Anak Ng Congressman Sabit Sa Panununtok Ng Driver Ng Jeep

May PDAF na nga ang tatay nya nakuha pang pumatol sa matanda? I am a Batangueño and this is something that I am not proud of. Ay kalakas manira ng umaga ng hayop na areh ih!

iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C Launch

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Dino Prank. Best Prank Ever.

After a long break, we are back. Enjoy.

Howard Stern Makes Carmen Electra Cum

This is why he is called "King of All Media"

The Call Center Show Goes To The Globe Tatt Awards 2013

One of the shows that I host is nominated for Best Podcast in the Globe Tatt Awards 2013. We'd like to invite you to vote in support for the men and women working in the BPO industry in the Philippines by going to this link and vote The Call Center Show: http://www.tattawards2013.com/votes/best-podcast-(user-generated)-1371192997836.html MARAMING SALAMAT PO!

Boston Marathon Terrorist Attacks (Raw Footage)

1st Bomb


2nd Bomb

The Call Center Show - Episode 3

Its an Ella-less episode but JM and Joms have Live, Love, Lolz host Tita Karrots Nazareno and Kolsenter Komiks' Eugene Madayag keeps them company in discussing the call center way of life. Mike Luz' speech was dissected and given comments. Kolsenter shirts were also given to lucky Facebook likers and a whole lot more in this episode.

Strangebrew

The Call Center Show - Episode 2

JM, Ella and Joms discusses the discrimination of workers in the BPO industry.

The Call Center Show - Episode 1

The first talk show hosting stint of Boss JM at New Media Factory. Catch him every Sunday 6PM at http://nmfnetwork.tv/live-stream-video/ on The Call Center Show

The Call Center Show Promo w/ Boss JM

Here's our first promo/guesting for my new show,  at New Media Factory that premieres March 17th, 6PM (Manila Time). Thank you Tita Karrots Nazereno of Live Love LOLz and Basti Artadi for having me over.

Manila Mayoralty Debate

This is just worth posting. How sad it is that these people will be ruling the country's capital. Truly Imba(lanced) Manila.

ICC Stickers

Thanks to Spyder PH

January 2013 marks the implementation of the Helmet Law. Many of us have heard of this as it was given much hype the year before as many riders were urged to have their helmets re-registered to have ICC stickers in them, because prior to the strict implementation of said law, many helmets did not contain proof of ICC certification and assurance.
More than a month has passed since the implementation of the ICC - but many, if not most motorcyclists are still baffled or kept in the grey regarding the rules about it. We, from Team Spyder have come up with several points that we hope can help enlighten riders about said law (ournotes are based on the close door meeting that Spyder had with DTI-BSP last october 2012).

1. All ICC stickers, regardless of date issued are valid. – This simply states that old versions of the ICC stickers seen in the helmet are still valid. There will be no need to have it re-registered or buy a new helmet with a latest version of the ICC sticker.

2. NO certificate or documentation required! – There are several instances wherein riders are asked to present a document or certificate as proof of ICC. DTI-BSP themselves said that helmets should not be treated like vehicles, wherein an OR/CR is required as proof for authenticity. The ICC sticker being present in the helmet is and should be enough proof. Should an enforcer continuously demand a presentation of documents, make sure to get his/her name, mission order, time and place of the apprehension and immediately report to DTI or LTO.

3. Take care of your helmet and ICC sticker – Peeled, lost, thrown ICC (for whatever reason) are beyond the helmet distributor’s control. Should an occurrence similar to peeling, losing a sticker happens, you will have no option but to buy a new helmet (as DTI has stopped their ICC Sticker-ing events.), And as much as we want to help our patrons who somehow lost their stickers, DTI issues a 1:1 ratio of ICC sticker per helmet that we import making it impossible for distributors and suppliers to give out ICC stickers to patrons.. so just take note, Take good care of your ICC stickers!

4. Wear your Helmets (ICC approved) at all times! – keep in mind that the first offense for not wearing an ICC-Certified helmet will cost you 1,500 pesos, while the maximum penalty for not wearing the accredited and standard protective gear will warrant 10,000 pesos and license confiscation.

