MERON KANG BABY

MERON KANG BABY

(Spoof version of Carly Rae Jepsen's hit song "Call Me Maybe", apologies sa mga nagkakagusto sa kanyang kanta... kailangang baliin!)

I met you Miss near the well

And your face I can not tell

I looked to you head to toe

And now I'm in lababo
I trade my gf for you
My pet dog and cat for you
Akala ko ok na
Pero meron palang sabit
My stare goes directly into your tummy
Hot ka sana sa 'kin
Pero alam mo baby...

Hey I just met you
And this is crazy
Wala pa tayong one month
Meron kang baby
Sa loob ng tummy
And kicking-kicking
Malapit ka nang manganak
At magka-baby!
And all the other boys
Are laughing-laughing
Kasi ang date ko
Magiging mommy!

You took your time umamin
Na iba nga ang daddy
Pati mga gastusin
Sa 'king pitaka galing
I beg, and borrow and steal
Credit card ko'y overlimit
I didn't know unti-unti
Nasisiraan ako ng bait

My stare goes directly into your tummy
Hot ka sana sa 'kin
Pero alam mo baby...


Hey I just met you
And this is crazy
Wala pa tayong one month
Meron kang baby
Sa loob ng tummy
And kicking-kicking
Malapit ka nang manganak
At magka-baby!
And all the other boys
Are laughing-laughing
Kasi ang date ko
Magiging mommy!

Before you came into my life,
I was not so bad
I was not so bad
I was not so, so bad

Before you came into my life,
I was not so bad
And you should know that
I was not so, so bad

It's hard to look right
Sa iyong tummy
Ngayon ko lang nalaman
Meron kang baby

Hey I just met you
And this is crazy



Wala pa tayong one month
Meron kang baby
Sa loob ng tummy
And kicking-kicking
Malapit ka nang manganak
At magka-baby!
And all the other boys
Are laughing-laughing
Kasi ang date ko
Magiging mommy!


Before you came into my life,
I was not so bad
I was not so bad
I was not so, so bad

Before you came into my life,
I was not so bad
And I should know now
Merong kang baby!

HEY DAN, LEBRON GOT ONE RING!

Dear Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert:

It's been a great NBA season for the Miami Heat.  They have finally won the NBA Championship at the expense of the Oklahoma City Thunder.  It's the second NBA title for the Heat.  But guess what?  

LEBRON GOT HIS FIRST NBA CHAMPIONSHIP AHEAD OF YOU!

What about your promise to the Cavs fans that your team will win a championship team ahead of LeBron?  Your open letter to the fans in Comic Sans font was the most ridiculous.  Don't get me wrong though, I personally wanted LeBron to stay in Cleveland prior to his decision to transfer to Miami but the way you approached his decision is not pleasing.  You acted like a kid by posting that letter in your team website.  

I was expecting you to build a Cavs team by either getting the next available talent in the free agent pool or through the draft.  You decided to go through the draft when the number 1 pick back in 2011 landed on your lap.  You drafted Kyrie Irving but instead of surrounding him with skilled veterans to guide him, you decided to tank.

Tanking... yeah.. tanking is a trending sin in the NBA where the lowest ranked teams like your team decide to deliberately lose games in order to get better chances at the draft lottery.  Now, with the number 4 pick in the 2012 Draft a week from now, do you think your drafted rookie will get to help your Rookie of the Year?  Hell no.

Why don't you trade him immediately to a team with great veterans who are willing to play for a chance at a title?  Do you think by constantly thinking about winning a championship ahead of LeBron did you good?  Now that he got his ring, with a Heat dynasty looming anytime with a possible back to back championship next year, will you continue to write to your fans that you will win a championship before he gets his second?

Dan, this I tell you... you fell flat on your predictions.  The King has won his NBA ring.  He now belongs to a great organization which is Miami... 

You have to make a move in your organization.  Do what the Celtics did in 2008 by trading away their draft picks for hungry veterans...

And make these veterans hungrier and motivated by a coach which knows basketball... and a front office management that eats and breathes basketball...

And don't rely on your so-called curse.  Make a positive atmosphere at your town by creating a team that fights night in and night out rather than tanking.

Get away from the past... move on to the future...

And you might get a ring before you know it....

A doughnut ring.

MY OWN TAKE ON THE PROPOSED R-16 RATING FROM MTRCB

MY OWN TAKE ON THE PROPOSED R-16 RATING FROM MTRCB

The following are my answers to the questions based on the website www.interaksyon.com.  It's about the proposal of MTRCB to create an R-16 rating as a stop-gap measure between movies that merit an R-13 and R-18.  

