Hi Alex, Thank you for clarification of Art Bell. Have not seeing you at Santana Row lately. Jun San Jose, Ca Any Pinoy get-together of exotic cars in the bay area?
How's it going Jun? Yeah I've been busy with work and all. I'm planning to drop by this weekend. Will you be there?
A Filipino walks into a bank in New York City and asks for the loan officer. He tells the loan officer that he is going to the Philippines on business for two weeks and needs to borrow $5,000. The bank officer tells him that the bank will need some form of security for the loan, so the Filipino hands over the keys of a new Ferrari . The car is parked on the street in front of the bank.The Filipino produces the title and everything checks out. The loan officer agrees to accept the car as collateral for the loan.The banks president and its officers all enjoy a good laugh at the Pinoy for using a $250,000 Ferrari as collateral against a $5,000 loan. An employee of the bank then drives the Ferrari into the banks underground garage and parks it there. Two weeks later, the Pinoy returns, repays the $5,000 and the interest,which comes to $15.41. The loan officer says, Sir, we are very happy to have had your business, and this transaction has worked out very nicely, but we are a little puzzled. While you were away, we checked you out and found that you are a multimillionaire. What puzzles us is, why would you bother to borrow $5,000? The Pinoy replies: Where else in New York City can I park my car for two weeks for only $15.41 and expect it to be there when I return? "Kaya ba nila yun?" (Can they do that?)
Pares, I just got word that Im going to open our new Smart car dealer here in west covina.......have you guys seen them?
Filipino Applies for a Job at Wal-Mart An office manager at Wal-Mart was given the task of hiring an individual to fill a job opening. After sorting through a stack of resumes he found four people who were equally qualified. .. An American, a Russian, an Australian and a Filipino. He decided to call the four in and ask them only one question. Their answer would determine which of them would get the job. The day came and as the four sat around the conference room table the interviewer asked, "What is the fastest thing you know of?" Acknowledging Dave, the American on his right, the man replied, "A THOUGHT". It just pops into your head. There's no warning that it's on the way; it's just there. A thought is the fastest thing I know of." "That's very good!" replied the interviewer. "And now you sir?" he asked Vladimir, the Russian. "Hmm.... let me see. A blink! It comes and goes and you don't know that it ever happened. A BLINK is the fastest thing I know of." "Excellent!" said the interviewer. "The blink of an eye, that's a very popular cliché for speed." He then turned to George, the Australian who was contemplating his reply. "Well, out at my dad's ranch, you step out of the house and on the wall there's a light switch. When you flip that switch, way out across the pasture the light in the barn comes on. Yep, TURNING ON A LIGHT is the fastest thing I can think of." The interviewer was very impressed with the third answer and thought he had found his man. "It's hard to beat the speed of light" he said. Turning to Eleuterio, the Filipino, the fourth and final man, the interviewer posed the same question. Eleuterio replied, " Apter herring da 3 frevyos ansers sirrr, et's obyus to me dat the pastest thang known is Diarrhea." "WHAT!?" said the interviewer, stunned by the response. "O I can expleyn serrr ." said Eleuterio . " YOU SEE SERR, DA other day I wasn't Peeeling so good and I run soo past to the CR or bathroom, But, bepore I could THINK, BLINK, or TURN ON THE LIGHT, ay 'tang ina, I already had a big tae, ka-ka or poo-poo in my pants. Eleuterio is now the new "Greeter" at Wal-Mart. *pre-apologies to anyone that may be offended by this joke, but it was just so damn funny*
Hey Mike, Anytime pare just let me know whenever you have plan to come in the Bay. I will be at Walnut Creek this Saturday for Walnut Creek Euro Meet up.
Check this out guys, my cuz. e-mailed this to me, what do you think? Dear Kababayan and Allies: I heard through the grapevine about a remark made on an episode of "Desperate Housewives" last night. The scene entailed Teri Hatcher's character (Susan) at a hospital, being told by her gynecologist that she might be hitting menopause. Susan replied, "Can I just check those diplomas because I just want to make sure that they are not from some med school in the Philippines." If you go to abc.com, you watch the full episode and witness the scene at about 18:50 minutes into the episode. This type of derogatory remark is not only unnecessary and hurtful, but is also unfounded, considering the presence of Filipinos and Filipino Americans in the health care industry. Filipinos are the second largest immigrant population in the United States, with many entering the U.S. and passing their U.S. licensing boards as doctors, nurses, and medical technicians. In fact, the Philippines produces more U.S. nurses than any other country in the world. So, to belittle the education, experience, or value of Filipino Americans in health care is disrespectful and plain and simply ignorant. As Filipino Americans, we need to band together to ensure that this type of hateful message is not allowed to continue on our television and radio airwaves. Given the recent amounts of media attention that has been given to Michael Richards (against African Americans), Isaiah Washington (against gays), and Rosie O'Donnell (against Asian/ Chinese Americans), it is ridiculous that this type of hateful speech made it through various screenwriters, the show's producers, the show's actors, and ABC itself. Yet, this isn't the first time that negative remarks have been made about the Philippines or Filipinos in the past. In recent years, we've heard one too many "dogeater" comments by "comedian" Joan Rivers on the red carpet or in her standup act, and I believe that it is about time that we stand up for ourselves, so that this type of hateful speech never happens again. Please join me in expressing your concern, disappointment, and/or disgust to the producers of ABC.com. You can sign the petition at http://www.petitiononline.com/FilABC/ or you can reach them directly [email protected]. And please feel free to forward this widely to other Filipinos/ Filipino Americans/ Asian Americans/ and other allies. Sincerely, Kevin Nadal, Filipino Performance Artist/ Activist [email protected]
I don't lose sleep over the whole racial discrimination deal. I simply don't have tolerance and time to worry about it. As an immigrant that came here from Manila in 1986, I am too busy trying to chase the "American Dream". My American Dream: my family came here, dad had $400.00 in his pocket, mom never had to work back home, 3 kids, me being the youngest. Today, the cheapest car I own is a 2007 BMW 750Li which I just bought last week. We now own 4 income generating properties in only the best parts of San Francisco, and I personally own a nice fleet of cars, watches and all kinds of toys. As a kid in middle school, they called me a FOB, I did not even know what it was back then. Now I just smile and enjoy my American Dream. It doesnt matter what they want to call me/us, or if they somebody doesnt want to categorize us as "Asian". I am very proud to be a Filipino. Also being an American Citizen now, I don't say "I'm Filipino - American, I'm just Filipino". My .02. I hope Manny Pacqiao wins tonite!!!
I am new on this forum. I reside in San Jose Ca. Can we meet so we can introduce each other. I know some of us has a memorable expierience during the 80's in greenhills.Arthur Tuazon during my time was racing an escort. Thanks
Welcome to F-Chat, Rockyd. I hope you're enjoying the forum. My name is Erik. I wish I was in CA to ride your Ferrari. Anyhow, if you ever get a chance to fly to IL, just send me a message and we could probably meet up. Regards, Erik G.
Just let me know and we should probably start a club of our own. I know their is a lot of filipino's that has a nice car. That is our passion. My cell #408-338-7317
Hi Rockyd, If you have time on every saturdays morning, there is a get-together of exotic cars in the back parking lot of Santana Row. Ferraris, Lambos, Vector, Porsche,Vipers to name the few. I also live in San Jose. Jun 87 TR
