Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011) Quotes

1. Find out every detail before you set sail.

Cebu Taoist Temple and Its Dragons

Sitting on top of the Beverly Hills Subdivision in Cebu City is Cebu Taoist Temple,  a well-known tourist stop-off and religious spot among worshippers of Taoism.

During my most recent excursion, I was able to go back there and take cool pictures. Though I’ve visited the place five times, I still couldn’t help myself but be attracted with its beauty and grandeur. I also got fascinated with the many dragon statues placed in various portions of the temple.

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Date Taken: December 28, 2011
Location: Cebu Taoist Temple, Cebu City, Philippines

A Taoist Structure

This is one of the noticeable structures inside the temple. Here you can throw a coin and make a wish. I can’t personally consider it as a wishing well as it doesn’t look like one…Kinda like a wishing pond. But never mind ‘cause it’s beautiful in its way. Now can you read the Chinese characters on the pillar?

Stations of the Cross at Celestial Gardens, Cebu City

This year, I am proud to say I justifiably observed Good Friday as I managed to participate in the “Stations of the Cross” (also known as “Via Crucis” or “Way of the Cross”), a Catholic practice remembering the Passion of Jesus Christ.

My legs (plus my faith) really did their best as I walked, together with my friends, from the first up to the last fourteenth station. The trek was not that easy because aside from the scorching weather, the place, which is officially called Celestial Gardens, was situated on some limestone hills in uptown Cebu City. Most locals though are familiar of it with the name “Good Shepherd” (originated from the religious congregation “Good Shepherd Sisters” which is based in the said area as well).

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Date Taken: April 6, 2012
Location: Celestial Gardens, Cebu City, Philippines

The Gateway to Celestial Gardens

This is where we began our journey…Well, not really because we walked a kilometer or two prior to reaching this landmark (LOL). Celestial Gardens actually serves as a memorial park; or without the euphemism, a cemetery…a beautiful one. As engraved on the top portion of the gateway, the place is owned and managed by Tanchan Foundation, Inc.

Inglourious Basterds (2009) Quotes

1. I love rumors. Facts could be so misleading where rumors, true or false, are often revealing.

No Other Woman (2011) Quotes

1. I don't need to read your research report. I know the market because I am the market.

Doesn’t Matter (Hindi Na Bale English)

And here’s another remake y’all!

But first and foremost, allow me to express my thanks to all who lent their ears and listened to my previous work “Lanog-Lanog (Super Bass Bisaya)”. I was really thrilled to see the number of views rise so fast just days after I released it. You gotta know it means a lot to me. Woot!

Now, back to the main game…

You see, for around 5 years now, I’ve been remaking songs by translating them from English to Cebuano (or Bisaya—my mother tongue). But the one that I’ll be presenting to you now is a bit different ‘cause I did the other way: that is lyrical translation from a local language to English. It’s not a Cebuano song though but Tagalog. The song, by the way, is called “Hindi Na Bale”, which was first popularized by Jessa Zaragoza, then lately by Bugoy Drilon.

Lanog-Lanog (Super Bass Bisaya)

I admit it took a while for me to finish this one but finally it’s done and out!

This time, I took a break at remaking pop divas’ hits and instead, explored a more challenging and fast-paced tune by the Trinidadian-born American rapper Nicki Minaj.

“Super Bass” is undoubtedly Minaj’s most successful single worldwide including the Philippines, wherein at one point, it was heavily played on the radio, clubs, TV shows and local dance competitions. Well, with its captivating musical and lyrical arrangements, I must say it does deserve the fame it has achieved thus far…just as deserving to have its own Cebuano remake (with all humility. LOL!) from me. It was quite a challenge though but I made it.