MJ's Spirit Lives On Through Our Very Own CPDRC's Dancing Inmates

Michael Jackson Fever lives on - as Philippines' "Dancing Inmates" from Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC), a maximum security prison in Southern Philippines, were treated to a visit by MJ's choreographer Travis Payne and dancers Daniel Celebre and Dres Reid.

The dance you are going to view is from MJ's "This Is It" concert dance routine. This gave me goosebumps all over my body - simply amazing performance!

The said performance will be included on DVD release of MJ's last full length feature movie, This Is It.

Random

Lasik is one of many new procedures offered here in the PI as one of the best alternatives to eyeglasses. Few has sprouted over the years and as good as Stahl Eye Center in the US. It is one of the best procedures around and proven to be safe.

Should I get one myself or stick to wearing normal eyeglasses. I really should decide soon. Classes start in less than 10 days!

Efren Penaflorida is CNN's Hero Of The Year for 2009

"Our planet is filled with heroes, young and old, rich and poor, man, woman of different colors, shapes and sizes. We are one great tapestry,"

"Each person has a hidden hero within, you just have to look inside you and search it in your heart, and be the hero to the next one in need."

"So to each and every person inside in this theater and for those who are watching at home, the hero in you is waiting to be unleashed. Serve, serve well, serve others above yourself and be happy to serve. As I always tell to my co-volunteers ... you are the change that you dream as I am the change that I dream and collectively we are the change that this world needs to be."

-Efren Penaflorida's speech after accepting his "CNN Hero Of The Year" for 2009

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Proud to be Filipino! Salamat Efren! Mabuhay ka!

Recording Sessions for ABS CBN's 2009 Christmas Station ID Theme "Bro, Ikaw Ang Star Ng Pasko"

The song is indeed brilliant - it got me into an LSS mode (Last Song Syndrome) this week. Here's the video recording sessions of some prized Kapamilya talents for the ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID for 2009.



Kung kailan pinakamadilim
Mga tala ay mas nagniningning
Gaano man kakapal ang ulap
Sa likod nito ay may liwanag
Ang liwanag na itoy na sating lahat
May sinag ang bawat pusong bukas
Sa init ng mga yakap
Maghihilom ang lahat ng sugat

Ang nagsindi nitong ilaw
Walang iba kundi ikaw
Salamat sa liwanag mo
Muling magkakakulay ang Pasko
Salamat sa liwanag mo
Muling magkakakulay ang Pasko

Tayo ang ilaw sa madilim na daan
Pagkakapit-bisig lalong higpitan
Dumaan man sa malakas na alon
Lahat tayoy makakaahon

Ang liwanag na itoy na sating lahat
May sinag ang bawat pusong bukas
Sa init ng mga yakap
Maghihilom ang lahat ng sugat

Ang nagsindi nitong ilaw
Walang iba kundi ikaw
Salamat sa liwanag mo
Muling magkakakulay ang Pasko
Salamat sa liwanag mo
Muling magkakakulay ang Pasko

Kikislap ang pag-asa

Kahit kanino man


Dahil ikaw Bro,
Dahil ikaw Bro,
Dahil ikaw Bro,
Ang star ng Pasko

Salamat sa liwanag mo
Muling magkakakulay ang Pasko
Salamat sa liwanag mo
Muling magkakakulay ang Pasko

Ang nagsindi nitong ilaw
Walang iba kundi ikaw
Salamat sa liwanag mo
Muling magkakakulay ang Pasko

Ang nagsindi nitong ilaw
Walang iba kundi ikaw
Salamat sa liwanag mo
Muling magkakakulay ang Pasko

Dahil ikaw Bro
Dahil ikaw Bro
Dahil ikaw Bro

Ang star ng Pasko

ABS CBN's 2009 Christmas Station ID Launched Today

A few minutes ago, I canceled my 7PM appointment with a friend just to see the launch of the newest and possibly the warmest 2009 Christmas Station ID I've ever seen. Kudos to the ABS-CBN Creative Team for a job well done. Seriously, this song used in this year's Christmas station ID is a feel-good one.

Update from the ABSCBN news Youtube Channel - as per message received through my a friend from Channel 2's text alert system, here's the complete and full video launch from last night's TV Patrol World. Enjoy!

Charice and Lisa Smith (One Powerful Performance)

Here's video of Charice singing the "Bodyguard Medley" and her first digital single "Note To God". Catch the second song performance with Lisa Smith's powerful hand-sign language interpretation of the song.

Pilipinas Got Talent soon on ABS-CBN

ABS-CBN will soon air a "Got Talent" franchise series (originated from United Kingdom's British Got Talent) - it will be called "Pilipinas Got Talent".

Now Pinoys will have the chance to strut their talent on national TV. There could be a Susan Boyle or a Paul Potts hiding somewhere in the Philippines.

Wait, what about TV5's local version "Talentadong Pinoy"?

Let's see.