Kagabi, ibinunyag ng aking kaibigan ang rason kung bakit sunod sunod ang raid ng mga blue bars at gay clubs. Ako'y tila nababagabag sa aking narinig... ahhh...kaya naman pala!
Pero, alam kong marami pa rin ang gustong pumunta sa mga ganitong lugar.
Kaya't heto ang mga dapat gawin tuwing may raid to ensure the safety and security of bar patrons and party goers, especially those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT), from corrupt law enforcers / police, and criminals who pose as law enforcers.
Unang una, DO NOT PANIC!
1. Be polite and ask, "BAKIT PO?"
2. If s/he says, "Hinuhuli kita/Inaaresto kita/Dadalhin kita sa presinto/Iniimbitah an ka sa presinto," ask again, Bakit po? Ano po ang KASO?"
3. S/he will mention the CRIME. See chart for the list of common or usual crimes. If you are NOT an offender, inform the law enforcer that you are not committing a crime.
4. If you can, GET THE NAME of the law enforcer and his/her precinct number. This is for your personal security. Remember that some hold-uppers or kidnappers sometimes disguise themselves as law enforcers.
5. Before going with the law enforcer, INFORM AT LEAST THREE OTHER PERSONS. If possible, have them take a photo of you and the law enforcer.
6. Under the 2002 Philippine National Police (PNP) Operational Procedure, remember that
a. WARNING SHOTS ARE NOT ALLOWED in police interventions;
b. MEDIA PRESENTATION OF ARRESTED PERSONS IS GENERALLY NOT ALLOWED except for heinous crime, arrests with warrants, and arrests incident to a valid search; and
c. UNDERCOVER AGENTS MUST CARRY WITH THEM THEIR MISSION SLIP.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
when its time to end the relationship
a forum thread in g4m asks: "what to do when your lover leaves you?" and "why are you still single?"
here's what i'd like to share about "loosing" someone you love thru a break up...
make sure you have friends and friends make sure that you are there for each other... when a friend's relationship ends, buy him a gift... go out on a date with your friend. have a pajama party where he can cry his heart out...
and friend, wag mong iisiping mapag-iisa ka na sakaling iwanan ka ng taong mahal mo. never think that you invested anything because you did not, you simply treated him as you think someone in love should. dapat kasi sa relationship (pagkakamali ko din ito before), never think in terms of panahong sinayang or ininvest... never think that it was your fault. never think that it was anybody's fault. when its time for two persons to part ways, be they lovers, friends or families, nothing can stop them from leaving... parting ways can mean many things, but mostly for you to learn about the meeting, the once in a lifetime encounter, the lessons... it is also the chance for you to take new paths... when someone you love leaves, it should never be negative, but a positive development...
this is really hard. like yesterday i just broke up with someone ( he said he is confused about his feelings at the moment and too sorry to see me in the meantime and is asking if we can be friends muna)...
but because i made a paradigm shift and took a new perspective in life, the ritual of breaking up or off is not as painful and as too dramatic...
its partly sad and partly scary... but i trust that something good is coming my way...
it was always like that... you will soon find out...
here's what i'd like to share about "loosing" someone you love thru a break up...
make sure you have friends and friends make sure that you are there for each other... when a friend's relationship ends, buy him a gift... go out on a date with your friend. have a pajama party where he can cry his heart out...
and friend, wag mong iisiping mapag-iisa ka na sakaling iwanan ka ng taong mahal mo. never think that you invested anything because you did not, you simply treated him as you think someone in love should. dapat kasi sa relationship (pagkakamali ko din ito before), never think in terms of panahong sinayang or ininvest... never think that it was your fault. never think that it was anybody's fault. when its time for two persons to part ways, be they lovers, friends or families, nothing can stop them from leaving... parting ways can mean many things, but mostly for you to learn about the meeting, the once in a lifetime encounter, the lessons... it is also the chance for you to take new paths... when someone you love leaves, it should never be negative, but a positive development...
this is really hard. like yesterday i just broke up with someone ( he said he is confused about his feelings at the moment and too sorry to see me in the meantime and is asking if we can be friends muna)...
but because i made a paradigm shift and took a new perspective in life, the ritual of breaking up or off is not as painful and as too dramatic...
its partly sad and partly scary... but i trust that something good is coming my way...
it was always like that... you will soon find out...
