Survivor Philippines 4 Tribal Shuffle

New Tribe Members of Bulan

• John
• KC
• Betong
• Arthur
• Gino
• Isabel

New Tribe Members of Tala

• Arnold
• Mara
• Mae
• Chuckie
• Carlo
• Stef

Stef is believed to have been bitten by Philippine cobra while she was sleeping in the campsite in Palawan where the fourth season of Survivor Philippines is held. She is brought back to Manila to undergo more tests and to secure her physical condition. Perhaps tomorrow we will know if she's still on the game or not. 

Looking at the new members of each tribe, Bulan is stronger than Tala. This is my personal opinion.

Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition 3rd Heat

The last group of kiddie cooks prepare seafood dish as their third heat. Below are the names of the ten kids that complete the top 30 qualifiers of Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition and their dish.

Bianca Dimapilis

Emman of Baguio

Jek Petalio

Miko Manzano

Shatze Ramos

 Eco Feria

 Patrick

  Church Palasyo

Popcorn Jimenez

Gelo Abrenica

Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition

I am amazed of the cooking ability of the kids that are chosen to compete for the reality TV show which is Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition hosted by Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo.I envy them for what they can do in the kitchen with such young age! I salute an eleven-year old who can prepare delicious food with presentation!

Sixty children around the Philippines with cooking talent have met the three judges namely: Chef Lau, Chef Jayps and Chef Ferns. 

These children are divided into three groups and the first twenty have done their first cooking challenge (heat). They are told to cook any food that are usually found in their hometown during fiesta celebration.They are given an hour to finish their dish.

You'll definitely want to learn cooking if you see these kids on TV. I'm encourage to enhance the things I learn in the kitchen. The top ten kids who can advance to the next round are the following:

• Ian Johnston (Baguio) - Mediterranean Style Lemon Chicken 
• Bea Atienza (Davao) - Adobong Tuna Buntot
• Philip Amarillo (Cebu) - Pork Kaldereta
• Kyle (Laguna) Pancit Luglog with Malay and Vietnamese Twist
• Juday (Valenzuela)
• Franz - Chicken Binakol
• Luis - 
• Mikmik - Tinuom na Manok
• Gilbert Go (Quezon City) - Spicy Sugpo Laing
• Leslie Conopyo - Tilapya with Coco Milk

True Beauty

Most people would do all they can to look the most gorgeous person.They spend so much money, time and effort to have that perfect body and face. Three weeks ago I came across an American reality TV show that features ten good-looking men and beautiful women. Their beauty is ranked and they have different challenges to undergo.

Unknowingly, there's more in the competition that meets the eye. There are hidden cameras around them. Their attitude is being watched.Although they are aware that certain basis is used in a certain beauty task, they have no idea about the secret task that they have to pass!

I love watching this kind of TV program because I speak for the shows's message.I do believe that beauty is inside out but true beauty come from within. Three people have been eliminated and the journey is still on. The winner will be featured in a popular magazine on their 100 Most Beautiful People issue. 

Heart of Christmas: Celebrity Challenge

The true spirit of Christmas is giving and GMA Network has aired their newest reality TV show which is Heart of Christmas: Celebrity Challenge (Puso sa Pasko: Artista Challenge).This isn't a typical reality TV show with different challenges to be played by the Kapuso stars. Their goal is to help selected individuals who are able to extend a hand in their community despite their disabilities and poor living situations. The celebrity couple will play and give their rewards to their respective chosen partners.

This is a very nice program made by the network. Actors and actresses who take part of the said show will definitely feel the season of sharing. I enjoyed watching it and my heart smiles as well while watching people helping people.

Heart Evangelista, Bianca King, Kris Lawrence, Rachelle Ann Go, Cesar Montano, Sunshine Cruz, and Ervik Vijandre are only some of the stars involved.

Akihiro-The First Celebrity Sole Survivor!

I knew it would be him! He's been my bet! He plays fair, admits that he did wrong at the island and realizes it. Although the first Celebrity Sole Survivor is not a Filipino, he is by heart! Job well done jury! I jumped off my sit when Aubrey was declared to be the seventh member of the jury! Solenn deserves as well. I could't accept though if it was Ervick!It's going to be a big no no!I remember in their last immunity challenge Aki and Ervick agreed that Aki would go down and Ervick would eventually give the immunity necklace to him.The latter didn't do it as agreed.He gave it to Aubrey instead, his puppet master!

