Pinoy Brand of Questions

Pinoys have their way of asking questions. May mga instances na kung minsan kung hindi ka makapagtimpi ... baka ma-umbag mo siya dahil hindi mo gusto ang tabas ng kanyang dila. 

May mga example din na feeling mo para kang iniismol niya ... pero kung tingnan mo naman ang mukha parang wala naman malisya sa kanya ang kanyang tinatanong.

Katulad niyan ... nagkita kayo ng kaibigan mo sa mall.  Aba ... sukat ba naman sa salubungin ka ng tanong na: "Anong ginagawa mo dito?"

Ang usual reaction natin sa tanong: "eh bakit ... wala pa tayong karapatan makita sa mall?

Yong iba naman nagiging defensive at basta na lang sinagot ng derecho: "Alangan namang mag-golf ako sa mall.  Ano nga ba ang ginagawa natin sa mall ... aber?

Wala namang masama sa nagtatanong ... mga parekoy.  Dahil wala ka namang dahilan para batiin mo ang tao ... yan tuloy ... you gave him one of those Pinoy;s brand of question.

What Is In The Name?

A business name is the business's legal name used for official purposes like government forms and tax registration. It's important to have a business name to legally conduct business, such as hiring employees and buying supplies.

Preferably, your business name or your product's name tells the general public what your business can offer and why they must buy it. Stay away from words that are difficult to understand.  Go with taglines and catchphrases that are minuscule, catchy, and with instant appeal.

Make it relevant. Don't just pick a business name because you like the sound of it. A catchy business name is attractive and easy to remember, It should be simple and direct, delivering a clear message without needing much explanation.

We comb businesses in the Philippines ... even worldwide ... and here is a snapshot of the owners' humor in their business names. They have creative names and you can't help but give them a second look.  

Sometimes just mentioning their names generates a good topic for discussion ... and good content for internet content creators. What's your favorite?

Imagine a funeral parlor with this name? Libing Things as opposed to Living Things? Haven't you noticed a sinister and threatening humor in it?

Murang Kabaong at Funeral Service ... how can one refuse? And how can you say NO!

Pageant Result: Miss Universe Continental Queens

The winners of Miss Universe Continental Queens from left to right: Matilda Wirtavouri - Finland -MU Continental Queen Europe, Tatiana Calmell - Peru - MU Continental Queen Americas, Victoria Kjaer Thielvig Denmark- Miss Universe 2024, Chidimma Adetshina - Nigeria - MU Continental Queen Africa, Chelsea Manalo - Philippines - MU Continental Queen Asia. The pageant was held in Mexico City last November 17, 2024.

MAYAMAN KA BA? BAKA AKALA MO LANG? | Fr. Joseph Fidel Roura

Pamilya Sagrado - Sagrado Ang Pamilya

Pamilya Sagrado ended last night ,,, and one thing is sure ... ABS-CBN leads the way in giving the viewers quality and socio-political commentaries about important issues besetting Pinoy society. The cast was topnotch and it would be a mortal sin not to mention their names: Piolo Pascual, John Arcilla, Tirso Cruz III, Joel Torre, Mylene Dizon, Rossana Roces, and Shaina Magdayao. I have never seen an ensemble of acting talents in my memory bank ... one that consistently outdoes each other. Pero hindi nagnanakaw ng eksena.

And I am thrilled that the young stallions especially Kyle Echarri and Grae Fernandez did not fail ... they even surpassed our expectations.  Their eyes in some of their scenes run the whole gamut of emotions, their eyes speak volumes as if trying to show the young neophytes in the acting field (we have plenty here) and the veterans as well ... this is how acting needs to be done.

With the neophytes ... there is the promise we saw in Jeremiah Lisbo, Miggs Cuaderno, Daniella Stranner, Ron Angeles, and Emilio Daez.  We will not be surprised if more projects will come their way ... by virtue of what they have shown in this family drama.

The direction of Andoy Ranay, Lawrence Pajardo and Rico Navarro is not something to be sneezed at ... because they have given us a compelling story worthy of our patronage.  Again I will not be surprised if come awards time, the actors and the direction, and the story of brotherhood, family loyalty, and the tension between morality and reputation will figure prominently in any acting awards derby.

I just want to point out that Piolo Pascual in the ending has given us the best line so far. Let me quote that ... "Naniwala ako na habang may buhay ... may pagasa. Pagasa na makamit ko rin ang inyong kapatawaran ... pagasa na mabigyan ninyo ako at ang aking pamilya ng pagkataong magbago."

"At sana sa mga katulad ko na ilang beses nang kinatok ng konsiyensiya ... pero nananatiling MANHID o TAKOT para harapin ang pagbabago. Imulat na natin ang ating mga mata ... dahil kung namulat ka na TAMA ... kasalanan na ang PUMIKIT."

"Dahil kung BULAG ka na sa TAMA ... nasa LIWANAG ka na .... pipiliin mo pa bang bumalik sa DILIM?"

Diyan pa lang humahagolgol na ang aking kaibigan. Tinamaan yata. Masisisi ko ba siya?

Funny Signage

 If you are a grammar police who usually gets irritated and cannot stand your penchant for the use of the fractured King's language ... incoherent sentence structure and semantics ... mind-boggling syntax and word coordination ... this nook is not for you. 

But traveling from Aparri to Jolo ... we encountered signage in the streets that managed to put a smile on our faces ... even though Robin Padilla's grandiose display of bad opinions ... or China's flexing his superpower muscle ... has riled up and angered our tender sensibilities.

We are here to celebrate (not mock) the little cracks and flaws in the manner we communicate ourselves. All of us make mistakes ... and at a time when a kilo of rice at 20 pesos is next to impossibility ... we need a little outlet to have a hearty laugh.

And no matter how over-use the cliche goes ... Laughter is indeed ... the best medicine.

Indeed the reminder makes sense. Know yourself better ... and knowing your shortcomings ... is a big help ... will come a long long way. 

As the saying goes AIM high ... and you may not hit the mark. AIM low ... and it will flow below.

For ladies you need a seat belt during the entire repertoire. No need to hurry ... and don't talk to your cell phone while the bus is in motion.

QUADCOM VS. DUTERTE: Anong Nangyari