Let's Do The News! (April 29, 2015)

- Mary Jane Veloso, the Filipina on death row for drug offenses, was spared from the gruesome Indonesian death penalty that killed eight convicts. Those eight convicts that lost their lives in the execution sang the Christian hymn "Amazing Grace" before getting shot by the guards. Veloso, who was one of the convicts, was spared by the Indonesian leader Joko Widodo, and granted a temporary reprieve.

- Continuing on the Nepal quake, aid has begun in affected areas that were devastated by last week's M7.8 quake, and as relief efforts continue to approach Nepal, the UN says that their efforts are reaching through areas such as Dhading and Gorkha. Over five thousand lives died in the quake while survivors are desperate for essential supplies.

- US President Barrack Obama and Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hold a summit meeting in Washington, reaffirming their partnership that will play a crucial role for world peace. They also welcomed the progress made in bilateral negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership and agreed to collaborate for an early conclusion.

- The Court of Appeals ordered the arrest of Jeane Napoles, the daughter of the pork barrel queen Janet Lim Napoles, for failure to attend her bail hearing.

- MMA fighter Jon Jones has his UFC light heavyweight title stripped off and suspended indefinitely following his arrest in New Mexico on a hit-and-run that injured a pregnant woman with a broken arm.  In the 26th of April, Jon Jones won the title against Daniel Cormier in Las Vegas but now, the UFC announced penalties for violations of its code of conduct policy following Jones' latest arrest.

- As the Mayweather vs. Pacquiao fight draws near, Manny Pacquiao's training gets even more fiercer than ever during his arrival at Las Vegas. Meanwhile, Floyd Mayweather Jr. makes his big appearance at the MGM Grand Garden Arena with a verbal jab against Pacman for not being present in the launch of their ultimate battle. Instead of Pacman being present at the MGM Grand, he was rallying the fans at Mandalay Bay.

- Ghost Pokemon Gengar is ready for the next battle in the latest clip for the upcoming Pokken Tournament, an arcade game from the creators of Tekken and Soul series, which is set to arrive at Japanese arcade stands this summer!

- The new Ford Mustang GT350 will have a limited total run of 137 units for the 2015 model year to celebrate the Shelby Mustang's 50th birthday. 100 for the normal GT350, 37 for the hardcore GT350R version.

2016 Ford Mustang GT350

- Because the new Chevrolet Corvette C7 Z06 is more of a road-legal version of the C7.R racing machine, Chevrolet launched a special C7.R Edition model which features cues from the said racecar. It uses the Z07 Performance Pack as its basis for the model and it will be limited to 500 units.

Chevrolet Corvette C7 Z06 C7.R Edition

TTFN!!!

Balitang Six Six for April 28, 2015

Your Balitang Six Six from the April 28, 2015's ABS-CBN's Banana Nite!

- Cop struggles to get through the gate!

- Soldiers got panicked when their armory got backfire

- Cock fights with a pail, while the pail fights back!

- Man is too drunk to leave his horse!

- Taekwondo competition turned into a dance contest!

- Jumper tries to jump through the golf cart but the golf cart grabbed his shorts!

I would like to see these mango recipes!

Where are these mangoes?

Now, in last week's episode of Orphan Black, Helena, who was abducted by soldiers, was subjected to a lie-detector test, until she gets distracted on the "mangoes" part. Even the scorpion Helena called it Pupok got sucked into the "mango" part. "Where are these mangoes? I would like to see these mangoes."

Mangoes are one of the world's most popular fruits and they were first grown in India over five millenniums ago. The mango seeds have been traveled through parts of the world and legend has it that Buddha meditated under the cool shade of a mango tree. Anyway, we're not turning this into a science lesson but not all mangoes are created equal. There are numerous selection of mangoes to choose from and for the fun of it, mangoes can spawn numerous recipes of your choosing.

Just before Helena and the scorpion named Pupok start asking where are the mangoes and want one, here are some delicious mango recipes suitable enough for your next Orphan Black viewing party at home with your mates. There are so many mango-related recipes to choose from but I decided to pick some of the best ones.

