Autopilot

Sa araw na ito, eksaktong isang taon na ang nakararaan, gumising ako nang nagtataka kung paano ako nakauwi ng bahay.

Birthday ng aming kaibigan noon kaya kami ay dumayo sa kanilang bahay. Kami ay kumain. Kami ay nagsaya. Kami ay uminom pero...

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Isang tagay sa tagumpay! 'Sang case pa! At isa pa. At isa pa. At isa pa. At makalipas ang hindi mabilang na oras ay nagkayayaan nang mag-uwian dahil malalim na ang gabi. Pagkatapos magpaalam sa celebrant ay umalis na kami. Sumakay ako ng bus then the next thing I know, umaga na. Gumising ako sa aking higaan at nagtataka kung paano ako nakauwi ng bahay. Wala na akong maalala pagsakay ko ng bus kagabi. Seryoso.

Hanggang sa mga oras na ito, hindi ko pa rin alam kung paano ako nakauwi noong araw na 'yon. Ang alam ko lang, nakauwi ako nang ligtas. Sa tingin ko lang talaga, nag-autopilot ang katawan ko. Seryoso.

Kaya mga kaibigan, laging sundin ang payo ng alcoholic beverages:

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Ortigas Station

Noong Lunes, habang ako'y nakasakay sa punung-punong tren ng MRT approaching Boni Avenue Station, biglang nagsalita ang driver ng tren sa PA system...

"Ortigas Station, Orti-", sandali siyang huminto at agad bumawi, "Boni Avenue Station, Boni."

Maraming pasahero ang napangiti tulad ko. Minsan talaga kahit medyo hirap tayo sa isang sitwasyon, may mga pangyayaring hindi mo inaasahan ang maglalagay ng ngiti sa iyong mga labi.

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Mani

Isang hapon habang ako'y inaantok sa loob ng bus, biglang may umakyat sa bandang Boni na nagbebenta ng mani sabay sigaw:

"Mani! Mani! Mani kayo dyan! Mainit pa, bagong lutong mani! Mani!"

Araw-araw namang bagong luto ang mani nila. Araw-araw ding mainit dahil bilad ito sa araw. May dalawang pasahero siyang nabentahan sa bandang harapan at tumuloy siya sa likuran.

"Mani kayo dyan! Mainit pa! Mani!"

Nang wala nang iba pang bumili, hindi ko inasahan ang sunod niyang sinabi.

"Mani! Ayaw nyo? Itatapon ko 'to!"

Nagtawanan bigla ang ilang pasahero pati na ako. Agad naman siyang bumaba ng bus pagkatapos niyang gumawa ng eksena. Sandali ring nawala ang nararamdaman kong antok.

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Dapat nanalo si Dan

Ngayon lang ulit ako nanood ng "The Voice of the Philippines" dahil nalaman kong sa wakas ay natapos na ang pagkahaba-habang Blind Auditions. 7 weeks. Wow. Daming pera from sponsors nun.

The title card of The Voice of the Philippines: The Battles

Pagbukas ko ng TV, bumungad agad ang opening prod nina Charice, Yeng Constantino, at... sino nga ba 'yung isa? Anyway, nagsayang lang sila ng oras kasi pwede pa sana magdagdag ng isa o dalawa pang Battle pairs sa Night 1. Apat na pares lang kasi ang nag-perform at mas marami pa akong napanood na commercials kaysa sa mismong programa kagabi. Saka sa Live Shows pa dapat lumitaw 'yang mga ganyang prod. Nagmukhang ASAP tuloy.

'Yung unang pares mula sa Team Apl, parang wala lang. Pagdating naman sa Team Bamboo, maraming nadismaya nang piliin ni Bamboo si Lee Grane as Battle winner kahit malinaw na si Dan ang nanalo. Panoorin mo ulit:


Maski si Lee Grane, alam na talo siya. Hindi ko lang alam kung bakit siya pa rin ang pinili ni Bamboo. Kung ang kanyang "gut feel, artistry, faith" lang ang basehan sa pagpili niya ng Battle winner, ano pang silbi ng Battle Round? Pero wala na rin naman tayong magagawa. Congratulations to Dan. Na-mafia ka lang.

