THE ALL NEW MANILA DOWNUNDER WEBSITE IS HERE

~~ TANDUAY - THE TRUTH MAKER ~~

PLEASE NOTE: This is not aimed at everyone -= there still are some great people in the community who I hang out with.
Just thought I would point this out for the endless line of MORONS who realise it is for them and tell everyone, especially those not on the internet, that I also aimed it at them. A common thing, given they can't ever accept the crap that they cause and that they could actually be at fault, even though, deep down in that supposed heart, THEY KNOW THEY ARE!

~~ HISTORY IN THE MAKING ~~

We have come to the end of the road for 'Manila Downunder Mk1', the final post on a website that has seen 11746 hits in the year and a half it has operated.

HOWEVER PLEASE NOTE: The site will be relaunched at this same URL at the start of August as a completely redesigned idea. So for our regular readers please do not despair, just look forward to a whole new concept, free of the bastards of the community here.
This original 'Manila-Downunder' site will remain (at a differing URL-which will be advised) as a warning to anyone else stupid enough to get themselves involved in a group situation here, anyone who may be unaware of the life, happiness and spirit sucking conditions that will leave you a shattered and empty soul for a very long time, quite possibly forever.

~~ THE WORLD OF BARKADA HYPOCRISY ~~

Yesterday I was told by a former member of the barkada that I now have an 'attitude problem'.
They are indeed correct, but what all seem to not wish to acknowledge is how that attitude problem came about.
Why do they refuse to acknowledge?
Interesting you should ask. I never used to be this way, I used to try to help where possible and loved to be a part of this life sucking community, indeed I still love the people in the Philippines itself which, in itself, should speak loud for the people around here.

~~ HYPOCRISY GROUND ZERO - EASTLAKES ~~

Hypocrisy (noun)- a pretense of having virtuous character, moral or religious beliefs or principles, etc, that one does not really possess.

* Just because you have a disagreement doesn't mean you should take it out on people around the other person.
* I am sorry, I can't accept such morally wrong actions.
* I will not go anywhere they are because I don't like them.
* All problems should be discussed together and not kept to ones self.
* I am open and forthright with my views.

WHAT STINKY BOLLOCKS!!!
HOW MANY PEOPLE ACTUALLY FOLLOW (OR BELIEVE)
THE CRAP THEY SPURT FORTH?

GOSSIPING
HATRED
BACKSTABBING
LIES
RUMOURS
PRETEND FRIENDSHIP

Yet still there seems to be a universal horror when someone is confronted about it - an amazement that you would even consider them to be doing something wrong - that you would even bloody dare to stop them on their crusade of complete crap.
I can see them now, reading this, wondering what they all did wrong to deserve this sort of thought.

WELL LET ME EXPLAIN TO THE MORONS!

I was a complete person after my 2004 trip to the Philippines, I was happy and looking to get involved and help a community that looked like fun.
Five years later I have a supposed attitude problem, can't even stand to be involved with anyone in Australia, suffer depression a dread the miserable downer feeling that comes with having to see many of the worse examples in a local street or shopping centre.

You do the maths - IT IS YOU PEOPLE WHO CAUSED ME TO BE THIS WAY.

SO DON'T EVEN DARE TO BLOODY WHINGE ABOUT IN
THAT PATHETIC WAY SO MANY SEEM TO DO!

What do people honestly expect?
You spread lies, hate and gossip, most of it being a reflection on the communities thoughts about you, and you expect nothing to happen.
You allow shear ignorance to guide you decisions - I mean, god knows, there can't be two sides to a story. That would just be logical and who really has time for logic?
Lets face it, the more pathetic examples will be ringing people everywhere to spread lies about this posting as well. Why, because the lack of life so many accuse others of having, is actually YOURS!

~~ THE TRUE VICTIMS - THE PEOPLE BACK HOME ~~

It is this pathetic attitude that reflects badly on people back home.
But you don't give a donkey poop about them.
It is you who made it - you who are above these people - you who can look after your own self interest.
How many have even given to some society back home - taken time to care about a charity - given to the less fortunate who remain (EXCLUDING FAMILY)?

VERY BLOODY FEW I'D HAZARD A GUESS!

LETS HAVE A REALITY CHECK FOR ONE MOMENT: Material things matter as little here as they did back there - Material things INCREDIBLY do not make you a better, or more superior person.
The only thing that makes you superior is actions, this can make you superior in two ways, a superior human, or a SUPERIOR JERK!

TRUTH HURTS DOESN'T IT

So where am I today, what does a hollow shell of a man do, one that has virtually been raped and violated by a community and left for dead? One who feels he has been bent over, reamed with a 12 inch cucumber and left in a shattered heap, to die for all they care?
Please - whatever you do, don't mention all the things you did. The guilt starts to set in and your told that your not suppose to bring THAT up because you are supposed to do it out of the goodness of your heart.
BULLSHIT, that is just another way to try to remove any possible guilt, any possible acknowledgment of any wrong doing!
I have met an endless throng of people who have been involved, used, chewed up and spat out a very disenchanted person, with a very sad view on their experience and a true desire never to get involved again. Most of these are people from the same place the offenders came from.

