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2009-10-09T08:27:00.000-07:00

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2009-10-08T21:50:00.000-07:00

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A GATHERING OF AMNESIACS (In defense of Freddie Aguilar, a true Pilipino artist)

2009-08-20T19:24:00.000-07:00

By R.N. Rigor

“I recorded the song Bayan Ko (My Homeland) in 1979---seven years before the revolution. I felt that foreign culture was beginning to swamp local pop music. I thought that maybe a patriotic song would jolt back those who were starting to forget who we really are. Bayan Ko was the best I could think of…

When I was singing that song, without accompaniment, beside the coffin of Ninoy Aquino, I broke out in goose pimples. I was thinking, “I am full of conceit. All I do is talk. This man gave his life.” From then on, I became part of the protest scene---all the way until the revolution, still singing Bayan Ko.”

(Freddie Aguilar, quoted from People Power, an eyewitness history, 1986)

In the past month, our nation mourned the passing of Tita Cory, laid her to rest in the most fitting solemnity due one who has been known as the icon of Philippine democracy. Every Filipino across the globe must have witnessed the outpouring of the masa, the presence of every well-healed politico and entertainment personalities paying tribute to the wife of Ninoy, himself a national hero whose life and tragic end propelled Tita Cory to her niche in history.

For many of us who can remember, the slaying of Ninoy Aquino in 1983 was the beginning of the end of the Marcos era. That was three years prior to the biggest and most revered People Power movement that not only shocked the whole world, it also offered the people of a nation a new beginning. It made every Filipino proud.

It was during these challenging moments in our history when one of our most prolific and perhaps the closest to every Filipino then, because of his daunting songs and unabashed national pride, sang a nation to action.

Bayan Ko - Original Sound Track
Freddie Aguilar was known to have stirred the hearts of even the most jaded when his song ‘Anak’ aired the Holy Week after his Metro Manila Pop Music Festival debut. The year was 1976. The more popular singing personalities of the very first government-sponsored festival took the major awards, overshadowing the lilting song from an unknown Olongapo folksinger. But, the song’s message cannot be denied. Not from his own people. Not from the world.

Anak - Original Sound Track
For the very first time in the history of Philippine pop culture, a Filipino song cascaded across the globe in its original version. Every Japanese can sing the song from the heart---in Pilipino. Every European can recognize the song, in more than a dozen languages. This song spurred the “golden era of the seventies”, as pop artist/songwriter Rey Valera would eventually refer to, with original Pilipino songs and compositions lording its way not only in Asia, but even as far as New York. Pinoy songs would end up taking major awards in Asian festivals; local disco’s “Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko” was a favorite of Diana Ross at Studio 54 in New York.

Through those years, Ka Freddie, together with his cadre of folk artists (the likes of Florante, Asin, Banyuhay, Joel Ayala, PenPen, etc.) challenged the nation of the political reality of the times. Not only did the people listen, the government’s media authorities did not like what was being addressed. Unknown to many, Ka Freddie’s winning entry to the Second Metro Pop Festival, my brother Snaffu’s composition “Bulag, Pipi, at Bingi” (The Blind, the Mute and the Deaf), was eventually pulled from further airing as it suggested a subversive undertone according to the Broadcast Media Council.

Bulag, Pipi, at Bingi - Original Sound Track
This did not stop Ka Freddie from doing what he does best, to write from the heart and through the heart of the masa. It is unfortunate, and frankly, it is borne from sheer ignorance that some commentators would refer to this pop icon as one whose songs are “only heard by beggars”, as one who is a “sour grape whose time has come and gone”…

These comments from amnesiacs have completely put aside the fact that the guy singing for Tita Cory’s cause during that infamous snap election in 1985, the eventual People’s Power march 0f ’86 that hurled the nation to its new-found freedom was Ka Freddie and his version of what became the people’s anthem, ‘Bayan Ko’. Sure, it is the beggar’s song, but it was the masa of “beggars” that made possible the very freedom that careless commentators like these are enjoying these days.

Ka Freddie’s absence in all of Tita Cory’s last hours before she was finally laid to rest, with echoes of his rendition of ‘Bayan Ko’ and the memory of People’s Power coming alive among the multitude of masa along the funeral cortege, is really ironic.

