Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Halfway

I will begin the second half of 2009 with a new job. I had my last day as copy editor for EMCI today. Big thanks to the people there because they were really nice to me. Tomorrow, I will start my new job as a writer for dubbing for Beginnings at 20 Plus, an independent media production company located in Makati. Despite my struggles with my past job leaving it for me to pursue another career was a hard decision. It all boiled down on getting near where I want my career path to be. A big risk indeed but I'm happy with my decision. I'm excited! I am optimistic.

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For those interested, this weekend also I will do some midyear recaps for my personal music chart and some of the Philippine music charts that I post here with help from the Pinoyexchange's Philippine Music Charts Thread team. I hope to finish all this week :D



P.S.

And for the one who asked why I went back to the old layout of this blog, well, I realized my experiment with changing its color sucked haha and I really like the clean look of this template afterall :D And I also removed the twitter/plurk updates here because well it looked awkward!

Monday, June 29, 2009

Chart Recap 49 (Philippine Music Charts)


Graphics courtesy of renz_reggy of PMCT

Rundown of last week's music charts on various Metro Manila FM stations and Music Channels
(For last week's recap, go here The following list of charts were gathered by The Philippine Music Charts Thread Team of PinoyExchange.com (visit the thread here)

MTV Gimme 10
June 27, 2009

1. Touch My Hand - David Archuleta (2 weeks @ #1)
2. I Do Not Hook Up - Kelly Clarkson
3. Paranoid - Jonas Brothers (New Entry)
4. Come Back To Me - David Cook
5. Love Game - Lady Gaga
6. Knock You Down - Keri Hilson ft. Ne-yo & Kanye West
7. Waking Up In Vegas - Katy Perry
8. Jai Ho! - Pussycat Dolls & AR Rahman
9. Know Your Enemy - Green Day
10. Boom Boom Pow - Black Eyed Peas

MYX Hitchart
June 28, 2009
  1. Touch My Hand- David Archuleta (3rd week at #1)
  2. White Horse- Taylor Swift
  3. Fire- 2NE1
  4. Come Back To Me- David Cook
  5. Walang Iwanan - 6Cyclemind
  6. Ayt! - Spongecola feat Gary Valenciano
  7. Paranoid- Jonas Brothers
  8. The Climb - Miley Cyrus
  9. Back in Time - Kyla feat Jay-R
  10. Know Your Enemy- Green Day
  11. Untouched- The Veronicas
  12. How You Love Me Now- Hey Monday
  13. How Do You Sleep- Jesse Mccartney
  14. Boom Boom Pow- Black Eyed Peas
  15. I Do Not Hook Up - Kelly Clarkson
  16. Dont Forget- Demi Lovato
  17. LoveGame- Lady GaGa
  18. New Divide- Linkin Park (New Entry)
  19. Hush Hush- Pussycat Dolls (New Entry)
  20. Almost Over You - Karylle (New Entry)
Myx International Top 20
June 27, 2009

1. Touch My Hand- David Archuleta
2. White Horse- Taylor Swift
3. Fire- 2NE1
4. Come Back To Me- David Cook
5. Paranoid- Jonas Brothers
6. The Climb - Miley cyrus
7. Know Your Enemy- Greenday
8. Untouched- The Veronicas
9. How You love Me Now- Hey Monday
10. How Do You Sleep- Jesse Mccartney
11. Boom Boom Pow- Black Eyed Peas
12. I Do Not Hook Up - Kelly Clarkson
13. Dont Forget- Demi Lovato
14. Lovegame- Lady Gaga
15. New Divide- Linkin Park (New Entry)
16. Hush Hush- Pussycat Dolls (New Entry)
17. Black Heart Inertia- Incubus (New Entry)
18. Her Diamonds- Rob Thomas (New Entry)
19. Nobody- Wonder Girls
20. Sorry, Sorry- Super Junior (New Entry)

Pinoy MYX Countdown
June 27, 2009
  1. 6cyclemind - Walang Iwanan
  2. Sponge Cola feat. Gary Valenciano - Ayt!
  3. Kyla duet with Jay-R - Back in Time
  4. Karylle - Almost Over You
  5. Rico Blanco - Antukin
  6. Sandwich - Manila
  7. Charice - Always You
  8. Paraluman feat. Kean Cipriano - Tabi
  9. The Dawn - Love Will Set Us Free
  10. Archipelago - May 1
  11. Angulo - Salita
  12. Sopiz - Prinsesa ng Kaba
  13. Aurora - Iwas
  14. The Dorques - Murasaki Blue
  15. Silent Sanctuary - Hay Naku
  16. Hale - Sandali na Lang
  17. Kamikazee - Wala
  18. Balik Simula - Miguel Escueta
  19. Philippine All Stars / Q-York ft. Kenjohns & Chelo Aestrid - Mainit
  20. Up Dharma Down - Sana

103.5 MAX FM Final Countdown
June 27, 2009

1. I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas (2nd week at #1)
2. Good Girls Go Bad - Cobra Starship feat Leighton Meester
3. Patron Tequila - Paradiso Girls feat Lil Jon
4. I Remember - Dead Mau 5 and Kaskade
5. Dance Bailalo - Kat De Luna
6. When Love Takes Over - David Guetta feat. Kelly Rowland
7. Knock You Down - Keri Hilson feat. Kanye West and Ne-Yo
8. Fire Burning - Sean Kingston
9. Sweet Dreams - Beyonce
10. Wanted - Jessie James
11. LoveGame - Lady GaGa
12. I Don't Need It - Jamie Foxx feat. Timbaland
13. Magnificent - Rick Ross feat. John Legend
14. Taas Noo - Amber Davis feat. Gloc 9
15. Wonder Why - Burn the Negative (highest new entry)
16. Know Your Enemy - Green Day
17. Obsessed - Mariah Carey feat. Gucci Mane (new entry)
18. Waking Up in Vegas - Katy Perry
19. La La Song - Bob Sinclar feat. Sugar Hill Gang
20. Bang Bang - K'Naan feat. Adam Levine
21. Don't Trust Me - 3OH!3
22. Another One - Chingy, Dannieboi and Mobbstar (new entry)
23. Goodbye - Kristinia DeBarge
24. Bad Influence - Pink (new entry)
25. Steal Away - Billy Crawford
26. As Strong As the Sun - Astronuts
27. Warrior's Dance - The Prodigy
28. Boom Boom Pow - Black Eyed Peas
29. So Fine - Sean Paul
30. Back in Time - Kyla feat Jay-R

Magic 30 Countdown (June 28, 2K9)

30. Taas Noo - Amber Davis feat. Gloc 9 (new entry)
29. LoveGame - Lady GaGa
28. Pen and Paper - The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
27. Manila - Sandwich
26. Black Heart Inertia - Incubus
25. Dirty Funk - Steve Appleton (new entry)
24. Remember Me - T.I. feat. Mary J Blige (new entry)
23. I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
22. I Do Not Hook Up - Kelly Clarkson
21. Touch My Hand - David Archuleta
20. Drama Queen - Duncan Ramos
19. The Wind Blows - The All-American Rejects
18. Best I Ever Had - Drake (highest new entry)
17. Knock You Down - Keri Hilson feat. Kanye West and Ne-Yo
16. Sweet Dreams - Beyonce
15. Back in Time - Kyla feat. Jay-R
14. Please Don't Stop the Rain - James Morrison
13. Notion - Kings of Leon
12. La La Land - Demi Lovato
11. Paparazzi - Lady GaGa
10. Paranoid - Jonas Brothers
9. Already Gone - Kelly Clarkson
8. 21 Guns - Green Day
7. New Divide - Linkin Park
6. This Time - John Legend
5. No Boundaries - Kris Allen
4. You Belong with Me - Taylor Swift
3. Permanent - David Cook (last week's #1)
2. Mad World - Adam Lambert
1. Battlefield - Jordin Sparks (new #1)

NU107 Stairway To Seven Weekly Edition
Saturday, June 27, 2009

7|Incubus - Black Heart Inertia
6|Linkin Park - New Divide
5|Green Day - Know Your Enemy
4|Placebo - For What It's Worth
3|Spongecola // Gary V. - Ayt!
2|Archipelago - May 1 (Last Week's #1)
1|Taking Back Sunday - Sink Into Me (New #1)

On The Cusp:
The Dawn - Hatak
Pupil - Different Worlds

WRR 101.9 For Life Saturday Top 20
June 27, 2009

1. Kung Puwede Lang Sana- Bugoy
2. Dahil Minahal Mo Ako- Sarah Geronimo
3. Come Back To Me- David Cook
4.Antukin- Rico Blanco
5. Jai Ho- AR Rahman and Pussycat Dolls
6.Boom Boom Pow- Black Eyed Peas
7. Always You- Charice
8. One More Time- Three Bicycles
9. If U Seek Amy- Britney Spears
10. No Boundaries- Kris Allen
11. White Horse- Taylor Swift
12. Walang Iwanan- 6cyclemind
13. The Climb- Miley Cyrus
14. Poker Face- Lady Gaga
15. Mad World - Adam Lambert
16. Tabi- Paraluman and Kean Cipriano
17. Your Call- Secondhand Serenade
18. Ayt! - Spongecola feat Gary V
19. Sandali Na Lang-Hale
20. Almost Over You- Karylle

