bloopers….

Working with an anti virus company is never easy…read below and you can understand why… God bless America! ( this is based on my experience, ewan k lang sa baby ko..)

1)csr: can i please have  your email address:
    cx: thats 2hamners@comcast.net, the arabic 2 and then h-a-m-n-e-r-s.

-teka kelan ba naging arabic ung numeric?

2) csr: how can I help  you today?

cx: I was charged for an autorenewal. How can I un-autorenewal that?

-pede naman kc sabihin mo i-cancel. Pinahirapan mo pa sarili mo eh!

3) csr: can I please have your email address?

cx: yes, my email address is www…

-sbe ko email…ndi website. hay naku! kulet mo ha!

4.) csr: can I please have your email address?

cx: how am I supposed to know that, I am not emailing myself….???

- teka lang, ang lakas mo mang asar ha?! bwiset!

5.) cx: I was charged for a renewal, and I am not using you anymore…

- parang bastos ata ung sinabe mo? pakiulet nga…

6.) cx: I have purchased the software and I tried to download it online, but it seems

like its downloading forever…

-forever? parang ang OA naman ata…nuh? tagal nun!

7.) cx: I have purchased a brandnew computer last year…

-make up your mind, kelan ba talaga? brand new ba ung last year?

8.)cx: I want to cancel my McAfee prescription!

-ugh, teka subscription po ang ino offer namen hindi gamot…

9.)cx: My email address is gary, g-a-r-y - UNDELINE 68 @yahoo.com

-teka lang, underscore ba yun?

10.)cx: I wanted to cancel my fireball subscription!

-sir, firewall po indi fireball. parang malaki difference nun.

11.)cx (chinese accent): my email is lchung@yahoo.com

csr: let me verify that sir, is that l like love c-h-u-n-g at yahoo?

cx: no!..its L like Lichald…

-namaaaaan! kaines…

12.) cx: my email address is walglof minus 123@ yahoo.com

-hyphen o kaya dash. Ndi po ito algebra!

13.) csr: please click on the start button..

cx: what? where is the stark button?

-ay, bingi ka na tanga ka pa. wala ka ng lugar sa mundo.. anak ng….

14.) csr: can you see "my account" at the upper right hand corner?

cx: what I see is file..edit..view

-di ba nasa left un…hay naku…shonga!

15.) csr: can you see a Mcafee icon?

cx: are you kidding me, can't you see I'm blind?

-sinabe mo ba? alam ko ba? bulag ka pala, wag ka na sana magcomputer!

kaw pa galit. hmp. punyeta!

16.) csr: is there anything else I can assist you with today?

cx: yes, do you know the winning numbers for the lottery tomorrow?

- ay wish ko lang alam ko para di na kita makausap ulet…:)

csr: can I please have your phone number?

cx: why? are you going to call me?

-harassment. flirty… sorry. matanda ka na noh…:-) buhay pa kaya lolo ko!

17.) cx: My anti viral subscription showing expired! i just purchased it.

-ay lintik anti-VIRUS po kme ndi VIRAL…magkaiba talaga un!

18.) cx: I never used that email address. It was before I was married.

-sinungaling ka eh. di ginamet mo nga! ndi na ngayon…

19.) cx: my phone number is wang tu sepen sepen sik

-shit. ano daw?

20:) cx: my email address is a like epol, que like king or kerot;

-hay naku…ano ba talaga???

***there you go….hope you like it. its really funny. hahaha! talking with american customers

with an attitude.

monthsary

McAfee Bloopers - 2

16. technically iam not technically trained to help you sir. YOu can uninstall the software in the pc by going to ts mcafeehelp.com and remove the software. (ganun? from there? eh, san dun?)

17. I can be able to refund you sir of the amount from your credit card. I also cancel your AR sir so that no more charges on the cc next time again. (teka nga! one more time once again from the top….)

18. You can install that sir for yourself by going to the website and install the product. I can teach you how. Just click on your mouse (wow! ganun kadali?? pano pag naka off pc?)

19. Maam the email address is active but the subscription is already on the expiration date (my gas! pa-ulit nga….)

20. Can i just put you on hold while i seek for the best advise … So, it's you who need advise then? (huhuhu…. paki transfer na lang kei ate charo o kei kuya eddie…. sniff sniff)

21. Well sir i already told you so…You are having the virus protection as expired already… (oh… i… am…. ahh… hehe… ano raw?) 

22. You need to call our technical support online… (anong number sa online tech? wag moko bigyan ng URL o IP address! uupakan kita!) 

23. go to the website that is www.us.mcafee.com sir that is 3 w's dont forget.  (yesser, mr. customer care!! i will never forget that!!)

24. V as in vectory…. (di ba B as in Brabo?)

25.Don't worry sir i will help you out to that…. (my gas!! can i commendation you?!)

26. I can be able to assist you…am i speaking to mr debbie_______ (korak! na-chuvaness mo na the charges, vhaklush?)

27. pls be reminded that you just might receive a survey about the call after this call… (pano pag before?)

28. I have to redirect you to our tech support and will go one on one with them…. (katakot! open forum ba itoh o bakbakan?)

29. do the manually update (ay… i dont know, eh…. how ba?)

30.im not technologically trained (well.. that's not my problem anymore! that's your problem anymore!)

Ito ang sampung dahilan bakit wala pang asawa…

para sa mga sa mga single:  

Ilang ulit na bang nangyari sa iyo ito? Ngayon ang kasal ng pinsan mo. Heto ka ang ganda-ganda mo. Naghanda ka talaga dahil minsan-minsan lang ang okasyon sa pamilya nyo. Kadalasan sa mga lamay na lang kayo nagkikita-kita so ngayong kasal ng pinsan mo, gusto mo namang maging maganda at mapansin nila. Aba, napansin ka nga. Ganito ang tanong ng lahat ng kaanak mo sa iyo… "O ikaw kelan ka ikakasal?", "Uy, ikaw na ang susunod ano?" Parang gusto mo na sa susunod na lamay sila naman ang sabihan mo ng "Ikaw,kelan ka susunod?"? (Parang ang sarap sampalin ng mga taong ganun nuh?  pakelam mo ba…???Mind your own business, scratch your own galis! hahaha!)