Perhaps, because of late, Ka Freddie made an unpopular remark regarding several of today’s entertainers who have carved their presence globally. I can understand his argument. True, we are a nation of gifted and talented entertainers, who provide others the delight of hearing songs sung or seeing acts closest to the original. But, in the same breath, we have just as much Pinoy creativity to unleash, much like what “Anak” had done for Freddie, or what Pitoy Moreno has done in the field of fashion, and the many talented local artists in the visual arts. I believe that this is what he is trying to make clear.

Nevertheless, doing great mimicry is far from being original, indeed. Ka Freddie is an original and will not refrain from speaking his mind. His reference to the “unggoy” (monkey) is a stark caricature of the current trend of Filipino popular culture. Truth can be very abrasive sometimes.

He once made his nation proud. Those who forsake him because of what he envisions a nation’s gifted talents to be are the very people who will continue to make the Philippines a nation of beggars.

R.N. Rigor
From 1976 to 1980, a Project Coordinator with the Popular Music Foundation of the Philippines (the producer of the Metro Manila Pop Music Festivals), and is currently a teacher in an alternative school for social justice in the state of Washington for the past 15 years.

Technorati Tags:70s, 80s, music, nostalgia

Anthony Castelo serenades two contestants for Darling Soap

2009-08-05T15:03:00.000-07:00

Here's a tv clip of Anthony Castelo serenading two beauty contestants for a Darling Soap promo spot. He starts off his number with "We've Only Just Begun" by The Carpenters.

Many thanks to flagwavercharacter for uploading.

Technorati Tags:70s, television, music, nostalgia

Nailclippers Music Videos - "Boy", "Gloria", "Catman Disco" and "Bakit Ba Ganyan?"

2009-08-05T01:47:00.000-07:00

Here are some great music videos from the adorable family musical group The Nailclippers. Also called 'Clipper' in Japan, the family of 4 brothers and an elder sister enjoyed great success in the Philippines, as well as an international career in Japan where they released numerous albums with songs sang in Japanese. The Nailclippers are: Diana,
Dennis, Noel, Warren, and little Jon Jon. Also, check out the bonus film clip of their cameo in the movie "Bakit Ba Ganyan?".

Boy (Video Version 1)

Boy (Video Version 2)

Gloria

Catman Disco on Japanese TV 1978

"Bakit Ba Ganyan?" Movie cameo.

Many thanks to BOYDOLL01 and Bochibochidesuwa for uploading.

Technorati Tags:70s, movies, music, nostalgia

VST & Company - Awitin Mo At Isasayaw Ko "Step No, Step Yes" "Tayo'y Magsayawan" Film Footage with Vilma Santos and Mike Monserat

2009-07-29T21:54:00.000-07:00

Here are two videos featuring original film footage from the movie "Awitin Mo At Isasayaw Ko" with Vilma Santos, Sandy Garcia, and Mike Monserat. One of the three full length movies which starred the super group VST & Company.

Step No, Step Yes

Tayo'y Magsayawan

Many thanks to CircaSitenta2 for uploading.

For more VST & Company:
Rock Baby Rock! Film footage from the original movie with Vilma Santos.
VST & Company Photo Album
Nostalgia Manila Exclusive Interview with Roger Rigor of VST & Company Part 1
Nostalgia Manila Exclusive Interview with Roger Rigor of VST & Company Part 2
Disco Fever vs. Bossanova (By: Nicholas Stoodley)
Before they were legends! The early beginnings of Phil Music recording in the late '60s & early '70s.

Technorati Tags:70s, movies, music, nostalgia

OMD - Forever Live And Die 80's Music Video

2009-05-27T22:03:00.000-07:00

Tuwing hapon nanunuod ka noon ng Video Hit Parade. Ang dami mong mga music videos na napanuod, at ito ang una mong introduction sa mundo ng MTV. Marami kang nadiskubreng mga banda at music artists na may kanyakanyang mga hits, porma, at siyempre, music videos! Video Hit Parade Classics brings you classic music videos na hindi natin malilimutan!

OMD - Forever Live And Die
"I never wanted another, come over to me and discover."

Ang "(Forever) Live and Die" ay isa sa pinaka-sikat na kanta ng British synthpop group ng Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark. Released bilang unang single ng kanilang 1986 album, "The Pacific Age". Si Paul Humphreys ang kumanta ng lead vocals. Isa ito sa mga kantang laging pinapatugtog sa NU107, at WLS, at laging isinasalang sa mga NuWave mix tapes. Hindi rin malimutan ang ibang mga hits ng grupo tulad ng "If You Leave", at ang paburitong pinapatugtog sa mga parties, ang "Secret".