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Do M2M Relationships Last?
A survey in one of the forums in the site guys4men asks: "Do M2M Relationships Last?"
Read the responses and most of them declare no, not for the Filipino queer community. It doesn't. Well, actually, nobody really mentioned Filipino. The answers were all in the general sense that all man to man or gay relationships don't last.
I itched to give my insights on the matter, so here goes:
"i think ang dapat na itanong ay ANO ANG UGALI NG PINOY KUNG BAKIT SA MGA BAKLA AY HINDI NAGTATAGAL ANG M2M RELATIONSHIP?
Kasi nababasa ko sa ibang bansa, for life talaga ang mga relasyon. Sa kanila malaki ang weight ng pagiging faithful and loyal.
Sa atin, masaya ka pa kapag tinawag kang putang bakla. Ang kaibigan nating ahas hindi din naman natin kinakastigo. Kakantiyawan lang tapos okay na.
Meron pa din naman sigurong m2m na nagtatagal at magtatagal pero kailangan alam ng dalawang parties na kahit anong mangyari, kapag may darating at darating na ibang taong dibersyon ay hayaan na lang nilang dumaan ito sa buhay nila. Pero maging totoo sila at huwag magsisinungaling or pagtatakpan ng mga kung anu-ano. Kung biglang may iba kang crush na iba eh sabihin sa lover and the lover must not take it against you nor take it as because he is being inadequate or becoming less attractive.
Now, kaya nagtatagal ay dahil pinaninindigan niyo ang isa't-isa. Tandaan na madaming darating sa buhay ng bawat isa. So dont force it. You can't stop them, ang mga taong may mga kakaunting mensahe at misyong dala sa buhay mo. Pero manindigan kayo ng lover or partner mo na sinuman ang dumating, kayong dalawa ay hindi maghihiwalay or matitinag dahil magiging totoo kayo sa isa't-isa.
Wag ikukumpara ang bagong dating sa dati mo nang mahal. Lagi namang hindi pantay yan kasi kani-kaniyang strengths and weaknesses. But if you compare, it will not be fair to the former lover because for sure, dahil you are more interested with the new one, the comparison will most likely be in favor of the new guy.
Understand that even feelings of love can pass specially when the honeymoon stage is over. Sometimes, one in the couple will be out of it earlier than the other. You have to deal with this cautiously. You may not be "in love" but you still love him. This is what stays: "just love".
And when a new romance comes, acknowledge but never leave your partner behind. Maybe make him a part of the process you are going through. This will hurt but he will trust you more because you are truthful and open. This way, your lover will not be left in the dark and will know what to do. If he throws up a tantrum, leaves you, then his concept of love is that he owns you. If he stays with you and becomes your friend, your most intimate friend, then he shows you that he loves you so much that even when your love fades, his stays and nurtures you in the new path your heart is taking. Who knows, when and if you are mature enough, you will know that even the new romance will fade. You will soon get through it and then you will realize that the relationship you had which has withstood time is the best for you and the one that truly makes you happy. Because you have been honest and truthful right from the start, going back to the relationship will not be difficult. Your lover knows you just had a phase.
This is very difficult. Because what it your love for your present partner is really gone? Then it will be a totally different story. Again, if you are truthful and shares your feelings, insights and even fears with your lover who should be your best friend, coming to terms with the fact that your path as partners now have to part will be less painful, less dramatic, less all the hassles of a bitter romance.
