Playlist: OPM Trip, All Filipino / Tagalog Music

Being on the road most of the times, I decided to revisit my MP3 compilations that weren't touched for a very long time. And thinking of what type of music I need on my travels, I made a playlist of Tagalog songs. The playlist comprises of mostly classic Filipino music. Below is the playlist I titled as "OPM Trip."

Playlist: OPM Trip

1	Kamusta Ka	Nonoy Zuniga
2	Kanlungan	Noel Cabangon
3	Ang Aking Awitin (Acoustic)	Side A
4	Simple Lang	Ariel Rivera
5	Pangako	Rey Valera
6	Saan Ka Man Naroroon	Dessa
7	Pangako	Flippers
8	Pagbabalik	Asin
9	Panalangin	APO Hiking Society
10	Habang May Buhay	Angeline Quinto
11	Ikaw (Duet with Sharon Cuneta)	Ariel Rivera
12	Kung Nagmamahal Ka Ako Rin	The Company
13	Pagbabalik	Aegis
14	Ayoko Na Sana	Ariel Rivera
15	Usapan	Aegis
16	Sa Aking Pag-iisa	Cinderella
17	Pagtumatagal Lalong Tumitibay	Wadab
18	Hindi Magbabago	Randy Santiago
19	Ikaw Ang Miss Universe	Hotdog
20	Ngayon At Kailanman	Basil Valdez
21	Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang	Pipo Lina
22	Paniwalaan Mo	Dingdong Avanzado
23	Batang Bata Ka Pa (w Alyssa Gibbs)	Janno Gibbs
24	Tunay Na Ligaya	Ariel Rivera
25	Ikaw Na Ang Bahala	Aiza Seguerra
26	Esperanza	Andrei Ibarra
27	Bakit Araw Pa Ng Pasko	Ariel Rivera
28	Maghintay Ka Lamang	Ted Ito
29	Tag Ulan	After Image
30	Ikaw Pa Rin	Ted Ito
31	Nakapagtataka	Rachel Alejandro
32	Mula sa Puso	Jude Michael
33	Ipagpatawad Mo	Janno Gibbs
34	Tayo'y Mga Pinoy	Banyuhay
35	Kahit Ika'y Panaginip Lang	Nyoy Volante
36	Kailan	Smokey Mountain
37	Panakip Butas	Hajji Alejandro
38	Ako'y Sa'yo, Ika'y Akin	I Axe
39	Maaalala Mo Pa Rin	Richard Reynoso
40	Nag-iisang Ikaw	Louie Heredia
41	Usok	Asin
42	Di Ko Kaya	Richard Reynoso
43	Tuyo Na'ng Damdamin	Ariel Rivera
44	Tuwing Umuulan	Regine Velasquez
45	Okay Sa Akin	Ito Rapadas
46	Luha (Acoustic)	Aegis
47	Boy	Timmy Cruz
48	Minsan Lang Kitang Iibigin	Ariel Rivera
49	Pers Lab	Cooky Chua
50	Saan Ka Man Naroroon	Carol Banawa
51	Sierra Madre	Coritha
52	Dahil Sa 'Yo	Celeste Legaspi
53	Kaibigan Lang Pala	Lilet
54	Muntik Na Kitang Minahal	The Company
55	Kaibigan	APO Hiking Society
56	Tayo'y Mga Pinoy	Aegis
57	Paglisan	Color It Red
58	Paminsan Minsan	Richard Reynoso
59	Itanong Mo Sa Mga Bata	Asin
60	Kasalanan Ba	Men Oppose
61	Napakasakit Kuya Eddie	Roel Cortez
62	Babalik Ka Rin	Gary Valenciano
63	Dati Pa	Aiza Seguerra
64	Muntik Nang Maabot Ang Langit	True Faith
65	Kaba	Tootsie Guevara
66	Kung Sakali	Pabs Dadivas
67	Ika'y Mahal Pa Rin	Rockstar
68	Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin	Martin Nievera
69	Lolo Jose	Coritha
70	Baleleng	Freddie Aguilar
71	Di Ko Kaya	Quamo
72	Palagay Ko, Mahal Kita	Aiza Seguerra
73	Kapag Mga Puso Ang Nag-uusap	Aiza Seguerra
74	Ikaw Pa Rin	Tito Mina
75	Muli	Rodel Naval
76	Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw	Regine Velasquez
77	Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan	Ayegee Paredes
78	May Bukas Pa	Erik Santos
79	Mula Noon, Hanggang Ngayon	Lea Salonga
80	Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko	Sharon Cuneta
