tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72874475479027349392024-02-07T11:54:42.207+08:00CMABLOGS: A Life on a PencilOnline thoughts of Chris A.—a Filipino blogger, freethinker, son, brother, friend, lover and student of life.Chris A.noreply@blogger.comBlogger257125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7287447547902734939.post-17922359417608402962018-10-08T16:19:00.000+08:002018-10-08T16:37:02.438+08:00CMABLOGS: A Life on a Pencil Returns This 2018, and for Good?<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>CMABLOG: A Life on a Pencil</b> is now back this 2018. Whether it is for good or not is yet to be seen, but I am confident now that with the many plans and changes both in my blogs, life, and finances that it will be pretty fruitful soon. <br />
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<i>Image originally from <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0347757/"><b>Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return of the Comeback (2000)</b></a>, with a minor touch of craziness from yours truly Chris A. All rights belobngs to their respective owners and copyright.</i></div><br />
It's been a while since my last major update or blog here. It was way back in 2016 which was about an opinion piece about some <a href="http://lifeonapencil.blogspot.com/2016/08/gma-networks-alyas-robin-ripping-off.html" title="GMA Network's Alyas Robin Ripping Off CW's Arrow in Its Teaser Trailer, Philippine Television Network's Lack of Creativity, and Insulting the Filipino Television Viewers">unoriginal Filipino soap opera</a> and how one major network got away with it. Fast forward to 2018, and they are still at it together with their "<i>creative</i>" and "<i>talented</i>" writers. <br />
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<i>I am thinking of injecting more GIFs like this to convey the current mood or point I am trying to make in my blogs. Something I pick up from the workplace and I think will be pretty awesome as I learn to utilize this more and more on my 2018 blogging comeback. GIF from <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0145487/">Spider-Man (2002)</a></i><br />
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</script></center>It is what it is. It's part of a bigger cog that is keeping the everyday Filipino mass and children "entertained." Hopefully, the generation watching this will eventually outgrew the mediocrity produced by Philippine mass media and switch to something worthwhile as they mature and become more educated. Let those who are entertained with it now be entertained. No one and not even this opinion piece can change that, but that doesn't mean that we have to agree with it. We can all agree to disagree. You do you. With this, let's wait for this to be over and let time forget this forgettable soap opera.<br />
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Moving to a more positive tone as I believe that will irk most of the die hard Alden Richards and Kapuso fan boys and girls (way to go starting your blog for 2018), will now be focusing more on regularly updating my blogs mainly <b><a href="http://retropilipinas.blogspot.com">Retro Pilipinas</a>, <a href="http://pinoymovieblogger.blosgpot.com">Pinoy Movie Blogger</a>, and <a href="http://cmaquest.blogspot.com">CMAQUEST</a></b>. Those blogs will have lighter tone on them, moving mostly from criticism (maybe not so much on Pinoy Movie Blogger) and more of a celebration of what they have been in the past (Retro Pilipinas) and what they potentially might be (CMAQUEST). <br />
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You can also use <b>CMABLOGS: A Life on a Pencil</b> as the main hub for the latest updates regarding my blogs, and what is the next big thing for us in the long run. 'Will keep you guys updated in the days to come. For now CMABLOGS: A Life on a Pencil has returned This 2018, and hopefully for good.<br />
</div>Chris A.noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7287447547902734939.post-60008550085219610152016-08-30T04:35:00.000+08:002016-08-30T15:36:30.348+08:00GMA Network's Alyas Robin Ripping Off CW's Arrow in Its Teaser Trailer, Philippine Television Network's Lack of Creativity, and Insulting the Filipino Television ViewersGMA Network has recently release a teaser trailer for their new 2016 Filipino super hero series currently entitled "Alyas Robin Hood" which has raised a few... I mean a lot of eyebrows in social media as it is unapologetic in its blatant ripping off of the popular CW show Arrow. This is my two cents on GMA Network's Alyas Robin Hood CW's Arrow Rip-off, Philippine Television Network's Lack of Creativity, and Insulting the Filipino Television Viewers.<br />
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<b>I. The "Alyas Robin Hood" trailer starring Dingdong Dantes that drew flak from rational and critical Filipinos online.</b><br />
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When does paying homage ends and ripping off begins? That is the question I encountered when seeing reviews of Netflix Stranger Things on the various entertainment review channels on Youtube. For now, we cannot say if that will be the case with GMA Network's "Alyas Robin Hood," but by the gods, the teaser trailer is intentionally made to look like it is an unapologetic and a blatant ripoff of a popular American superhero show, CW's Arrow. Maybe that was the intention all along, the "shock factor". That on the age where everyone seems to have access to popular US shows whether it be officially or unconventional means (thru torrent), it seems blasphemous to rip off elements of a popular franchise. This was the case with Ang Panday (woah! also promoted under GMA Network) that ripped off Clash of Titans. Who on their right state of mind would do such marketing in a social media filled with critical Filipinos? Well, the "Alyas Robin Hood" got people talking about an upcoming GMA Network show, unfortunately not in a good way.<br />
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<b>II. Is the Philippine Television Network running out of ideas? What's up with the lack of creativity?</b><br />
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"Is there anything original nowadays?" is one of the question some people might get into discussions with. With so many formulaic and cliche themes that dominated Philippine television and cinema, the answer seems to be both a YES and a NO. While one may think of GMA Network's horrendous Sailormoon rip-off, "Super Twins" starring Jennely Mercado and Nadine Samonte, and that poor excuse of a tokusatsu series loosely based on the space Sheriff Shaider Japanese series that even Toei wouldn't consider as part of canon as a bad examples; one may also argue that GMA Network has also brought us memorable series like "Kung Mawawala Ka" and "My Husband's Lover." <br />
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So does GMA Network lacks creativity? Well, if we are to base solely on the "Alyas Robin Hood" trailer, it seems to be a bit fat Yes. We can attribute it is to the reason that it is the latest "trend" internationally. Major television networks seems to follow such trend. Remember ABS-CBN when it started doing the kabitseryes or infidelity focus television and film series? It is just like the Filipino superhero comic book (and original superhero concept) explosion back in the early 2000 with Darna, Captain Barbell, Lastikman, Flash Bomba, Komiks Present, Pedro Penduko, Panday, Kristala, Kamandag, Gagambino, Mulawin, and Super Inggo. <br />
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Superhero films and television series are a big hit internationally as of the making of this blog. With the popularity of shows like Arrow, The Flash, Gotham, Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Agents of Shield, and superhero films from Marvel and DC, it can't be helped if a network to find its new best series to capitalize on seems to simply mindlessly "take inspiration" (rips off) from one of them. In this case "Alyas Robin Hood" starring Dingdong Dantes from Arrow, like how "Captain Barbell" starring Richard Gutierez unapologetically ripped off Smallville.<br />
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<b>III. Insulting the Filipino Television Viewers and Filipinos in General</b><br />
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Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me. GMA Network have already did this sort of thing back in Captain Barbell. The network or people behind it are either too full of themselves or doesn't seem to mind ripping off Smallville. Given the fact that Smallville was currently airing in Studio 23 primetime block at that time. I don't know if GMA Network just think that the majority of Filipino mass who mostly could have issues with availing proper education making them not appreciate and comprehend American shows, unavailability to receive Studio 23 signals on their television, or GMA are too full of themselves that they think that other stations does not exist and the Filipino televiewers are solely watching GMA Network oblivious to other stations.<br />
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This then seems to indicate that they are insulting the Filipino Television Viewers. Why? Because while they are already teasing this "Alyas Robin Hood" television series, TV5 has already picked up on Arrow. What is either better or worse is that TV5 dubbed Arrow in Filipino along with other foreign shows. This seem to imply that Filipinos might have trouble understanding English content. So we already have Arrow available and accessible in Filipino. Filipino Televiewers can obviously make a comparison of the show and does not need to look far. Tagalized Arrow is on TV5; one channel away from GMA Network. So why still go with such dubious promotion of their new show. The answer? They are probably capitalizing on the negative reception online. Bad publicity is still publicity... something they might have picked up from President Duterte. <br />
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They insult the Filipinos online who are so outspoken for their support of everything the Philippine television is NOT! To somehow blatantly rip off the "somewhat fresh" US series themes (* Only used "somewhat fresh" as US shows tend to also fall on the formulaic themes like procedural crime shows, reality shows, etc.) There are many superhero themed resources that GMA can draw inspiration locally from, so why not do that? Well, one argument there is television networks probably doesn't want to pay the rights to use these "new" comics characters and would simply stick with the classics like Mars Ravelo ones. Instead here they are making a superhero type of story that blatantly rips off Arrow themes paying no money at all. A blatant rip off of Arrow's a (green) hood and the hero uniform which copies everything down to a teeth. Sure Arrow or Green Arrow is not the first iconic character to use a bow and arrow as his main weapon as the Filipino series seems to imply that it draws inspiration from Robin Hood (thus the Alyas Robin Hood); but at least they should have mixed things up a bit. Sadly, they went the controversial route. Well it made people talking, right? Who knows they might surprise us with a sudden shift in overall tone, if ever they listen to criticism, you know like what they did to Captain Barbell. <br />
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The insulting part is that GMA Network is capable of providing decent and even thought-provoking content if they only have better creative team, screenwriters, or maybe tapped on the actual creative people in the Philippine comics industry. Have they exhausted everything with "Encantadia," My Husband's Lover," "The Rich Man's Daughter," and "Kung Mawawala Ka?" <br />
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<b>IV. Conflict Resolution, Suggestion, and Recommendation</b><br />
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People might say, all you do is criticize but does not offer anything to make things better. So I will now, do what the production and creative team should have done marketing this new series. One approach would be to take down the trailer and put up a new one which doesn't make it a complete copycat of the popular CW series. Make necessary revisions to the overall outfit of the new GMA Network superhero and actually hire some people who would research on Robin Hood. They seem to take inspiration from there, it was not "Alyas Green Arrow."<br />
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The other approach is to bask in the bad publicity and at the same time addressing the series' criticism. Have showbiz news interviews that states that it pays homage to Arrow and that it is a truly unique concept which might truly be the case. They wouldn't ripped off the story of Arrow down to the teeth, right? To show new trailers showing that it is not a rip off proving naysayers that they are wrong; that their initial trailer that paid of homage was misinterpreted and the ripping off ends with the teaser; that new trailers would not continue with the ripping off and the actual content is unique on its own. Relevant to Filipino society and catering to the local superhero hype for Filipino kids and television viewers. <br />
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Not long ago, TV5 also made a very forgettable Arrow ripoff or parody series that seemingly went under everyone's radar, simply titled as "Robin Dude." Well at least that show labeled itself as a parody series. So is GMA doing the exact same thing? Will they be ripping off Robin dud only with a much popular actor as its lead?<br />
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Filipino comic artist extraordinaire Gerry Alanguilan made this point when he reacted to the teaser of Alyas Robin Hood.<br />
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Source: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GMANetwork/videos/1555627604463631/?comment_id=1557605920932466&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22R9%22%7D">Alyas Robin Hood Teaser Trailer Page</a></center><br />
How about you guys? What do you think of The Alyas Robin Hood teaser trailer? Share your thoughts and opinion in the comments section below.Chris A.noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7287447547902734939.post-46434123897829253662016-03-14T17:24:00.001+08:002016-03-15T03:55:28.393+08:00On Contributing for LionhearTV: A Writing Stint and Experience on Doing Local Showbiz ArticlesI have been writing for a local entertainment website called <a href="http://www.lionheartv.net">Lionheartv</a> since January 26, 2016. It is quite an interesting experience and feeling to be part of something big; bigger than my blogs that is. Lionheartv is bigger in a sense that it has higher readership and community of 'followers' compared to my blogs; even if they are all combined. Majority of Filipinos loved Philippine entertainment 'news' and most of the times to fault. <br />
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People connected with me in my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/christopher.aquino">personal social media account</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/cmaotaku">Twitter account</a> knows I am usually indifferent towards what happens in the Philipine showbiz, so I also find it quite ironic that here I am doing showbiz pieces. Well, people need to make a living and this is currently my main project, so I got to lived with such ironies. As much as possible I try to inject a little bit of my usual critical self in most of the usually trivial (for me and Philippine society in general) showbiz "news" article handed to us, the writers. Well, I am really not that indifferent as back then I made a piece about Vice Ganda with <b><a href="http://lifeonapencil.blogspot.com/2015/06/on-vice-ganda-on-anti-bullying-fiasco.html">On Vice Ganda on Anti-Bullying Fiasco on ABS-CBN's Showtime</a></b> which I once again revisited with my Lionheartv article "<b><a href="http://www.lionheartv.net/2016/02/vice-ganda-brand-of-jokes/">Comedy at the expense of others, ‘bullying’, and Vice Ganda</a></b>." There are some things that needs discussing, more important that feuding ex-lovers, something that reflects and concerns society. Mass Media has been the pink elephant in the room on its hand in shaping up the collective consciousness of the mass.<br />
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Some of the Lionheartv articles I have contributed and proud to share here includes the following:<br />
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(1) <a href="http://www.lionheartv.net/2016/02/aldub-politics/">Amidst Sen. Sotto statement, AlDub is still getting politicized</a><br />
(2) <a href="http://www.lionheartv.net/2016/02/tito-sotto-public-perception-eat-bulaga/">Is Tito Sotto hurting the public’s perception of “Eat Bulaga?”</a><br />
(3) <a href="http://www.lionheartv.net/2016/02/tito-sotto-leaves-eat-bulaga/">Emotional Tito Sotto temporarily leaves “Eat Bulaga;” asks Dabarkads’ support</a><br />
(4) <a href="http://www.lionheartv.net/2016/02/aiza-seguerra-manny-pacquiao-lgbt/">Aiza Seguerra reacts against Manny Pacquiao ‘Same Sex Marriage’ statement</a><br />
(5) <a href="http://www.lionheartv.net/2016/02/tito-sotto-eat-bulaga-aldub-2016-political-rally/">Reelectionist senator Tito Sotto, “Eat Bulaga,” AlDub, and the 2016 Pangasinan Political Rally</a><br />
(6) <a href="http://www.lionheartv.net/2016/02/manny-pacquiao-quotes-deletes-bible-verse-gays-put-death/">Manny Pacquiao quotes and deletes bible verse on ‘Gays Put to Death’</a><br />
(7) <a href="http://www.lionheartv.net/2016/02/vice-ganda-social-media-backlash/">A Look into the Social Media Backlash regarding Vice Ganda’s Opinion against Manny Pacquiao</a><br />