Know that everyone who comes into your life has a mission as well as you have a mission to them. And when that mission is fulfilled or over, then the crossing of your paths reveal new roads to take..."
Read the responses and most of them declare no, not for the Filipino queer community. It doesn't. Well, actually, nobody really mentioned Filipino. The answers were all in the general sense that all man to man or gay relationships don't last.
I itched to give my insights on the matter, so here goes:
"i think ang dapat na itanong ay ANO ANG UGALI NG PINOY KUNG BAKIT SA MGA BAKLA AY HINDI NAGTATAGAL ANG M2M RELATIONSHIP?
Kasi nababasa ko sa ibang bansa, for life talaga ang mga relasyon. Sa kanila malaki ang weight ng pagiging faithful and loyal.
Sa atin, masaya ka pa kapag tinawag kang putang bakla. Ang kaibigan nating ahas hindi din naman natin kinakastigo. Kakantiyawan lang tapos okay na.
Meron pa din naman sigurong m2m na nagtatagal at magtatagal pero kailangan alam ng dalawang parties na kahit anong mangyari, kapag may darating at darating na ibang taong dibersyon ay hayaan na lang nilang dumaan ito sa buhay nila. Pero maging totoo sila at huwag magsisinungaling or pagtatakpan ng mga kung anu-ano. Kung biglang may iba kang crush na iba eh sabihin sa lover and the lover must not take it against you nor take it as because he is being inadequate or becoming less attractive.
Now, kaya nagtatagal ay dahil pinaninindigan niyo ang isa't-isa. Tandaan na madaming darating sa buhay ng bawat isa. So dont force it. You can't stop them, ang mga taong may mga kakaunting mensahe at misyong dala sa buhay mo. Pero manindigan kayo ng lover or partner mo na sinuman ang dumating, kayong dalawa ay hindi maghihiwalay or matitinag dahil magiging totoo kayo sa isa't-isa.
Wag ikukumpara ang bagong dating sa dati mo nang mahal. Lagi namang hindi pantay yan kasi kani-kaniyang strengths and weaknesses. But if you compare, it will not be fair to the former lover because for sure, dahil you are more interested with the new one, the comparison will most likely be in favor of the new guy.
Understand that even feelings of love can pass specially when the honeymoon stage is over. Sometimes, one in the couple will be out of it earlier than the other. You have to deal with this cautiously. You may not be "in love" but you still love him. This is what stays: "just love".
And when a new romance comes, acknowledge but never leave your partner behind. Maybe make him a part of the process you are going through. This will hurt but he will trust you more because you are truthful and open. This way, your lover will not be left in the dark and will know what to do. If he throws up a tantrum, leaves you, then his concept of love is that he owns you. If he stays with you and becomes your friend, your most intimate friend, then he shows you that he loves you so much that even when your love fades, his stays and nurtures you in the new path your heart is taking. Who knows, when and if you are mature enough, you will know that even the new romance will fade. You will soon get through it and then you will realize that the relationship you had which has withstood time is the best for you and the one that truly makes you happy. Because you have been honest and truthful right from the start, going back to the relationship will not be difficult. Your lover knows you just had a phase.
This is very difficult. Because what it your love for your present partner is really gone? Then it will be a totally different story. Again, if you are truthful and shares your feelings, insights and even fears with your lover who should be your best friend, coming to terms with the fact that your path as partners now have to part will be less painful, less dramatic, less all the hassles of a bitter romance.
Know that everyone who comes into your life has a mission as well as you have a mission to them. And when that mission is fulfilled or over, then the crossing of your paths reveal new roads to take..."
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
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we deliver but there is a p100 charge that goes to the delivery boy for his trouble
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Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Why every indie filmmaker and every indie enthusiast should watch Judy Ann Santos'
Initially, na-off ako nang ang unang nabasa kong stance about the "Ploning" movie was that Juday allegedly said its not an indie movie. Pero buti na lang it was later on corrected as to the context of what she meant when she said those.
