i'm sorry, but i just can't help posting this .... i just have to share (in case you haven't heard).
though thousand of miles away from the Philippines, i make it a point to touch base on what's going on out there by reading online mags and newspapers from Manila. while at it i came across Brian's blog which is fascinating in many ways possible - and he confirmed once more how things work in the Philippines. i felt so sad ... you see, there is nothing wrong about the Philippines per se ... it is some people, and a handful lot, who brings shame and bad reputationin to the Philippines as a country.
Brian's plight is just one of those things that happen in the Philippines - and boy how he brought the house down against the so-called "elites" of the Philippines.
below is the link to Brian's fight and cause ... make sure you read the history behind this saga (click the 8 posts on the upper left side corner of the page).
http://delfindjmontano.blogspot.com/
Postscript:
you know guys, i had this "aha" moment while going through Brian's blog page: should i also start up similar blog demanding Annabelle Rama to pay up her outsatnding debts to her Manila creditors? what do you think? would a shame bashing blog make her pay up? would it be an exciting thought to splash the dirty linens of the Gutierrez family on blogsphere? i do wonder ...
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hi ce-ce,
i was just thinking of alerting you about brian's blog (but i'm not surprised you already know about it. some really compelling stuff he wrote about manila's "high society" huh?
speaking of the gutierrez clan, i'm not so interested about ruffa anymore, just wondering about the bigamy thing. will the philippines ever bring a case against her? but then again, justice in the philippines is inconceivable! hey, do put pressure on annablle about paying her debt! that would really be interesting.
see link below. more on marcel crespo.
http://ricojr.wordpress.com/2007/05/23/mj-charges-own-kids-with-estafa/
As lifted from the comments' section of Brian Gorrell's blog.
Spread it out .... it's gutsy and so true.
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WINNERS – LOSERS : THE HEAT IS ON.
From the Greedy Group to the Gucci Gang. From Jamby to Janina. From Ramielle Malubay to Rovilson & Marc. Conventional Wisdom is at it again. To rant. To rave.
The Season of Lent is a good time to reflect on the good, the bad, and the ugly events we have been experiencing for the past months. Conventional Wisdom (CW), a firm believer in the saying what will not kill you will only make you stronger, is back and fortunately, has not succumbed to aneurysm caused by the scandals heaped upon by the likes of Gretchen, Kris, Ruffa last year.
Unfortunately, only to be replaced by even bigger scandals these past months. Read on, and find out the latest score card.
The Gucci Gang vs. Conned-Aussie-Gay-Guy-With-HIV-Seeking-Revenge- Through-His-Blog (CAGGWHIVSRTHB). Losers. Probably the biggest and hottest scandal du-jour after the ZTE. Gloria Arroyo should be sending thank you notes or better yet, cash (via Western Union) to Brian (the CAGGWHIVSRTHB) for taking the heat out of the Senate ZTE investigation. Giving us, the masses, what can only be described as a nuclear melt-down to gawk at.
Spanning two continents, the blog features a cast of thousand beautiful people (ok, not all beautiful. As the acronym T.I.M. Y.A.P. rightfully spells : T. Inang Mukha Yan, Ang Pangit) involve in drugs, sex in all its permutations, and con artists posing as society boys and girls. The blog tackled a whole range of delicious topics ranging from suspense (a murder cover up inside an exclusive condo), action (police raid of someone’s room in the middle of the night in picturesque Boracay) comedy (the clam chowders, or married rich men who actually like other men, but pamper their trophy wives to death), horror and science fiction (all the fat, ugly, and balding high society people who think they are svelte, gorgeous and, with full hair), sex (someone asking for head inside a running elevator), and documentary (a dissection of someone’s personal hygiene). This is Discover Channel at its Best.
Brian’s blog makes Gossip Girl, Devil Wears Prada, and The Nanny Diaries look like The Sound of Music. Next to Celine Lopez, Kris Aquino is a nun. The blog is vile, dirty, bitchy, and oozing with venom. CW likes it.
We may not wear Gucci. We may not be able to set foot in your clubs. We go to StarMall instead of Greenbelt 5. We ride on that can of sardines masquerading as MRT, and we buy our lunch from the Jolli-jeep. But we do honest work for an honest pay. And we live real, meaningful lives. Thank you very much.
The Greedy Group vs. Whistle-Blower-Probinsyanong-Instik-Who-Suddenly- Found-Instant-Fame-And-Is-Now-Acting-Like-A-Politician (WHPIWSFIFAINALAP). Losers. While the Gucci Gang Scandal has a cast of a thousand beautiful people, the Greedy Group Scandal features a cast of a thousand ugly people. The investigation tackled a whole range of yummy topics ranging from melo-drama (must the star witness always cry and look perplexed and constipated?), sex (a witness who can not testify for fear of being outed by at least two senators who themselves should be outed), comedy (hambur-jer, bukol, tong-pats. A surprise witness who caused the senators to be surprised), action (a man kidnaped at the airport, brought to Laguna, and before one can say Sister Act III, was rescued by nuns), and a whole lot of mystery (money by the billion dollars, and who the hell is F.G.?).
