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Jose Rizal

Jose Rizal is the National Hero of the Philippines. And because of that, we have an entire semester specifically talking about Rizal and his life and works. Truth is, he's a truly amazing and brilliant person, but sadly, most students who had a subject on Rizal does not appreciate him (history per se bores most peeps).

I'm not being patriotic, but I find it an opportunity to put in posterity the great literature of my country. I think each one of us is proud of our rich history (no matter what country we came from). After all, the country where we were born is where our roots lie. And no matter where we are, and even if we turn our back on our roots, we still are a part of it.

Here is the last poem Rizal wrote, which does not have a title (so his friend Mariano Ponce entitled it 'MI ULTIMO ADIOS').

MY LAST FAREWELL

Farewell, my adored Land, region of the sun caressed,
Pearl of the Orient Sea, our Eden lost,
With gladness I give you my Life, sad and repressed;
And were it more brilliant, more fresh and at its best,
I would still give it to you for your welfare at most.

On the fields of battle, in the fury of fight,
Others give you their lives without pain or hesitancy,
The place does not matter: cypress laurel, lily white,
Scaffold, open field, conflict or martyrdom's site,
It is the same if asked by home and Country.

I die as I see tints on the sky b'gin to show
And at last announce the day, after a gloomy night;
If you need a hue to dye your matutinal glow,
Pour my blood and at the right moment spread it so,
And gild it with a reflection of your nascent light!

My dreams, when scarcely a lad adolescent,
My dreams when already a youth, full of vigor to attain,
Were to see you, gem of the sea of the Orient,
Your dark eyes dry, smooth brow held to a high plane
Without frown, without wrinkles and of shame without stain.

My life's fancy, my ardent, passionate desire,
Hail! Cries out the soul to you, that will soon part from thee;
Hail! How sweet 'tis to fall that fullness you may acquire;
To die to give you life, 'neath your skies to expire,
And in your mystic land to sleep through eternity!

If over my tomb some day, you would see blow,
A simple humble flow'r amidst thick grasses,
Bring it up to your lips and kiss my soul so,
And under the cold tomb, I may feel on my brow,
Warmth of your breath, a whiff of your tenderness.

Let the moon with soft, gentle light me descry,
Let the dawn send forth its fleeting, brilliant light,
In murmurs grave allow the wind to sigh,
And should a bird descend on my cross and alight,
Let the bird intone a song of peace o'er my site.

Let the burning sun the raindrops vaporize
And with my clamor behind return pure to the sky;
Let a friend shed tears over my early demise;
And on quiet afternoons when one prays for me on high,
Pray too, oh, my Motherland, that in God may rest I.

Pray thee for all the hapless who have died,
For all those who unequalled torments have undergone;
For our poor mothers who in bitterness have cried;
For orphans, widows and captives to tortures were shied,
And pray too that you may see your own redemption.

And when the dark night wraps the cemet'ry
And only the dead to vigil there are left alone,
Don't disturb their repose, don't disturb the mystery:
If you hear the sounds of cittern or psaltery,
It is I, dear Country, who, a song t'you intone.

And when my grave by all is no more remembered,
With neither cross nor stone to mark its place,
Let it be plowed by man, with spade let it be scattered
And my ashes ere to nothingness are restored,
Let them turn to dust to cover your earthly space.

Then it doesn't matter that you should forget me:
Your atmosphere, your skies, your vales I'll sweep;
Vibrant and clear note to your ears I shall be:
Aroma, light, hues, murmur, song, moanings deep,
Constantly repeating the essence of the faith I keep.

My idolized Country, for whom I most gravely pine,
Dear Philippines, to my last goodbye, oh, harken
There I leave all: my parents, loves of mine,
I'll go where there are no slaves, tyrants or hangmen
Where faith does not kill and where God alone does reign.

Farewell, parents, brothers, beloved by me,
Friends of my childhood, in the home distressed;
Give thanks that now I rest from the wearisome day;
Farewell, sweet stranger, my friend, who brightened my way;
Farewell, to all I love. To die is to rest.

Credits to: Jose Rizal Website

Indarapatra and Sulayman

I've always been proud of my country's literature. When I was still in my student years, we used to integrate stories of the past and always been fascinated with it. There were fables and tales that is just so amazing and full of values. I am still very much into it till now though I don't have the access to it as much as I want to. These days, I want to share with you the tales and fables of our country. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Indarapatra and Sulayman

A LONG, long time ago Mindanao was covered with water, and the sea extended over all the lowlands so that nothing could be seen but mountains. Then there were many people living in the country, and all the highlands were dotted with villages and settlements. For many years the people prospered, living in peace and contentment. Suddenly there appeared in the land four horrible monsters which, in a short time, had devoured every human being they could find.

