Guess who's making a come back? ISKRAMBOL!

So, after couple of weeks of not blogging, I come out now with new stuff. New stuff?! This one actually is nothing new to Filipino food culture. I mean, this stuff is making a comeback to fill our mouths. I'm talking about Iskrambol (Ice Cramble). It's actually a frosty shaved ice with condensed and powdered milk and chocolate syrup. Yum!

Talking about It's comeback. I saw lots of franchise about this Favorite Filipino over the past weeks. Saw it around the Metro in malls, along major streets. Well, From the cart-thing to a more innovative and more delicious stuff.

And the good thing, is that you can now customize your own Iskrambol. Now, the simple frosty iskrambol can be more delicious by adding up your favorite Ice Cream flavor or put your own toppings (say pinipig, chocolate kisses, vermicellis).

To end this up, Try walking along streets and you'll see what I'm saying. Sarap ng Iskrambol! :)

*Photos courtesy by
http://simplemomrizza.blogspot.com/2009/06/ice-breakers-scramble-mania.html
earthlingorgeous.com

Would you rather be a famous singer or actor?

Honestly, I would rather be a singer. Yeah, I love acting but singing's my 1st love. My day would not be complete without singing at the top of my lungs.

Ask me anything

Congrats, Kuya Jon!

Just recently, PRC has released its result for the REE (Registered Electrical Engineer) Exams and RME (Registered Master Electrician) Exams conducted this early part of September.

And I'm proud to say, my cousin Engr. Kenneth John Zinampan has passed both exams with flying colors.

Top 10 RME examinees

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I'm sure, Adamson University are proud of  his achievement. And our family much proud! Way to go, Kuya Jon!

All-time Filipino Favorite Snacks.

 Filipinos are great appreciator of food. I mean, It's our past time. We, Filipinos do love food in general. On free time we eat snacks which we normally buy in our favorite sari-sari store. And talking about snacks, I'm giving you The Top 5 All-time Favorite Filipino Snacks. This is actually a first time on my blog.

1.Boy Bawang

 This snack probably is the best partner when you're bored. I remember way back High school, This is one of the snacks na hindi mawawala sa bulsa ng mga estudyante. At kapag sobrang bored na ang klase, nagbabatuhan talaga. And recently, I just found out that this snack has lots of variants. I thought, Plain lang ang flavor nito.

2. Stick-O

Another household snack, Stick-O. Para sa mga bata, at sa mga ISIP-BATA. I rememeber, a classmate of mine, na hindi lilipas ang isang araw ng hindi sya nakakakain ng Stick-O. Hay! Sarap!

3. Cloud9

Oh that chocolatey goodness! While writing this blog, I'm actually drooling for this. Not to talk about the nougat and the caramel inside, the chocolate coating basically make this snack DELICIOSO!

4. Yan-Yan

Ang snack na mas nauuna pang maubos ang chocolate kaysa sa bread sticks. Another snack suits for children and child-at-heart.

5. Hello!

Having this sweet tooth, another choco snack that surely makes everyone go gaga on it. Those crunchy wafer, coated with Chocolate just make you ask for more.

Apparently, Namiss nyong kainin lahat ng snacks na to. Well, I for one is drooling around.

(Big thanks to http://iamsorandom.tumblr.com for the pictures!)

She's Wild!

Mike's "For the First Time"

The Script's "For the First Time" video has already released in U.S. but it's a nah-ah! in the Philippines. As the official video is blocked as requested by the music label on YouTube. But the great thing is seeing this another potential artist on YouTube. Well, after Tommy Knox, Here's Mike. Got this cool and suave voice that everyone are sure to melt.

Meanwhile, Here's the vid and you guys judge:



If you wanna see more of him, here's his channel on YouTube, http://www.youtube.com/user/Araknerman

Alin ka sa dalawa? 1. Cool-headed person or 2. Warm-hearted person

I'm a moody kind of person and sometimes cannot control my temper when I'm so angry. I guess, I'm more of a warm-hearted person rather than a cool-headed person. My heart melts if I done something wrong to a person.

