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MANILA, Philippines - A few years ago, after joining a Mexican cruise with my family and learning that a sleepy Mexican town (Puerto Vallarta) became an instant blazing tourism destination when a Hollywood movie starring Richard Burton, then married to Elizabeth Taylor, was shot there, I wrote an article strongly urging our government to look into how we could attract foreign filmmakers to shoot their movies in the Philippines. In South Korea, the Korean Tourism Organization (KTO) offers fantastic special deals for filmmakers who want to shoot in Korea, especially showcasing tourist attractions. For this reason, South Korea has become a favorite for international filmmakers like Vishesh Films of India (this country has the largest film industry in the world in terms of number of films produced and released each year) and consequently saw the upsurge of visitors to Korea.
I conducted my own research and tried to find out why Korean telenovelas have become so popular worldwide (so much so that viewers dream of going to Korea) that they even overtake, in terms of ratings, the local drama series. And here is what I have gathered:
1. Korean telenovelas, most of the time, focus on good values.
2. Korean telenovelas show the country’s culture, traditions and very interesting history such as in Princess Hours.
3. Korean telenovelas are lovely to watch because they are usually shot in breathtaking scenic spots promoting the beauty and magnificence of Korea.
4. Korean telenovelas have interesting plots and are fast-paced and well-scripted.
5. Korean telenovelas dwell on positive universal themes of endless love, quiet sacrifice, love at first sight and romance with a touch of comedy like in Sungkyuwan Scandal. These make the viewer feel good and light. Contrast this with the sickening kidnappings, murders, evil schemes and other vengeful acts in some of our current Filipino teleserye.6. And most importantly, for the young viewers, the actors are all very good-looking.
Even when your bed is the most warm, comfortable place on earth, you still get up and leave. D: That is the power of willpower.
Barnuts vs. Ferrero
I. Katorse na naman, petsa ng Pebrero, Panahon kung kelan pula’y nauuso. Teddy bear na mataba, ‘sinlaki ng tao; At pila’y mahaba, sa motel limang kwarto. Mga nobya’y pakipot, kunwari’y nayayamot ‘Yun pala’y sa sinehan ay nagpapaharot Mga puta at pokpok, nagpapastraight at kulot, Mamang Pulis ang kostumer, pulang plaka ay lagot. II. Pero hindi lang sa dilim umiikot ang gabi ‘Pagkat sa araw ng Pebrero’y kasiyahan ay marami. Mga baduy na pick-up lines , kinikilig naman ang dalaga, Ito naman si binata’y wala nanag panggasta.. Katorse na naman, Petsa ng Pebrero Masaya ang buhay ng nagbebenta ng lobo Limang piraso, ‘sandaan at kapirasong handaan Ilista lang ang utang sa naluluging tindahan III. Sa paglipas ng panahon, Nagbabago ang katorse… Hindi na labing-labing, Text-text na lang kay Baby Hindi na rin Valentine’s ‘Pag Barnuts lang ang ‘pagsaluhan. Dahil sa panahon ngayon, Ferrero na ang pulutan.
I remember this tree and I remember him.
I remember his big hand which held mine like a handcuff, but I don’t want to let go. I remember us sitting on the crisp grass of the school field, alone, innocent and free from all the troubles.
I remember him standing next to me, slowly reaching for my hand, trying to relieve my consciousness just in case I lose it.
Then I look at this tree, brave and stiff, numb of the crashing waves, drinking every drop of saline water which sustains its existence. I was once like that, contented of us being together, denying the troubles that lie before our promises, numb, stiff, but still fighting.
I remember this tree and I remember him.
I remember myself once believing in love, now gone, vanished, vestigial, hurting.
