EVENT | 2016 UAAP Cheerdance Competition Results

2016 UAAP Cheerdance Competition Results

So here's a little alma matter spirit to break the tension in the Philippines. NU bags its 4th crown in the 2016 UAAP Cheerdance Competition. 

EVENT | Akcent Live in Oman: Love the Show Tour 2016

Akcent Live in Oman: Love the Show Tour 2016

On the 4th of November, famous Romanian artist, DJ, producer and live performer- Adrian Sina with his band called #Akcent staged its very first concert at The Cave in the Sultanate of Oman. The event was organized by Spirals and Fasi Productions.

TRAVEL | Commuting in Dubai- Flight, Trains and Buses

Commuting in Dubai- Flight, Trains and Buses

One of the perks of working in Oman is that it's only an hour's flight away to Dubai or Abu Dhabi. So this week, I decided to pack my things and visit the Emirates.

MOVIE REVIEW | The Purge 3: Election Year

The Purge 3: Election Year

Not having seen the previous two movies e.g. The Purge 1 & 2, I absolutely had no idea what this movie was all about. Hence, there was the element of surprise during the whole time. However, the surprise factor was due to the gore and bloody scenes in the film. Without the violence, I am not so sure if the movie will stand out. In effect, I felt like I was watching Saw-Chainsaw Massacre-The Green Inferno sort of movie.

MOVIE REVIEW | The Girl On The Train (2016)

The Girl On The Train (2016)

In general, the movie is dragging/boring and does not have much tension among the characters. The only salvation of the film was Emily Blunt's acting and the last gory 10 minutes where the revelations started to come out. Overall, this review does not recommend this movie.

MOVIE REVIEW | The Intern (2015)

The Intern (2015)

I had high hopes for the film thinking that Anne Hathaway would pull up another Les Miserables sort of acting slash Devil Wears Prada; plus Robert De Niro has some filmography on his sleeves. However, I was disappointed. The film unfortunately was not able to deliver. Just couldn't.

LIFESTYLE | How To Achieve the Perfect Hairstyle for Men

How To Achieve the Perfect Hairstyle for Men

Now how do you get the perfect hairstyle?

Getting the right hairstyle on you doesn't happen by chance. To some extent, there is a science behind achieving the right hairstyle for each men. You really want to get this right unless you want to live in regret for the next couple of months. 

FOOD | How to Cook the Perfect Bulalo

Bulalo

Beef Stew

How to cook the perfect beef stew or in Pinoy parlance, Bulalo.

MOVIE REVIEW | Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)

Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)

Not your typical chick flick. Although funny and romantic in surface, the movie touches on sensitive topics that in 1961 (and perhaps until now) would have been taboo and difficult to discuss.

MOVIE REVIEW | Pan's Labyrinth

Pan's Labyrinth

A highly recommended Spanish film, which I would include in my fave list along with: Y Tu Mama Tambien, Amor Es Perros, Lucia, El Crimen Del Padre Amaro, Volatile Tensions.

CORPORATE | Retaining Millennials At Work... And Why We Are Self Centered

Retaining Millennials At Work... And Why We Are Self Centered

Been reading some articles of Cam Marston, a consultant who specializes in multigenerational communications and marketing. He discussed how to keep millennial employees. This is a very timely piece since we have started in our office, what we call "Thursday Themes", which requests everyone to come to work wearing the theme of the day. The best dress wins a price.

BOOK REVIEW | Book Challenge for September/October

Book Challenge for September/October!

Read three self-help books and see how this will change your life. 

MOVIE REVIEW | Sully

Sully

There are only a few movies that engage the audience and make them feel like they are part of what's going on. "Sully" is one of those brilliantly crafted works that plays with the audience and make them believe that what is going on can easily happen to them.

Rating: 8.5 / 10
Worth the time and money, so you go watch it on the cinema.

