Making It Fun in the Philippines

Surprise or not? I wrote an article discussing how Taskforce Firewall hasn't learned its lesson . Right now, to no surprise, I found out that Taskforce Firewall has introduced the EXTENDED ADULTERY PLOT. Yes, it turns out that Isa's husband Martin (Luis Hontiveros) has been having a secret affair with Leila (Cheska Fausto). In fact, it was in EPISODE 26 and it's now an ONGOING PLOT that Martin has been cheating behind Leila's back. Taskforce Firewall is SUPPOSED to be about cracking down CYBERCRIME. Instead, we have Isa who's husband is cheating on her as the current ongoing plot. It was already BAD ENOUGH that there's too many fillers during Isa's introduction. Now, we must face the adultery part of the series with unnecessary fillers. It's like reading through an infidelity report that describes the hours that happened during the day, or during the week, creating an absurdly long case that a lawyer might vomit reading it. A typical TV drama has time sk...

Personally, I don't watch TV anymore, compared to using the TV set to view YouTube videos or digital subscriptions. It's crazy, but ABS-CBN and GMA-7 still follow the TELESERYE AHEM TELEBASURA FORMULA. It's quite inexcusable because if you look at GMA-7's foreign programming schedule -- they certainly HAD a lot ot learn from. For example: The 2000s had GMA-7 air IRIS  and Love Story in Harvard (which actually HAD legal drama in it) for a start. GMA-7 competing with ABS-CBN meant it would air other K-Drama crime shows, like Innocent Defendant (a very grim frame-up drama), Yong Pal, Suspicious Partner, and One Ordinary Day later on in its K-Drama lineup.  In short, GMA-7 had a lot of TEMPLATES to follow from. GMA-7 could've actually started restructuring stuff. Taskforce Firewall's premise is interesting because the problem is COMMON in the Philippines. The pedophilic cybersex den where foreigners predate on preteen girls is a REALITY. However, we end up spending ...

This was something I wish I had noticed. Instead, it slipped by me as I've been more into Korean stuff. Right now, I thought about viral actress Zhang Yingfei . I don't watch microdramas myself. Yingfei was starring in a microdrama called The Genius Heiress . Yes, the show's gone viral in the Philippines despite tensions with Emperor Xi Jinping. It's noteworty to even joke that Yingfei might be Alice Guo despite the blatant differences. Yingfei just turned 22 this year on June 13, 2026.  It's hard not to throw the comparisons between Yingfei and the now-convicted fraudster Alice Guo aka Guo Huaping.  GMA Entertainment The 22-year-old actress definitely has a slim build vs. Alice. Alice was rather chubby. Also, one may notice her face is actually narrower than Alice's. It just happens that she has some resemblances to Alice despite their age gap. Alice Guo was born on August 31, 1990. That means she's actually 14 years younger than Alice! But somehow, I don...

There's always the call of crybabies like, "WAH! PROTECT PELEPENO PRAYD FROM KOMPETISYON!" I'd say F*** THAT because we're seeing some collaborations between Filipino entertainers. In fact, Filipino entertainment has already created some collaborations like Andy Lau and Sharon Cuneta (In Your Eyes), as well as Jacky Cheung (whose wife got involved in a maid firing scandal) with Regine Velasquez-Alcasid. Regine also sang with Remus Choy of the Grasshoppers.  Now, we're meeting Jolin Tsai (also called JOLIN) with a collaboration with SB19 . Here's some excerpt from ABiaS-CBN: Beyond the concept, JOLIN also highlighted the warmth she felt while working with the P-Pop Kings, expressing appreciation especially for Ken.   “Thank you, boys, for always bringing so much energy in person – it truly infects me. Special thanks to Ken, who during production never hesitated to send❤️ to me, giving warm support and feedback. (| hope those expressions behind the screen re...

  Today is what might be called by Migraine International as "Flor Contemplacion Day". The 30th anniversary hit last year. However, I decided to make a bit of a comedy post today for this reason. It's already more than THREE DECADES since Flor was hanged in Singapore. However, Migraine International still insists that Flor was a martyr for the Philippines . Migraine can deny it all they want, but their adherence to the late Joma Sison's IDIOTOLOGY has red-tagged them . These people are still living in what I call the VIETNAM WAR MINDSET.  Back in 1995, Flor's death sparked the creation of The Flor Contemplacion Story   starring the late Nora Aunor. The movie came out on June 7, 1995. The movie was later uploaded by VIVA Films on their YouTube channel, while a pay-per-view version is available on YouTube Movies. I would like to imagine what if The Flor Contemplacion Story had a musical. I imagined it would've happened last year (30 years anniversary), but none....

