On What Can kick Darna's Ass in the Ratings Race

As GMA 7's new Darna is set to soar this August, it is highly anticipated that Marian Rivera will again be the unbeatable queen of primetime. Mahirap tapatan ang Darna. Malakas ang audience following, malakas ang material and pwedeng mag-run for as long as merong bagong kontrabida na pwededng itapat sa bida.

I'm thinking that ABS-CBN is poised to have ALAMAT, the story of four former Ramon Revilla Sr. iconic anting-anting heroes, face this comic giant head on. It kinda makes sense, kasi same genre naman sila and pwedeng pang-agaw to sa batang audiences pati kalalakihan.

Pero kung ako ang tatanungin, mas maayos sana kung tapatan nila ang Darna ng isang series na subok na ang tibay sa masa. Ung tipong kahit ilang sirko ni Darna ay hinde kayang talunin. I vote for a Filipinized version of Meteor Garden.

Pwedeng ilagay dto sila Kim Chiu ulit. Chiu has already beaten Rivera's Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang in the ratings race. Given another solid material, na sana wag nilang lagyan ng nakakairita and panirang commercials gaya ng ginawa sa My Girl, Meteor Garden starrring Chiu can very well dominate the primetime race and bring back the much coveted Metro Manila ratings lead to ABS-CBN.

Mobilefun.co.uk

Shopping for a new mobile phone these days is quite confusing. With new models popping up almost every month, it is hard to keep up which are the latest and trendiest models. Would you go for a phone with a camera and a music player and every little garnishing available in the mobile industry? Or would you go for the comfort of using a small phone that is easy to use and can be tucked away in your pocket without so much as adding an extra unwanted bulge? For me, a mobile phone serves only two major roles. First is to make calls and second, to send and receive text messages. Coming in as a close third is satisfying the voyeur in me and having that convenience of being able to take a snapshot anytime since you wouldn't really carry a digicam or an SLR around with you all the time unless you are a paparazzi.

One convenient way to shop for mobile phones online is by logging on to mobilefun.co.uk. The site provides a host of products and services from phones, accessories such as jabra bluetooth headsets, bluetooth car kit, bluetooth headphones, even ringtones, wallpapers, screensavers, themes and mobile games. It is also supported by forums discussing which brands are best suited for every need.

The site supports popular manufacturers like Nokia, Samsung, Apple, Sony Erickson, Palm, Blackberry etc. It is the best place to go to and shop if you don't know what to get because you can compare features and read about user comments about each product. It is also best to check out if you do know what to get since all major products and accessories are supported and it is guaranteed that you will find anything mobile-related that you will ever need. It is a one stop shop for all your mobile phone needs and it is only a few clicks away and can be done in the comfort of your own home.

Piolo, Raw

Saw this posted at Lighthouse_Hero's blog. I gotta say, these ads just redefined hot. Bagay na bagay sa summer. Now if only they'd make a similar ad with Enchong Dee... eeeee inde na hot un... scorching!!!

I'm a Runner Barbie

Too bad Sarah Palin isn't blonde. This could have been the poster for Legally Blonde in Alaska... or Washington-bound Blondie. Anyway, click here to see Palin's interview with Runner's World along with more of these photos.

Scam of the Day

Almost everyday, I get to receive scam mails from people who are trying to get access to personal information and confidential bank details. For us Filipinos, we seem pretty immune to such scams and we have learned to just ignore them. It is surprising to find out though that a lot of people still fall for these obvious fraudulent acts.

One thing I have found helpful is simly copy-pasting on part of the letter on google and you will see similar scams posted on the net. If you have a site or a blog, it also helps to post about these in an off-chance that a would-be victim stumbles upon your site.

