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Pies's Monologue: Hard to be a die-hard

noreply@blogger.com (Pie) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:36:00 +0000

It's hard pala to be a die-hard fanatic? But really, I would have some modifications in my opinions had I preferred to speak as a 'neutral' entity.

But right now allow me to be a 'fan.' Just this one, please.

As a fan, I'm hurt because I feel James Yap taking so much of a beating [ever since the scuffle in Yñares last July 9].

Yes, he deserved to be criticized [for his violent reaction]. I have no problems with that but in my heart I'd like to make an appeal to everyone to stop and introspect.

If you were in his shoes, really, would you have done something different?

I mean if yes, good for you. If no, then stop talking. Just stop. Look at the world around you and find other fun ways to spend the day.

That's one.

Two, what he did should not be tolerated. However, it should not also be discussed overwhelmingly in favor or against anyone involved in the event.

In other words, there should be some sort of equality in handling it out but more importantly since I'm silly, I want equality with the 'nit-picking' and 'heckling' part, eh.

Did I hear enough people say, 'Yung animal na Leather na yun dapat hindi lang sipa ang inabot nun, eh'? [That monster deserved more than just a kick!]

Did I hear enough people say, James shouldn't have ran para makita niyang Leather na yan na di papaapi ang mga Pinoy'? […so Leather would realize that Filipinos do not take ill-treatment lightly.]

I mean, I'm not saying James should be applauded for his actions but I think there is insensitivity and lack of empathy here. Pinoy rin yun, eh. [He’s also a Filipino!]

What do we hear, si 'James duwag. Si James ganito, ganyan.' […James is coward. James is this and that.]

It’s a lot better and easier to swallow if these words come from people who has sincere motive to cultivate behavior.

Problem is some people are nitpicking him because they 'like-him-less.' [Read: some]

So, I think it's unfair lang.

I’m just irritated with the name-calling, mud slinging, yung taunting. I mean it's crazy as if he raped somebody. Ang galing ng ibang tao dun, ano? [People are really good at it, aren’t they?]

However, you’re right that we cannot change opinions eh. There will always be people who will continue to criticize and those who will continue to defend him.

Three, he already issued an apology. Though he said something funny like, 'could-take-him-one-on-one,' it does not deserve no more than a 'knowing grin.' But a whole commentary? Masyadong mapagpatol, eh. [There’s a little intolerance and narrow-mindedness here.] It’s like a stand-up comedy where every word is thumped.

With the way things are going, no matter what he says, people will only hear what they want to hear, eh. Believe in what they want to believe in.

But if he lied and said those things to protect his manhood, then let him be because you are supposed to know better, right?

Just give it to him. I’m sure you too will do everything to preserve a little bit of your pride, right? Let’s get real here. Let's not magnify that even more because it makes us shallow also.

Lastly, the guy didn't kill anybody so the issue should not be overly hyped. Like you said there are more important things to talk about like public service or politics?

He should not also be treated as the most horrible in the entire history of sucking.

I mean, let's all move on. It has been a one full week already! We got the entire playoffs to enjoy!

So, these are just some of my thoughts as a fan. I just can't help it because I am a real person who gets hurt.

But I'm standing, we are standing by him because if we won't, who else will?

Fan nga, eh. [That’s why I am a fan.]

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We don't have to agree.
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The better man

noreply@blogger.com (Pie) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 07:24:00 +0000

I was scanning through the post at MYPBA and this one thread topic caught my attention.

Of course we all know what happened last July 9 involving James Yap and Terrence Leather. There are a bunch of articles available on the Internet to document that.

It was an ugly sight. It was frustrating but as a fan, don’t expect me to let go of my support with James Yap.

Anong silbi nun, di ba? Anong silbi ko?

So one forumer said [or I believed have said] that James apology was ‘half-baked’ and less-than-honorable.

In James’ defense, this was my reply:

Beth Celis is right, it's more like a damn if you do, damn if you don't situation for James Yap. I'm referring to the 'explanation' part.

If he didn't issue an apology, I doubt if he'll ever be forgiven. And now that he did, he's being nitpicked even more.

Really, you can't please everybody.

Half-baked or not, I still give him the benefit of doubt. It's not as if what he did jeopardizes national security and besides, I would've said the same things just to save my face. That's the truth.

Who wouldn't, anyway?

Robots maybe, worse, hypocrites.

Writers are picking this story up because it was James Yap who is involved, one of the most popular players in the entire PBA universe. And it'll continue to be picked-up regardless whether the guy explained or not. Why? Simply because the story 'sells.'

It's exciting everyone because there's a famous public property right there who again failed to live up to our expectations. Great!

Try that with some other guys and for sure the story will die a natural death.

There is no public service in this, just entertainment at the expense of somebody whom we expect to be perfect.

They talk about being fair, well, they can always get the side of Leather. Instead of nitpicking Quinito, why don't they pick up Leather and enlighten us with what he had to say.

Maybe he'll say, 'Man I'm surprised he kicked me and ran... I was only about to give him a hug, really man!'

Maybe that would sound more pleasing, more sincere, more like a man.

Or maybe even more BELIEVABLE?

I'm sure were all dying to hear his side, so why won't you?

