I'm not a big fan of beauty pageants, but I don't have anything against those who join them. I admire women who use their beauty AND brains to bring honor to their country and family. I just wish that the ones the judges choose to represent our country in international pageants are deserving and would bring honor instead of shame.

Bb. Pilipinas 2008 concluded last night. (See winners here.) I wasn't able to watch but a friend forwarded this video clip to me.



I am speechless.

And the girl actually won one of the major titles, Bb. Pilipinas - World. I've read a lot of comments begging to let her have a translator at the Miss World pageant.

I couldn't agree more.

Labels: celebrities, current events

While everyone is mourning the recent death of Australian-born actor Heath Ledger, I grieve the breaking of my tooth. Due to pistachios.

Yes, pathetic as it may sound, a pistachio broke my tooth. Although I'm not putting all the blame on the poor nut, because pregnant women tend to have weaker bones and teeth, thus the need for calcium supplement. Also, the damaged tooth was not really in its top shape. As I was not that keen on taking care of my teeth, the tooth was damaged by tooth cavity and was restored through temporary dental composite, or pasta as it is more commonly known in the Philippines. But I assure you I never had halitosis, just in case some jerk I know reacts to my poor dental care. See, I know how you think!

I feel so uncomfortable. I was told that I can't undergo any dental procedure because of my pregnant state. However, if it gets too uncomfortable for me, I'll go the dentist and ask him to do what he can do to make me feel better.

And no, I'm not gonna start hating pistachios because of this, so bring me all the pistachios in the world as my comfort food.

Labels: about me, celebrities, current events, heath ledger

The earthquake that we experienced very recently here in Makati actually stemmed from its epicenter somewhere in Lingayen, Pangasinan.

According to Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the tremor occurred 12:26 p.m. and measured 4.2 on the Richter Scale. (Courtesy of GMA News)

The quake, which was caused by the movement of the Manila trench, was have been felt at Manila and Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte while Quezon City experienced intensity 2. It was also felt in Baguio City, La Union, and Pampanga.

So far, no reports of damage and injuries have been reported.

Chek out GMA News and Inquirer for full details.

Labels: current events, earthquake, luzon earthquake, makati earthquake

At around 1 pm this afternoon, an explosion rocked Glorietta Mall, resulting in at least 5 deaths and injuring 45 people.

As of this writing, speculations have flown left and right about the incident, ranging from terrorist attacks, Luk Yuen insurance scam (yeah, their restaurant “exploded” last year as well and unfortunately, the explosion happened near their restaurant again) to political maneuvering to cover up Malacanang's recent scandals.

I’ll try to give more updates later.

Labels: current events, Glorietta Bombing, Glorietta Explosion, terrorist attack