Thursday, September 11, 2014

Kariton at Saklay

Can I Just Say:

Courtesy of Jacque Manabat's Instagram
Nakaka-inspire ang tulad niya.

Nakita ko siya kanina habang sakay ako ng jeep. Good thing nakuhanan siya ng litrato ng isang ABS-CBN reporter. Lakas maka-agaw ng pansin sa katanghaliang tapat ng bright blue kariton niya. And what struck me most was his disability and how he managed to push the cart. Tinutulak niya ang kariton gamit ang kaliwang binti habang hawak niya ang saklay sa paglalakad. Pataas pa man din 'yung daan so I guess it was a little hard for him. Dapat nasa tamang balanse or else baka tumagilid sa daan. Nasa gilid pa man din siya ng highway.

Saludo ako sa simple at payak niyang pamumuhay. Minsan ang reklamo ko sa buhay. Gusto ko ng ganyan, gusto ko ng ganito. 'Di ko na naaappreciate kung ano ang meron ako. Naka-focus sa wala at kung paano ko 'yun makukuha. Moments like this makes me realize that I have so much in life.

Daig din niya ang mga walanghiyang nakakalat sa daan at nakaupo sa pwesto. May dalawang kamay, may dalawang paa na ginagamit sa pansariling kapakanan. Pinapairal at kabuktutan ng kaisipan.

At sa'yo kuya, kung nasaan ka man sa oras na ito, nawa'y dumami pa ang bote garapa mo. Araw-araw ka sanang pagpalain ng Maykapal. Nakakatulong ka pa sa pagbabawas ng plastic na maaaring maging sanhi ng pagbaha. You're such an inspiration ♥

Dementia

Tuluy-tuloy ang tagumpay ng ating Superstar Nora Aunor. Matapos niyang makamit ang kauna-unahang Cinemalaya Best Actress trophy ay may follow-up na siya sa Hustisya. Katatakutan ang tema na minsan niya lang gawin. 'Yung huli kong napanood eh VCD pa ng Magandang Gabi sa Inyong Lahat na nineteen kopong-kopong pa pinalabas.

Dementia is the directorial debut of TV5 executive Perci Intalan. The movie also stars Bing Loyzaga, Yul Servo, Chynna Ortaleza and Jasmine Curtis-Smith. 'Di pa man naipalalabas sa mga sinehan ay todong naimbitahan na agad sa isang film festival in Portugal. Pang-international talaga ang bonggang akting ni Ate Guy. PAK!

Save up mga Noranians at showing na 'to this coming September 24. Kakaibang Nora Aunor daw ang mapapanood natin dito so make sure na 'wag palalampasin.

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Misters of the Philippines 2014 winners

Ayan nalaman na kung sino ang mga matitikas na Pinoy na sasabak sa iba't ibang pageants all over the world. As expected ng karamihan, isa si mamang pulis sa nanalo. He bagged the Mister International Philippines title. Hinakot din niya ang Best in Swimwear at Most Photogenic awards. Dahil natikman na natin ang kanyang sarap last month, sa ibang winner naman tayo mag-focus. Try natin 'tong imported dish from the UK, si Adam Davis...

Adam Davis
Mister Model International Philippines
Photos by Jory Rivera of OPMB Worldwide
(In fake British accent) HOMAYGASH!!! I'm gonna faint(2x)! Who has extra panties? Bring me some Evian as my pearl of the orient is starting to dehydrate. Adam, I think I'm gonna change my name just to be the perfect gurl for you. From now on, you can call me Eve. Adam and Eve. Lovely isn't?

The coronation night was extra special as it was attended by Mister International 2014 Jose Anmer Paredes, Mister Singapore 2014 Andy Wong and the president of the organization Alan Sim. I would like to commend myself for this continuous English. Please call an ambulance ASAP. CHAREEENGGG!!!

Here's the complete list of the winners...

Photo courtesy of Fab Philippines
Mister International Philippines - Neil Perez
Mister Model International - Adam Davis
Mister Tourism International - Judah Cohen
Mister Global Philippines - Joseph Doruelo
1st runner up - Nicko Dela Cruz

Sunday, September 7, 2014

Masigasig

Marami sa PLHIV (People Living with HIV) ang todong nangamba sa kanilang kaligtasan ng mapabalitang hinarang ng Bureau of Customs ang daan-daang kahon ng ARV (anti-retroviral) drugs dahil sa kakulangan ng dokumento at pagbabayad ng tax. Sinigurado naman ng Department of Health na inaaksyonan na nila itech at may sapat na supply ng gamot kahit may ganitong isyu. Dapat maplantsa agad ang gusot na itey lalo na't kalusugan ng tao ang nakataya.

