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TOP 10 TV Commercials

you love10.SiBoom (SMB) The commercial that gave Rachel

Lobangco the name “SiBoom”. This commercial starred the Apo Hiking Society and Bert “Tawa” Marcelo.

9. I Can Feel It (Palmolive) The classic Alice Dixson TV ad that

brought her to stardom.

8. Magpakatotoo ka! (Sprite) Just one of the “Magpakatotoo

ka!” commercials of Sprite. A guy was caught by his friends watching a cheesy drama flick in the TV.

7. Sabado Nights (SMB) This commercial made Ina Ray-

mundo, sporting a full black outfit and flirting with Paolo Abrera, an instant star.

6. Dugo-Dugo Gang (PLDT) Inday, the househelp, receives a

call from a stranger who claims he is her employer, but who is appar-ently a member of the Dugo-Dugo Gang.

hate10. Sabit (Rejoice) The second part of the Rejoice se-

ries in which a party is being held and one of the evil sisters plots a mischievous scheme against the provincial lass.

9. Neoserye Part II The second part of the Neoserye

series.A love story of Lualhati, the housemaid, and Miguelito, the son of Donya Guada, the owner of the house.

8. CDO Burgers A family that dances to the beat of

“Grilled burger...Mechado burg-er...Adobo burger..”

7. Dampi (PCSO) A television advertisement of PCSO

with the band Mirahel.

6. Fresh & Bounce (Palmolive) The usual shampoo commercial

tshowing a girl being adored by people because of her long, flow-ing hair.

MEDIA&ENTERTAINMENT

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Japeth AguilarJapeth Aguilar, a 20-year-old native

of the province of Pampanga, is the first Filipino-born basketball player ever to sign up with a US college bas-ketball team. He will debut with the Western Kentucky University Hilltop-pers when they battle Gonzaga in a US-televised game on November 22, 2007.

UAAP CareerThe 6-foot-9 Aguilar played for

Ateneo de Manila University in col-lege before being recruited by the US NCAA Division I school. He saw very limited action during his freshman year at Ateneo due to appendici-tis. His season (51 minutes of court action) totals were 11 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 blocks. The follow-ing year, the healthy Aguilar averaged an impressive 5.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and a UAAP league-leading 3.2 blocks per contest. He also shot 55.4 percent (36-of-65) for the season. The Ateneo Blue Eagles finished with an 11-5 re-cord that year, good enough to qualify for the Final Four.

US NCAAThe former Ateneo center has been

in the US with Western Kentucky University since 2006 but had to sit out an entire season due to a US NCAA transfer rule. He has two years of eligibility left in the league, the com-ing 2007 season included. Aguilar has

nonetheless made an impression in the US collegiate scene when he trumped the university’s slam dunk contest in October 2006.

Western Kentucky University bas-ketball head coach Darrin Horn had this to say about the young Aguilar: “he brings the team good size and the ability to block shots on the defensive end. Offensively, he has great versatil-ity because of his ability to play facing the basket. The fact that Japeth will be in our program for one year before being eligible will only enhance his development.”

Father’s PrideAguilar’s father, Peter, is a former

Philippine Basketball Association cager. He played for five teams in the league: Añejo, Alaska, Seven-Up, Sta. Lucia Realty and Shell.

SPORTS&LEISURE


THE BEST of

Greatest Komiks Writers of All Time1. Mars Ravelo - The original Komiks

King. No one comes close to the output he had contributed to make komiks an elevated form of literary art. Ravelo’s style of writing is grip-ping and suspenseful, and he mas-tered every genre, from drama to comedy, to adventure and fantasy.

2. Tony Velasquez-Regarded as the Father of Philippine Komiks, he started the Philippine komiks industry in 1947 by founding Ace Publications, the largest publisher of comics-magazines in Asia in the 1950s. He created more than 600 comics characters and innumerable short stories and graphic novels.

3. Francisco V. Coching - During his protracted career as writer/il-lustrator, he created more than a hundred memorable graphic novels, most of which were adapted into movies. Although he retired early, in 1972, Coching’s output in adventure and western serial was far greater than any of his contem-poraries.

4. Clodualdo del Mundo - One of the unsung writers in Philippine litera-ture, Del Mundo is an award-win-ning creator, lending his prestige to elevate komiks writing into a truly literary art form.