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</script></center>There is also an article I made which I hardly consider to be a proudest work, but find it really "interesting"; for lack of a better word. In my article "<a href="http://www.lionheartv.net/2016/03/disqualify-maine-mendoza-kca-2016/">Fans Clash and Petition to Disqualify Maine Mendoza from Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2016</a>," I had a "fascinating" "luxury" of encountering some passionate AlDub, Lizqueen, JaDine, and KathNiel who are at each other's throats. You can check out the article at how I handled it for more information. The funny thing is that in Twitter, some fans are reacting negatively even if they haven't read the article which in reality is skeptical about the whole matter. Ladies and gentlemen the best of what fandom has to offer (NOT):<br />
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I am still currently contributing for them as of the writing of this article. This is probably the main reason why I was able to do more updates and articles there, than in my actual personal blog. Every once in a while I make an exemption and update 'Life on a Pencil' especially if it has something to do with the things I am passionate about, secularism and freethinking. I have been doing a series of <a href="http://lifeonapencil.blogspot.com/search/label/Editorial%20Reaction">Editorial Reactions</a> which I will be making a regular segment/section here at 'Life.' Well, I have been more active with my other niche blogs, mainly <a href="http://retropilipinas.blogspot.com/">Retro Pilipinas</a> and <a href="http://pinoymovieblogger.blogspot.com/">Pinoy Movie Blogger</a>, but that will soon change as I am slowly going to the direction of full-time blogging. I really appreciate my experience writing for Lionheartv. Chris A.noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7287447547902734939.post-17228049994168782082016-03-14T16:24:00.000+08:002018-10-08T15:10:02.296+08:00Taking a Swing at Full Time Blogging and Online PresenceIt was not long ago that I happen to stumble upon the wonderful world of blogging. The initial motivation was to make money out of it, but along it came learning; that one can't d it without having something good to offer - that content was 'king.' From then on, I started to learn the ropes of what I should offer outside money making from blogs. I later toned it down to give way to content and the readership. It was a series of trial and and error. My experience gave birth to a series of blog that I am proud to author right now.<br />
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I initially started with <b>CMAQUEST</b> (<a href="http://cmaquest.blogspot.com" title="CMAQUEST An Infotainment and Magazine Blog">http://cmaquest.blogspot.com</a>) which by then was categorized as personal, and later becoming more of a "mixed bag" or a 'general' blog. Later on, I separated my personal stuff to give CMAQUEST more of an 'entertainment' niche. This is when this blog, <b>Life on a Pencil</b> (<a href="http://lifeonapencil.blogspot.com" title="CMABLOGS A Life on a Pencil Personal Blog by christopher Aquino">http://lifeonapencil.blogspot.com</a>) came to be. Since discovering that niche blogs have more special viewership and can be a source of specific audience, I later made two other blogs which I am able to create quality content without having a hard time; on things that I am passionate about. <br />
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I later made <b>Retro Pilipinas</b> (<a href="http://retropilipinas.blogspot.com" title="Visit the Retro Pilipinas">http://retropilipinas.blogspot.com</a>) which is about anything the past mostly shows and pop culture that I grew up with hoping to resonate with a number of people online. Thus, the target demographic is anyone in nostalgia who suddenly remember somethings of the past; the Throwback Thursday people. I have also been managing the <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/retropilipinas/" title="LIKE and FOLLOW Retro Pilipinas on Facebook">Retro Pilipinas Official Facebook Page</a></b> in which you can LIKE or FOLLOW for updates when you are in social media.<br />
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I also made <b>Pinoy Movie Blogger</b> (<a href="http://pinoymovieblogger.blogspot.com" title"Visit Pinoy Movie Blogger">http://pinoymovieblogger.blogspot.com</a>) which is all about Filipino movies, movie trailer impressions, and actual movie trailer reviews. The mindset I had when I initially conceptualize it was to help celebrate and promote the local movie industry. To also be critical about it and help it improve. With the fascination over international films, why can't we build fascination of our own here. Pinoy Movie Blogger has also been doing well in terms of viewership and its social media following, you can LIKE and FOLLOW the <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PinoyMovieBlogger/" title="LIKE and FOLLOW Pinoy Movie Blogger on Facebook">Pinoy Movie Blogger Official Facebook Page</a></b> for news and updates.<br />
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I have also done some writing stint. I have become a contributor at <b>Flip Geeks</b> with an article entitled ""Chris A.noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7287447547902734939.post-20905320895287465572016-02-18T18:11:00.001+08:002016-02-18T18:39:55.696+08:00A Reaction to "Scared to speak one’s mind" by Ramon Tulfo of the Philippine Daily Inquirer: Bigotry Has FriendsA Philippine Daily Inquirer online editorial posted on February the 18th, 2016 entitled "<b>Scared to speak one’s mind</b>" by Ramon Tulfo posted caught my attention. This editorial piece is all about the author's condescending opinion about homosexuality, the whole Manny Pacquiao bigoted opinion, and the LGBT community. Let's break it down and share a different and more rational take on it.<br />
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Let me get this out of the way first, I am for the equal civil rights for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community or more commonly known in the shorthand LGBT or LGBTq. Now after that statement, you have either click out of this opinion piece because of (1) your mind is so closed off that you no longer welcome any other opinions disregarding if there is any merit or logical reason behind such opposition; (2) you share the same mentality that discriminates and dehumanize the LGBTq as exhibited by Pacquiao or as he simply put it *is the only 'absolute' truth as seen from the Bible and God'; or if you are still here, then congratulations for having an open mind willing to hear what other people has to say about the matter. <br />
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</script></center>What I will be doing here is I will be quoting <b><a href="http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/765830/scared-to-speak-ones-mind" title="read the editorial piece Scared to Speak Ones Mind"> Ramon Tulfo's editorial piece online entitled "BScared to speak one’s mind" in the February 16th, 2016 Editorial section of the Philippine Daily Inquirer</b></a>. I will be addressing the article and present my reaction as if I was talking directly to Ramon Tulfo, thus the use of the second-person pronoun 'You' in the entirety of the "Editorial Reaction". A littler disclaimer, I do not own nor claim ownership of the article and this will simply be a commentary that aims to dissect, provide rebuttals, and hopefully a more rational take in this condescending Inquirer opinion piece as protected by the Fair Use and Freedom of Expression. I will be addressing him. Let's get started.<br />
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I was laughing and nearly fell off my chair as I was reading a story about world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao being driven to the ropes by a flurry of jabs, hooks, and uppercut and straight punches from various groups for his comment about homosexuals.<br />
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Hala, bay, ayuha ug panagang sa mga bayot ug tomboy (You have to reel from the punches of homosexuals, my friend)!</i></blockquote><br />
You started out strong by laughing at the backlash received by Pacquiao in his 'Bilang Pilipino' political series interview that asked him 'What is his stance on the issue on 'same sex marriage' which Pacquiao made his controversial seemingly demeaning and dehumanizing remark that 'LGBTq is worse than animals'. <br />
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In your local dialect, you stated that you find it humorous that Pacquiao is receiving punches from 'homosexuals'. We have not gone far and you already committed an mistake. The criticism thrown at Pacquaio did not only came from 'homosexuals' but from straight individuals who has better understanding of their plight and the cause they are fighting for. But you could argue that this is just a 'figure of speech' and I'll give you the benefit of doubt. Let's continue....<br />
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<blockquote><i>Pacquiao said two persons of the same sex who copulate are worse than animals.<br />
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“Would you see any species of animals engaging in male-to-male, female-to-female (sexual) relations? Animals, then, are better than humans. They know how to distinguish males from females,” said The Champ.<br />
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I said I was laughing not because I find his comment outrageous or hilarious—it’s not—but because he’s getting flak for speaking his mind.<br />
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What is so funny for receiving flak for reacting to something? As far as we are all aware, there is nothing in the constitution that limits us from reacting negatively from anything. If Pacquaio can share his negative opinion, then why can't we. PAcquaio did say something 'negative' right or don't you find anything inherently 'wrong' with such dehumanizing remarks? Do you also find it true, then?<br />
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<i><blockquote>Most full-blooded males and females would find sex between two men and two women repulsive.<br />
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But they are just too scared to speak their minds.</blockquote></i><br />
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I have to commend you for not falling to a fallacious generalization when you used 'Most'. Although I find it quite interesting and curious as to where did you get that 'interesting fact of "<i>Most full-blooded males and females would find sex between two men and two women repulsive.</i>" do you have any scientific journal or at least reference that documents such statement? <br />
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Well here is an actual scientific reference for your consideration which does not assume without proper evidence - An article entitled "<a href="http://www.refinery29.com/2015/11/97144/all-women-are-attracted-to-other-women">All Women Are Attracted To Other Women, New Study Says</a>" which shared a US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health research on <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26501187">Sexual Arousal and Masculinity-Femininity of Women</a>.<br />
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They are too scared to speak their minds? What are you saying, man? Just a quick glance at every social media 'news' post that pertains to Manny PAcquiao's 'same sex marriage' debacle will give you a ridiculous amount of people freely speaking their minds that Pacquiao is right'. I shouldn't even cite links. Just go on and check your preferred local news channel social media page and you'll see that you are terribly mistaken, Mr. Tulfo.<br />
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<i><blockquote>To gays, lesbians and transgenders: The public understands you because ours is now a tolerant society.<br />
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By “public,” I mean the majority of the population, that is straight or heterosexual.<br />
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But being tolerant doesn’t mean our society encourages same-sex marriage or passionate kissing between two men or two women in the open.</blockquote></i><br />
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The first two lines was passable, but then you went down with "<i>But being tolerant doesn’t mean our society encourages same-sex marriage</i>". Wait, okay so what is the limit of your 'tolerance' towards the LGBTq, what made you become tolerant towards them in the first place? Why is it not tolerable for society to encourage same sex marriage? <br />
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Then you continue with an equivocation (fallacy) "...<i>or passionate kissing between two men or two women in the open</i>". The cause of same sex marriage is not the same as passionate kissing of LGBTq in open so don't lump them in one statement as if that is what is the issue here. The issue here is same sex marriage or the state recognized civil union among the members of the LGBTq. They are not asking for tolerance or approval to kiss "in the open" they can freely do that now whether you approve of it or not. Remember, what you said earlier, Tolerant society? This is one of the sneak peak of how ignorant and uninformed you are to what the LGBTq are fighting for.<br />
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A little lesson about <a href="http://www.fallacyfiles.org/equivoqu.html">Equivocation</a>. Additionally from our dear good old 'partially' reliable Wikipedia, Equivocation ("to call by the same name") is an informal logical fallacy. It is the misleading use of a term with more than one meaning or sense (by glossing over which meaning is intended at a particular time). It generally occurs with polysemic words (words with multiple meanings)...<br />
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<i><blockquote>If most Filipinos are scandalized by straight couples kissing passionately in public, more so gay couples petting in public.<br />
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They find the latter an abomination.<br />
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Please do your thing in the privacy of your bedroom.</blockquote></i><br />
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This is a classic form of 'slippery slope' fallacy (see definition below). How did it became a slippery slope? Well, The topic we are talking here is about 'same sex marriage' and now you have stray away from he topic and imply that the LGBTq is actually asking for approval to commit sex in public.Then you went on blabbering about most Filipinos being scandalized by public display of affection (PDA), then connects that with PDA that may be practiced by the LGBTq, which you then say an 'abomination'.<br />
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I ask you again. Why do most Filipinos get scandalized by couple passionately kissing in public? What is your basis? Where are you coming from when you made such 'prejudice' that the LGBTq's version is an 'abomination'? <br />
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"<i>Please do your thing in the privacy of your bedroom.</i>". Again that is not the issue here Tulfo. Oh, another fallacy, 'non sequitur" or "it does not follow". <br />
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<a href="http://www.fallacyfiles.org/slipslop.html">Slippery slope fallacy</a>'. Wipedia states, A slippery slope argument (SSA), in logic, critical thinking, political rhetoric, and caselaw, is a consequentialist logical device in which a party asserts that a particular result will probably (or even must inevitably) follow from a given decision or circumstance, without necessarily providing any rational argument or demonstrable mechanism for the likelihood of the assumed consequence....<br />
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<a href="http://www.logicallyfallacious.com/index.php/logical-fallacies/137-non-sequitur">Non sequitur</a>. Wikipedia states, Non sequitur (Latin for "it does not follow"), in formal logic, is an argument in which its conclusion does not follow from its premises.[1] In a non sequitur, the conclusion could be either true or false, but the argument is fallacious because there is a disconnection between the premise and the conclusion. All invalid arguments are special cases of non sequitur. The term has special applicability in law, having a formal legal definition. Many types of known non sequitur argument forms have been classified into many types of logical fallacies....<br />
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<blockquote><i>You cannot and should not impose your homosexual norms on a society which is still “primitive” by your standards.</i></blockquote><br />
Oh hey, look you are trying to be sarcastic by doing the "QUOTATION thing". Cute, but not smart or proper. Philippine society is truly primitive in the sole basis that amidst having The 1987 Constitution of the Philippines declaring The separation of Church and State shall be inviolable, here we have church and religion having a hand in state affairs. Of having no fangs against the violations pertaining to religious organizations. Why is divorce, medically-assisted abortion, medically assisted euthanasia, and legalization of prostitution not being considered or comes close to passing into laws? Who are the usual opponents of such progressive laws? What are their usual basis? Isn't that NOT in violation of separation of church and state? What is holding that back? The answer, a primitive source which is now being questioned by the critical thinkers something that you might not relate to.<br />
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<blockquote><b>If you can’t stand our primitive society that frowns upon same-sex marriage, you should migrate to the United States and Europe where most states now allow same-sex marriage.<br />
