tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58334341784344191982012-01-30T16:30:07.371-08:00Adventures and Misadventures sang isa ka Ilongga sa ManilaStarScreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17810312417309105071noreply@blogger.comBlogger471100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5833434178434419198.post-42928336389476442452008-07-08T02:18:00.001-07:002008-07-08T02:25:25.204-07:00

OMG! Another fare increase!!!What's wrong with the world!?!? Prices are going up, spend is going up, but the supply remains the same.The Philippine Inquirer today published the news about another fare increase that has been approved by local authorities and that will take effect within the week. I remember back during my elementary days (that's about 12 years ago) that the fare was only Php 1.50

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Last weekend, typhoon Frank ravages Iloilo and submerges the province, making this event the worst tragedy in Iloilo's history. I couldn't help but feel so helpless with the situation. I am here in Manila, safe while the city I grew up in is literally like an ocean.I couldn't contact my parents last weekend because the phone lines were dead, and even if I were to call them via mobile phone, the

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Are you looking for Condo Units here in Metro Manila or in the Philippines?Don't fret!ETON Properties has a wide variety of Condo units up for grabs. ETON is part of the Lucio Tan Group of Companies.If you are interested, please send a private message to my good friend, Schyler Gan for more details. You may contact him at: http://schyly.multiply.com

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Cebu is known for its beaches and diving spots. While I had my vacation in Cebu for the summer, we went to Tambuli Resort, in Mactan Island. It has one of the nicest beaches I know. Its waters are flourishing with all the wonders of nature: schools of fish and sea weeds. It is also great for kids as it's very shallow. And there is little risk of stepping on those sharp shells because the waters

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If you're in Cebu, you have got to visit their Beverly Hills, home of the Philippine Taoist Temple. Upon reaching the temple, you will be mesmerized with the amazing view of Cebu City and be captivated by the windy, fresh atmosphere. The place is so peaceful and serene that you can't help but feel so holy every time you face the altar.The Philippine Taoist temple has been one of the many tourist

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This guy didn't pass the American Idol 2008 auditions. But he sure made an impression.Ronaldo Lapuz is a 45 year old Nevada-based Filipino who wrote the song "We Are Brothers" and auditioned with this song for American Idol 2008. Simon Cowell was entertained by him, even remarking that his song could be a hit. Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul joined him on the platform as he sang those repetitive

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One of the highlights of our trip to Cebu was the last dinner before leaving for Manila at Krua Thai. We got to experience Thailand food in the middle of Pinas, who'd have thought of that? I haven't seen the restaurant here in Manila yet, so I don't have any basis of comparison. But all in all, here are the things that amazed me about the Krua Thai:1. Food = Yummy. You have got to try their Tom

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If you're looking for a good Japanese restaurant in Cebu, then you can't miss Kagura at A.S.Fortuna St. Banilad, Mandaue City. The place itself is very nice, with bamboo floors and bamboo walls with kimonos hanging on the walls and traditional Japanese umbrellas adding a homey feel. You get to experience the Japanese way of eating while kneeling (seiza), but for people who aren't used to

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We went to Cebu to visit Lorrie last April 18, 2008. We're very grateful for her and her family's hospitality. Despite our short stay, we were able to enjoy, relax, and pig out! We had a taste of Filipino, Chinese, Japanese, and Thai food in a span of 4 days. And of course, the ever masarap Lechon. Salamat salamat kay Lorrie for the very very warm welcome. :)Just a few things we did while we were

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I always believed that Filipinos have this "opportunist" attitude. By "opportunist," I mean they always seem to be very aggressive in every circumstance that would probably be beneficial to them. Sometimes this is what I call the "this-may-be-good-for-me-therefore-I-should-grab-this-opportunity" attitude.Well anyway, who wouldn't? But what sets the Filipino apart from all the other races is the

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For the past few days, reading the news or watching late night news programs has been really frustrating. There are a lot of issues on rice shortage in the Philippines, and the government claims that this shortage is normal because of a global crisis. Add the fact that there is a population growth in the country, the basic law of supply and demand is definitely applied in the current rice

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My summer vacation to Singapore last week is finally over. I've been feeling the "after-effects" of it for the past few days -- pretending I'm working but really my head is floating somewhere -- but now, I kind of realized my happy summer days are gone. Oh well. Snap back to reality: tons of work has come my way. But nevertheless, I DO need work. Precisely because of the fact that my funds have

