The iBlog10 Experience (Part 2)

4/9/2014 10:43:02 AM

There are so many memories and learning from Day 1. I know, the question from your mind goes: hey slick, how about the second?

Well, that is something I am gonna tell you for today. No need to worry, alright?

The iBlog10 Experience (Part 1)

4/8/2014 8:36:03 PM

It was like ten months in the making. And in fact, they just celebrated their ten years in this venture. And when they formally announced the event, I was one of the people who were more excited. Yes, frankly speaking, I was really looking forward for the 10^th Philippine Blogging Summit.

I wasted no time in deciding (since being too patient is not really part of my personality at all): I immediately signed my name there, and bet my money that I could not really afford to miss this big thing in blogging (nah, just kidding on the latter part).

Monolith Fun Run 2014 Launch at Cowboy Grill Quezon Ave. Branch

4/2/2014 10:50:00 PM

Here’s something I spotted over last month. Well, that was the evening of March 12 to be exact.

Monolith has launched their fun run for a cause. It will happen at April 27, Sunday, at the Mall of Asia grounds in Pasay City.

Why Should You Attend iBlog10?

4/2/2014 9:56:29 PM

Last year, I attended their ninth seminar in over the same span of years. Actually, it’s the second day of the event.

I can still remember that one female student who tipped me for the conference (at that time, she was approaching me to be one of her group’s respondents in their thesis).

And after all of the timing, I managed to take home a gift pack (which was then I gave to my ex-girlfriend as a gift on our half-anniversary) and a T-shirt which I also won at their raffle.

But aside from the prizes, there are more things out there which are more worth to cherish – and that is what I called “learning.”

The Review: Lego Movie

2/22/2014 3:25:10 PM

Hmm, since I was a kid, LEGO used to be one of my ultimate favourite toys (aside from Matchbox and its Asian version, TOMICA, of course) But Lego was more popular than anyone else, unless you’re a girl and of course, Barbie used to be the hit for you female kids out there.

But, a building block toy, turned out to be a movie? Say, it’s like I’ve been waiting this for more than a decade and a half from my imagination. Or did anyone like saw this coming before?

The Scene Around: PBA Manila Clasico Semis Game 5

2/10/2014 12:43:34 PM

It’s been more than a year since the last time I watched a PBA game live from the venue itself.

With an exciting vibe on Game 5 with then teams Ginebra and San Mig tied with 2 apiece in their Philippine Cup semifinals, I took a chance to grab a ticket and a seat (though we can’t blame if things nowadays are kinda expensive) to the Big Dome to witness who will about to take a 3-2 lead in the 2014 PLDT HOME-DSL All-Filipino cup.

Talk About Juan's Art

2/5/2014 5:44:59 PM

Meanwhile, let’s talk about art. No, it’s not just my opinion for art’s sake like the way I did on August 2011. What I mean is… this!

Photo credit: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Axl-Powerhouse-Production-Inc/119203451425916

Well, you wonder “for earth’s sake, slickmaster, is that what you call art?”

I’ll tell you, “Yes, it is! Definitely!” And I should recommend you to check this guy’s artworks.

The Review: The Wolf of Wall Street

2/1/2014 10:16:14 AM

I used to wonder before about this movie’s screenplay as I have seen its trailer, plus the awards they garnered at the Academy Awards. And it seems that really convinced me to watch the flick entitled “The Wolf of Wall Street.”

That time though it’s like these ‘desperate measures’ are haunting me as TWOWS was only available to the Metropolitan’s selected cinemas, especially with the advent of 47 Ronin, Bride for Rent, and some surviving MMFF entries routing the movie houses to make sales.

Wait a second. What the hell is this ‘wolf of wall street?’

Cafe Scientique Talks: Why Should We Bother With Science? (And Climate Change As Well)

‎12/‎15/‎2013 1:50:04 PM

Poster of Cafe Scientique. (Photo credit: http://sailorstarcatcher.net/)

Let's face it: one of the least interesting topics we used to have in our respective everyday lives is "science." And with the advent of climate change issues, most of us tend to ignore everything that we may need to know. But the even worst scenario is if all else fails, I mean everything around us are totally ravaged due to our own share of indolence, unawareness and failure to prepare, we blame the government.

