Dalawang buwan na lang.
May napili ka na bang kandidato? If yes, good for you. Pero sure ka na ba?
If wala pa, pwes piliin mo ang manok ko. Si Atcheng Jamby. Charing! Hahaha! Mag-isip ka friend kung sino ba ang karapat-dapat na maging pangulo natin. Be informed, and most of all, choose Jamby. Hahaha!

Anyway, ito na ang kauna-unahang automated elections sa Pilipinas. Mabuhay! Pero teka, ang tanong, matutuloy nga ba ang naturang automated elections? Dahil kung ibabase ko sa aking mga nakalap na impormasyon sa tv, radio, tsismisan sa kanto at …

Hello mga friendship! Break muna tayo sa pulitika at medyo nag-iinit na ang discussion. Let’s talk about love. I know, medyo huli na nga itong pag-usapan dahil tapos na ang Valentine’s Day but as the saying goes, “Everyday should be Valentine’s Day”. Or was it Christmas? Charing!
Anyway, my friend Dave received a forwarded email from someone and he posted it on his blog. Medyo natuwa naman ako sa naturang blog entry kaya hinarbat ko na ito at nang maipakita ko naman sa inyo mga ka-baro, este, ka-barrio. During this time …

Hello mga friendship! Juice ko ‘day kamusta naman kayo?
Well, if you ask me, heto pula pa rin ang aking hasang at nananatili pa rin ang ganda despite the fact na andaming pambabato ang aming natanggap dito sa Barrio Siete for the past few days. Ikaw ba naman ang salakayin ng mga fans ni ‘you know who’ at batu-batuhin ang aming barrio hall ng sangkaterbang panlalait at kung anik-anik pa, juice ko, maloloka ka talaga. Buti na lang at gawa sa marmol galing Italya ang barrio hall at matibay, dahil kung …

Filipinos once again are making waves in the world of fashion.
A young Filipina by the name of Charlene Almarvez has put the Philippines in the fashion map.

Charlene was the Philippine representative to the Ford Supermodel of the World competition in Sao Paolo, Brazil where she bagged the first runner up prize. The 17-year old student from DLSU-CSB is currently in New York for the Olympus fashion week where she’s doing an average of 10 shows per day, way higher than seasoned Asian models like Indian Lakshmi Menon.
Charlene, who stands …

Hello, hello! Guess who’s back to join the circus?

First of all, I’d like to apologize for not making sulat any contribution last month. You see, I just got back from the ‘happy place’ after suffering a massive breakdown due to my involvement in that infamous golf player scandal. Yes, yours truly was also a kasalo, and I was slut #19. (insert Krista Ranillo laugh here). Anyway, I’m okay now and Yaya Indira (a.k.a. slut #20) is doing great too.
Today is the official start of the circus commonly known to us …

Manny Pacquiao is a champion boxer.
Manny Villar is champion realtor.
Manny Pacquiao is a classic tale of rags to riches.
Manny Villar is a classic tale of using good looks to make riches.
Manny Pacquiao has houses in GenSan, Davao, Manila and the US.
Manny Villar promises low cost housing for everybody as long as it’s from Camella.
Manny Pacquiao is terrible actor but good in singing.
Manny Villar is a terrible actor but good in lying.
Manny Pacquiao spends a lot in gambling.
Manny Villar spends a whole lot more in tv advertising.
Manny Pacquiao’s movies are …

I assume alam niyo na ang chika ngayon na sinugod raw ni Kris Aquino ang rumoured girlfriend ng husband niyang si James Yap. Kung hindi pa, pwes ngayon alam niyo na.
According to the Inquirer,
Show biz celebrity Kris Aquino confronted a female fan of her husband, basketball star James Yap, shouting insults at the woman and her mother just outside their upscale Pasig City residence late Wednesday, the Inquirer learned Thursday. The popular TV host and movie actress spent about 10 minutes at the gate of the Valle Verde 2 home …

Alam kong madalas niyong mabasa ang katagang “chorvaloo” dito sa Barrio at malimit niyo rin itong marinig mula sa bunganga ng aming sangkapatiran pati na rin sa mga babae (at lalake?) na feeling miyembro na rin ng aming federacion.
Kung interesado kayong malaman ang history ng napaka-influential na salitang ito, continue reading this post.
Kung hindi niyo naman feel na malaman kung bakit may ganitong salita, ay huwag niyo nang ipagpatuloy ang pagbabasa at baka ito pa ang maging dahilan ng high blood niyo. Charing!
Disclaimer: Ang sumusunod na mga talata ay base …

Celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe was photographed recently looking like this.