Huwag kang malungkot. Ito gusto nga kitang sumaya kaya sinulat ko ito. Hindi ka dapat malungkot dahil maraming posibleng dahilan bakit hindi ka pa kinakasal hanggang ngayon. Hayaan mo silang mainip sa paghihintay. Basta kung okay ka, okay ka. Hayaan mo tulungan kita mag-isip kung bakit wala ka pa ring asawa hanggang ngayon. Naisip ko na 'yan eh. Ito ang sampung dahilan bakit wala pa:

Subject: Mga ARAL ng MAGULANG…

**this is really funny:  

Hinding-hindi ko makakalimutan ang mga mumunti ngunit
> ginintuang butil ng payo na nakuha ko sa aking mga
> magulang:
>
> 1. Si Inay, tinuruan niya ako HOW TO APPRECIATE A JOB
> WELL DONE.
> "Kung kayong dalawa ay magpapatayan, doon kayo sa
> labas! Mga lec he kayo, kalilinis ko lang ng bahay."
>
> 2. Natuto ako ng RELIGION kay Itay.
> "Kapag yang mantsa di natanggal sa carpet, magdasal ka
> na!"
>
> 3.Kay Inay ako natuto ng LOGIC.
> "Kaya ganyan, dahil sinabi ko."
>
> 4. At kay Inay pa rin ako natuto MORE LOGIC.
> "Kapag ikaw ay nalaglag diyan sa bubong, ako lang
> magisa ang manonood ng sine."
>
> 5. Si Inay din ang nagturo sa akin kung ano ang ibig
> sabihi ng IRONY.
> "Sige ngumalngal ka pa at bibigyan tala ga kita ng
> iiyakan mo!"
>
> 6. Si Inay ang nagpaliwanag sa akin kung ano ang
> CONTORTIONISM.
> "Tingnan mo nga yang dumi sa likod ng leeg mo, tignan
> mo!!!"
>
> 7. Si Itay ang nagpaliwanag sa akin kung anong ibig
> sabihin n g STAMINA.
> "Wag kang tatayo diyan hangga't di mo natatapos yang
> lahat ng pagkain mo!"
>
> 8. At si Inay ang nagturo sa a! min k ung ano ang
> WEATHER.
> "Lintek talaga kayo, ano ba itong kuwarto nyong
> magkapatid, parang dinaanan ng bagyo!"
>
> 9. Ganito ang paliwanag sa akin ni Inay tungkol sa
> CIRCLE OF LIFE:
> "Malandi kang bata ka, iniluwal kita sa mundong ito,
> maari rin kitang alisin sa mundong ito."
>
> 10. Kay Itay ako natuto kung ano ang BEHAVIOR
> MODIFICATION.
> "Tumigil ka nga diyan! Huwag kang mag-inarte na parang
> ; Nanay mo!"
>
> 11. Si Inay naman ang nagturo kung anong ibig sabihin
> ng GENETICS.
> "Nagmana ka ngang talaga sa ama mong walanghiya!"
>
> 12. Si Inay naman ang nagpaliwanag sa amin kung anong
> ibig sabihin ng ENVY.
> "Maraming mga batang ulila sa magulang, di ba kayo
> nagpapasalamat at mayroon kayong magulang na tulad
> namin?"
>
> 13. Si Itay naman ang nagturo sa akin ng ANTICIPATION.
>
> "Sige kang bata ka, hintayin mong makarating tayo sa
> bahay!"
>
> 14. At si Itay pa rin ang nagturo kay Kuya kung anong
> ibig sabihin ng RECEIVING.
> "Uupakan kita pagdating natin sa bahay!"
>
> 15. Si Inay naman ang nagturo sa akin kung ano ang
> HUMOR.
> "Kapag naputol yang mga paa mo ng pinaglalaruan mong
> lawnmower, wag na wag kang tatakbo sa akin at
> lulumpuhin kita!"
>
> 16. At ang pinakamahalaga sa lahat, natutunan ko kina
> Inay at Itay kung ano ang JUSTICE.
> "Isang araw magkakaroon ka rin ng anak, tiyak maging
> katulad mo at magiging pasakit din sa ulo!"

WORDS WOMEN USE:

for men:

>>FINE>>This is the word women use to end an
argument when they are right and you need to
shut up.

>>FIVE MINUTES>>If she is getting
dressed, this is half an hour. Five minutes is only
five minutes if you have just been given 5 more
minutes to watch the game before helping
around the house.

>>NOTHING>>This is the calm before the storm.
This means "something," and you should be on
your toes. Arguments that begin with 'Nothing'
usually end in "Fine"

>>GO AHEAD>>This is a dare, not permission.
Don't do it.

>>LOUD SIGH>>This is not actually a word, but
is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood
by men. A "Loud Sigh" means she thinks you are
an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time
standing here and arguing with you
over "Nothing"

>>THAT'S OKAY>>This is one of the most
dangerous statements that a woman can
give to a man. "That's Okay" means that she
wants to think long and hard before deciding how
and when you will pay for your mistake.

>>THANKS>>A woman is thanking you.
Do not question it or faint.Just say you're
welcome.

Para sa mga in love o nagbabalak ma-in-love, read and learn!