1) Mango Salsa

Ingredients:

1 mango, peeled and diced

1/2 cup peeled, diced cucumber

1 tbsp finely chopped jalapeno

1/3 cup diced red onion

1 tbsp lime juice

1/3 cup roughly chopped cilantro leaves

salt

pepper

This recipe takes five minutes to prepare and it serves up to 4 to 6 servings. 

First, combine the mango, cucumber, jalapeno, red onion, lime juice, and cilantro leaves, then mix them well. 

After that, season it with some salt and pepper.

Source: Food Network

2) Chicken Avocado and Mango Salad

Ingredients:

2 tbsp brown sugar

1/4 cup water

1/3 cup lime juice

1/2 cup chili garlic sauce

4 cups shredded, cooked chicken

2 medium mangoes - peeled, seeded, and diced

2 avocados - peeled, seeded, and diced

1 (10 ounce) package of spring lettuce mix

This recipe takes about thirty minutes and it serves up to 10 people. 

To begin, stir together the brown sugar and water in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Let it boil, then pour into a medium bowl. Stir in the garlic chili sauce and lime juice to create a dressing. 

Then, toss together the chicken, mangoes, and avocados in a large bowl. After this, arrange the spring salad mix on serving plates, then top it with a few chicken mixture. Pour the dressing at the top of the salad.

Source: Allrecipes

3) Mango pudding

Ingredients:

4 1/2 teaspoons of unflavored gelatin

1/2 cup water

4-6 ripe mangoes peeled and diced

1 14-ounce can of nonfat sweetened condensed milk

4 tbsp lime juice

This recipe takes 2 hours and 40 minutes and it serves up to 8 people

First, sprinkle the gelatin over water in a small bowl, then let it stand until softened by about a minute. Microwave it on High, uncovered, by about 10 to 20 seconds until the gelatin completely dissolved but the liquid is not boiling.

Place the mango in the food blender, if you have one, and process it until it becomes smooth. Push through a very fine sieve into a large measuring cup until you have 2 cups puree. Whisk the puree, sweetened condensed milk, and lime juice in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in the softened gelatine mixture until well combined.

Lightly coat eight 6-to-10 ounce ramekins with cooking spray. Divide the pudding among the ramekins and refrigerate by about two hours..

To serve, run a knife around the inside of each ramekin to loosen the pudding. Then, dip the bottom of the ramekin in hot water for around 30 to 40 seconds, then invert onto a serving plate.

Source: EatingWell

4) Chicken Mango Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients:

1 pound ground chicken

2 tsp soy sauce

1 tsp corn starch

1 tsp cooking oil

2 green onions chopped

4 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms sliced

2 tsp seasoned rice vinegar

1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

1 large mango diced

1 head of butter lettuce, rinsed, leaves separated

This recipe takes 10 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook, and it serves from four to eight people.

First, place the ground chicken, soy sauce, and the corn starch in a large bowl, then mix to combine.

Then, heat a wok or a large saute pan on medium heat. Once hot, add the oil, green onions, and sliced shiitake mushrooms. Let cook for a minute.

Increase the heat to high, and add the ground chicken, soy sauce, and the corn starch mixture. Use a wooden spoon to break up the ground chicken and spread around the pan. Stir fry for around 5 to 7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Add the seasoned rice vinegar, sesame oil, and diced mangoes. Remove from heat, and adjust the seasonings to taste.

Scoop spoonfuls into the lettuce-formed cups to serve.

Source: Simply Recipes

These are the best mango recipes I can look up for now but just imagine if Alison cooked those for us all. That would be so delicious but for those mango recipes, you can't go wrong with them even if you're watching another Orphan Black episode with your mates!

Enjoy these delicious mango recipes before Helena and Pupok come finding for these!

Let's Do The News! (April 28, 2015)

- So far, the death toll from the Nepal Quake is now up to about 4,310 while almost eight thousand have been wounded. According to the United Nations, over eight million people have been affected by the worst quake in eight decades and 1.4 million are in need of food aid.

- The US city of Baltimore has been placed on a state of emergency following violent protests linked to the death of a black man named Freddy Gray, who was fatally injured in police custody. A week-long curfew has been announced and over five thousand National Guard troops could be deployed.