Ask me anything

Paano mo sosolusyunan ang problema sa trapiko?

That's apparently one of my biggest headaches everyday. I always give a damn about this one. Well, Bata pa ako may traffic na and I guess the only thing I could do is to pay sufficient amount of Tax, if I have my own job. That's the least thing I could do to help the government to find solutions about this nerve-wrecking thing.

Ask me anything

kelan mo plan umakyat ng baguio?

Actually, my friends and I were talking about this. We've had plans. Pero none of these happen. I want, probably on sem break, after the terrifying pre-board exams. Haha. :)

Ask me anything

Ano ang panananaw mo sa kung magiging parte ng pang araw araw na diksyon ng mga kabataan ang "bekimon?"

Well, I've nothing against gays. As these group of people in our society are now accepted. "Bekimon", just like "Jejemons" are just way of life. We call it TREND. Lilipas din yan! :)

Ask me anything

Naniniwala ka bang may mali sa kulturang Pilipino? Ano ito?

Yeah, you know, nothing's perfect. Everything on Earth has its inherent flaws. Filipinos are by nature adoptive sa lahat ng bagay. That almost everything we see, kinokopya natin.That's basically the thing, We are NOT artistic copier. :)

Ask me anything

Are you in Love right now??? if yes, with whom? :)

Hmm... at this point of time, romantically speaking, No! But, I'm in love with my life, I'm in love with I'm doing and I'm in love with the people I'm with. I hope that makes sense. :) Thanks for the q! :)

Ask me anything

Not F***ed up!

Teletubbies-Yes!

Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Lala, Po - TeleTubbies

GLEE goes GAGA.

Probably, Gleeks will dance their asses away as Glee season 2 will be just around the corner. Definitely not a fan of Glee but a big surprise is a Filipino who's making her debut in a Hollywood TV series- Charice. And this is the reason why she's the talk of the town of the whole Filipino community. Well, FOX has already released its spoilers and trailers on its new seasoned show.

Meanwhile, here are some photos and vids that GLEEKS may go gaga with.

Will La Salle still made it to the top 4?

It's been a very productive year for all the UAAP teams this year. Why? Since all of the teams are very competitive and aggressive with the kind of team tally each teams has showed. Proof is the steep competition between these teams. As the league is near to its semi-finals, 4 teams are doing their best thing for the Final Four challenge. 3 teams already are already sure to occupy sports to the semi-finals. (FEU, Ateneo and Adamson) 

However, one team, the team that has been consistently on the Final Four for the past 3 years is on the verge of being dethroned on its spot, The De La Salle Green Archers. The big question for this Taft-based team is, Will they make it to cut this year?

Court Experts gave their opinions on the said clinching round together with the other 3 teams - UST, NU and UE. Here's what they say: 

La Salle Green Archers

Record: 6-4

Remaining schedule: FEU (August 28), UST (September 2), UE (September 4), Adamson (September 9)

The Green Archers have the toughest schedule among the middle-of-the-pack squads along with NU, see below. They have to play league-leaders FEU Tamaraws and the Adamson Falcons, but La Salle controls their destiny: if La Salle wins three of their last four games, they're in. A split of the remaining games will give them a playoff spot to get to the semi-finals.

There's no reason for La Salle to panic, however, if the first round is anything to go by. DLSU lost to FEU in double-overtime and led Adamson for three quarters before caving in. Also, a win over University of Santo Tomas eliminates the Growling Tigers, even if the Tigers win all their other games. The same goes if La Salle defeats University of the East.

NU Bulldogs

Record: 4-6

Remaining schedule: UE (August 29), FEU (September 2), Adamson (September 4), UST (September 9)

Curiously, the Bulldogs are facing the same opponent, DLSU, in their last four games. But NU has to hope that La Salle loses one or two of those games, if coach Eric Gonzales' team has any shot at making the semis.

