Let's Do The News! (September 15, 2013)

James: Right, the news and there's some big news earlier because...hey, has anyone caught up with the boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Saul "Canelo" Alvarez?

(audience murmuring)

Richard: Hang on then pal, why are we covering this up?

James: Beats me, I don't know why but in cased you missed it, after 12 rounds, it's that bastard Mayweather who won the match by unanimous decision against "Canelo". Get it? Still undefeated for this high-profile and controversial boxer of that category.

(some applause and booing)

Jeremy: Yeah, actually, this is the kind of reaction we're waiting for because what occurs to me that Mayweather is the idiot who called Pacquiao bad things, especially the drugs issue in which Pacquaio never does to maintain his clean record. He's also the idiot who called Pacquiao "a legend" ever since his two losses against Bradley and Marquez last year. Remember?

Richard: Oh yeah. I remember that bloke who said that. If Pacquiao loses to Rios in November, maybe Mayweather's statements are true and he needs to retire for good but it's still a long way ahead so better yet, let's wait for the judgment and if it does, it's the end of Pac-man as we know it. No no...it's Manny Pacquiao we're referring.

Jeremy: So, with Mayweather scored another win in his undefeated win ratio, let's move on to even more worse news because...ahem...in the next four to five decades, Scotland will be banning petrol and diesel cars on their roads. Don't know why but...

Richard: But what, Jeremy?

(audience laughing)

James: Don't you think it's been causing too much bad weather for the Scots? You know? Too much emissions out there that's causing too much global warming and then sea levels are rising to unpredicted levels.

Jeremy: Yeah, and it seems that the Scots are trying to resolve the whole (mocking) "global warming" issue by banning the use of petrol and diesel cars by entering the Scottish roads and be soon implementing electric cars for road use. That all sounds creepy to see a road full of electric cars but that's a very lame idea, if you know what I mean?

(audience laughing)

Jeremy: Think about it, with Scotland banned all cars that run on fossil fuel, what's gonna happened? And with all cars runned with electric power, don't you think that's more than enough for the power companies to survive this trend until it goes...REVOLUTION?

(audience laughing)

James: What do you mean by REVOLUTION?

Jeremy: It's that show I was watching where in the catastrophic future, the world was cut off from power and there was this young girl trying to find her family when her father was killed by the militias and find the way to restore the power. Well, the first season was ended and there's a new season coming this month and it's worth the trauma when you watch it. Still even more traumatizing to watch than The Walking Dead though...

(audience laughing)

Jeremy: Now, bad news, Billie Piper is a victim of pram theft. Yep, another celebrity had his or her pram stolen and in case you don't know what a pram is, it's what the Brits called for strollers. We don't know why but it's still worth noticing.

James: Wait...hang on...isn't that Billie Piper the actress who will be returning on November 23rd's Doctor Who 50th anniversary special that has Matt Smith, David Tennant, and Jenna Coleman alongside?

Jeremy: Yes she was. I heard that she was married to Laurence Fox a few years ago and they lived in West Sussex with their two kids, one who was aged four and the other who was one year old. Anyway, the shocking news that her pram got stolen, that's something I don't really know about it but I guess the cops are busy investigating the case.

Richard: So...are you suggesting that these two should better buy themselves a new stroller?

(audience laughing)

Jeremy: You're not trying to be sensitive on those pressing issues, don't you?

(audience laughing)

Jeremy: Anyway, some good news about Orphan Black because...

Richard: Oh wait, hang on...is it...BEST DRAMA in Entertainment Weekly's EWwy Awards?

(audience laughing, then cheers and applause)



Jeremy: I was gonna say that but anyway, all thanks to one of the most recent dramas of 2013 which stars Tatiana Maslany as Sarah Manning and the clones.

Richard: It's too bad Helena, who was one of the clones, died on that show.

(audience laughing)

Richard: So, wherever you are, their victory goes to the Clone Club and yes, it was the best drama we had ever watched since spring. I was quite pleased about this surprising announcement. Which reminds me, it's all down to three remaining in our HOW CUTE IS YOUR CHARACTER segment and last week, Poof obliterated our ever-favorite BMO in our CUTENESS RANKER leaderboard so for tomorrow...ah...

(audience laughing)

Jeremy: What is it?

Richard: Well, we're keeping this a secret until tomorrow but I'll do give you a sneak peek for tomorrow's segment. Ahem...it goes...Ham-ha!

(audience laughing)

James: Is it...a hamster?

