A MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR MARKY CIELO.....

STAY AWAKE

I could fall in love with you

But it's not my fault

'Cause you are the prettiest thing I've seen

When you're fallen asleep in my arms

Oh my, oh my, oh my

So just stay awake for me

'Cause I can't fall asleep

So just stay awake for me

I'll give you anything

To just stay awake, make love to me

So maybe all you'll ever need

Is right inside these arms

Whole and you're so damn tired and conditional

As you're fallen asleep in the dark

Oh I, oh my, oh my

So just stay awake for me

'Cause I can't fall asleep

So just stay awake for me

I'll give you anything

To just stay awake, make love to me

There's nothing I won't try

To keep your body close to mine

And baby hold on tight

It's a wil open ride

Give me all you got tonight

And stay awake with me, stay awake

Give it all you got

So just stay awake for me

'Cause I can't fall asleep

So just stay awake for me

I'll give you anything

To just stay awake, make love to me

Oh, just stay awake make love to me

Make love to me

Make love to me

Make love to me

JUST TELL ME WHERE TO START

When worse comes to worst...

I really can't comprehend why change comes all of a sudden. First, I was yanked out of the billing department along with 14 of my wavemates because the account where we belonged closed. Then I suddenly found solace in the two of them because we belonged in the technical account. The rest were assigned to another billing account.

Just as when I was about to create a new set of friends my wife was suddenly attacked with post-partum depression and vented her ire on my set of friends. No matter how I defended my case before my friends they just left me in a huff... without even giving me piece of advice or whatever form of support. In short I was left out in the cold.

The good thing about this is that although I don't have close friends at the office, it has made me more careful about choosing the people to socialize with, and share my problems with. I also would like to thank my true friend... Paul Moles for sticking with me through thick and thin. And I also would like to thank myself for being strong. Talagang nakakatawa ang buhay...

For now, I leave you guys with this song by the Backstreet Boys....

FORCES OF NATURE

Opposites attract, chemicals react
When I look at you
Deserts need the rain,
Fires feed the flame
Can't deny what's true
Can't help the way I feel(Cuz you got me, yeah)
All these elements are real
They come from deep within me

I would move heaven and earth for this fire
For this ocean I'll fight for you
Let this emotional wind take us higher
Where there's nothing we can do
I love youYes, I love you
This power is greater
Than the forces of nature

We don't have no walls
The beauty of it all
Is waiting in your eyes
Breathing on my skin
Just let me take it in
Under an open sky
Can't help the way I feel
(Cuz you got me, yeah)you know i cant
All these elements are real
They come from deep within me

I would move heaven and earth for this fire
For this ocean I'll fight for you
Let this emotional wind take us higher
Where there's nothing we can do
I love youYes, I love you
This power is greater
Than the forces of nature

Nothing is greater than the energy I get from loving you
Sooner or later
It'll take us to forever

I would move heaven and earth for this fire
For this ocean I'll fight for you
Let this emotional wind takes u higher
Where there's nothing we can do

I would move heaven and earth for this fire
For this ocean I'll fight for you
Let this emotional wind take us higher
Where there's nothing we can do
I love you

Yes, I love you baby
I love you baby,
This power is greater
Than the forces of nature

WHEN GREAT ACTORS GO

I was shocked when Michael de Mesa has decided to go on showbiz sabbatical starting next year and take a regular job instead in the US as a marketing executive for a reputable company. When asked why he had to go, he said he was simply frustrated with the way local showbiz is being run by people nowadays. There's no more growth for him as an actor since his creativity was being stifled by mediocrity. That was the reason why he had metamorphosed into a theater actor/indie actor who garnered good reviews in different indie/theater offerings among them "Rent", "Tick Tick Boom", "Bigtime", "Ataul for Rent" and many more.

According to him though he got great accolades in that field, the financial benefit was not within reach. So he continued acting in the mainstream (mostly in telenovelas) until he had enough of the showbiz charade.

It's not only Michael de Mesa whom we're going to miss on the big screen. Joaquin Phoenix, the younger brother of deceased heartthrob River Phoenix, has also decided to quit acting in the movies. What made Joaquin quit was the fact that he had fallen in love with music and would rather sing than act. Deja vu? Jericho Rosales had made that statement first, so it's nothing new.

If I recall it right, Jericho released an album with his band called Jeans but their music failed to garner audiences even if Echo had a wide fanbase. The question right now is... will Joaquin Phoenix be able to successfully convince his audience that he can be taken seriously as a musician?

