The Wheel and Axle

That must be hell on the poor mother’s finances.

This year’s Metro Manila Film Festival has certainly proven that the MMFF can have quality films and still be an astounding success despite what naysayers proclaim. The awards given out during the Gabi ng Parangal last night have also shown just how committed this year’s organizers are to truly honoring only the best of the best: the truly deserving, the people who value art and culture.

And for the first time in a long time, the word parangal means something once again for this festival, and it all actually feels… right! All the awardees just feel… right, no questions asked.

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As though taking George Michael away from us on Christmas Day weren’t enough, 2016 continues its reign of terror by snatching Princess Leia away from us just a couple of days later.

Carrie Fisher had suffered a heart attack sometime last week, but reports indicated she was already in stable condition. Now, just a few days later, she’s gone.

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Amidst all the festivities and gifts and fun and joy, let’s never forget what Christmas is about.

Today, we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. He is the reason for the season, so let’s take time to remember Him between bites of ham and cheese as we gather with our family and our friends.

Happy birthday, Jesus!

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Come together in every nation!

Christmas Eve is here once more, and may good cheer be upon us all.

Christmas is just around the corner, and what better way to prepare for that than listening to awesome carols by some of my favorite singers, ever?

See you soon, Christmas!

Not like I faint every time we touch.