BBC Explore: Sex and Religion in Manila [Video Part 1, 2 and 3]

Here's a 3 part documentary about the highly controversial Philippine Reproductive Health Bill. In part 2, listen to what the former Mayor of Manila, Lito Atienza's answer to Seyi Rhodes' question, Do you think that the Reproductive Health Bill is being introduce because it's what the people want? His answer was not the kind of answer that I was expecting, coming from an intelligent public official like him. And he also thinks that the growing population of the country is not a problem, (yeah right, blame it all on corruption). Or may be what he really wants to say is that, it's  "not my problem", in other words, he doesn't care.

Part1

Part 2

Part 3

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My Vacation: I'm Excited like a Dog?

I am very excited when I think of my vacation in April, after more than 2 years in Saudi Arabia. My mind is bombarded with questions and thoughts about it. What will I do first when I get home?, Is it still safe there in Cavite?, Will it be humid when I get there?, How much a plane ticket from Manila to Baguio would cost me?, or Is my 40 day vacation enough for me? etc.... This is not helping my insomnia and we're still in February.

I have been working here in Saudi Arabia for many years now and I can say that this country has made me feel "like a dog out of his cage for the very first time" every time I go on a vacation, maybe it's because of this country's culture or should I say it's "strictness", is that the right term? anyway, I'm not saying it's bad, but I don't think it's good either, probably it depends on the person you are asking, whatever it is, I'm not in a position to make criticisms.

About my vacation, I know what I will do first!, I'll ask them to buy me a bottle or two of icy cold San Miguel beer and a couple of Balut or maybe Aling Remy's delicious Crispy Pata in Noveleta, now that would be nice! And then on the next day, I'll take my children to Josephine's Restaurant in Kawit, a sort of post graduation celebration for Sofia (she will graduate this March in highschool) and besides, I "need" to go there to taste my favorite Mutya ng Cavite soup, it's indescribably delicious.

Anyway, I'll just have to remember to take a lot of pictures or videos of the places where I will be going to, to show all my friends here and you, the readers of this blog. For now, I will just have to wait and prepare (the pasalubongs) for that day.

Update: Por fin... Vacaciones!!! Cavite Here I come!

Charice Predicted to be one of the hottest celebrities of 2009

Charice to be one of the hottest celebrities this year [2009], along side Kate Winslet and Robert Pattinson of "Twilight"as predicted by Liz Smith in Lips and Ears on Fox News.

Link: Charice Mania

3 New Videos of Juana Change

I can't get enough of Juana Change, I can now officially say that I'm her number one fan. Here are the 3 new amazing videos of Juana Change with English subtitles.

"KILALA MO BA AKO?"
(Do You Know Who I Am?)

"FACE-OFF"

"Santa Niña"

Previous Juana Change Posts:

"CHA-CHA" & "BAYANI"

Link: 10 Questions for Juana Change

20 Random Things About Me

I'm a little bit hesitant to write and publish this post because some people who'll read this might say "who cares!". Not a lot of exciting things happening here and I can't think of something to post on this blog. Anyway, it's better than nothing. Here are the 20 random things about me:

1. I love it when it's cloudy and windy.
2. I like intelligent, friendly, humble and open minded people.
3. I love the feeling of being lonely, (sometimes).
4. I love Sade.
5. I love the album of Lauryn Hill, "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill".
6. I love Vincent Van Gogh's paintings, especially the " Starry Night".
7. I love the nightlife!
8. I love Beer, especially Cerveza San Miguel.
9. I hate bright lights.
10. I believe that Filipinos and it's culture is Hispanic.
11. I want to travel to Latin America and Europe especially in Venice, someday.
12. I want to know my real mother.
13. I hate corruptions.
14. I love nature.
15. I love listening to Neo Soul.
16. I've watched "Gone With the Wind" more than 50 times.
17. I love Dark Chocolates.
18. I almost died because someone stabbed me on the face, 3 days before my birthday in 2006.
19. I'm still waiting for the greatest adventure of my life.
20. I hate goodbyes and bright lights.

"Her Morning Elegance" by Oren Lavie

I found this video in Yahoo Music and I would like to share it with all of you. This is so cool, a time lapse of a woman sleepwalking without ever leaving her bed. Watch the video now.

Link: Oren Lavie.Com