Tuesday, September 21, 2010

STILL (Panting....coughing) More bad case of Toyota's mass recall

Recently posted on Top Gear Philippines' official site:

Mutual respect and cooperation?

Toyota's taking it seriously while the mass recall still rages on.

Also, another Autoblog article regarding the Toyota recall:

In my highest expectations, this 2010 Toyota Recall case is more dreadful than the Maguindanao Massacre happened in November 23, 2009 and the Manila Hostage Crisis since August 23.

I'll guess I'll put the SWAT meaning to Toyota:

SWAT - Sorry! Windag na ang Aking Toyota!

The pathway to Fuji Speedway - What the fudge happened?!

A few weeks ago, a strange news happened that the Round 7 of SuperGT at the Fuji Speedway was cancelled. That news shocked most JDM and SuperGT fans because of...



I don't know what exactly happened at the road of Toyota-owned circuit but maybe because of some flash floods due to some super typhoon.


OH NO! What's going on with Toyota?! First the mass recall, the death of Hiromu Naruse, and now this?! Seems that the times are making it worse for Toyota Motor Corporation. With the pathway to the Toyota-owned racing circuit temporarily closed because of ongoing repairs, next SuperGT round will be held at the Twin Ring Motegi, one of the Honda-owned racetracks aside from Suzuka Circuit, this October!

Fast times, and sad times for Toyota Motor Corporation. Seems that the Toyota-made robot violinist will be doomed for now.

Photo: 7tune.com

Monday, September 20, 2010

A Hyundai Sonata will star on Fugitive Plan B...

Moments since Korean superstar Rain was in the Philippines for the shooting of KBS's new action drama, Fugitive Plan B, Hyundai Motor Company will take partnership for the drama.



This is the current-generation Hyundai YF Sonata sold in the Philippines with Korean superstar Rain during the shooting of Fugitive Plan B. Coming soon on Korea Broadcasting System  this late September. Other than Rain, it stars Daniel Henney, Lee Na-Young, and Lee Jeong-Jin.



No freaking way! Hyundai will be leading on Fugitive Plan B while Kia will be leading on Athena: Goddess of War. Two rival stations, two rival car manufacturers, and two action packed Koreanovelas! If I watch both Fugitive Plan B (coming this late September on KBS) and Athena: Goddess of War (coming on SBS this November), which Korean action drama would I go for?

I've recognized Rain (not just as a singer and an actor, he was take place in a BMW web movie, BMW Meets Truth) and Daniel Henney (from the GM Daewoo Gentra TV Commercial). I wanna watch this new action drama!

Photo: www.edaily.co.kr

...it's been three years!

Yes! It's been three years since our favorite alien buddy left our TV screens. But now, September 20, 2010, before TV Patrol, Kokey, our alien buddy returns with the help of Vhong Navarro, Toni Gonzaga, and the Melason tandem (Melai Cantiveros and Jason Francisco). For those who didn't know about our alien pal Kokey, here goes.

From the Pinoy movie of the 1990's, Kokey is a movie about a young boy who encountered an alien named Kokey, and later became the best of friends.

The Kokey from the movies made me cry but the Kokey from the TV sets made me smile. Everyone smiled at our alien buddy since the TV adaptation from the movie aired in 2007 and ended before Christmas.

Back in my fourth year high school days at Muntinlupa Institute of Technology, me and my classmates often fanfic about Kokey. Think Kung Fu Kids, Palos, Lobo, my classmates, shows from the rival network such as Lupin, Zaido Pulis Pangkalawakan, Marimar, or even Mata ni Anghelita. If my ex-classmates were here, I would blow my funniest Kokey fanfic yet and think Santino from May Bukas Pa, Agua Bendita, Momay, the Ungtas, Gabriel, and Jacob/Eli from Noah, even from the rival networks such as Pilyang Kerubin, the pinoy Endless Love, for the non-relevant; the people from Bubble Gang such as Yaya, Angelina, Bonggang Bonggang Bongbong, Oily and Greasy (these Baklang Grasa gays), the experts of Haka-Haka Bubuka-bukaka, CheChe and Bureche (uy! special mention!), and wait, I forgot the Banana Split guys such as Bhoy, Crissy, the news anchors of Balitang Siksik, Brod, Bro, Bru, Andy the Handyman, the Pinoy, Italian, and Japanese from Tongue Tarang Tongue, Kuya Keem, Dyaskeng Bieber, and others. If my classmates know it, then we can go Sabi-Sabi about my greatest, and funniest, Kokey fanfic yet!

