Banilad Talamban Flyover FINALLY Opened Yesterday

Yes the long awaited 89 million peso Banilad Talamban flyover was inaugurated and opened yesterday by none other than President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. The traffic was horrendous but we all got through it and now we can all pass through that gloriously expensive and controversial flyover.

Bloggers Unite For Mindandao?

Who would have thought bloggers would be so concerned about Mindanao's image that bloggers would organize a summit to help improve the Mindanao image?

Unfortunately I didn't catch on to the first one, but apprerently this is the second Mindanao Bloggers Summit to be held on Oct. 25-26. Spearheaded by the Soccsksargen Convenors Collective based in Central Mindanao , it is themed "Mindanawon, Paminawon Intawon (literally, listen to Mindanaoans): Blogging the Mindanao Consciousness."

"We want to encourage the bloggers to... [balance] the spate of negative news about Mindanao and help erase the outsider’s perception about the island," Avel O. Manansala, summit lead convenor, said in a statement.

I understand the need to revitalize the image of "Mindanao" given how the news has plastered how much warfare has been going on there. I have been told this is not true. More than anything else bloggers will have a challenge reaching out to those who are already in control of mainstream media.

The internet is a good avenue though to fight the good fight and to once and for all get the truth out that it is not as sensational as they make it sound on prime time news

Katrina Halili: "I'm not a sexy star, I'm an actress" Watch out for her in Gagambino

Gagambino starring Dennis Trillo is coming soon on GMA. Notwithstanding how yummy he is and deliciously single, to top it off - he will be joined by equally delicious Katrina Halili who has outright rebuffed comments on her being just a "sexy star." Apparently she wants to be recognized as an "actress"


That's very difficult to do when she looks the way she looks, I mean look at her! Anyway, she's going to play "Lucy" in Gagambino, Dennis Trillo's childhood friend who also has super powers, that of a praying mantis I've read.


This Gagambino story although from Carlo J. Caparas, sounds very much like Spiderman but I guess we'll just have to see what are the similarities on tv.


Nevertheless I will watch it considering Katrina Halili is one of the hottest looking "sexy stars" or rather "actresses" on primetime television.

I mean look at her. It's so just a lot easier to see her as a sexy star because she is pretty darned sexy. She should just close her mouth and say thank you for it. Many would die to have her body.

I know it must insult her a bit because she is trying to be an actress but her body, face and sex appeal are all gifts that go with the package. She wouldn't be this famous if not for them.

For all you adoring Katrina Halili fans, here are some more sexy pictures for you to enjoy:

Joey De Leon And Willie Revillame - Can You Believe Them?

Can you believe the recent publicity stunt of Willie Revillame and Joey de Leon in that Supreme Extreme Award night in the Fort?


Well I don't. That was just a whole lot of B.S. that's for sure. Great show guys great show. They really are great actors willing to put on a show.


When Willie tried to dismiss their onscreen, nationwide cat-fight on everyday noon programming (Wowowee vs. Eat Bulaga) as "lambingan" now that's just pure nonsense. Now plastered all over the news are headlines, "Joey and Willie Kiss and Make Up"


I bet both of their shows are doing just a little worse these days that stirring up some excitement became necessary for them to have people tuning in again. There's nothing like Filipino show business

The Angelina Jolie Doll Was Made By A Filipino!

Isn't just the proudest thing you've ever heard? A doll that has the face of Angelina Jolie, admired the world over was made by a Filipino artist. Now that is just brilliant and something to be proud of. I read about the doll first on Reuters and thought, "Wow that's nice."

But as I continued to look it up, the name Noel Cruz jumped up and then I began reading about him being Filipino. I think that's awesome.

The doll doesn't have Angelina's tattoos but you can have it added for a fee if you're interested in buying, the doll also has a couple of wigs. It was sold on eBay for more than three thousand dollars and rumor has it that another one sold for two thousand pounds. Not bad at all.

Noel Cruz is famous though for these kinds of dolls. He has done dolls of Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Tobey Maguire, Daniel Craig, Christopher Reeve, Keira Knightley, Kirsten Dunst, Nicole Kidman, Celine Dion, Annie Lennox, Julie Andrews, Vivien Leigh and many more.

