S U R E X C I T E R

SUREXCITER is a French word which means overacting. And this is how I describe the highly celebrated issue of parent Rosemil Edroso vs. teacher Melinda Limjuco.   

The teacher overacted in throwing the kid out of the classroom for the simple reason that the latter forgot to bring his report card. Yes, she did provide a chair for her student, but this does not in any way lessen the gravity of the punishment. The teacher could have simply reminded the kid to bring his report card the next meeting, as simple as that. No need for such over the top sanction. And the worst part, it was caught by a cctv camera.

GOYARD ET AL: UNPOPULAR BRANDS (?)

The proliferation of online stores and their round-the-clock accessibility, particularly those that carry international fashion brands, have made us acquainted whether intentional or not with different luxury brands.

Online sellers avidly use different social media platforms to market their branded wares. They post items that they sell, and some even go to the extent of live selling (which is a new marketing phenomenon in my own estimate). Some stores carry original or authentic ones, while others sell replica ones. Original or not, they are still international fashion brands anyway.

YES or NO?

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Leni Robredo and her camp must be so mentally stressed nowadays.

First, Robredo was heavily criticized for her baseless and sweeping conclusion that the government’s war on drugs had been a failure. Second, the Robredo camp is not sure if Leni was able to convince the public of her retraction of her earlier statement. And finally, Robredo and her gang cannot make up their mind if Leni should accept or refuse the President’s offer to let her takeover the government’s war on drugs.

You Cannot Be Serious Mr. President

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Ms. Leni Robredo grabbed the headlines once more with her usual offhand remarks about the government. But her recent remarks were something that did not sit well with President Duterte, for such remarks that were unceremoniously and frostily uttered by her attacked fearlessly a core mandate of the President no less – the war on drugs.

In Pursuit of Happy Homes: Elle Uy

picture courtesy of Elle Uy Decor Facebook

Elle Uy - the name is easy to recall due to its monosyllabic theme. And the name “Elle” sounds very sophisticated, is it not?

Is she a supermodel? An actress? A fashion designer perhaps?

None of the above. Elle Uy is a home decorator.

The ISKO MORENO Strategy

Newly elected Manila “Yorme” Isko Moreno is all over social media. 

With his Dutertesque style of doing things, he is catching the attention of many political watchers. A former actor, Moreno started his political career way back in 1998 as councilor of Manila’s first congressional district. After serving three terms as councilor, he eventually became Vice Mayor of Manila in 2007. And now 2019, he is the 27^th mayor of Manila, beating reelectionist and former President Joseph Estrada.

Not in Good Hands.....with Metrobank

You’re in good hands..........with Metrobank.

Well, I beg to disagree.

This Holy Week: TO THE CHURCH OR TO THE BEACH?

Currently, social media are ablaze with pictures of individuals either with their families or friends enjoying the beach, the mountains, or some other away-from-home destinations courtesy of the Lenten break.

Indeed, the season of lent is a very much anticipated time of the year, as the 4-day break that it guarantees can be used for relaxation and unwinding.

But what should we do during this time of the year?

FALLING OUT, AND WHY IT IS REMARKABLE.....

My own humble estimate tells me that numerous articles have already been written, and continue to be written about the concept of falling in love. When it comes however, to its uninviting opposite which is falling out, the same estimate cannot be told.

A LOWLY CHALLENGE

Amidst allegations of having numerous local and offshore bank accounts, Senator Sonny Trillanes boldly declared his willingness to sign a bank secrecy waiver that will give access to his alleged bank accounts, to prove his earlier refutations of their existence.

Consequentially, he dared his accuser President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to do the same with reference to the Senator’s allegation of the latter’s purported P2.4 billion bank account.

To John Lloyd Cruz: INGAT!

Social media are ablaze with recent videos of John Lloyd Cruz in various states of drunkenness.

Those were supposed to be private moments of him with his friends. Those were supposed to be for their exclusive consumption only. Sadly though, for one reason or another, such videos found their way online.

And people are lapping them up with gusto.

McDonald's Don Antonio: Running Out of Fries?

Is McDonald’s Don Antonio branch running out of twister fries?

Last night, I craved for burger McDo and twister fries and so I passed by the drive-thru of the aforesaid branch.

“Isang burger McDo meal upgraded to twister fries.”