Oh, about the storyline of Kokey@Ako? [SPOILER ALERT] It's about the story of a young girl named Jackie. She lives with her rich family. But all of a sudden, they were attacked by some unknown goons, the parents told Jackie to leave. Once the goons trying to kill Jackie's parents there was some strange light coming, and the strange light took Jackie's parents, to OUTER SPACE!

Tune in to Kokey@Ako this Monday before TV Patrol World! Trust me, this will be more funny than the first Kokey aired since 2007 because there's Melason afoot! Who knows? It's M3! (Melai Mo Magwork!)

On the other hand, who's Kekay?!

Saturday, September 18, 2010

The rebirth of Battle of the Brainless...in a musical kind of way

Last night's Lokomoko U brings back our ever favorite Tropang Trumpo portion called Battle of the Brainless (remember this?). With the UP Jazz Ensemble performing the musical number, Valeen Montenegro hosts this ever favorite brainless quiz show that brings back our Tropang Trumpo memories.

Wrong answers makes me ROFL a hundred times, since this is Battle of the Brainless The Musical! ROFL! ROFL! ROFL! ROFL! ROFL! ROFL! (over and over)

Then, massage gags, another tear-dropping chapter of Bahaw Ikalawang Hain (what's going on with Blue, played by Empoy?), another Star Factory segment on how to make foot-long hotdog sandwich, and more of Granny's knock knock jokes on Talentadong Family,

And oh, we also forgot that another mice and rats chatter on another episode of Keso City.

Cheche Bureche yet again...

Last night's Bubble Gang episode showing gags about their katulongs leaving, a cooking show, a katulong's case on the house, best actor, a sign language on the news takes on a new dimension, a clean conscience at the nightclub, spirit of the glass gone awkward, more of Moymoy Palaboy and Roadfill, a retired genie, and a tagakilos for hire.

Also, our newest favorites Cheche and Bureche, are here again, for the third time, in Cheche Bureche! For the third time, our lovable Cheche's watching cartoons, then the grumpy Bureche showed up and she wants to watch some action. Then the father showed up with two gifts, big and small. Cheche chose the big one, then Bureche chose the big one. While the father's away, Cheche and Bureche swapped gifts, then the father showed up, saying why did they swapped gifts. He's proud of Cheche because this small gift is better. Cheche opened the small gift, and she got a cellphone! Then, Bureche opened a big gift, and it's a hat inside! Better luck next time, Bureche!

Impostor ended...and Momay ended too!

Impostor ending and Momay ending

OH MY! Two dramas in ABS-CBN shared the same day when it ends! 

First its Impostor, part of the Precious Hearts Romances, starring Sam Milby and Maja Salvador. You know, its Melai in Maja's identity, ooooverrr!! That ending was tragic at its first minute (with part having the villain, played by Precious Lara Quigman, killed the real Mariz, played by Maja Salvador) and in the end, Melai, the former Devon that Maja Salvador also plays that role, makes a special comeback at the end of Impostor.

With the Impostor ending is OOOOVERRR, time to say OH MY at the final episode of Momay.

How it end? Rewind it at the first minute. We first see a espiritista, one of Aunt Hillary's, played by Ogie Diaz, stop by at the espiritista who captured Momay, telling this is the time. Meanwhile, Alyssa tries to persuade that her father was responsible for the arson of Shirley's house, the house where Momay and Justin resides. In fact, the person responsible for the crime told the truth!
Then, Justin and Momay trying to rescue their mother, Shirley, but its too late. Outside the currently burning Fun Land, with Shirley been taken to the hospital, Aunt Hillary showed up, trying to kill Justin, but Uncle took the shot. With Justin's uncle shot by Aunt Hillary, she was about to kill Justin, but the cops took her out. With that nasty aunt died, her soul was been taken by some "giant hand" and her soul, I'm sure, was taken to hell, you know, at the fire! OH MY!

