Yes, we don’t celebrate Christmas but we go to the province during Yuletide Season to visit relatives. Mama’s untimely demise last May 2009 made our family closer. The family that I am talking of are my father, brothers, sister-in-law, niece, aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents. Now that I am married, they are my extended family. Going from one house to another to catch up on lost times is a great feeling. I feel like being home.
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In the article above, Dolphy forecasted that Father Jejemon could be his last film. The ace comedian is in his 80’s and making a movie could be so strenous for him. His deteriorating health is also eating much of his thoughts about permanent retirement; be it on the movies or be it eternal retirement. He expressed his concerns over his loved ones and of course that tops long-time partner Zsa Zsa Padilla.
Zsa Zsa and Dolphy’s relationship started with much intrigue because the latter was very much in a relationship with Alma Moreno to whom he has a son, Vandolph. Dolphy and Zsa Zsa’s career suffered from bad publicity and I even remember that Nescafe’ pulled out Zsa Zsa’s TV commercial because of the affair. The two decided to go the US for a much needed break from the intrigues and to start life together minus Dr. Modesto Tatlonghari and Alma Moreno.
Alma Moreno eventually moved on and married Joey Marquez while Mr. Tatlonghari raised a beautiful and talented daughter named Karylle. Zsa Zsa and Dolphy went back to the Philippines and from what I remember, “Gabi ni Dolphy” was Dolphy’s comeback show. Slowly, the public forgave the couple and before we knew it, Dolphy and Zsa Zsa’s career were resurrected.
My favorite Dolphy movies are the following:
1. Jack and Jill-it’s a Sampaguita movie and I happen to watch it on RPN9 in the early 90’s. Lolita Rodriguez (one of my favorites, too) played the role of a lesbian named Jack while Dolphy effectively played the role of a gay named Jill.
2. Ang Tatay Kong Nanay- I think it’s an RVQ production. It’s another gay role for Dolphy and this time, he’s paired with Niño Muhlach.
3. Home Along The Riles- (TV and movie) Dolphy has great chemistry with Nova Villa. Cita Astals was at her best element when the show was running. Claudine Barreto’s star was just starting to shine; the reason why she was pulled out of Home Along was for her to concentrate more on her budding showbiz career.
4. John and Marsha (TV and movie)- I actually like John and Marsha because of Dolphy and Dely Atay-Atayan. The clashing tandem of son-in-law versus mother-in-law is just hilarious!Father Jejemon could be Dolphy’s last movie but most, if not all, of his movies are timeless; a nice watch after a long (and terrible) day.
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I was born and baptized as a Catholic. I even attended a Catholic university in college. Christmas was one of my favorite occasions. I loved the family reunion, Christmas shopping, carolling, putting up our 4-ft Christmas tree on a 3-ft high table to make it appear tall and putting a sock under that Christmas tree for Santa’s gifts.
I was four years old when I first received a gift from Santa Claus. I had a sockful of candies and a crisp fifty-peso bill.Christmas was so magical and I believed that there was a Santa Claus. I was twelve years old when I found out that Santa was not real but I kept it to myself so as not to spoil my brother’s belief that Santa was real. That Santa tradition passed from my second sibling to my third sibling to my daughter to my second sibling’s daughter. It was fun to see a child’s face beaming with excitement. That’s priceless.
It has been two years since I converted to INC and we have Thanksgiving instead of Christmas. My daughter is now a tween and my youngest is one year old, the latter won’t have any Christmas experience for sure. I can only tell him that when I was still practicing my old faith, I believed in Santa.
I can only tell him that I received candies and chocolates from Santa.
I can only tell him that his uncle wrote a letter to Santa requesting 10 pieces of good Transformers and 10 pieces of bad Transformers.
I can only tell him that his Ate Chang found out that Santa was not real when she accidentally saw the Santa gifts in the cabinet.😉
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I saw an old photograph of me wearing a halter top. I used to wear that kind of clothes when I was with my boyfriend as I was too easily intimidated by people looking at me. That was in 2004. Six years later plus getting married plus having another kid, I realize that I am more comfortable wearing conservative clothes. In fact, cardigan or jacket is my ally in the office. I feel safe wearing a jacket in a predominantly male office population. Not that I don’t trust my colleagues, huh!
Going back to the halter top, six years ago, I was at the peak of my youth. I am trying to reminisce the things that I did when I was younger. I realize that my young adult life is full of heartaches and frustrations. I could have used that youth and impulsiveness to get back at those who offended me but I chose to be forgiving and just moved on.
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Pag jologs ka at may kaaway ka, paparinggan mo na lang ang tao pag nagkasalubong kayo.
Pag sosi ka at nag-i-internet ka, paparinggan mo na lang ang kaaway mo sa twitter account mo. Hehehe…
It’s Cristine Reyes vs. Sarah Geronimo now. Panis ang Claudine Baretto vs. Angelica Panganiban twitter war. The who ang pinag-aawayan nila Cristine at Sarah? Si Rayver Cruz na ex daw ni Sarah na dating nanligaw kay Shaina Magdayao na dating karelasyon ni John Pratts na kaibigan naman ni Sarah Geronimo na dating niligawan daw ni John Lloyd na present ngayon ni Shaina na binasted si Rayver na ngayo’y bf ni Cristine Reyes. Connect the dots lang yan.
Nakalagay sa call out ko sa YM ko ang “F*** the system!” Bahala na kung sino ang tamaan. Nabubwisit na ako sa isang sistemang bulok. Patience….patience….malayo pa man ang umaga eh darating din yun! Yun na!
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We do not know when our time will arrive
Because our stay here is a borrowed time
Live life to the fullest
Enjoy your family and friends
Make a legacy
Time is short……
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http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=638709&publicationSubCategoryId=70
Above is the link to Boy Abunda’s article about how Angelica Panganiban learned about her adoption. Some months back, Angelica figured in a bitter fight with a fellow actress who was her friend since their “Ang TV” days. Several weeks before that, she was fighting with that fellow actress’ sister because of Derek Ramsay, her boyfriend.
There was something in Angelica Panganiban’s eyes that caught my attention. Her eyes were filled with kept emotions; sad eyes even when she was smiling. When she was a young girl, I remember that she dreamed of becoming a beauty queen someday. Those were the days when she played second lead to Camille Pratts.
The viewing public never had a hint that she was not her mother’s biological daughter. The only thing that we know was her parents were separated. Seeing her in a picture with her biological father after years of separation really melted my heart. It made me cry.
I felt Angelica’s joy; she felt complete after seeing her father. I wish she was given the chance to see her biological mother but she died in Singapore two years ago. Nevertheless, her love and respect for her is still there.
Many children, adopted or not, take their parents for granted. Many parents, biological or foster, take their children for granted. Angelica loves both her foster and biological family. Hats off to this girl!
The World of Second Chances 