March 2020

Volume 12 No. 09 March 2020

Toyota President rides jeepneys and buses around Manila to experience the daily struggles of VIP Tour 2020 Filipino commuters Updates Page 18 Page 6 & 7

Merging pop culture Page 10 and Filipino heritage Houston’s Super Page 22 Realtor Page 2

DICK PHILS: DUTERTE: Billionaire GORDON: US terri- ‘No one Dennis Uy ‘Beware of tory or is fit to is looking the Fifth Chinese succeed for a Column’ province? me unicorn to Page 18 Page 19 Page 14 finance Page 23 02 March 2020 March 2020 03 De Numero Million US dollars, Opinions expressed herein are those amount hand-carried of the writers and do not necessarily reflect 160 into the country by the views of Chinese nationals ONE Texas edition for suspected laundering management and its editorial staff. Reproduction or use without permission of the publisher is stricly prohibited. “I will live and die with President Number of jobs lost Community news may be sent to ONE at Philippine Airlines PHILIPPINES Texas edition at Suite 170 Duterte. I will sink and swim with 300 as revenue losses 9898 Bissonnet Street, Houston TX. 77036. him…I am not plastic and say I This magazine is released once a month by continue to mount amid declining AZ Media Entertainment Services. don’t have any bias. I’m a real demand because of the COVID-19 person and say that I am biased outbreak. BHONG ZAUSA towards the president.” – Senator Publisher RONALD ‘BATO’ DELA ROSA, Billion pesos, on the issues of the Visiting Forces budget deficit of JAY R Agreement (VFA) abrogation and 660.2 the government Marketing Director the political destruction of ABS- last year, a result of spending more on CBN, making his position crystal education and services despite falling tax RAFAEL VIGILIA clear that he serves Duterte first and foremost and the collection Marketing Officer Constitution and the Filipino people only incidentally. This Number of blue is what Donald Trump meant by “absolute loyalty.” surgical mask- MYRA 269 wearing couples Marketing Manager “I’m not sure of the number, but I in Bacolod City that participated can say majority of the members in a mass wedding ceremony last JEFFREY ATIENZA of the Senate are not in favor of February 20, 2020 despite the Photographer the abrogation. That is my sense..” corona virus scare - Senator VICENTE ‘VIC’ MANNY ESPINOLA SOTTO on President Rodrigo Graphics Artist Duterte’s termination of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) HEADLINES Tel: 713-725-1407, with the United States. CHINESE MILLIONS 713-483-4783 ENTERING PH MAY BE FAX: 281-933-8697, “If there’s something that needs FUNNELED INTO POGO (Store) 281-933-1871 to be changed, it’s probably OPERATIONS to ensure that the atrocities NewsInfo.Inquirer Houston, Dallas, committed during the dictatorship Hello Fifth Column! Fort Worth, will be inculcated in each and Austin, San Antonio, every Filipino…That’s because Killeen, Corpus Christi, QC TRAINS VILLAGE Harlingen, McAllen, we allowed the Marcoses to HEALTH WORKERS IN Beaumont / reign again — meaning that we Port Arthur, Louisiana FIGHT VS CORONA VIRUS haven’t learned (the lessons of History)” – Vice President ABS-CBN LENI ROBREDO on Bongbong Marcos’ call to revise history Sige nga! TOLL-FREE NUMBER textbooks as charges against his family were being dismissed (US) 206.219.0553 by the courts, after original copies of incriminating documents SILENT MAJORITY IN (EU) +44 208.150.6851 disappeared from the evidence room. HOUSE FAVORS ABS-CBN FRANCHISE RENEWAL- MARCH IN WHY THETHE PHILIPPINES IS LOSING ITS COMPETITIVENESS IN THE GLOBAL ATIENZA PHILIPPINE HISTORY INVESTMENT STAGE Rappler.com MOUNTAIN PROVINCE “First, government is pushing for a new tax measure But would they remain silent? called Citira (Corporate Income Tax and Incentives DIVIDED INTO FOUR Rationalization Act). Although Citira aims to gradually LABOR GROUP SEPARATE PROVINCES, reduce the corporate income tax rate from 30% to RAISES FEARS OF 20%, it also aims to “rationalize” or make stricter the ‘EMPLOYMENT’ CRISIS incentives received by foreign investors.Until Citira is signed AS MORE JOBS CUT into law, investors are reportedly – and understandably – postponing Philippine Star their investments in the Philippines.” - Analyst JC PUNONGBAYAN / Thought Leaders / Rappler OMG sama umpisa 2020 COVID-19 GLOBAL CASE TALLY: DRILON FEARS PH 83,861 cases, 2,867 deaths (As of February BECOMING ‘HAVEN FOR 28 2020) There are now a total of 83,861 MONEY LAUNDERERS’ cases of COVID-19 and at least 2,867 deaths, Manila Bulletin according to the latest figures from the Johns Friends ni bossing eh, anong Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering’s magagawa natin? Centers for Systems Science and Engineering. About 36,000 people have recovered. FROM On March 11, 1966, the old Mountain Province was divided COVID-19 CRUISE SHIP into four separate provinces: “The Bureau of Immigration claims that the number of Chinese LAND AT CLARK Mountain Province - with Bontoc GMA NEWS as the capital, Benguet, with La nationals who are in the country has reached 1.8 million. Senator Trinidad as the capital, Hontiveros said that if 1 million of these entered the country with Welcome! Paki-face mask Kalinga-Apayao with Tabuk as a “service fee” of P10,000, the amount would reach P10 billion in lang po lahat ng bababa! the capital, and Ifugao - with bribes received by corrupt immigration personnel.” - REV. FR. Lagawe as the capital. CECILIO T. PASCUAL / Servant Leader / Business Mirror 04 March 2020 March 2020 05 doors, it helps if you greet a Filipino family opening the door in Tagalog,” she said. Like Latinos, Filipino-Americans tend to vote Democrat. “When Trump talks about not bringing in relatives and things like that, that same thing applies to Asians,” said Tick Segerblom, a commissioner for Clark County, where Las Vegas is located. “So Trump has really been a boon as far as organizing Asians.” (AFP News via Yahoo)

FIRST FILIPINA HONGKONG DOMESTIC HELPER CORONA VIRUS FEARS LEAD HOLY LAND CONTRACTS CORONA VIRUS CATHOLIC CHURCHES TO GIVE COMMUNION BY HAND ONLY Filipina has become A the first domestic helper to contract the oman Catholic authorities in coronavirus in Hong RJerusalem have instructed Kong, and the Chinese- their priests to give communion ruled city’s 61st case by hand only, rather than placing overall, health authorities the wafers on worshippers’ said last February 18, tongues, and to empty holy water 2020. fonts - as precautions against the There are more than spread of the coronavirus. The 180,000 Filipinos in Hong Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem Kong, many working as announced the measures on helpers, according to the Philippine labor ministry. The Philippines Thursday, shortly after the start had imposed a travel ban on China and its special administrative of Lent, the 40-day season that regions, Hong Kong and Macau. The helper, who worked for one leads up to Easter. Millions of of the previous confirmed coronavirus cases, spent an hour out pilgrims frequent Jerusalem with over 10 friends who the health department is contacting, the and other holy cities such as Nazareth and Bethlehem each head of the communicable disease branch of the Centre for Health year. Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Vatican’s apostolic Protection, Chuang Shuk-kwan, said. (Reuters via Yahoo) administrator, said in a statement that with its many visitors the Holy Land is in a “unique situation”. The guidelines include “receiving Communion by hand only”, rather than placing the wafer TRILLIANES UNFAZED BY RELENTLESS POLITICAL directly on the recipient’s tongue, and avoiding “having the faithful PERSECUTION receive Communion from the chalice”.(ABS-CBN News) ormer Senator Antonio Trillanes IV Fsays he’s unfazed by multiple cases filed against him by the government, DELIMA WANTS EARLY CASH GIFTS TO SENIOR including a conspiracy to commit sedition CITIZENS WHO REACH 80, 90 YEARS charge in connection with the viral “narco list” videos that accused Duterte evout Duterte cheerleader and former allies of profiting from the drug trade. Dsinger Mocha Uson is back in hot In fact, Trillanes is so unbothered by his water after Vice President Leni Robredo legal woes that he says he turned down lashed out at her for spreading fake news offers of political asylum from at least again on her Facebook account. What two European countries. The former riled Robredo was an article shared by senator said on ANC News that the cases Uson last night from a pro-government were just President Rodrigo Duterte’s blog called Mindanation, where a certain tools “to silence the opposition and instill netizen named Artanacia Oallop, who fear in others so that they won’t follow purported to be a victim of the Taal suit. That’s just how they act…People are slowly realizing that our Volcano eruption, claimed that she earlier assertions and allegations about the government were true. received just five pieces of bread and a And I’ve seen how this administration got into power back in 2016, bottle of water from Robredo when the wherein he (Duterte) had an almost cult-like image and following, vice president met her at an evacuation and it’s very difficult to penetrate people’s hearts and minds at the site. Robredo’s team countered: “VP Leni time,” he said. did not give bread to our countrymen who (Coconuts Manila) were affected by Taal Volcano’s [eruption] but she gave food packs instead,” the FILIPINO-AMERICANS ‘FIRED UP’ AS TAGALOG ADDED statement reads. “These food packs contained rice, instant noodles, and canned goods. Aside from these, TO NEVADABALLOT she also gave away dust masks and drinking water.” (Coconuts With Kamayan (whole roast pig Manila) dinner) and prayer services, activists are using every tool PASTILLIAS KAYO DYAN! possible to get the booming Filipino-American community nder the “pastillas” in Las Vegas to the polls Uoperation, an arriving for Saturday’s Democratic Chinese reportedly shells out nomination vote. Overlooked in a P10,000 service fee, of which the past, Filipinos have rapidly P2,000 will be divided among become the western desert officials of the BI’s Travel state’s largest Asian-American Control and Enforcement Unit, community -- almost 200,000 by some estimates, in a state of duty Immigration supervisor, three million people -- forcing candidates to take notice. For the and terminal heads. The rest of first time, the Tagalog language will be used on voting cards along the amount will be given to tour with English and Spanish at the Democratic caucuses. “We’re operators and syndicates who proud that they are recognizing us,” said Margie Gonzales, a will transport the Chinese from Filipina community leader. “It means a lot -- it means recognition.” the airport to facilities of Philippine offshore gaming operations. Gonzales, who chairs the county’s Asian American and Pacific The scheme was called “pastillas” supposedly because the bribe Islanders (AAPI) commission, has also begun training politicians money would be rolled in a bond paper like the wrapping of the to speak a few Tagalog words. “When you start knocking on Filipino milk candy. (INQUIRER.NET) 06 March 2020 March 2020 07 SOCIAL WEATHER Very Important STATION: Duterte admin’s Pinoy (Vip) satisfaction rating rises Ambassador’s to ‘excellent’ Tour 2020 UPDATES he Philippine Consulate General in Page Houston is pleased 7 Tto inform you that the and Very Important Pinoy 8 2020 (Ambassador’s Tour) * USD 400.00 per person is moving forward as is due upon submission of the scheduled on 19-26 July registration form to guarantee 2020. Various Philippine participation. consulates in the United *Full payment deadline is States are gathering their on May 1, 2020. own participants to join * Deadline of registration is on April 1, 2020. the tour. 