Kurita, a terrible creature with many limbs, lived partly on land and partly in the sea, but its favorite haunt was the mountain where the rattan grew; and here it brought utter destruction on every living thing. The second monster, Tarabusaw, an ugly creature in the form of a man, lived on Mt. Matutun, and far and wide from that place he devoured the people, laying waste the land. The third, an enormous bird called Pah, [142] was so large that when on the wing it covered the sun and brought darkness to the earth. Its egg was as large as a house. Mt. Bita was its haunt, and there the only people who escaped its voracity were those who hid in caves in the mountains. The fourth monster was a dreadful bird also, having seven heads and the power to see in all directions at the same time. Mt. Gurayn was its home and like the others it wrought havoc in its region.

So great was the death and destruction caused by these terrible animals that at length the news spread even to the most distant lands, and all nations were grieved to hear of the sad fate of Mindanao.

Now far across the sea in the land of the golden sunset was a city so great that to look at its many people would injure the eyes of man. When tidings of these great disasters reached this distant city, the heart of the king Indarapatra [143] was filled with compassion, and he called his brother, Sulayman, [144] begging him to save the land of Mindanao from the monsters.

Sulayman listened to the story, and as he heard he was moved with pity.

"I will go," said he, zeal and enthusiasm adding to his strength, "and the land shall be avenged."

King Indarapatra, proud of his brother's courage, gave him a ring and a sword as he wished him success and safety. Then he placed a young sapling by his window [145] and said to Sulayman:

"By this tree I shall know your fate from the time you depart from here, for if you live, it will live; but if you die, it will die also."

So Sulayman departed for Mindanao, and he neither walked nor used a boat, but he went through the air and landed on the mountain where the rattan grew. There he stood on the summit and gazed about on all sides. He looked on the land and the villages, but he could see no living thing. And he was very sorrowful and cried out:

"Alas, how pitiful and dreadful is this devastation!"

No sooner had Sulayman uttered these words than the whole mountain began to move, and then shook. Suddenly out of the ground came the horrible creature, Kurita. It sprang at the man and sank its claws into his flesh. But Sulayman, knowing at once that this was the scourge of the land, drew his sword and cut the Kurita to pieces.

Encouraged by his first success, Sulayman went on to Mt. Matutun where conditions were even worse. As he stood on the heights viewing the great devastation there was a noise in the forest and a movement in the trees. With a loud yell, forth leaped Tarabusaw. For a moment they looked at each other, neither showing any fear. Then Tarabusaw threatened to devour the man, and Sulayman declared that he would kill the monster. At that the animal broke large branches off the trees and began striking at Sulayman who, in turn, fought back. For a long time the battle continued until at last the monster fell exhausted to the ground and then Sulayman killed him with his sword.

The next place visited by Sulayman was Mt. Bita. Here havoc was present everywhere, and though he passed by many homes, not a single soul was left. As he walked along, growing sadder at each moment, a sudden darkness which startled him fell over the land. As he looked toward the sky he beheld a great bird descending upon him. Immediately he struck at it, cutting off its wing with his sword, and the bird fell dead at his feet; but the wing fell on Sulayman, and he was crushed.

Now at this very time King Indarapatra was sitting at his window, and looking out he saw the little tree wither and dry up.

"Alas!" he cried, "my brother is dead"; and he wept bitterly.

Then although he was very sad, he was filled with a desire for revenge, and putting on his sword and belt he started for Mindanao in search of his brother.

He, too, traveled through the air with great speed until he came to the mountain where the rattan grew. There he looked about, awed at the great destruction, and when he saw the bones of Kurita he knew that his brother had been there and gone. He went on till he came to Matutun, and when he saw the bones of Tarabusaw he knew that this, too, was the work of Sulayman.

Still searching for his brother, he arrived at Mt. Bita where the dead bird lay on the ground, and as he lifted the severed wing he beheld the bones of Sulayman with his sword by his side. His grief now so overwhelmed Indarapatra that he wept for some time. Upon looking up he beheld a small jar of water by his side. This he knew had been sent from heaven, and he poured the water over the bones, and Sulayman came to life again. They greeted each other and talked long together. Sulayman declared that he had not been dead but asleep, and their hearts were full of joy.

