Comedy King Dolphy passes away

...and so passes the King of Comedy...by life a king, in heart a clown.

if would be difficult to find another comedian like him, our entertainment industry is like a deck of cards, we'll find the occasional king, but most are jacks.

One of the PILLAR and REAL ACTOR was already gone. But we need to continue to smile, to commemorate his contribution in the world of comedy in movie and television industry, as he himself wanted us to do.

May your smile become our smile and your laughter become our laugther as we continue our journey thru our lives. We will never forget you, and we will past on to our children about the story of your legacy you have made into the hearts of the filipino people.

RIP to a legacy, a legend, a hall of famer, one of the BEST COMEDIANS the nation have ever known, you may be gone but you will remain in our hearts,in our minds and in our souls.

To the most respectful person in the philippines who made many the people laugh when they sad now we should give thanks to our king of comedy Dolphy whose contribution to our country is so precious and cannot be replace but in our heart he is the most he is the one and only king may his soul rest in the kingdom of our god and may the almighty god bless his family ....

To the King of Comedy Dolphy Thanks and we love you and I say my Condolence..

The first picture of the new Spider-Man

'Spider-Man' fans rejoice! The first picture of Andrew Garfield as the web-slinger has been unveiled.

The rising actor is replacing Tobey Maguire as the wall-crawling superhero in the upcoming reboot of 'Spider-Man'. The new film will focus more on Peter Parker (aka Spider-Man) in high school.

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This picture should put their fears to rest for the time being, with the moody image, showing a bruised and bloodied Garfield, sharing similarities to the comic book Peter Parker. The costume as well seems less sculpted than in the previous movies. 

Talking about the part, Garfield recently told Details magazine: "I want to feel stronger than I've ever felt, and I want to feel more flexible. I want to feel powerful. You don't want to just be a pack of meat — it has to be an open body. It does something to your psyche, and it does something to the way you move."

The movie, which is released in 2012.

TABA Awards 2010 for Bloggers

I was nominated as Friendliest Blogger of the Year by Jhiegzh for TABA Awards 2010. I was inspired to nominate also for deserving bloggers who inspire all readers in sharing their brilliant thought and idea through blogging.

And here's my nominees:

Best Personal Post of the Year: Anacleto Cifra Romana,
The Backpack Man For making me more inspired on his every personal post.

Best Blog Design Alexander Catiero,
A Boy Named Xander Make it simple and pleasant to all his readers.

Best Kikay Blog Design Leah
My Taste Treasure Lots of flowers most interestingly for readers.

Friendliest Blogger of the Year Lhan
Notbuk ni Lhan He first introduce to me this awarding body and make friends.

Madramang Blogger of the Year Emotera
EMOTERA Every post makes me think of her.

Best Post of the Year Jhiegzh
Something to Brood Over He nominate me as a Friendliest Blogger, and I can feel it in his post he is true to his self.

In my nominees for TABA Awards 2010, I could make friends to all my co-bloggers by giving them recognition for all their efforts and make blogging fantastic for all.

Most Interesting Blog Award

The end of the year is a time when people give away awards for various things, so here are my blog awards for 2010 - not to be taken too seriously!

1. The Backpack Man
2. A Boy Named Alexander
3. AXL Powerhouse Production, Inc
4. Missus Bounty Basket
5. Something To Think About
6. D' Explorer
7. Finding The Real Me
8. ...TREK...
9. The Blogger's Trail
10. Halojin
11. Balangingi Lifestyle
12. E.M.O.T.E.R.A
13. Moshi Moshi Anone
14. Kwatro Khanto
15. One Acre of Diamond
16. Something to Brood Over
17. Pusang Kalye
18. Pinoy Adventurista
19. Batang Yagit
20. Eymardeas

No trophies, no cheques, no marching bands, just thank you (and all the other bloggers whose stuff I read) for keeping me entertained and making me continue to think.

Philippine Football Team, a major development

For the first time in recent history, Filipinos are actually following their football team, a major development in a country where the three B’s – basketball, billiards, and boxing – are the only sports that garner any significant TV time. Over the long term, the Azkals’ fairytale run could spark a long-overdue renaissance in football, a sport that many believe is actually a better fit for Filipinos but that has been woefully neglected and underdeveloped.