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wanted her to be as free-spirited, to be comfortable because when sexy, and confident as her. you’re portraying our characters, “While I was watching the movie, we’re not acting as ourselves!’ I wasn’t really paying attention He’s just shy. Of course, he’s a to the story because of course, very respectful man so he doesn’t the story has nothing to do want to invade our privacy as a with Make It With You but I was couple.” observing her character, each Since LizQuen’s teleserye debut little detail of how she moves,” in 2014, these two have grown a she says, adding that she noticed lot as actors through experience. how much her self-esteem “You really learn when you’re was boosted just from playing in the battlefield, I would say,” such a role. “Because I’ve been she muses, looking back at how portraying her for a few months much they have matured in the already, I’m starting to grow industry after taking on various naturally into the character and acting projects. “I wouldn’t say it kind of helps me as a person as we are the best actors out there well.” but I think it’s a good sign that According to the actress, we’re continuously learning, and the story was pitched to I hope that shows in Make It them years ago, even before With You.” their hit film Alone/Together While she’s open to working (2019) was shown in cinemas. with other actors in the future, “Initially kasi, I really requested Liza declared she wants to focus for a teleserye that’s light, not on maximizing the LizQuen heavy drama, because I feel love team at the moment. “I like I wanted to go back to our still feel like we’re fairly new for core as a love team—to what some reason because I feel like our fans fell in love with,” she there’s so much that we haven’t reveals. The production crew accomplished yet, so many genres later decided to make some we haven’t explored yet,” she iza Soberano and actually there.” changes, however, so that the says. “It’s not like I don’t want In the ABS-CBN show directed story would better match their to work with other actors but have been ages. right now, I’m still comfortable loved by many for by Cathy Garcia-Molina and L her ninong Richard Arellano, she Liza revealed that viewers working with Quen.” their undeniable chemistry can look forward to witnessing (Source: https://metro. in their hit television plays the role of Billy Dimagiba, an overseas Filipino worker a more mature side of them style/people/digital-covers/ series Forevermore (2014), (OFW) who strives to provide as compared to their roles liza-soberano-make-it-with- Dolce Amore (2016), and the needs of her loved ones. The in Forevermore, their very you/23480) Bagani (2018). This year, actress likened her character first teleserye as a love team. they are making a comeback to herself in real life, saying “These characters are also on primetime TV, and it’s she would also do anything for older in terms of age so going to be a lot different her family. “She’s the type of they have to deal with from their roles in the past. person na uunahin niya ‘yung a lot more things in The pair is starring on Make mga taong mahal niya before life that Xander It With You—a love story herself,” she shares. “She’s very and Agnes didn’t about two Filipinos who selfless but she comes off as a really have to crossed paths in Croatia. It’s very strong woman so she’s kind go through,” one of the most beautiful spots of intimidating sometimes. But she says. They in Europe and for Liza, having she has a really good heart.” shot some it as their shoot location for Personality-wise, she revealed intimate the pilot week of the Star she is quite different from her scenes Creatives show gave her many character in the show. “Billy’s for Make memories she will never forget. very confident, she’s very great, It With “When we got there, I was and I feel like I lack that,” she You, which really amazed by the beauty confesses. became a bit of of the country itself, all the How did she prepare for this a challenge for history and the culture behind role? Aside from reading the Enrique as he’s Croatia,” she tells Metro.Style, script early on to familiarize not comfortable naming Dubrovnik as her herself with the flow of the story with PDA. “I favorite city. “We saw so much and observing the way Croatians realized I’m more that a camera cannot see. Of act in order to blend in with comfortable than course, it’s still beautiful on them, Liza watched the 2000 Quen when it comes to camera but you can appreciate film Erin Brockovich (played by more intimate scenes,” she it so much more when you’re Julia Roberts) as Direk Cathy laughed. “I was like, ‘You have 12 March 2020 March 2020 13 14 March 2020 March 2020 15 DUTERTE: “No politician today is fit to become president” Potential Candidates in the 2022 Presidential elections

resident Rodrigo Duterte administration. Pis convinced no one in the In a televised press current breed of politicians conference in November 2019, is fit to become the next said he would not endorse a leader of the country. presidential candidate for the Speaking before newly- 2022 elections. He has also appointed government repeatedly discouraged his officials in Malacañang, daughter, Mayor Duterte said those aspiring Sara Duterte-Carpio, from to become President of the following his footsteps to country should not be afraid Malacañang. to kill. “We’re getting old, and the young are there. I still haven’t seen a new crop “To be honest, of politicians here in our if you want to country,” Duterte said, speaking partly in Filipino. be president he Philippine presidential and vice presidential elections of “Frankly, I don’t see anyone. T2022 is scheduled to be held on Monday, May 9, 2022, as part of I don’t see anyone who can and you don’t that year’s general elections. Various candidates have directly and really be president.” indirectly hinted on the possibility of running for president or vice “You know, to be honest, if know how president in the 2022 presidential elections. Bong Go, Grace Poe, you want to be president and to kill and Imee Marcos, and Manny Pacquiao have personally ruled out the you don’t know how to kill idea of running for either president or vice president, but this is the and you’re afraid to die, just you’re afraid Philippines, and these are strange times, so who really knows? don’t become a president,” he This will be the 17th presidential election in the Philippines since added. to die, just 1935 and the seventh sextennial presidential election since 1986. Since taking power in Incumbent president Rodrigo Duterte is ineligible for re-election, 2016, Duterte has made the don’t become a pursuant to the 1987 Philippine Constitution. The position of brutal crackdown on illegal president” president and vice president are elected separately, thus the two drugs the focal point of his winning candidates could come from different political parties. 16 March 2020 March 2020 17 Sarah Geronimo’s parents ‘Ako yung haggard version’ YAYO AGUILA: were against their K BROSAS JOKES ABOUT HER “Lack of love life won’t kill me - daughter’s marriage to RESEMBLACE TO IVANA ALAWI but being unemployed will”

Matteo Guidicelli ila hindi na interesado o much so that Matteo, instigate an ‘intervention.’ Tsa buhay pag-ibig ang S29, allegedly punched a Divine, long-rumored to aktres na si Yayo Aguila. bodyguard hired by Sarah’s be a controlling stage Sa nakaraang panayam family during their civil wedding mother, wanted to speak ng ABS-CBN News, sinabi last night at The Shangri-La at with Sarah because she ni Yayo na masaya siya the Fort Hotel in Taguig City. had been unaware that her ngayon na mag-isa, 12 taon Jerry Tamara, 31, reported daughter was getting married matapos silang maghiwalay to the Taguig City police that that night, ABS-CBN News ng asawang si William Guidicelli punched him in the reports. Guidicelli allegedly Martinez. “Boyfriend? Naku throat in the middle of the attacked Tamara because the ayaw ko. Mas gusto kong actor’s wedding to the 31-year- latter was the one who told magtrabaho. Honestly, kapag old Sarah, one of the Philippines’ Divine about the wedding. nagdarasal ako gabi-gabi, ‘Lord, okay lang, huwag mo akong bigyan most popular singers. Tamara Sarah’s parents are said to ng love life kasi hindi ko naman ikamamatay ‘yon. Pero ‘yung wala said Guidicelli became furious be against their daughter’s akong trabaho, ikamamatay ko ‘yon.’ Hindi ba?” aniya. “Para sa at him when Divine Geronimo, relationship with Guidicelli. akin habang kaya ko pang magpuyat, mag-memorize ng lines, kaya Sarah’s mother, unexpectedly And the new year has hardly pang umarte, mas gusto kong magkatrabaho. Kung bibigyan ako showed up at the wedding to begun! ng love life, why not? Pero bonus na lang ‘yon, kung wala eh di okay inger-comedienneK Brosas is flattered that people often remark lang,” dagdag niya. Matatandaang 2010 nang inanunsiyo ni Yayo na Sthat she bore a head-turning resemblance to sexy star Ivana hiwalay na sila ni William, ama ng kanyang apat na anak, matapos ANABELLE RAMA ON RUFFA’S LOVE LIFE: Alawi, although she can only joke about it as a reply to them. ang 25 taon nilang pagsasama. Nang tanungin naman kung may According to Brosas, it’s a compliment she regularly receives and the pag-asa pa silang magkabalikan ni William, sagot ni Yayo: “Kung “PAGDATING SA LALAKI, BOBO TALAGA SYA..” reason why she went ahead and check who Alawi was. She joked: tatanungin mo ako, wala. Wala na. Nasanay na ako na ako lang.” “Grabeeeee naman ang ganda at ang sexy niya syet! Pero sige ako other knows best, so na ‘yung haggard o nausog version ni Ivana. lol!” Alawi is primarily Mthe saying goes, and it known as a vlogger. Her YouTube channel has more than 3 million Barbie Forteza and Kate frustrates Annabelle Rama subscribers, and has amassed more than 135 million views since it Alden Richards when her children do not was first created in May 2018. listen to her advice. In the Valdez on taking with Bea Alonzo segment “Sagot o Lagot,” of “Gandang Gabi Vice,” Vice Agot Isidro stands with better selfies asked Annabelle what Ruffa’s biggest wrongdoing was toward ABS-CBN amid franchise he two stars of Anak her.With no hesitation, Rama Tni Waray vs. Anak ni bared all about her frustration challege Biday are no strangers to with her daughter. “Si Ruffa, taking selfies during the mabait naman talaga iyan. utspoken actress Agot Isidro show. Speaking to Lhar Siyempre mahal ko, kasi only Oexpressed her support for ABS-CBN, Santiago of “Chika Minute,” daughter. Pero ‘yung mga ayaw amid the challenges to its franchise Barbie Forteza and Kate ko, sinusuway niya…Unang una, sabi ko sa kanya maghanap siya ng renewal. In an interview at the sidelines of a press conference for the upcoming Valdez gave tips on how to boyfriend na bubuhay sa anak niya at sa kanya. Hindi siya kailangan take better selfies. “Dun magtrabaho kasi matalino naman siya, maganda. Hindi naman siya horror movie “Motel Acacia,” Isidro bobo. Ang ayaw ko lang, pagdating sa lalaki, talagang bobo talaga said she believes that the network will ka sa angle mo. Alamin mo siya,” she explained. obtain its franchise and will continue kung saan mas maganda, to operate. “I am with ABS-CBN for 28 ‘yung right o left, o ‘yung years already, so Kapamilya talaga ako front, ganyan or lighting. rito,” Isidro shared. “I think may mga Kasi hindi maganda kung Juan Karlos & Gloc-9 