OKA TOKAT! WHO TURNED ON THE MICROWAVE?

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Ika-limang araw ng bagong taon. Ugali ko nang pumasok ng maaga sa opisina. Marahil ng araw na iyon, mga ala cinco y media o bago pa man ay nasa opisina na ako.

Pagdating ko sa opisina, may mga CS nang nauna sa’kin. Mga apat sila sa bilang ko; dalawang babae at dalawang lalaki. Ilang ilaw palang ang nakabukas sa parte kung nasaan nakapwesto kaming mga CS.  Ngunit sa kabilang banda kung nasaan naman ang ibang department, bukas na ang mga ilaw dahil madaling araw ang kanilang pasok.

Tahimik pa ang parteng iyon ng CS kapag mga ganuong oras. Dumiretso ako sa aking station. Isang hilera pa ng mga station ay ang station naman ng Collections. Mag-isang nakaupo sa hilerang iyon ang isa sa mga leader nila.  Nakapatay din ang mga ilaw sa parteng iyon na kung saan ako nakaupo. Ngunit hindi naman masasabing madilim dahil nga may mga ilan na ring nakabukas na ilaw at naliliwanagan ng mga nakabukas na ilaw mula sa Collections. Ilang hakbang naman mula sa mga hilerang iyon ng station kung saan ako nakaupo ay ang pantry area. Dahil na rin sa katahimikan pa ng mga sandaling iyon, hindi maikakaila na maririnig mo ang mga simpleng kaluskos o tunog na maaaring likhain nino man.

Matapos kong ilapag ang aking almusal at ilang gamit sa aking station, pumunta naman ako sa aking locker para isilid ang aking bag.

Maya-maya pa’y muli akong pumunta sa aking station para kunin ang aking pagkain. Nakita ko namang tumayo at paalis sa kanyang station ang nag-iisang lider ng Collections na kanina’y nakaupo.

Ilang hakbang lang at lumiko ako papasok sa pantry area. Rinig ko ang tunog na likha ng nakabukas na microwave tanda na ito’y ginagamit para initin ang kung ano man. Walang ibang tao sa may pantry area ng mga sandaling iyon. Inakala kong baka umalis lang sandali ang sino mang nag-iinit sa microwave at muling babalik.

Medyo nainip ako sa paghihintay. Sa tingin ko, mahigit sa dalawa o tatlong minuto ang itinagal ng pag-ikot ng microwave hanggang sa kusa itong tumigil. Nakiramdam ako sa aking paligid sa kung sino mang darating sa pantry para buksan ang microwave at kunin ang pagkain mula roon.

Ngunit walang bakas ng kung ano man o sino man para kuhanin ang pagkain mula sa loob ng microwave. Kaya naman, mapangahas kong binuksan ang microwave upang ilabas ang kung ano mang nasa loob nito at para mainit ko ang aking pagkain.

Lubha akong nagtaka at namangha ng malamang walang laman ang microwave. Sumatutal, tumunganga ako ng ilang minuto sa pantry ng mag-isa sa paghihintay sa microwave ngunit wala naman pala itong laman na iniinit.  

Imbes na takot ang pairalin, inunawa ko na lang na may naglalaro na naman sa akin ng sandaling iyon. Imposibleng kanina pa nakabukas ang microwave dahil sa katahimikan ng lugar ng oras na iyon, kanina ko pa sana naririnig ang pag-ikot nito ng ilapag ko ang aking pagkain sa aking station. Ikalawa, walang ibang taong pumunta sa pantry liban sa akin. At ikatlo, wala naman sa mga empleyado ang maglalaro lang ng microwave, magbubukas at paaandarin lang.

Ilang araw lang bago nito ay nakakita ako ng doppelganger.

E-BOY TO SET HISTORY ON PH TV

First of its kind, ABS-CBN is set to air on January 30, 2011 the first sci-fi drama series on Philippine television. ABS-CBN.com invites us to "follow the heartwarming story of "E-Boy", a child robot who was given human characteristics that led him to a journey where he will learn what being human is all about. Through his real-life experiences, he will realize that being human isn’t just about having flesh and blood, but more importantly, it is about being part of a family, building friendships, and loving unconditionally."

The series will be top billed by the child star Bugoy Cariño together with Ariel Rivera, Jomari Yllana, Agot Isidro, Valerie Concepcion, Jaime Fabregas, Chinggoy Alonzo, and Pen Medina. Others are Blythe Gorostiza, Arjo Atazde, Carme Sanchez, Akiko Solon, Bryan Santos, and child stars Maliksi Morales and Deydey Amansec. 

Watch E-Boy on Primetime Bida right after TV Patrol on ABS-CBN.

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IN PICTURES: PUERTO PRINCESA UNDERGROUND RIVER

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PUERTO PRINCESA IS OFFICIAL TO NEW 7

PPUR officially confirmed as one of the New7Wonders of Nature

BY EAMONN FITZGERALD ON JANUARY 28, 2012 IN PUERTO PRINCESA UNDERGROUND RIVER

The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is located about 50 km north of the city of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines. It features a limestone karst mountain landscape with an 8.2 km. navigable underground river. A distinguishing feature of the river is that it winds through a cave before flowing directly into the South China Sea. It includes major formations of stalactites and stalagmites, and several large chambers. The lower portion of the river is subject to tidal influences. The underground river is reputed to be the world's longest. At the mouth of the cave, a clear lagoon is framed by ancient trees growing right to the water's edge. Monkeys, large monitor lizards, and squirrels find their niche on the beach near the cave.

