Boston Celtics appreciate Filipino Boxer too!!

Unang una, Go Pinoy!! =D

Ok, obviously you all already know about Manny moving up to another division by gaining 5 pounds and beating the Champ and all that Jazz, what you might don't know that I think you'll find cool is that the NBA Champs Boston Celtics are Manny fans too!! THAT IS STRAIGHT SICK, in a good way of course. Manny is putting Filipinos on the Map fo Show!! This says a lot about the Celtics too, I think more and more Filipinos are going to become Celtics fans after this. There are still a lot of people in the world that look down at us, but the fact that these NBA Champs are showing appreciation for our boy Manny,... WOW. SWEET. ;)



GMA NEWS ARTICLE:

http://www.gmanews.tv/story/103959/Boston-Celtics-meet-Pacquiao-after-Vegas-victory

Pinoy Sensation Arnel Pineda Guests with Journey on Ellen's Show

As you've seen in my earlier posts, we've been following Arnel Pineda since his video with his Philippine band the Zoo on the video that was posted on youtube. Well since then a lot has happened since then but just recently he was featured in Ellen's show wherein she wanted to have them on her show a couple of weeks ago. Ellen did also mention that there are a lot of talented singers in the Philippines. You know what, she is right. ;) I salute her for admitting so, and on behalf of all of the talented singers / performers (don't forget the guys from the jabbawockeez) of Filipino blood, Thank You.

Mabuhay ang Pinoy!

A message to Arnel: Pareng Arnel, ngayong na-approve na yung Visa mo, baka naman pwede ka mag concert dito sa Guam, USA? Marami ding Pinoy dito na gusto ka makita. Kung hindi ka masyadong big time for us, let me know! =D Noypi

Enjoy! Go Journey! Go Pinoys! Rock the World! =)

Pinay Madonna Decena on Britain's Got Talent

Well, I've said it before, and I'll say it again, Filipinos are natural performers. Yet another filipina singer Madonna Decena is on the Talent show with American Idol Judge Simon Cowell, Britain's Got Talent. Madonna made quite an impression with the judges and seems to have a clear path to the finals, let's hope she wins it all!

Here is Madonna:

Pinoy singer receives US Presidential Award

Wow this is cool.

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryID=118101

Half Filipino Erik Spoelstra named NBA's Miami Heat Head Coach

Another Pinoy-Blood makes it into the Big-Time. With Coach Pat Riley stepping down and retiring from coaching, he announces that the new Head Coach will be 13 Year Miami Heat Associate and Assistant Coach Erik Spoelstra.

Here is the Story from Inquirer.net:

MANILA, Philippines—Filipino-American Erik Spoelstra has replaced Pat Riley as the new head coach of Miami Heat after the latter announced his resignation on Tuesday.

"I just want to let everybody know how excited and honored I am to be the next coach of the Miami Heat," said Spoelstra, who has worked for the club for the past 13 years. "I want to thank everybody for having the confidence in me to lead this team on the court and in the future."

Before he assumed his new post in the 2006 National Basketball Association champion team, the 35-year-old Spoelstra served as Riley’s assistant, training young players such as Dwyane Wade.

Spoelstra’s mother is a Filipino, the former Fe Celino of San Pablo City, and his father Jon is of Dutch-Irish origin.

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Make us proud Erik, make us proud.

Mabuhay ang Pinoy!

Noypi

Filipina YouTube Phenom Charice Pempengco

Ok, you know how I've introduced new Journey Lead Singer Arnel Pineda? Well apparently another Filipino Talent is making GLOBAL waves with appearances on different stages in different countries.

I believe she was also discovered through YouTube and has been invited to different shows in different places.

Didn't I say that we Filipinos are entertainers by heart? Here is more proof.

Here are some videos, let me know if any of you have any more information on her.

Kyuhyun of SuJu & Charice Pempengco A Whole New World Duet



Charice Pempengco - COMPLETE ELLEN GUESTING



Daily 10 on E! - A Star is Born - Charice Pempengco

What's Ramiele Up To? Guest Appearance on the Ellen Show

Since our Pinay Contestant Ramiele has been eliminated she has been seen as a guest on the Ellen Show and she performed as well. Here it is:



I'll follow later for my favorites to win the competition.

Ramiele, you made the top 10, and you will be on tour with the group so we are happy and proud of you. Hindi na malayo ang mag-guest ka sa showbiz sa Pilipinas. Kung ganon, daan ka dito sa Guam para kantahan ako ha? ;)

Noypi

America's Best Dance Crew the JabbaWockeez (w/ a couple of Pinoy Members)

I've said it before and I'll say it again. Pinoys are entertainers by heart, no matter where we are put on earth.

