how to solve MANILA TRAFFIC?

i was really inspired to write about this since i got stuck in Manila for almost two hours just from Intramuros upto Morayta St. in Manila. it would only take around 20-30 minutes travel time from Intramuros upto Cubao in a stop-and-go basis. i just got irritated that when it rained, not very hard in fact, the traffic became terrible.

traffic in Manila is the worst and a very hideous sight! in fact it paralyzes everything, your work and appointments. it will stress you out and i admit, it gets you old. imagine the pollution you will take when you are riding an open-air public transport. sweat and pollution combined will trash you out. dust will be your face powder and your sweat is the cologne. we call it here, HAGGARD.

in order to resolve this problem, may i suggest some ways:
1. i hope there will be a bill prohibiting ALL car-buyers when they don't have a garage. chances are, they will park their vehicles on the streets eating up one lane. streets in Manila are small and mostly two lanes. the problem with Filipinos is that we indulge in luxury. boasting what we got to be the envy of everyone.
2. clear out the streets. that involves the sidewalk vendors, trashes and even unnecessary signages and posts. and i hope that local governments should take out islands in the middle of the streets because it eats a lot of space.
3. take out all colorum vehicles. but the thing is, sometimes these illegal public transports give the convenient trip. better yet, hold them with legal papers so that there would be no issues.
4. there should always be a strong enforcement of traffic rules. PNoy addressed on his inauguration speech that there will be no more counter flows and sirens that some politicians are taking advantage.
5. widen our roads. this is kind of attached to #2. EDSA has 3 or 4 lanes but still gets traffic jam. Manila is so congested with people since it is the center of trade for the Philippines.
6. my last center in #5 would be resolved by an RH Bill. a moderate number of people is easier to support and solve their problems.


i hope what i wrote here gets to the tables of the people in charge. if not, they might be opposing #4.

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CATS AND DOGS 2 movie review

the sequel of CATS and DOGS features the hunt for Kitty Galore (Bette Midler) who is trying to get her revenge from the human cruelty by brainwashing them in a state-of-the-art technology. creating radio waves that will turn things around the close relationships between man and dogs.

as for Diggs (James Marsden), a faulty K-9 dog, gets assigned for this project. but every move is a mistake that made Kitty Galore almost achieve her mission. thanks for the help of the other dog units and a MEOWS friend and secret agent Catherine (Christina Applegate), they are able to stop the evil goal of Kitty Galore.

it's good that they didn't focus much on human characters. Chris O'Donnell may have a role but amusement is really on the animal characters.

MEOWS and DOGS HQ are amazing and feature hi-tech facilities suited for furry friends' needs. grooming, feeding and even personal training is a man-owner's comfort need.

Bette Midler's voice is really scary for Kitty Galore! it was very effective for her to project a cat that has an evil plan.

though it's also shown in 3D, it's all right that you watch it in 2D. it is not as bad but the 3D effects didn't really pop-up off the screen. CGI didn't achieve the other animal movements which made them robotic. in general, kids could enjoy this.

opening August 18 across the Philippines in Digital 3D and regular format, “Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore” is distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

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CHRIS RIGGI as JACOB in VAMPIRES SUCK

He’s über-zealous in buffing up – that’s because Chris Riggi is playing Jacob in the upcoming comedy “Vampires Suck” inspired by the cult teen phenomenon on vampires and falling in love. Riggi’s Jacob immediately notices Becca (Jenn Proske), the new girl in town but Becca notices Edward Sullen (Matt Lanter) more. As Jacob persuades Becca not to associate with the Sullens, he is at the same time undergoing a strange transformation of his own that has him peeing on hydrants, chasing stray cats and sporting a wolf tail from the seat of his pants.

As Jacob’s name is synonymous with a perfect-carved bod, Riggi has displayed an intense dedication in working out and has definitely achieved tremendous results – such that the audience will be treated to a better-looking Jacob version in the movie. Riggi earned mainstream consciousness in his recurring role as Scott in the hit television series “Gossip Girl.” Coming from an artistic family plus his experience on roles from television and theater, producer Peter Safran did not look any further when Riggi submitted his audition cd. “Fans of the genre know that six-pack-abs are a werewolf’s most important physical trait, and by the time principal photography began he was in peak physical condition and had packed on twelve pounds of pure muscle,” producer Peter Safran notes.