proseso na naman na nangyayari na madilim,” said Kate. For lden Richards recently admitted that he was starstruck upon a lot of people have been supportive of Kapuso Primetime Princess Ameeting Bea Alonzo for the first time - that is before the two release heartbreaking song the granting of the franchise. I’m very, Barbie Forteza, it’s all worked together on a project in Thailand recently. As reported very positive, feeling ko na maga-grant,” on Inquirer, the actor who couldn’t help but gush about the about positioning one’s face Isidro added. Meanwhile, Isidro also reacted on speculations that at the center of the photo. Kapamilya star, stated that he really enjoyed collaborating with about OFWs she is planning to run for senator in 2022. “Ganun? ‘Di sana ginawa Alonzo, though stressed that they can’t reveal anything yet about “Kasi minsan, lalo na ‘yung t was around two weeks ko na ‘yan last election? I am just a taxpayer, I’m a citizen of the tatay ko, pag nagseselfie it for now. “She is very kind, and easy to be with. Being able to Philippines. So I’m just exercising my freedom and rights,” she said. work with someone you used to idolise is fun and heartening,” he Iago when Juan Karlos siya, ang taas ng headroom,” the 22-year old actress said. Even teased his and his band’s “Wala pong plano. Ang dami kong ginawa - may ‘Motel Acacia’ ako sa Migo Adecer, the love interest of Barbie and Kate’s characters, said. In a previous interview, Richards admitted that he was a March 11, may ‘Tabing Ilog,’ the Musical at ‘Lihim ni Ligaya,’” Isidro big fan of the actress’ hit 2007 film, “One More Chance”, of which collaboration with rap icon gave a helpful tip, saying that selfies generally looked better if Gloc-9, saying that there’s said. “Motel Acacia,” which had received acclaim at the Tokyo and there were no shadows on the subject’s face. she starred with John Lloyd Cruz - another one of Richards’ Taipei film festivals last year, also stars JC Santos. acting idols. On the other hand, when asked if he will be back on something “coming in hot” television soon, the Kapuso star stated that there is nothing final in a few days. Their fans yet, despite having had a lot of pitches and talks. “But there is finally got to taste what Benjamin, Lovi, at Kapuso comedians, full force sa bagong GMA series going to be a new movie this year,” he said. Richards’ last film was they “cooked” up Friday when they released online the 2019 movie, “Hello, Love, Goodbye”, which had uling magtatambal sina Benjamin Alves at para sa since become the highest grossing Filipino movie of all time. the song, “Sampaguita,” about the longing and Mpinakabagong Kapuso series na “Owe My Love,” na tiyak na hitik sa loneliness overseas Filipino tawanan dahil makakasama nila ang Kapuso comedians sa pangunguna workers feel. Authentically ni AiAi delas Alas. Bukod kina Benjamin, Lovi at AiAi, kasama sa cast sina heartbreaking, its best Jackie Lou Blanco, Winwyn Marquez at Ryan Eigenmann. Mapapanood din moment is when it parallels ang mga komedyanteng sina Leo Martinez, Nova Villa, Ruby Rodriguez, the unconditional parental love, and of clinging to whatever they Donita Nose, Divine Tetay, Jason Francisco, Long Mejia, Mike “Pekto” can --in this case the scent of sampaguita-- to evoke precious Nacua, Brod Pete, Buboy Villar, Kiray Celis, Jessa Chichirita, at si Mahal. memories with their children, against the grim reality these OFWs Makakasama rin ang tambalang JoLai nina Jon Gutierrez at Jelai Andres face. The song is available on Spotify. at ang child star na si Angel Velasco. 18 March 2020 March 2020 19 SENATOR RICHARD GORDON: JUSTICE ANTONIO CARPIO A Chinese ‘province’ called ‘A Fifth Column is being formed in the country’ “Duterte says we can either be a US territory or a Philippines Chinese province – these are false choices” will be chartering [sic] a [new] ozens of Chinese citizens issued in January 2006 requires Icourse [for the Philippines] on its residents or nonresidents who own and will not be dependent on brought more than $160 the United States,” President Duterte million in cash into the carry more than $10,000, or resident Rodrigo D their equivalent in other foreign declared shortly after his decisive country from December 2019 PDuterte’s earlier electoral victory in 2016. to February this year in an currencies, into or out of the pronouncements that His impassioned announcement apparent money-laundering country to disclose to the BOC sent shock waves across the world. scheme being tolerated by the the source and purpose of the the Philippines might as Many began to wonder whether the authorities, Senator Richard funds, along with their personal well choose between the Philippines would end its perceived Gordon revealed recently. information. United States and China status as, in President William Gordon, chair of the Senate Travelers who do not declare are wrong, retired Senior McKinley’s patronizing prose, blue ribbon committee, said the money they were carrying America’s “little brown brother.” he would launch a legislative above that threshold amount Associate Justice Antonio It was the most strident shall be fined P50,000 to expression of long-simmering dismay inquiry into the matter as he Carpio said in a recent and genuine frustration by a Filipino took to task the Anti-Money P200,000, or imprisoned from Makati forum. leader against a century-old history Laundering Council (AMLC) for two to 10 years under Republic The president earlier said of strategic subservience. After all, its supposed failure to prevent Act No. 7653, or the New Central that if the country cannot be since the founding of the Philippine foreigners from cleaning dirty Bank Act. Under the customs Republic, the imperial Manila elite law, the undeclared amounts self-reliant, the only choices money through the country’s are to be a territory of the US had effectively outsourced our financial system. also would be confiscated by the external security obligations to a Chinese citizens, some of whom government. or a province of China. It’s a foreign power, the very nation that individually carried as much as Asked by the Inquirer to false choice because it’s not betrayed our valiant revolution $5 million in cash, declared the respond to Gordon’s statements, true that we should be either a against the Spanish Empire. Anti-Money Laundering C Chinese province or a US For the former provincial mayor, money when they flew into the who was never among or welcomed country from Dec. 17, 2019, to Council chief and Bangko Sentral territory because we can have by the imperial Manila elite, it was Feb. 12. ng Pilipinas Governor Benjamin alliances,” Carpio said at a time to be a truly “independent” Citing records from the Bureau Diokno, said: “No comment.” forum in Makati City. republic. of Customs (BOC), Gordon said (Source: https://newsinfo. Citing the United Only months later, however, we the total was an “inordinate inquirer.net/1234423/ Nations Charter, Carpio witnessed the intimations of a amount of money” that entered gordon-senate-to-probe-spike- “China First” policy, namely placing in-cash-brought-into-ph-by- said the Philippines can Beijing at the center of our strategic the country in such a short enter into alliances to defend period. chinese#ixzz6FGveaCpR) engagements. the country, particularly This was literally the case when “Definitely, this is money Mr. Duterte decided to ditch Japan, laundering. It’s tragic that we against China, which is occupying and invading the originally his first scheduled major have (enacted) an anti-money The term “fifth overseas state visit, in favor of China. laundering law, but our country column,” which country’s territory in the West Things took a surreal turn when, is used by other people,” Gordon Philippine Sea. during his 2016 visit to Beijing, Mr. said in a meeting with Inquirer originated in the Under Chapter 7, Article 51 Duterte not only announced his reporters and editors. “This Spanish Civil War, of the UN Charter: “separation from the United States,” is very alarming. So many refers to any group Nothing in the present but also his decision to “realign foreigners are coming into the Charter shall impair the myself in your [Chinese] ideological country with this huge amount of of people who inherent right of individual flow” and join an axis of nations undermine a larger where it’s the “three of us against the money,” he said. or collective self-defence world—China, [the] Philippines and According to a BOC document, group from within, if an armed attack occurs Russia.” most of the Chinese citizens flew usually in favor of against a Member of the All of a sudden, an earlier com- in from Hong Kong and claimed United Nations, until the mendable declaration of indepen- that they would be using the an enemy group or Security Council has taken dence (from America) mutated into money for “travel and casino” nation. The activities measures necessary to maintain what looked like a shift in strategic while others listed “investment” of a fifth column international peace and patronage. as reason for bringing in large can be overt or security. Measures taken by Contrast this to Malaysian Prime amounts of cash. Members in the exercise of this a vassal of China,” Carpio have to strengthen our own Minister Mahathir Mohamad’s state- The BOC list accounted for clandestine. Forces right of self-defence shall be said, adding that this is the resources, we don’t need other ment in Beijing two years after, when reason why Chinese nationals countries,” Panelo earlier said. he openly warned about “a situation about $160.58 million (about gathered in secret immediately reported to the where there’s a new version of colo- P8.19 billion) brought in by Security Council and shall violate Philippine laws when Former Foreign Affairs can mobilize openly they are in the country. Secretary Albert del Rosario nialism” amid the rise of China as a Chinese individuals. There were to assist an external not in any way affect the major trade and investment partner non-Chinese travelers from authority and responsibility of For the Chinese people, also warned that Duterte’s in Asia. In a truly “independent” fash- Singapore who declared more attack. This term the Security Council under the Filipinos are citizens of a vassal move to end the VFA signals ion, the Malaysian maverick, known than $25 million, also during the is also extended to present Charter to take at any state, Carpio said. the impending termination of for his anti-Western stance, was now same period. organised actions by time such action as it deems Carpio also warned that other Philippines-US defense also reprimanding Beijing. “With that kind of money, necessary in order to maintain Duterte’s next target would be agreements such as the EDCA But things got even stranger when you can pay a lot of people, give military personnel. or restore international peace ending the Enhanced Defense and the MDT. Mr. Duterte began arguing in favor of them arms and take over our Clandestine fifth Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) In the same forum, Del acquiescence rather than resistance and security. against Chinese incursions in the country. You have a fifth column column activities Carpio, however, lamented and the Mutual Defense Treaty Rosario called on the Congress (MDT) with the US. and the Supreme Court to put a West Philippine Sea. In response to right here (inside our country),” can involve acts how Duterte had made his reports of Chinese harassment of Gordon said. “You can say choice in October 2016 during Basing his comment on stop to this “tragedy.” Filipino fishermen in our own waters, I’m alarmist, but that’s a fifth of sabotage, his first visit to Beijing. Duterte’s body language, “What is unfolding before the President simply said: “We column.” disinformation, or The retired magistrate presidential spokesperson us is a national tragedy cannot stop China from doing this The term “fifth column,” which espionage executed recalled how Duterte told Salvador Panelo earlier said which should be resited. As thing… [W]hat do you want? Declare originated in the Spanish Civil Chinese President Xi Jinping “all treaties must go” to be a democratic and republican war against China? I can, but we’ll War, refers to a group of people within defense that he “will be dependent on consistent with the president’s country, we do not believe all lose our military and policemen secretly working for the enemy. lines by secret China for all time.” position. that one man alone can make tomorrow.” The Bangko Sentral ng sympathizers with an “Chinese people... saw is “Because if you say we this damaging choice for our (Source: https://opinion.inquirer. have to stand on our own, people,” Del Rosario said. net/120507/are-we-a-province-of- Pilipinas (BSP) Circular No. 507 external force as another instance where a china#ixzz6FfuggkOx) head of state made himself not rely... this means we’ll 20 March 2020 March 2020 21 Toyota’s new president commuted around Metro Manila to understand Pinoys’ daily struggle