93.9 iFM i10 Countdown
June 27, 2009
  1. Love Story - Taylor Swift (10th non-consecutive week at #1)
  2. The Climb - Miley Cyrus
  3. Di Na Mababawi - Spongecola
  4. Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny) - AR Rahman and Pussycat Dolls
  5. Antukin - Rico Blanco
  6. Poker Face - Lady GaGa
  7. White Horse - Taylor Swift
  8. No Boundaries - Kris Allen
  9. Moment of Truth - FM Static
  10. Ikaw Na Nga - Willie Revillame
RX 93.1 Countdown Top 7 And The Wannabes
June 26, 2009
  1. Permanent - David Cook (new entry)
  2. You Belong With Me - Taylor Swift
  3. Touch My Hand - David Archuleta
  4. 21 Guns - Green Day (new entry)
  5. New Divide - Linkin Park (new entry)
  6. Mad World - Adam Lambert
  7. Battlefield - Jordin Sparks
  8. White Horse - Taylor Swift
  9. Shattered - O.A.R.
  10. This Time - John Legend
  11. No Boundaries - Kris Allen
  12. Never Say Never - The Fray
  13. I Do Not Hook Up - Kelly Clarkson
  14. Notion - Kings Of Leon
  15. Before the Worst - The Script (new entry)
  16. Waking Up in Vegas - Katy Perry (re-entry)
  17. Her Diamonds - Rob Thomas (re-entry)
  18. Come Back to Me - David Cook (15th week on the chart)
  19. Steal Away - Billy Crawford
  20. Please Don't Stop the Rain - James Morrison
UR 105.9 Pinoy Rock Countdown
June 26, 2009
  1. Lipas - Publico
  2. Arinola Blues - Dr. Crowley
  3. Puting Anghel - Triangulo
  4. Bagong Mundo - Playphonics
  5. Light A Cigarette - Speakeasy
102.7 Star FM Dumadagundong Top 5 Hits of the Week
June 22-28, 2009
  1. Careless Whisper - Kris Lawrence
  2. Fall For You - Secondhand Serenade
  3. Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny) - A.R Rahman feat Pussycat Dolls
  4. Antukin - Rico Blanco
  5. I'll Never Cry - Iya Villania
Jam 88.3's Top Ten Chart Attack
June 25, 2009
  1. The Reeling - Passion Pit
  2. Something Good Can Work - Two Door Cinema Club
  3. Notion - Kings of Leon
  4. No One Sleeps When I'm Awake - The Sounds
  5. Back Of The Van - Ladyhawke (last week's #1)
  6. Be There - Howie Day
  7. All You Did Was Save My Life - Our Lady Peace
  8. Foot Of The Mountain - A-Ha
  9. Gun for a Tongue - Butterfly Boucher
  10. She's A Genius - Jet (new entry)

Twenty Tunes 18

Top 20 Current Favorite Songs/Singles for June
  1. New Divide - Linkin Park
  2. Knock You Down - Keri Hilson feat Kanye West and Ne-Yo
  3. Please Don't Stop the Rain - James Morrison
  4. Her Diamonds - Rob Thomas
  5. You Belong With Me - Taylor Swift
  6. Notion - Kings of Leon
  7. 21 Guns - Green Day
  8. Know Your Enemy - Green Day
  9. Breaking - Anberlin
  10. Black Heart Inertia - Incubus
  11. Good Girls Go Bad - Cobra Starship feat Leighton Meester
  12. Battlefield - Jordin Sparks
  13. Upuan - Gloc 9 feat Zelle
  14. Kristy, Are You Doing Okay - The Offspring
  15. Waking Up in Vegas - Katy Perry
  16. Careless Whisper - Seether
  17. I Do Not Hook Up - Kelly Clarkson
  18. This Town - O.A.R
  19. Never Say Never - The Fray
  20. Radio Radio - Brooke White
Coming Soon: My Midyear Top 50 :D

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Twenty Tunes 17 (May 2009)
Twenty Tunes 16 (April 2009)
Twenty Tunes 15 (March 2009)
Twenty Tunes 14 (February 2009)
Twenty Tunes 13 (January 2009)

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Don't Judge a Book...



I'm so glad that I finally finished reading this book! I bought Bob Ong's latest book over month ago but it is only today that I finally finished reading it. The book didn't really grab my interest when I first read it that's why this book was left half-read for three weeks! This was the first Bob Ong book that I didn't immediately finished reading. Another factor I admit is that I was really preoccupied with the Internet and DVD to read, which is a bit bad I know.
Even though I got bored initially by this book, I was proven wrong during the latter part of the story. I was blown away!
I don't want to give too much details on the book to avoid possible spoilers but let me just say that it was really clever for Bob Ong to use a "superhero" for this work and the setting of the story is spot on! However, there are cliches in the story especially the "origin" of the "super hero", it felt a bit forced for me. But the 'community' was well written, it was well described, it was campy at some point but it was not ridicolous.
The "climax" of the story is riveting! Bizarre but poignant! I like how this book addressed the issue of DEPENDENCY. After I finished reading, it really got me thinking of the story's message.
Clearly, don't judge a book by its first chapters haha.

Friday, June 26, 2009

Michael Jackson (1958-2009)

The news that greeted me this morning as I opened the radio after waking up was this:
Michael Jackson is dead
I was really shocked with the news.
It was so sudden.
A music icon is gone.
I know his life has become so bizarre and for the record I really did feel off about him with all the cases and the scandalous things that happened to him during the last years of his life. It's really sad that he started a great life but went downhill and hit rock bottom as he grew old. Seeing old videos of him makes me feel so sad because of what happened to him after the success.
It's a tragedy.
But no one can't deny the legacy he left to us.
The songs immortalized him.
Regardless of all the controversies, Michael Jackson made history and created a worldwide cultural impact.

His music will live on forever.

Rest in Peace, King of Pop.

I will end this entry with my all time favorite Michael Jackson song "Man in the Mirror'



I'm starting with the man in the mirror
I'm asking him to change his ways
And no message could have
Been any clearer
If you wanna make the world
A better place
(if you wanna make the
World a better place)
Take a look at yourself, and
Then make a change
(take a look at yourself, and
Then make a change)

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Post Grad

Let me present to you the trailer of this movie which my beloved (naks!) Alexis Bledel of Gilmore Girls stars in her first solo film POST GRAD set to be released in the US on August (not sure about the international screenings I hope soon enough). Of course, I admit, I became interested with this movie because it stars ALEXIS BLEDEL, my all time celebrity crush! But the topic of the film is somehow close to my heart because it tells the struggle of a person after graduating from college. There is line in the trailer which I also said to myself after facing disappointments after graduating from college the line was "This is not the way it was supposed to go"
I really hope this movie will be a commercial and critical success. This is Alexis' first solo film, I don't want it to suck! Check out the trailer, looks promising! (I can't help but still see Alexis as Rory Gilmore when I watched the trailer haha)

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Complications

With the kind of name this virus has it could be easily be forgotten but no it has become a household name, the A(H1N1) virus is clearly making its mark! In a bad way of course. I'm really bothered with the news everyday with more people getting it here in the Philippines. What a rocky start it must have been for the students as many schools are suspending classes because of it. Today, my alma matter DLSU-D announced they are suspending the classes because of a suspected case of a student suffering from the virus.
I'm getting paranoid.
Although it is a bit comforting that there is a cure for this and a lot of have been already been cured from it. What's really annoying me though that there are still opportunitsts, like a few days ago I saw someone in a social networking sitr selling the vaccine for a very expensive price! Definitely over pricing it! Plus, could 'regular' people sell vaccines? What people could do for money really disgusts me!
Tsk...tsk.

