Recent events in the Pinoy Blogosphere has led Alex Maximo to explore the similarities of the so-called "blogging elite" in the Pinoy blogosphere and the principalia of the Philippines during the Spanish colonization. Juned, however, begged to differ. Juned notes that the perceived similarities between the principali and the "blogging elite" does not exist merely between the "elite" and the principalia but throughout the blogging community in general and the principalia. I think Alex presents a valid observation, one that Juned has promptly and adequately debunked.
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The Week that Was According to My Blogs
Here's a round-up of everything I wrote this past week... August 25 - 31, 2007... On Alleba Politics: September 15 is Judgment Day - on the Erap verdict on September 15 A Reader Campaigns for Kapatiran - a commenter gives her blurb for Dr. Mario Bautista An Injustice by the AdDU OSA - AdDU OSA displays students who violated their ID Policy in Wanted Posters On Chikadora: The Wowowee Controversy - Willi Revillame vs Joey de Leon AGAIN On ShopChicks: Carolina Herrera’s Fall 2007 RTW Collection - Elegant... DKNY’s Fall 2007 RTW Collection - Gorgeous... Alberta Ferretti’s Fall 2007 Collection - Funky elegant... Quiksilver Board Shorts for Men - Summer! Giorgio Armani’s Fall 2007 Collection - Blacks and metallics... Elie Saab’s Fall 2007 Collection - Glamorous... On My Davao City: Coffee Pod’s Red Iced Tea - COOL! On DotA Strategy: DotA All-Stars Version 6.47 - NICE! Getting to Know Alfonso Baja of Flow - Interesting... Ch¡LL vs Ding Lao and other Match Games’ Line-ups - Lessons learned... On Life and Work with Ria: Impromptu Reunion at Kasagingan - Nice surprise... The Usual Suspects Meet Jun Asis - Short but sweet... UNO! Sequel Juan Luna Boys - A happy reunion with…
Maria "Ria" A. Jose is a Filipina
When new acquaintances and friends see me, they often think that I am Chinese, or have Chinese blood. This is because I have tsinita eyes, and a relatively lighter skin complexion. Some even assume I attended a Chinese school, or have a Chinese family name. Though I do have some drops of Chinese blood running through my veins, Maria "Ria" A. Jose is a Filipina. My name alone is sooo Filipina already. Most Filipinas have "Maria" as their first or second name. I have Filipina cousins who are named Maria Carmela Theresa, Maria Lourdes, and Maria Christina. Amazingly, all my maternal aunts and my mother have Maria as their first names: Maria Concepcion, Maria Teresa, Maria Loreto, and Maria Milagros. Even the ultimate symbol, the epitome of the Filipinas' conservative virtues is named Maria Clara. But unlike other Filipinas, I have Maria as my ONLY given name. Most people know me as "Ria," which sounds foreign. Then again, Ria was created by dropping the first syllable of Maria. When I was a toddler, some of my paternal cousins called me "Ia Girl". In high school, some of my friends called me "Ma". They were too lazy to say my very…
Sequel Juan Luna Boys Part Deux
Because one post wasn't enough... here's the sequel to the SJL Boys' post. Kuya Andrew aka Dwer Kuya Andrew aka Dwer - the maestro... the reason why Gwing is allowed to go out and play DotA; if we're the princesses, he is the king; the SJL boys, especially those who have "ulterior" motives are intimidated by him :P Siyempre king din siya coz he developed and owns DotAStrategy.com, the best DotA Site ever!!! The boys who hang out at SJL but aren't quite certified SJL boys yet... (kaya walang description kasi they don't deserve one pa) Master Dogz Ryan Jay aka "crush" - from BT Bruce aka Warrior Ka Liz7 Grenelle aka AngelKnight Tetre Doods Shans The girl who is almost a princess na rin... Nelly aka Sadazakoumi - she quit DotA again... she quit before but came back... where you na? The most hilas boy... McDo - former Pussy leader; after losing at the tournament, di na bumalik The boys on the Ria Jose blacklist... mga taong di dapat tularan kung gusto mo mabuhay ng matiwasay... Jahmes Jan Jan Banga Dino Mucking Pangit The boys who are almost SJL boys... but still need to spend more quality time at…
Sequel Juan Luna Boys
Clockwise from left: Shad, Toti, Papi, Gibb, Aiwem Been hanging out at another cafe with other people lately. So when some of the Sequel Juan Luna (SJL) boys started making tampo that I haven't been to SJL, I started feeling guilty. So on the eve of my cousin Luan's birthday, we played there. We went back again the next day. I hang out with the boys playing and drinking until early morning. Yesterday, I went back to watch their match game, and to hang out with them while they had a drinking session. I realized... nakaka-miss rin pala yung mga mokong na yun!!! So, as part of my I miss you boys, ito ang pampabawi ko... here's some pictures of us together these past few days. DotA Princesses: Gwing, Luan, Ria The List of Princesses-Certified SJL Boys (in no particular order): Elmer aka Estong - bestfriend of Landz (to those who watched Home Along d Riles you get why); former number 1; Nevermore boy! Landz aka Baldo aka Berlando - bestfriend of Elmer; former number 2 Brylle aka Dodong Tigbas - nag-BI sa akin na uminom ulit; promotor ng shoting; motto: Bahala way kaugmaon, basta maugmaan... HAHA! taught me how…
The Usual Suspects Meet Jun Asis
Dominic, Ria, Blogie, Andrew, and Jun Asis Last night, the Usual Suspects met up with Jun Asis of Magandang Balita. Jun was in Davao City for some work-related stuff. Kuya Andrew and I were the first ones at Spro Coffee Shop (the coffee shopp with its own blog). We saw Jun happily availing of the free WiFi. Hehe... Then, Jun arrived, followed by Dominic, and Blogie. We played a quick (but annoying) round of Uno. I almost lost but didn't. Jun A lost. HAHA! Sorry Jun, I hate losing. That's me in the picture frowning because Jun won when it could have been me. :( Dominic also brought his World of Warcraft Card Game Set which made me jealous... very, very jealous. I want to have a set for the sake of having one. HAHA! Also at Spro was Ayeza of Bisaya Bloggers, whom I met for the very first time. But it was a brief encounter as she was with other people that time. Kuya Andrew and I had to leave early though as we had to go to yet another family thing.