Manny Pacquiao Vs Ricky Hatton: A Countdown To Knock Out

Missed the Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao versus Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton fight on television? Well, fret no more because you can now watch the whole two rounds of the Knock Out end of the Pacquiao-Hatton fight


Watch the War of The worlds Pacquiao Vs Hatton Here:




East Meets West Video Source

"Dayo" - The First Full-Length DIGITAL Filipino Animated Movie

I am getting excited with the upcoming Philippine cinema premiere of the first Filipino digital full-length animated movie Dayo. DAYO is to what I believe means "to visit to a unfamiliar place", and since a boy will enter a world of myths and folklore hence the title DAYO.



The story revolves around a young boy, his new found friends, and the mythical magical world of Elementalia where all the laman lupa's dwell and live. The movie features mythical creatures from the Philippine folklore and myths. There is only one way to find out what the story will be and that is by watching the movie as it hits the cinema December 25, 2008.





World class singer and theater actress Leah Salonga sings her version of 2008's Dayo movie "Lipad".



"Lipad" by the Filipino Band Roots of Nature is one of the official soundtrack for the DAYO Movie.



Dayo features an all-Filipino production and storyline which is a perfect treat for the children and the family this coming Christmas of 2008 here in the Philippines.



Official Website
http://www.dayomovie.com/

Here are more DAYO movie posters:







"DAYO" Posters Designed by
Eric Cabahug and Chris Alarcon

De La Hoya - Pacquaio "Dream Match": A Day The Philippines Shall Stood Still

December 6, 2008 will marked the day when two of the greatest fighters shall face off each other. I am talking about the Philippines' Manny Pacquaio and Mexico's Oscar De La Hoya's "Dream Match".



I am not a big boxing aficionado but everytime a big celebrity or a "local icon" plays or fights for a world or any major international title it made me stop and watch it for a while to show my support or maybe hope that we (the Filipinos) can actually make a difference. We had indeed made a difference and that is through sports icons such as Manny Pacquiao. Manny Pacquaio has been a pride to the Filipinos, Philippine boxing industry, and maybe to the world by bagging up various major boxing titles. What the fun part is that everytime that Manny Pacquaio has a world title match, the crime rate in the Philippines drastically goes down.. well, it is nothing to be fund off but it is just amusing that almost every Filipino is interested in finding out whether Philippines' "People's Champ" will succeed or not.

Mexico and various boxing aficionados from all over the world has also shown great support to the Golden Boy, Oscar De La Hoya in this match.



And this is why the two countries (Mexico and the Philippines) would stood still in this boxing Dream Match between Manny Pacquaio and Oscar De La Hoya. So who is your bet?

You and I shall find out later...

For now I leave you with the special HBO Sports special feature, "De La Hoya Pacquiao 24/7":

The Women of Survivor Philippines

Survivor Philippines is a Philippine version of the hit reality television game show "Survivor". The series is hosted by Paolo Bediones and currently being telecast at GMA "Kapuso" Network. It premiered last September 15, 2008. The show was shot in Ko Tarutao, the same island where Survivor: Thailand took place. Initially there were two teams or tribes. The names of the tribes are derived from the Thai language which includes Naak (snake) and Jarakay (crocodile), which later became on tribe and Chalam (Shark). There are 18 Survivor Castaways which was composed nine men and women. Here are the women of the first Survivor Philippines:



The Women of Survivor Philippines


Vevherly "Vevh" Gador



Vhevs is a member of the Naak Tribe of the Survivor Philippines. A 20 year old from Alcantara, Cebu. A 4th year Criminology student from University of Cebu. She is dubbed as the “Farmer Girl”. She plans to use her farmer girl instincts to win the ultimate prize.


Chev Macias



Chev is a member of the Naak Tribe of the Survivor Philippines. A 26 year old from Iloilo City, Philippines. She is dubbed as the “Bisayang Palaban”. A former GRO (guest Relations Officer) and now an Ukay-Ukay (flea market) business owner in Iloilo. She lived in Thailand for six years.

Anna Charisse Yacapin



Charisse is a member of the Jarakay Tribe of the Survivor Philippines. A 27 year old from Makati City. She is dubbed as the “Smart Babe". A product officer in a telecommunications company. A graduate from Ateneo de Manila University.

