From the shelf: The Bubble Bible by Bitoy

Title: The Bubble Bible by Bitoy

Author: Michael V.

Genre: Filipino Humor

Date read: December 5, 2015

Dawn Rates: ★★★★★ (5/5)

Summary (cr: goodreads)

“Thou shall finish reading this book laughing.” That is the ultimate commandment of The Bubble Bible by Bitoy, a collection of Michael V.’s 12 most famous characters on the long-running, much-loved GMA Network gag show Bubble Gang.

The collection, out now from Summit Books, lets readers enjoy the irreverent comedy of the comedian, actor, singer, composer, rapper, and parodist over 20 decades of making Filipino audiences laugh on Bubble Gang. The Bubble Bible by Bitoy includes images of his memorable incarnations, the hilarious gags that have made them unforgettable, and funny anecdotes from Bitoy himself.

In The Bubble Bible by Bitoy, fans will be treated to the “tiis-ganda” secrets of Yaya Rosalinda “Cha-Cha” Lucero, the hidden tattoos of Tata Lino, the untold riches of Don Miguel De Ayalabang, the workouts that Sexballs swears by, and the monologue that only Cecilio Sasuman can do justice to. Laugh out loud at other unforgettable personalities that Michael V. has breathed life into, such as Junie Lee, Madam Rocha, Mr. Assimo, Mr. Matapobre, Bonggang Bonggang Bongbong, DJ Bumbay, and Doña Yna Moran.

My Review: (also in goodreads)

I have always been a fan of Michael V. He is one of the pillars of Philippines' longest running gag show "Bubble Gang". His humor of my taste and I love how he good of a cameleon he is formulating all those amazing characters with distinct personalities. And having the gag show run for 20 years now is no joke. This showcases Filipino humor and for that I really enjoyed this book.

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From the Shelf: The Best of Chico, Delamar, and Gino's The Morning Rush Top 10, Book 3

Title: The Best of Chico, Delamar, and Gino's The Morning Rush Top 10, Book 3

Author: Compilation from The Morning Rush

Genre: Filipino Humor, Top 10 entries

Date read: December 5, 2015

Dawn Rates: ★★★★★ (5/5)

Summary (cr: goodreads)

Did you miss them?

Chicio, Delamar and Gino are back with 100 of the funniest, craziest, most quotable lists from The Morning Rush Top 10, the award-winning, crowd favorite radio on RX 93.1.

Laugh out loud over viral lists like the following-and see if your own contributions made it

#BasagKaSaHirit

#PayoSaSawi

#DramaFail

#MyMamaTaughtMe

#AstigKaKung

My Review: (also in goodreads)

Lookback: The Morning Rush Top 10 Book 2

Like what I said before, since I can remember I was and still am a fan of the radio show. From 6AM to 10AM they help me wake up as I go through early morning school or work. And I am glad to buy this book that would let me reminisce the mornings I laughed along with them. 

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From the shelf: Parang kayo, Pero hindi

Title: Parang kayo, Pero hindi
Author: Noringai
Genre: Humor, Love, Contemporary
Date read: January 6-7, 2015
Dawn Rates: ★★★ (3/5)

Summary (cr: goodreads)

The “parang kayo, pero hindi” stage. Others call it MU or mutual understanding. Pseudo relationships. Pseudo boyfriends. Flings. Almost like a relationship, but not quite. It is a phase where the persons involved are more than friends, but not quite lovers.

My Review: (also in goodreads)

I don't usually read essay type books but it changed when I read Bob Ong's years back and with that said I enjoyed this book. This book is a breeze to read, best read on a day where you decide to just chill out and relax. Although there are some chapters that are in your face (the fact that you can relate), I thoroughly enjoyed browsing through the pages and even laughed out loud ironically at some. Only a person who truly had those experiences could write something like this.

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From the Shelf: The Best of Chico, Delamar, and Gino's The Morning Rush Top 10, Book 2

Title: The Best of Chico, Delamar, and Gino's The Morning Rush Top 10, Book 2

Author: Compilation from The Morning Rush

Genre: Filipino Humor, Top 10 entries

Date read: March 15, 2013
Dawn Rates: ★★★★★ (5/5)

Summary (cr: goodreads)

They're baaaack!

