Family Kuarta o Kahon

Nothing takes me back to my childhood like Family Kuarta o Kahon. Every Sunday on RPN 9, the late Pepe Pimentel, alongside co-hosts like Encar Benedicto, Racel Tuason, Marissa Sanchez, and Lito Pimentel (and more!), hosted this iconic game show.

Unlike the song and dance numbers typical of Philippine television, I gravitated towards game shows. They were pure entertainment, offering prizes not just for contestants but for viewers at home too. While the prizes weren’t extravagant, the joy came from the games themselves – no need for genius, just pure fun.

How about you? Were you also a fan of Family Kuarta o Kahon?

Filipino Adobo ala ChatGPT

Adobo is the quintessential Filipino dish. Every household has its version of Adobo and the best one is probably the one from your Nanay or Lola. So I asked ChatGPT how it would cook Filipino Adobo and here’s the recipe it gave me.

Happiness is next to Zombie-ness

Hindi mo iisipin na isang post apocalyptic thriller ang serye na ito kung pagbabasehan ang pamagat. Aakalain mong isang feel-good drama ito tapos maririning mo si Louis Armstrong na umaawit ng “I see trees of green, red roses too/I see them bloom for me and you/And I think to myself/What a wonderful world.”

Kwentong Sine

Ang post na ito ay inspired ng Kwentong Sine episode ng Kantotambs Tayo! The podcast nina Jerald Napoles na pinakinggan ko kagabi sa Spotify. Napag-usapan nila yung mga memories nila sa sinehan at sa panonood ng sine kaya naalala ko yung panahon na nagsisimula pa lang akong mahilig sa pelikula.

Magandang Gabi Bayan Halloween Specials

Kung isa kang batang 90’s gaya ko, malamang ay inaabangan mo din noon ang Halloween Special ng Magandang Gabi Bayan sa ABS-CBN.

Guide to Filling Out the Personal Data Sheet (PDS)

If you’re applying for a job in the Philippine government, you are required to fill out the Personal Data Sheet or PDS. This is basically a resume/curriculum vitae that details your work history and other information relevant to your application. And you might be wondering, how do I fill out this form? No worries, here’s a guide to help aspiring civil servants.

Asian Drama Reviews: Squid Game

Kung iimbitahan kang sumali sa isang misteryosong laro kapalit ng malaking halaga, papayag ka ba? Ito ang premise ng Squid Game na mapapanood na ngayon sa Netflix.

Asian Drama Reviews: Reply 1988

It’s comfort food packaged in 20 episodes of family, friendship and coming of age for five friends in the neighborhood of Ssangmundong in Seoul.

Asian Drama Reviews: D.P.

Grabe yung ending, hindi ko na i-spoil pero intense eh.

Hidilyn Diaz wins 1st gold for PH in the Olympics

Where were you when Hidilyn Diaz won the gold? A historic win just when we all needed some good news after a generation defining pandemic and the last SONA by you know who.