After some time Sulayman returned to his distant home, but Indarapatra continued his journey to Mt. Gurayn where he killed the dreadful bird with the seven heads. After these monsters had all been destroyed and peace and safety had been restored to the land, Indarapatra began searching everywhere to see if some of the people might not be hidden in the earth still alive.

One day during his search he caught sight of a beautiful woman at a distance. When he hastened toward her she disappeared through a hole in the ground where she was standing. Disappointed and tired, he sat down on a rock to rest, when, looking about, he saw near him a pot of uncooked rice with a big fire on the ground in front of it. This revived him and he proceeded to cook the rice. As he did so, however, he heard someone laugh near by, and turning he beheld an old woman watching him. As he greeted her, she drew near and talked with him while he ate the rice.

Of all the people in the land, the old woman told him, only a very few were still alive, and they hid in a cave in the ground from whence they never ventured. As for herself and her old husband, she went on, they had hidden in a hollow tree, and this they had never dared leave until after Sulayman killed the voracious bird, Pah.

At Indarapatra's earnest request, the old woman led him to the cave where he found the headman with his family and some of his people. They all gathered about the stranger, asking many questions, for this was the first they had heard about the death of the monsters. When they found what Indarapatra had done for them, they were filled with gratitude, and to show their appreciation the headman gave his daughter to him in marriage, and she proved to be the beautiful girl whom Indarapatra had seen at the mouth of the cave.

Then the people all came out of their hiding-place and returned to their homes where they lived in peace and happiness. And the sea withdrew from the land and gave the lowlands to the people.

Cole, Mabel Cook. Philippine Folk Tales. London: Curtis Brown, 1916.

Controlling Emotions

I love this! This was sent to me thru email and just can't stop myself from smiling when reading this...

This would give you guides on how to control your emotions towards your better-half, friends, officemates and all the people around you, especially your "boss". The rules of practicing " ugaling langit, ugaling kaaya-aya" :

#1 Ang naunang magalit ang may karapatang magalit. Pag naunahan ka na ng galit niya, tumahimik ka na lang muna.

#2 Walang taong nag-aaway mag-isa. Pag hindi kayo sumagot o pumatol, titigil din daw ang taong nakikipag- away sa inyo.

#3 Ang taong galit, 'bingi.' If someone is angry, wala raw pinakikinggan, so, don't try to explain and fight back. Hindi ka niya iintindihin dahil wala siyang naririnig kundi ang sarili nya.


#4 Ang taong galit, 'abnoy.' Ayon sa pastor, Biblical daw ito? because the Lord said when He was crucified, "Father, patawarin mo sila dahil hindi nila alam ang kanilang ginagawa." Modern term for these kinds of people are abnoys, so you better not get angry para huwag kang matawag na abnoy.

You should also know and realize that the persons who make your day bad are jewels, because you need them for you to mature. Hangga't andyan daw sila at kinaiinisan mo, ibig sabihin, immature ka pa. God will not take away those people; it's for you to take away your bad feelings towards them. You'll know na mature ka na pag dumating 'yung time na hindi ka na naiinis sa mga taong ito because you have learned to accept them and to have patience with them.

#5 Finally, the best part of this is to tell yourself na, because of this person, "I will grow mature," and that DAHIL SA CONTRIBUTION NIYA SA MATURITY MO, KUKUNIN DIN SYA NI LORD.

Humor in Logic

Ang taong nagigipit...sa bumbay kumakapit

Pag may usok...may nag-iihaw

Dont judge the book by its cover... if u are not a judge or else you will cover the book!

Ang taong naglalakad nang matulin... may utang.

No guts, no glory... no ID, no entry

Birds of the same feather that prays together... stays together.

Kapag may sinuksok at walang madukot, may nandukot

Ang buhay ay parang bato, it's hard

Walang matigas na tinapay sa gutom na tao

Ang taong di marunong lumingon sa kanyang pinanggalingan .... ay may stiff neck.

Birds of the same feather make a good feather duster.

Kapag may tiyaga, may nilaga.

Kapag may taga, may tahi.

Huli man daw at magaling, undertime pa rin.

To err is human, to errs is humans.

Ang naglalakad ng matulin, late na sa appointment

Matalino man ang matsing, matsing pa rin.

Better late than later...

Aanhin ang palasyo kung ang nakatira ay kuwago, mabuti pa ang bahay kubo, sa paligid puno ng linga.

Ang sakit ng kalingkingan, kailangan ng alaxan.

Ang hindi marunong magmahal sa sariling wika,lumaki sa ibang bansa.