Whatever may be the result of their sabbaticals, may Michael de Mesa and Joaquin Phoenix always remember the age-old saying: "Once an actor always an actor."

If they don't come back there will be other people who can fill in their shoes... and I'm one of them! Ngak!

UYYY.... BATI NA LAHAT! ACTUALLY, 'DI PA LAHAT

For the past month, I have noticed a detente in local showbiz where the two major networks, ABS-CBN and GMA Network no longer trade hurtful words against each other. If there was any, it was only limited to "Eat Bulaga" and "Wowowee". However, recent developments had showed that the network war had thawed...

-"FOR THE FIRST TIME"-
The movie between hot Kapuso property Richard Gutierrez and Mega's Kapamilya daughter KC Concepcion produced by Star Cinema. Shown last week of August.

-JOBERT SUCALDITO AND JOHN LAPUZ-
The two gay hosts belonging to warring showbiz talkshows "The Buzz" and "Showbiz Central" meet up at the birthday party of Pilar Mateo and kissed (literally!) with make up!... I mean... kiss and make up! Occurred last Tuesday.

and the main event...

-JOEY DE LEON and WILLIE REVILLAME-
"Eat Bulaga" and "Wowowee" became a venue for the two hosts to trade barbs against each others' networks, and even personal lives. But after all the trading of barbs... Joey and Willie finally kissed and made up before the people at Embassy where the Supreme Awards was held. My reaction? All's well that ends well.... but the tira will continue...

Actually, I got the prediction right that Joey and Willie's barbs against each other is not really personal as what people think. Willie doesn't have any personal grudges against Joey and so does Joey. And what made me say so? They have one common person linked to them.... none other than...

HELEN VELA (the late great Helen Vela)- Joey's contemporary in radio and television broadcasting popular for "Lovingly Yours Helen" and also Willie's mother-in-law (when he was still married to Princess Punzalan.)

So, what's the moral lesson in the network wars? Never take anything seriously! (Unless you're a couch potato and you're out of touch with reality)

THE TECHNOCRAT

As of October 6, 2008 I was officially assigned to Road Runner National Helpdesk. In short, I became a part of technical department... in short, ako ay naging isang techie, isang technocrat...

What will be the scope of my job? Hmm, interesting to note, well I'm going to do some troubleshooting on the internet, and still answer inquiries about a troubled computer and hard drive.... sounds complicated?

Whatever it is, I'm going to give out my best and definitely earn more. I just recently heard that I'm going to earn a little more.... good buck indeed....

Well, I'm definitely going to miss everyone at Wave 5.1 Time Warner Cable Carolinas, you know who you are guys... but wait... I still have 3 girls from that batch left with me at the NHD....

Definitely, I'm going to make it.

FORBIDDEN QUESTIONS FOR ME?

1. Who/What do you blame for your bad mood today?- somebody from the backstage dept.

2. What was the first thing you did this morning?- slept for an hour then went to bago for medical mission

3. Do you care what 'people' think of you?- i don't care this is my life

4. Who was the last person you took a picture with?- my teammates from convergys

5. Last person you went to the movies with?- paul, my kumpare.... sa kanya ang movie passes!

6. Today, would you rather go back a week or go forward a week?- go forward... and work hard for the money.... at siyempre mag enjoy!

7. Who was your last text from?- my wife

8. Your current relationship status?- I'm happily married...

9.???- Forbidden questions ba to?

10. Do you like anyone?- yeah... at gusto ko siyang tularan sa buhay

11. What is happening between you and the person you like?- hmmm... ang layo pa... sana makatrabaho ko siya sa TV

12. If you could go back in time and change something, would you?- I'd go back to 2003, I'll decide to stay in Iloilo first and pursue a TV and radio career, not a call center career... hayyyy

13. Have a crazy side?- always!

14. Ever had a near death experience?- yah.. yesterday... almost got hit by a truck... buti na lang born stuntman ako!

15. Something you do a lot?- mag isip ng kalokohan na pwedeng isulat at i-share

16. What did you do today?- Asked my TL for a paid time off kasi walang pumapasok na calls... then went to Mc Do/Mc Cafe and ate my dinner

17. Where will you be 12 hours from now?- Iloilo... pigging out on baked talaba @ allan's

18. What are you going to do tomorrow?- sleep.

19. Where do you wish you were right now?- Singapore or Macau....

20. Does anyone hate you for no reason?- Yes, masyado lang akong witty and he can't match it...

22. Today did you hug someone?- yah.. my teammates... they're my family here in Bacolod

23. What was the first thing you thought of this morning?- The medical mission in Bago City... it feels so great to help...

