Suicidal Tarsiers Need Psychiatric Help,Too!

SUICIDAL TARSIERS NEED PSYCHIATRIC HELP, TOO!
by Randy Dellosa (psychiatrist, clinical psychologist, life coach)

If tarsiers were rough and tough and rude and crude, they would probably be called "Dutartiers" in honor of President Duterte. But unfortunately, tarsiers are a far cry from Digong. The cute and cuddly tarsiers are weak and meek little critters that need all the protection they can get.

In human captivitiy, tarsiers live for only 2 years or shorter. But when they are placed in ideal environmental conditions, tarsiers can live a maximum of 25 years. Only one tarsier is known to have lived up to 900 long years and it's name is Yoda. Yoda may have been a master at controlling "The Force," but he miserably failed at grammar. Even on his deathbed, Yoda's grammar sucked as his dying words were "Sick have I become."

TARSIER TRIVIA

Here are some psychological trivia about tarsiers that might interest you:

1) Tarsiers are loners. 

If tarsiers could be diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder, it would be a "schizoid personality disorder." Schizoid personalities are characterized as 'loners."

Tarsiers are very schizoid, that is, they are very solitary and introverted creatures. In fact, each tarsier will need at least 1 large hectare of personal space, away from any other tarsier.

They are allergic to being touched and dislike the blinding flashes of light from cameras.

2) Tarsiers have murderous sexual behaviors. 

If a female tarsier intruded into the territory of a male tarsier, the female tarsier could get killed if it was considered unattractive (or “fugly”) by the male tarsier. Wow, talk about high standards!

3) Tarsiers can get depressed and suicidal.

Tarsiers have very low tolerance to stress. In human captivity, they get stressed, anxious, and depressed. When their stress gets too much to handle, tarsiers go emo and commit suicide by cracking their skulls open through head-banging.

LET'S PROTECT THIS ENDANGERED SPECIES FROM GETTING EXTINCT!

The Philippine Tarsier Foundation gives us the following tips on how we can help preserve the tarsiers:

- Don't keep tarsiers as pets.
- Don't buy captured tarsiers in the pet market.
- Report cases of hunting, killing or smuggling of tarsiers.
- Do not patronize outlets displaying illegally-acquired tarsiers.
- Donate to organizations which support tarsier research and conservation.

THERE ARE 1000 REMAINING TARSIERS IN THE PHILIPPINES!

The tarsiers need us to survive. Let us participate in protecting them, so like Yoda, they can have the opportunity to live up to the ripe old happy age of 900 years!

Dear friends, may The Force be strong in all of us! Perhaps speaking like Yoda is the true secret to mastering The Force. If you're interested, visit the following Yoda translator app at: http://funtranslations.com/yoda

Good vibes, everyone! - Mahatma Randhi :D

Personality Test: Would You Rather Live by the Beach or in a Mountain?

Hi friends! Personality test time for you:

Given the chance, would you rather live (1) by the beach, or (2) in a mountain? Think about it for a moment.

Before I give you the meaning of your choice, patalastas muna. ("Patalastas" is an ancient tagalog word meaning "TV commercial.") Let me tell you how some famous hills and mountains (a.k.a. "earth boobs" as President D might call them) originated.

Let's start off with Mount Mayon. Mayon Volcano has a tragic love story behind it: In olden times, there was this beautiful Bicolana princess named Magayon ("Maggy" or "Magz" for short) who had 2 suitors- one was her secret crush-slash-BFF, and the other was an annoying stalker. Well, it turned out that this annoying stalker had violent tendencies and had both of them murdered in cold blood. Miss Magz was quickly buried, and then, for some strange paranormal reason, her grave turned into a mound (like the mound of anay) which grew and grew until it became the Mayon Volcano we now know.

Next, the Chocolate Hills. The Chocolate Hills originated from the relationship of 2 giants who were frenemies. These frenemies got into a fight and were literally and viciously mud-slinging at each other. After exhausting themselves, they kissed and made up and became friends again. Ecstatic and excited about their revived friendship, they immediately left the area without even thinking of cleaning up. Apparently, they weren't eco-friendly creatures. The mud-slinging mess they left behind transformed into the cute little chocolate hills which we now visit during vacations.

As for Batanes, the group of islands were made from volcanic eruptions and geologic forces. It's amazing how the violent forces of nature produced the majestic rolling hills of Batanes.

So back to our personality test.