It's probable Liza Soberano has outgrown her ABiaS-CBN brat days . I normally don't update on her. However, her turn where she actually explores South Korea shows that systems DO shape behavior . A recent incident of apologies to her, about her comment on love teams made me think "She must be growing up." I'd like to throw back to an incident in 2023. Liza also mentioned that the love team culture is toxic as people expect them to be a couple on and off the camera .  In an interview with South Korean singers Ashley Choi and BTOB's Peniel for their "Get Real" podcast, Liza briefly mentioned the controversy that came after her rebranding. Peniel asked if she was OK with talking about it, which led to the discussion about love teams. "We're supposed to be a real couple on and off cam, and we only work with each other for our whole career," Liza said about love teams in the Philippines. She compared it to Hollywood stars like Brad Pitt and...

Right now, I feel pretty mixed about the arrest of Nicolas Maduro. I got the news from one of Rosmary Altuve Gomez's social media posts (congratulations on her engagement, BTW). It's not surprising that Makabayd Bloc decides to STAND BY NICOLAS MADURO of Venezuela. It's also funny that one of its members, Carlos "Heneral Lunatic" Zarate, is a thinner version of Maduro! Makabayad Bloc considers the attack as simply "another Imperialist Takeover" because of Venezuela's natural resources.   It's hypocritical that Bayad Muna has branches in countries that BENEFITED from a better constitution . Standing by the Venezuelan people? Well, the truth of the matter is that the Venezuelans are actually RELIEVED that Venezuela is free of Maduro's BLOODY REGIME . If Bayad Muna really cares about Venezuela then WHY BACK MADURO? Maduro was infamous for eating expensive steak while his people starved. Venezuelans in the USA (like Rosmary) are now celebrating o...

Is it me or ABiaS-CBN stars may have not truly LEARNED their lesson? After all, it was ABiaS-CBN displayed that MASSIVE FAILURE OF THE MIND even before the Legacy Virus pandemic . Yup, we've got Anne Curtis-Smith -- one of ABiaS-CBN's biggest stars making the outrage on Twitter. There are many things worth agreeing but also some areas where Anne is SADLY MISTAKEN. I wonder if she's aware that her beloved network was also among the loudest,and PROBABLY THE LOUDEST critic when it came to the late Fidel V. Ramos' call for constitutional reform . Now, it's easy to talk well about the late Lee Kuan Yew (LKY) . However, it gets irritating when people say, "Look, hindi nagbibisa yung parliamentary system sa Pilipinas! It's because Marcos was corrupt! It only worked in Singapore because Lee Kuan Yew wasn't corrupt! " If one must believe that the Empire of Marcos was truly "parliamentary" then they failed to read Ninoy Aquino INTO CONTEXT . Ninoy...

ABS-CBN It's time for another update, right? After running out of ideas, I realized that Kathryn Bernardo from ABiaS-CBN will be getting her own Madame Tussauds wax figure in 2026 . It's time to write another ABiaS-CBN post, given its die-hard defenders would be DANCING AGAIN. However, I need to highlight the hypocrisy of rejoicing over Filipinos getting wax figures at Madame Tussauds WHILE adhering to the Filipino First Policy . Kathryn is the fourth Filipino personality to be immortalised by Madame Tussauds Hong Kong, following Pia Wurtzbach, Manny Pacquiao, and Anne Curtis. “We value our Filipino market and aim to provide them with an unforgettable experience at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong,” said Wade Chang, General Manager of Madame Tussauds Hong Kong. “Kathryn is an inspiring artist who has worked tirelessly to achieve her success. At Madame Tussauds, we honor excellence with a global impact, making Kathryn the perfect choice for our next Filipino wax figure.” I don't li...

Noynoy Aquino may be DEAD, but Noyists are pretty much like Maoists . One must wonder why the Noyists didn't bother embalming Noynoy and putting his body in EDSA. Instead, Noynoy was cremated instead of preserved. Noynoy probably requested cremation and GOT IT -- unlike Mao Zedong and Ho Chi Minh, who didn't get their wish. The Noyists continue DEMONIZING Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo over what may be UNSUBSTANTIATED CASES. Gloria had the fundamentals NEEDED -- which allowed her political nemesis Noynoy have some fundamentals. However, I feel Gloria may not be so innocent, just like Chiang Kai Shek wasn't so innocent either. What Yellowtard fanatics or Noyists might be ignoring is that ONE OF THEIR MOST HATED PEOPLE made Ninoy Aquino Day possible! It was on February 25, 2004, when Gloria declared Ninoy as a NATIONAL HERO . Ninoy was given the status of national hero by Noynoy's longtime political nemesis -- his favorite SCAPEGOAT. I laugh thinking at the irony. Many still ado...

