyon mo dito? Stupid di ‘ba? Di ‘ba?!!!

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Pasaway!!!

May iba’t iba ring senyales kapag nalalasing na ang isang tao. Merong naduduwal. Ihi ng ihi. Nagsasarisari. Inaantok. Gumigewang gewang. Atbp. Senyales na rin ito na malapit na matapos ang inuman. Kung sa bahay ng kaibigan, minsan wala ng uwian. Kung sa beerhouse, nagpapara na lang ng taxi para makauwi; kung may sasakyan, may ilang natutulog muna at nagpapatanggal ng tama pero meron ding mga pasaway nagmamaneho pa rin kahit lasing. Mga Pasaway ang dami nyan!

Marami na ring road accidents ang naitala dahil sa pagmamaneho ng lasing. Konting disiplina naman mga Chong! Hindi lang buhay mo ang nakataya pati buhay ng inosenteng tao maaaring madamay dahil sa simpleng kapabayaan. So Please Don’t Drink and Drive!

Malapit din ang away kapag may inuman. Na minsan nagiging dahilan ng seryosong di pagkakaunawaan ng magkakaibigan. Makalipas ang ilang minuto’y meron ng sigawan, riot o kaya’y patayan. Nakakalungkot mang isipin pero ito’y may katotohanan. Ang masayang simula minsa’y nauuwi sa karahasan. Ang sad, di ba?

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Confession

Marahil ay nagtataka kayo kung bakit sa dami-dami ng topic na maari kong pagtuunan ng pansin ay ito pa ang pinagdiskitahan ko. Lalo na’t hindi naman ako umiinom.

E, bakit nga ba?

Ano man ang dahilan marahil ay hindi na mahalaga sa ngayon. Basta may ilan lang akong nais paalala:
(1) Ang alak sa tyan linalagay hindi sa utak.
(2) Siguraduhing ilock ang door kapag matutulog na
(3) Wag ipunin ang bote at gawing tapunan ng upos ng sigarilyo
(4) Wag sanang araw-arawin. Pwede?
(5) Kung iinom siguraduhing kayang gumising ng maaga para hindi makaabala sa iba...

Bato bato sa langit ang tinamaan sapol!
Cheers! :)

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The Top 5 Pinoy in My Screen

Meet Tristan Jovellana
This very talented interior designer and artist is one of the co-hosts of Ms. Tessa Prieto-Valdes in House Life, a home improvement show in QTV 11. He is House Life’s resident Handy Man - the man in charge of quick fix/ do-it-yourself projects. With his ingenious ability, he can turn junk into new home décor or a stylish and functional piece.

Meet Ka Totoy TalastasIt was my father who introduced me to Ka Totoy. Every morning, daddy would always switch the tv channel to Net 25 to heed Ka Totoy’s remarks on the critical issues shaking the nation. Now, I am not sure if his program Liwanagin Natin still exist but his edifying contribution in the travel and history show Landmarks (aslo in Net 25), is one of the reasons why I find the show so interesting to watch. With his retentive memory, you will be reminded of the rich history and culture of the Philippines.

Meet Drew Arellano
Drew Arellano is the sole host of the travel show Balikbayan and the ambassador of GMA 7’s Unang Hirit to different places and events in the country. With his good looks, great sense of humor, athletic physique and PR appeal, for me, he is a great choice. He’s very hilarious, but definitely a no non-sense guy. He blends with almost everyone. A kind of host who can interview people seriously yet you can sense a relaxed atmosphere.

Meet Tonipet GabaIn Art Angel, he is Kuya Tonipet – a guy of artistry and resourcefulness. In Kids on Q he acts as the squad leader of the star kids. In Tara, Let’s Eat! he is the luckiest man on earth having the opportunity to savor different cuisines from Filipino dishes to foreign flavors to exotic food. I like him so much because he is absolutely not the typical mestizo type tv host. Very Filipino with a kindhearted image, full of talents and intellectual humor.

Meet Michael V. 
When the Supreme Deity showered talent and creativity on earth, Michael V. was wide awake. He is a multi-talented man. A tv personality who can sing, dance, host, play musical instrument, write, impersonate and of course make everyone laugh. This guy can do everything! Yet, the word arrogance remains a strange word. Michael V is indeed an extraordinary man and a golden treasure in Phlilippine entertainment industry.

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Kitchen Must-Haves

As you all know, my repertoire in cooking is so limited. But I am always thrilled of watching cooking shows. Quickfire on QTV 11 is one of my favorites.

Quickfire, a 10-minute kitchen wonders with Chef-mom Rosebud Benitez, is an ideal destination for those who want to learn simple recipes good for everyday meals or special occasions.

Aside from the delicious meals, the show also showcases kitchen gadgets that any chef would love to have in his/her kitchen. Fabulous gifts for anyone who likes to cook.

Garlic chopper

Pepper Grinder
Stainless Steel Soap
A soap made of solid stainless steel that removes tough odors like garlic and onions as if by magic.

For more details about Quickfire you may visit http://www.quickfire.multiply.com/ or http://www.wmn.ph/

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