Really enjoyed the movie and it was worth watching it over at Imax, with all the big screen and surrounding sound; one can easily feel that he's really inside that plane. To be honest, I think I was bracing myself half the time because I felt like I was part of the movie- not an audience, but an actual passenger waiting for my eventual demise.

BOOK REVIEW | Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

JK Rowling, Jack Thorne & John Tiffany (2016); 320 pages


Not to spoil anything from the book, but suffice to say that one can finish the thick-paged hardbound edition in four hours, non-stop. It's not really difficult to do that, especially when you get hooked to it.

TRAVEL | Travel to UAE from Oman

Travel to UAE from Oman

Will be sharing with you guys the new Immigration process on how to travel to UAE (from Oman), making short leisure trips or for those whose visit visas have already expired. You would know by now that Filipinos used to get visas on arrival in UAE, but due to some issues (of which this writer is not clear of), the rules have now changed. European and American passports remain visa upon arrival status.

TRAVEL | Oman Traffic Offences from September 2016

Oman Traffic Offences from September 2016

The onset of September 2016 has seen the expected traffic rule changes in Oman. With the hope of curbing accidents and loss of lives due to erring motorists, the fines for each traffic violations have now blown up into amounts that not only hurt the pockets of offenders but could also mean loss of jobs.

CORPORATE | Sending Out CVs and Making Sure They Get To Where You Want Them To Go

Sending Out CVs and Making Sure They Get To Where You Want Them To Go

While CVs cannot fully detail all the experience of the individual, it is important to remember that a job seeker's goal is actually to be shortlisted and interviewed. It is during the initial interview process that one can further provide relevant information about his qualifications.

FOOD | Pansit Mix at Pure Food Filipino Resto in Al Khuwair, Muscat

Pansit Mix at Pure Food Filipino Resto in Al Khuwair, Muscat

I'm a big fan of pansit, yes the Filipino noodles. So when a good friend of mine mentioned that there's a good pansit resto in Al Khuwair, I said let's go and taste it. 

MOVIE | The Secret Life of Pets

The Secret Life of Pets

There's so much cuteness in the film, but that did not salvage the narrative which is to say- there isn't much meat to begin with. In an attempt to showcase the adorableness of the cutesy characters, the film makers failed to give them a credible struggle that any audience could relate to. It was in a way, a little shameful; only because the audience was trying to bear with the story progression only to be left with the same plot in any predictable story.

SPORTS | Joseph Schooling of Singapore Beats Michael Phelps of US in 100m Butterfly

Joseph Schooling of Singapore Beats Michael Phelps of US in 100m Butterfly

Why is it a big deal? Because Michael Phelps is considered as the best swimmer in all of the Olympic history; so it is only understandable that the whole sports fandom got shocked when an Asian schooled them (pun intended) on how to swim. And you'll see that the time gap is quite a figure coz every nano second counts in swimming.

JOURNAL | Lunch, Coffee and Last Day In Bukit Bintang

Lunch, Coffee and Last Day In Bukit Bintang

I woke up the next day feeling refreshed (last night I walked all the way to the Petronas Towers, and it was so humid, I got tired walking). I know that the breakfast starts at 8am, so I went down the dinig hall. Cory, the American guy was not on his bed anymore. I think he got up around 4am.

JOURNAL | Malaysia, Truly Asia

Malaysia, Truly Asia

Boarding the Malaysian Airlines, it dawned on me that there was the Malaysian Flight 370 which was never found. And at the back of mind, if my plane suddenly disappears at least I've lived a well spent life. I won't have much regrets.

JOURNAL | How to Answer Immigration Questions at the Airport

How to Answer Immigration Questions at the Airport

Rise and shine, it's 4am and my flight's leaving at 12noon. It's supposed to be a quiet Wednesday for me, but today marks the new chapter in my career; I'm leaving for XXX, for certain.