Kiko Pangilinan's Official Website People might say, "Umaayos na ang Pinas! Nanalo sina Kikoman at si Bum!" Well, sorry to say but the Philippines is still stuck with the 1987 Constipation of the Philippines. Oftentimes, charter change is often associated with the return of Marcos imperialism. By the way, there's really NO WAY in history that the Marcos Empire was really a parliamentary system . Ninoy Aquino even lambasted the idea during the Marcos Empire years, "We had a parliamentary form of government WITHOUT a parliament." That means the silly claims of a man carrying a machete while wearing a hockey mask -- are INVALID ! Atty. Kikoman Cuneta errr Pangilinan even promised free breakfast . The big question is SAAN TAYO KUKUHA NG PONDO?! Even more, the way Kikoman talked with Rolling Stones makes me think about, "What does he mean by feeding Filipinos?"  Sure, it's a noble task to want to end hunger. However, no one can truly end hunger if a...

A few days ago, it was the fourth death anniversary of Noynoy Aquino. One thing is sure -- the Yellowtards all revere Noynoy like he was Chairman Mao Zedong . The stupidity often posted is, "Bakit kailangan ng cha-cha kung may Noynoy?" Please, Noynoy has already died! It's something that Kikoman Pangilinan won the senatorial elections while Bum Aquino finally WON. However, these two really need to STOP opposing badly needed reforms. A parliamentary system would've already allowed the Liberal Party to form its own Shadow Government -- one to scrutinize the CURRENT Government!  There's still some sentimentalism over Noynoy's legacy. Some keep talking as if he were the greatest president in the Universe. Remembering Noynoy's death had me mixed. Noynoy had an economic legacy, but one can't forever rely on past success. On the other hand, Noynoy was also pretty much Boy Sisi. Noynoy's death drove the Yellowtards to tears. Watching Mao's funeral remi...

The CPP-NPA-NDF has long lost its relevance. The late Joma Sison isn't even worthy of joining the ranks of other Communist leaders . Luis Jalandoni followed soon after -- joining his master Joma in HELL. Joma was rendered long obsolete even before he died . No flowers for Joma from the CCP and the CPV. No flowers for Jalandoni either in his most recent death. Vietnam Pictorial Ironically, Joma wrote condolences for Luis' doppelganger, Vo Nguyen Giap . Sadly, Joma's words may have spelled the great contrast between Luis and Nguyen Giap: In late 1941, he formed the first guerrilla groups in the mountains of Vietnam. He made an alliance with the armed formation of a national minority in northeastern Vietnam. By mid-1945 he had some 10,000 fighters under his command and carried out an offensive against the Japanese invaders. Thus, the way was made for the Viet Minh to undertake the August Revolution on a nationwide scale, compelling Emperor Bao Dai to abdicate on 25 August and ...

Should President BOBONG Marcos be a blessing in disguise for Duterte critics? It seems that Maria Ressa too is a BIG BENEFICIARY of the Bobong's administration . I wouldn't be surprised that Ressa may have made a PUBLIC retraction of what she previously said about what a Bobong presidency would do . Ressa (and Ellen Tordesillas of Vera Files) were fact-checking Facebook. Maybe, it's SELECTIVE fact-checking since purveyors of fake news TELL THE TRUTH but ONLY WHEN IT'S CONVENIENT. The recent trend of SICKENING Rachel Zegler ads by the World of Disney Facebook page is something. Promoting Rachel Zegler as if she's this MAGICAL LADY FROM ABOVE is nauseating! My problem isn't Rachel's appearance but her A-T-T-I-D-U-D-E. Let's face it that I'm a fan of Shin Hye Sun -- who has a startling resemblance to former congresswoman Sarah Jane Elgago. The Snow White film has a lot of backslash . It's time for damage control, RIGHT DISNEY? If so, Disney should e...

The late Joma Sison may look like Ho Chi Minh (to a certain extent), but Ho Chi Minh he ain't! What I missed three days ago was the 50th anniversary of the Khmer Rouge Genocide . Pol Pot may have succeeded in taking over Cambodia BUT he was inept. The Khmer Rouge regime only lasted for FOUR YEARS -- while killing A LOT MORE PEOPLE than the tyrannical Marcos Empire that ruled the Philippines from 1973 until it was toppled during the EDSA Revolution of 1986.  Reading about the Khmer Rouge shows one thing -- Pol Pot was indeed AN IDIOT at so many levels! Plenty of Pol Pot's programs weren't even sustainable. Pol Pot could be classified as an INGGITERO. Pol Pot's desire for his Communist Utopia was built on IDEALISM -- similar ideals that the CPP-NPA carried. The CPP-NPA would've caused a Khmer Rouge-type regime if they took over.  What would Joma possibly do if he became supremof the Philippines? Presumably the same stupid things Pol Pot did. Maybe even dumber. Joma wo...