Bustin’ Blocks (The Notable WWE Matches in 2013)

12/13/2013 3:37:04 PM

I first wrote this shit a few days before the last most-awaited electrifying showdown in Houston, Texas. However, I might update this thing soon, or maybe I’ll work on a part two to cope up with the other fights that I personally missed watching due to low reception of my free TV channel here at home and unavailability to access the other clips on the internet as well.

Okay, I might be a toughie. But I have to admit, my elementary classmates were even tougher than I do if we’re talking about knowledge in the sport of wrestling, the entire World Wrestling Entertainment and its superstars.

And it’s only this year when I managed to have some time watching the huge events on free TV, just like the old days when Channel 9 is still doing the boyish, if not equally-gendered broadcast programming. Yes, thanks to my now-defunct Cherry Mobile unit that has a free TV feature, I can managed to catch a thing on Studio 23 during its WWE broadcast.

But I’ll also give credit to my father for he granted our wish for more sensible programming thru Destiny Cable. Yes, in case you still rant “Why for the motherfucking hell sakes, the Smackdown is not airing on our local TV?” I can only give you an answer: Try FOX channel – I mean the Philippine version (it’s different from Fox Filipino).

Nah, forget the “scripted” reason though; I’ll say these are the best battles I have seen in the world of sports-entertainment known as WWE.

Throwback: LEGO Christmas Exhibit

12/24/2013 12:14:20 PM

Want some piece of throwback Christmas? I’m not a Santa Clause, but I’ll give you a dose anyway. Lots of doses, in fact.

Let me take you to a trip back in a memory lane as here’s something I spotted two years ago.

When In Manila Presents "ROCKEOKE in Arcama"

‎12/‎15/‎2013 2:23:15 AM

Just as When In Manila is about to end the year 2013 with a bang, here's one heck-of-party they are going to throw to everyone out there. As the entire When In Manila's pool of writers, photographers, sponsor, friends, and even all the bloggers whom are reading this post (yes, you are, unless if some other usiseros making komast on your PC), you are cordially invited to the ROCKING Blogger Party at the hottest spot in the metro at present era!

Chronicles Of A Radio Kid – Life and Death (November 8, 2010)

11/8/2013 9:35:53 PM

Sa nakalipas na labing-isang taon, isa akong bata na tagasubaybay na sa buhay at pakikipagsapalaran ng mga istasyon ng radio sa ating kamalayan. Oo, walang halong biro.

At sa isang pambhirang pagkakataon, eksaktong tatlong taon mula sa panahon na isinusulat ko ito, may mga pangyayari na nagbigay-signipikasyon sa kasalukuyang kultura ng mga Pinoy. Ang isa ay pagkamatay, at ang isa naman ang pagkapanganak, o pagkakaroon ng buhay (hindi siya resurrection o rebirth eh).

The Review: THOR The Dark World

11/9/2013 10:20:51 AM

Thor’s second movie was all about adventures on the dark world, a follow-up sequel to the first American superhero movie in 2011 and the cross-over The Avengers in summer 2012. Honestly speaking, I can’t tell you much on how did the story rolled, except that Thor must face a vengeful medieval force who threatened to turn the nine realms universe to darkness, and as well as for the Mighty avenger to embark on the most perilous journey he could ever deal with alongside the earthling Jane Foster and Loki, with desperation.

Tayuan Mo at Panindigan (The Tribute)

10/27/2013 6:05:43 PM

“Kung merong isyu, may pag-aawayan, may pagtatalunan, hindi pwedeng wala tayong pakialam. Kailangan: Tayuan Mo at Panindigan.”

Alam ko, nauna na akong gumawa ng pagsusuri sa palabas na ito noong Mayo 2011 pa. Pero I can't help it eh. May ginawa na nga akong draft na similar sa write-up na ito kaso sa kasamaang palad ay nasira ang CPU ko (yung power supply n’ya, actually) at sa mas masaklap na kapalaran, ‘di sya napasamas a mga file na naka-back-up sa akin. Pero anyway, ito ang tribute ko sa programang “Tayuan Mo At Panindigan.”