What is your opinion of the SM chain’s total ban on R-18 films?
For me, the total ban on R-18 films imposed by the SM cinema chain is unreasonable.  First, you have a growing market of young adults.  And depriving them of the films that they want to watch suitable for their age will force them to get a bootleg DVD copy from Divisoria or go instead to Robinson's or Ayala cinemas.  And this is only the Metro Manila market.  What about the growing cities in the Visayas and Mindanao areas that don't have ready access to these kind of films since SM is the only available mall in some of these cities?

Second, the total ban on R-18 films is another reason for the film industry to never recover.  They have suffered too much from censorship to piracy, to the advent of television and technology, to the death of some industry pillars these past decades.  Moreover, it stifles the creativity of promising scriptwriters, creative heads and film producers to produce something new for the Filipino audience.  

Are we just going to continue to let the likes of Brillante Mendoza showcase their thought-provoking movies abroad and not allow them to showcase their works in air-conditioned cozy cinemas forever?

If SM is sincere enough to help the Filipino film industry, then they should stop this ban and expand their market. 

Do you agree with the MTRCB’s plan to implement an R-16 rating?

Yes.  First off, the teenagers have access to almost everything.  Hell, some of them even hack porn sites and pose themselves as 18 years old to view naked bodies and couples cavorting.  The advent of sex scandals have affected even the younger people aged 13-16.  So having an R-16 rating will let the parents educate their teenage children what to watch and what is not allowed.

Do you think this would benefit the film industry?

I cannot directly answer Yes or No unless this R-16 rating is implemented already.  However, this is a venue for filmmakers to conceive projects that will open the mind of the youth and expose what is happening nowadays.  The teenagers don't need to learn only romance and kilig, they also have to learn how to deal with the problems of our country through these possible R-16 films to be produced in the future.

Do you think this would benefit the audience?

Yes, however don't expect the networks and the producers to benefit from this move.

ROBBIN' IT IN

"We wuz robbed!"

It was a clear robbery of sorts when 8-time world champion Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao lost to now WBO Welterweight Champion Timothy Bradley in a controversial split decision Saturday evening (Sunday morning  in the Philippines) at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, NV.  

Though Pacman dominated the fight throughout the 12 rounds, the judges saw it otherwise.  Duane Ford and C.J. Ross scored it 115-113 for Bradley while Jerry Roth scored 115-113 for Pacquiao.  The punch stats also showed Pacquiao dominating over Bradley.

The question right now is this:  Was the fight fixed?

The answer?  Probably.

There have been conspiracy theories that had been circulating on the web regarding the fight.  But we must also give it to Bradley because he is merely a victim of circumstances.  The guy has solid credentials, being undefeated and having an age advantage of 28 to Pacquiao's 33.  But Bradley's reputation as a dirty player who resorts to head-butting opponents made us wary at most because what if Pacquiao becomes complacent and suddenly has his head bloodied?  

Thankfully, when I watched the whole fight from start to finish Pacquiao was able to avoid being headbutted by Bradley.  He even outclassed Bradley in majority of the rounds (according to most sports analysts that I've heard, Bradley dominated only rounds 1 and 12).  Sad to say, it lead to the two judges scoring in favor of the undefeated one.

But don't despair guys.  There will be a rematch this November.  We have to pray harder for Divine Intervention to side with Manny this time and knock his opponent out.  And better yet...

We have to pray that Bradley does not show off a giant ticket indicating a possible "Part 3" of the Pacquiao-Bradley fight in the next pre-fight press conference.

That will drive Filipinos wild with anger.

POSSIBLE PINOY MOVIES WE'D LIKE TO SEE

If Filipino movies would be more daring in terms of storytelling and visuals, then we would have a healthy industry.  Audience nowadays are more open to stories that they can relate to, think about, and share with.  Given that we still look for romantic flicks, but once in a while we would like to see these themes to be made into a movie.  So far, I have 3 movies in mind:

PINOY REMAKE OF 19 (NINETEEN)


SYNOPSIS:  The original Korean movie talks about three teenagers aged 19 who were framed for the murder of the girl.  While being investigated for the murder, the teenagers suddenly escape to find out the real killer to prove their innocence.


POSSIBILITIES OF THE MOVIE BEING MADE:  The story is quite intriguing. It has the elements of drama, action, comedy and a coming of age story about how it is being a 19 year old.  The settings though can be changed to adapt to a Filipino setting.  