More Video Hit Parade Classics: Culture Club - It's A Miracle

Technorati Tags:80s, music, music video, nostalgia

Bawal Na Gamot Lyrics & Song By: Willy Garte

2008-08-27T14:06:00.000-07:00

How could we ever forget this famous song about the negative effects of drug abuse? How ironic is it that this anthem of many drug rehab programs has an infectious melody hook ingredient, with lines in the chorus that are just as addicting as drugs.

Bawa't yugto ng sandaling halos 'di ko alam
Naglalakbay ang diwa sa ligayang nakamtan
Gamot na bawal ay ayaw ko nang tigilan
Hinahanap-hanap ko at inaasam

O, kay sarap ng buhay
Kung siya'y aking nalalanghap
akala ko ang mundo ay wala nang katapusan
At nang ako ay magising sa kasalanang nagawa
Kinabukasan ko ay nawala

Chorus:

Pangarap ko'y 'di maabot
Dahil sa bawal na gamot
Labis ko nang pinagsisihan
Ang aking kamalian

Instrumental:

O, kay sarap ng buhay
Kung siya'y aking nalalanghap
akala ko ang mundo ay wala nang katapusan
At nang ako ay magising sa kasalanang nagawa
Kinabukasan ko ay nawala

Technorati Tags:70s, music, nostalgia

Commercial Break: Royal Chocolate Margarine Rod Navarro 1977

2008-08-26T18:51:00.001-07:00

"May sarap ng margarina, at sarap ng tsokolate!" Here's Rod Navarro in the classic Royal Chocolate Margarine tv advert.

Many thanks to FiscaPlyder.
For more Commercial Nostalgia, check out: Kokuryu Cosmetics 70's Amalia Fuentes

Technorati Tags:70s, tv, nostalgia

Carla Di Santos: Pre-LRT Avenida, Philcite Robot, Ignacio Santos, Melecia Santos Photos '40s-'80s Photos

2008-08-20T14:45:00.000-07:00

Time is frozen in a single frame of film. Every bit of detail is perfectly captured by the camera lens. These photos take us back to those wonderful days when everything seemed so fresh and new, those days we wished would last forever. Relive those special moments in your life, and share your memories with Photo Nostalgia!

Good day! My family has been an avid follower of your great website for years and my dad finally decided to share some of his old photos for everyone to see. We sincerely hope you can find the time to post these. Nostalgia Manila has made a huge impact on me ever since I stumbled upon it. I can't seem to get enough of old Manila photos. I'm now a certified Nostalgia Manila addict!

My family has been into the arts & photography business, starting from my grandpa Ignacio Santos who once worked as a society photographer for the Philippine's Herald newspaper back in the 50s-60s, and one of his in-laws Pete Coniconde who was the art director of the Philippine's Herald also. Since then the Santos clan has branched out and produced generations of photo-journalists and artists. I'm currently trying to live up to the family's name by joining our family business, shooting weddings & stuff.

I've attached here some photos that my dad took during the 70's-80's, when he was still starting with photography.

Avenida before LRT Construction (CLICK IMAGE FOR LARGER VIEW)
My dad thinks this was taken around late 70's or early 80's, when LRT was still to be constructed. Note structures eg Good Earth emporium, State Cinema, Shoe World, Madison Shoe Store, Fairmart, Weston, Joy Mart Budget Store, Avenue, et al. Sign says "Rizal Ave-Carriedo St. to J. Abad Santos closed closed to traffic due to LRT construction."

Me & my family in front of a giant robot at Philcite back in the mid-80s. (Why don't they have build stuff like this anymore?) My bro & I were originally so thrilled to see it but the summer heat was so frustrating we couldn't even bear to pose in front of it for too long. I was 5 or 6 i think.

My grandmother Melecia Santos, taken on top of Philippine's Herald building, overlooking the main Post Office, circa 1948-49.

My grandfather Ignacio Santos, with his view camera, 1940's.

Many thanks to our good friend Carla Di Santos, who was kind enough to share with us these wonderful photos.

Send your old photos and memories to: nostalgiamanilamail[at]yahoo[dot]com, write "Photo Nostalgia" on the subject line, and we'll feature it here on Photo Nostalgia.

