Filipinos are very talented and its common to hear a Pinoy enjoying videoke at the local bar or in the comfort of his own home whatever time of day (or night). Talent shows abound in local networks and a favorite noontime show is Eat Bulaga which a few days ago “discovered” (thank you so much!) on their segment “Barangay Singing Idol” Roan Isaac Zamudio (Luzon champion).

Roan is only five years old and he’s been helping his family earn thru joining singing contests. I sure do wish by sheer fate or luck he’ll get a chance to make it big like Charice Pempengco..calling Ellen Degeneres, Simon Fuller or Oprah Winfrey! I mean really the kid’s got an amazing talent coupled with a big heart.

Click here to see his awesome performance: Roan Isaac Zamudio. So, was that incredible or what?

Eat Bulaga also has a segment “EBest – Eat Bulaga’s Excellent Student Awards” wherein thirty (30) underpriveleged but academically exceptional students will be given the chance to continue their education plus a lot more. The culmination will be on the 23rd of May (Saturday).

It will be productive in the cultural aspect if only our government provide funds for these talented individulas who obviously can be a source of pride for our nation. Enough of the “walkouts” in sessions, “sex scandals”, etc. let’s focus on the real problems and implement positive solutions. Times like these the Marcos era in terms of the cultural aspect is greatly missed. Don’t get me wrong Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao is good..but we need more “jems” in varied areas of interests and they are around just waiting for a chance.

Oh well, here’s hoping for the best..Godbless and Cheers! =]

Recently, my sis and I frequently watch “Bob the Builder” on TV5, a local channel. I know its quite child-ish/like but hey, its entertaining! As they say laughter keeps the doctor away so why not! Its shown early in the morning and again in the afternoon but no replays so far.

Anyhoo, we (moi sis and I) actually wish TV5 or anyfree local network to have “Shaun the Sheep” even if its “tagalized” (translated into Tagalog). Its cleverly written and hilariously addicting! Last New Year’s party 2008 our family watched it on cable right after the party..pure fun and laughter ensued!

I highly recommend everyone to watch both even if it be on TV5, cable or YouTube! Just try an episode and you’ll see what I mean!

Godbless and Cheers! =]

What a great way to start the day..got an SMS/text message from one of my favorite fashion designer Ms. Dita Sandico-Ong!

I met her at an exhibit in Summer 2008 and from then on, was enamored with her use of banana and other indigenous plant fibers..truly an advocate not just for our culture but for mother earth as well.

She will be celebrating her glorious 50th this May 23rd with a big sale at 35 Wilson St., Greenhills from 9Am to 7PM.

For more information please visit her website at:

www.ditasandicoong.com.ph

Godbless and Cheers! =]

“Governed by the theory of “Equivalent Exchange,” Alchemy says that in order to gain anything, something of equal value must be given.”

Anime fanatics rejoice and unite!  The Philippine free TV premiere of the most anticipated anime of 2009, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, hitting ANIMEGA viewers starting May 22 on TV5,  7:30PM and every Friday thereafter.

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, the second TV adaptation of Hiromu Arakawa’s dark fantasy manga, follows two brothers who try to use the power of alchemy to resurrect their deceased mother. With tragic consequences, the process fails and as a toll for using their taboo knowledge of alchemy, the older brother, Edward Elric loses his left leg while his younger brother, Alphonse Elric, loses his entire body. Now the two undertake a quest to restore their bodies by seeking the mythical Philosopher’s Stone, even if it means using Edward’s knowledge on alchemy for the military, and finding out bitter truths and tragedies along the journey.

Hailed as no. 1 most popular anime of all time in two Japan, FMAB won five awards in the American Anime Awards in 2007, and bagged the “Animation of the Year” award (for Fullmetal Alchemist: The Conqueror of Shambala), “Best original story” and “Best music” in the Tokyo Anime Fair.

So, grab some popcorn, plop on your comfy seats and keep your eyes glued to the telly this Friday..I know I will!

Godbless and Cheers! =]

TV5’s Who Wants to be a Millionaire hosted by Vic Sotto enters primetime TV on May 23 Saturday 6PM. Based on the original British format, contestants coming from all over the country will compete to get on the “hot seat” to which the ascent to the seven-digit jackpot begins by answering 15 multiple-choice questions correctly.

Traditionally, Who Wants to be a Millionaire? is a general knowledge game show that sets off challenges, suspense, and a 1 Million cash prize. But as it lands on TV5, the show escalates it to a P2,000,000 jackpot prize, turning the contestants eager and excited as the questions eventually turn into higher levels of difficulty.

Keeping loyal to its original format, contestants are provided “Lifelines” in the form of ‘Ask the Audience’ at which the audience key in their answers, ‘50/50’ wherein two wrong answers are eliminated from the choices, and the ‘Phone a Friend’ option.

Interested contestants all over the country are given the chance to win millions by just simply typing in “MILLION (space) Name” to 2910 on their mobile phones, wherein an automated reply will be sent to the subscriber for the next steps.

On its pilot episode, Who Wants to be a Millionaire? will be brimming with celebrities who want to relive the millionaire dream with celebrities Ara Mina, Polo Ravales, Assunta de Rossi, Rafael Rosel, Manilyn Reynes, Jay Manalo, Megan Young, Gladys Reyes, Nadia Montenego and Mo Twister.

So let’s watch and find out who among these celebrities gets to increase the “money tree” and gets a chance to go home a millionaire on the pilot episode of Who Wants to be a Millionaire?

Godbless and Cheers! =]