5. No Enforcer can peel of ICC stickers – as per the law, whether void or valid, and under any circumstances – no officer can peel, tamper, or take away your ICC stickers. Should there be instances where an officer does indeed take the stickers away, try to get his name and identification details (ID number, and mission orders) and report to LTO or to DTI.

Just Remember! The ICC law is here to help save lives. Numerous accidents have claimed the lives of motorists, and many of those accidents revolve around the fact that their helmets could not protect their heads. Spyder Philippines, being true to its promise of safety has long before been accredited by the DTI-BSP even before the implementation of the Helmet Law. To ensure that safest riding experience, make it a point to wear helmets approved by the DTI and bears the mark of ICC certification. This is just another friendly reminder from Team Spyder!

Spyder Downhill Cup 2013

This is our coverage of the recently concluded Spyder Downhill Cup 2013 at Antenna. Best viewed in HD, adjust the quality setting to 480p, 720P, 1080P



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Folding Bikes: New Targets of Thieves

This is crappy village security.

Harlem Reacts To 'Harlem Shake' Videos

Harlem, Harlem, Harlem.

Bike Yer Ass To Subic Part 5

The last part of our epic journey to Subic Bay. Maraming salamat po sa inyong pagsama sa amin.

Missed Part 1? Click Here: http://www.imbamanila.com/2013/02/bike-yer-ass-to-subic-part-1.html
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Bike Yer Ass To Subic Part 4

Part 4 of our epic journey.

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Hide The Umbrellas Mom. Dad Might Beat Me Up.

Mountain Biking Anyone?

Bad Ass!

Bike Yer Ass To Subic - Part 3

Part 3 of our journey to Subic Bay!

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Bike Yer Ass To Subic - Part 2

Here's the continuation of our journey to Subic Bay that started at Marcos Hiway Cainta. 

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Taytay AdoboFest

Imba Manila crashed and boodled with the people of Taytay in the last Taytay AdoboFest. Burp! 

Special thanks to Hon. Mayor Georic Gacula, Hon. Councilor Allan de Leon and 3T of Taytay, Rizal

Bike Yer Ass To Subic - Part 1

This is the initial cut of "Bike Yer Ass To Subic".

After watching Part 1, Part 2 is already available. Click here: http://www.imbamanila.com/2013/02/bike-yer-ass-to-subic-part-2.html

40 Truths About Call Centers In The PH

PARA SA MGA CALL CENTER AGENTS.. (mahaba to pero nakakatawa)

Hindi ko na naiintindihan ang sinasabi niya. Basta ang alam ko, noong mga oras na yun, asa alapaap ang aking diwa. “Congratulations, you've successfully passed the recruitment process. You’re hired”.

YOU ARE HIRED!!! Marahil, isa sa pinaka masarap na litanyang pwede mong marinig kasama ng “Oo, tayo na” at “Negative ang pregnancy test” (joke lang). Kaya naman nakatitig ako sa kawalan habang pinapaliwanag nung babae mula sa HR department ang mga terms and conditions ng kontrata. Bumalik nalang ang aking ulirat nang pinapirmahan niya ang sandamukal na papel mula sa brown envelope. Di ko alam kung para sa trabaho parin yun o last will and testament.

Pagkatapos ng ilang online tests and assessments (nakaka-urat talaga yung typing test), mga interviews na susubok sa tatag ng pinahid mong deodorant, sa wakas, isa na akong “technical support representative”. Oo, call center agent din yun, pero mas mabangis pakingan. Kung baga sa zoology, scientific name.