Kapag maikli ang kumot, tumang kad ka na!

Better late than pregnant

Behind the clouds are the other clouds

Aanhin pa ang damo.. kung bato na ang uso!

Its better to cheat than to repeat!

Do unto others... then run!!!

Pag di ukol, di bubukol...siya ay baog!

Kung may isinuksok, may m abubuntis!

Kapag puno na ang salop, kumuha na ng ibang salop

Magbiro ka na sa lasing, Magbiro ka na sa bagong gising,'wag lang sa lasing na bagong gising.

When all else fails, follow instructions

No man is an island because time is gold.

An apple a day.. is too expensive.

An apple a day, makes seven apples a week.

An apple a day cannot be an orange a day.

Hindi lahat ng kumikinang ay ginto.. muta lang yan.

kapag ang puno mabunga...mataba ang lupa!

When it rains...it floods

Pagkahaba haba man ng prusisyon ..mauubusan din ng kandila

Ang buhay ay parang gulong, minsan nasa ibabaw minsan nasa....vulcanizing shop.

Pag may isinuksok, may ipuputok

Pag may isinuksok, isuksok mo pa, harder!

Batu-bato sa langit, ang tamaan... sapul.

Try and try until you succeed... or else try another

Ako ang nagsaing... iba ang kumain. diet ako eh.

Huwag magbilang ng manok kung alaga mo ay itik .

Kapag maiksi na ang kumot, bumili ka na ng bago.

Pag may tyaga.. goodluck.

If you can't beat them, shoot them.

Sana Maulit Muli

This version is my most favorite version of the song Sana Maulit Muli which was done by RNB Princess Kyla and of course, Mr. Gary V. I really love the blending of these two artists. The melody becomes too beautiful!

Take Me Out Of The Dark

In times when we feel down and we don't have anyone else to turn to, we look up and surrender our sufferings to the Almighty. And when we finally talk our troubles to Him, we feel rested. This is one beautiful song by Gary Valenciano that I sing when I feel down.

TAKE ME OUT OF THE DARK

Just what is it in me?
Sometimes I just don't know
What keeps me in Your love,
Why you never let me go

And though you're in me now,
I fall and hurt you still
My Lord, please show me how
To know just how you feel

You have forgiven me
Too many times it seems
I feel I'm not what you might call
A worthy Christian after all

And though I love You so
Temptation finds its way to me

Teach me to trust in You
With all my heart
To lean not on my own understanding
I just forget
You won't give me what I can't bear

Take me out of the dark, my Lord
I don't wanna be there

You've never left my side
You gave Your hand to me to hold
Oh Jesus, I'm no longer in the cold

And yet, I leave You there
When I feel satisfied
I'd like to thank You every day
Not only when I feel that way

I've never known a Man
Who'd give His life for sinners like me
And yet, because He loves us so
He's promised us eternity
And we can have that promise
And be His if we have faith
And just believe

Teach us to trust in you
With all my heart
To lean not on my own understanding
We just forget
You won't give us what we can't bear

Take us out of the dark, My Lord
'Cause we don't want to be alone
Take me out of the dark, My Lord
We don't wanna be there, My Lord

Trust in You with all my heart
Lean not on my own understanding
I just forget
You won't give me what I can't bear

Take me out of the dark, My Lord
Cause we don't want to be alone
Take me out of the dark, My Lord
I don't want to be there

MMK's Latest Episode: Transistor

This night's MMK's latest episode is a tearjerker as you watch two persons love purely and divine. For those who are single, they would want and wish for somebody like the man in the episode. Pure love, all too understanding, caring...For us who are married, it makes us wish to have that kind of love that's eternal.

I found two versions from Youtube, one is sung by Rey Valera (with a funny video) and one by Rico J. Puno created by a loving husband in celebration of their 13th wedding anniversary.

