Sunday, December 28, 2014

JOE COCKER -With A Little Help From My Friends- 1969 Woodstock..



Because this soulful version is what I'll always remember from The Wonder Years. Rest in peace, Joe Cocker.

Thursday, December 25, 2014

Band Aid - Do They Know Its Christmas



Because 30 years later, still no song rocks at Christmas like this does.

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Top 100 Vince Carter Dunks



For someone who didn't want to be known as "just a dunker," VC sure did dunk a lot. This is just 10 minutes of pure athleticism and fury right here.

Sunday, December 21, 2014

Neneh Cherry - Buffalo Stance



Because 25 years later, this song is still too funky.

Monday, December 15, 2014

The Way of the Warriors | ABS-CBN News

The Way of the Warriors | ABS-CBN News

I wrote this on Friday. The Warriors have won two more games since to extend the streak to 16 straight.

Sunday, December 14, 2014

Milli Vanilli - Blame It On the Rain



Because after 25 years (and even after the scandal), it's still a funky song.

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Did PBA make wrong selection in Top 40 list? | ABS-CBN News

Did PBA make wrong selection in Top 40 list? | ABS-CBN News

I really think the PBA screwed this up.

Sunday, December 7, 2014

Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)



Because I'm never gonna have abs like Freedom Williams, and this song is 24 YEARS OLD!?!

Thursday, December 4, 2014

The Wider World of Comics: Saga Artist Fiona Staples in conversation wit...



Enter the world of award-winning artist Fiona Staples as she talks of how she and Brian K. Vaughan built the universe of Saga.

Sunday, November 30, 2014

Abba - Dancing Queen



Because of that first Episode VII teaser, because this was released the same year as the first Star Wars, and because it's ABBA!

Saturday, November 29, 2014

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Official Teaser



The Force Awakens. If this doesn't give you goosebumps, nothing will.

Thursday, November 27, 2014

Back Home Ballers - Saturday Night Live



Best sketch of the season so far. Bowls! Bowls! Bowls! 

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Spotify Landmark: Tears For Fears



It's been 30 years since Songs from the Big Chair and here's a recent 39-minute performance of songs from the boys commemorating it! 

Sunday, November 23, 2014

The Other Two - Selfish - High Quality



Because I love one hit wonders like these guys.

Saturday, November 22, 2014

All Tom Baker Doctor Who Prime Computer Ads



There was a time when computers communicating with each other was in the realm of fantasy. This time was called... the 1980s! ;)

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Glory Days: Eagles vs Archers



The Rivalry. There's nothing like it.

Sunday, November 16, 2014

Duran Duran - New Moon On Monday



Because I love the song even if the band still hates this 30-year-old video.

Friday, November 14, 2014

Tears for Fears Performs "Everybody Wants to Rule the World"



Parang Araneta lang.  ;) Favorite band EVER.

Sunday, November 2, 2014

David Bowie - Let's Dance



Because I first became aware of Bowie's brilliance through this song. I only learned of the awesome 70s glam catalog after.

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Are you ready for some NBA basketball? | ABS-CBN News

Are you ready for some NBA basketball? | ABS-CBN News

My own little preview of the new NBA season. I rushed through this in about an hour and a half. 

Sunday, October 26, 2014

Spandau Ballet - True



Because 31 years after its release, this much is still true.

Sunday, October 19, 2014

Wang Chung - Everybody Have Fun Tonight



Because everybody Wang Chung tonight!

Sunday, October 12, 2014

Everything But The Girl - Cross My Heart



Because I'm always going to like EBTG for their pre-techno work, especially this song.

Thursday, October 9, 2014

Where does Gilas go from here? | ABS-CBN News

Where does Gilas go from here? | ABS-CBN News

Everyone and his brother seems to have given their opinion about Gilas' performance at the Asian Games. Here's mine.

Sunday, October 5, 2014

Van Halen - Jump



Because that's just one of the greatest rock intros ever.

Tamaraws vs Bulldogs?! Believe it! | ABS-CBN News

Tamaraws vs Bulldogs?! Believe it! | ABS-CBN News

I told you it could happen. Peste! :p

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Blue Eagle, The King!



Celebrating 75 years of our fight song. Spread wide each wing, for you are the king, Blue Eagle, the King! Spread the word and share it, Ateneans!