Naks. Di na ako tambay. Isa na akong employed citizen. Maiaahon ko na sa hirap ang aking pamilya. Mapag-aaral ko na ang kapatid ko. Mabibili ko na lahat ng gusto ko. Makakakain nako sa Jollibee kahit hindi linggo, tuwing pagkatapos mag simba. Makaka contribute nako sa bayan pamamagitan ng aking buwis. Pwede nakong magreklamo ukol sa katangahan ng gobyerno. Magtatayo ako ng unyon ng mga callcenter agents (taga-PUP talaga?). Gagawa ng resolusyon upang maibsan ang climate change. Ipo-promote ang world peace. Malulunasan ko ang famine sa Africa. Tatakbo ako at mananalo bilang kauna-unahang “non-american citizen” president of America (ano daw??) at pwede ko nang ipa-assasinate sa navy seal si Justine Bieber. Spell, Naive (ay, ayan na pala).

Unang trabaho, unang sabak sa telepono. Memorable ang pinaka una kong call. Sabi nung customer, ipasa ko nalang daw sa iba dahil mukhang wala akong ideya sa ginagawa ko. Sweet naman nya.

3 taon. 4 na employee number. 4 na posing para sa ibat ibang ID ng magkakaibang kumpanya. At kung usapang stereotypes lang naman, heto sila..

1. Di mo alam ang petsa. Feeling mo ang mundo ay isang exercise wheel na tinatakbuhan ng alaga mong hamster. Paikot-ikot. Walang katapusan. Zombie, ika ng iba. Gising, pasok. Uwi, tulog. Pero babalik din ang ating kamalayan tuwing a-kinse at katapusan.

2. Hirap kang matulog sa bahay, pero di mo mapigilang mapa-pikit pag asa trabaho. Di ko alam kung dahil ba sa aircon o ang sarap lang managinip na isang malaking punching bag ang kupal mong TL, tuwing nakikita mo siya.

3. Ikaw o may kakilala ka, na energy drink na ang dumadaloy sa mga ugat. Cobra sa almusal. Sting sa tanghalian. Extra Joss ang panulak pag nabubulunan. Lipovitan naman ang nilalagok tuwing umiinom ng biogesic.

4. May kakilala ka din na laging may bitbit na baso ng starbucks kapag papasok. Siguro, importante talaga ang kape pag graveyard shift. Pero ang nakapagtataka e, buong araw na niya itong hawak, at sa paraan na makikita mo ang pangalan niya na nakasulat sa baso.

5. Alam mo ang mga term na “pitik” at “hadouken”. At madalas itong masusundan ng pagta-type sa notes ng “Customer ended the call”.

6. Kahit madalas e demonyo ang tingin mo sa kanya, gusto mong halikan sa tuwa ang TL mo pagsinabi niyang “Go on aux 4, coaching tayo”.

7. Pero malulungkot ka ulit, dahil malalaman mong bagsak lahat ng na-audit mong calls. Tipong, ang nakuha mo lang ng tama, ayon sa QA, ay opening at closing spiel. Lahat sablay na.

8. Sa lahat ng buttons ng Avaya, Auto in ang pinaka mahirap pindutin, parang may kung anong pwersa na pumipigil, parang invisible force field, samantalang Log Out naman ang bestfriend ng iyong daliri. Lagi rin itong “aksidenteng” napipindot.

9. Nakatangap kana ng perfect csat survey kahit hindi para saiyo (sabi nung customer , napaka helful daw ni Jenny. E Brando ang pangalan mo sa phone). Pero nakareceive ka na din ng Dissat kahit resolved ang issue.

10. Speaking of, kung parang generic name ng gamot ang pangalan mo, walang problema yan, dahil legal ang pag gamit ng phone name o alias. Halimbawa, sa totoong buhay, ang pangalan mo ay Godofredo, sa industriyang ito, ayos lang na mag opening spiel ka ng “Thank you for calling, my name is Summer”.

11. Naisipan mo nang mag-amok at sindihan ang smoke detector para magpaulan ng tubig ang mga sprinkler, tuwing queuing.

12. May kakilala kang bigla-bigla nalang nagwawala, hinahagis ang headset, hinahambalos ang kanyang mug, dinudurog ang avaya sa pamamagitan ng paghampas ng keyboard, dahil hindi alam ng customer kung nasaan ang “start” button.