- Last night, South Korean president Park Geun-hye has accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Lee Wan-koo, who is suspected of corruption charges. However, she's facing tougher scenarios when it comes to choosing a successor, despite criticisms over a series of wrong decisions.

- ASEAN leaders are pushing their code of conduct to address the ongoing territorial disputes in the South China Sea as the People's Republic of China presses on with land reclamation work around the Spratly Islands.

- The captain of the doomed Sewol ferry, named Lee Joon-seok, was sentenced to life imprisonment by a South Korean appellate court. It's harsher than the November verdict that sentenced him to 36 years in prison for negligence and abandoning passengers in need because they've convicted him on homicide charges in the ruling.

- It's sadly official, ladies and gents. Next Silent Hill game, which would be starring TWD's Norman Reedus in it, is a no-go. It's just been confirmed by Konami, which recently announced their delisting from the American stock exchanges.

- The Argentine judge dismissed charges on sacked Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson over the controversial plate as seen from last year's Patagonia Special, but calls it arrogant and disrespectful.

- Eat Bulaga presenter Ruby Rodriguez is more than welcome to allow her daughter, Toni Aquino, to go on showbiz. In the past, Ruby didn't allow her daughter to go showbizness because she wants her to finish her studies first.

- A fresh batch of trailers from the upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie, Descendants, finally stroke fear into our view. Check them out!

TTFN!!!

In The Flesh Original Soundtrack

In The Flesh OST

Aired in BBC Three last 2013, In The Flesh is a BAFTA award winning zombie drama series that caused quite a sensation by giving a new twist in the ever popular genre. It revolves on the life of a young man named Kieren Walker, a victim of the Partially Deceased Syndrome, as he struggles his second chance of life as one of the undead. With a dark atmosphere, a darker cast of characters, sensible storyline, and its Britishness, In The Flesh has been one of the best TV shows of the decade despite the very small episode listings per season.

The original soundtrack of the hit BBC Three TV series has arrived and it covers the first two seasons of the phenomenal zombie drama series. The show's BGM was crafted by the brilliant Edmund Butt, whose works involved in numerous movies and TV programmes over his 15 year career, including The Survivors, Ashes To Ashes, Mistresses, and many more. Also, the latter tracks of this soundtrack were performed by Keaton Henson, lending his voice that suits him very well to the show's theme.

It's now available to order for only 8.99 Pounds for the CD Album while the download version costs a pound less than the physical CD album. This is a must have for those who've enjoyed watching In The Flesh and wanted to know what's like to be like one of the PDS victims.

TRACK LISTINGS:

1. The Prophet
2. Kieren Turns
3. Back to Roarton
4. The Rotters
5. Amy Dyer
6. All Alone
7. Jem Walker
8. Wolf
9. "The Goddess Ishtar"
10. Kieren Comes Home
11. In The Flesh
12. The Second Coming
13. PDS
14. Read Your Bible
15. My Beautiful Mother
16. Crazy Golf
17. The Healing Stick
18. The Outsider
19. There's Still Time
20. Corpse Roads
21. Charon
22. You

Let's Do The News! (April 27, 2015)

- The death toll from the Nepal quake,as of now, is now recorded to at least 3,218 people, according to officials while another 6,500 people have been injured. Dozens of people are reportedly dead in neighboring China and India.

- The Calbuco volcano is starting to weaken but remains unstable. Chilean authorities warned of incoming eruptions as this Chilean volcano erupted twice last week. Meanwhile, most Chilean and neighboring Argentinian airports have been reopened. Over 6,000 people living close to the volcano have been evacuated.

- The families of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea held a rally in Tokyo on Sunday to renew their calls for better efforts to bring them back.

- According to the peace council of Philippine President Benigno Aquino III, the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law was "overwhelmingly acceptable" and "constitutional" having managed to submit its report to the House of Representatives on Monday.

- Due to the ongoing power struggle at Volkswagen Group, longtime chairman of Volkswagen, Ferdinand Piech, steps down from his position after failing to get rid of Martin Winterkorn, VW CEO. His resignation could spell a major impact to Germany's biggest car manufacturer.