Part of our 'play' in Pediatric Nursing class. It's about the changes that happen to people as they grow old. This is the Late Adult Stage. Watch 'em and weep. :) Written and directed by the lovel...

heartily and lovingly dedicated to my wife for our 13th year anniversary last October 20, 2008

KAHIT MAPUTI NA ANG BUHOK KO
(Even If My Hair Is Grey)

Kung tayo’y matanda na
Sana’y di tayo magbago
(If we're already old I hope we won't change)
At kailan ma’y, nasaan ma’y
Ito ang pangarap ko
(Whenever, wherever this is my dream)

Makuha mo pa kayang
Ako’y hagkan at yakapin ooh
Hanggang pagtanda natin
(Would you still kiss and hug me until we get old)
Nagtatanong lang sa `yo
Ako pa kaya’y ibigin mo
Kung maputi na ang buhok ko
(I'm just asking you this if you will still love me
If my hair grows grey)

Pagdating ng araw
Ang `yong buhok
Ay puputi na rin (puputi na rin)
(Someday your hair will also grey)
Sabay tayong mangangarap
Ng nakaraan sa `tin
(We will dream our past together)

[chorus]
Ang nakalipas ay ibabalik natin ooh
Ipapaalala ko sa `yo
(We will reminisce our past, I will tell you again)
Ang aking pangako
Na ang pag-ibig ko’y laging sa ‘yo
(My promise that my love is always with you)
Kahit maputi na ang buhok ko
(Even when my hair grows grey)
[repeat chorus]

Kahit maputi o wala na ang
Buhok ko

FrancisM's Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope World - Francis Magalona

So many faces, so many races
Different voices, different choices
Some are mad, while others laugh
Some live alone with no better half
Others grieve while others curse
And others mourn behind a big black hearse
Some are pure and some half-bred
Some are sober and some are wasted
Some are rich because of fate and
Some are poor with no food on their plate
Some stand out while others blend
Some are fat and stout while some are thin
Some are friends and some are foes
Some have some while some have most

Every color and every hue
Is represented by me and you
Take a slide in the slope
Take a look in the kaleidoscope
Spinnin' round, make it twirl
In this kaleidoscope world

Some are great and some are few
Others lie while some tell the truth
Some say poems and some do sing
Others sing through their guitar strings
Some know it all while some act dumb
Let the bassline strum to the bang of the drum
Some can swim while some will sink
And some will find their minds and think
Others walk while others run
You can't talk peace and have a gun
Some are hurt and start to cry
Don't ask me how don't ask me why
Some are friends and some are foes
Some have some while some have most

Every color and every hue
Is represented by me and you
Take a slide in the slope
Take a look in the kaleidoscope
Spinnin' round, make it twirl
In this kaleidoscope world

TRIBUT TO THE MASTER RAPPER
FRANCIS M

Francis Magalona

I was shocked to hear from Wowowee that the King of Rap francis Magalona died today at 12:20PM. It kind of hurting to see someone who was passionate about his ideals and now all will be just a memory. I thought about his family and the pain they have to deal with his passing. Condolence.

In the news, what caused his death was not the illness itself but the complication from it. It ws said to be pneumonia which caused his death.

'Magalona, was diagnosed in August, 2008, with leukemia at the Medical City Hospital, Mandaluyong. After his treatment and discharge, he made his return on Eat Bulaga together with Ely Buendia, who was also recently discharged.'

'The King of Pinoy rap, was 44 years old.'

"I look forward to the pain as I know my journey is on full speed ahead. I will not be bold to say that without asking a favor from you all. PLEASE PRAY for me as I undergo treatment. Your prayers, as always, have sustained me. And am sure the Lord will listen to all our prayers.
To His will I submit myself."

Francis Magalona on Wikipedia and FrancisM Blog.

Naalaala Ko Pa

Si Nanay ay nasa bahay pag-uwi namin galing sa paaralan;

Walang mga bakod at gate ang magkakapit-bahay, kung meron, gumamela lang;

10 sentimos o diyes lang ang baon: singko sa umaga, singko sa hapon;

Merong free ang mga patpat ng ice drop: buko man o munggo.

Mataas ang paggalang sa mga guro at ang tawag sa kanila ay Maestro/a.

Di binibili ang tubig, pwedeng maki-inom sa di mo kakilala.

Malaking bagay na ang pumunta sa ilog para mag-picnic, o kaya sa tumana;

Grabe na ang kaso pag napatawag ka sa principal's office o kaya malaking kahihiyan kapag bagsak ka sa exams;

Simple lang ang pangarap: makatapos, makapag-asawa, mapagtapos ang mga anak...

Pwedeng iwan ang sasakyan at ibilin sa hindi mo kakilala; wala namang lock ang mga jeep na Willy's noon.

Mayroon kaming mga laruan na gawa namin at hindi binili: trak-trakan (gawa sa rosebowl ang katawan at darigold na maliit ang mga gulong, "sketeng" (scooter) na bearing na maingay ang mga gulong at de-sinkong pako para sa preno; patining na pinitpit na tansan lang na may 2 butas sa gitna para suotan ng sinulid (pwede pang makipag-lagutan) ; sumpak, pilatok, boca-boca, borador, atbp.