Sunday, September 28, 2014

Chaka Khan - I Feel For You



Because Rolling Stone recently said 1984 was the greatest year in pop music and this was one of those great hits from that year.

Monday, September 22, 2014

Is UAAP ready for an NU-FEU finals? | ABS-CBN News

Is UAAP ready for an NU-FEU finals? | ABS-CBN News

Hey, it could happen. ;)

Sunday, September 21, 2014

Earth, Wind & Fire - September



Because this is relevant today of all days.

Sunday, September 14, 2014

Glenn Frey - The One You Love - YouTube

Glenn Frey - The One You Love - YouTube

Because that is the sleaziest sax you'll ever hear.

Saturday, September 13, 2014

WATCH: Ateneo's explosive 4th quarter run vs FEU | ABS-CBN News

WATCH: Ateneo's explosive 4th quarter run vs FEU | ABS-CBN News

With 6:05 left in the contest, the Tamaraws led 53-34. Then the floodgates opened. #GoAteneo #OneBigFight

Sunday, September 7, 2014

Bryan Adams - Summer Of '69



Because this 30-year-old song is now a "classic."

Monday, September 1, 2014

THE LEGEND REBORN Preview Special: Mythic Beginnings (Part 1) | GOTHAM



You can never tell in Gotham. It changes people.

Sunday, August 31, 2014

Billy Joel - Tell Her About It



Because this was an 80s song that had a video right out of the 60s.

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Keeping the Dream alive: USA Basketball through the years | ABS-CBN News

Keeping the Dream alive: USA Basketball through the years | ABS-CBN News

Just a little overview of USA Basketball from the Dream Team until this year's FIBA roster.

Sunday, August 24, 2014

No sir, all THIRTEEN! - Peter Capaldi's 1st Scene as Twelfth Doctor - Th...



As we embrace Peter Capaldi's first full episode as The Doctor, let's remember his first scene as our favorite Time Lord. Oh, those eyebrows!

The Verve Pipe - The Freshmen



Because I have a hard time believing this song is already 18 years old!

Sunday, August 17, 2014

AC/DC - Highway To Hell



Because this is one of the greatest rock songs EVER. Amazing how the transition from Bon Scott to Brian Johnson was pretty seamless too.

Friday, August 15, 2014

Who Is The Real Batman?



Made a cameo at the 2:26 mark. ;)

Sunday, August 10, 2014

Daryl Hall & John Oates - Kiss on my list (retro video & audio edited) HQ



Because I never get tired of listening to Hall & Oates.

Sunday, August 3, 2014

The Bangles - In Your Room



Because I watched their Behind the Music special last night & I love Susanna Hoffs.

Sunday, July 27, 2014

Dan Hartman - I Can Dream About You



Because this is just more proof that the 80s rocked. There's a video within a video here, with that featuring actors from Streets of Fire which starred a young Diane Lane. Nice to see the "real" Dan Hartman in this version.

Friday, July 25, 2014

The Lost Home Stand | ABS-CBN News

The Lost Home Stand | ABS-CBN News

I'm glad I didn't watch this, whether live or on TV. Otherwise, I'd be even more pissed than the people who actually paid to watch this farce.

Monday, July 21, 2014

Swing Out Sister - Forever Blue



Because the title is pretty appropriate after today's events. ;)

Sunday, July 20, 2014

WATCH: Ravena drills back-to-back-to-back triples | ABS-CBN News

WATCH: Ravena drills back-to-back-to-back triples | ABS-CBN News

Kiefer Ravena had six points at halftime. He nailed four triples in the fourth quarter, and ended up with a career-high 29 points. THIS is how you make a statement. #GoAteneo #OneBigFight

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

"Weird Al" Yankovic - Word Crimes



Thank you, Weird Al for THIS.

Monday, July 14, 2014

The official full length TV launch trailer - Doctor Who Series 8 2014 - ...



Capaldi takes the TARDIS into darkness this season starting in late August!

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Sophie B. Hawkins - As I Lay Me Down



Because this sounds like a lullaby and I'm gonna need some sleep if I'm watching that World Cup final later!