Akihiro Sato is known as Mr.Nice Guy at the island in Thailand and I'm happy with the result.Good overcomes evil.Aubrey,Ervick and Solenn had the strategy but over-all Aki is the one who played with heart.Yes it's only a game in a reality TV show but it shows who you are.Congratulations Aki!!!

Survivor Philippines Season 3 Live in Manila

The Finale of Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown will be on December 03,2010 in Manila. The jury voted for the seventh member of the group but the result will be revealed in the Philippines.After the result, they have to vote again to choose for the most deserving sole celebrity survivor for this season. Their excitement hangs in the air! 

I observed Ervic is the most hated one by the jury among the final four. Bitter questions were asked for him to answer.As expected he cried again.The host, Richard Gutierrez  seems so interested while listening to each of them.It's good for the jury to have the chance to pour their emotions. It's better to leave all those bad feelings they have in the island before going back to their real world.

Jon had the worst verbal attack! You could feel his anger!Aubrey,Ervic and Aki had a hard time answering him back except Solenn.Jon almost didn't give them a chance to speak.That was mean but Jon savored that moment to express his heartache.

Akihiro Finds a Puzzle

It's too late for Akihiro to realize that he's been saving people who are untrue to him. Now, he realizes that Aubrey and her alliance used him. He regretted the fact that he had trusted the wrong people.He slowly analyzes the things happened in the island and thinks that they're throwing him away like a trash which is obviously true. Aubrey and friends successfully voted Nanay Elma out, then they'd get rid of Moi and he's next in line. He wanted to save Nanay Elma but he was faithful with his alliance but unfortunately he's going to be the next one.

This is what I want them to realize.I wanted Aki,Moi and Nanay Elma to try to destroy Aubrey's alliance but they were all fooled.Aubrey's the smartest castaway in this season.

Ervick won the last immunity challenge, accepted the car and gave the immunity bracelet to Aubrey- his best partner in the game. Moi and Aki are in danger now because Aubrey,Ervick and Solenn are solid as a rock.They've agreed to make it top to 3.However, the final verdict lies in the hands of the jury.

Nanay Elma is Out of the House

The remaining castaways made Nanay Elma believe that she would stay longer.Perhaps she hoped that her fellow castaways would retain her.Nanay Elma,however, is not smart enough to do more effort. She should have talked sincerely to Moi and Aki so that they would agree to vote Ervick or Solenn out since Aki doesn't like the latter much.I think, she's confident because she always hears them say that she's going to be on top 3.Nanay Elma is officially out of the game and the fifth member of the jury.

In survivor, being strong is a good asset but being witty is the best way along with your alliances.Moi, Solenn and Aubrey are not physically strong.They made it to top 5 though.They have used their brain and that saved them to make it this far.

Tomorrow the last immunity challenge will be played with a car as the reward challenge.The men, Ervick and Aki have higher chances of winning the said challenge compared to the women.

Aubrey Miles in Survivor

Moi found the buried immunity bracelet.I want Nanay Elma to have it.She could have found it if Moi hadn't dug with her on the same tree.She needs money the most for her family and children.She deserves to stay longer too.Aki is really a good man.I never knew he has a good heart for other people. He's in survivor but he's not showing selfishness unlike Aubrey.She has got more money and want to have 3Million more! I know she's just playing well with the game but by doing so, she made other people in the Philippines hate her.

To some people, they like how Aubrey plays.She does the typical survivor, to do what it takes to save and raise herself.However, Filipinos are more concern about attitude.Survivor Philippines is aired nationwide and Aubrey does not set a good example.The jury receives letters from other castoffs who are not members of the jury and they have common advice.That is to hail the sole celebrity survivor that is deserving and has good characteristics in spite the nature of the game.

Nanay Elma would probably be voted out tomorrow by Aubrey,Solenn and Ervick.

Ahron- the 11th Castoff

Aki wins immunity!He lasted for four hours and thirty minutes raising a hand! He made it through despite having  bad weather in the island.