Jun Lozada (J.Lo) and Joey De Venecia . Winner – Loser. Winner for preventing that dirty ZTE deal to push through and, exposing the shenanigans of the very dirty Abalos. Losers because as the feisty Miriam would say “this is just a fight for kickbacks”. Pare-pareho lang kayo.
If anything, Joey is a winner for being instrumental in the removal of Yoda (his over staying father) as speaker of the house, and as the head of his political party. To this, thank you Joey. On a lighter side, CW’s officemate is wondering if the real father of Joey de Venecia is Mayor Sanchez of Caluan, Laguna. Not because they both committed heinous crimes, but they both sport heinous hair-dos.
As for J.Lo. CW thinks he is telling the truth. Well, most of of the time anyway. But please, Clarissa Ocampo he is not. CW finds J.Lo too glib, too showbiz, and too politician for comfort. The act is fast becoming stale, J.Lo. As the Melanie Marquez would say : You can cry once, you can cry twice, you can even cry thrice…but you can never cry four. CW does not want to think the fate awaiting this man once his usefulness has dried-up.
Benjamin Abalos. Loser. CW can not think of an adjective to describe this creature. Except, Ang Tigas ng Mukha Mo! You are about to kick the bucket Mr. Abalos, so think of the legacy you are leaving behind your grandchildren. All carrying the Abalos name. Please, have some decency.
PGMA. Winner. Evil. Bitch. Ingrate. Medusa. Galema. And these are just some of the flattering adjectives heaped on this Teflon president. Stick and stones may hurt her bones, but last time we checked (March 16, 2008 4:30 pm), she is still the President of the country. Happily hopscotching on the grounds of Malacanang via her Unity Walks with the governors, mayors, students, barangay tanods, security guards, nightclub bouncers, and the transvestites of Makati Avenue. To this, Gloria can only say : “Isaksak mo sa baga mo Joe De V., at mamatay ka sa inggit Erap.”
Print Ads Supporting PGMA. Losers. Funny that those expensive full-page ads supporting GMA mushroomed only AFTER the crucial inter-faith rally. These seguristas waited to see the full effect (which is nil, by the way) of the much ballyhooed rally before showing their support. And the ads are getting weirder and weirder by the day. From an obscure mayor of a forgotten town in Abra to the tricycle driver’s association of Malolos, Bulacan. Please! Trees gave up their lives to have those precious papers printed.
The Inquirer. Loser. A Tabloid pretending to be a Broadsheet. No offense meant to tabloids, of course. At least, tabloids are cheaper, and they have Dear Xerex. While the Inquirer has sensationalism, bias-ness, yellow journalism, and Dolly Ann Carvajal. Enough said.
The Philippine Star. Loser. For having all those pseudo-writers in its stable. Especially those “lifestyle, entertainment, and fashion writers (read: The Gucci Gang and Butch Francisco)” whose only qualification is their connection to the publisher.
The Manila Bulletin. Winner - Loser. CW calls this the autistic newspaper. May sariling mundo. While most local newspapers would have the same headline (ex. ZTE scandal or Inter-faith rally), the Manila Bulletin’s headline is about the arrival of some African head of state. They say Ignorance is Bliss, but this is overdoing it. CW wouldn’t be surprised if there would be a tsunami today at the Manila Bay, and Bulletin’s headline tomorrow would be about the 100th anniversary celebration of GSIS.
Jamby Madrigal. Loser. Is there a cure for verbal diarrhea? This woman has the rare ability to consistently embarrass not only herself but the institution she represents. The senate seat that rightfully belongs to Judy Ann Santos is now being occupied by this Miriam-wannabe. And what a mess she is doing. While Sen. Santiago is as volatile, at least Miriam has the brains, the articulateness, and the legs for the people to forgive, smile, and look the other way.
But there is hope for Jamby. Once in a rare while, she can mouth relevant statements too. To Sen. Pia Cayetano, she admonished: “ instead of doing marathon, cycling, triathlon, synchronized swimming, sepak-takraw,and tumbang-preso….. e mag-trabaho ka sa senado.” Or something to that effect. Winner!
Stock Market. Loser. From a high of 3,800 points last year to 2,800 points last week. CW has been losing sleep over the fate of the meager investments it made culled from CW’s pathetic Christmas Bonus last year, puny Annual Merit Increase last January and Vacation Leave commutation in February.
