From the monthly archives:

May 2011

Heard on Sunshine Corazon’s line on Glee: The Philippine Embassy issued her the Student Visa?

by reynz on May 30, 2011

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My ears went sideways when I heard Sunshine Corazon’s line on Glee, that it was the Philippine Embassy who issued her a Student Visa to study in the United States? Watch this exchange beginning at 0:47 Rachel: Where you going? Sunshine Corazon: To the Philippine Embassy. I’m going to beg them to revoke my visa [...]

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the boardwalk at wildwoods in new jersey

by reynz on May 30, 2011

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I was supposed to drive to Rehoboth Beach in Delaware. I ended up driving my niece and her friends to Wildwood, New Jersey. I frequent this beach all the way to the tip of Cape May in the South (and occasionally to Sandy Hook at the northern tip facing New York), when I was working [...]

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A review of the Reproductive Health Bill Grand Debate, Video # 1

by reynz on May 28, 2011

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After translating the RH Bill, from section 1 to 34, into our own brand of Bicol in our town, then translating it again in Bicol (Legazpi), I decided to review the Grand Debate on RH Bill that was sponsored by GMA News TV. I thought I would have a better appreciation of the debate given [...]

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House Bill 4244 Reproductive Health, Bicol translation

by reynz on May 28, 2011

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I read the 15th Congress – House Bill 4244 known as The Reproductive Health Bill many times. I have also read the latest amendment to the bill dated March 15, 2011 and I incorporated it here. I translated this bill, section by section, in our own Bicol version. You will find these brief translations on [...]

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RH Bill, The Grand Debate

by reynz on May 24, 2011

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This is the RH Grand Debate. Enjoy. Part 1 This page requires a higher version browser Part 2 This page requires a higher version browser Part 3 This page requires a higher version browser Part 4 This page requires a higher version browser Share on Facebook Digg Stumble Upon Del.icio.us Buzz

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Woman Power

May 23, 2011
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The woman in me longed for the company of other women, craved it, like a cold shower on boylet-less days. To my delight, Inday Espina Varona, powerhouse head of Bayan Mo I-Patrol Mo of ABS CBN decided on pure whim, that she wanted to have breakfast with her BFFs. Where? In Tagaytay. No less. Back [...]

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25 incredible years with Oprah!

May 22, 2011
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Oh, Oprah! The world is ending na talaga, really. Winfrey’s surprise spectacular will air in two parts on Monday, May 23 and Tuesday, May 24. The final “Oprah Winfrey Show” will broadcast May 25. Winfrey is reportedly producing the goodbye show herself and is keeping her plans secret for now – leaving her fans with [...]

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insufficient funds

May 22, 2011
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i checked my mails today. i found out that the bank returned my check. they marked it: “NSF”, NO SUFFICIENT FUNDS. i was confused! so i called the bank’s 800 number and asked them. who’s got insufficient funds? is it you? or is it me? Share on Facebook Digg Stumble Upon Del.icio.us Buzz

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end of the world: what i wanted to be

May 21, 2011
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today is a significant day. for according to this asshole guy Harold Camping, the world is going to end today. and today is may 21, 2011 in the united states. it’s about 5:53 am na nga eh. and i’ve been chatting with friends in manila it’s now may 22, 2011 on their part of the [...]

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Charice will be on the Season 2 Finale of Glee!

May 20, 2011
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Season 2 Finale of Glee is less than a week away. Imagine how fast that is! Yeah, been watching a few episodes lately. But only when Charice is there. And apparently, from this picture I got from Clevver.com, it looks like Charice will be on the Season 2 Finale of Glee. What will she be [...]

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the cute guy and my crack

May 19, 2011
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there’s a lot of road activity going on here in Charleston, especially along I-26. they must have found out that Reyna is here so major, major contruction is going on to make my 28% less a day living feel like a luxury here. now, add those six-wheelers whizzing along the highway plus the full elements [...]

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Miriam Santiago tells Manny Pacquiao: Back off!

