• Filipino Lawmaker Proposes ‘Anti-Planking Bill’

    Culture Buzz In reaction to students planking on the streets of Metro Manila as a protest against the rise in oil prices, a Filipino congressman has submitted a bill that would ban the practice. Here is what Representative Winston “Winnie” Castelo wrote in his explanatory note of House Bill 5316, otherwise known as “Anti-Planking Act of 2011.” (Sources: Sun Star, Congressman Castelo's website)

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  • Miss Philippines Shamcey Supsup: Supporter of Religious Intolerance?

    In the Q&A portion, judge Vivica A. Fox asks Shamcey Supsup if she would change her religion to marry the person she loved. Here is Shamcey's response. (Via) UPDATE: Shamcey admits in a separate interview that her boyfriend has shifted his religious beliefs for her. It makes perfect sense now.

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  • Filipinos Are Sore Losers

    When Miss Philippines Shamcey Supsup placed 3rd runner-up in Miss Universe 2011, Filipino fans trolled the pageant's (unofficial) Facebook page to show their disgust over the results. Looks like they are taking beauty pageants way too seriously. (Via)

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  • Basketball Player Punches Rival for Grabbing His Balls

    William Jones Cup 2011, Taipei. Asi Taulava, who represents the Philippines, attacks and punches Malaysian Yoong Jing Kwaan twice in the head. According to Taulava, Yoong “grabbed (his private parts), squeezed them then back-punched them.” Cue in the ball jokes! (Via)

  • Songs Made Better With Korean Pop

    Music Buzz Sometimes, Korean pop stars use songs from unreleased demos and popular tracks, turn it around, and make it their own. And as everyone knows, K-Pop makes everything better.

    • 1.) Ordinary Song: "Run Devil Run" by Ke$ha

      This song is actually a "guide track," back when Ke$ha was just Kesha.

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  • Bubble Bubble Pop Pop!

    It is very, very unusual for a Korean music video to reach 5 million views on YouTube in just one week. Hmmm… I wonder why.