Even though the usual reaction that most TV campaign ads elicits from me is a cringe or a face-plant followed by a sigh, there are some notable exceptions out there. My criteria for liking or disliking a particular campaign ad has less to do with the “catchiness” of the tune or the “cuteness” of the gimmick […]
Enero 3, 2012
I really don’t understand why people persist in using dangerous firecrackers (not to mention indiscriminately firing guns) to celebrate New Year. Haven’t they heard of the principle of diminishing returns?! Think about it, on the one hand you have “fun, noise, lights, celebration, tradition,” but on the other, you have “expenses, fires, accidents, toxic fumes, […]
Disyembre 13, 2010
Well, if we go by recent news reports, then the answer is an emphatic YES! Apparently, and if I remember the news report correctly, this particular stretch of Quezon City’s highway system claims an average of 6 lives a week — and that’s just the fatalities involving motorcycles! And given that the road widening projects […]
Disyembre 9, 2010
I’ve been ranting about our inconsiderate ka-Kyusis and how they’re turning our City’s streets into their personal basurahans but have, so far, neglected to offer an alternative to this sad habit of indiscriminate littering (teka, meron bang discriminate littering?) Typical, no? Reklamo ng reklamo pero wala namang suggestion on how to better things. Well, thank […]
Nobyembre 30, 2010
No. I’m not referring to pornography… nor am I hitting back at some of my so-called “friends” who never return my calls (hehehe). I’m OK with those two. Guilty rin ako on both counts kasi. 🙂 What I’m talking about are those kababuyans of ours who seem to think our City’s streets and sidewalks are their […]
Nobyembre 23, 2010
Kyusi rocks! Period. No ifs and buts about it. It has everything a guy like me can ask for — great schools, a bitchin’ nightlife, loads of relaxation areas, and ample opportunities to make a good living (especially with TechnoHub now up and running :-)) Yep. Here’s one certified Proud Kyusi Resident if ever there […]
Pebrero 4, 2013
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