Anyway if you haven't yet heard, the JabbaWockeez won the MTV Contest / Show America's Best Dance Crew. From what I understand, a couple of the members of this group are Pinoys.

I've got a video for you so you can see what I'm talking about, Michael Jackson would be proud. Enjoy!

Pinay (Filipina) Ramiele Malubay Sings "Alone" on American Idol

Here is our kababayans latest showing on American Idol, she hit some high notes although they weren't perfect, she still hit them. They acknowledged that she was sick or she lost her voice or something so we should give her the benefit of the doubt.

At any rate, she did well, but she will have to prove herself this week to ensure that she breaks the top 5.

Keep voting for her because she is our only representative. =D

Pinay (Filipina) Ramiele Malubay's performance of I Should Have Known Better on American Idol

Well here is our kababayan's latest performance, and you know what? She is still in it! Also she can be cute sometimes... hmm...

Anyway don't forget to keep supporting our kabayan Ramiele.

I'll wait for your album on GustoKoh Ramiele. ;)

Manny Pacquiao is New Champion! Mabuhay ang Pinoy (Filipino) !!

We all heard about it, we all saw and heard every pinoy everywhere watching it, and it lived up to it's hype. Pacquiao once again makes Filipinos Proud everywhere.

and the rich get even richer.. Manny is not only a fighting machine but quite possibly one of the best money making machines in our time as well. Go MANNY!!

Wala bang balato? he he..

Anyway, here is an article from inquirer.net on the craze that Manny has started:



Pacman fever grips Filipinos nationwide
MANILA, Philippines—While most Filipinos were cheering themselves hoarse in their living rooms, in moviehouses, and in public markets and plazas across the country, a 58-year-old woman was on her knees praying in a room in General Santos City in Mindanao.

Ramiel Malubay - In My Life Performance on American Idol

Well, here is Ramiel's last performance, don't forget to support our kababayan..

Redneck Humour

Haha!!! Even the title is so redneck, check it out...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nxd2SeHemUg

Let's hope our Pinay American Idol Ramiele Malubay gets through

Ramiele has had a couple of strong performances so far and she is still in the running so mga kabayan just keep supporting her Ok?

Here are her performances:

Mabuhay ang Pinoy!

Ramiele Malubay - Against All Odds - Top 8 Girls

Ah Those Darn Kids

Someone compiled a bunch of funny kids photos.

Funny

$ 4,000+ Water Bill from (GWA) Guam Waterworks Authority!! WTF??!!

A brief history:

I've been living in my current home for about 10 years now. My power bill has averaged anywhere from $175 to $250 per month depending of course on our usage, while my water bill has averaged anywhere from $30 to $70 per month depending again on usage over the course of 10 years. Simple right? Apparently not.

Welcome to my Nightmare:

A couple of days ago, I routinely checked my mail,.. and I routinely received my utility bills in the mail that day too. So I opened up the power bill first because that is usually higher and is the one that I am "usually" concerned about. Ok, whew! No surprises there. For some reason, I elect to open up my water bill as well, which I am not normally worried about. Here is a partial image of what I found:

What the??!! Apparently I all of a sudden consumed almost a MILLION GALLONS OF WATER IN FEBRUARY??!! But, wait, that's not all, I was OFF-ISLAND FOR 2 WEEKS IN FEBRUARY TOO! Sooo,,.. that means I consumed almost 1 MILLION GALLONS OF WATER IN 2 WEEKS!!

As you can also see above on the right hand side, my previous bill was $44.14 which is within my average. Now they are billing me $4,099.56!!!!!!! W... T.... F!!!!!!!???

That is not the worst of this experience, now for the call to GWA the next day.

So I had to wait until the next day to call because it was after working hours already for them, let's say about 4:02 in the afternoon? Just kidding. ;) Anyway, since I wasn't able to get any sleep knowing that I had just received the biggest bill of my personal life, I had to calm myself down to make the call to customer service.

Here are the details of the call to the best of my recollection:

GWA: Guam Waterworks

Me: Hi, yeah I have a problem with my billing, I have been averaging around $40 to $70 per month for 10 years and all of a sudden I am being billed for over $4,000 with almost 1 Million Gallons of water consumed... {expecting some sort of reaction}

GWA: Account Number Please

Me: W9XXXXXX

GWA: Ok just to let you know that your previous billings were based only on estimates,...

Me: What? What are you talking about? What do you mean?? Are you telling me that this is really how much I owe??

GWA: I'm just telling you that your previous billings were only based on estimates and that we will need to investigate it further.

Me: Well PLEASE DO!!

GWA: Excuse me?