- Check out the new Batmobile for the upcoming Batman v Superman movie!

- Things don't go well from Konami as Hideo Kojima's "P.T" demo game, which served as the basis for the next Silent Hill game which stars TWD actor Norman Reedus in it, will have its distribution ended on April 29th. Reedus reacted to reports about its possible cancellation.

- Kids in Japan, tell your parents! There's a Pokemon-themed exhibit happening at the Miraikan science museum in Odaiba, Tokyo, where you will study the scientific principles of Pokemon and you can get a chance to become a Pokemon professor too! It opens this 8th of July in Miraikan's 1st Floor Special Exhibit Zone and tickets can be reserved at 7-Eleven, Ticketpia, e+, CN Play Guide, and JTB. Ticket preorders costs 300 yen for kids up to 1,600 yen for adults. Another great way for the Japanese families to spend their summer vacation, eh?

- Pacific Rim sequel film's schedule was pushed through its Summer 2017 release.

- TV personality Kris Aquino was partly to blame for ABS-CBN axing its long-time showbiz program The Buzz after its 16-year run. The last episode of The Buzz was aired last April 5th, shocked many viewers.

- Actor and musician Janno Gibbs leaves GMA Network and is reportedly transferring to TV5 to join with Ogie Alcasid.

- What is Dubsmash? Since it has been all the rage right now, let's talk more about the 'it" trend of 2015. Dubsmash is a smartphone app where users search for their favorite recorded sounds and then lip-synch it to their heart's content. There over 20,000,000 people can't get enough of Dubsmash and they make use of the media's most popular lines and take advantage of the world's latest trend. Even celebrities are having fun with it.

TTFN!!!

2015 Radio Disney Music Awards

Yes, it's the time of the year again that Radio Disney's hosting the biggest and the brightest awards ceremony and for the year 2015, the Radio Disney Music Awards is getting more exciting than ever because there has been numerous contenders vying for the ARDY's.

Now, here's the list of this year's winners:

Best Music Group - Fifth Harmony

Best Male Artist - Ed Sheeran

Best Female Artist - Ariana Grande

Song of the Year - Problem by Ariana Grande featuring Iggy Azalea

Best Crush Song - Can't Blame A Girl for Trying by Sabrina Carpenter

Fiercest Fans - Harmonizers

Best New Artist - Charli XCX

Catchiest New Song - Shower by Becky G

Artist with the Best Style - Becky G

Best Song that Makes You Smile - Sugar by Maroon 5

Best Song to Rock Out To With Your BFF - Young Blood by Bea Miller

Best Song To Dance To - Shake it Off by Taylor Swift

Best Breakup Song - The Heart Wants What It Wants by Selena Gomez

Best Collaboration - Really Don't Care by Demi Lovato feat. Cher Lloyd

Radio Disney's Most Talked About Artist - Ariana Grande

Leopaul's Heaven and Hell: Fighter's Honor

In the world of boxing, there are different kinds of fighters we faced. There are fighters who lived by pride, those who strategize very well, those who uphold honor, those who fall, those who bring death, those who lived to battle, those with experience, those with their undying faith to God, those who witnessed it, those who guard, and those who started a revolution. These are the kinds of fighters we saw in the ring and no matter how big-shot these famed boxers are, they're still bound to their fighter's honor. Some maintained theirs, others corrupted it by any means.

For a guy like Manny Pacquiao, having his honor maintained a fighter is what made him special and no matter how high-profile or low-profile the foes he faced, be it Juan Manuel Marquez, Erik Morales, Shane Mosley, Tim Bradley, Brandon Rios, Chris Algieri, or any known boxer he faced, be it a win or a loss, his fighter's honor tested him and such courage snagged him multiple titles in his belt.

Now, his fighter's honor is resting on his shoulders because he's going to face the undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr. in the world's greatest boxing match in human history this May and what we have here, ladies and gents, is a match between two of the world's biggest fighters.