Moving on, maganda ang naging laban ng pares mula Team Sarah. Nasabi ko nga kagabi na "'Yan ang battle!"


Pero pagkatapos ng laban nila, ako'y nalungkot kasi walang Steal o Save para sa natalo. Siguro next season pa (kung may next season pa). Paasa lang 'yung buttons at "I WANT YOU" (himala, may ilaw na) sa Voltes V Chairs. Sana tinanggal na lang nila.

At syempre, ang bago kong paborito: si Mitoy!


Sana tumagal siya sa Team Lea at umabot hanggang sa Finals. Mabuhay ang "The Face"!

Tuloy ang Battles next week at sana dagdagan naman nila, 'wag lang 4 pairs/trios. Napansin ko nga pala sa next week's episode teaser na nagpalit ng outfit ang coaches. Hahaha! Naapektuhan sa negative comments. Sa pagkakaalam ko, 2 days lang sila nag-taping at kung sa mga susunod pang episodes ay nagpalit ulit sila ng damit, sigurado na akong naapektuhan sila sa mga natanggap na puna during the Blind Auditions.

Isa pa pala, napansin ko lang after each battle, sinasabi ni Toni sa battle winners na pasok na sila sa next round, not specifically sa Live Shows. Does that mean there will be a Knockouts/Showdowns to cut the number of contestants by half before the Live Shows begin? O umaasa na naman ako sa wala tulad ng pag-asa kong may Steal?

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The Legend of Korra - Book 2: Spirits Trailer

Coming this September.
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The Voice PH Battle Rounds Set

Updated: 7/11/2013

Naglabas ng ilang litrato ang The Voice of the Philippines Facebook page ng mga kuha mula sa taping ng Battle Rounds. Noong Martes, lumabas ang dalawang ito:

#‎VoicePH‬ Update: Coach Bamboo ready for battle! | facebook.com/TheVoiceABSCBN

#‎VoicePH‬ Battle Round set sneak peek. | facebook.com/TheVoiceABSCBN 

Ang liit ng stage pero hindi na masama. Wala naman tayong magagawa, hindi ba? Kumpara sa Blind Auditions, malaking improvement na ito (Clap clap sa production design team). Pero ang talagang nagustuhan ko dito ay sa wakas, nakita ko na ang live band! Hindi ko kasi nakita 'yung banda sa Blind Auditions kaya akala ko'y recorded ang music ng mga nag-audition.

Para naman sa mga nagtataka kung bakit parang boxing ring ang stage, ganyan talaga 'yan. Mixed martial arts ang laban eh. At uto-uto ka kung naniwala ka naman. Ganito ang siste: Bawat coach ay pipili ng dalawa o tatlong artists sa kanyang team para magkasamang kumanta ng iisang kanta. Tutulungan at gagabayan naman sila ng kanilang coach at kasama nitong mentor bago tuluyang makipagbuno sa boxing ring. Pagkatapos ng performance, pipili ang kanilang coach ng battle winner at pasok na siya sa next round. At base sa litratong nasa ibaba, mukhang may pag-asa pa ang matatalong artist.

The Ultimate Multimedia Star @CelestineGonzaga for The ‪#‎VoicePH‬ Battles. Abangan. | facebook.com/TheVoiceABSCBN 

Pagkatapos mong tingnan si Toni, tingin ka naman sa background. Makikitang may buttons pa rin ang Big Red Voltes V Chairs. Dalawa lang ang ibig sabihin nito:

1. May Steal/Save at posible ring may Knockouts ang Philippine version o kaya nama'y
2. Nakalimutan lang tanggalin.

#‎VoicePH‬ Battle Rounds Day 2 today. Good luck, artists! Let the battle begin! | facebook.com/TheVoiceABSCBN 

Mapapansin naman sa kuhang ito na katabi ng coaches ang kanilang mentors. Nakilala ko agad si Gerard Salonga for Coach Lea at si Gary V. naman for Coach Sarah. Hindi ko naman makilala 'yung kay Bamboo at kay Apl... Nasan kay Apl?!

