Pick up lines are said to be a modern form of “Balagtasan” a form of poetry originating from the province of Bulacan. Named after Francisco Balagtas (the name by which Francisco Baltazar was popularly known). This performance is a cross between drama and the indigenous oral tradition of poetry. The balagtasan is similar to an ordinary debate except for the fact that one has to reason and argue in verse. They are said to be first shown and heard in the movie "Amnesia Girl" starring John Lloyd Cruz and Tony Gonzaga. It is popularized in television by the original "Boy Pick-up," Ogie Alcasid, in the comedy gag show "Bubble Gang." The witty Senator Miriam Defensor utilizes pick up lines as part of her speeches. Pick-up lines have now become a fad among Filipinos especially the young. The following are my favorite Pinoy pick up lines. None of these are my creation but these are pick up lines I came across from various sources through vonage plans. "Miss, I forgot your name. Can I call … [Read more...]

A short documentary on the rise and fall of Renato Corona Rappler.com, the Philippines latest social news network new site has presented a short seven minute documentary on who is Renato Corona before he joined the Supreme Court of the Philippines. I would call this a short documentary on the rise and fall of Renato Corona as the video presents his glorious ascension and his fall from grace in a nutshell. The short documentary reveals how the former Chief Justice quickly rose from the ranks of government service. He started as an unknown palace bureaucrat, served under several presidents and was later on appointed to the highest court of the land. The documentary also gives a snapshot of his multi-million wealth. Was the Senate right in ousting Renato Corona as Chief Justice of the highest court of the land? Of course, I would say that with a big resounding YES and I’d bet my pentair pool pump on it any day. Watch the short documentary below. … [Read more...]

The earthquake-tsunami incident in Cebu and Negros last Monday, February 6, 2012 is still a hot topic and even trending for the past few days in the internet. More so because as of the time of this writing, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has recorded more than a thousand aftershocks. Some of them are quite strong especially in Negros Oriental.  Relief and rescue efforts are currently under going. Of particular interest is the Tsunami scare in Cebu which caused mass hysteria and panic. Probably when Cebu City officials peered through the bamboo blinds in their offices and saw people running and panicking they pictured what Cebu City is like when there is a big crisis. City officials instructed the police to apprehend the culprit who started the misinformation that caused the panic and to charge said person/s with public disorder. Apparently a guy was arrested. Witnesses tagged him as the one who first announced that the "Tsunami" approaching Cebu City. He … [Read more...]

Last Monday February 6, 2012 Central Visayas was hit by a very strong earthquake. The epicenter was located in the middle of Tanyon Strait which is in between Negros and Cebu. Badly damaged was Negros Oriental more specifically the town of Tayasan, Gihulngan, La Libertad, Ayongon etc. Cebu was shaken but was not damaged although some cracks has surfaced in some public infrastructures. There were no classes for the next 2 to 3 days as establishments and the government checked buildings. What's so interesting about this event is that because of the strong quake the  Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology issued "Tsunami alert no. 2" which advised to "stay away from the shoreline and to watch out for unusual waves. People living in the shoreline are advised to be watchful. " Take note that no evacuation was recommended, but just for people to be watchful. Apparently some people have mis-understood the warning and some people living in coastal barangays in the City spread … [Read more...]