He's just brilliant I tell you!

Imagine how small those dolls are (2½ inch by 2 inch) and to be able to get to that much detail and precision is just not something you learn. That has got to be a talent you're born with.


Noel Cruz's work can be found here. Filipinos all over the world can be so proud. Some of his other work includes:

Kirsten Dunst - this is a very nice replica as well, just look at her facial features




There are guy dolls too. Check out Daniel Craig

Would You Buy A Filipino Brand Laptop?

Yes that is the question. Would you buy a laptop if it had a Filipino brand on it? Hmmm...

First thought that would come into my mind... is it legal? Another would be, is it a clone? I must sound really discriminatory versus my own kind. I'm sorry even I have a sordid view of how some Filipino products come out. No offense - I love dried mangoes and other local delicacies but a Filipino brand laptop?

I've seen though the Filipino branded phone - myPhone by SGI. It actually looks like it shows promise. They are set to launch 10 more models of the phone with an AM radio feature, as well as four or five dual SIM phones - units ranging from P2,000 to P8,000. They're also planning to introduce a "Touch Series" similar to the iPhone with multimedia and dual SIM features as well, including GPS pocket PC phone units. Apparently the same company that makes these phones will start making the laptops, calling it myBook. “myBook” is intended to be similar to the Asus mini laptops but with more power.

Well according to Inquirer, Asustek Computer Inc. recently announced improvements in its Eee PC family. The new products, called “Eee PC” 901/1000, run on Wi-Fi 802.11n, an enhanced Internet service. This means a high-definition 30-minute film can be downloaded within a minute, the company said. The new “Eee PC” family members, which are priced between $560 and $660, have up to 2GB of memory and 40GB of storage.

Maybe there is some hope after all. Although I'm not quite sure I'll trade in my IBM Think Pad for that just yet. It's a good thing that at the very least the option is presentable and competitive with what's out there.

Going Bananas Becomes Banana Split: Old Time Comedians Traded In For Sexy All-female-gag Show

Have you heard of the newest gag show to launch on ABS-CBN? It's going to be entitled "Banana Split" in honor of the very old very popular comedy series "Going Bananas."

The popular sitcom in the 90’s starred Edgar Mortiz, Johnny Delgado, Al Tantay, Christopher de Leon, and the late Jay Ilagan. That was a very old series that had an all male cast and it was ridiculously funny.


This time though ABS-CBN is trading in those funny oldies for an all-female gag show. This show will be headlined by lead stars

• Anne Curtis
• Kristine Hermosa
• Angelica Panganiban
• Cristine Reyes
• Bangs Garcia
• Roxanne Guinoo
• Valerie Concepcion

Just for the fun of it look at Angelica Panganiban and Anne Curtis they have practically the same pose. tsk tsk... lacking originality photographers these days....

Fellow gorgeous and talented celebrities who will also be joining the Banana Split crew (the younger group)

• RR Enriquez
• KoolChx
• Princess Ryan
• Dianne Medina
• AJ Perez
• Lauren Young
• Riza Santos.

To complement them will be guest hunks like Zanjoe Marudo, Diether Ocampo, John Lloyd Cruz and Jake Cuenca. That should be a nice combination, hope it won't get to rowdy (sexual rowdy I mean)

I think ABS-CBN is trying to echo the "Bubble Gang" theme of GMA - which was I admit very good with Ara Mina and Maureen Larazabal with the big boobs, also there was one with Ruffa Mae Quinto - not sure if it was the same show though but that was pretty hilarious too. I used to watch that series when I still had a life of my own

Anyway, I wouldn't know if those girls from ABS-CBN will be funny enough to take on "Bubble Gang" or do justice to "Going Bananas" but if they're going to show some skin, then I think it might be worth watching for a bit.

Would be worth it to see Kristine Hermosa again, she looks old compared to her younger and yummier counterparts but she's still not bad looking. This is from one of her pictures on Uno magazine (August 2008)



Roxanne Guinoo and Valerie Concepcion barely wearing anything

Bb. Pilipinas Airhead Janina San Miguel Drops Out Of Miss World

Bb. Pilipinas candidate to Miss World, Janina San Miguel dropped out of the race. Not to say the least I am disappointed that first of all she quit.