Richard: James! You're trying to make the guessing game a bit easier but anyway, that's for tomorrow. A hamster, not me, will be on our segment and find out if he's the cutest. So...that's the end of the news!

Jeremy: That's my line!!!

(audience laughing)

Ford Fiesta ST

2014 Ford Fiesta ST

Us, car enthusiasts, the cars we prefer or we dream off depends on what our personal tastes should be. Whether if its Italian exotics like the Aventador and the F12berlinetta, French hypercars like the Bugatti Veyron, American muscles like the Camaro and the Mustang, and Japanese street racers like the Z and the GT-R. We all dream to have one of those but any particular reason what this little chump doing here?

This is the brand new Ford Fiesta ST, the latest hot hatch made possible by the American carmaker, Ford, and what we have here is once a car everyone can afford, now made even as tangier as siling labuyo sprinkled through an ice cream sandwich. Sure it may not be as flashier as the dream cars but as a hot hatch, the brand new Fiesta ST would be a must-buy of the year because not only as cheaper as a million dollar sportscar, it's the most enjoyable Ford yet since the classic Capri, the Sierra, and the Escort.

Here's a thing, remember the episode from Top Gear when this car compared to the Renaultsport Clio and the Peugeot 208 GTi? Well, you get the idea but we're talking about the North American-spec Fiesta ST. Like its French rivals, the Clio RS 200 EDC and the 208 GTi, the brand new Fiesta ST comes with the 1.6: straight-four engine but unlike its French enemies, it's down by 3 horsepower, therefore it develops 197HP of power with a 0-60 time of under seven seconds. It may not be faster than the French but here's the idea; while the 208 GTi costs 32,900 dollars and the Clio RS 200 EDC costs 33,500 dollars, in France, the Fiesta ST, the lesser of the three, costs 21,400 dollars, making it the cheapest and by the cheapest, time to cue the triumphant music soundtrack while describing what's what about the new ST.

2014 Ford Fiesta ST interior

2014 Ford Fiesta ST interior

Anyway, while the ST is cheaper than its French hot hatch rivals, it has loads of equipment on it such as fat 17-inch alloy wheels, RECARO seats, big exhausts, and a swooping design that really stands out the crowd. All of which is nice but with that 3 horsepower deficit, the Fiesta is surely gonna have a pasting in a drag race but you'll never know because it's lighter and has more torque than the rivals and if the options were: 1) win, 2) come second, and 3) come third, the answer will be the third option even though when you're shifting the 6-speed gearbox manually like a man. However, what's like for the Fiesta ST when you give it some corners?

Amazingly, you can corner this American hot hatch like a half-wit and the Fiesta ST loves corners. That's because the Fiesta ST comes with twist-beam rear axle to prevent understeer, the lower center of gravity height and ride height versus the base model, and unique sport suspension features; making the Fiesta ST one of the best handling cars in ages and when you turn the Traction Control off, it really is off. Ford really managed to get it right about the Fiesta ST because in here; it's not what it can do, it's HOW it can do.

2014 Ford Fiesta ST

So, what I like about the Fiesta ST is its value, the handling, the features, and its sheer charisma that stands out the crowd. However, what I really don't like about the ST was it's 3 horsepower less than the 208 GTi and the Renault Clio, the front face seems a bit looking like Harukasan from Puchimas, and overall, the name. ST...Why did they name it after a lady towel? Doesn't matter though because this is the hot hatch you can buy. I honestly never seen a car is as exciting and as likeable as this. That's how I like this Fiesta.

Available colors: Performance Blue, Green Envy, Race Red, Molten Orange, Ingot Silver, Oxford White, and Tuxedo Black.

Photo: Ford Motor Company

Tropa Moko Unli - 9/14/13 (PILOT)

Laysa Mae Toyo and Jarnet Annapolis!

It's a brand new gag show aired on TV5. Tropa Moko Unli features two of Tropang Trumpo legends; Gelli de Belen and Ogie Alcasid, as well as familiar faces in the comedy scene such as Edgar Allan Guzman, Empoy, Alwyn Uytingco, Eula Caballero, Ritz Azul, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, and the Artista Academy scholars. With this new series, it seems it's off to a promising start with some pop culture references, mindless sketches, and hours of stupidity for the fun of the viewers!

On the pilot episode of the series: LOOK DOWN! Bawal ang may toyo! Dapat happy! That's right! Gusto kong mag-chacha hanggang umaga! Because here comes Laysa Mae Toyo! Yes, with Tropa Moko Unli will be spoofing various stuff, the first stuff is when Tropa Moko Unli does The Ryzza Mae Show by spoofing this as THE LAYSA MAE TOYO SHOW! First guest is pork barrel queen...JARNET ANNAPOLIS. Yes, since spoofing is the top priority, it's jokes ahoy on this one!