Sa kabila ng masigasig na kampanya 'di lang ng DOH kundi ng iba't ibang advocate groups towards the prevention of HIV/AIDS, patuloy pa rin ang pagtaas ng bilang ng PLHIV sa Pilipinas. Naaalarma na ang Philippine National AIDS Council dahil dito*. Sa report na inilabas last month, halos umabot na sa bente mil ang naitalang kaso simula noong 1984.

Nito lang Hunyo ay 494* ang nadagdag sa bilang at 585* naman sa buwan ng Hulyo. Labing pito ang binawian ng buhay at lahat sila ay pawang mga kalalakihan. Pakikipagtalik pa rin ang nangungunang dahilan, karamihan ay MSM (men having sex with men) cases*.

Nakakalungkot. Sobra. Pero 'wag na tayong magsisihan. Ang dapat nating pagtuunan ng atensyon ay kung paano ba natin mababawasan at tuluyang mahinto ito. And I am not saying 'wag tayong magpa-test at sumali sa unreported cases. I want us all to act responsibly on this. Nasa iisang kaharian tayo kaya we should take care of our own.

Bago libog, sarili muna. Let's be selfish in a good way. Practice loyalty when you're in a relationship. At kahit may jowa na, take the HIV test regularly. This is one way for you to take care of each other. Stay away from drugs. 'Wag tatambay sa locker o shower room ng mga gym. Stop being adventurous in sex.

Hanap tayo ng alternatibong mapaggagamitan ng ating enerhiya. It takes a lot of control but if we start right now, who knows in the coming days, weeks and months iba na trip mo. You can join different organizations, study again, read books, look for sidelines etc. I recommend being a volunteer to LoveYourself Project.

Lastly, whatever you sexual preference is, don't be afraid to take the test. There are still people out there who will not judge you based on the choices and the things that you did. It will also help to pray before and after the test. It works all the time.

*Related links:
Inquirer.net: 585 new HIV cases posted in July; 17 deaths recorded—DOH
Philstar.com: Philippines among 8 countries with most HIV cases

Friday, September 5, 2014

Niyog

One of our sisters is giving good vibes to everyone in Facebook. Karamihan siguro sa inyo ay nakita't napanood na ang trending pictures and videos ni Francis 'Dyosa Pockoh' Suayan. Todong nakaaaliw ang mga kaartihan at pagmamaganda niya. Nariyang gayahin niya ang popular nude Swarovski gown ni Rihanna at ang muk-ap ad ni Anne Curtis. May mga nangba-bash pero mas marami ang nakakaappreciate. Nunca naman siyang napikon o pumatol sa bashers and I salute her for that. Na-feature na nga siya sa regional TV Patrol and just like most of us, he is a professional worker in real life. Bongga de vaahhh?!

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Tugtog 2.0

Click here to read part 1

For the second and last part of this post, I have embedded the music video para mapakinggan niyo na rin. I hope you will enjoy this as much as I enjoyed writing it.

5. What If - Colbie Caillat
From the movie Letters to Juliet. Song para sa crushes #kilig
♫ I see you standing over there
You look around without a care
I pretend you notice me
I look in your eyes and what ya see ♪

4. So Simple - Stacie Orrico
Talks about simplicity and appreciation of life without asking for more ♥
♫ Give me family, on a Sunday
And I'll be just fine
There's nothing in the world
That's worth more of my time ♪

3. I Love You Always Forever -  Donna Lewis
18 years old na ang kantang 'to and still being played by select radio stations. 
♫ I love you always forever
Near and far, closer together
Everywhere I will be with you
Everything I will do for you ♪

2. Any Natasha Bedingfield's music
Most of her singles are on my playlist - Unwritten, Love Like This, Touch, Pocketful of Sunshine and more. Pampataas ng confidence kapag may job interview.
♫ Feel the rain on your skin
No one else can feel it for you
Only you can let it in ♪

1. Life - Des'ree
My carefree song. No complications. No worries. Be brave and enjoy life ☺
♫ I'll take you up on a dare
Anytime, anywhere
Name the place, I'll be there
Bungee jumping, I don't care ♪

Monday, September 1, 2014