At the hospital, the siblings tried to do everything to keep their mother, Shirley, alive, but it was time's up for Momay. Her "Flower of Life" was withered, and Momay was slowly disappeared. 

Moments later, at the house where Justin and Momay resides, Justin and his mother, Shirley, reminded that our friendly ghost was the only one who saved their lives, but forgot to say goodbye. Later, we heard the word "choo-choo!" It's Momay playing with her best pal, Andrew. Of course, she has to say good-bye first to her best friend, her brother Justin, and her mother Shirley. (I'm crying....)

Both dramas shared the same day when it ends! OH MY! OOOOVERRR!!!

Next week, Precious Hearts Romances will present Alyna, which stars Shaina Magdayao, and for three years, our favorite alien buddy, Kokey, is back, with the funniest tandems, Vhong Navarro and Toni Gonzaga, Melai Cantiveros and Jason Francisco, come full force with some oooveerrr laughs, tears, suspense, and more YAKAPAMILYA on Kokey@Ako!

Hope I"ll catch up with these new additions! Like we said, with great endings come great beginnings.

Friday, September 17, 2010

Tongue Tarang Tongue - The next-generation of Brod Bro Bru

We all going to miss the classic Banana Split portion called Brod, Bro, Bru (in original, level up, props edition, Brod Bro Bruce Lee, celebrity edition, to Brod Bro Bruken).




Since our Philippine summer vacation, ABS-CBN's Banana Split introduces a new kind of Brod, Bro, Bru:



It's called Tongue Tarang Tongue

Why Tongue Tarang Tongue? It's simple. First the Pinoy (first Zanjoe, then John Prats, now Ryan) will say a very Pinoy sentence. Then the Pinoy sentence gets revised Italian-style (Jayson Gainza) or for the funniest, Japanese-style (Pooh).

For instance:



See what I mean? It seems that Tongue Tarang Tongue on Banana Split is the next generation of Brod Bro Bru. Say a Pinoy sentence, then when Italian, LOL. And say a Pinoy sentence, then when Japanese, ROFL!

Paalam! Arrivederci! Sayonara!

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Reversible shirt-ing around and Melai's tips to outrun the MMDA officer

Back in May 2010, during the Bubble Gang Summer Special, a Haka-haka portion showing the myth about the reversible shirt that once dressed backwards will he find a way back?

The result, "KALOKOHAN", it felt like he was beaten up.

Now, yesterday, on Banana Split Daily Servings, the reversible shirt joke goes like this...

While the woman is asleep, we saw a man dressed backwards approaching in. The woman wake up and yelled him "saan ka naman galing?!" He will ask why but FREEZE! John Prats' version of Justin Bieber, Dyaskeng Bieber, is here! The best reason? "He got lost, so he wears his shirt backwards and he went home."

Also on Daily Servings yesterday,

Melai Cantiveros' tips to bypass MMDA officers on M3: Melai Mo Magwork

5. Use the classic "Uy! Si (insert famous artist's name)!" trick

4. Pretend that your family is a high-ranking official higher than MMDA. I.E., the President of the Philippines, and blackmail the MMDA officer for doing that.

3. Scare the MMDA officer with a fake BOMB!

2. Pretend you have a contagious disease.

and number 1: Use the line "Hindi mo ba 'ko kilala?!" ("You don't know me?!")

You'll thank Melai for her uber-tips that sounds weird but M3 (Melai Mo Magwork).

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Halo Reach

Halo Reach

Welcome to the prequel of the world's best XBOX game that made a sensation among XBOX players thanks to its futuristic effects, immense storyline, and everything for Halo nerds like you.

Halo Reach foretells the story that started the battle beyond Covenant and Earth, as the legendary Noble Team, a group of highly-experienced Spartan soldiers. You'll play the role of the newest member, Noble Six.

This game is truly where heroes and legends were made to fight thanks to its intensive mission, intense enemy AI, host of new weapons, and multiplayer co-op gameplay that allows you and players from across the world to experience Reach to the world best.

As I said multiplayer co-ops, there are more multiplayer gameplay offered for the heroes and legends within. Your rules, your battles, your games, your destiny. The multiplayer gameplay shows everyone who is noble enough to call himself/herself a legend. That is, someone worthy enough to say "I am legend" in his/her own rights.

HOW WAS IT?