I maybe shoving my foot in the mouth but me sometimes think that the guy deserved more than a kick in the butt. Drastic situations call for drastic actions.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not licking James Yap's ass. I'm simply saying this issue was unreasonably blown out of proportion. Some people are simply over-reacting as if James killed somebody.

He made a mistake. Agreed.
He should be penalized. Agreed.
He embarrassed himself. Agreed.
He's trying to save his face. Agreed.

But does he deserve to be singled-out and 'crucified?'

Last time I checked St. Peter denied ever knowing Jesus so he would live. Such a naughty act from a would-be saint, wasn't it?

Well, he who does not sin cast the first stone.

Bakit ganito tayong mga Pilipino, ano? [Why are we Filipinos like this?]

If one person does something less-than-honorable we tend to lift ourselves higher than him and say, ‘we could’ve done better.’ Or more like, ‘I am better.’

What makes us think we know better when we can only just watch and stare?

I believe we don’t have any right to do that.

It is wrong to judge the choice that other people make just so we would have something to talk about for the whole day.

I believe in criticisms, but only those which are solicited and those which are constructive.

I know that solicited criticisms are the ones that can make us better. They are a lot easier to take and appreciate.

That is our choice and privilege as private citizens.

But for celebrities, they don’t have that choice.

They are subject for public scrutiny. They cannot curve public opinion in their favor no matter what they do.

They just have to learn to take the jab.

It’s a tough thing to do especially if you’re living in a society where damn if you do,
damn if you don’t.

For James it's another reminder how exasperating it would be to please the audience and stay free of flaws.

It's a reality that he needs to accept as a superstar.

We can always say to him that people are jealous of fame but at the end of the day he'll decide whether to be made or broken by it.

I just hope next time, he'll be the better man.

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Pie's tribute to MYPBA, unedited version

noreply@blogger.com (Pie) — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 08:54:00 +0000

Salamat sa lahat ng bumubuo ng MYPBA.COM Sa lahat ng mga kaibigan ko, this is for you. Pasensya na po sa typo error because this is the unedited version para mas sentimental.

I wrote this about a couple of years ago. It was during that moment in my life when I was having fun out there moderating the site. I’ve always told my best friends that being a part of this site is one of the best things that ever happened tome. I was able to meet more people and more friends, more enemies. But at the end of the day, this site helped me in understanding people and their tendencies. Me nakakatuwa, me nakakaasar me nakakamangha. Paano? Here’s how…

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MYPBA, yan ang sumalo sa buhay ko nuong mag-crash ang official PBA website. Sabi kasi nila, masyado na raw maraming miyembro kaya ayun, di na kinaya nung database. Wala tuloy akong magawa nuon kung hindi ang maghintay na maayos yun, kaso walang nangyari. Sayang, sabi ko, na-adik pa naman ako nuon sa message board. Alam niyo ba? Di ako nakakain nun ng maayos. Sobrang na-miss ko talaga! May mga oras na natutulala na lang ako sa harap ng monitor. Saan-saan na ako napadpad: generic forums, conforums, yahoogroups pero iba pa rin talaga pag official PBA message board eh, me class kumbaga.

Isang araw nakatanggap ako ng e-mail mula kay Kuya Palaboy. Aba, gawa na raw ang forums! So pinindot ko agad yung link na binigay niya. Akala ko PBA.php, hindi pala. MYPBA pala. Sabi ko, okay na rin. Kung tutuusin mas malinis pa nga ito kaysa nung sa una. Mas masarap sa paningin. Pagkatapos sabi ni Kuya Palaboy kung gusto ko raw maging moderator. Aba siyempre gusto ko ano! Sino ba namang hinde? Siyempre kahit papaano karangalan din ‘yun. Pero higit sa lahat tinanggap ko ang kanyang offer dahil gusto ko ring makatulong sa pagpapanatili ng kaayusan sa site. Bago na naman ‘yun. In my own little way, I wanted to help the admin to start on the right note kumbaga.

Speaking of being a moderator, minsan di ko alam kung matatawa ako o maiinis sa trabaho namin. Sa message board kasi di mo nakikita yung kausap mo kaya minsan malakas ang loob ng mga bruhildo’t bruhildang magsalita ng kung anu-ano. Minsan wala silang preno. Iba’t-iba rin ang mga personalidad! Nakaka-hilo! Kung minsan gusto ko nang basagin yung monitor sa mga nababasa ko pero sabi ko teka, moderator ako, kailangan laging cool. Pero minsan paano ka magiging cool? Lalo na kung ganito yung makakasalamuha mo:

New Kids on The Block – eto yung mga kaka-register pa lang sa MYPBA na hindi pa nagbabasa ng rules and regulations. Sila yung kung saan-saan magpo-post ng mga topic na may opening greeting na: “I’m new here!” Kung minsan magsusulat ng mga di kaiga-igayang mga salita like “t*nga, g*go, b*rat ka” at kung anu-ano pa. Akala kasi nila, oks lang yun dito. Sila yung kalimitang pini-PM ng mga mods na may katagang: “Welcome to MYPBA…” Pero in fairness, marami naman sa kanila ang nagiging behave na lalo na kapag napagsasabihan.
Baby Ama – eto naman yung mga taong galit na galit dito sa mundo. Sila yung mga avid fan daw na wala ng ginawa kundi mag-bash ng mga miyembro ng favorite team niya. Siya yung kung makikita lang yung ineffective nilang coach eh malamang na naibaon na niya ng buhay. Malimit mo sila makikitang may angry devil na emoteicons matapos ang post nila. Kaya kung player ka at napadpad ka sa forum, wag ka ng magpapakilala dahil kapag nag-kalat ka sa games, letsugas, yari ka!
Ang Buskador – oo, okay lang mag-joke pero may mga members din dito na wala nang ginawa kung hindi mang-asar ng kapwa. Sila yung mga gumagawa ng mga nakaka-asar na tukso sa mga players o team na ayaw nila. Sila yung malimit mag-post ng “peace” matapos kang paiyakin sa asar!
The Spammer – siya naman yung member na bawat yata section gustong lagyan ng redundant threads para lang mapansin. Siya yung bumubuhay dun sa trash can naming mga mod. Sila rin yung malimit mag-post ng single replies like “Uh-oh, yup, ngek! Nyak!” o kung minsan emoteicons lang ayos na sa kanila. Sila yung parang gusting dumami agad ang post para maka-silip sa Adult Forum! Spekulasyon ko lang naman yun ha?
Cry Babies – eto naman yung mga taong sobrang sensitive. Sila yung mabiro mo lang ng konti eh gusto ka nang ipa-pako sa krus. Maangas rin sila minsan pero kapag sila naman yung inangasan mo eh galit na galit na sa iyo.
Tigasin – eto naman yung akala mo kung sino. Sila yung feeling na biyaya sila ng panginoon sa MYPBA. Sila yung papayuhan mo na para sa ikabubuti nila eh magagalit pa sa iyo. Malimit niyang ipagmalaki na: “astig ako!” Sila yung parang di marunong tumanggap ng pagkakamali. Tapos kapag ipina-ban mo, gagawa’t-gagawa ng bagong username para lang manggulo at maghasik ng lagim!

Yan ang mga official na pasaway sa forum. Pero okay lang naman kasi kahit ganyan sila, nakikinig naman pag pinagsasabihan. Pero on the other hand, meron din ibang kahit warningan mo na eh pasaway pa rin kaya ang ginagawa naming mga mods eh sabitan na lang sila ng medalya! Hehe.

Pero kung may pasaway, marami rin naming mababait:

The Religious – eto yung kalimitan ay may bible verse sa signature nila. Hindi rin lilipas ang araw na hindi sila dadaan sa Religion section. Sila yung nakaka-konsensiyang awayin?
The Living Greeting Card – eto naman yung sinusuyod yung buong board para bumati ng “good am,” “good pm,” “happy bertdey,” etc. Sila yung libo-libo na ang number of posts at halos lahat ng members eh kakilala na. Hindi ko lang alam kung suplado sila sa personal! Hehe!
The Pacifier – eto naman yung laging cool na kapag may mainit na talakayan ay pinapayapa ang mga taong nagkaka-banggaan. Siya yung malimit mag-PM ng ganito: “Hayaan mo na lang muna siya. Wag mo nang patulan.” Sila yung attentive at alam agad kung saang thread may nag-aaway. Punum-puno na rin ang inbox nito sa kakapayo sa co-members niyang naliligaw ng landas. Malaking tulong sa aming mga mod to. Personally, mas karapat-dapat pa nga silang maging mod kesa sa akin eh!
Life of the Party – ah, siya naman yung pinaka-mabiro sa forum pero hindi nakakaasar. Kumbaga siya yung masaya o nagpapasaya sa forum. Siya yung di maubos-ubos ang joke at laging may naka-kabit na smiley sa mga joke niya. Kahit anong buska, parang di ka mapipikon kasi alam mong that’s his true nature: to have fun and in the process bring fun to everyone. Kapag nawala sila sa forum, baka ma-stroke o kaya mabaog ang mga members. Boring!
Kuya Bodgie – sila naman yung mga senior citizens ng tropa. Sila yung laging may payo sa mga nakababata. Kung sa test sila yung “corrected by.” Sila rin yung laging nagpo-provide ng impormasyon tungkol sa basketball, politics, legal matters at iba pa. Kumbaga sa team, sila yung stabilizer sa grupo, nire-respeto.
The Hopeless Romantic – sila naman yung sexpert este expert pagdating sa matters of the heart. Maasahan mo ang mga ito kapag ang usapan ay tungkol sa puso, marriage and life. Hay, kapag di ka pa na-inlove sa kanila ewan ko na lang.

Yan naman yung mga taong nagpapa-sarap ng trabaho naming mga mod. Talagang matutuwa ka sa kanila. Sila rin yung magpapatunay na kahit hindi personal na magkakakilala ang mga tao sa MYPBA eh pupwede pa ring magka-sundo at maging magkaibigan.