13. Yung TL mo bigla nalang nagkakaroon ng meeting, pag nakita ka niyang papalapit, sa pag aakalang Sup Call na naman ito.

14. Kung may Teachers Pet, meron ding TL’s Annoying Monkey. Siya yung team mate mo na laging ume-epal at kadikit lagi ng team leader nyo. Madalas siyang taga-report ng mga late o overbreak. Lagi din siyang humihirit ng mga helpful tips pag team meeting. Sarap lagyan ng tattoo sa noo na “Wala akong pakialam”. Joke lang.

15. Dahil immersed tayo sa konsepto ng tamang “customer service”, madalas kang mag-amok sa mga fast food chain kapag pakiramdam mo ay “youre not getting your money’s worth”. “Ano to!! Sabi ko LEG part.. Bakit tuyong BREAST ang binigay mo sakin? Tawagin mo ang manager!!!”.

16. Meron ka o dumating sa buhay mo ang point kung saan nag-apply ka ng credit card.

17. May kakilala kang ayaw tumigil kaka-english kahit sa mga pampublikong lugar o PUVs pero parang tanga na kating-kati mag Tagalog sa mga English Only Zone ng opisina.

18. Mahirap umisip ng dahilan kapag na late ka. Dahil walang trapik at imposibleng umattend ka ng PTA meeting ng anak mo, pag alas dos ng madaling araw.

19. May team mate kang aligaga sa buhay at walang ibang nais na i-suggest kundi ang mag team building kayo. “TL: Guys, ano bang magandang action plan para bumaba ang AHT ng team? SIYA: Team building tayo!!”

20. Mas maangas pa sa CEO ng kumpanya kung umasta ang mga security guard. Nagulantang ako dati nang minsan kong tanungin si Manong Guard ng “Saan po dito yung testing area?”, sabay sagot ng “Im sorry, but you must be aware that this is an *English Only* zone”. Muntik nakong sumuka ng dugo.

21. Bukod sa crush mo, isa sa napaka konting bagay na nagpapangiti sayo tuwing shift ay mga “Ghost Calls”. Kung saan para kang tanga na uulit-ulitin ang opening line, dahil SOP ito.

22. Naranasan mo nang sapilitang tumawa dahil TL, OM o Shift manager ang nag-joke nung nakasabay mo siya sa elevator, kahit na sabaw ang kanyang sense of humor.

TL: Anong hayop ang magaling mag karate? Ikaw: Bwahahahaha!! (halos masuka ka na sa pag-papangap) Ano boss? TL: E di.. TILAP-YAHHH!! Ikaw: Nyahahahaha!! (gusto mo nang ipitin ang ulo mo sa pinto ng elevator) Nice one!!

23. Pinasok mo ang industriyang ito kalakip ang pag-asa ng mabilis na promotion. Oo, nasa performance mo nakabase ito, pero umamin ka. Pagkatapos ng unang 6 na buwan, narealize mo na mailap ito parang Halley’s comet.

24. Naranasan mo na ang sumakay sa isang PUV after shift, kung saan, ikaw lang ang stressed ang aura, amoy yosi, amoy alak, samantalang lahat ng ibang pasahero ay preskong-presko, mga amoy downy at blooming dahil papasok palang sila.

25. Sa pag-aakalang napindot mo ang mute, nag-tatatalak ka ng tagalog habang may call. Huli mo nang nalaman na naririnig ka ng customer sabay tanong ng “Im sorry, what?”. Pero dahil maparaan ka, sinagot mo siya ng “oh.. that was a secret passage, written in the language of Mordor, that must be uttered to hasten your dwindling internet speed..”.

26. Naranasan mo nang mag-google ng mga sakit na pwede mong idahilan kapag tatawag ka sa sick hotline niyo. Mas “uncommon”, mas maganda. Dapat binubuo ito ng 3 o higit pang medical terms.

