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Showing posts with label Sites and Stuff. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sites and Stuff. Show all posts
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Monday, January 25, 2010
The Associate by John Grisham
I bought and read this during the break. I was expecting this one to last until Epiphany but I finished it the day after I arrived home. It was all TV after that. Thanks for satellite TV.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Intramuros
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
I claimed my PRC ID card today in Morayta and I had my driver’s license renewed in a mall in Pasay. Taking the opportunity, I went to Intramuros and visited San Agustin Church, the Filipino-Chinese Museum and the Manila Cathedral. When I applied back in November, I dropped by the two buildings of the National Museum.
From Morayta, I took a jeepney that goes to North Harbor (Domestic Pier) and entered Intramuros through the gate near Letran, the school. Prior to my visit, I was visualizing it as a small walled church yard, which was absolutely wrong because Intramuros is a big city inside a wall!
I walked towards the gate I saw in a war photo being entered by a US tank. It’s now closed and behind it is a golf course.
The museums there close at noon so I had to wait at the front of San Agustin Church. There’s a marker outside that indicates that it’s a UNESCO World Heritage. What disturbed me is the apparent makeover of the frontage of the church, with rough cement and orange paint, which by the way is the same color as the shirt I was wearing making me look like a chameleon!
The entrance fee was Php100.00. I paid and… went to the rest room, which has nice, out of this era, tiles. There was a big bell in the entrance of the monastery. It’s the biggest I’ve seen so far and weighs 3.4 tons. After the bell is a room that contains a collection of religious statuettes made of ivory and an 18th century retablo (the background you see at an altar).
In the corridor that leads to the church are big paintings. On my way out, I saw a statue here of what seemed to be a nun, now a saint, which holds a skull. Very bizarre!
Next was the church which was so grand. Like other churches in Luzon, the rich and famous of the era were entombed inside. The creepy tomb of the founder of Manila is on the right side of the altar. A big portion of the floor of the church’s right side is covered with tombstones which appeared like floor tiles. The pulpit, whoever is in there, would surely be obeyed by anyone because of its elaborate design. The paintings done on the dome and the columns were extraordinary as they were 3-D!
Another remarkable room is the crypt which has a monument in the middle, in memory of the victims of the Japanese War. I tried looking for the niche of Juan Luna, but I didn’t find it.
Going to the second floor is through a staircase made of imported granite from China. The highlight of this floor is the choirloft. There’s a pipe organ and a giant rotating lectern. The choir seats were exceptional too, but they’re also imported from Macau.
Downstairs, before I went out, I had a quick look at Fr. Manuel Blanco’s garden. He’s the author of Flora de Filipinas. There was nothing exceptional here since the garden was destroyed during the war.
There was also an exhibit on the galleon trade and Fr. Urdaneta on the first floor during my visit. It took me one hour to complete this museum visit.
Bahay Tsinoy was next. It was a short walk away from the San Agustin Church. The museum focuses on the influence of Chinese on our lives now.
The exhibit on the Sultan of Sulu, Padaka Batara was an eye opener for me. I always thought that only the Chinese were able to travel that time and that the early Filipinos just waited for their junks to arrive so that they could barter. But as early as 1417, the sultan went to Beijing and became friends with the emperor, Yung Lo. A barangay went with him but he died when they were going home and he was buried there. Some of his family members were left there. Their descendants, as shown in old photos there, looked like native Chinese.
As immigrants during the Spanish regime, they were segregated from the Filipino populace because the Spaniards “feared and distrusted” them. They were housed in a parian, sort of a Chinatown and were only allowed to join the baptized ones after 1790. Probably this was the time where many changed their names and surnames to adapt. This was also the time when some married Filipinos, producing the likes of St. Lorenzo Ruiz, Mo. Ignacia del Espiritu Santo, Jose Rizal and many others.
Meanwhile, trading continued as the galleons connected with junks to carry their goods to Mexico. This went on for two and a half centuries.
The museum also highlights the pioneer businesses of the Tsinoys like Distileria Limtuaco, the producers of Sioktong; China Bank and Ma Mon Luk. Another was the involvement of the mestizos in the revolution during the late 1800’s. Jose Ignacio Paua who has a giant statue in Silang, Cavite is a pure Chinese. Aguinaldo is also a mestizo, which explains the eyes.