Monday, June 22, 2009

Chart Recap 48 (Philippine Music Charts)

Rundown of last week's music charts on various Metro Manila FM stations and Music Channels
(For last week's recap, go here The following list of charts were gathered by The Philippine Music Charts Thread Team of PinoyExchange.com (visit the thread here)


MYX Hit Chart
June 21, 2009

1. Touch My Hand - David Archuleta
2. White Horse - Taylor Swift
3. Come Back To Me - David Cook
4. Walang Iwanan - 6cyclemind
5. Ayt! - Spongecola f/ Gary V.
6. The Climb - Miley Cyrus
7. Paranoid - Jonas Brothers
8. Know Your Enemy - Green Day
9. Back In Time - Kyla & Jay-R
10. Untouched - The Veronicas
11. Fire - 2NE1
12. Boom Boom Pow - The Black Eyed Peas
13. I Do Not Hook Up - Kelly Clarkson
14. How You Love Me Now - Hey Monday
15. Don't Forget - Demi Lovato
16. LoveGame - Lady GaGa
17. If U Seek Amy - Britney Spears
18. How Do You Sleep - Jesse McCartney
19. The Show - Lenka
20. Antukin - Rico Blanc0

Pinoy MYX Countdown
June 20-26, 2009
  1. 6cyclemind - Walang Iwanan (1st week at #1, up 1)
  2. Sponge Cola feat. Gary Valenciano - Ayt! (up 1)
  3. Kyla duet with Jay-R - Back in Time (down 2, biggest loser)
  4. Rico Blanco - Antukin (up 1, swap)
  5. Sandwich - Manila (down 1, swap)
  6. Kamikazee - Wala (non-mover 1)
  7. Paraluman feat. Kean Cipriano - Tabi (non-mover 2)
  8. Karylle - Almost Over You (non-mover 3)
  9. The Dawn - Love Will Set Us Free (up 1, swap)
  10. Richard Poon - Kumot At Unan (down 1, swap)
  11. Charice - Always You (non-mover 4)
  12. Hale - Sandali na Lang (non-mover 5)
  13. Sopiz - Prinsesa ng Kaba (non-mover 6)
  14. Angulo - Salita (non-mover 7)
  15. Archipelago - May 1 (up 1, swap)
  16. Silent Sanctuary - Hay Naku (down 1, swap)
  17. Aurora - Iwas (non-mover 8)
  18. The Dorques - Murasaki Blue (non-mover 9)
  19. Up Dharma Down - Sana (new entry)
  20. Josh Santana - Kahit Minsan Lang (new entry)
MYX International Top 20
June 20-27, 2009
  1. David Archuleta - Touch My Hand (2nd week@#1)
  2. Taylor Swift - White Horse
  3. David Cook - Come Back To Me
  4. Miley Cyrus - The Climb
  5. Jonas Brothers - Paranoid
  6. Green Day - Know Your Enemy
  7. The Veronicas - Untouched
  8. 2NE1 - Fire
  9. The Black Eyed Peas - Boom Boom Pow
  10. Kelly Clarkson - I Do Not Hook Up
  11. Hey Monday - How You Love Me Now
  12. Demi Lovato - Don't Forget
  13. Lady GaGa - Love Game
  14. Britney Spears - If You Seek Amy
  15. Jesse McCartney feat. Ludacris - How Do You Sleep
  16. Lenka - The Show
  17. The Fray - Never Say Never (Re-Entry)
  18. Metro Station - Kelsey
  19. Secondhand Serenade - Maybe (New Entry)
  20. Wonder Girls - Nobody (New Entry)
Wave 89.1 Soul Review
June 21, 2009
  1. Birthday Sex - Jeremih
  2. Case of You - Omarion
  3. Battlefield - Jordin Sparks
  4. Paranoid - Kanye West feat. Mr Hudson
  5. Taas Noo - Amber Davis feat. Gloc 9
  6. What's a Guy to Do - Usher feat. Pharrell Williams
  7. Beggin' - Madcon
  8. I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
  9. LoveGame - Lady GaGa
  10. Bring It Back - Frankie J
  11. Sex Girl - Joe
  12. Beyonce feat. Kanye West - Ego (Remix)
  13. Mario - Break Up
  14. Maxwell - Pretty Wings
  15. R.Kelly - Superman High (New Entry)
MTV Gimme 10
June 20, 2009

1. Touch My Hand - David Archuleta (New #1)
2. Come Back To Me - David Cook (Last Week's #1)
3. I Do Not Hook Up - Kelly Clarkson
4. Knock You Down - Keri Hilson ft. Ne-yo & Kanye West
5. Jai Ho! - AR Rahman & Pussycat Dolls
6. Boom Boom Pow- The Black Eyed peas
7. Waking Up In Vegas- Katy Perry
8. Right Round - Flo Rida
9. Love Game- Lady Gaga
10. Know Your Enemy- Greenday (New Entry)

101.9 For Life SATURDAY TOP 20
JUNE 20, 2009

1. Kung Puwede Lang Sana- Bugoy (back @ #1/2nd week overall)
2. Come Back To Me- David Cook (top foreign hit of the week)
3. Antukin- Rico Blanco (last week's #1)
4. Dahil Minahal Mo Ako- Sarah Geronimo
5. Always You- Charice
6. Jai Ho- PussyCat Dolls with AR Rahman
7. The Climb- Miley Cyrus
8. If You Seek Amy- Britney Spears
9. Boom Boom Pow- Black Eyed Peas
10. No Boundaries- Kris Allen
11. Poker Face- Lady Gaga
12. One More Time- Three Bicycles (new entry):ee k:
13. Tabi- Paraluman ft. Kean
14. White Horse- Taylor Swift (new entry)
15. Your Call- Secondhand Serenade
16. Almost Over You- Karylle
17. Walang Iwanan- 6cyclemind (new entry)
18. Love Story- Taylor Swift
19. Sandali Na Lang-Hale
20. Right Round-Flo Rida ft. Kesha

93.9 iFM i10 Countdown
June 20, 2009
  1. Love Story - Taylor Swift (9th non-consecutive week at #1)
  2. The Climb - Miley Cyrus
  3. Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny) - AR Rahman and Pussycat Dolls
  4. Di Na Mababawi - Spongecola
  5. Antukin - Rico Blanco
  6. Poker Face - Lady GaGa
  7. White Horse - Taylor Swift
  8. Moment of Truth - FM Static
  9. Ikaw Na Nga - Willie Revillame
  10. No Boundaries - Kris Allen

103.5 MAX FM Final Countdown (June 21, 2K9)

30. Shooting Star - David Rush feat. Pitbull, Kevin Rudolf and LMFAO
29. I Do Not Hook Up - Kelly Clarkson
28. Goodbye - Kristinia DeBarge
27. Don't Trust Me - 3OH!3
26. Rendezvous - Mobbstarr / Dice & K-9
25. Jai Ho! (You are My Destiny) - A.R Rahman feat. The Pussycat Dolls
24. So Fine - Sean Paul
23. Wanted - Jessie James (new entry)
22. Bang Bang - K'naan feat. Adam Levine
21. As Strong as the Sun - Astro Nuts
20. Magnificent - Rick Ross feat. John Legend (new entry)
19. Back in Time - Kyla feat. Jay-R
18. Lala Song - Bob Sinclar feat. Wonder Mike & Master Gee from Sugarhill Gang (highest new entry)
17. Warrior's Dance - The Prodigy
16. Sweet Dreams - Beyonce
15. Boom Boom Pow - Black Eyed Peas
14. LoveGame - Lady GaGa
13. Steal Away - Billy Crawford
12. Taas Noo - Amber Davis feat. Gloc 9
11. Waking Up in Vegas - Katy Perry
10. Know Your Enemy - Green Day
9. I Don't Need It - Jamie Foxx feat. Timbaland
8. Fire Burning - Sean Kingston
7. Patron Tequila - Paradiso Girls feat. Lil' Jon
6. When Love Takes Over - David Guetta feat. Kelly Rowland
5. Dance Bailalo - Kat DeLuna
4. Knock You Down - Keri Hilson feat. Kanye West and Ne-Yo
3. I Remember - Deadmau5 & Kaskade (last week's #1)
2. Good Girls Go Bad - Cobra Starship feat. Leighton Meester
1. I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas (new #1)

Magic 30
21 June 2009
  1. Permanent - David Cook (4th week at #1)
  2. Battlefield - Jordin Sparks
  3. You Belong With Me - Taylor Swift
  4. Mad World - Adam Lambert
  5. No Boundaries - Kris Allen
  6. Paranoid - Jonas Brothers
  7. La La Land - Demi Lovato
  8. Notion - Kings Of Leon
  9. Sweet Dreams - Beyonce
  10. The Wind Blows - The All-American Rejects
  11. I Do Not Hook Up - Kelly Clarkson
  12. Touch My Hand - David Archuleta
  13. Already Gone - Kelly Clarkson (HIGHEST NEW ENTRY)
  14. Please Don't Stop The Rain - James Morrison
  15. Paparazzi - Lady GaGa (NEW ENTRY)
  16. Knock You Down - Keri Hilson featuring Kanye West & Ne-Yo
  17. Love Game - Lady GaGa
  18. 21 Guns - Green Day (NEW ENTRY)
  19. This Time - John Legend
  20. New Divide - Linkin Park (NEW ENTRY)
  21. Manila - Sandwich
  22. Come Back To Me - David Cook
  23. Pen And Paper - The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
  24. Back In Time - Kyla featuring Jay-R
  25. Drama Queen - Duncan
  26. I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas (NEW ENTRY)
  27. No Surprise - Daughtry
  28. Black Heart Inertia - Incubus
  29. How You Love Me Now - Hey Monday
  30. Waking Up In Vegas - Katy Perry
NU 107 Stairway to Seven Weekly Edition
June 20, 2009

1. May 1 - Archipelago
2. Sink Into Me- Taking Back Sunday
3. Know Your Enemy- Green Day
4. Ayt!- Spongecola feat. Gary V.
5. Black Heart Inertia - Incubus
6. New Divide - Linkin Park
7. For What It's Worth - Placebo

