MYX Daily Top 10 - November 3, 2011 Featuring "Ako Na Lang" by Zia Quizon

Zia Quizon is still dominating the countdown with “Ako Na Lang” which has enjoyed the top spot for 7 consecutive days. On the second spot is “Kay Tagal Kitang Hinintay” by local band Sponge Cola which has managed to climb a notch higher from yesterday’s countdown.

Sam Concepcion’s “Forever Young” dropped to the third spot while "Louder" by Charice is holding on to the fourth place.


MYX DAILY TOP 10 - November 3, 2011 (Thursday)

1. Ako Na Lang - Zia Quizon
2. Kay Tagal Kitang Hinintay - Sponge Cola
3. Forever Young - Sam Concepcion
4. Louder – Charice
5. A-cha - Super Junior
6. Hindi Kita Iiwan - Sam Milby
7. Criminal - Britney Spears
8. Delivery Boys – Somedaydream
9. The Boys - Girls' Generation
10. One Hit Combo - Parokya Ni Edgar feat. Gloc-9


The featured video today is "Ako Na Lang" by Zia Quizon. The song is part of her self-titled mini-CD album under Polyeast Records. The daughter of the Comedy King Dolphy and OPM’s Divine Diva ZsaZsa Padilla showcases her uplifting blend of soul, pop, jazz and R&B.




"Ako Na Lang"
by: Zia Quizon

Naghahanap pa ng maaaya
Pagkat sadyang wala kang magawa
Nagsasayang ng bawat oras sa wala (hala)

Nasearch mo nang lahat sa internet
Naubos na ang load sa kakatext
Naghihintay ka lang na may makukulit ulit

What are you waiting for
Call my number, knock on my door
Nandito lang ako
How I wish you'll let me know

Kung sinu-sino pang tinatawagan mo, nandito lang naman ako
At kung saan-saan ka pa naghahanap, nandito lang naman ako
Kung sinu-sino pa ang tinatawagan mo, nandito lang naman ako
Kung saan-saan ka pa naghahanap, nandito lang naman ako

Ako na lang sana
Tayo na lang dal'wa
Sana nalaman mo pala
Ako na lang sana

Ako na lang kung pwede lang, I wish
Ako na lang ako nalang, I guess
Ako na lang ang paborito mong mamiss, Oh yes

'Di ko babasagin ang 'yong trip
Whatever man ang gusto mong gimmick
Sabay sa jamming at kaduet mo sa gig, astig

What are you waiting for
Call my number, knock on my door
Nandito lang ako
How I wish you'll let me know

Kung sinu-sino pang tinatawagan mo, nandito lang naman ako
At kung saan-saan ka pa naghahanap, nandito lang naman ako
Kung sinu-sino pa ang tinatawagan mo, nandito lang naman ako
Kung saan-saan ka pa naghahanap, nandito lang naman ako

Ako na lang sana
Ako na lang sana
Ako na lang sana
Ako na lang sana
Sana ako nalang hmmmmmmm


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Inequality even in death

Death is inevitable. No matter how rich or poor we are, our death is certain. The only question is when. It doesn’t matter how we have amassed wealth in our lifetime, there will come a time that we will leave all these worldly possessions behind.

It’s just sad that even in death; people are still categorized according to their social status. The difference between people who have died rich and those who have died poor is glaring even in the cemeteries. Rich people are laid to rest on wide mausoleum while the poor are buried in cramped apartment type gravesites.


We know that this is a fact of life and it is not the rich people’s problem if they can afford large mausoleums for the final resting place of their loved ones. However, it doesn’t look good when you put this sad truth in writing. Last Sunday, Donna and I went to the Manila South Cemetery to visit her father’s gravesite. We noticed a new section in the cemetery that is dedicated to poor people. A marker was placed conspicuously with the words that to me look offensive. It says “Libingan ng Maralita.” Obviously, this section is dedicated to people who cannot afford to pay for costly grave lots. Why the need for name-calling? Why do we need to emphasize that this is the final resting place of people who may have lived poor and died poor?


Ironically, the place is just a few hundred meters away from the grave of a former Philippine president and some of the biggest gravesites in this cemetery. This to me is a glaring proof of the widening gap of the rich and the poor in this country. Whoever thought of putting up this section may have good intentions but they could have thought of a better name for the marker.



I strongly believe that every Filipino has the right to be buried with dignity.