Read on… this is something worth sharing :  

1. Do not fall in love every time you fall in bed. Learn to detach
emotionally. - true! its physical and emotional…:-)  
2. Sex does not equal commitment. - yes, and gifts are not promises…
3. Do not revolve your entire life around him/her. Addiction is bad
for your health! -baby read this oh.
4. Do not cling, act needy or demand. Doormats are for your feet, not
your heart. - correct.
5. It's OK to say NO! - say NO and mean it.
6. Stop talking so much. NEVER reveal everything. - it may be used against you someday.
7. Do not grill them or their friends for information. - have your own friends for goodness sake.
8. Master the art of LISTENING. - you will learn that even the dumbest people has stories to share.
9. Treat him/her as you would your best friend. - true. indeed.
10. Friendship creates long term love and comes before sex.
11. FORGET about fixing your partner. IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN.- yes. though you can always compromise!
12. Your choice of partner is a reflection of who you are and who you
are not! - my baby. we are like fire and ice.
13. Enjoy the moment first. Live in the present.- and dont worry for the future.
14. Don't worry about the ex's or start naming your future children.I never worry about her. she's always worrying about me…wahahha.
15. NEVER read their journal or go through their paperwork.- he is not into that. but i love his love letters. very passionate.
16. If you have no trust, you have no relationship.- baby…let me remind you…
17. Allow space and freedom between you. - its for ya, honey.
18. DO NOT always be available. - we are living together. we are always available for each other.
19. Calling frequently is a turn off and signals insecurity, neediness
and control.- we dont call. hehehe. and i dont want it, too.
20. Open your eyes to lies and cheating, OR… close them…justify
the bad behaviour, and live with the consequences. - not applicable
21. Little or no eye contact? Start walking. They won't even notice
your gone.
22. Anyone preoccupied with their physical appearance and dress,
usually have very little or nothing to offer from within. Look beyond
the physical! - done.
23. Never compromise your values.
24. If you OVER give, you will lose your lover and her/his respect.
25. DO NOT LOSE YOUR IDENTITY.- correct.
26. If someone REALLY wants to be with you, they will be.
27. State your personal rules in the very beginning or expect them to
be broken.
28. If they ask to be just friends, be just that and look elsewhere
for a love partner.
29. If someone wants to really be with you, they will. If they keep
giving reasons for not calling or say they are extremely busy, GET THE
HINT, leave them alone. - he is not worth a rat fuck!
30. Don't ever give up your friends for him/her. - be sure to have your own set of friends, and know his friends as well;
31. If your partner one day leaves you, be sure you have friends,
money, a career and a life of your own which you never gave up. If you
do not, who do you have to blame but yourself! - wahahaha. I think I know someone…pathetic loser.

No one falls in love by choice, it is by CHANCE. No one stays in love
by chance, it is by WORK. And no one falls out of love by chance, it
is by CHOICE.
 

geez…so informational. hope you like reading this as much as i do.

The Philippines is where:

****well said!

Mcafee bloopers

Toril, Davao City

i asked vhennie if she wants to go to davao.dun kasi dad ko pati mga relatives ko.and
gusto ko din na makapunta siya dun para makilala niya ang pastoril family.sabi pa nga niya baka maubos ung pera,
sabi ko ok lang basta makapunta tayo dun.gusto ko din kasi magvacation kahit sandali lang and miss ko na ang davao.last na punta ko dun
2004 pa.and we decided na cge na punta tayo.oct 6 bumili kami ng ticket sa cubao.sobrang excited na nga namin nun parang gusto na namin mag friday na agad.hehehe!
tapos nalaman namin na ngiba na pala ang sked sa office.before kasi friday off kami kaya binili namin na friday ang flight.buti na lang mabait tl namin at nagawan niya ng paraan
para friday off ulit.monday palang nun sinasabi ko sa kanya di na ko makapaghintay.hehehe!sobrang excited talaga dba?then tuesday,wed, thurs…FRIDAY
we went home from work nag ayos na kami ng mga gamit.siguro mga 1230 umalis na kami ng house.eh flight namin 330 pa.excited talaga eh.saka first time ng baby ko makakapunta sa south.
tuwa nga ako kasi ako ang kasama niya at makikilala pa niya ang mga pastoril.dumating kami sa airport mga 115, kumuha na kami ng boarding pass para sa window seat kami.un gusto ng baby ko eh.
after dun nagcoffee muna siya.addict sa coffee baby ko eh.hehe!yosi lang ng konti and pumunta na kami sa departure lounge.naiinip na nga kami kasi tagal ng oras saka wala pa kaming tulog.
pero ok lang nawala naman antok namin nung malapit na mag 3.mga 315 sa airplane na kami siyempre picture kami.un talaga hilig namin eh mag picture.hehehe!we arrived at around 6 na kasi tagal mag land ng airplane.
may traffic din paa.hehehe!sabi ko nga baby davao na tayo,sobrang ngiti nga siya.:) nagtext na ko sa tito ko na nandun an kami.pagalabas ng airport nakita ko na agad sila tito ernie at tita joy.and pinakilala ko na din asawa ko.
sobrang happy nga ako kasi may nakilala na siyang relative ko at lam ko magugustuhan siya.tapos sabi ni tito wala daw dun si papa,pumunta ng manila.sabi ko kaya nga kami pumunta dito para sa kanya.pero ok lang sabi ko na lang lets enjoy our time here
kasi sandali lang tayo dito.sinundo muna namin mga cousins ko si nicole and nice.una pa nga nahihiya si nice samin,pero si nicole lambing agad.lalo na kay vhennie para nga siya pa ung pinsan eh.hehhe!after nun sa house kami ni tatay pumunta.dun na kami
ng dinner and nakilala ni vhennie sila tatay and tito edwin.at si tatay nung nakita kami sobrang masaya siya,makikita mo namnan sa mata niya eh.sarap ng kain namin nun kasi wala sa manila ng ganun.meron nga pero hindi na fresh.lalo na ung tuna sobrang sarap.
baby ko nga nahihiya pang kumain sabi ko sa kanya kain ka lang kasi wala nga sa manila niyan.hehehe!sarap talaga dun.after kumain kwento kwento muna siyempre tinatanong nila si vhennie tungkol sa kanya kung pano kami nagkakilala saka mga iba pa.si nice nga nakayakap na sa kanya
eh kanina lang di nga makatingin samin.hehehe!masasabi ko lang sa 2 sobrang lambing sila.umuwe kame mga 11 na yata saka nag yaya na si tito kasi alam nila na wala pa kaming tulog.sabi ko nga sa baby ko parang nasa laguna lang tayo noh.pero masmaganda naman dito kasi tahimik saka
masarap huminga walang usok.pag dating sa house nila tito sa terrace muna kami nag coffee and yosi kwentuhan ulit.gulat nga ako kasi ganda na ng house ng tito ko.hindi ganun dati un eh.next day gumising kami mga 9 na yta un kasi sobrang puyat kami eh.dumerecho na kami kay tatay ulit dun
na kami kumain,tuna ulit.:) inihaw naman ngayon sobrang sarap talaga.afetr lunch sa lolengs kami pumunta nagswimming.baby ko nga sobrang excited eh kasi sabi ko masarap mag swimming dun pero first time ko din mag swimming kasi nung 2004 hindi naman kami nagswimming nun umikot lang.
ganda nga ng baby ko naka swimsuit.hehehe!hindi nga ako makatagal sa pool kasi sobrang lamig galing sa bundok kasi ung tubig.ung baby ko naman at sila nice and nicole hindi na umalis dun.pati nga si tatay nakayanan ung lamig eh.pumunta din kami sa crocodile park,para siyang mini zoo.pero siyemre madaming
crocodile.nandun ung pinakamalaki crocodile na nakita ko si pangil,para nga siayng statue eh.dami namin picture ng baby ko dun,wala pa nga kaming 1 araw sa davao ubos na ung isang film.first time din namin kumain ng durian,ayaw ko kasi talagang kumain nun eh ok lang kung candy
pero kung ung fruit talga ayaw ko.pero pinilit kami eh.hehehe!kailangan pala pag kumain nun may kasamang coke para mas masarap at wag mong aamuyin kasi hindi talga siya mabango.pumunta din kami sa sm davao dun kami ng dinner kasama namin lahat si tatay nga kahit hira na maglakad gustong gutso pa din sumama.:)
we ate at yellow cab nun tapos saktong sale pa kaya inikot namin ang sm.ung pinsan ko naman naglaro lang kami ni baby tingin lang ng pwedene mabili.para nga naming anak ung 2 eh.hehehe!tapos nagusap din kami sabi ko bitin by kasi uwe nba tomorrow.papalitan natin ung ticket.ask ko tito kung pwede kasi nakkahiya din kasi
may work sila sabi naman nila ok lang.kaya next day sinamahan nila kami sa victoria dun sana kami magpapalit eh ang daming tao kumain muna kami sa chowking.sa airport na lng kami dumerecho tinanong namin kung pwede.pwede daw kaso mahal kasi wala na ung promo.eh kulang na din pera namin nun,ung time na un sobrang nalungkot kami.
pag balik sa car sabi namin uwe na lng kami kasi kulang nga.tuwa naman ako kasi sabi nila magbibigay daw sila para magstay pa kami dun.sobrang touched nga ako nun eh.baby ko nga ang taray na nun,bigla akong tinarayan may tinanong lang ako.hehe!nung napalitan na namin ung ticket bumalik na ung saya namin.hehehe!pagbalik sa car niloko pa kmi nila
sabi yan masaya na ako ha wag na malungkot.para ngang naiiyak ako nun kasi sobrang natuwa ako sa ginawa nila.wednesday na kami uwe.so may time pa kami mag beach ung ang pinaka gusto ng baby ko.hehehe!next morning nagpunta kami sa beach excited baby ko.hehehe!2 hours kami nandun at paguwe namin sobrang itim namin.sandale lang nga un
tapos ganun na agad kaitim.nagpunta din kami sa nccc mall at gaisano bumili kami ng pasalubong para sa officemates namin.nakaklungkot lang kasi lapit na bumalik sa manila at trabaho na naman.dun ulit kami kay tatay ng dinner kasi nga last night ung mga pinsan ko hindi nga dumidikit sakin lage na lang kay vhennie.sabi ko nga tampo na ko niyan wala daw silang
pakialam.hehehe!pagkinikiss ko nga ayaw eh pero pag si vhennie ok lang.kami nila tatay at tito ernie umiinom tapos kasama ni vhennie sila nice,nicole tita joy and tito edwin.close na nga sila siyempre natuwa ako.at gustong gusto  nila si vhennie noh sabi pa nga ni tatay wag daw kaming babalik dun hangat wala daw baby.hehehe!ayaw ko pa nga umuwe nun kasi mamimiss
ko talga sila.bago kami hinatid sa airport pumunta mina kami sa insular ganda dun makikita mo na yung samal island.sabi nga nila next time na punta namin dun daw kami punta.cant wait na nga ulit na pumunta dun eh.sa sobrang lungkot napaiyak kaming dalawa at walang gana mag pa picture.para kaming naluge.hehehhe!
tito ernie, tita joy,tatay, tito edwin, tito john, nice and nicole thank you sa lahat.sa pagtanggap niyo samin saka sa pagasikaso niyo.miss na namin kayong lahat!

Baby i hope you had a great time in davao.kahit na maraming gustong mang sira satin,di tayo magpapatalo sa kanila.alam mo naman mahal na mahal ka ng mga davao.lalo na si tito edwin.hehehe!
be strong lang ha.mwah!I LOVE YOU SO MUCH BABY!

100 Best Things About Being Pinoy

spam from a friend…:) something to ponder: read on…..

FROM the 1896 Revolution to the first Philippine Republic, the Commonwealth period, the EDSA Revolt, and the tiger cub economy, history marches on. Thankfully, however, some things never change. Like the classics, things irresistibly Pinoy mark us for life. They're the indelible stamp of our identity, the undeniable affinity that binds us like twins. They celebrate the good in us, the best of our culture and the infinite possibilities we are all capable of. Some are so self-explanatory you only need mention them for fellow Pinoys to swoon or drool. Here, from all over this Centennial-crazed country and in no particular order, are a hundred of the best things that make us unmistakably Pinoy.

1. Merienda. Where else is it normal to eat five times a day? - gluttony, grabe

2. Sawsawan. Assorted sauces that guarantee freedom of choice, enough room for experimentation and maximum tolerance for diverse tastes. Favorites: toyo't calamansi, suka at sili, patis.- teka, di ba ung mga koreans mahilig din sa sawsawan? pati nga halaman sinasawsaw din eh…ung kanin nilalagay sa malamig na tubig…iww.hehehe parang lugaw.

3. Kuwan, ano. At a loss for words? Try these and marvel at how Pinoys understand exactly what you want. - wait a minute…ay oo nga…even if you say si ano….naiintindihan true!