27. Poker face lagi ang company nurse o physician. Hindi sila madaling mapaniwala sa mga nagsasakit-sakitan. Sanay na sila dyan. Lumang tugtugin kung baga. Pauuwiin ka lang kung naisuka mo na ang iyong baga o kulay violet na ang iyong buong katawan.

28. Nakauwi na ang lahat subalit naiwan ka parin sa floor dahil sa customer mong isang oras na nagpapaturo, pero hindi parin magets, ang sayantipikong proseso ng pag “copy+paste”.

29. Kung medyo sablay ang kumpanya, naranasan mo na din ang “hot seating”. Ito yung mala-espanyang pagsakop sa work station mo ng kung sinong Lucifer, kung offline ang iyong phone status. Hindi epektibo ang pag-iiwan ng gamit, pagpapaskil ng iyong larawan sa monitor o paglalagay ng note na “Ang kumuha ng station na to, tutubuan ng pigsa sa gilagid”.

30. Di tulad ng ibang propesyon, hindi big deal dito ang AWOL.

Boy A: Asan na si Jayson? Boy B: Nag AWOL na. Boy A: Ah ok. Anong ulam sa pantry?

31. Ikaw o may kakilala kang buong angas kung maglakad sa recruitment area kapag merong mga bagong aplikante. Minsan doon pa mismo tatambay kapag break para ipangalandakan na empleyado na siya. Mas mabisa din kung paiikutin mo ang iyong ID sa leeg na parang hulahoop.

32. Napa-upo kana sa isang work station na puno ng kapalpakan. Kumukurap ang monitor. Mga duro-durog na chichirya ang nakasingit sa pagitan ng mga keys ng keyboard. Yung headset naman, its either mahina, di ka marinig ng customer o nababalot ng sang katutak na scotch tape. Parang embalido lang.

33. Nakakita kana ng isang kumag na pasiklab kung magtype ng password sa mga system tools niyo. Ambilis ng pindot sa keyboard, tulad ng napapanood mo sa mga sci-fi movies. Pero madalas, password incorrect. Maya-maya, mapapansin mo na isa isa nalang ang pag press niya ng mga letter. Kinain ang pride. Busog.

34. Automatic na lumalabas sa bibig mo ang mga phrases na nagpapakita ng sympathy sa customer, kahit na sa totoong buhay e wala ka namang pakialam kung dumadaan siya sa matinding pagsubok gaya ng pagbagal ng internet connection o pagkalimot ng email password.

CX: Bear with me, im such an idiot when it comes to tech stuff. You: Its ok maam. And im sorry that you’re an idiot.

35. Halos araw-araw kang makakarinig ng mga istorya tungkol sa isang bagong kumpanya na mas malaki ang sahod, mas magandang management at mas magandang facilities. “Balita ko nga eh, may swimming pool sa ops area nila, at may libre na isang kilong ubas tuwing pasko”.

36. Aminin mo man o hindi, namangha ka din sa pintuan ng opisina na kelangan pang i-swipe ang ID mo para bumukas. “Ay pota.. Magic!!!”.

37. Dahil graveyard shift, hindi rin mawawala ang mga kwentong kababalaghan sa callcenter industry. Kesyo dati daw sementeryo ang site na yun o may namatay nang agent sa opisina niyo dahil aksidente daw nyang nakain ang Avaya at nabulunan.

Ikaw: TL, Biglang na-drop yung call!! May multo!!!”. TL: Ulol.

38. Meron kang souvenir mula sa kumpanyang balak ata i-declare na “critical working day” ang bawat petsa sa kalendaryo. Maaaring mug na may logo ng company. Ballpen na may logo ng company. Payong na may logo ng company. Burial plan with complimentary lapida na may logo ng company.

39. Hindi rin mawawala ang love team. Naks. Tamis sa gitna ng masalimuot na mundo ng queuing. Sabagay, mahirap din naman kasi ang magkaroon ng matinong relasyon kung hindi callcenter agent ang jowawers mo. Tipong tinext mo, pero tulog siya. Mga 8 oras na ang nakalipas bago pa siya makareply. Tapos, ikaw naman ang tulog. Vicious cycle.