I heard several gun shots, 8 to be exact. I was shocked and Gunmen opened fire at the van of ask my driver what happened, then I saw this bullet on the politically-neutral actress Kim Chiu windshield where my head was laying “buti nakahiga ctress Kim Chiu stressed ako.” Pano kung tinuloy ko Athat she has no known magbasa ng script?... I was so enemies and may have been scared, I dont know what to oyota Motors current mass transport a victim of mistaken identity feel right now. Wala naman TPhilippines’ new system is not enough to Notorious Manila Traffic after motorcycle-riding akong kaaway or ka atraso. president, Hiro accommodate the huge gunmen fired at her vehicle Why me?. Kung sino man Okamoto, spent his number of daily commuters,” ased on the 2015 Wednesday morning in ang gumawa nito Diyos na first week in the he added. BGlobal Satisfaction City. ang bahala sa inyo dalawa. conducted by Waze, In an Instagram post Sana tininignan nyo muna country commuting “I would like Toyota to take hours after the incident, the part in this big challenge to Metro Manila has ang plate number bago nyo around Metro Manila. the “worst traffic Cebuana actress said she is paulanan ng bala yung kotse On his Facebook page, upgrade the quality of life for on Southeast Asia”. safe along with her personal ko but at the end of the day Okamoto, who had been many Filipinos,” he wrote. Based on the 2015 assistant and driver. inisip ko nalang walang based in Japan prior to Netizens were impressed Census of population The gunmen opened fire at nasaktan sa amin. God his assignment in the by Okamoto’s actions, his by the Philippine the van carrying Kim along protected us. Salamat po. Philippines, said he wanted post quickly going viral. Statistics Authority, Katipunan Ave. corner C.P. Meanwhile, a special to see the daily struggle of the highly urbanized Garcia Ave. in at investigation task group had It has so far garnered over cities of Metro Manila around 6:15 a.m. been promptly formed to Filipino commuters. 24,000 reactions and over were listed as being The suspects immediately investigate the incient. The “I rode a bus, took a round 10,000 shares on Facebook, some of the densest fled after the shooting. “Pano kung tinuloy ko and calling. can’t answer right Quezon City Police District trip of the MRT, rode the with commenters applauding cities in the world. Emerson Carlos, MMDA assistant general “I don’t have an idea magbasa ng script? I was so now. Thank you for checking (QCPD) created the body jeepney, queued for a long his initiative. manager for operation, mentioned that in 2015, the total motor (of) what really happened. scared, I don’t know what to on me. Means a lot. Yes I am to establish the motive and vehicles registered in Metro Manila have already peaked at 2.5 Mistaken identity, I guess? to identify and arrest the time to ride the UV Express, —JCB, GMA News feel right now,” Kim recounted. safe po. I’m ok and my P.A. and lastly, took a tricycle ride million. Napagtripan? This is a bad “Wala naman akong kaaway And my driver as well. Papa perpetrators. (https://www.gmanetwork. One of the primary causes of traffic density within Metro Manila is joke,” Kim wrote. (Source: https:// to Tondo!” he narrated. com/news/hashtag/ or ka atraso. Kung sino man Jesus protected us. I dont have the current transportation infrastructure. Overall, there is a lack of The 29-year-old ABS- ang gumawa nito Diyos na an idea what really happened, entertainment.inquirer. “For me, it’s a good content/727703/toyota-s-new- quality infrastructure thus insufficient modes of mobility. The Dute- CBN star also said that net/366740/kim-chiu- president-commuted-around- ang bahala sa inyo dalawa,” mistaken identity? I guess?? learning experience. I rte administration has promised that the coming years will be the, she decided to lie down and she said. Per Kim’s ‘Chinita Napag tripan?.. This is a bad surmised-she-could-been- realize that unlike Japan or metro-manila-to-understand- “golden age of infrastructure,” with a record $168 billion to be spent move away from the vehicle’s a-victim-of-mistaken- pinoys-daily-struggle/story/) Princess’ Instagram account: joke. 6am on my way to taping, Singapore, the Philippines’ on 5,000 projects across the nation.” window which was shattered A lot of you have been texting I was asleep inside my car then identity#ixzz6FkkBLel8) by bullets. 22 March 2020 March 2020 23 it incorporates their history and culture “in everything they do.” Distinctly Pinoy roots in “Take the series ‘Crash Landing on You.’ It’s a romantic series, Billionaire Dennis Uy is looking for but it’s still heavy on history, and new concepts delves on the division of North and South Korea,” he said. “Let’s also mine our own a Philippine unicorn to finance By Allan Policarpio / Philippine Daily Inquirer culture, because that’s what is going to make us distinct,” producing Ninuno’s concepts and Laxamana stressed. projects. He tries to do just that in “I want everyone to feel his films. “‘The Day After In business jargon, a unicorn is a startup with a confident about his or her own Valentine’s,’ for example, is a cultural identity. We named the romance drama, but I managed valuation of $1 billion or more company Ninuno because we to introduce (the ancient script) want to dedicate our efforts to Baybayin,” he said. “There are ot a business pitch and into tech? our ancestors,” added Laxamana traditional aspects, but it’s not GBillionaire Dennis Uy said he is who, a couple of years ago, put stuck in the past. It’s modern, but willing to listen and may just pour in Dennis Uy gets PCC together a Kapampangan rock has a Pinoy touch.” cash to scale up your business enough approval to buy 45% album in hopes of giving their (Source: https://entertainment. for it to be a unicorn. local music more exposure in the inquirer.net/366719/ In business jargon, a unicorn is of Malampaya mainstream. a startup that has a valuation of at distinctly-pinoy-roots-in-new- least $1 billion. These companies are “Radio stations back home concepts#ixzz6FkSbAuoU) The Philippine very rare, hence the comparison to a Competition Commission don’t play Kapampangan mythical creature. music unless they’re the folk or To date, only Robbie Antonio’s says Dennis Uy’s traditional type. But the songs Revolution Precrafted has achieved acquisition of Chevron we produced were given airtime. After years unicorn status in the Philippines. Philippines’ shares in the We had local bands give folk of consuming In The Manila Times business Malampaya gas facility songs rock or alternative-rock forum on Tuesday, March 3, Uy will not reduce market flavor,” he said. “I also wrote a Western, Japanese lamented that while the future is competition lot of Kapampangan short films in the tech space, startups have and Korean media, problems with looking for funds to and scripts, which allowed me to usinessman Dennis Uy secured get into different film festivals. ” reach their full potential. it’s about time “The biggest hurdle is access to Bthe approval of the Philippine Ninuno aims to go beyond film capital. You may have the best ideas, Competition Commission (PCC) to and music. Laxamana envisions Filipino viewers brilliant, but if you don’t have access acquire the 45% stake of Chevron the company turning into a get more exposed to capital, up to a certain level, Philippines in the Malampaya gas multimedia hub covering a wide then you won’t be able to grow the field. range of media—comic to pop-culture business,” Uy said. (READ: How to UC Malampaya Philippines, a books, graphic novels, grow a business, according to Dennis new unit of Uy’s Udenna Corpo- books, online series content that are Uy) “I dream of a time when brilliant ration, has bought all shares of and even stage uniquely ours. Chevron. The PCC Mergers and plays. entrepreneurs have better access to funding and are not forced to sell. Acquisitions Office said that the s a former cultural worker heritage. Currently in “The audience, Those companies can land in the top transaction will not reduce mar- Ain his native , “Growing the pipeline is especially 20 in the country,” he added. ket competition. filmmaker Jason Paul up, I didn’t a comic book The Davao City-based The PCC added that there are Laxamana harnessed his see a lot of series titled, millennials and businessman and President Rodrigo no “horizontal or vertical relation- background in media arts to Kapampangan “Anitu,” which Duterte’s campaign donor added that ships” between Chevron and UC help reinforce Kapampangan in mass media. is rooted in the younger he may finance promising startups Malampaya. culture—something that he felt And somehow, Tagalog and “maybe in the next decade” or when Other parties involved in the was starting to get lost in the that made me Kapampangan generation, are he retires, with the help of other powerful people in business. Malampaya gas plant are Shell province’s young people today. feel like my own cultures; and now seeking Philippines Exploration BV with a Now, with his startup culture was an animated New companies also encounter material that trouble in looking for funding 45% stake and the Philippine Na- entertainment company Ninuno inferior. But with superhero film, sources, since most financing options tional Oil Corporation which holds Media, Laxamana intends to this venture, I hope to “Aswang Country,” require collateral. a 10% stake. promotes and scale up,” Uy said. continue that advocacy—and change that for Filipinos which will feature But Uy clarified that he is not to several industries, including Uy himself started his business The latest acquisition blends “expand it nationally”—by around the country who feel Bicolano and Ilonggo folklore Filipino identity,” faulting creditors, since this system food, infrastructure, real estate, empire struggling with capital. with Uy’s interest in the oil indus- conceptualizing and producing the same way,” he said at a and influences. of requiring a borrower to pledge his education, logistics, oil, power, and In the forum, he shared that he try and further boosts his diverse Laxamana says, or her property to secure a loan has telecommunications. content that merges modern pop