Our Malaysian Buddies

(c) Liezl Bonoan

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Pasig City Science High School welcomed the Malaysian visitors from Sekolah Menengah Sains Tuanku Syed Putra last November 11, 2013 (Monday) for a five-days student exchange program.

The students of III-Kelvin, the class where I am from, was there to personally welcome these visitors.

"Ohayou gozaimasu," meaning 'good morning' in nihongo was the expression we said when we first met them. We also waved our flaglets (Malaysian, Philippines, and Japan flag). They were all friendly and greeted us back.

The students from III-Joule were the one who toured the Malaysian students in our school. While our class prepared our gifts and dance presentation for the Culture Exchange Program.

Our first day with them, November 12, 2013, we were given the chance to interview the Malaysian students. We had a very funny and interesting conversation with them during the interview. After that, we changed into our national costume and proceeded to the YDC or Youth Development Center.

One Fighting Championship : We Are Ready for One FC!

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After showing off their skills in an open workout at the Resorts World Manila, four mixed martial arts (MMA) combatants who will figure in ONE Fighting Championship (ONE FC) on Dec. 6 at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena declared they are ready for any surprises that will be dished out by their respective opponents.

Filipino Honorio Banario, who will headline the main event against Japanese tormentor Koji Oishi, believes they have covered all areas in a training and conditioning program made more rigid than previous ones.

In photo are (from left) American Caros Fodor, who will square off with Vuyisile Colossa; Kevin Belingon, who will fight undefeated Spaniard David Aranda Santacana; Banario; and Ruel Catalan, who is out to avenge his brother’s beating in the hands of Khim Dima.

Manga : Discover Our Top Ten Favorite Mangas

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Do you watch anime? If yes, then before you watch it, you must not miss its' manga version. What comes to your mind when you hear or see the word MANGA?Are you curious about it? Then ikimashou! and discover our TOP TEN favorite mangas!

First of all.....Manga came from Japan, a comic book of all genres like shojou, shonen, harem, reverse harem, sports, etc where your favorite animes came from. Manga is one of the trademarks of Japan, where its' style of reading differ from the usual book we use. The way of reading manga is quite confusing, reading it requires you to start from right to left direction. Mangas are consist of drawings and caricatures which we all know as CHIBI that depicts the Nihongo style of portraying their cartoons. Their art style is very interesting.

Many people in the world or they call them OTAKU- anime lovers are at high with these comic books. Maybe the reason is because the readers can feel the author's emotion inside the story.

Now, let's get it on with our top ten.

It's More Fun in the Philippines than Japan

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Well, I don't like to compare Philippines to Japan, 'cause they have awesomeness in their own ways. And I have never been in Japan, so I cannot tell that Philippines is "more" fun than Japan. Philippines has Mount Apo, while Japan has Mount Fuji, these mountains are the largest from their country. 

Mount Apo

 Mount Apo is a large solfataric, potentially-active stratovolcano in the island of Mindanao, Philippines. With an altitude of 2,954 metres (9,692 ft) above sea level, it is the highest mountain in the country and is located between Davao City and Davao del Sur province in Region XI and Cotabato province in Region XII. The peak overlooks Davao City 40 kilometres (25 mi) to the northeast, Digos City 25 kilometres (16 mi) to the southeast, and Kidapawan City 20 kilometres (12 mi) to the west.

Mount Fuji

Komikon 2013: Keeping My Childhood Alive (Part 2)

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As I turn and walk away from the Betamaks booth, it went like BAM! Elbert Or, artist and editor of the comic series Cast, is over the opposite booth! So approach him while on his table are his latest creations which is also cool. He is a little bit reserved, but nevertheless he is nice. As I introduce myself, I showed the Cast comic book and asked for his John Hancock, his partner exclaimed "Wow Vintage!", referring to the comic I was holding. As always, a photo op before I say goodbye.

By the way, aside from the Yolanda fund raising, this years Komikon has something extra sweet for us comic book fans. Indie films Blue Bustamante and Graveyard Bandits was featured. Also, Akademi Samali, a comic community from Indonesia joined in the fun. Then the Philippine International Creative Content and Arts (PICCA) is in attendance to conduct workshops and film screening for members and other participants. Awesomely cool!