Di nakikialam ang mga matanda sa mga laro ng mga bata: kasi laro nga iyon. Maraming usong laro at maraming kasali: laste, gagamba, turumpo, tatsing ng lata, pera namin ay kaha ng Philip Morris, Malboro, Champion (kahon-kahon yon!)

May dagta ang dulo ng tinting na hawak mo para makahuli tutubi, nandadakma ka ng palakang tetot, pero ingat ka sa palakang saging dahil sa kulugo;

Butas na ang sakong ng Spartan mong tsinelas - suot mo pa rin;

Namumugalgal ang pundiya ng kansolsilyo mo kasi nakasalampak ka sa lupa.

Sa modernong buhay at sa lahat ng kasaganaan sa high technology…diba minsan nangarap ka na rin... mas masaya noong araw!

Sana pwedeng maibalik...

Takot tayo ngayon sa buhay. Kasi maraming napapatay, nakikidnap, maraming addict at masasamang loob...

Noon takot lang tayo sa ating mga magulang at mga lolo at lola. Pero ngayon, alam na natin na mahal pala nila tayo kayat ayaw tayong mapahamak o mapariwara.. . Na una silang nasasaktan pag pinapalo nila tayo...

Balik tayo sa nakaraan kahit saglit...

Bago magkaroon ng internet, computer, at cellphone.

Noong wala pang mga drugs at malls.

Bago pa nauso ang counter strike at mga game boys.

Tayo noon... Doon ....

Tinutukoy ko ang harang taga o tumbang preso kapag maliwanag ang buwan; Ang pagtatakip mo ng mata pero nakasilip sa pagitan ng mga daliri pag nanonood ka ng nakakatakot sa "Mga Aninong Gumagalaw".

Unahan tayong sumagot sa Multiplication Table na kabisado natin, kasi wala namang calculator.

Pag-akyat natin sa mga puno; pagkakabit ng kulambo, lundagan sa kama; Pagtikwas o pagtitimba sa poso; pingga ang pang-igib ng lalake at may
dikin naman ang ulo ng babae; Inaasbaran ng mga suberbiyo; Nginig na tayo pag lumabas na ang yantok-mindoro o buntot-page.

Nai-sako ka rin ba? O kaya naglagay ka ba ng karton sa pwet para hindi masakit ang tsinelas o sinturon?

Pamimili ng bato sa bigas; tinda-tindahan na puro dahon naman; bahay-bahayan na puro kahon; naglako ka ba ng ice-candy o pandesal noong
araw?

Karera sa takbuhan hanggang maubos ang hininga; pagtawa hanggang sumakit
ang tiyan; Meron pa bang himbabao, kulitis at pongapong? O kaya ang lukaok, susuwi at espada?

Susmaryosep ang nadidinig mo pag nagpapaligo ng bata...

Estigo santo kapag nagmamano.

Mapagod sa kakalaro, minsan mapalo; matakot sa "berdugo" at sa "kapre";

Tuwang-tuwa kami pag tinalo ang tinale ni itay kasi may tinola!

Yung crush mo? Pag recess: mamimili ka sa garapon ng tinapay -alembong, taeng-kabayo o biscocho?

Pwede ring ang sukli ay kending Vicks (meron pang libreng singsing) o kaya nougat o karamel; Kung gusto mo naman - pakumbo o kaya kariba, mas masaya kung inuyat; Puriko ang mantika, at mauling na ang mukha at ubos na ang hininga mo sa ihip kasi mahirap magpa-rikit ng apoy.

Madami pa...

Masarap ang kamatis na piniga sa kamay at lumabas sa pagitan ng daliri para sa sawsawan; ang palutong pag isawsaw sa sukang may siling labuyo; ang duhat kapag inalog sa asin; ang isa-sang isubo ang daliri kasi puno na ng kanin...

Halo-halo: yelo, asukal at gatas lang ang sahog;

Sakang ang lakad mo at nakasaya ka kasi bagong tuli ka; o naghahanap ka ng chalk kasi tinagusan ang palda mo sa eskwelahan.

Lipstick mo ay papel de hapon; Labaha ang gamit para sa white-side-wall na gupit; Naglululon ka ng banig pagkagising; matigas na amirol ang mga punda at
kumot; madumi ang manggas ng damit mo kasi doon ka nagpapahid ng sipon, di
ba? Pwede rin sa laylayan...