Whether you believe in it or not, research says that if you prefer to live by the beach, you are most likely an extrovert. On the other hand, if you prefer to live in the mountains, then you are most likely an introvert. Makes sense, really. People hang out at the beach to party, and escape to the mountains for their hideaway. Now if you like both beach and mountain, you probably are an "ambivert" - one who can enjoy being by oneself or with others. :D

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/ampp3d/beach-mountain-your-personality-decides-5297227

Good vibes, people of the Philippines! :D - Sincerely, Mahatma Randhi :D

Presidentiables on the Psychiatrist’s Couch

 

Six years ago, at the peak of his electoral campaign, Noynoy Aquino found himself tagged as “Noynoy Abnoy” after gossip circulated that he suffered from an alleged mental illness in his teenage years.  Even Miriam Santiago, in her presidential bid 24 years ago, was not spared from a smear campaign taunting her with nicknames such as "Brenda (short for 'brain damage')," "Kring ( short for 'kringkring')" and "Tillie (short for 'tililing'). ”

Presidentiables as neurotics

Personally, I don’t believe that we have to single out Noynoy or Miriam for having an alleged psychological abnormality.  My premise is that ALL presidential wannabes, to some degree, are psychologically abnormal.  Think about this:  It’s difficult enough for anyone to manage one’s own personal, relational, household, and work affairs, so why would anyone even aspire to shoulder the gargantuan task of managing the affairs of an entire nation? 

It implies the presence of a deep psychological void, need, egotism, or compulsion to want to be president of the land.  So whatever you call it- whether it be a messianic complex, Machiavellian complex, Icarus complex, or whatever complex, one certainly has to be neurotic to be a presidentiable.     

Now when I say “psychologically abnormal” or “neurotic,”  I do not mean those terms in a condescending way.  Psychological abnormality, statistically speaking, simply refers to having a mentality which is unlike most people’s.  As for neurosis, it refers to exaggerated traits in one’s personality or character.  

Psychological abnormality and neurosis are technically neutral, and are therefore neither good nor bad.  They are what makes each of us unique individuals.  Psychological abnormality and neurosis, however, turn people into sinners or saints depending on whether they affect others in bad or good ways.  

Common personality disorders among presidentiables

Since psychiatrists and clinical psychologists like me are concerned with human life problems, we do not focus on all types of neuroses but more on the problematic ones.  These problematic neuroses are psychiatrially termed as ‘personality disorders.’  In the case of the presidentiables (of both past and current elections), I have observed 4 personality disorders that are commonly found among them.  They are as follows: 

1. Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD):  Presidentiables with APD are sociopathic individuals.  They can be charismatic leaders, but underneath their charisma lies a criminally-inclined disposition.  They are con men who engage in deceptive and unlawful behaviors and show no conscience/ remorse for their wrong-doings.  For presidentiables with APD, they are either (1) notorious for graft and corruption, and/or (2) they carry a “bad boy,” "thug," or “macho” image often associated with tough-talk, guns, goons, womanizing, and vices.  Presidentiables with APD have their own warped version of the law based on a poorly developed sense of morality.  They may enforce martial law and practice vigilantism in the belief that the end justifies the means.        
2. Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD):  Presidentiables with NPD are arrogant, insensitive, and conceited.  They have a strong sense of entitlement and have a strong need to be admired by others.  Because most everyone else is their “underling,” they demand special treatment and blind obedience from them.  When offended, they get enraged and manifest anger management problems.  Since they consider themselves to be special and privileged people, they find it unneccessary to empathize with the feelings and needs of the ordinary person.  Presidentiables with NPD have a “superiority complex.” If they ever do good deeds, it is never out of compassion but a strategy to get admiration from those they help and to force upon them a debt of gratitude.  
3. Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD):  Presidentiables with OCPD are work horses with a perfectionist streak.  They possess high standards and force those standards upon others.  They prioritize productivity and efficiency at the expense of smooth interpersonal relationships.  Hence, they are perceived as rigid, stubborn, and unfeeling.  They are goal-oriented, organized, and meticulous, and expect others to be the same.  They are “control freaks” and cannot tolerate people who are not as smart, productive, and efficient as them.  Because of their extreme devotion to work, presidentiables with OCPD commonly suffer from burn-out, emotional conditions, and stress-related medical illnesses.  As compared to the APD and NPD, OCPD is apparently the least of the 3 evils.
4. Mixed Personality Disorder:  Most presidentiables will actually have a hybrid persona composed of the 3 personality disorders mentioned above, in varying degrees. 