Please, dear patron saint of stock markets, make the Philippine stock performance bullish again. That investment is meant for an out of the country vacation this September. At the rate the stock market is going, CW’s dream vacation will not happen in Bhutan, but in Hinulugang Tak-tak, Antipolo.
Manny Pacquiao. Winner. Whatever his detractors say, whatever clouds of doubt hovering about his latest win, the fact remains that this pugilist has brought so much honor and cheer for the country. Filipinos desperately need something to be happy and rally about even for one day. For whatever shortcomings he may have as a person, Manny is indeed a modern day hero. As the Melanie Marquez would say to her detractors, “bago kayo mamintas, mag bigay muna kayo karangalan sa bansa.”
Janina San Miguel. Winner. Yes. CW thinks this woman is a winner. She has the support of her Pamily. And she did land in the Taf ten. Ever! She didn’t lose her cool. She has the humility to apologise. She won Best in Gown and Swimsuit. And went on to win the Bb. Pilipinas-World crown. Yes, CW was cringing and writhing in pain during her Q&A. It was as excruciating as having a root canal without anasthesia. But come on guys, we have fielded supposedly intelligent, law-taking, cum-laude, model-model, piano-playing types in international pageants and they all landed as “thank you girls” nevertheless.
CW has a strong feeling that Janina will pull out a surprise and redeem herself. Ever! I thank you.
Gretchen Barreto. Loser. Like the ghosts in the movie Poltergeist, She’s baacccckkk! CW is seriously considering to install this …this…. woman in it’s Hall of Fame for causing nationwide nausea with her antics. The national mistress is desperately crying out for help. Someone call Dra. Holmes. Call Dra. Vicky. Call Dr. Quack-quack. To be quoted as saying “Even I AM fascinated by Gretchen Barreto” is the height of delusion of grandeur. Someone call Security.
CW suggests that for her next album, Gretchen should include two appropriate Tagalog songs to reflect the current state of her life : “Sino ang Tunay na Baliw?” back to back with “Ikaw”.
Nadia Montenegro. Loser. For calling Gretchen “baboy”. Huuwaaattt?
The Gutierez women. Losers. From Ruffa’s ka-cheapan to make a mountain out of a molehill “snob” by Lani Mercado (she left my pretty pouty lips on air), to her smug unsolicited advice to Bb. Pilipinas World’s Taf Ten, Janina San Miguel. Ruffa honey, you had your time as a beauty queen many, many, many years ago. And you did not exactly win the Ms. World title, did you? And oh, your pretty pouty lips? One word : Collagen. So shut up.
Of course, like daughter-like mother. The recent challenge of Anabelle to Lolit na “mag-suntukan na lang tayo”is another classic fish-wife statement from Anabelle. If this suntukan pushes through, this will be a boxing match to end all boxing matches. Rama vs. Solis : The Unfinished (show) Business. Susunod!! Ekslusibbbooo!
Ladies and Gentlemen, we give you the Gutierez women - beautiful, outspoken, and cheap. From Anabelle, to Ruffa, to Raymund.
Angel Locsin and her manager. Losers. She once lorded it over at GMA-7 as the station’s crown jewel. Was offered the role of Marimar, rejected it for a higher offer by ABS-CBN. Looks like this mercenary is losing the gamble she made. Wrong career move dear. ABS-CBN has already many talents to compete against. It’s a virtual chopseuy of reigning and soon-to-be queens ranging from Anne Curtis to Bea Alonzo. From Kris Aquino to Claudine Barreto. From Toni Gonzaga to KC Concepcion. And of course, from Piolo Pascual to Sam Milby.
Ruffa Mae Quinto vs. Jessa Zaragosa. Losers. These two starlets should be completely ignored fighting over Ding-Dong. And it is not even Dantes.
Ramielle Malubay. Winner. Conventional Wisdom may be bias here but Ramielle should already be declared a winner. She may not be the best singer in the lot, and most likely will not win the AI title. But top ten is good enough. Ramielle is a winner for being proud of her heritage. She made it clear on day 1 that she IS Filipino. Unlike that Hawaiian girl who only re-packaged herself as Filipino when she attempted to launch a career in The Philippines. She failed.
Arnel Pineda. Charice Pempengco. Happy Slip. Cebu Dancing Inmates. And yes, even Renaldo Lapuz. Winners. Modern day techonology is indeed a great leveller. Take any ordinary video cam. Combine with Youtube. Add pure Filipino talent. Sprinkle with determination and luck. Boil, simmer and serve. Voila, international careers. These Filipinos are showing the world why this country is the music capital of Asia. It’s in our blood, it’s in our psyche. We can not live without music. Hard core prisoners : they dance. A senator’s reaction when an envelope is not opened : She danced. Walking down the aisle (see Jessica Rodriguez): She sung. People Power : we sing and dance. The international press got it wrong. Those were not bloodless revolutions - those were Grand Fiestas.