5. Pablo S. Gomez - Gomez is the only surviving giant from the era of the great komiks writers of the 1950s. He still writes komiks to this day, a

proof of his love for the craft. A multi-awarded writer and direc-tor, Gomez created some of the most memorable characters and serials in Philippine komiks-in-cluding Petrang Kabayo, Su-sanang Daldal, and Kurdapya.

Greatest Komiks Illustrators of All Time1. Francisco Coching - No other

Filipino illustrator had elevated komiks into an art form. His works include Pedro Penduko, El Indio, Barbaro, Waldas, Movie Fan, Satur, Bertong Balutan, among others.

2. Nestor Redondo - His mas-tery of the human anatomy is unequalled even among local or foreign artists. Redondo is defi-nitely one of the world’s finest illustrators.

3. Alex Nino - Alex’s revolutionary techniques, especially his works on the sci-fis and horror genre are both unique and inimitable.

4. Alfredo Alcala - He is the most prolific Filipino illustrator, and yet the quality of his work never diminishes. He stunned even Marvel Comics editors with his remarkable illustrating skills.

5. Ruben Yandoc - Yandoc is one of the pioneering illustrators in Philip-pine komiks. His unique drawing style is much admired even by many international comics fans.

CULTURE&ARTS


KENKOY is the Philippines’ first true pop icon. He is a ludicrous portrait of the Filipino…pathetically trying but barely succeeding in keeping up with his Ameri-can mentors —Nonoy Marcelo

KenkoyFrancisco “Kenkoy” Harabas was

born on the pages of Liwayway on January 11, 1929. Unlike us, however, he did not go through infancy and childhood, but emerged fully formed

from the imagina-tion of Romualdo Ramos and the

brush and ink of Tony

Velasquez. Kenkoy

was your

ev-eryday

funny man. He

was debo-nair, bombas-

tic, irreverent, hilarious, and

much-loved.Kenkoy came

into this world garbed in the latest fashion of his time, the Jazz Age of F. Scott

Fitzgerald, where London-style checkered baggy pants, a sailor hat, and a double-breasted polo complete with suspenders, were all the rage.

Born during the American period when Western influences were begin-ning to encroach into Filipino culture, Kenkoy adapted to the changing of his times, making fun of the old mores, and keeping up-to-date with the latest trappings of Western fashion. He mouthed the “pidgin” language fashionable among youth at that time,

which was a mixture of Spanish, Eng-lish and Tagalog languages, resulting in what was later known as “Taglish” and “Spangalog”. Thus were born Kenkoy’s trademark lines like “Halo, how is yu?”, “watsamara” (what’s the matter), “dats oret” (that’s all right), “nating duwing” (doing nothing), “oki-doki” (okeydokey), “lets tek ewok” (let’s take a walk), “is beri nesesari”, and “bay gali”.

Kenkoy was always in a hilarious misadventure or “kabalbalan”: paint-ing the town red, gate crashing into birthday feasts, attending carnivals and fairs, and, of course, courting Rosing, the immaculate and impec-cable Manilena.

TriviaKenkoy was first adapted into the

movies by Premiere Productions in 1950, with Lopito as Kenkoy and Vir-ginia Montes as Rosing. In the 1960s a remake of this film was produced with comedian Chiquito as Kenkoy. In 1993, Kenkoy was made into a musical with Janno Gibbs as Kenkoy and Regine Velasquez as Rosing.

In 2005, Kenkoy appeared in the cover page and back page of The Essential Guide to World Comics, a book written by Tim Pilcher and Brad Brooks. There is also a special section on Kenkoy and his creator, Tony Velas-quez, in the book.


CULTURE&ARTS

Andres Bonifacio (November 30, 1863 – May 10, 1897) was a Filipino revolutionary leader, patriot, and is acknowledged as the “Father of the Philippine Revolution.” He was one of the founders and organizers of the Kataastaasan Kagalang-galang na Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan or Katipunan, although he was not its first supremo or leader. He eventually assumed the leadership of the society owing to his dedication to the cause of Philippine independence. Bonifa-cio has earned his place in Philippine history as a Filipino hero with an uncompromising stance in leading his countrymen to the path of freedom.