The psychological profile of an ideal presidentiable

In light of these personality disorders, the presidentiable with the best psychological profile should have the least trace of antisocial, narcissistic, and obsessive compulsive traits.  In other words, the ideal presidentiable should be:

• Law-abiding, morally upright, and honest (rather than criminally-inclined)
• Egalitarian, compassionate, and sensitive to the needs of the people (rather than arrogant, conceited, and insensitive)
• Goal-oriented and driven, but also flexible and person-oriented (rather than stubborn, rigid, and unfeeling) 

The elections as a personality test

This you ought to know:  Choosing a presidential bet is like taking a personality test.  Whoever you choose as president is either:

1. A reflection your own personality.  (Ask yourself:  Which traits or attitudes do you share in common with the presidentiable you admire?)  
2. Or, the antithesis/direct opposite of your personality.  (Ask yourself:  Which traits or attitudes do you admire in your presidential bet that are absent or lacking in yourself?)

Your presidential bet could also be a reflection of your parents (parent figure), or the parents you wish you had.  

As for the presidentiable that you detest, they tell something about your personality, too.  Ask yourself these:  

• What traits or attitudes don't you like in that presidentiable? 
• And how much of those traits is actually your own?  

Because truth to tell, what you don't like in others may be the traits you don't like in yourself.  In psychological jargon, this follows the concept known as "projection." That is, we project onto others the despicable traits we have.  Even the Bible mentions that the splinter we notice in another's eye might be a huge log in our own.

Personality is generally stable over time

Thus, in choosing who to vote for, it is best to keep this psychological principle in mind:  The best predictor of how one will be in the future is how he or she has behaved and performed in the past.  Remember that one’s personality- bad traits and character flaws included, remains generally stable and unchanging over time.  Don’t expect the presidentiable to be a better person or leader as president than what he or she currently is. 

So people, let's avoid being emotional and argumentative!  Let's exercise critical thinking!  Let's all vote wisely!

It is said that in a democracy, people get the leaders and government they deserve.  

Knowing that majority of Filipinos are still swayed by paid advertisements, hyped-up promises, manipulated surveys, and bribes, I desperately pray to God Almighty that the presidentiable that wins in 2016 is someone the Philippines DOES NOT deserve!  

(Note 1:  The memes and tables in this blog article

are viral images downloaded from Facebook.)

(Note 2: In this blog article, I carry the perspective of a psychiatrist-

a medical specialist in psychological aberrations. Thus, I chose 

not to elaborate on the presidentiables' strengths and redeeming qualities 

which, needless to say, all of them surely have.)

(Note 3: Please do not ask me for my presidential bet
because I don't want to endorse any.  Currently, even I am at a quandary about 
who to vote. But at this stage of the elections, we don't need to jump the gun.

What's needed is to reflect much and exercise more critical thinking.)

(Note 4: As for the personality disorders, 

sure, I possess some of those traits, too (hopefully, very few traits) . 

Bawal magmalinis. After all, we're all human, aren't we?)

New Housemates enter PBB 737: Jameson Blake, Zeus Collins, Tommy Esguerra

So, after 3 housemates get booted out of the house, three new kids enter:  

Jameson Andrew Blake: Ang Responsible Son of Pampanga

Newcomer Jameson seems to be the son, brother, boyfriend, or best bro everyone would like to have.  

Being respectful, responsible, hardworking, quiet, and loving, it certainly will be easy for viewers to like him. 

From my talk with him, what I found a bit funny was when Jameson admitted having "flawless" legs.  Hmm, I wonder what he meant by flawless? 

Zeus Collins: Ang Hataw King ng Rizal

Zeus has never been to college, but of course, he was never destined to be an academic geek.  

This dude however is blessed with kinesthetic intelligence making Zeus the Greek god of the dance floor!  

Let's find out how suave his moves will be as he interacts with the other housemates inside Kuya's house!

Tommy Esguerra:  Pretty Boy of Las Pinas

What do I think of him? ... Looks like a younger and slimmer Pinoy version of Fabio! 

PBB 737: Regular Housemates, Maligayang Pagpasok sa Bahay ni Kuya!

Move over teen housemates, and run back to your mommies and yayas.  Ito na ang takdang panahon to put the spotlight on the young adults who'll enter Kuya's house.

During the neuro-psych screening, I got to know the regular housemates on a deeper level and found them all to be inspirational characters. Based on the hearty talks I've had with them, allow me to share a little bit about them.