And did you know that the very Filipino sari-sari store was an offspring of the cabecilla system where in the Tsinoys were the wholesalers? Not only food items were sold but also imported and fabricated farm tools.
The kinship system used by Tagalogs also have Chinese origins: kuya, ate, diko, etc.
TBC
I claimed my PRC ID card today in Morayta and I had my driver’s license renewed in a mall in Pasay. Taking the opportunity, I went to Intramuros and visited San Agustin Church, the Filipino-Chinese Museum and the Manila Cathedral. When I applied back in November, I dropped by the two buildings of the National Museum.
From Morayta, I took a jeepney that goes to North Harbor (Domestic Pier) and entered Intramuros through the gate near Letran, the school. Prior to my visit, I was visualizing it as a small walled church yard, which was absolutely wrong because Intramuros is a big city inside a wall!
I walked towards the gate I saw in a war photo being entered by a US tank. It’s now closed and behind it is a golf course.
The museums there close at noon so I had to wait at the front of San Agustin Church. There’s a marker outside that indicates that it’s a UNESCO World Heritage. What disturbed me is the apparent makeover of the frontage of the church, with rough cement and orange paint, which by the way is the same color as the shirt I was wearing making me look like a chameleon!
The entrance fee was Php100.00. I paid and… went to the rest room, which has nice, out of this era, tiles. There was a big bell in the entrance of the monastery. It’s the biggest I’ve seen so far and weighs 3.4 tons. After the bell is a room that contains a collection of religious statuettes made of ivory and an 18th century retablo (the background you see at an altar).
In the corridor that leads to the church are big paintings. On my way out, I saw a statue here of what seemed to be a nun, now a saint, which holds a skull. Very bizarre!
Next was the church which was so grand. Like other churches in Luzon, the rich and famous of the era were entombed inside. The creepy tomb of the founder of Manila is on the right side of the altar. A big portion of the floor of the church’s right side is covered with tombstones which appeared like floor tiles. The pulpit, whoever is in there, would surely be obeyed by anyone because of its elaborate design. The paintings done on the dome and the columns were extraordinary as they were 3-D!
Another remarkable room is the crypt which has a monument in the middle, in memory of the victims of the Japanese War. I tried looking for the niche of Juan Luna, but I didn’t find it.
Going to the second floor is through a staircase made of imported granite from China. The highlight of this floor is the choirloft. There’s a pipe organ and a giant rotating lectern. The choir seats were exceptional too, but they’re also imported from Macau.
Downstairs, before I went out, I had a quick look at Fr. Manuel Blanco’s garden. He’s the author of Flora de Filipinas. There was nothing exceptional here since the garden was destroyed during the war.
There was also an exhibit on the galleon trade and Fr. Urdaneta on the first floor during my visit. It took me one hour to complete this museum visit.
Bahay Tsinoy was next. It was a short walk away from the San Agustin Church. The museum focuses on the influence of Chinese on our lives now.
The exhibit on the Sultan of Sulu, Padaka Batara was an eye opener for me. I always thought that only the Chinese were able to travel that time and that the early Filipinos just waited for their junks to arrive so that they could barter. But as early as 1417, the sultan went to Beijing and became friends with the emperor, Yung Lo. A barangay went with him but he died when they were going home and he was buried there. Some of his family members were left there. Their descendants, as shown in old photos there, looked like native Chinese.
As immigrants during the Spanish regime, they were segregated from the Filipino populace because the Spaniards “feared and distrusted” them. They were housed in a parian, sort of a Chinatown and were only allowed to join the baptized ones after 1790. Probably this was the time where many changed their names and surnames to adapt. This was also the time when some married Filipinos, producing the likes of St. Lorenzo Ruiz, Mo. Ignacia del Espiritu Santo, Jose Rizal and many others.
Meanwhile, trading continued as the galleons connected with junks to carry their goods to Mexico. This went on for two and a half centuries.
