It was a long holiday. So, I decided to go home at Baguio City. From Umingan, I have to ride a Jeepney going to Carmen,Rosales. I am with some of my colleagues and our student assistants. Anyway, they are all from Tarlac, making me the only the thorn among the roses. The trip from Umingan to Carmen takes almost an hour for the distance is around twenty five kilometers. The scenery are of a typical rural community: green lush fields, thick fruit-bearing trees, a long high way and some couple of small concrete bridges. I am not used to these for I am a home-grown of the City of Pines. Choosing a "promdi" life over my nightlife and metrolife is hard but self-fullfiling. I'm close to nature (mango trees,cows, goats and chickens) and away from the city mayhem.
The Jeepney heads to the terminal just beside SM City Rosales and the bus stop going to the North is just at the entrance of the establishment. When I travel, I am used to stopping over an American or Chinese fast food chain to eat and buy extra food from the Hypermarket: usually two rolls of California Maki. But this time, I got lazy to eat so I went straight to the hypermarket and bought a can of shoe string potatoes, two packs(one large and one small) of corn chips, a bar of cookies and cream chocolate, a pouch of dark chocolate coated raisins and a medium-sized black forest pearl shake. I went out of the mall and joined the big mass of people in the bus stop area. I stood in front of the pizza restaurant and patiently waited for the bus going to Baguio. After fifteen minutes, a bus arrived. I rode this fully air-conditioned Victory Liner Bus and as I felt the cool damp temperature inside the public vehicle, I was reminded of Baguio City and it aroused my excitement to see the verdant hills, the crazy streets and the busy people of Baguio. During the trip, I started to dig in the small pack of Kornets and afterwards, the pack of chocolates. I was not yet satisfied so I pitched in the can of shoestring potatoes. I was not used to this, I badly need to eat a heavy meal. Fortunately, we had a stop over in Pozzorubio, still in Pangasinan. I roamed around the stop over areas; looking at the food stalls, stores and restaurants. I came to stop in front of a doughnut stand. The vendor(if that's the right term) is not there but I patiently looked around to see someone designated in that area. I was distracted when a voice spoke, it was her; she politely apologized for keeping me waiting. I just smiled to answer that it's all right. She asked for my order. I ordered a classic Bavarian doughnut and a chocolate Bavarian doughnut. I was telling my order when a young lady (sixteen or seventeen in age) grumpily butted in asking if a can of soda is available. I looked at her from head to toe. She has lion brown hair, a dried hair effect(LOLZ), she's wearing a "Chicana"; a long sleeve checkered polo(got that term from my seventeen year old sister). The lady in the stall politely gestured that I am still there; ordering (as so obvious). I asked politely if their coffee is available to show how to ask a question with manners and right social graces. She answered back that yes, it's available. Then, for heaven's sake, that teenager butted again ordering for one can of soda. It irritated me. If I could just get that can, open it and pour it on his head to wake her up or if I could just insert the whole can of soda inside her mouth,the hell I will. The stall lady looked at me and I slowly nodded. She gave that can of soda to that teenager. And guess what's the next thing she did? She just forcefully put her payment on the glass. HELL! That was so rude and then she left without saying thank you.
Some parents really could not teach their children good attitude. If that food stall just sell good attitude; I would buy some and give it to that teenager. As much as possible we should know how to deal with other people. Your actions show what kind of family you came from or what kind of environment you live in. It's a shame for the parents of that lady because they could not if not educate their children; they have to train them to have good manners and right conduct.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
THREE STARS AND ONE SUN: Rising of Filipino Pride
“Philippines is a disgusting place. Are they really Asians? They are JUST Filipinos.
(From an Alleged author of a hate mail)
The Philippines is currently the apple of the world’s eye due to the recent incidents that emerged some of our brothers. Prior to the Quirino Grandstand Hostage drama, the pearl of the orient seas was disliked by foreigners and some cross-breed Filipinos. Hate mails and blogs has been circulating since the 1990s; hence, degrading the Filipino community all over the world. Filipinos were labeled as uncivilized, corrupt, incompetent, backstabbers and many negative impressions to mention. Even their “Asianness” was questioned. These are reflected from Youtube, Multiply and other social networks that do not tolerate freedom of speech.