Andres Bonifacio

Personal and family backgroundBonifacio was born in Tondo to

Santiago Bonifacio and Catalina de Castro. On December 2, 1863, the young Bonifacio was baptized at Tondo Church by Fr. Saturnino Buntan, with Vicente Molina as godfather. When he reached schooling age, Andres was sent by his father to study under Guillermo Osmeña, who taught the young boy arithmetic, writing in Tagalog, and basic Spanish.

The KatipunanAnak ng Bayan or Katipunan was a

result of the inherent weaknesses of the La Liga Filipina and the reform movement and the necessity of end-ing Spanish rule in the Philippines. In general, the Katipunan’s aim was to achieve Philippine independence through revolution. Bonifacio and his fellow Katipuneros performed a blood compact and used their blood in sign-ing as members of the society.

Outbreak of the RevolutionThe Katipunan was finally discov-

ered in August 1896. Bonifacio had no choice but to launch the revolution, which spread like wildfire through-out the country. The most successful military campaigns of the Katipunan took place in Cavite. Town after town in the province were liberated by the katipuneros.

The Monument of Gat. Andres Bonifacio and the heroes of 1896

HISTORY


DOSTThe Department of Science and

Technology (Kagawaran ng Agham at Teknolohiya), more popularly known as the DOST, is an executive depart-ment of the Philippine Government responsible for providing direction and coordination to all activities in the country related to science and technology. The country’s premier sci-ence body is also tasked to formulate policies and programs that will con-tribute to the overall national devel-opment. The DOST is currently headed by Secretary Estrella F. Alabastro.

HistoryDuring Carlos P. Garcia’s presidency,

the government commissioned Frank Co Tui to survey the state of science and technology in the Philippines. Tiu was a Filipino doctor and professor who has made a name in the field of medical research in the US. After Tiu’s assessment and recommendation, the Congress passed the Science Act of 1958, a bill seeking to integrate and intensify scientific development in the country, to foster invention, and more importantly to provide funds for such activities. The bill also created the National Science Development Board (NSDB), the government’s arm on all science matters. Consequently, NSDB’s chairman would be the president’s science and technology adviser.

In 1982, under the Marcos admin-istration, the NSDB was renamed the National Science and Technology Au-thority (NSTA). The revamp, through the underlying modifications to the

agency’s functions, gave the NSTA broader policy-making and program implementing functions.

The science body was elevated to cabinet status during the Aquino administration and was renamed the Department of Science and Technol-ogy (DOST) on January 30, 1987. Its functions were broadened for it to be able to support local scientific ef-forts, develop technological self-reli-ance, and promote public and private sector awareness in the sciences.


GOVERNMENT&POLITICS

TEN OUTSTANDING

Every year, the list of aspiring nominees never fails to astonish the distin-guished panel of jurors of the National Screening Committee. For the past four decades, the Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines (TOSP) committee search has selected students committed to moral leadership, social responsibil-ity, and academic and professional excellence to serve as role models for the youth.

Here are this year’s recipients listed in no particular order who made it through the arduous screening process during the search for the TOSP of 2007:

Cherrie de Erit AtilanoMagna cum laudeB.S. in Agriculture, Major in Tissue CultureLeyte State University

Michael B. GamalindaSumma cum laudeB.S. in BiologyUniversity of the Philippines Los Baños

Dennis V. Umali University of the Philippines Los Baños

Herbert Klaus Martin C. HalligSumma cum laudeB.S. in Chemical EngineeringDe La Salle University, Manila

Luis Andres R. AbadB.S. in EconomicsAteneo de Manila University

Julie Lucille H. Del ValleB.S. in EducationAteneo de Naga University

Ben B. SecretarioB.S. in Business AdministrationAteneo de Naga University

Roma C. PaduaB.S. in AccountancyColegio dela Purisima ConcepcionRoxas City

Mark Carlo A. PahatiB.S. in AccountancyUniversity of San Jose-Recoletos

Mary Kathryn V. QuinonB.S. in AccountancyUniversity of the Philippines Visayas


PEOPLE&SOCIETY

Students of 2007

MANILA TOURIST

The City of Manila should be the first in the list of priority destina-tions of any tourist of the Philip-pines. Just like any world capital, it has all the amenities of urban living, made all the more interest-ing by its rich heritage and eccen-tric East-meets-West culture.

IntramurosAt Intramuros’ Plaza de Roma,

you’ll see three major structures: the Manila Cathedral, the Ayun-tamiento, and the Palacio del Gobernador, a modern structure that houses the Intramuros Admin-istration.