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What a very 'mature', 'rational', and 'understanding' remark; 'zero-bigotry'. See you are also not the only one who can use sarcasm and quotations effectively. Let's see, historically there was a time when women do not have any rights to vote or held positions in the government. There was also a time, when 'Blacks' or any darker skinned race where considered as slaves. Now, did any of them leave their country to fight for their rights: Right to vote or hold position; rights to be free men? Did the Filipinos simply left the country when Colonizers occupied the country and commit all sorts of atrocities in the name of the Roman Catholic church? No. They fought for it in our very own freaking country, which bigots like you would probably have exiled them or issued statements like "If you don't like how we ran things here, then leave".<br />
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<blockquote><i>Please do not display your homosexuality like a badge of honor because it’s not.</i></blockquote><br />
The same applies to you, Pacquiao, and some religious fundamentalist conservative's bigotry and discrimination which dehumanize fellow human beings for being different from what you think and believe is true, when in reality it is now a subject for debates and discussion. No religion, deity, or ancient scripture is free from criticism and analysis.<br />
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<blockquote><i>Haven’t you noticed?<br />
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Lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender have formed themselves into a party-list group led by Danton Remoto, a professor at Ateneo de Manila University.<br />
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The public loves gays because, well, they’re happy and gay.</i></blockquote><br />
What is your point when you cited LADLAD and the leadership of Ateneo de Manila University Professor? The public love gays? It is kind of inconsistent in your 'book' given that all your previous statements seem to antagonize the LGBTq or dehumanize them. Let me help you by saying that "Most of the public loves gays..." which you are in the minority.<br />
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<blockquote><i>Gays make good entertainers and beauticians.<br />
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Many of them are talented and intelligent.</i></blockquote><br />
This is you trying to save face by simply stating the obvious. Cute, but of course nothing good will come out of pretentious and hypocritical bigotry.<br />
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<blockquote><i>But has the LGBT party-list group ever won in any election? No.<br />
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Why? Because our society still can’t accept homosexuality as normal, pardon my saying so.</i></blockquote><br />
Pouring salt in a wound. How very understanding of you. You ask the question"Why". I ask you back "Why can't society accept homosexuality as normal"? What is its sole basis? By now I think you know where I am getting at.<br />
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<i><blockquote>And lest I be misconstrued as a bigot, I have many gay friends.<br />
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I respect them as much as they respect me.<br />
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Well, at least this time, you didn't commit a fallacy. Just a hypocritical argument. Ladies and gentlemen, I present you with the "Friend Argument"...<br />
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The <a href="http://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Friend_argument">friend argument</a> is an argument used by people who want to claim knowledge about and/or sympathy with a group, by referring to their "friends" belonging to this group. It is commonly used to clear and absolve oneself from suspicion of racism, xenophobia or other kinds of prejudice. It is a particular form of the "Not prejudiced, but..." statement.<br />
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It is one of the easiest ways to try to worm out of accusations of prejudice. The thinking is that someone cannot be prejudiced if they have friends of that demographic; if they had a real prejudice against a full group, then none of them would be okay to hang around. In a rather absurd example, someone can cite a specific example that excuses their general behaviour, for example "how can I be a misogynist, I love my mother."- or, in an even more absurd example "I'm not sexist- after all, all of my girlfriends have been female." While this line of reasoning might be true for someone who genuinely doesn't have a general prejudice, it isn't a good argument to prove it - and it certainly doesn't absolve someone who actually does hold such a belief. Such argumentation can be used as 'evidence' that someone is not prejudiced, but this alone does not amount to 'proof'. The underlying fallacy is that one single point of data, this one "friend," completely overrides any other bits of evidence we have to assess someone's views. This is simply not valid reasoning. The presence (or not) of a prejudice is determined by what follows the "But..." in those above examples, not what comes before.<br />
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<blockquote><i>And we don’t talk about their sexuality.</i></blockquote><br />
I don't have that many close gay friends. I have that former co-worker who I think is gay or probably transgender. Never really ask how he identified himself. We also don't talk about their sexuality or what they do in their intimate moments with their chosen partners, but guess what, I am for giving them civil rights and the option to be protected by the Philippine constitution just like any straight couples out there.<br />
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To also educate your ignorance about the 'Same Sex Marriage, I will leave you with a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MsEllaEspinosa/posts/10208855816012367">very informative post from Ella Espinosa</a>:<br />
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<i><u>Transcript:</u><br />
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<blockquote>Same Sex Marriage:<br />
Ano bang akala niyo mga te? Gusto naming makasal dahil gusto lang naming mag gown at lumakad papunta ng altar? Very wrong po kayo dyan. Uulitin ko, Maling mali po.<br />
Unang una, hindi namin hinihiling ikasal sa simbahan. Malinaw bo ba un.<br />
Bakit nga ba gusto namin ikasal?<br />
1. Puede na naming ideklarang dependent yng partner para naman nde malaking tax ang kinukuha ng gobyerno. Kakahiya naman, mas malaki yng tax na babayran namin kasi pareho kaming single ang status?! Nasan ang hustisya!<br />
2. Sa health insurance, kasama mo ng halos 10 taon pero nde mo din sya puedeng maging dependent kasi nga nde kayo magasawa sabi ng batas?! Makatatungan ba un?!<br />
3. Mga desisyon pang financial. Pareho ninyong pinundar ang kabuhayan niyo. May di inaasahang mangyaring masama sa partner mo. Sino makikinabanag?! Yng magulang, na baka itinakwil pa nya dati yng anak nya?!<br />
4. Nde ka puedeng magdesisyon para sa partner mo kasi nde ka immediate family sabi ng batas. Eh sino pipirma kng sakaling kailangan ng desisyon tulad sa hospital?!<br />
Huwag po kayong makasarili. Huwag ninyong ipagdamot kung ano man ang nakukuha ninyo benepisyo kasi kinikilala ng batas ang pagsasama ninyo.</blockquote></i><br />
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Let's defining Bigotry..<br />
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<blockquote><a href="http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/us/definition/american_english/bigotry">Bigotry</a> is intolerance toward those who hold different opinions from oneself:</blockquote><br />
Well, Bigots have families and friends who they they think does not deserve to have equal civil rights for the mere basis of their limiting divisive and questionable belief system which they have never questioned all their lives; even amidst such claims, they are still bigoted.Chris A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10271546425494433250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7287447547902734939.post-59108765474798770652015-10-17T17:00:00.000+08:002016-03-14T17:37:55.019+08:00A Reaction to "Beware of the real bobotantes" An Editorial by Tonyo Cruz: Will the Real "Bobotante" Please Stand UpA Manila Bulletin online editorial entitled "<b>Beware of the real bobotantes</b>" by Tonyo Cruz caught my attention. This editorial piece is all about the author's condescending opinion about Miriam Defensor-Santiago, her choice for Vice-President, and the voting public who chose her as their president whom he refers to as "bobotante". <br />
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Let me get this out of the way first, my primary candidate whom I have clearly expressed my support to upon the announcement of her candidacy this coming 2016 Philippine election is Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago. Now after that statement, you have either click out of this opinion piece because of an instant allergic reaction to (1) Senator Santiago in general, (2) the Santiago-Marcos tandem, or opinion against Tonyo's piece; or if you are still here, then congratulations for having an open mind willing to hear what other people has to say about the matter. <br />
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</script></center>What I will be doing is quoting <b><a href="http://www.mb.com.ph/beware-of-the-real-bobotantes/" title="read the editorial piece Beware of the real bobotantes">Tonyo Cruz' editorial piece online entitled "Beware of the real bobotantes" in the October 16 Editorial section of the Manila Bulletin website</b></a>. I do not own nor claim ownership of the article and this will simply be a commentary that aims to dissect, provide rebuttals and counter-arguments in this condescending Manila Bulletin opinion piece. I will be addressing him. Let's get started.<br />
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Miriam Defensor Santiago gave the nation – especially the intellectuals – a much-needed reality check on Philippine traditional politics after she unapologetically announced Bongbong Marcos as her runningmate in the 2016 elections.<br />
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The announcement turned the tide of support for Miriam into a tsunami of frustration and disappointment.</i></blockquote><br />
Right from the start, you start off strong by indirectly implying that there is something awfully wrong about Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago's preference as her Vice-President running mate, Senator Bongbong Marcos. You imply that this will be problematic to the voting public, with the special mention of the intellectuals who have chosen her as their (our) President for the 2016 Philippine election. <br />
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You generalize that after such announcement that seemingly ALL supporter's perception of Santiago changed to frustration and disappointment. While some are true as I observed this myself, this was not the complete picture as a good majority are still supporting her candidacy as President of the Philippines for 2016. There is a reason for that... her achievements and performance as a lawmaker.<br />
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Because never mind that Filipinos can split the ticket, as we often do. What irks us is this: How could this highly intelligent and one of the nation’s brightest political superstars wittingly help deodorize the Marcoses and present a Marcos as a qualified vice president or president-in-waiting?</blockquote></i><br />
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Why should we not mind that fact? Why are you discounting that the voting Filipinos can always opt out of Marcos and chose a different Vice-President candidate? We then find out what causes all this frustration and disappointments for him; Santiago choosing the son of the dictator Ferdinand Marcos who was held responsible (as how the chief of staff should be) for the atrocities committed during the Martial Law era.<br />
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Those who audaciously defend Miriam and Marcos are the real “bobotantes.” They are in the same league as those who defend Mar Roxas and Len Robredo, and Jejomar Binay and Gringo Honasan. Let me tell you why.</blockquote></i><br />
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You then proceed to make a very bold and condescending statement that those who support Miriam and Marcos are the real "bobotantes". "Bobotantes", the combination of two Filipino word "bobo", a condescending insult which means stupid and "botante" which means voters; therefore "stupid voters". What is interesting here is that he mentions other Presidential and Vice-Presidential candidates like Mar Roxas and Len Robredo, and Jejomar Binay and Gringo Honasan. <br />
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We'll start to see who Tonyo may support in the 2016 Philippine election; the Presidential candidate Grace Poe and her Vice-Presidential running mate Chiz Escudero. One can argue that he has only named those who have officially filed their Certificate of Candidacy, but come on! We all know that Poe-Escudero will be in the game, so why not call them out? Well, why indeed; unless he finds no faults in them. He supports them. We'll get back to this one later on his piece.<br />
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The apologists of Miriam and Marcos are intellectual and moral orphans who want us to believe nothing is wrong in the tandem, and that nothing is wrong with Miriam’s vice-presidential battlecry “Marcos pa rin.”</blockquote></i><br />
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I am a Santiago supporter, but I am not blind to the flaws and blunders committed by Santiago, nor turn a blind eye on the atrocities committed by Bongbong's father in the past. So basically this one is not for me, right? Or is it?! You continue on implying that these Apologists makes them (those non-supporters) think that there is nothing wrong with the tandem. I am aware of my candidate’s flaws, but amidst all of that I am still in support of Santiago. Like your awareness of the flaws of your candidate and still voting for her. <br />
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Well, I just hope that you are not making a fallacious statement as hasty generalization is not a good argument. I am referring to your statement that these Apologists are intellectual and moral orphans. Hmm curious, what do you mean when you used the term "intellectual orphan" and "moral orphan"? Is there an absolute parent of intelligence and morality? I hope you don't go all religious fundamentalist on us. My mind is no longer boxed in by religion.<br />
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For what is the use of intelligence if it is offered to help whitewash the Marcoses’ record and present its scion as a national leader worthy of votes and the vice presidency?</blockquote></i><br />
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You seem to think that Anti-Marcos sentiments have the exclusivity to intelligence or how intelligence is proper utilized. I would like to assume that Santiago has something up her sleeve for choosing Marcos. Nothing is as plain as black and white like how you paint and view her. It is as faulty as to think that ALL Miriam supporters are INSTANTLY Marcos supporters (will vote for Marcos).<br />
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By choosing Marcos, Miriam reopens a can of worms: Her support for Joseph Estrada in the impeachment trial and her agitation at Edsa Tres. Her mental fitness to make important decision. Her moral compass</blockquote></i><br />
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You assume here that past blunders committed by Santiago's will not resurface. Even if she didn't choose Marcos as her running mate, it will still be reopened as mudslinging is a common phenomenon in Philippine politics. There is no argument that Santiago has made blunders in the past; non-criminal blunders if I may emphasize; of her questionable loyalties whether it is to Estrada or to Arroyo. But amidst all these obvious criticisms to her in knowing how to play with an age-old established flawed political system in the Philippines, she still managed to performed and stood above the rest performance-wise. You can question her mental fitness to make important decision (For what? Your parties’ interest? To side with chaos and the unconstitutionality?) or her moral compass (which you seemingly imply to have exclusive superiority on). We chose her not for such blunders but for her achievements and what she will be capable of once she acquires the highest seat in the Philippines.<br />
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Miriam and the Miriam-Marcos defenders now own the distinction of being symbols of impunity that reigns in Philippine traditional politics. Their opportunism and naïveté are not our problems – except if their flawed reasoning manage to infect the electorate.</blockquote></i><br />
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So we are a symbol of impunity now eh? But if you trace the source of this impunity, who or what can truly be held responsible for it? Who or what has allowed the impunity towards the Martial Law victims? Why is it that up this day that the Marcos(es) are not kicked out of this country, prevented from holding any position, or been brought to "justice"? Is it the Santiago's supporters fault? Are all Santiago supporters, Marcos supporters? You seem to be throwing fist in the air. Not pounding on the right doors. You seem to commit another hasty generalization; a non-sequitur and hasty generalization.<br />