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This afternoon, it was raining heavily here in Singapore, and since I'm a tourist here, I didn't come prepared for this weather. I didn't bring any umbrella, nor did I bring my jacket. So after having lunch, I couldn't go back to the office because it would mean crossing the roof-less over pass and me getting soaked in the rain. To kill time while waiting for the rain to stop, I decided to wait

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My first day in Singapore was... a disaster! From getting to work, to meeting up with my friends, things just kept on going from bad to worse! But if there's one thing I'm really grateful for, it's the wonderful Good Samaritans of Singapore. :)Being new in Singapore, I didn't have a clue as to how public transportation worked. I didn't know that if you have an EZ-Link Card, you just tap upon

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Haynako bad trip tong mga tao na mahilig magyosi habang naglalakad sa kalsada. Kala mo sa kanila yung daanan, buga lang ng buga kung kelan nila gusto. Hindi ba nila alam may mga tao na nasa likod nila na sakam na sakam lahat ng binubuga nilang usok!?!Bad trip talaga pag may makasabay ako sa umaga na nasa harap ko at nagyoyosi kasi lahat ng usok nila eh nalalanghap ko. Masakit na nga sa ilong,

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*Sigh*I've been wanting a vacation ever since that La Union trip... Lately it has just been so stressful. Not exactly from the work I do, but from the pretending-I'm-working situations at work. Ano daw? What I'm trying to say is that my work isn't challenging anymore. Everyday, it's all just the same routine, the same stuff to do, the same files to work on, the same people to contact... It's just

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This week's words describe the physical conditions of people:Sungî: I don't know the tagalog term for this (hairlip)Libat: Duling (cross-eyed)Bungol: Bingi (deaf)Pi-Ang: Pilay (crippled)Putot: Pandak (short)Tambok: Mataba (fat)Niwang: Payat (thin)Bunguton: Ma-bigote (bearded)Higku: Madumi (dirty)

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If you're looking for a cool place to chill out after a day's work, and it so happens that your workplace is in Ortigas area, then look no more! Watering Hole at the Shangri La Plaza, Ortigas is the perfect place for you! It offers great food at a reasonable cost, and great music for free! Here are Pam, Joel, Marc and I enjoying the place:If you're one of those stingy customers, you can choose to

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If you're at the Centennial airport for domestic flights here in the Philippines, more often than not you'd visit the Nescafe Cafe located inside the boarding area. They sell what they do best - coffee. They have the plain Nescafe coffee, decaf, cappuccino, latte, and mocha. Plus they also have a variety of flavors from around the world that you'd want to try out. Surprisingly, their coffee is

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Each year, Angelicum chapel has one of the highest electricity bills when December arrives. This is mainly because of the Christmas lights that they have set up all over the Lezares Mansion inside the Angelicum campus in Iloilo City. For the residents, this has become an annual tradition, and most visitors who spend Christmas with them are given the chance to visit and marvel at this amazing

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I got back from the States last Monday, and got to work on Tuesday. But I never thought that it would be August's last day at work. I have heard of his resignation a week earlier, but I never thought it would be THAT soon... He's one of the most fun people at the workplace, and though I never got really close to him, I've always felt so comfortable talking to or joking with him. We won't be the

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Haha, I actually forgot to post that I'm on a blog break!Stupid me! *toinks*Anyway, I am currently outside of the country and on travel since November 24, and I have limited access to the internet (well actually I have really good access to the internet but I just can't find the time to update my blogs because of work).Three weeks ago, I was in Vietnam. And I have a detailed story of my

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I won gadgenista's banner making contest yay! I joined the contest because, well, I have this hobby of creating banners. Here's the link to contest entry: HERE.Also here is Lia's announcement of the winner: HERE.I never thought I'd win that, but I did and it's great. :)I'll be expecting the awesome prizes:

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Okay so I came across THIS BLOG while looking for a replacement for my phone, and I kind of browsed through her posts and found a very interesting contest. Anyway, here's my entry:(click the image to enlarge)Here's the direct link to the image: http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/1664/gadgenistavo4.jpgThe blog itself is very interesting, creating a fusion between grace and gadget, beauty and boxes

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It's weird when somebody else is wearing the exact same blouse you're wearing. This morning while on my way to work, the girl standing beside me at the MRT station was wearing the same blouse I bought on sale at Forever 21 a about a year ago. I was only a few inches away from her when I realized, "Crap, she has the same top as I have." Good thing, though, is that her blouse is colored green, and

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Have you seen the Yellow Cab restaurants here in Manila?Well, let me show you the portable version.Introducing the Yellow pediCab:It's amazing how Pinoys can be so creative. Haha!