Sa Australian version, kasama rin ang mentors pero nakaupo sila sa likuran ng coaches. Pwede munang kausapin ng coach ang mentor bago mag-decide ng battle winner. Sa US and UK versions naman, sa rehearsals lang lumilitaw ang mentors. Dahil dito, naisipan kong maghanap sa YouTube ng Battle Rounds video clips ng orihinal na The Voice of Holland at ito ang aking nakita:


Kapansin-pansin ang pagkakapareho ng maliit na set pati ang mentors sa tabi ng coaches. Maliit din siguro ang studio nila doon. Ngayon alam ko na kung bakit parang may sariling mundo ang production team ng The Voice of the Philippines. Akala ko dahil nagtitipid sila ng budget. 'Yun pala, mas pinili nilang gayahin ang set ng original version kaysa mas kilalang US at UK versions. Well, good luck na lang sa pagtitipid nila.

 Coach @MsLeaSalonga ready for the 2nd day of Battle Rounds. ‪#‎VoicePH‬ | facebook.com/TheVoiceABSCBN

Ayon sa isang tweet ni Ms. Lea Salonga, sa July 28 daw magsisimula ang airing ng Battle Rounds. Wow, ang tagal. At base sa napakaraming episodes ng Blind Auditions, tingin ko'y isang buwan din itong eere. Baka sa September pa ang Live Shows at tatanghalin ng Guinness ang The Voice of the Philippines bilang may pinakamaraming episodes ng The Voice sa buong mundo.

Matagal pa ang July 28. Matagal pa akong maghihintay. Nawalan na kasi ako ng interes sa first episode pa lang ng Blind Auditions kaya hindi ko na rin pinanood ang mga sumunod na episodes. Sana lang ay hindi masayang ang aking matagal na paghihintay. At sana, nag-Rexona si Apl para he won't let me down.

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Ang mga problema ko sa 'The Voice PH' Pilot

Napanood ko ang pilot episode ng 'The Voice of the Philippines' kanina at hindi ko mapigilang madismaya na naman. Napapanood ko kasi ang US at UK versions kaya naman tumaas ang expectations ko sa Philippine version. Pero noong nakita ko nga ang kumalat ng photos mula sa taping ng Blind Auditions noong Abril, ako'y nadismaya.

Nasayang agad ang first 15 minutes sa mga bagay na pinalabas naman sa Primer last Sunday. Heto na ang listahan ng mga napansin ko kanina:

1. Parang PBB. 
2. Maliit ang studio. 
3. Voltes V chairs. 
4. Walang live band. 
5. Walang tunog ang button. 
6. Walang ilaw ang "I WANT YOU" sa ibaba ng upuan. 
7. Hindi sabay-sabay umikot ang upuan ng coaches na hindi pumindot pagkatapos ng performance. 
8. Kulang sa langis ang upuan. 
9. Kulang sa ilaw. 
10. Kulang sa Enervon ang audience. 
11. Ang daming commercal. At
12. Bakit coach si Sarah Geronimo?

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Kung magkakaroon man ito ng 2nd season, sana ayusin nila ang lahat ng mga nakalista sa taas.

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Four Sisters and a Wedding Official Trailer

Sino nga ba si Princess?
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Plants vs Zombies 2: It's About Time Official Trailer

The first official trailer of the much-awaited Plants vs Zombies 2 is already out! Watch it now:

Unfortunately, the hit game sequel, which is expected to be released on July 2013 will be available exclusively to iOS devices. Why PopCap?! Why?!

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My Top 4

Since the live shows of 'The Voice' started, I was rooting for these four ladies to be in the top 4; hence the title of this blog. With only 8 artists remaining in the competition and 2 more to be eliminated next week, I hope the Americans vote for them so these ladies will become one step closer to the top 4.
 
Danielle Bradbery
Team Blake


Sasha Allen
Team Shakira


Judith Hill
Team Adam


Michelle Chamuel
Team Usher


I hope one of them wins The Voice!
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Survivor: Caramoan - 2 split votes, 1 perfect blindside

SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched the most recent episode of Survivor then watch it now!