Friday, July 11, 2014

A Grand Slam for the ages | ABS-CBN News

A Grand Slam for the ages | ABS-CBN News

Say what you will about San Mig Coffee, but what they just accomplished was historic.

Sunday, July 6, 2014

"No More Lonely Nights" by Paul McCartney



Because this is my favorite post-Beatles McCartney song.

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

No Kidd-ing: From Brooklyn to Milwaukee | ABS-CBN News

No Kidd-ing: From Brooklyn to Milwaukee | ABS-CBN News

Jason Kidd's move from Brooklyn to Milwaukee by going after the job of SOMEONE WHO WAS EMPLOYED was a total dick move.

Monday, June 30, 2014

Winners everywhere at NBA Draft | ABS-CBN News

Winners everywhere at NBA Draft | ABS-CBN News

Wrote this a few hours after last Friday's NBA Draft.

Sunday, June 29, 2014

Peter Gabriel - In Your Eyes

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Because some songs just have haunting melodies & videos too.

Sunday, June 22, 2014

Wilson Phillips "You're in Love" 1990 - Video



Because I never knew this song could provoke such anger until this past Thursday! 

Friday, June 20, 2014

Spurs of the moment | ABS-CBN News

Spurs of the moment | ABS-CBN News

Congratulations to the 2014 NBA Champions. They deserve every accolade.

Sunday, June 15, 2014

Daryl Hall & John Oates - Kiss on my list (retro video & audio edited) HQ



Because it's Hall & Oates. 'Nuff said.

Sunday, June 8, 2014

Ray Parker, Jr. - Ghostbusters



Because Ghostbusters just turned 30 today. Great 80s cameos in this video!

Sunday, June 1, 2014

T'Pau - Heart And Soul



Because this 80s band got its name from a Star Trek character. Amok Time FTW!

Sunday, May 25, 2014

The B-52's - "Roam" (Official Music Video)



Because I still dream of travelling the world someday.

Friday, May 16, 2014

The Flash - Extended Trailer



An extended trailer heralding the arrival of the Scarlet Speedster!

Sunday, May 11, 2014

Tears For Fears - Break It Down Again



Because in a world of secrets, in a world of sound!

Sunday, May 4, 2014

John Williams Conducts The Main Theme From Star Wars



Because this is most relevant today of all days.

Sunday, April 27, 2014

Everything But The Girl - Driving [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]





Because Tracy Thorn's voice is so awesome and they're better without the electronica.

Sunday, April 20, 2014

Sade - Smooth Operator





Because that sleazy sax is so awesome and this song is just plain cool.

Sunday, April 13, 2014

Belly - Feed The Tree (Video)





 Because I've always thought this was an underrated gem from the 90s.

Monday, April 7, 2014

How to make an office romance work - Yahoo She Philippines

How to make an office romance work - Yahoo She Philippines

Thanks to a couple of friends who shared their differing opinions on this.

Sunday, April 6, 2014

US3 - Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia)





Because rock & pop aren't the only genres that should be labeled as "cool."

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

UAAP: Point guard Hubert Cani’s got game  | Sports | GMA News Online

UAAP: Point guard Hubert Cani’s got game  | Sports | GMA News Online

Written following the SLAM Rising Stars Classic. 

Sunday, March 30, 2014

Rick Springfield - Love Somebody





Because apparently this is what girls perceived as "hot" in the 80s. ;) Yeah, I dig the song too.

Monday, March 24, 2014

United they fly: How the ADMU Lady Eagles became UAAP vball champs | Sports | GMA News Online

United they fly: How the ADMU Lady Eagles became UAAP vball champs | Sports | GMA News Online

The champs are here!

Sunday, March 23, 2014

Jesus Jones - Right Here Right Now





Because I have a hard time believing this song is 23 years old!

Friday, March 21, 2014

I Get Around: The Best Vehicles in Comics | ForeverGeek

I Get Around: The Best Vehicles in Comics | ForeverGeek

Just a short list that I came up with.

Sunday, March 16, 2014

J. Geils Band - Centerfold





Because we all know this was the inspiration for the Eraserheads' "Magasin."

Double Trouble | ABS-CBN News

Double Trouble | ABS-CBN News

Arvin and Thirdy are the future.