Pero aside from the good and the bad, meron din namang mga matalento dito sa MYPBA na talaga namang nakakamangha. Merong tatahi-tahimik, walastik palang mag-Ingles! Meron naman akala mo barumbado, wizard pala sa computer. Merong simple lang pero rock. Gusto niyo sila makilala? O, heto:

The Poet – sila yung mga mahihilig sa literature. Sila yung mga malalalim kung mag-isip at parang factory kung gumawa ng tula. Sila rin yung nakaka-intindi ng mga tula natin kahit akala natin na walang kwenta.
The English Teacher – sila naman yung astig mag-Ingles. Kapag nag-post na ang mga ito, maghahagilap ka talaga ng dictionary. Sila rin yung nakakatakot gawan ng testimonial sa Friendster kasi baka di nila ma-appreciate yung carabao English natin.
The Political Analysts – sila naman yung kapag pulitika na ang usapan eh mapapanganga ka sa mga komentaryo nila. Sila yung mga profound kung mag-isip. Mamumulat ka sa mga seryosong bagay kapag kausap mo sila.
The Historians – sila naman yung biniyayaan ng Diyos ng matalim na memorya. Alam nila lahat. Kumbaga sa memory, infinite yung disk space nila. Mahihiya si Herodotus sa kanila.
The Wiz Kids – sila naman yung mga taong magagaling sa math, science and technology. Bigyan mo sila ng riddle at siguradong masasagot nila. Sila rin yung di pahuhuli ang information pagdating sa technological advancement.

Marami pang mga personality dito sa MYPBA pero itong susunod na grupo, hindi ko alam kung paano i-classify:

Si Ganda – eto title pa lang alam mo na. Sila yung mga magagandang tanawin dito sa site. Ay naku, talaga namang maraming magaganda sa MYPBA. Sila yung kapag may EB ay pinaka-aabangan. Siguro kung magkaroon ng beach party sa site, sasama ang isang lupon ng kalalakihan makita lang silang naka maikling saplot. Maglalabasan siguro ang mga m*nyak! Hehe!
Si Pogi – o siyempre sila yung partner ni Ganda. Silang yung mga magagandang tanawin para sa mga kababaihang miyembro ng site. Tall, dark and handsome? Marami sa site na iyan, makalaglag-p*nty ba? Naku, sila yung yari sa mga miyembro ng Viva Hot Gays!
Si Party Animal – ah, ito naman yung mga dude and dudettes na walang pinapatawad na gimik. Pagnakarinig ito ng EB, asahan mong nasa unahan na sila ng listahan!
Si KJ – ako yata ang presidente ng grupong ito. Ito kasi yung lagi na lang nagtatago kapag may outing. Hindi mo alam kung nahihiya o wala lang talagang datung. Hehe!

These are the people that make up MYPBA. Sa ordinaryong araw, matatawa ka, maiiyak, mama-mangha, mai-inlove at lahat yan pwede dito. Kaya nga masaya ako at nandito ako ngayon.

Ako, hindi ko alam kung anong uri ng member ako. Pero isa lang ang malinaw, mahal ko ang MYPBA. Kahit magunaw pa ang mundo, ito pa rin ang favorite site ko.

Naka-relate ba kayo?

Why PayPerPost??

noreply@blogger.com (Pie) — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 05:25:00 +0000

Have you heard about PayperPost? I'm sure you do. But for those who haven't heard about it, you might be missing out on something. PPP is one hell of a program that gives you the opportunity to earn money by doing what you do best, blogging! Sounds funny, right? Nope. PayPerPost is for real. So instead of goofing around doing nothing, why not join this fabulous community of posters who make good of their time?

Don't get me wrong, I'm not a PayPerPost millionaire. In fact, I have yet to re-submit my blog for approval. Yeah, they said my blog should be atleast 90 days old. But I'm not complaining. I'll wait till my blog's up and ready and re-submit it. Well, I just don't want to miss out the fun and the chance to earn extra moolah. I just hope they could finally let me in. Haha! I can be good?

But money is not my only thing with PPP. No, way! I also would like to meet some wonderful people and share with them my thoughts. Besides, that's the main reason why I'm blogging: to meet people. Well, maybe I could make friends with them too!

Now, go find PPP and submit your blog. You can use my search button to look for their website. Who knows you maybe what they've been waiting for! And once signed-up, please spread the word to your friends. Tell them about PPP!

See you around!

View James Yap's Nike Video

noreply@blogger.com (Pie) — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 13:28:00 +0000

Thanks to Kuya John Dacanay of Basketball Exchange. Because of him I was able to watch the latest video of my favorite basketball cager, James Carlos Yap. As you may know, James is an endorser of Nike. He former represented Converse but last year, he shifted to the more popular Nike brand. If you watched that All Philippine Cup last year, you must have surely noticed the pair of lucky shoes that he wore during the series.

Here's the video that I downloaded from YouTube:

Notice that James Yap was speaking in his native tongue. I think that's a great strategy because it captures the essence of Nike's My Game brand which is actually to tell the story of our local hard court heroes highlighting their humble beginnings. As for James, he hails from Escalante, Negros. He went to Bacolod to study in High School and it was during those times when he first showed his brilliance on the court. After high school, he was recruited by the University of the East in the UAAP. In 2003, he won MVP although he failed to torch his team to the finals. On that same year, he applied for the PBA draft and was picked 2nd over-all by the Purefoods Tender Juicy HotDogs. In 2005-2006, he won his 2nd MVP but this time it's for his excellent showing in the pro-ranks on that year.

Entering his 4th year in the PBA, James is expected to be one of league's main attractions. And if his showing in the ongoing pre-season games is an indication, looks like James is fast becoming the new dominant force in the PBA. But that's not the only thing working for him. He's cute, too!

