Saturday, November 12, 2016

AlDub's wedding anniversary, sorta

Photo: Official Eat Bulaga Facebook

We know that they've been married by a month but by Kalyeserye standards, it's AlDub's wedding anniversary!

But first, the lolas invited beauty queen Ruffa Gutierrez as their honorary Inday Henyo and showcased their Inday Henyo recipe called "Gotcha...Healthy Veggie Frittata!"

So, how do you cook this meal? All you need is a tablespoon of butter or margarine, a cup of sliced mushrooms, 1/2 cup green and/or chopped red peppers, 1/3 cup chopped onion, 12 eggs, 1/4 cup water. Procedures?
  1. Melt butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add mushrooms, peppers, and onion, then saute until tender.
  2. Pour egg mixture over vegetables in the frying pan cover and cook over medium heat.
  3. When bottom is cooked and top is almost set, finish cooking the frittata on the stove top by covering it with a lid for a few minutes, or flip it over in the pan to cook the top part. Cook for a few minutes until it is cooked.
  4. Cut into wedges and serve.

With the "Gotcha...Healthy Veggie Frittata", made by our honorary Inday Henyo served, it's time for Alden and Maine to do their thing in honor of their wedding "anniversary."

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One question remains...is Maine positive?! Keep watching Eat Bulaga for more Kalyeserye antics!

Bubble Gang - November 11, 2016 #BGAlyasRuben

In the November 11, 2016 episode of Bubble Gang...

- Huling bilin gags

- Where are you going tonight?!!

- Mang Tañong thinks he's an NBA fan.

- In Enkangtodo, the Hangres made a collision course with...other shows!





- The Jungle Belles meet the king of the jungle!

- More PPAP spoofs with Taran Taro

- Meet the newest vigilante in town, Alyas Ruben Tagalog!

- Life's like a radio show...

- Basa-basa-pik!

Friday, November 11, 2016

Let's Do The News! (November 11, 2016)


- Authorities are searching for 16 more accomplices behind the Davao market blast two months ago, which killed 15 people and injured 60 others.

- President Rodrigo Duterte says that even though the US President-Elect Donald Trump maybe just a "small molecule" but he and Duterte shares a "common passion to serve" their countries. Upon arrival from Malaysia on Friday morning, Duterte said whoever would run for public office is expected to have this passion, or at least have discontent over social conditions.

- The Commission of Elections shut down two million voters for next year's barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections. According to COMELEC, those who didn't vote in 2013 and in the May 2016 elections are not eligible to vote in the October 2017 barangay and SK elections, and subsequent elections. They will have to register for their status to be reactivated during the five-month registration period.

- US President Barack Obama's meeting with president-elect Donald Trump at the White House became an "excellent" first meeting and Trump said he looked forward to receiving the outgoing leader's counsel.

- Court ruling on user data prompted Russia to block business-focused social network LinkedIn.

- The one-off Audi R8 Star of Lucis, as seen on the KINGSGLAIVE Final Fantasy XV film, will fetch an expensive 50,000,015 Japanese Yen price tag. Based on the new Audi R8, it features motif inspired from the Lucis Kingdom of Final Fantasy XV. Although very expensive for a one-off Audi R8 as seen from the film, it was made to celebrate the upcoming release of Final Fantasy XV this month.

Audi R8 Star of Lucis

- The VW Golf VII range has been given a minor change. New engines aside, the Golf's minor change features a brand new "Discover Pro" system that can be operated by gesture control.

2017 Volkswagen Golf

- In honor of the Honda N360's 50th anniversary in 2017, Honda launched a special edition N ONE SS Neo Classic Racer Package featuring special equipment and some stripes.

Honda N One SS Neo Classic Racer Package

- Reports told that Nintendo will cease production of current Wii U sets in Japan soon. The listings for both the Wii U Splatoon Set and the Wii U Premium Set state that they're slated to end production soon.

TTFN!!!

PriPara: Mezameyo! Megami no Dress Design

Kids, there's a brand new PriPara game in town and the latest installment based on the hit TV series delivers more ways to enjoy your PriPara experience at home or anywhere while taking advantage of its connectivity to the PriPara arcade game to get your very own tickets to collect and share with your friends.