Riggi adds: “To play a werewolf fans would have fun with, I had to be in peak physical condition. I had only a little more than a month to prepare for the role, so I began an intense training period. The hardest thing was giving up the foods I enjoy. It felt like I was only eating wood chips and cardboard. But the role required a specific look. It was tiring but I was really happy with the results.”

The role of the werewolf also required Riggi to undergo a time-consuming make-up process that included complex prosthetic devices. “Initially, it took five hours to apply all the make-up and prosthetics but that time was greatly reduced as we got accustomed to the process,” Riggi explains. “It takes a certain amount of concentration to focus on the role and be prepared to go in front of the camera with that kind of preparation. Plus I had to do sets of dumbbell curls while all that was going on. It was a new experience for me.”

“Vampires Suck” opens August 25 in theaters from 20th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.

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the women from WALL STREET

Esquire – In the original Wall Street, the part of Darien Taylor, Bud Fox’s (Charlie Sheen) girlfriend and Gekko’s ex “was not well developed.” Michael Douglas who plays Gekko (“Wall Street 1 and 2”) would later say that Daryl Hannah’s casting caused problems. Hannah wasn’t happy playing the materialistic social climber, and director Oliver Stone’s tough approach to her performance upset her. While Douglas bagged an Oscar for his performance, Hannah won a Razzie for worst Supporting Actress.

In the new movie, “Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps” which opens worldwide this September, Oscar-nominated Cary Mulligan plays Winnie, Gordon Gekko’s estranged daughter and girlfriend of Shia LaBeouf’s Jake Moore.

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SURVIVOR PHILIPPINES 3: THE CELEBRITY SHOWDOWN - CASTAWAYS LEAKED!

the guessing games is over since PEP.ph and GMA7 has released the list of the next castaways in the 3rd season of SURVIVOR PHILIPPINES! the 3rd season tagged features local celebrities and PEP.ph has also spilled the blind items giving away the names of the castaways.

Bago pa tuluyang ibunyag sa telebisyon ang pangalan ng mga kasali sa Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Showdown ay nalaman na ng PEP (Phillippines Entertainment Portal) kung sinu-sino ang 18 celebrity castaways na magtutunggali sa iba't ibang challenges sa loob ng 40 days sa isang isla sa Thailand para makuha ang titulong Sole Celebrity Survivor.

-from Glen Sibonga of PEP.ph

below is the list of the castaways, starting with the females:

1. Michelle Madrigal,
2. sexy actress and hot mama Aubrey Miles,
3. socialite at model Solenn Heussaff,
4. actress Karen delos Reyes,
5. Sexbomb member Aira Bermudez,
6. champion athlete and long jump queen Elma Muros,
7. StarStruck V Avenger Princess Snell,
8. Bubble Gang regular cast member Mykah,
9. and commercial model and personal assistant of Piolo Pascual, Moi Marcampo (which also appeared in the comedy movie, Kimmy Dora).

the male castaways are as follows:
10. Brazilian-Japanese model-actor Akihiro Sato,
11. model and Michelle Madrigal's rumored-BF, Jon Hall,
12. actor Ahron Villena,
13. TV host-actor Mico Aytona,
14. StarStruck V Avenger Ian Batherson,
15. celebrity veterinarian and Born To Be Wild host, Doc Ferds Recio,
16. Parokya ni Edgar bassist Buwi Meneses, 17. athlete at model Ervic Vijandre (Marian Rivera's ex-BF),
18. and comedian Pretty Trisha.


the 18 castaways will compete at an unknown island for the Sole Survivor title and will win Php 3M. SURVIVOR PHILIPPINES: THE CELEBRITY SHOWDOWN airs this August on GMA 7 hosted by Richard Gutierrez.

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THE EXPENDABLES movie review

this movie will be the greatest film ever with legends and modern action stars lined up for the first and only time. THE EXPENDABLES - a movie which Sylvester Stallone has poured his movie making power gathering up Jason Statham, Jet Li, Mickey Rourke, Dolph Lundgren, Eric Roberts, Randy Couture, and Stonecold Steve Austin. with cameo appearances of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Willis, you will also expect a lot of huge blasts and blood. this is better to watch in THX and Dolby Digital theaters because of the good sound.

here is the complete sypnosis from IMDb.com

THE EXPENDABLES is a hard-hitting action/thriller about a group of mercenaries hired to infiltrate a South American country and overthrow its ruthless dictator. Once the mission begins, the men realize things aren't quite as they appear, finding themselves caught in a dangerous web of deceit and betrayal. With their mission thwarted and an innocent life in danger the men struggle with an even tougher challenge, one that threatens to destroy this band of brothers.