Me: I said Please DO! {hmm,.. I wonder what she thought I said?;)}

GWA: You will need to fax a map and call us back within 2 Weeks.

Me: Ok, wait, just so we are clear, are you folks NOT having any other issues like this?? Is it only me??

GWA: Yes sir we are having many issuess like this..

Me: Ok then I'll fax it

I hang-up, draw a map, and try to fax it to the number she gave, it just kept ringing with no answer. So I called GWA again:

GWA: Guam Waterworks

Me: I've been trying to fax but the machine is not answering..

GWA: What does the machine say?

Me: N-o M-a-c-h-i-n-e A-n-s-w-e-r. =P'

GWA: Hold on, I will have to walk over to where the machine is..

Me: Was it off?

GWA: {delay} It's working fine it's receiving faxes.

Me: OOOO,,...KKKK,....

GWA: Just keep trying,..

Me: I'll try now can't you just watch it?

GWA: I need to return to my post now just keep trying.

Me: {frustrated} Ok

After hanging up, all of a sudden the fax machine was busy. Yup, just as I thought, it was off, they just didn't want to admit it. They just assume that all of their customers are idiots.

Look, I run a business too, and I have some simple tips s for everyone in Customer Service:

• a little empathy goes a long way,
• try to put yourself in the customers shoes, in their situation, then you'll understand, and only then can you truly help them,
• if you or the company makes a mistake, admit it, they'll respect you more for it,
• your salary is getting paid by your business' customers so please, show some respect yourself, the Government is no exception.

Having some IT and Management background, I have a tip for GWA Management to consider as well:

• It should be easy enough to tag Residential Accounts that either have a usage that is TOO HIGH for a Residence, or if this month's bill is unusually LARGE as compared to the previous months, with some simple code in their billing output programs,
• Add more controls and Audit your Billing Please.

For now, I wait, but you never know, who knows what is going on here..

Drenched in Dededo (in almost 1 Million Gallons of Invisible Water) =P'

Pinoy Arnel Pineda the new Lead Singer for Journey Debuts in Chile

Well apparently another pride of the pinoys worldwide Mr. Arnel Pineda, who was discovered through videos of him with his band in the Philippines The Zoo on You Tube had already made his debut with Journey just recently.

Want proof? I got it.

Pinoy yan! Mabuhay ang pinoy!! Arnel keep rockin and make us proud man! You are proof that anything is possible, ... provided that you were born with a talent like yours! he he.. Man I wish I had a voice like that, ... I'd like to win the lotto too but I've accepted my fate already. =P'

Have a Great Journey kabayang Arnel. Pun intended. =) Keep checking gustokoh.com maybe for a new album from them!! ;)

Here are the videos:

Lights



Faithfully



Don't Stop Believing



Open Arms



Separate Ways

Filipina Ramiele Malubay's American Idol Performance Last Night

Well kabayans, we have another Filipina to cheer on and be proud of! If you were unable to watch it I am posting a link to the video here for you.

She truly is a cute little filipina with a huge voice!

Make us proud Ramiele, and to all the pinoys out there, unite! Don't forget to vote for her and continue to support her.

Let's hope she gets far in the competition if not Win it All!

Maybe someday you'll be buying Ramiel's albums from gustokoh.com! ;)

Anyway here is the video, Enjoy!

Filipina American Idol Contestant Ramiele Malubay Audition

We pinoys have another pinoy talent to cheer on and her name is Ramiele Malubay. She proves that great things come in small packages. She is a cute little pinay that has a big woman's voice! Nice.

If only I can get her to sing to me?

Mabuhay ang Pinoy and stay tuned she may get far with our help and support!

Nightmare at BDO (Banco De Oro) Greenhills Virra Mall

Just a warning to you all, be wary of the BDO ATM in Greenhills. My bro tried to use the ATM yesterday and in one shot, the machine confiscated his Credit Card. We went into the bank to tell the personnel and after presenting his Driver's License she proceeded to say that he needed a 2nd Id. So let's get this straight, here are the facts:

• We reported the card taken,
• The guard even saw us,
• He presented his Driver's License with a Picture and all of the required information,
• And their policy was to ask for a 2nd ID?
• Stupid.

This is much like their policy in the Philippines that you need to sign the back of your credit card. So basically it doesn't matter who you are, as long you have something scribbled on the back of the card you're good. It doesn't matter if you have the ID that matches the information on the card, it is their policies.

I'm beginning to think that Philippines Policies like these are simply retarded, but if you want to argue go ahead I'll give you the benefit of the doubt, but mind you, I will go at it with you. ;)

Noypi

Isang Panawagan: Be True to Who You Are.