PriPara: Mezameyo! Megami no Dress Design

The latest PriPara game, based on the hit TV series, PriPara: Mezameyo! Megami no Dress Design introduces new ways to play the game including the brand new Dress Design feature, as demonstrated from the latest episode of the show. In this game, you can indulge into its original storyline or getting to know your favorite trio groups from the TV series with a series of campaigns to choose from; SoLaMi Smile (Laala Manaka, Mirei Minami, and Sophy Hojo), Dressing Pafe (Sion Todo, Dorothy West, and Reona West), Gaarmageddon (Aroma Kurosu, Mikan Shiratama, and Gaaruru), Tricolore (Hibiki Shikyouin, Fuwari Midorikaze, and Falulu), TRIANGLE (Kanon, Pinon, and Junon) and the brand new trio Non Sugar (Non Manaka, Chiri Tsukikawa, and Pepper Taiyou).

Or, if you want to be part of the PriPara fun, you can create your own character. There are hundreds of combinations to choose from such as hairstyles, hair colors, eye colors, skin colors, eyewear and more. You can also use hairstyles inspired from your favorite characters for some uniqueness 

Now, let's talk about the brand new "Dress Design" feature. As seen on the latest PriPara episode, the new Dress Design feature allows players to customize their coordinates. Select a costume, select a color, select an accessory, represent a brand, and voila! You got your very own outfit designed by you!

In classic PriPara arcade-style gameplay, you can master up to thirty hit PriPara songs as well as new songs made specifically for this game. From the member appeal, dance, making drama, and the Cyalume Change phase, how you'll clear these phases on the songs is a difference between a hit and a miss and when you cleared a song by any means necessary, you'll earn coins to spend for items and likes. The bigger the likes, the better the ranking.. If you did very well, you can take on the Kami Idol Challenge to score more powerful outfits for your idols. Think you got what it takes to become the best among the rest?

Because this PriPara game features a special connectivity feature with the PriPara arcade game, you can access special features by linking your PriPara 3DS game to the PriPara arcade game. You can even print your very own tickets that you made from the 3DS game as well so you can collect or share with your friends. Parental supervision required.

For the ultimate PriPara fan, there is a limited edition Gorgeous Pack available for those who pre-ordered it for 7,800 Yen. Not only the game was inside, but also a special Laala Manaka figure, Kami Jewel 3 Cosette Team Tricolor set, and five special tickets featuring Laala and Jewlie.

With the brand new "dress design" feature and more ways to enjoy PriPara at the comfort of your living room or anywhere else as well as connectivity with the arcade game, this latest PriPara game is the definite experience for the little girls who just can't get enough of the PriPara craze. So, ready to go to Prism Stone and have the best PriPara day whenever you like? Laala and the gang's waiting for your call!

PriPara airs every Tuesday nights on TV Tokyo.

Thursday, November 10, 2016

Mazda Roadster (ND) RF

Last year, Mazda introduced us the fourth-generation Roadster/MX-5 and this new model implements Mazda's revolutionary SKYACTIV Technology which balances fuel efficiency and performance at a same pace. Even though it's all-new, the Roadster formula still remains; light body, small engine, rear-wheel drive, and its fun-to-drive character. Following the success of the latest Roadster, Mazda introduced us a brand new variant that is a fitting present for the speedo boys for the holiday season.

2017 Mazda Roadster RF

At first glance, it looks vaguely similar to the current-generation Roadster, except for one major difference; a retractable hardtop targa roof to resemble a coupe-like silhouette. That, ladies and gentlemen, is the first-ever Mazda Roadster RF. RF means Retractable Fastback and true to its name, the new retractable hardtop delivers a coupe-like silhouette from every angle while delivering the classic Roadster feeling speedo boys enjoyed.

2017 Mazda Roadster RF interior
2017 Mazda Roadster RF

Apparently, because of the roof, the RF weighs a hundred more than the softop equivalent but despite its added weight from the hardtop roof, it's still a light car that values aerodynamics over performance. Classic Roadster mandarin. The lighter bodywork, smaller engine, and rear-wheel drive is what makes the Roadster great and for the new RF model, it's still a great performer that really gets you in the groove.

