Planet NAGA

By Mon B. Ma-3-umpo si AdeNU HS 90 Alumni Mass ta, si Mon B amay amay ta nagpreparar para sa Mass and reading assignments. While waiting for the Mass to start, I was able to talk to Mr. Ringo Badilla who is an official of the ADENUAA (Batch 81) and gladly welcomed our class (not batch, american standard english). He asked for the complete roster of our officers to include it in the general roster of all AdeNU alumni classes, I told him we’re just starting the organization phase but the eagerness among our batchmates is on a high tempo.

Kan naka-aging semana I had my first BP drop in years of taking prescription drugs i.e. Telmisartan, Lipivas, Simvastatin to 110/70 and having experienced the scare made more value my existence and thank GOD everyday, but if you'll ask Luz without any hesitation she’ll blurt-out whooo talsot! During this week, I was invited by my Boss along with my PHP Yoda to receive the award for “best city

Jologs ka!... Jologs Ako!... Jologs Tayong Lahat!... So goes the soundtrack for GMA-7's newest reality show Jolog's Guide aired on Sunday primetime. Lucky to have a few minutes for viewing, I sat in front of the boobtube to see for myself the initial episode of the show. I found it funny, ridiculous and all together frightening. It is a breakthrough show, I must say. It made me laugh, cry, roll in pain, curse in anger, blush red in shame and wish I could just die. Evaporate myself. I first heard of the word jologs in a family [...]Read the rest of this entry »

March 17 -- I was invited by the Naga College Foundation Philosophy of Man Classes to chair the board of judges for a documentary film fest on the Nature of Human Life. It was dubbed Sweet and Sour which at first led me to thinking it was a cooking show of sort. As it turned out, the filmfest was an appealing recipe of real and inspiring life stories. Together with my co-judges (Cyril Diocos of ABS-CBN Naga and Rachel Ann Peoro of Bigg's) I was amazed to see how the NCF philosophy students had managed to come up with mini-films that [...]Read the rest of this entry »

Suudma, hinale na an lumang bintana asin an kolor-abong kongkretong lanob na sana an natada; iba man sa nakatu’dan ko nang ta’nawon sa laog kan sakong kuwarto—ngunyan may pagmate nin kaulangan sa laog kan sadiri. Paghona ko ta mayo na an bintana, mayo na an lugar kun saen tinata’naw takang pirmi mantang parani sakuyang daghan, mawawara naman an giromdom. Dai pa palan. (salin sa Filipino) Kahapon, tinanggal na ang bintanang luma at ang kulay-abong dingding na kongkreto na lang ang natira; iba sa ang nakasanayan kong tanawin sa loob ng aking silid—ngayo’y may pakiramdam ng kasalatan sa loob ng aking sarili. Hinuha [...]Read the rest of this entry »

from Shel Silverstein’s Poor Angus O anong ginigibo mo, Pobreng Juan,pag pinapahibi ka nin makuring kagutuman?“Ay! Sinísirâ ko na sana manan mahibog na panganuron asin an kalangitan.â€? O anong sinusu’lot mo, Pobreng Juan,pag minahoyop an doros sa kabukidan?“Ay! Tinatamong ko na sana manan maimbong na paglaom asin an kaburakan.â€? O si’say na an si’mong namomo’tan, Pobreng Juan,ta naghale na si Isabel sa satong banwaan?“Ay! Iyan kapobrehan na ‘yan,dai ako nin paagi tanganing madulagan.â€? (salin sa Filipino) Pobreng Juan O anong ginagawa mo, Pobreng Juan,kapag pinaluluha ka ng labis na kagutuman?“Ay! Inuulam ko lang namanang makapal na ulap at ang kalangitan.â€? O anong isinusuot mo, Pobreng Juan,kapag malakas [...]Read the rest of this entry »

Applications for fellowships to the 45th National Writers Workshop in Dumaguete City are being accepted until March 31. National Artist for Literature Edith L. Tiempo, workshop director, announced that the summer sessions are to be held from May 8 to 27. Application letters should be addressed to Dr. Tiempo, 2nd Floor, CAP Building, Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete City, together with a resumé, two 1×2-inch photos of the applicant, and manuscripts in English in any of the following genres, with respective quantity: 3-5 short stories, 7-10 poems, 3-5 creative non-fiction essays, or 2 one-act plays. The manuscripts can be sent as hardcopy, but should [...]Read the rest of this entry »

official mixtape Author: pinoyballa Keywords: MadeULook International naga city streetball Kid handles Added: March 13, 2006

Viva Naga 2007 is a tourism and investment promotion campaign of the City Government geared towards attracting more visitors and businessmen to come and do business in Naga. VIVA is Visit and Invest in Vibrant Naga abbreviated, followed by the year 2007 that highlights the entire duration of the campaign. When I was tasked to conceptualize the project logo sometime in December last year, things were a little tough nut to crack. For one, combining both tourism and investment related design elements in one graphical representation would entail a careful, if not meticulous, effort to show the inert potentials of the [...]Read the rest of this entry »

Kun pa’nong an puso biyong kinukulit, o an bilog na kalag garo baga mapapa’kit, o an lipot kan banggi kun pa’nong pinapainit kan lanit na dara ka paghapot sa langit: na ano daw an rawit-dawit? Asin an hapot sisimbagon nin mahibog na ambon: arog baga na kun pa’nong an kalag nagkakahawak, o an tubig sa langit inuuran, minatipwak, nagpapaontok sa harak-hatak kan mga aki sa tinampong dati mainit,