On The Cusp:
Hatag - The Dawn


RX 93.1 Countdown Top 7 And The Wannabes
June 19, 2009
  1. Mad World - Adam Lambert (2 weeks)
  2. Touch My Hand - David Archuleta
  3. No Boundaries - Kris Allen
  4. Battlefield - Jordin Sparks
  5. Shattered - O.A.R.
  6. White Horse - Taylor Swift
  7. Knock You Down - Keri Hilson feat Kanye West and Ne-Yo
  8. This Time - John Legend
  9. You Belong With Me - Taylor Swift
  10. Boom Boom Pow - Black Eyed Peas
  11. I Do Not Hook Up - Kelly Clarkson
  12. Steal Away - Billy Crawford
  13. Notion - Kings Of Leon
  14. The Climb - Miley Cyrus
  15. Never Say Never - The Fray
  16. Please Don't Stop the Rain - James Morrison
  17. Come Back to Me - David Cook
  18. Sweet Dreams - Beyonce
  19. Back In Time - Kyla feat Jay-R
  20. Know Your Enemy - Green Day
UR 105.9 Pinoy Rock Countdown
June 19, 2009
  1. Bagong Mundo - Playphonics
  2. Lipas - Publico
  3. Arinola Blues - Dr. crowley
  4. Puting Anghel - Triangulo
  5. Light A Cigarette - Speakeasy
Jam 88.3's Top Ten Chart Attack
June 18, 2009
  1. Back Of The Van - Ladyhawke
  2. Foot Of The Mountain - A-Ha
  3. Gun for a Tongue - Butterfly Boucher
  4. The Reeling - Passion Pit
  5. All You Did Was Save My Life - Our Lady Peace
  6. Breaking - Anberlin
  7. Something Good Can Work - Two Door Cinema Club
  8. Be There - Howie Day (New entry)
  9. Notion - Kings of Leon (New entry)
  10. No One Sleeps When I'm Awake - The Sounds (New entry)

102.7 Star FM Dumadagundong Top 5 Hits of the Week
June 15-21, 2009
  1. Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny) - A.R Rahman feat Pussycat Dolls (3rd week @ #1)
  2. Careless Whisper - Kris Lawrence
  3. Antukin - Rico Blanco
  4. Fall For You - Secondhand Serenade
  5. Always You - Charice Pempengco


Saturday, June 20, 2009

Me @ Tv Guide Magazine Online!

Last year, my question was picked for Chart Beat Chat of Billboard.com and I was really ecstatic to see my name there and now my chosen was picked again this time on the website of TV Guide Magazine! I really idolized TV Critic Matt Roush since I discovered his columns four years ago, I've always wanted to send a question for his Ask Matt column but I could not think of what to ask haha. Anyway, last week I had a Eureka moment and thought of a question to ask and I immediately e-mailed it to him and well my question was picked! You could see it here
If you are too lazy to click that haha I'll post it anyway:

Question: I'm from the Philippines and I really like reading your column online. I like reading your analysis on TV shows and the issues surrounding it. I also base on your reviews to what shows to watch and request our stations here to air. Anyway, my question: Doesn't international success matter on a U.S. TV series renewal? I think its kind of sad that there are popular U.S. shows in other countries but will get canceled because it was not successful domestically. Has there been an instance before that there was a show not doing well in the U.S. but got renewed because of international popularity?—Jecoup

Matt Roush: I’m not aware of any show that would otherwise have been canceled on a U.S. network that was kept alive simply because of its international reach. Maybe a show like Baywatch counts, which NBC dropped after a single season but was revived for domestic and international syndication, with tremendous success. But generally, if a show isn’t pulling its weight on a network, it doesn’t matter how many are watching it overseas. This may begin to change as the economic calculus for a show’s success continues to evolve. With studios and networks so vertically aligned now, it’s quite possible that a studio could keep a struggling show going if it thinks it can reap enough coin in the international market. Can’t really think of any network examples, though I’m sure if there are any, the readers will let me know. And I promise to share. Thanks for writing from the Philippines. Who knew?

I asked a good question, right? And I was really thrileed when he was amazed he found he have a fan on this side of the world haha :D

Monday, June 15, 2009

Chart Recap 47 (Philippine Music Charts)

Rundown of last week's music charts on various Metro Manila FM stations and Music Channels
(For last week's recap, go here The following list of charts were gathered by The Philippine Music Charts Thread Team of PinoyExchange.com (visit the thread here)

UR 105.9 Pinoy Rock Countdown
June 12, 2009
  1. Lipas - Publico
  2. Bagong Mundo - Playphonics
  3. Puting Anghel - Triangulo
  4. Light A Cigarette - Speakeasy
  5. Do What You Wanna Do - Nameless Heroes

Wave 89.1 Soul Review Countdown
June 13, 2009
  1. Case of You - Omarion (2 weeks @ #1)
  2. Birthday Sex - Jeremih
  3. Battlefield - Jordin Sparks
  4. Paranoid - Kanye West feat. Mr Hudson
  5. What's a Guy to Do - Usher feat. Pharrell Williams
  6. I Need A Girl - Trey Songz
  7. Taas Noo - Amber Davis feat. Gloc 9
  8. Beggin' - Madcon
  9. I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
  10. Bring It Back - Frankie J
  11. LoveGame - Lady GaGa
  12. Ego - Beyonce feat. Kanye West
  13. Sex Girl - Joe
  14. Break Up - Mario
  15. Pretty Wings - Maxwell
MYX Hitchart
June 14, 2009
  1. Touch My Hand - David Archuleta (1st week at #1)
  2. White Horse - Taylor Swift
  3. Come Back To Me - David Cook
  4. The Climb - Miley Cyrus
  5. Untouched - The Veronicas
  6. Back in Time - Kyla feat Jay-R
  7. Know Your Enemy - Green Day
  8. Don't Forget - Demi Lovato
  9. Boom Boom Pow - The Black Eyed Peas
  10. Walang Iwanan - Six Cycle Mind
  11. Ayt! - Spongecola feat Gary Valenciano (new entry)
  12. LoveGame - Lady GaGa
  13. I Do Not Hook Up - Kelly Clarkson
  14. If U Seek Amy - Britney Spears
  15. Manila - Sandwich
  16. Antukin - Rico Blanco
  17. Paranoid - Jonas Brothers (new entry)
  18. How You Love Me Now - Hey Monday
  19. The Show - Lenka
  20. Fire - 2NE1 (new entry)
NU107 Stairway To Seven Weekly Edition
Saturday, June 13, 2009
  1. Archipelago - May 1 (2nd week at #1)
  2. Green Day - Know Your Enemy
  3. Taking Back Sunday - Sink Into Me
  4. U2 - Magnificent
  5. Incubus - Black Heart Inertia
  6. Linkin Park - New Divide
  7. Sponge Cola // Gary V. - Ayt!

On The Cusp:
Placebo - For What It's Worth

Magic 89.9 Magic 30
Sunday, June 14, 2009

30|Duncan Ramos - Drama Queen (NEW)
29|Kyla //Jay-R - Back In Time
28|Keri Hilson //Lil' John //T-Pain - Hey Girl (Patron Tequila)
27|Incubus - Black Heart Inertia
26|Red Jumpsuit Apparatus - Pen & Paper (Something Typical)
25|Jamie Foxx // T-Pain - Blame It
24|John Legend - This Time (NEW)
23|Lenka - The Show
22|Black Eyed Peas - Boom Boom Pow
21|Rob Thomas - Her Diamonds
20|Sandwich - Manila
19|Keri Hilson // Kanye West // Ne-Yo - Knock You Down
18|Hey Monday - How Do You Love Me Now
17|Katy Perry - Waking Up In Vegas
16|Daughtry - No Surprise
15|James Morrison - Please Don't Stop The Rain (NEW)
14|David Cook - Come Back To Me
13|The All-American Rejects - The Wind Blows
12|Taylor Swift - You Belong With Me (NEW)
11|Kings Of Leon - Notion
10|Adam Lambert - Mad World (HNE)
09|Demi Lovato - LaLaLand
08|David Archuleta - Touch My Hand
07|Lady GaGa - LoveGame
06|Kelly Clarkson - I Do Not Hook Up
05|Beyonce - Sweet Dreams
04|The Jonas Brothers - Paranoid
03|Jordin Sparks - Battlefield
02|Kris Allen - No Boundaries
01|David Cook - Permanent (3rd week at #1)

PINOY MYX COUNTDOWN
June 13, 2009

1. Back in Time - Kyla duet with JayR
2. Walang Iwanan - 6cyclemind
3. Ayt! - Spongecola with Gary Valenciano
4. Manila - Sandwich
5. Antukin - Rico Blanco
6. Wala - Kamikazee
7. Tabi - Paraluman feat. Kean Cipriano
8. Almost Over You - Karylle
9. Kumot at Unan - Richard Poon
10. Love Will Set Us Free - The Dawn
11. Always You - Charice
12. Sandali na Lang - Hale
13. Prinsesa ng Kaba - Sopiz
14. Salita - Anggulo
15. Hay Naku - Silent Sanctuary
16. May 1 - Archipelago
17. Iwas - Aurora
18. Murasaki Blue - The Dorques
19. Torres - Mayonnaise
20. You Had Your Chance - Gorgoro

