Saturday, May 6, 2017

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

The so-called Guardians of the Galaxy have returned for another one of their greatest hits in the universe and for their Volume 2 mixtape, looks like our ever favorite band of intergalactic vigilantes are up to something next while a powerful alien race chasing them far and wide. This can get very interesting for one of the biggest films pre-summer.

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Volume 2 picks up where the previous one left off following Groot's fate sealed and later reemerged as the Baby Groot. In this film, the so-called guardians were recruited by a powerful alien race to protect their most valuable resources but when they discovered that Rocket Raccoon stole the resources they were supposed to protect, that's where the hot pursuit begins and Peter "Star-Lord" Quill and the gang must shake off their pursuers by any means necessary.

The cast from the previous film were returned for this second installment, well almost. There's Chris Pratt as you know who he is, there's Zoe Saldana as Gamora, former WWE superstar and Bond villain Dave Bautista as Drax, and Bradley Cooper as the voice of Rocket with the addition of other celebs like Kurt Russell as, and this is the shocking part, Peter Quill's father. True to the chemistry from last time, the second installment of Guardians of the Galaxy is not just one film because it still is an action thriller and slapstick comedy all rolled into one so-called superhero flick everyone can enjoy, even the whole family. However, even though this film packs more thrills than the last film, the jokes are still corny than last time and there's one inescapable hunch they should know about. This film is NOT welcomed to be called "cute".

Yes, Baby Groot's presence in this film can be somewhat...you get the point, but because "cuteness" is not welcomed in this film, tough is what best sums this small-but-terrible sapling up because this film is still tougher than you look. It is but be warned, anytime you call this film "cute", you'll be subjected to Baby Groot's buttkicking habits. Simple as that.

Although this maybe the corniest flick to watch and the risk of being called "cute" due to Baby Groot, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is as enjoyable as a road trip with your mates and it's the perfect superhero flick you can bring your friends and family for during the summer season.

My rating: 3.9 out of 5.

Bubble Gang - May 5, 2017 #BGUnderTheSea

In the May 5, 2017 episode of Bubble Gang...

- Mermaid gags

- The Manyikas' word of the day is...Salamat.



- Istambay, Istambay Sa Looban, Lapit Na Para Sa 'Ting Kwentuhan, Ang Topic Na Puro Kalokohan, Laging Bida Dito Sa...TAMBAYAN?!

- More words to live by from Tata Lino.

- Today's Patikim Ni Kim recipe is...Lumpiang Sariwa!

- Groups of rallyists are complaining about the system.




- An old man buys some stuff at the store.

- Basa-basa pik!

Super GT 2017 - Fuji


The Golden Week holidays mean that people in Japan spend the rest of their vacation days doing whatever they like and the best example of spending the Golden Week holidays is taking the whole family or friends to the Fuji Speedway to watch the second round of this season's Autobacs Super GT Championship.

Once again, it's another victory for the new Lexus LC500 GT500-spec racing machine as the #38 ZENT CERUMO LC500, driven by Yuji Tachikawa and Hiroaki Ishiura, drove its way to victory for the GT500 class. In the GT300 class, meanwhile, the #51 JMS P.MU LMcorsa RC F GT3, driven by Yuichi Nakayama and Sho Tsuboi, is the clear winner. That's two Lexus machines nailed their wins at their home turf, quite a golden opportunity for those who never take a break on the Golden Week holidays.



The next race is on Autopolis on the 21st of May.

Friday, May 5, 2017

Let's Do The News! (May 5, 2017)



- Department of Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II suggested that President Rodrigo Duterte can be their new DENR secretary if he wishes to do so. The Justice Secretary explained that if Duterte cannot find any replacement for Lopez, the President can head the DENR and name the former Environment Secretary as undersecretary. He used former dictator Ferdinand Marcos as a template because back then, Marcos acted a Secretary of the Department of National Defense while leading the country.

- Authorities launched a manhunt operation against the New People’s Army, after a Philippine National Police sub-station in the Cagayan Valley region was attacked yesterday.

- The Department of Health warns the public of hypertension, which is now the leading cause of death in the Philippines. Over 12 million adult Filipinos experience hypertension.

- Congress has passed the controversial revised healthcare act that will repeal Obamacare once and for all after a vote of 217-213. This bill allows the so-called "Trumpcare" to cut Medicaid, allow insurance companies to kick people with preexisting conditions off their plans, and kick 24 million people off their healthcare coverage, fearing that this will break most of President Donald Trump's core campaign promises. It's now passed to the Senate where it will face some tough competition.

- Yesterday's debate between French presidential candidates, National Front leader Marine Le Pen and Centralist Emmanuel Macron, turned ugly but neither of them landed their finishing blow.

- Delta Airlines apologized on Thursday after a couple said they were kicked off an overbooked flight with their two toddlers so their seats could be given to waiting passengers, the latest U.S. airline to apologize over incidents on board their flights.