Christian Bautista sorry for skipping lyrics of national anthem

noreply@blogger.com (Pie) — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 03:25:00 +0000

I was talking to my bestfriend on the phone last Monday when I learned that something happened to Christian Bautista. If you are from Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, you surely recognize him. He's one of the best young male balladeers in the country and perhaps in Asia. His first album which includes the song The Way You Look at me became a smash hit in 2004 and sold a whopping 150,00 copies (2x platinum)according to Warner Music Indonesia! I thought he had an accident but just today while I was reading the news, I discovered that what happened to him was something "worst." To put it politely, the Asian Pop Idol missed out some lines in our National Anthem!

Here's the story from ABS-CBN Interactive:

Christian Bautista sorry for skipping lyrics of national anthem

Singer Christian Bautista's vocal prowess might have catapulted him to the top of the pop charts but he still makes mistakes on stage.

On Sunday, Bautista missed a few lines while singing the Philippine national anthem at an exhibition match between reigning world bantamweight champion Gerry Peñalosa and NABF bantamweight champion Bernabe Concepcion at Metropolis Mall in Alabang.

Near the end of "Lupang Hinirang" (Chosen Land), Bautista sang the lines "Ang bituin at araw na kailanpama'y di magdidilim. Lupa ng araw ng luwalhati't pagsinta." He missed two lines and then finished the song with the final line "Ang mamatay ng dahil sa 'yo!"

The correct lyrics, according to National Commission for Culture and the Arts, are:

Lupa ng araw, ng luwalhati’t pagsinta (Beautiful land of love, O land of light)
Buhay ay langit sa piling mo (In thine embrace ‘tis rapture to lie)
Aming ligaya, na pag may mang-aapi (But it is glory ever, when thou art wronged)
Ang mamatay nang dahil sa iyo. (For us, thy sons, to suffer and die. )

The song was met with both applause and some jeers. Bautista later apologized for the error, saying that he had a momentary lapse while singing the anthem.

"I apologize to the Filipino people for the unforgivable lapse of memory that occurred yesterday during my rendition of the national anthem. I was recovering from a cold and the adrenalin and excitement of the moment got me through it. Unfortunately, it was the cost of a momentary lapse on my part," he said in a statement.

"I promise that my next rendition of our national anthem will be faultless," he added.

The music of "Lupang Hinirang" was composed in 1898 by Julian Felipe, with lyrics adapted from the Spanish poem "Filipinas" by Jose Palma in 1899. The lyrics were translated into Filipino by Julian Cruz Balmaceda, Ildefonso Santos, and Francisco Caballo with minor revisions made in 1962.

Bautista is a regular host of ABS-CBN's weekly variety show ASAP '07. He is busy preparing for his first major solo concert at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City on October 6.

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There must be something with Lupang Hinirang that makes even the best artists in our country to commit mistakes. Christian's bloppers don't stand alone. Geneva Cruz was once summoned by the National Commission of Culture and Arts for her ala-pop rendition of the song. Jenniffer Bautista, a co-Kabitenya, didn't hit the last remaining notes of the song during the ceremonies of the PAcquiao-Morales second match! Makes me wonder where have all the idiot-boards gone!

But I won't be too harsh on this, alright. To sing the most symbolic song in the world in front of a huge crowd is a total nerve-wracker. These people are just humans prone to commit mistakes especially when the nerves get in. I wouldn't dare sing this song even in front of my family. I just couldn't sing it alone! Would you believe that I cover my ears everytime I see somebody tries to sing it on national TV? Yes, that's weird but I try to pray everytime that they make it. I don't want them to be embarrassed!

So, what lesson can we derive from this? Practice makes perfect? Hell, these artists spent considerable time rehearsing so that everything goes well. But well, it will happen and sometimes it happens to the best of them. I'm glad that Christian apologized. That's the right thing to do. I'll be looking forward to the day that he redeems himself. Yep, he will!

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Cuties Galore! Get ready for the heartthrobs!

noreply@blogger.com (Pie) — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 05:46:00 +0000

Wow, what a moment! The past couple of days, I’ve been searching for another “subject” for my ala-paparazzi blog. I was in the mall last Saturday and I saw two (2) guys who’re equally worth a snag but well, my bestfriend is kind of a party pooper, so I wasn’t able to take a snapshot! But today is the day I’m going to give you one hell of a post! It’s our annual Intrams and with it comes the exciting Mr. And Miss Intramurals 2007. I asked for “subjects,” and hell I got it!

I came 15 minutes late, but I’m still pretty lucky I still got the best seat in the house. I sat somewhere near, actually I was beside the judges table so I had a pretty good look. So fans brace yourself and check this baby out!

I've seen this guy at McDonald's with I think his girlfriend. He's taking up nursing. Don't you want to be taken care of someone like him?

This guy represented the HRM department. During the casual wear, he was wearing a real tight pair of pants. And I swear it's tight!!!

This Iya Villania look-alike was a candidate from the Computer Science Department. She won the 2nd runner-up honors. Good work!

Are you lonely tonight? This cutie was from the Criminology Department. I wonder how many good lokking officers we have in the academy?

KC Conception, is that you? This is Laura who represented the Nursing Department. She's graduating ths year. It was actually the first time he joined a pageant despite several invitations in the past. Hey, her parents are reasonably strict! She won 1st runner-up, by the way.