Akihiro-Solenn-Ervick in "Itaas ang Kamay" Challenge

Ahron Villena is the 11th castoff in Galone's tribal council.Aubrey and her alliance successfully break Moi-Ahron bond.Now, they can easily kick Moi out too if she can't form a stronger alliance.Moi is in trouble now.She needs to get more votes or find the buried immunity bracelet at the camp to save herself and stay longer.

If you ask me, I want to see a new alliance to break Aubrey-Ervick tandem.I want the castaways to try making a new one.That would probably spice up the game!Good luck to the remaining castaways of Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown!

Raise Your Hand

"Itaas ang Kamay" or Raise your Hand challenge is indeed an endurance one!Castaways have to keep their one hand up because if not, a drum of liquid would pour over them and would take them out of the game.It's their fourth individual immunity challenge.

Moi, Ahron and Nanay Elma are already out.They gave up.They admitted they can't continue playing the challenge.Aubrey on the other accepted Richard's bribe which is fried chicken with vegetable salad.Thus, quitting the challenge as well.We already know she has got a bracelet.The weather made the challenge more difficult and challenging for them.

Three remaining castaways namely; Akihiro,Solenn and Ervic are still fighting to get the immunity necklace. Tomorrow we will find out whose strength will make it 'til the end.

Michelle is out in Survivor Philippines

Michelle reunites again with her lover, Jon after being voted out. She's the third member of the jury together with Aira.She looks happy that she gets to be with people who like her.At the camp, Michelle is an outcast!But it made her become a stronger person and fought until she can.

Aubrey is smart.She focuses on the game.She always gives safe answers.It's obvious that she manipulates the game and successfully gains puppets! Michelle is right when she said that the rest of them are afraid of taking risk like making a new alliance because they know Aubrey's alliance is the stronger one.Their attempt to make the game nasty wasn't successful.

Aubrey's next step would probably destroy Moi-Ahron alliance before getting rid of Solenn and Nanay Elma.It's definitely easy for them to kick Aki out of the way after.Aubrey Miles is dying to be the first celebrity sole survivor, isn't she?

Aira's Journey Ends

Aira is voted out in Survivor Philippines.She's the second member of the jury.She's going to stay at the jury house with Jon Hall.She looked surprised and felt betrayed.If we remember they made a new alliance in Koh Payam resort and agreed to get rid of the men first.She didn't expect the result of the votes.Well, Aubrey's alliance is just stronger than their newly-made one.

Last week when Jon was out I felt sad because he plays well but he didn't have a strong alliance.Now,I'm happy because Michelle is staying! I wanted her to win the immunity bracelet and I felt pity on her when she cried after the challenge.Getting it is her only way to save herself.Moi was lucky to win the game.

Perhaps Galone has realized that there's a possibility of making new alliance.For the rest of them to win, they have to get rid of the guys first so that Aubrey won't have puppets and break their strong alliance.Then they can kick off one by one who stands their way to get the 3Million pesos reward.

Goodbye Jon Hall

Aubrey's plan worked well.She has got the strategy.She made an early alliance and encourage her fellow castaways to get rid of the strongest player in the group.She was able to plan the game well.They divide themselves on who's going to vote for  Michelle and Jon.

Castaways' one goal to get rid of Jon Hall was successful.Jon, on the other hand, thought that everybody's going to vote Michelle out so he gave the immunity bracelet to Michelle.But he thought wrong and he's out of the game!I feel sorry for him.He's one of the people in the island I watch for.I like how he give his all to be at his best in every challenge but it's part of the game to kick someone out who's going to be your rival in getting the prize money!

Jon paid much attention to her partner and forgot to have another alliance aside from Michelle.He deserves to stay than Michelle and he knows her partner can't fight well in the game.She's not an asset and got no other alliance.She's soon to leave next to Jon.If it was him who's staying perhaps he would have the chance to make an alliance and plan his game very well without Michelle to think about.

Jon would have fought better by destroying Aubrey's alliance by offering his strength to other castways.He's better than her.That's his advantage and there's no hope for Michelle he could have used it.He's the first member of the jury anyway.We'll see Aubrey's next move.She's in control of the island and she has got puppets like Ervik!

Immunity Necklace

A game of luck is played by the top 10 survivors in Galone tribe.Immunity idol is no longer useful.The immunity necklace is introduced.Only one person can wear it.From now on, castaways play individually. 

