Fobbdeep has an interview with Philippe Nover who is a Filipino American registered nurse and a contestant from the 8th season of The Ultimate Fighter, a mixed martial arts (MMA) competition.
“Once I got on the show, I knew I really wanted to rep the Philippines. I think we have warrior blood throughout our history, even [...]
Anton has a glowing review of “Dayo”, an animated film showing in the Manila Film Festival.
“One of the things I didn’t like about previous Filipino animated movies was that their storyline was corny. Dayo was able to bring to life our animist world with the Nuno sa Punso, Manananggal, Kapre, Tikbalang, Sirena and Syokoy. The [...]
Perez Hilton says that ABS-CBN’s latest teleserye is Takipsilim, a clone of Twilight! “Actors Rayver Cruz and Shaina Magdayao will be portraying Edward and Isabella, respectively, in the ABS-CBN production which will treat the vampire love story as “drama, romance, and fantasy.”
Bryanboy thinks this is disgusting: “Here we go again. One of the networks produced [...]
Jillsabs gives pointers on what not to give for Christmas:
“…Unless you want the recipient to feel like a sasquatch in dire need of de-follicling (FYI nose hair clippers will never ever be a good present), hold the home waxing kit.”
Read her full list here.
US Ambassador Kristie Kenny goes on Wowowee and dances the boom-tarat-tarat! (via 21knots)
This is from Callwork by Hazel Manzano Chua, a comic strip that pays tribute to the business process outsourcing workforce in the Philippines.
“For me, tattoo is a serious kind of art, because your canvas is skin and it marks permanently. You can’t afford mistakes, and it really takes lots of skills and talent to be able to work with machines as you work with your craft. A single mistake can damage the whole artwork, so for me [...]
“It felt like I should have paid an entrance fee just for setting foot on this place, besmirching their floor tiles with my commoner shoes and breathing their air into my lungs.”
Mike Gonzalez comments on “Handbags that cost as much as a house. Shoe stores you could mistake for art galleries”. Greenbelt 5 socially sinful?
“The use of the expletive came as a shock for Roxas’ closest aides… mainly because in private, the senator only uses words like “Imbyerna,” “Keber!,” and “Etchos!””
Professionalheckler comments on Senator Roxas’ colorful language.
Blogger Mugen was impressed: “Namutawi lang sa kanyang bibig ang sinisigaw ng puso ng bawat Pilipino.“
Smoketalk calls him a moron.
Madapaka is disgusted: “Publicly [...]
“In a small town in General Santos, one’s mother fainted with joy upon hearing the outcome of her son’s fight, which did not even last 12 rounds.
In a village in Antipolo, the other’s mother grieved when she found out early in the morning that her son prematurely lost his fight.
Today, Manny will probably get no [...]