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The Metro Manila During Those Times

I was born and raised here in Manila, Philippines. That was way back the 70's, hey don't count the years yet, I'm not that old. I don't remember much how the city look like during those times. It took me maybe 10 years to remember what its like to be living in that era. Manila is the capital of the country, if you'll come visit here you'll surely like the place. The heat is tremendous yet its manageable. The people are warm and we're always smiling even there's nothing to smile about. If you like what you see in Manila today, imagine how it looked like say 5 decades ago ;-) Have you ever wonder what does Manila looks like during those times? Say the 50's, 60's or the 70's? What do you think about the Pasig river? Is it that dirty back in time? Can you enjoy loitering around the park? Well let's have a look what does Metro Manila looks like way back then. Look at this, this photo was taken somewhere in the bridge wh

Eat Bulaga's Juan for All, All for Juan

Eat Bulaga! Dominating the noon airwaves by providing not just tremendous fun but a lot of hope for Filipino people to dream more and believe that there's someone who are willing to give them more than what they bargain for ;-) Decades have been given to this noontime show here in the Philippines, the Eat Bulaga! family are, when I say number 1 show, is an understatement. Juan for All, All for Juan is a segment of the show which showcase both the singing talents of the ordinary dabarkads of the chosen barangay and the need of a common family to have a chance to start their lives again. A jump start, for them to reestablish a much stable way of living. Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola and Paolo Ballesteros shares their talents being comediennes to entertain not just the barangay but the world as well. Even on a on-the-spot basis, these trio can perform their best to provide good quality of entertainment which nobody can witness in any other shows ;-) They will choose from a var

Miami Heat Coach Erik Spoelstra on EAC and Torres High School

Wearing Jersey # 3 Dwane Wade, wearing jersey # 6 Lebron James, wearing jersey # 1 Chris Bosh, these are the names most popular to be heard when they call the first five line up of the Miami Heat. But there's someone on the court who often seen the face and heard the name, its the coach, who decides who will shine at the moment of play or who will sit his ass on the bench. Miami Heat Head Coach Erik Spoelstra Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra, the first Filipino-American head coach in the NBA, is on a mission to promote the 2011 edition of the NBA Fit Program. He's here in the Philippines and he visited the Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) and the Torres High School in Tondo Manila promoting the healthy lifestyle besides giving out pointers on playing the ball. Emilio Aguinaldo College Torres High School Its like a hero's welcome as they start the day with coach Erik. I don't really know what's going on with that man holding his camera phone looking at co