24. Is the person you have a crush on older or younger than you?- hmmm younger than me... the name's Andi9 from Magic 89.9

25. Have you ever told someone you loved them and did not meant it?- yeah...

26. How is your day so far?- S.O.P. Sobrang OKey Pare!

27. Do you regret anything?- yeap.

28. Whats your favorite season?- rainy season

29. Have you ever, in any way, been betrayed by someone you trusted?- yeah... lot of times

30. What song are you listening to right now?- Bleeding Love...

31. Are you happy with your life?- Never been happier...

32. Can you recall the last time you liked someone a lot?- Yeah.. to the point of obsession? I don't think So......

(And Tyrel taps out....)

J.R.S.: Just Read Sh**

CURRENT MODE: VERY UPSET!

Anybody who happens to have a package sent thru a local courier, just course it through LBC, Air 21 or DHL. I will never, ever recommend JRS Express to you guys. I've had a harrowing experience there.

In good faith, I sent a package of milk and chocolates for my wife and son to Mandaue, Cebu and entrusted them over to JRS. Apparently the guys told me that they will be sending the package in just 24 hours. This was last Tuesday. Last Wednesday, my wife texted me that she did not receive the package. Thinking that there were uncontrolled circumstances, I gave it 2 days more. But still the package didn't arrive at the address I provided.

Oh well, as a result, I went to the JRS office in downtown Bacolod. And I really felt like exploding after I told them what had happened. My cousin called me and told me that the package arrived in Cebu, the only thing different is, they don't know the location! Imagine I was enraged because my wife had sent a package to the address concerned via LBC last Christmas... and JRS doesn't know?!

What could JRS do to improve their faltering service? First, they have to automate everything... from data collection to the tracking stage. When I went there, there was no computer in sight, no assurance that the info will be encoded properly. Second, have internet access to the tracking on real-time status. Imagine when a staffer from JRS told me to wait for a week to track my package. What?! Oh well... some dumb-a** sh** there....

If JRS is listening.... you know what guys, you JUST READ SH**!

A SONG DEDICATED TO ALL CLOSET GAYS (SPECIALLY TO EVDJ)

o mommy ko o daddy ko
wag aksayahin ang panahon ninyo
di nyo na ako mababago
ganito na talaga ako hoooh

merese (8x)
ayokong pumasok sa us navy
ayoko rin namang magpakalalake
simple lang ang gusto ko
pabayaan niyo na lang akong ganito

B-A-D-A-F!
badaf, badaf forever
kami ay badaf
tsura ay lalake
puso'y pambabae
badaf forever, badaf forever!

o mommy ko o daddy ko
wag aksayahin ang panahon ninyo
imposible nang ako ay mababago
ganito na talaga ako hoooh

merese (8x)

ayokong umibig sa babae
ayoko ring matawag na lalake
simple lang ang gusto ko
pabayaan niyo lang ako ganito

B-A-D-A-F!
badaf, badaf forever
kami ay badaf
tsura ay lalake
puso'y pambabae
badaf forever, badaf forever, badaf forever!

B-A-D-A-F!
badaf, badaf forever
kami ay badaf
tsura ay lalake
puso'y pambabae

B-A-D-A-F!
badaf, badaf forever
kami ay badaf
tsura ay lalake
puso'y pambabae

B-A-D-A-F!
badaf, badaf forever
kami ay badaf
tsura ay lalake
puso'y pambabae
badaf forever, badaf forever

B-A-D-A-F! hoooohhhh

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXZPdrPN9l4

IF YOU'RE OUT THERE...

Today is Sunday Sept. 14, 2008. Three days ago, the whole world commemorated (or if you're a Muslim extremist, "celebrated") the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. Fortunately, the White House was spared as the fourth plane intended to hit it landed in a field near Shanksville in rural Somerset County, Pennsylvania after some of its passengers and flight crew attempted to retake control of the plane.

Fast forward to September 11, 2006. I started out my first day at training for ePLDT Parlance where it turned out to be the most memorable careers I had. It was in the office where I got to discover myself, discover the pleasures and... started a family.

Another fast forward... to September 11, 2008. I'm no longer w/ Parlance but with Convergys Bacolod. And while the whole world commemorated the tragedy, I downloaded some songs on my MP3 and it just happened that John Legend's songs caught my fancy again. This guy who made a monster hit out of "Ordinary People" and "Save Room" is at it once more with "Green Light", a collaboration with Andre Benjamin of Outkast, and "If You're Out There", which became an official anthem of the Democratic Party after Barack Obama's official nomination as US presidential candidate. So, to cap this article, allow me to share the lyrics of "If You're Out There" sung by John Legend.

