One of the most expensive GT5 Premium cars, the Jaguar XJ13!

Jaguar XJ13 in Gion, Kyoto

A beautiful British classic race car
staying in Gion

Ah, lucky me. 1/11/11. January 11, 2011. The date when I first got my hands on this ultra-expensive Gran Turismo 5 Premium Tier car that is none other than the Jaguar XJ13. I won this car from the 200-lap challenge at the Indianapolis, in A-Spec.

Messing the XJ13 at the Top Gear
Test Track

You can't beat the classics!

It's pretty amusing that this car is mostly expensive and you need to win more races to buy some. Fortunately for the Jaguar XJ13, this one is a prize car from winning the A-Spec 200-lap Indianapolis race. I used the Formula Gran Turismo on that race and it took almost three hours to win!

Classic vs. Modern?

I guess some GT5 amateurs, pros, and experts got their hands on this ultra-expensive Jaguar XJ13 as a prize car, but what would they react when they show it on online battles? Guess I would keep this vintage Jaguar classic as a memorabilia of hardships and I'm just two A-Spec levels away from getting the X2010 S. Vettel car. In the meantime, what should I do with the Jaguar XJ13 on GT5? It's a mega expensive car won from an endurance match and what could possibly go wrong? 

So Far...

On the Banana Split mini-series, The Amazing Microwave Pandesal Rangers, this January 11 episode,

As Pan De Coco Martin (Kuya Jhobert) wreaks havoc, Ted (Jason Francisco) wants to save his siblings but the villain in black cloak said no and he knows that these siblings betrayed Ted. Ted wants to save them but the bad guy electrified Ted. Ted splashed the super villain with water and turns out water was this villain in black cloak' weakness! The bad guy admitted that Ted's siblings didn't betray Ted, and turns out it was a set-up to separate them like The Beatles. Ted finally kicked the butt out of the Black Cloak! Will Ted reunite with the siblings and stop Pan De Coco Martin's monstrosity? Find out soon!

Later, John Prats, as Kuya Keem, explains more on magic and brings out Debra (RR Enriquez) for more. Abra Kadabra!

Two Americans share the same prize!

What did I know? Chevrolet's true eco-car, the Volt, and Ford's new Explorer won the 2011 North American Car (and Truck) of the Year at the 2011 NAIAS in Detroit, Michigan!

Scoop:

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/01/10/chevrolet-volt-ford-explorer-named-2011-north-american-car-and/

Congratulations to the both of them!

New foe unveiled on the 1-10-11 episode on Banana Split!?

Pan De Coco Martin...?

In Banana Split's The Amazing Microwave Pandesal Rangers, the mysterious Pan de coco named Pan De Coco Martin unveiled its face (wait, that's Kuya Jobert!) and he attacked our heroes!

Ted (Jason Francisco), as Pandesal Ranger 2 with Liver Spread, tries to attack Pan De Coco Martin, but he's too strong! Pan De Coco Martin attacked Ted (Jayson Gainza), Julius (Badji Mortiz), and Kuring (Nina Jose), leaving the villain in black cloak and Ted retreated. The reporter showed up and interviewed both the now harmed Pandesal Rangers and the new villain named Pan De Coco Martin! Wait! The reporter said it all, this is the final week! Find out tomorrow 'till Friday if our heroes survived the final challenge! Aw great! The villain in black cloak and Pan De Coco Martin... now what will our Pandesal Rangers do in the final week of Banana Split's mini-series!

Before that, Banana Split spoofed TV Patrol as "ANG TV PATROL". That's ANG TV...PATROL. Get it? ANG TV... PATROL. ANG TV... PATROL. 

Killer Truck captured! (as seen on Banana Split's
Ang TV Patrol)

        

Magpakailanpaman

Appreciations of the couple between Asia's Songbird, Regine Velasquez, and singer-comedian, Ogie Alcasid, are always welcomed with the debut of their latest album, Magpakailanpaman.

