MANG JOSE (da Movie?)

A new kind of Superhero will emerge in Philippine cinema this summer. A one of a kind crime-fighter that made other superheroes look sissy. A security guard by day..A "For Rent" superhero at night?

Yes. You heard me right. A superhero for hire. And you can only see them all here, only in the Philippines. A star-studded cast led by veteran actor Mark Gil, with Ms. Angel Aquino and special appearance of Parokya ni Edgar. It's a must see movie wit your family.


Here is the music video:

Mang Jose by Parokya ni Edgar

Note: This is NOT A REAL MOVIE... but we're praying.

McDonalds Commercial

This is not about the international foodchain McDonals why I posted this video. Though I am a big fan of them, because of their yummy cheese burgers (for a burger meal they'd give you one small pack of ketchup and you have to get them at the counter again and again if you need more) and refreshing floats and milkshakes (not all serves them). And a big fan of their pancakes (sad because here at Mcdo near my office, the syrup in "NOT" pour all you can). So, I did stop eating pancakes here, but I still love them and eat there.

Anyway, I post this TV add because I think the video tells it all.That is how hard it is to become the eldest child in a Pinoy family or maybe even around the world. You always have to give way to your younger siblings. Understand them, and be very patient towards them. Most of all, your parents entrusted you that whatever happen, we must protect them all cost. With a country that believes to much with Pro-create, I wonder if they think about what their eldest child is feeling towards it. Anyway, just watch the video. Sometimes, we need to be a little selfish to enjoy something by ourselves.. especially if it is eating a McDonald's burgers.


video linked from "youtube"

Makes me hungry...arrgh! I'd go down to buy some burgers for myself. Bye!

Terry Adams Fan

I am a huge fan of this man. That is why Robin bought me his new "Terry Adams' DREAM" DVD. Still very thankful for that honey. And when I told Terry bout what she did, he replied through email (yep! He answers emails from fans around the globe..cool guy.) "Your girlfriend seems super cool and supportive of you. She sounds like a keeper for sure. Thats so awesome she ordered the video for you!" And I believed him even if he didn't told me that.

Anyway, as a true blue fan of him, I will start making him some cool PC-Wall papers. Hope you guys would like them and hopes Terry too. Anyway, here is my first PCWallpaper Terry Adams design.

Farewell Master Rapper - FRANCIS MAGALONA

So many faces, so many races
Different voices, different choices
Some are mad, while others laugh
Some live alone with no better half
Others grieve while others curse
And others mourn behind a big black hearse
~Kaleidoscope World Song~



He introduced RAP MUSIC to our homes and introduce it the Pinoy way.
Who would think that a "Tula or balagtasan" (Poetry or debate) and add some beat could turn into a magical music, which Francis Magalona shared with us. A great actor like his parents Pancho Magalona and Tita Duran. He was into teen/action comedy back then when he first introduce himself to all the Filipinos young and old alike with the hit song "MGA KABABAYAN" (my countrymen). Man from Manila (which I got the idea to create "Mykemanila" my name on my Deviantart). And Kaleidoscope World and so on and on.

He is one great artist that made a big mark on the music industry and I think in the local movie industry. He is also a great host/co-host (Music Bureau to the number one noon-time show in tha Philippine "Eat Bulaga"). His KABATAAN PARA SA KINABUKASAN song was always being played on my friend's car (Ian Sta. Maria)everytime we were going to their place. Hector, Argem and I would would do the hand-arm action when chorus comes. Those were the days. And yes who would thought that Francis M would be a great influence to us and to boosting my self-confidence. Yo! Francis! Your the MAN!

Just last year, he was diagnosed with cancer of the blood or what we all know as leukemia. Everybody watched, wait and prayed for his fast recovery. And he did. He even came back to do a jamming with Eraserhead front man Ely Buendia last Oct. 25 2008. They brought the house down! It was killer! Everyone was convinced... The Man is back!

But the rejuvenation didn't last long. Today - March 6, 2009 at the noontime show. The head host, Vic Sotto announced that Francis"Kiko" Magalona died this noon of leukemia.
I was shocked! Devastated! And told myself "Not him". "Not yet".
Then after a couple of minutes, I accepted the sad news.
Took my earphone. Placed it on my head. Opened my Winamp player and played my Francis M album while writing this blog for him.