A FETID DISEASE IN THE COMMUNITY

So next time anyone chooses to whinge about me, to moan about my attitude, to bitch about anyone else.
LOOK IN THE MIRROR!
Because it was likely your part in the community that has destroyed that which I used to be. Then all of you run along and continue to do it, because that is what you do, that is all you know and, THAT IS ALL ANYONE GIVES A SHIT ABOUT.

YOU HAVE DESTROYED ME FOR A VERY LONG TIME - YOU HAVE DESTROYED A FRIEND TO THE COMMUNITY HERE IN AUSTRALIA - BUT PLEASE, DON'T LET ME INTERRUPT YOUR ENDLESS CRUSADES OF HATE - AFTER ALL WHAT ELSE HAS LIFE GOT TO OFFER?

YOU WILL ALWAYS BE WANTED - EVEN WHEN THE MISERABLE EXISTENCE IS OVER - SATAN IS EAGERLY AWAITING TO GREET YOU!

At least I don't need to look forward to that.

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GUILT: (Noun) - a feeling of responsibility and remorse for some crime, offence, act etc.

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With apologies to the good people out there - you know who you are and
I still value your friendship.
You should feel proud to exist in a minority of people who care and are real.

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NOW LETS FINISH THIS ONCE GREAT WEBSITE WITH A SONG!
RETURN AT THE START OF AUGUST FOR A WHOLE NEW WEBSITE!
If by chance you do give a shit - please leave a comment.

Two Faces Have I - Old 55

~~ A SELECTION OF PRICKS OUTSIDE THE ~~

BOTANY BAY BARKADA AREA!

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JOE JACKSON - (MICHAEL'S DAD)

Book claims Jacko 'dressed as woman for gay sex'

A sensational new book claims Michael Jackson had a string of gay lovers and dressed as a woman to leave his home to meet men.

Biographer Ian Halperin claims "virtually everybody" in Jackson's inner circle knew he was gay.

Halperin told The Sun newspaper in Britain how he interviewed two of Jackson's alleged male lovers, with one claiming the pop star would sneak out of his home dressed as a woman for late night rendezvous.

One allegedly told Halperin: "The very first time he had sex with me he said 'The King of Pop's going to lick your lollipop'. I still laugh thinking about that."

Halperin says he interviewed many people for his book, Unmasked: The Final Years of Michael Jackson, and was repeatedly told the pop star was gay.

"Virtually everybody has told me," the author told the newspaper.

"Even those who are his most ardent defenders, people who maintain he is innocent of the molestation charges, insist that he is homosexually inclined."

One unnamed source is quoted in Halperin's book as saying Jackson's lovers included a waiter, aspiring actor and construction worker.

"Michael would leave the house in disguise, often dressed as a woman, and would go to meet his boyfriend at a motel that was one of (Las) Vegas's grungiest dives," the source said.

"Michael was broke. He struggled to put food on the table for his children. It was all he could afford then."

Jackson had repeatedly denied being gay before his sudden death in late June.

A former bodyguard who worked with the singer has also claimed that Jackson had a secret girlfriend shortly before his death.

Meanwhile, Jackson's father Joe wants the singer's three children to go on a world tour in 2010.

The Sun said Joe Jackson, who managed a young Michael and his four brothers in the Jackson Five, had approached Prince Michael, 12, Paris, 11, and seven-year-old Prince Michael II.

But some Jackson family members are outraged by the idea.

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ACCC probing supermarket fuel promotion

The competition watchdog is examining promotions by Coles and Woolworths that offer petrol discounts of up to 40 cents a litre to ensure the supermarket giants are not deliberately attempting to drive competitors out of business.

The promotion is offering motorists who spend more than $300 in one supermarket visit during the next three days a 40 cents a litre petrol discount.

Shoppers who spend $200 or more receive a 25 cents a litre discount, while those who spend $100 or more get a 10 cents a litre discount.

The discount offer needs to be taken up in the next four weeks.

ACCC Petrol Commissioner Joe Dimasi told AAP the competition watchdog was not suggesting the promotion was not compliant with the Trade Practices Act, but would look at it closely.

"I'm not suggesting for a moment we think there is anything wrong with it, discounts that enable consumers to get lower petrol prices are generally a good thing," he said.

"But having said that, there are provisions in the act to make sure there is nothing wrong with the promotion, and we will have a look at it.

Mr Dimasi said the ACCC would scrutinise the promotion to ensure it was not being used "in a predatory way to drive competitors out of business".

"If we've got two supermarket chains competing to get people into their stores, providing benefits to consumers on a regular basis, that's well and good," he said.

"So long as it isn't aimed at a particular competitor and done with the aim of driving someone out of business by pricing below cost in a sustained way over a long period of time."