POW - Joyride by Bagetsafonik

MTV Gimme 10
June 13, 2009

  1. Come Back To Me - David Cook
  2. Jai Ho (You Are My Destiny) - AR Rahaman and Pussycat Dolls
  3. I Do Not Hook Up - Kelly Clarkson
  4. Touch My Hand - David Archuleta
  5. Boom Boom Pow - Black Eyed Peas
  6. Waking Up In Vegas - Katy Perry
  7. Right Round - Flo Rida feat Kesha
  8. The Climb - Miley Cyrus
  9. Love Game - Lady GaGa
  10. Insomnia - Craig David
MYX International Top 20
June 13, 2009
  1. Touch My Hand - David Archuleta
  2. White Horse - Taylor Swift
  3. Come Back To Me - David Cook
  4. The Climb - Miley Cyrus
  5. Untouched - The Veronicas
  6. Know Your Enemy - Green Day
  7. Don't Forget - Demi Lovato
  8. Boom Boom Pow - The Black Eyed Peas
  9. LoveGame - Lady GaGa
  10. I Do Not Hook Up - Kelly Clarkson
  11. If U Seek Amy - Britney Spears
  12. Paranoid - Jonas Brothers
  13. How You Love Me Now - Hey Monday
  14. The Show - Lenka
  15. Fire - 2NE1
  16. Part Of The List - Ne-Yo
  17. How Do You Sleep - Jesse McCartney f/ Ludacris
  18. Kelsey - Metro Station
  19. It's Alright, It's Okay - Ashley Tisdale
  20. Knock You Down - Keri Hilson f/ Kanye West and Ne-Yo
BESPREN 101.9 FOR LIFE Saturday Top 20
June 13, 2009


(this is an unofficial update due to some discrepancies of the presentation of the said program. log in to http://www.1019forlife.com for complete details tomorrow or on Monday)

1. ANTUKIN Rico Blanco (BACK @ #1-5th week overall)
2. KUNG PWEDE LANG SANA Bugoy Drilon (last week's #1)
3. COME BACK TO ME David Cook (top foreign hit of the week)
4. JAI HO! The Pussycat Dolls with AR Rahman
5. ALWAYS YOU Charice
6. DAHIL MINAMAHAL MO AKO Sarah Geronimo
7. THE CLIMB Miley Cyrus
8. IF U SEEK AMY Britney Spears
9. BOOM BOOM POW The Black Eyed Peas
10. POKER FACE Lady GaGa
11. LOVE STORY Taylor Swift
12. YOUR CALL SecondHand Serenade
13. ALMOST OVER YOU Karylle
14. TABI Paraluman
15. NO BOUNDARIES Kris Allen (NEW ENTRY)
16. YOUR UNIVERSE Rico Blanco
17. RIGHT ROUND FloRida ft. Kesha
18. PRINSESA NG KABA Sopiz
19. SANDALI NA LANG Hale
20. YOU CHANGED MY LIFE IN A MOMENT Sarah Geronimo

RX 93.1 Countdown Top 7 And The Wannabees
July 12, 2009
  1. Mad World - Adam Lambert (new #1)
  2. Touch My Hand - David Archuleta
  3. No Boundaries - Kris Allen (last week's #1)
  4. Battlefield - Jordin Sparks
  5. White Horse - Taylor Swift
  6. This Time - John Legend
  7. Shattered - O.A.R.
  8. Knock You Down - Keri Hilson feat Kanye West and Ne-Yo
  9. Jai Ho (You Are My Destiny) - AR Rahman and Pussycat Dolls
  10. I Do Not Hook Up - Kelly Clarkson
  11. Back in Time - Kyla feat Jay-R
  12. Waking Up in Vegas - Katy Perry
  13. The Climb - Miley Cyrus
  14. Sweet Dreams - Beyonce
  15. Notion - Kings of Leon
  16. Please Don't Stop the Rain - James Morrison
  17. Her Diamonds - Rob Thomas
  18. You Belong With Me - Taylor Swift
  19. Never Say Never - The Fray
  20. Come Back to Me - David Cook
103.5 MAX FM Final Countdown
As of June 13, 2009
  1. Deadmau5 & Kaskade - I Remember
  2. Keri Hilson ft. Kanye West & Ne-Yo - Knock You Down
  3. Amber Davis ft. Gloc 9 - Taas Noo
  4. The Prodigy - Warrior's Dance (LW # 1)
  5. Cobra Starship feat. Leighton Meester - Good Girls Go Bad
  6. The Black Eyed Peas ft. LMFAO - Boom Boom Pow (Remix)
  7. Green Day - Know Your Enemy
  8. Astro Nuts - As Strong As The Sun
  9. Paradiso Girls feat. Lil' Jon - Patron Tequila
  10. The Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling
  11. David Guetta feat. Kelly Rowland - When Love Takes Over
  12. Kyla & Jay-R - Back in Time
  13. Billy Crawford - Steal Away
  14. Katy Perry - Waking Up in Vegas
  15. Kat DeLuna - Dance Bailalo
  16. Kelly Clarkson - I Donot Hook Up
  17. Sean Kingston - Fire Burning (NEW ENTRY)
  18. Lady GaGa - Love Game
  19. AR Rahman & The Pussycat Dolls - Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)
  20. Philippine All-Stars / Q-York feat. Kenjohns & Chelo Aestrid - Mainit
  21. Beyonce - Sweet Dreams
  22. Jamie Foxx feat. Timbaland - I Don't Need It (NEW ENTRY)
  23. Sean Paul - So Fine (NEW ENTRY)
  24. David Rush feat. Kevin Rudolf, Pitbull & LMFAO - Shooting Star
  25. Mobbstarr (Dice&K9) - Rendezvous (NEW ENTRY)
  26. 3OH!3 - Don't Trust Me
  27. K'Naan ft. Adam Levine - Bang Bang
  28. White Lies - To Lose My Life
  29. Kristinia Debarge - Goodbye
  30. Eminem - We Made You
93.9 iFM i10 Countdown
June 13, 2009
  1. Love Story - Taylor Swift (8th non-consecutive week at #1)
  2. The Climb - Miley Cyrus
  3. Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny) - AR Rahman and The Pussycat Dolls
  4. Moment of Truth - FM Static
  5. Poker Face - Lady GaGa
  6. White Horse - Taylor Swift
  7. Tonight - FM Static
  8. Antukin - Rico Blanco
  9. Di Na Mababawi - Sponge Cola
  10. Ikaw na Nga - Willie Revillame
102.7 Star FM Dumadagundong Top 5 Tunes of the Week
June 8-14, 2009
  1. Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny) - AR Rahman and The Pussycat Dolls (2nd week at #1)
  2. Careless Whisper - Kris Lawrence
  3. Antukin- Rico Blanco
  4. Always You - Charice
  5. Fall For You - Secondhand Serenade
Jam 88.3 Top Ten Chart Attack
Thursday, June 11, 2009

10|Maximo Park - The Kids Are Sick Again
09|Linkin Park - New Divide
08|Two Door Cinema Club - Something Good Can Work (NEW)
07|Our Lady Peace - All You Did Was Save My Life (HNE)
06|The Limousines - Very Busy People
05|Passion Pit - The Reeling
04|A- Ha - Foot Of The Mountain
03|Anberlin - Breaking (Bittersweet Memory) (Last Week's #1)
02|Ladyhawke - Back Of The Van
01|Butterfly Boucher - Gun For A Tongue

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Stop, Pause, and Go

Well, it's the time where my Internet connection is intermittent. It has been really annoying the past few days. I called up Smart Bro and they told me there was some technical problems blah blah. I just said okay hope you fix it asap. You know, I'm not really the type who scolds on a customer service agent despite the sucky service. Maybe because I have friends that are call center agents and they are not really the one at fault at this and I know they have already face several complaints already and I know it ain't an easy a job.I 'm annoyed but I just can't take it on the agent. They are doing their job or what they are instructed too. That's why I never really wanted to become a call center agent despite the huge compensation they offer. That kind of job nature is something I could not take. I'm too weak for that . I don't like to be the shock absorber of complaints. Plus, I don't have the 'voice' as well.

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Speaking of jobs, tomorrow I'll face a major development in my career. Once it's all fixed, I'll blog about it. I'm really excited actually but let me tell you it was really a difficult time for me the past week, I thought it was an easy decision but when the time I actually came that I have to face the situation it's really different on how I imagined it. I have this habit of planning what to say on a future scenario and most of the time it does not play out during the actual moment. But I knew that what's happening is a turning point in my life. It's scary and also exciting. And I choose to feel the latter more. Yes, its a choice on how you handle fear. I'm not ignoring it but I'm not letting it affect me that much.

I am growing up. And it's just the beginning.

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I'm typed this on a word processor and posted it once the connection came back haha. I just hope this 'season' will be over soon.