4. Pinoy humor and irreverence. If you're api and you know it, crack a joke. Nothing personal, really. - correct! we can never underestimate the pinoy sense of humor..favorite ko nga si dick ysrael. pag nagpanggap na bading chaka kampangpangan. hehehe.

5. Tingi. Thank goodness for small entrepreneurs. Where else can we buy cigarettes, soap, condiments and life's essentials in small affordable amounts? not to mention naman ang mga pawnshops, 5-6 ganun. pati atm,cp  na pede isanla at  tingi sa mga addict…piso lang langit na. hahaha.

6. Spirituality. Even before the Spaniards came, ethnic tribes had their own anitos, bathalas and assorted deities, pointing to a strong relationship with the Creator, who or whatever it may be.- I agree. pero pansinin mo sa kulturang pinoy, kung sino palasimba sha pa tsismosa. I cannot!

7. Po, opo, mano po. Speech suffixes that define courtesy, deference, filial respect–a balm to the spirit in these aggressive times.- yeah. I remember nga sa animal planet, they visit the bayawak churva in laguna..everyone was named "MANG"…ang cute.

8. Pasalubong. Our way of sharing the vicarious thrills and delights of a trip, and a wonderful excuse to shop without the customary guilt. - guilty ako dito. I always give pasalubong.

9. Beaches! With 7,000 plus islands, we have miles and miles of shoreline piled high with fine white sand, lapped by warm waters, and nibbled by exotic tropical fish. From the stormy seas of Batanes to the emerald isles of Palawan–over here, life is truly a beach.-truly, maganda ang beaches dito. beach bum ako eh. feeling ko sirena ako nung pastlife ko :-)

10. Bagoong. Darkly mysterious, this smelly fish or shrimp paste typifies the underlying theme of most ethnic foods: disgustingly unhygienic, unbearably stinky and simply irresistible. - naman, with mangga, pakbet, kahit ano. sbe ng pinoy basta mabaho,masarap! pati nga ung "buro, durian", at iba pa.

11. Bayanihan. Yes, the internationally-renowned dance company, but also this habit of pitching in still common in small communities. Just have that cold beer and some pulutan ready for the troops. - i think it should be termed "pakikisama" also. we are good with that. it goes on without saying. pero meron talagang mga taong manhid, makapal ang fez, walang pakiramdam. Its either bobo talaga or nagtatatangahan lang.

12. The Balikbayan box. Another way of sharing life's bounty, no matter if it seems like we're fleeing Pol Pot every time we head home from anywhere in the globe. The most wonderful part is that, more often than not, the contents are carted home to be distributed. - oo naman, truly pinoy. kelangan ipagyabang na ang anak ni ganito ay nsa ganyang bansa. the saudi necklace, the bracelets. so bling bling.

13. Pilipino komiks. Not to mention "Hiwaga," "Aliwan," "Tagalog Classics," "Liwayway" and"Bulaklak" magazines. Pulpy publications that gave us Darna, Facifica Falayfay, Lagalag, Kulafu, Kenkoy, Dyesebel, characters of a time both innocent and worldly.- at nasa telenovela na ito. soshal na.

14. Folk songs. They come unbidden and spring, full blown, like a second language, at the slightest nudge from the too-loud stereo of a passing jeepney or tricycle. - i think its now termed as novelty songs like kanta ni budoy, april boy, aegis. patok sa masang pinoy. not to mention ang mga pelikula ni lito lapid and the like.

15. Fiesta. Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow is just another day, shrugs the poor man who, once a year, honors a patron saint with this sumptuous, no-holds-barred spread. It's a Pinoy celebration at its pious and riotous best. - pag fiesta bawal magutom. kain lang ng kain. hanggang maipatso. hehehe. kesehodang mangutang basta me panghanda lang.

16. Aswang, manananggal, kapre. The whole underworld of Filipino lower mythology recalls our uniquely bizarre childhood, that is, before political correctness kicked in. Still, their rich adventures pepper our storytelling. - multo, dwende, sapi, barang…hmp madami pa…madami din mukhang aswang….hahaha pero feeling maganda…..hahaha.

17. Jeepneys. Colorful, fast, reckless, a vehicle of postwar Pinoy ingenuity, this Everyman's communal cadillac makes for a cheap, interesting ride. If the driver's a daredevil (as they usually are), hang on to your seat. - i think I should mention yung pedicab, tricycle and ung tadyak (sa may riles ng blumenttrit at sta. mesa) so pinoy talaga. innovative.

18. Dinuguan. Blood stew, a bloodcurdling idea, until you try it with puto. Best when mined with jalape쨚 peppers. Messy but delicious. favorite. yummy. as well as karekare. nakakagutom. shet.

19. Santacruzan. More than just a beauty contest, this one has religious overtones, a tableau of St. Helena's and Constantine's search for the Cross that seamlessly blends piety, pageantry and ritual. Plus, it's the perfect excuse to show off the prettiest ladies–and the most beautiful gowns. - oops teka, meron din santa cruzan ang mga friendships kong bading….

20. Balut. Unhatched duck's embryo, another unspeakable ethnic food to outsiders, but oh, to indulge in guilty pleasures! Sprinkle some salt and suck out that soup, with gusto. hmm…not to mention penoy, isaw and tenga. yummy.

21. Pakidala. A personalized door-to-door remittance and delivery system for overseas Filipino workers who don't trust the banking system, and who expect a family update from the courier, as well. - enough said.

22. Choc-nut. Crumbly peanut chocolate bars that defined childhood ecstasy before M & M's and Hershey's. - favorite to ni kris aquino. hehehe. i don't like it though, its too sweet. mas gusto ko ata ung wonderboy.

23. Kamayan style. To eat with one's hand and eschew spoon, fork and table manners–ah, heaven. - at least we are free from hepa!

24. Chicharon. Pork, fish or chicken crackling. There is in the crunch a hint of the extravagant, the decadent and the pedestrian. Perfect with vinegar, sublime with beer.-everything is great with vinegar. hehehe

25. Pinoy hospitality. Just about everyone gets a hearty "Kain tayo!" invitation to break bread with whoever has food to share, no matter how skimpy or austere it is. -correct. and we should be proud of it. some of our kababayan take advantage of this trait.