If you hear this message, wherever you stand
I'm calling every woman, calling every man
We're the generation
We can't afford to wait
The future started yesterday and we're already late
We've been looking for a song to sing
Searched for a melody
Searched for someone to lead
We've been looking for the world to change
If you feel the same
Then go on and say

If you're out there
Sing along with me
If you're out there
I'm dying to believe that you're out there
Stand up and say it loud
If you're out there
Tomorrow's starting now
Now, now

No more broken promises
No more call to war
Unless it's love and peace that we're really fighting for
We can destroy hunger
We can conquer hate
Put down the arms and raise your voice
We're joining hands today
Oh I was looking for a song to sing
I searched for a leader
But the leader was me
We were looking for the world to change
We can be heroes
Just go on and say

If you're out there
Sing along with me
If you're out there
I'm dying to believe that you're out there
Stand up and say it loud
If you're out there
Tomorrow's starting now
Now, now
Oh now, now

If you're ready we can shake the world
Believe again
It starts within
We don't have to wait for destiny
We should be the change that we want to see

If you're out there Ooooh
If you're out there
And you're ready now
Say it loud
Scream it out

If you're out there
Sing along with me
If you're out there
I'm dying to believe that you're out there
Stand up and say it loud
If you're out there
Tomorrow's starting now

If you're out there
If you're out there
If you're out there
If you hear this message, wherever you stand
I'm calling every woman, calling every man
We're the generation
We can't afford to wait
The future started yesterday and we're already late

N' Good Times....

Last Friday was truly. truly a dream come true!

The popular hosts from Magic 89.9's uber-crazy talk show "Good Times" came on board in Bacolod City to award the keys to the brand-new, Chery QQ car to a Bacolodnon named James Phillip Cagante. Mo Twister, Mojo Jojo, Grace Lee and Andi9 graced the Killerbee studios located in downtown Bacolod and boy oh boy, it was a blast. The guys displayed great camaraderie and crude humor present in their show. And I guarantee you guys, it was a real blower! The recurring jokes on Mojo Jojo's sexuality and Grace Lee's enormous "twin peaks" were there, especially Andi9 and Grace Lee's "clueless innocence" when DJ Mo declared they will be going to Cebu where they will be meeting the "Ceburats". Andi and Grace thought he was talking about rats until they find out that he was actually talking about something "green"...

Anyway, the radio show was not complete without the music of course! In between music, the "Good Timers" treated everyone at the booth (including yours truly) for softdrinks, water and peanuts. Of course, dahil 'di tayo magpapatalo, I got to crack some jokes with the four of them. Despite being famous right now on morning radio, TV and yes, even the Internet, the four still manage to act just like one of us. One thing that I cannot forget about Mo Twister was when he noticed me playing with my cellphone and he asked me what I had on my wallpaper, I immediately showed him the pictures of my son. He asked me what was the name of my son and I immediately answered "Horizon Shane". He was quite surprised because it was unusual to hear somebody naming the kid "Horizon". More than that, I'm also impressed with Andi and Grace, they really make you feel important... but of course I felt like on Cloud 9.

The whole day was really enjoyable because the Good Timers were mobbed by their fans, and I even acted as their P.A. for just a day. Good thing that I was able to withstand the traffic, their demands, and even the mob! It was a delight to buy Chicken Inasal just for my crush Andi9 ('coz she requested for it!). And how I wished that I got the number of Grace Lee but too bad.... she's taken just like me (sheesh!) . When I tagged along at the airport to send them off, (sigh!) , I made a resolution to go back to radio and entertain people.

How I wish that day will really come.

Of Sarah Palin, teenage pregnancies, and Crush(es)

Republican John Mc Cain has recently chosen his running mate for the VP post, and it's a female.

Sarah Palin, 44 years of age and Governor of Alaska was named Mc Cain's vice presidential pick last weekend following the most talked about Democratic National Convention where Democrat candidate Barack Obama chose fellow Senator Joe Biden as running mate instead of choosing rival Hillary Clinton.

Palin's ascent to the vice presidential post intrigued me the most, considering the fact that it rans straight in contrast to Mc Cain's "tira" against Obama about being inexperienced. And it also intrigues me because of Sarah Palin's name....

If you noticed, the name Sarah Palin may sound Filipino.

'Di nyo pa na gets? Think again.