Saturday, March 15, 2014

WATCH: Ateneo Lady Eagles' championship point | ABS-CBN News

WATCH: Ateneo Lady Eagles' championship point | ABS-CBN News

This is how history was made. This is how we roll. #HeartStrong #GoAteneo #OneBigFight

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

UAAP: Thirdy Ravena - the third coming, the complete package? | Sports | GMA News Online

UAAP: Thirdy Ravena - the third coming, the complete package? | Sports | GMA News Online

So I spoke to Thirdy Ravena.

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

UAAP: Is Arvin Tolentino the next big thing? | Sports | GMA News Online

UAAP: Is Arvin Tolentino the next big thing? | Sports | GMA News Online



I spoke to the incoming power forward/center of the Blue Eagles.

Sunday, March 9, 2014

Bee Gees - Jive Talkin' (1975)





Because I got older yesterday and this was a hit the year I was born.

Sunday, March 2, 2014

Nelson - (Can't Live Without Your) Love And Affection





Because blonde twins who rock are a musical anomaly.

Saturday, March 1, 2014

PBA: Is Cone better than 'The Maestro'? | Sports | GMA News Online

PBA: Is Cone better than 'The Maestro'? | Sports | GMA News Online

I *tried* to break down the argument for Tim Cone reaching Baby Dalupan levels.

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Tim Cone's sweet sixteenth | ABS-CBN News

Tim Cone's sweet sixteenth | ABS-CBN News

Para sa mga tagahanga ng San Mig Cofee o fans ni Tim Cone.

Breaking up is hard to do…even for guys - Yahoo She Philippines

Breaking up is hard to do…even for guys - Yahoo She Philippines

Well look what I wrote.

Sunday, February 23, 2014

Five Star - Rain Or Shine



Because I've always liked the song, and the Rain or Shine team won a big game earlier today.

The drama never ends with Petron/SMB | ABS-CBN News

The drama never ends with Petron/SMB | ABS-CBN News

This once proud and dynastic franchise just can't seem to stop tripping over itself again and again.

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Rain or Shine and San Mig: A contrast in styles | ABS-CBN News

Rain or Shine and San Mig: A contrast in styles | ABS-CBN News

It might not be the glamour matchup that was San Mig Coffee vs Ginebra, but these are the best all-Filipino teams in the land today.

Sunday, February 16, 2014

Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough





Because everyone needs a little 70s Michael with a 'fro!

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Barangay bubble burst: What happened to Ginebra | ABS-CBN News

Barangay bubble burst: What happened to Ginebra | ABS-CBN News

Just keeping it real, people. But I won't hide that I took delight in destroying Japeth in this article. 

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

What to expect from San Mig-Ginebra Game 7 | ABS-CBN News

What to expect from San Mig-Ginebra Game 7 | ABS-CBN News

Game 7 of the 2014 PBA Philippine Cup semis tonight!

Sunday, February 2, 2014

Our House - Madness (HQ Audio)





Because everyone needs a little 80s Madness every so often. :p

Monday, January 27, 2014

8 types of guys that turn women off - Yahoo She Philippines

8 types of guys that turn women off - Yahoo She Philippines

Apparently, we piss women off. :p

Sunday, January 26, 2014

7 habits of women that annoy men - Yahoo She Philippines

7 habits of women that annoy men - Yahoo She Philippines

I wrote this and I stand by it. 

Gimme, gimme: Birthday presents men really want to get - Yahoo She Philippines

Gimme, gimme: Birthday presents men really want to get - Yahoo She Philippines



Something for women to consider when buying guys gifts. ;)

Robert Palmer - Addicted To Love





Because some videos and songs are just cooler than the rest.

Sunday, January 19, 2014

Bananarama - Robert De Niro's Waiting (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)



Because I found this song great even 30 years back.

Friday, January 10, 2014

The Best Villains in Comics

The Best Villains in Comics

Just a little something I wrote about the baddies.

Sunday, January 5, 2014

U2 - Mysterious Ways



Because the year I discovered Whilce Portacio on X-Factor, this song was a hit. Still can't believe I met the guy and interviewed him!

Friday, January 3, 2014

COLUMN: In basketball, 2013 is the year of Gilas | ABS-CBN News

COLUMN: In basketball, 2013 is the year of Gilas | ABS-CBN News
The year in Philippine basketball through my eyes.