Exclusive to the RF and for the first time in the ND Roadster, since the rest of the world got one in their softtops, is a SKYACTIV-G 2.0L petrol engine. This engine, made specifically for this variant, produces 158PS of power and 200Nm of torque. It can be mated to either a 6-speed automatic or manual gearbox, which is great by us but we can rest our case in having a open-top car with a two-litre petrol engine for keeps. Because the Roadster RF, like its softtop equivalent, comes with SKYACTIV-CHASSIS and SKYACTIV-BODY, it feels as accessible as the softtop equivalent, making it an easy car to drive on the road and on the track, despite the added weight from the roof that questioned yourself in the process. Spend a lot of time and energy with this machine and you'll starting to fall in love with it all the time.

2017 Mazda Roadster RF

The new Mazda Roadster RF starts at 3,240,000 Japanese Yen, which is almost 800,000 Yen more than the soft-top Roadster, but despite its expensive pricing, it's still a fun sportscar if you can't afford the luxury open-top cars and it doesn't matter if you're not concentrating. Because this is the only Roadster in the stable to have a 2.0L engine in it, those looking for some grunt had no choice but to be indulged by the retractable fastback Roadster. You have a choice now, speedo boys.

Available colors: Soul Red Premium Metallic, Ceramic Metallic, Jet Black Mica, Machine Grey Premium Metallic, Blue Reflex Mica, and Crystal White Pearl Mica.

Photo: Mazda Motor Corporation

Let's Do The News! (November 10, 2016)


- President Rodrigo Duterte approved the continuation of joint military exercises with the US forces but the number of drills will be reduced and will exclude mock assaults, according to defense officials. According to Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, Duterte allowed the government to proceed with a 2014 defense accord with Washington permitting US forces to be stationed temporarily at five designated Philippine military camps, along with their warships and planes.

- The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines were saddened by the Supreme Court decision to bury the late dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos at the LNMB. According to them, burying Marcos will not bring peace and unity to the country.

- The Philippine National Police has fired 24 cops in an ongoing investigation in the Albuera Mayor Rolando Espinosa murder case.

- The National Bureau of Investigation filed drug trafficking bribery against Senator Leila de Lima and 17 others in connection with the Bilibid drug trade.

- In the aftermath of Donald Trump's election victory, thousands sparked protest against the president-elect.

- Indians awoke to confusion yesterday after the government scrapped the highest-denomination currency notes overnight to prevent money laundering in India, where many in the poor and middle-class still make day-to-day transactions in cash. As of midnight Tuesday, all 500 and 1,000 rupee notes had no cash value.

- TV presenter and car enthusiast Jay Leno talks about Tesla in a new CNBC web series, Shift, streaming this week.

- The sequel to the 2013 Pacific Rim movie now has a name. It will be titled as Pacific Rim: Maelstrom and shooting is underway in Australia.

TTFN!!!

Toyota Roomy and Tank, Daihatsu Thor, and Subaru Justy

For the first time, Subaru, Toyota, and Daihatsu launched their 1LD-CAR compact minivans, serving as a replacement to the aging Toyota bB-Daihatsu Coo-Subaru Dex trio of compacts. With "living" and "driving" comes to their minds, these new compact minivans, sold exclusively to the Japanese market, fit not just for city gimmicks but for making the most of its recreational purposes.

2017 Toyota Roomy
2017 Toyota Tank
2017 Daihatsu Thor
2017 Subaru Justy
These 1LD-CARs had names. From Toyota, there's the Tank and the Roomy. From Daihatsu, there's the Thor (ahem, not what it seems). And from Subaru, there's the Justy. They recycled that model name from an old hatchback of the 80's. Although the badging is different on these models, these minivans features different kinds of styles suited for their tastes. While their styles look different, their sizing are in Suzuki Solio territory, making them well-fit for city driving and leisure trips.

