Pssst... I'm Back!!!! =) - NΘYPï GuAM

Yup, I'm back, and yes I'm ok thanks for asking! ;)

I'm not going to make a lot of excuses for my extended absence, I will just say that 2008 was a really bad year for me especially during the latter part of the year, so let's just say that I had very important things to tend to, .. yeah let's just say that and hopefully you'll understand. =)

Well it's been awhile since I've posted obviously but I want to assure you that I will try to post at least once a week if my schedule will permit it.

A lot has happened since I last posted, the price of the dollar and the price of gas has gone up and down and unfortunately the only thing going down consistently lately seems to be our 401K! =P' Someone wise once told me that you are not supposed to watch your 401K and that eventually it goes on an upward trend, over the long haul. I try not to look at it and think about it too much but sometimes I can't help it, and in this market,.. Holy Cow I feel like I had better chances of making money by buying a couple thousand Lottery Tickets! Then again,.. I'll just let it be cuz whatever will be will be right?

Recent happenings on Guam that I would like to note are the recent openings of 2 National Restaurants that I would like to share my thoughts on with an honest review from yours truly the next time I post.

A pinoy of note to me would be the NBA's Miami Heat Coach Eric Spoelstra. I had mentioned him on this blog even with a picture when he was first announced Coach and here we are approaching the Playoffs and it looks like the Miami Heat are going to the Eastern Conference Playoffs! Go Eric! Mabuhay ka! If you read this can you bring me over for a playoff game or two? ;) Sige na Pare koy! =)

Again, it's good to be back I hope to get some good comments from you guys soon! Keep checking back for updates!

NΘYPï GuAM

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! =)

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

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!

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..

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!

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!

Do you know an Arnel Pineda?

Well if you don't, you probably will soon. I saw on the G4 Network that this guy who happens to be a fellow Pinoy was recruited by Journey to become their new front man. Apparently they decided to contact him after seeing his and most of all hearing his performances on You Tube! Most of the posts are performances with his Pinoy Band "The Zoo".

Anyway here is another Kabayan to be proud of, I just hope he doesn't develop a "Cranial Rectal Disorder" when he makes it big. ;)

Mabuhay ang Pinoy!