Manila/Philippines, Zurich/Switzerland: Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) is now confirmed as one of the New7Wonders of Nature. Making the announcement in Manila, Bernard Weber, Founder-President of New7Wonders, congratulated the people of the Philippines for supporting their national finalist in the global campaign.

“When your very own President Aquino came out in support of the PPUR campaign, I knew that this country was taking the New7Wonders of Nature seriously,” said Weber. “Fans of PPUR all over the world responded to his call for action by voting in record numbers and today’s confirmation is the well-earned reward for this extraordinary display of enthusiasm,” he added.

Mr Weber was speaking during a meeting with Edward Hagedorn, Mayor of Puerto Princesa, Nardz Villafranca, PPUR campaign coordinator and Jean-Paul de la Fuente, New7Wonders Director. Subjects discussed included the arrangement of the Official Inauguration events and the implementation of the strategic plan for promoting PPUR using its title as one of the New7Wonders of Nature.

“This confirmation is wonderful news for Puerto Princesa, and a great example of how now its more fun to be in the Philippines,” said Mayor Hagedorn. “World-wide exposure of our natural beauty on this level is critical both for tourism and for our image nationally and internationally.”

Puerto Princesa Underground River is located some 50km north of the city of Puerto Princesa, on Palawan island in the Philippines. It consists of a limestone karst mountain landscape, several large chambers containing significant formations of stalactites and stalagmites, and an 8.2 km. navigable underground river that winds through a cave before flowing directly into the West Philippine Sea. At the exit, a flawless lagoon is framed by ancient trees growing right to the water’s edge.

In alphabetical order, the provisional New7Wonders of Nature announced on 11 November 2011 are: Amazon, Halong Bay, Iguazu Falls, Jeju Island, Komodo, Puerto Princesa Underground River and Table Mountain. Following Jeju Island, PPUR is the second to be confirmed on a preliminary basis, as New7Wonders has now completed the telephone voting validation in the Philippines. The remaining five provisional New7Wonders of Nature are currently undergoing the three steps of the verification process, namely the national voting validation, the global voting calculation confirmation by an independent audit firm, and the preparation and implementation of the Official Inauguration ceremonies.

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KPOP: CITY HUNTER CASTS

City Hunter (Korean Drama)

Profile

• TV Show: City Hunter
• Revised romanization: Siti Hyunteo
• Hangul: 시티헌터
• Director: Jin Hyeok
• Writer: Tsukasa Hojo (manga), Hwang Eun-Kyung, Choi Soo-Jin
• Network: SBS
• Episodes: 20
• Release Date: May 25, 2011 - July 28, 2011
• Runtime: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55
• Language: Korean
• Country: South Korea

Plot

Lee Yoon-Sung (Lee Min-Ho) works at the Blue House for the National Communication Network Team. He graduated from M.I.T. in the U.S. and possesses elite skills as an I.T. engineer. At the Blue House, Yoon-Sung meets Kim Na-Na (Park Min-Young), who works as a bodyguard there. The two people fall for each other even though Yoon-Sung was warned not to fall in love. An elaborate plan for revenge is his ultimate mission ....

Lee Jin-Pyo (Kim Sang-Jung) and Park Moo-Yul (Park Sang-Min) worked as bodyguards at the South Korean President's home the Blue House. While the president and other high ranking public officials were visiting Myanmar an explosion occurs there set off by North Korean agents. The explosion did not harm the South Korean President, but other South Korean officials were killed. To retaliate for the killing, five high ranking South Korean officials plan a covert operation to go into North Korea and kill North Korean agents. Without the president's knowledge, bodyguards Lee Jin-Pyo and Park Moo-Yul gather men who will take part in the dangerous mission. The men will be dropped near the North Korean coastline and then enter North Korea to carryout their assassinations. For their return, Choi Eung-Chan (Cheon Ho-Jin) promises to have a submarine waiting for them to carry them back to South Korea.

Meanwhile, the five high ranking South Korean public officers, who initiated the covert operation, changes their minds while the operation is taking place. The officials decide to give up on the 21 special force members taking part in the covert operation.

The special forces members complete their tasks and swim into the ocean looking for the submarine to take them back to South Korea. They spot the submarine waiting for them and attempt to board the submarine. A sniper on the submarine kills all of the special forces members except Lee Jin-Pyo - who survives and swims back to South Korea.

Lee Jin-Pyo, carrying out a promise to his fallen comrade and good friend Park Moo-Yul, goes to Park Moo-Yul's home and snatches away Moo-Yul's baby, while Moo-Yul's wife hangs clothes outside. Lee Jin-Pyo then moves to Thailand with the baby. Lee Jin-Pyo sets up a camp in the jungles of Thailand, while growing and trafficking illegal narcotics. Jin-Pyo also raises the baby Lee Yun-Seong and eventually trains him into an elite soldier.