2017 Toyota Roomy interior
2017 Toyota Tank interior
2017 Daihatsu Thor interior
2017 Subaru Justy interior

Inside, the Toyo-Baru-Hatsu compact minivans are just your basic five-seaters but despite its compact sizing, its tall height reminiscent of Daihatsu's Wake means even people in their Abraham Lincoln costume can fit themselves inside. The dashboard is like a reminiscent of the previous-generation Subaru Impreza, meaning there's that top screen to display the time and what's going right now and the middle is where the sat-nav rests before the driver fiddles with it. At the back, the 1LD-CARs are spacious for some grocery shopping and thrift shop stuff despite its sizing. Okay, it maybe good enough for your daily stuff but with the rear seats down, there's enough room for some recreational stuff. There are many ways to do with their seating arrangement and how you do it is up to you.

These compact minivans are powered with a 1.0L petrol engine, in naturally aspirated and turbo variants. The NA variant of the engine promises 24.6kmpl of fuel consumption based on JC08 Mode standards while the turbocharged variant produces a nippy 98PS of power and 140Nm of torque. It even comes with a Sport Mode switch for reasons we really don't understand how it works, even for a fact that they're mated with a CVT. Performance aside, the compact sizing allows these minivans to have a turning radius of 4.6m, which sounds slippy but nice to squeeze the tight stuff.

Emergency Stop Signal system, Lane Departure Warning, Pedestrian Detection, and many other safety tech are offered via the Smart Assist II on these minivans and they're optional extra.

If you can count the pricing and make the pricing count; Toyota's Tank and Roomy will set you around 1,463,400 Yen while the Daihatsu Thor starts at 1,463,400 Yen and the Subaru Justy starts at 1,528,200 Yen.

Photo: Toyota/Daihatsu/Subaru

Massive Sinkhole in a Japanese city


Yesterday, there was a massive sinkhole that swallowed an intersection in downtown Fukuoka, Japan.

According to reports, the sinkhole is measured to a massive 27 meters wide, 30 meters long and 15 meters deep. The sinkhole damaged the sewage pipes, which causes a massive waste leakage, and about 170 households lost power.

No one knows what caused the sinkhole and no one really knows when will it be fixed.

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Omoi yo Hitotsu ni Nare/MIRAI TICKET

The last maxi single inspired from the Lovelive! Sunshine!! TV series has arrived and the last two songs as heard from the TV series is as fresh as they've served these new songs the best for last after fans being part of the 13-episode experience, about how Aqours was born, since last summer.

Omoi yo Hitotsu ni Nare/MIRAI TICKET

In episode 11 of the series, with the absence of Riko Sakurauchi, who's in Tokyo for a piano recital, Chika and the gang took centerstage and perform the song "Omoi yo Hitotsu ni Nare". In the final episode, as all of the Aqours gang gathered everyone onstage to tell a story about how they formed as a school idol unit, they've finished their keynote with their final song of the TV series, MIRAI TICKET. Really love their costumes, though.

The last two songs from the show are now yours to listen in full so you can enjoy these as much as the other songs inspired from the hit TV series. Of course, these songs weren't just as heard on TV, they'll become playable on the Love Live School Idol Festival game very shortly.

The Aqours heroes would like to thank you for enjoying the 13-episode series as well as the songs inspired by the show, but their road to school idol fandom doesn't stop here because there will be more Aqours songs coming out post-show as well as their first live event next year. There's going to be more to come for Uranohoshi Girls High's finest.

TRACK LISTINGS:
01 想いよひとつになれ
02 MIRAI TICKET
03 想いよひとつになれ (Off Vocal)
04 MIRAI TICKET (Off Vocal)

Let's Do The News! (November 9, 2016)


- Following the Supreme Court decision to bury the late Ferdinand Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani, President Rodrigo Duterte said whether or not the ousted dictator is a hero depends on the beholder. Duterte said during the press briefing before his departure for Thailand and Malaysia visits.

- Meanwhile, following Donald Trump's win at the 2016 elections in the USA, President Duterte wishes President-elect Trump success in the next four years as Chief Executive and commander-in-chief of the US military, and looks for ward to working with the incoming administration for enhanced Philippines-US relations.

