Today is Ash Wednesday February 22, 2012

By the sweat of your brow, you will produce food to eat until you return to the ground, because you were taken from it. You are dust, and you will return to dust."

Today is Ash Wednesday February 22, 2012. Let this be a gentle reminder that we should be always be a blessings to others. I am sharing Araneta Center's Mass schedule for Ash Wednesday but you can always go to your local church anywhere in the country.

IT ONLY HURTS WHEN I PEE, RJ Ledesma’s guide to Bodily Gases, Pink Parts and Hair Loss

RJ Ledesma has launched his fourth book " IT ONLY HURTS WHEN I PEE, RJ Ledesma’s guide to Bodily Gases, Pink Parts and Hair Loss" last February 20 (Monday) 6pm @ Powerbooks, Greenbelt 4, Makati City, Philippines.

RJ Ledesma is a three-time best-selling author and 30th National Book Awards finalist, an entrepreneur, multimedia practitioner, yogi and author of Lies My Yaya Should Have Told Me (2008), I Do or I Die (2009), and Is It Hot In Here Or Is It Me? (2010).

His fourth book “It Only Hurts When I Pee, RJ Ledesma’s Guide on Bodily Gases, Hair Loss and Pink Parts.” distributed by Anvil Publishing, is a compilation of the ridiculously truthful, self-aware and highly comical chronicles of the less hygienic male species based on curious epic research, thorough investigation and, ahem, first-hand experience.

 

From the freshly squeezed brain juices of RJ Ledesma, the book and all its 167 pages tackles amusing topics and antics, including classic and epic details in the Pinoy dating and mating scenes, and male entertainment created simply by grimy fingers and a lack of good taste.

Wonder why bad guys often become the object of romance by women who, in RJ’s own word, desire “to increase the country’s current voting population”? Let the entrepreneur, multimedia practitioner, yogi and author of Lies My Yaya Should Have Told Me (2008), I Do or I Die (2009), and Is It Hot In Here Or Is It Me? (2010) tickle your funny bone and usher you into testosterone land with his newest masterpiece guaranteed to make you pee to your heart’s content.

Juvenal Sansó: Spanish by birth, Filipino at heart

Juvenal Sansó: Spanish by birth, Filipino at heart

Juvenal Sanso was born in Reus, Catalonia, Spain in 1929, but moved to Manila five years later, where his family established El Arte Espanol, a wrought-iron business. The young Sanso spent his boyhood in Paco and had many wonderful memories of halcyon days swimming in the Pasig River and family outings to Montalban in Rizal.

The blond and blue-eyed young Sanso learned to speak Tagalog fluently and freely mingled with boys his age, forming many lasting friendships, with Henry Sy, foremost among them. For more of Sanso's story click here.

We were so lucky to be invited to Sanso's painting exhibit at The Podium. I hope to be invited to Sanso's future exhibits.

Sarah Geronimo Trended on Twitter Worlwide

Sarah Geronimo Trended on Twitter Worlwide .  Yes, dear readers. Sarah Geronimo conquered worldwide Twitter on Sunday, February 18, 2012, as the term “Sarah G. Day” became the no. 1 trending topic not just in the Philippines but also worldwide! 

Sarah G. Day stayed at no. 1 in the world trending box for almost nine hours that American Idol alumnus, Stefano Langone, asked the question: “What is Sarah G. Day? Remained no. 1 trending on twitter. don’t have any idea about it??”

Sarah G. Day is a term dubbed by fans and netizens alike on Sunday, February 19, because Sarah Geronimo ruled the television screen from ASAP 2012 at noontime, The Buzz in the afternoon and Gandang Gabi Vice at night.

Max’s Restaurant Chicken Takeout Treat from February 20 to March 31, 2012

 

Details

• Max’s Restaurant Chicken Takeout Promo.
• Sarap-to-the-Bones Fried Chicken for only P299 (Save P76 from the Original Price)
• Promotion is from February 20 to March 31, 2012 only.
• Available in all Max’s Restaurant nationwide.
• Promo is valid only for take-out.

Carlos Celdran's Livin’ la Vida Imelda

Carlos Celdran Livin’ la Vida Imelda show at Silverlens gallery is a fresh and creative show inspired by power, disco, parties, politics, architecture and the iconic Imelda Marcos.