Since Malcolm was voted out, I lost the will to watch the remaining episodes of Survivor. He's been my bet since last season and I thought he will redeem himself and win this time. Unfortunately, he's on the Jury side again. He played well in the game but still finished earlier than I expected and that really sucks. Now with Malcolm out of the game, what's there left to see? Then I thought, why not watch how the former Stealth R Us alliance will slit each other's throat?

This week's episode featured two immunity challenges and two Tribal Councils. The first immunity challenge, I believe was designed for Reynold and Eddie since Jeff mentioned both of them after Malcolm's torch was snuffed last Tribal. The winner of the challenge receives a clue to a hidden immunity idol (which Malcolm failed to find last time) in addition to the immunity necklace. However, after seeing donuts and a glass of milk, Eddie jumped out of the challenge with Erik, leaving Reynold fighting for immunity. But in the end, Andrea won the challenge and found the idol later with the help of her allies. Andrea wanted Brenda out but no one joined her plan. At Tribal Council, the remaining Stealth R Us members split their votes between the last two Amigos. Reynold was voted out as expected.

The second immunity challenge was dominated by Erik and won his first individual immunity. Back at camp, Andrea still wants to blindside Brenda. Cochran became suspicious about it and planned to blindside Andrea instead. But since Andrea has an idol, Cochran convinced the rest to split the vote between Andrea and Eddie. If Andrea plays her idol, Eddie's gone. At the second Tribal Council, Cochran's plan worked out when Andrea did not play her idol. The blindside sent a stunned Andrea to the Jury. Clearly, she didn't see that one coming. So now, we're down to the final six. The end is near!

Here's next week's preview:


2 episodes to go before Survivor: Caramoan - Fans vs Favorites 2 wraps up!

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Iron Man 3

Yesterday, I was able to watch Iron Man 3 with my siblings. I insisted on watching it in 3D due to the fact that I've never seen a full-length 3D movie before. However, when the film ended I felt a bit disappointed with all the 3D stuff in it. I really thought the film will be much more awesome with my 3D glasses on. The movie was great but maybe I just expected too much since it was my first 3D movie ever. So go 3D if you want to, but I strongly recommend that you watch it in regular 2D theaters.

For the benefit of those who have not seen the movie yet, I will not spoil anything. I just have to say that I hate the 'Clean Slate'. Go watch it to find out why. I'm sure some of you who had already seen the film feels the same way too. And since this is probably the last in the series, I must say that Iron Man 3 is the best of the three. But if Robert Downey, Jr. decides to sign up for another one then that's another story.

Most of the people inside the theater left when the closing credits started, clearly unaware of Marvel's post-credits scenes. Iron Man 3's post-credits scene was hilarious! Be sure not to miss it. And lastly, the final line at the very end of the film was actually intriguing, leaving me wondering about Iron Man's fate in the Phase Two of The Avengers.

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Survivor: Caramoan - The Three Amigos

SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched the most recent episode of Survivor then watch it now!

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Finally! The Stealth R Us kingpin is out of the game, thanks to the Three Amigos: Malcolm, Reynold, and Eddie. Reynold won immunity while Malcolm found his second hidden immunity idol and gave Eddie the other one during the craziest Tribal Council ever. With the three outcasts having immunity and all members of Stealth R Us alliance except Erik stuck with the split vote plan, the Specialist was voted out and became the second member of the Jury. Well played, Amigos, well played.

Everybody's happy but Phillip. He's so confident with the game he opted out of the immunity challenge right away. His story about being trapped underwater during his childhood is not even a valid reason for not participating. The metal grate challenge in last week's episode is much more scarier than this week's challenge. So, is the story even true?

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Phillip's confidence didn't saved him from being voted out and joined Michael in the Jury. Now, what's next for the Three Amigos? The numbers game stands 6-3 in favor of Stealth R Us. The Amigos must pull another crazy stunt to survive the next Tribal Council.

Here's next week's preview:


Next time on Survivor: Will Sherri and Erik join the Three Amigos? And everyone's favorite challenge is back! The Survivor Auction!

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Ang Napakasimpleng Blind Auditions Set ng The Voice PH

Nagsimula na pala ang taping ng Blind Auditions ng The Voice of the Philippines. At ilang oras matapos ang Day 1, nag-upload ng ilang litrato ng Blind Auditions set ang The Voice Philippines Facebook page (hindi ko alam kung ito ang official page) na umani ng iba't ibang reaksyon mula sa netizens.

