Foodie Trip: Ramen X

My foodie-Arashian friend Tine and I decided to drop by Trinoma to simply hang out. Just doing the usual Saturday stuff, strolling around. Our main reason was to try out Ramen X. I’m sure most of you by now knows how much I adore Japanese foods. Tine and I are always up and about in search of new foodie experience. We’ve tried quite a lot of Ramen shops and Ramen X ranks as one of the best for me.

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Whatever Moment: Criminal Case filed thru TEXT MESSAGE?

I know we’re quickly advancing in technology but there’s something wrong in this scenario. A friend of mine received this text message. Anong mali dito?!

“(Bank name here) bank plantiff vs (Friend’s name here), criminal case number 03-886-08 preliminary attachment of property you are being summoned to appear in Makati RTC Branch 137 under judge Benjamin Goson for violating d RA 8484 and article 315 Large Scale estafa of d revised penal code. warrant of arrest will be serve by sheriff Mark Escobar and SPO1 santos for more question pls. col ATty. Peralta at 8561833 loc 231”

• Shouldn’t “criminal case” documents be filed in paper and not thru TEXT MESSAGE for formality and documentary purposes?
• Shouldn’t “criminal case” starts with “People of the Phils. vs. (PERSON)”?
• Criminal case for what? Not paying debts? Wala naman atang patayang naganap.
• Warrant of Arrest notice given ahead of time? Then shouldn’t my friend start to hide?
• RA8484? I wasn’t aware that she FALSIFIED her CC details (which I am sure she DIDN’T)
• "JUDGE" Benjamin Goson is not on the list of Makati RTC Branch 137’s presiding judge. Actually, Walang GOSON sa list! So saan siya nanggaling? See my additional “Reads” section below. Tsk-tsk..
• She was TOLD that a case was filed. So, what’s the use of calling anyone? Just meet in court.
• And you know what? I KNOW a number of people who received the very SAME (exact format, grammar, sentence construction, etc.) text message.
• 8561833 - CA's number. Ay… Alam na!

If you are unaware of lies and harassments made by some CAs you’d end up quivering in fear. Know your rights! You are a DEFAULTER and NOT a criminal. Come to think of it, criminals weren’t even harassed and given time to defend themselves when they are arrested/being arrested, so why should you be (since you’re not a criminal?)

Reads:
http://failuretopaycreditcard.blogspot.com/2009/06/ra-8484-simplified.html
http://www.lawphil.net/courts/mrtc/mrtc_dir.html#makati

Rurouni Kenshin (Samurai X) Live Movie [UPDATED]

I’ve been an avid fan of Rurouni Kenshin (Samurai X) ever since the anime started. I’ve followed every OVA and even bought the manga. OST anyone? I’m a total Rurouni Kenshin otaku and it’s no question why I’m thrilled the first time I heard of the live movie rumor last year. Incidentally, after a few months, the rumor is confirmed. Rurouni Kenshin will indeed be turned into a live movie!


Sato Takeru as Himura Kenshin

 

Post Updates:

2012.03.18 – Official movie trailer and Rurouni Kenshin Movie Official Site

 

Despicable Me 2: Trailer

And it’s the Banana Potato Song. There’s no meaning in it but it’s so CUTE!!! Just watch it! Lolz!!!

Banana Potato Song

JPop Fest: The Grand Event!

I'm lazy to do a proper post so I'll post this draft here and fix everything later :D 

Check out my blog for more info!
http://fromarashian.blogspot.com/2012/03/jpop-fest-grand-event.html

Congratulations to the winners!!!

Most Popular FC: Arashi Philippines (APh)

 

Best Group Performance: Perfume (Kirei Ningyou)
Jewel, Dyan, Jenpi

Perfume Medley

Best Solo Performance: Kevin Legaspi (JE Medley)
He totally surprised me when he did his “Himitsu” cover during an Arashi event and seeing him do Riida’s “Top Secret” is something else! He did the JE medley with confidence! His performance started late but I’m really glad that I decided to stay and watch his performance!

JE Medley Pt. 01

JE Medley Pt. 02

Check out my blog for more info!
http://fromarashian.blogspot.com/2012/03/jpop-fest-grand-event.html

Softbank 740sc

Sing with me now! In the tune of Blue’s Clues’ “We just got a letter”!

I got myself a new phone!
I got myself a new phone!
I got myself a new phone!
(I don’t know how to end this… Lolz!)

I finally decided to sell my myPhone QP29 for a Japanese phone and decided to settle for Softbank 740sc. The phone’s actually from Samsung and for a text-voice phone, it’s perfect for an alternative/second phone.

The emoticons “emoji” are too cute! No wonder Japanese tend to send way lot of emojis in their text messages. 2MP camera captures quite good images. Since I won’t be using this phone for multimedia purposes, I’ll settle with this one.

Softbank 740sc is “OK” for someone who’s not looking for feature-enhanced phones.

Some actual images of my new phone. Also attached in the album is one pic (the laptop) I took using the phone’s camera.

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Philippines’ First JPop Event

And it’s finally here! Philippines’ first grand event for JPop Enthusiasts!

 

When: March 11, 2012 / 10AM-9PM Where: SM Megatrade Hall 1 Fee: PhP175

 

“J-Pop Fest: The Grand Event” is organized by JAPANICE PRODUCTION in cooperation with KFEST MANILA EVENTS MANAGEMENT. The event is also made possible by partnership with SM MEGATRADE and co-presented by ODYSSEY MUSIC & VIDEO, PHILIPPINES. The event aims to gather JPop enthusiasts nationwide for one whole day of flailing, fun, idols and music.

 

Dance contests, band competition, ramen eating contest, trivia games will run freely all throughout the event. Various official JPop items and merchandise will also be sold at the said event so if you’re an avid fan like me (I’m a rabid Arashi fan), I hope you saved up for the event. Familiar with “Wenidokane” and “Red Monster Shop”? They’re all there.

 

Local fan clubs will be representing JPop idol groups as they participate in the event. With them around, attendees will sure learn more of their group and idols. So, are you a JPop fan? Go to the event and find people who shares the same interests as you!

 

Now for my personal choices… GO ARASHI AND KISSUMAI!!!!! WOOOOOOT!!!!!

 

For more info and inquiries, feel free to visit the following sites:
https://www.facebook.com/jpopfestivalphilippines
https://www.facebook.com/events/302531379792497/

What’s for lunch?

The restaurant in our building offers steamed chicken with green rice. They say it’s pandan rice. It’s not “Hainanese”-rice green but a darker shade. Looks like some sort of mutated rice if you ask me :P I never ordered it so I really don’t have an idea of the taste.

But…

Anyone cares to try this out?

Establishments with funny names

I knew there are quite a number of establishments with funny names around Philippines but it’s the first time I was able to see an actual one.

I usually go with my dad when going to work since his route is the same as mine (saves me fare). This morning, he took a different route to avoid traffic and we encountered this eatery. Well, if their aim is to get people’s attention, they definitely got mine! Lolz!

Filipinos really have ingenious ways of being creative and… Well, appealing. I mean, if you happen to cross an establishment with a funny/unique name, one would be curious to see and know what’s their service like!

But then, there are times where these “entertaining” instances just raised from plain, old “FAIL” moments. Take this one for example. My friend and I are too amused. good thing I remembered to take a picture of it.

Tight what?! Lolz!

Just sharing these photos since it definitely made my day.