Sarah Palin is actually a compounded Tagalog phrase for "sarap sampalin"...

(Eto ang pruweba... ang phrase na "sarap sampalin" can be shortened to "sarapalin".... gets!?)

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Speaking of Sarah Palin, many have been saying that she is a pro-life public official and espouses abstinence-only education as opposed to explicit sex-ed programs in schools.

She has also said that she would permit abortion only in cases where the mother's life is in danger, and supports mandatory parental consent for abortions. She is also supportive of contraception.

But all of these pro-life statements are now put to test now that her daughter Bristol, 17 years old, is pregnant.

Bristol is just another case of the "Juno effect", a term named after the hit comedy flick "Juno" (which tackled the travails of a pregnant teen). Think Jamie Lynn Spears, or in the Philippines, think Valerie Concepcion who bore a kid in their early teens. This puts Sarah Palin's pro-life stance on the line....

Would she permit abortion on the baby if the pregnancy posts danger to her daughter's life? If she supports mandatory parental consent for abortion, would she have forced Bristol to abort the baby? If she is pro-contraceptive, why didn't she tell Bristol to use condoms or pills everytime her daughter has sex with a guy? Most of all, why didn't she tell Bristol to abstain from sex if she was pro-abstinence?

Now if Sarah Palin's name came from the Filipino word "sarap sampalin", her daughter Bristol could have been named Ma. Sarah Palin, short for "mas masarap sampalin".

Ouch!?

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Recently, I have just listened to David Archuleta's now popular ditty "Crush" and I realized hey, it's not a bad song after all. I have been pro-David Cook during Archuleta's stint in "American Idol" but with this song, I have learned to appreciate his voice. So allow me to share the lyrics... and we sing along! This song is dedicated to all my crushes...and to my wife and kids!

CRUSH by David Archuleta

I hung up the phone tonight
something happened for the first time, deep inside
It was a rush, what a rush

Cause the possibility that you would ever
Feel the same way about me
It’s just too much, just too much
Why do I keep running from the truth
All I ever think about is you
You got me hypnotized, so mesmerized, and I just got to know

Do you ever think, when you’re all alone
All that we could be,
Where this thing could go
Am I crazy or falling in love
Is it real or just another crush
Do you catch a breath, when I look at you
Are you holding back, like the way I do
Cause I’m trying, trying to walk away
But I know this crush ain’t goin away, goin away

Has it ever crossed your mind when we were hanging
Spending time girl, are we just friends
Is there more, is there more

See it’s a chance we’ve gotta take
Cause I believe we can make this into
Something that will last, last forever, forever

Do you ever think, when you’re all alone
All that we could be, Where this thing could go
Am I crazy or falling in love
Is it real or just another crush
Do you catch a breath, when I look at you
Are you holding back, like the way I do
Cause I’m trying, trying to walk away
But I know this crush ain’t goin away, goin away

Why do I keep running from the truth
All I ever think about is you
You got me hypnotized, so mesmerized
And I just got to know

Do you ever think, when you’re all alone
All that we could be,
Where this thing could go
Am I crazy or falling in love

Is it real or just another crush
Do you catch a breath, when I look at you
Are you holding back, like the way I do
Cause I’m trying, trying to walk away
But I know this crush ain’t goin away, goin away

The COMMENTIRADOR speaks up FOR THE FIRST TIME

Uno Commento Por Favor!

This is your "Commentirador" Tyrel Storm Gamboa reporting for duty.

Mga Kapuso, Kapamilya, Kabarkada, Kasama, Kabisyo, movers and shakers in whatever industry you belong, I humbly introduce myself as your newest "poster boy" in cyberspace. It's for you to find out if my thoughts and ideas jive with yours. It's a free world anyway.

Why did I choose this title for my blog? First and foremost, "uno commento" derived from the Spanish phrase "uno momento" or "one moment". So therefore, "uno commento" can be considered as Spanish for "one comment" but the phrase can be considered as something else. If you take out the first and last letters (U, O) of the phrase, it will be transformed to another phrase "no comment". And by the way, "no comment" is one the most misused phrases in the entertainment industry.

Aside from weekly comments on topics based on the hottest news in the world, this blog will also feature original poems w/ adapted melody from the hottest songs today and yesterday. Think of "Sobrang OJ Pare" segment of "SOP" but on cyberspace. And not only that, you may also expect the unexpected. Kung ano yun, basta wala nang pakialaman ng idea.

So next week, asahan ninyo ang pinakaunang banat na maririnig sa akin. Once again, this is your "COMMENTIRADOR" signing off.