Leona Rica "Nikki" Dacullo



Nikki is a member of the Jarakay Tribe of the Survivor Philippines. A 21 year old from Tacloban City, Philippines. Dubbed as the “Call Center Cutie". She is a Call Center agent. She describes herself as a laid back person who likes to go with the flow. She believes she has a strong personality which will help her win the challenges in Survivor Philippines.

Kristina “Kaye” Alipio



Kaye is a member of Naak Tribe of the survivor Philippines. A 20-year-old lingerie model from Calamba, Laguna. Dubbed as “The Model”, She is a sexy lingerie model with a solid Christian faith, Kaye is any guy’s ideal girl.

Jervy "Patani" Daño



Patani is a member of the Jarakay Tribe of the Survivor Philippines. A 20 year old from Talisay, Cebu. she is Dubbed as “Ang Yaya” (The Nanny). A babysitter in Cebu who grew up in Camotes island. A funny character, Patani loves acting, hosting, and modeling. She believes she's finally got her chance to be the next big thing.

Nina Ortiz



Nina is a member of the Jarakay Tribe of the Survivor Philippines. A 40 year old Operations Manager of a company. An active mom to three kids. Dubbed as the “Sporty Mom”. She likes extreme sports like mountain climbing and mountain biking. She feels the time has come to raise her competitiveness to the next level: Survivor Philippines.

Zita Ortiga




Zita is a member of the Naak Tribe of the Survivor Philippines. A 43 year old from Pasay City. Dubbed as “Ang Labandera”. A single mother to 7 children plus 12 grandchildren. She wants to do whatever it takes to win the grand prize.

Veronica Domingo



Vern is a member of the Jarakay Tribe of the Survivor Philippines. A 29 year old from Cavite. A Far Eastern University graduate. A pretty Taekwondo Champion (now Taekwando coach ). She has various international and local titles and awards under her belt.




Survivor Philippines TV

The DigitalFilipino.com Club and Bloggers Davao Networking Event

Chris A. here again with another Author Updates. CMAQUEST will be attending and covering the upcoming DigitalFilipino.com Club and Bloggers Manila Networking Event this Saturday, October 25, 2008. This is what is the what the event is all about:

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The DigitalFilipino.com Club is organizing a fellowship/networking event where e-commerce industry players and bloggers can catch up and exchange updates. This will be on October 25, Saturday, 6 to 11 pm at Forum Hall, Casino Filipino, PIRC Bldg. Ninoy Aquino Avenue, Parañaque City.

This event is sponsored by our club member PAGCOR.

6:00 - 7:00 Registration and Dinner
7:00 - 7:30 Guest introduction / plugs
7:30 - 8:00 Updates by Janette

* DigitalFilipino Web Awards 2008
* DigitalFilipino.com Club Updates (online workshop and other efforts)
* Ratified.org Philippines Top 100 Blogs 2008 (blogs that had big moves in 2008)

8:00 - 8:30 - PAGCOR launch Internet/E-Commerce project
8:30 - onwards - Raffle, Networking, Games

For more informations and reservations for interested Filipino and nearby-Bloggers in Manila, visit their blog site here:

http://digitalfilipinoclub.blogspot.com/
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This will be a double featured post here in CMAQUEST: An Entertainment and Magazine Blog and my personal blog Life on a Pencil (http://lifeonapencil.blogspot.com).

Blog Action Day 2008 - Poverty: Addressing Society's Real Conflicts

Blogging has come a long way now, opening many opportunities to various individuals worldwide by letting them have their own space in this vast universe called the internet. The internet has truly become a society which allows one to voice out his ideas without having regrets or fear of being suppressed and controlled. In an online society, freedom is truly exercised.

We are a witness to concerned journalists and news people getting detained, sewed, or arrested from tackling sensitive issues and cases of greed and corruption of those people in "power". Senators, Congressmen and other politicians waste their whole day of session arguing against each other without even a single work done like passing of laws and addressing the country's real issues. These works which are crucial to the growth of a country and its people are being neglected by the same law makers who promised everyone a better future, but once acquire the seat of power, shows what they really are.



The Philippine People Power back in the 80's proved that when together we stand, we can overcome any threats to our freedom and constitution. It is saddening though, this idea of a united movement for a cause has and still is being used by certain individuals for their own personal gains; and the government twisting and exercising laws which prohibits formation of any movements which will voice out what is the "real" situation of the Philippines.

Thus, the fight is brought online through a united stand, tackling one of the REAL issues that concerns every citizen of this country..."Poverty". A call for a united stand is needed to (in some extent) address and help solve these issues with bright ideas of common people, citizens, and bloggers which the government has overseeing these past few decades. Take a stand and join the cause.