Akihiro gets the immunity necklace in their digging challenge. The game was called 'hukay-hukay' which means dig in English.Castaways have to dig in the play field to find the buried chests.Inside are sandbags.Some chests are empty.Old Nagar compose of Solenn, Ahron, Aira and Moi advance to the second round for winning the previous challenge.That's their advantage.It's uneasy to dig under the heat of the sun! So they were able to reserve some energy.

Men always find sandbags first but Jon was unlucky to be at the final round.He's now worried. It's either Michelle or him who's going to leave next. They don't have a strong alliance.It's two against eight!They one immunity bracelet though.

I want Jon Hall to stay in the game.He's a strong player but his fellow castaways are getting rid of him.If Michelle wasn't in this season, perhaps he could have made early alliances and could better play.

Mighty Eagle Warrior

A new tribe is born! Galone is the name of the newest tribe in Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown which means Mighty Eagle Warrior.Galone is a Burmese mythical creature and Garuda in Hindu mythology which is a bird similar to an eagle  on which the god Vishnu rides.It  is said to have brought nectar on earth from heaven.Garuda is used as a National symbol in Indonesia and Thailand.

Sar Mayee and Nagar don't exist anymore.Top ten castaways have made it to the merge.They made it half of the game.They are all happy that they've made it that far.In the previous task,Nagar made it first in their race-like challenge.Thus, getting a reward which is good and helpful for the next immunity challenge.

Congratulations to the members of Galone tribe-Jon, Aubrey, Akihiro, Ervik, Aubrey,Michelle, Moi,Ahron, Solenn and Elma!They're on their way to 3 Million pesos!I'm expecting tougher challenges in the coming days.

Outwit..outplay.. outlast...only a survivor can win!

Who will be the first celebrity sole survivor!? Who do you think will make it?

Ian is Kicked Off

Oh yeah! I was right!In tribal council's Double Elimination Sar Mayee took part in voting for another castaway to be eliminated.If we remember Mico was voted out by Nagar and Ian  Batherson is the seventh castaway who is kicked off the island. Moi and Aira were lucky to have their immunity bracelets. The votes for them have no value.

Ian is the youngest one among the castaways.He didn't feel bad because he doesn't need the prize much.He knows some like Nanay Elma who needs the 3Million pot money.He was just enjoying the time and was glad to be part of Survivor Philippines.Now they're down to ten but merge is not yet at hand. Another challenge is being played. It's a race with six mini challenges to be solved by each tribe before they can go to the final destination.

Mico's Out in Double Elimination

Survivor Philippines is getting better and better! The last three challenges they had were all great!I had fun watching the endurance challenges played by the castaways.Nagar won both of them but Sar Mayee got the immunity idol in Giant Soduko challenge. Jon did well with it! Because of winning the last challenge which is a very special one in this season, Sar Mayee had the chance to be at the tribal council with Nagar! 

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Mico Aytona who is tagged as the "Bibong Bunso" is the sixth castaway voted out in  Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown. I thought it's going to be Ian or Aira. I didn't expect it.Perhaps Mico didn't have a strong alliance with his new tribe.Solenn used to be on his side but she suddenly turned her back on him when Ian told her that Mico's going to boot her out.

On Monday, Survivor Philippines is going to be more exciting! The second part of double elimination will happen.It means Nagar will vote again for another castaway to  kick off the island! I have an idea that Sar Mayee might be allowed to vote too. There must be something unusual that will happen on Monday.That might be the twist.Just I think.

Karen Voted Out in Survivor Philippines

I knew it would be Karen, the "Taray Queen" who's gonna leave. Some of her fellow castaways found her annoying. She talks a lot about nonsense things.Some of the boys partly knew her on their first day at the island.Although Moi was the reason why Nagar had lost the last immunity challenge, they know Moi can do better things than Karen.For the rest of Nagar Karen has no much use so they voted her out.

Karen formerly belongs to old Sar Mayee and I can sense that Pretty Trizsa and her are not getting along well with each other.The latest castaway who is voted out in Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown admits that she has attitude problem.

Karen delos Reyes was first seen in Mcdonald's ad on TV. I was surprised to see her on the game.I didn't expect that she's mataray.At the beginning of the game I was sure she would be hated because of her undesirable character.In the back of my mind I knew she's not staying long.Moi did the right decision of not using her immunity bracelet. She was confident that she's staying in the game.