40. Langit ang training phase. Petiks mode. Buddy up lang lagi. Kaso simula na ng impyerno mo paglampas ng nesting.

Taliwas sa pinagsasabi ng mga ignoranteng taong tabon, na hindi kailangan ng utak para makapag trabaho sa isang callcenter, tagisan dito ng talino (kung paano mare-resolve ang issue), abilidad (na magtransfer), creativity (pagiimbento ng dahilan kung bakit dapat niyang sisihin ang kanyang anti virus software) at lakas ng loob (sikmurain ang mga ingles na mura na kadalasan mo lang maririnig sa mga hollywood movies o kanta ni Kanye West).

Karamihan sa kakilala kong matatalino, puno ng sense at mababait (kung team mate kita dati, nabasa mo naman siguro ang mga papuring ito, kailangan ko ng dalawang daang piso, baka meron ka diyan) ay nakasalamuha ko sa nasabing industriya. At kahit kelan, di ko malilimutan ang pagkakaibigan at mga karanasan ko mula dito.

Thank you for calling, to which department would you like to be transferred?

This is a very good FB find (author please ping me one you see this so I can give credit) ... BPO workers, read on. :)  

Worlds Toughest Cops - Pinoy Cops

Tigas ng Parak Pinas!

Top 10 Reasons Why There Couldn't Be A Fil-Am President

Hahaha! True, funny and I am proud of it!



Aired in the David Letterman Show.

This is better than BMX!

Sick!

Big 4’s ORIGINAL NA BIDA Campaign Gains Supporters

After a recent successful launch last year, the Original na Bida Campaign steadily creates a following. Filipinos riding the Big 4 brands are supporting the campaign for high quality, safety, and original design.

Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Yamaha are thankful for the continued support from the motoring public. On the social media platform, the Original na Bida Facebook fan page has reached over 6,000 fans. These fans provide living testimonials to the advantages of owning original motorcycles.

The Campaign’s page on Facebook has become a community where Filipino riders reach other riders. Many of the posts on the page are inquiries on where to find original parts for motorcycles. Many also share their thoughts about the Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Yamaha brands.

Original motorcycle parts and accessories are available through the dealerships of each brand. Unlike other brands, dealers of original motorcycle units provide after-sales service for their respective customers.

Customers of each brand share in the page their sentiments regarding their own motorcycles. They post and comment how durable and reliable the units are, how it performs on the road, and how safe they feel whenever they ride.

Despite owning different motorcycle brands, most of the fans on Facebook agree on the advantages of owning original motorcycles. Like the Big 4, these customers are one in promoting original Japanese-designed motorcycles and parts. With the Big 4, riders are guaranteed of high-quality motorcycles that are backed by extensive research and development, strict quality control and thorough product-testing.

Many customers also commended the Big 4’s effort to unite and promote original motorcycles. Some said: "‘Efforts like this should have been made long ago. Others note the ‘good job on the campaign’. Owning original motorcycles has given customers a sense of pride and involvement in this campaign.

In turn, these people become the voice of the Original na Bida brand. Many of them are Facebook users. They suggest the campaign’s page to their friends, telling other people to support only the original.

Even TV personalities supported the campaign. Aside from the brand ambassadors of the big Four, accomplished newsman Mike Enriquez is also a supporter of the Original na Bida campaign. He often mentions it to the listeners of his radio programs. Like him, the Big 4 surely will not stop going after motorcycles that offer low quality and inferior after-sales service.

To know more about the Original na Bida Campaign, you may log on to www.facebook.com/OriginalNaBida.

Special Thanks to:
Astird Alyssa Visleno
Advertising Specialist
MC Advertising & Promotions
SUZUKI PHILIPPINES INC.

Cayetano vs. Enrile

Don't you just love the circus?

Thanks Rappler

Bike Yer Ass To Subic Bay (Official Poster)

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Bike Yes Ass To Subic Official Route

Mga Boss, this is the official route of "Bike Yer Ass To Subic Bay" Imba Manila Podcast Season 2 Episode 3 this coming February 3, 2013.

