Only in the Philippines...

only in the Philippines, where almost every street has a basketball court...

only in the Philippines, where even doctors, lawyers and engineers are unemployed..

only in the Philippines, where doctors study to become nurses for employment abroad...

only in the Philippines, where a school is considered the second home and the mall considered the third..

only in the Philippines, where call-center employees earn more money than the teachers and nurses...

only in the Philippines, where everyone has his personal ghost story and superstition...

only in the Philippines, where almost everything can be forged..

only in the Philippines, where the personal computer is mainly used for games and FACEBOOK...

only in the Philippines, Where 4 AM. is not yet considered as bedtime yet...

only in the Philippines, where everything and everyone is spoofed...

only in the Philippines, where floodwaters take up more than 90 percent of the streets during rainy season

only in the Philippines, where the definition of traffic is the "non-movement of vehicles"...

only in the Philippines, where everyone wants to leave the country...

only in the Philippines that there’s a Mexican tele-novela on every channel and all of them are named Maria...

only in the Philippines that the sales clerk staples your bag 20 times...

only in the Philippines that when you buy tapes and cd’s, everything is mixed up...

only in the Philippines that when girls dress like guys; jeans and a polo shirt...

only in the Philippines that when balikbayans (Filipinos from abroad) show off...

only in the Philippines that there’s a tagalog version of a popular English song or Chinese song...

only in the Philippines that all action stars wear leather jackets...

only in the Philippines that there are too many sales ladies in a store. 1 sales lady for every fixture...

only in the Philippines that the biggest shoe size for men is 10...

only in the Philippines that when you buy something for P50.25 and the sales lady asks if you have 25 centavos...

only in the Philippines that TV stations don’t put parental guidance on the news when they show dead bodies...

only in the Philippines that a taxi driver has a rosary on the rear view mirror, then tries to rip you off...

only in the Philippines that people are almost always late...

only in the Philippines that an XL shirt fits like a L...

only in the Philippines that when you buy something for P100.05 and the clerk doesn't give you your 5 cents becuase they don't have 5 cents...

only in the Philippines that people think that the whole United States is like Beverly Hills 90210...

only in the Philippines that when your mail gets lost stolen and ****ed up.

only in the Philippines that when you spend 1 hour in traffic, then your teacher doesn’t show up in class...

only in the Philippines that there are too many different sized coins. (Then the government makes them invalid)...

only in the Philippines that sales ladies follow you around the store...

only in the Philippines that when you need a sales lady; she’s busy making chismis (gossip) with her co-workers...

only in the Philippines that people pick their nose in public (oh, in China too. so nevermind)...

only in the Philippines that men lift up their shirts to scratch expose their big belly...

only in the Philippines that a clerk at the counter to stamps your receipt and checks it with a pen...

only in the Philippines that people walk in the middle of the street...

only in the Philippines that it takes forever to fix the road...

only in the Philippines that there are pot holes in the street... actually, there are streets in the potholes...

only in the Philippines that a garbage cans are too small...

only in the Philippines that the bus ticket guy asks you how many tickets you want when it's obvious that your alone...

only in the Philippines that when you own land in a prime spot and 300 squatter families live on it...

First few flashmobs in the Philippines

The first flashmob I saw in the Philippines was in Glorietta. It was done in small-scale but, it was really fun watching the dozens of reactions from people all around.



The other was just done recently and I was fortunate to have watched it first hand! Although I didn't take any videos because I was stunned at that time, I saw the same video uploaded in Youtube just recently too!



..and I am sure, there is more to come! This is a way of getting 100% of the people's attention. In fact, I've read a comment in the video above that they will apply that strategy for their company in Singapore! :)

A Silent Prayer for Cory Aquino

As we all know, A very great political leader and inspiration just left us last August 1,2009. Corazon Cory C. Aquino had her last breath around 3:18am that day in Makati Medical Center.

We were all shocked by the news but, I think that we should be at least happy because she is not suffering anymore. She is in God's gracious good hand.

Please offer even just a minute of prayer.

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The video below is recorded earlier via the Live Streaming on TV. This shows President Cory's arrival honors by the Royale Guard of the Philippines.