29 June 2016. Wednesday

But my luggage are not yet completely ready, and to think that I need to travel for six hours to get to the international airport. For a moment, I thought I might miss the flight. But now's not the right to entertain evil thoughts. Just keep positive.

There are a few dilemmas in my packing issue, and mainly because my luggage is not big enough I had to be really practical; and by that I mean only taking those that I would need to survive in say, a month. Not many articles of clothing, left behind books I just bought (I can't afford extra weight), some of my pertinent documents with me and voila, I'm ready to hit the road. 

It was still dark outside. My mother is up, making sure I'm all good to go. This time, they won't be accompanying me to the airport. Partly because I prefer to leave with not much emotional stress; I'll miss my family, I'll miss home. But giving in to these thoughts would make leaving more painful. I'm leaving for a good reason, and that's enough to be away for a few years.

At the gate, I hugged my mom. Told her to take care of herself and always be strong. My dad, he took me to the bus station and carried my luggage. It was drizzling, but I didn't mind getting drenched. After all, it was the last time I would get wet in this land. 

It was still dark outside. When dad and I reached the bus station, he stood a few meters away from where I was. I didn't come to him. I knew he needed space. I knew he had to deal with something I wouldn't know. He's my father after all, and me leaving is a sad reality we had to deal with.

The bus came. Father said his goodbye. I hugged him too and told him to take care. A few minutes later, I'm inside the bus waiting to reach my destination. Still unsure about the mixed emotions. I dozed off.

TRAVEL | The Virtue of Being Good, From a Buddhist Perspective

The Virtue of Being Good, From a Buddhist Perspective

In every backpacking trip I do, I always bump into people who are wiser and has more experience than I do. It is enlightening to listen to their stories and learn from them. Today, I am writing about my discussion with Cory, a buddhist from the US and currently based in China.

TRAVEL | Malaysia, The Arrival Booboo's

Malaysia, The Arrival Booboo's

Alright, so here goes the first entry for the Malaysia sojourn. Photos to be uploaded later.

MOVIE REVIEW | The Conjuring 2: The Enfield Poltergeist (2016)

The Conjuring 2: The Enfield Poltergeist (2016)

Quick Notes: Highly recommended for thrill seekers, but not for the faint of heart. Do not watch the film alone or when in the dark. The movie is going to give you some serious mental nightmares for a week. You won't be able to turn off the lights at night.

And watch this movie at the cinema. Promise, it's worth the money!

BOOK | Call Me Tsundoku

Call Me Tsundoku

I have this habit of going to the thrift book shop and rummage through interesting books. I don't usually have budget to spend on expensive paper backs. I either borrow or just go to the nearest library.In SM shops, there is a store called "Booksale" that sells previously owned books and I became fond of visiting the shop whenever I pass by. Today was no exception, and I got myself some cool French books.

JOURNAL | The Writer's Block

The Writer's Block

I'm a very disorganized writer. I cannot write unless my notes are cluttered, my thoughts everywhere except my head. But I keep writing, hoping that ideas would pay me a visit.

JOURNAL | Magnos Alexandros

Magnos Alexandros

An excerpt from the movie "Alexander" featuring Colin Farrell. 

JOURNAL | Tips On Studying For An Examination

Tips On Studying For An Examination

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JOURNAL | Guides to Good Listening

Guides to Good Listening

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JOURNAL | Hints on Taking Down Notes

Hints on Taking Down Notes

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JOURNAL | Hints For Effective Study

Hints for Effective Study

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JOURNAL | Guides to Better Reading

Guides to Better Reading

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JOURNAL | Early Parent-Child Bonds Key To Good Adult Relationships

Early Parent-Child Bonds, Key To Good Adult Relationships

Key Terms: parent-child bond, behavior, child rearing, divorce, domestic discord, online therapy

This research reveals that early parent-child bond has significant albeit non-conclusive impact to good adult relationships. Specifically, attachment between the mother and child during the early stages of life can influence a child's behavior indicating that infants who are securely attached to their mothers or caregivers tend to learn to trust and count on to the adult, and later becomes independent when they reach toddler ages.