May 18, 2011
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Back off Manny Pacquiao, just focus on boxing! This was the advice of Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago, who even challenged the world boxing champion and now representative of Saranggani province, to a fist fight. Suntukan na lang kami [Let’s just slug it out],” Santiago said in jest on Tuesday. Turning serious, the senator advised Pacquiao not [...]

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pakinggan ang reyna! ang kurapsyon ay walang paki-alam sa libog!

May 18, 2011
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(Picture Credits: Jc Aquino’s Facebook entry: Lies the church promotes) Tigilan ang Reyna! Sobra na ang mga pan-lilinlang na nababasa ko. Napakasimple lang naman nang addition na to. Corruption is a completely different issue from talamak at siksikang populasyon. Hindi getz?! Ulitin ko. Pakinggan dahil hindi ko na uulitin. Ang kurapsyon ay walang paki-alam sa [...]

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the stars are not aligned for presidential hopefuls

May 17, 2011
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(Picture Credits: CNN) Mahirap maging presidential hopeful Look nyo si Sarah Palin, isa syang pul-pul Kahit anong topic ang imungkahi Walang kumakagat, kahit mga pusang kalye Isa pang presidential pul-pul ang lolo nyong si Donald Trump Dala siguro nang dinami daming asawang blandina, mistulang baklitang echosera Ultimo mga cedula, pinaki-alaman na Na dapat muna nyang [...]

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trouble at the cashier’s line

May 17, 2011
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so i was back at my favorite food mart. the fool mart. tasting did not work. that woman’s peircing eyes meant she knows me. i ordered my fud off i walked to the cashier while picking up 1 drum of apple juice 6 pieces of chickens on one hand and a mashed potato and this [...]

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Princess Beatrice’s hat is the real reason why Bin Laden photos are withheld

May 16, 2011
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Lovely, ain’t it? According to US defense Secretary Robert Gates, Princess Beatrice’s hat is the real reason why Bin Laden photos were withheld because internet pranksters couldn’t be trusted not to Photoshop Princess Beatrice’s comical royal wedding hat onto his mutilated head. Ah. Ok. Share on Facebook Digg Stumble Upon Del.icio.us Buzz

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wild meeting at wild wings

May 15, 2011
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I did a budget presentation last Friday at a hotel here. One lovely waitress approached me and asked if I needed something else. I knew she was Filipina. After the presentation, I went up to her to thank her and made chika. She asked if I have an FB account. I said, yes find “Reyna [...]

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2nd Gay Pride Outfest in Old North Charleston

May 15, 2011
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I’ve never been to the Old North Charleston area. So, I thought I’d drive to town this Sunday. Old North Charleston is where the big Navy Yard is. It’s officially closed but when I got there, one local told me that it’s actually open. They are still servicing a few fleets. I went there to [...]

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so you’re buying a condo unit because Piolo Pascual has this perfect photoshopped abs?

May 14, 2011
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I noticed this huge or big… ok, i think it’s big… ahh… you know, picture of Fafa Fiolo whenever I check the Inquirer’s online edition. It’s an advertisement for a condominium. It says, “Urban resort residences”. Excellent choices of words. Appealing com’on buy me lines. And then you put Fafa Fiolo with perfect photo-shopped abs, [...]

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Justin Beiber: persona non-grata in Manila

May 14, 2011
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(Photo credits: www.brunosboss.blogspot.com) What’s up Justin? I know you are popular. But I’m not really one of your fans. If I heard one of your songs, it’s because these idiots on the radio forced-pushed it up deep in my ears. Other than that, no interest with you whatsover, you little idiot perverted crap!* bunny. I [...]

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the circumcision party

May 12, 2011
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(Picture Credits: CTV News) So today, my friend was excited about his upcoming weekend. You see, he will be attending her cousin’s son’s circumcision party. ~kablag~ Circum what?!!! (paypayan ang reyna please!) Tutuliin ka na lang, mag-pa-pa-party pa?! Anong mga kaimpaktuhan to?! Ah, ok. So, Jewish pala sila. I did not know. He asked me [...]