More Photo Nostalgia: Grace Varona Photo '70s

Technorati Tags:70s, old photo, nostalgia

Manila, Queen Of The Pacific 1938 Film Footage Video

2008-08-19T22:57:00.000-07:00

Sift through this magic chest of amazing vintage photographs! Take a peek and let them transport you back to a time almost lost forever. Discover places you've never been, or revisit the places you always thought you knew; that is until you see what these places used to look like! Travel back in time and rediscover the Philippines.

Ever wondered what Manila looked like before the war? Here is a rare film which features a Pre-WW II Manila, from 1938. This is a great video you must see! Let's see if you recognize the various places in the film.

More Mahiwagang Baul photos: Luneta 1910 Photo

Technorati Tags:vintage, old film, nostalgia

Nostalgia Wheels: '72 Toyota Corona

2008-08-19T22:50:00.000-07:00

"Let's drive back in time!" Check out really cool photos of really cool rides with Nostalgia Wheels!

Send photos of your very own Nostalgia Wheels and we'll feature it right here. Start your engines!

Many thanks to our friend DJ Buendia who sent us these cool photos of his '72 Toyota Corona.

For more Nostalgia Wheels: '60s Pontiac Firebird, Chevy Camaro, and Ford Mustang Fastback

Share photos of your Nostalgia Wheels for everyone to see! Send your photos to: nostalgiamanilamail[at]yahoo[dot]com and write "Nostalgia Wheels" on the subject line, and we'll feature it here. Vrooooom!

Technorati Tags:70s, cars, nostalgia

The man behind all the amazing Toy Treasures: Kim Castro

2008-05-26T09:31:00.000-07:00

Vintage Japanese robot toy fans have been requesting me to post a photo of the man behind all the amazing Toy Treasures, and here he is! Check out Kim Castro's amazing collection of Rare Vintage Japanese Robot Toys with Kim Castro's Toy Treasures!

Kim Castro's Toy Trasures is made possible through the kindness of our good friend, and top Filipino vintage toy collector Kim Castro. Visit Kim Castro's site at: http://www.kimcastro.com.

Technorati Tags:70s, vintage toys, robots, collectibles, nostalgia

Yo Joe! Stalker: Ranger 1982

2008-04-17T03:24:00.000-07:00

"G.I. Joe is the code name for America's daring highly-trained special mission force. Its purpose: to defend human freedom against COBRA, a ruthless terrorist organization determined to rule the world.". Yo Joe! features original G.I. Joe artwork that came with the 80's G.I. Joe action figures and playsets! Yo Joe! is made possible through the kindness of Todd Weinzierl.

Code Name: STALKER (1982) (CLICK IMAGE FOR LARGER VIEW)

More Yo Joe!: Clutch: Vamp Driver 1982

Technorati Tags:80s, toys, vintage, hasbro, nostalgia

Tarzan: Tarzan and The Island of Dr. Morphes Part 2 / Watch Cool 70s Cartoons DVD Quality Video

2008-04-17T02:11:00.000-07:00

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Tarzan: Tarzan and The Island of Dr. Morphes Part 2

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Technorati Tags:70s, tv, cartoon, nostalgia

Hot Vintage Fashion: 80's Philippines Pearl Of The Orient Tee

2008-04-16T15:58:00.000-07:00

Feast your eyes on the grooviest, most amazing threads you'll ever find! Walk into a closet filled with the rarest vintage gear, unique accessories, and all kinds of clothing that will surely take you back to a colorful decade you always loved.

Nostalgia Manila picks out the hottest in original vintage fashion with Pormang Nostalgia!

"Pare orig na Levi's yan a! Tamang-tama ang sukat! Saan mo naiscore yan?"
Many thanks to Mel Toionco for sharing this cool photo of a nice 80's Philippines Pearl Of The Orient Tee.

Matindi ka ba pagdating sa pormahan? Send us photos of your Pang-Pormang Nostalgia! Send to: nostalgiamanilamail[at]yahoo[dot]com
For more "Pormang Nostalgia!" check out: Original 70's Levi's 684 Bell Bottom Jeans

Technorati Tags:70s, fashion, nostalgia

A Flock Of Seagulls - I Ran 80's Music Video

2008-04-15T13:37:00.000-07:00

Tuwing hapon nanunuod ka noon ng Video Hit Parade. Ang dami mong mga music videos na napanuod, at ito ang una mong introduction sa mundo ng MTV. Marami kang nadiskubreng mga banda at music artists na may kanyakanyang mga hits, porma, at siyempre, music videos! Video Hit Parade Classics brings you classic music videos na hindi natin malilimutan!