The new series also sees the return of a major fan favorite we know as...BATTLE OF THE BRAINLESS! Of course, this is BATTLE OF THE BRAINLESS, there's plenty of jokes ahoy such as these...

- Sinong kilalang singer mula sa kbilang network ang may show kasama ang Mega Star? 

Kiko Pangilingan? Charice Pempengco?! Bebe Gandanghari?!! Kris Aquino?!!! Ogie and the Cockroach??!!!! Ogie Almasen!!!

- Please Be Careful with my ______

Enemy? House?? Mother?! Single?!! Money?!!! Virginity??!!! Hand?! Hair?!! Hair sa ilong!? HIKA!!!

- Ang PB na ito ay pondo ng mga kongresista na ginagamit sa kanilang mga proyekto.

-  Penoy Balut? Punong bayabas? Puro bilbil? Pugad Baboy? Pork Belly? Pork Barbecue?! Pork and Beans?! PORK AND BENZ!!!

Tropa Moko Unli airs every Saturday night only on TV5!

Syria Uprising - Week in Review (September 14, 2013)

Welcome to another special segment I made called "Syria Uprising - Week in Review" where every week, I had to tackle what's going on in the latest developments of the Syrian crisis. I won't stop covering up those until this resolves so anyway...here is the week of review of what's what in the Syrian crisis. More reports to be added on this blog as the Syria Uprising unfolds...

September 9, 2013

- Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov urged Syria to hand over their chemical weapons as a possible means to avert military strikes considered by the US and its allies.

- Syrian president Bashar al-Assad warns "everything possible" if Syria was attacked by air strikes. It was stated in an interview broadcast on US television as US lawmakers consider measures authorizing the strike against his regime.

- US Secretary of State, John Kerry, stressed any military action against Syria would be limited, saying that the US is not going to war.

- Iran is making a diplomatic push to prevent a potential US strike against Syria in connection with the alleged use of chemical weapons by President Bashar al-Assad's forces.

September 10, 2013

- The Philippine Embassy in Kuwait is making preparations for OFW's there as Kuwait might get into the Syria uprising.

- “When we see what’s happening in Syria, we thank God everyday for our good luck, for the chance to be in France,” says Lina K.

- US President Barack Obama urged Americans to support a military strike against Syria for its alleged use of chemical weapons but he will also pursue a diplomatic response. He made the statements in a televised speech from the White House.

- Russian President Vladimir Putin urged his US counterpart, Obama, to drop its plan to attack Syria before asking Syrian president Assad to hand over the chemical weapons.

- Syrian PM Wael al-Halki has reportedly accepted Russia's proposal to put Syrian chemical weapons under international control.

September 11, 2013

- UN Security Council members disagree over Syria's action to hand over chemical weapons to the Russians. In response to the Russian proposal, US tentatively hold off the military strikes against Syria.

- Russian president Putin will meet Iran's new leader, Hassan Rouhani, for the first time this week with an offer to supply Iran with missile systems and build a second nuclear reactor.

- Rebel factions said that they would withdraw from Maaloula, just days after seizing control.

- Jihadist video condemning intervention in Syria exposed as fake.

September 12, 2013

- Syrian president Bashar al-Assad says that he will accept Russia's proposal to join the anti-chemical weapon treaty.

- US-Russian talks open on Syria's chemical arsenal.

- Top nuclear envoys said that Iran wants constructive nuclear talks

September 13, 2013

- Louay Al-Mokdad, Free Syrian Army spokesman, thinks Moscow’s suggestion is "just a new trick" to buy Assad more time.

- The US and Russia agreed to meet at the United Nations in late September in a bid to bring the warring parties in Syria together for an international conference. They began 2nd day of talks on the Syria uprising and the chemical weapons issue.

- United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon accused Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for committing crimes against humanity as top diplomats from Russia and the US prolonged meetings in Geneva over the Syria uprising.

Cars GT6 Should Put (Volume 9)

Everyone knows that more and more car gamers everywhere are willing to prefer the upcoming Gran Turismo 6, coming this winter exclusively on the Playstation3 console, than the upcoming Forza Motorsport 5, coming this autumn exclusively on the new XBOX One console. However, despite the 1200-car lineup, there are some cars GT6 should put...

Cars like...