Marc and Rovilson. Winners. You did us proud. Funny, fair, competent and clean players. Not to mention, attractive. You represented the country very well in that Race. CW pretended to clear its throat so as not to choke when Marc and Rovilson proudly carried the Philippine flag to the finish line despite the third placement. Amazing grace, indeed.
Manila Concert Scene. Winner-Loser. From Beyonce to Maroon 5. From Harry Connick to Ne-Yo and Mandy Moore. Real world–class concerts that show the world how safe and rockin Manila is. How competent our organizers are, and how cosmopolitan the Manila audience can be. But please…enough with the likes of Matt Monroe Jr… Cascades Jr….ABBA Jr…Lettermen Jr. Come on! Conventional Wisdom would rather watch the Golden Divas in Concert (Carmen Soriano, Carmen Patena, and Pilita Corales) than see those American geriatrics.
Sam-iolo vs. Lolit. Losers. Old issue but relevant still. Lolit for embroiling herself into yet another controversy. Unbelievable that she is still at this game despite her age. Lolit, you are dangerously taunting the gods once again. Give it a rest granny. Go buy yourself a rocking chair and do cross-stich instead.
Sam and Piolo are losers for actually going to court to deny they are gays. WTF?! Who do they think they are? Tom Cruise? Who ever advised these boys to go to court should be penalized by staring at the face of Boy Abunda for life. The official alibi of Sam is that he can not be at the Sofitel canoodling with Piolo because he was at some Robinson’s Galleria beauty salon having his hair colored. Go figure.
David and Jessica Buenavacz. Losers. This social climbing couple had it coming. To be exposed as using other people’s money to buy luxury goods (ex. BMW for her when she lost in a singing contest) is the height of bad taste at ka-cheapan. Last time we heard, this power couple ran in haste to escape the wrath of the business partners they conned. And in law, flight is indication of guilt.
CW has an axe to grind against Jessica and David. CW is still undergoing counselling after that traumatic experience watching Jessica sing in her wedding dress while walking down the aisle (escorted by Mark Jimenez) to be given away to that Neanderthal man. Surreal scene. It was like witnessing a road accident. You know you shouldn’t stare, but you just can’t help it.
Filipino indie Movies. Winners. Shoestring budget plus a good story line plus nameless talented actors equals international recognition. This only proves that you don’t have to be a big movie company to gain recognition in the international arena. Conventional Wisdom’s only complain is that 99% of Filipino indie movies can be reduced to three themes: Poverty, Prostitution, and Homosexuality. While CW recognizes that these are realities in our society, please try other themes beyond the formula.
CW doesn’t want to vacation in France and be asked by an ignorant local if CW is a poor gay prostitute. This would be a problem because the only French word CW knows is “oui!”.
There is a theory that all scandals last 15 days maximum. CW takes refuge in that study. If this is true, then at least we know that we have to brace ourselves for 18 more scandals for the rest of the year. We can then stock-up on Dolfenal, Alaxan, Biogesic, Bonamin, and Diatabs.
As we enter what is touted by PAGASA to be the hottest summer in decades, expect migraines, rising blood pressure, dehydration to happen. As we only have our resilience and humor to count on, we can only mutter this silent prayer: Good Heaven, please spare us from the relentless onslaught of the monsters haunting us in politics, showbiz, high-society, newspaper, the internet, and beauty contests. Let us go on with our our quiet lives. In the name of everything good and decent, make all the losers mentioned above change or disappear forever……ok maybe all except for Annabelle Rama and the juicy Gucci Gang exposes. Amen.
Please forward this email until it reaches DJ Montano, Mayor Sanchez, Jessica Rodriguez, PSE, and yes, Matt Monroe Jr.
March 21, 2008 5:54 PM
SIKAT NA SIKAT NA PALA SI MONSTER MOM ANABIL PATI SA HIGH SOCIETY???????? MY OH MY!!! SHES CERTAINLY...ARRIVED!!!! CONGRATS MONSTER MOM FOR MAKING YOUR PRESENCE FELT. SIKAT KA NA TALAGA...KAHIT SA MGA CHEAP NA BLOGGERS!!!!! CONGRATS INDAY!!! MALAYO NA NARATING MO!!!!! :))))))))))
RUFFA HAS 9 HUSBANDS. ALL RICH AND HOT!!! PLEASE SUE HER FOR BIGAMY! PLEASE PLEASE. LETS SEE HOW FAR YOU AND YOUR FUCKED UP CELEBRITY BASHING BITCHES WILL GO!!!!
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