The museum also highlights the pioneer businesses of the Tsinoys like Distileria Limtuaco, the producers of Sioktong; China Bank and Ma Mon Luk. Another was the involvement of the mestizos in the revolution during the late 1800’s. Jose Ignacio Paua who has a giant statue in Silang, Cavite is a pure Chinese. Aguinaldo is also a mestizo, which explains the eyes.
And did you know that the very Filipino sari-sari store was an offspring of the cabecilla system where in the Tsinoys were the wholesalers? Not only food items were sold but also imported and fabricated farm tools.
The kinship system used by Tagalogs also have Chinese origins: kuya, ate, diko, etc.
TBC
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Customer Complaint Takes New Form
In most companies complaints are taken seriously because "the customer is always right". In our recent customer service training, the speaker stressed the importance of listening to the customers since customers who don't talk back just leave. Also, most of those who give feedback actually care for the company.
The following is a youtube video from an irate customer of an airline in US.
Imagine the effect of this video to that company, because of a broken guitar. It has now been viewed over 3M times.
Among local businesses, there is a restaurant that offers instant "bribe" to customers, like complimentary salad, for slight errors.
The following is a youtube video from an irate customer of an airline in US.
Imagine the effect of this video to that company, because of a broken guitar. It has now been viewed over 3M times.
Among local businesses, there is a restaurant that offers instant "bribe" to customers, like complimentary salad, for slight errors.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Goodbye Laptop
I lost my first laptop last week. It overheated in my bag (!) which burned its motherboard. Leonid offered to have it repaired but since the model has been phased out, no replacement motherboard can be bought from its local supplier. So I decided to make use of the parts. The DVD writer goes to Leonid. The hard disk I'll use as a portable drive.
The memory card was missing and was probably taken by the technician in Robinson's Dasmariñas!
I still have to think about what to do with the rest. Any suggestions?
The memory card was missing and was probably taken by the technician in Robinson's Dasmariñas!
I still have to think about what to do with the rest. Any suggestions?
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Kaspersky Disaster
I tried Kaspersky antivirus Sunday because I felt my laptop was slowing down. I was previously using AVG.
Lesson #1. Do not install another antivirus without properly uninstalling the first.
I uninstalled AVG but it was not completely uninstalled. I should have made it sure that nothing hidden remained.
Lesson #2. Partition your drive and backup!
Thankfully I was able to partition my disk during my last OS installation. I used the second partition to store the files that I don't frequently open and use. So all my files are SAVED.
Lesson #3. Securely store all the drivers.
Unfortunately, the b#$%* that man the store where I bought the laptop didn't give me the right CDs. The driver for the video card was not available. I had a hard time looking for it in the net because it's a little obsolete.
Lesson #4. Backup (again!) redundantly
I am currently working on my MS thesis so missing a file and retyping is not an option. I have my backup files on my Yahoo inbox, CDs, my SD card, and several thumb drives. I recognize an OC behaviour now, he he.
Lesson #5. Stay on your favorite, trusted antivirus.
I'm now using Norton. It's the best among the softwares I've used.
Total cost of my Kaspersky disaster:
800 pesos for reformatting (labor)
2 days off on thesis work
Lesson #1. Do not install another antivirus without properly uninstalling the first.
I uninstalled AVG but it was not completely uninstalled. I should have made it sure that nothing hidden remained.
Lesson #2. Partition your drive and backup!
Thankfully I was able to partition my disk during my last OS installation. I used the second partition to store the files that I don't frequently open and use. So all my files are SAVED.
Lesson #3. Securely store all the drivers.
Unfortunately, the b#$%* that man the store where I bought the laptop didn't give me the right CDs. The driver for the video card was not available. I had a hard time looking for it in the net because it's a little obsolete.
Lesson #4. Backup (again!) redundantly
I am currently working on my MS thesis so missing a file and retyping is not an option. I have my backup files on my Yahoo inbox, CDs, my SD card, and several thumb drives. I recognize an OC behaviour now, he he.
Lesson #5. Stay on your favorite, trusted antivirus.
I'm now using Norton. It's the best among the softwares I've used.
Total cost of my Kaspersky disaster:
800 pesos for reformatting (labor)
2 days off on thesis work
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Alternative Perspective
I'm referring to Aljazeera's Youtube Channel which has become one of my favorite channels. They offer an alternative view of world events which is sometimes far from what CNN or BBC says.