Monday, June 08, 2009

Chart Recap 46 (Philippine Music Charts)

Rundown of last week's music charts on various Metro Manila FM stations and Music Channels
(For last week's recap, go here) The following list of charts were gathered by The Philippine Music Charts Thread Team of PinoyExchange.com (visit the thread here)

UPDATE: added Magic 30, sorry failed to see that it was not included the first time I posted this

Magic 89.9's Magic 30
June 7, 2009
  1. Permanent - David Cook (2 weeks at #1)
  2. No Boundaries - Kris Allen
  3. Paranoid - Jonas Brothers
  4. I Do Not Hook Up - Kelly Clarkson
  5. No Surprise - Daughtry
  6. Sweet Dreams - Beyonce
  7. LoveGame - Lady GaGa
  8. Touch My Hand - David Archuleta
  9. Come Back to Me - David Cook
  10. Waking Up in Vegas - Katy Perry
  11. Battlefield- Jordin Sparks NEW
  12. The Wind Blows - The All American Rejects
  13. Her Diamonds - Rob Thomas
  14. Boom Boom Pow - Black Eyed Peas
  15. Manila - Sandwich
  16. Patron Tequila - Keri Hilson feat Lil Jon and T-Pain
  17. Know Your Enemy - Greenday
  18. Blame It - Jamie Foxx feat T-Pain
  19. Notion - Kings of Leon NEW
  20. I Quit! I Quit! I Quit! - The Click Five
  21. Knock You Down - Keri Hilson feat Kanye West and Ne-Yo NEW
  22. How You Love Me Now - Hey Monday
  23. Pen and Paper - The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
  24. Be With You - Akon
  25. Black Heart Inertia - Incubus
  26. The Show - Lenka
  27. The World We Live In - The Killers
  28. La La Land - Demi Lovato NEW
  29. White Horse - Taylor Swift
  30. Back in Time - Kyla feat Jay-R NEW


MTV GIMME 10
June 6, 2009

1. Come Back To Me- David Cook
2. Jai Ho- A.R Rahman Ft. Pussycat Dolls
3. Boom Boom Pow- The Black Eyed Peas
4. Right Round - Flo Rida Ft/ Kesha
5. I Do Not Hook Up- Kelly Clarkson (New Entry)
6. The Climb- Miley Cyrus
7. Waking Up In Vegas - Katy Perry (New Entry)
8. Insomnia - Craig David
9. Love Sex Magic - Ciara Ft/ Justin Timberlake
10. If U Seek Amy- Britney Spears

MYX Hitchart
June 7, 2009

1. Come Back To Me- David Cook (3rd week at #1)
2. The Climb- Miley Cyrus
3. Untouched - The Veronicas
4. Don't Forget- Demi Lovato
5. Know Your Enemy- Greenday
6. Boom Boom Pow- Black Eyed Peas
7. Back in Time - Kyla feat Jay-R
8. Love game - Lady Gaga
9. White Horse- Taylor Swift (new entry)
10. Touch My Hand- David Archuleta (new entry)
11. If U Seek Amy- Britney Spears
12. Antukin - Rico Blanco
13. Manila - Sandwich
14. Walang Iwanan - Six Cycle Mind
15. I Do Not Hook Up- Kelly Clarkson
16. How You Love Me Now- Hey Monday
17. Sandali na Lang - Hale
18. The Show- Lenka (new entry)
19. Ayt!- Spongecola feat Gary Valenciano (new entry)
20. Wala - Kamikazee


Myx International Top 20
June 6, 2009

1. Come Back To Me- David Cook
2. The Climb- Miley Cyrus
3. Untouched - The Veronicas
4. Dont Forget- Demi Lovato
5. Know Your Enemy- Greenday
6. Boom Boom Pow- Black Eyed Peas
7. Love game - Lady Gaga
8. White Horse- Taylor Swift
9. Touch My Hand- David Archuleta
10. If U Seek Amy- Britney Spears
11. I Do Not Hook Up- Kelly Clarkson
12. How You Love Me Now- Hey Monday
13. The Show- Lenka
14. Knock You Down- Keri Hilson Ft. Kanye West & Neyo
15. Its Alright Its Okay- Ashley Tisdale
16. We Made You- Eminem
17. Love Sex Magic - Ciara Ft. Justin Timberlake
18. Please Dont Leave Me- Pink
19. Never Say Never- The Fray
20. Part Of the list- Neyo

Pinoy MYX Countdown
June 6-12, 2009

1. Kyla duet with Jay-R - Back in Time (5th week at #1)
2. Rico Blanco - Antukin
3. Sandwich - Manila
4. 6cyclemind - Walang Iwanan
5. Hale - Sandali na Lang
6. Sponge Cola feat. Gary Valenciano - Ayt (new entry)
7. Kamikazee - Wala
8. Paraluman feat. Kean Cipriano - Tabi
9. Richard Poon - Kumot At Unan
10. The Dawn - Love Will Set Us Free
11. Sarah Geronimo - You Changed My Life in a Moment
12. Silent Sanctuary - Hay Naku
13. Mayonnaise - Torres
14. Archipelago - May 1
15. Charice - Always You
16. Karylle - Almost Over You (new entry)
17. Paolo Santos - Photograph
18. Hilera - So Be It
19. Angulo - Salita (new entry)
20. Sopiz - Prinsesa ng Kaba (new entry)

Pick of the Week
Aurora - Iwas


RX 93.1 Countdown Top 7 And The Wannabes
May 30 - June 5, 2009

1. Kris Allen - No Boundaries (new #1)
2. David Archuleta - Touch My Hand
3. Adam Lambert - Mad World
4. John Legend - This Time
5. OAR - Shattered
6. Keri Hilson feat. Kanye West and Ne-Yo - Knock You Down
7. Jordin Sparks - Battlefield
8. Taylor Swift - You Belong With Me
9. A.R Rahman feat. Pussycat Dolls - Jai Ho (You Are My Destiny)
10. Miley Cyrus - The Climb
11. Kyla and Jay-R - Back In Time
12. Kelly Clarkson - I Do Not Hook Up
13. Lenka - The Show
14. James Morrison - Please Don't Stop The Rain
15. Katy Perry - Waking Up In Vegas
16. Beyonce - Sweet Dreams
17. Gavin DeGraw - Stay
18. The Black Eyed Peas - Boom Boom Pow
19. David Cook - Come Back To Me
20. Jonas Brothers - Paranoid

UR 105.9
Pinoy Rock Countdown
as of June 5, 2009

1. Bagong Mundo - Playphonics (2nd week@#1)
2. Lipas - Publico
3. Bloodshots - I-Ray
4. Puting Anghel - Triangulo
5. Light A Cigarette - Speakeas

Jam 88.3 Top Ten Chart Attack
Thursday, June 4, 2009

10| Marmaduke Duke - Rubber Lover
09| Maximo Park - The Kids Are Sick Again (Last Week's #2)
08| Dave Matthews Band - Funny The Way It Is
07| Linkin Park - New Divide
06| Passion Pit - The Reeling (NEW)
05| A-Ha - Foot Of The Mountain (NEW)
04| The Limousines - Very Busy People
03| Ladyhawke - Back Of The Van (NEW)
02| Butterfly Boucher - Gun For A Tongue
01| Anberlin - Breaking (Bittersweet Memory) (HNE)

103.5 MAX FM Final Countdown
As of June 6, 2009

1. The Prodigy - Warrior's Dance (2nd Week @#1)
2. Keri Hilson ft. Kanye West & Ne-Yo - Knock You Down
3. Amber Davis ft. Gloc 9 - Taas Noo
4. Katy Perry - Waking Up in Vegas
5. Green Day - Know Your Enemy
6. Deadmau5 & Kaskade - I Remember (HIGHEST NEW ENTRY)
7. The Black Eyed Peas ft. LMFAO - Boom Boom Pow (Remix)
8. Billy Crawford - Steal Away (NEW ENTRY)
9. Kyla & Jay-R - Back in Time
10. David Guetta ft. Kelly Rowland - When Love Takes Over
11. Philippine All Stars / Q-York ft. Kenjohns & Chelo Aestrid - Mainit
12. Astro Nuts - As Strong As The Sun
13. Paradiso Girls ft. Lil' Jon - Patron Tequila
14. White Lies - To Lose My Life
15. AR Rahman & The Pussycat Dolls - Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)
16. Kelly Clarkson - I Donot Hook Up
17. Black Eyed Peas - I Got A Feeling (NEW ENTRY)
18. Lady GaGa - Love Game
19. Eminem - We Made You
20. Chingy feat. Dannieboi - Another One (NEW ENTRY)
21. David Rush feat. Kevin Rudolf, Pitbull & LMFAO - Shooting Star
22. K'Naan ft. Adam Levine - Bang Bang
23. Cobra Starship ft. Leighton Meester - Good Girls Go Bad (NEW ENTRY)
24. Paula DeAnda - Roll the Credits
25. Beyonce - Sweet Dreams
26. 3OH!3 - Don't Trust Me
27. Kristinia Debarge - Goodbye
28. Lady Sovereign - So Human
29. Flo Rida ft. Wynter Gordon - Sugar
30. Pitbull - I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)