Richard Juan: Charming Chinito ng Paranaque

Where does Richard's charm come from? Aside from being Chinito, his pogi points come from his being intelligent, eloquent, driven, sincere, and simple. I felt that I could talk to Richard the whole day about anything under the sun. What I like about him the most though is his desire to be the best version of himself. 

His current "girlfriend" is his doggie named "Riphie." Richard told me that he and Riphie had an instant liking for each other the very first time they met. With some sort of toe fetish, Riphie kept on licking Richard's toes which finally made Richard decide "Okay, she's the dog for me!" 

Richard's other love is football. In fact, he was a varsity player and team captain of his high school football team. This just proves that Richard is both brains and brawn for you!

Philip Lambert: Determined Dad ng Australia

Philip works as a construction worker and enjoys the job despite the bodily aches it gives him. What does he do to destress? He told me that he likes to beatbox and talk in different funny accents. 

In his younger years, he used to hang around with the wrong crowd, but ever since he became a young dad, he decided to quit his juvenile ways and grow up. By becoming a more responsible person, he influenced his wayward Aussie friends to change for the better, too. 

Roger Lucerio: Tour Guide Tatay ng Bacolod

I was simply enthralled as I listened to Roger talk about his childhood experiences in the province. He talked about swimming in the river using the trunk of a banana tree as salbabida; and he smilingly reminisced about the times that he would sleep atop a carabao without falling off. Having been a city dweller all my life, stories like these transport me into a fantasy world of idyllic provincial sceneries much like the ones Amorsolo would protray in his paintings. 

Romantic at heart, Roger also narrated the time that he almost drowned trying desperately to reach home and meet his wife just to celebrate their 2nd wedding anniversary. 

Good father, good husband, good tour guide equals good person named Roger!

Dawn Chang: Bombshell Baker ng Paranaque

Dawn is a multi-talented lady who dances and bakes professionally. Who knows?  She probably twerks it like Miley or dances the Nae Nae while creating her scrumptious pastries and cakes.

Ever since the tender age of 16, she was already working to support herself and she never asked money from her parents. Dawn told me that by working early in life, she learned "to be independent, to look after herself in every aspect of life." 

Clearly, this bombshell of a dancer-slash-baker is a self-made person. Her grit and determination deserves our utmost respect and admiration! 

James Linao: Worldwide Worker ng Surigao

James' afro hairdo is as funky as his life experiences. He never seems to run out of funny stories to share. 

For instance, he narrated to me about the electrically-heated toilet seats in Japan. The first time he used it, he was scared to death that the warm toilet seat might electrocute him in the midst of his pooing.  I understand his concern though.  It would be an embarrasing death to die by electric chair, i mean, electric toilet bowl. 

He also narrated the time that he was billeted in a hotel and didn't know how to turn on the shower. Not having a timba and tabo at that time, what he did was to squat underneath the faucet and take his shower from that position. Hmm, I can certainly relate to that story as it's happened to me, too! - hehe!


Jessica Marasigan: California Dream Girl ng U.S.A

This pretty lady loves joining beauty pageants and has, in fact, won the Miss Photogenic award twice in a row! 

When discussing about beauty title holders, I always envision them sitting regally on their throne, wearing a crown and holding their scepter. Jessica however will probably have difficulty doing that since she never likes to sit still and has to keep on moving. 

Well, I'm guessing that her high energy level comes from all the coffee aroma she's inhaled during her work as a barista. 

Jyo Yokohama: Mr. Kulit ng Japan

Even as a psychiatrist, I don't meet too many people like Jyo. He is a novelty in his kakulitan and in his being pasaway. 

He is also extremely forgetful! He has lost his wallet and cellphone numerous times. In fact, you might not believe this: In coming to the Philippines for PBB, he forget to bring his passport to the airport and only found out when he was already at the check-in counter!  Hmm, I don't think I would ever want to be a travelling companion to Jyo! 

His mouth is also non-stop in functioning-- unlimited talking kung baga. He told me that he is aware that he keeps on talking, and actually gets tired of talking, but is not able to stop himself. In one incident, a Japanese stranger even punched him because he got annoyed by Jyo's noise! 

Despite his penchant for blabbering though, he continues to be a fun and likable character.


Krisia Lusuegro: Madiskarteng Inday ng Iloilo

Like many nurses, Krisia dreams of working abroad. She loves her vocation of helping people and feels bad about hospitals that are ill-equipped to help patients. 

I asked Krisia what's unique about her and guess what she said? She said that she likes mixing coke and chichiria with her rice. 

Uhhh, okay. Knowing that about Krisia, I better avoid any meals that she offers me!