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It is also a bit naive of you to think that your opinion is the only opinion that matters; or anti-Marcos sentiment that matters; that your sets of candidates are the only deserving candidates. That opposing opinion cannot influence the electorate. We can see the deep-seated hatred towards the Marcos that affecting you as a supposed rational man and "intellectual" as much as you avoid it.<br />
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The defenders of Roxas and Robredo are no different. They also commit the same intellectual and moral mistakes in their crazed ad crazy quest to install their idols.</blockquote></i><br />
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Now this is where it gets interesting. You start dropping names. First off, Roxas and Robredo…<br />
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Nearly six years into Daang Matuwid of high taxes, collapsing public services, selective justice, incompetence, presidential pork barrel, disaster mismanagement and others, why do they insist that this yellow scam be “continued and expanded” even further? Are they masochists and do they want the rest of us to be masochists, too?</blockquote></i><br />
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Finally something to agree on; well, Aquino and Roxas supporters will sing a different tune. But to their credit, they will tend to focus more on the positives and achievements as well that is pretty much obvious, right? <br />
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Talk to any of the few intellectual supporters of Roxas and Robredo and they’d say two things: Brag about their candidates’ character, and demonize the others. Character is obviously not enough, especially “manufactured” character – BS Aquino himself is the best argument against this.</blockquote></i><br />
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It looks like you had no luck in finding intellectual supporters of the Roxas-Robredo camp as you seem to generalize that all they do is brag about their candidate and demonize the others. Not because you haven't found any, or have not put an effort to actually engaging in discussions with one, doesn't justify your hasty generalization. Hmm, isn't this what has been considered the norm in Philippine politics? While I am not supporting this or this is acceptable. Makes you wonder if there is any presidential candidate who has not demonize their opponents and has not bragged about their character... (Ahem! Poe! Ahem!)<br />
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There’s a third thing they’ll say: Daang Matuwid is perfect, Aquino is the best, and his reign must be continued. Shades of Marcos, if you ask me. But the most important response to them is this: We deserve better because Daang Matuwid has been weighed and found wanting.</blockquote></i><br />
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We deserved better and those who claim that they too can also continue a Daang Matuwid (Grace Poe) variant should also be questioned, right? For crying out loud, don't you think Grace should get her own slogan? Even the "Bagong Umaga" is not even hers, but her father's. We deserved better and an inexperienced candidate like Grace Poe is miles below what Miriam Defensor-Santiago has achieved; or do you deny and dismiss that?<br />
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The stragglers of the Binay-Honasan camp are in other parts of the same complex where the yellow trolls and the Miriam-Marcos diehards reside.</blockquote></i><br />
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How about the Poe-Escodero? are they on a different playing field? Poe is into necropolitics as well and Chiz is to supporting Marcos as well, or have you forgotten that. Necropolitics, let's get back to that.<br />
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Like his defenders, Binay refuses to accept the fact that his brand has been sullied by his utter failure to sufficiently respond to the serious charges hurled against him and his family. He seems to live in a bubble, oblivious to his falling fortunes in the eyes of the public.</blockquote></i><br />
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What we can commend of Binay and his supporters are their resilience. Political will? Hahahaha. Binay lives in a bubble just like the Marcos(es) with how they believe and deny the atrocities committed during the reign of the father.<br />
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We have been told that elections are the “ultimate expression of democratic will” in our system, but these tandems and their defenders represent the worst in Philippine traditional politics.</blockquote></i><br />
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Hmm, only those tandems? How about those whom you didn't mention? Are they the shining beacon of hope that this country needs? Where is Trillanes, Cayetano, Escudero, or Poe? The supporters/defenders and the tandem you heavily antagonized represent the worst? And what of you who seem to take it up your high horse to proselytize this. Who will be your candidate that you'll endorse? You have only endorsed Neri Colminares, and so far I have no qualms on his candidacy. Isn't it better to lay your cards on the table so that we can easily criticize and scrutinize each other's candidates?<br />
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The defenders of these tandems are spreading poisonous ideas of cynicism, resignation, and defeat, aside from the gross misinformation and deception. They boggle and tire the senses so that we would give up the cause of change.</blockquote></i><br />
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Cynicism? Resignation? Defeat? Seriously. As far as I am aware, I am a supporter of Miriam and I have made it clear that I will continue to support her amidst her past blunders (support for Arroyo and Estrada - "I lied" interview). You seem to be making a fallacious statement. That defenders and supporters are ALL doing those condescending allegations which have no rationality. So what kind of poisonous ideas of cynicism, resignation and defeat are you referring to OR are we here to simply pull ad hominem (s) up our fundaments and throw at those who has opposing views here?<br />
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But how do we manage the avalanche of political trash this election season?<br />
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Well, our barangays tell us to segregate our trash into “nabubulok” and “di nabubulok” and we could use the same concept to guide our way:</blockquote></i><br />
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Well that is a good concept. Let's see what you have to say.<br />
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Both the Binay-Honasan and Roxas-Robredo tandems are obviously “nabubulok” in their corruption, deception, incompetence, cynical candidacies of convenience, necropolitics, and the blatant use of public funds and ill-gotten wealth.<br />
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Miriam-Marcos meanwhile are “di-nabubulok,” due to impunity and naked political accommodation.</blockquote></i><br />
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Okay, a bit harsh but has a point. Hmm, necropolitics. I wonder who else is seemingly using that tactic that didn't make the list (Ahem! Poe! Ahem). <br />
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I am not surprised with your stand on Miriam and Marcos.<br />
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They, their ideas, and their defenders all ought to be sent to the political garbage dump for proper disposition.</blockquote></i><br />
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Well for someone who is striving for unity, and has a general positive outlook on Philippine politics; that sure is some pretty bold condescending statement; a statement claiming your side as the only valid opinion. This reminds me of that over-privilege religious group that cripples the traffic with their every undertaking just because they can. But alas we are in a democratic system and not a totalitarian one where your group's voice is the only thing that mattered and you’ll “dispose” those who go against it. <br />
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The similarities end there, however.<br />
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These three tandems should embolden citizens to study, criticize, and condemn a system that maintains only fake political parties, dominated by political dynasties, and ruled by guns, goons, and gold. This is at the root of our frustrations and disappointments, and at the same time the lifeline of the worst traditional politicians and their defenders – the true bobotantes.</blockquote></i><br />
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Only three? What of the other? What of Poe and Escudero? Or the independents like Trillanes and Cayetano? Shouldn't it far better if we ALL look at all these candidates? To look at them with a critical eye. What system maintains these fake political parties? What is a TRUE political party system to you? Condemn the system? Are you referring to the 1986 Philippine constitution, then? Then what do you propose? Are we simply shouting in a vacuum here or do you have a better alternative? Let's continue and we'll know what you have to offer.<br />
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We deserve a new, modern political system with genuine parties that hold caucuses, primaries, and conventions to openly select candidates and where citizens could actively participate, way ahead of Election Day. It is a system that puts platform and programs above personalities. This is what excites us and what we deserve as a proud people – the true saviors of our country.</blockquote></i><br />
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I agree, we need a new political system. We had a taste of a totalitarian one and been "spoiled" and frustrated by a democratic system (and behind all them are strings pulled by a theocracy and oligarchy), it is probably time to try out other system. How about Parliamentary or Federalism, or a hybrid? Well, it could make a big difference if only the states men and women that will be voted this election will push for a much needed change; a charter change. But that can still work with the current democratic system, all it takes is the political will and numbers to amend or revise dated laws to give them a much needed update to cater to a more transparent and secular society; of change favoring debates and abolishing of political ads. It can happen if we place competent and progressive thinking lawmakers in office. . <br />
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This may not happen yet in the coming elections, but having such realizations would provide us a framework to make sense of the limited and elitist choices that we may soon have, expose and pit the warring dynasts against each other, and take concrete steps forward.</blockquote></i><br />
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If so, then we need to put the right people in office. We can all start in putting people who have good platforms and not because of star power, necropolitics; or misplaced patriotism and nationalism. Concrete steps forward? Who has the political will and understanding for that? From where I am looking at right now, Miriam Defensor Santiago seems to be the best one; a game changer. <br />
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The latter may come in the form of a first people’s senator, and lots more patriotic partylist representatives – because those we could very possibly help win and introduce bold measures in Congress. There remain these openings for progressive change in an arena of dominated by political Frankensteins.</blockquote></i><br />
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First people's senator? Who are you referring to? Pacquio? We have clashed ideas and I personally think Pacquiao's incompetence, poor performance in congress over his matches internationally, lack of focus, and dedication to lawmaking; makes him ineligible to even be considered to be voted as a Senator. We are not discounting that he has brought a good sense of pride to most Filipinos through boxing, but as a lawmaker? He miserably fails. How can a religious conservative become a progressive lawmaker? He is against such laws like the RH Law. But I digress; you are probably referring to new faces which I can back up. Not just the incompetent (in public service and lawmaking) poor performing (in track record) kind of Manny Pacquiao.<br />
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Political Frankenstein of whose creation? A frankenstein of what aspect? Are you making ad hominem reference again not backed up by rationality?<br />
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This early in the election season: Never give up quickly and never give in to the traditional politicians and their defenders – the real bobotantes. Don’t get mad, get even by taking a larger view and fight battles that we could win.</blockquote></i><br />
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So this is how you define a REAL Bobotante. So a REAL or TRUE BOBOTANTE are the Filipino voting public who (1) gives up quickly (no longer casting their votes) and (2) gives in to traditional politician and their defenders. So define a traditional politician again? Is Grace Poe not a traditional politician with her recent blunders and necropolitics? <br />
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Well at least you are consistent with your cynicism, I mean condescending statement earlier with ~ those who audaciously defend Miriam and Marcos are the real “bobotantes.”<br />
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What I can say is this. What constitutes a Bobotante is someone who already pass judgment without even listening to the platforms and positions taken by a candidates. I initially support Miriam Defensor-Santiago because of some personal and rational biases, but if ever she makes a stand on issues that currently matter, then I can always choose another candidate with stronger political will and have better proposals. This is why debates are important.<br />
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Oh, I definitely agree on this one. This is why I am campaigning for Miriam Defensor-Santiago and not voting Grace Poe, Mar Roxas, or Jejomar Binay. I am also campaigning against Pacquiao and Sotto as they run for Senate; a bunch of religious fundamentalist conservatives who impose and force their belief system in legislating laws rather than passing progressive laws that will benefit the mass that lacks proper education.<br />
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In short: Don’t be cynical. Cynicism is the lifeblood of the system we hate and we hope to revolutionize soon.</blockquote></i><br />
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Cynicism is an attitude or state of mind characterized by a general distrust of others' motives. Your stand on Miriam-Defensor Santiago, Bongbong Marcos, Mar Roxas, Len Robredo, Jejomar Binay, and Gringo Honasan are not cynicism? Then what do you call this? <br />
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I'll end this with a conversation we had about Pacquiao and how I expressed my strong criticism against him running. You gave me a "good optimistic" piece which obviously should now be applied to you on this post: <br />
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<center><a href="https://www.facebook.com/tonyocruz/posts/10153608673694326" title="A discussion on Pacquiao as a Philippine Senator"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5OaQBZcnplT4Z_qSxKL1WLDjGHh06m5N-wPYSz0oEcHNZgWg2AF0VPnFOFprIQDXpia0qRpd1bmxOXjcYnl5BOvOpjvlO559af7eKmdf1f0oTWLTor94fcyLAQO77N3wONQRCu3vU4Yll/s1600/The+Ironic+Tonyo+Cruz.jpg" alt="The Irony and Selective Bias of a Political Left Wing Member" width="540"/></a><br />
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How ironic and a bit hypocritical.</center>Chris A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10271546425494433250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7287447547902734939.post-84325611622295440812015-09-21T23:06:00.004+08:002015-09-22T00:02:50.157+08:00What is AlDub and Why has ALDUB Trended on Twitter this 2015?You just logged in on Twitter and saw a curious hashtag that has gained over more than 10 million tweets which included the keyword <b>ALDUB</b> and you might start to wonder <b>What is AlDub and Why has ALDUB Trended on Twitter this 2015?</b> People outside of its influence, today we'll answer that for you.<br />
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<center><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbTFIf10ygRyXS4I4dCZNqmWSMMoMgOohfCqMrCvnjWPNSswvmRplJikUpE8cRZHrQGm-v30FY0OjdWS_KVy6yfiwYETbYmZESp3_d4fMeQMq1PFPn9GtIH5r-WfIhI3qPAggKC5MAZ35a/s1600/What+is+AlDub+and+Why+has+ALDUB+Trended+on+Twitter+this+2015.jpg" alt="What is AlDub and Why has ALDUB Trended on Twitter this 2015" title="What is AlDub and Why has ALDUB Trended on Twitter this 2015" width="560"/></center><br />
<b>ALDUB</b> is a combination of two names mainly AL and DUB. <b>AL</b> stands for Alden as in the Filipino celebrity (actor, singer, host) who goes by the screen name <b>Alden Richards</b> with a real name of <b>Richard Reyes Faulkerson, Jr.</b>. Meanwhile, <b>DUB</b> stands for Yaya Dub (directly translates to "Nanny Dub") a fictional character and persona created exclusively for a comedy-charitable segment called "<b>Juan for All, All for Juan</b>" on the <b>Philippines longest running noontime show</b>, <b>Eat Bulaga!</b>. Yaya Dub is played by an new rising television and online celebrity named <b>Maine Mendoza</b> with a real name of <b>Nicomaine Dei Capili Mendoza</b>.<br />