Now back to my story. I'm search mode for Stephen Segorvia and as Jamie Bautista mentioned he is at the Komik Kalye (at the other room). So I made my way to the conference room to where both the Komiks Tiangge and Komik Kalye is located. The indie komiks booth are few compare to the Summer Komikon and I cant even distinguish which is Komiks Tiangge or Komik Kalye.

The Student Exchange Program Experience

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Have you ever met people that shared with you the happiest ant most memorable activities even for a short period of time?

Last November, we had our Student Exchange Program together with the Malaysians from Sekolah Menegah Sains Tuadku Syed Putra held at YDC Pasig. There were about 16 students from Malaysia who are also studying Nihongo. We were only given three days to meet them, on the first day we had our visitors session which the students from IV-Joule and III-Kelvin had their individual chances to interact with them. After that session we had our cultural folk dance performance both from Philippines and Malaysia.

The next days, there we gained friendship with each other we are now comfortable to talk to each other, share our thoughts and took pictures together. We also played jackstones and calamansi relay. We really had great fun that time especially when we were explaining the whole rules of the game to one of our Malaysian friends and then suddenly he asked me if I can just explain it to him in Tagalog.

Fodor, Colossa Eye Japanese Legend Aoki Belt After Manila Matchup

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Who will have a chance to challenge Japanese mixed martial arts (MMA) legend Shinya Aoki, the current ONE Fighting Championship (ONE FC) lightweight titleholder?

This will be finally answered during ONE FC: Moment of Truth on Dec. 6 at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena when former American Marines Caros Fodor and South African muay Thai practitioner Vuyisile Colossa battle in one of 10 electrifying bouts.

“I’m not taking any chances although I’m the better striker than him,” Fodor said in an interview after the open workout organized by ONE FC for the media and MMA fans at the Resorts World Manila in Pasay City.

Wrestling Coach : Team Lakay Fighter Will Beat Opponents

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Iranian wrestling coach Ali Heydarabadi yesterday expressed confidence Team Lakay mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters have strong chances of beating their opponents as a result of their intensive wrestling training.

“They have trained for five months on grappling and other wrestling techniques,” Heydarabadi said in an interview during the well-attended open workout conducted by ONE Fighting Championship (ONE FC) at the Resorts World Manila for some of the MMA fighters.

Ten thrilling matches will be presented during ONE FC: Moment of Truth at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena on Dec. 6 starting at 7 p.m., with the Filipino MMA strikers figuring in five challenging bouts.

Paul Walker of The Fast and the Furious Fame Dies From A Car Accident

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It is confirmed that Paul Walker, one of the leading actors in the Fast and the Furious movie franchise, has died from a car accident. TMZ, first reported it but many doubted the news as .

It is with great disappointment that he had to leave us so soon. When some of the lead actors visited the Philippines a few months ago, Paul Walker was a bright and cheerful lad who wowed the crowd with his appealing personality. Next to Vin Diesel, he is the most identified character in the movie franchise which was rumored to have plans on shooting some sequel scenes here in the country.

Such a waste of talent - and a youth that could have accomplished a lot more, and inspired more of us to idolize a promising actor. We condole with his fans, relatives, friends, colleagues and the rest of the world.

Top Ten Japanese Restaurants in the Philippines

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Everyone likes eating! Am I right? Especially Filipinos, we Filipinos like eating. Well if you're not from the Philippines, this could be your guide upon knowing where it is best to dig in here in our country.

ITADAKIMASU!!!

TOP 10

Kubli Springs in Kinabuhayan  Café, Dolores, Quezon

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The road to Kubli Springs is literally the road less traveled, and when you do get on it, you'll be glad you decided against taking your sedan car. Flashlights, candles, mobile phones, and the moon are the only sources of light. Occasionally, they may put up Christmas lights connected to a portable battery source to make the place special. You'll find yourself in the middle of a forest, surrounded by boulders, a spring at your feet and a clear starlit sky overhead. You sit on rocks and makeshift benches, savoring the aroma of steak being grilled on the spot. Ah, this is the perfect time to play the acoustic guitar for a sing-along with the barkada (gang) without fear of disturbing anyone.

For P500 per person, you get fresh salad with flowers, grilled steak, Jay's special rice, and a fruit platter. The meal ends with lambanog and a special roast of barako coffee. For drinking, there's fresh mineral water from the mountains. You'd wish the night would never end.