Is that supposed to be the ‘IN’ look or is she suffering from an eating disorder?
To prove to you that it’s not just a photograph with bad angle, see her in these photos.

For your information, Rachel Zoe is one of the most influential personalities in the world of fashion. Her clientele include A-list celebrities like Jennifer Garner, Cameron Diaz, Debra Messing, Kate Beckinsale, Joy Bryant and more. She also has a reality show called “The Rachel Zoe Project”.
In Hollywood, being thin …

This is a heartwarming story.
A boy from British Columbia, Canada was gathering firewood outside their home when a cougar suddenly appeared from nowhere and is on it’s way to attack him.

The family pet, a golden retriever aptly named Angel came to his rescue and intercepted the charging cougar.
The boy was not hurt and the cougar was eventually shot dead by a policeman.
Angel on the other hand was fatally injured. She was brought to the hospital and is now okay and recovering from her injuries.
Angel the dog saves 11-year old boy …

There is a saying that goes, “Money can’t buy happiness”.
I so totally disagree with that saying because I believe otherwise. Happiness for me is so oftentimes defined and satisfied by material things (oo material girl kasi ako, hahaha).
Casey Johnson, American socialite and actress, heiress to the Johnson & Johnson empire, was found dead in her West Hollywood home’s bedroom last January 4. The cause of death is yet to be determined pending coroner’s and toxicology report, however authorities reported “no evidence of foul play”. (Wikipedia)
Despite being an heiress, hindi …

Mukhang tahimik pa yata ang buong barrio noh. Malamang may hangover pa ang iba nating kababayan. Hangover sa celebration at inuman, hangover sa vacation at hangover sa lakwatsa. Juice ko, kahit ako nga eh ayaw nang bumalik sa trabajo dahil tinatamad pa at gusto pang i-extend ang bakasyon. Hahaha!
To start the year with a bang, eto, tingnan niyo kung sino ang nasa January-February issue ng Preview magazine.
It’s none other than the first lady of boxing herself, the lovely Jinkee Pacquiao!

Oh ‘di ba, ang ganda ng lola niyo.
Teka, ‘di ba fashion …

Kung discrimination ang pag-uusapan medyo umiinit talaga ang ulo ko. Being gay all my life, I’ve experienced all kinds of discrmination and pangungutya from people of all sorts. Mas lalong nakakainis nga eh kung yung mismong kumukutya sa’yo ay pangit pa, ang kapal ng mukha sarap sapakin.
A mother together with her son was on their way home from Hong Kong when the crew of the Cebu Pacific flight they were on board asked them to step down from the plane because her son is ‘mentally ill’ daw and according to …

The following phone conversation took place on December 25, 2004, Christmas Day.
Nanay Luisa (Novaliches, Philippines): Hello anak?
Tracy (Phuket, Thailand): Hello Nay, Merry Christmas po!
Nanay Luisa: Tracy anak, Merry Christmas din sa’yo. Kamusta ka naman diyan?
Tracy: Okay lang ako Nay. Medyo busy nga dito sa resort eh dahil marami kaming bisita ngayon. Andaming foreigners Nay. Kakatuwa ang mga batang Amerikano, ang kukulet namiss ko tuloy ang mga pamangkin ko. Ikaw Nay, kamusta ang Pasko sa atin?
Nanay Luisa: Mabuti naman anak at nag-eenjoy ka rin diyan kahit nasa malayo ka. Naku, …

Happy Birthday!
OMG, how old Ka na nga ba, gosh, You’re so old na noh. You are like forever years old. Kamusta Ka naman diyan? Well, if You ask me, I had a wonderful year salamat sa’Yo. So far, so good and kahit na struggling sa buhay at least maganda pa rin and I thank You for that.
Alam Mo, marami akong sasabihin sa Iyo.
Una sa lahat, I want to thank You for everything. Oo, for everything kabilang na ang mga trials and problems. Kasi naman it made me stronger and a …

