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[26 Aug 2010 | 34 Comments | ]

~weeps~ (strategy to think)
You are making me cry with your question Mr. Baldwin! I’m sorry, but I can’t help it.
~more hikbi~ (more strategy to buy time and think)
You see, one of the biggest mistakes I made just recently, in fact, they even dethroned me as Miss Philippines, was not minding the little things that matters the most about joining the Miss Philippines beauty pageant.
(i swear to god! the crowd will roar!)
You see Mr. Baldwin, I am an illegitimate child and in the Philippines, we are being frowned upon.
(Believe me, …

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[25 Aug 2010 | 6 Comments | ]

Thank you Venus Raj for giving us an exciting Miss Universe.
You made the Philippines proud in a major major way!
Your inclusion in the top 5 is already an accomplishment and you made us all forget that bloody hostage drama at the Quirino Grandstand even for a moment.
Best of luck to your future endeavors!
Cheers,

Photo Credit: Mocha
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[20 Aug 2010 | 17 Comments | ]

The Miss Universe 2010 preliminary competition is over. In fact, I am done watching the liveshow at this link.
To those who have missed the show, sana po ay mapanood ninyo ito sa You Tube. Goodness gracious, Venus Raj was a sight to behold and she really exuded a regal aura during the preliminary competition. Nakatulong din ng malaki ang Filipino community natin sa Las Vegas dahil all-out ang support nila sa ating kandidata. Grabe, super-spine tingling talaga lalo na nung pinansin ng host ang mga spectators at sinabing:
Did the …

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[13 Aug 2010 | 17 Comments | ]

I now pronounce you…

You may kiss the bride!

You can watch the pre-recorded ceremony here: Chapel of Flowers. View this video until: 8/13/2010 05:00 AM PST
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[12 Aug 2010 | 2 Comments | ]

Indeed, big things comes in small packages!
Check out Jackie Evancho’s ‘America’s Got Talent’ performance HERE where she stunned the crowd, won her a standing ovation and got the stamp of approval from the judges.
Best of luck to this 10-year-old kid. I’m looking forward to see your star shine ala-Susan Boyle in the future!
Cheers,

Photo Credit: Jackie Evancho Website
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Chizmiz sa Barberya, Chizmiz sa Parlor, Culture and Society, Education and Technology »

[10 Aug 2010 | 2 Comments | ]

Education Secretary Armin Luistro said Tuesday that he is amenable to non-compulsory sex education in public schools, based on parents’ approval.
He compared alternative reproductive health education for high school students to religion classes held after school hours.
“Naniniwala ang Constitution na dapat matuto sila sa pananampalataya nila. Pagkatapos ng regular class, open ang mga silid-paaralan para doon sakop ang mga religious instructors, pero mga Katoliko lang with the permission of their parents,” Luistro told radio station dzMM.
He also believes that sex education lessons, which should be values-laden, would even be better …

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[9 Aug 2010 | 6 Comments | ]

Looks like being ‘quiet’ is hard for Miss Kris Aquino! After declaring her decision to be inactive on social networking sites, Queen of All Media Kris Aquino surprised her followers by tweeting anew on Aug. 8.
“I’m back! Y? Because we live in a democracy & I’m allowed to use my voice. I promise to be prudent & not be motivated by anger or hate. Will try to be kind & mature. I’m SO BACK. Love love love!!!” her first “comeback” tweet read that night.
As before, Kris updated her Twitter followers …

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[28 Jul 2010 | 12 Comments | ]

President Noynoy Aquino’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) may be the most awaited moment of the Filipino people last July 26. But for the fashion aficionados out there, PNoy’s revelations in his SONA only comes a close second as the fashion statement is the topmost priority around the Philippines. Heller, magtatanong pa kayo eh, Oscar Season heto ng mga politicians natin noh? Remember!? ~LOL~
Anyway, below are the celebrities and politicians who gained a lot of attention due to their flair of fashion at PNoy’s first ever SONA. Photos courtesy …

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[25 Jul 2010 | 6 Comments | ]

(Photo Credits: Ispoops by Carlo Barrameda)
We’re getting to be known as a country of plagiarizers. All the way up to the Supreme Court. We have Associate Justice Mariano del Castillo allegedly plagiarizing Criddle and Fox-Descent’s article, “A Fiduciary of Theory of Jus Cogens”. It’s an article that came out in the Yale Journal of International Law last year. He copied at least 31 parts of the article to landscape his April 28, 2010 decision denying the plea of Filipino women who became sex slaves during the Japanese occupation to have …