Here's an example: a video about Iraq and Saddam.
Another TV program I frequently watch now is I Didn't Know That, an alternative to Mythbusters.
Here's an example: a video about Iraq and Saddam.
Another TV program I frequently watch now is I Didn't Know That, an alternative to Mythbusters.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Monday, May 26, 2008
Morning Prayer
Here's what I was talking about in an earlier post:
In a few moments, the day will arrive.
It will roar down the track with the rising of the sun.
The stillness of the dawn will be exchanged for the noise of the day.
The calm of solitude will be replaced by the pounding pace of the human race.
The refuge of the early morning will be invaded by decisions to be made and deadlines to be met.
For the next 12 or so hours I will be exposed to the day’s demands.
It is now that I must make a choice. Because of Calvary, I’m free to choose.
And so…
I choose love.
No occasion justifies hatred; no injustice warrants bitterness.
Today I will love God and what God loves.
I choose joy.
I will invite my God to be the God of Circumstance.
I will refuse the temptation to be cynical, the tool of the lazy thinker.
I will refuse to see people as anything less than human beings, created by God.
I will refuse to see any problem as anything less than an opportunity to see God.
I choose peace.
I will live forgiven. I will forgive so that I may live.
I choose patience.
I will overlook the inconveniences of the world.
Instead of cursing the one who takes my place, I’ll invite him to do so.
Rather than complain that the wait is too long, I will thank God for a moments I have to pray.
Instead of clenching my fist at new assignments, I will face them with joy and courage.
I choose kindness.
I will be kind to the poor, for they are alone.
Kind to the rich for they are afraid.
And kind to the unkind for such is how God treated me.
I choose goodness.
I will go without a dollar before I take a dishonest one.
I will be overlooked before I will boast.
I will confess before I will accuse.
I choose faithfulness.
Today I will keep my promises.
My debtors will not regret their trust.
My associates will not question my word.
My spouse will not question my love.
My children will never fear that their father will not come home.
I choose gentleness.
Nothing is won by force. I choose to be gentle.
If I raise my voice, may it be only in praise.
If I clench my fist, may it be only in prayer.
If I make a demand, may it be only of myself.
I choose self-control.
I am a spiritual being. After this body is dead, my spirit will soar.
I refuse to let what will rot rule the eternal.
I will be drunk only by joy, I will be impassioned only by my faith,
I will be influenced only by God. I will be taught only by Christ.
Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness and self control.
To these I commit my day.
If I succeed, I will give thanks.
If I fail, I will seek His grace.
And when this day is done, I will place my head on my pillow
and rest.
Max Lucado
MORNING MEDITATION SPOT
“When God Whispers Your Name”
In a few moments, the day will arrive.
It will roar down the track with the rising of the sun.
The stillness of the dawn will be exchanged for the noise of the day.
The calm of solitude will be replaced by the pounding pace of the human race.
The refuge of the early morning will be invaded by decisions to be made and deadlines to be met.
For the next 12 or so hours I will be exposed to the day’s demands.
It is now that I must make a choice. Because of Calvary, I’m free to choose.
And so…
I choose love.
No occasion justifies hatred; no injustice warrants bitterness.
Today I will love God and what God loves.
I choose joy.
I will invite my God to be the God of Circumstance.
I will refuse the temptation to be cynical, the tool of the lazy thinker.
I will refuse to see people as anything less than human beings, created by God.
I will refuse to see any problem as anything less than an opportunity to see God.
I choose peace.
I will live forgiven. I will forgive so that I may live.
I choose patience.
I will overlook the inconveniences of the world.
Instead of cursing the one who takes my place, I’ll invite him to do so.
Rather than complain that the wait is too long, I will thank God for a moments I have to pray.
Instead of clenching my fist at new assignments, I will face them with joy and courage.
I choose kindness.
I will be kind to the poor, for they are alone.
Kind to the rich for they are afraid.
And kind to the unkind for such is how God treated me.
I choose goodness.
I will go without a dollar before I take a dishonest one.
I will be overlooked before I will boast.