A Flock Of Seagulls - I Ran
"I walked along the avenue. I never thought Id meet a girl like you; Meet a girl like you."

Ang pinaka popular na kanta ng A Flock Of Seagulls ay naging malaking hit sa US noong 1982, dahil sa pagpapalabas ng music video na paulitulit sa MTV. Maraming naaliw sa futuristic style ng set ng video, na kung saan binalot ang buong set sa aluminum foil. Nakakapagtaka at hindi masyadong sumikat ang kanta sa UK kung saan nanggaling ang grupo. Ngutit nakatikim sila ng pagsikat sa US at Australia. Isa ito sa paburitong hits na sinasalang sa mga mix tape noong 80's, kasama na rin ang kanilang isa pang hit, ang "The More You Live The More You Love".

More Video Hit Parade Classics: Spandau Ballet - I'll Fly For You

Technorati Tags:80s, music, music video, nostalgia

Choose Your Own Adventure book of the week!

2008-04-15T13:32:00.000-07:00

Nagsimula ang Choose Your Own Adventure book series noong 1979. First developed and written by Edward packard. Original talaga ang concept dahil ikaw ang main character ng libro at ikaw ang namimili kung ano ang mangyayari sa istoriya. Maraming multiple endings at napaka-sayang basahin mas lalo na pag hindi ka makapag laro sa labas at umuulan. Ito ang hinihiram mo sa library ng school mo, o binibili mo sa Goodwill, Alemars, o sa National Bookstore.

THE SECRET TREASURE OF TIBET
Author: Richard Brightfield
Illustrator: Don Hedin (credited as Paul Granger)
First Published: September, 1984
ISBN: 0-553-24522-8
Length: 117 pages
Number of Endings: 22
Plot Summary: You've just finished studying the art of private detection, and your first case is to prove that levitation is possible.

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More Choose Your Own Adventure books: Journey To Stonehenge

Technorati Tags:80s, books, nostalgia

Tarzan: Tarzan and The Island of Dr. Morphes Part 1 / Watch Cool 70s Cartoons DVD Quality Video

2008-04-15T13:24:00.000-07:00

Nostalgia Manila Free TV
Enjoy watching full-length DVD quality episodes of some of your favorite '60s, '70s and '80s tv shows! New episodes posted daily! New show titles added frequently!

Relive the magic of '70s and '80s tv, only here at Nostalgia Manila!

Tarzan: Tarzan and The Island of Dr. Morphes Part 1

Many thanks to hexseeker.

Watch more Tarzan Lord Of The Jungle

Technorati Tags:70s, tv, cartoon, nostalgia

Fanny Be Tender / The BeeGees Chords & Lyrics

2008-04-14T17:16:00.000-07:00

Learn to play and sing the songs that have keept your fondest memories alive! Jingle SongHits Favorites brings you timeless classics that have always warmed our hearts. Let these songs take you back to all those wonderful years. It's yesterday once more.

FANNY BE TENDER
Artist: The BeeGees

 E       B11  Emaj7   B11
    Ah, first I rise, then I fall;
     E              B11              Emaj7                  F#m7 B11
    seems like you don't want the love  of this man at all. 
F#m7         C#m          B      G#
    And it's sure been a lonely time
            F#m7           G#7    C#m7
    right up     to the time I met   you.
              C#m     B         G#
    So if you take a love like mine,   

               Amaj7              G#m7
    ooh, be ten   der with my love, 
                 F#m7       G#7       C#m7
    you know how easy it is    to hurt    me. 
                 Amaj7             G#m7
    Fanny, be ten   der with my love, 
                   F#m7
    'cause it's all    that I've got 
                B11
    and my love    won't desert me.  

            E          B11
    So you say to yourself, boy, 
          Emaj7         B11
    you're out of your brain;
             E           B11
    do you think I'm gonna stand here 
       Emaj7                 F#m7    B11
    all    night in the rain? 
    

F#m7              C#m        B      G#
    And it's the start of a love affair
          F#m7          G#7         C#m7
    the mo   ment when I   first met    you.
               C#m        B         G#
    And if you want I'll take you there. 
    

