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Tuesday, October 28, 2014

An Intimate Interview with One FC MMA Fighter Brandon "The Truth" Vera


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Your friendly neighborhood pambansang blogger is deeply honored to have been given the rare opportunity to have a one-on-one interview with a top MMA fighter who is also proud of his roots as a Filipino. Our idol is the son of a Filipino father, Ernesto and his Filipino step-mother, Amelia. His birth mother is Italian American which makes him half-American and half-Filipino, but he would probably be quick to reiterate that even though he is American by nationality, he is proudly all-Filipino by heart.

Imagine my delight after a phone call inviting me to interview the big guy at one of the hotels in Ortigas. I was actually surprised that it would be an intimate interview. Wow! It made me feel really special, so I was actually as nervous as a newbie because my thoughts keep reminding me "You need to make this interesting for both Brandon and the Wazzup Pilipinas readers."

I've read somewhere that Fil-Am Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Brandon Michael Vera will soon be fighting Ukrainian Igor Subora at the One Fighting Championship (One FC)Warrior’s Way” event on December 5, 2014 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, so it's great timing to be able to ask more details and personal statements from the main man himself.



I decided to make it a video interview so that everything will be captured in its entirety for everyone to hear and see, including all the warm feelings and smiles from Brandon who actually understands and speaks fluent Tagalog. I would have loved to interview him in the vernacular but I was more comfortable hearing him talk in the universal language so that he can reach the heart and mind of more people from different nationalities all over the world.

The video is for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy!

Monday, October 27, 2014

Wazzup Pilipinas Original Short Stories Series: The Client


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There’s this social truth with us about the “strong vs. weak”. Just like in our story, the social classes are different.

Mr. Smith is among the affluent, while Mr. Wilson is part of the lower class people. There are abusive parts where Mr. Smith told Mr. Wilson that he has no right to reject everything he said, especially the part where he was fired. The main conflict of this story is about the job and human rights of people. It is important for us to know when to save ourselves.

Life would seem a bit unfair most of the time since equality for all is not really very evident in society. There will always be a class dominating and continuously progressing inspite of all our hard work and creativity.

Most of us will still be divided among classes, and most of us will still reap from the benefits of belonging to the rich and influential families.

Though some of us may find comfort to know that all classes have their share of misguided elements.

Read and enjoy our short story for the day.


Sunday, October 26, 2014

Wazzup Pilipinas Original Short Stories Series: A Place Where Forever Exists


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John and Cass were introduced here as a couple and have been together for almost four years already.


One day, Cass had an accident and was brought to the hospital. The doctor diagnosed that Cass has been suffering from brain cancer which explains why her head suddenly aches every now and then. What is worst is that, she only has two months left to live.

Cass so loves John so much that she thought of finding a replacement for her as the lover of John so he will not get hurt when she dies. She then thought her best friend Julia would be the best candidate. Cass then made a way for John and Julia to get close and arrange dates for them to fall for each other.

However, Cass wasn’t successful in making John fall in love with Julia. John found out about what Cass was planning and explained that he never really dated with Julia and he doesn’t like her. And in fact, John will never like anyone except Cass. Cass realized that John really loves her so much. Unfortunately, John died in a car accident before Cass’ last day of existence.

Below is our short story for the day. Read and enjoy.


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