Isn't it something? The Makabayad bloc might be showing a bigger sore loser attitude than President Bobong Marcos last 2016. However, it's amazing that Bobong managed to shake hands with Atty. Leni Loud Robredo . The Makabayad bloc composed groups linked to the CPP-NPA (but they DENY IT) such as Gagabriela (and Sarah Elgago has moved over there, presumably due to age ), Alliance of Complaining Teachers, and Kabataan Pantylist. These groups are just cheap copies of the CPV-VPA's legal fronts during the Vietnam War -- the very inspiration of the CPP-NPA. Photos of the Vietnam Women's Union and the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union  (or Vietnam Youth Union) will show a lot! Sure, I'm in favor of manual recounts. However, it's becoming more and more doubtful that the Makabayad Blocs actually won. They're already nuisance candidates. Just think of the number of times that Toady Casino and Atty. Neri Colmenares have made a fool out of themselves. Making promises ...

Bayad Muna's always shooting itself in the FOOT. Just listening to this video by Toady Casino is TOTALLY LAUGHABLE. Toady is asked about FDI, and what does he answer? More self-reliance? WEH? At the same time, Toady's confidence in his speech already shows this -- HE KNOWS THAT HE'S LYING! Bayad Muna is nothing more than a power-hungry organization -- vested in its OWN INTERESTS!  Why call FDI an "invasion" while rejoicing that former president Atty. Rodrigo Roa Duterte was arrested by the INTERNATIONAL Criminal Court ? In fact, the ICC is a joke given the amenities there. The late Noynoy Aquino would've probably lived until today if he were arrested by the ICC .  Toady's proposal is vested in SELF-INTEREST. He doesn't even practice what he preaches. Come on, the CPP-NPA is already NOTORIOUS for using stuff that the working class should think twice before buying . Why is he caught here using an an EXPENSIVE IPHONE if he's supposedly SO NATIONALISTI...

Pictures belong to Le Hoang Phuong, surrounded by "Kabataan Pantylist" It's hard for me to spot the Vietnam Youth Union (or the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union) and not say, "Kabataan Pantylist, kayo ba yan?" The Fall of Saigon  will hit its 50th anniversary. Ho Chi Minh (or I prefer to call him Chairman Ho) is something that his cheap copy, the late Jose Maria Sison, can only dream of. Ho practically led a terror campaign that allowed him to DIE IN POWER. Not only that, Ho Chi Minh Thought eventually won against the democratic ideals of South Vietnam. South Vietnam fell into Communist hands after putting up with the antics of North Vietnam for two decades. Ho's decisive victory came in. It should be funny that Joma not only looked like Ho, but he was also inspired by the same figure. In fact, it was the Tet Offensive that somehow inspired the creation of the CPP-NPA , a blatant rip-off of the CPV-VPA: Sison’s politics were formed by the intersection of th...

  It's almost elections, right? Those who say that systems don't shape behavior NEED to think about COMELEC's ban on campaigning from Maundy Thursday to Good Friday . That may explain why we haven't seen a SINGLE POLITICIAN performing the Penitensya. It's proof that when certain rules are made -- it can have a HUGE IMPACT on how things work.    Who can remember this joke last 2016? The Omnibus Election Code may explain why Mar Roxas didn't resolve to voluntary crucifixion . If only I knew of the Maundy Thursday-Good Friday ban. However, some people couldn't help but poke fun because of Mar's antics . Sadly, Atty. Kikoman Pangilinan and Bum Aquino are still REPEATING the same shenanigans. Shouldn't the Liberal Party of the Philippines FOCUS ON REAL ISSUES than publicity stunts? Publicity stunts FAILED Mar, FAILED Atty. Leni Loud Robredo, and what makes Kikoman and Bum think it'll work for them? Insanity is REPEATING the same thing and expecting d...

  The CPP-NPA hates capitalism (and well, commercialism), but WHY IN THE WORLD do they use Apple stuff? According to them, it was the WORKERS who assembled the MacBOOK Pros. Do these guys even know business sense? Apparently not. It doesn't take a PhD at a hard-to-enter school to understand that workers GET THE SALARY, and the PROFITS go to the COMPANY.  It makes me laugh whenever I see the CPP-NPA use what's considered BOURGEOIS stuff. There's such a thing as TARGET MARKET. Apple products are HIGH-END PRODUCTS. Aren't they supposed to be FIGHTING FOR THE WORKING CLASS? There's plenty of WORKING CLASS EQUIPMENT they could buy there -- to support the WORKING CLASS. They could've purchased gadgets such as Xiaomi or Samsung. Samsung and Xiaomi would offer affordable WORKING CLASS equipment. Instead, what's the rationale anyway (aside from because the workers assembled the Apple products) to use Apple products that are NOT meant for the WORKING CLASS?  It shoul...