SPA REVIEW | John Matthew Salon & Spa

John Matthew Salon & Spa

Having been in the business of immersing myself in the relaxing world of spas and massages, it is important to consider alternative options to existing and more expensive spas in the market. However, a good massage experience should not be compromised even if the price is cheaper. So we bring you to a welcome find called John Matthew Salon and Spa.

Address: Eulogio Rodriguez Sr. Ave. Quezon City, Metro Manila.

Contact: 6547007/ 6223497 / 2165034 / 09178173784 / 09232449615
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/John-Matthew-Salon-161729747171503/timeline

Photos used in this entry are taken from John Matthew Spa and Salon official Facebook page (see link above).

TRAVEL | Burias Islands & Alibijaban Beach (San Andres, Quezon)

Burias Islands & Alibijaban Beach (San Andres, Quezon)

For an upcoming trip to Burias Islands and Alibijiban Beach this June 17th, I am reposting a sample itinerary courtesy of Laboy Baboy Tours. I'm crossing my fingers that the sun would shine on these days and give us our much needed, last minute summer adventure.

JOURNAL | Thoughts Running Through My Mind On a Thursday Evening

Thoughts Running Through My Mind On a Thursday Evening

Sometimes I also ask what kind of blogger am I? Certainly not a travel blogger since I do not travel very often. Not also food blogger because I'm not fond of eating. Not even fitness nor movies... of course I do touch a little bit of this and that, but I can't really say which kind I am. I've been reading a lot online that successful blogs should have a focus. But perhaps that's exactly what I am- a no-focus blogger, if there is such a thing. It's just that everything is too general, and I find it challenging to center my posts into one topic.

ARTICLE | The Anatomy of An Online Sensation, Security Officer - Je Olivar

The Anatomy of An Online Sensation, Security Officer - Je Olivar

How does one become viral on the Internet? This is one curious question I had at the back of my mind, after the ascent of sensations like Sigmaton aka Carrotman and the rest of the blue collar working Filipinos who followed the trend.

CORPORATE | Human Resources Functions

Human Resources Functions

When we talk about Human Resources or HR, we seem to have a general understanding of what an HR personnel really does. Certainly he works by hiring people to a company, but is that all to it? To be blunt, HR professionals do more than hiring. In fact, hiring is only one part of his responsibilities. And if the staff are the backbone of a company, then HR professionals are the people behind the construction of this backbone.

ARTICLE | Je Olivar - the Hottest Internet Discovery After Carrot Man

Je Olivar - the Hottest Internet Discovery After Carrot Man

For one Lucenahin's life, things won't be the same after going viral recently on Facebook. A netizen has spotted this eye catching security officer at SM Lucena and has posted the photos online, featured in Expat Photographers and Models, with the tag- "Is he the next carrot man?" For which several hundred netizens have started to comment and share the photo.

ARTICLE | Philippines Names Maxine Medina as Binibining Pilipinas Universe

Philippines Names Maxine Medina as Binibining Pilipinas Universe

Thoughts on Maxine Medina as the new Bb Pilipinas Universe

REVIEW | Spa and the Wellness Lifestyle: Focus on the Growth of Spa and Wellness in the Philippine Market

Spa and the Wellness Lifestyle: Focus on the Growth of Spa and Wellness in the Philippine Market

What is it about wellness that drives people the extra miles to achieve it? Nowadays, the idea of going to the gym to have the perfect body; of selecting organic food as opposed to junk food; of undergoing aging reversal surgeries- all these have become all too common that 10 years ago, were not deemed necessary for people. Well times have changed. People's orientation are now geared towards achieving the lifestyle balance. On the one end, you have the stressful work milled around one's neck; and on the other is the constant search for relaxation.