Here is one that I received just today

From: SGT.PERRY JOHNSON tkos@cox.net
To: xxxxxxxxx@aol.com
Date:Wed, Jul 1, 2009 8:23 pm

My name is Sgt perry johnson, serving in the Engineering military unit in Ba'qubah in Iraq. As you know, we are being attacked by insurgents everyday and car bombings.we found some money here in Baqubah in Iraq, and We want to move this money out of iraq to a reputable/sincere person for investment purposes. We plan on using diplomatic means to shipping the money out as military cargo, using diplomatic immunity.This is the reason for contacting you.Once the funds get to you,take your 30% out and keep our own 70%.. The only thing we require from you is just for you to help us find a safe place where the funds can be sent to,because Iraq is a war zone. If you are interested get back for more details.

Thanks,

Sgt Perry Johnson

Michael Jackson Dead @ 50

TMZ is reporting that Michael Jackson has died at age 50. According to the site, the pop legend suffered a cardiac arrest this afternoon and medics were unable to revive him. A source says Jackson was dead when paramedics arrived.

Beyond all the controversies and eccentricities. We still loved you Michael. Rest in peace.

Gay Exorcism

Seriously. If you share the same belief as these people, that homosexuality can be "cured" and that it is a sin, please do us all a favor and move to Connecticut and join this congregation. I'm sure they'll welcome you there.

Cryptic

One thing people don't seem to realize is, when you are at the top, there is no other way to go but down. So habang najan ka, huwag ka magmalaki at huwag punuin ng yabang ang ulo mo. Do not forget about what is essencial because in the end, that success will only do so much. I know, I've been there.

Sa kaso mo naman, matagal ka nang mayabang. Matagal ka nang masungit. Pero iba ngayon. Kakaiba. Iba ang yabang at pagmamalaki na dala ng perceived success mo. Oo na feeling mo lagi ka importante. Big shot ka na e. But I have news for you. Sa opisina lang yun. Everywhere else, walang nagbago. Yung feeling mo na lagi kang high and mighty, please reserve it to those lapdogs at work who are wagging their tails to be you friend because of your new hefty paycheck. Madaming ganyan. I've met most of them. Someday mawawala yan isa isa. Some of us do not actually give a shit how much you earn.

Maybe this is just a phase. Maybe this is further fueled by unjust things done to you. I am not discounting that. When you are ready to step down from your self-made pedestal, let's talk like normal human beings. Well you can be normal and I'll be... well, me. Don't take too long.

Random Blah

This sums up how I feel right now:

"...they're right, I am a freak. I try to fit in, I really do. I just can't. Sometimes, I feel like I really don't belong here. Like I'm supposed to be someplace else. "

Shanghai in July

Sundial of the Pu

Taking advantage of the limited time Accor Hotels City Super Sale, the destination of choice this July is Shanghai. With hotel rates rates going as low as a little over $40 a night, I picked the Hotel Ibis Shanghai Lianyang on 300 Fang Dian Road Pudong. With breakfast thrown in, I am only going to be spending a a little over $100 for a three-day, two-night stay. This leaves a lot of extra pocket change for sight seeing and shopping especially since the hotel is located along Pudong Laya Plaza and opposite the modern Thumb Plaza which allows for great Shanghai shopping. Hotel Ibis Shanghai Lianyang is also close to transport, including the high speed Maglev airport link, and attractions such as Shanghai Exhibition Centre and Century Park.

The Bund

The tour will kick off upon arrival with a tour of The Bund, the spot in the city that is home to myriads of European-insipred buildings facing the Huangpu river. This will be followed by a quick visit of Nanjing Road for a bit of shopping then a quick run through of some of the most famous tourist attractions in Shanghai such as the Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden, Yuyuan Market, Children's palace and the Oriental Pear TV Tower.

At night, I will be retiring to my hotel and enjoy World of Warcraft with the hotel's high speed internet access. Hopefully, I can squeeze in a raid or two before I start another day of exploring.

By the way, these hotel savings of up to 60% can only be availed if you book online between June 23-29 for stays between. July 10 up to September 30, 2009. The promo covers over 27 cities including Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Hanoi, Manila, Mumbai, Sydney and Auckland. Check out Accor Hotels City Super Sale for a detailed list of rates and destinations.