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Leah Navarro suggests that organizers should choose to play her song “Isang Mundo, Isang Awit” instead of “Manila” during the SEA Games opening ceremony

Actress Leah Navarro suggested that the organizers of the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games opening ceremony should pick her own song “Isang Mundo, Isang Awit” instead of “Manila”.

“LOL. Pardon the self-promotion, but they could’ve used my song, “Isang Mundo, Isang Awit” instead. Je t’aime, te amo, I love you, Watashiwa anata-o aishtemasu, Ich liebe dich, iniibig kita, Gua ai di, Paano mang sabihin, ang mundo’y turuan natin, Tanging lunas ang pagibig,” Navarro wrote.

Navarro made the tweet amid the criticisms threw by Davao City Mayor Inday Sara Duterte against the decision of the organizers to play the song Manila while presenting the athletes of the Philippines.

One netizen even suggested that organizers could also pick the song “Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo” of Jim Paredes, another critic of the President Rodrigo Duterte.

The song Manila became popular again after it was used during the representation of the Filipino athletes and even President Duterte danced to it.

However, a few days ago, Davao City Mayor Inday Sara said that the song “Manila” is not representing the Philippines.

“Di po ba Philippine flag ang dala? Why would you play the song Manila?” Inday Sara said.

Wag po natin gawing excuse ang upbeat danceable song. Kami nagimbento ng budots. Kaloko man oie,” she added.

“We should be inclusive when we want to encourage our countrymen to cheer. Yes, nega ako, bakit? I am a Filipino but I don’t have one drop of Tagalog blood in me. Pure Vismin by birth and Ilocos by marriage,” Inday Sara explained.

Do you think Leah Navarro’s song fits better than the famous single by Hotdogs?

St. Luke’s medical center says that the doctor in the road rage video is only a former trainee

St. Luke’s Medical Center (SLMC) released a statement to deny their connection with Doctor Tomas Mendez who became infamous on social media after getting involved in a road rage incident a few days ago.

In a statement, St. Luke’s said that Mendez is not connected with any hospitals affiliated with SLMC.

However, they didn’t deny that Mendez has a history of being a trainee of the medical center, but not as a physician.

“Upon checking our records, Dr. Mendez was a former ENT resident trainee and he was never a part of St. Luke’s roster of practicing physicians,” SMLC said in their statement.

“Recognized as the leading and most respected healthcare institution in the Philippines, St. Lukes will never condone this type of behavior,” they added.

Meanwhile, another video has been circulating on social media featuring Mendez wearing a St. Luke’s uniform while performing a song in front of other employees of the hospital.

Yesterday, Mendez became well-known on social media after two videos showing him having an argument with motorists has been uploaded.

“Operator ka lang, anong number ng boss mo?” Mendez told the driver in the road rage video.

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) already reviewed the video and ordered the Land Transporation (LTO) to summon Mendez to explain his behavior.

“Kami po ay nananawagan rin sa iba pang ahensya ng pamahalaan katulad ng Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) at pati na rin sa Philippine Medical Association (PMA) na kung maari po ay aksyunan ang insidenteng ito bago pa lumala ang sitwasyon o problema,” DOTr said on a social media post.

“Inuulit po namin ang paalala sa mga motorista na maging mahinahon at huwag daanin sa init ng ulo o sa antas ng pamumuhay kung sakaling masangkot sa isang traffic incident,” they added.

The camp of Dr. Mendez is not yet speaking as of writing.

“Wag idaan sa init ng ulo!” LTO wants to summon the doctor involve in road rage incident

Tomas Mendez, a doctor who became infamous on social media after he got involved in two road rage incident has been ordered by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to explain his behavior.

Yesterday, netizen Fran Rusti posted two videos showing a doctor having an argument with some vehicle owners.

In the first video, Mendez can be seen confronting a driver and shouting at him after a small traffic incident.

“Operator ka lang, anong number ng boss mo?” Mendez told the driver in the road rage video.

According to the victims, Mendez threw something at their vehicle’s window which resulted in the confrontation.

Meanwhile, Mendez accused the victims of trying to disrupt his attempt to change lane.

In the second video, the discussion between another driver and Mendez cannot be heard, but it can be seen the rage of the doctor.

Both videos already reached millions of views on social media.

Some netizens even did some effort to trace the identity of the doctor.