This CD comprises of 15 tracks sung by Ogie and Regine and these songs are always welcomed to your OPM listening senses that made them a sharing passion and the love between the two singers.

It's been great that Magpakailanpaman is a great album from the two great OPM singers sharing the love of each other and we are all appreciated from the songs. This album was distributed from VIVA Records and available at Odyssey, and other record bars from your favorite malls nationwide and whoever has one may share the love between Ogie And Regine at the comfort at their homes.

TRACK LISTINGS:

1) Magpakailanpaman (duet)
2) Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka
3) Ikaw Lamang (Ogie)
4) Ikaw (Regine)
5) Magmula Ngayon (Ogie)
6) Minsan Lang Kitang Iibigin
7) Pangako Ko (Ogie)
8) Sa Piling Mo (duet)
9) Forevermore (Regine)
10) Mahal Kita (Ogie)
11) Pangako (Regine)
12) Minamahal Kita (Ogie)
13) Never Ever Say Goodbye(Regine)
14) Ikaw Ang Tangi Kong Pag-ibig
15) Hanggang Ngayon (duet)

FOR INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
http://www.kabayancentral.com/music/viva/mmvrcds10412.html

The truth about the Banana Split apology message

Remember yesterday when there was an apology message before the January 8 episode of Banana Split?

As it said, there was a main reason:

The part from the New Year's Day episode of Banana Split where Melai burns the expressions, stuff, and issues from 2010 that needs to be forgotten.

Unfortunately, Mr. Fu, the radio DJ and TV star (he's now on WOW! MEGANON?!), reacted about that part where Melai burned a picture of unknowingly it was Mr. Fu on the pic that says "MEGANON?!" and Melai said that he looks like Megatron, the leader of the Decepticons and the famous arch enemy of Optimus Prime in Transformers.

Scoop: http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/297276/melai-mr-fu-sorry-kung-nasaktan-siya

That part on the Banana Split January 1 episode mentioned on the January 3 episode of TV5's Juicy and the hosts were too furious about that HOT ISSUE.

Come on, Melai never intended to do that, she did this for the spirit of fun, not to hurt anyone especially Mr Fu, Kimerald (Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson), mentioning of hatings between Angelica Panginiban and Claudine Baretto, Sharon Cuneta and Aga Mulach, and the most talked Christine Reyes and Sarah Geronimo.

Now, Melai will talk about that part on The Buzz later on ABS-CBN, talking about burning a "Controversial Photo" by mistake. :-(

Video credit to the uploader

There was an apology before the start of Banana Split?!

Before the January 8, 2011 episode of Banana Split fleshed out, there was some announcement

Banana Split apology

In translation

" Back in January 1, Banana Split aired one segment with Melai Cantiveros where the expressions, stuff, and issues that needs to be forgotten from 2010. We apologize that someone was hurt or angered from this segment.


We are trying to make fun and we are wrong from unintended use of photos of people not intended for involvement. On behalf of Banana Split, we apologize to the people who were hurt from this segment.


We are trying to say that Melai does not have an angry intention or someone behind our production. Thank you for your consideration."

WHAT WENT WRONG?!

Anyway, on this episode, a new segment called Hot Issue, with Angelica Panginiban, Pooh, and John Prats, tackling the hot issues in showbiz, almost. Then, some jokes from under the sea. Later, Ryan Bang as Igor Stojokovic Krystic gets his own spin-off segment called Tekkie Muna, a segment where Igor shows off his crazy inventions, like this Extreme Outdoor Flame Light he invented. Kuya Art, the Art Throb, teaches us how to make bird and egg with the use of paper and scissors. Melai, as Alpha Beth, saves a girl from the snatcher with one substitute letter to the word "baso", the letter T! In Mutanglawin, John Prats as Kuya Keem tells us about "kissing", then some dances pulled from the BS Boys, and a game of SHOW IT!