26. Adobo, kare-kare, sinigang and other lutong bahay stuff. Home-cooked meals that have the stamp of approval from several generations, who swear by closely-guarded cooking secrets and family recipes.

27. Lola Basyang. The voice one heard spinning tales over the radio, before movies and television curtailed imagination and defined grown-up tastes.- shempre, meron din ung shake, rattle and roll di ba? ngayon there's sukob,txt and madami pa. and the fx are now improved. indi na mukhang pulbo and tali. hehehe

28. Pambahay. Home is where one can let it all hang out, where clothes do not make a man or woman but rather define their level of comfort. -tsinelas din. me pangbahay at me panglabas. this shows how malinis and masinop we are and how dugyot they can be.

29. Tricycle and trisikad, the poor Pinoy's taxicab that delivers you at your doorstep for as little as PHPesos3.00, with a complimentary dusting of polluted air. - huwell, me fx na din for transport nuh?!

30. Dirty ice cream. Very Pinoy flavors that make up for the risk: munggo, langka, ube, mais, keso, macapuno. Plus there's the colorful cart that recalls jeepney art.- meron bang mungo?? di pa yata ako nakatikim nun…:-(

31. Yayas. The trusted Filipino nanny who, ironically, has become a major Philippine export as overseas contract workers. A good one is almost like a surrogate parent–if you don't mind the accent and the predilection for afternoon soap and movie stars. - hahaha. i grew up with a yaya. kaht nga teenager na ko meron pa din… some yayas di na nakapag asawa. they deserve some merits.

32. Sarsi. Pinoy rootbeer, the enduring taste of childhood. Our grandfathers had them with an egg beaten in. - oo nga. gamot din daw ito sa lbm!

33. Pinoy fruits. Atis, guyabano, chesa, mabolo, lanzones, durian, langka, makopa, dalanghita, siniguelas, suha, chico, papaya, singkamas–the possibilities!

34. Filipino celebrities. Movie stars, broadcasters, beauty queens, public officials, all-around controversial figures: Aurora Pijuan, Cardinal Sin, Carlos P. Romulo, Charito Solis, Cory Aquino, Emilio Aguinaldo, the Eraserheads, Fidel V. Ramos, Francis Magalona, Gloria Diaz, Manuel L. Quezon, Margie Moran, Melanie Marquez, Ninoy Aquino, Nora Aunor, Pitoy Moreno, Ramon Magsysay, Richard Gomez, San Lorenzo Ruiz, Sharon Cuneta, Gemma Cruz, Erap, Tiya Dely, Mel and Jay, Gary V. - Parokya ni Edgar, apl, Manny P. madami pa. countless….

35. World class Pinoys who put us on the global map: Lea Salonga, Paeng Nepomuceno, Eugene Torre, Luisito Espinosa, Lydia de Vega-Mercado, Jocelyn Enriquez, Elma Muros, Onyok Velasco, Efren "Bata" Reyes, Lilia Calderon-Clemente, Loida Nicolas-Lewis, Josie Natori.

36. Pinoy tastes. A dietitian's nightmare: too sweet, too salty, too fatty, as in burong talangka, itlog na maalat, crab fat (aligue), bokayo, kutchinta, sapin-sapin, halo-halo, pastilyas, palitaw, pulburon, longganisa, tuyo, ensaymada, ube haleya, sweetened macapuno and garbanzos. Remember, we're the guys who put sugar (horrors) in our spaghetti sauce. Yum! - at least ang pinoy di mukhang elepante pag tumaba.

37. The sights. Banaue Rice Terraces, Boracay, Bohol's Chocolate Hills, Corregidor Island, Fort Santiago, the Hundred Islands, the Las Pi?s Bamboo Organ, Rizal Park, Mt. Banahaw, Mayon Volcano, Taal Volcano. A land of contrasts and ever-changing landscapes. - literally. ganda ng bansa naten. di lang marunong mag appreciate ung iba.

38. Gayuma, agimat and anting-anting. Love potions and amulets. How the socially-disadvantaged Pinoy copes. - pati hula, barang at iba pa. meron nga nagsbe na kinulam ko si jc eh sha naman mukhang mangkukulam…haleerst! hahaha.

39. Barangay Ginebra, Jaworski, PBA, MBA and basketball. How the verticaly-challenged Pinoy compensates, via a national sports obsession that reduces fans to tears and fistfights.- oo nga, pati mga suntukan at iba pa. dahil lang sa lintik na basketball….at lahat ng kanto ng pilipinas me basketball court.

40. People Power at EDSA. When everyone became a hero and changed Philippine history overnight. - and look at them now. the kawawang masa, mahirap pa sa mahirap. sila lang yumayaman. fuck that shit.

41. San Miguel Beer and pulutan. "Isa pa nga!" and the Philippines' most popular, world-renowned beer goes well with peanuts, corniks, tapa, chicharon, usa, barbecue, sisig, and all manner of spicy, crunchy and cholesterol-rich chasers. - Octoberfest. the best. umuulan ng beer. too bad di namin na experience to sa davao kc naka red alert.

42. Resiliency. We've survived 400 years of Spanish rule, the US bases, Marcos, the 1990 earthquake, lahar, lambada, Robin Padilla, and Tamagochi. We'll survive Erap.- and we did. we know have to face someone na ayas bumaba, mamatay man sha.

43. Yoyo. Truly Filipino in origin, this hunting tool, weapon, toy and merchandising vehicle remains the best way to "walk the dog" and "rock the baby," using just a piece of string. i need to mention 10-20, chinese garter, block 1-2-3, ung sumpit, bahay bahayan, luksong tinik, luksong baka at marami pang iba.

44. Pinoy games: Pabitin, palosebo, basagan ng palayok. A few basic rules make individual cunning and persistence a premium, and guarantee a good time for all.

45. Ninoy Aquino. For saying that "the Filipino is worth dying for,'' and proving it. - angelica jones - for saying I am not here to GR, I am here to pashion. and proving it. hahaha.