The officials of LTO already watched the video and told the netizens that what Mendez showed is an example of bad behavior.

“Sa mga panahon po na tayo ay biglang ma-involve sa isang traffic incident, huwag po sanang pairalin ang init ng ulo at umabot pa sa punto na tayo ay makikipagmurahan, manlalait, o mananakit ng ating kapwa,” The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said on their social media post.

“Ang mapapanood nyo pong video ay isang halimbawa ng maling asal at gawain ng isang motorista,” they added.

“Umabot na po sa kinauukulan ang insidenteng ito at sa kasalukuyan ay gumagawa na ng hakbang ang ating Land Transportation Office-Philippines (LTO) upang maipatawag at mahingan ng paliwanag si Dr. Tomas Mendez, ang road rage suspect,” they also said.

The DOTr already asked the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and Philippine Medical Association (PMA) to take action against Mendez’ behavior.

“Inuulit po namin ang paalala sa mga motorista na maging mahinahon at huwag daanin sa init ng ulo o sa antas ng pamumuhay kung sakaling masangkot sa isang traffic incident,” they said.

The camp of the doctor or the hospital where he’s working is not yet releasing a statement over the incident.

Netizen touched by President Duterte’s happy moments during SEA Games opening: “I saw not a head of state but a true father of a nation”

A netizen who observed President Rodrigo Duterte during the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games opening ceremony wrote a lengthy post dedicated to the chief executive.

On a Facebook post, Armand Zarris Manapat said that when he saw Duterte dancing, he realized that the President is showing transparency and described him as a “father of a nation”.

According to him, the President who’s always “misunderstood” and known for his “strong image” showed his soft side to show that he’s enjoying the proud moment of the Filipino athletes.

Here’s what Manapat said on his post:

When I saw Philippine President Duterte dancing proudly and unapologetically to show the transparency of his emotion, I saw not a head of state but a true father of a nation. He reminded me of a strict head of the family, who is always been misunderstood and criticized by his children, and even thrown tantrums at. For all that he cares is for his children to have a better future even if it takes to be hurt and shamed, and question his ways. Behind that strong image, is a selfless father who is ready to dance joyfully and remove any strong image he has created for the world, for his family, and for the nation.

Every awkward sway of his hips, off-beat dance of his hands, and not-a-care-in-the-world sing-along moments are the sweetest show of affection and support coming from a “misunderstood” father. He is ready to let his guards down. He is just watching from behind while his children take the center stage. For this is the proud moment of a loving father, seeing his children rising above their weaknesses and embracing the beauty of their imperfections. For in his heart, it is all about YOU. 

During the 30th SEA Games opening ceremony, President Duterte was spotted dancing in the song “Manila” while he’s beside Brunei King Hassanal Bolkiah.

It is considered as one of the highlights of the opening ceremony as the netizens saw that even the President couldn’t hide his happiness during the said event.

Olympic Council of Asia asks Philippines to bid for the 2030 Asian Games after being impressed on SEA Games opening

The Olympic Council of Asia (OCASIA) expressed their amazement over the opening ceremony of the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in the Philippines so they made a surprising offer to the country.

According to the news, OCASIA was impressed by the opening ceremony so they’re asking the Philippines to bid the hosting rights for the 2030 Asian Games.

Olympic Council of Asia Vice President Wei Jizhong said that after the Philippines made the 30th SEA Games opening ceremony successful, the country already proves that they’re ‘credible’ in bigger sports events like Asian Games.

“The Philippine Arena is perhaps a unique arena in the world. We witnessed the enthusiasm of all athletes, and showed the excellent tradition of the SEA Games so far,” he said.

“This means that the Philippines is capable to organize bigger-scale Games,” he added.

The Philippine government is not yet responding to the offer of the OCASIA if they’re going to push the hosting of the prestigious sporting event.

In 2018, House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano who’s the Foreign Affairs Secretary during that time said that they’re planning to bid for the hosting rights for the 2030 Asian Games.

“Maybe you should be the first to know outside the small group. We actually want to bid for the 2030 Asian Games,” Cayetano said.

The Olympic Council of Asia is a governing body of sports in Asia, currently with 45 member National Olympic Committees.

The member countries include Afghanistan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, East Timor, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, North Korea, South Korea, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Syria, Chinese Taipei, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, and Yemen.

