Sunday, January 6, 2013
GMA Shows "Blackface"
On January 5, 2013, "Eat Baluga" displayed a segment in which someone dressed in Blackface tried to do a comedic routine. To my and many other's shock and horror, the segment lasted roughly ten minutes.
Blackface, known as an incredibly racist portrayal of blacks, is when an actor or actress puts on makeup to make themselves look "black", but usually in the most racist way possible--unhuman-like lips and midnight colored skin.
We shouldn't be too surprised. National networks in the Philippines have grown accustomed to derogatory and prejudice comments on virtually all of their shows. On "Wil Time Big Time", for example, the co-hosts have no problem making fun of overweight people or the dancer with a speech impediment.
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Update: Typhoon Misses Bacolod
Updated: Dec 5, 7:52 AM
A storm signal #2 remains in effect for today across Negros Occidental after the storm moved to the west and missed much of the province.
A signal #2 means that elementary and high schools are closed but colleges are open.
Last night at 11 PM, Negros Occidental was given a storm signal #3 for the entire night, but at 5 AM it was lowered to a #2.
Updated: Dec 4, 10:00 AM
All classes throughout Negros Occidental have been cancelled by the Governor for all levels.
Updated: Dec 4, 8:32 AM
The storm is now over Mindanao and will effect the entire island. The path of the storm has slightly changed farther to the south. This means that it is possible that Bacolod will not see the brunt of the storm.
All public and private elementary classes in Bacolod have been suspended. Some high school classes have been suspended as well, be sure to check with your students teacher to make sure!
The latest projection path of Typhoon Pablo is directly above Bacolod City and is likely to be directly above the city on Tuesday with major storms happening from Monday to Wednesday.
The storm is now classified as a category four and has rainfall of 20 to 30 mm per hour and will likely cause floods and mudslides throughout the areas. However, since the storm will have already made landfall before hitting Negros Island, it will likely lower in strength before then.
Nonetheless, everyone should take precautions and not go onto boats and be in safe areas during the storm. Plan all shopping events for tonight or after the storm has ended.
A storm signal #2 remains in effect for today across Negros Occidental after the storm moved to the west and missed much of the province.
A signal #2 means that elementary and high schools are closed but colleges are open.
Last night at 11 PM, Negros Occidental was given a storm signal #3 for the entire night, but at 5 AM it was lowered to a #2.
Updated: Dec 4, 10:00 AM
All classes throughout Negros Occidental have been cancelled by the Governor for all levels.
Updated: Dec 4, 8:32 AM
The storm is now over Mindanao and will effect the entire island. The path of the storm has slightly changed farther to the south. This means that it is possible that Bacolod will not see the brunt of the storm.
All public and private elementary classes in Bacolod have been suspended. Some high school classes have been suspended as well, be sure to check with your students teacher to make sure!
The latest projection path of Typhoon Pablo is directly above Bacolod City and is likely to be directly above the city on Tuesday with major storms happening from Monday to Wednesday.
The storm is now classified as a category four and has rainfall of 20 to 30 mm per hour and will likely cause floods and mudslides throughout the areas. However, since the storm will have already made landfall before hitting Negros Island, it will likely lower in strength before then.
Nonetheless, everyone should take precautions and not go onto boats and be in safe areas during the storm. Plan all shopping events for tonight or after the storm has ended.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Update: Plastic Ordinance in Bacolod
After all the talk about the huge plastic ordinance that was set to take place on November 23, there has been very little changed since then.
Apparently, after all the articles in the newspapers, none bothered to mention that only sando bags were being made illegal on November 23. The rest of the ordinance will start to take place over a period of time (when? how long?). No one apparently knows when the other part of the ordinance will start to take place. However, nothing has seemed to change.
The only shop that has switched from plastic bags so far seems to be UniCity (if you haven't bought your Christmas tree yet, but it from there! It's the cheapest in town). UniCity is now using paper bags. Of course, the paper is very low quality, but apparently, that's all they could find in such a short notice from the city government.
As far as changes at Central Market and Libertad, there hasn't been any. The "sando bags" the government was so ready to get rid of were already almost non-existent. Therefor, nothing has yet to change as far as environment protection.