EAT BULAGA (UNANG TATLONG TAON)


SYNOPSIS:  As the then-fledgling noontime show "Eat Bulaga" makes Philippine TV history by going on nationwide domestic satellite (DOMSAT) broadcast in 1982, a flashback of events happen prior to the show's historic event.  From Tito, Vic and Joey's days in "Discorama", to hosting the regional pageants of Binibining Pilipinas where they were discovered by their eventual producers, Tony Tuviera and Romy Jalosjos, until the show was born in 1979 with birth pains abound.  The DOMSAT broadcast of "Eat Bulaga" signals the start of ruling the noontime airwaves.

POSSIBILITIES OF THE MOVIE BEING MADE:  The period movie, with timelines from 1976 (the time Tito, Vic and Joey were launched via "Discorama"), 1979 to 1982 (the first 3 years of "Eat Bulaga" pre-DOMSAT days) will interest the people a lot.  It will give them an idea on how "Eat Bulaga" was conceived and how it beat a formidable opponent in "Student Canteen".  And plus, if ever Vic Sotto decides to bankroll an award-winning film with possible exposure around the globe via various film festivals, this is the best material to work on.

NANG MAG-CHAMPION ULI ANG GINEBRA


SYNOPSIS:  In 2004, Barangay Ginebra shocks the whole Philippine basketball world by winning back-to-back PBA titles, the All-Filipino Cup and Fiesta Conference.  Five individual die-hard Ginebra fans, coming from all walks of life, tell different stories about how the team's reignited fire in the championship run inspired them to improve as human beings.

POSSIBILITIES OF THE MOVIE BEING MADE:  Definitely, this is a sponsored movie with Ginebra being the protagonist of the story.  But definitely, this will be a movie worth watching, because Ginebra is the most popular PBA squad.

RANCHO DRAMA WITH ZEST

(Photo courtesy of gmanetwork.com) "Makapiling Kang Muli" main cast lead by Richard Gutierrez, Sarah Lahbati and Carla Abellana.

Last June 4, 2012, GMA's new drama series "Makapiling Kang Muli" graced the Philippine TV screen.  Starring Richard Gutierrez and Carla Abellana, the series also boasts of a powerhouse cast led by Ms.Gloria Romero, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Sarah Lahbati and Philip Salvador.  The series is directed by Ricky Davao, whose directing credits include the Kapuso afternoon dramas "Sisid" and "Kokak".

DEVELOPMENT OF A SERIES

It's actually a challenge for GMA to put up this drama particularly because lead star Richard Gutierrez is involved in the creative process.  Probably tired of playing superheroes that made him a household name (among them were "Mulawin", "Sugo" and 2 "Captain Barbell" incarnations), he reportedly asked the GMA creative team to develop a different role that will test his acting abilities.  "Challenge me" was his battlecry in his quest to regain the "Primetime King" title which he has lost to ABS-CBN's Coco Martin whose own soap "Walang Hanggan" continues to reign nowadays.

The network began arduous tasks in casting the right people to collaborate with Richard.  A lot of names have been considered for various roles, particularly for the leading lady part.  I correct myself, it's leading ladies since it was decided that Richard will have 2 women who will fight over him.  Starstruck 5 winner Sarah Lahbati was virtually a shoo-in for the role since her afternoon soap "Kokak" just ended when this series was developed.  While on the other hand, the role for the other leading lady was first considered to Carla Abellana, whose contract with GMA expired at that time.  It took a month to convince Carla to do the project since she was in a quandary whether to stay with the network that launched her via "Rosalinda" in 2009, or jump "ober the bakod" to ABS-CBN for greener pastures.  Eventually, Carla renewed her contract with GMA and came on board for the soap.

The veteran cast is also no pushover as Gloria Romero and Robert Arevalo are in the soap, thanks to their acting chemistry in "Munting Heredera" which clicked with the viewers.  Another alumnus from "Munting Heredera" is Mark Anthony Fernandez is playing villain for the second time around against Richard (the first time they acted against each other was in "Kamandag").  Action superstar Phillip Salvador will also be a part of this huge drama series.  This will be the first time he will be seen again on GMA after several years (his first GMA show was a weekly action series entitled "Verano").

THE PILOT EPISODE

The series started with Martin (Richard Gutierrez) trying to escape from prison with his ka-kosa Wesley (Dominic Roco).  Unfortunately, the helicopter that they used as a getaway aircraft crashed and their supposed demise reached Rancho Paradiso which was holding a celebration.  Mara (Rio Locsin) turns on the TV for proof of the unfortunate news and her suspicions were confirmed.  The story then sets back to 25 years ago when Mara as a young adult (Jennylyn Mercado) had a romantic relationship with one of Rancho Paradiso's laborers Emilio (James Blanco).  Their love affair was apparently doomed as she was already betrothed by her mother Senora Soledad (Gloria Romero) to Roman (Gabby Eigenmann).  