recent contract signing with Viva After years of consuming used up all of his savings and earnings portfolio. He owns Phoenix Petro- been “that way for the longest time.” Uy broke into Forbes’ list of richest culture sensibilities and Filipino Entertainment, which will be line Western, Japanese and Korean from the stock market to put up adding that in “I hope our capital coming from Filipinos in 2019, as his net worth leum. media, Laxamana believes that Udenna Corporation 18 years ago. He fellow businesspeople will be more, soared to $660 million. – Ralf Rivas / Uy, a campaign donor of Pres- it’s about time Filipino viewers order to make it even held off on building his own house mas matapang ang kapital (willing Rappler.com ident Rodrigo Duterte, has been get more exposed to pop-culture during that time and used the land as to take in more risk), so they can face (Source: https://www.rappler.com/ on a buying spree for companies globally, we have to collateral for a loan. content that are uniquely ours. more risk and invest in the young business/253336-dennis-uy-search- since 2016. He is also into food, Since then, Udenna has expanded “The audience, especially think locally. “We entrepreneurs who have good ideas philippine-unicorn telecommunications, infrastruc- millennials and the younger ture, shipping, and education. generation, are now seeking can’t just imitate material that promotes Filipino identity,” he said, adding that what others are You may have the best, brilliant idea, but if in order to make it globally, we doing—we have have to think locally. you don’t have access to capital, you won’t be “We can’t just imitate what to offer something others are doing—we have to able to grow the business...I dream of a time offer something that hasn’t been that hasn’t been done yet. And in order to do done yet. And in when brilliant entrepreneurs have better access that, we have to go back to our to funding and are not forced to sell. 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Use multi-factor typos, stilted language, grammatical the IC3. 28 March 2020 March 2020 29 involved in the mystery killings that plagued Pateros and other Death Squad Disrupters parts of Manila. In a written response to Filipino mothers help keep drug killings at bay Reuters, Duterte’s spokesman Seven Pinoy Youtube Influencers Salvador Panelo called those and ski masks, known locally “inevitable results” when a as the “bonnet gang). With the government was serious about n today’s digital age, one of the easiest and most convenient way to get answers to town of 63,000 paralysed by suppressing illegal drugs. Iour “how-to’s” is to check out tips and tutorial videos online. As easy as one-two- fear, the women decided to arm He attributed the deaths to three, you’ll just have to type out whatever question you have in mind and voila! it themselves with flashlights botched drug deals, turf wars and patrol their community, between drug syndicates, or will give you a myriad of recommendations. keeping up a nightly presence informants being silenced. to disrupt the bonnet gang. Pateros is now safer and the Video platforms all across the Internet have changed the way we view information. In a video-sharing website like YouTube, five billion “When we started patrols, gunmen have gone, say those videos are being uploaded every single day–ranging from songs covers, music videos, makeup tutorials, product reviews, and more. the enthusiasm came back to who live there. The women Since then, video platforms have become home to the world’s up-and-coming influencers and vloggers. And in the Philippines, this our community and the fear never found out who the bonnet medium has led a career path for Filipinos who want to make a name for themselves. Here’s a list of amazing Filipino YouTubers that you disappeared. Back then, people gang were, Helo said, but should be subscribing to: were afraid to go out,” said believe they thwarted them. Jenny Helo, 39, who leads the “We disrupted them in what women through the labyrinth they do,” she said. “They know battling the red tapes of society. November 2014. In the following vlogging career with haul videos, of shops, shacks and informal He was also behind investigative year, Wil started gaining “Get Ready With Pam,” vlogs or just we are here to fight what they’re and public service shows like recognition when a video of him anything that features her everyday dwellings. “But when they saw doing.” how effective we are, because “Philippines’ Most Wanted”, “Task with his father, Steve Dasovich, life. At the moment, Pamela Swing Pateros police chief Colonel Force Siyasat” and “Problema speaking “Swardspeak” or has 1,003,302 subscribers on her of how we really go around the Simnar Gran praised the community, people regained Mo, Sagot ko”. He is one of the “bekinese” went viral. Since then, YouTube channel. So, if you want patrollers and said local police Tulfo Brothers in “ISUMBONG Wil has been making videos about some good vibes, you may check out confidence.” The killers have had worked closely with them MO: TULFO BROTHERS” along his spontaneous adventures and her content. not been caught. and the mayor to tighten the with Ramon, Ben and Erwin bonding moments with family and In the deadliest periods of town’s security. Tulfo. Tulfo also wrote columns friends. Although he grew up in the the crackdown, there were as A few officers accompany the for the widely circulated tabloid United States, Wil is still relatable many as four murders linked ate each night, a dozen women each night, enforcing newspapers “Abante-Tonite”, to his Filipino fans because he dimly lit alleys of Pateros to drugs each day in the curfews and smoking bans, and “Abante” & “Pinoy Parazzi”. never forgets to add aspects of Lwomen chat and share have been helping to deter Philippines, many by gunmen warning people against drugs. Pinoy culture to his vlogs. a meal before hitting the shadowy gunmen behind riding pillion on motorcycles. “This can be replicated by 1. RANZ KYLE narrow streets of a Manila murders of residents The total number of drug- other communities,” Gran said. Ranz Kyle is a Filipino related killings since Duterte “They’re doing this voluntarily dancer and social media suburb where a death linked to illegal drugs. unleashed his drugs war is personality famous for his self- Not long after Philippine without compensation. They’re squad once roamed. They unknown. just civic-minded people.” titled YouTube channel. He is are the “women’s patrol”, President Rodrigo Duterte Police say they killed 5,400 also well-known for being one declared a war on drugs in (Source: https:// a group of 18 mothers suspects in self-defence during ph.yahoo.com/news/death- half of the dance duo ‘Ranz and 2016 and promised thousands their anti-drugs operations, but Niana’, the other half being his and grandmothers whose would die, Pateros was being squad-disrupters-filipina- step-sister Niana Guerrero. He deny allegations by activists patrols-003000176.html) nightly walks through the terrorised by attackers in hoods that elements of the force are is also a member of the dance group Chicser at Aquinas 7. ERWAN HEUSSAFF school. The six-member group’s Erwan Heussaff, a triathlete, most watched YouTube video is entrepreneur, food and cocktail titled “Teach Me How to Dougie by connoisseur, and health buff, ‘A mess’: Coronavirus economic impact on Chicser.” Kyle’s channel is not just became popular because of his blog, limited to dance and choreography, where he writes mostly about 3. MICHELLE DY living a healthy lifestyle. Since but also covers a range of other If you have questions about Philippines worse than projected topics like challenges, pranks, 5. ANDREE (AC) BONIFACIO being a blogger gave Heussaff the skincare routine or makeup looks, ability to reach more people, he tags, and vlogs. Michelle Dy is the right person Known as one-half of the hip-hop The Philippines’ economic managers see lower tax collections and reduced Chinese imports due to dance duo, “Lucky Aces,” Andree decided to create his own YouTube to ask! She started her career as channel. And through his vlogs, the spread of the virus a vlogger in March 2011. Since (AC) Bonifacio proved that she’s worthy of your “sub.” This he’s able to reach more people who then, she has been creating various are currently struggling with their he government’s economic makeup tutorials and hilarious 15-year-old Filipino-Canadian now Coronavirus has 744,374 subscribers on her health concerns. Tmanagers are set to issue vlogs for her fans whom she referred a more dire assessment of Updates: to as “Angels.” With 1,438,405 YouTube channel where she posts hether it be product reviews, the novel coronavirus’ impact YouTube subscribers, this proud videos of her singing, dancing, and Wtravel vlogs or DIY crafts, YouTube on the Philippine economy, Epidemic Slows morena beauty has definitely pulling pranks on her friends. has a specific channel for any of your as the deadly virus further become a household name. interests. However, as much as we spreads around the globe. In China But want to indulge in our passion, the limited mobile data has always been “The whole world is in a mess Surges Globally the problem to some of us. Good [due to the virus],” said Bangko thing, Smart enables us to access and Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor consume YouTube video content every Benjamin Diokno in The hina reported its day with bigger data allocation and Manila Times business forum Clowest number of new longer validity. Now, everyone can avail on Tuesday, March 3. coronavirus cases in more 2. RAFFY TULFO of Smart’s GigaSurf 99 with Video Every The economic team than a month on Tuesday, Rafael “Raffy” Teshiba Day, letting you enjoy up to 1 hour or previously projected that while infections around the 1GB of videos per day on YouTube and Tulfo is a broadcast more on top of its 2GB data for 7 days. growth would be slashed world continue to increase. journalist whose work focuses by 0.2% if the virus would As of March 2, 2020, the on government and private not be contained within a (Sources: https://technology.inquirer. assumption.” economy over 16 years ago. coronavirus killed three sector issues. Tulfo has a quarter, and up to 0.4% if it weekday afternoon radio program net/82169/6-amazing-pinoy- drags on until the 1st half The calculations were “This is not SARS, this is more residents of a nursing youtubers-you-should-subscribe- based on how the Severe different.... Slightly worse than care facility near Seattle entitled, Wanted sa Radyo, to#ixzz6FpbgwFw8; https://youtube. of the year. However, Diokno on Radyo5 92.3 News FM with 6. PAMELA SWING noted that they were basing Acute Respiratory Syndrome recent computation,” Diokno last March 2 (Monday) 4. WIL DASOVICH “Wacky” and “witty” are two words fandom.com/wiki/Ranz_Kyle / (SARS) affected the global said. Niña Taduran. The program Filipino-American Wil Dasovich https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ the figures on the “wrong focused on helping the poor on that perfectly describe Pamela began his vlogging career in Swing. In 2014, she started her Raffy_Tulfo) 30 March 2020 March 2020 31 Top 10 ways to conserve energy here are many different ways to reduce your household’s energy use, ranging from simple behavioral Tadjustments to extensive home improvements. The two major motives for conserving energy are to save on utility bills and protect the environment. Here are the ten most common ways to conserve energy and save electricity in your home, listed from the simplest to the most intensive methods.