I admit I do think she is an airhead just based on the Bb. Pilipinas pageant where she won. That was rather embarrassing and also dubious. Would you believe during the contest, Janina San Miguel said on national television:

"Well, my family’s role for me is so important b’coz there was the wa- they’re, they was the one who’s… very… Hahahaha… Oh I’m so sorry, Ahhmm… My pamily… My family… Oh my god… I’m… Ok, I’m so sorry… I… I told you that I’m so confident… Eto, Ahhmm, Wait… Hahahaha, Ahmmm, Sorry guys because this was really my first pageant ever b’coz I’m only 17 years old and ahahaha I, I did not expect that I came from, I came from one of the tough 10. Hmmm, so… but I said dot my family is the most important persons in my life. Thank you."

I would have preferred being swallowed up by the stage at that very moment and I was just watching her. Here's the old post from Brittney-spares.blogspot.com entitled "One Of The Dumbest Answers To A Pageant Question and Answer Portion (Bb. Pilipinas 2008)"

Janina San Miguel is nevertheless very attractive which is my guess for why she won that pageant. I didn't seem fair, that's true - it made me question the way these beauty contestants are judged. These girls after all represent the Philippines, we would like them to have at least some brains and some eloquence if they are to represent the country. The Philippines already has a bad rep as it is, at the very least we should make it a point to send the best.

But given that the world is full of second chances, I was sort of "well okay" she can learn from that mistake anyway. She's young and she might still win and get the hang of it. But now she quits! Now that is just an even bigger disappointment.

Apparently her grandfather died or some such excuse made her quit. "The untimely demise of her grandfather, among other personal reasons, has caused her undue stress, thus hindering her from fulfilling her duties for the said title," the BPCI said in a statement.

I don't buy it though, there are speculations that San Miguel did not resign but was forced to do so due to her lack of abilities in representing the country. If that's the case then I'm quite sorry for Janina but happy that somebody finally put their foot down!

"In accordance with BPCI rules and regulations, 1st Runner-Up Danielle Castaño will replace Ms. San Miguel as the official Philippine representative to the Ms. World 2008 pageant,"according to a statement from the Bb. Pilipinas organizers.

Although there have been news that Danielle has a much better accent than Janina because she is supposedly Fil-American. One thing that leaves me in question though is that Castaño, however, sounded just a bit better than San Miguel when it comes to grammar. "I'm very proud that I was choosed (sic) by Mrs. Araneta."

Waaaah! It's a no-win situation

It's Sad That OFWs Have To Take Psycho Tests

In the interest of helping Filipino overseas workers survive abroad a new psychological test is being implemented. Unfortunately the Philippines' most in-demand commodity is its people and here we are trading with so many different countries in Asia, Europe and America where Filipinos hope for a better opportunity.

Now this is not always the case as some are abused not only physically, but emotionally. It's already very difficult as it is to be away from family and friends. To be in a foreign land where you have to serve people, more often than not you will not understand will be even more difficult for the average Juan.

ABS-CBN put together this 2-part presentation to take a look at this situation.

Psycho tests for OFW part 1




Psycho tests for OFW part 2

Kris Aquino Vs. Charlene Gonzales

In the recent gala show of Randy Ortiz, Kris Aquino apparently made a sordid remark to Charlene Gonzales saying, "Pa-star ka!" in front of so many people because Charlene Gonzales' gown did not match the set motif. Jealous much?



Gossip columns have mentioned that if there is anything Kris Aquino does not like, it is being upstaged and so explaining the incident. Kris Aquino is later confronted by Charlene Gonzales - who wouldn't want to be put down, given that she is the wife of famous actor - Aga Mulach. I know I wouldn't have. The former apologized and saidit was just a joke. That's a really bad joke if I do say so myself.

Dennis Trillo Back To Being Happila Single?

It has been formally admitted by Dennis Trillo that he and girlfriend, Cristine Reyes- the sister of Ara Mina have already broken up. Apparently this was a mutual decision to split. The typical showbiz reason of wanting to focus on their careers and B.S. like that

Anyway there was this huge b*tch fit last year between Carlene Aguilar - the mother of Dennis Trillo's child and his girlfriend (now ex-girlfriend) Cristine Reyes. It was very horrid - fighting over a guy.