Pugad: Filipino Band Sugarfree Features Filipino Humor Hit Comics "Pugad Baboy"

One of the leading contemporary Filipino Band Sugarfree has done another hit again, and now by featuring one of the Philippines best humor comics Pugad Baboy by Pol Medina, Jr.




See the Video and jive with the song of Sugarfree.



Youtube Videolink:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXrVb5tfe-U

Wikipedia Information on Sugarfree:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sugarfree_(band)

Pugad Baboy Comics Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pugad_Baboy





Pugad Baboy Official Website
http://www.pugadbaboy.pardinas.net


SugarFree's Emi Official Site
http://www.emimusic.ph/sugarfree

Urduja: First Filipino Full Length Animated Movie

It has been a dream of mine to see a Filipino made, produced, directed and everything Filipino animation movie or a series and this is slowly becoming a reality (well, I hope it will) with a new movie shown today here in Philippine theaters entitled "Urduja".



Here are two of the trailers for the movie shown in June 18, 2008:






"Urduja" movie theme song "Babae Ako" is sung by Asia's song bird Regine Velazquez.

Great US Series Available for Philippine TV

If you want to get out of the usual chain of the same old boring shows of the tyrant Philippine Giant Networks, well just browse your local channels to see more great shows.







There are these three new stations.. well, not really new but has a new look and feel via incorporating US shows and series in their program lists. I am talking about SBN 21 a.k.a as "ETC"; RJTV29 now known as "2nd Avenue"; and finally RPN 9 with its popular shows from "C/S" - "Crime / Suspense".

These are the shows I am currently hooked up or watch every once in a while:

ETC: It's All Good

Lateshow with David Letterman - Love his interviews and humorous segments
America's Next Top Model - My brother is hooked in this contest so I have no choice but to simply adore models strut their cool stuff
Make Me A Super Model - also, Influenced by my brother.

2nd Avenue

- Well just browsed this, with bad reception and few exciting shows, well guess they have a long way to gp.

The Price is Right
Wheel of Fortune
Ellen

C/S

- My favorite station as of the time being

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
Heroes - 3rd season will be up on September. Can't wait...
X-Files - Reruns. The first Season was done. Hope they can show the second season.
La Femme Nikita - Reruns also. I am also hooked on this series every 1:00 - 2:00 am XD
Prison Break - Reruns of the first season of the hit Prison Breaking series.
Psych - A hyper observant teams up with a sniffer = wacky crime bustling duo.
Cold Case - There are no unfinished old cases they can't finish.
Burn Notice - Season one just ended hope to see the second season soon.
American Gladiator - All new with energy draining obstacles
Bones - ala CSI majoring on the Bones. Great series for David Boreanaz
New Amsterdam - Looks interesting, will soon watch this

Visit them at:

http://etc.com.ph
http://2ndavenue.com.ph

The Echo: A Filipino Adapted Horror Film

Again another Milestone that we Filipinos should be proud of. This time an original Filipino Horror Movie entitled "Sigaw", which directly translates to "Scream" in English has won about a handful of awards seen in their The Echo Official WebSite ( http://echothemovie.com/ ) has now been adapted by USA to "The Echo".

Here are the Movie posters of both Sigaw (2004) and The Echo (2008)



Sigaw by Directed by Yam Laranas


The Echo


Hope they make a good rendition of our very own "Sigaw". I will end this post with a scene from the movie:

Alodia Gosiengfiao: A Cosplay Icon

I first encounter her name back in the Culture Crash Comics Comics Convention back at the early 2004 or 05 (I can't really recall). I saw her role playing in a costume (or "cosplaying") as the Gunner Rikku on the Cosplay Contest on the event. and immediately fell in love with her... I mean admired her beauty. Yup! That's the Term! Hehehe What a very multi-talented, pretty, angelic faced woman with a great figure ^^,



Alodia as Final Fantasy X2's Rikku

By the way, according to wikipedia:



Alodia as Death Note's Misa

Cosplay, short for "costume play" is a Japanese subculture centered on dressing as characters from manga, anime, tokusatsu, and video games, and, less commonly, Japanese live action television shows, fantasy movies, Japanese pop music bands, Visual Kei, fantasy music stories (such as stories by the band Sound Horizon), novels, and anything in the real world being unique and dramatic (or their moe anthropomorphic form). However, in some circles, "cosplay" has been expanded to mean simply wearing a costume.