Carlos Celdran brings his highly entertaining walking tours of Manila--the Imelda inspired tour Livin’ la Vida Imelda to a gallery setting at Silverlens Lab (SLab).  

I watched the show and I can promise you that it will be the best show you'll ever see in this side of town.  

Carlos Celdran transformed his walking tour into a performance art. Collaborating with Toronto artist Eric Quebral who rendered the buildings of the CCP complex, the PICC, Coconut Palace, Film Center and Folk Arts Theater in black masking tape on the gallery's pristine white walls.

Livin’ la Vida Imelda uses great music, lighting, old photos, acting, dancing-and-singing and shouting performers, and the pretty looking guy playing Mrs. Marcos.

                                                       
Carlos Celdran recreates history from a unique perspective. His script is full of delicious bits of chizmiz, mixed with historical trivia and fearless name dropping. Carlos Celdran tackled the story of former First Lady Imelda’s early years,her idyllic Leyte childhood, her beauty queen background, the courtship with young congressman Ferdinand Marcos. Expect to hear about the Film Center controversy, Ninoy Aquino’s assassination, the 1986 snap elections and subsequent People Power. Carlos Celdran recounted everything with humor. 
                                                  
The no-holds barred Carlos Celdran, made jokes about everything from the age of Senator Juan Ponce-Enrile to the size issues of former President Marcos. Carlos Celdran made a unique analysis of what the Marcos years did to the Philippines. Carlos Celdran said that the Marcoses promoted arts and culture and nurtured corruption and abuse, built bridges and buildings but tortured student activists. He said that the late Ferdinand Marcos was a brilliant man who allowed his beautiful wife to use her strange brand of disco diplomacy to cut deals with other dictators and dream up bizarre projects.

Inevitably, the story leads us to the EDSA Revolution, when Ferdinand and Imelda were skirted off to Hawaii (did Marcos really think Paul Laxalt meant Paoay and not Hawaii?) Carlos Celdran also said that Imelda sang “New York, New York” on the plane on the way to Hawaii. Just when you think it all ends there, Carlos Celdran provides a very funny and ironic epilogue. Imelda Marcos is indeed back--back in power (as Congresswoman of Ilocos Norte), back in society (launching her own costume jewellery line and as Carlos Celdran claims, eating pizza at the checkout counter of Price Smart), and firmly, in her place as an icon of our times.

Carlos Celdran LIVIN’ LA VIDA IMELDA in Silverlens’ Slab has 15 show dates: February 7, 8, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24; March 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10. Regular tickets sell for P800 while student tickets sell for P400. All shows start promptly at 8 pm. All shows will be held at Silverlens SLab gallery located at the 2/F, YMC Building II, 2320 Don Chino Roces Extension (formerly Pasong Tamo Extension), Makati City. The performance runs one hour and 40 minutes, with a 15-minute intermission.

Tickets available at Silverlens: 2320 Pasong Tamo Ext., Makati City. Please call Kat Luciano at 816-0044 (office hours) or text (0917) 587-4011.

GLOBE Free Facebook promo until March 14 2012.

What is Free Facebook promo?

Free Facebook promo is a Free access to Facebook promo on your phone available to all Globe prepaid and Tm subscribers only. Tattoo Prepaid Users will have to register to BASIC30. Php 30 for 1-day unlimited access to Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and Y!Mail. Text BASIC30 to 8888 to register.

How could a subscriber avail of GLOBE Free Facebook promo until March 14 2012?

A subscriber will need to register only once by dialing *143# and pressing the call button for free, or by texting FREE FB to 8888. Registration will be valid for the entire duration of the promo, i.e. until March 14 2012.

• Subscriber must have P1.00 maintaining balance in order to register to FREE FB.
• Subscriber can start browsing m.facebook.com once SMS confirmation has been received.
• Accessing external links or sites, e.g. YouTube will be charged regular browsing rates of P5 for 15 minutes.
• Upon subscription expiration, default charging of P5 for 15 minute session will commence.
• FREE FB offer is applicable for local (Philippine) use only. International roaming rates will apply once subscriber leaves the country.
• Promo is available from February 15 to March 14, 2012.