93.9 iFM i10 Countdown
June 6, 2009

1. Love Story - Taylor Swift (7th week @ #1)
2. Moment of Truth - FM Static
3. The Climb - Miley Cyrus
4. Jai Ho (You Are My Destiny) - AR Rahman & The Pussycat Dolls
5. White Horse - Taylor Swift
6. Poker Face - Lady GaGa
7. Tonight - FM Static
8. Ikaw Na Nga - Willie Revillame
9. Antukin - Rico Blanco
10. Di Na Mababawi - Sponge Cola

NU Stairway to Seven, the weekend edition (June 6, 2K9)

7. New Divide - Linkin Park (new entry)
6. Light My Fire - Juan Pablo Dream
5. Black Heart Inertia - Incubus (highest new entry)
4. Magnificent - U2
3. Sink into Me - Taking Back Sunday
2. Know Your Enemy - Green Day (last week's #1)
1. May 1 - Archipelago (new #1)

On the Cusp:

Simulan Mo Na - Pedicab
Ayt! - Sponge Cola w/ Gary Valenciano

Wave 89.1 Soul Review Countdown (June 6, 2K9)

15. Ego (remix) - Beyonce feat. Kanye West
14. Ms. A (Ms. Anonymous) - Git Fresh
13. Sex Girl - Joe
12. I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
11. LoveGame - Lady GaGa
10. Bring It Back - Frankie J
9. Paranoid - Kanye West feat. Mr Hudson
8. What's a Guy to Do - Usher feat. Pharrell Williams
7. Taas Noo - Amber Davis feat. Gloc 9
6. I Love Her - Marques Houston feat. T-Pain
5. Symptoms of a Heartache - Lil' Eddie
4. Battlefield - Jordin Sparks
3. I Need a Girl - Trey Songz
2. Birthday Sex - Jeremih
1. Case of You - Omarion

BESPREN 101.9 FOR LIFE Saturday Top 20
June 6, 2009

1. KUNG PWEDE LANG SANA Bugoy Drilon (NEW #1)
2. ANTUKIN Rico Blanco (last week's #1)
3. THE CLIMB Miley Cyrus (top foreign hit of the week)
4. COME BACK TO ME David Cook (highest gainer [from #13])
5. JAI HO! The Pussycat Dolls with AR Rahman
6. ALWAYS YOU Charice
7. POKER FACE Lady GaGa
8. IF U SEEK AMY Britney Spears
9. YOUR CALL SecondHand Serenade
10. DAHIL MINAMAHAL MO AKO Sarah Geronimo
11. ALMOST OVER YOU Karylle (biggest plunger [from #4])
12. LOVE STORY Taylor Swift
13. RIGHT ROUND FloRida ft. Kesha
14. BOOM BOOM POW The Black Eyed Peas (NEW ENTRY)
15. TABI Paraluman
16. YOUR UNIVERSE Rico Blanco
17. YOU CHANGED MY LIFE IN A MOMENT Sarah Geronimo
18. PRINSESA NG KABA Sopiz
19. SANDALI NA LANG Hale (RE-ENTRY)
20. GUSTO KO LAMANG SA BUHAY Itchyworms

102.7 Star FM Dumadagundong Top 5 Hits of the Week

1. Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny!) - A.R Rahman & Pussycat Dolls
2. Antukin - Rico Blanco
3. Careless Whisper - Kris Lawrence
4. Always You - Charice
5. Always - Sheryn Regis

The Text Message That Made My Day 2009

About four years ago I wrote a blog entry with the same title and it was about the text message telling me I passed the qualifying exams of Heraldo Filipino (which was something I was really surprised because I already assumed that I failed that). And today I received another text message that made my day and yes it is connected with HF. Here's how the text went:

"I'm a freshman at DLSU-D...and I am very inspired when I read your article, entitled 'Do Your Part' ....I just texted you to let you know...thanks...:) "


It caught me by surprise because it has been almost two years since that article was published as my column in HF. (By the way, my cellphone number was published for every column I wrote before). Later on I found out with Mica, HF's current EIC, that during the freshmen orientation in DLSU-D last weekend they gave out old issues of HF.

I never thought that what I wrote before would be appreciated by a "future student". Somehow I felt that I did achieve something during my time with HF. That text came on the right time, it gave me a morale boost because the past weeks I've been feeling so crappy because I'm nowhere near where I want to be.

That text reminded me what I love with HF and writing. I remember one editor told me before that even if just a single student would appreciate what we do, all effort was still worth it because we were still able to reach out to someone.

I'm not really confident with my writing skills. I know for a fact that it has flaws and limited but HF taught me that no matter how you write, what's important is that you send the message across. I will be forever cherish my Heraldo Filipino days.

Friday, June 05, 2009

Cebu's Dancing Inmates Performing Jai Ho!

Two years ago they made waves with their performance of Michael Jackson's Thriller among many other jaw dropping dance numbers and Cebu's dancing inmates made the news again with their very entertaining performance of Slumdog Millionaire's Academy Award winning song Jai Ho!. Yes, they are dancing the original version not the pop version with The Pussycat Dolls. They even have their own version of Latika and Jamal. I really applaud the people behind CPDRC for bringing new life to these inmates. It's really great to see that these prisoners instead of engaging with brawls are spending their time rehearsing for their dance performances! It's a good way to exercise and their lives are somewhat rejuvenated because of this. And they really dance well, inggit ako! haha

Thursday, June 04, 2009

Listen to Radio Radio by Brooke White!

I know that in the 7th season of American Idol the two Davids are the stars of that season. Their concert here in the Philippines was a success. But neither of the two got my attention of that season but the fifth placer Brooke White! I really like her voice and her personality, she seems sweet and fun to be with. She is actually my third favorite American Idol alumnus of all time (next to Kelly Clarkson and Elliot Yamin). I know she may not get the success of Kelly, Carrie, Daughtry or the Davids but I'm hoping she would have a good enough post-AI career and seems like she is on the right track. She will release her post-AI album HIGH HOPES AND HEARTBREAK on July 21, 2009! Man, I hope somehow that CD will be available here in the Philippines!
Anyway, listen to her first single from the album which she premiered today, the title is RADIO RADIO and I really think this song is very RADIO FRIENDLY :D
Wishing all the best for Brooke :)

Tuesday, June 02, 2009

Tweaking

Welcome to the "semi-revamped" forg files!

I decided to make some little changes in the layout to refresh this blog because the look of this remained the same for 18 months already haha. However, I've been using this template since January 2008 and frankly I really prefer it this way, just simple and easy to use for a not-so techno savvy person like me, so I just made some changes that won't affect the layout that much like changing the colors and "rebranding" the sidebar. I hope you like the new look but I could take criticisms though as long as it is not defamatory haha (may ganun hehe).

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It's June already. And for the 1,000th time TIME FLIES!
We are nead midway for 2009 already!

Today, I will take a small step towards a change in my life. It's risky but I have to do it, if I do it the right way this small step would be soon a huge leap.
I'm having butterflies in my stomach as I type this but I'm ready. I hope it would work out. I really hope so.

Monday, June 01, 2009

Chart Recap 45 (Philippine Music Charts)

Rundown of last week's music charts on various Metro Manila FM stations and Music Channels:(For last week's recap, go here) The following list of charts were gathered by The Philippine Music Charts Thread Team of PinoyExchange.com (visit the thread here)

No Wave 89.1 and Jam 88.3 charts for this week :(

Note (June 2): Updated For Life Top 20, earlier chart posted had wrong rankings, sorry