Meanwhile, SEA Games, the current event being hosted by the Philippines only includes 11 countries.

The Philippines hosted the Asian Games in 1954 with 13 total participants, Japan won the most medal in the said event getting 98, while our country placed second with 45 medals.

 

 

Apl.de.ap responds to Raissa Robles after the journalist calls her not Filipino: “Let the haters continue to hate”

Filipino-American rapper Apl.de.ap reacted to the tweet of journalist Raissa Robles after the latter called him not Filipino.

On Sunday, Apl used laughing emoji as a reaction after a netizen informed him about Robles’ tweet on his nationality.

“According to @raissawriter you’re not Pinoy. Ang bigat sa dibdib na lulubog ng ganitong kababa ang isang tao ng dahil lang sa pulitika. Yaan mo na. Sa bayan naman’y Pinoy ka pa rin! Maybe nxt time pag LP na uli ang nakaupo, Pinoy ka na uli para sa kanila,” VJ Alipon, a fan of Apl told the rapper.

On another tweet, Apl.De.Ap reacted to another fan who told him about Robles’ comments, saying that the journalist can continue what she’s doing.

“Let the haters continue to hate, we’re here as a country to motivate and elevate,” Apl remarked.

Yesterday, Raissa Robles mentioned Apl.De.Ap on her series of tweets while criticizing the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games opening and compared it to a carnival show in some provinces in the country.

Apl is one of the performers during that night.

“Pilipino ba si Apl di Ap?” Robles asked a netizen who told her that ballet is not a native Filipino dance.

She then pointed out that not all the artists performed at the opening ceremony and the songs they sang are not a native in the Philippines.

“Hindi Pinoy si Apl de Ap. Amerikano na sya. Pinoy pop – yung kinanta na Kay Ganda ng Lahing Pilipino – hindi native yan. Ginaya sa Amerika. Gaya ng ballet, banyaga pero nilagyan ng mga Pinoy elements. I’ve seen very good ballet dances w Phil. native dance movements,” she said.

Apl became a popular artist after joining the group Black Eyed Peas, he also wrote some songs using the Filipino language to show that he didn’t forget where he came from.

 

Mayor Isko Moreno to Panday Sining members who got invited to police station for doing vandalism again: “Kailangan niyo pong harapin ngayon ang batas”

Mayor Isko Moreno finally made a statement after four members of Panday Sining got invited by the members of the Manila Police Department to their station after getting caught of doing another ‘art protest’ along the streets of the nation’s capital.

On Sunday, Moreno said that he already warned the members of Panday Sining not to do their ‘art protest’ or vandalism in Manila, but they still decided to continue what they’re doing.

Moreno said that he couldn’t do anything now so the members of Panday Sining have no choice but to face the consequences for what they did.

“You were warned. Nag-abiso na ako. Nananawagan po ako na huwag ninyo nang ulitin. Inulit niyo pa rin. Sinusubukan niyo kung may batas at liderato sa Maynila. Kailangan niyo pong harapin ngayon ang bisa ng batas,” he said.

Manila Police Department confirmed that they caught the members of Panday Sining spraying random walls around Manila City during the Bonifacio Day Rally.

They also published a video which reposted by NEWS5.

It can be seen that some members of Panday Sining are doing their ‘art protest’ and painting the walls of LRT along Manila.

The wrote “Oust DU30” while the others draw a portrait of Andres Bonifacio holding a weapon.

Panday Sining received criticisms from the netizens after they claimed responsibility for the messages painted at the newly-renovated Lagusnilad underpass several weeks ago.

Mayor Moreno couldn’t hide his disappointment over the acts of the group and said that he would let them lick the wall they vandalized to clean it if they got caught again.

“Wag kayong papahuli sakin, human rights? Pag nahuli ko kayo papadila ko sa inyo to, buburahin nyo to ng dila niyo,” he said.

 

 

Agot Isidro says that there’s a disconnection between the athletes and the cauldron in the opening ceremony of SEA Games

Actress Agot Isidro criticized the disconnection between the Filipino athletes and the controversial cauldron during the opening ceremony of the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games held at Philippine Arena.

On a Twitter post, Isidro doubts that there’s an athlete who saw the lighting of the cauldron in person because the venue of the opening ceremony is too far from Clark New City.