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<h1><u>Reasons Why has ALDUB Trended on Twitter this 2015</u></h1><br />
<h2>Maine Mendoza's Success in Her Dubsmash Video Series</h2><br />
Before becoming popular as Yaya Dub, Maine Mendoza first became popular with another technological fad called "Dubsmash". Dubsmash is an app in which people siyncs their lips and performance on a list of short audio files taken from movies, television, and music. Maine Mendoza's duubsmash video that she can now be deemed "Queen of DubSmashing in the Philippines". One can observe that Maine Mendoza is a naturally charming Filipina; a Filipina who is bold in making a fool of herself by making ridiculous faces. This is really nothing new (really) as this has been a formula of success of many comedians (in her case comedienne) and popular Youtubers. Her pretty face plus her boldness is what made her famous in dubsmashing and online. It was only then a matter of time before one of the two major rival Philippine television networks (ABS-CBN) grab a hold of her. In this case, GMA Network's Eat Bulaga won her over.<br />
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<i>Maine Mendoza's doing a dubsmash of Kris Aquino in her <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-goBJXkTBx6XGderOS2D-A" title="Maine Mendoza official Youtube channel">official Youtube channel</b></a></i></center><br />
<h2>The Power of Millennials and Social Network</h2><br />
Anything trends in social media as long as people interested in it keeps on talking about it. In ALDUB's case, it is all thanks to most Filipino Millennials (Generation Y) and even those in the older generation (Generation X Filipinos) who have now familiarized themselves with social media being allured by the charm of the on-screen television love team. Similarly, thanks to the "healthy" rivalry between GMA Network's Eat Bulaga! and ABS-CBN's It's Showtime, it seems that most fans have brought the rivalry online. Thus, fans from opposing end are tweeting (and at times hating) about AlDub and <b>Pastillas Girl</b> (It's Showtime's answer and imitation of AlDub). AlDub's phenomenal Philippine television and online success can now be traced on how well the the old and new media has united on this one. Eat Bulaga's creative team or social media team has embraced social media tapping in it's maximum potential... by uploading Eat Bulaga episode of the Kalye-Serye (Street Series) on Youtube and marketing it on various social media channels. <br />
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<center><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgukcuPOs9pxho5a1zrOYkrtGJsWk-nfEVSCmCuHoWHCfZLmLQaCls7HX2uQmlZTELKEiqZ-hLKmWcAldxJ5Zd5ApEfSDcwAzb0RjcIw9q5HelH3WImPOEG_Bu0xLXUp9O48n_UMN-h39qG/s1600/Eat+Bulaga%2527s+Aldub+Trended+on+Twitter+with+More+Than+10+Million+Tweets.jpg" alt="Eat Bulaga Kalyeserye Aldub trended on Twitter with more than 10 million tweets last september 2015" title="Maine Mendoza and the hashtag ALDUBMostAwaitedDate trended on Twitter with More thatn 10 Million Tweets" width="560"/><br />
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<i>The social media power for Filipino Millenials was observed when the (hashtag) #ALDUBMostAwaitedDate trended on Twitter with more thatn 10 Million Tweets last September 19, 2015, Saturday, PH Time</i></center><br />
<h2>ALDUB is on Eat Bulaga!</h2><br />
Eat Bulaga is the longest running noontime variety and game show in the Philippines that started from 1972 and still going strong as of the present (2015 as of the posting of this blog). On a relevant note, the noontime show has gained so much popularity that Indonesia has picked it up with Eat Bulaga! having its first overseas franchise with <b><a href="http://lifeonapencil.blogspot.com/2012/07/eat-bulaga-indonesia-philippines.html" title="Eat Bulaga Indonesia">Eat Bulaga! Indonesia</a></b>. ALDUB being on Eat Bulaga! greatly helped its popularity and in turn helped Eat Bulaga back to become more popular (worldwide) than it currently is. ALDUB has tapped the market of Eat Bulaga! and in returned receiving more viewership and attention. Eat Bulaga has struck gold with the AlDub phenomena.<br />
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<center><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFEFJjtFW8WNyr3EapXq_Nm50sZ1Er1KXWJ9W6MVJgWSh4Z2XgiH5Zai_M_aEMIbqQ2GZi9Q0xQ1S3FySpbgYWU7E4uOdUfN5PEjbg27sCpA6D5jj7ZxHnA6hBCW4VN2RNHFOBge-ifR2k/s1600/AlDub+Is+on+GMA+Network+Eat+Bulaga.jpg" alt="ALDUB is on GMA Network Eat Bulaga - Reasons Why has ALDUB Trended on Twitter this 2015" title="ALDUB is on GMA Network Eat Bulaga - Reasons Why has ALDUB Trended on Twitter this 2015" width="560"/></center><br />
<h2>Most Filipinos Love Rom-Coms</h2><br />
Most Filipinos loves an equal mix of comedy and romance which is probably why the romantic-comedy genre has became so successful and phenomenal in Philippine cinema in terms of box office; and television with viewership and tweets. The ALDUB is an on-screen love team which was developed when Yaya Dub's character was supposedly indifferent towards everyone around her and will just do her "dubsmash" gig only when her character calls for it. Maine broke character when the camera panned to Alden in one episode of All For Juan, Juan For All in and august 2015 episode and from then on, the love team was developed. In reality, AlDub is not that different from any showbiz love team that has become popular in recent memories, the only difference is that it has the power of the entire (GMA) network and its online counterpart to support it and so far it has worked for their favor (financially speaking that is with endorsements and advertisements; the lifeblood of television).<br />
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<center><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJW4XqYNquEsB2yQLM0YyTYjh5KVSaSqXTlVY3Yt-npYPPOZrMrxhrYlz4RCgyMzaqLNNlAUUmOSiqqFofNH1IW7Z2jOXoBgFqjY58givo4BCmkSRHvFZneE5E-b-w8sfihjumyeuP2LPr/s1600/Reasons+Why+has+ALDUB+Trended+on+Twitter+this+2015+-+Most+Filipinos+Love+Rom-Coms.jpg" alt="Reasons Why has ALDUB Trended on Twitter this 2015 - Most Filipinos Love Rom-Coms" title="Filipinos love the Romantic Comedy Genre in Film and Television and is the reason why Aldub worked" width="560"/></center><br />
<h2>GMA Network and News Coverage of ALDUB</h2><br />
Another factor on why ALDUB has become phenomenally successful in the Philippines which transcended to the "Twitterverse"is how aggressive the network covers the phenomenal Philippine noontime show on-screen love team of AlDub. ALDub is being mentioned and featured in showbiz segment and even by reputable news reporter/anchors even in non-showbz segment in GMA Network's morning news in "Unang Hirit", it's sister company (separate Philippine television network/channel) GMA News TV's noontime news program "Balitanghali", GMA Network's afternoon news program 24 Oras, and the late night news program "Saksi". The success has also spun 2 television advertisement which may now appear in other television networks. <br />
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<i>ALDUB 1st Television Commercial in the Philippines - ALDUB's AlDub Ko To Mc Donald's Chicken Ala King TV Commercial</i><br />
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<i>ALDUB 2nd Television Commercial in the Philippines - ALDUB's Talk N' Text TV Commercial</i></center><br />
Probably one of the more head-scratching one as the network has seemingly focused all their media machinery in promoting and endorsing the noontime show's on-screen pair. Guess it was expected of any traditional television media and somehow confirms the what the thinking Filipinos perception of the mass media. <br />
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The ALDub on-screen love team is here to stay whether Filipinos like it or not. AlDub will still trend just like any video game, television, of movie franchise; if it works, it will be milked until the cow is no longer capable of being milked. There is really no sense in fighting over it amongst fans or no reason in hating it if you are not into it. It is what it is. Not long ago we have a similar fad in the form of <b><a href="http://lifeonapencil.blogspot.com/2012/02/humor-that-is-not-boy-pick-up-of-bubble.html" title="The Humor That is Not: Boy Pick-Up of Bubble Gang's Pick-Up Lines Battle Skit Brand of Anti-Humor">Boy Pick-Up</a></b> where alMOST everyone seems to make pointless pick-up lines and thought that Boy Pick-Up was funny but it eventually died a natural death; this may very well happen to the AlDub just like Guy and Pip, Vilma and Bobot, Angelu and Bobby, Judy anne and Wowie, Leah and Aga, Regine and Ariel, Richard and Dawn, and many on-screen pairs that came before it. Then we'll have a newer generation of on-screen couple replacing AlDub that will bring "kilig" to many Filipino who prefer escapism than facing the harsh realities brought by poverty, government, justice system, war, and politics. Chris A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10271546425494433250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7287447547902734939.post-47422288507419235542015-06-01T11:28:00.003+08:002015-06-02T13:10:26.447+08:00On Vice Ganda on Anti-Bullying Fiasco on ABS-CBN's ShowtimeVice Ganda revealed his bare (cosmetic make-up less) face on national television in the Advice-Ganda segment of ABS-CBN's noontime show Showtime last May 28, 2015 to advocate anti-bullying. The ABS-CBN comedian shared the best advice he can give this tormented heavily bullied woman in her school - to accept and love who she is and what she looks like then proceeded to removing his make up.<br />
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<center><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQaoQw8l54jlzC0VmIyFRFAU1K_BawGOMP8DpNQIJXtIwfzeaO9x3RsG5mNJ8M82OsB4b1YcqnSaA9EKVjeHKxjoyd4ddxByMlOAN1od8Y2iHeBuGpxxGRqG7fXegEHCnzaEmUVqZqlu7g/s1600/On+Vice+Ganda+on+Anti-Bullying+Fiasco+on+ABS-CBN%2527s+Showtime.jpg" title="On Vice Ganda on Anti-Bullying Drama on ABS-CBN's Showtime last May 28, 2015"></center><br />
If you are interested to how the whole drama unfolded. Check out the video feature from ABS-CBN's Aquino & Abunda Tonight here:<br />
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<b>On Bullying</b><br />
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Bullying is a serious issue faced by not just children but adults alike. Bullying lowers self-esteem and confidence. It generally tend to make people feel inferior and uncomfortable with themselves which stems out a slew of problems with the worst case scenario depression which could then result to suicide. Society (now aggressively) frowns upon the act of bullying which is just and subscribed to by most people. People who are considered advocates of anti-bullying are now considered champions of the oppressed... people we cheer upon. Anti-bullying statements are now much stronger when it is said by notable public figures like celebrities.<br />
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<b>On Vice Ganda's Brand of Humor</b> <br />
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Those who trouble themselves (or helpless in) watching anything Vice Ganda, you'll have a general idea of what is his brand of humor, poking fun at the expense of others. You don't have to stray away to find this in action, just watch episodes of ABS-CBN's Gandang Gabi Vice to see his humor in action - usually poking fun of how the audience member (the "punch line") physically looks like. Heck he sometimes question the way the "punchline" behaves (gestures and mannerism), thinks and expresses (talks) him or herself. One can say but it is comedy and is subjective... but we can say that bullies are merely doing the act of bullying because they find the bullied to be funny or humorous.<br />
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<i>People seem to have forgotten that not long ago Vice made a very questionable (and highly frowned-upon) joke that insults both the size of people (being fat) and (platfully belittling) rape. Well, guess that was probably not "bullying" but a simply is a bad joke; so subscribing to that, can bullies be merely bad jokers?</i></center><br />
<b>On The Irony of Vice Ganda's Anti-Bullying Fiasco</b><br />
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We now come to full circle with Vice Ganda's brand of humor which is laughing at the expense of other and bullies tendency to use humor to poke fun of others. Do you see the irony of this whole anti-bullying fiasco in Showtime? Well guess, I am not the only one who noticed this as meme's about Vice Ganda removing his make-up to give an ironic but "sensible" advice started circulating the social networks.<br />
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It is always good to watch and listen to people taking the side of the oppressed, to advocate anti-bullying; but we also have to be aware that in order for one to be a credible person to give such uplifting statements, he should be found in to have (little to) no faults in relation to bullying. Vice Ganda's brand of humor walks that thin line that separates jokes from insults. The big question is after this fiasco, will Vice Ganda's brand of humor grows up to be more intelligent or be the same ruthlessly poking fun at the expense of others?<br />
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How about you guys? What do you think about this whole television drama promulgated by ABS-CBN, Showtime, and Vice Ganda? If you are you a fan then are these criticism unfounded or uncalled for? Share your thoughts on Vice Ganda on Anti-Bullying Statement on ABS-CBN's Showtime in the comments section below:Chris A.noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7287447547902734939.post-9583846109739686692015-03-20T07:52:00.001+08:002015-03-20T08:31:48.524+08:00A Women's Guide to Birth Control Myths - Part OneParenthood entails a lot of responsibilities which can be both overwhelming and fulfilling. This is why it is important that a couple must be ready before they start a family. Birth control methods should be greatly considered by couples who are not yet ready for the responsibilities of parenthood or may simply want to properly plan their family.<br />
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Not everyone has the the opportunity to equip themselves with the necessary knowledge and understanding with regards to effective family planning. Others have misconceptions which eventually lead to unplanned pregnancy. Luckily we are now living in the digital age as information about birth control methodologies is simply a click away. To whether one wants to prevent unplanned pregnancies, or have timed it perfectly to have a child is what this blog series will be all about. We have gathered some of the most common birth control and contraception myths to give you a better idea and understanding on how to properly plan your family.<br />
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1. <b>Women can't get pregnant when their partner pulls out before ejaculation (withdrawal method)</b><br />
<blockquote>Withdrawal (coitus interruptus) is not a very effective natural method of contraception. There are two factors that makes this an inconsistent and ineffective method of birth control: (1) Withdrawal solely depends on the man as he should have the ability to predict his ejaculation and use self-control to avoid coming inside his partner. Self-control is particularly challenging for men who do not have enough sexual experience or are under the influence of alcohol. (2) Some men unknowingly ejaculate a fluid (pre-cum) which has a probability to contains sperm even before the man climax. <br />
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For more information check out <a href="http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-info/birth-control/withdrawal-pull-out-method"><b>Withdrawal (Pull Out Method)</b></a>.<br />
</blockquote>2. <b>Women can't get pregnant on her "first time"</b><br />
<blockquote>This is a big misconception as a woman is susceptible to pregnancy any time after she start ovulating (fertile period) even if it is her "first time". This is why a woman or a girl should not be deceived or pressured on having sexual intercourse with her partner with only this misconception in mind. A woman should at least attempt to understand an ovulation cycle before engaging in such risky and uninformed activity.<br />
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For more information check out <a href="http://americanpregnancy.org/getting-pregnant/understanding-ovulation/"><b>Understanding Ovulation</b></a>.<br />
</blockquote>3. <b>Women cannot get pregnant during the "safe" period. (rhythm method)</b><br />
<blockquote>The rhythm or calendar method is also not a full-proof method of (natural) contraception. There are various factors that can affect a woman's hormones which is directly related to her menstruation (and ovulation) cycles. This could still lead to unexpected pregnancy when not critically monitored causing the timing to be off. A woman must do more research more on fertility awareness.<br />
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For more information check out <a href="http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-info/birth-control/fertility-awareness"><b>Fertility Awareness-Based Methods (FAMs)</b></a>.<br />
</blockquote>4. <b>Women can't get pregnant when they douche, bathe, or shower after having sex</b><br />
<blockquote>There is no possible way that a douching solution will reach the sperm once it has entered the cervix and later fertilizing the egg. The same applies even if a woman takes a bath (shower) or urinate immediately after having a sexual intercourse.<br />
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For more information check out <a href="http://womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/douching.html"><b>Douching fact sheet</b></a>.<br />