ARTICLE | KoPinoy: Local Variety of of Coffee and Tropical Shakes

KoPinoy: Local Variety of of Coffee and Tropical Shakes 

Drinking coffee has undeniably become a part of the Filipino way of living be it from the traditional roasted rice to the expensive branded coffee products that come in tall, grande and venti sizes. No one can deny the Filipinos’ love for coffee. Studies in the United States alone found that more than half of the people (55%) in their country consume coffee creating a “loyal coffee culture.” Perhaps this is the reason why coffee shops started sprouting in the last five years. Businessmen have realized the potential of mixing not just coffee, but also the passion for coffee and the need for a space where people can just sit back and relax.

REVIEW | Canon Legria HF R36 Video Camera

Canon Legria HF R36 Video Camera

Disclaimer: I won't claim so much as an expert for product reviews, especially electronic gadgets and most of the information I'm sharing were culled up from the Internet. Sole purpose of this review is to answer some unpopular questions.

EVENT | Century Tuna Superbods 2016

Century Tuna Superbods 2016

And since it's summer time, it's officially hot in the Philippines and we can expect the showdown of physique in the coming days to make the temperature hotter. 

ARTICLE | Easter and the Resurrection Sunday... A Closer Look at the Festivity

Easter and the Resurrection Sunday... A Closer Look at the Festivity

Happy Easter Sunday!
Or should I say, a meaningful Resurrection Sunday. :)

There are  contentions on the celebration of Easter. To most Roman and Orthodox Catholics, Easter is a feast that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. To other sects however, Easter is not a Christian celebration and was actually pagan in nature. Some of these Christian denominations that do not celebrate Easter are the Mormons (Seventh Day Adventist Christ) and Jehovah's Witness. To them, Easter was not mentioned in the Bible so it doesn't count as a Christian event.

EVENT | That Special Song of Good Friday

That Special Song of Good Friday

How are you spending this very special time of the year? As for me, I went to the Church with my mom and sister. It was a 4-hour mass at the St. Ferdinand Cathedral but that's okay. I always go with my mom and sister to church every Good Friday. This year is very special because I have not been with them for the last two years, so I am very happy to spend time with them at the Church.

TRAVEL | Ever Been to Quezon Province? Well You're In For A Treat

Ever Been to Quezon Province? Well You're In For A Treat

(It's almost 2am and I'm getting a little sleepy but here comes the last article for today)

Since it is Holy Week and people have started to travel to several places, I would like to point out that there are a few good places that tourists can visit in Quezon Province, and as a treat I'll share with you a personal itinerary. :)

JOURNAL | Life Realities Or The 11 Rules by Bill Gates

Life Realities Or The 11 Rules by Bill Gates

Quite recently, I have been reading this book entitled "The New New Thing" authored by Lewis. The book talks about the development at Silicon Valley and how pretty much the Internet Age started. It is an eye opener in the sense that it capitalizes on the idea that there is so much money in the market; only takes a person's will to grab them. And to do that, this person must be willing to sacrifice a lot.

ARTICLE | Blog Articles Are Not Wikipedia

Blog Articles Are Not Wikipedia

You know what makes blogging different is the fact that blog articles are supposed to be following KISS - Keeping It Short and Simple. 

ARTICLE | Graft and Corruption, Defined

Graft and Corruption, Defined

Graft refers to the acquisition of money or position through dishonest means. The word probably comes from the idea that such profit is added to, or grafted onto, legitimate political enterprise. Examples of graft by an office holder include accepting money for political favor and awarding government contracts to firms in which the office holder has an interest.