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why you should not be bitchin’ at the guy taking picture of you

May 11, 2011
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As a blogger, I always carry with me a camera in case I ran into one JFK look-alike runnin’ around the neighborhood. So while I was making a round of apartment shopping today, as usual I have my camera! I noticed, there was this man who pointed his camera at me. I could understand that. [...]

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After Maj. Jason Aquino threw a party, I think I’m joining the Army

May 10, 2011
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That night at Faustino’s, there was another invite, to the newly senate confirmed general, Gen. Sabban. We opted out, for it was getting too late in the evening. I was afraid to turn into a frog by midnight. Besides, “The Boys”, headed by Maj. Jason Aquino were also throwing another party the following day. They [...]

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the most boring national anthem rendition ever

May 10, 2011
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Love, is a many splendored music. It’s not one boring musical note. You know, I love listening to some of the world’s national anthems. I love it so much I bought a CD of all the worlds’ national anthems. Aside from the Star Spangled Banner, I especially like Oh! Canada and Australia Fair. Here in [...]

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i believe the children are our future… teach them well and let them see this picture

May 9, 2011
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(Photo Credits: CNN) yes folks! teach your kids about Whitney Houston this unbelievable singer of our time the greatest. with one truly unbelievable talent until she wasted her God-given talent with drugs and alcohol this could be the reason why Charice exploded into the picture for Whitney Houston is so long ago already just a [...]

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my mother and my several other mothers

May 8, 2011
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(My mother is the one smiling. I honestly don’t remember who she is with. She’s with her sisters. My cousins will have to help me. I found this in Manila last March 2011) Growing up, I had several mothers. They were my mother’s sisters. I remember Tia Paz’s house. It’s by the national road. It’s [...]

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how to get along with people in the south

May 7, 2011
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(Photo Credits: SmoothViews) Country Music. There are some that I like but no, I’m not loving it yet. I can’t relate to the lyrics, “my dog died, my cat ran away with the chickens, my neighbor is a whore and I am on unemployment.” But, hey! this is life here. And when you are in [...]

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the Chinese will soon have a new toy: a stealth helicopter

May 7, 2011
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The revenge of the Serbs. That’s what was on my mind at that time. I’m talking about the Bosnian-Serbian War back in the 90’s. That time, an American F-117 stealth fighter went down. I remember those water cooler talks, that they will end up in Russia. Guess what, turns out that the Serbians handed it [...]

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the ugly truth about Donald Trump’s “Obama Wasn’t Qualified For Ivy League” statement

May 7, 2011
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(Photo Credits: Anne de Bretagne) “I heard he was a terrible student, terrible! How does a bad student go to Columbia and then to Harvard? I’m thinking about it, I’m certainly looking into it. Let him show his records.” ~Donald Trump This statement struck a chord on me. And it’s not a good one. My [...]

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my $0.75 cents lunch

May 7, 2011
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So I went to FoolMart during lunch today. They have some good food at cheap prices. There were about 5 people on the line when I got there. It took awhile for the line to move. I was curious what was going on. I overheard the guy up front asked the woman at the counter [...]

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“How many more gay people does God have to create before we ask ourselves whether or not God actually wants them around?”

May 6, 2011
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Rep. Steve Simon, DFL-St. Louis Park, gave an impassioned speech asking lawmakers on the House committee not to place a gay marriage ban in the state’s Constitution. (Gay marriage is already outlawed in the state.) He also objected to the religious tone of the debate, as most of the people testifying in favor of the [...]

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the voice mail

May 6, 2011
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So I got home tonight, tired, stressed, so many end-of-month crap and reports I need for a slew of meetings coming up. I just wanted down a few glasses of this pink stuff and hit the sack when I noticed that someone left me a voice mail, on a business cellphone for my own use. [...]

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the cute guy at the battery park

May 5, 2011
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I drove to the Battery Park this afternoon. Wala lang. Feel the breeze sa tabing dagat. We had a beautiful spring weather today kasi. No hailstorm. No tornado warnings. Konti lang tao, but there were cute guys and good-looking people on roller blades, some were jogging, walking, hand in hand with their concubines, while I [...]