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There are still other misconceptions and myths out there regarding birth control and family planning. We will continue listing them down to debunk such myths and equip you with the right information. We highly recommend that you do your own research if your are particularly interested in trying out some family planning or birth control methods cited in this special. Have you encountered such misconceptions? What do you think about birth control in general? Have you tried any family planning method? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.<br />
Chris A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10271546425494433250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7287447547902734939.post-6300385692104101572015-03-04T14:39:00.000+08:002015-03-04T18:40:55.455+08:00Why is RIP Jam Trending and the Philippine News Media CoverageToday (March 4, 2015) a certain Filipino passed away because of cancer, Jamvhille Sebastian of the real life and social network "famous" couple called JaMich. The Philippine entertainment industry has been all over Jamvhille "Jam" Sebastian and Paolinne Michelle "Mich" Liggayu after Jam's battle against lung cancer has been made public. <br />
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<b>Why is Jam Sebastian's battle against cancer made public?</b><br />
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That is the question. Why, indeed. Is it simply just because of the cancer patient's wishes to be so? We should understand that the JAMICH couple first gained popularity and notoriety by making their love story public and be a media spectacle through their various social media websites which I personally do not follow. Is it simply a matter of preference. How unfortunate are those non-celebrity status cancer patients for not having the spotlight focused on them even if they wanted it to. Guess that's just the reality of life. <br />
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<b>Should the battle against cancer be made into a media spectacle?</b><br />
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Unbeknownst to our knowledge, countless of people have died or have been taken away from their families by the ruthlessness of the disease called cancer. Did these families in any way ask for television and social network coverage? I can understand if religious families and friends start asking people around them for prayers to heal (with the hopes of it working) their family member suffering from Cancer, but it is another thing to invite media to dip its dirty feet on it. I don't know the guy nor am a big fan, but should that mean that I should or the rest of the Filipino people sympathize? There are so many people dying without our knowledge. A good example is the Muslim individuals the unsung soldiers caught in the crossfire of the ongoing war from the land dispute in Mindanao. Were their deaths any less important or unimportant than Jam's death? NO, their family and friends mourned without the public knowing and sympathizing. I say let his family and friends mourn privately without the media spectacle.<br />
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<b>A call for "political correctness" and "professionalism" in Philippine "news" media</b><br />
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This is an all-time low on Philippine "news" media. What contribution has Jam Sebastian made in the Philippine history and landscape that requires this much news media attention and coverage? Battling cancer? We can get stories of various people battling cancer all over the country. The Philippine news media should only take an effort to do so. Is simply because of JaMich' celebrity status the reason why you are covering them? Is this already considered news? Heck if the stupidity of the "Blue and Black vs White and Gold Dress social network argument" making the news just because it is trending, then it is only natural for news media to sensationalize this one as well, right?<br />
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<b>A dying man's wish.</b><br />
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Jam Sebastian was visited by various celebrities like Vice Ganda, Kris Aquino, and Hayden Kho; and guess what, a camera crew is tailing these celebrities when they did visit the bedridden half of JaMich. How noble of these celebrities to visit and answer to a dying man's wish. I hope more celebrities can follow such terminally ill patients dying wish and for them to take time and visit all of them. Unfortunately, there isn't enough attention given to some "less recognized" individuals for them to receive celebrities sympathies and pity.<br />
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<b>What is a news and what is newsworthy?</b><br />
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We can simply look for the definition of the word "news" on dictionaries or online via the usual sources (Google, Yahoo, Wikipedia, etc.). Why is JaM's death needed to be covered by leading local news media is beyond me. Is the celebrity status alone makes something newsworthy?<br />
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Upon reading this opinion piece, one might misunderstood this as a JaMich hater when in reality I just don't give a darn about who or what they are. What irks me is how the whole Jam Sebastian ordeal with cancer has been abused and sensationalized by the Philippine "news" media as if the Filipino media should know or even care about the cancer tribulations of a "celebrity". Of course, this won't be all possible without the "support" of the "loving" parents. Hopefully they are also open to criticism thrown their way since they are the once who allowed media to spectate on their supposedly private lives. Good and bad comments is all fair once you open the floodgates. There is no stopping what goes in or out.<br />
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<b>Philippine news media's sensationalism and biases</b><br />
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Why are they riding the waves of Jam's death. Someone's passing should not even be made public unless they contributed something noteworthy that would actually make the the majority of Filipinos care. Was he a scientist? Was he a political figure? Was he a famous icon? Was he someone who contributed something to the betterment of the country, society, or a specific industry? If the answer is an astounding NO, then why even give them a segment on you supposedly professional news website and television program? I wouldn't be even surprised if I see an episode dedicated to JaMich on infotainment magazine programs like Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho and Rated K, or drama shows like Maalaala Mo Kaya or Magpakailanman. <br />
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Let the family and love ones of the Jam mourn in private. Sympathies are expected for the families of the deceased, but you as a respected news media organization are not required to focus your spotlight on them. The country has other issues worth reporting. what happened to the SAF44 Mamasapano clash? The continuous conflict on the Bangsamoro Basic Law? What is the status of the territorial disputes of Muslims claiming most of Mindanao as theirs? What is the status of China's claiming of our territories? what happened to the NBN-ZTE Deal? What happened to the Arroyo trial? What happened to the news about Hacienda Luisita? What is the status of the Freedom of Information Bill? <br />
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I find myself loathing Philippine "news" media more and more with these kinds of bad practices, biases, and unprofessionalism.Chris A.noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7287447547902734939.post-24468217777741784412013-10-30T10:05:00.000+08:002013-10-30T10:05:23.956+08:00Back to Square One and Domain-Less<div style="text-align: justify;">Ahoy! It has been seven months since my last update. I have taken a break from blogging and shifted my focus on my new career in the local BPO scene. Having to travel for 2 - 3 hours back and forth to work has really drain the energy and enthusiasm to blog in me. I'f rather just sit in the couch and watch some episodes of Running Man with my brother and sister; or just play xbox 360. It is much simpler this way. I don't know if I'll be as active in blogging like I used to be. Maybe it is just a phase or what, but for now I am contented with what I have and focus more on my career and future. I have neglected my blogs meaning no funds for me which only means one thing, reverting back to domain-less blogs. CMABLOGS is now back to being lifeonapencil.blogspot.com.<br />
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For now I leave it at that...<br />
</div>Chris A.noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7287447547902734939.post-39902005387610590842013-03-19T17:49:00.000+08:002013-03-19T17:49:47.687+08:00Blog, Gaming, Career, and Other Drugs<div style="text-align: justify;">It's been a while since I visited my blogs and actually "blogged". It has already been what almost two to three months of hiatus in my blogs, and some of those blogs really needs some updating. I really can't say if I am back or what. For now I am taking my sweet time with work and gaming. <br />
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I think I mentioned before that I am working as another BPO agent with some flashy sub-name "Game Master". Currently, we are now handling an MMOFPS which I will end at that. Well, can't really chose what genre to pick as we are all just corporate slaves here in the end. Well, I start to appreciate shooters now more than before, maybe I'll try out various FPS on Xbox 360 now.<br />
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I've finally decided to join the dark side and modify (JTAG) mg Xbox 360. I had always the options to do so, but back then I was still digging the whole online connectivity thing. Well, I grew tired of it and most of the games I purchase are lengthy single player (RPG) ones, so what's the use right. Currently I am now playing 2013's Tomb Raider from Crystal Dynamics which is really kick ass. I haven't had the chance to play the uncharted series, but seeing the videos posted online, I think the reboot of the Tomb Raider franchise is much more like Uncharted which is not a bad thing. I am also playing the Ultimate Adventure (story mode) of Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 3, which is great as usual. Not to mention, I have unlocked a number of characters for multiplayer. Can't wait to play with friends once I've unlocked all the characters. Thanks to my new JTagged Xbox360, I can now play those games which I haven't had the resources to play before ;-)<br />
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I only got two days every week to continuously play Xbox 360 games, but that doesn't mean I can't play on the road. I recently purchase PSP 3000 which I play in trips to and fro to work. Yes, it is modified as well, currently enjoying Valkyria Chronicles II, Persona 4 Portable, and Duodecim Final Fantasy 012. So is there anything else a geek like me can ask for? More time to enjoy these perhaps? Every once in a while I think of romance, but then I remember what possible life I can give them and I immediately snap out of that dream. Maybe someday when I have more than enough (financially) to give myself and my parents. For now, romantic relationships are out of the picture.<br />
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I will probably share my thoughts on relationship next time. Recently had a talk with a good bud of mine about this, and i think it is worth talking about and oh boy I have a lot in mind about that issue.</div>Chris A.noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7287447547902734939.post-12939963251458592162013-01-07T19:30:00.000+08:002013-01-07T19:30:04.407+08:00Here and Back Again This 2013: First Blog Post for 2013<div style="text-align: justify;">Ah how fast time flies. One moment I was wondering what new blogs will I push for 2012 and then the next thing I know is that the year has ended. It has also not been a good year for CMABLOGS as I have been inactive in the later half of the year. Basically I still blog, but not here. I generally focused my attention on my other blogs, mainly <a href="http://www.cmaquest.com">CMAQUEST</a>, <a href="http://www.pinoymovieblogger.com">Pinoy Movie Blogger</a>, and <a href="http://www.retropilipinas.com">Retro Pilipinas</a>. Unfortunately work got in the way, but I am not complaining I love my new career as an outsourced Game Master. I got to work in the gaming industry and finally know what it is like behind the scenes. I planned to start a blogging series last year relating to my new career, but eventually work and gaming schedule conflict got in the way. Hopefully I can juggle my schedule playing, working, and blogging this 2013.<br />
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It was not long ago, 2007 to be precise that I started blogging for the sake of earning a little. after a series of trial and error, I finally got it and eventually infiltrated the local blogging community thanks to mainstream commercial bloggers who I met in the past years. I learned a lot from that experience and thankful for everything. As much as i enjoy attending blogging events and sharing experiences and new stuff from such events, we all need to eventually prioritize what matters most... family and personal growth. So cheers and here is to a more active blogging this 2013. Catch me blogging and check out updates on my blogs :D</div>Chris A.noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7287447547902734939.post-13700363066641771462012-11-06T22:30:00.002+08:002012-11-06T22:30:54.501+08:00Hilariously Subtitled Ghost Fighter Opening Theme Song by Wasted Productions<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Wasted Production's Ghost Fighter Theme Song (Taglish)</b> was one of those videos that took me by surprise which probably the reason why I can't stop laughing when I first saw it and get sudden bursts of laughter everytime I remember it. It featured the lyrics of the popular Japanese animated television series <b>Yu Yu Hakusho</b> a.k.a. <b>Ghost Fighter</b> which became very popular here in the Philippines around the 90's.</div><br />
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Watch <b>Ghost Fighter Theme Song (Taglish)</b> here:<br />
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Lyrics:<br />
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matsing oh! shit ang dumi <br />
cat daga dumiskarte<br />
hito ni bu-bunchek<br />
ha? taena! isoli <br />
ka siga pi-prito<br />
hito ni bu-buncek<br />
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nood see the raw<br />
nakita ko naron mag-jowa<br />
puta subaru mo, sugat eh<br />
trophy di auto nasa<br />
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mitsa mitsa, kurot she<br />
grabe na di po init nasuka<br />
kotse ko asul <br />
you hit cubao ah<br />
wah itek! krudo no ah<br />
mista, mitsa kimchi <br />
hinto the jeep<br />
the who in it? me soda<br />
yes! sa sea sya no?<br />
selda ang tarik<br />
sulu hmm there oh on me<br />
hari got toyo sa himas<br />
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ewww mama <br />
dyan lang kayo noh<br />
chikito din<br />
can u suck it? hmm..tatalon<br />
ewww mama benta ko sayo narra<br />
dont lie teh, wag ka rin tatalon<br />
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nood see the raw<br />
kuya may toyo oh, kasuhan<br />
nag-ani ikulong, kain teh<br />
trophy di auto nasa<br />
mista, mitsa <br />
crush she don't kill that<br />
the who in it? nasuka<br />
no recon eto<br />
you will hit cubao ah<br />
wah itek! krudo no ah<br />
mista, mitsa yes sa sea<br />
hinto the jeep<br />
the who in it? me soda<br />
key busy sya noh<br />
selda ang tarik<br />
sulu hmm there oh on me<br />
hari got toyo sa himas.<br />
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<b><u>The First Encounter</u></b><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">November 2, 2012, a Friday, I started noticing my office mates barely controlling themselves from laughing really hard and loud as our Korean boss might come in any moment. I was curios as to what could be the source of this contagious and uncontrollable laughter, the a wild MSN link to the shared <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=436017313128432">facebook uploaded video of the Badly Subtitled Yu Yu Hakusho Theme Song</a> appeared on my MSN and the rest is history. I immediately shared it on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/christopher.aquino/posts/366344043458936" title="Shared the Hilarious Video on my Wall">my FB wall</a> to spread the madness.<br />
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It is funny because it exactly brings back memories of me singing various anime (opening or closing) theme songs with the wrong lyrics or as how I heard them. It was before there was even the internet or anime magazines to help us sing it right. This video is so funny because it it is exactly that only funnier. A comedic take and a what-if scenario. What if someone tried to make sense of a Japanese song by associating words with this foreign language. That is what we get with the <b>hilariously subtitled Ghost Fighter Opening Theme Song by Wasted Productions</b> and it warrants to be both filed under the <a href="http://www.cmablogs.com/search/label/Social%20Network%20Vault" title="Social Network Vault"><b>Social Network Vault</b></a> and <a href="http://www.cmablogs.com/search/label/Fave%20Videos" title="Fave Videos"><b>Fave Videos</b></a> here at CMABLOGS.</div>Chris A.noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7287447547902734939.post-4271360205772606432012-10-02T02:03:00.001+08:002012-10-02T02:16:17.058+08:00A Wholehearted Participation in the Website Blackout Protest Against the Philippine Cyber Crime Prevention Law<div style="text-align: justify;">Today, October 2, 2012 yours truly wholeheartedly joins the <b>bwebsite black out protest/awareness raising for the cybercrime law</b>. Do not get me wrong, the Cyber Crime Law is what the Filipinos need to protect their basic rights and welfare from being violated online, but the inclusion of a highly exploitative parts in the recent 2012 Philippine enacted law is what drove us mad, online libel.</div><br />