I will confess before I will accuse.
I choose faithfulness.
Today I will keep my promises.
My debtors will not regret their trust.
My associates will not question my word.
My spouse will not question my love.
My children will never fear that their father will not come home.
I choose gentleness.
Nothing is won by force. I choose to be gentle.
If I raise my voice, may it be only in praise.
If I clench my fist, may it be only in prayer.
If I make a demand, may it be only of myself.
I choose self-control.
I am a spiritual being. After this body is dead, my spirit will soar.
I refuse to let what will rot rule the eternal.
I will be drunk only by joy, I will be impassioned only by my faith,
I will be influenced only by God. I will be taught only by Christ.
Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness and self control.
To these I commit my day.
If I succeed, I will give thanks.
If I fail, I will seek His grace.
And when this day is done, I will place my head on my pillow
and rest.
Max Lucado
MORNING MEDITATION SPOT
“When God Whispers Your Name”
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Radio: DZFE
As I was preparing to go to work today, a very touching recorded prayer was played on the radio. I was touched by the prayer, because it was very for me.
I already emailed the station to ask for a copy. I'll share it with you if they send it to me.
The station is DZFE 98.7 by the Far East Broadcasting Company.
I already emailed the station to ask for a copy. I'll share it with you if they send it to me.
The station is DZFE 98.7 by the Far East Broadcasting Company.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Madrid, Philippines
This is an advertisement of Metro Madrid entitled El Madrid de Filipinas, Madrid of the Philippines. It was shot in Benguet and is being shown in their stations.
Monday, April 7, 2008
Thursday, April 3, 2008
The Best Answers
The end of the sem rush is taking its toll on me. Exams. Papers. Nine units to go!
As a break here's a repost from peyups.com.
Sorry, it's off topic but it's very funny. The escapist in me was able to forget about my stressors for 30 minutes.
Priceless break.
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Host : Saan ang dream vacation mo?
Girl Contestant : Amangpulo.
+++
Host : What was the very first gift that you gave to your girlfriend?
Male Contestant : Uhmm...taptoy.
Host : What taptoy?
Male Contestant : Taptoy na teddy bird.
+++
Host : What's your ideal age for marriage?
Girl : Uhm, uhm, I am not sure....
Host : Hindi, kunwari ikaw, more or less.
Girl : Uhmm... more. (Crowd booing... ) Sige, Sige. Less, less....
+++
Host : If you had a foreigner friend, where will you bring him to showcase the beauty of the Philippines?
Girl Contestant : Bocaue.
Host : Bocaue. Why Bocaue? There are so many places in the Philippines? Why Bocaue?
Girl : Because it's a magnificent place.
Host : Which part of Bocaue?
Girl : The Bocaue Rice Terraces. (Banawe Kaya Yon!!)
+++
The contestant, presenting herself, talks into the mic and says, "Hi! I'm Cristine Reyes from Bagiuo...," and then she turns around, walks a little, goes back then yells at the top of her lungs! Then shouts, "CITYYYYYYYY!!!!"
+++
(From Little Miss Philippines)
Host : Anong gusto mo pag-laki mo?
Girl : Maging lalaki po!
+++
Host : Who's your favorite author?
Contestant : Danielle Steele
Host : Why Danielle Steele?
Contestant : Because, because...Danielle Steele, I like best.
+++
Host : How would you like me to address you?
Contestant : My address is Project 8, Quezon City.
+++
Host : What is your best feature?
Contestant : My graduation feature.
+++
Host : So tell us, why did join this contest?
Contestant : Me, join this contest, why did I. Thank you!
+++
Host : What do you want to be after you graduate?
Contestant : I want to be a successful Medicine.
+++
Host : Hindi ito boob, hindi ito tube. Pero tinatawag itong boobtube. Ano ito?
Contestant : BRA!
+++
Host : What is you favorite motto?
Contestant : If others can't why, why can't I!
+++
Host : What would you like to say to foreigners?
Contestant : Please come back.
+++
(From gay beauty contest)
Host : What is the one thing that symbolizes happiness for you?
Gay contestant : (Stops, thinks and then smiles.) EGGPLANT PO!