- Manny Pacquiao returned to the Senate following last weekend's win against Jessie Vargas. The 37-year-old senator said he was able to juggle his work in the Senate and the intense training for his comeback fight from retirement through discipline.

- Family planning advocates are collecting one million signatures to urge the Supreme Court to ensure full implementation of the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Law. The Purple Ribbon for RH Movement had launched a signature campaign to gather as much signatures by April 2017 and these will be submitted to the SC and President Duterte.

- The world reacts over the aftermath of Donald Trump's win at the 2016 elections in the USA.

- Google announced that they will make Android Auto available for smartphone users running Android 5.0 or higher.

- Actress Keanna Reeves apologizes for admitting sexcapade with a certain TV presenter.

- Bianca Gonzalez slams basher over a racial comment posted on her Instagram post regarding the Supreme Court decision to bury Marcos at the LNMB.

TTFN!!!

About the 2016 elections in America...


November 8th, 2016. It became one of the roughest elections in the history of the United States of America as the battle between Secretary Hillary Clinton and business tycoon Donald J. Trump decides the fate of the world superpower. 

It became an all out war full of conspiracies, trash talk, controversies, nightmares, everything that puts these two in focus in the global media, even the Russians who are accused behind the hacking on the Democrats.

Its all come to this, after that long struggle between the two, it seems that the unavoidable nightmare has been witnessed as Donald J. Trump won the US elections after gaining 265 out of 270 electoral votes, 47 more than what Clinton got, as of this writing.

For a man with no political experience and started with campaign filled with hatred and bigotry, the world is facing one of the most horrendous moments in history. 

Although Trump may have win this game, the real battle has just begun because pretty soon, his days will soon be numbered and let's see how far will Mr. Trump can go when in comes to running the world in the same way he runs his businesses.

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Let's Do The News! (November 8, 2016)


- The Supreme Court on Tuesday decided to allow the burial of the late President Ferdinand Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City. The magistrates voted 9-5 to dismiss the consolidated petitions arguing that Marcos' burial at the Heroes' Cemetery would be a "grave injustice" to victims of martial rule, which he oversaw as president. Because of the dismissal, the status quo ante on the order for the Department of National Defense to prepare to bury Marcos at the heroes' cemetery.

- President Rodrigo Duterte was probably joking when he announced that he would buy missiles from Russia, according to his spokesperson. Duterte said yesterday that there is no rush for the Philippines to buy firearms and ammunition because the government is already talking peace with rebel groups. Duterte is known for being sarcastic to confuse the media whether he is issuing a policy statement or just kidding.

- Three years have passed since Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) hit the Visayan parts of the Philippines and over 200,000 families are still in makeshift shelters without power and water.

- Jose E. B. Antonio, the founder of Century Properties Group Inc., and business partner of billionaire and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, was named as a special envoy to the United States. President Duterte appointed Antonio as special envoy to the US last October 28 and his mission is to enhance business ties and strengthen the economic affairs between the two countries.

- The COP22 Climate Change Summit in Marrakesh, Morocco is underway as the annual meeting allows delegates to discuss the Paris Treaty, which aims to keep global temperature increase below 2°C. The outgoing President, Ségolène Royal, announced that 100 countries have signed the Paris Agreement, which came into force on 4 November.

- Watch as the Range Rover Sport takes on the Inferno ski course at 96mph.



- Audi was caught by the CARB for their use of emission-cheating devices used on their vehicles. The cheating devices, this time, alters its gear shifts.

- Tesla Motors will discontinue their free, forever Supercharger program starting 2017, meaning new Tesla owners will have limited free access to its fast-charging network.

- Two new Nendoroid Co-des based on the PS4-exclusive THE IDOLM@STER Platinum Stars are joining the range as Yayoi Takatsuki and Takane Shijou are now available for reservations starting at  3,241 Yen plus tax and deliveries will commence this April!

Nendoroid Co-de Yayoi Takatsuki
Twinkle Star
Nendoroid Co-de Takane Shijou
Twinkle Star
- In honor of Death Note -Light up the New World-, in theaters now, see shinigami Ryuk do his version of the hit Piko Taro song PPAP (Pen Pineapple Apple Pen).




TTFN!!!