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Learn more about the Movement to Correct the Cyber Crime Prevention Law through the <a href="http://pifa.ph/"><b>Philippine Internet Freedom Alliance Official Website</b></a></center><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">By now there have probably have countless write ups to discuss why most Filipino netizens hate the Cyber Crime Prevention Law of 2012. I suggest you seek them out, read from both sides and be the judge yourselves if we are just merely over reacting or there is truly a basis to all of this... which is the latter. I'll say it straight right from the get-go I don't have what it takes yet to march to march to the Philippine Supreme Court hours from now and join the rally and protest against this potentially malicious and oppressive law enacted by our "good" Benigno Simeon "Noynoy" Aquino III along with majority of our 2012 Philippine senators with the exemption of Senator Teofisto Guingona III (I tip my hat to you, Sir). What I can do however is express myself like what I always do and plan to do so in an unforeseen future, only if this low gets amended/revise soon!</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">If you happen to pass by all of my blogs this October 2, 2012, (<a href="http://www.cmaquest.com"><b>CMAQUEST</a></b>, <a href="http://www.retropilipinas.com"><b>Retro Pilipinas</b></a>, and <a href="http://www.pinoymovieblogger.com"><b>Pinoy Movie Blogger</b></a>) you'll notice that you'll first be introduced with a splash banner that aims to spread awareness that the freedom that most Filipinos currently enjoy online whether it is on a conversation via chat, social networks, or through blogs is threatened by the current state of the Cyber Crime Prevention Law. If ever all of these actions fail and Filipinos once again forget that there is that dangerous section in the Cyber Crime Prevention Law that is like a slowly crawling time bomb. How will you answer the younger generations (that is if you are still alive and free to even talk to them in this potential future that retains this law), "Where were you when the government started taking our freedom to freely express?" or "Was there any way that your generation could have done to right this error that we are suffering now?". If ever that dark dystopian hopeless Philippines does takes place, I will face them with pride and say "<i>we fought the good fight back then but failed because our numbers weren't enough, that average Filipinos didn't give a darn.</i>". The only question now is what will you do about the Cyber Crime Prevention Law while you still have the capability to stop it dead on its oppressive track towards that potentially dark future for freedom in the Philippines?</div><br />
<center><i>Remember remember the secondth of October...<br />
Cyber Crime Prevention Law, tyranny, and freedom-suppressed.<br />
I see no reason why Cyber Crime Prevention Law<br />
Should ever be forgot...</i><br />
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- Inspired by Remember Remember Poem<br />
(Guy Fawkes & the Gunpowder Plot)<br />
V for Vendetta (2006) Film</center>Chris A.noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7287447547902734939.post-17882826930696725312012-08-31T04:08:00.000+08:002012-08-31T04:17:55.814+08:00Ramon Bautista's Tales from the Friend Zone: Insightful Relationship Advice Video Series from Ramon Bautista<div style="text-align: justify;">I stumbled over <b>Tales from the Friend Zone</b> a few days ago, and was in for a treat when I started watching the Tales from the Friend Zone video series in <b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/rarivera78">RARivera's Youtube Video Channel</b></a>. Tales from the Friend Zone is hosted by Ramon Bautista where he answer questions sent via <b><a href="http://www.formspring.me/ramonbautista">Ramon Bautista's Formspring</a></b> by everyday Filipinos trapped in the <b>friend zone</b>. The usually 5 - 7 minute long episode begins with the disclaimer "Ang susunod na programa ay hango sa tunay na buhay" ("the following program is based on true events") which later transitions to the show's title screen with the background OPM "Kaibigan lang Pala".</div><br />
<center><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJZ1xgXPIN7wXhp3i8NzPGp6vc7dNgUXbY4Rp4uPSRvwYHdN3Ky-Yp6cLPruiquY_5X90ZY5Sf4EzRXaE0YEk3HAMWCB3U7WTrMonufmLSsGJSm7JyrH8IeU9l_JZX7aBm7eM7gJ-yD6aK/s1600/Ramon+Bautista%2527s+Tales+from+the+Friend+Zone+CMABLOGS+Fave+Video.png" width="560" alt="Ramon Bautista's Tales from the Friend Zone CMABLOGS Fave Video"/></center><br />
<b><u>About Ramon Bautista's Tales from the Friend Zone</b></u><br />
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Love advise Internet show for people trapped in the Friend Zone. Made in the Philippines by Ramon Bautista and RA Rivera.<br />
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<p align="right">Source: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RamonBautistasTFTFZ" title="Ramon Bautista's Tales from the Friend Zone"><b>Ramon Bautista's Tales from the Friend Zone Official FB Page</b></a></p><br />
<center><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKtGJYfQhWu-A02gbGP8n8FzYnIHHnLpIQRxGNzoQCCJZcGkqnMKLkeB1jCxNk2OBGMs4rphlnY7q2WeSj-P0Kyw3-KV-bCQPDE0IIIpHq-ojXwewZsbj6WPcTGdhJ6ONPDsKhAj80fIWC/s1600/Ramon+Bautista%2527s+Tales+from+the+Friend+Zone+Getting+out+of+the+Friendzone+Advice+on+Youtube.png" width="560" alt="Ramon Bautista's Tales from the Friend Zone Getting out of the Friendzone Advice on Youtube"/></center><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">So why does Tales from the Friend Zone works (Each video currently has more than 100,000 pageviews and counting)? The video series slash love advice show is spoken in Filipino, so every Filipinos will feel right. Not to mention that almost everyone has (is, had) or knows someone who fell in love with someone but eventually got friend zoned putting them in crisis or utmost pain. Ramon Bautista's Tales from the Friend Zone (TFTFZ) is just like any of the currently airing <b><a href="http://www.cmablogs.com/2012/05/papa-jack-and-chico-loco-ending-day.html">love advice radio shows</a></b> here in the Philippines. Ramon Bautista's TFTFZ features one chosen letter which will be read by Ramon with a funny re-enactment showcasing their interpretation of the letter sender's crisis. The re-enactment ends as soon as Ramon finish reading the letter where he later gives his insightful advice like a "pro" hahaha. In the end, the chosen letter sender will received a baby-tee, which Ramon says that should be given to their potential future partner with various prints related with being friend-zoned. He ends it with "Na-Friend Zone ka nga, may t-shirt ka naman" ("You might got friend-zoned, but you got a free t-shirt"). Besides the re-enactment, the episode is funny because we can all somehow relate and although it seems pretty simple to our perspective, the conflict is very much real in the eyes of those who got friendzoned. Well, honestly I am watching and learning from this video series, since I think I've experienced one myself. This will arm me from being friendzoned, hahaha. Well. I'll leave you with the first three episodes from Ramon Bautista's Tales from the Friend Zone. You can hit both the Subscribe button to get regular video updates from Ramon Bautista or Like their FB Page.</div><br />
<b><u>TALES FROM THE FRIEND ZONE episode 01</b></u><br />
<i>A story of deceit, passion, and murder</i><br />
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<b><u>TALES FROM THE FRIEND ZONE episode 02</b></u><br />
<i>Mahal kita, kaso finriend zone mo ako</i><br />
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<u><b>TALES FROM THE FRIEND ZONE episode 03</b></u><br />
<i>Do not strike when the iron is not yet hot</i><br />
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So how did you find the first three episodes of Ramon Bautista's Tales from the Friend Zone? Share your thoughts and opinion in the comments section below:Chris A.noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7287447547902734939.post-872895024343649522012-08-21T02:46:00.000+08:002012-08-21T02:46:03.653+08:00The Social Network Vault - An Archive of Anything and Everything Viral and Phenomenal on Social Networking Websites<div style="text-align: justify;">Facebook is "the social networking website" where anyone can everyone can hang out, share their thoughts, and socialize with each other. With so many people in one's network, one fb post can easily be flushed down in a matter of minutes. Has it ever happen to you that you have this one particular fb post that you wanted to looked at again but then you cannot because of the many activities you have already done that flushed it down your memory (you have posted, liked newer posts, and have forgotten which date did you liked it)? Well, this is what I will try to remedy with the Social Network Vault here in CMABLOGS.</div><br />
<center><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmtA3LwP43xFAKlFkQXi38htFgzwLaVAyq2BJVqtGqDVHcU7G4f527esTSpzVdpQAldEpWbsIy3GA4kJCKebB-c-VxVHWNnG1TAcpd1EJ3AlRdywl5VfJG8RmH8RNF0E_V98CLBWcmy9ex/s1600/cmablogs+social+network+vault+archiving+anything+and+everything+viral+and+phenomenal+on+social+networking+websites.png" width="450" alt="cmablogs social network vault archiving anything and everything viral and phenomenal on social networking websites"/></center><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>The Social Network Vault</b> is just a more permanent and stable archiving vault where I can once again look at any social networking posts that I have found very interesting, funny, scary, thought-provoking, phenomenal, disturbing, and many more. You may share my fascination with these viral images, videos or mere status updates, or you may not. This is just my personal archives. What matters is that whenever I wanted to laugh my arse off on one particular post I liked days, months, and even years ago I'll just go to the social network vault section here in my blog (www.cmablogs.com) and check them out again. Well, you can also do this same thing in your individual blogs, for everyone has different taste or preferences. Most people I know in various social netwoking website (including myself before this post) has addressed the issue of these favorite posts getting flushed down into oblivion by simply saving these vital images and create an album where all their fave pics go. The Social network Vault is just my version of that. So if you want to find out if your favorite viral pic, meme, and video got included in my social network vault, or you have something that warrants a spot here, then feel free to just drop by and share one here.</div>Chris A.noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7287447547902734939.post-51397330581498790962012-07-17T03:54:00.000+08:002012-07-17T03:54:00.901+08:00A Look on What Eat Bulaga! Indonesia Is Like<div style="text-align: justify;">Last time we talked and confirmed that <b><a href="http://www.cmablogs.com/2012/07/eat-bulaga-indonesia-philippines.html" title="Eat Bulaga Indonesia Philippine's Longgest Running and Undisputed Noontime Variety Show Eat Bulaga Got Franchised!">Indonesia officially franchised Eat Bulaga!</b></a>. Now let's check out what Eat Bulaga! Indonesia is like on its first episode.</div><br />
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<b>Eat Bulaga! Indonesia's version of Pambato ng Videoke ng Bayan</b><br />
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<b>Eat Bulaga! Indonesia's version of Sugod Bahay Gang</b><br />
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<center><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOEBQWp1a_I9I9u49nmWnGbM2or0s0yqGZuOlP1G9sUSsTfUEkY5_gmtW-_4s-8lQ83N0ONMIHby7Oe-eJDx1ynAhtdodXPqFm105sILaRhK49dl8OCTqMhu6fKZwNQSdT79HNThPlSncT/s1600/Eat+Bulaga+Indonesia+Pinoy+Henyo+-+Indonesia+Pintar.png" width="480" alt="Eat Bulaga Indonesia Pinoy Henyo - Indonesia Pintar"/></center><br />
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<b>INDONESIA PINTAR - Eat Bulaga! Indonesia's version of Pinoy Henyo Segment</b><br />
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<center><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSnZ7tn6duBSCEK-rSJD5IrQ97dc2dBsQ-sJAOenw9PetLQsaoM4fqQFOMAdQ1Sg2xvFTrHmmn8i8QWl7wQLfKBzrV4iQ_2Kl2pqihmIJ-3ph5ihdvAjcE8KQEvkmfnKDKjEuzIIS1HYQ1/s1600/Eat+Bulaga+Indonesia+Franchise+features+its+own+version+of+Pinoy+Henyo.png" width="480" alt="Eat Bulaga Indonesia Franchise features its own version of Pinoy Henyo"/></center><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Amidst the language barrier, I still find it amusing how Eat Bulaga! Indonesia has managed to duplicate the feel and the look of the original Philippine Eat Bulaga! in their own fun and conservative type of way. For most Filipinos who are not privileged enough to learn the Indonesian dialect, we just have to read the scenes as it is the exact same Eat Bulaga that we grew to loved with for 33 years, only with a different coat. Well it is expected for a franchise anyways. Hopefully Indonesia's localized version and franchise of Eat Bulaga! will soon become a household name that will not only entertain generations of Indonesians but provide public service to its people.</div>Chris A.noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7287447547902734939.post-40150114744925422592012-07-16T04:05:00.006+08:002012-07-16T04:05:57.065+08:00Eat Bulaga! Indonesia: Philippine's Longgest Running Noontime Variety Show Eat Bulaga Got Franchised!<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Eat Bulaga!</b> has been providing television entertainment for 3 decades and is tsill counting. Millions of Filipinos grew up with this long-running Philippine noontime variety show since it began airing back in 1979. I've seen almost everything there to see on Eat Bulaga and told myself that nothing will surprise me anymore with this television entertainment show for the mass, until I stumbled on a news about <b>Eat Bulaga! Indonesia</b>.</div><br />
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<b></u>Eat Bulaga! Indonesia</u></b><br />
<i>Official News about the Eat Bulaga! Franchise in Indonesia</i><br />
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<blockquote><div style="text-align: justify;">Yes, Philippine's undisputed number one noontime variety show got franchised by Surya Citra Televisi a.k.a SCTV Network in Indonesia. Indonesians will now be able to watch <b>Eat Bulaga! Indonesia</b> every Mondays to Saturdays at an afternoon timeslot of 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM starting July 16, 2012 in SCTV. Eat Bulaga! Indonesia will be hosted by Uya Kuya, Aja Farid, Reza No, Ramzi, Narji, Ciripa, Rian Ibram, Rio Indrawan, Steven, Leo Consul, Selena Alexandria, Jenny Tan, Bianca Lizza and Julie Christie. The Indonesian afternoon variety show will also feature its own version of Eat Bulaga's popular segments like Bulagaan (Bolagaan), Juan For All, All For Juan (Satu Untuk Semua, Semua Untuk Satu) and Pinoy Henyo (Indonesia Jenius). "We want this program to be a success like in the Philippines, where it has been running for the past 33 years," said Harsiwi Achmad, Director of Programs and Production at Studio Penta SCTV. "We’re not adapting 100% of the Philippines’ Eat Bulaga but will format in accordance with the state and introduce positive values, environmental campaigns, and sharing with others," said Harsiwi.</div><br />
News Source: <b><a href="http://www.kapanlagi.com/showbiz/selebriti/14-host-pandu-eat-bulaga-indonesia-10b382.html">KapanLagi</a></b></blockquote><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">No thanks to my day job, I am not that updated with a much more live news from Eat Bulaga! that is currently airing on GMA Network. Luckily we have the internet to save me from the hassle. It is not an April Fool's Joke or anything and it has been confirmed by the Eat Bulaga Team themselves. Eat Bulaga! Indonesia is really happening.</div><br />
<center><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhpCUWPkFcq3eKK8qijphuyxuNczk8ai_bdDQEiUwLs2jygknd6qsuFuDGnZm4hJmDDtixnOo4JZgziUD7WmSB2R_vOfeLohSRBrZPgk20lM9tIb2bKGNVn1CGfVFUhcTekScUTNXF-Nxg/s1600/Eat+Bulaga+Indonesia+Hosts+Uya+Kuya%252C+Aja+Farid%252C+Reza+No%252C+Ramzi%252C+Narji%252C+Ciripa%252C+Rian+Ibram%252C+Rio+Indrawan%252C+Steven%252C+Leo+Consul%252C+Selena+Alexandria%252C+Jenny+Tan%252C+Bianca+Lizza+and+Julie+Christie.jpg" alt="Eat Bulaga Indonesia Hosts Uya Kuya, Aja Farid, Reza No, Ramzi, Narji, Ciripa, Rian Ibram, Rio Indrawan, Steven, Leo Consul, Selena Alexandria, Jenny Tan, Bianca Lizza and Julie Christie" width="480"/></center><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Well, Eat Bulaga! didn't get to where it is now (as the longest running undisputed noontime variety show in the Philippines for 33 years) without the support of millions of Filipinos. Eat Bulaga! has endured the test of time, triumphed over its numerous competition, and survived some controversies that its host has gotten themselves into.Eat Bulaga has consistently evolved to the show that it is now. Besides the usual entertainment, Eat Bulaga! has now become a public service program that won the hearts of more Filipinos. The big question is to whether Eat Bulaga! Indonesia will have the same impact as what Eat Bulaga! did here in the Philippines. If all the cards are played right by the television compay and its initial 14 hosts, Indonesians will have something fun, entertaining and good on their television screen every weekdays at 4 PM with <b>Eat Bulaga! Indonesia</b>.</div>Chris A.noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7287447547902734939.post-60382449006821203692012-07-15T03:01:00.000+08:002012-07-15T03:25:40.063+08:00The Winners of the 1st Philippine Popular Music Festival: Rejuvenating the Philippine Music Industry this 2012<div style="text-align: justify;">July 14, 2012 marks the new year for all original Filipino music with the <b>1st Philippine Popular Music Festival</b>. I was still fortunate enough to at least saw the last part - announcement of winners of the Philippine Popular Music Festival 2012 telecast in TV5. I'm glad I did,</div><br />