Looks young, noh? Yeah, he's only 16 years old. You might want to wait ladies before you could have a piece of him!

You know who this guy is? He's Marlon! Remember the name! He's currently taking up Business Management. You sure can't handle him!

And the winner is......

This is Angel, a Marketing Management student in only her first year. She's this year's Miss Intrams! Wait to go Angel! You truly made our department proud. Wait, you sure you wouldn't get pneumonia?

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Click it Forward: Increase your network; In crease your EARNINGS!?? This game just might WORK!

noreply@blogger.com (Pie) — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 01:50:00 +0000

I was a senior in college when I saw the film Pay it Forward which starred Haley Joey Osment. Haley, as we all know, is the same wunderboy who played the role of a child who possess pyschic powers in the film, 6th Sense. But this time he playedthe role of boy named Trevor who was given a project by his Social Studies teacher. His assignment was to find a way to change the world. Thus, he came up with the concept of “pay-it-forward.” This concept pertains to the practice of passing one good deed from one person to the other as a form of “paying-off” one’s debt of gratitude to somebody else. Thus, instead of “paying it back” or returning the favor, the receiver of the good deed must “pay it forward” and the cyle goes on. In the movie, the little school project became a social movement! However, Trevor’s life was cut short. He was stabbed by a bully while protecting a friend and died. His family was devastated. But their grief didn’t last that long. One day, they were surprised with the number of people who came to their house to offer candles and prayers. They were actually the people who, in one way or another, have been positively touched by Trevors’s noble pet project.

If you’re reading this through Digg, you might probably contemplating on hitting the “burry this” button. But don’t just do it yet.

The cyberspace is huge and extensive. Yet, in just a fraction of a second, we can already touch many people’s lives or send our messages across borders.

Just one click and one lucky guy could already be a millionaire!

We have heard about Google AdSense and all other affiliate programs that offer opportunities to earn dollars just by blogging or publishing our thoughts through the world-wibe-web. Inspired by the story of Trevor, I come with my own plan to change the world of cyber geeks out there. I call it, “The Click it Forward Game.” The mechanics are simple, I just need to randomly click one relevant ad and tag at least 3 blogs once a year and invite their authors to pass the deed and “click it forward” to form a network of people clicking it forward! This chain reaction just might work should you want to have new friends and consequently boost your chances of earning more!! Don’t just sit there? If you can find time sending chain letters through Friendster, joining me wouldn’t hurt you one bit!

As we speak, I’m browsing Digg and Technorati. In a few minutes, I’ll be launching this game and hope that Google won’t kick my butt for it. If you’re still reading this and you believe it’s a great idea, I invite you to do the same. Three blogs, 3 tags and clicks. Let’s share the wealth and make this world a better place! Do a generous deed today.

“Click it forward!”

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High School Musical 2.. I love ann hudgens!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Pie) — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 01:26:00 +0000

Last Sunday, I was able to watch the premiere of High School Musical 2. If you were on outerspace last year, High School Musical is one of the most successful teenybopper films in 2006. It was an original Disney movie which was launched on January 20 of last year. Its soundtrack is also one of the best selling albums in that same year. It starred Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens.

You know, it’s one of my favorite films now. What’s not to love about it? It’s young. It’s hip. The characters were loveable. The songs were great. The dance moves were fantastic. It gave me a walk down memory-lane. I think that’s one particular reason why so many people love it. Everybody went to high school, right? It’s about being young and free!

Did you know that Vanessa is a Fil-am? She’s a proud Pinay just like her mother. According to her, she was brought up the Pinoy way. She probably can speak Tagalog, too! And did you also know that Zac is her real-life boyfriend? They probably have gotten closer while doing the film. Aren’t they such a lovely couple? I feel Zac is a great guy. He’s very protective. In that same interview this certain broadsheet published, he said he doesn’t want to talk about his relationship with Vanessa. He wanted the discussion to revolve around her as a co-star. That’s great news. At least we know he’s taking care of her.

Back to the movie, like the prequel, HSM2 was very entertaining. It’s rock and roll. The dance numbers were cute. I specifically liked the baseball scene where Ryan and Chad sort of squared off. I realized Ryan Evans is likeable. One thing I notice though: he’s no longer the “soft guy” in the movie. I thought he’s gay (not that being gay is bad).

I also liked the break-up scene between Troy and Gabriella because eventhough they’re singing, you could see the hurt in their eyes. I really got carried away. The song number, which they also did during the Star Dazzle Show was something sweet. You could really see in their body language that they have something special.

Sharpay never changed! She’s still very convincing with her childish, irritating ways. But she’s great, anyway. Kelsi is also one of my pets because her role is very, very pivotal. I hope she could have more exposure next time. Chad and Zeke were okay.

I heard Disney is already writing HSM3. I have no idea how they plan to top 1 and 2 but I do hope they can come up with something good again. How about putting a new "nice" guy there. Perhaps, Gabriella's childhood sweetheart? A "real" love-triangle of sorts?

My post is long already. But don’t take my word for it. Watch it!