"If we see (the promotion happening) every month, we would have to see what it is doing and what it is trying to do."

Consumer group Choice labelled the promotion a "three-day gimmick with hurdles".

"The hurdles are you have to spend $300 and do it within three days to get the discount," spokesman Christopher Zinn said.

"We want to see competition in terms of price for groceries, not gimmicks that last for three days."

Mr Zinn said he was concerned the supermarket giants would raise grocery prices to fund the promotion.

"How else does this cost subsidy take place?" he said.

It was a difficult thing to prove, Mr Zinn said, with the federal government in June dumping Grocery Choice - a website service tracking supermarket prices.

"This is one of the issues about Grocery Choice. You would have had a record of what the prices were," he said.

"One could follow that much more closely."

Mr Dimasi said if Coles and Woolworths intended on raising grocery prices to fund the petrol promotion, it would not be a breech of the Trade Practices Act.

"They are both businesses that sell both groceries and petrol," he said.

"This is clearly something that will cost them money in the petrol sector.

"Does that push up the price of groceries?

"Well, if it does, there is nothing illegal about it."

While on the surface the latest promotions appear to be an exciting offer, Mr Zinn said alternative options were also attractive.

"You could also go to Aldi, where you might get for $70 what you would at Coles for $100, so you would save $30 there," he said.

"That is something you can do 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

"That's what these schemes are all about - you might miss out on better offers."

~~ More Research Needed ~~

This is a chain of stalls in the Philippines that may have needed to research the meaning of their name a little more before utilizing it!

~~ LET THE CAPITALIZING BEGIN ~~

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Shanghai to build version of Jackson's Neverland
AP - Thursday, July 9

BEIJING – China is planning to build its own version of Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch on an island near Shanghai, state media said Wednesday.
The Shanghai Morning Post said the first phase of the project on Chongming Island will be completed within a year and will cover 7.2 million square feet (667,000 square meters).
Named after the home of Peter Pan, Neverland Ranch was a Jackson's whimsical retreat _ replete with carnival rides, a coterie of animals, two trains and a Disney-like station.
The total cost of China's version is expected to be around 100 million yuan ($14.6 million). The tribute to Jackson, who died June 25, will include a man-made lake, cinema and a zoo, the Shanghai Morning Post said, citing Qiu Xuefan, vice director of the Wenzhou Chamber of Commerce.
Jackson memorabilia _ bought by auction and other "private channels" _ will be on display, the paper said.
Neverland was valued at $33 million in 2006, according to an accounting firm's report from 2007.
Chongming Island is in the Yangtze river to the north of Shanghai.

~~ NSW FILIPINO COMMUNITY EVENTS ~~

We mention events on 'Manila-Downunder' for our readers.

We do NOT have any financial interest, in some cases we don't have

interest of any kind :-)

Manila-Downunder is not responsible for cancelations, alterations, interogations, transportations or the appearance of aswang of a, shall we say, scummy nature.

However any drunken photos from the events are very welcome!!!!

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HORIZON (Filo Band)

Playing at the Kensington Bowling Club

August 1st

Tickets via Pasalubong Foodmart.

~~ MANILA - DOWNUNDER NEWS ~~

Mayon volcano showing signs of increased activity
Monday, July 6

Mayon volcano showing signs of increased activity
MANILA - The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) on Sunday said it is studying the possibility of raising the alert level of Mayon Volcano in Albay in the Bicol region after it recently showed signs of increased activity.
PHIVOLCS said it has intensified its monitoring on the activity of Mayon Volcano.
PHIVOLCS confirmed that the crater glow of the volcano has intensified from level one to two which means the glow is visible with the naked eye.
Ed Laguerta, PHIVOLCS resident volcanologist, said the increase in the crater glow means the magma activity inside the volcano has increased.
Aside from the crater glow, Phivolcs has also noted an inflation of the volcano's edifice in the ground deformation survey conducted this June compared to the 12 millimeter deflation recorded in the survey conducted last January. The survey was conducted in Buang Leveling Line in Barangay Buang in Tabaco City.
This also indicate an abnormal activity of the volcano PHIVOLCS said.
Meanwhile for the past 24 hours, PHIVOLCS also said it has recorded four low frequency volcanic earthquake.
Alert level one however is maintained over Mayon volcano and residents and tourists are advised not to enter the seven-kilometer extended danger zone and the six-kilometer permanent danger zone. PHIVOLCS said with the recent abnormal activity of the volcano, a sudden phreatic explosion is possible.
Phreatic eruptions is desribed by US Geological Survey as steam-driven explosions that occur when water beneath the ground or on the surface is heated by magma, lava, hot rocks, or new volcanic deposits (for example, tephra and pyroclastic-flow deposits). USGS says the intense heat of such material (as high as 1,170° C for basaltic lava) may cause water to boil and flash to steam, thereby generating an explosion of steam, water, ash, blocks, and bombs.
PHIVOLCS noted that the alert level can be raised if there is a continuous increase in parameters such as seismic ground deformation and sulfur dioxide emission rate.
Mayon Volcano’s last eruption happened in July until August of 2006 which had the alert level of the volcano raised to four. No casualties were recorded in the last eruption. With reports from Jose Carretero, ABS-CBN Bicol and dzMM

~~ PHILIPPINES 2009 ~~

A SAUCY TRIP REPORT - PART 3

24-5-2009

Flamin time zones, no matter how tired you are when you go to bed, you still seem to wake up at the usual time your sorry butt rises back home. For us this was 4am and, despite a urgent desire to fall asleep again, we just laid there talking about what we would do during the day.