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There are a total of <b>14 finalists for the 2012 PPOP Music Festival</b>. <br />
Check out their individual entries here.<br />
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<b><u>Philippine Popular Music Festival Top 14</u></b><br />
<ul><li>"Kesa" music and lyrics by Edwin Marollano</li>
<li>"Piso" music and lyrics by Krist Melecio</li>
<li>"Dulo ng Dila" music and lyrics by Noah Zuñiga</li>
<li>"Takusa" music and lyrics by Byron Ricamara</li>
<li>"Tayo-Tayo Lang" music and lyrics by Toto Sorioso</li>
<li>"3:00 AM" music and lyrics by Keiko Necesario</li>
<li>"Bigtime" music and lyrics by Trina Belamide</li>
<li>"Brown" music and lyrics by James Leyte</li>
<li>"Himig Ng Panahon" music and lyrics by Thyro Alfaro</li>
<li>"Minsa'y Isang Bansa" music and lyrics by Gary Granada</li>
<li>"Bawat Hakbang" music and lyrics by Karl Villuga</li>
<li>"Negastar" music and lyrics by Mike Villegas</li>
<li>"Kontrabida" music and lyrics by Soc Villanueva</li>
<li>"Slowdancing" music and lyrics by Kennard Faraon</li>
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Although almost all entries have somethings special to offer, unfortunately there can only be one grand winner. Here are the list of <b>winners for the 1st PPOP Music Festival</b>:<br />
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<b><u>The Winners of the 1st Philippine Popular Music Festival</u></b><br />
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<b>1st Philippine Popular Music Festival Smart People's Choice Awards</b>: <br />
<blockquote>"<b>Brown</b>"<br />
Music and Lyrics by James Leyte<br />
Interpreted by Brown Man Revival</blockquote><br />
<b>1st Philippine Popular Music Festival 2nd Runner Up</b>: <br />
<blockquote>"<b>Kontrabida</b>"<br />
Music and Lyrics by Soc Villanueva<br />
Interpreted by Sam Concepcion</blockquote><br />
<b>1st Philippine Popular Music Festival 1st Runner Up</b>: <br />
<blockquote>"<b>Tayo-Tayo Lang</b>"<br />
Music and Lyrics by Toto Sorioso<br />
Interpreted by Ebe Dancel</blockquote><br />
<b>1st Philippine Popular Music Festival Grand Winner</b>: <br />
<blockquote>"<b>Bawat Hakbang</b>"<br />
Music and Lyrics by Karl Villuga<br />
Interpreted by Mark Santos with the Acafellas</blockquote><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Filipino music has taken a step back and has steadily decline over the past few years (if not decades) and this is because of a number of reasons. Rather than pondering on what almost destroyed it, let's look forward at what will build it anew. Hopefully the <b>Philippine Popular Music Festival</b> will become a consistent annual music event like what the Metro Manila Popular Music Festival (Metropop) has established before it. An annual event that will help rejuvenate the Philippine music industry by ushering in new all original Filipino music by creative and Filipino artists (Filipino composers and singers alike).</div><br />
<center>For more information about the Philippine Popular Music Festival visit their official website at <b><a href="http://www.philpop.com.ph/">http://www.philpop.com.ph/</a></b></center><br />Chris A.noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7287447547902734939.post-57951885752932264632012-07-11T05:01:00.002+08:002012-07-11T05:01:19.584+08:00Dolphy's Death: The Death and the Celebrated Life of Philippines' Comedy King<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Rodolfo Vera Quizon, Sr. a.k.a Dolphy - "The King of Comedy" died this July 10, 2012 at the age of 83</b>. I will not go into further details explaining his life, career, and milestones, the media already got that covered. I'll just simply talk about Dolphy's influence on me and probably to most of us who new him as a good entertainer and public figure.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Well, other folks born before me might remember him in John en Marsha or from his other works he starred in, but being a 90's kid I was more familiar with Dolphy as Kevin Kosme from <b><a href="http://www.retropilipinas.com/2012/01/home-along-da-riles-abs-cbn-90s.html" title="Retro Pilipinas Feature on Home Along Da Riles">ABS-CBN's Home Along Da Riles</a></b>. He became this cool, loving, traditional, funny and iconic second father figure with this long running television sitcom. I was oblivious to his career before Home Along or John en Marsha back then, but would later be greatly impressed when I made a researched and compiled the the <a href="http://www.pinoymovieblogger.com/2012/06/philippine-comedy-movie-title-database.html" title="The Philippine Comedy Movie Title Database: Complete List of Filipino Comedy Films"><b>list of the comedy films in the Philippines</a></b>, because films featuring Dolphy was already more than a handful and was alone enough to fill that database.<br />
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The last film that featured the <b>Philippine Comedy King</b> was with the 2010 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry "Rosario" in a much more serious tone. I have high respect for commedians as comedy is a more complicated form of art/entertainment than let's say drama. Dolphy is one of those celebrities who can make us both laugh and cry everytime the circumstances calls for it. I blame it on the ever changing times that it somehow desensitize me with the last few television shows he starred in, but that doesn't take anything away from what Dolphy has accomplished as an entertainer, an actor.<br />
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Don't get me wrong, but I was not really surprised to see the news that Dolphy was in a bad shape when he was admitted to Makati Medical Center back in June 16, 2012. Death has always been a part of life, and Dolphy was already at the end of his life. I remember <a href="http://www.cmablogs.com/2010/03/tv5-trade-launch-revolutionizing.html"><b>TV5's Trade Launch back in 2010</b></a> where he was on stage with Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon and by then I knew that he was already struggling with some health complications as we observe Dolphy seems to tire so fast and seems out of breath. Fortunately he was still capable after that and managed to still make two films on that same year, Father Jejemon and Rosario in 2010. The last television show that Pidol starred in was with TV5's Pidol's Wonderland.<br />
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I started receiving news on my <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/christopher.aquino">Facebook timeline</a></b> that Dolphy has indeed passed away. Being the skeptical person that I am, it was only natural to doubt these so-called internet news. So I double checked with this news from various Philippine online news portals. Eventually it was true. The Comedy King was indeed dead at the age of 83. It saddened me a bit to see another icon bite the dust, but it was inevitable. To the family, friends, and the lives of the people touched by the Dolphy, it can't be helped to mourn for his death. Dolphy may not lived a perfect life but he became a Filipino icon. Dolphy might have died but his legacy, contribution, and legendary status will continue to live on and will never be forgotten.</div><br />
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All Hail The Philippine's Comedy King. <br />
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Rodolfo "Dolphy" Vera Quizon, Sr., OGH, (July 25, 1928 – July 10, 2012)</center>Chris A.noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7287447547902734939.post-27405062345019769272012-07-10T05:17:00.000+08:002012-07-11T05:31:08.467+08:00Haggling and Saving Online Just Got Better with Galoo<div style="text-align: justify;">From learning to shopping, life seems to keep on getting better and better thanks to the wonders of the internet. It has become a haven for both buyers and consumers; for individuals to corporations. The power is brought back to the users, to US. We can either go the traditional route of buying various goods and services at their regular price, OR do some little exploring to find online markets that offer great discounts and savings on the things that you WANT! ...on the things that you NEED! This is where <i>Galoo</i> comes in.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Galoo</b> is a new free concept in buying products and services online for less which saves you money. It sounds great right? But it is definitely true. It is technically a online market which also serves as a junction for buyers and sellers to interact. <b><a href="http://www.galoo.com" rel="dofollow">Say what you want at the price you want for products and services at Galoo.com</b></a>. You just enter the products or services that you want, make your offer at your price, and let the sellers come to you, or vice versa. Galoo will also notify whether you are a buyer or a seller with the offer that you wanted. Both parties can communicate with one another to settle and potentially push with the transaction. Try Galoo out if you want to save on products and services as a consumer, or a seller if you want to get new markets in and all the wile helping various charitable institutions in the process.</div><br />
<center><a href="http://www.galoo.com" rel="dofollow" title="Say what you want at the price you want for products and services at Galoo.com"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaaWETEG8exdMs_Wn-yUpwqgtUOfM6yCqK0bc_04r1W1mEofDChXAZDqXyxjNzo77DpaOqvNahaHedErt48GpejJ4nzPG3bexvMTyecT5wzNSBAxVzGgBF268CdDNDRUU5qXvOGONnaF3n/s1600/Galoo.png" alt="Galoo new free concept of buying"></a></center>Chris A.noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7287447547902734939.post-86470387455253756802012-07-06T17:52:00.001+08:002012-07-06T17:52:25.941+08:00Preparations for the Future: Starting My Journey to Financial Freedom<div style="text-align: justify;">Whether you subscribe to it or not, the fact still remains... money makes the world go round. This is why most that belong to the middle class work diligently. The ultimate objective should be financial freedom. No, not should but that "MUST" be our the ultimate goal right. Unfortunately, not everyone (at first that is) seems to realize that this should be their goal in a financial standpoint. When they do realize it, regret is one of the initial emotions that comes up, but on the brighter side of it, it is never too late. This is what I want to impart with you on this little personal development blog post about starting my journey to financial freedom.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">I made this post this 6th of July, 2012 and plans to make this blog post as a starting point in my journey to financial freedom. Basing on its two keyword "finance" and "freedom", financial freedom is not entirely about being wealthy (although it is under it), but more on being able to enjoy life without being affected with financial complications and uncertainties that may rise in the future. So how do we become "financially free"? Well, I am no expert, I did say that I was just starting. The best way to learn about it is with research, that's what I did and that is why we have books and the internet, right? At the age of 26, I regret some financial decisions I did in my life. If only I saved my money before. If only I invest it on interest-yielding financial mechanisms. If only I did or didn't do this. In the end, rather than sulking up on the mistakes of the past, we should move forward. What truly matter is that we learned from these mistakes, that in some weird way that it helped us get to this point of realization. Although it is good to reward yourself every once in a while, we should never loose track of the future, of the goal to be financially free. A luxurious and spendthrift lifestyle only belongs to those who can afford wasting their own or their family's wealth. Well we can even say that they are having this sort of lifestyle because they have reach that point of financial freedom. So while we haven't reach the point of financial freedom nor have resources to waste we should learn to change. One shouldn't live beyond his means but under it, and find other ways to increase his income.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">What I leaned from researching is to SAVE MONEY. That is my biggest mistake in life. It always come to my mind, but never actually acted on it. But now, there is no time to waste. If I want to get started with the new knowledge I gained, I need to take up action. <br />
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Here are some great tips: <br />
<ul><li>Save Money. The bank is a good place to start.</li>
<li>Pay up and be free from your debts. Completely avoid credit cards<br />
Have a separate emergency savings. A 3-6 months worth of emergency funds is essential to serve as a cushion to protect you from various unfortunate financial situations like losing a job or medical concerns.</li>
<li>Set money for investments. This is the money generating machinery that would help you gain financial freedom. This is worth researching for.</li></ul><br />
This past few days, I have talked with colleagues in my new career about finance and the future. The new career I have isn't that rewarding and I need to maximize my income stream and total earnings. This is why I have been researching about the stock market. <br />
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Here is a good informative animation about how stock works I stumbled on my research:<br />
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I now plan to invest on stocks. A year ago, I did plan to start with time deposits and buying bonds through banks, but I wasn't that serious to actually act on it. I am thankful for maturity finally catching up on me. If I want to give my future self and family a good life, then I have to change and compromise some things in life. <br />
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Ask yourself this, what are you willing to do to achieve the things you want in life?</div>Chris A.noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7287447547902734939.post-86194364223231837062012-06-21T05:24:00.001+08:002012-06-21T18:33:36.061+08:00RetroPilipinas.com and PinoyMovieBlogger.com: Blogs Leveled Up and Updates<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Retro Pilipinas</b> and <b>Pinoy Movie Blogger</b>, two other blogs I authored finally got their own domain names this June 21, 2012 (Thursday). Everyone can now reach <b>Retro Pilipinas</b>, blog dedicated to everything nostalgic and retro in the Philippines at <b><a href="http://www.retropilipinas.com" title="Retro Pilipinas">http://www.retropilipnas.com</a></b> for <b>Retro Pilipinas</b>; and <b>Pinoy Movie Blogger</b>, blog dedicated for Filipino movies which include local film trailer impressions, Filipino film reviews, and articles about the Philippine cinema at <b><a href="http://www.pinoymovieblogger.com" title="Pinoy Movie Blogger">http://www.pinoymovieblogger.com</a></b>.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">It was really a big challenge maintaining four blogs especially now that I have a new career to pursue unlike before. But even if the time restrictions and limitations, my passion to share and blog will never fail. Now more than ever I am more passionate to create more informative, entertaining, and worthwhile content for both the local and international netizens.</div>Chris A.noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7287447547902734939.post-52354420672561843012012-05-26T21:01:00.000+08:002012-05-26T21:01:05.440+08:00Taking Poker Up to the Next Level: Learning to Play Poker Like a Pro with Party Poker<div style="text-align: justify;">Most members of our family are into card games. They sometimes throw in a few bets to make their game more engaging, challenging and competitive. It is not the type of gambling that can ruin a person's financial life. It is more on the casual and entertainment side of gaming. Well, mom isn't that into gambling nowadays, but there once was a time in her life that she was. I remember seeing her having a game of cards with her siblings, relatives, friends and some of our neighbors. While traditicnal card games were not my forte, it was definitely my brother's. Our youngest brother got into card games himself, specifically poker.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">My brother was influenced by mom to play traditional card games with them but he eventually outgrew that and learned a different card game, poker. He learned it at home, from various poker-themed social games in facebook. He was so into playing poker that I saw him a few times watching <b><a href="http://www.partypoker.tv" rel="dofollow" title="Party Poker Video">Party Poker Video</a></b> to see how the profesional poker players and celebrities do it. Playing the social networking version of the highly addictive poker was in a completely different league from the actual card game itself. Poker-themed songs weren't made because it was "that" easy. I think brother wants to see how pros wear their poker faces. He wants to expand his limited knowledge of poker and I can't really blame him. As long as playing poker entertains him and does not get him to trouble, then I am all in for it.</div>Chris A.noreply@blogger.com0