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Pacman!

The Manny Pacquiao - Joshua Clottey fight is coming this Sunday MNL (Saturday US Time). I know who is everybody’s bet. Go Manny! Cinemas are again going to show the fight but you can also watch in restaurants. See quick links here and here. Enjoy everyone!

El Nino

I can’t believe we are experiencing 33C now. Wow! A long time ago, I remember we are just in the 23~28C range.

Review: Percy Jackson & The Lightning Thief (2010)

Percy Jackson & The Lightning Thief tells the story of Percy Jackson (Lerman), a regular kid struggling with dyslexia and ADHD. Soon enough, though, Percy discovers that his “disabilities” are really because he isn’t a regular kid – he is a demigod, borne of Poseidon, Greek god of the sea, and a mortal woman…

First Pyromusical Olympics in Mall of Asia!

The Pyromusical is now back and already roaring! Catch the First Philippine International Pyromusical Competition in Mall of Asia every Sunday, 7pm. This has already started last Feb 14 with USA showing off in the opening salvo. Continue reading for more information regarding the schedule, ticket prices, and participants.

Kwentong Jeepney

As a person gradually moves out from the cocoon of childhood to the exciting world that is adulthood, many of the terms he grew up familiar with take on new definitions. The old definitions don’t necessarily disappear, often they just become supplanted as defaults. “A drink” no longer means water. “Sex” no longer means gender. “Life” is now the opposite of “work”.

Video Teaser: World Pyro Olympics 2009

Here we go!!! Aren’t you guys excited for the World Pyro Olympics this coming November 2009? This will be the first Pyromusical Competition in the Philippines.  Bonifacio Global City in Taguig will be the new home of the pyrolympics!

UPDATE [Feb 17, 2010]: Pyrolympics has moved to SM Mall of Asia and it will be held [...]

The First Pyromusical Olympics in the Philippines

Prepare for a whole new experience…
What: First Pyromusical Competition in the Philippines
When: Coming this November.
Where: Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. (Here’s how to get to Fort Bonifacio)
Who: To be participated by Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, USA, Australia, Canada, China, and our very own, The Philippines.

UPDATE [Feb 17, 2010]: World Pyrolympics is still postponed. However, a [...]

Metro Comic-Con 2009

Went to the Metro Comic-Con 2009 at SM Megamall’s Megatrade Hall Saturday! (haha I’m posting this early Sunday morning)
Check out their site for a list of events. Hurry cos they’re only open till Sunday.
Great exhibits, lots of stalls selling collectibles, merchandise, graphic novels and single-issues, and lots of LOCAL indie comics being sold!
There are talks [...]

RIP, President Cory.

You will always be remembered fondly in our hearts. Your legacy will live on.

Txt and Email

Cell phones and the Internet. Many today find these wonders of the information age indispensable. I myself profess to not be able to survive a day without the awesomeness that is the World Wide Web. Sure it’s an exaggeration, but there’s some truth to it. Case in point: when the net’s down at home I make it a point to call our service provider, I don’t do that for when cable TV or the landline is acting up.