81	Oh Babe	Singsing
82	Tao	Aegis
83	Superstar Ng Buhay Ko	Lindsay Custodio
84	Tulak ng Bibig, Kabig ng Dibdib	Jolina Magdangal
85	Ngayong Nandito Ka	Kristine Hermosa & Jericho Rosales
86	Bato Sa Buhangin	Cinderella
87	High School Life	Sharon Cuneta
88	Bakit Pa Ba?	Jay R
89	Sa Ugoy Ng Duyan	Aiza Seguerra
90	Ang Buhay Ko	Asin
91	Kapalaran	Rico J Puno
92	Pangako Sa Yo	Kristine & Jericho
93	Maging Sino Ka Man	Rey Valera
94	Manila	Side A
95	Oras Na	Coritha
96	Dukha (Isang Kahig Isang Tuka)	Judas
97	Bakit Pa	Jessa Zaragosa
98	Kahit Konting Pagtingin	Ric Segreto
99	Ang Bayang Kong Sinilangan	Asin
100	Mr. DJ	Sharon Cuneta
101	Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang	Ogie Alcasid
102	Thats Why I Love You	Andrew E
103	Bayan Ko	Freddie Aguilar
104	Tamis ng Unang Halik	Tina Paner
105	Binibini	Janno Gibbs
106	Wag Na Wag Mong Sasabihin	Kitchie Nadal
107	Damdamin	Jose Mari Chan
108	Bulag, Pipi at Bingi	Freddie Aguilar
109	Pagsubok	Orient Pearl
110	Kailangan Kita	Side A
111	Tagaraw-Tagulan	Hajji Alejandro
112	Magnanakaw	Asin
113	Bakit Ba Ganyan	Dina Bonnevie
114	Mahal Kita, Mahal Mo Siya, Mahal Niya Ay Iba	Sharon Cuneta
115	Maging Sino Ka Man	Erik Santos
116	Pakisabi Na Lang	Aiza Seguerra
117	Iisang Damdamin	Louie Heredia
118	Kahit Kailan	Nyoy Volante
119	Dukha	Aegis
120	Boy (I Love You)	Cherie Gil
121	Hahanapin Ko	Anthony Castelo
122	Masdan Mo Ang Kapaligiran	Asin
123	Maging Sino Ka Man	Sam Milby
124	Ang Tao'y Marupok	Rico J Puno
125	Ako'y Pinoy	Florante
126	Habang May Buhay	After Image
127	Balita	Asin
128	Dadalhin	Regine Velasquez
129	Pakisabi Na Lang	The Company
130	Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal	Lea Salonga
131	Nanghihinayang	Jeremiah
132	Dahil Sa 'Yo	Jose Mari Chan
133	Ikaw Ang Aking Mahal	Aiza Seguerra
134	Kabilugan Ng Buwan	APO Hiking Society
135	Magulang	Asin
136	Pagdating Ng Panahon	Aiza Seguerra
137	Halik	Aegis
138	Paano Ang Puso Ko	April Boys
139	Himig Ng Pag-ibig	Asin
140	Langit Na Naman	Barbie's Cradle
141	Anak	Asin
142	Tuldok	Asin
143	Lupa	Aegis
144	Bakit Nga Ba Mahal Kita	Roselle Nava
145	Bayan Ko	Aegis
146	Dialogue Usapan	Singsing
147	Binibini	Rainmakers
148	Akala Mo	Aiza Seguerra
149	Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin	Rodel Naval
150	Kumusta Ka	Pops Fernandez & Robin Padilla
151	Nabubuhay Ako Dahil Sa Iyo	Eddie Peregrina
152	Handog	Florante
153	Himig Ng Pag-ibig	Aegis
154	Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko	Rico J Puno
155	Kaytagal	Rachel Alejandro
156	Sa Ugoy Ng Duyan	Side A
157	Minahal Kita	Aegis
158	Kahit Isang Saglit	Martin Nievera
159	I Am Sorry	Sarj
160	Doon Lang	Nonoy Zuniga
161	Kung Ako Na Lang Sana	Bituin Escalante
162	May Bukas Pa	Aegis
163	Paniwalaan Mo	Blujeans
164	Naaalala Ka	Rey Valera
165	Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal	Dingdong Avanzado
166	Usok	Aegis
167	Ang Pagibing Kong Ito	Leah Navarro
168	Ewan	APO Hiking Society
169	Panaginip	Ella Del Rosario
170	Ang Aking Awitin	Bong Gabriel

I still have 30 slots to fill my playlist of My Top 200 Tagalog Songs.