Itenerary
Assembly Time: 4:00AM (McDo Marcos Hi-way Cainta)
Ride Out Time: 5:00AM (Sharp) 
Chic Boy Calumpit Stopover: 8:00AM (podcast)
Calumpit Ride Out: 9:30AM (or Earlier)
Subic Bay Arrival (Argonaut HiWay/roadside): 3:30PM (podcast)
Chic Boy Olongapo Final Stopover: 5:00PM (podcast)
Loading of Bikes on Convoy: 7:00PM
ETA Manila: 9:00PM

This is just our estimated time based on a 20kph average speed, photo opp, mini stopovers, unexpected emergencies, podcast preparation by the staff, preparing/serving of food and the podcast itself.


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Being Astig In Their Own Ways

Suzuki Astig Ambassadors Ramon Bautista and 6cyclemind pose with Suzuki Philippines officials Eiji Kobayashi, General Manager for Sales and Marketing - Marketing Division (leftmost); Satoshi Uchida, Suzuki Philippines President (fifth from left); and Lyn Calderon, Suzuki Philippines Managing Director and Treasurer (sixth from left).

Astig.

Filipinos—especially the youth—use it to describe something cool or something awesome.
 
Astig personified

Ramon Bautista, an internet action star, Suzuki Philippines ambassador, and author of the best-selling book, Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo, takes on the word and expounds on what it means today.

“Astig, ibig sabihin cool, yung alam mo kung ano gusto mong gawin sa buhay,” Bautista says. “Syempre kasama yung pagiging pogi dun, di lang sa itsura, pero sa attitude din,” he adds. The pogi attitude according to him is feeling good about yourself, being proud of who you are.

A self-proclaimed pogi, Bautista also says that being astig is not something you brag about, rather, it’s what people see in you. He explains that what others see—what you do, what they hear from you—is what makes you astig.

Bautista also adds that “Hindi rin pwedeng yabang ka lang nang yabang, dapat meron kang maipagmamalaki. Dapat alam mo kung paano dalhin sarili mo.”

During work, he says that being astig is being able to share the kaastigan. He does this by motivating his co-workers. That way, "you give them confidence," then more things can be done efficiently.

“All-around, versatile, and reliable”

Bautista shares that being astig also applies to brands. “Astig ang mga motorsiklo ng Suzuki, malakas ang dating at maaasahan, parang ako,” he adds.

He also shares a line from Suzuki’s jingle (‘Astig Ka Sa Suzuki’), ang dating extra, ngayon ay bida, with which he can relate to. Bautista shares that before, he just played as an extra in some music videos. After which he played minor roles, and now, he has become an "internet action star".

Asked on how other people can become astig like him, Bautista shares that confidence is key. One must believe in him or herself and have the courage to stand for something. He believes that “lahat naman tayo may kakayahan maging astig.”

Astig through the years

Tutti Caringal, vocalist of OPM band 6cyclemind, also put some thought in the word and he explains that being astig is being able to weather the storm. “Astig ka kung hindi ka natitinag, kung nalalagpasan mo lahat ng pagbabago,” he adds.

Bassist Bob Cañamo adds that astig is also being in the music industry for more than a decade. “Eleven years in the industry, astig talaga.”

Herbert Hernandez, the band’s lead guitarist, adds that the band is astig because despite all the changes that happened during those 11 years, they still make music, they still rock.



Never counting the audience out

Tutti Caringal shares that 6cyclemind’s kaastigan can be seen through their performances and heard through their music. "It's definitely an overall performance, not only through the eyes and ears, but through the heart. That's the astig message we send," he adds.

As a band, both Tutti Caringal and Herbert Hernandez agree that they must set a good example to their audience. “They look up to you, so hindi pwedeng magset ng bad example,” Tutti Caringal explains.

The band also participates in different activities. “6cyclemind participates in school tours, with different organizations, sometimes with charities, for different causes,” says Tutti Caringal. “It’s somewhat similar to corporate social responsibility,” adds Herbert Hernandez.