MOVIE | Leonardo DiCaprio's Acceptance Speech at 88th Academy Awards for Best Actor

Leonardo DiCaprio's Acceptance Speech at 88th Academy Awards for Best Actor

Thank you all so very much. Thank you to the Academy, thank you to all of you in this room. I have to congratulate the other incredible nominees this year. 'The Revenant’ was the product of the tireless efforts of an unbelievable cast and crew. First off, to my brother in this endeavor, Mr. Tom Hardy. Tom, your talent on screen can only be surpassed by your friendship off screen… thank you for creating a transcendent cinematic experience. Thank you to everybody at Fox and New Regency…my entire team. I have to thank everyone from the very onset of my career… To my parents, none of this would be possible without you. And to my friends, I love you dearly, you know who you are.

MOVIE | Finally Won An Oscar, the Leonardo DiCaprio Style

Finally Won An Oscar, the Leonardo DiCaprio Style

So minutes after the announcement that Leo has won it, the Internet was peppered with a lot of funny memes. I do feel that Oscars 2016 has been staged solely for Leo (but that's a very personal and biased judgment), but then again a lot of people are really ecstatic for this much deserved win.

MOVIE | Leonardo DiCaprio Finally Wins Oscars 2016... and the List of Other Winners

Leonardo DiCaprio Finally Wins Oscars 2016... and the List of Other Winners

And just like that, the Internet has exploded wild crazy after Leonardo DiCaprio, snubbed for many years, has been awarded Best Actor at Oscars 2016. We, and the many millions of fans who never doubted Leo's acting abilities are celebrating this momentous event.

TRAVEL | Commute to BGC

Commute to BGC

So you have a job interview coming up soon. And the office is in BGC, but you don't kknw how to get there. Fret no more, here's a quick fix:

JOURNAL | Discourses on Manny Pacquiao's Controversial Statement : A Compendium Culled from Facebook

Discourses on Manny Pacquiao's Controversial Statement : A Compendium Culled from Facebook

Manny Pacquiao, a deeply religious man with strong convictions, is entitled to think whatever he wants. And whether you like to hear it or not, he’s entitled to say whatever he thinks. It doesn’t matter that his athletic talent has given him a louder microphone than everyone else... Nike, for its part, is allowed to make value judgments based on those views... when an athlete like Pacquiao decides to thrust polarizing opinions into the public sphere, it presents a new set of circumstances...

JOURNAL | Karen Davila of DZMM interviews Manny Pacquiao

Karen Davila of DZMM interviews Manny Pacquiao

In the continuing saga of Manny Pacquiao digging his grave deeper by the day, Karen Davila from a popular AM radio station DZMM has interviewed Manny and grilled him on several issues including same sex marriage and anti-discrimination bill. A good point raised by Karen was the separation of the State and Church, which Manny brushed off saying that at this time, a government cannot run properly without the guidance of the Lord.

JOURNAL | Manny Pacquaio Continues to Draw Flak for Controversial Statement

Manny Pacquaio Continues to Draw Flak for Controversial Statement

If you are a person of some stature, you are automatically an opinion maker. Anything that will come out of your mouth will reflect your personality. Positive or negative, these statements create a lingering feeling to everyone who hears it.

MOVIE REVIEW | Bridge of Spies (2015)

Bridge of Spies (2015)

Just done watching "Bridge of Spies" and boy, I never thought that the US-Russo Cold War was so severe back then, Americans and Russians were so sensitive about issues of espionage. This Steven Spielberg movie was such an eye opener. I also like how it touched on the German Democratic Republic (GDR), the mounting of the Berlin Wall and the Euro-Russo relationship.

MOVIE REVIEW | Brooklyn (2015)

Brooklyn (2015)

Did I like the film? I'd say yes, but it would have been more compelling as an Oscars nominee if it had a different ending rather than the lead actors having a happy ending. Because in real life, there is no happy ending.

MOVIE REVIEW | Room (2015)

Room (2015)

If you are into light melodramatic themes- Room is the one for you. ‪#‎Room‬

JOURNAL | Valentines For Singles

Valentines For Singles

Today is Valentine's Day.