And they brought the whole barkada! Get ready fr another round of pee-in-your-pants LOLz wth 100 more of the crazy lists from Chico, Delamar, and Gino's The Morning Rush Top 10, from the award-winning hit radio show on RX 93.1.

This follow-up to the bestselling book, The Best of Chico and Delamar's The Morning Rush Top 10, includes lists like:

- Top 10 Beki Problems
- Top 10 Bromance Rules
- Top 10 Date Fails
- Top 10 Nicknames for Your Naughty Bits
- Top 10 Fun Menu Entries 

The Best of Chico, Delamar, and Gino's The Morning Rush Top 10, Book 2 also comes with a set of stickers that you can use to pimp the cover and accessorize the Kikay Barkada!

My Review: (also in goodreads)

Chico Garcia and Delamar Arias, hosts of 93.1 The Morning Rush, is the most sought out tandem in the 90's. They have surpassed the 15 year mark and they are doing it so well that you couldn't even feel that they've been on air for that long. I used to listen to them back in elementary but stopped when I was in high school. I was a silent Rusher (that's what they call their listeners) and I came back listening to them, surprised that there was the Chichi and Gigi show...I was thinking, were was Delamar? It turns out she was on maternity leave and when she came back...the Chico and Delamar love team became the kikay barkada with the addition of Gino Quillamor...the show was never the same again, it became more kikay and gay (?)..lotsa laughs...included and it renewed my love for the show. I even laugh when on the road and in my cube at work. This book is the compilation of Rushers most hilarious entries for the out of this world top 10 topics. The first book was to commemorate the duo's 15 years on radio and this sequel one year later is as funny as the first one. The DJs even wrote each other's about the author (well technically the Rushers are the authors and they should be called compilers (?) but oh well...) pages and it is downright funny; more like what is this person in their eyes. And the cartoons in those pages...hilarious!

me at the book signing

me and my friend Arian at the book signing

finally meeting C, D and G

yay~

me with C, D and G

Arian with C, D and G (she even made them do a kikay pose...daya~ *inggit much?* haha)

my TMR Top 10 books..book 2 even have stickers for you to design your book...cool~

finally got my books signed.

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From the Shelf: Everything I Need To Know About Love I Learned From PAPA JACK

Title: Everything I Need To Know About Love I Learned From PAPA JACK

Author: Compilation from Papa Jack

Genre: Filipino Humor, Love and Relationships

Date read: April 30-May 2, 2013
Dawn Rates: ★★★★ (4/5)

Summary (cr: goodreads)

“Love is unpredictable.”

Even if you’ve fallen in love a million times, you can’t claim, “Alam ko na ‘yan!” And that’s because “Ang pag-ibig kapag sineryoso, nakakabobo.”

It’s really complicated, but you have to remember, “Sa isang relasyon dapat masaya ka, hindi ka stressed, hindi ka pressured.”

Because “Love is such a wonderful feeling!”

And to those who have not experienced what it is like to be loved, don’t worry, “Lahat ng kaldero, may nakalaang takip.”

365 quotes: Read one love quote a day to keep the love troubles away.

My Review: (also in goodreads)

I am a radio person, even back in elementary...I love listening to the radio. I do watch a ton of TV but when I'm bored, just needs to chill or in a cool-down I listen to the radio.Maybe that is why I know a lot of songs, even those that are already old. My siblings used to tease me that I came from another era wherein I even know the songs from my parents' generation. When I was on field or I came home late from the office I easily get bored...then my officemate told me to listen to 90.7 Love Radio and wait for Papa Jack's show "True Love Conversations" (from 9PM to 12MN) and Wild Confessions (12MN to 2AM)...and I was hooked ever since. That was 5 years ago. Papa Jack is a radio DJ whose show format consist of callers asking for love advices. There are callers that could touch your heart, you might sympathize with them and there are some who are downright idiots that even the DJ would scold him/her on air. He is very blunt and brutally frank that at first a listener would be irritated but you know that he is just stating the facts. He always tells the caller that the moment he answers the call, he will be very blunt and be a friend. This book is a compilation of the stories and quotable quotes he did say on air from the getting to know stage till the end of love. It has humor...mostly Filipino humor, so to foreign friends, they might not understand because of the culture (mostly in taglish format) but this is one feel-good breezy read.

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