+++
Host : What is your typical day?
Contestant : I think Saturday po!
+++
(From gay contest)
Host : Ano ang advantage mo sa ibang contestant?
Gay Contestant : I think and believe na bilang isang bading......ano nga po ulit yung question?
+++
Host : Which part of your body is your best asset?
Contestant : (Believe it or not she answered) Si Melanie Marquez po!
+++
Host : What is your favorite motto?
Contestant : (After a long pause) I don't have a motto eh. (So the crowd starts helping her out. The crowd starts saying "Time is gold! Time is gold!")
Contestant : I have na po. Chinese gold!
+++
Host : If you were to describe the color blue to a blind person, how would you do it?"
Contestant : That's a very good question. Keep it up. (Then the girl turns and walks away.)
+++
Host : So, you're vegetarian, what is your favorite vegetable?
Contestant : I like potatoes, tomatoes, beans and what's that? KALABASH?
+++
Host : What is your motto?
Contestant : Actor! (Everyone starts laughing.) Aay, actress pala.
+++
Host : Who is your favorite fictional character?
Girl : JOSE RIZAL! (Crowd starts laughing.)
Host : Who is your favorite hero then?
Girl : Hulk Hogan.
+++
Host : If you were to become a superhero, what would your power be?
Girl Contestant : Uhmm... a bumble bee!
+++
Host : What is your edge over the other contestants?
Girl Contestant : My edge.... 23 years old.
+++
Host : What, in your opinion, is the ideal age for marriage?
Girl : Between 24 and 25!
+++
Host : How do you see yourself 10 years from now?
Girl : I'll be 28.
+++
Host : Describe your love one in three words.
Girl : Kahit nga po 1 word, kaya ko.
Host : OK, sige!
Girl : In one word, MY LIFE!
+++
Host : If you were given any special power, what would it be?
Girl : Power of Attorney!
+++
Host : So you like reading, who's your favorite author?
Girl : Uhmm, Shakespeare.
Host : What works of Shakespeare?
Girl : Hindi ko po alam eh.
Host : But he's your favorite.
Girl : Eh kasi patay na sya eh.
+++
Host : What is the biggest problem facing the youth today?
Girl : Drugs.
Host : Why?
Girl : Mahal eh!
+++
Host : What is the essence of being gay?
Contestant : I'm proud to be gay because what is naked is essential to the eye!
+++
Host : What makes you blush?
Girl : Blush on!
+++
Host : Hey, I heard you almost didn't make it, how did you get here? Did you ride or did you walk?
Gay Contestant : Of course, did you ride. What do you think of me, did you walk?
As a break here's a repost from peyups.com.
Sorry, it's off topic but it's very funny. The escapist in me was able to forget about my stressors for 30 minutes.
Priceless break.
------
Host : Saan ang dream vacation mo?
Girl Contestant : Amangpulo.
+++
Host : What was the very first gift that you gave to your girlfriend?
Male Contestant : Uhmm...taptoy.
Host : What taptoy?
Male Contestant : Taptoy na teddy bird.
+++
Host : What's your ideal age for marriage?
Girl : Uhm, uhm, I am not sure....
Host : Hindi, kunwari ikaw, more or less.
Girl : Uhmm... more. (Crowd booing... ) Sige, Sige. Less, less....
+++
Host : If you had a foreigner friend, where will you bring him to showcase the beauty of the Philippines?
Girl Contestant : Bocaue.
Host : Bocaue. Why Bocaue? There are so many places in the Philippines? Why Bocaue?
Girl : Because it's a magnificent place.
Host : Which part of Bocaue?
Girl : The Bocaue Rice Terraces. (Banawe Kaya Yon!!)
+++
The contestant, presenting herself, talks into the mic and says, "Hi! I'm Cristine Reyes from Bagiuo...," and then she turns around, walks a little, goes back then yells at the top of her lungs! Then shouts, "CITYYYYYYYY!!!!"
+++
(From Little Miss Philippines)
Host : Anong gusto mo pag-laki mo?
Girl : Maging lalaki po!
+++
Host : Who's your favorite author?
Contestant : Danielle Steele
Host : Why Danielle Steele?