The Manila Cathedral is the first parochial church of Manila, though the present structure is the church’s sixth incarnation, the last five having been destroyed by earthquakes and battle. The Cathedral serves as a venue for significant religious events, such as the Exhibit of the Shroud of Turin, among others.

If you walk further along Gen-eral Luna street, you will see the San Agustin Church and Museum. Built in 1587, the San Agustin is the oldest church in the Philip-pines, yet still in demand for weddings and other ceremonies. Though the facade looks simple and devoid of intricacies, the church’s pride lies on its interiors, which feature intricate trompe

l’oeil frescoes on the ceiling, the pineapple-inspired yet baroque pulpit, and classic Parisian chandeliers.

ChinatownYou may stay in Intramuros and

have your lunch at one of the posh Spanish-themed restaurants inside the walls. However we suggest that you troop to Chinatown and have a hearty lunch at one of the quarter’s great restaurants. After all, ride from Intramuros to Binondo only takes ten minutes. After a satisfying meal, explore a bit of Chinatown, which is the oldest Chinese settlement in the world. There are herbal shops, gold-smiths, teahouses, bakeries, pawn-shops – everything that any Chinese enclave in the world has, and more.

MalateOn the way to Remedios Circle in

Malate, you’ll get a glimpse of the beautiful Manila Post Office immedi-ately after crossing the Pasig River, and a few meters on you’ll see the Manila City Hall, the majestic city office standing in Liwasang Bonifacio. And if you can instruct your cabbie to drive by Roxas Boulevard through Burgos Street do so in order to get a glimpse of the Rizal Monument, the national hero’s memorial situated on Rizal Park. Cross Roxas Boulevard and get cozy with a nighttime view of Manila Bay.

GEOGRAPHY&TRAVEL

Itinerary


Students of 2007

WikiPilipinas.org, the world’s largest online Philippinet encyclopedia, will be launching its new Pinoy Komiks portal before top personalitites in the local komiks industry and enthusiasts attending the 3rd Annual Philippine Komiks Convention (KomiKon) slated Saturday, November 17, 2007 at the UP Bahay ng Alumni.

The Pinoy Komiks portal is dedicated to everything and anything about the Philippine komiks industry, chronicling its long colorful history from the early 1920s, through the Japanese occupa-tion, its golden era from the 1940s to the 1980s, as well as current efforts to restore it to its former glory.

The portal also features articles on the biggest names in the industry from komiks creators like Tony Velasquez, Francisco V. Coching, Pablo S. Gomez, Mars Ravelo, and Carlo J. Caparas, to the most memorable komiks serials and characters like Kenkoy, Darna, Dyesebel, Zuma, Polgas, and Zsazsa Zaturnnah.

In creating the special portal, WikiPilipinas.org aims to establish and highlight the significant and endur-ing influence the komiks industry has played on Philippine pop culture as reflected by the films, stage plays, and television series spawned from many of the immensely popular komiks serials.

The portal also provides a venue for industry players and enthusiasts to contribute their knowledge and help build the most comprehensive body of knowledge on Philippine komiks.

(By Malou B. Aguinaldo)

WikiPilipinas.org launches Komiks Portal at Komikon 2007

WikiPilipinas.org is a giant inter-net portal offering free and popular knowledge about the Philippines and its people. It boasts of thousands of entries on a variety of topics written collaboratively by Filipino volunteers from all over the world. The entries are classified under 12 knowledge portals – history; people and society; culture and arts; media and entertain-ment; sports and leisure; economy and business; government and poli-tics; geography and travel; religion and beliefs; science and technology; Philippine communities; and Philippine internet directory.

With the portal’s launching at the Komikon, a yearly event that show-cases the talents, works, and services of comic book creators, writers, il-lustrators, publishers and associations, WikiPilipinas.org hopes it can attract contributors to help build the country’s largest komiks knowledge database.

During the same event, Filipiniana.net, Wikipilipinas’ counterpart portal for scholarly and academic content, will also launch a new microsite called Top 100 Pinoy Komiks, featuring the best loved komiks serials complete with an executive summary for each and especially-produced snippet videos of such all-time favorites as Panday, Hati Tayo sa Magdamag, Babangon Ako’t Dudurugin Kita, Hindi Nahahati ang Langit, Lord Give Me a Lover, Bon-dying, and Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah.

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