May mga program kapag Lunes sa paaralan; May pakiling kang dala kung Biyernes kasi magi-isis ka ng desk.

Di ba masaya? Naalala mo pa ba?

Wala nang sasaya at gaganda pa sa panahon na yon...

Masaya noon at masaya pa rin tayo ngayon habang ina-alaala iyon...

Di ba noon...

Ang mga desisyon ay ginagawa sa awit na "sino ba sa dalawang ito? Ito ba o ito?" Pag ayaw ang resulta di ulitin: "sino ba sa dalawang ito?
Ito ba o ito?"...

Awit muna: Penpen de Serapen, de kutsilyo, de almasen. How how thecarabao batuten...

Presidente ng klase ay ang pinakamagaling, hindi ang pinaka-mayaman;

Masaya na tayo basta sama-sama kahit hati-hati sa kokonti; Nauubos ang oras natin sa pagku-kwentuhan, may oras tayo sa isat-isa; Naaasar ka kapag marami kang sunog sa sungka; kapag buro ka sa pitik-bulag o matagal ka ng taya sa holen.

Yung matatandang kapatid ang pinaka-ayaw natin pero sila ang tinatawag natin pag napapa-trouble tayo. Di natutulog si Inay, nagbabantay pag may trangkaso tayo; meron tayong skyflakes at Royal sa tabi at pahihigupin ng mainit na Royco.

Kung naaalaala mo ito...nabuhay ka na sa KAPAYAPAAN!

Pustahan tayo nakangiti ka pa rin!

Kung naka-relate ka sa lahat ng nabanggit sa itaas, ibig sabihin lang niyan ay MATANDA ka na! he he he...pero kung hindi ka maka-relate, padala mo na lang sa akala mo ay kapanahunan nya ito para maalala din niya at mangiti rin siya.

Signs of Pinoy Flicks

More on what makes a Pinoy movie ‘identifiable’

Funfare’s recent feature about the “Top 20 Signs of a Pinoy Flick” drew considerable reactions. Here are two more lists from readers:

• From Ronald Villaranda (no address given):

1. Kahit first time lang makahawak ng baril ang leading lady ay asintado ito sa barilan

2. Laging nakakarinig ng “putok ng baril” ang kontrabida kaya natitigilan siya sa pag-rape sa leading lady. Dialogue niya, “Anong putok yun?! Halughugin ang buong lugar!”

3. Naka-leather jacket lagi ang kontrabida kahit Mayo at tanghaling tapat.

4. Kahit miyembro ng malaking sindikato at milyones ang kita nila, asahan mong bulok ang getaway car nila (muscle car na Mitsubishi o Toyota dahil pasasabugin yun ng mahiwagang baril ng bida.)

5. Sobrang hinhin ng leading lady pero daig pa ang porn star kapag love scene na.

6. Napakalakas ng bida at kayang sugurin ang 30 miyembro ng sindikato kahit mag-isa lang siya.

7. Laging sa kaliwang braso ang tama ng bida pag nababaril (bawal sa ulo o sa puso).

8. Laging sa abandonadong building o lumang tambakan ng bus ang hideout ng kalaban. (instruction niya lagi na huwag mag-sama ng pulis ang bida).

9. Maluwag ang pagkakatali sa bihag ng sindikato kaya nakakawala ito at nakakakuha ng pambambo/pamalo (palo china o dos-por-dos na gawa sa styrofoam).

10. Gasgas na gasgas na ‘to: Huling darating ang mga pulis para damputin ang mga kalaban. Kakausapin ang bida para magbigay ng pabuya.

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• And from a reader who requested anonymity:

1. Yung mga goons or stuntmen laging naka-maong or leather jacket kahit sobrang init.

2. Hindi hinihintay yung sukli kapag nagbabayad sila.

3. Kapag kailangan ng taxi, papara lang meron na kaagad.

4. Sa pag-uusap ng characters lalo na kapag seryoso, ang umpisa lagi ng linya ay “Alam mo...”

5. Hindi nawawala ang eksena na nasa hospital.

6. Sa drama, halos lahat yata ng scene may iyakan at pag-emote na luhaan.

7. Hindi pa man sinusuntok ang kalaban, mapapansin mong umiilag na siya.

8. Kapag mamamatay na ang isang character, ang tagal malagutan ng hininga at ang daming sinasabi o habilin.

9. Usually ang bidang babae na mahirap lang na nakatira sa squatter’s area ay sobrang kinis, maputi, maganda at may kolehiyalang accent.