               Amaj7              G#m7
    Ooh, be ten   der with my love, 
                 F#m7       G#7       C#m7
    you know how easy it is    to break    me. 
                 Amaj7             G#m7
    Fanny, be ten   der with my love, 
                   F#m7
    'cause it's all    that I've got 
                B11
    and my love    won't forsake me. 

                  A
    Ooh, with my love, 
                            G#m
    our love will seal it together. 
                  A
    Oh, with our love, 

    you made a promise 
           B
    you'll always love me forever. 
   

               Amaj7              G#m7
    Ooh, be ten   der with my love, 
                 F#m7       G#7       C#m7
    you know how easy it is    to break    me. 
                 Amaj7             G#m7
    Fanny, be ten   der with my love, 
                   F#m7
    'cause it's all    that I've got 
                B11
    and my love    won't forsake me. 
    

               Amaj7              G#m7
    Ooh, be ten   der with my love, 
                 F#m7       G#7       C#m7
    you know how easy it is    to hurt    me. 
                 Amaj7             G#m7
    Fanny, be ten   der with my love, 
                   F#m7
    'cause it's all    that I've got 
                B11
    and my love    won't forsake me. 
    
    Ooh....Ah, ah, ah... 

               Amaj7              G#m7
    Ooh, be ten   der with my love, 
                 F#m7       G#7       C#m7
    you know how easy it is    to hurt    me. 
                 Amaj7             G#m7
    Fanny, be ten   der with my love, 
                   F#m7
    'cause it's all    that I've got 
                B11
    and my love    won't desert me. 
    

               Amaj7              G#m7
    Ooh, be ten   der with my love, 
                 F#m7       G#7       C#m7
    you know how easy it is    to break    me. 
                 Amaj7             G#m7
    Fanny, be ten   der with my love, 
                   F#m7
    'cause it's all    that I've got 
                B11
    and my love    won't forsake me.

More Jingle Song Hits Favorites: Malayo Pa Ang Umaga / Rey Valera

Technorati Tags:70s, music, chords, lyrics, nostalgia

Sine Nostalgia: Huwag Hamakin: Hostess 1978

2008-04-14T17:01:00.000-07:00

Nostalgia Manila in cooperation with Sari-Saring Sineng Pinoy proudly presents, Sine Nostalgia! Featuring movie critiques and reviews of the most memorable Filipino movies of the 70's and 80's by the top authority in reviewing nostalgic films, Jojo Devera. Learn about that films that shaped Filipino Pop Culture, and the movies that left their mark in Philippine cinema history.

Buhay HOSTESS: HUWAG HAMAKIN

Itinatanghal sa Huwag Hamakin: Hostess (JPM Productions, Inc., 1978) ang salimuot ng buhay siyudad sa pamamagitan ng mga pangunahing tauhang sina Tonya (Nora Aunor) at Alice (Alma Moreno). Sila ang sentro, ang nagpapadaloy sa iba't-ibang salaysay ng pagpuputa sa ngalan ng pag-ibig. Katulong si Tonya sa tinitirahang boarding house ni Johnny (Orestes Ojeda), isang estudyante. Di naglaon, nahulog ang loob ni Tonya sa simpatikong binata. Samantala, nakilala ni Johnny si Alice sa kolehiyo at agad itong naakit sa angking kagandahan ng dalaga. Nagpupumilit magtapos sa kolehiyo si Alice nang makaahon sa kahirapan at magkaroon ng magandang kinabukasan kaya nag-aaral ito sa araw at namamasukan bilang hostess sa gabi. Upang matutustusan ang kanyang mga pangangailangan, kinumbinsi ni Johnny si Tonya na mag-hostess at pinangakuan niya ito ng kasal sa sandaling makapagtapos ng pag-aaral. Sa club unang nagkakilala sina Tonya at Alice hanggang sa maging magkaibigan ang dalawa. Itinuro ni Alice kay Tonya ang lahat ng kanyang nalalaman ukol sa kanilang hanapbuhay.Kapwa nila inililihim sa isa't-isa ang identidad ng kanilang mangingibig. Lingid sa kaalaman ng dalawa, sinusustentuhan din si Johnny ni Merle (Bella Flores), ang floor manager ng club na kanilang pinapasukan. Nang dumating ang pagkakataon kanilang matuklasang si Johnny ang kapwa nila kasintahan, walang tigil sa pasaringan sina Alice at Tonya. Titigil lamang sa pagtatalo ang dalawa nang ipangako ni Johnny sa bawat isa na ito ang magsasabit ng sampaguita sa araw ng kanyang pagtatapos sa kolehiyo. Ngunit isang di inaasang pangyayari ang magaganap hanggang sa matutunang tanggapin nina Tonya at Alice ang katotohanan.