Lee Yun-Seong, now a young adult, enters a village in Thailand and spots a Korean man, Bae Sik-Joong (Kim Sang-Ho), being shaken down by Thai gang members. On a whim, Lee Yun-Seong comes to his aide and helps Bae Sik-Joong escape. Lee Yun-Seong takes the Korean man back their camp. It turns out Bae Sik-Joong is quite a cook and he prepares dishes for Lee Yun-Seung and Lee Jin-Pyo. Lee Yun-Seong also spots a photo of a young woman named Kim Na-Na that Bae Sik-Joong carries with him. Lee Yun-Seong takes the photo and places it next to his bed. He becomes emotionally attached to the woman in the photo even though he has never met her.

A few days later, Lee Jin-Pyo loses a foot while saving Lee Yun-Seung from a landmine. While Lee Jin-Pyo is recovering, he finally tells Lee Yun-Seung about his birth father and how he was killed by his own government. Lee Jin-Pyo then vows to exact revenge upon the five government officials responsible for his father's death.

Seven years later, Lee Yun-Seo finally arrives in South Korea. Prior to arriving in South Korea, Lee Yun-Seo studied at M.I.T. in the United States. He was also warned by Lee Jin-Pyo, prior to entering South Korea, to avoid falling in love because blood will be shed all around him ...

Casts

Lee Min-Ho as Lee Yun-Seong

Park Min-Young as Kim Na-Na

Lee Jun-Hyuk as Kim Young-Joo

Hwang Sun-Hee as Jin Soo-Hee

Goo Ha-Ra as Choi Da-Hye

Kim Sang-Jung as Lee Jin-Pyp

Cheon Ho-Jin as Choi Eung-Chan

Kim Sang-Ho as Baek Sik-Joong

Lee Seung-Hyeong as Song Young-Duk

Baek Seung-Hyeon as Park Ho-Sik

Lee Kwang-Soo as Ko Ki-Joon

Yang Jin-Sung as Shin Eun-Ah

Jeong Jun as Kim Sang-Kook

Choi Sang-Hun as Seo Yong-Hak

Choi Jeong-Woo as Chun Jae-Man

Kim Mi-Suk as Lee Kyung-Hee

Park Sang-Min as Park Moo-Yul

Yun Ye-Hee as First Lady

Choi Sung-Ho as Jang Pil-Jae

Shin Young-Jin as Kim Mi-Ok

Maeng Bong-Hak as Na-na's Dad

Choi ll-Hwa as Kim Jong-Sik

Lee Hyo-Jeong as Lee Kyung-Wan

Min Yeong-Won as Min-Hee

Kim Byeong-Chun as Jang Woo-Hyun

Sung Chang Hoon as Suk Doo Shik

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KPOP: CITY HUNTER ON ABS-CBN

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ABS-CBN kicks off the Year of the Dragon with the much-awaited and biggest Korean drama “City Hunter” premiering this Monday (Jan 23) on Primetime Bida.

Taking the lead in this landmark Korean production is Asian superstar Lee Min Ho who returns on Philippine primetime TV after his hit series “Boys Over Flowers,” and “Perfect Match” on ABS-CBN.

Playing as Min Ho'S leading lady is his rumored real-life girlfriend, Park Min Young. The two reportedly fell in love while shooting the action-drama soap.

In the series, Min Ho plays the role of Johnny Lee, a charming and smart young man who works at the Presidential residence called the Blue House. Little did everyone know that behind his massive appeal to women, intelligence, and pleasing personality lies a son trained to kill and seek revenge for his father. His mission is to make five politicians responsible for killing his father pay with their own lives

Despite being a skilled assassin, the task wouldn’t be that easy for Johnny because he has to follow three rules on his mission— he can't trust anyone, he cant reveal his true identity, and he cant fall in love. All of these will be put to test when he meets Kim Na Na (Min Young), a body guard at the Blue House. As Johnny unintentionally falls in love with Na Na, he must also choose which path to take. Will he choose duty or love?

Don’t miss the premiere of “City Hunter” this Monday (Jan 23), after “Pinoy Big Brother Unlinight,” in the undisputed Primetime Bida of ABS-CBN.

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KATY KISSED A GUY AND SHE LIKED IT

Former PBB housemate Ivan Dorschner was the luckiest audience as he started the Chinese New Year this 2012 with a kiss from no other than Katy Perry during the successful concert of the American pop singer at the Mall of Asia Concert Grounds in Pasay City on January 22.

Reports said that Katy told the crowd that the first guy to take off his top could come up on stage.

Manila was the last leg of Katy's “California Dreams” tour which started in February 2011 with over a hundred shows in Europe, Australia and America.

The Daily Mail reports:

She puckered up to a half-naked man earlier this week when she performed in Indonesia.

And last night Katy Perry kissed another male as she took to the stage in Manila, Philippines.

Dressed in a floor-length sequined gown and feather boa, the newly single 27-year-old flirted with the shirtless fan, also grabbing his nipple.

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