I guess when relationships are handled like that, it will be a mess. He admitted that the relationship was difficult because people around them were not able to accept them as a couple. You think? It would be pretty hard for Cristine's politician father to accept him after he's had a child with another actress.

To be fair though, I think the relationship was pulling their careers down. I think this was one of the basic reasons why they broke up. They are both public figures after all and will stand media trial often by staying together. I haven't seen or heard of anything interesting from both parties since their "relationship" bloomed or rather was exposed to the public.

Guess Which Filipina-Japanese Actress Is Going Topless On FHM

Iwa Moto, the recently turned 20 sexy starlet just revealed to PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) that she is indeed going to topless in her next cover for FHM, not that her first cover 2 years was any less daring. She is quite proud to be sexier than ever in this issue, noting that her 20th year makes her more "mature" so to speak.


I'm not convinced though, when you're ever so proud to take your clothes off - I'm not quite sure it is a sign of maturity. She has reportedly gone topless during the photo shoot with only a "lambat."

Iwa Moto says she will probably lose her Japanese dual citizenship as she has failed to go to Japan before her 20th birthday, not that anyone particularly cares. I for one, don't really give a sh*t. The Japanese heritage does give her that exotic appeal but other than that, it bears but trivial significance.

She is very good looking apparently she has been "surgically improved"


If that is so then good for her, she does look delicious. A little like Gretchen Baretto in this photo too.

Dingdong Dantes - One of Entertainment's 25 Sexiest Men?

I'm still really bummed after reading the news about Dingdong Dantes being part of E! Entertainment's 25 sexiest men. I mean, are they blind? What is wrong with the world? Dingdong Dantes is sexy?

I can understand why GMA 7 would ham it up, seeing that Dingdong Dantes is their new "leading man" material for the channel. It would boost ratings for them if they just made all their start award-winning in one way or another, but that has got to be sickening.

Dingdong Dantes is nowhere near the caliber of David Beckham and Gilles Marini

I don't even think he's handsome! Sure he has managed to tone muscles and stuff like that but he has to considering his roles as always appearing almust nude, in Marimar and Dyesebel. Why do men have to show so much more skin today? And they complain that women are barely dressed?

Hazel "Sheree" Bautista Of Viva Hot Babes Admits To Having Sex 6 Times A Week With Live-in Boyfriend Gian Magdangal

Now sex is a very sensitive topic here in the Philippines, being a "Catholic" country and all, it is frowned upon by older/ more mature/ conservative communities that young people talk about sex. But at this and age, that is hardly possible.


Sex jokes are very common at work and probably even as early as college. Being open about sex and sex education at some point prepares children for what is to come and what to avoid and stuff like that, but it is also quite scary when it is taken to experimental "stage" early on, if you know what I mean. I guess I still have some 'conservativism' left in me after all


Anyway Viva Hot Babe Hazel "Sheree" Bautista has admitted to the world that she has sex 6 times a week with live-in partner Gian Magdangal. Now that's an active sex life if I do say so myself. I guess there's no time for work then?


Gian admits "pinagnasaan niya si Sheree." Or to translate, he desired her for so long, I guess he just can't get enough of her.


Viva hot babes are a sexy group of singers and dancers in the Philippines. They are very controversial in that they have a very "if you have it, flaunt it" lifestyle. Viva Hot babes are very attractive girls, they're just presented in a "cheap" way which is why a statement like this doesn't really surprise me. They sort of "sell" the sex in their sexy image if you know what I mean


Here's a picture of their group just to prove my point:



And if you think Sheree is hot, then here are more provocative pictures of her for your viewing pleasure

President GMA's SONA on Monday. Are you excited?

President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is set to have her State of the Nation Address on Monday - July 28, 2008. Are you excited? There's a whole lot of hype in the news, with people discussing what she could possibly say, how she might very well deviate from the real issues at hand... even what she's going to wear has been featured in the evening news.