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God Bless the Philippines!

Filipino Facts - Part 2 (All about Filipino Movies)

(In Filipino)

Signs That You Are Watching A Filipino Made Movie:

1. Sasayaw ang loveteam sa likod ng puno ng buko kapag nasa beach ang eksena. Alternate na lalabas ang ulo nila from behind the puno.

2. Ang kontrabidang babae yayakap sa bidang lalaki, sabay taas ng kilay at ngingisi.

3. Ang pansit, nagdadala ng malas. Uuwi ang bida na may dalang pansit para sa kanyang nanay na si Anita Linda. Tatawagin ng bida ang mga bata para kumain at kukumustahin niya ang pag-aaral ng mga bata habang kumakain sila. Biglang may titigil na sasakyan sa harap ng bahay at pauulanan ng bala ang pamilya. Mamamatay si Anita Linda at sisigaw ang bida ng “Inaaayyyy!!!” at mangangakong ipaghihigante ito. Moral of the eksena: Ang pansit ay nakakamatay.

4. Kapag may magkaribal na babae, ‘yung mabait derecho ang buhok at may bangs. ‘Yung salbahe, laging kulot.

5. Sa Pinoy action movies, ang bida hindi nauubusan ng bala.

6. Sa Pinoy action movies, kapag tumakbo ang bida, sa lupa lahat ang tama ng bala ng kalaban.

7. Kapag may mob na pupunta sa bahay kubo ng manananggal, si Vangie Labalan ang laging lider.

8. Alam mong moment of truth na kapag sinabi ng bida ang title ng pelikula (sample: Isang Bala Ka Lang or Kapag Puno na Ang Salop).

9. Ang tawag ng kontrabida sa kanyang mga goons, “Mga bata.”

10. ‘Yung nakababatang kapatid ng bida habang naglalaro, mabibitiwan ang bola at mapupunta sa gitna ng kalsada. Pagkatapos, may darating na sasakyan at itutulak ng bida ang bata at ‘yung bida ang papagitna ng kalsada. Naka-cross ang arms ng bida who is covering his face. Sisigaw ang bata ng, “Kuyaaa!” Next scene: Nasa ospital sila. Simula na ng drama.

11. Kapag bakbakan, hindi nasasaktan ang bida pero umaaray siya kapag ginagamot na siya ng leading lady. Next scene: Nagla-love-making na sila.

12. Kapag sinabi ng kontrabida sa bida ang masama niyang plano, sasabibin ng bida, “Hayop ka!”

13. Ang bidang babae, kapag katulong ang role siguradong iri-reveal ng amo na anak siya nito.

14. Ang nanay ng mayaman ay laging may pamaypay na pang-mayaman at ang nanay ng mahirap ay laging naka-duster.

15. Ang hideout ng kontrabida ay parating mansyon na may chicks na naka-hilira sa paligid ng pool.

16. Ang mga bida sa drama, kapag nakatanggap ng masamang balita laging may pinto sa likod nila para puede sila sumandal habang nag-i-slide dahan-dahan pababa, todo iyak at kung minsan with matching uhog.

17. Kapag hindi nahuli ng mga goons ang bida, sasabihin ng boss sa kanila, “Mga inutil!”

18. Laging nakakapulot ng baril na may bala ang bida kapag kinakailangan niya.

19. Laging mas maganda ang yaya ng bida kaysa sa kontrabidang anak ng amo niya.

20. Kapag ang ending ng movie ay song-and-dance number sa beach o sa resort, ang huling frame shows the cast na tumatalon, sabay freeze.

21. Pang-harang ng mga kontrabida ay L300 o kaya ay owner type jeepney.

This is a better film - Filipino made, uploaded in youtube. (This is a series type of mini-film wherein you decide the next scene)

Watch It Here

Filipino Facts - Part 1

This is not just about Philippine Facts. This is about Filipinos!

There are sure-fire ways to know whether the person is a Filipino or not. Like in Chinese or Japanese, there are ways to distinguish them one from another. Although from the looks, Indonesian, Malaysian and Filipinos are very hard to distinguish, here are several traits Filipinos display and this is one way of differentiating them one from another:

(This list is gathered from several websites.)

