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30 June 2009

Transformers 2


Gone were the days when a movie was considered a hit based solely on the performance of the actors who played in it. Yes, there were animated movies that had their share of box office toppers. But now, it is a combination of animation and acting that determines if a movie becomes a box office hit. Sometimes, it has to do with more of animation.

The latest box office sensation is Transformers 2 – The Revenge of the Fallen. It’s 5 day total is now an impressive $201.2M just a bit short of the record of The Dark Knight at $203.8M.

The year's leaders are Star Trek & UP which has now more than $250M. So as you can see, after only 5 days, T2 will surely beat these figures.

So far, the top grossers of all time, raking in more than $400M in sales are: The Dark Knight, Spiderman, ET, Star Wars, Shrek 2, Titanic, Star Wars 1 – The Phantom Menace, Pirates of the Caribbean – Dead Man’s Chest.

If one notices, all these movies are rich in animation and imagery. So it seems to me that movie buffs nowadays are leaning toward animation in the industry. Does this mean that we will someday see, box office hits more like Shrek & UP? Transformer 3 is already in progress.

Learning from this, to have a box office hit, one does not need high paying actors to star in it. Sometimes voice talents will do. Can the Philippines, with a lot of talented animators, be able to capitalize on this growing trend in the movie industry? Or will it just go the way of the dinosaur?


29 June 2009

CPDRC Inmates tribute to Michael Jackson

So long MJ!

..and to those who mourn, you may want to watch this video by Cebu inmates:
Currently, more than 2 million hits on YouTube.
CPDRC (Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center) inmates are performing live every Saturday inside the detention's premises.


23 June 2009

NO JAYWALKING Philippine Style

The only news I have about the Philippines is from what I read online and from emails from my friends. I recently received an email which tackled Jaywalking signs allegedly being implemented. Now if this is true, I do not know. You be the judge. But knowing my countrymen, sometimes, one has to be creative to get the point across.

Here is the email:

According to an MMDA report, the number of accidents along the streets of Metro Manila due to improper use of the road more particularly Jaywalking are steadily increasing.

In a phone in interview, MMDA chairman Bayani Fernando commented; "Accidents in our major roads is a major issue. The number of deaths truly raises a concern." he began to speak in Filipino; "that this "kawalan ng urbanidad" (lack of proper behavior in the city) must be addressed in order to protect the public from themselves." Adding to this, the chairman presented a strategy in addressing the problem. He adds; "we have to align our messages to the public with common vernacular."

So if this is a joke, it is a good one. But it is a sad testament to the breakdown in discipline.










17 June 2009

VOCA PEOPLE

Let us take things light for a moment. While browsing You Tube, I came across this video of The Voca People. They are simply amazing! I am posting it here for everybody's enjoyment.




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DO YOU KNOW HOW TO GET THESE?


1. Birth Certificate, Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR), & Marriage Certificate.

All these government issued documents are available from the National Statistics Office. Here is their website.

https://www.ecensus.com.ph/Secure/frmIndex.asp

2. PHILIPPINE PASSPORT

All Filipino nationals may apply for a Philippine passport which is issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs. Filipinos abroad may renew their Philippine passports at the nearest Philippine Embassy servicing their area.

Requirements & fees : http://dfa.gov.ph/?page_id=64
Passport application : http://dfa.gov.ph/consular/cforms/Application%20Form.pdf
Philippine Embassies Abroad : http://dfa.gov.ph/?page_id=74


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15 June 2009

RED ALERT


Dateline MANILA. June 11, 2009 Beyond the borders of the Philippine archipelago, way up in the swiss alps of Geneva, Switzerland, The World Health Organization has raised its pandemic alert to phase 6, the topmost level in its six point scale, WHO Director General Dr. Margaret Chan announced. "This means the world is moving into the early days of its first influenza pandemic in the 21st century," Chan told reporters.

Dailies in Manila carried the story of a pre-dawn chase by police that led to the killing of four suspected members of a kidnapping gang in Paranaque. One story was of an alert, the other was of a killing. Both spoke of death.

Unknown to all, a Chinese submarine collided with an underwater sonar array towed by the destroyer USS John S. McCain off the coast of the Philippines. The array, used to locate underwater sounds, was damaged in the incident, but the US military official said the sub and ship did not collide.

There are disturbing reports that claim this incident happened in Philippine territorial waters off Subic Bay. Both the Chinese submarine and the US destroyer did not have permission to be inside Philippine waters. An unnamed Filipino naval officer said the incident took place inside the area of responsibility of the navy station at Poro Point in La Union.

If this is correct, it is surprising that the Philippine government had not lodged any formal investigation into this alleged intrusion into Philippine territorial waters by both the US destroyer and the Chinese submarine. The Philippines and China have been claiming the Spratly Islands for quite some time. There was a time that the Chinese even erected structures on the island to reinforce their claim.

Only a few weeks back, we had some senators who were all over themselves trying to grab as much media exposure over the Hayden Kho – Katrina Halili brouhaha. I wonder why they were not as enthusiastic in their aid of legislation with regard to upholding Philippine sovereignty.

It is no surprise to find US naval ships inside Philippine territorial waters. But to find a Chinese submarine is alarming. The USS John McCain was towing an underwater sonar array, used to map the ocean floor, among other things. So for them to say that they did not to see the submarine is totally absurd. Let alone catch it.

The US and China’s military are playing the dangerous game of cat and mouse, one that the US and the USSR played during the cold war. What should worry us is that they are playing in our back yard – without our knowledge or permission. I shudder to think of the possible consequences should these two nuclear powered military vessels collided within close proximity to Olongapo city.

This incident, which no one wishes to acknowledge, should be a wake-up call to our government officials, to at least remind both superpowers to do their military posturing elsewhere.

But since elections for 2010 is fast approaching, I think our politicians are more interested in getting (re)elected rather than serving the interests of the people they seek to serve.

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08 June 2009

Ever_After: Pancit Palabok recipe

Ever_After: Pancit Palabok recipe: "reate a Link

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