“There’s a certain disconnect when the participating athletes are in 1 indoor venue and the ceremonial lighting of cauldron miles away. More so, that ceremony was done days before. Did the athletes see it at all? Did anyone? Live?” Isidro said.

She then described the opening ceremony as “mere pomp & pageantry,” which her followers agreed.

According to some reports, the lighting of the cauldron which performed by  Senator Manny Pacquiao and amateur-boxing world champion Nesthy Petecio was done pre-taped.

She also shared an artwork from @marknealx showing the cauldron standing at shanties.

Isidro then defended her decision to criticize the SEA Games ceremony.

“I have always been. We need to speak out when discrepancies are blatantly displayed. You would too, if it went against everything you believed in. Magkaiba tayo ng pananaw. Yun lang yun. You can call me Agot. Maria Margarita sounds too formal. But thanks for the formality.” Isidro told her critic.

Despite her criticisms of the SEA Games opening ceremony, she cheered for her friends who got involved and performing for the said event.

“Break a leg to my dear friends who are involved with and performing at the #SEAGames2019 opening program tonight! No doubt that this will be a sight to behold! Let’s support our artists and athletes!” she said.

 

“Approve!” Jim Paredes congratulates organizers and artists of SEA Games opening ceremony: “What a grand show!”

Millions of Filipinos praised the opening ceremony of the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games on Saturday, and even the critics of the current administration couldn’t hide their admiration over the show.

Legendary OPM artist Jim Paredes expressed his support over the opening ceremony of SEA Games and praised it after watching the clips of the said event.

“Congrats sa opening ng SEAG 2019. I could not watch cuz we had a show. Watching clips now on my phone. What a grand show. Congrats to the organizers and artists. Ok athletes Do your best. Mabuhay tayong lahat! Go Philippines,” Paredes said on his tweet.

He also congratulated the creative director of the opening ceremony Floy Quintos for making the event successful.

“Floy Quintos, Congratulations! That was truly creative and impressive. Mabuhay ka,” he said.

Paredes also agreed when a netizen said that people can criticize the government if they see wrong deeds and praise them if they achieve something.

“You can do both — criticize when you see irregularities or wrong deeds and praise when there is something worthy to recognize. Ganun ang nag-iisip na tao. Hindi nagbubulag-bulagan sa nakikita — mapatama man o mali. Ikaw ba??” netizen @Taurusjake told @migsGallano, a critic of Vice President Leni Robredo.

“Korek” Paredes responded.

Last week, Paredes also described the newly-built New Clark City Athletics Stadium as “impressive”.

He also approved the renovation of the Rizal Memorial Stadium.

“One of the things done right,” Paredes said after reading an article about the restoration of Rizal Memorial Coliseum as preparation for the SEA Games.

 

Inday Sara Duterte criticizes the decision to play the song ‘Manila’ in SEA Games opening ceremony: “I don’t have one drop of Tagalog blood in me”

Davao City Mayor Inday Sara Duterte criticized the decision to play the song ‘Manila’ by Hotdogs at the opening ceremony of the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games at the Philippine Arena on Saturday.

On her latest Instagram post, Inday Sara pointed out that Manila is not only the city being represented by the country for the SEA Games.

“Di po ba Philippine flag ang dala? Why would you play the song Manila? Did Lapu-Lapu die for Manila?” Inday Sara said.

“Wag po natin gawing excuse ang upbeat danceable song. Kami nagimbento ng budots. Kaloko man oie,” she added.

Inday Sara said that the organizers should be “inclusive” if they wanted to encourage the Filipino athletes and not only the people from Manila.

“We should be inclusive when we want to encourage our countrymen to cheer. Yes, nega ako, bakit? I am a Filipino but I don’t have one drop of Tagalog blood in me. Pure Vismin by birth and Ilocos by marriage,” Inday Sara explained.

Inday Sara made the said statement despite her father, President Rodrigo Duterte is one of the people who danced to the said song during the opening ceremony.

But the President also has a history of hate to ‘Manila’ and in 2016 he vowed to end the domination of what he called ‘Imperial Manila’.

“It (the current system) is an excuse for them (elitist politicians) to hang on to power in Imperial Manila. They have always been there in one single office, running the Philippines,” Rodrigo Duterte said in a speech in 2016.