Challenge My Brute

Are you daring to challenge my brute?



My Brute is a web based fighting game. I learned about this crazy game via twitter. To play, you have to first create a character (brute) and then start challenging other brutes in the arena. In process, you level up and gain experience and weapons.

The funny part there is that you actually don't have control over your brute when it's fighting in the arena. You just have to hope that your brute will use his weapons timely. hehe!

You are only allowed a maximum of three fights per day so don't worry about being addicted to the game. Click here to create your account and challenge my brute!

Mother's day celbration at Flavours of China

Since I haven't seen my mom for quite a while now, I decided to go to Batangas today in time for mother's day celebration. Nothing extraordinary, we just had lunch at Flavours of China restaurant together with my sister and pamangkins.

I'm not really into Chinese food but, for a change, I suggested Flavors of China.

I was glad that they served fish cracker as appetizer while waiting for our orders, but was a bit disappointed when I tasted it. Masarap pa yung kropek na binebenta sa mga bus. :-)

Then they served the green seafood spinach soup, which I have to admit, is really good!

My niece liked the sea food fried rice. Kanin pa lang daw, ulam na! :-) It was really good but I have tasted something better from other restaurant.

It's the first time that I tasted this cha-misua. It's a sauteed B-day dry noodle (misua) with nuts, eggs and other ingredients. Delicious!

I also liked this fish fillet but I forgot the name of this dish. :-)

Their deep fried boneless fried chicken in lemon sauce is too oily. Even my nephew who loves chicken didn't like it.

The crispy fried chicken was savory. However, the gravy that goes with it is not that good.

After we finished our lunch, we went to the department store and bought some new clothes for my mom and pamangkins.

What I have done for my mom today is of course isn't that much. But I'm sure, it made her happy. You see, I was only 9 years old when my father died. My sister was then 12 and our youngest brother was only 5. One of my aunts was so concerned that time and even thought of adopting one of us. My mom said no.

I witnessed all the sacrifices that mom made for us. She made sure that all of us shall have a college degree and, believe me, that wasn't easy. Life was tough for us. In fact, our story may even qualify for a Maala-ala mo Kaya episode. But we're ok now. At least we can now eat at Flavours of China while happily talking about what we've been through during those trying times. :-)

Happy mother's day to all mothers out there!

Tam-awan Village

Do you want to experience spending a night in an authentic traditional Ifugao hut? You can do that even without going to the Cordilleras!


If you are planning a Baguio City Tour, try Tam-awan Village instead of booking a hotel in Baguio City proper. Tam-awan Village also showcases art galleries and cultural activities aimed to enhance the appreciation of Cordillera life, culture and its history.



There are several huts with different sizes and features for you to chose from. The largest room is the Batad Hut, but I suggest you chose the Luccong Hut, which can accommodate up to four persons. Rate starts at P900/night. The good thing about the Luccong Hut is that it's is located near the coffee shop and the rest room. There is also a Dap-ay in front of Luccong where you may set up a bonfire during the night.


For a minimal entrance fee, you ca also have a tour at Tam-awan village even without booking a hut.

Bonfire at Dap-ay

The Coffee Shop

The Artists. For P100, they'll make you a sketch in just 15 minutes!

Ugnayan Bridge

For more information about Tam-awan Village, visit www.tamawanvillage.com.

Manny Pacquiao vs Ricky Hatton | Watch it live online or simply ask your congressman for the result

Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton's fight is called The Battle of the East and West. There are boxing experts who said that Manny Pacquiao will win by a Technical Knock Out (TKO). There are some others who said that Ricky Hatton will win by split decision. We will soon find that out.

There are a number of websites where you can watch the fight live. But if you are unable to watch it live, don't worry. Your congressman maybe watching it live in Las Vegas for you. What are representatives for?

The word going around is that some 50 congressmen will watch the fight but Secretary General Marilyn Yap said only four have asked for a travel authority.

These four were Nograles and Representatives Al Francis Bichara of Albay, Bienvenido Abante of Manila, and Eric Singson of Ilocos Norte.

While several will fly to the US, some are expected to tag along President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in her visit to Egypt and Syria on May 1.[Source]

That's the good thing about having a representative in Congress, you won't be left behind. You're always represented.

Is you're congressman in Las Vegas now? Are you properly represented? If not, you can watch Manny Pacquiao vs Ricky Hatton Live stream here.

Update: Deleted the embedded live video stream. It's over. Pacman won at round 2. That wasn't entertaining. Bitin! hehe!

Watch the fight again via youtube. Here's the round 2 recorded video:



Can't get enough? Watch Manny Pacquiao vs Ricky Hatton Round 1 recorded video-