More specifically, NU has to win at least two games, then pray that La Salle doesn't win any more. If the Archers win just once in their last four games (the next best situation for NU), the Sampaloc outfit will wish that the Green Archers will beat UE or UST, since it will rid NU of the chance to take the last post-season spot. Should that happen, the Bulldogs will only have to win three of their last four games to secure a rubber match with DLSU for a Final Four spot. A Green and White split of the remaining four games will require NU to step up in order for a playoff with La Salle to take place.

UE Red Warriors

Record: 4-7

Remaining schedule: NU (August 29), DLSU (September 4), UP (September 11)

UE is on the heels of two straight wins over Adamson and Ateneo, but a loss to La Salle would end the Red Warriors season automatically. The Warriors' edge, though, lies in their schedule: they have already faced the three highest-ranked schools, and having UP on their schedule is a bonus.

If DLSU manages to win only once from this point on, UE will be able to secure a playoff for the last post-season stretch should the Red Warriors go undefeated in its last three matches. Two more La Salle wins, regardless of the opponent, will send the Red half of Recto packing.

UST Growling Tigers

Record: 3-7

Remaining schedule: UP (August 28), DLSU (September 2), Ateneo (September 5), NU (September 9)

UST can afford to lose once – but not against DLSU – and still have a shot at the last four. Like UE, the Growling Tigers would have to sweep all their remaining games if La Salle wins at least once, to force a decider with the Green Archers for that all-important game. Should DLSU win twice against any team, it will be all over for UST.

The problem for UST is the Ateneo game. The Blue Eagles have won eight straight tussles with coach Pido Jarencio's squad dating back to 2007.

Source: http://ph.promotion.yahoo.com/college-hoops/court-experts-article?blogid=college_hoops&postid=138&viewPost=1

There's something 'bout Archie.

After months of missing him on airwaves, David Archuleta finally released his first track for his sophomore album. "Something About Love" is currently playing on your favorite music channels and radio station. If you still haven't seen the video of his new song, here's the vid.


Something About Love lyrics

Number of foreigners learning Filipino language, increases

For the latest Philippine news stories and videos, visit GMANews.TV

Congrats New Nurses! Congrats Friends!

Just recently, PRC has released the new successful examiners for Nursing Board Exam. And I, myself also had to wait for the results, not because I'm an examiner but because of my friends- my high school friends are the examiner, actually.

So proud of these guys who made it to the Local-RN Exams. But what keeps me mind-boggled as of the moment is their plans and what's install for them after having it the cut. Particularly at this point of time where we have a great surplus of Nurses in our country. Lots of 'em that some actually have to be social workers overseas.

It kinda upset me as these guys who devoted much of their times studying to pass the Board Exams, now thinking how they will practice their profession. And that's what I'm up to check, as their friend.

Nevertheless, I'm deeply PROUD that I'm a friend of these guys. Congratulations New Nurses!

All-time Favorite Pinoy Commercial

Still Remember these commercials?

Suportahan Taka (PLDT, 2001)

Eto ang Beat! (Coca-Cola, 2003)

Kahilingan (Fita, 2003)

Karen Po. (McDonalds', 2000)

Ang Alamat ng "Major, Major"

Philippines, still SAFE for tourists

The 25 Best New Trips for 2010

Now more than ever, travelers want their dollars to do more—for others, for the planet, for themselves. At least that’s what we found while searching for the best trips of 2010. From wolf-tracking in Slovakia to rafting a forbidden river in Bhutan, here are 25 brand-new adventures, all of them just right for right now.