I can really see why it's happening and why is everyone salivated for it but behind the scenes, looks like both of the fighters are having their honors degrading, well for Mayweather because he had dealt with too much media maulings, looks like this fighter who lives by pride had his pride haunted through him.

I know that pride is considered one of the seven deadly sins by some but for some boxers, they don't know what is the true meaning of pride, perhaps those who knew that pride is measured by their success never realized that they're starting to become more hysterical than what their former selves be. Looks like his ego drove him like a wolf that can chew through any leash.

For Manny, although he's a high-profile fighter, he doesn't live by his pride. He upholds his honor not just at the ring but also outside the ring, from his celebrity status, his politician status, and his faith to God. He's a man of many roles and he can take on any things he wants, even for his own family. Although he's a man who upholds honor, his beginnings wasn't that humble because...well, if you guys watched that Kid Kulafu movie, you'd probably know who he is...but, still, you get the idea.

Like Mayweather, Pacquiao is somewhat more of a dog that was leashed by money but soon, he'll become more of a wolf. A wolf that can chew through any leash and yes, I said that earlier, because money isn't what made Pacquiao a famed fighter in his own right, its his dark past that made him a stronger fighter, but sooner or later, his old "Kid Kulafu" past will haunt him right through his soul and therefore lost the will to fight even outside the ring. 

That sounds so sad but having learned through experience, Pacman's no quitter. He has the strength, and the willpower to get himself up and finish where he started and for the upcoming fight with Mayweather, he will give everything he got to finish the job, no matter the result.

For Mayweather, challenging Pacquiao is a big way to think that his pride is always on his side because he remains his outstanding record for winning matches and the fact of being an undefeated champ as of now. For Pacquiao, challenging Mayweather is all about having his honor tested. Let's remember that it was the Pacman's fist that caused Bradley (on his second encounter) and Algieri taste their first defeat and for this ultimate match, this will be very one-sided. It's about a battle between pride and honor and which side should they'll be on? Mayweather lives by pride and Pacquiao upholds his honor as a fighter, no matter which side you're on, it's all in the name of fighter's honor.

Pacman, your biggest fight for your life is almost here and this is the chance you've been waiting for! Remember, GET OUT AND GIVE HIM HELL! We're all praying for your success!!!

GO MANNY!!!

Over a thousand people feared to be dead in the Nepal quake

Nepal quake

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 struck parts of Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, and the city of Pokhara. It is known to be the deadliest of the Nepal earthquakes in over eight decades and it's not just Nepal that's affected. It's also parts of India, Bangladesh, Tibet, and Mount Everest, where avalanches were triggered.

Details about the epicenter of the Nepal quake remains scarce and it is feared that over a thousand people were killed by that massive tremor and the death toll could climb as more information appears any time.

Reports told that in affected areas other than Nepal, about 15 people, including five in Tibet, were killed in an avalanche in Mount Everest, while 40 are reported dead in India, and one person died in Bangladesh.

Today's earthquake in Nepal is the worst since 1934 which killed over 8,500 people.

Report: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-32467986

Let's Do The News! (April 25, 2015)

- Japanese authorities arrested a man suspected of landing a drone on the rooftop of the Office of the Prime Minister in Tokyo. The unidentified 40-year-old male turned himself to the authorities in Obama City, Fukui Prefecture at around 2000 hours Japan time last night. He told the cops that he landed the drone as an anti-nuclear act and he put sand from Fukushima in the container.

- The military chief of North Korea threatened a nuclear attack in response to joint military exercises conducted by South Korean and American troops. It is feared that they might carry out further provocation by firing a ballistic missile on the day of the army's founding anniversary.

- Australia and New Zealand are remembering their troops during the Battle of Gallipoli in World War One. Events throughout Saturday mark the centenary of Anzacs at Gallipoli on Anzac Day.

- Sabeen Mehmud, a Pakistani human rights activist has been killed in a drive-by shooting in the city of Karachi, moments after hosting a talk on allegations of torture in Balochistan.

- Little did you know that boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr., who is preparing himself for the big fight in May, bought 100 cars in a dealership in Las Vegas.

- The next installment in The Fast & The Furious movie series will be showing in April 2017. This was announced by actor Vin Diesel himself.