Sir/ma'am, this game will surely rock everyone if you are done playing with Halo 3:ODST. Since Reach is the first, and last, of the ever-legendary Halo series, everyone will grab a copy and play it to enjoy the world best experience that is surely to the world best, especially newcomers to the Halo series. This game will be much cooler than your average halo-halo served at your nearby table.

LIMITED EDITION: In limited availability, Halo nerds will experience Reach in two special edition flavors; the limited edition comes with the Halo Reach game, armor set used for multiplayer battles, and Dr. Hasley's documents that changed the Halo story forever, all bundled in a recovered ONI black box. The legendary edition, on the other hand, not only bundles everything from the limited edition, but also the Noble Team statue courtesy of McFarlane Toys, plus a flaming helmet feature for multiplayer battles! Better hurry up sir/ma'am and get those because these were at a limited availability.

Since we're in a -Ber month (September to December), Halo Reach is the perfect early Christmas gift for all. Imagine someone's going Monito Monita and if you're lucky, you're getting your own copy of Halo Reach as a gift from someone...

A not so major major ending...

Recently, on September 14, 2010, with Japanese otakus flipping their HD TV remotes to Tokyo Broadcasting System, the second season of K-On! (K-On!!) ended in a not so major major way.

Screenshots from the final episode:

With the second season's twenty-four episodes of existence, I can say that there is nothing major major excitement shown on this season because this season seems to be OK for them, with the upcoming character CDs (Character CD 2nd series), and the full album coming this October.

And by saying major major, it seems most Filipinos are enjoying that word spoken by Maria Venus Raj, 4th runner-up in Ms. Universe.

THANK YOU! THANKS FOR K-ON!! SEE YOU SOON!

With the second season recently ended, you can still enjoy some goodies left such as K-On!! Character Image CD Series. With Yui and Mio coming this September 21, expect the Azu-nyan, Tsumugi, and Ritsu character CDs coming this November.

Two opening songs (Go! Go! Maniac and Utauyo Miracle) and two closing songs (Listen and No, Thank You!) are still on sale, although the limited editions (shown below) are running out fast.


As for that, how about some insert songs from the second season which includes Pure Pure Heart by Hokago Tea Time, Gohan Wa Okazu/U&I by Hokago Tea Time, and Love by Death Devil.




More goods at the official TBS K-On site:


Tuesday, September 14, 2010

C3

Nokia C3


From my point of view, the Nokia C3, one of the Nokia C-Series, is surprisingly the main opponent of some BlackBerry QWERTY-keyboard phones, because this Nokia looks similar to the BlackBerry phones I know.

The Nokia C3 comes in three distinctive colors; in beige, smoke, and magenta, and it has some distinctive features as seen on those QWERTY-keyboard type cellphones, especially the BlackBerry phones with these cool keypads.

First off, the C3 comes with a customizable home screen that allows the user to change backgrounds with their downloaded wallpapers and icons. This home screen allows you to check on FaceBook statues and Twitter tweets and allows you to get connected with your friends and family by selecting the person's picture to talk or text.

For connectivity, the C3 comes with either a 2G or W-Fi connectivity. If Nokia makes a 3G version of the C3, I would gladly go everywhere and surf the net everywhere I go, especially wild parties, appointments, and others. Also, the C3 has Web Search feature, you searched it, you keep it. This feature is just like the Web Search feature from the Sony PSP, but whatever, this is how this thing works.

Since this cellphone has a QWERTY keypad, texting made simple. Imagine myself texting messages with my friends and family with that kind of keyboard designed for easy access and convenience, if you know what I mean.

For photos and video, a 2.0-megapixel camera is added to give users a fun factor to take pictures and videos for their uploading pleasure to the internet. Keep that in mind that the internal memory for this phone is up to 55MB and the optional MicroSD memory card up to 8GB will take you further for more photos, videos, and music. Speaking of music, this phone can match your favorite music based on your feelings. It even has an FM radio to listen your favorite FM stations such as Tambayan 101.9, Home Radio 97.9, Yes FM 101.1, and other FM radio stations I know.

What can I say? This Nokia is the target of BlackBerry phones wearing the QWERTY keypad, because this Nokia looks more like a BlackBerry phone! Weird, but cool to keep it as a collector's item.

Photo: Nokia