1. Adjust your day-to-day behaviors only 9% less energy. 8. Upgrade your HVAC system To reduce energy consumption in An HVAC system is composed your home, you do not necessarily 6. Reduce your water heating of heating, ventilation, and air need to go out and purchase expenses conditioning equipment. Heating energy efficient products. Energy Water heating is a major alone is responsible for more conservation can be as simple as contributor to your total energy than 40% of home energy use. turning off lights or appliances consumption. Other than Because homes in Northern when you do not need them. You purchasing an energy efficient regions are exposed to much colder can also use energy-intensive water heater, there are three temperatures during the year, appliances less by performing methods of reducing your water ENERGY STAR gas furnaces household tasks manually, such as to electronics when they are not heating expenses: you can simply have different specifications in the hang-drying your clothes instead in use. Smart power strips can use less hot water, turn down the northern and southern halves of of putting them in the dryer, or be set to turn off at an assigned thermostat on your water heater, the United States. Upgrading to washing dishes by hand. time, during a period of inactivity, or insulate your water heater and a “U.S. South” ENERGY STAR The behavior adjustments that through remote switches, or based the first six feet of hot and cold certification can save you up to have the highest potential for on the status of a “master” device. water pipes. 12% on your heating bill, or an utility savings are turning down If you are considering replacing average of $36 per year. the heat on your thermostat in 4. Install a programmable or your water heater with an efficient the winter and using your air smart thermostat model, you should keep in mind 9. Weatherize your home conditioner less in the summer. A programmable or smart two factors: the type of water Weatherizing, or sealing air leaks Heating and cooling costs thermostat can be set to heater that meets your needs and around your home, is a great way constitute nearly half of an average automatically turn off or reduce the type of fuel it will use. For to reduce your heating and cooling home’s utility bills, so these heating and cooling during example, tankless water heaters expenses. The most common reductions in the intensity and the times when you are asleep are energy efficient, but they are sources of air leaks into your home frequency of heating and cooling or away. When you install a also a poor choice for large families are vents, windows, and doors. To offer the greatest savings. programmable thermostat, you as they cannot handle multiple prevent these leaks, you should There are tools you can use to eliminate wasteful energy use and simultaneous uses of hot ensure that there are no cracks figure out where most of your from heating and cooling without water. Efficient water heaters or openings between the wall and electricity is going in your home. upgrading your HVAC system can be anywhere between 8% vent, window, or doorframe. A home energy monitor can help or sacrificing any comfort. and 300% more energy efficient To seal air leaks between you understand which appliances On average, a programmable than a conventional storage water stationary objects, such as the wall are using the most electricity on a thermostat can save you $180 per heater. Also, be sure to account and window frame, you can apply day-to-day basis. year. Programmable thermostats for its lengthy service life of 10 to caulk. For cracks between moving come in different models that 15 years in which water-heating objects, such as operable windows 2. Replace your light bulbs can be set to fit your weekly savings can accumulate. and doors, you can apply weather BAYBAYIN Traditional incandescent light schedule. Additional features of stripping. Weather stripping and bulbs consume an excessive programmable thermostats can 7. Install energy efficient windows caulking are simple air sealing amount of electricity and must include indicators for when to Windows are significant source techniques that typically offer a be replaced more often than their replace air filters or HVAC system of energy waste, which can amount return on investment in less than energy efficient alternatives. problems, which also improve to 10-25% of your total heating a year. Air leaks can also occur Halogen incandescent bulbs, the efficiency of your heating and bill. To prevent heat loss through through openings in the wall, compact fluorescent lights (CFLs), cooling system. your windows, you can replace floor, and ceiling from plumbing, and light-emitting diode bulbs single-pane windows with double- ducting, or electrical wiring. (LEDs) use anywhere from 25- 5. Purchase energy efficient pane ones. 80% less electricity and last three appliances For homes in cold regions, gas- 10. Insulate your home to 25 times longer than traditional On average, appliances are filled windows with “low-e” Insulation plays a key role bulbs. responsible for roughly 13% of coatings can significantly reduce in lowering your utility bills Although energy efficient bulbs your total household energy use. your heating expenses. In addition, through retaining heat during are more expensive off the When purchasing an appliance, interior or exterior storm windows the winter and keeping heat out shelf, their efficient energy use you should pay attention to two can reduce unnecessary heat loss of your home during the summer. and longer service lives mean numbers: the initial purchase by ten to 20 percent. You should The recommended level of heat aybayin is an ancient script used that they cost less in the long price and the annual operating especially consider storm windows resistance, or “R-value,” for your Bprimarily by the Tagalog people. run. Energy efficient bulbs are cost. Although energy efficient if your region experiences frequent insulation depends on where you Baybayin, also spelled baibayin, is an the clear winners in terms of appliances usually have higher extreme weather events. live. 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Your attic, walls, floors, Spanish colonization of the Philippines when they are turned off or STAR label, which is a federal lowering the amount of thermal basement, and crawlspace are the until largely being supplanted by in standby mode, are a major guarantee that the appliance energy diffused into your home. five main areas where you should source of energy waste. In fact, will consume less energy during Depending on the climate where consider adding insulation. Use usage of the Latin alphabet. Baybayin it is estimated that 75% of the use and when on standby than you live, ENERGY STAR windows the Home Energy Saver tool for is well known because it was carefully energy used to power household standard non-energy efficient can save you $20-$95 each year on recommendations based on the documented by scribes during the electronics is consumed when models. Energy savings differ your utility bills. Window shades, specifications of your home, or find colonial era.The term baybayín they are switched off, which based on the specific appliance. For shutters, screens, and awnings general regional recommendations literally means “to spell, write, and can cost you up to $200 per example, ENERGY STAR certified can also provide an extra layer of on the Department of syllabize” in Tagalog. Baybayin year. Smart power strips, also clothes washers consume 25% insulation between your home and Energy’s webpage on insulation. was extensively documented by the known as advanced power strips, less energy and 45% less water external temperatures. (Source: https://www.energysage. eliminate the problem of phantom than conventional ones, whereas com/energy-efficiency/101/ways- Spanish. loads by shutting off the power ENERGY STAR refrigerators use to-save-energy/) 32 March 2020 March 2020 33 34 March 2020 March 2020 35 it might be) will be a mere ARIES extravagance, but on the Famous March Birthdays You’re raring other, you’ll get such a strong March to get things gut reaction to it that it’ll be moving, but you hard to resist. If that feeling is may be frustrated dominating, forget the other and Birthstone by delays you lash out; because your painting, can’t control, and jewel or designer gown will give the sensation you terrific pleasure! that everything they address some habits of yours March 2020 is moving too that need changing, whether AQUARIUS slowly can be unnerving. Love, it is about work delegation, you beginning March. In wealth This month could however, is in bloom, and you’re rearranging the workplace matters, you will attract a good bring you a fast- ready for romance. You’ll probably dynamics for greater satisfaction, amount of money this month, paced connection be the one initiating romance, so or taking care of physical, which is just as well since you with your friends. plan something you truly enjoy emotional and mental health. will enjoy spending it in large You could be that will open the doors to love. quantities before March ends! meeting new Try not to be too experimental LEO people but beware if your sweetheart lives on the Competitive SCORPIO of some misguided side of caution: the soft, engaging situations can lead Your determination information AQUAMARINE approach works best from March 1 to undermining, to accomplish that emanating from this. quamarine, the birthstone of March, has a to 17. Interruptions are likely after so stay alert to the your aims can be Competitive situations in career March 19, but don’t take them too hidden agenda of Arich color and has long been a symbol of youth, especially intense, are complicated by interruptions health and hope. Its mesmerizing color ranges from personally. people around you. although you may and delays. Juggling finances Finances can be like pale to deep blue and are reminiscent of the sea. have to make can also be rather interesting, A perfect birthstone for March, the Aquamarine TAURUS a roller coaster, but adjustments in your especially expenditures relating March will be a you’ll fare well if you creates a beautiful accent to spring and summer plans if you are to to home, family or moving. Be wardrobes. breakthrough keep your priorities succeed. Physical patient! Stress at work can take month for you: in order. Nervous energy and stress The name Aquamarine immediately brings to energy in high gear, you can find its toll on your body, so strive to mind a stunning pastel sky blue or the bright color make a bold step take a notch out of your vitality, and it difficult to slow down, even become more physically flexible. forward. Values ​​ you