Ako po ay nananawagan sa lahat nang may kaibigan na nagsusuot o d kaya'y nagdidisplay nang hindi dapat sa kanila tulad nang mga sumusunod:

1. Mataba na nagsusuot nang hanging T or basta yung labas ang Bil-Bil,
2. Hindi seksi na nagsusuot nang T-Shirt na naka-sulat ay SEXY,
3. Mga hindi pogi na may sinusuot or may e-mail or even license plate na POGI etc.
4. Mga lalake na nagsusuot nang T-Shirt nang kapatid nilang grade 5, unless Dance Instructor ka, big fan nang Broke Back Mountain, or masyado mainit ang dryer mo at wala ka nang pambili nang pamalit,
5. Yung mga nagtatrabaho sa Customer Service Oriented na trabaho tapos nakalantad sa mga leeg na mga chikinini na parang maiitim na birth mark,
6. Mga magaganda at seksi na sobrang "manang" ang suot, sayang... ,... sayang... haayy...
7. Mga nagle-leather jacket dito sa Guam, ahh... HELLO?
8. Mga naka-shades na madilim sa loob nang bahay, mall, basta sa loob, unless may Walking Dog ka rin o di kaya'y nagpapart-time sa Quiapo,
9. Yung mga poser dyan, na walang ginawa kundi magkunwari, mainggit, manggaya at manloko nang kapwa, magpakatotoo kayo, nakabantay ang Diyos sa ating lahat at alam nya ang totoo.

Ito ay ilan lamang na priority nating kailangang nating ayusin, kung may kaibigan kayong ganito ay please, be a friend at pagsabihan nyo naman... Lahat tayo makikinabang kung magtutulungan lang tayo. =) We can make this a better place to live 1 person at a time.

Kung may gusto kayo idagdag, mag-add lang kayo nang comment.

Noypi

Pinoy American Idol Reynaldo Lapuz Audition

Well,.. what can I say, I guess we Filipinos are natural Entertainers,.. he he he.. ;)

He isn't a great singer, and it was obvious that the purpose of the "Audition" was not to be the next American Idol but to get the opportunity to be on (Inter)National TV, but hey, the Energy was great and it he got the MOST PARTICIPATION FROM THE JUDGES! he he.. Even Paula Abdul busted out some old moves for this one! She's cool. ;)

Like Simon said, he has a feeling that there is going to be a single or album with this song "I Am Your Brother"! ;) Maybe someday you'll be able to buy his album from the OPM CD Store gustokoh.com! =D

At any rate here he is! The Pinoy-American BIRD MAN from DALLAS! Enjoy!!



*** Guess what folks! We have been visited by Mr. Rey Lapuz himself!! See the comments below. =D

Are you looking for OPM CDs and other Imported CDs? Try GustoKoh.com

Hey Guys,

Instead of waiting for the next person to go home to the Philippines and asking them to buy it for you, the Innovators for the Overseas Filipinos have launched their Beta Online OPM CD Store.

It is backed by a joint venture of 2 of the most Innovative and Reliable Pinoy Businesses and the prices are good. An average OPM CD costs around $13.99 for a single CD. They ship to almost anywhere and there is no shipping charge if you happen to be in Guam and would just like to pick it up. You can browse through their catalogue, search for a particular song, album or artist, and you can even send them an e-mail to request a CD that you cannot find! Awesome.

Check it out at GustoKoh.com now!

Mabuhay at Suportahan ang Pinoy Businesses, lalo na ang mga alam nating Honest and Trustworthy Businesses!

Filipino is grand champion in Austria's 'Musical! Die Show'

Check this out Filipino is grand champion in Austria's 'Musical! Die Show'

Human Tetris, Funny Japanese Show!

I just love the Japanese Humor, they come up with the Craziest Stuff! I present to you:

HUMAN TETRIS!! HA HA HA!! =D

New BUD LIGHT Commercial!

Hey do you guys like the BUD LIGHT Commercials as much I do? If so, here is another one entitled:

Every Guy Needs a Wingman in the Bar.

Enjoy!

WTF!!!

Potential Darwin Awards...

Happy NEW YEAR!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

To say goodbye to 2007 I thought I'd share with you my favorite movie of 2007. The Transformers of Course!! =D

Then I'd like to share with you a video of a REAL TRANSFORMER made by who else but the Japanese! ;) Now since it's made in Japan of course it is considerably smaller than those in the movie. =P' he he..

Enjoy and Here's to a GREAT 2008! I'll drink to that.. ajmvil.zzzz//.. hiccup! he he.. =D

REAL TRANSFORMER!

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1006308/real_tranformer/

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!