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[24 Jul 2010 | 5 Comments | ]

President Benigno Aquino’s 1st State of the Nation Address (SONA) will be shocking, says one headline news. It reads: “Aquino says SONA will ‘shock’ Filipinos“. But if you read it, it’s all about how much was left by the Arroyo’s on the national coffers. That’s not shocking. That’s expected from these corrupt [insert bloody anything here]. What is shocking is that – you still see all of these KUPALS (thanks to Larry Leviste) prancing around – even in the halls of Congress. That’s what’s shocking.
Several weeks ago, out came the …

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[23 Jul 2010 | 10 Comments | ]

Photo Credits: Ted Aljibe
Kinakabahan ako. Sona na sa Lunes. At sabi pa naman ni bostsip Noy, it will gonna be shocking. I-a-announce yata nya na lahat ng mga kongresman na dating nasa Lakas, naging praktikal na, ehe naging Liberal na.
At dahil napakahalaga ng okasyon na darating, maraming mga sikatchupoy sa showbis at politics ang asahan nating eeksena kagaya noong inagurasyon.
Si Miriam nga raw, nag-sign ng waiver na hindi na magsusungit at nagpramis na magbabaril na lang sa sarili. Si Bong Revilla naman, isasama sa sona ang humigit …

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[11 Jul 2010 | 9 Comments | ]

From: Jenny Castillo Aquino
Maybe some of you have been wondering what my current beef with the NBI is all about. Here’s the story behind it.

When we apply for an NBI clearance and we get cleared – we normally get our passports, or get employed overseas and it indicates we have no “hits” on the system. We are asked to fill out a form – complete names from your maiden name to the name of your parents as well. Then you line up, for hours, for each and every step it …

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[10 Jul 2010 | 21 Comments | ]

Sorry folks kung mainit ang ulo ko today. Woke up this morning. Surfed FB, then I stumbled on this OFW site: Tagpuan nang mga OFW. They were using my OFW Logo. “Ah ok!” so I said to myself.

So, I “liked” the page and browsed. But I found not a single credit to reyna elena dot com, not even a link. Now, I don’t remember getting any email from anyone who wants to use the logo. You see, I spent more than P10,000 for this logo. It’s well documented on …

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[3 Jul 2010 | 3 Comments | ]

“Walang lamangan, walang padrino, at walang pagnanakaw. Walang wang-wang, walang counter-flow, walang tong!”

Ex-Congresswoman Annie Susano’s vehicle apprehended for illegal use of wang wang.

Vehicle of Misamis Occidental Vice-Governor apprehended for illegal use of wang wang.

Loren Legarda and her body guards blocking other cars. July2, 2010 Glorietta 4. 2 days after Noynoy ordered a stop to mga “hari ng kalsada”

Marami pa sila dyan. Kung gusto nyong malaman ang iba pa, Isumbong Mo Ang Wang Wang Dito. Kukulo ang dugo mo sa makikita mong ginagawa nang iba saten na akala mo they are …

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[2 Jul 2010 | 15 Comments | ]

Touted the even as the most star-studded presidential inauguration ever, it featured performances from well-known Filipino artists. Showbiz denizens mingled with politicians and diplomats in the audience. Arguably, it was the most anticipated official function of recent memory. ~ Spot.ph
Pictured below are the list of celebrities who made some fashion statement during the inauguration day of Noynoy Aquino.  Have your say on who wore our traditional gown and Barong Tagalog better. Photo credits courtesy of JJ Soriano and Iliac Diaz:

Kris Aquino looks flamboyant in her Randy Ortiz terno adorned with yellow …

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[1 Jul 2010 | 16 Comments | ]

What do Sharon Stone and Kris Aquino have in common?
Well, aside from the fact that they are actors, and cougars, they both have an exquisite (read: nakakaloka and nakakapraning) taste in fashion.

At kahapon sa inauguration ni President Noynoy Aquino, may napatunayan na naman ako na they both have a very alarming thing in common.
Pareho silang killers.
Oo, killer.
MUPPET KILLERS!
Pareho nilang pinatay ang dalawa sa pinaka-loveable characters ng Sesame Street.
While Sharon Stone killed the latina muppet Rosita,

Kris Aquino killed the historic Big Bird.
See for yourselves.