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More Ilonggo words for your everday conversation! These are words usually used while walking or running:hinay: mabagal (hinay-hinay: sobrang bagal)dasig: mabilis (dasig-dasig: sobrang bilis)lakat: lakadna-tipalô: na-talisodna-dusmô: na-dapana-danlog: nadulas

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Ang isa sa mga kainakainisan ko tuwing umuulan eh ang lumusob sa mga lugar na may baha o kahit talsik talsik ng tubig lang, lalo na tuwing papunta akong opis or pauwi. Take note, yung piktyur eh yan ang dinadaanan ko lagi. Sa araw araw ba namang nilalakad ko yun, nakikita ko kung gaano kadumi ang dinadaanan ko -- may mga dura, mga plema, mga basura, mga suka (!!) ng lasing, mga natapong mga

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Today marks another memorable date on the Philippine calendar: Erap's Judgment day. Earlier this morning, former President Joseph Estrada was found GUILTY beyond reasonable doubt of plunder, and has been sentenced to life imprisonment.However, his son Senator Jinggoy Estrada and his lawyer Eduardo Serapio were acquitted of their crimes. And though the six-year trial for the former leader has

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Nung isang araw, para akong baliw paikot ikot sa Guadalupe MRT Station kakahingi ng tulong sa mga gwardya dahil nanakawan ako ng celfone. Ang nakakainis lang dito kasi ni isa sa kanila, walang inoffer na tulong, at inichepwera lang ako. "Sori wala na kami magagawa dun," sabi nung isa. "Hindi pwede yun kasi baka magalit yung mga pasahero," sabi naman nung isa nung kinausap ko kung pwede i-inspect

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Yesterday, while on my way home on a cab, I called home for Rose to help me carry the groceries I just bought. I was talking to her in Ilonggo, and after the conversation, the driver asked me instantly from where I was. So I told him I'm from Iloilo. Surprisingly, he's from Capiz, the province beside Iloilo with the same language. That just goes to show that Ilonggas and Ilonggos are dominating

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Haynako, eto na naman ako nagsusulat tungkol sa MRT Mentality ng mga Pinoy. Pano ba naman, kaninang umaga male-late na ako, eh may eps pa sa harap ko na napaka-AWAT!! (Ewan ko ano sa tagalog yun, basta yung nakakainis na antagal na ewan!). Anyway, ganito kasi yun, di ba sa mga MRT station, meron mga escalator? Ano ba ang purpose nun? Hindi ba para mapabilis ang pag-akyat ng isang tao?Nung

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Photo courtesy of www.inquirer.netYesterday, there was a downpour of rain so early in the morning. Nakakatamad bumangon, but still I didn't want to miss a day's work so I got up and took a bath and got ready for work. Damn, anlaki ng payong na dala ko ha, pero paglabas ko ng bahay, basa na agad kalahati ng katawan ko! Pakshet anlakas ng ulan. Pag-apak ko dun sa may kanto palabas ng gate, hanggang

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Isa akong batugan. Wala ako ginawa buong weekend kundi maglaro, maglaro, at maglaro. Ng ano? Syempre ng Video Games. Yun lang naman hilig ko na laruin eh. Ano kala nyo?Nung sabado ng umaga, nanood ako ng laro (o kitams, laro pa din) ni Pam sa Chess. Part kasi ito ng Sportsfest namin. Pagkatapos ng event, hulaan nyo ano ginawa namin? Ano pa, eh di naglaro ulet! Galing ng opis, dumerecho kami sa

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Sa araw-araw na ginawa ng Dyos, ang MRT ang nakasanayan kong mode of transportation kasi:1) Mabilis - walang traffic (unless masira yung tren at stranded ka sa isang station);2) Aircon (although minsan pag sobrang siksik na, wala ka na maramdaman);3) mura lang - kasing presyo nya lang rin ang bus, minsan mas mura pa;4) Simple - meaning, hindi ako maliligaw pag sinakyan ko ang MRT;5) Exercise -

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It has been raining like hell for the past few days, dahil sa bagyong si Chedeng (napaka pangit naman ng pangalan!!). Last Tuesday night, I arrived at my house at 3AM already kasi sa sobrang lakas ng ulan, nag-tambay muna kami sa 7-11 sa may Guadalupe hangga't tumila ng konti. Pero hindi talaga tumila, kaya ayun, sinugod na lang namin. Pagka-uwi, basang basa sa ulan (reminds you of an Aegis song,

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ASTIG!!Thanks Tito Greg for showing this to me.Grabe, nabilib ako sa taong to. Antyaga, gumawa ng kotse sa MS Paint! MS Paint yun ha, yung (in my opinion) pinaka-banu na image tool sa buong mundo. Pero astig ang taong ito, nakabuo sya ng kotse! Enjoy the vid!