Out of nowhere, ay nanood ako ng isa sa dalawang episode mula sa YouTube channel nila (come on, 1 year ‘to off-air, pero 2 episodes pa rin ang laman ng account nila) – bagay na nakakarelate pa rin para sa akin – ang kapalaran ng Batch 2011.

All of a sudden tuloy, namiss ko ang palabas na ito. Sa ‘di ko malamang kadahilanan. Hindi ko ma-explain. Ito ang dahilan kung bakit ‘di pa man ako gruma-graduate ay nagiging puyatero na naman ako. Alas-10 hanggang 11 ng gabi yan umeere nun sa Aksyon TV channel 41, t’wing Lunes hanggang Biyernes. Smooth run sila nun, until nagkaroon ng time constraints ang mga programa na nauwi sa halos palagiang pagputol ng show sa ere para bigyang-daan ang newscast  ng Channel 5 na simulcast din sa 41. Bagay na siyempre, nakakabad-trip.

Book Review: The Best of This Is A Crazy Planets Book 2

9/30/2013 3:32:53 PM

So… the planets have gone crazy again, eh?

One hell-sick-noisemaker in the name of Lourd de Veyra has a lot more to tell, and it’s all in his second book – the book 2 of This Is A Crazy Planets (With no pun intended, but the last word was spelled right even if you argue on the grammatical structure of the entire title).

This Is A Crazy Planets is the Radioactive Sago Project frontman-slash-TV5 personality‘s blog section at the lifestyle website SPOT.ph; and selected articles from the said blog site (dated from 2011-2013) were the main content of his second book: From foodie to selfie; from offending religious feelings, to the “baby” informal settlers; from knockout losses to Palito and Dolphy’s death; from all the rants-against-the-stupidities-of-our-society to his cute puppy dogs.

When “Indie” Is “In.”

9/21/2013 8:53:26 PM

Sa nakalipas na mga buwan at taon ay tila umuusbong na ang industriya ng pelikula sa ating bansa. Pero hindi sa parte ng mga nasa mainstream ang tinutukoy ko. Alam mo kung saan? Ito lang naman – ang nasa larangan ng mga independently-produced films.

Kung may mainstream, siyempre may underground... bagay na tulad na lamang ng mga pelikula.

Throwback: Original Prankster

9/18/2013 9:06:37 PM

Here’s something we got for a throwback.

Hey, it’s only this year when I listened to this track for the first time, huh? I’ve been a fan of that 90s punk rock band called The Offspring, especially during those “top-of-the-wee-hours” when Pretty Fly was the first song playing on my radio.

Alaala Ng The Brewrats

8/10/2013 12:15:44 PM

Bagamat hindi ako isang Brewster, isa sa mga programang talagang pinapakinggan ko nun ay ang The Brewrats. Unang sumalang sa himpapawid noong August 2007 sa 99.5 Hit FM (na naging Hit FM, Campus Radio at RT ulit), napadpad rin sa U92 (na naging Radyo 5 92.3 News FM na ngayon). Naging tanyag pa rin naman sila sa mga brewsters sa pamamagitan ng pag-broadcast sa internet.

Patok o Bulok?: Genelyn Sandanga’s Covers

8/4/2013 1:48:17 PM

Isang internet sensation na naman ang naging matunog sa mga netizens. Halos lahat sa mga ito ay may say sa isang Genelyn Sandanga at ang kanyang mga covers sa YouTube. All for fame’s sake, ika nga. Naging viral hit ang kanyang mga videos sa naturang kilalang video streaming site, at pati na rin sa Facebook.

Pero, bakit nga ba naging viral hit ang babaeng ito? Dahil ba sa kanyang pagkanta? Well, yun naman ang kadalasang talento ng mga nagko-cover ng mga kanta e. Subalit, anong meron sa mga ito? Sinilip ng inyong lingkod ang ilan sa mga cover niya at ito lang ang aking mga napagtanto.