Elementary – Who Are You Voting For? Yung Pinaka…

12 04 2010

Colorful and tacky posters, annoying jingles, fake smiles and insincere handshakes – it’s that time again in the Philippines – National Elections! Listen in as Jov and Mickey talk about the upcoming May 2010 National Elections as they teach some helpful election-related language! So, who are you voting for?

A: Sino iboboto mo?
B: Yung pinakamatalino. Ikaw?
A: Yung pinakamasipag.

A: Who are you voting for?
B: The smartest one. You?
A: The most hardworking one.

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Music: Hari ng Sablay by Sugarfree
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Tara Let’s! – Binondo

26 01 2010

There’s a Chinatown in each country, but in the Philippines, Chinatown isn’t just a town – it’s a part of history. Listen in as Mickey and Cris head to the heart of Binondo and as they discuss the finer things in life, i.e. Chinese food and banks! Ano, tara let’s na to Binondo!

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Tara Lets! – Intramuros

18 10 2009

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Today, we’re going to be kicking it old school. In this month’s Tara Lets, Cris and Mickey head to Old Manila and talk about the historical city of Intramuros. Listen in as we take a trip back in time to discover what went down behind the walls of this historical site. It’s been around for more than 300 years, so that’s a lot of history – from the time of Rajah Sulayman to the Spanish era up to the World War II, Intramuros has been at the center of it all. Oh, game, tara let’s!

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Need help with the translation? Follow the conversation with this PDF transcript (Wow! Professional!)

Listening in not enough? Check out these links of the best walking tours of Old Manila:

Walk this Way with Carlos Celdran! Take the tour! Incredible!

Ivan Man Dy is the Man! Take the tour too!

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Pika-pika! – Yiheeeeeee!

30 09 2009

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Ever notice that something romantic’s a-brewing between two of your friends? Ever see the subtle touches on the shoulder, the intimate whispers, the exceedingly awkward politeness? Ever want to put them on the spot?! Well, in this Pika-pika, you’ll learn how! With just one annoying word (can it even be considered a word?!), you’ll be putting romantic issues of others out in the open (or even make romantic issues out of nothing!). So, listen in and master the art of the perfectly-timed ‘Yihee!’.

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Please pray for all those hit by the floods brought about by Typhoon Ketsana (Ondoy).


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Extra Ispesyal Pika-Pika! – Lasing Ako! (With Special Guest Beth!)

26 08 2009

EI Pika-pika lasingWe know, we know,  Pika-pika’s usually a once-a-month thing… but not this month – especially with this EXTRA SPECIAL PIKA-PIKA! Listen in as Kalyespeak finally tackles the “L” word and Cris talks about his upcoming foray in Beijing! And if that’s not enough, we have our very first guest – all the way from New York! Ispesyal na ispesyal! :)


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Tara Lets! – Dumaguete

25 08 2009

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Cris and Mickey head to the sugary sweet island of Negros to talk about Dumaguete, the capital of Negros Oriental. Listen in as the duo talks about brown beauties, azzucarreras, chicken inasal and sputtering tricycles. Ano, tara let’s?! TARA LET’S!

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Pika-Pika! – Susmaryosep!

13 08 2009

Pika-pika susmaryosepEver arrive home and find your kid doing something he isn’t supposed to be doing? Ever had a bad day at work, get stuck 5 hours in ridiculous traffic, and get a text message that your boss wants you to come back for overtime? Ever been flabbergasted and wanting for a Filipino expletive to express yourself? Well, here it is! But unlike other languages, it’s not a dirty word – in fact, it’s a call to the high heavens. Listen in as the Kspeak trio invoke the family of all families in this peculiar Filipino expression!

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Newbs – The Curious Case of the Filipino Greeting. Kumain Ka Na Ba?

5 08 2009

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So, we’ve learned how to say ‘kamusta’ (or ‘kumusta’ – whichever way you want to spell it), but is there a more Filipino way of greeting people? IS THERE?! Well, indeed there is! Listen in as Cris and Mickey break down this lesson and Jovitt comes in with his four cents on this peculiar Filipino greeting.

A: Oh, hijo. Kumusta ang biyahe?
B: Ok naman po.
A: Kumain ka na ba?
B: Opo.