Makonsensya sana kayo!
Photo credits:
Entertainmentmoose.com
Stylebible.ph
Muppetnewsflash.com
Chuvaness.com
Socialitelife.com
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[26 Jun 2010 | 17 Comments | ]

By: Mogli
Masarap ang sex.
Mahalaga na masarap ang sex upang gawin natin ito. Sa kasalukuyan, ito ang pinakamabisang paraan ng pagpapalaganap ng sangkatauhan (o ng anumang hayop na nakasalalay ang pag-iral sa sekswal na reproduksyon). Ang sex ay produkto ng napakahabang proseso ng ebolusyon. Sa madaling salita, ‘kumbaga sa sukang-paombong, pinasarap ito ng panahon.
Sa lahat ng mga nilalang, tanging tao lamang ang may kakayahang maki-pag sex kung kailan niya gustuhin. Karaniwan kasi, ang pagtatalik ay nagaganap lamang kung kainitan na ng babaeng hayop. Ito yung tinatawag na “oestrus period” o “period …

Chizmiz sa Barberya, Culture and Society, Komentaryo, Opinion »

[24 Jun 2010 | 6 Comments | ]

Listen.
I’m sure the political party Ang Kapatiran (The Brotherhood) is not dumb. But lest we forget, they are very conservative.
Their vocabulary would rather stick to pototoy instead of penis, flower instead of vagina. Com’on, don’t be shy – repeat after me! With attitude!
No los intiendo.
As conservatives, they are against the sex education campaign in Philippine schools to the point of even saying that it promotes promiscuity among children.
“Sex education in schools is not the answer to our population problem and poverty,” Eric Manalang, head of the conservative political party Ang …

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[20 Jun 2010 | 5 Comments | ]

Saw this on Ellen Tordesillas
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[19 Jun 2010 | 8 Comments | ]

Back in the 90’s, I went to Colombia to visit a friend. I remember when I told my boss that I’ll be in Bogotá for 2 weeks, he went nuts! My officemates were laughing at me. I was subjected to a lot of ridicule. “Huh! I’ll prove you all wrong!” I told them. My boss even offered me a free round-trip ticket to go to France instead. You see, back then, Bogotá was a war-zone. It’s spelled: Pablo Escobar. You can’t miss it on American TV. Bombs were exploding all …

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[14 Jun 2010 | 19 Comments | ]

Barrio Siete congratulates Jovit Baldovino! He is the first grand winner of Pilipinas Got Talent. Watch out. He will be hitting the international stage pretty soon! I’m sure the world is taking notice. If Journey has Arnel Pineda, I hope he gets invited by Bon Jovi hahaha!

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Barangay school, Business and Politics, Byahe at Lamierda, Chizmiz sa Barberya, Culture and Society, Education and Technology »

[8 Jun 2010 | 16 Comments | ]

65 students per teacher among woeful school conditions, reports the GMA News.
As schools across the country opened today, we are hearing pretty much the same thing that we’ve heard before: overcrowded schools, public schools severely lacking basic facilities like comfort rooms, etc., etc. There is news I read that, you simply cannot blame the “private school mentality” now, because parents want their kids to not only have decent education but also basic school facilities like comfort rooms.
We’re not even short of rational debate on how to improve public education. We …

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[6 Jun 2010 | 3 Comments | ]

Yahoo Buzz: A new McDonald’s commercial airing on French TV stations sent the world into a tizzy. The ad features a male teenager, flirting on the phone, while his dad buys hamburgers at the counter. At the end of the commercial, the audience learns the boy is gay (though his dad remains in the dark).

As far as we can tell, it’s the first McDonald’s ad to feature a gay character. Most people in the gay community responded to the ad positively, calling this a step in the right direction. …

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[5 Jun 2010 | 3 Comments | ]

You cannot blame the public having been with showbiz personalities in the government like Lito Lapid, Bong Revilla, Joseph Estrada and a host of other showbiz blunders. Fact is, showbiz personalities going into politics is met with a very negative perception. It’s automatic for the public to scoff at showbiz personalities going into politics.
Unfortunately, it’s a reality that showbiz people have to deal with. It’s an stereotype that is already attached to showbiz personalities. It’s even worse for gay people having been maligned by both the Church and the …

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[5 Jun 2010 | No Comment | ]

A very interesting read about the Balkans that we, in the Philippines can relate. The article discusses the problems and possible solutions (some sections of the case study were removed). In the Balkans, organized crime is their big corruption problem. In the Philippines, it seemed like the [insert word here] is the mafia. In the Balkans, they have incentives. In the Philippines? Nada. What we have is easier national unity, never having to grapple with ethnic civil wars.
If you want to read the entire article, here is the link: http://www.balkaninsight.com/en/main/analysis/28539/ …