Signs

At last! I have long been looking for the link. Now here it is (though it is much clearer with Flash videoplayer).

The video says a lot about the noise beaming almost every corner of our planet, about most unexpected things that can happen in the most 'usual' situation, or about a relationship that may blossom in a unexpected circumstance.

We just keep on hoping, or we just keep on dreaming.

GMA7 & ABS-CBN Livestreaming

Here's the livestreaming of GMA7 and ABS-CBN. The cool thing is you can actually watch both networks at the same time. If you feel you need not miss any event in the Philippines, then go and see them simultaneously.

But if not, my advice for you is to decide which one you really feel like watching, and completely shut off the other (use control buttons within the screen).

Again, I do not patronize network wars. As an avid televiewer myself, I do not believe that I should confine my source of information and entertainment to a single network. As Pinoy abroad, we should rather be thankful for we are afforded freedom to choose.

Besides, they are free, and as they said "the best thing is in life are free." Enjoy!

GMA7 Livestreaming


ABS-CBN Livestreaming

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Juana Change Bayani

I got this video from a fellow blogger. Thanx to seashellofislandandangel for the link. To all Pinoys, I guarantee watching the video will make eyebrow raise.

I find the ending disturbing though. I guess the question here is hanggang kailan pa kaya?/

Well, we have our own reasons why we have to suffer through all these. It's our individual and personal decision when and how do we want to end this. You be the judge.




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Lea Salonga?

I was one of those who lined up on the first day to watch the animated movie Alladin. You know that feeling of being first - kasi you're in a more solid position to spoil it. Hehehe.

Kasikatan din talaga ni Ms. Lea Salonga non, kaya she's a worthy topic in almost every conversation back then. Besides, cartoons is really something I never really outgrew. I am still fond of watching them. Oftentimes nga, I choose short cheesy animated films over award-winning and critically-acclaimed movies. I am amused with Spongebob, Ben10, Megas XLR, at syempre Samurai Jack (kaya lang puro replay na lately).

And so I was there inside the cinema with all fellow would-be spoilers. The experience was usual, but at the time when the voice of Ms. Salonga started to play, OMG...the feeling was unforgetable. Siguro that feeling of tiny patriotism in me kicked in. I got goosebumps for the rest of the song, teary-eyed for that matter, knowing our very own Ms. Lea has uplifted the country once again. Like Cory Aquino, she made me really proud being a Filipino.

This is why, for me, no singer can sing that part of "A Whole New World" better than her.

There were attempts though, and here is a good example. While watching and listening, it has taken me aback. Watch, and be amazed?

One Good Person

Amongst the speech delivered during the necrological services of Tita Cory, Conrado de Quiros' struck me the most. In it, I find no reason to adore Tita Cory as President or for whatever she symbolizes. Rather his speech finds all reasons to adore Tita Cory for her humanity.

I've been searching the internet for his speech, and asking fellow bloggers if they have a copy so I can post it here, a sort of another tribute. But what I do know, after all the searching....I found it inquirer website, in his regular column.

Here it is:

I’VE written a good many things about Cory this past couple of weeks. I guess it’s time I got a little more personal.

I wasn’t an ardent fan of Cory at the beginning, I was an ardent critic. I came from the ranks of the red rather than the yellow, and looked at the world from the prism of that color. It got so that in one program Kris Aquino invited me to (I don’t know if she remembers this), she took me to task for it. It was an Independence Day show, and during one break, Kris turned to me and said: “Why are you so mean to my mom?”

To continue reading, click here.

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Slang

Bilang pagpupugay sa buwan ng wika. Eto para sayo..wink! wink!

Paalam Tita Cory!

I was in the middle of watching series of youtube funny videos when I was informed of the passing away of former President Cory Aquino. I had to text my family back at home, and my some of friends here in KSA to spread the news. Since, I am practically alone and had no one to talk to, I tried to resume watching the videos, only to stare blank at my computer as I could no longer undertstand a thing. And then it sank in. I felt it. It's sad.

In lawschool, I used to engage in great debate (well..actually 'street type' discussions) as to who is a greater Philippine president, comparing her to FVR (whom I personally had a chat during one of the youth camps) and Erap (still Senator then at the time I assisted him in San Beda in one of our Student Council sponsored lectures). These are two great gentlemen who have the ability to persuade and work their charms on issues they believe in. With Tita Cory? Well, I saw her more than a couple of times when I attended morning masses at San Beda chapel. Though we used to sit more than 5 meters away from where she used to sit, I distinctly remember her very vibrant aura. She certainly has the 'arrive' (dating)... but I must admit, I was more engrossed looking at Kris who's always beside her.

I never had the first hand experience of 'People Power' in 1986. At that time, I was still inside the confines of minor seminary. But even then, we could feel the the growing patriotic feeling. It was so warm, it couldn't escape you. Remember, the church people were so proactive in expressing their discontent against Marcos regime, and as hard as they fought to hide their feelings, their words gave way.

And so that's the first time I came to realize the true meaning of the phrase "one in spirit". Even though, we seminarians did not participate in fencing armored tanks and forming human shield against bullets, we were there. Armed with our bibles and rosaries, we were asking the Lord to prevent any bloodsheds from happening.

I can still remember Tita Cory appearing on TV screen encouraging Filipinos abroad to come back, and participate in its development; and asking the nation to "buy Filipino products". I must admit, they where the basis of my strong beliefs and my advocacies in writing my e-newsletter SAWALI and the book KAPENG ARABO. Yeah, though I always say, I only wrote kalokohan, but really...that is the message I am trying to impart - that we Filipinos abroad should do our share in building the nation, and that should start from our desire to come back.

They say it is history who will judge one's performance. And as the events are unfolding before us, I'd say Tita Cory may have done a real good job. With her honesty in governance, her non-hesitation to relinquish her post after her term, placing the mechanics to ensure that our freedom may not be taken away once again, she is perhaps our best President so far.

To Tita Cory, the Philippine's symbol of democracy and shining example of ethical leadership, a job well done. Farewell!