"Ploning" is an independently produced digital film and to know that it is a story that has been in its Director Dante's heart and mind for years is to see how dreams can be realized in independent movie making rather than in mainstream cinema filmmaking.
Considering that it has a mainstream cinema celebrity actress in the lead role (Judy Ann Santos), the project is a milestone in the way it is being marketed and we, the "independents" should react favorably by supporting it.
Politically, "Ploning" is finally drawing attention to the independent cinema industry with the much publicized presence of Juday as co-producer. This is a signal now to other celebrities or personalities of stellar status that perhaps hindi na sila dapat magsiksikan sa sumisikip na ma-rigodong mundo ng over-rated television. This medium where I come from and where I still work on semi-regular basis needs attention din because while it is flourishing, the materials are becoming more nakaka-bobo, in terms of content. But tv is another story. And going back, Judy Ann investin her talent and money in an independent movie signals to other stars that perhaps its time to take a second look at the independent cinema industry? Perhaps there maybe a renewed interest by the public to this "mas nirerespeto nilang indie movies" (than the mainstream movies). IF THE MOVIE MAKES GOOD SA BOX OFFICE, DEFINITELY THE OTHER STARS WILL KNOW ITS TIME...
Another point is the way it is being publicized where both abs and gma seem to be giving "Ploning" airtime so that Juday can promote and inform the Filipino tv audience. IF THE MOVIE MAKES IT, SM CINEMA AND ROBINSONS WILL KNOW THAT A FACTOR WHERE THEY SHOULD INVEST INTO IS TO HELP POOR INDIES PROMOTE sa TV. I remember my second indie movie "Bathhouse" which had the then S Files of GMA 7 and another talk show program in ABS CBN feature John Sweet Lapus and Jet Alcantara and the very short airtime I got helped "Bathhouse" become an standing room only for every screening schedule for the entire week of screening in 2005, when indie was not yet that popular.
Of course, ang mahirap is if the "clueless" mainstream cinema decision makers credit the movie just to the "presence" of Juday (clueless talaga sila kasi wala naman tayong strategist talaga sa mainstream cinema at puro tayo art film critics walang economist/business point of view na critic). Palagay ko, the Juday factor happens on the first day. Pero ang susunod na mga araw ay may factor na din ng "word of mouth" tulad ng sa Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros noon.
Imagine if movie stars begin asking for indie movie projects, and then another set of stars telling us they will invest funds in our movie projects... and imagine if SM and Robinsons will add to their deal some television airtime? I hope these cinemas do not forget that other indie movies with non-celebrity status actors made it to the box office as well.
"Ploning" is a very positive project and is a milestone in the history of Philippine indie cinema industry. I pray it achieves the producers' and the actress's goals and those other paths and doors that it will open to the less fortunate or less funded or less starred-in indie endeavors bring us further to the forthcoming golden age of indie cinema.
"Ploning" is an independently produced digital film and to know that it is a story that has been in its Director Dante's heart and mind for years is to see how dreams can be realized in independent movie making rather than in mainstream cinema filmmaking.
Considering that it has a mainstream cinema celebrity actress in the lead role (Judy Ann Santos), the project is a milestone in the way it is being marketed and we, the "independents" should react favorably by supporting it.
Politically, "Ploning" is finally drawing attention to the independent cinema industry with the much publicized presence of Juday as co-producer. This is a signal now to other celebrities or personalities of stellar status that perhaps hindi na sila dapat magsiksikan sa sumisikip na ma-rigodong mundo ng over-rated television. This medium where I come from and where I still work on semi-regular basis needs attention din because while it is flourishing, the materials are becoming more nakaka-bobo, in terms of content. But tv is another story. And going back, Judy Ann investin her talent and money in an independent movie signals to other stars that perhaps its time to take a second look at the independent cinema industry? Perhaps there maybe a renewed interest by the public to this "mas nirerespeto nilang indie movies" (than the mainstream movies). IF THE MOVIE MAKES GOOD SA BOX OFFICE, DEFINITELY THE OTHER STARS WILL KNOW ITS TIME...