may feel that you’re on edge of the sea. For centuries, this timeless gemstone when you need to take a break. Treat yourself to a massage at has been a symbol of youth, hope, health and such as success, most of the time. Balance these Maintaining a reasonable pace least once this month. Sharing a recognition stresses through regular exercise fidelity. Since this gemstone is the color of water keeps you on top of your game. meeting of the minds strengthens and the sky, it is said to embody eternal life. It and love will and adequate nutrition (focus on A good time to learn more about your intimate relationship, and accompany B-vitamins). Turmoil or tension at was long thought that Aquamarine has a soothing your health, you’ll benefit from if you’re looking for a new love influence on married couples, making it a great you at every step. A recently home can result from moving or asession with a professional. you may meet someone rather learned person with whom you making unexpected repairs, but anniversary gift. Unable to tolerate indecisiveness, fascinating. After March 22 you’ll Aquamarine (from Latin: aqua marina, “sea have created a partnership will you may also be wading through you may be tempted to pressure be more at ease about opening up be very serious. It can not be emotional garbage as you let go of water” is a blue or cyan variety of beryl. It occurs others whose lack of commitment with your feelings, but be open at most localities which yield ordinary beryl. The ruled out that it will be a lifelong the past. can frustrate your need for a about your own change of heart. relationship. In March, the most pale blue color of aquamarine is attributed to Fe2+. better defined relationship. Fe3+ ions produce golden-yellow color, and when important persons to associate VIRGO PISCES with are Cancer and Capricorn. When it comes both Fe2+ and Fe3+ are present, the color is a SAGITTARIUS Matters related to darker blue as in maxixe. Decoloration of maxixe to personal March is a love and feelings matters, March by light or heat thus may be due to the charge GEMINI waiting period for will clearly start promises to be change for many transfer between Fe3+ and Fe2+ Before mid- to dominate your The gem-gravel placer deposits of Sri Lanka very interesting people. You should daily duties, March, watch for for you. From now contain aquamarine. Green-yellow beryl, such romantic partners show more interest which will put on, relationships and care for your as that occurring in Brazil, is sometimes called to become highly quite a bit of chrysolite aquamarine. The deep blue version of with others will home and family surprise on your focused on new be crucial for aquamarine is called maxixe. Maxixe is commonly activities, forms matters - the more friends. You will you. In dealing with other people, so that you need so found in the country of Madagascar. Its color fades of entertainment be more sociable and cordial in to white when exposed to sunlight or is subjected you can regain agreement and little to be happy. In the middle relationships with others than or social outlets. harmony. However, much depends to heat treatment, though the color returns with After mid-March, of the month you will put on ever before, all thanks to love on you, show more kindness and your own in an important matter irradiation. watch for property matters, new that will change you beyond (Sources: https://www.wixonjewelers. understanding, and you will see related to the management of recognition. It will fill you with investments or expanded family that how much you will come back com/education-type/gemstone- finances to take on a more solidly money, international travel and warmth and kindness towards to. Trust your intuition, which international contacts. You will be guide/?gem=Aquamarine/ https://en.wikipedia. defined and serious tone in your others. Although you feel like org/wiki/Beryl#Aquamarine_and_maxixe) will not disappoint you this time. tempted by sales and will incur laziness is bliss in the middle of life. Planetary alignments indicate You will attract a person for whom that this year many Geminis will excessive expenses, beware of the the month, you will not be able home, family and traditions are the so-called “bargains,” because they to count on a lot of moments let go of previous emotional, social most important things in life. or home restrictions and rapidly will prove to be very expensive. to rest. Pay more attention to The person you consider a friend pursue new levels of romantic LIBRA matters related to work and commitment, public acceptance of yours will affect your financial duties, as well as caring for your Learning and travel affairs in a negative way. Do not and family security. as well as the future personal development. One of confide in all your ideas to others. your loved ones will be jealous and plans you make Save some for yourself. CANCER regarding it are of someone you have just met, This is the perfect hotspots for the that’s why all the details of this time to catch up celestial weather CAPRICORN relationship - especially the on your reading, this year, Libra. You recognise a intimate ones - must be kept he name of March comes from Martius, the first month of the earliest Roman to write and sign Don’t be surprised good investment strictly to yourself. calendar. It was named after Mars, the Roman god of war, and an ancestor up for newspaper to find yourself when you see one, T and this March (Sources:http://astrologyk.com/ of the Roman people through his sons Romulus and Remus. March is the third and magazine investigating some new courses, horoscope/monthly/; https:// month of the year and named after Mars in both the Julian and Gregorian assignments, classes and educational extras that that particular www.321horoscope.com/2020/ Capricorn quality calendars. It is the second of seven months to have a length of 31 days. In the learn to drive, help put you in a better position horoscope-2020/ html; https://www. Northern Hemisphere, the meteorological beginning of spring occurs on the study a foreign to capture a success you’ve been will emerge. sunsigns.org/2020/ horoscope/; language, start a class about dreaming of. There is both a need However, you’ll https://www.yearly-horoscope. first day of March. The March equinox on the 20 or 21 marks the astronomical something, or make a study trip. to follow your heart while playing challenge yourself because on org/2020-monthly/; https://www. beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and the beginning of autumn Efforts made in these directions by the rules as this dynamic and one hand, you’ll tell yourself astrosofa.com/horoscopes/; https:// in the Southern Hemisphere, where September is the seasonal equivalent of the will prove very positive because important year unfolds before that ‘investing’ in it’ (whatever www.free-horoscope.com/horoscopes/ Northern Hemisphere’s March. monthly/2020/leo.htm) 36 March 2020 March 2020 37 Philippine Festivals in March NILAGANG BABOY isiting the Philippines in March? This year, March marks the Month for Woman, and it is also Vtraditionally the month when graduations are held and, of course, the second half of March is the Classic pinoy soul food soup beginning of Lent or Holy Week, commemorating the crucifixion of Christ. Temperatures start to pick up in mong the March, by the way, but conditions are still at their peak for travel. Please be wary of Holy Week, especially simplest around Easter, when availability of accomodations can be a major issue. This period is best avoided if having dishes available in the your pick of hotels is important. country,A Nilagang Baboy is perhaps one of the easiest to Malasimbo Music Arts Indak Filipinas prepare yet you can never and Festival Indak Filipinas is a undermine its pleasant taste. Now on its 7th year, celebration of Philippine Underestimating what it does Malasimbo Music Arts and heritage in folkoric dance and to your taste buds will only Festival will be bringing in music featuring professional cause you to miss its very some of the freshest local dance companies such as the essence. and international artists for Bayanihan National Folk The only thing you need 3 days of nothing but good Dance Company, Ramon to do is boil a pot of water, music, arts, and culture. Obusan Folkoric Group, Phil prepare the vegetables Happening on March 10-12 Baranggay Folk Dance Group, and other spices of your at the foot of Mount Malasimbo in Puerto Galera, Oriental and Kaloob Phil Music and Dance Ministry, along with some of preferences and voila! You Mindoro, Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival will continue the country’s best school and community-based dance groups. already have nilagang its goal to blend the traditional and contemporary arts It will be held at Tanghalang Nicanor Aurelio Tolentino (Little baboy, the pork equivalent and musical performances while working towards the Theater) at the Cultural Center of the Philippines in City. of that other soul food soup - protection of the environment. tinolang manok. . This may sound so bland and too direct Pintados Festival but even so, as mentioned, Locals and tourists are Moriones FestivalTinagba you should not underestimate sure to get amazed by This is a week-long its luscious taste – not to the colourful and vibrant celebration participated mention the very essence of nilagang baboy would do the Nilagang Baboy and Iloilo’s artistry at Pintados in by male penitents in why you use baboy (pork) as trick! Filipino Pork Nilaga Crispy Fried Tawilis Festival! This annual costumes who parade meat. For some, especially Soup is perfect to have on a hen it comes to food, festival is held every third around town. On Good those whose cultures would rainy day. Its hot broth can Wsome Filipino households week of March, and is Friday, they reenact not allow the use of such keep you stay warm and love putting their own twists celebrated with lots of dance the story of Longinus, a meat may use a different set toasty. on classic recipes. Some performance, garden shows, centurion, blind in one eye, of preparation but still using families even experiment, and tattoos plastered on the who speared Jesus’ side. the same process or method INGREDIENTS: whether by using substitute bodies of participants. Christ’s blood fell on his and arrive at a unique taste 2 lbs pork ribs ingredients or concocting a blind eye, miraculously restoring it, leading to his conversion. of nilaga. 