Emilio was beaten up by Senora Soledad's henchmen while trying to elope with Mara.  The hospital refused assistance to him and Mara had to follow her mother's orders to marry Roman just to save Emilio's life.  On Mara's wedding day, Emilio tries to object against her marriage but it was too late.  As a consequence, his house was burned down and he had to leave the ranch, while instructing his best friend Buboy (Dex Quindoza) to look after Mara's welfare.  Years after, Mara bore a son with Roman and named him Louie.  However her secret meetings with Buboy made her aware that Emilio is doing fine thus, she still has fondness for him despite being married.  The upcoming episodes will show Emilio's second attempt to elope with Mara but will fail because Roman intervened.  And subsequent episodes will now forward to Martin's life in Rancho Paradiso.

REVIEW

The series follows the usual chronology for most soaps where it usually starts with a backstory. In this case, the backstory of Mara's love affair with Emilio and her miserable life under her domineering mother Senora Soledad and abusive husband Roman ate up the first two days of the pilot week.  But thanks to the acting ensemble of Jennylyn Mercado, Gabby Eigenmann and James Blanco, I ended up getting engaged with the story.  Gloria Romero's portrayal of Senora Soledad 25 years ago left me hanging though.  Age has caught up with her.  She lacks the grit, intensity and attitude of a villainess.  It would have been better if GMA casted a younger Senora Soledad rather than letting Gloria play out Senora Soledad's back story.  The only time I got angry over Gloria Romero was when she played Richard Gomez's domineering and nasty mother in "Kapag Langit ang Humatol" some 20 years ago, when I was still a kid.  But I am expecting that the older Senora Soledad will be more cunning and vindictive as the series continue to progress through different timelines.  

Overall, the series looks promising.  The Rancho Paradiso settings are a cinematographer's delight.  The acting ensemble of the backstory part deserves an A+ from me.  Hope the rest of the cast will pick it up from there as "Makapiling Kang Muli" fasts forward to the present setting.

STAYING RELEVANT BY SELLING

 

First off, we start with ... pickup lines!

CORONA KA BA?

Bakit?

Gusto ko... co-mingled tayo ha?

*******

Lumabas ka na sa kinatataguan mo!

Bakit?

Delikado kasi diyan sa KLOSETA, baka mababakla ka lang!

*******

Now... on with the first post!

The rumored "merging" of GMA Network and TV5 has definitely shook the whole broadcast industry.  If I were to be asked if who will benefit from this merger in the long run, I would definitely say...

It's GMA Network!

Come to think of it, the Kapuso Network set off the wrong foot at the start of the year after the exodus of most of its stars to rival network ABS-CBN.  Plus the fact that they offered more straight drama shows on primetime instead of the usual "telefantasya" that was closely identified with them.  And the retirement of Wilma V. Galvante, the lady genius behind some of GMA's most successful shows these past decade, it seems that GMA was going down the drain.

But thanks to their daytime offerings bannered by "Eat Bulaga" and now pre-noontime favorite "Kusina Master", GMA was able to keep its lead in the ratings.  Plus the primetime offerings "Biritera", "Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis" and "Legacy" did not lag behind the ratings game as well, despite the fact that ABS-CBN's "Walang Hanggan" is the top rating primetime show nowadays on both AGB Nielsen and Kantar TNS.  However, as far as Visayas and Mindanao is concerned ABS-CBN is still the top network in some of the key cities there.  Which is why, the moment a merger is indeed happening anytime between GMA and TV5, expect GMA to be more aggressive in promoting its artists, current shows, and upcoming shows and movies in the future.

What will happen to TV5 then?

Well, in my analysis, TV5 will might as well become the "farm station" for GMA, where we might be seeing good, quality shows but less big stars.

What about GMA?

Well, if it will be under MVP (Manny V. Pangilinan), GMA will go all out to match ABS-CBN's roster of glittery stars.  Who knows, we might be seeing recently converted Kapatids Sharon Cuneta, Aga Muhlach, Derek Ramsey, Willie Revillame, etc. doing shows on the Kapuso Network.  We might be seeing younger faces on noontime to match with ABS-CBN's "It's Showtime" while "Eat Bulaga" might be on TV5.

Whatever will be the outcome of this possible merger, I am positive in saying that it will benefit both TV stations.  But GMA has succeeded in staying relevant by selling to a big businessman who's running a network consistent in placing third in the bloody ratings game.

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