Ako mismo'y nadismaya pagkakita sa mga litratong ito. Ang liit ng studio! Teka, hindi ba't si Laurenti Dyogi ang director nito? 'Yung Big Brother House nga nakaya niyang pagandahin every season e. Anong nangyari dito? Naubos ang budget kay Ms. Lea Salonga? Big Brother, you can do better than that!

Napapanood ko kasi ang US (mula Season 3) at UK (Series 2) versions kaya naman hindi ko maiwasang ikumpara ito sa Philippine version. May nakita pa nga akong ikinukumpara ito sa versions ng ating mga karatig bansa.

Sino ba namang hindi madidismaya sa resulta kung ang ginamit nila sa teasers ng local version ay video clips mula sa The Voice US?


Sana sa The Voice of Holland na lang sila kumuha ng video clips para hindi masyadong nadismaya at umasa ang ilang fans ng The Voice.


By the way, si Ben Saunders nga pala ang first winner ng The Voice of Holland.

Ngayon, bukod sa mukhang piloto ng Voltes V ang coaches ng The Voice of the Philippines, ano naman kaya ang magiging istura ng Battles set? Utang na loob! Sana may mas malaking studio ang ABS-CBN. At kung totoo man na sa Newport Performing Arts Theater ng Resorts World gaganapin ang live shows, aba'y malaking improvement na 'yun! Gandahan na lang nila ang production design. Kahit kasi singing contest ang The Voice, it is still a TV show. Bukod sa naririnig ang tenga, importante rin ang nakikita ng mata.

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PSY - Gentleman

The real reason why Kim Jong Un declared war on South Korea.



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Dear PNoy

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May ginagawa bang paghahanda ang gobyerno ng Pilipinas laban sa mga pagbabanta ni Kim Jong Un? Aba'y matagal nang kaalyado ng USA ang Pilipinas a! Paano kung bombahin tayo ng North Korea? May missile defense system man lang ba ang ating sandatahang lakas? Baka pag dumating ang panahon na may Voltes V na ang Japan ay nagtatyaga pa rin tayo sa second hand tools ng Amerika.

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Kaya bang protektahan ng gobyerno ang kanilang mamamayan sa isang biglaang pagsalakay? Ewan. Bahala na si Batman.

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Walang gustong makaranas ng giyera. Kaya naman sana nga'y hindi matuloy ang nagbabantang gulo sa Korean peninsula. Pero kung sa kasamaang-palad na ito'y matuloy, sana'y hindi madamay ang Pilipinas. Wala pa kasi tayong missile defense system o Voltes V man lang e. Wala ka pa kasing ginagawa.

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Dora the Explorer and the Destiny Medallion Part 3

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Introducing Google Nose

Happy smelling!

 
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YouTube's ready to select a winner

YouTube announces shutdown when the site closes tonight at midnight and will relaunch on 2023.



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Dora the Explorer and the Destiny Medallion Part 2

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Dora the Explorer and the Destiny Medallion Part 1

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Ang silya, inuupuan. Hindi sinusunog.

Naiintindihan ko kung bakit sila nagpo-protesta. Naiintindihan ko ang kanilang ipinaglalaban. Pero hindi ko talaga maintindihan kung bakit kinailangan pang ihagis at sunugin ng mga estudyante ang ilang upuan, lamesa, at kung anu-ano pang bagay na galing sa kanilang silid-aralan. Bakit hindi na lang nila silaban ang mga bagay na pagmamay-ari nila?

Pera ng taumbayan ang ipinambili sa mga bagay na sinunog nila. Buwis ng mga mamamayang umaasang magagamit sa tama ang salaping kinaltas sa kanilang kita. Marapat lamang na ito'y gamitin nang angkop at pangalagaan ng sinumang dito ay nakikinabang. Ang silya, inuupuan. Hindi sinusunog.