8-10 cups of water creative sawsawan to match Nonetheless, in this case, 1 pork bouillon cube the day’s dishes. Holi Festival you are using pork meat 1 medium size onion, Witches Festival Siquijor Their ingenuity is revealed Now on its 5th year, Holi as the main ingredient. quartered even more when it comes to Festival — the biggest Siquijor is popularly There is no hard and fast 1 tbsp whole peppercorns known throughout the mixing and matching dishes. colorful event from India is rule on what vegetable or 2 potatoes, quartered One mark of Philippine coming back to Manila on country for “witchcraft”. A spice you want to add to 1/2 head cabbage, sliced “Witches Festival” is held at cuisine is that many dishes March 12, 2017, from 3:30 the preparation. However, 1 small bundle bokchoy / come in pairs: Arroz caldo pm- 7:30 p.m at SM by the Crocodile Hill overlooking the most basic ingredient pechay the Bay of Lazi and the and tokwa’t baboy, dinuguan bay in Pasay. This festival you can find includes onion, 1 tablespoon fish sauce and puto, and nilgang baboy signifies the victory of good Mindanao Sea. When the peppercorn, potato and (patis) moon is full, the sorcerers, at pritong tawilis come to over evil, the arrival of cabbage. You can experiment Salt to tastePROCEDURE: mind spring, end of winter, and a called magbabarang gather on other ingredients if 1. In a large cooking pot, add festive day to meet others, play and laugh. So expect a burst herbs, roots and live insects, you prefer but the classic pork and water and simmer of colored powders thrown in the air for a festival like no throw these into a giant nilagang baboy would have for 45 minutes or until meat other! cauldron filled with boiling water, then sit in a circle around these basic ingredients. is tender it while mumbling incantations. This is followed by dancing This type of soup is usually 2. Remove the foam from the and ends in an exclusive ritual in a secluded cave at dawn. served during lunch and even top of the water Wanderland Festival during dinner on regular Bigger Wanderland Music Anibina Bulawanon 3. Add bouillon, onion, salt, This is an eight-day multi- holidays. It is best serve hot peppercorn, and potatoes Festival awaits music goers and with dipping the meat on on March 4th at the Filinvest themed annual festival that 4. Simmer for 5 to 10 culminates on the province’s patis (fish sauce) with siling minutes City, Events Ground, Alabang! labuyo (bird’s eye chili). With its WANDERLAND foundation day, March 8. 5. Add cabbage and bokchoy It is a colorful and joyful Traditionally, Filipino soup and cook for 2-3 minutes JUNGLE theme, organizer celebration of the province’s dishes are clear and based 6. Add fish sauce Karpos Multimedia is about rich agricultural harvests, on chicken, pork, or beef. A 7. Serve hot with rice to bring the most celebrated abundant mineral resources, similar soup is called Bulalo, (Sources: http:// indie performers like The governance’s feats, trade wherein beef shanks with lutongfilipino.com/nilagang- Temper Trap, The Ting-Tings, Lany, and OPM favorites, and tourism fair, and a bone and marrow are used baboy/; Gab and John of Urbandub, UDD, Fools and Foes, and showcasing of the people’s instead of pork. more. Wanderers! Pack you bags this early as the coolest culture and traditions. The https://www. Al-law Ng Kalomonan (Tribal If you are looking for sarappinoyrecipes.com/ music festival in the country celebrates a bigger Wanderland Filipino soup to complete Festival this year!. Day) falls on the 7th day of nilagang-baboy-boiled-pork- Anibina. your dining experience then soup-recipe/) 38 March 2020 March 2020 39 Share your jokes with us and win a prize if we pick all 10 of your 10 submissions! Email your jokes in one MS Word file to: [email protected]

Bumulosok nga ng ubod na bilis si TAGALOG PIMAN Aswang Senior. Pagkalipas ng ilang Maysa nga agsapa WHERE’S YOUR DADY? minuto, lumipad paitaas ang tatay na PEDRO: Naimbag a bigat padli. aswang pabalik sa anak. JUAN: Kasta met padli. INAK: Anak, tawagan mo nga tatay ASWANG JUNIOR: Wow, ‘tay, ang PEDRO: Adda man pare ti istoryaek. mo sa cellphone - pauwiin mo na. galing mo talaga! Mukhang nabusog JUAN: O ania padli! ANAK: (pagkatapos matawagan) ka don sa biktima mo ah? Kasi my PEDRO: Ammun padli di Nay, babae po ang sumagot. bakas pa ng dugo sa bibig nyo.! magmagnaak diay bantay. Adda ti INA: Lintik! Sinasabi ko na nga ba ASWANG SENIOR: Epic fail anak! nag damage kanyak nga dakkel nga may babae yang tatay mo eh! Anong Na wow mali ako! Rebulto pala yun tao. Ket kunana, pare, nakita mo sabi!? ni Rizal at bagong pintura kaya ng ba yung kalabaw kong naitayab? Ay kagatin ko walang kaaray aray, kaya naglukon nan, tinanong ba naman ANAK: “You have zero pesos in your eto - sabog ang nguso ko! ako tikasdiay - sabi ko met ah. Andun account.” Hindi ko na tinapos ‘Nay - sa sapot ng spider! Tinan mo baka sounds like matapobre eh! LOVE IS LIKE naisag-ang! Ang Love parang si Rico. Minsan Blanco, minsan Puno. Minsan hindi BICOL JOKE NI JUAN PUSIT PANGALATOK mo lang alam, Yan na pala. Si Juan, sarong aki ki paragibo ki ANAK: Tay, antoy sira tayo?? siopao... TATAY: Pusit anak. ENGLISH TRANSLATION Sarong aldaw, nagluwas an ama nya ANAK: Wow! Masamit siren so sira tayo. Sa class room: para magkua ki pangibong sipao...di TATAY: Galala siren ta mangan tala. TEACHER: Class isalin nyo ito sa syempre kaipuhan niya mga ikus... ANAK: Tay, akeney? Imbaga yo pusit, English: “Ang singsing ng tatlong hari” lintian!!! nakua palan na buena aken et kamatis yay wadja ey?? JUAN: Ma’am! Ako ma’am! manong ikos kaining dangag na ama TATAY: Pusit lanti, iPUSiTSiT mu TEACHER: Yes, Juan, what is your iyo su ikos ni mayor sa saindang tay kamatis answer? barrio!!. JUAN: “A ring king king king!.” Ginibo ni mayor, bunadil ining patal WARNING LABEL SI DIREK na ama... ROSA: Inday, may asukal pa ba tayo? PEDRO:Pare, gagawa ako ng Nahbururaan na lugod sindi juan Parang wala akong nakita dito eh. pelikula... Ako ang direktor, producer, asin an usmak nya man na ina dai INDAY: Nandun sa taas, sa kulay cameraman, ako rin ang bida... ang ini kinaya ni Juan... ang ginibo nya... puting lalagyan. title: “Ang AKIN ay AKIN, ang IYO ay luminuwas sa kwarto na may darang ROSA: Eh asin nakasulat dito eh. AKIN pa rin”. Ano, ayos ba, ‘pre? sundang...hinapot si ina niya: “Ma INDAY: Sinulatan ko lang para hindi JUAN: Pare, ang haba naman ng ano and itsura ni mayor ta gagadanun langgamin! title, ba’t di mo na lang gawing “ANG ko!!!!” SUGAPA”? Sabi man ni ina nya: “Aki ko... FATHER AND SON maraot iyan daki dapt bumalos asin TATAY: Anak, ibili mo nga ako ng SHE DOES NOT KNOW gumadan, pero an itsura ni mayor, softdrink. SA SINAG NG BUWAN TAGALOG mabalbas na halaba,, aki ko, dai mo ANAK: Coke or Pepsi? Sa sinag ng buwan, si Juan ay AMO: Pag may nagtanong kung asan man masyadong padipisilan si mayor TATAY: Coke. nanungkit ng bayabas para ibigay kami ng sir mo sabihin mu umalis ha, kahirak man kaya, gadanun mo ANAK: Diet or Regular? sa kanyang nililigawang dilag na nagsimba sa quiapo kung magtanung tulos taning dai sya makulugan” TATAY: Regular. si Inday. Mahilig ding kumanta si kung kelan ang balik sabihin mu (dnggag na ina) ANAK: Bote or in can? Juan, bagama’t hindi sya naka-pasok malapit na. TATAY: Bote. sa elimination round ng Voice of the KATULONG: OPO Ate.. ANAK: 8 oz or litro? Philippines Season 2. (menimorize ang sagot pero nd ang TATAY:(Nagalit)Tubig na lang nga! JUAN: Mahal kita, mahal kita, hindi tanung,habang naglilinis may taong ANAK: Mineral or distilled? ‘to bola! mula sa BAYGON COMPANY) TATAY: Mineral. KAPRE: Itlog ko yan, itlog ko yan! AHENTE: Meron pu ba kaung ANAK: Malamig o hindi? Hindi ‘to bunga! ipis,daga at lamok? TATAY: Hahampasin na kita ng walis, JUAN: Ngeekh! (Nahulog sa puno ng KATULONG: Umalis... eh. bayabas, kaya lang sa takot walang AHENTE: Huh? San pumunta? ANAK: Tambo o tingting? naramdamang sakit kaya biglang tayo KATULONG: Nagsimba sa quiapo.. TATAY: Hayop ka! at sibat-takbo). AHENTE: NABABALIW NA ATA TO ANAK: Baka o kambing? !KATULONG: Malapit na! TATAY: Papatayin na kita! MAG-AMANG ASWANG ASWANG SENIOR: “Anak ngayon na ANAK: Baril o saksak? ART LOGIC TATAY: Baril! malaki ka na, pwede ka nang gumaya sa Isang bata, nagpasa ng blank paper sa ANAK: 38 o kalibre kwarentay singko? ginagawa ko para di ka mamatay - dapat art teacher... TATAY: Kwarentay singko! ka nang matutong mambiktima ng tao.” TEACHER: Bakit blank ang work mo? ANAK: Colt 45 o Glock 30? ASWANG JUNIOR: “Sige po itay, BATA: Nagdrawing po ako ng baka at TATAY: Colt 45. mamayang gabi sasama ako sa inyo damo. ANAK: Malamig o mag-ice na lang sa para maturuan nyo po ako kung SCHOOL BAON TEACHER: (Tinignan ulit ang papel) GURO: Kung may 100 ka at baso? paano mambiktima.” Kinagabihan, San ang damo? TATAY: Ayoko ng ice, lumalabnaw sabay na lumilipad ang mag-amang BATA: Ubos na po, kinain ng baka. humingi ka ng 500 sa mama mo, yung beer. aswang. TEACHER: (Kamot sa ulo) Eh nasaan Magkano pera mo? ANAK: Oks! Give me five! ASWANG SENIOR: “Ganito ang yong baka? BOY: 100 teknik anak, nakikita mo yung BATA: Ano pa gagawin ng baka dyan, GURO: Mali, di mo alam ang SHAMPOO nakaputing ‘yun? eh wala ng damo? While taking a shower at home and ASWANG JUNIOR: “Opo ‘tay.” math mo! syempre umalis na po.Common sense BOY: Excuse me, di mo alam calling for his wife ASWANG SENIOR: “Bubulusok ka naman mam! MR RETARD: Bakit walang shampoo paibaba ng napakabilis at kagatin ugali ng mama ko! dito? mo agad sa leeg para makasipsip ng MRS RETARD : Anong wala, kabibili dugo - ganito panoorin mo ako ha?” ONE LAST FLING ko lang kanina ng shampoo, eh. Last week a girlfriend invited me to her house. I found her sister alone in the house, she was unbelievably sexy! She wore a very tight miniskirt and was bra-less on that day. She MR. RETARD: Eh, puro For Dry Hair told me that her sister had to rush somewhere and had instructed her to tell me that she lang ang meron, basa na ang buhok ko! will make up for the meeting later that evening. We are to get married in a few weeks time. After a little chit chat, she whispered that she had feelings and desires for me that IN LABOR she couldn’t overcome. She told me that she wanted me just once before I got married and BONG: Dad! Mangaganak na asawa committed my life to her sister. Well, I was in total shock, and couldn’t say a word. She ko! said, “I’m going to my bedroom, and if you want one last wild fling, just come over and get TATAY NI BONG: Ha?? Oh, sige me.” I immediately turned around and walked to the front door to go to my car, I opened tumawag ka ng ambulansya! the door and Lo! behold, my entire future family was standing outside, all clapping! With Dadalhin natin siya sa Jollibee! tears in his eyes, my father-in- law hugged me and said, “We are very happy that you BONG: Bakit Jollibee?? have passed our little test. We couldn’t ask for a better man for our daughter. Welcome to TATAY NI BONG: May the family.” Moral of the story: Always keep your condoms in the car! free delivery kasi dun! March 2020