People have been dishing out awards like there was no tomorrow \u2013 as we Filipinos would say \u201csampu-singko.\u201d But maybe, it\u2019s simply a case of the more the merrier, not to mention safe and guaranteed to get you on anyone\u2019s good books. While awards are complimentary and flattering, some have made this a favourite pastime. The credibility of an award depends on various factors -\u2014 the giver, the recipient, the criteria, and the judges. Then again there are nominees and there are awardees. <\/p>\n
But for now, it\u2019s my turn. <\/p>\n
This year we\u2019ve decided to hand out the B\u2019ALIW awards with a little twist. We\u2019re also giving out special \u201cTMP Awards\u201d for those people who have \u201cTickle Me Pink\u201d . <\/p>\n
Besides, the same people have been monopolizing the B\u2019ALIW Awards for a few consecutive years. Having been so consistent, they have now been elevated to the \u201cHabang Buhay\u201d (tayong iinisin) category. Just like Palawan\u2019s Underground River which is now a Seven [Natural] Wonders of the World finalist, so too are our very own 7 wonders who definitely qualify as underground marvels and who are now ready to be castigated into the \u201cHole of Fame.\u201d Hey, they\u2019ve worked for it and they surely deserve it. <\/p>\n
And now, the new special \u201cTickle Me Pink\u201d (TMP) Awards go to\u2026.<\/p>\n
Rod Dingle \u2013 the decliner; for while others reclined, he declined his nomination for an award. Albert Prias and the Flagcom Group \u2014 for standing up and saying \u201cNO thank you\u2026Please stop sending us emails.\u201d Dingle and Flagcom also get the Most Popular Individual and Group respectively for being ever willing here, there and everywhere. <\/p>\n
To Alpha Phi Omega and Jun Relunia and ADOLP \u2013 for having had the courage to speak up when required and proving that the word integrity does exist. <\/p>\n
For entertainment, Dexter de Rosa \u2013 gets our entertainer of the year with most promising [award] going to Rie Manaloto. Close runners-up are Cleo Diana and Hannah Natoli.<\/p>\n
For entertainment events: De La Salle Alumni Association for taking us right back to Taft Avenue and to Silliman University Alumni for giving us a night of class. (Nope, the Blue & White Winter Ball did not meet the criteria as they were misdirected and lost somewhere in \u201cAmerica\u201d).<\/p>\n
For Community Service: Philippine Australian Medical Association (PAMA) who took us for a tour of Las Vegas strip with our white-gown medicos unrobing to do the Zumba. Once a year, the ladies and men in white gowns give up their precious time to provide health service in remote places in the Philippines. <\/p>\n
Brave Heart Award goes to RC Reyes, for his birthday present for Dr. Jose Rizal against all odds. Special kudos to the promising young cast of Rizal play \u2026Jemwel Danao, Marianne Cuasay, Patrick Patacsil and young Gerard, [son of Consul General Anne Jalando-on Louis].<\/p>\n
Suspender Awards \u2013 for being ever-supportive \u2026..Mao de Vera and Ferdie Francisco. \u2026ever-faithful, ever true and laging handa in their own jurisdictions! <\/p>\n
And last but not least a special B\u2019aliw award goes to Mr. Kevin Rudd who pledged to provide assistance to the Philippines through Gawad Kalinga in the Philippines. I guess, Mr. Rudd is not aware that Gawad Kalinga has now migrated to Australia and will now be helping aboriginal communities. <\/p>\n
My, my, my, he should have made a google search.
\nTo be watched in 2012: the emerging on air group. I guess that translates to \u201cnasa hangin or puro hangin.\u201d And of course there\u2019s\u2026Miss Red Cross\u2026ready to donate blood at a moment\u2019s notice.<\/p>\n
Quote of the Year: \u201cDo not judge a book by its cover\u2026I am not a book.\u201d<\/p>\n
My sincerest appreciation and thanks: to all our readers for their never-ending support; to all the insiders for their trust even when they mistake me as the \u201csumbungan ng bayan,\u201d and to everyone with a sense of humour and for ensuring that \u201cI get read \u2013 they get RED!\u201d My very best for the holiday season and let the dragon roar in 2012! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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