Allow me to wax sentiments. The first time I saw the Probe Team feature “Gintong Pamana”, it made me feel so proud that I cried.

Beauty, wealth, glamor . . these are just some of the adjectives that came to mind when I saw the “Las Gran Damas de Negros” Exhibit.

It was more out of curiosity that I watched Ploning last Monday. I was not a fan of Judy Ann Santos, although I’ve watched several of her more recent films. Not that I don’t like her. I’m just choosy in the movies I watch. The kind of films she made during her teens are the […]

Last January, I started a poll on this blog asking what’s the ultimate sign of Promdi-ness. After two months, and 15 votes, I am now ready to reveal the winner. To the 15 voters, you know who you are, thank you so much for taking time to vote. And now, the winner, for the ultimate […]

Last March 1 episode of Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho of GMA7 featured Promdi Rock, or music from the provinces or those which are non-Tagalog. It featured BisRock (Bisaya Rock), RocKapampangan and T’boli music. I was hoping the show
also featured Ilonggo music but nonetheless, I’m glad they made a story on how promdi music is […]

If you are reading this blog chances are, you are a promdi. The word Promdi was coined in the early 1990s 70s that literally means ‘fom the province‘ (prom di prabins). Anyone given this moniker is presumed to be an ignorant, uneducated provincial person. To be called a Promdi in Metro […]

My post on the expense I incurred in connection with my credit card reminded me of a joke on the spending habit of Ilonggos (from Panay), Negrenses, and Cebuanos.

Cebuanos spend today what they earned yesterday.
Ilonggos spend today what they earned today.
Negrenses spend today what they will earn tomorrow.
I think there’s a little truth on this […]

Somebody’s getting married! Unfortunately, it’s not me. My friend ‘Bakiks’, as we fondly call each other, is getting married on December 26. I was a little worried at first since she asked me to be a Ninang. A Ninang at my age? Isn`t that going to bring bad luck and make me an old maid? […]

I was rummaging through my stuff last weekend to sort out the things that I need to bring to Iloilo for disposal or for giving away. I noticed that I already have a few sets of undies that need to go. I sometimes keep my favorite ones even if they already show signs of wear […]

I had the chance to watch ABS-CBN’s Goin’ Bulilit yesterday and had a good laugh at their Ysabellat, a spoof of Ysabella. I wonder how my young nephews and nieces reacted to it. Belat is still very taboo to us Ilonggos.
I know belat in Tagalog is what you say when you stick out your […]