1) Toyota Crown Majesta '13

WHY: There's a brand new Majesta recently released this month. The new model is now a hybrid-only model with the 3.5L V6 hybrid powerplant inherited from the Lexus GS450h while it has the CVT gearbox with 8-speed inherited from the Lexus LS600h. When in AT, it doesn't need to change gears but in MT, shifts from 1 to 8. It maybe a drastic change from the previous models but I wonder if this new flagship deserves a spot in GT6? I sure hope so because the Gran Turismo franchise has some of the hybrids available...

2) Honda Fit RS '13

WHY: There is already a brand new Honda Fit released earlier this month and the Fit we're interested in was the RS model with the 6-speed manual gearbox. Please feature the latest generation Honda Fit on GT6 because us, Honda fans, want to know what is like to be driven virtually.

3) Land Rover Range Rover Sport '13

WHY: Annoyingly, how come there's only one Land Rover model in the Gran Turismo franchise? Come on, we're not interested in the Range Stormer concept featured. We all need Range Rovers! Those Range Rovers, when you place them in dirt or snow, love their offroad abilities even in luxury proportions and the Range Rover we want to see on GT6 is none other than the all new Range Rover Sport. The new model really deserved the name because not only it's good offroad but it's a track weapon for its size.

4) Maserati Gran Turismo MC Stradale '11

WHY: The MC Stradale is the hardcore version of the Maserati GranTurismo which features an uprated V8 engine, enhanced suspension, lightweight bodywork, and the looks that was inspired from the MC GT3 racer. This road-legal racer deserves a spot to be featured on GT6 because having the standard GranTurismo isn't enough.

5) Hyundai Veloster Turbo '12

WHY: Gran Turismo should better need some more Korean cars on the game because having the Tiburon and the Spirra is not worth it. Maybe this Veloster Turbo would do. It may have a GDI turbo engine that develops over 200 horses but can the Veloster Turbo land on GT6 to please Korean car enthusiasts? I sure hope so because I want more Korean cars to be featured on GT6. Please, do it for the Koreans!

The results please? So, if Polyphony's still on the rethinking process whether these cars I've mentioned will be featured on Gran Turismo 6, whether in game or as a DLC, you can't say that I didn't had a bit to do with that.

Take that to Kaz Yamauchi!

"For smoother more glowing skin"

On the September 13, 2013 episode of Bubble Gang...

- Bubble Gags on the collapsed building!

- Mr. Assimo in the appliance store.

- Daan Patungo sa Puso - Another one of Bubble Gang's Telebabaw drama spoofs.

- Bubble Gang does Dove by spoofing this commercial as LOVE! For smoother more glowing skin.

- The Adventures of Ruffa Mae Kwento in...holdapper!

- A hostage drama involving five gays at stake!

- There's more drama in the Sec. De Anim involvement as Bubble Gang continues the spoof on the Napoles controversy.

- Mr. Assimo in the internet cafe

- Ikaw at ang Ina knows about...YouTube videos.

- Virginity Test is concerned and condemned by most females.

- IyoTube in Blurred Lines

Threats from North Korea - A Week in Review (September 14, 2013)

And now, the week in review of what's what at the Korean peninsula...

September 9, 2013

- Military authorities from South Korea and the USA completed their joint deterrence strategy against North Korea's nuclear threats.

- The US is developing a new weapons system that could potentially reach targets in less than an hour. It can also be used to deter against North Korea or China.

- SoKor President Park Geun-hye and Vietnamese president Troung Tan Sang, decided to hold two additional FTA rounds of negotiations this year, with the first one set to take place on October, which will be the 3rd round of their trade talks.

September 10, 2013

- The two Koreas hold 2nd round of talks of reopening the Kaesong industrial complex.

- South Korea Park Geun-hye visits Vietnam's largest economic city of Ho Chi Minh.

September 11, 2013

- South Korean firms will be allowed to restart operations at Kaesong Complex after a trial run on Monday next week.

- The unification ministry pointed out that even in areas where there was no agreement, considerable progress was made to reduce the gap.

September 12, 2013

- A day after SoKor president Park Geun-hye returned home from Vietnam, the office has announced that the president would like to meet with the leaders of both parties to address concerns the parties may have.

- North and South Korea may be back on the path of improving relations but denuclearization may still be a very long way ahead.

September 13, 2013

- Korea's main opposition Democratic Part decided to accept President Park Geun-hye's proposal for talks between herself and the leaders of the rival parties next Monday.

- Korea's Prosecutor General Chae Dong-wook said that he will resign over claims that he had an illegitimate son.