Bhutan Outfitter: Bio Bio Expeditions

Bolivia Outfitter: Nantahala Outdoor Center

Botswana Outfitter: Explore Inc

Canada – B.C. Outfitter: Monashee Adventure Tours

Canada – Manitoba Outfitter: Earthwatch Institute

Chile + Argentina Outfitter: Boojum Expeditions

Costa Rica Outfitter: Wildland Adventures

France Outfitter: Discover France

Iceland Outfitter: Explorers’ Corner

Ireland Outfitter: Country Walkers

Kenya Outfitter: Geographic Expeditions

Laos Outfitter: Asia Transpacific Journeys

Madagascar Outfitter: Kumuka Worldwide

Montserrat Outfitter: Green Monkey Dive Shop

Nepal Outfitter: Journeys International

New Zealand Outfitter: Active New Zealand

Peru Outfitter: Adventure Life Journeys

Philippines Outfitter: Wilderness Travel

Slovakia Outfitter: Biosphere Expeditions

Sri Lanka Outfitter: Access Trips

Tanzania + Kenya Outfitter: Tropical Ice Limited

Tonga Outfitter: Wilderness Travel

U.S. – California Outfitter: Southern Yosemite Mountain Guides

U.S. – Colorado Outfitter: Western Spirit Cycling

U.S. – Idaho + Montana Outfitter: ROW Adventures



*Article C/O by http://sorsogonunited.wordpress.com

Source: National Geographic Channel

Looking through the Eyes of Jackie Chan

Now, look how stupid our cops now. They even do a picture taking at the vicinity of the crime. This has just made another name for our country- on the negative side. Whereas, Hong Kong already warned their people not to visit the Philippines because of what happened the other day. This could probably brought a negative perception by HongKong nationals towards us Filipinos.

On the other side, Jackie Chan, a well- known Hong Kong superstar, already gave his sentiments about the sad news via his Official Twitter account.

(Photos courtesy of @gmanews)

No underwear Please!

How could Venus Raj promote the tourism if she won the Ms. Universe?

After being the talk of the town last night because of a cop who took a hostage drama of a tourist full Hong Kong bus, I guess the whole Filipino nation will be proud of their race as the controversial Venus Raj made it to the top 10 of the Miss Universe pageant. While writing this blog, I'm actually stay tuned and watching the pageant. Though I'm not a fan but with tis good news, It  made me proud as a Filipino.

This hostage drama has made a very humiliating perception towards us, Filipinos, but the good news is that another Filipino is making her way to the Ms. Universe.

Let's see, how will she do on the said competition. Ironic is that If she won the title, How could she answer the question, "How would you promote tourism in your country despite of what happened last night?" Let's see how.

How to know if you are NORMAL

Who's the girl version of Taylor Lautner?

Most of the fans got the same obsession on their idols, where they sometimes looked stupid that they even imitate how their idols act. I, for myself is a self-confessed imitator of my fave artists. Especially John Mayer and David Archuleta. For guys, It's okay to do stuffs you want to express your admiration to your fave artists. But what's weird is when you looked exactly the same as you're "Idol" when in case, you're on the opposite sex. Just like the picture above, which shows a girl holding a Taylor Lautner pillow. The funny thing is, she looked exactly the same as her Idol. I must say, she's the girl version of the Teen's Choice multiple winner, Taylor HOTner. Haha! :)

Makulit kayo ah.. Etong sa inyo!

Weehoo! Got 3000 tweets already!

An Alarming case of YUAN

Honestly speaking, I hate it when people mispronounced my name or call me with other name. It just annoys me and give me some freaky and creepy reactions. Actually, I find it ugly when someone mispronounced it or when someone calls me with a name, I'm not used to. But, one thing I learned about my name is that, It's a place in India. Yah, I was like, "Rally?!" And I found out that It's a city of cannibals. Pretty weird, I guess but kinda interesting. 

I just googled it. And found it at Wikipedia. Here's the link. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junnar

Weirdest Jeepney signage

An "Aww" for Bieber.

Been seeing this video on the net for a week. But, what keeps me mind-boggled, was it really he (Justin Bieber) who was hit by the bottled water? Here's the vid.

Is it Ringo Starrs' nose that matters?