McDonald's has also changed from plastic take away bags to using paper.
Update Dec. 3, 2012
Some changes have been made at Libertad and Central Market regarded certain types of bags. Now rice is being put in clear plastic without handles. I suggest everyone to bring their own bags when going to Libertad or Central Market!
Apparently, after all the articles in the newspapers, none bothered to mention that only sando bags were being made illegal on November 23. The rest of the ordinance will start to take place over a period of time (when? how long?). No one apparently knows when the other part of the ordinance will start to take place. However, nothing has seemed to change.
The only shop that has switched from plastic bags so far seems to be UniCity (if you haven't bought your Christmas tree yet, but it from there! It's the cheapest in town). UniCity is now using paper bags. Of course, the paper is very low quality, but apparently, that's all they could find in such a short notice from the city government.
As far as changes at Central Market and Libertad, there hasn't been any. The "sando bags" the government was so ready to get rid of were already almost non-existent. Therefor, nothing has yet to change as far as environment protection.
McDonald's has also changed from plastic take away bags to using paper.
Update Dec. 3, 2012
Some changes have been made at Libertad and Central Market regarded certain types of bags. Now rice is being put in clear plastic without handles. I suggest everyone to bring their own bags when going to Libertad or Central Market!
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Poor Customer Service Nationwide
Have you ever been to a restaurant, ordered a value meal, and then you were told that they didn't have soda/ice/burger and went on to tell you to instead order tea/hot drink/chicken only to be charged extra?
Have you ever stayed in an unclean hotel room and told that they will clean it, only to later be told that they only clean once a day and 'you missed it'?
Have you ever tried to shop at a mall only to be ignored by the helpers?
Have you ever been to a restaurant, store, or hotel where all the workers are standing and talking instead of doing their job?
These are only a few of the many problems consumers face when traveling and shopping in the Philippines. Poor customer service is one of the many aspects about the Philippines that holds the country back from receiving more tourists.
Of course, these aren't the only problems consumers face.
Businesses constantly demean their customers by lying, giving the wrong prices, gossiping, and being rude.
Filipinos, in their ever non-confrontational ways, ignore the problems they face daily. Instead of changing things for the better, they ignore it and hope things will change on their own.
But they won't.
Things do not change unless you are active doing it. The next time this happens, talk to the manager. Tell them you demand better service since you are a paying customer.
Foreigners do not put up with these actions in their home countries and they definitely do not put up with it in the Philippines. So why do Filipinos?
If the Philippines want more tourists, they will have to change this.
Have you ever stayed in an unclean hotel room and told that they will clean it, only to later be told that they only clean once a day and 'you missed it'?
Have you ever tried to shop at a mall only to be ignored by the helpers?
Have you ever been to a restaurant, store, or hotel where all the workers are standing and talking instead of doing their job?
These are only a few of the many problems consumers face when traveling and shopping in the Philippines. Poor customer service is one of the many aspects about the Philippines that holds the country back from receiving more tourists.
Of course, these aren't the only problems consumers face.
Businesses constantly demean their customers by lying, giving the wrong prices, gossiping, and being rude.
Filipinos, in their ever non-confrontational ways, ignore the problems they face daily. Instead of changing things for the better, they ignore it and hope things will change on their own.
But they won't.
Things do not change unless you are active doing it. The next time this happens, talk to the manager. Tell them you demand better service since you are a paying customer.
Foreigners do not put up with these actions in their home countries and they definitely do not put up with it in the Philippines. So why do Filipinos?
If the Philippines want more tourists, they will have to change this.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Be Proud of Nature's Village Resort, Bacolodnons!
Nature's Village Resort has been named as one of the world's top 10 eco-friendly resorts by Agoda (a hotel booking website). Of course, the grading scale wasn't only about the environment. It was also about dining, cleanliness, and food. As well, it only used customer reviews.
Nonetheless, it's great news. In 2010, Nature's Village Resort won the ASEAN Green Star Hotel Award. Therefore, it's not exactly far-fetched to think that it deserves the honor.
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