"The MILLA in Manila" - You will need to be in a priority lane!

If you still haven't heard, SHAME ON YOU! As in SHAME. ON. YOU!

Mark Millar, writer of The Ultimates, The Authority, Superman: Red Son and the awesome KICK-ASS, CHOSEN, SUPERIOR, and WANTED is frikkin coming to Manila!!!

MARK. FREAKING. MILLAR!!! How cool is that? Ok, why is he coming here? Today, March 21 is the release of Supercrooks! It's his latest Millarworld book together with our very own Leinil Yu. A few weeks ago, he had a WIN MILLAR contest. The retailer who places the biggest order of SUPERCROOKS #1 will win Mark to sign anywhere in the world. Guess what. The BIGGEST Book Store in the Philippines won beating New York and London! NATIONAL BOOK STORE won Mark Millar! Mr. Millar himself is calling it The Milla in Manila!

Expect the fanboys and fangirls to be in the thousands! How do you get to meet him first? Easy! That's why I'm here!

First 150 to reserve a copy of Mark Millar's Supercrooks #1 in any National Book Store branch starting March 21, will get a Priority Signing Pass upon purchase which allows you to be the first in line to have your Supercrooks #1 signed by Mark Millar during his Manila signing. 

Supercrooks #1 will be available for Php 150. National Book Store will email you when your copy is ready for pick up. Reserve your copies now because quantities are limited!

Millar fans, DO THIS IMMEDIATELY!!! 

Decisions Decisions

It's that time of the year again. It's graduation season. I remember that feeling of uncertainty after school. What would happen next? What's life after school? Do you rest or do you hit the ground running?

I'll tell you what happened 5 years ago. I was both happy and sad finishing school. Happy that I didn't have any more tests or projects but I was sad leaving the school I was in for 16 years. I was sad about not being able to see most of the people on a daily basis. I would miss my friends plus that feeling of no pressure. I was about to enter the real world. 

My Lola was still alive back then and believe it or not, apart from my parents, she really pushed me to go find work right away. There was no time to wait or rest. You need to stay ahead of the pack. I was pressured. I graduated March and I was at work by May. I only had a couple of weeks rest but looking back, I'm very thankful for my Lola and parents pressuring me. I'm happily still working with the company I started in almost 5 years ago. 

To those who are about to graduate, take it from me. Hit the ground running. Stay ahead of the pack. Laziness is not an option. Work is a lot different from school but you actually still learn and become a better person. Congratulations and welcome to the real world. Keep on running...

Be good to your eyes

I'm back! After a long hiatus! Really focused at work and I just need to get the ball rolling!

Anyway, I just want to share what makes me happy when I get home. One of the reasons I haven't been blogging or tweeting that much is because of what I see. The reason is HIGH DEFINITION!

I'm telling you, watching Television in HD is just GLORIOUS!!! Your eyes will love you forever!!!

Check this pic I took! I was watching BACK TO THE FUTURE PART III!

Now isn't that clear??? I took that with my iPhone!!!

You won't watch regular HBO anymore when you have HBO HD!!! It's just amazing! It's just sooooo clear!!! Sports, Movies, Sitcoms, Cartoons in high definition will blow your mind!!!

You can get more detail, more action with SKYcable HD!  With awesome picture quality, feel like you’re at ringside while watching your favorite sport, be in the wild with your favorite documentary programs, get blown away with crisp picture quality while viewing your favorite movies and be among the smiles and laughter with your favorite general entertainment programs. Only with SKY Cable HD!

Now, I have to share with you that you can save money at the same time get the high definition!!! SKY has a promo until April 30, 2012. The HD All-In Pack for Php 1,199 a month on top of your basic standard definition SKYcable plan and save up to Php 350.

Guys, 14 CHANNELS in HIGH DEFINITION!!!

HBO HD, HBO HITS HD, Fox Movies Premium HD, Fox Family Movies HD! NBA Premium, ASN HD, ESPN HD! Nat Geo HD, History HD, Discovery HD! Fox Crime HD, Fox HD, Star World HD, Cartoon Network HD!!! You'll never look at TV the same way again!!! SKY has the most HD channels you can't get anywhere else!!!

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU GO HIGH DEFINITION!!! Be good to your eyes!!! :)

For more info, visit www.mysky.com.ph or call SKYcable’s customer service hotline at 02-3810000 (Metro Manila, CAMANAVA and Rizal), 046-4844701 (Cavite), 02-5208560 (San Pedro, Laguna) and 044-6935877 (Bulacan), 032-3452278 (Cebu) and 082-3055456 (Davao). 

If you're a current SKY Cable subscriber like me, you get a 15 day trial!!! HD guys. HIGH, FRIKKIN, DEFINITION!!!

SUPERIOR!!!

NATIONAL BOOK STORE IS AT IT AGAIN!!!

They've had the Trese iPad then the ELMER iPad... But this one has gone the distance. Marvel's ICON imprint will release the latest book of Mark Millar and our very own Leinil Yu...  SUPERIOR! This time, there's a SUPERIOR iPad with LEINIL's ART!!! Can anyone top that??? :) Pretty super??? More like SUPER AWESOME!!!

NBS sent me a picture of the iPad and by Odin's Beard does it look fantastic!!!

I'll definitely buy a couple to get more raffle tickets!!!

See the promo below :D

Get the chance to win a one of a kind iPad with an original sketch by Leinil Yu!

Get one (1) raffle coupon for every purchase of Superior from March 1 to 31, 2012 at all participating National Book Store and Powerbooks outlets.  If you reserve your copy up to February 29, 2012, you will get an extra raffle coupon that gives you a better chance of winning the one of a kind "Superior" iPad by Leinil Yu.  See posters for complete terms and conditions. Per DTI-NCR Permit No. 0761 Series of 2012.