To Francis family and friends, condolences to you all.
To Francis M, the Man, my prayers for you.
Another journey now awaits for you. Another team-up for you but now with the biggest artist in the universe, our LORD GOD.

Peace bro. We Love you.


**Robin interviewed him (August 22, 1998) when she was still writing for Junior Inquirer. The title was "Mr. Cool Went to Nature School". A little cheesy, but he was called that way back then.


Robin's postscript: I heard about Francis' passing in the cab on the way to work today and the first person I thought of was Myke. I knew he was a big fan and early in our relationship he sent me a copy of Francis M's "Pen and Ink."

Whenever I hear of someone dying, I can't help but fall quiet and wonder about the people they leave behind. From what I saw in the media, Francis had a beautiful family -- eight wonderful children and his absolute soul-mate in his wife Pia. I hope they're finding strength in the love they have for each other during this difficult time.


I also can't help but deeply admire Pia for standing by her man throughout everything. She shared his interests, his passions; and with him she carried his burdens. Yet she was also always her own person.

That's a woman I will respect for all time.

What she must be going through right now, I can't even begin to imagine. Her husband touched the lives of so many people. When I interviewed Francis more than ten years ago, I felt like I was talking to a college buddy who spoke gamely about his childhood kapilyuhan rather than the big celebrity that he was. He was open, and warm, and really, really funny.

Francis was one of the good guys and, ironically, there now hardly seems to be enough words for how much he will be missed.

Pia and Francis' image swiped from google images/pinoyexchange.com

BURN OUT and hope to MOVE FORWARD...SOON

I AM NO HERO
I AM NO SUPERMAN.
I AM NOT A PUPPET TO ANYONE.

This is the part of the year where I always assert myself from my day job.
This is the part of the year where, If not for my present loan I would love to resign.
This is the part of the year where , the blame would all point at me.
And yes...this is that "F" month where how I wish I am relieved with this job.

I have been an all around in-house-artist for more than 3years now on this job, and I manage to do all of these things which to my belief, should be done by 3 people and should be housed in a room called art department, and not just a squatter on a room with a different department. NOT JUST BY ME ALONE. Yep. I, alone make all the designs for the office and our clients.

This is the time of year when all harsh words would fly around.
This is the time of year for me that my self-confidence dropped down to near zero.
This is the time where all your laughing buddies would stay away a hundred miles at you.
And yes... this is again the "F" month where I wish they could just fired me.

No, seriously. I'd rather hear from them to fire me instead of hearing how awful as a graphic artist I am to them, for them.

I had offers. But I still have to pay some stuff that I really really don't know If I should pay it or not (but I am gonna pay it, so less talk and arguments).
I could hear them angry voices coming from the other room regarding the flaws on my work....as a TYPESETTER (not a graphic artist, mind you, but a type setter).

How I wish they could get another artist for me to teach as early as now. I am wishing too much. GOD! Please let some one take my job at this office. Before I could under go that humiliation, those harsh, cursing words again that really doesn't answer the problem on my work load but merely worsen it, year after year.

Again seriously, If not for the loan and the thing I have to pay, I am already long gone.

PLAYGROUND Magazine taps BK artist

Erico Calimlim - Penciler
Omi Remalante - Colorist
PLAYGROUND Magazine - The Boss

I have been a fan of PLAYGROUND Magazine since I saw them at the news stand. I have couple of their issues and had always been fascinated of their magazine because of their "imported look" to their magazine (akala ko nga tlga imported..hehehe). They have a very colorful and nicely layout pages and their updates on the gaming circuit are great, besides I think I can relate to them because some of the people behind this magazine is about my age (twentiyish...hehehe) and good looking guys (again just like me..hahaha!) and sometimes with hot chicks too.


I am also fascinated of how they've come up with their covers. Some done in line-art and WIP and some are done with mixed application (3D and WIP - like their issue number two, which I like the most). I thought they have an in-house-artist for that, but I was surprised just a few weeks ago that one of my BK co-member/creator was asked by them to create a cover. I was stoked! It's to good to be true! But he is serious! And the magazine is for real. We're just too happy for him just hearing that he was being considered to make the cover. We're very proud of them (him and Omi - who colored his work)when the cover was finished.

KUDOS to both of you and to PLAYGROUND for getting two of our talented creator(s) to work for them on this issue. Now I just hope to get a copy of this issue soon (went to National Bookstore at SM manila last night, but sad to say they still don't have this issue). :P