Alodia is a cosplay icon for she has entered a number of many cosplay competitions and how much she spend for a costume is not something to laugh about. Here is an interview of her on QTV's The Beat:



She has also gained popularity and media mileage through photoshoots and magazine interviews. For a complete list of her appearance and interviews check out here wikipedia description over at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alodia_Gosiengfiao or better check her official web and art site at http://blackmage9.deviantart.com/.



Did I say she's angelic?

Alodia is a Cosplay Icon and soon to be celebrity? This is one of her appearance on Pedicab's Music Video of "Ang Pusa Mo"



For more and fresh images of the Philippines' Cosplay Icon head over her official site here at http://blackmage9.deviantart.com/

National Humiliation: Is it worth it?

Television Games shows has been one of the many reasons why we watch television (or for me, that is the one of the many reasons). One thing that I have noticed is this trends specially on some local game shows.

To name one is the hit ABS CBN Kapamilya Noontime/Game Show "Wowowee". Sure the host can joke around with the contestants but not to the point that he humiliates them. I have seen so many of these examples in their episodes... My brother is watching them so it can't be helped to watch it.

One is today's episode on "Couples who is going to be married this June '08", a male contestant whose height is around 5 with a built physique approach the game area (where they answer by pressing the buzzer and name the title of the song and sings some line of it). Mr. Revillame then secretly mocks how this man looks like by joking. Of course the man is laughing with them but I can't help but imagine what might him or others like him feel when they get humiliated on Philippine Television for just a chance of winning a great deal of money.

Of course money is important, but will that mean throwing away one's dignity and honor as a being just to gain money and entertain the television viewers? The most common victims of these game shows are the Filipino mass (who a times belongs below the poverty or middle class society).

Well, I can almost imagine what will fans and the management says on my say. "We only want to give enjoyment and entertainment for the Filipino Viewers, Our management does not intend to do any harm or humiliate any persons in the process. Thank you for understanding" Well that's one load of crap. Well if they are really sorry then they should stop with this degradation and humiliating jokes. The person being humiliated might not mind this but what about viewers that discourage this form of entertainment would say?

Maybe the contestants themselves are to be blame for letting their dignity and honor put to humiliation. If so then I hope the management of all the game shows should come up with other forms of entertainment rather than making fun of the contestants.

Well, guess what. I am not the only one thinking this way. Check out the article by Miss Conniue Veneracion at http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=connieVeneracion_feb07_2006

Filipinos Making it Big in the U.S.

As I browse the T.V. channels a day ago I stumbled on two news that made me feel proud and happy with these two Filipno Artist who's making it big now in the International Scene. I am talking about Charice Pempengco (with my first post of her here in "Charice Pempengco - Our Very Own Filipina Power House Singer") and Sam Concepcion



and Sam Concepcion(official site here) singing the "Kung Fu Fighting" from the animated movie Kung Fu Panda with a preview video here:

Street Children: Who's to Blame?

I just got home from the city today. As I walked the overpass I can't help (and who wouldn't?) but notice two of the many street children laying down on the cold tiled floor. These street children are either sleeping or am looking at every passers-by with a pitiful look on their greasy or dirt-covered faces with arms extending and at the end a small disposable plastic cup.

A grabbed photo taken by Mommybug29 in her stay in the Philippines back in 2007.

I hope I didn't lose all my sense of "being merciful" because every time I see these street children I don't feel any (mercy). Why? Because almost everytime I go to the city all I see is these children's faces depending on the amount given to them by sympathetic passers-by. Makes me want to talk to them and say "Where are your parents? Why are they allowing you to beg for small coins?" but I can't, coz I am also considering the idea of "what if they are lost and all alone in this cruel society". Still my belief is that they are somewhat being ordered by some mafia to gather money for them or worst the mafia I am talking about are their very own parents.

Now if it is the parents responsible, then what's the reason behind this shameless and undignified act of making their children beg for money? I hope it is not another one of those cliche answers "because if we don't then we would starve to death", why would they starve to death if they are not doing anything? They can surrender themselves and their children at a local Social Welfare Development Department but why wouldn't they?

I have also seen documentaries that street children and other beggars tends to escape upon being absorbed or nurtured by these social departments. They say that they are not properly treated, fed and cared for in these agency. Then is it any better from the dangerous roads infested with vehicle pollution? With more corrupt environment of violence and abuse?

So who is to blame?