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1. Magpalibre ka ng dalawang Ice Cream, tapos ibigay mo sa iba yung isa.O di ba, napagastos mo na sya, di mo pa pinakain. Siguro mage-gets na nya na piniperahan mo lang sya.2. Yayain mo makipagdate, tapos wag mo siputin. Pag tinanong ka, sabihin mo "Ah, kasi niyaya ako ni kumain eh kaya ayun."Pinaghintay mo ng matagal, pinag-alala mo, tapos pina-asa mong makikipagdate ka nga. Tapos di mo naman

StarScreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17810312417309105071noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5833434178434419198.post-80341223272906951102007-07-31T22:46:00.000-07:002007-07-31T23:26:50.623-07:00

One of my favorite bands (because of their ultra-hot lead vocalist) has recently released their fifth album entitled "Young Modern." Oh, the oxymoron in the title haha. Anyway, here are some facts from Wiki:The album was released on March 31, 2007The album debuted at number 1 on the Australian albums chart on April 9, 2007It is the first album to ever chart as number 1 on iTunes through orders

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I had the chance of looking at Sir Tiger's Blog, and found this interesting article:Survey: Men Happiest With Smart WivesMen in search of true happiness should steer clear of bimbos and dumb blondes: research shows men are happiest if they marry smart women. Every extra year of education a wife has under her belt significantly increases the chances her husband will report being highly satisfied

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Finally, I've finished reading the book!Damn, it was a good read. If you haven't read it yet, then please skip reading this post because spoilers are ahead.This is one Harry Potter book that glued me to my seat, wanting to turn the pages as soon as possible. It seems that every chapter of the book has its own climax, and that there aren't any dull moments in the story that I'd rather skip. And

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I'll be on blog break for a while because I need to finish reading HP7! Darnit. Give me a few days and I'll be back in action.No spoilers please!

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Okay, so you want to learn Iloilo's local dialect? FYI, it's actually called Hiligaynon, but most people don't know that so they just call it "ilonggo." Here are some words that I've heard around, and I've seen being used by some establishments here in Manila:Note: (F) = Filipino; (E) = EnglishNamit: (F) Masarap; (E) Deliciouse.g.: Namit ang ice cream.(F) Masarap ang ice cream.(E) Ice cream is

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Okay, so I'm back again from my 5-day "vacation" in Iloilo. I'll miss the my family, friends, the food, the ambiance, the lazy, long days, the crazy number of taxis, the place. But before ako mag-drama parti sa akon banwa, I just want to share what Iloilo offered me during my stay there. Here are some highlights:Iloilo Airport: WOW! It was already dark when we arrived, but I could see the

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Recently, there have been a lot of these Ilonggo-dubbed scenes from the movies Troy and 300, and they're flooding you-tube like crazy! Well actually, they are funny (if you understand hiligaynon). But if not, well, your loss =PTonton Crush ng BayanTonton Eat my ChorizoTonton Ang PaghaharapBenjo Mangayo ko KwartaBenjo Kag ang Batalyon Pitbull

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I wrote this last July 24, 2007. Share ko lang :)Ay ambot sang mga pilipino ah, mga damak bala. kada aga, magkato ko sa opis, witness ako kun ano ka-damak ang pilipino. ari ang pila sa mga kahigku-an sang pinoy:1. maskin diin lang ga-dupla. sa kilid-kilid, sa tunga dalan, maskin sa mall. jusko, daw wala bala nabal-an kun ano ka-higku ang ila mga dupla. kis-a may mga badlu pa. damak gid ya. paano

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Okay, so I've been in Manila for the past 8 years (although syempre I often go home during Holiday breaks). Eight years, it's a long time. But that doesn't mean I've already adapted to the busy street lights and uber-traffic jammed highways of Manila, nor have I fully learned the local dialect. Hehehe, although most of the time fluent, there are times when some people (especially those who are

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