This is an animated version of an original Beetle "Walking in the Abbey Road." Probably, the first thing you guys have noticed is Ringo Starrs' nose. I don't know why it matter but it's the 1st thing I saw. Just compare it to original pic and you guys be the judge.

Pacquiao now on your favorite game consoles

So, while Pacquiao is having his hectic sched on his politics career as a Congressman, and while his fight against Antonio Margarito is being settle, we'll be seeing more of Pacquiao fight live, not on the ring but via our game consoles. Well, EA Sports is said to release the FIGHT NIGHT 4 featuring our very own Manny Pacquiao. The said game is said to release on 2011. So, gamers, especially Boxing lovers will surely love this one.


Just click the link below for reviews of the said game.

http://www.gamespot.com/events/ea2010/story.html?sid=6270136&tag=newsfeatures;title;1&pid=996445

Top 10 Most Amazing Photoshop Mistakes

Out of all the disasters that happened this year, these are the ones we can laugh about, everybody makes mistakes but this photoshop disasters are made by people who make a lot of dollars and are not really suppose to make these kinds of mistakes, and that’s why it’s so fun to see them. Check them out yourself and double check you next image for any disasters.

1. Wow, this one takes from Photoshop mistakes to a new level. Stuff magazine at all times features at least one beautiful model, actress, etc in each of their issues. How amazing this photo is? You can see here her one led but not other!!  Maybe a shark was swimming around and ate her other leg.

2. his photo is just little old but still pretty astonishing. The Mistake is clearly seen that the model’s panty is crack. Ohh!! The Crackless girl!!

3.  Photoshop can be a great program for controlling a picture but this one is really going incorrectly. You can seen in this pictures with one extra hand !! I think, We always need an extra hand.

4. At least they can share their nail enamel.

5.  Wow what a leg!! In this photo a girl shows her very long leg!! You have believed it ? Or not? A 9.8 feet long leg girl!

6.  Oh my god!! You can see here one extra plate which has no support. Scary floating plate, who is handling it? Nobody!!

It’s a miracle!!

7.  Wow!!! What a cute baby!! But you just look them closely. A baby’s figure!! How it is? A mutant hand baby.

8. High School Musical 2: Designer Still In Grade School. You can see two hands are mix in this photo.  Either there is lot more impale going on in this movie than I had previously understood, or someone, possibly someone with a hat, has been comped into this scene at the last minute.

9. This photo shows lost weight model. And I think her diet was so effective that she lost pounds and a leg. But I think her leg is still fat as previous. Seems like leg chopping is common nowadays.

10. Here we present, via the Photoshop Disasters blog, some of the best photoshop mistakes of recent years. Amy Winehouse seen in this photo with third hand! What is this charm with female celebrities and their 3rd hand?

"Falcon let's go, Falcon let's fight, Falcon let's go and win this fight!"

It's been 2 years since I left Adamson grounds but I'm still a fan of the basketball team since 2006, during Ken Bono's leadership where Falcons made it to the Final Four outshining FEU Tams. I must say history repeats itself as yesterday, August 12,2010, AdU made FEU shut their mouths off. Though I wasn't able to catch the game yesterday, but according to some Twitter friends, AdU won through Eric Camson's leadership styles. And that keeps the spirit alive about AdU on Final Two. What's weird, is that It's been couple of years since AdU made it to Finals. ( I guess, during Marlou Aquino's time.) I was then 2 or 3 years old. Well, I have this strong belief that AdU will get its 1st championship in Basketball category. Here's a brief history on how The Falcons stand in UAAP for the last 20 years.

Obviously, they're at the bottom of the UAAP cards on basketball. But this year, It's changed. 

Now tell me, what's their secret? I don't know though but I guess this man has it.

Since the UAAP fever is starting it's fire, I kinda had a laughtrip session with these pictures I saw from the UAAP website. (http://www.uaapsports.com/HOME.aspx)

As the Adamson cheer says, "Falcon let's go, Falcon let's fight, Falcon let's go and win this fight!"