Asin pinabuksankan doktoraan emergency room kan lumang ospital, nasaldangan an rapakna mga higdaan,nag-alisngaw an parongkan mga raot na bulong, asin an alpog nagwaraksa maimbong asin basang duros. Nagbalik an nagdadaralaganna mga ladawankan mga nadanyaranna kaidto ilinaog duman, nadangog liwatan mga agrangay nindana haloy nang natuninong,nagdukot nasa lanob kan kuwarto, namansayan liwatan mga anino ninda,asin an nagririkas na paghirokan mga nawawa’ran paghangos. Nag-orden an doktora:linigan an kuwarto! Alagad an mga katabangnagsayuma, naglahadna dai ninda agodan bata kan parong,an mundô kan pagmate,an gabat kan giromdomkan mga katugangan,asin an takot kan maabotna aldaw. An silot ninda:sarhan liwatan emergency room. (salin sa Filipino) Emergency Room At pinabuksanng doktoraang emergency room ng lumang ospital, naarawan ang gula-gulanitna mga higaan,umalingasaw [...]Read the rest of this entry »

Who would think a residential area will evolve into a resto/bar strip? That was the scenario six years ago; of course Villa Caceres Hotel started it all but it was Chilli Peppers who started the buzz and the rest as they say are history. Now the area boasts about 10 bars/restaurants but the way things are going … it will double in few years time. Alas singko na! An mga kalag buhay na buhay

"Ang Unang Tagapagtanong." "Wala kang kasalanan? Titingnan natin." "Pag-aaruga ng bata ang krimen niya!" -------------------------------------------"Ang Paglilitis ni Mang Serapio"A Palanca Award-Winning Play by Dr. Paul A. DumolMarch 1 to 4, 2006Fernando HallAteneo de Naga University

ShoutWire short feature of “the world's most amazing buildings� had my jaw dropped, after seeing those designs all I can say is WHOOO! Ambitious projects and they’re all in Dubai, U.A.E. Except from oil and gas where does the money comes from? Madali na daa kayang maubos ang oil ninda kay sa tourism na sinda nagpo-focus. It's no surprise that my sister Rhod quit her sluggish job ins earch

Alex & Jay at Alex’s place

Mall frenzy in 2005/06, Naga City spawned 3 shopping complex from within the old business district despite news of SM Malls and LandCo Pacific looming, it didn't hinder these shopping centers and to take the centerstage for the moment. First to rise is Paseo de Caceres which replaces the idled El Rey Theatre feature a Chinese-inspired chapel and small outlets designed for tiangge shoppers.

The only Pinoy in the hottest show on earth, Jose "Sway" Penala left American Idol today with 3 other finalists. His Stevie Wonder "Overjoyed" rendition was really subpar (SkyCable/Star Network/Ch 39) compared from his previous-week performance of an Earth, Wind and Fire classic. Of the 3 A.I. judges Simon Cowell can swing text votes among American audiences. Other Idols eliminated was just

TGIF. Taking a P7.50 jeepney ride from Bagumbayan Norte going to Magarao's OTOP (One Town One Product) pride -- their famous chiropractors. This is the place some with funny sounding names and ad signs everywhere as your enter the town. Mr. Durante’s place is something I been waiting for, well at least once a month as I need my veins rejuvenated. Sitting in front of hazardous PC monitor 9-10

The Naga City website has always been primed to be an innovator among LGUs and after winning for the second consecutive time as the nation's best city website it's getting me stoned ... are we revving-up for three-peat? Jessie (PHP Yoda) came up with a wicked innovation with his Planet Naga and an interactive Gallery, Dune (Jedi Master) is contemplating of showing it now, all I can say, is

Plane crashed. Debries scattered. 2 yuppies. A white leghorn. Based on the latest KFC commercial, too much chicken can make you dimwit ... as in duuuuuhhhhhhh! But if you're a Bikolano manok-addict you'll love Cajun Chicken, Bigg’s Diner “good food not fast food� treat for hot.spicy fanatics. A whipped up chilli powder will surely chow you down. Fast! Extra rice please! After two

Hear No Evil! See No Evil! Speak No Evil! An online product description that says "The sound of trouble is more than he can stand. Big loud evil things watch out. This gargoyle will get you, and your friend too! Not a word will slip from his lips, but evil things BEWARE! They can get their point accross in many different ways other than speaking. Despite his eyes closed he can see everything

Is February 25 becoming a day of infamy? All the wrong moves, really bad synch as we try to shove a leader out of the Palace. Her mighty butt is mighty bonded and at this moment she may be right by saying "I am the best person to lead the nation". Will 2007 be her time for supreme sacrifice? Come referendum and show her that we really want a change(again?). Ever wonder why attempts to

Kept staring at my world. Walking dangerously on small eskinitas to a major highway as fast cars passes by me. Look at their faces throwing back at me as I perspire, yes, it's a two-three kilometers stretch home, keep changing lanes, my penniless pocket can't even buy me a stick of Juicy Fruit gum. I am here in my world -- namumutan kong 'Pinas (my beloved motherland) ... chaotic aren't we?!