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Ang daming estudyante sa buong bansa ang nahihirapang mag-aral dahil sa kakulangan ng materyales at pasilidad ng pampublikong eskuwelahan. Pagkatapos ganyan pa ang mababalitaan natin? Nakakasama ng loob. Sana naisip muna ito ng mga estudyanteng sangkot bago nila pinaghahagis at sunugin ang mga upuan at iba pang bagay sa PUP.

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Dora the Explorer and the Destiny Medallion Trailer

It was fake. Now, it's real.



Remember the dates. Enjoy.

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Survivor: Caramoan - Brandon vs Phillip

SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched the most recent episode of Survivor then watch it now!


I've been watching Survivor US since a local channel made it available here in the Philippines. I became a fan ever since and watched the show religiously. Through the years, each season has its own ups and downs and has featured historic Survivor firsts. But last night's Survivor first is the most surprising and unpleasant to date.

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I have never seen anyone act like what Brandon did last night. Watching him spilling rice and beans all over the camp just makes me wish he never returned to the show at all. What a disappointment. This is not the Brandon I used to know in South Pacific. This season's Brandon is unstable, damaged, and unacceptable. Something is seriously wrong with him and I believe he needs professional help. It just concerns me that people blame everything to Russell Hantz. In my opinion, Russell Hantz is the best Survivor castaway that ever played the game. Brandon on the other hand is a loose canon. I hope people stop comparing the two. May God Bless Brandon.

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Fans of the show know that Phillip is annoying and at some points, entertaining. But triggering Brandon's rampage? Unbelievable. The rest of the Favorites did not take him seriously, not one bit. The Special Agent is just playing his own game and unfortunately, Brandon has low tolerance for Phillip's unique characteristics. I'm just glad Jeff Probst was able to control the situation before it gets ugly. It's a good thing Brandon respects Jeff and the "Tribal Council" went smoothly. This is by far the most intense episode in the history of Survivor.

Here's next week's preview:


Next time on Survivor: Corinne vs Phillip and a twist. Will it be a tribe switch, a merge, a both-tribes-going-to-tribal or something new?

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Remote Control

Simula nang masira ang remote control ng biniling DVD Player ni Papi, hindi na namin ito muling nagamit nang maayos. Apat lang kasi ang built-in buttons sa mismong player: Play/Pause, Stop, R/L (speaker) at Open/Close. Kaya kung manonood ka, dapat tuloy-tuloy. Walang rewind at wala ring fast forward. Good luck na lang kapag may na-miss kang eksena.

Ni minsan ay hindi sinukuan ni Papi ang DVD Player na 'yun. Hindi siya pabor na bumili na lang ng bagong Blu-ray Player. Kapag may dumadaan ngang nagbebenta ng remote control sa tapat ng bahay, nagbabakasakali siya na may isang gumana sa aming DVD Player. Pero ni isa, walang tumalab. Ngunit nitong nakaraang Linggo, dinapuan na ng swerte si Papi. Nang may dumaan na nagtitinda ng remote control, agad niya itong tinawag para ma-testing ang mga inilalako nito. Mga limang remote controls yata ang nasubukan niya at lahat naman gumana... pero hindi maayos. Hindi kasi tugma ang karamihan ng buttons sa dapat na silbi nito. Sa huli, binili na rin ni Papi 'yung may "pinakamalapit" na remote control.

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Ang problema, pahirapan gamitin 'yung bagong remote control. "Universal" kasi. Kumbaga sa gamot, generic. Walang brand. Power at Open/Close buttons lang ang gumagana nang tama. Sa ibang buttons, kailangan mo pa ng matinding pagsasanay para makabisado kung alin ang alin at saan ang saan. Halimbawa na lamang, ang Volume Control ay nasa buttons 1(+) and 4(-) samantalang ang nasa Volume (-) button naman ay Play. 'Yung iba, hahayaan ko na sa iyong imahinasyon.

Looking on the bright side, masaya na si Papi dahil muli nang magagamit ang aming DVD player. Good luck na lang sa amin.

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Kim Chiu's Kalokalike in Showtime

First time kong manood ng Kalokalike ng Showtime kanina sa TV at tawa ako nang tawa dito kay "Kim Chiu" kaya para sa di pa nakakapanood, ito na ang pagkakataon ninyo.

Enjoy!

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