Well, I'm not the least bit excited - she's done it so many times now I don't find much difference between this year and last year. But apparently this year's talk will be more on the newly-crafted National Social Welfare Program (NSWP) aimed to help the country ride out from the high prices of food and oil.

The program hopes to mobilize local government units, business corporations, business organizations, religious and church organizations, non-government organizations, and foreign donors.

Arroyo will also report on the accomplishments of her past SONA promises, particularly on infrastructure, which highlighted her speech last year.

Well good luck to that!

Good Boy Image John Lloyd Cruz

John Lloyd Cruz just turned 25 this month and was kind enough to share the blessings with families in Barangay Planas, Porac. He provided school supplies and a good deal of snacks (as he endorses Greenwich so I imagine there was enough free pizza to go around) when he visited the RVM Sisters’ House, Katutubo Health Village Center and Katutubo Village Elementary School.

It's nice to see celebrities share.

Supladahay sa Salon? Angel Locsin vs Claudine Barreto

An article in today's Inquirer mentioned that there was a skirmish in a salon in a Manila between Angel Locsin and Claudine Barreto over commercial endorsements. Angel Locsin definitely looks like the hotter commodity in terms of advertising when you compare the 2. Come on, Angel is just younger and hotter.

It's rather childish so if it's true we should boycott both of them. I'm rather inclined to say it's not true though, although I have heard that Claudine is difficult to work with. Not that familiar with Angel Locsin - just that her recent television series - Lobo just ended today in fact. Not exactly that thrilling to me. I've missed a lot of episodes because they kept on delaying the ending.

Will look forward to more gossip about these 2 that's for sure

Love Triangle: Jake Cuenca, Roxanne Guinoo And... Bea Alonzo?

Now here's some juicy bit of speculation with a dash of gossip, Bea Alonzo may have been the reason Jake Cuenca and Roxanne Guinoo broke up? Hmmm....

Very intriguing. I have never been a fan of Jake Cuenca, I didn't really like his show "Palos" with Cesar Montana, which I hear is the guy's claim to fame.

He has one hot scene with Bangs but this wasn't the deal, apparently Roxanne Guinoo revealed that before the reports of alleged 'JakeCuenca-Bea Alonzo' affair circulated, she already saw the two going out together.

I think Bea is very attractive, even when she was a little bit chubbier in the past. Although I did hear she wasn't really that good of an actress. While Jake Cuenca I couldn't really care less about. He's hardly attractive, body looks okay but still... not worth all this attention I think

Judy Ann Santos And Ryan Agoncillo Engaged! Surprise? Not!

Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo are engaged! Big whopee! Surprise surprise... Not! They've been going out since forever, have made films and television commercials on their relationship or the excitement lack of it and have made enough money on their tandem to probably stop working.

I'm not fan at all, but if anything, this is the best way to get Judy Ann away from the Meralco fiasco. A great way to divert people from the real problems at hand, so I have to commend the distraction and the timing. Perfect!

Inevitable? Jeepney Fares at P10 And Taxi Fares Starting at P45?

This has got to be a cruel nightmare! If the rising price of groceries and gasoline wasn't enough, now commuters' fare will go up too. I do understand that jeepney and taxi drivers also suffer from the gas price increases and maybe this is truly necessary so they can make a decent living as well.

It just really hurts!

Cebu jeepney drivers will cry for a P10 minimum fare if incentives aren’t given by the government to cushion yesterday’s increase in fuel prices, the 18th round this year. A P10 minimum fare is reasonable for jeepney drivers, said Ryan Benjamin Yu, vice chairman of the Cebu Integrated Transport Service Cooperative Inc.

Commuters now pay P7 to ride the jeepney, after two rounds of 50-centavo increases were given on a provisional basis by the LTFRB this year while waiting for the drivers’ petition to be resolved. But according to Yu, the P1 buffer is not enough to offset the fuel price increases.

Given the relentless oil price increases, Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Chairman Thompson Lantion said the agency is likely to approve a P1 fare increase for jeepneys and a P10 “add-on” in cab fares.

So I guess it's inevitable folks! Just be prepared to hand over your P10 in jeepney fare and an additional P10 to the taxi cab. Maybe I should just get a bike?