- India plans to ban the sales of petrol and diesel vehicles by the year 2030 and focus more on electric vehicles.

- The facelifted Porsche 911 GT3 set a Nurburgring lap time of seven minutes and 12 seconds, 12.3 seconds more than the previous model.

- Singer Morissette announced that she will be co-hosting an Asian reality show to be hosted by Grammy winner Michael Bolton.

TTFN!!!

These are the best anime in its 100-year history

In case you are wondering, the folks from NHK named the best 100 anime in history. The poll collected votes from the 8th of January to March 31 in honor of 100 years of Japanese animation. Folks can choose one from the 10,000 Japanese anime produced so far and vote for three works per day.

Since its deadline, the poll received about 600,000 votes and the winners are named via a special broadcast on NHK and BS Premium. So, in case you missed it, here are the best 20 out of the 100 anime shows that made it in the list. Is your favorite made it on the list?

1) TIGER & BUNNY
2) TIGER & BUNNY The Movie -The Rising-
3) Puella Magi Madoka Magica
4) Love Live! School Idol Project Season 1
5) Love Live! School Idol Project Season 2
6) TIGER & BUNNY The Movie: The Beginning
7) Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
8) Cardcaptor Sakura
9) Love Live! The School Idol Movie
10) Osomatsu-san
11) Gintama
12) Joker Game
13) The Legend of the Galactic Heroes
14) Neon Genesis Evangelion
15) Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2
16) Is the order a rabbit?
17) Mobile Suit Gundam
18) Digimon Adventure
19) Psycho-Pass
20) Sword Art Online




The Tiger and Bunny anime series scored big wins in the list as well as the original Love Live School Idol Project ranging from two seasons and a 2015 movie. It's no surprising that these anime franchises really are one of the all-time greats when fans look up to 100 years of anime.

FH3 Blizzard Mountain: Sub-Zero Hour

If you managed to collect as many as 100 stars in Forza Horizon 3 Blizzard Mountain, that entitles you to the grand finale of this snowy wasteland. Called KINGMAKER, the epic Blizzard Mountain finale covers almost the entire map pretty much like the main game's Goliath Circuit, except it's three and a half miles less than the said track.

Despite being three and a half miles less than the main game's Goliath Circuit, don't let the size fool you because this is the most challenging race you'll ever take on, and with the added blizzard warning occurring, looks like you're in for a cold war against the elements. Brave this epic finale and you will secure this prize;



You are rejoined by the Gymkhana 9 Focus RX as seen at the start of the Blizzard Mountain. Yep. Like they said; where it all began, where it all must end. You've started your journey with a warm welcome with this HOONIGAN machine, now you're going to end it once and for all and keep this machine in your collection, serving as proof that you've survived Blizzard Mountain like a daring sherpa in the Himalayas.

So, care to see the daring sub-zero finale?



And there we are. The KINGMAKER has conquered and a survivor is named. Even though I survived Blizzard Mountain, the struggle is far from over because there are more challenges that need to be conquered so if I feel the urge to dare myself back to the frozen wasteland, I can come back anytime I want. In the meantime, let's go home to celebrate the moment I survived Blizzard Mountain. Time to throw a party!

Thursday, May 4, 2017

Let's Do The News! (May 4, 2017)


- Senator Alan Peter Cayetano will head the 16-man delegation of the Philippines in the Universal Periodic Review of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, presenting the Human Rights-based Development Program of the Duterte administration and the country’s responsibility to adhere to all eight international treaties.

- Department of Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre confirmed that gambling operator Charlie "Atong" Ang allegedly plan of ambushing him and make it look like it was perpetuated by the government. According to Aguirre, a reliable source made mention of Ang’s alleged plan, which will take place this week, so that the DOJ gets blamed for the said attack and that it will justify the Senate inquiry being proposed by Senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Ang.

- A military helicopter crash landed during an Air-to-Ground and Disaster Rescue Operating Training at Camp Capinpin, Sitio Hilltop, Barangay Sampaloc, Tanay, Rizal, killing three personnel onboard.

- The House of Representatives approved yesterday a consolidated bill imposing a six-peso diesel tax and increasing levies on other oil products and on cars. The measure also seeks to reduce personal income tax. Under the proposal from the Department of Finance, the diesel tax and increased levies on other oil products and on cars will take place at the start of July.

- Prince Philip, age 95, will be permanently stand down from royal duties in the autumn, according to the Buckingham Palace official.

- Yesterday, Balch Springs Police Chief, Jonathan Haber, announced that he sacked the officer who killed Jordan Edwards last weekend. The officer, named Roy Oliver, is appealing his termination.

- Former Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach was named UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador, continuing her advocacy in the fight against AIDS.

TTFN!!!