Ning's parents rather maganda maid - can't remember her name.She left half way through our stay - Yes I know what your thinking. Perverts

As the sun started to rise above Manila, we had showers and went for a walk across Ermita to the new Oceanarium, the Manila Hotel and back across Rizal Park checking out the usual array of hornbags and jeepneys along the way.

The gang at Tagaytay. Hard to believe all of us, plus photographer, fit into two vehicles.

Talking about hornbags, at a park to the west of Rizel (on Roxas Boulevard) they seem to have a huge group exercise session to loud music on weekends. All come along wearing their respective exercise wear and the location becomes a photographing perverts paradise.
Should you not be a pervert, the motion of the exercisers all in unison also makes for a very interesting photograph.
On the bay outside the Manila Hotel is there passenger ship, an older Italian liner used as an extension to the hotel and a nearby landing where the first water plane from America to the Philippines landed. I can’t remember the year, but did obtain photographs of the plaque.

Effrell, Bolinday and that maganda one yet again at Tagaytay.

A brief session of Jeepzaling around Rizal Park, breakfast at Jollibee, spending at Robinsons Ermita, adding to the Tanduay bottle collection, and we were soon back at the Mabini Mansion waiting for Annabelle to turn up.
It was then off to Chowking for lunch, a chinese food type fast food chain than never quite seem to be able to get your order correct, a bit like Sylvania McDonalds I suppose. Today, yet again, it was a matter of putting ice in my drink after being told not to, then trying to just remove the ice without giving me a fresh one.

Prayer area in Boliday's subdivision at Tagaytay. I prayed for less traffic on the return to Manila - sadly he didn't listen!

Following lunch we hit on a awesome Manila rort that gives visitors, especially those of a western appearance, beautiful aerial views of Manila from 28 floors up. No real effort is needed, just walk past a new block of condos and make sure the people there see you.
These agents virtually beg you to come in for a look and will take you right to the top in an effort to sell you their best offering. You are assured of at least 30-40 minutes of unparalleled views of this beautiful city, all for ZERO cost. Where else in the Philippines do such fantastic tourist attraction attract a negative charge?
Another real estate agent has offered to drive us up to Antipolo City to view some houses there, they will even pick us up from QC. I look forward to this free tour as I have always wanted to see Antipolo.

Kim and, hay naku, can't remember her name either, seen at Tagaytay. God old age is a bastard........... :-)

Just remember to tell them at the end that you have to discuss it with your wife, girlfriend, mistress, kids or bandage slave – then walk on to your next tour.
But today’s freebie soon came to an end with Ana’s brother, coming to, supposedly, pick up a friend of ours at the hotel.
The afternoon and evening was subsequently spent visiting Ana’s relos living in the Payatas area, as well as meeting the 30 kids born since the last visit, before heading back to Mabini Mansion for our last night there.

Ahhhhhhh yes, the mysterious Kenneth (aka: Mr Bean). Alway crying, but loved his chocolate.

25-5-2009

Another early morning start on the day of our moving to Quezon City. Most of our luggage had been dumped in QC the night before, so only a camera bag and small case needing to be carried.
After much begging, Ning allowed this transfer to go via Tutuban station. Members of the Philippine chapter of the ‘Railways and Industrial Heritage Society Phils. Inc’ were there putting the final touches to the BUDA display.

BUDA 22 is the first restoration project of the 'Railways and Industrial Heritage Society Phils. Inc' of which I was associated. Karel and his band of workers have obviously done a remarkable to get this looking like it does today. The last time I inspected it, in 2007, it was a rotten old wreck at Caloocan workshop.

Talking of Caloocan Workshop, I gave the manager a copy of our Australian Locomotion book as thanks for his kindness.

It was here I met our local president Jaime, secretary Karel (who I knew from my last trip), my dear diesel friend Alberto and a few other members. Also had the absolute pleasure of meeting Caloocan chief engineer Mr Bismonte.
An inspection of the yard was done, but since this was all dribbly foamer related it is included in a separate report.

You are never lonely when railfanning in the Philippines :-) My friend Karel is seen here while we were, trying, to check out boxcar numbers :-) Patience for a few of the kids, the last four remaining to the end, when I pulled out my large pile of change and let them go for it like seagulls. Great to see them so happy.

While we looked around, Ning headed on to Payatas via public transport, with Jaime kindly dropping me home later in the night.