The Philippines will now prepare for a semifinal series against powerhouse Indonesia, which is sure to be the team’s toughest assignment yet. The semifinal is a home-and-away format where each team will host one match in their home country. However, the Asean Football Federation recently announced that the Philippines had no suitable venue to host a Suzuki Cup match, and as such, the Azkals’ “home” match will have to be played in a neutral country of the Philippines’ choosing.

While this development was born out of the fact that nobody expected the Philippines to advance to the semifinals, it is also a sad reflection on the state of football in the country. It will also deny Filipinos a chance to watch the team live and provide much-needed home field advantage.

Prince and Kate set wedding date

St James's Palace has also said the wedding - including the costs of the church service, music, flowers, decorations reception and honeymoon - will be paid for by the Royal family and the Middleton family.

The public will pay for associated costs like security. Downing Street announced that the wedding day would be a public holiday.

Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, private secretary to Prince William, said the couple chose Westminster Abbey for its "staggering beauty", 1,000-year Royal history and intimacy despite its size.

By coincidence April 29 is the feast of St Catherine of Siena.

Mr Lowther-Pinkerton said those planning the nuptials were very conscious of Britain's precarious finances.

"All parties involved in the wedding, not least Prince William and Miss Middleton, want to ensure that a balance is struck between an enjoyable day and the current economic situation," he said.

"To that end the Royal family and the Middleton family will pay for the wedding."

He said this move drew directly from the precedent set by the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh's wedding in 1947 and Charles and Diana's nuptials in 1981.

Mr Lowther-Pinkerton said William and Miss Middleton were "completely over the moon" about their engagement.

"I've never seen two happier people, which is absolutely fabulous to work in that sort of environment," he said.

"They're on Cloud Nine, like any other newly-engaged couple. They're now getting stuck into organising their wedding. They are very much in charge of the arrangements for the big day."

The couple announced their engagement last week, nine years after meeting as students at St Andrew's University, sparking fevered speculation about where and when they would tie the knot.

Harry Potter Premiere in London

Head to the magical Harry Potter premiere London event at Leicester Square to celebrate the release of the seventh adventure in the blockbuster series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1.

Red carpet event
Promising to be a highlight in the calendar of many an aspiring witch and wizard, the Harry Potter premiere London celebrity screening celebrates the launch of the penultimate film in the fantasy series. The red carpet world premiere at Leicester Square is bound to be a popular affair, with hundreds of fans turning up to cheer on the stars of the film as they make their way along the red carpet and into the cinema.

All star cast
Starring the likes of Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, Emma Watson as Hermione Granger and Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 also boasts an impressive line up of veteran actors such as Ralph Fiennes, Helena Bonham Carter, Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith, Robbie Coltrane and Michael Gambon. Fans will no doubt be craning their necks to see which of the stars from the film will be stepping out onto the red carpet for the Harry Potter premiere London event.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Picking up from the dramatic end of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, the Deathly Hallows Part 1 sees Harry, Ron and Hermione leave the comparative safety of Hogwarts in their quest to defeat the Dark Lord, Voldemort, once and for all. Combining magical special effects with dramatic storytelling and the hint of romance, the latest film is destined to become another blockbuster adapted from the bestselling children's books by J.K. Rowling. Fans can see the film for themselves shortly after the Harry Potter premiere London event, when The Deathly Hallows Part 1 goes on general release on 19th November 2010.

Harry Potter Location in UK

To celebrate the UK release of 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1' on 19 November 2010, I put together ten of favourite Harry Potter filming locations. The much-loved teen wizard has appeared at various places all over Britain so jump on your broomstick and discover the magic…

Glenfinnan Viaduct, Scotland
On its way to Hogwarts, in 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets' (2002), the flying Ford Anglia lands on Glenfinnan Viaduct, on the West Highland line between Fort William and Mallaig in Scotland. There’s a regular diesel service, but if you want to cross the viaduct in a Hogwart's Express-style steam locomotive, West Coast Railways run the Jacobite Steam Train during the summer season (May to October).

Glencoe, Scotland
Push further into Scotland to see Glencoe where the dramatic landscapes around Hogwarts were filmed. You'll recognise the Steall Falls at Glen Nevis from the Tri-Wizard Tournament in the 'Goblet of Fire' (2005). The rugged beauty and natural drama of the Scottish highlands are the perfect background for the first two Harry Potter films - where the Quidditch matches were filmed against the backdrop of Glen Nevis (also used for 'Braveheart', 'Rob Roy' and 'Highlander II').