Dyesebel: Swimming Its Way to Philippine Television

Dyesebel, one of Philippine Comics, Movie and Entertainment icon will now be reborn as a television series by one of Philippines Largest Television Company GMA - Kapuso Station. Dyesebel is one of the many roster of marvelous creation of Philippines' father of Comics, the late Mars Ravelo.

Dyesebel's basic plot(in the past depictions in the movies) is a mermaid abandoned by her outraged father and mother upon seeing her abnormality. She was then cast out to see and was adopted and cared by a fellow mermaid. She grew to be a beautiful mermaid. She'll meet a dashing bachelor and love will blossom between the two. Conflicts shall arise from the people and other sea creatures around them to seperate their extraordinary love.



Dyesebel will be airing this Monday, April 28, 2008 after Joaquin Bordado. Hope GMA will give justice to the story of one of Philippines Classic Icon... Dyesebel.

Charice Pempengco - Our Very Own Filipina Power House Singer

Here is a performance video of a guesting of Charice Pempengco, who is another world class Filipino rising star ( with special thanks to Youtube) in Paul O'Grady Show.

Watch it and be amazed... Power House in deed.



Who is she anyway?
- Here is what wikipedia has to say -

and guess when her next gueting be?...
See for yourself here...

To Manila: Bus, Van, and Jeep

One week has passed since I last visited Manila (specifically to Carriedo in Sta. Cruz, Metro Manila ~ Hope I got that place right). I renewed my NBI (National Bureau of Investigation) Clearance for it is one of the requirements for the job (that i luckily got hired or was it absorbed, ah! I think it is hired!). The one think that I am irritated about is where the heck did all the buses go? The busses that I am talking about are the provincial buses heading back to Cavite.


Before...

Dating back to the year 2002, where Lito Atienza was still the Mayor of Manila, provincial buses go as far as the "Park and Ride"Bus Terminal alongside SM City Manila. The fare would range from 36-40 Php (Philippine Pesos).



Today...

Alfredo Lim is now the Mayor of Metro Manila, Provincial buses are now limited to Vito Cruz and Buendia area only. If a certain individual, let's say a student from Technological university of the Philippines who resides at Cavite wants to go home. He/she must first ride a jeep all the way to Buendia area and then ride the Bus, or he/she will still proceed to "Park and Ride" but will eventually take the Van heading back to Cavite.

What is the big issue here? Hmm let me enlist it here:


Disadvantage...

- Buses going and heading back to Cavite have a fare rate around 46 Php while if one would take a van, the fare would cost 50 Php.
- Student's (though i am no longer one) time will be wasted. Instead of waiting for provincial buses to pass near the road in front of their colleges/universities, they are required to walk all the way to the terminal only to ride a van that has a fare higher than a regular bus ride would normally cost. I know it is the right venue but it is not really efficient.
- If one will not hike towards the terminal he/she would commute from their respected school via jeep going to Buendia to where the provincial buses are now designated to load and unload passengers. Still inefficient, both for the pocket and the health.
- Traffic along Taft area has greatly increased as undisciplined jeepney drivers rampage the area.
- Caviteños are now burdened with the worry of how much money and time they'll waste just to get back home.

Advantage...

- Metro Manila Jeep Drivers has gained more income and the monopoly of the passengers has turned back once again to them.
- Vans also gain more income because individual with no choice (if in a hurry) will eventually afford their services.

Well, guess this will be the problem of the next Caviteño commuters going to and back from Manila. What will happen in the next years? Will Mayor Lim Change this city ordinance? That is for us to find out...

GMA 7 and ABS CBN: Philippine Television Companies, Ingrates?

Here I am again! Back with another personal perspective and review. This time I will tackle about the issue between GMA Kapuso and ABS CBN Kapamilya.

First of all what is an ingrate?
By google definition it is...

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a person who shows no gratitude
wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn

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Have you in anyway happened to tuned in to ABC 5 before? If yes, then we are on the right track.

Well ABC 5 is a decent Philippine channel with some great titles and yet it is always overshadowed by the popularity (or inferiority) of the two Major Networks... yup! GMA and ABS CBN.

First off, what do you call when a station buys a franchise of an hit American gameshow or talent search and then later, calls it the first in the Philippines even if there was already one before(bought by a not so popular station)? Well the answet is simple check the definition inside the series of dash above.