Join us Thursday for another enthralling installment.

Dear me, what can I say. Some, well many, Pinays are just born photogenic, so you lucky readers get a bonus photo thrown in. I still don't know her name though. :-)

ENJOY

~~ MASCOT ALERT ~~

Yet some parents still allow their kids
to walk home without supervision!
Defies belief really!

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Couple tried to abduct girls: police

July 6, 2009 - 3:49PM

Two young girls were grabbed while playing in a Sydney schoolyard in a failed abduction attempt, police say.

The girls, both aged seven, were in in a playground at Mascot Public School on King Street , Mascot, when they were approached by a man and woman about 11.30am on Friday.

"The girls allege the man grabbed the pair, but they managed to break away and ran to tell a teacher," police said in a statement.

"One of the girls has told investigators the man and woman got into a van which was parked nearby and drove away."

The van is described as white, with several windows and graphics of orange flames near the wheels.

The man is said to be aged in his 40s, with short dark hair and wearing dark jeans and a yellow T-shirt.

The woman is about 30, with long blonde hair.

She wore black jeans and a white T-shirt.

Police are warning parents around the Mascot area to take particular care of their children and to explain the dangers of being approached by a stranger.

Student safety was of paramount concern at Mascot Public School, an Education and Training spokesman said.

"Mascot Public School has a rolling stranger danger/safety to and from school program in terms of messages for students and parents," he said in a statement.

Anyone with information about the incident should contact police

JULY 4TH

Yes it was very few grateful people that rung her.

That says a lot and very loudly of the people here.

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Back to the Philo trip shortly........

JULY 4TH - A DAY OF CELEBRATIONS

Today is a big day for at least three members of our barkada and I wish to extend congratulations to you all.

The asawa Ning has her big happy birthday today.

In typical Filipina fashion, well for most of them, she still looks 20 years younger than she is.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NING

We will be spending it with (real) Filipino friends and family.

It will be interesting to see how many of her supposed friends she has done so much for will actually ring to wish her the best. I'm guessing very VERY few.

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CONGRATULATIONS GUYS

The other two are our good friends Paul and Mitzy who will be getting married today at Chocolate Hills in Bohol.

Congratulations guys, you are both dear friends, can't wait to see you when you get back.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
ANALIZA - YOU WERE RIGHT - I (WE) WERE WRONG!
Unlike many in the community - some of us can admit to being wrong!
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COMING IN AUGUST TO A COMPUTER NEAR YOU

~~ A DUMMIES GUIDE TO A BARKADA ~~

So your an Aussie, back in Australia after a great Philippine holiday and you are thinking that it would be great to get involved in your own local barkada.

Afterall, they are such great people there, they can't be any different out here.

RIGHT?????

Let us go through the pros and cons and cons of getting involved, helping out, doing what you can.

Dr Cooties (an un-noted psychiatrist from the University of Boorowa Shire) has been busy treating the mental damages caused to people not quite ready to enter THE BARKADA, and those who just broke under the pressure.

Dr Cooties says this book will open your eyes - but to be sure, during August he will be supplying a number of questions.
These quesions could save you thousands in psychiatric bills should you make the wrong choice.

Don't miss out.

Dr Cooties is not a registered psychiatrist and doesn't practise at the 'Royal Hospital of Used Barkada Members'.
He does occasionally practise at the Neath Hotel, where he specializes in alcoholic railfans with fetishes for small locomotives!

~~ FAREWELL COMEDY MONTH ~~

Well I hope you punters enjoyed comedy month on Manila Downunder.
If it made a couple of you laugh, as it did me doing it, then it was all worthwhile.

Stay tuned now as we have a multi-part look at the Philippines in 2009.
A trip report from our 3 1/2 weeks in paradise.

Now to finish it all off - lets have one last look at

2 HOT GIRLS IN A SHOWER

PAPER OR PLASTIC

~~ YEE GRAND OL TANDUAY ~~
TOUR

Howdee,
Sadly I don't have my tour report on me today, so I am going to skip ahead to the photos I had planned to show when we got to the Tanduay part of the trip.
We stopped in at the Tanduay factory while enroute to Lucena and had a great time checking out where our holy water comes from.

Thanks to the management and staff of Tanduay for allowing me a look through the plant of my favourite drop, it was the logical step after so many years collecting Tanduay souveniers.

Its enough to arouse a Tanduay collector.
In the main reception of the factory is tis display of all products made by Tanduay, including some superceeded labels which were all duly photographed (since I wasn't allowed to buy them) :-)

One had to excercise amazing personal restraint on entering the factory.

Final packing before sending off to a grateful nation!

Good little soldiers all in formation!
Today they were making the lovely Tanduay Dark.

It was about now I enquired how much it would cost to buy this machine :-)
I WANT ONE MUMMY - I WANT ONE MUMMY

Filling up the magic bottles!

