It's More Fun in the Philippines!

More funny jabs at the It's More Fun in the Philippines! Tourism campaign. Rip off or not of an old Switzerland Tourism Campaign, the It's More Fun in the Philippines Meme is a lot of fun :)



A repost from Facebook:
Since we have already the #itsmorefuninthephilippines, maybe we can also have some of these Philippines domestic tourism slogans:
- Boracay, You Sexy Beach!


- Haller, Baler!
- Bohol: Go To Hill!
- Be Cool, Bicol!
- Thank you, Camiguin!
- Maliit Navotas, Lumalaki!
- We Fly High In Capiz!
- Go Gaga In Naga!
- Kaibigan, Punta Na Sa Vigan!
- Virac, You Rock!
- Kamuning Get Me!
- Better Leyte Than Never!
- Whee! Tawi-Tawi!
- Walang Aayaw Sa Apayao!
- Maraming Gig Sa Taguig!
- Bongga Ka Day, Sa Norzagaray!
- I wanna dance with Zambales, I wanna feel the heat with Zambales!



Since "It's More Fun in the Philippines!" Let's just make fun of it! Frak the Swiss!

Bourne Legacy Casting Call

Things are heating up for the Bourne Legacy shoot in Manila as Filipinos are getting the 'Bourne' fever over the Bourne Legacy Casting Calls that have been making rounds.


Lucky girl Mia Bontol confirms a Jeremy Renner sighting at the Manila Peninsula Hotel

Bourne Legacy Philippine producer Lope ‘Jun’ Juban Jr. has now denied that they are looking for 1000 extras to be part of the film. He has declared that the Bourne Legacy Casting Call is a hoax.

The original poster of the 1000s Extras casting calls for Bourne Legacy



The number is quite exaggerated, but obviously if you're filming on location in Manila, you're going to need locals as extras. Can you imagine Jeremy Renner running along Pasay with NOT a Pinoy in sight?

Posted on Facebook and Casting Calls Manila




According to the Philippine Producer Lope Juban, "If the film would ever need many extras, they will tap those already on location because those persons would be familiar with the immediate environment and will act naturally."

Okay in that case, Pinoys in their casual sandos and puruntongs will be showing up at the following Bourne Legacy Manila shooting dates:

• Portions of San Andres St. from January 11 to 15
• J. Bocobo corner Remedios streets, January 18 and 19
• Leveriza Street, from Balingkit to San Andres, January 15
• San Andres corner Quirino and Taft Avenue, January 14
• Riverside Road, Real and Sta. Lucia Streets in Intramuros, January 25 and February 17 and 18
• Jones Bridge, February 5
• Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard, February 8 to 15.

The filming locations were outline in a Mayor's permit letter submitted to Secretary to the Mayor Rafaelito Garayblas



More tidbits on the Bourne Legacy shoot, there's going to be some bike scenes and rumors of closing down the MRT to shoot some chase scenes on the MRT stations. Rachel Weisz also has scene where she will be riding a jeepney as it spins around in Pasay Taft.

So far, all this Bourne fever is just AWESOME!

How to Get to the Department of Foreign Affairs ASEANA?

DFA Aseana is at the DFA Consular Office-

ASEANA Business Park,
Bradco Avenue corner Macapagal Boulevard,
Paranaque City, Philippines
(this is near Mall of Asia)

Click on map to enlarge


So how do you get to the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs ASEANA Office of Consular Affairs? For specific jeep and bus routes to the DFA watch this video. Yes, there are jeeps from Baclaran going to the DFA and vice-versa.



Landmark: There's a McDonalds in front of DFA ASEANA and an S&R Price shopping center at the back.

There are 4 gates. Gate 2 is for passport applicants with online registered appointments.

Jinkee Pacquiao Mega Magazine Cover January Issue

Oh Yes, this is Jinkee Pacquiao!



The January 2012 issue of Mega Magazine brings us a huge surprise- Jinkee Pacquiao! Looking gorgeous in a grey trench :)



As for the Charice Pempengco Preview Magazine cover for January- Charice seems to be all pouty channeling Kate Hudson here. But am not so thrilled with the sleeveless lab coat she's wearing... anu ba? Hello Doc Charice!?

The 3rd Philippine K-POP Awards

All Photos property of KPOPCON3

KPOP mania results from the recently held KPOPCON3 (3rd Philippine K-Pop Convention) held at the Megatent, Meralco Avenue, Ortigas last December 30, 2011.

Winners of the 3rd Philippine K-Pop Awards



Rookie of the Year: Boyfriend
Hottest Male Artist: Kim Jaejoong (JYJ)
Hottest Female Artist: Kwon Yuri (Girl's Generation)
Best Male Artist/Group: Super Junior
Best Female Artist/Group: 2NE1
Song of the Year: Keep Your Head Down (TVXQ)
Album of the Year: Mr. Simple (Super Junior)
Globe's K-Pop Fanclub of the Year: Cassiopeia Philippines

3rd Philippine K-Pop Dance Battle

Champion: Se-Eon
1st runner-up: 24 Minute K.pop

KPOP Singing Star 2011

Champion: Francis Adrian Dizon Florendo
1st runner-up: Jean Veronica P. Dimson



KPOP Kosplay Year 3

Solo: Marco Paquinan aka Ki Kwang
Group: Geoff Mabasa's group aka Double A

KPOP Idol Look-a-like

Dondie Martin aka Taeyang of Big Bang
Tasha aka Nicole Jung of Kara
Geoff Daniel Mabasa aka Jang Geun Seok
Katherine Yagi aka Taeyeon of Girls' Generation

Freestyle Dance Showdown

24 Minute K.pop

Visit their Official KPOPCON Facebook page

Why Do Fireworks in the Philippines cause Tetanus?

Local fireworks manufacturers use cow, horse or carabao manure as an extender in their fireworks. Animal feces in fireworks is nothing new and the Department of Health's main concern is getting the word out- besides amputation and severe injuries one may get from a firework blast, there is also the danger of Tetanus.



Big or small injuries from firecracker blasts should not be ignored, Tetanus is a lethal infectious disease due to wounds exposed to the bacteria Clostridium tetani. After exposure from a firecracker blast, the powder or residue containing animal feces will seep into the wound and fester. A Tetanus infection erupts after a few days when spores of bacteria produce the deadly toxin tetanospasmin that affects the muscles causing the main sign of Tetanus which is lockjaw and muscle spasms. The muscle spasms can cause respiratory distress leading to death.

VideokeMan: Sing Pinoy Hits Wherever You Are

Celebrate the New Year singing the pinoy classics, but if you're stuck at work and need to belt out and birit ala Regine Velasquez- the VideokeMan website might just be the thing.