Despite racial discrimination, most of the Filipinos and foreigners still love the Philippines especially its unique Asian traits. The following public figures proved to everyone that Filipinos have something to offer; something world class.
Artists with Filipino blood denominated the billboard hit list. Allan pineda or a.k.a Apl. D. ap. is very vocal about his nationalism which reflected upon the songs of his hip-hop group, Black eyed Peas. Bruno Mars or Peter Gene Henares in real life is a half Puerto Rican and half Filipino by blood. He hooked us with his “Nothin on You”. Most of the country music lovers do not know that neal McCoy is half Filipino and half Irish. Indian culture was presented in the movie “Slumdog Millionaire” but behind the official soundtrack is a voice of a proud Filipina, Nicole Scherzinger, the lead singer of the all girl group, pussycat dolls. Hot RnB singers Cassie Vintura and Jasmin villegas are also Filipinas by blood. Filipino musicians also made a name, Kirk Hammet is the lead guitarist of the American rock band,Mettalica and Anthony Improgo is the drummer of the cute band, ”Metrostation”. Charice Pempengco and Lea Salonga used not only their singing talents but also their acting skills. Lea is famous of the theatre while Charice is a stay-in for the pop musical show, Glee.
The Philippines is known for their melting pot of culture and cuisine. A Filipina brought this at all the way to the White House. Cristeta Comeford is the first woman executive chef.
Filipinos are playful in nature but are serious in bringing their motherland pride. In boxing, the world is knocked out by the looks and the power of Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquioa or Manny “Pacman” Pacquioa, the pound for pound boxing king and the seven division world champion boxer. Nonito Donaire is the current IBF and IBO World Flyweight Champion. World Wrestling Federation or now is the World Wrestling entertainment is a never to miss TV program. Batista is a Greek- Filipino wrestler who fell in love with the Philippines since his first visit. In addition, Brandon Vera, a martial arts fighter is currently at UFC or Ultimate Fighting Championship.
America’s Best Dance Crew is a hit TV program which took the world by storm. Almost every season winners have Filipino members. Jabbawockeez(ABDC 1 Champion) is consist of Rynan Paguio, Chris Gatdula, Phil Tayag, Joe Larot, Randy Bernal and Mark John Garcia. Super Cr3w (ABDC 2 Champion) Filipino members are Ronnie Abaldonado, Angelito Casal and RJ Puno. Dominic Sandoval, Ryan Cnferido, Brian Hirano, and Aris Paracuelles ae the members of Quest Crew (ABDC 3 Champion) while Lawrence de Vera, Chad Mayate and justin Valles are the Filipino members of Poreotix (ABDC 5 champion). Hype 5-O (ABDC 5 Third Place) consists of the true blue Filipinos Allen Charles Pascual, Brittnie Aguilar, Jonathan Ramones, Joshua Ulep and Mark Ruey.
Indeed, these people proved their way to the top and became a part of their motherlands’ legacy. No discrimination or inequality would stop this race from surging to the top. Filipinos would always be fine, fresh and fierce in every field they want to enter.
URBAN DICTIONARY
Twenty first century, the growth of technology is rapid and with just a swoosh of modernization; almost everyone had became a “techie wizard”. Everything changed like in cuisine, fashion, but the most affected is the field of lifestyle. Men and women of this generation or also known as Generation Z or Generation Alpha; presented a fiercer style of living. Guys wearing pink are a shocker to the machismo society. Hence, it served as a stepping stone for men to reconstruct the face of being “macho”.
Metrosexuals (bachelors or married men pampering themselves) stepped in the scene causing people to argue about their true identity. Well, according to these people who are still inside the box of classic thinking; it is not pleasing to see a gentleman applying face powder. That was in the golden days, men today seen to it that their physical appearance is in good condition. Hence, labeling them as the male version of “Kikays.” 
Matronas are like so whatever; but not anymore. The transformation of these people is “major-major” amazing. They are known called as “Cougars” (above 40 in age) or “pumas” (above 30 in age). People nowadays are more conscious about their health. We need to ready ourselves for change and it is our choice if we will follow or not the thread of modernization. Be not afraid if changing your lifestyle will make you happy. In contrast, let us not lay our judgment to these people but instead, let us accept that it is their choice.
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