Margo Midwinter: Independent Sweetheart ng Manila

Talking with Margo is like watching a theatre actress in performance. She is engaging to talk to and has so many funny stories to tell. 

One time, for instance, Margo was rushing to ride the MRT and to quickly get inside, she just picked out a random lolo standing near her and told the guard that she was accompanying her senile lolo. Naughty, naughty, naughty, isn't she? 

This lady, Margo, believes that she has trypophobia. If you don't know what it is, Google search the images of "trypophobia."  You'll definitely develop the phobia as well.  Eeewww, disgusting! 

Miho Nishida: Sexy Mommy ng Japan

This Japinoy is a hard-working mama who serves as a breadwinner for her mother and her child. 

Miho related to me the life stresses that she was going through and it seemed that she was close to getting burned-out! "Halos araw araw ako puyat," she says, "at hindi na husto yung pahinga ko. Hindi ko na nabibigyan ng panahon si baby dahil sobrang busy ko." 

That's how much love and dedication Miho has for her kid.

Mikee Agustin: Bungisngis Bebot ng Bulacan

This wacky lady has childhood stories which are both funny and traumatic to tell. 

Mikee vividly remembers the time when her male classmate threw a big rock at her face. The rock hit her nose and gave her a nosebleed.  Because of that incident, she also believes that it made her nose less matangos.

On another occasion in childhood, Mikee somehow got a sampaloc seed stuck inside her nostril. Fearing that her mother would get angry with her, she let the sampaloc seed stay in her nose for a good 2 weeks. It was when her mother kissed her on the cheek and wondered why her face was stinking that Mikee admitted about the sampaloc seed stuck inside. 

The doctor who yanked the seed out of her nose medically confirmed that the seed was indeed rotting as nasty as hell! 

Charlhone Petro: Ang Soldier's Boy ng Pampanga

For a good-looking commercial and ramp model like Charlhone, some people would think that he's a womanizer. Charlhone admits though that he's a bonafide torpe at heart. He's been busted a good number of times by girls he's attracted to, and he finds it strange that it's the girls who he doesn't like that are the ones maniacally chasing after him. 

One of his ambitions is to be a singer and sing at the Araneta. I hope his dream comes true. If it indeed happens, I can imagine a multitude of girls swooning over this heartthrob! Perhaps, as the Greek mythology goes, a Venus will emerge from the sea of screaming women- a Venus of sorts who will truly love him for the person he is. 

So, there you have them, the PBB 737 Batch of Regular Housemates! I am soooo eagerly awaiting the explosive drama, comedy, action, and suspense that's going to transpire inside Kuya's house. 

Take good care of yourselves and God bless you all! :D - Randy
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And just so you don't forget the teen housemates, here they are again from an earlier post:

Ryan James Bacalla:  Ang Kid Sunshine ng Cebu

What I like about Ryan is that he is all friendly, optimistic, and funny.  This sunshiny kid is also a counselor like me.  When classmates have problems, they like approaching him for advise.  

Here's one funny story he told me:  One day, during class time, he was secretly texting on his cellphone when the teacher suddenly called him and asked, "Ryan, one plus one?" 

Surprised and caught off guard, he blurted out the answer "One, Ma'am!"  

The whole class burst out in laughter at his epic fail!  

Bailey May: Ang Global Gwapito ng UK

Bailey is just a kid, and a playful one at that!  If he's not playing football on the field, he's playing football on his PS3.  

Well sometimes, this kid's playfulness can get him into trouble!  For instance, he once got his foot stuck in a foul-smelling canal!  At another time, he got  himself chased by viciously snarling askals.  And then, there was this time when he stumbled into an anthill of ferocious red ants!

But there's another side to Bailey, too.  He told me that he occasionally likes to be by himself in some quiet place where he finds solace in drawing.     

Hendrix Jim B. Martin: Barrio Rapper ng Nueva Vizcaya

So here's how Jimboy described himself to me: "Astig na medyo mahiyain.  Hyper tsaka siguro pogi."  

Pogi? Well, he kind of knew that about himself even when he was a small tot.  As long as there was a camera around, this kid was always eager to pose and get his inner thug captured on photo.  

Well, all that posing practice actually paid off.  Squirming shyly in his seat, Jimboy admitted to me that he ended up as grand winner in numerous school and local pageants!  Nice! 

Ailah M. Antopina:  Faithful Daughter ng Bacolod

No, she's not the type of kid who would burn the midnight oil just to study and do her homework.  Can you guess what she loves doing instead?  Ailah loves playing street games such as Chinese garter!  In fact, she says that playing street games is a significant aspect of her young life.  