This was he second, and more modern, production line. It uses a fraction of the employees to operate, so is vastly more eficient than the one above.
From memory today they were making ESQ.
Down the bottom the red crates mark the start of it all with thousands of empty bottles. It goes from here to the end of the factory and back to where the guys are standing, this being where it is finally packed.

Part of the big history display there.

No amount of bribing was going to secure me one of these babies.
The former Tanduay White labels.
I WANT - I WANT
Surprisingly, while I havecollected the newer White bottles,
I have not yet tried it :-)

Yep, they have their own fire truck (awesome little thing huh) and again, I wasn't allowed to bring it home with me.
NOT FAIR - NOT FAIR

Edward my tour guide and one of the nicest, most friendly guys you will ever meet.
This guy is an absolute credit to the company and make a tour I have long wanted to do, even more fantastic.

The Messiah - Lucio C. Tan.
Owner of Tanduay, and Philippine Airlines (another favourite) for that matter.
Thank you Mr Tan for supplying the planet with the worlds best tasting rum.

Of course another 60+ photos were taken during the visit but I only have so much space to put them on here.
Needless to say they will join my ever growing collection of Tanduay posters, bottles, banners, signs and other promotional items.

Again, the managers, staff and especially Edward, THANK YOU so much.
Makes me, and many other Aussie Tanduay fans, VERY proud to support your product.

~~ NSW FILIPINO COMMUNITY EVENTS ~~

Howdee - welcome to a new section outlining different events happening in the Filipino community here in New South Wales! Upcoming events are always welcome - email Brad for inclusion! Note we do not have any financial, or other, interest in the events listed.

----------- FILIPINO-AUSTRALIAN TALENT QUEST 2009 1st Heat - July 17th 2nd Heat - September 18th Final - 13th November Details via pcherald @ iinet.net.au (remove spaces)

--------- AEGIS LIVE IN SYDNEY August 8th 2009 Bankstown Town Hall http://tiket.com.au

~~ RETARDED POLICEMAN ~~

Destroying A Barkada Near You!

Underage Girls!

PHILIPPINES 2009 - A SAUCY TRIP REPORT

PART 2

23-5-2009 Saturday

“No more sleeps – were going today. By tonight I will be munching on Jollibee in Manila.”

Arben and my dear little neice Tin Tin!

Ana-just shakes here head, none of this being particularly exciting. She just wants to see her parents, as for Jollibee, rides on jeepneys etc, well she has done it most of her life and really does not care for any of it. Actually my obsession with such is regarded as some kind of deformity.

Ning stands beside the former Italian ship that was purchased by the

Manila Hotel in order to expand their rooms.

I am told it is now up for sale.

The dock directly behind her is where the first ever PANAM water plane from the USA to the Philippines docked after landing in Manila Bay!

If it wasn’t for her family living here, I may never have even made the first trip way back in 99, let alone the three trips since.

Possibly the most fun part of the trip over was the immense secrecy. Nobody knew about it, certainly none of her family in the Philippines. They did know I was thinking about coming over and there was some shades of suspicion when they were asked to go to Mabini Mansion to pick someone up, however it was never considered that Ana would be accompanying me.

All Pinays are cute, with a few very hideous exceptions around our area, and this cousin (I think) was no exception. Also very good to talk to.

Despite what I considered an early arrival at the airport, our arses hit the ground at the sight of a massive queue all-waiting to be served. The usual loud chatter echoed around the surrounding area, and I was left to endure the inane ranting of some elderly Aussie guy who’s favourite topic was plane crashes.

What is it with people choosing moments of plane travel to discuss our possible doom should all screw up and our next land destination arriving sooner than expected. Honestly people, shut **** up!

The Family - Well part of it anyway.

Thankfully a couple of post flight Tanduays made the check in process far less stressful than is usually the case and soon enough we were in the departure lounge receiving the great news that our plane will be an hour late due to electrical problems………

ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS!!!!!!!!

Short of ‘the wings fell off’, I can’t think of much else I wish to hear about a jet I am about to hop on board. Heck, I mean electrical is pretty much everything on an Airbus, indeed nearly all aircraft.

Sadly the multi billion dollar making Macquarie Bank were unable to afford to install more than three free internet stations in the lounge or, as it transpired, to supply keyboards with letters that are still visible. Still I managed to fumble my way through a email or two on one that became available moments before we had to board.

The last event of any interest before our departure from the hollow excuse of a country was a Singapore Airlines paging for a ‘Mr Cock Soon Tan’ which had more than a few of the toilet users in a frenzy of laughter.

Filo flowers!

Finally we are able to seat our butts within the aircraft, RP-3337 for the dribbly plane gunzels, and prepare ourselves for the exciting moment of departure and subsequent brain numbing eight-hour ‘cattle class’ journey ahead.

After surveying the area for items to pinch, ahhmmmm, souvenirS for preservation, its time to pull out a foamer magazine to pass the time until the Tanduay and food comes on tap. Last trip they never gave me any, first selling me it was to early, then to late. Bloody kuriput (tight-arse) airline staff, its not as if they were paying for it out of their wages.