46. Balagtasan. The verbal joust that brings out rhyme, reason and passion on a public stage. - wala na atang ganito. instead, we have our homies…local rap artists…and they are really good.

47. Tabo. All-powerful, ever-useful, hygienically-triumphant device to scoop water out of a bucket _ and help the true Pinoy answer nature's call. Helps maintain our famously stringent toilet habits. - true. i really wonder bakit sila tissue lang??? kaders…:-)

48. Pandesal. Despite its shrinking size, still a good buy. Goes well with any filling, best when hot. - kababayan di ba? monay ganun. masarap lahat, me spanish pandesal, merong pandesal with cheese. maraming variations na.

49. Jollibee. Truly Pinoy in taste and sensibility, and a corporate icon that we can be quite proud of. Do you know that it's invaded the Middle East, as well? - meron na kaya sa us. ano pa ba? truly pinoy.

50. The butanding, the dolphins and other creatures in our blessed waters. They're Pinoys, too, and they're here to stay. Now if some folks would just stop turning them into daing. bayawak din. i watched sa discovery…

51. Pakikisama. It's what makes people stay longer at parties, have another drink, join pals in sickness and health. You can get dead drunk and still make it home. - oo nga, filipinos through thick and thin. minsan mas closer pa sila sa friends than sa family.

52. Sing-a-long. Filipinos love to sing, and thank God a lot of us do it well! -thanks sa magic sing, exteme etc. pati mga videoke sa kanto and all.

53. Kayumanggi. Neither pale nor dark, our skin tone is beautifully healthy, the color of a rich earth or a mahogany tree growing towards the sun. - di na kelangan magpa tan. ewan ko ba bakit yung ibang filipina gusto magpaputi. eh mukha naman harina.

54. Handwoven cloth and native weaves. Colorful, environment-friendly alternatives to polyester that feature skillful workmanship and a rich indigenous culture behind every thread. From the pinukpok of the north to the malong of the south, it's the fiber of who we are. - yeah. the piña, abaca and all. pretty.

55. Movies. Still the cheapest form of entertainment, especially if you watch the same movie several times. - oist. ndi na ha?! pirated dvds and uso. so cheap and everybody can watch it.

56. Bahala na. We cope with uncertainty by embracing it, and are thus enabled to play life by ear. meron na nga ring gang dahil sa word na ito.

57. Papaitan. An offal stew flavored with bile, admittedly an acquired taste, but pointing to our national ability to acquire a taste for almost anything. - meron pa ngang kinilaw or hilaw na kahit ano. shrimp, kambing, etc.

58. English. Whether carabao or Arr-neoww-accented, it doubles our chances in the global marketplace. - I think we can speak better english than anyone in Asia. kaya siguro nga ang daming callcenters dito eh.

59. The Press. Irresponsible, sensational, often inaccurate, but still the liveliest in Asia. Otherwise, we'd all be glued to TV. - correct. ang press nababayaran. if you have money, wala kang problema.

60. Divisoria. Smelly, crowded, a pickpocket's paradise, but you can get anything here, often at rock-bottom prices. The sensory overload is a bonus. - meron din divisoria, tiangge everywhere, esp at Christmas season.

61. Barong Tagalog. Enables men to look formal and dignified without having to strangle themselves with a necktie. Worn well, it makes any ordinary Juan look marvelously makisig. - I disagree. parang ninong sa kasal. hehehe. I like the kamisa de chino churva

62. Filipinas. They make the best friends, lovers, wives. Too bad they can't say the same for Filipinos. - shempre. hehehe. we are also malambing, masungit din.di ba bby?

63. Filipinos. So maybe they're bolero and macho with an occasional streak of generic infidelity; they do know how to make a woman feel like one.- my man is not bolero, he is not even a womanizer. thats what i know. hehehe.

64. Catholicism. What fun would sin be without guilt? Jesus Christ is firmly planted on Philippine soil. - yeah. and we have several interpretations of our faith, which divided homes.

65. Dolphy. Our favorite, ultra-durable comedian gives the beleaguered Pinoy everyman an odd dignity, even in drag. - as well as Ramon Revilla. many money, more children.

66. Style. Something we often prefer over substance. But every Filipino claims it as a birthright. - yes. but i prefer both.

67. Bad taste. Clear plastic covers on the vinyl-upholstered sofa, posters of poker-playing dogs masquerading as art, overaccessorized jeepneys and altars–the list is endless, and wealth only seems to magnify it. - i disagree. we have more sense of style and fashion.

68. Mangoes. Crisp and tart, or lusciously ripe, they evoke memories of family outings and endless sunshine in a heart-shaped package.Mangoes. Crisp and tart, or lusciously ripe, they evoke memories of family outings and endless sunshine in a heart-shaped package.

69. Unbridled optimism. Why we rank so low on the suicide scale. - shempre ang pinoy malakas ang loob. makapal ang mukha….ipipilit ang sarili kahit ayaw na. hahaha.

70. Street food: Barbecue, lugaw, banana-cue, fishballs, IUD (chicken entrails), adidas (chicken feet), warm taho. Forget hepatitis; here's cheap, tasty food with gritty ambience.-sinabe ko na ito kanina, paulet ulet ulet. ulet.ulet.  

71. The siesta. Snoozing in the middle of the day is smart, not lazy. synonymous as powernapping.

72. Honorifics and courteous titles: Kuya, ate, diko, ditse, ineng, totoy, Ingkong, Aling, Mang, etc. No exact English translation, but these words connote respect, deference and the value placed on kinship. - yes. and  we even call Manong and Manang to strangers.

73. Heroes and people who stood up for truth and freedom. Lapu-lapu started it all, and other heroes and revolutionaries followed: Diego Silang, Macario Sakay, Jose Rizal, Andres Bonifacio, Apolinario Mabini, Melchora Aquino, Gregorio del Pilar, Gabriela Silang, Miguel Malvar, Francisco Balagtas, Juan Luna, Marcelo H. del Pilar, Panday Pira, Emilio Jacinto, Raha Suliman, Antonio Luna, Gomburza, Emilio Aguinaldo, the heroes of Bataan and Corregidor, Pepe Diokno, Satur Ocampo, Dean Armando Malay, Evelio Javier, Ninoy Aquino, Lola Rosa and other comfort women who spoke up, honest cabbie Emilio Advincula, Rona Mahilum, the women lawyers who didn't let Jalosjos get away with rape.-Katrina Legarda, Dra. Margie Holmes, et al.

