My sort of “Perry” Tale

This one’s for “Perry: The Musical,” the play that reminded me of my childhood dream – that is to become a priest (believe it, or not!). “Perry” is a modern take on how seminarians, priests, and lay people can be perceived nowadays. It is funny, real and definitely Kapampangan; I’m happy I didn’t miss the [...]

In the name of Love… and Other Drugs

Love and Other Drugs reminds me of my childhood days when my mom used to tag me along during her clinic hours while the “powder blue” Pfizer guys and girls would swarm around and present samples to her. I love those cool giveaway pens, of course! This movie starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway is [...]

The signs say so

Here’s an addition to those funny signs posted on the web. For the past six months, I have encountered these four signs which will surely make you smile – a good ending for a stressful day! ALWAYS KEEP THIS DOOR CLOSED. But it’s open. GSIS Pampanga, Sindalan, City of San Fernando, Pampanga       [...]

Will the real Alex Pearce please stand up?

A thriller with a romantic twist – that’s the best description for “The Tourist” starring Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie. This 103-minute movie set in Venice is for those who want to try a serious version of Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Aside from Jolie’s attractive aura throughout the movie (not to mention her pouty lips), [...]

Network Wars

Whenever I switch on the TV, I do not actually watch certain shows. I simply scan channels as if I am waiting for a jackpot combination on a slot machine until I reach interesting programs ranging from TLC’s Invite Mr. Wright to NatGeo’s Great Migrations. Sometimes, I still watch local news on primetime and some [...]

When your nick is longer than your name

Ponkie, Pongky, Pongkee, Pongkie. It’s actually Ponky. I noticed that my friends’ Christmas and New Year greetings sent through SMS included my nickname, “Ponky.” During this holiday season, I came across several versions of my name (which I found cute). Anyway, this instance has led me to make a quick research on the etymology of [...]

Public work, private life

The challenge of being in public service is that it can go as “public” as it can get. After the elections, I have decided not to write so much so as not to take sides in issues. I can’t help but take hold of my feelings whenever I have a personal opinion on matters which [...]