Bodleian Library, Oxford, England
Oxford University’s famous Bodleian Library starred in three of the Harry Potter films. The medieval Duke Humfrey's Library was used as the Hogwarts library and the elaborately vaulted Divinity School became Hogwart’s infirmary. Tour this historic place of learning to see where Oscar Wilde, C S Lewis and J R R Tolkien once studied.

Durham Cathedral, England
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry was realised on film in a bewildering number of locations throughout the UK. One of the most spectacular is Durham Cathedral, one of the UK’s finest Norman buildings. Durham’s elegant cloisters became the snow-covered quadrangle, where Harry sets the owl flying in the first film and is also the scene of Ron’s slug vomiting in ‘The Chamber of Secrets’. The cathedral chapter house is the venue for Professor McGonagall’s class teaching the young wizards to turn animals into water goblets.

Alnwick Castle, Northumberland, England
Grab your broomstick and head to Alnwick Castle, the site of Madame Hooch’s flying lesson in the first film. Discover 700 years of history, spectacular gardens with water sculptures and one of the world’s largest treehouses. Alnwick Castle was also used in 'Robin Hood Prince of Thieves' (1991) and 'Elizabeth' (1997).

Leadenhall Market, London, England
The entrance to the wizard’s pub, 'the Leaky Cauldron', is an optician in Bull’s Head Passage in Leadenhall Market in the City of London. Leadenhall is a superb example of a Victorian covered market with an ornate painted roof.

Freshwater West, Pembrokeshire, Wales
One of Wales’ top surfing beaches, this stretch of golden sand was chosen as a location for Bill Weasley and Fleur Delacour‘s Shell Cottage in the latest instalment of the franchise. It’s no stranger to film crews and has also served in Ridley Scott’s 'Robin Hood' (2010) as the backdrop to the climactic battle with the French.

King’s Cross Station, London, England
The Hogwarts Express departs from ‘Platform 9 ¾’ of King’s Cross Station, which is actually the arched wall between Platforms 4 and 5. If that seems short on magic, head towards the entrance to Platforms 9, 10 and 11 on the west side of the station. There you’ll find a trolley disappearing into the magical realm through a wall marked ‘Platform 9 ¾’.Outside you’ll see the Neo-Gothic facade of St Pancras where the Weasleys’ magical Ford Anglia takes off in 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets' (2002).

Reptile House, London Zoo, England
London Zoo's Reptile House is where Harry first discovers his gift for talking with snakes in 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone' (2001). If you fancy chatting to snakes, or any other animals for that matter, London Zoo's the place.

Gloucester Cathedral, England
If you scare easily, then be careful if you visit the Cathedral of Gloucester, which has been a place of worship for over 1,300 years. While you may not meet Nearly Headless Nick or Moaning Myrtle in these halls, an ancient wooden door leads down to the old crypt, said to be haunted by monks from the old Gloucester monastery. Scenes from the first two films were shot here including the shots of Harry and Ron hiding from the troll.

Fascinating little venture in Southall

I decided on an adventure this week. I took the train five minutes south to a different world.

Southall is one of regions in London most famous for its large Asian population. 55% of the population is Indian or Pakistani but there is also a large community of Somalis who live there. The result: a colourful, vibrant area with cultural differences woven intricately throughout. The signs at the train station are even bilingual in English and Gurmukhi.

It was quite a fascinating little venture. The McDonalds is halal. There is a pub called the Glassy Junction which accepts rupees as payment (300 = 1 pint of beer). It has churches, temples and mosques.

I went into a little jumble of a shop that sells everything from rolls to bubble wrap to states of Ganesh, to Jesus and Mary dinner trays to sex toys to children’s toys to kitchen ware and hardware. The goods were dirty and tumbling off the shelves. It was an array of treasures that required some digging.

There were gorgeously vivid fabric shops, sari-sari shops and jewellery shops, lots of phones and DVDs, loads of curry restaurants and market food lining the streets, vegetables and fruits like I’ve seen in Quiapo and Baclaran.

I found out something today in Starbucks

Yes Starbucks, (anti smoking ban, pretty much all public places across the country), but you would have to be completely up yourselves or on something whacky to believe in anyway that others smoking has an effect on the quality of your coffee. I’d rather you protected the quality of your coffee by not burning it every morning.

Maybe I should write some of my own signs and put then in every Starbucks.