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Is Donald Trump hyprocrite or what?!

May 5, 2011
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I’m still into this Osama Bin Laden stories but I can’t help commenting and sharing this video I saw on CNN. It’s another one of those… “Oh! Shit! Donald is losing the election and he has not even announced his intentions to run!” Hahaha! So, here we go. Is Donald Trump hyprocrite or what?! Donald [...]

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Who is Osama Bin Laden?!

May 4, 2011
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(Picture Credits: Good Culture) The photo above is of President Bush’s face the moment he received word of the 9/11 attacks. Bush was in Florida reading The Pet Goat to a group of second-grade children when the planes hit the towers. WTF!!! This is truly hilarious folks! I got this one from Raul Ibanez Facebook [...]

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Sarah Palin on Bin Laden didn’t once mention Barack Obama instead thanked George Bush

May 4, 2011
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Sarah Palin, the bitter loser, speaking on Bin Laden killing didn’t once mention the Commander-in-chief Barack Obama but instead thanked George Bush. What a loser! A day after Osama bin Laden’s death, Sarah Palin offered measured praise to President Obama for his role in approving the operation to kill the 9/11 mastermind, though she didn’t [...]

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what people do to ride on the Obama Triumph

May 3, 2011
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imagine being the President of the most powerful nation in the world. ridiculed and marginalized by people like the Donald. ignored by the Royalties in Britain. then in one snap, triumph over the killing that obliterated the news about the Royal Wedding! and pulverized every nasty doubt about the birther and legitimacy issues that kept [...]

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Muammar Gaddafi has been buying life insurance policies

May 3, 2011
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(No credits for this picture: Man! Is he ugly!) Did you hear the latest chika?! That’s right. Muammar Gaddafi has been buying life insurance policies. Share on Facebook Digg Stumble Upon Del.icio.us Buzz

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here’s what i learned from the Celebrity Apprentice last night

May 3, 2011
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So here’s what I learned from the Celebrity Apprentice last night. Until Barack Obama interrupted Donald Trump! Hahahaha! Believe it or not, I still watch the Apprentice Show. But I’m not voting for The Donald as our next President. That you can count on. But last night’s show? Good. It could be better. (I’m just [...]

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Why Donald Trump was unhappy about the news of Osama Bin Laden’s death

May 3, 2011
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By now, you probably have heard that Osama Bin Laden is dead. And Donald Trump? He was not happy. Folks, this is the fiery chika in America aujourd’hui with the announcement that Osama Bin Laden was finally killed by an elite US security force. Donald Trump was not happy. Are you reading what I have [...]

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writing friendster testimonial was my full-time job then

May 2, 2011
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friendster! you have no mercy! do you have any idea how many hours i spent writing and re-writing those testimonials for my friends? ok. well… a lot of them coaxed me. yes! that’s it! or else, they’ll axe me! it was a full-time job i never got paid that’s the truth. and friendster was a [...]

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How to respond to a wanted ad or a job posting

May 2, 2011
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I was chatting with one Reyna reader who was asking for some help. The topic? He sent tons of resumes and application letters but he never received any response. Not a single text, no calls, not even a “We thank you for your interest in our company, BUT!” You see, a lot of job applicants [...]

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this cat is a burglar!

May 1, 2011
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This cat must have been owned by the Arroyos. She was caught on camera. Yes, Klepto kitty the cat burglar. She was videotaped by a night-vision camera carrying everything from a bath sponge and a toy dinosaur to a neighbor’s bikini top down the street. Share on Facebook Digg Stumble Upon Del.icio.us Buzz

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Charice as Kim in the movie version “Miss Saigon”

May 1, 2011
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Did you hear the latest chika? That Charice could be the next Kim in a movie called Miss Saigon? Is the 18-year-old Filipina singer being groomed to play lead character Kim in a movie version of the mammoth musical “Miss Saigon”—the same role that won a Larry and a Tony for Lea Salonga? The movie [...]

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