Lunch was an awesome caldarita dish, washed down with a Tanduay than the extremely maganda (beautiful) Stephanie eventually brought for me.

Following lunch the stewardesses all seemed to go into hiding, either sick of whinging customers, or having a nookie down in the galley. I suppose most of the guys were picturing the later while, sadly, the former is more likely true.

With only two hours to go and only one Tanduay (a awesome Filipino rum, they seem to spell it rhum, for the uninitiated) closer to paying off the airfare, I find myself heading to the galley in search of life.

Here I found one of the male flight attendants busying himself with whatever they do in the galley. Putting on my most pathetic Aussie face, I beg him for some of that wonderful Tanduay product.

A lovely guy, obviously still not destroyed by western culture, he enquires about how many I want. Upon saying one, he returns with “two it is”. Then he asks how many are with me, when I again respond with just my wife and I, suddenly I get “OK four drinks it is”.

Obviously being a nice guy, he half fills each of the four glasses with thew quality rum and then fills the balance with coke (cola, not the powdery drug stuff) and sends me on my way with a smile.

This made them exceedingly strong for my mild tastes and I found myself requesting more cola from the female attendants in an effort to sneakily water it down.

Ultimately I can’t remember much more of the flight, other than getting a few souvenirs, one even paid for, and hobbling off the plane and into excessive heat.

RP-3335 and an unidentified PAL B747 were also in the NAIA terminal.

Our society meets up with some 'Philippine National Railway' managers at Tayuman.

So far, through our charity raising efforts in Australia, we have been able to achieve much.

Soon enough we were collecting our endless piles of crap that was cast up[on us by relatives, a tradition that any guy married to a Filipina will be able to identify with. YES admit it, you know what I am talking about, I bet you a both nodding and shaking your head while reading this.

A pre-arranged shuttle was there to take us to Mabini Mansion for two nights. Usually members of Ning’s family would be there eagerly awaiting our arrival, and subsequent presents, but as this was all a big surprise we were having to fend for ourselves.

Mabini Mansion is a nice little air-conditioned oasis on busy Mabini Street in Ermita, situated very close to Rizal Park, Rizal Monument and a heap of beggars and girlies looking for some sort of fun.

We had earlier arranged for my lovely cousin Annabelle to go to the hotel, under the pretext of meeting my friend Bill who had something to give her. She turned up about 30 minutes after we had checked in and after the surprise and subsequent cuddles, where else would we go but Jollibee for an Aloha burger, cardboard flavoured fries and the first of many cokes that arrived with ice, despite requesting none.

A big had been completed and soon it was time to head back to Mabini Mansion where the A/C had been cranked up and start snoring till morning.

Found this cat at Tayuman yard and, well, I just couldn't resist.

~~ RIP MICHAEL JACKSON ~~

1958 - 2009

Was going to do part two of my trip report today, but the shock death of Michael Jackson seems to make that a bit wrong, especially as I was a great fan of his back in his 'pre-weirdo' days.

Love him or hate him, now days I am still a bit of a fan, but did have concerns, he has made a huge mark on the world and there will no doubt be millions of very sad fans today, even in the Philippines where he was also very popular.

Apparently fans from around the world are already doing what they can to get to the USA in order to pay their respects to the guy often refered to as 'The King Of Pop'.
His official website appears to have been taken offline, but more details about his life can be found on Wikipedia while the Manila Bulletin had THIS to say!

Certainly there will be much coverage of this and his life in the weeks to come.

Regardless of your thoughts - it is a big loss.
Brad

DOCUMENTRY ON THRILLERS 25TH ANNIVERSARY

MUSIC VIDEOS BELOW

BEN- My trademark song back when I used to karaoke.






Michael with Britney!






Cebu Detention Center - Thriller

~~ PEOPLE - PLEASE READ PROPERLY ~~

Either by intent to cause trouble, or just out of stupidity, people still continue to forward information on from this website that is far from the truth of whats here.

There was no photos of the Tanduay factory on here, however that was related to people who work in my wifes place of employment and subsequently got to Goofy and now the whole place knows we were in the Philippines.

This site is for family and friends, not for work places.
Obviously somebody is working behind our backs and not quite the friend we are thinking.

Thanks for your efforts to cause trouble still - Isn't it about time to grow up, stop proving how bad you people can be to the rest of the community and move on with your life??????

RETARDS

~~ 2 HOT GIRLS IN A SHOWER ~~

FATHERS DAY

FAMOUS PHOTO HITS FILIPINO PRESS!

Few would be the people on the net who have not come across this photo on

some website, or in their own email.

It seems to regularly pop up somewhere and has done so for years.

Thus anyone reading the current "Filipino Community Herald" here in Australia will likely get a laugh when they see this ripped off the net and published within.

Awesome

~~ THE JUNE JOKEFEST ~~

with a photo of international funnyman Damir!

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Q: Did you here the one about the violent assault and subsequent lies at Matraville RSL?