MYX Hit Chart
May 31-June 6, 2009
  1. David Cook - Come Back to Me (2nd week at #1)
  2. Miley Cyrus - The Climb
  3. Lady Gaga - LoveGame
  4. Kyla duet with Jay-R - Back in Time
  5. Britney Spears - If U Seek Amy
  6. Green Day - Know Your Enemy
  7. Black Eyed Peas - Boom Boom Pow
  8. Rico Blanco - Antukin
  9. The Veronicas - Untouched
  10. 6cyclemind - Walang Iwanan
  11. Sandwich - Manila (new entry)
  12. Demi Lovato - Don't Forget
  13. Kamikazee - Wala
  14. Hale - Sandali na Lang
  15. Kelly Clarkson - I Do Not Hook Up
  16. Taylor Swift - Love Story
  17. Paraluman feat. Kean Cipriano - Tabi
  18. Pink - Please Don't Leave Me
  19. Ciara feat. Justin Timberlake - Love Sex Magic
  20. Hey Monday - How You Love Me Now (new entry)
MYX International Top 20
May 30-June 5, 2009
  1. David Cook - Come Back to Me (2nd week at #1)
  2. Miley Cyrus - The Climb
  3. Lady Gaga - LoveGame
  4. Britney Spears - If U Seek Amy
  5. Green Day - Know Your Enemy
  6. Black Eyed Peas - Boom Boom Pow
  7. The Veronicas - Untouched
  8. Demi Lovato - Don't Forget
  9. Kelly Clarkson - I Do Not Hook Up
  10. Taylor Swift - Love Story
  11. Pink - Please Don't Leave Me
  12. Ciara feat. Justin Timberlake - Love Sex Magic
  13. Hey Monday - How You Love Me Now
  14. Lenka - The Show
  15. Keri Hilson feat. Kanye West & Ne-Yo - Knock You Down
  16. A.R. Rahman & Pussycat Dolls - Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)
  17. Beyoncé - Diva
  18. Eminem - We Made You
  19. The Fray - Never Say Never (new entry)
  20. Ashley Tisdale - It's Alright, It's OK (new entry)
Pinoy MYX Countdown
May 30, 2009
  1. Kyla duet with Jay-R - Back in Time (4th week at #1)
  2. Rico Blanco - Antukin
  3. 6cyclemind - Walang Iwanan
  4. Sandwich - Manila
  5. Kamikazee - Wala
  6. Hale - Sandali na Lang
  7. Paraluman feat. Kean Cipriano - Tabi
  8. Richard Poon - Kumot At Unan
  9. Pupil - Teacher's Pet
  10. Sarah Geronimo - You Changed My Life in a Moment
  11. Callalily - Hintay
  12. Taken By Cars - Neon Brights
  13. Silent Sanctuary - Hay Naku
  14. Mayonnaise - Torres
  15. Archipelago - May 1
  16. The Dawn - Love Will Set Us Free
  17. Hilera - So Be It
  18. Paolo Santos - Photograph
  19. Knowa Lazarus feat. Kenjhons, Chelo Aestrid with DJ Flavamatikz - Mainit
  20. Charice - Always You
MTV Gimme 10
as of May 30, 2009
  1. Jai Ho (You Are My Destiny) - AR Rahman & The Pussycat Dolls (4th week @ #1 )
  2. Come Back To Me - David Cook
  3. Insomnia - Craig David
  4. The Climb - Miley Cyrus
  5. Boom Boom Pow - Black Eyed Peas (NEW ENTRY)
  6. Right Round - Flo Rida ft. Keisha
  7. Love Sex Magic - Ciara ft. Justin Timberlake
  8. If You Seek Amy - Britney Spears
  9. Broken Strings - James Morrison ft. Nelly Furtado
  10. Antukin - Rico Blanco
93.9 iFM i10 Countdown
May 30, 2009
  1. Love Story - Taylor Swift (back @ #1, 6th week @ #1)
  2. The Climb - Miley Cyrus
  3. Moment of Truth - FM Static (last week's #1)
  4. White Horse - Taylor Swift
  5. Ikaw Na Nga - Willie Revillame
  6. Who Am I - Casting Crowns
  7. Jai Ho (You Are My Destiny) - AR Rahman & The Pussycat Dolls
  8. Poker Face - Lady GaGa
  9. Tonight - FM Static
  10. Di Na Mababawi - Sponge Cola
103.5 MAX FM Final Countdown (May 30, 2K9)

30. So Human - Lady Sovereign
29. We Made You - Eminem
28. Day N Nite - KiD CuDi
27. Teacher's Pet - Pupil
26. Sugar - Flo Rida feat. Wynter Gordon
25. Sweet Dreams - Beyonce (new entry)
24. Omen - Prodigy
23. Goodbye - Kristinia DeBarge
22. Shot You Down - Audio Bullys feat. Nancy Sinatra
21. Taas Noo - Amber Davis feat. Gloc 9 (new entry)
20. I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho) - Pitbull
19. Blame It - Jamie Foxx feat. T-Pain
18. Bang Bang - K'Naan feat. Adam Levine
17. Roll the Credits - Paula DeAnda
16. LoveGame - Lady GaGa
15. Patron Tequila - Paradiso Girls feat. Lil' Jon
14. Mainit - Q-York feat. Kenjohns and Chelo Aestrid (highest new entry)
13. Don't Trust Me - 3OH!3
12. Shooting Star - David Rush feat. Kevin Rudolf, Pitbull and LMFAO
11. I Do Not Hook Up - Kelly Clarkson
10. Waking Up in Vegas - Katy Perry
9. When Love Takes Over - David Guetta feat. Kelly Rowland
8. As Strong as the Sun - Astro Nuts
7. To Lose My Life - White Lies
6. Back in Time - Kyla feat. Jay-R
5. Know Your Enemy - Green Day
4. Jai Ho! (You are My Destiny) - A.R. Rahman and Pussycat Dolls feat. Nicole Scherzinger (last week's #1)
3. Boom Boom Pow - Black Eyed Peas
2. Knock You Down - Keri Hilson feat. Ne-Yo and Kanye West
1. Warrior's Dance - Prodigy (new #1)

RX 93.1 Countdown Top 7 And The Wannabes
May 23 - May 29, 2009

1. David Archuleta - Touch My Hand (2 weeks at #1)
2. Kris Allen - No Boundaries
3. John Legend - This Time
4. Keri Hilson feat. Kanye West and Ne-Yo - Knock You Down
5. Kyla feat. Jay-R - Back In Time
6. Lady GaGa - LoveGame
7. Green Day - Know Your Enemy
8. A.R Rahman feat. Pussycat Dolls - Jai Ho (You Are My Destiny)
9. Kelly Clarkson - I Do Not Hook Up
10. Miley Cyrus - The Climb
11. Lenka - The Show
12. O.A.R - Shattered (Turn The Car Around)
13. James Morrison - Please Don't Stop The Rain
14. The Black Eyed Peas - Boom Boom Pow
15. David Cook - Come Back To Me
16. Beyonce - Sweet Dreams
17. Katy Perry - Waking Up In Vegas
18. Gavin DeGraw - Stay
19. Rob Thomas - Her Diamonds
20. The Fray - Never Say Never

BESPREN 101.9 FOR LIFE Saturday Top 20
May 30, 2009

1. ANTUKIN Rico Blanco (4 weeks @ #1)
2. KUNG PWEDE LANG SANA Bugoy Drilon
3. THE CLIMB Miley Cyrus (top foreign hit of the week)
4. ALMOST OVER YOU Karylle
5. JAI HO! The Pussycat Dolls with AR Rahman
6. POKER FACE Lady GaGa
7 ALWAYS YOU-CHARICE
8 LOVE STORY-TAYLOR SWIFT
9. YOUR CALL SecondHand Serenade
10. IF U SEEK AMY Britney Spears
11. RIGHT ROUND FloRida ft. Kesha
12 IKAW NA NGA-WILLIE REVILLAME
13 BACK TO ME-DAVID COOK
14 TABI-PARALUMAN w/ KEAN CIPRIANO
15 YOU CHANGED MY LIFE-SARAH GERONIMO
16 PRINSESA NG KABA-SOPIZ 17. YOUR UNIVERSE Rico Blanco
18. DAHIL MINAMAHAL MO KO (new entry) Sarah Geronimo
19. 'DI NA MABABAWI SpongeCola
20. GUSTO KO LAMANG SA BUHAY Itchyworms

UR 105.9 Pinoy Rock Countdown
May 29, 2009

5. Triangulo - Puting Anghel
4. I-Ray - Bloodshots
3. Speakeasy - Light A Cigarette
2. Publico - Lipas
1. Playphonics - Bagong Mundo

NU Stairway to Seven Weekly Edition
May 30, 2009
  1. Know your Enemy - Green Day (1st week at #1)
  2. Mr. Floyd - Razorback
  3. May 1 - Archipelago
  4. Magnificent - U2
  5. 13 Seconds to Live - Kjwan
  6. Sink Into Me - Taking Back Sunday
  7. Juan Pablo Dream - Light My Fire
On the Cusp:
Black Heart Inertia - Incubus
Simulan Mo Na - Pedicab

Magic 89.9 Magic 30
Sunday, May 31, 2009

30| Wale // Lady GaGa - Chillin'
29| U2 - Magnificent
28| Red Jumpsuit Apparatus - Pen & Paper (NEW)
27| Lenka - The Show
26| Hoobastank - So Close, So Far
25| Kings Of Leon - Revelry
24| Hey Monday - How You Love Me Now
23| The Killers - The World We Live In
22| Sandwich - Manila (NEW)
21| Git Fresh - Like A Woman
20| Taylor Swift - White Horse
19| Akon - Be With You
18| The Click Five - I Quit! I Quit! I Quit!
17| Incubus - Black Heart Inertia
16| Jamie Foxx // T-Pain - Blame It
15| Rob Thomas - Her Diamonds
14| Green Day - Know Your Enemy
13| The All-American Rejects - The Wind Blows
12| Keri Hilson // Lil' John // T-Pain - Hey Girl (Patron Tequila)
11| Black Eyed Peas - Boom Boom Pow
10| Katy Perry - Waking Up In Vegas
09| Beyonce - Sweet Dreams
08| Daughtry - No Surprise
07| Lady GaGa - LoveGame
06| David Archuleta - Touch My Hand
05| Kris Allen - No Boundaries (NEW)
04| The Jonas Brothers - Paranoid (HNE)
03| David Cook - Come Back To Me (last week's #1)
02| Kelly Clarkson - I Do Not Hook Up
01| David Cook - Permanent

102.7 Star FM Dumadagundong Top 5 Hits of the Week
May 25-31, 2009
  1. Always - Sheryn Regis
  2. Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny) - AR Rahman and Pussycat Dolls
  3. Always You - Charice
  4. Lahing Pinoy - Manny Pacquiao
  5. Antukin - Rico Blanco