What is m.facebook.com?

m.facebook.com is the mobile version of www.facebook.com. Subscribers using a mobile phone will automatically be redirected to m.facebook.com. It’s a compressed version but you can still use many of the main features of Facebook in your mobile phone such as posting status or comments, adding friends, uploading photos, and editing your privacy settings.

Who can register to Free Facebook promo?

All Globe Prepaid and TM subscribers can avail of this promo using their mobile phones.

Can I use any Facebook app for free when registered to Free Facebook promo?

Use of any Facebook app will be charged regular rates of P5 for 15minutes. Free Facebook can only be used with m.facebook.com

After I register to Free Facebook promo, how do I know if I can start surfing for free?

Upon subscribing to FREE FB, you will receive a confirmation message. You may click on the link indicated or go to your internet browser and type http://m.facebook.com. FREE FB promo is from February 15 to March 14, 2012.

Can I browse through m.facebook.com using any browser type?

No. Browsing through m.facebook.com will be available to all browsers EXCEPT Opera Mini for which browsing will be charged at regular rates of P5 for 15 minutes.

What websites can I visit when registered to the Free Facebook promo?

Only m.facebook.com will be free of charge. Accessing or clicking embedded links to other sites, e.g. Yahoo, YouTube, etc. within Facebook will automatically charge you the regular browsing rate of P5 for 15 minutes.

Will I be charged if I browse other sites or if I click advertisements within Facebook?

Clicking on embedded links or clicking third party advertisements within Facebook will automatically charge you the regular browsing rate of P5 for15 minutes.

While registered to Free Facebook promo, can I also register to other mobile browsing internet promos?

Yes, you can use Free Facebook even if you are subscribed to either SuperSurf or PowerSurf. These promos will allow you to surf other sites or click on other links within m.facebook.com without being charged regular browsing rates.

Is this still accessible while roaming?

Sorry, but this promo is available only in the Philippines. Regular roaming rates will apply.

Until when is m.facebook.com free?

m.facebook.com is free for a month starting February 15, 2012 to March 14, 2012.

Is FREE Facebook promo available only for a certain time of the day?

m.facebook.com is free and accessible 24/7 as long as you are registered.

How can I check if my subscription is still active?

To check your subscription status, dial *143# and press the call button for free, or text FREE FB STATUS to 8888. You will receive information on the promo expiry.

What do I text if I want to know more about the promo?

To know more about this promo, dial *143# and press the call button for free, or text FREE FB INFO to 8888.

What should I text if I want to unsubscribe from the promo?

To unsubscribe, dial *143# and press the call button for free, or text FREE FB STOP to 8888.

Is there a maintaining balance in order to continue using the Free Facebook promo?

Subscribers should have P1.00 maintaining balance in order to register to FREE FB.

Vicky Belo: Back in Manila

Vicky Belo: Back in Manila

Dr. Vicki Belo is now back in the Philippines. She arrived earlier this morning in Manila today, Monday, February 20, 2012 and she immediately Tweeted to tell her followers that she has landed.

"Hi twerps I'm baaack. Thank you for all your prayers and support . It really helped me not to be so sad and kept me strong."

The controversial doctor created a funny scene at the airport when she tried to avoid the press by using a wheelchair and covered herself with a pashmina.

She related the story with the following messages:

"Comedy at the airport. I tried to avoid the press by riding a wheelchair and covering myself with a pashmina . It was almost perfect.

But my Driver was not where he was supposed to be. The. 3 minute wait seemed like an eternity then someone shouted . Nandyan si Dr. Belo naka wheelchair. 

Luckily only a few got to me . My departure was much better and seamless . No one saw me talaga . To all those who care

I'm doing ok. I'm still sad of course but it would be weird if I wasn't since in 3 months we would have been together 7 years. Im trying to figure out what lesson I'm supposed to learn from this."
Dr. Vicki Belo went to LA last week to celebrate her first Valentine's Day alone. She was supposed to be with Hayden Kho on that trip but she decided to leave the country alone after that controversial tweet she made that involved Nancy Castiglione.

While Vicky Belo was out of the country, news broke out that she has finally called it quits with Hayden. It was confirmed by Butch Francisco, one of Vicki's closest friends whom she called before leaving for LA.

Photos captured from ANC video this morning