- Lovelivers in the world, rejoice! Love Live! The School Idol Movie, which will be showing in Japanese cinemas this June 13, will have its global theatrical release! Select US cities, Hong Kong, South Korea, Oceania, select ASEAN countries, and Taiwan will be joining the fun with the μ's big screen debut!

TTFN!!!

Bubble Gang goes to Caramoan

For their 2015 Summer Special, Bubble Gang goes to the beautiful island of Caramoan and no. They're not here to go wet and wild, they're here to cause some more mischief and fun under the sun. For their first half of their annual summer special, let's see what are they up to...

- IKAW AT ANG INA takes on...taking selfies in the beach!

- Beach gags!

- He's caught "red-handed"!

- Where am I? What am I doing here?!

- Istambay, Istambay sa Pasyalan, Ang Bida, Guillermo ang Pangalan, Pari Yata S'ya ng Kalungkutan, Ayaw sumama Kahit...KUWENTUHAN!

- A sandy proposal for a very special someone...

- Antonietta ruins a reality show!

- Availing some summer promos, eh? No thanks...

- IyoTube in Uptown Funk

- Phone calls from the heat stroke victim's untrusted people are not helping you.

- Tips to find wi-fi on your beach vacation.

- Tata Lino offers advice to the beach goers.

...and that's it for Part 1! Join them next week on Part 2 for more trouble in Caramoan!

Let's Do The News! (April 24, 2015)

- A few days ago, a Hong Kong government official named Regina Ip Lau Suk-yee made racist remarks against "Filipino domestic workers" working in HK, causing outrage from the Filipino community and lawmakers in the Philippines take a stab on the HK politician over her racist remarks. Now, the lawmaker apologised to those who were offended by her article but she insisted the comments were not sexist nor racist.

- Memorial services are underway in the European nation of Armenia to mark the centenary of the start of "mass killings" by Ottoman Turks. In 1915, hundreds of thousands of Armenians were killed by the Ottoman Turks, whose empire was dissolving. Most of the victims were deported to barren desert region  where they died of starvation and thirst while some were killed in massacres. Over 1.5 million people were killed according to Armenian officials while Turkey says the number of deaths was smaller than what Armenians claimed. Turkey strongly opposes the genocide term to describe the killings and the dispute created tensions between Turkey and Armenia.

- The Battle of Gallipoli, one of the most gruesome events during World War One, were remembered as events are due to take place to commemorate the centenary of one of WWI's bloodiest campaigns ever told. Prince Charles and Prince Harry will be one of the attendees of the memorial services at the site of the battle at Cape Helles.

- Onto the drone investigation in Tokyo, police officials say that the drone they found on the roof of the Prime Minister's Office may have been controlled by someone up to 1.2km away. They suspect someone was intentionally flying the drone over the building, as it was carrying a bottle filled with cesium.

- Meanwhile, another drone was found into the compound of a British Embassy in Tokyo, only this time it was flown by one of Tokyo's TV networks, namely TOKYO MX. The Tv station flew the drone on Wednesday evening from its HQ to shoot footage for a program, and then it went missing after flying toward the embassy. No one was injured.

- The Japanese government will invite Philippine president Benigno Aquino III this June.

- As the countdown to the ultimate battle approaches, tickets for the Mayweather vs. Pacquiao fight will be released anytime now. Meanwhile, boxer Shane Mosley, the one who fought the two boxing superstars in the past, believes that this fight will end in a knockout.

- Japanese school swimsuits are going to look as boring as hell thanks to some Japanese swimsuit designer creating a new look for those traditional school swimsuits. Although a two-piece swimwear, these new swimwear can be taken off easily and long enough to ensure no skin is exposed even when sitting by the pool.

- More details about the 2016 Acura NSX hybrid engine-wielding supercar have been confirmed by the officials. It will be the first to use a multimaterial space frame consists of high-strength steel and aluminum, ablation technology where the ultra-rigid castings to be used within the crush zones, and the engine that powers it will be a 3.5L twin-turbo V6 engine mounted in the middle and connected with electric motors.

TTFN!!!