10. Ang hinuling leading lady ay hawak ng magkabilaang goons sa dalawang braso, pero nagpupumiglas siya ng todo kahit hindi naman siya kinakaladkad at sumisigaw ng, “Bitiwan n’yo ako! Ano ba, nasasaktan ako!”

11. Nagpapaalam ang luhaang babae kay lalaki na siya ay lalayo at di na muling makikipagkita pa. Hahabol ang lalaki habang sinisigaw ang pangalan ng babae, mapapagod sa kakatakbo, iiyak at mapapaluhod habang sinasabing, “Mahal kita.”

12. Ang kontrabidang babae na mayaman ay may magandang assistant or helper sa bahay. Ma-i-in love ang lover.

(E-mail reactions at rickylo@philstar.net.ph or at entphilstar@yahoo.com) - FUNFARE By Ricardo F. Lo (Philstar News Service, www.philstar.com)

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Oo nga naman!

Website: Pinoy Channel

I've been telling my hubby to subscribe to a TV Channel so that I can continue watching my favorite teleseries once I join him in Texas. He told me a better alternative with real time updates of the series being played here. Where? It's on Pinoy Channel TV. Checked it and yes, it's really on time.

Rustom Padilla a.k.a. Bebe Gandanghari

This was really a surprise when Rustom Padilla on TV wearing this! Now that he's out in the open, he's more accepting to other possibilities, and the society, even in shock, others in awe (he's really pretty), although it's kinda weird, well, that's Rustom!

Jokes

Ok, nothing beats visayan jokes but for the benefit of those who cannot understand bisaya, I've translated it for you in the best possible and funny way...

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EMPLEYADO: boss, namatay naman atong manager pwede ako mu puli sa iyang pwesto? (Employee: Boss, our manager is already dead, is it okay if I replace him?)

BOSS: pwede man,......................pero ambot kung musugot ang funenaria (Boss: It's okay....but I don't know if the funeral parlor will approve.)

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ANAK: Nay, nag tambling tambling gud me sa skul ganina..(Daughter: Mom, I was doing a somersault in school.)

NANAY: Di ba ingon man ko ayaw pag tambling tambling kay makita imo panty? (Mother: I told you not to do somersaulting because your panty will be seen!)

ANAK: Gisulod man naku sa Bag ako Panty Nay.. (Daughter: I put my panty inside my bag mom.)

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Tulo ka kumare ang nag-istorya. (Three godmothers were talking.)

Mare1: Sus, ako mare pwerte gyud nako ka limtanon kay ang akong pustiso ako mang isud sa ref. (GM1: Sus, me, I'm so forgetful that I would put my false teeth inside the refrigerator.)

Mare2: Ay wala ra ka nako mare. Mas limtanon pa ko nimo kay kon moagi gani ko sa hagdan, inig abot nako sa tunga-tunga makalimot ko kon pasaka ba ko o panaog. (GM2: That's nothing to mine. I'm more forgetful because when I cross a ladder, I would forget whether I'm going up or going down.)

Mare3: Dang pangyam-id) Sus, ako mga mare, simbako lang gyud(dang tuktok sa bungbong as in 'knock-on-wood' effect) di ra gyud pod ko intawon limtanon! (Dayong talikod). Kadyot usamga mare ha, kay ako usang ablihan ang pultahan kay naay nanuktok. (GM3: (smirking...) Sus, me my dears, hope it won't happen (knocking on wood, as in knock-on-wood effect), I am not forgetful! Then turned around. For a while my dears, I'm just going to open the door because somebody is knocking.)

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Laki: Kuhaon ko ang mga bitoon og ihatag ko kanimo. (Guy: I'll give you the stars.)

Babae: saba diha! wa man gali ka kakuha anang kugmo gatambisay sa imong ilong... (Gal: Shut up! You can't even get your dried mucus (or nose cake) lurking in your nose...)

Laki: AW! sorry day ha..wala man gud ko nasayod nga gusto sad ka ani.....(Guy: Aw! Sorry dear...I didn't know you also like this...)

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BABAE: ka gwapo sa pari, unsa man akong buhaton para mapansin sa pari? Ahhh, akong ibutang ning panty naku sa lamesa. (Woman: The priest is so handsome! what can i do for the priest to notice me? Ahh, I'm going to put this panty on the table.)

PARI: kinsa nang pante diri sa lamesa? (Priest: Whose panty is this?)

BABAE: ako padre (Woman: Mine, Father.)

PARI: naay tae gamay. (Priest: There's a little feces.)