A: No! Shhhhhh the police didn't want to know about it either.

~~ JULY AND AUGUST ON MANILA DOWNUNDER ~~

Soon we shall be saying goodbye to 'Damir's June Jokefest' and heading on down a new path, a path that takes us back to the Philippines.

Starting tomorrow and through July, we will be taking a look at my extended trip report, along with photos and other items as they happen.
Comments on the trip and photos will be most welcome and I am happy to answer any questions.

***** AND IN AUGUST *****

So your an Aussie with a crazy idea about getting involved in a local barkada
here in Sydney.
Afterall, they are awesome people in the Philippines ---- so they must be
pretty cool here!

RIGHT?

Well we will take you for a journey through the pitfalls and pitfalls of to close a contact with the Filipino community in our area and leave you to make your own choice as Manila-Downunder presents:

'The Manila-Downunder Guide To Australian Barkadas'

Many cultures change when they hit Australian shores, just ask Cronulla, sadly wanting to recreate the beautiful Philippines here in Australia may result in you getting more hurt than you bargained for!!

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BUT WAIT - THERES MORE!!!!!

While in the Philippines I purchased more than my PAL luggage allowance in books and magazines in an attempt to cure my insatiable thirst for learning all things Filipino (outside Australia).

I am going to review some of these publications, starting with an awesome one based on one of my favourite subjects, Filipino Myths and Beliefs.

Have already learn't much of Filipino myth covering areas I have visited.

Stay Tuned!

Our flight arrives an hour late from Melbourne!

PHILIPPINE 2009 – A SAUCY TRIP REPORT

PT1

I love this shot, I was standing on a flower box when this little boy

approached me from below.

Turned out to be the best shot I got on the brand new Canon EOD digital before it conked out.Bloody digital trash.....

It was one of those quick last minute decisions, a random look on travel.com.au revealed airfares at prices that really could not be ignored. We are not talking about one off those pathetic 10% off fares; this was $645, down from the usual costs that hover on the far side of a grand, which is Aussie for $1000.

Big buggars hey!

The next 24 hours were spent in negotiation with ‘She who must be obeyed’, seeking permission to book the fares and thus relieve ourselves of the misery, boredom and evil in our local community in Sydney town.

Ning donates to the local economy!

My reasons for so urgently wanting to return were two fold; of course there was the desire to meet the members of our railway society based in Manila. These guys were terrific and are doing a terrific job over there. I inspected their recently restored trackcar (BUDA car) that is now on display at Tutuban station, as well as the extended photo wall that joins it.

They have so many plans and I feel quite honoured to be a part of it, even though I am eight hours away. Despite the distance, it makes me proud to be able to help my second country, while so many who were born there and moved here, seem not to care less.

Every weekend a sea of hornbags converge on Rizal Park for excercise to loud rock music. It worth a visit, not only for the loud music, but also the great atmosphere.

The other reason I wished so much to return was to see Filipino people back home. It does not take a rocket scientist to know that I have been developing a big grudge towards them, thank mostly to the efforts of vermin in our local community.

This taxi caught me by surprise and I had to do a sprint to photograph it. Why the fuss? I mean these things are all over the place. A closer look will reveal the company name which is the same as my dear little estranged god-son.

Daily hurt, backstabbing and betrayal finally becomes too much and your own self-defence system soon has you putting up walls, becoming negative and ensures a growing dislike for everyone in that group of people.

The view from our room in Mabini Mansion, Ermita. The trees mark Rizal Park (sometimes called Luneta Park) and Manila Port in the background. Big building in the background is the Manila Hotel, formerly owned by the national railways.

Only returning to the Philippines, where people were still truly Filipino and not corrupted by Australian lifestyle, would solve this dilemma, would return me to where my mind once was, would remind me of why I fell in love with the country in the first place.

The old Fuji S5600 still manages to put out the odd ball tearer or two. These two eepneys are by far the best I have ever taken, especially in the area of lighting and colour. Taken on TM Kalaw in Ermita, I tried to find the maroon jeep again, with no success. Still, walang problema, this one is going up on the kitchen wall.

Despite the pain and negativity, I again found myself doing the usual anticipation things of counting days and marking activities as ‘the last time I will be doing this before I go away’. Even on the day, the anticipation had me egging Ana on to get to the airport as early as possible.
Much time was passed organising all the events I had planned and the people I had to meet.

Soon we would be at the airport...................................

Time to enjoy the holiday - a holiday that proved to be the turning point for me, the holiday that made the attitude changes I needed and to cast away the dead weight of unappreciative people back home.

As I type this I am half way through my holiday and I feel a huge weight lifted from my shoulders, with a positive outlook and plans to be rid of those who don't qualify in the friendship test as soon as I return.

Liberated? You yes, very much so. Things look so much brighter, many thanks to a ceremonial funeral yesterday for these past people in my life.

Rest in NO peace!

Balintawak and the new LRT1 to MRT3 loop closure project is in full swing.