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All Saints' Day 2011

All Saints' Day is considered as one of the most significant holidays by many Filipinos, probably next to Christmas and Holy Week. Celebrated on the 1st of November, “Undas” or “Todos Los Santos” in the vernacular, has become more of a family reunion to commemorate the dead.

It is the time of the year when tombs are cleaned and painted, candles lit and flowers are offered and families flock to cemeteries to spend the day or night with their departed loved ones.

Donna and I decided to visit her father's tomb in the Manila South Cemetery earlier than usual so we went last Saturday. It was not surprising that there are already hundreds of people in the cemetery. Some went early to clean and paint the graves of their dearly departed. There are various stalls selling all kinds of foods and stuffs.

I haven’t seen so many deaths in my age. I have been to funerals of my grandparents, aunties, uncles, cousins, distant relatives and friends but never within my immediate family; which is something that I am thankful for. Although, I understand that death is a fact of life. We have to thank and relish every minute that we spend with our loved ones.



The last couple of days has afforded me the chance not just to remember the dead but to celebrate life and it also prompted me to reflect on what it means to live in this world. The truth is no one will live forever. The time will come when our friends and loved ones will remember us during All Soul’s Day or they will visit us in our tombs.

Although we avoid thinking about it, the fact that we know our time will come should teach us how to fully live our lives. Recognizing that we have limited time in this world, we should strive harder to care more for this world and for the people around us. We should start managing our lives and try to live a happy and meaningful life.


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Happy Halloween! Happy Birthday!

Today, our country and many other nations around the world are celebrating the Halloween again. For Catholics, Halloween is the eve of the feast of “All Saints’ Day which is observed every November 1. The word “Halloween” was derived from “hallow” which means to make holy or to consecrate.

Initially, Halloween was conceived in western countries for children to have fun. Hence the Halloween game called “trick or treat” was conceived when children can wear their spooky costumes and ornaments and travel to different houses or offices to ask for candies and other sweet treats. Nowadays, Halloween is being observed by people from all walks of life, young and old, rich or poor to spread cheers. Halloween parties are everywhere and houses, offices and commercial establishments are decorated with spooky and scary ornaments.


Halloween is also the time when you don’t feel sheepish disclosing personal encounters with the supernatural or swapping ghost stories. Yup, people still believe in ghosts even during this age of the internet and global warming. And Filipinos love ghost stories. Perhaps, the belief in ghosts and the supernatural was spawned by the idea that there’s life after death and that we would eventually be reunited with our departed loved ones.

I’ve heard so many ghost stories before, some were even absurd. Some claim that they saw ghosts or white ladies. I also heard people telling stories that they saw a person when in fact that person just died a few kilometers away.

But I never had any personal encounters with ghosts. They say that you need to have your third eye opened for you to be able to see ghosts but I don’t know if it’s for real.

Well, I am hoping that with all the fun and festivities going on during the Halloween we still can remember to pray for our loved ones. We can also use this time to contemplate and to thank the Lord for all the blessings that we have received.




Our family is also celebrating the 75th birthday of my father today. Yep, while the rest of the world is commemorating Halloween, our family is celebrating our father's birthday. There's every reason to celebrate as my father has reached this milestone in his life and he is blessed with good health, a healthy body and a sound mind. Not everybody is given the privilege to celebrate his or her 75th year on this earth so for this we are full of gratitude.

Happy birthday, Tatay!!!

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Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited Official Housemates

The official housemates of the most popular house in the Philippines was finally revealed last night and viewers also had a good glimpse of the new PBB house.

Out of the over 30 thousand hopefuls who auditioned, only 13 official housemates were introduced. Surprisingly, 30 reserved housemates were also shown to the public and one of them was given the chance to enter the PBB house through a raffle, a first in the PBB history.

Another unexpected twist is the new look of the PBB house. Housemates have come to expect elegant and beautiful furnishings inside the house but they arrived at a house that has no trace of comfortable living. Big brother announced that approximately 15 million Filipinos (or was it 50 million?) were living in slum areas and poor dwelling places and the challenge is for the housemates to live in a house just like ordinary Filipinos.