I don't meet too many people wearing a hijab, so I am intrigued by the mysterious aura it gives her.  I wonder what personality lurks beneath the cute face I see.  

Ma. Ana Kristina Kamille Filoteo: Teen Mama ng Manila

This young lady is a positive thinker and tries to think the best about people.  Even when people rub her the wrong way, she says that she's still willing to give them a second chance to prove themselves before they get stricken out of her list.  

I asked her to narrate an embarrassing memory, and of all things, she mentioned about the time that she accidentally pooped in her undies.  I replied, "Oh, that must have been traumatic for you as a child."  And she retorted,"Sa college na po nangyari yun!"

If I were eating at that time, I would have puked it all out (joke)!  But nevertheless, her embarrassing story just goes to show how Kamille can survive even the grossest of life experiences!

Barbie Concina Imperial: Doll along the Riles from Albay

Despite all the struggles she's been through, this lady has retained her jolly and optimistic demeanor.  In one of her modeling stints, Barbie remained unfazed and focused on her job despite being threatened that tomatoes would be thrown at her by the audience.

By the way, this "doll along the riles" has smarts, too!  For your information, this befreckled Barbie doll was the grade school valedictorian of her batch!  She certainly is beauty and brains for you!

Kenzo Gutierrez: Astig Athlete ng Quezon City

Kenzo isn't very good at keeping still.  In childhood, he had so much energy that he would dive into the deep end of swimming pools in wild abandon!  And whenever he was at the malls, he would get himself lost as he tirelessly roamed around!  That's the same energy that Kenzo now uses as an elite athlete for the Ateneo high school football team!

Oh, and here's a little secret:  Kenzo's high energy extends to girl-watching as well.  He admitted to me that even in childhood, he already had an eye for cute little things.  He would compliment girls by calling them "pretty." Hmm, Kenzo seems to be a natural at charming the female human species!

Edward Kyle Parado Secades: Mr. Nice Guy of San Juan

Kyle struck me as a person who would make a good friend.  He described himself to me as a compassionate and trusting person who forgives easily.  These strengths of his character however are his weaknesses, too.  Kyle explained to me that because he can be "too good," people have taken advantage of him, even to the point of  backstabbing him. 

While he's in Kuya's house, I hope that Kyle learns to create boundaries that prevent people from abusing this nice fellow's kind heart.   

Zonia Ysabel Mejia: Blossoming Beauty of Quezon City

Oh, the innocence of youth!  Still untainted by the adult standards of beauty, what 13-year old Zonia considers beautiful about herself is her "pagiging chubby at malambot." I guess that's from all the cheese cupcakes which she loves to bake for herself and others.  (She even let me try one ... ansarap!) Well, besides making her all huggable, pinchable, and pokable, I guess her chubbiness gives her more buoyancy and speed as a competitive swimmer.  

On the other hand, I asked Zonia what she might not like about herself, and her quick answer was "yung nunal ko sa mukha kasi iniisip ko na kamukha ko si ... (a politician)." 

My immediate thought was "Bakit? Cute naman yung politician na yun ha."  Of course, I just kept that thought to myself. (hehe!)

Thomas Franco Rodriguez: Totoy Smiley ng Albay

Franco's parents sold tinapa at the beach, so when Franco was a young kid, he had the opportunity of swimming at the beach everyday! Nice!

Talking to Franco, I found him to be a simple, all-smiley, and laid back kid.  

I asked him what he'd like to improve in himself and he told me that he still has to perfect his cooking skills since he sometimes overcooks whatever he's cooking. 

Well, overcooked or not, I'm sure that Franco spices up his cooking with much love!

Ylona Garcia: Ang Daldal Darling ng Australia

Ylona is undoubtedly a dynamo of a performer, having front-acted in the concerts of several big name Filipino singers.  But as superb as she is onstage, it's best that she leaves the sport of baseball alone!  

She recounted her experience in grade 5 when she joined a baseball game without knowing how it's played.  When her team mates threw the ball to her, she simply put the ball down on the ground, much to the rabid shock and frustration of her team!  

Well, Ylona really is a kooky person.  When she feels awkward, she'll start dancing or talking loudly to herself. Let's see if we can witness that strange habit of hers while she's inside the house.    

Enchong Dee: Ang Swabeng Swimmer ng Quezon City

As for Enchong Dee, I'm guessing that you know more about him than I do.