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Pacquiao beats up trash talking Mayweather sparring partner

LOS ANGELES--Hastings Bwalya had all the great credentials and hype as he was highly recommended by cutman Miguel Diaz to back up sparring chores for Manny Pacquiao.

Photo: Pound for pound king Manny Pacquiao (R) throws a left to African Hastings Bwalya during sparring Thursday at the Wildcard Gym in Los Angeles. The cocky Bwalya went home bloodied and aching.
Photo by Ping Nepomuceno.

The African had an unbeaten slate--seven wins and five knockouts to his credit--and a big mouth to back it up. He taunted Pacquiao to start off their getting-to-know-you introduction right on opening bell. He chuckled and egged on Pacquiao to mix it up.

Reputedly a tough sparring partner to Floyd Mayweather in his last training camp against Sugar Shane Mosley, Bwalya talked his way to get the goat of Pacquiao, who greatly obliged. Showing impeccable footwork and a blinding hand speed, Pacquiao showed Bwalya a thing or two about humility and compassion, instead of exchanging in a heated war of words.

In the second round, Pacquiao showed the former Zambia Olympian accurate punching and power combinations as he cornered his opponent with crisp body blows and a devastating uppercut that eventually bloodied his opponent's nose and mouth.

"Are you ok?" asked Pacquiao, as he relented on finishing off his cocky sparring partner with more punishing blows. After being trapped helplessly in the ropes, Bwalya was sent to his corner so that he could wipe off his messed up face and finished the round. Blood and vaseline was flowing out of Bwalya's nose as Pacquiao let him survive the round.

Pacquiao is in the middle of his preparations for a third fight against his nemesis Juan Manuel Marquez of Mexico on Nov. 12 at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. He has vowed to end all doubt about the outcome of his last two previous encounters as both came close and controversial. The first fight ended in a draw while the second was a split decision.

It was also three years ago when Pacquiao last fought in the lower weight classes of super featherweight before invading the ranks of lightweights, light welterweights, welterweights and light middleweight to become the only man who has won titles in eight weight divisions.

Pacquiao then sparred for another four rounds with regular sparring partner Ray Beltran, who made a good account of himself. Beltran gave Pacquiao a workout minus the thrash-talking, as both boxers showed respect for each other.

Bwalya returned back to action for rounds seven and eight. Still boisterous and boastful and not one who learns his lesson easily, Bwalya chuckled and taunted, even as Pacquiao smiled. In another burst of speed and agility, the Fighting Congressman from Sarangani just wove his magic, hit his hapless opponent at will and moved in and out of counter-punches that landed a mile away.

Roach and assistant trainer Buboy Fernandez were equally impressed with Pacquiao's improvements as they have not seen Pacquiao as focused as in previous training camps. Asked if Bwalya would be sent back packing home on Saturday, Roach said he'll give the African another chance to prove himself.

"One more day," said Roach, who has been Pacquiao's trainer for over a decade now, starting in 2001 when Pacquiao first teamed up with him and faced a seemingly unbeatable Lehlo Ledwaba of South Africa.

Top Rank promoter Bob Arum was equally impressed with the show of firepower from Pacquiao. Also watching the action was world champion Amir Khan and Juan Manuel Lopez along with several select media personalities and TV crews from HBO's 24/7 series.

"Masaya ako dahil maganda ang ikinikilos ni brad kaya sana, tuluy-tuloy na itong magandang simula," said Fernandez.

By Winchell Campos
PhilBoxing.com

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Manny Pacquiao easily beats Shane Mosley to retain WBO title

(Reuters) - Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines retained his WBO welterweight title by recording a unanimous points victory over a lackluster Shane Mosley at the MGM Garden Arena on Saturday.


The 32-year-old southpaw, despite being hampered by cramp in his left leg, dominated all 12 rounds against his defense-minded American opponent to improve his career record to 53-3-2 with 38 knockouts.
It was Pacquiao's 14th consecutive win since his loss to Erik Morales in Las Vegas in March 2005, and enhanced his status as the world's best pound-for-pound boxer.
Fighting for the second time since winning a seat in his country's national congress last year, Pacquiao gained one-sided verdicts from all three judges -- 119-108, 120-108 and 120-107.
Reuters

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Mikey Bustos: The Male HappySlip?