Superior is the newest smash super-hero comic book from Mark Millar (Kick-Ass, Wanted, Civil War) and Leinil Yu (Secret Invasion, The Uncanny X-men).  Simon Pooni had it all going for him - plenty of friends at school and good looks, and his coach called him one of the most talented basketball players he's ever seen. But that was when he could still move his legs. Now, he's living with multiple sclerosis, missing all the little things he used to take for granted, and escaping into the world of movies and comics with his best friend.  Then...SUPERIOR entered his life.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/National-Book-Store/72546266913?sk=app_10442206389

2011 year in review

I did a lot of new things this year. 2011 has been a surprise to me and it's helped me grow personally and professionally. I got to travel a lot this year! It's a first! I was very blessed this year and all I can say that it's been an awesome ride! Here are my highlights of 2011! No ranking in particular!

Click on READ MORE to see :)

To all you loyal followers of this blog, wishing you all an awesome 2012!!! :)

Thank you Mr. Robinson

Last July at Comic-Con, I was really fortunate to have met the creator of "The Joker", Jerry Robinson. He was a real gent! He was accommodating and friendly. I was really surprised that the creator of one of the greatest villains of all time was in Comic-Con!

Last December 8, I was shocked when I got a text from my friend Gerard who was with me at SDCC. He said that Jerry Robinson has passed away... :(

I felt bad that one of the pioneers of comics had passed away... He was 89.

From Comic Book Resources

Robinson was born in Trenton, New Jersey on New Year's Day in 1922. At only 17 years of age, the aspiring artist was hired as an inker by Batman creator Bob Kane, and over the next several years, Robinson offered as much visual input into the character's world and cast as his originator. Robinson co-created Robin, the Boy Wonder and is often credited as the primary influence for arch-villain the Joker, though Kane and Robinson would clash over credit for the villain's creation in later years. The artist was soon hired away from Kane's shop by "Batman" publisher DC/National Comics, for which he served as a staff artist, drawing many of the most striking covers of comics Golden Age.

From DC Comics' Senior Executives

“Jerry Robinson illustrated some of the defining images of pop culture’s greatest icons. As an artist myself, it’s impossible not to feel humbled by his body of work. Everyone who loves comics owes Jerry a debt of gratitude for the rich legacy that he leaves behind.”—Jim Lee, DC Entertainment Co-Publisher and artist of "Batman: Hush"

“Jerry Robinson was one of the greats. He continued to be a vibrant, creative force well into his nineties, with ideas and thoughts that continue to inspire. Jerry was a great advocate for creators. It was my pleasure to meet and work with him. He will be missed.”—Dan DiDio, Co-Publisher, DC Entertainment

“It’s impossible to work at DC Entertainment­ without feeling the impact of Jerry Robinson’s contributions to the industry. His influence continues to resonate today.”—Bob Harras, DC Entertainment Editor-in-Chief

“Jerry Robinson was an innovator, a pioneer in storytelling. His artwork was always astonishing, but his contributions to the Dark Knight mythology go far beyond art. The streets of Gotham City are a little lonelier today...Jerry will truly be missed.”—Mike Marts, "Batman" editor

It was an honor to have met Jerry Robinson... He will be missed by the industry.

SDCC 2011

A signed copy from my friend Miguel Ramos. I got this as a birthday gift last October.

TULONG DUNONG

Over the past few days I've been seeing a lot of links about Tulong Dunong. This got me thinking...

I graduated from Ateneo de Manila High School in 2003. I was a TD Kuya in H. Bautista Elementary School in Marikina. I was in the English Track and I tutored the advanced students. They were a joy to teach!

But this post goes to all the undergrad students of Ateneo High. 

To the current Juniors, Sophomores, Freshmen of Ateneo High, I'm telling you, Tulong Dunong is the best, if not, one of the best things you'll experience in High School. It's a big responsibility! But remember that this something unique in Jesuit Education. This is what being a man-for-others is all about. Sure cliche na kung cliche. But believe me, seeing the MTV above reminded me that even after graduating, you're still a Kuya. We will always be Kuyas to our less fortunate brothers and sisters and it's up to us to help.

You will do a lot of lesson plans. A LOT! But do it with heart and you'll be ok. :) My class was special. We were under Miss De Guia and Mr. Brazal. Sir Brazal was the guy who checked my lesson plans and hindi sa pagyayabang, I got all As :) Like I said, you're a Kuya and you have to do it with heart. Think of the kids. They really look up to the TD Kuyas. Believe me... If there's one thing I want you to pick up from this, during senior year, take your lesson plans seriously. Don't cram it guys :( We want the kids to be better at school... Just take it seriously and you'll do well :)

Below is a message from my TD Teacher Miss Meng De Guia... 

Fr. James O'Brien, SJ never intended Tulong-Dunong to be a high profile program --never wanted TD to be advertised. All these years, the program relied on God's providence without the aid of media. Times have changed though and the funds to support our scholars have dwindled. But the spirit of TD -- to promote HUMAN DVELOPMENT (as Fr. OB used to say, "to let each become what he is capable of being and becoming") and to get our people out of poverty still lives. This video is meant to RECONNECT with all those whose lives had been touched by the TD Program and to hopefully ENCOURAGE them to once again be these promising kids' kuyas/ates. To find out more and to help, here's how: log on to www.tulongdunong.org. Thank you friends!

If you're a student from Ateneo High, drop me a note if you have any questions or if you need any tips! I'd be glad to help :) If you were a student in H Bautista Elementary School, drop a message too! :)