List of 10 in no particular order
1. Yelling pssst,huuy! at a gathering of pinoys. (Watch them turn around)
2. We pointing using our lips.
3. Having no worries in eating a Balut!
4. Being stucked in very bad traffic and waist level floods are "normal" rainy days.
5. Rice is a must at meals!
6. Dipping bread in your morning coffee
7. You use Perla soap on your face. (ugh! Everyone needs to know that there is such a thing called "Dove"!!!)
8. You use the dishwasher as a dish rack.
9. You order a 'soft drink' instead of soda
10. You order breakfast items like tapsilog, longsilog, or tocilog at restaurants. (Reminds me of Binalot! Yummy!)

I will list more tomorrow facts about Filipinos tomorrow :)

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Philippine Wedding Facts

• The bride holding an heirloom rosary with the bridal bouquet during the nuptial mass was a practiced tradition. It is now being revived by some brides to honor our Catholic heritage and respect the solemn occasion.
• Instead of a bouquet toss, some Filipina brides opt to offer the flowers to a favorite Saint or to the image of Virgin Mary at the church. Some even go out of their way to offer the bouquet on the grave of a lost loved one.
• Using rice grains as confetti are discouraged in most churches in keeping with the austere times.
• Marrying couples have a few pairs of ninongs & ninangs (godparents) to stand as principal sponsors/witnesses in the ceremony much like the practice observed during a child\'s baptism.
• Most Catholic churches don't allow a Sunday wedding.
• A Catholic Filipino wedding ceremony is held with a full mass that runs about a hour.
• Aside from the exchange of rings, the giving of the arrhae (earnest money in the form of 13 pieces of gold or silver coins) is a part of Filipino weddings as the groom's pledge of his dedication to the welfare of his wife and children.
• The arrhae (or thirteen coins) is carried by a coin bearer who marches with the ring bearer during the processional and recessional.
• If the couple intends to have their own wedding vows rather than read the standard vows provided by the church, they should inform the officiating priest and ask for his approval.
• Most Filipino brides prefer a custom-made wedding gown than having it ready-made off-the-rack.
• The most popular month for weddings in the Philippines is December (until early January) and not June.
• Filipino grooms also walk down the aisle. Solo or with his parents.
• Proximity of the ceremony and reception venues is a major consideration for guests' convenience taking into account the Manila traffic and parking concerns. (read more about our wedding traffic tips).
• Wedding Invitations usually have an insert/page that includes all the names and roles of each in the bridal party.
• Reception cards are not so popular in the Philippines since it is usually expected that a wedding invitation covers both the ceremony and the reception.
• Aside from the bridesmaids and groomsmen, additional three pairs of wedding attendants stand as secondary sponsors who facilitate in the wedding candle, veil and cord ceremonies held during the nuptial mass.
• The candle sponsors will each light the wedding candles located at each side of couple. The flame from the candles symbolize God's presence within the union. The lighting of unity candle (of Protestant origin) is sometimes integrated as a variation.
• Next, the veil sponsors will drape and pin the veil (a long white tulle) on the groom's shoulder and over the bride's head. This symbolizes the union of two people 'clothed' as one.
• Finally, the cord sponsors stands-up with the cord (a silken rope, a string of flowers or links of coins) in the form of a figure eight and each loops loosely placed around the neck-shoulder area of the couple. This symbolizes the infinite bond of marriage.
• The veil and cord ceremonies have the marrying couple 'tied-up' together while kneeling for almost half the time during the nuptial mass. But don't fret, it isn't as hard as it sounds.
• Filipino brides and grooms do not arrive in the ceremony venue at the same time. The groom is expected to arrive several minutes (an hour even) prior the set time of the wedding to receive guests. The bride on the other hand, usually stays in the bridal car and will only alight the vehicle just in time for her bridal march.
• As part of the ceremonial dance at the reception, some couples incorporate a 'money dance' where guests pin peso (or dollar!) bills on either the bride or groom and in return they get a chance to dance with them.
• Newlyweds release a pair of white doves during the reception to signify a peaceful and harmonious marital relationship. Catchers find themselves going home with a new