A: Oh, son. How was your trip?
B: It was ok.
A: Have you eaten?
B: Yes sir.

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Tara Lets – Camarines Sur!

23 07 2009

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This month, we join in as Mickey and Jovitt talk about the up and coming tourist favorite – Camarines Sur, better known as CamSur. The culture vulture talks about his trip to this Southern Luzon province and his adventures wakeboarding and kneeboarding in the CamSur Water Complex. So, tara, let’s go to CamSur!

Check out the PDF for helpful translations of the show!

Want to go to CamSur yourself? Head to their website here!

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Elementary – Lakbay Tayo! Boracay

2 07 2009

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Manila is the capital of the Philippines… but Boracay is, um, the CAPITAL of FUN. Ok, that sounded lame. But you get the point – Boracay is the place to go to for beach fun and partying. Listen in as Cris and Mickey give Jovitt a call, as the culture vulture enjoys the view in Boracay.

Andito ako ngayon sa Boracay!
Ang ganda ng beach!
Parang pulbos yung buhangin, at ang linaw ng tubig!
Ang dami pang naka-bikini! Wow!
Kaso ang dami ring naka-Speedo! Kadiri.

I’m here right now in Boracay!
The beach is awesome/beautiful!
The sand is like powder!
And the water is so clear!
And there’s also a lot of people in bikinis! Wow!
But, there are also a lot in Speedos. Yuck.

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Music: Da Coconut Nut by Smokey Mountain
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Tara Lets! – Tagaytay

25 06 2009

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In this month’s Tara Lets!, we head south to Tagaytay! Only an hour or two away from Manila, Tagaytay has been one of the most popular road-trip destinations of people living in the city. Listen in as Mickey and Cris talk about this city perched on top of an ancient volcano!

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Elementary – I’m Lost. Kailangan Ko.

2 06 2009

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You think you’re one place, turns out you’re miles away. Maybe you hit a wormhole or something. If ever you get trapped in a twilight zone and end up in the Philippines, you’ll learn just exactly what to say in this episode. Mickey and Cris take on the curious incident of the Cebuano lost in Manila.

A: Waaah! Waaah!
B: Oh, bata, anong nangyari?
A: Kailangan ko ng tulong. Nawawala ako. Nasaan ba ako?
B: Nasa Manila tayo, boy.
A: Talaga? Kanina lang nasa Cebu ako.
B: Ano?! Paano nangyari iyon?

A: Waah! Waah!
B: Hey kid, what happened?
A: I need help. I’m lost. Where am I?
B: We’re in Manila, kid.
A: Really? I was in Cebu just a moment ago!
B: What?! How’d that happen?

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Music: Maskara by The Eraserheads
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Tara Lets! – Bohol

25 05 2009

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In this first episode of Tara Lets, we head to the land of Chocolate Hills and tarsiers – Bohol! But if you think Bohol is simply about landscapes and large-eyed animals, think again! Listen in as Mickey and Cris talk about the beautiful scenery and attractions of this unique island of the Visayas.

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Music: Tara Let’s by Imago
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Pika Pika! – Pahingi!

1 05 2009

pikapikapahingi Imagine yourself in the desert, the malevolent sun beating down on your burning skin, your throat as dry as the sand around you. Then, out of nowhere, you see an angel holding a bottle of Coca-cola. The thing is, the angel only speaks Filipino. So what now? Well, listen in as Cris and Mickey discuss the magic word ‘Pahingi’ in this edition of Pika-pika!

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Newbs – Yaya, I’m Scared! Mumu!

27 04 2009

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We go back to the days of yore, where things were simpler, and all our questions were answered by our yayas. Yayas?! Yep, in this episode, Cris and Mickey discuss the Filipino cultural phenomenon called ‘yayas.’ We’re not talking about no creepy sisterhood here, but nannies!

A: Joeyboy! Huwag kang pupunta diyan!
B: Bakit, yaya?
A: May mumu diyan!
B: Takot ako… huhuhu.

A: Joeyboy! Don’t go there!
B: Why, yaya?
A: There’s a ghost there!!
B: I’m scared! huhuhu…

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Music: Basagan ng Mukha by Radioactive Sago Project

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