Hello frenemies! How art thou? It’s been a very busy time for me this past few weeks attending parties and events (read: early campaigning) so please forgive me if I haven’t been in touch with you barriotics for quite a while.
Anyway, the year is about to end with a bang, literally, because of the impending Mount Mayon eruption but let’s just wish and pray that it’ll be a mild one and not catastrophic.
You know, the year 2009 has been very good for me because I’ve learned a lot especially in …

Hello mga friendship! Kamusta na kayo? Well, if you ask me, okay lang ako at in-love. Charoooot!
Because of the good feedback we received from our first response to some of our Barrio Siete letter senders seeking for advice, we are once again opening our mailbox para matugunan ang iilang problema ng ating mga ka-barrio na nangangailangan ng payo.
This time, hindi lang si Ate Charing ang magbibigay ng payo, we have a guest ‘counselor’ to help us in solving these mind-boggling dilemmas. It’s none other than our resident critic/diva/mental patient extraordinaire …

Here in Barrio Siete, we come across different kinds of readers from all walks of life. Contributing articles through email is one aspect where readers can share their stories about their respective lives or experiences. Pero dapat matuto ka rin makipag-social climb noh kasi hindi naman lahat ng nagsa-submit ng mga articles eh napipili ng council para ipublish lalo na yung nagpopromote lang ng blog nila. Ano kayo sinuswerte? Charing!
At dahil nasa vacation pa ang La Kapitana at wala akong magawa dito sa aking kubo, pinakialaman ko na ang laman …

Dear Uncle Jessie,
How are you my dear uncle? Don’t tell me you are okay because I know you’re not.
It’s been a while since we last saw and spoke to each other noh? Well, you know naman uncle that I’m a little popular than you now and I’ve been very busy with my newfound social life. I think the last time we spoke was a long time ago and you were a congressman pa in Davao and that was in the 90’s. OMG, so that means you’re so old already! Like …

Hello mga kapatid! I missed you all. Charing!
Well, pasensya na at medyo delayed telecast ulet ang inyong lingkod sa pagbibigay ng aking natatanging opinion tungkol sa mga bagay-bagay na nangyayari dito sa ating bansa at pati sa buong universe na rin. Alam niyo naman, tumatanggap na ako ng labada ngayon kasi kelangan kumayod para sa mga boyfriends, este, para sa future.
Anyway, kamusta na kayo? Ano na ba ang latest?
Well, simulan na natin ang pagdiscuss. [Cue X-Files theme song here]
Uno
Let’s start on a positive note.
Hindi ba kayo naiyak nung malaman …

Sa mga umaabang sa next appearance ni Eklat, lalo na sa kanyang anim na fans, eto ulet ang isang sulat mula sa kanya.
Basa na mga bruha.

Hello patriots!
Yes it’s me again, Eklat at your service.
You know I just arrived from a week of rehab, I mean, vacation in LA and the news that Yaya Indira has for me when I arrived was this controversial video of presidentiable Noynoy Aquino. Of course I have not seen the video before because tv and internet is forbidden in the ‘vacation home’. Yaya …

Mga bruhang fans ni Eklat, may sulat na naman po siya para sa atin kaya hindi ko na kayo bibitinin. Sabay-sabay nating basahin. Gooooo!

Hello my dear minions!
I know that you’re glad to see my name pop up in Barrio Siete again.

Well forgive moi to keep you waiting because I’ve been so much busy doing charity work these days. I told you what I did during the Ondoy tragedy last month and after that grueling experience, I had to detoxify myself for two weeks in sunny Bahamas.
When I got back, …

Undas na mga ka-barrio.

Ano bang ginagawa niyo to celebrate this holiday?
Well, in my case I attended a birthday party on a Halloween. Buti na lang at hindi costume party kaya hindi na ako nag-effort to come as a Victoria’s Secret Angel. Hahaha!
Anyway, sa mga ka-barrio natin diyan sa Amerika, normal na eksena na ang makakita ng mga costume parties everywhere. Costumes ranging from a Dracula costume to a Playboy Bunny. Pati Kate Gosselin costume ay pinatulan na rin ng mga tao. Hahaha! Normal na rin ang makakita ng mga bata …