Here's what I chanced upon when I checked my Facebook News Feed, a very funny video tutorial on Filipino accent. The video was made and starred by Filipino-Canadian artist, Mikey Bustos. Watch the video...



"Grenade" Bruno Mars cover - Acapella Live by Mikey Bustos


Mikey Bustos lives in Toronto, Canada and has won 7th runner-up in the finals of Canadian Idol Season 1.

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Crackdown in Virginia: Employment Authorization Cards no longer valid as proof of residence

By Ted Reyes, FilipinoExpress.com
posted February 22, 2011

NEW YORK– In the absence of a federal solution to the pressing illegal immigration problem, more and more states have taken the lead in confronting the issue on their own.

Now, Virginia has joined the club.

In an effort to curb the flow illegal immigrants in the state, governor Bob McDonnell announced that work permits known as Employment Authorization Cards would no longer be accepted as proof of legal residence because they could be legally held by people who are in deportation proceedings.

This would make it very difficult for immigrants who don't have green cards yet, but have these temporary work permits to obtain important documents like social security numbers and especially drivers licenses.

Employment Authorization Cards or EADs are issued by Homeland Security for immigrants applying for green cards. These cards, are legal documents that would allow its holders to work in the United Stated while they wait for their green cards to b approved. Typically, EADs are valid for a year and are renewed by their holders until a decision on their green cards is rendered. When their application for a green card is denied, the EADs are automatically terminated.

In many states like New York, EADs are valid proofs of residence and can be used to get a driver's license or open a bank account. This is no longer possible in Virginia.

The new rule in Virginia is said to be a direct result of an incident were an illegal immigrant from Bolivia was charged with hitting and killing a nun while driving drunk in Prince William County.

According to the American Civil Liberties Union in Virginia, the estimated number immigrants who are stranded in this change could be in the thousands.

"This is not right," said Louis San Juan of Falls Church. "I am a legal immigrant who is abiding by the law and waiting in line for my green card. Now, I can't drive? This is unconstitutional."

source: www.filipinoexpress.com

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A New Boxing Superstar is Born: Nonito Donaire, Jr, Watch the Full Fight: Donaire vs Montiel

Nonito Donaire delivers chilling 2nd round knockout over Fernando Montiel
By Chris Robinson, Examiner.com
February 19, 2011

Moments ago at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada, Nonito Donaire claimed the WBC and WBO bantamweight crowns with a vicious 2nd round knockout over Los Mochis, Mexico's Fernando Montiel. It is by far the most impressive victory of the 28-year old's flourishing career.

The action was tense in the first round as Nonito patiently stalked his foe. Montiel was cautious and attempted to answer with counter lefts but it was there was an alarming edge in speed for Donaire, who had success with fast body shots and the occasional lead right hand.

In the second round round Montiel threw with a right hand but was countered with a flush counter left hook. Montiel crashed to the canvas hard and appeared to be out. The champion's heart allowed him to rise but he was swarmed in the corner by Donaire, with the contest being called off moments later.

Donaire lept in the air, with memories of his July 2007 knockout over Vic Darchinyan coming to mind. For a fighter who had been plagued by not having the right kind of opponents in front of him, this was a crowning moment for the Filipino-born, American fighter.

Donaire said that he predicted a second round knockout months ago. As for his future he hinted that he is willing to rise as high as 126 pounds pounds, a division full of dangerous champions such as Juan Manuel Lopez and Yuriorkis Gamboa.

Donaire also gave credit to Filipino icon and WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao, whom he said made all of this possible for him.


A New Boxing Superstar is Born: Nonito Donaire, Jr
By Granville Ampong, Yahoo! Contributor Network
February 19, 2011

LAS VEGAS, Nevada - Moments ago the chilling atmosphere in the Sin City of the world turned its thin air into a warming boisterous - yes raucous - crowd, in fact, inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center, as the son of Talibon, Bohol, Philippines, Nonito "Filipino Flash" Donaire, Jr. caught the champion from Los Monchis of Sinaloa, Mexico, Fernando "Cochulito" Montiel, by his counter-crushing left, that which twisted Cochulito's head and body and dropped back-first incurring a brief seizure with his legs manifesting it before he attempted to stand on the 20' x 20' canvas, however still showing instability of his gait. Even then the brave heart of the Aztecs restablished his balance and breathing pattern for the moment and asserted to continue the fight - only to meet a heavier killer left and then a flushing right that threw his back to the rope - prompting Referee Russell Mora to immediately stop the onslaught as Montiel seemingly losing consciousness (standing knockout) with thirty-five seconds remaining in round two.