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Inside the PF-BGK pre-season game

noreply@blogger.com (Pie) — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 05:33:00 +0000

Hi, guys! First of all, I'd like to apologize for those people who expected to receive game updates from me yesterday. Sorry po because aside from being lobat, I wanted not to mind anything else but to enjoy watching the game. Nakaka-tense kasi minsan mag-text pa. I didn't want to miss a thing because miss na miss ko na yung team. Sorry po ulit, but I'm sure Ate Teya updated you last night na rin. (Thanks Ate!)

So here's some of the things I would like to share.

The game and the players

I am not going to discuss the details of the game now because you probably have read the news already. Maybe, I'll share my observations na lang regarding the team and the players.

Purefoods came with a complete line-up. Actually, they are more than complete because I saw 15 players there. Alex Crisano and Omanzie Rodriguez were in "civies." Alex was very friendly, almost hugging every BGK crew that came out of the dug-out. Ang likot pa niya because he was hopping from one seat to the other. I think he's trying to make good PR in preparation for his "comeback." Omanzie naman was very quiet. I guess he's shy.

The first guys who came out for the shootaround were Robert Sanz, Noy and Roger. Si Noy naman is always like that. He's very disciplined talaga. Robert looked solid, I mean, physique-wise. If he could crack the slot, I think he can be a decent SF, too. I haven't seen so many PCU games but feeling ko makakatulong yung katawan niya. The other new face was Ardy Larong. I think he's small to play SF but from what I saw, he looked solid defensively. He knows how to slash and you're probably right that he's like Junthy. He doesn't have a silky touch from the perimeter but I think he'll be a good defensive stopper like Kuya Rey.

The game was very entertaining. Although Purefoods surged ahead early in the 1st quarter, the Kings came back through the efforts of vastly improved Sunday Salvacion and Billy Mamaril. Never say die attitude talaga but I think it would've have been sweeter if the big guns were there. The crowd was pretty appreciative for both squads. They really cheered them on. During the second half, I thought BGK would go all the way because the lead was trimmed down to 1 but PJ, Kerby and James all came to the rescue. Noticeably, it looks like PF is dead serious in reclaiming the AFC crown. Malakas ang pakiramdam ko.

James played superb basketball and he's in great shape, ah? I knew he was due for a big game kasi thrice na sila naglaro and in those instances, so-so lang yung laro niya. So, I wasn't really surprised that he played well. He toyed around his defenders with a variety of moves. He was like gliding in the air during one of his lay-ups. Super napa-wow nga yung mga nasa likod ko. He also shot a buzzer-beating trey that pushed the lead back up to 4 just when the Kings were threatening to come back. Just a sidenote: natuwa lang ako kay Tubid kasi he's playing good defense against James pero malinis na depensa talaga, may respeto. It's also fun seeing them tap each other after a good play or kung may deadball.

Paul was used sparingly but he doesn't look like a guy who's about to be axed. Nakita ko naman yung enthusiasm niya to play defense and make plays. I'll surely miss him. But wait, may good news daw eh, bago. He's not going to be given away? I'm just not sure.

Roger Yap was really smart at "salbahe" but in a fun way. He's really given Escalona a tough welcoming. You see naman his body and you see Macky's, so for like 4-5 instances, Macky looked like a flying paperplane. But Roger was slapped with a flagrant foul, though. Ngisi pa siya, eh. But it's not as if he wanted to just beat the guy. Ganun talaga pag may rookie na nagbabantay sa iyo, di ba? You want to make sure you earn their respect.

Ping's hops are back. He was there hustling for every rebounds. But I think his timing is not yet a 100%. He still has yet to regain his dreaded shotblocking skills. Romel looked young and fit and just like what Earl said, mukhang nag-blend in na talaga siya. He only scored 4 points because he was given limited minutes. They're probably saving him for the next confy. PJ played well also and so as Kerby. I really think our team is strong so long as it stays healthy. We have enough big man already. Should Larong, Crisano and Sanz make it, I think we have a good chance.

For BGK fans

The loss is not something you should worry about because your big guns were not there. But you should be happy with Sunday, Billy and Ronald because they are more than willing to take the cudgels.

The new faces that suited up for you were Lao and Aquino. I'm not sure why you signed up Aquino. He did not play well but perhaps Jong saw something in him. Lao was okay. Hubalde also played but I'd prefer Macky anyday. Mack is really a pass-first guy but you've got to love the little guy because he's got leadership skills. He'll learn from JJ and Johnny. Speaking of Johnny, he was there but he's in civilian clothes. Kulay pink pa nga. Cute siya.

FIBA rules?

I think they implemented some FIBA rules in the game. There was one shot from James which was really a 2-point field goal but they called it a 3. When I looked at the rainbow, parang may tape so I guess they shortened the 3pt line. They also altered the freethrow line and they were strict with the handchecking. I'm not really sure but it's a good move to inculcate the FIBA rules.

So those are basically the things that I saw yesterday. I hope you liked it.

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Meeting them up

For the first time, yours truly was able to meet Rose, Leah and Earl. I actually bought tickets on their behalf because they wanted to watch the game. I have been texting Leah since Monday pa. They were really great people. We talked about several things. Rose was so daldal but she's fun to be with. Leah and Earl were so bait. I instantly liked them all. Jhackie was also there but I met her na so yesterday was our second meeting. I was with my friend and they also became friends na rin. Hehe.