Contestant : Because, because...Danielle Steele, I like best.
+++
Host : How would you like me to address you?
Contestant : My address is Project 8, Quezon City.
+++
Host : What is your best feature?
Contestant : My graduation feature.
+++
Host : So tell us, why did join this contest?
Contestant : Me, join this contest, why did I. Thank you!
+++
Host : What do you want to be after you graduate?
Contestant : I want to be a successful Medicine.
+++
Host : Hindi ito boob, hindi ito tube. Pero tinatawag itong boobtube. Ano ito?
Contestant : BRA!
+++
Host : What is you favorite motto?
Contestant : If others can't why, why can't I!
+++
Host : What would you like to say to foreigners?
Contestant : Please come back.
+++
(From gay beauty contest)
Host : What is the one thing that symbolizes happiness for you?
Gay contestant : (Stops, thinks and then smiles.) EGGPLANT PO!
+++
Host : What is your typical day?
Contestant : I think Saturday po!
+++
(From gay contest)
Host : Ano ang advantage mo sa ibang contestant?
Gay Contestant : I think and believe na bilang isang bading......ano nga po ulit yung question?
+++
Host : Which part of your body is your best asset?
Contestant : (Believe it or not she answered) Si Melanie Marquez po!
+++
Host : What is your favorite motto?
Contestant : (After a long pause) I don't have a motto eh. (So the crowd starts helping her out. The crowd starts saying "Time is gold! Time is gold!")
Contestant : I have na po. Chinese gold!
+++
Host : If you were to describe the color blue to a blind person, how would you do it?"
Contestant : That's a very good question. Keep it up. (Then the girl turns and walks away.)
+++
Host : So, you're vegetarian, what is your favorite vegetable?
Contestant : I like potatoes, tomatoes, beans and what's that? KALABASH?
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Host : What is your motto?
Contestant : Actor! (Everyone starts laughing.) Aay, actress pala.
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Host : Who is your favorite fictional character?
Girl : JOSE RIZAL! (Crowd starts laughing.)
Host : Who is your favorite hero then?
Girl : Hulk Hogan.
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Host : If you were to become a superhero, what would your power be?
Girl Contestant : Uhmm... a bumble bee!
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Host : What is your edge over the other contestants?
Girl Contestant : My edge.... 23 years old.
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Host : What, in your opinion, is the ideal age for marriage?
Girl : Between 24 and 25!
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Host : How do you see yourself 10 years from now?
Girl : I'll be 28.
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Host : Describe your love one in three words.
Girl : Kahit nga po 1 word, kaya ko.
Host : OK, sige!
Girl : In one word, MY LIFE!
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Host : If you were given any special power, what would it be?
Girl : Power of Attorney!
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Host : So you like reading, who's your favorite author?
Girl : Uhmm, Shakespeare.
Host : What works of Shakespeare?
Girl : Hindi ko po alam eh.
Host : But he's your favorite.
Girl : Eh kasi patay na sya eh.
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Host : What is the biggest problem facing the youth today?
Girl : Drugs.
Host : Why?
Girl : Mahal eh!
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Host : What is the essence of being gay?
Contestant : I'm proud to be gay because what is naked is essential to the eye!
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Host : What makes you blush?
Girl : Blush on!
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Host : Hey, I heard you almost didn't make it, how did you get here? Did you ride or did you walk?
Gay Contestant : Of course, did you ride. What do you think of me, did you walk?
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Pacqiao Wins
I'm not exactly a fan but the fight was great. Pacquiao wins by a point! It was shown live by the local cable operator (I think they re-broadcasted another channel without permission).
Congrats Manny!
Congrats Manny!
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Soulmate
The most hair-raising blog award goes to Soulmate. I remember that last year they sent pancit malabon to our office.
And by the way, their Garden Setup looks nice. It comes complete with landscaping and miniature waterfalls.
Look further in the Multiply Catalogue and you'll see some photos with "live" wake simulation. It's so morbid I have to stop here.
And by the way, their Garden Setup looks nice. It comes complete with landscaping and miniature waterfalls.
Look further in the Multiply Catalogue and you'll see some photos with "live" wake simulation. It's so morbid I have to stop here.
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