Barney Ross (Sylvester Stallone) is a man with nothing to lose. Fearless and void of emotion, he is the Leader, the Sage and the Strategist of this tight-knit band of men who live on the fringe. His only attachment is to his pickup truck, his seaplane and his team of loyal modern-day warriors. His is a true cynic who describes what he does as "removing those hard to get at stains". The team behind him is made up of Lee Christmas (Jason Statham), former SAS and a savant with anything that has a blade; Yin Yang (Jet Li), a master at close-quarter combat; Hale Caesar (Terry Crews), who has known Barney for ten years and is a long-barrel weapons specialist; Toll Road (Randy Couture), a skilled demolitions expert and considered the intellect of the group; and Gunnar Jensen (Dolph Lundgren), a combat veteran and an expert in precision sniping who struggles with his own demons.

When the mysterious Church offers Barney a job no one else would take, Barney and his team embark on what appears to be a routine mission: overthrow General Gaza (David Zayas), the murderous dictator of the small island country of Vilena and end the years of death and destruction inflicted on its people. On a reconnaissance mission to Vilena, Barney and Christmas meet their contact Sandra (Giselle Itie), a local freedom-fighter with a dark secret. They also come to learn who their true enemy is: rogue ex-CIA operative James Monroe (Eric Roberts) and his henchman Paine (Steve Austin). When things go terribly wrong, Barney and Christmas are forced to leave Sandra behind, essentially giving her a death sentence. Haunted by this failure, Barney convinces the team to return to Vilena to rescue the hostage and finish the job he started. And to perhaps save a soul: his own.

this is what i like about action movies like THE EXPENDABLES, though it is short, the whole length of the film will not put you to sleep. warning, kids are not allowed due to inconvenient graphics of blood and exploding heads. this is too violent but very amazing.

though there is still an element of a damsel in distress, they have a good choice of a woman to rescue, (Giselle Itié, Sandra) maybe not as hot and sexy like those of Fast and the Furious and James Bond movies. i think it is really unnecessary if they had a very sexy and good looking lady. James Bond actors would not fit in the movie. the actors here are good for dirty work: Rambo, Die Hard, Terminator, Transporter, The One -- all very different from very vain James Bond.

lastly, with the blasts and all, the script is also entertaining. sometimes these guys just got to have humor to balance all the violence. i will give 5 stars for this amazing movie and i hope this is not the last one.
THE EXPENDABLES is now showing at different theaters worldwide made by Lionsgate and Millennium Films.

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CATS: Now and Forever in Manila

i thought i won't be able to catch CATS on CCP, the longest-running and greatest musical of all time. good thing there are kind-hearted people who are willing to share their blessings. with that, i really thank those people who made this dream come true.



and so it begins, the Jellicle Cats assemble for the Jellicle Ball which happens every year. the moon is bright on the dumpsite and it's the Jellicle Cats biggest event. it is also that night that their leader Old Deuteronomy announces which cat goes to Heavenside Layer. with all the fun of dance and music by the Jellicle Cats, Grizabella appears and would like to get back to the tribe. fellow Jellicle cats don't accept her immediately but then declares her pain and sufferings from the outside world, the cats understood and brought her back and she goes to Heavenside Layer, the happy place.


the musical is based on TS Eliot's book, Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats. and since i am a fan of Andrew Lloyd Webber, i really enjoyed getting inside CCP and amazed with the stage and performances. cats is the most colorful production i have seen and you will not get bored on the dances and music. Lea Salonga who played Grizabella is exceptional! she sang Memory which captured the hearts of everybody.

the stage is really amazing. the lighting and effects give the real picture of the dumpsite. and the dancers, they really act like real cats! the movements are as graceful as cat movements. and you might be turning yourself into a cat too if you understand how they are.

CATS: Now and Forever with the Broadway cast and featuring Lea Salonga as Grizabella started last July 22 at the CCP and will definitely run until August 22 2010. so catch it in these remaining play dates:
• August 17, Tuesday 8:00 PM
• August 18, Wednesday 8:00 PM
• August 19, Thursday 8:00 PM
• August 20, Friday 8:00 PM
• August 21, Saturday 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM
• August 22, Sunday 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM

see ticket prizes here

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