Cap during the nightcap

You wouldn't believe me guys but after the girls and I had dinner at McDonalds, a co-PF fan invited and picked us up. She wanted to meet us daw so she sent her friends to get us. At first we were clueless where we're going. Akala ko nga kidnap, eh. We were just in the jeep and everybody had puzzled faces. So in short, we tagged along with the sundo and ended up in this big house. And surprise, Cap Alvin was there. He was invited pala to dinner. When we arrived, Cap joked, "oh, batiin nyo na [ng happy birthday]!" Loko si Cap wala naman atang may birthday. So, we stayed there to eat, again, and to continue chatting. Inabot kami ng midnight. Cap and his friends were on a separate table tapos kami may table din. They served SanMig Light and our pulutan were hipon, lechon manok and mani. So kwentuhan ulit. From time to time, Cap would ask kung kumusta kami. Tapos maya-maya they played modified truth or dare. It was so funny because if somebody chooses to do the dare, he should spell his crush's name through his body, ike-kembot. I'm not sure about the mechanics of the game but in other words, when it was Cap's turn, RIOT! Grabe tawa kami ng tawa kasi may assistant pa siya. At first, hiya pa ata siya but then later on he gave in on condition na walang video! Hahaha, sumakit talaga ang tiyan namin.

Special talaga yung moment because dati I just see him on TV but last night he was just a yard away. Ang kulit talaga, eh. We came home almost 2am na. But it was fun.

Sorry, guys kung wala akong picture. Lobat po kasi talaga. Next time na lang. Yun, so until next time po.

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Hunky Pinoy actor Dingdong goes all the way! Kids, it's x-rated!!

noreply@blogger.com (Pie) — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 12:01:00 +0000

As if his sexy Sergio Santibañez role wasn’t enough, Dingdong is revving it up to show his bolder, more daring side by posting nude, I repeat, NUDE for Cosmo’s latest “ish” featuring the 69 hottest bachelors in town! Ano kayang sasabihin ni Karylle nyan? For sure she’ll have something to say. Anyway, Dong is 27 na pala so I guess it’s about time he change his boy-next-door image. Medyo naiiwanan na siya nina Dennis as Richard pagdating sa kasikatan. He has to go at the other side of the ocean.

Personally, the photo is okay. It accentuated his nice ass, biceps and great abs. I know Dong has worked so hard to get his body to where it is right now. Although sabi ng ibang bading wala siyang dating, his pose could still make girls oggle and salivate. Ano ba yun? Parang I’m speaking for myself, ah? Wala lang, I still think it was done in good taste and of course, it’s sexy.

So if you want to see more bod, more yummy male species, go grab a copy of Cosmopolitan’s

10^th Anniversary Issue at your nearest bookstores or magazine stands.

Cosmopolitan is distributed by Summit Media. You can also check their website at: http://www.femalenetwork.com.ph/

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A hunk and a chick from Baste

noreply@blogger.com (Pie) — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 11:44:00 +0000

It was yesterday when my kumare handed me the 10th anniversary issue of Cosmopolitan Magazine. Actually, it wasn’t really mine; it’s for our common friend who has a subscription. Ang lagay, we were her “pick-up girls.” Along with the magazine, was the newest, hottest issue of Cosmomen - Summit Media’s annual collection of 69 gorgeous bachelors. It was the talk of the town last weekend because it’s the bold and daring Dingdong Dantes who’s on the cover. So, yun, binuklat ko lang to satisfy my curiosity. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw this guy [referring to the picture] on the second page. He looked familiar. I looked closer. He’s Marx Pangan Topacio, a student from the same school where I’m serving as a staff as of the moment. Siya rin yung nasa billboard namin which is located along Cavite City checkpoint. Instantly sabi ko, lagay ko nga ito sa blog ko. But first, I made some research. Aside from modelling, I think his first love is basketball. He plays guard with the Baycats before. He lives in Kawit. His nickname raw is “Oyie.” Before enrolling at Baste, he studied at Colegio de San Juan de Letran from 2002-2003 taking up BSBA Entrepreneurship. Then afterwards he transferred nga to us and took up BSBA Management. Right now he’s into modelling. May commercial na nga siya ng Greenwich. Okay nga eh, because last Saturday nakasakay ko pa siya sa bus. He was in a semi-formal attire, perhaps, may racket. Heard he has a girlfriend, though. Pero GF pa lang naman, eh. Hehe!

This girl right here is Camille. I promised not to divulge her name kaso may sasalihan siyang contest so malamang ma-reveal din naman ang name niya in public. I don’t want to pre-empt it but we’ll see her on TV. Watch lang kayo sa ABS. Anyway, she’s taking up AB Psychology. This girl is pretty talented because she she could actually sing and dance. You'll probably want a piece of this no non-sense girl but first you've got to be smarter. She's a READS member. An organization of campus scholars.

So guys and girls, what can you say about them?

Now, speaking of Cosmomen, errr… I might have to save that for the next entry…

Which I will post now “CLICK HERE!”

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Win back the crown

noreply@blogger.com (Pie) — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 12:15:00 +0000

"Win back the crown" is an original composition done by Ate Chat and her outrageously talented gang. The song is dedicated, once again, to our beloved PBA team, the Purefoods Tender Juicy Giants.

Enjoy the music...

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