74. Flora and fauna. The sea cow (dugong), the tarsier, calamian deer, bearcat, Philippine eagle, sampaguita, ilang-ilang, camia, pandan, the creatures that make our archipelago unique.

75. Pilipino songs, OPM and composers: "Ama Namin," "Lupang Hinirang," "Gaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal," "Ngayon at Kailanman," "Anak," "Handog,""Hindi Kita Malilimutan," "Ang Pasko ay Sumapit"; Ryan Cayabyab, George Canseco, Restie Umali, Levi Celerio, Manuel Francisco, Freddie Aguilar, and Florante–living examples of our musical gift.

76. Metro Aides. They started out as Imelda Marcos' groupies, but have gallantly proven their worth. Against all odds, they continuously prove that cleanliness is next to godliness–especially now that those darned candidates' posters have to be scraped off the face of Manila! - MMDA din. and the color ha. pink. so girly!

77. Sari-sari store. There's one in every corner, offering everything from bananas and floor wax to Band-Aid and bakya. - which is offering the tingi, right? pede pa utang.

78. Philippine National Red Cross. PAWS. Caritas. Fund drives. They help us help each other. - they even sponsor educational funds. Mabuhay!

79. Favorite TV shows through the years: "Tawag ng Tanghalan," "John and Marsha," "Champoy," "Ryan, Ryan Musikahan," "Kuwarta o Kahon," "Public Forum/Lives," "Student Canteen," "Eat Bulaga." In the age of inane variety shows, they have redeemed Philippine television. - wowowee, komiks, telenovela, chinonovela….

80. Quirks of language that can drive crazy any tourist listening in: "Bababa ba?" "Bababa!"- we even have gaylingo. I think its widely accepted.

81. "Sayang!" "Naman!" "Kadiri!" "Ano ba!?" "pala." Expressions that defy translation but wring out feelings genuinely Pinoy.

82. Cockfighting. Filipino men love it more than their wives (sometimes). -buti na lang baby ko basketball ang hilig.

83. Dr. Jose Rizal. A category in himself. Hero, medicine man, genius, athlete, sculptor, fictionist, poet, essayist, husband, lover, samaritan, martyr. Truly someone to emulate and be proud of, anytime, anywhere.

84. Nora Aunor. Short, dark and homely-looking, she redefined our rigid concept of how leading ladies should look. - i like vilma santos better.

85. Noranian or Vilmanian. Defines the friendly rivalry between Ate Guy Aunor and Ate Vi Santos and for many years, the only way to be for many Filipino fans.

86. Filipino Christmas. The world's longest holiday season. A perfect excuse to mix our love for feasting, gift-giving and music and wrap it up with a touch of religion. -not to mention the fact that we can go to work drunk! yipee…

87. Relatives and kababayan abroad. The best refuge against loneliness, discrimination and confusion in a foreign place. Distant relatives and fellow Pinoys readily roll out the welcome mat even on the basis of a phone introduction or referral.

88. Festivals: Sinulog, Ati-atihan, Moriones. Sounds, colors, pagan frenzy and Christian overtones.

89. Folk dances. Tinikling, pandanggo sa ilaw, kari?sa, kuratsa, itik-itik, alitaptap, rigodon. All the right moves and a distinct rhythm.

90. Native wear and costumes. Baro't saya, tapis, terno, saya, salakot, bakya. Lovely form and ingenious function in the way we dress.

91. Sunday family gatherings. Or, close family ties that never get severed. You don't have to win the lotto or be a president to have 10,000 relatives. Everyone's family tree extends all over the archipelago, and it's at its best in times of crisis; notice how food, hostesses, money, and moral support materialize during a wake? - yeah. pati nga compliments sa wake din ginagawa. too late.

92. Calesa and karitela. The colorful and leisurely way to negotiate narrow streets when loaded down with a year's provisions.

93. Quality of life. Where else can an ordinary employee afford a stay-in helper, a yaya, unlimited movies, eat-all-you-can buffets, the latest fashion (Baclaran nga lang), even Viagra in the black market?

94. All Saints' Day. In honoring our dead, we also prove that we know how to live.

95. Handicrafts. Shellcraft, rattancraft, abaca novelties, woodcarvings, banig placemats and bags, bamboo windchimes, etc. Portable memories of home. Hindi lang pang-turista, pang-balikbayan pa!

96. Pinoy greens. Sitaw. Okra. Ampalaya. Gabi. Munggo. Dahon ng Sili. Kangkong. Luya. Talong. Sigarillas. Bataw. Patani. Lutong bahay will never be the same without them.

97. OCWs. The lengths (and miles) we'd go for a better life for our family, as proven by these modern-day heroes of the economy. - i think every family merong pamilya abroad.

98. The Filipino artist. From Luna's magnificent "Spoliarium" and Amorsolo's sun-kissed ricefields, to Ang Kiukok's jarring abstractions and Borlongan's haunting ghosts, and everybody else in between. Hang a Filipino painting on your wall, and you're hanging one of Asia's best.

99. Tagalog soap operas. From "Gulong ng Palad" and "Flor de Luna" to today's incarnations like "Mula sa Puso"–they're the story of our lives, and we feel strongly for them, MariMar notwithstanding.- outdated ka naman. koreannovelas and chinonovelas in din sa pinoy.-outdated na yan meron na chinonovelas and koreannovelas.

100. Midnight madness, weekends sales, bangketas and baratillos. It's retail therapy at its best, with Filipinos braving traffic, crowds, and human deluge to find a bargain. - meron na din ukay ukay. where the squammy people get to wear tommy hill shirts and nike rubber shoes.

 there it is ladies and gentlemen, we have several traits we could be proud and ashamed of.

MR. RIGHt

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