Not that I am celebrating, but despite being single; I do have more reasons than one to be grateful today. After all, this day is all about love and that love encompasses everything. Love for a special someone is not limited to boyfriends/girlfriends or husbands/wives (or mistresses for that matter). More than that, you have your family, your friends and most importantly yourself.

MOVIE REVIEW | Oscars Best Picture In The Last 10 Years

Oscars Best Picture In The Last 10 Years

All right, I'm supposed to be heading outside now. But my guts just told me to put up this entry. True, Academy Awards does not contribute much to improving the lives of people, let's say of Africa nor does it solve wars in the gulf region.

MOVIE REVIEW | Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)

Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)

This movie is one action packed stuff... but behind the gory scenes, I can't help but apply a Feminist reading especially at the end when 'redemption' comes at the turn of tables whereby the mothers have now full control of the water. Does it make a strong feminist message? Not so. Because it was still Max who saved the day.

MOVIE REVIEW | The Martian (2015)

The Martian (2015)

What I did find really gratifying in the movie is the light treatment. The narrative does not overcomplicate the human struggle to be left alone in a foreign land. As with the case of "Cast Away", the audience is given a chance to witness how the lone character would manage to survive. And he did survive. It was entertaining at the same time because there were songs culled from pop culture which is so easy to relate to. That strategy is so brilliant it works in movies like "Guardians of the Galaxy" & "X-Men: Days of Future Past".

MOVIE REVIEW | The Big Short (2015)

The Big Short (2015)

In the beginning, you'll wonder how come this movie has been nominated for best picture. To be honest, I thought I would fall asleep. The development of the story was really a challenge since it deals with highly technical mortgaging issues. To an average viewer, it was difficult to follow the narrative and how the link among the main characters are connected. The voice over narration did help a little but it was really confusing at the start.

PHOTOGRAPHY | Photos of Old Lucena

Photos of Old Lucena

Lucena City has a rich history that is probably not passed down to the younger generations. During my younger years, I was never concerned about my birth place. It was always there anyway so I didn't really bother.

SPORTS | Men Figure Skating & ISU Worlds 2016

Men Figure Skating & ISU Worlds 2016

Based on the results of the previous skating competitions, it is clear that Yuzuru Hanyu has the upper hand in the entire pack. Even when Javier Fernandez of Spain won the Worlds 2015, the gap was only 2.82 points which is really nothing if you compare it to the Grand Prix results where Yuzuru won Gold with a lead of 37.48 (setting a new record and even beating the former holder Evgeni Plushenko of Russia). 

FOOD | Leonardo's Bar & Grill, Antipolo (Philippines)

Leonardo's Bar & Grill, Antipolo (Philippines)

A drive away from the hustle and bustle of the city once in a while certainly helps one to get back his sanity. This week, we visited a rustic restaurant atop a hill overlooking the busy city of Manila. 

MOVIE | Nominees - The 88th Academy Awards (Oscars 2015-2016)

Nominees - The 88th Academy Awards (Oscars 2015-2016)

MOVIE REVIEW | The Revenant (2015)

The Revenant (2015)

PS. I forgot to add that watching ‪#‎TheRevenant‬ makes you feel like watching Pocahontas version 2016... just waiting for Pocahontas and Capt Smith to sing ".. have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue corn moon..."

MOVIE REVIEW | Stonewall (2015)

Stonewall (2015)

Please watch ‪#‎PriscillaOfTheDesert‬ & ‪#‎BrokeBackMountain‬
Parang nag fuse yung 2 movies na to sa ‪#‎Stonewall‬....
It could have been a better film kung nag focus yung story sa isang central theme...

MOVIE REVIEW | The Danish Girl (2015)

The Danish Girl (2015)

The movie reminded me about a discussion with a very good friend and mentor, about how transgender people see their bodies differently from the rest. While we see ourselves as what we are, trans people look at themselves as physically anomalous (sexual switched). And thereby wanting to undergo severe operations (in the case of Lily, was fatal).