THE HOUSEMATES:
Divine Maithland-Smith
Jaz Manabat
Joseph Biggel
Kevin Fowler
Kigoy Abrico
Kim de Guzman
Luz McClinton
Paco Evangelista
Pamu Pamorada
Roy Gamboa
Seichang Ushimi
Slater Young
Tin Patrimonio

RESERVED HOUSEMATE:
Carlo Romero


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Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited

The much-anticipated comeback of the country’s phenomenal reality series “Pinoy Big Brother” will happen tonight as the new set of housemates and the newly furnished PBB house will finally be revealed in "PBB Unlimited: The Big Fiesta" which will be shown on ABS-CBN.

Toni Gonzaga and Bianca Gonzales will be hosting the show together with newbies Robi Domingo and Martin Concio. Robi Domingo was a former PBB finalist-turned actor and Martin Concio used to host “Music Uplate.“

The fourth and latest season promises to bring a fresh set of surprises and twists that is sure to entertain TV viewers. They said that viewers can brace themselves with unlimited combination of housemates and unlimited possibilities and twists. With over 30 thousand people auditioned in various points nationwide between March and September this year, this season promises to be the grandest. Overseas, auditions were also held in the USA and Japan.

“Pinoy Big Brother” has so far aired three adults, three teens, and two celebrity editions. It made a big mark on Philippine TV when it debuted in 2005 through a partnership with the British production company, Endemol. It has spawned big stars and has started the popularity of reality shows in the Philippines.

Watch the “Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited: The Big Fiesta tonight, right after MMK.
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MYX Daily Top 10 - October 28, 2011 Featuring "Louder" by Charice (with lyrics and video)

Before we set ourselves to vacation mode for our yearly Todos Los Santos commemoration, let’s first look at the top videos on the number one music channel in the country, MYX.

Zia Quizon is still dominating the countdown with “Ako Na Lang” which has enjoyed the top spot for 7 days. On the second spot is “Louder” by Filipina international singing sensation Charice which is a notch higher from yesterday’s countdown.

Two other local acts occupied the third and fourth place with Sponge Cola’s “Kay Tagal Kitang Hinintay” and Sam Concepcion’s “Forever Young.”


MYX DAILY TOP 10 - October 28, 2011 (Friday)

10.Rachelle Ann Go – Masasabi Mo Ba
9. Sam Milby – Hindi Kita Iiwan
8. Simple Plan feat Natasha Bedingfield – Jet Lag
7. Britney Spears – Criminal
6. Somedaydream – Delivery Boys
5. Super Junior – A-Cha
4. Sam Concepcion – Forever Young
3. Sponge Cola – Kay Tagal Kitang Hinintay
2. Charice – Louder
1. Zia Quizon – Ako Na Lang

The featured video today is "Louder" by Charice which now has over half a million views on YouTube. The song is the second single of Charice from her second international studio album entitled "Infinity" which was released on May 20, 2011.




"Louder"

Louder [x4]

I'm staring out of my window
And the rain is pouring down
When you left, I was so low
But I'm not gonna drown

I don't need no shoulder
I'm gonna be a soldier
I just wanna feel somethin' I don't understand

I'm just gonna run right through the rain
I'm just gonna dance right through the pain
I just wanna feel that rhythm, feel that drum
Let my heart beat louder
Let my heart speak louder than my head (head, head, head)
Heart beat louder than my head (head, head, head)
Heart speak louder
Wanna feel that rhythm, feel that drum
Let my heart beat louder
Let my heart speak louder than my head

I, I am over overthinking of how to get you back
I'm checking out for the weekend
And I ain't going back

I don't need no shoulder
I'm gonna be a soldier
I just wanna feel somethin' I don't understand

I'm just gonna run right through the rain
I'm just gonna dance right through the pain
I just wanna feel that rhythm, feel that drum
Let my heart beat louder
Let my heart speak louder than my head (head, head, head)
Heart beat louder than my head (head, head, head)
Heart speak louder
Wanna feel that rhythm, feel that drum
Let my heart beat louder
Let my heart speak louder than my head

Oh, letting go
Yet it feel so good, so right
Oh, all I know
Is that I let my heart beat
Heart speak louder than my louder than my
Heart beat heart speak louder than my louder than my
Heart beat heart speak louder than my louder than my louder, louder, louder, louder

I'm just gonna run right through the rain
I'm just gonna dance right through the pain
I just wanna feel that rhythm, feel that drum
Let my heart beat louder
Let my heart speak louder than my head (head, head, head)
Heart beat louder than my head (head, head, head)
Heart speak louder
Wanna feel that rhythm, feel that drum
Let my heart beat louder
Let my heart speak louder than my head


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