Another point is the way it is being publicized where both abs and gma seem to be giving "Ploning" airtime so that Juday can promote and inform the Filipino tv audience. IF THE MOVIE MAKES IT, SM CINEMA AND ROBINSONS WILL KNOW THAT A FACTOR WHERE THEY SHOULD INVEST INTO IS TO HELP POOR INDIES PROMOTE sa TV. I remember my second indie movie "Bathhouse" which had the then S Files of GMA 7 and another talk show program in ABS CBN feature John Sweet Lapus and Jet Alcantara and the very short airtime I got helped "Bathhouse" become an standing room only for every screening schedule for the entire week of screening in 2005, when indie was not yet that popular.
Of course, ang mahirap is if the "clueless" mainstream cinema decision makers credit the movie just to the "presence" of Juday (clueless talaga sila kasi wala naman tayong strategist talaga sa mainstream cinema at puro tayo art film critics walang economist/business point of view na critic). Palagay ko, the Juday factor happens on the first day. Pero ang susunod na mga araw ay may factor na din ng "word of mouth" tulad ng sa Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros noon.
Imagine if movie stars begin asking for indie movie projects, and then another set of stars telling us they will invest funds in our movie projects... and imagine if SM and Robinsons will add to their deal some television airtime? I hope these cinemas do not forget that other indie movies with non-celebrity status actors made it to the box office as well.
"Ploning" is a very positive project and is a milestone in the history of Philippine indie cinema industry. I pray it achieves the producers' and the actress's goals and those other paths and doors that it will open to the less fortunate or less funded or less starred-in indie endeavors bring us further to the forthcoming golden age of indie cinema.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
alt="Click here to join Pinoyindiecinema" />Thursday, March 13, 2008
enrollment for indie movie acting workshp n indie acting workshop
Gusto mo ba mag-artista sa indie movies?
enroll na sa sinehan indie movie acting
workshop and act in two short films and
one full length as your graduation
project... kukuha pa kami at gagastos sa
celebrities bilang kapareha niyo...
classes start third week of april, m-w-f
from 5pm to 9pm but can be adjusted if
most of the students are coming from
work. 12-15 sessions, ull face the
camera every session and be critiqued.
workshop fee is only p6,000. u can get
ur own sponsors if u can, to finance ur fee.
come to unit 401 wil-vic construction
building 2, 96 v luna road extension,
barangay sikatuna, diliman, quezon city
INDIE MOVIE PRODUCTION WORKSHOP FOR STUDENTS
Learn the art, craft and business of
indie movie production from the
strategist himself, cris pablo, with
other directors and producers as speakers.
ull be making short films and produce a
full length movie at the end of the
workshop. We will provide the equipment.
contact 09294703059 or 09234796804 or
9720474.
enroll na sa sinehan indie movie acting
workshop and act in two short films and
one full length as your graduation
project... kukuha pa kami at gagastos sa
celebrities bilang kapareha niyo...
classes start third week of april, m-w-f
from 5pm to 9pm but can be adjusted if
most of the students are coming from
work. 12-15 sessions, ull face the
camera every session and be critiqued.
workshop fee is only p6,000. u can get
ur own sponsors if u can, to finance ur fee.
come to unit 401 wil-vic construction
building 2, 96 v luna road extension,
barangay sikatuna, diliman, quezon city
INDIE MOVIE PRODUCTION WORKSHOP FOR STUDENTS
Learn the art, craft and business of
indie movie production from the
strategist himself, cris pablo, with
other directors and producers as speakers.
ull be making short films and produce a
full length movie at the end of the
workshop. We will provide the equipment.
contact 09294703059 or 09234796804 or
9720474.
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