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Filipino ERA |OT|
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This time it would just be a short visit, so I would stay in Manila, and maybe spent a weekend in Ilocos. When does the rainy season end, isn't it sometime in October/November?
Oh yeah typically it ends around November but you know how the weather is nowadays. When do you plan to visit?
Finally coming home after 20 plus years omg
So for 2 weeks is 3 places (El Nido, Cebu, Siargao) too ambitious?
I'm thinking I might just do El Nido and Siargao and skip Cebu?
Am I making a big mistake???
So for 2 weeks is 3 places (El Nido, Cebu, Siargao) too ambitious?
I'm thinking I might just do El Nido and Siargao and skip Cebu?
Am I making a big mistake???
Oh they are here in Era, some of them just commonly appear in certain types of topics.
On the subject of Ms. Universe, monday morning certainly felt like a Pacquiao had fight that morning.lol
I always forget this thread exist lol.
Yeah not big on beauty pageants.
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So I'm really thinking of going back to the Philippines again, for just two weeks. I guess I could buy a sim card with data in the airport when arriving, and then ask for a GRAB vehicle taking me to my place.
But what is the easiest way to get around Manila when I'm on my own? Do I just book a GRAB vehicle everytime I wanna go out? I just wanna go to MoA, maybe a SM and the green canals I've seen on pictures. That's probably it.
But what is the easiest way to get around Manila when I'm on my own? Do I just book a GRAB vehicle everytime I wanna go out? I just wanna go to MoA, maybe a SM and the green canals I've seen on pictures. That's probably it.
I used Uber a LOT when I was back. But that ain't an option anymore. So Grab seems to be your next best option before regular taxis and other forms of public transit. I took it once and it was fine.
But I haven't been back in a couple of years, so there may be other options I'm not aware of.
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I've asked for the "It's more fun in the Philippines" slogan to be removed again, since I feel it's inappropriate with the current political landscape, drug war and extra-judicial killings going on in the country. Has asked for it to just be named the Filipino Era OT temporarily until we find something better for the title.
In other more comic book news, Marvel Comics has revealed their brand new Filipina superheroine today, called Wave, who will debut in the War of the Realms series this May.
In other more comic book news, Marvel Comics has revealed their brand new Filipina superheroine today, called Wave, who will debut in the War of the Realms series this May.
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I read a local news story, and then found that NY Times piece.
I knew about the South being occupied by dangerous people, but I hadn't realized that ISIS themselves had actually grown there as well.
I'm gonna read the piece tonight in my bed, but I'm overwhelmed by frustration and sadness by this entire situation.
I read Duterte had also been out saying that "we've won" against them, and when ISIS take responsibility he denounces it without having anyone look into the bombings.
I don't have faith in Duterte at all, but I hope they can get this situation under control, and quick.
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So last Fall Netflix announced some 17 original anime shows, and one of them is based on the Trese graphic novels. It's basically a murder mystery mixed with magic and lots of Philippine mythology. So I went digging and found out there's been a collected version in the US before but it's sold out on Amazon, and I can only find it in shops in the Philippines. But then I came across their Indiegogo campaign which has already been successful.
Only the first issue is available in English and with brand new and updated artwork for all 32 pages. You can claim a .PDF file of the graphic novel for $2, or buy a printed version that comes with an autograph. They asked for around $4,000 but is already at almost $10,000.
I just claimed the PDF version for myself, and is still awaiting my order. I thought of checking it out, and if it's any cool, I might jump for a physical version later on.
And if you're not interested in the source material, there'll always be the Netflix adaptation coming out in 2020.
Only the first issue is available in English and with brand new and updated artwork for all 32 pages. You can claim a .PDF file of the graphic novel for $2, or buy a printed version that comes with an autograph. They asked for around $4,000 but is already at almost $10,000.
I just claimed the PDF version for myself, and is still awaiting my order. I thought of checking it out, and if it's any cool, I might jump for a physical version later on.
And if you're not interested in the source material, there'll always be the Netflix adaptation coming out in 2020.
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No. Its not too bad. Being too Filipino is me name dropping my cousin Princess Love as well.. My cousin. Which she is.
Some fresh made kinilaw would be boss right now. Just had late lunch of 4 day old sinigang. Theres no veggies left and barely any pork. The taro made the subao all super thick... I think its done. But we just moved and we're stretching the grocery bills for a while.
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Do you have Langanesa? That's my favorite dish.
Guys, remember to subscribe so we can build up a somewhat active sub-community like we had back at the old place. Dunno where everyone went (or if they stayed).
I bought a bunch of sinigang mix and JFC Bulalo instant noodles when I was visiting my fam in Chicago to bring back to the UK last week. It's freakin sparse up north in the GB for Filipino goodness. Anyone know any good hotspots that are not in London?
Also, the new Jo Koy special on Netflix is dope.
My fiancee was dying because I taught her the exact same way to cook rice. xD
Also, the new Jo Koy special on Netflix is dope.
My fiancee was dying because I taught her the exact same way to cook rice. xD
It's an ancient Filipino secret to cook the perfect rice. Passed down from generations.
This got me good. I watched both his specials in one sitting, and I was dead by the time it was over.
Shit about his mom was too real for me, too. Like DAMN.
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Jo Koy: Comin' In Hot is his new special? I've never seen any of his.
Yep. Comin' In Hot is the new one. Live in Seattle is also good.
I ain't Filipino but my wife is and that's how everyone in her family cooks rice.
Yooooo, that Jo Koy video is hilarious! Accurate af.
Been listening to some Gloc-9 lately; Norem is my jam right now:
Been listening to some Gloc-9 lately; Norem is my jam right now:
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Lmao just watched the Jo Koy video and that's how I was teacher to cook rice as well.
Is there a translation of the lyrics for this one? Would really appreciate it.
Is there a translation of the lyrics for this one? Would really appreciate it.
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His mom stories are the best. I feel like every Filipino can relate to everything about his mom.
Ow cool didn't know there was a Filipino community on here. And Marvel fans are quite visible! Nice. Is everyone here ex-pats or are there locals?
I'm a local. I'm sure there are others here who just lurk.
Maybe you might have heard this one, but Gloc-9 has such a good flow in this track.
He certainly makes me contemplate on renouncing my Filipino citizenship (currently a dual US-Filipino citizen); worst part is, my parents support him just because he combated our drug epidemic at the expense of human decency.
most parent/old people i know supports him.
They eat up and believe whatever he says.
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Isn't the drug epidemic still a huge problem though? It's my impression he didn't solve much when it comes to this issue and even admitted he couldn't.
Sup y'all. Here in Toronto as well. Born in Pasay a few months after EDSA 1 during a literal typhoon but moved here to the land of Poutine in 88.
Really feel for the rest of my extended fam back home having to deal with everything going on there since that moron got elected. Happily/fortunately, pretty much all of my fam here and in the states don't support that bullshit.
Really feel for the rest of my extended fam back home having to deal with everything going on there since that moron got elected. Happily/fortunately, pretty much all of my fam here and in the states don't support that bullshit.