Walang pagkukunwaring isinapelikula ng Huwag Hamakin: Hostess ang mga kompleksidad na inihain nito. Kasiya-siyang kuwento ito ng mga karaniwang babaeng nakupot sa pag-ibig at pagmamahal. Iniwasan ng pelikula ang puti at itim na depiksyon ng mga puta. Sa halip, binigyan ng bagong imahen ang mga melodramatikong arketipong ito nang may sensitibong pagbatid sa panig na tumatampok sa halip na kumakalimot sa mahapding mga dimensiyon ng mga karanasang babae sa di-matatag at laging nagbabagong papel ng kababaihan sa lipunan. Ipinahiwatig ang kompleksidad na ito sa pamamagitan ng matipid na espasyo at kumpas ng mga eksena at bihasang direktoryal na pagmamaneobrang nagpapatuloy sa tensiyon ng nagbabanggaang ideyolohiya ng pagiging babae. Mas dramatiko ring isinakonkreto ito ng mahusay na pagganap ni Nora Aunor bilang katulong na namasukan bilang hostess upang matustusan ang pag-aaral ng lalaking iniibig, pinapanood natin siya habang dumaraan sa proseso ng lumbay, pagkabigo at pagtanggap. Matingkad ang kanyang pagkakaganap dahil hinahatak niya tayong damhin ang kanyang mga dilemma habang nakikibaka siyang matanggap ang pagtataksil ng kasintahan. Katangi-tangi rin ang pagganap ni Alma Moreno at totoong nabawasan ang kanyang hysterical gestures sa pelikulang ito ngunit wala rin naman siyang ipinakitang bagong kakayahan para pangatawanan ang papel ng isang babaeng pilit ibinabangon ang sarili upang di-tuluyang masadlak sa kinagisnang uri ng pamumuhay. Humahantong man ang resolusyon sa antas ng pantasya, nang mapilitang magkasundo ang magkakatunggali lalo na nang kanilang matuklasan ang katotohanang may sariling pamilya ang lalaki. Sa pagtatapos ng pelikula, pilit na binuo ng dalawa ang pira-piraso ng kanilang nadurog na sarili at bumalik sa pagiging babae ang esensiya ng kanilang pagkatao.

Direksiyon: Joey Gosiengfiao

Dulang Pampelikula: Toto Belano

Sinematograpiya: Rey de Leon

Musika: Demet Velasquez

Editing: Segundo Ramos

Prodyuser: JPM Productions, Inc.

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Merrie Melodies Daffy Duck: Rocket Squad / Watch Classic Looney Tunes Cartoons DVD Quality Video

2008-04-11T14:25:00.000-07:00

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Futuristic detectives Porky and Daffy investigate the Flying Saucer Bandit in "Rocket Squad."

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Toy Treasures: UFO Grendizer Dx

2008-04-10T15:20:00.000-07:00

Nostalgia Manila in cooperation with www.kimcastro.com proudly presents, Kim Castro's Toy Treasures! Showcasing collection photos of top Vintage Japanese Robot Toy collector Kim Castro. Tune in every other Thursday to view Kim Castro's amazing collection of Rare Vintage Japanese Robot Toys!

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UFO Grendizer Dx
Model: GA - 37
Manufacturer: Popy
Made In: Japan
Year: 1976
Amount Paid: $2,600
This is the deluxe version of Grendizer. It is made of diecast metal and very hard to find in this condition. It's never been played with since 1976, and complete with all its accessories, manual and catalog.

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Star Photo Nostalgia: Let's play "Sino nga ba yan?"

2008-04-10T14:55:00.000-07:00

"Uy! Si ano yan a...! Si... si ano!" Sino nga ba? Kilala mo ba ang artistang nasa litratong ito? Tingnan natin kung namumukhaan mo siya. Sino siya? Sige nga! Leave your answers sa comments box. Ano pa ang hinihintay mo? Let's play!

Answer to our previous "Sino nga ba yan?"
Rolly Quizon

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The Jetsons: The Swiss Family Jetson / Watch Classic Cartoons DVD Quality Video

2008-04-10T14:27:00.000-07:00

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The Jetsons use survival skills after crashing on a beautiful, uninhabited asteroid.

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