ABC 5 first bought the franchise of "Wheel of Fortune" back in the 2002 to validate that here is the Wikipedia Link of it (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_of_Fortune_%28Philippine_game_show%29) . The host then was Rustom Padilla who now as we know it went out of the closet and declared his sexuality; but now a new version of the game emerged and as if like the first game here in the Philippines (in ABC 5) did not exist. Are they taking a fool out of the Philippine TV Viewers?



ABC 5 also bought first the franchise of Pop Idol last year... and yet GMA 7 is calling its new franchise of the Idol as the very first Idol which is a complete hoax. What is striking here is this sentence from the definition of Pinoy Idol in Wikipedia:

"Pinoy Idol is the second franchise of Idol series in the Philippines (the word Pinoy is the colloquial form of the word Filipino). It is set to replace Associated Broadcasting Company's (ABC) Philippine Idol, which was the first and the original franchise, after it was not been awarded by FremantleMedia to ABC for its supposed-to-be second season. GMA Network promoted Pinoy Idol as "the first Idol competition in the Philippines" during its New Year's Eve 2007 Presentation, and therefore will not recognize Philippine Idol and its winner Mau Marcelo. " more of Pinoy Idol here and Philippine Idol here



Guess that is the condition for GMA to have the rights to use the name Idol in the show, even if it means not recognizing a great talent such as the first ever Philippine Idol Mau Marcelo and its fellow Filipino station ABC 5.

Guess both of the two Giants (GMA and Network) have something in common this time, besides their masquerading as a "Stations that unites the Filipino" ... Well call me judgmental but what else would you call them?

Let us not be a slve to these stations by being a loyal viewer? There are a lot of interesting and great series out there! You just have to surf your TV channels, wether you're in cable or not. If I was to choose to what to watch whether Sis, Boy and Kris and RPN 9's 10:00 - 11:00 am reruns of last nights show, I would go with RPN 9! Cold Case, Terminator, Burn Notice, Eureka, Bionic Woman are some great shows which are an escape from the traditional cheap before lunch TV shows of both TV Giants.

Well you can't blame me from hating the two stations, I still watch them every now and then but after their advertisement wars (view my ABS CBN vs GMA Seperating Filipinos post), I've finally see through them... Just plain companies hungry for dominion and power. If I am wrong, then shame on me, If I am right well who is to be ashamed anyway? They have been playing with us for years, what is another decade anyways?

Chris A's Top US Television Shows Picks

Eventhough I am submerged with all the research work, I still manage to watch my faved TV shows. I will mainly focus on my QTV 11 and RPN 9 - C/S (Crime /Suspense) shows. Here they are:

Burn Notice

The title refers to the burn notices issued by intelligence agencies to discredit or announce the dismissal of agents or sources who are considered to have become unreliable. The television series is a first-person narrative (including frequent stream of consciousness voice-overs providing nuggets of esoteric exposition) from the viewpoint of covert-operations agent Michael Westen, played by Jeffrey Donovan.

Cold Case

Cold Case is an American police procedural television series revolving around a fictional Philadelphia Police Department division that specializes in investigating cold cases.

American Idol

American Idol is an annual American televised singing competition that seeks to discover the best young singer in the country, through a series of nationwide auditions. The outcomes of the later stages of this competition are determined by public voting by phone.

Identity

Identity is a game show, hosted by Penn Jillette and produced by Reveille where contestants can win money by matching 12 strangers one-by-one to phrases about their identities.

...more to come.

Are you Ready? "Philippines: The Blog Capital of the World"

"The SMS capital of the World is also the BLOG capital of the World"

I was shocked... astonished... and proud after I read a review from a Singaporean Blogging Group Named The Little Entrepreneur about us, the Filipinos... Our being friendly and hospitable.




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We have always found Filipinos to be friendly and gregarious. If you were to hire service staff in Singapore, you really want to get Filipinos for their seemingly natural disposition towards friendliness and even charm. They seem to have enormous amounts of patience and do not get rattled (at least in front of the customer) when faced with unwarranted animosity. Even when you check out your groceries at the store, they will greet you warmly and sincerely even though they must have been doing that for the whole day already. So you can always tell in Singapore when you’re being serviced by a Filipino.More...

The whole article on their page:
http://entrepreneur.com.sg/wordpress/?p=182

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With all the negative news and misinformation of other Nations against the Philippines and the Filipinos we still stand strong from it, still proud, and happy not from these insults but by being Filipinos. It makes me even more proud that even we bloggers (in our own little way)had made a difference here in the online world.