Yes, a new superstar is born: Filipino Flash, the new World Boxing Council and World Boxing Organization Bantam Weight Champion.

After ending his trail tonight being a champion and undefeated in his last eleven fights since 2007, Cochulito suffered his first devastating knockout loss in the hands of a bigger, faster and far more gifted fighter.

In round one, Filipino Flash did not hesitate to impose his stature being bigger, faster and most of all monstrous in his ways of intervening the night of mostly Mexicans, giving hint to Montiel of his superior power in the first round from the opening bell to the end of round one. Not much margin is seen in that round.

But, the speed and distinctive approach of Filipino Flash indeed is flashing with too much intensity as he carries his authority and generalship in the ring. It was obvious Filipino Flash utilized his reach and height advantage to the max, powered by stiff jabs which made Cochulito too cautious and, in fact, kept him at bay.

Filipino Flash, 28, improved with 27 wins, inclusive of 19 knockouts, and has only 1 loss, which he had to Rosendo Sanchez on his second professional fight since 2001.

Filipino Flash hopes to exchange leathers in one of the heavy nights in the ring against WBO featherweight titlist Juan Manuel Lopez from Caguas, Puerto Rico.

Stay tuned for more!


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Pacquiao's a knockout during White House visit

Joseph White, AP Sports
First Posted 17/02/2011

WASHINGTON (AP) — Manny Pacquiao stopped traffic outside the White House on Tuesday, during a whirlwind tour of the nation's capital that included meetings with President Barack Obama and Sen. Harry Reid, the senior member of the U.S. Senate.

The Filipino boxing sensation was crossing the street near the White House when several drivers, trying to snap photos of Pacquiao with cell phones, caused a multicar pileup, Pacquiao publicist Fred Sternburg told The Associated Press. Nobody was hurt in the accident.

Pacquiao and his wife, Jinkee, spent time talking boxing and basketball with the president, along with a bit of business. Pacquiao was elected representative in the Philippine Congress from the Sarangani province nine months ago in national elections and has taken the new job as seriously as he does boxing. He already has explored building the area's first provincial hospital.

"This is an unforgettable moment in my life," Pacquiao said earlier in the day.

The eight-division world champion posed with Obama for several photos, including a boxing pose, in the Oval Office, Sternburg said. The president gave him three grocery bags full of light blue M&M's with the presidential seal, along with a watch adorned with the seal, and said he hopes to someday visit the Philippines.

Pacquiao invited the president to his fight against Shane Mosley on May 7 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Sternburg said. Obama said he would be busy but promised to watch on television.

"Manny said it was very impressive being in the Oval Office, seeing it first hand. He said it was a great honor to meet the president of the United States," Sternburg said, pausing to laugh. "He also said the President is a very tall man."

Earlier, Pacquiao roamed the halls of the Capitol as the guest of Reid, a Democrat and long-ago boxer whose recent re-election was no doubt helped by Pacquiao's campaign appearances.

After Reid and Pacquiao exchanged national flags, Reid was asked how long he would last in his prime if the two exchanged punches.

"About five seconds," Reid said.

Pacquiao arrived in town by train on Tuesday, wrapping up a press tour promoting his next fight that began in Los Angeles and included stops in Las Vegas and New York. The fact that he has arrived on the scene has been good for boxing, making plenty of high-profile fans and bringing some mainstream attention to a sport that has been seemingly dying for decades.

"You can become a great athlete and still be a great person," Reid said.

Reid felt compelled to set up Pacquiao's meeting with Obama because of the Pacquiao's enthusiastic following in the United States. Hundreds of fans turned out for public appearances in Los Angeles, California, and New York City, waving flags and waiting hours to see him.

"I try not to bother the president," Reid said, "but I bothered him on this occasion."

Pacquiao's every move was shadowed as he walked onto the Capitol grounds with his wife. Promoter Bob Arum said it was reminiscent of the heyday of Muhammad Ali, whom he also promoted.

"He comes at a very fortuitous time," Arum said. "If anybody can bring boxing back to the mainstream ... it's Manny Pacquiao."

source: inquirer.net

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