As Suzuki Ambassadors, 6cyclemind believes in the brand’s ‘Astig Ka Sa Suzuki’ Campaign. According to them, more than the sales, it's the knowledge about safety riding. “Ibang klase kasi eh. Yung effort hindi lang para makabenta sila, pero para din matulungan yung mga nagmomotor maging responsable, kaya astig,”says Tutti Caringal.

The band also agrees that the past year with Suzuki Philippines was exciting. “Ang daming bagong experiences, new friends,” says Bob Cañamo. “Yung mga safety riding seminars nila, very helpful, astig talaga,” adds Herbert Hernandez.

According to Tutti Caringal, the band identifies with the brand because like them, Suzuki interacts with their consumers. “Like how we interact with our audience, they also interact with their customers,” explains bob Cañamo. Bob Cañamo even cites how the brand communicates with the customers not only through dealerships, but also through social networking site Facebook.

The band also gave tips to the young generation about being astig. Sincerity, among others, is really important according to Tutti Caringal. Also, having the perseverance to pursue your dreams is a key.“Maging totoo ka lang sa sarili mo, magiging astig ka,”he adds.  Bob Cañamo also added that people also should “respect others; we, as a band, as Filipino citizens, as individuals.”###

Special thanks to: 
Joshua Samarista of RubyComm-K.Austria PR

Bike Yer Ass To Subic Bay Registration Update

A few more slots left...

Biker Registration Update: (5 slots left)
Boss JM Cruz
Boss Joms Fontanilla
Boss Brylle Estigoy
Boss Christopher Buenconsejo
Boss Rasvy Adalard G. Dulay
Boss Edwin Tiu JR,
Boss Garlan Romarez
Boss Orly de Guzman
Boss Ramon Margallo
Boss Angelito Palulan
Boss Edward Esperanza
Boss Ariel Capito Jr.
Boss Joseph Lining and Son
Boss Macky Guzman
Boss Jorge Paul Gochingco
Boss Bong G. Reyes
Boss Miggie Magdiwa
Boss Jong Velasquez
Boss Otep Pastrana
Boss Buboy Serapio
Boss Darwin Robes
Boss Romy Sarmiento
Boss Marvin Retuta
Boss Carlito Gumba
Boss Christopher Coronel
Boss Edwin Cabrera
Boss Allan Difunturom
Boss Asahail Ligeralde
Tentative:
Boss JR Teves
Boss Jong Velasquez
Boss Roju Cantos
Boss Son Goku Jrs
Boss Dioni Herana 
Boss Aaron Atienza

Welcome mga Boss ng Team advenTUREROS sa Imba Manila Community!

Sponsorships are very much welcome. Help the cause. Lets go Bike!

Sa mga nag register... Kelangan like and share nyo din ang Imba Manila so everyone knows that you are joining this event..

Hambog Riders need ko final headcount ninyo, need ng Chiboy final count so they can prepare in advance.

For the meantime, panoorin nyo muna ito at i-SHARE nyo na rin. Excited na kami!

Special shoutout to Boss Vincent Rañada for this very good looking poster. Astig ka!

Bike Stunt

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Bike Yer Ass To Subic Bay Official Poster

Here we go again... It's official. We challenge you to challenge yourself in this free bike ride. Patigasan! We have 40 slots remaining. Free food trip along the way pa courtesy of Chic-Boy chicken at baboy! Check our posters for more details.
Special shoutout to Boss Vincent Rañada for this very good looking poster. Astig ka!

Music Colony Demo Sessions X MC Dash X DJ Radical MK

Ryan "Rye" Armamento's Music Colony with MC Dash Calzado, Jaime Labrador, DJ Nix Damn P! and DJ Radical MK at the Pergola Mall in BF Homes Paranaque City last January 6, 2012

Tado Sa Calamba

Never before seen clips ni Tado from the last Episode ng podcast! Mas makulit kami ngayong 2013 mga Boss! See you sa Subic!