KUPAS NA MAONG, The Great Comeback

Cholo is a folk, acoustic, and alternative solo performer and songwriter. His repertoire ranges from Surf music, British Invasion, Rhythm and Blues, Original Pinoy Folk Music. His hit songs include, "Bulag Sa Carriedo", "Kupas Na Maong", "Bangkang Papel", "Anting-Anting", "Ikaw", and a lot more. Cholo's originality shines through and he gives us songs that are both thought provoking and enjoyable. The songs are all wonderful, honest and truly Filipino. However, Cholo's migration to the US right after the release of his album caused the lack of recognition he deserved.

The Difference, a company that enrich lives of its members and created BagongPlaneta.com, recognizes Cholo's valuable asset in promoting their mission. Gerry Grindulo, the founder of The Difference, believes that Cholo and his music will be very instrumental in bringing Pinoys together aiding their campaign in Increasing Wealth In The Pinoy Community.

The collaborative efforts of Cholo and The Difference drew ambitious plans and blueprints on the table.

• Exactly 30 years after its release, the song "Kupas na Maong" will be re-mastered and re-released along with his other original songs.


• A talent search will be underway to find the best performers to record the revival version of the album and to play the roles in the upcoming movie with the same title: "Kupas Na Maong".


• A global beauty pageant, "Binibini Sa Kupas Na Maong" will be instituted and will be regularly aired on global TV.


• To complete the whole package, after finding a reputable designer, a line of signature jeans and accessories branded as "Kupas Na Maong" will be distributed to Pinoy merchants.
  

Advertisement is already running at Pinoy World Radio. Global in nature, the best source of all information for the "Kupas Na Maong" will be the internet and of course, the BagongPlaneta.com. Affiliated companies; RR Fashion, Legru Printing, and Philippine Times are expected to be playing important roles in this endeavor.

Sit back and relax as we invite you to sing along as you listen to our on-line radio at http://www.bagongplaneta.com/, click HAPPINOYS, then click Radio Pinoy. When you hear the song, sing along, the lyrics are below:

KUPAS NA MAONG

(c)(p)1996 Gil S. Paz

Philippine Copyright 1978 Jem Recording Co. Inc.

Philippine Copyright 1998 Gil S. Paz

Nang ako'y papauwi tungo sa bahay namin,

Kagagaling ko pa lang sa isang mahabang eksamen,

Ako'y napadaan sa dati kong tambayan

Sa gilid ng gusali ng sining at agham.

At aking napuna sa baitang ng hagdanan,

Binibining nakaupo, kay ganda, aklat ang tangan.

Sa kanya ako'y naakit. Di ko napigilang lumapit,

Ang suot niyang pantalon, isang kupas na maong.

"O binibini, sa kupas mong maong,

Ako ba'y maari bang sa iyo ay magtanong?

"Papayag ka kayang sa akin ay sumama?

Tayo'y mag-merienda doon sa kapiterya.

At sumama sya sa akin, madali syang kausapin.

Umorder kami ng Coke, at saka sapin-sapin

At ang puso ko ay tumibok, bigla kong napansin

Sa sulok ng kapiterya, sa tabi ng dingding.

"O binibini sa kupas mong maong

Ako ba'y maaaring sa iyo ay magtanong

Ako'y nahihiya kaya't ibubulong,

"Ano ba ang numero ng inyong telepono?"

Wala daw silang telepono, ang sabi nya sa akin.

Address ng tinitirhan, ayaw rin namang sabihin.

Naglakas loob akong siya ay aking tapatin,

"Ikaw na lang kaya ang tumawag sa amin.

"Ibinigay ko ang aking numero simbilis ng kidlat

Ngunit di ko akalaing habang siya'y kumikindat,

Ang kabibigay kong numero ay kanyang isinulat

Sa suot niyang pantalon isang kupas na maong

"O binibini, sa kupas mong maong.

Hanapin lang ang numero na sinulat mo doon

Huwag pagkamalang kodigo pagdating sa klase mo,

Iyan ay numero ng aming telepono.

WORDS AND MUSIC BY: Gil S. Paz

Kupas na Maong , J-080-A

Philippine Copyright 1978 Jem Recording Co, Inc. All Rights Reserved Time: 3:49

Artist: Cholo Words/Music: Cholo Arranged by: Cecilio B. Cas

Produced by: Jim Paredes & Cecilio Cas
Flip side :
Bangkang Papel , J-080-B

IMPORTANT TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR PINOYS

U.S. Immigration & US Dept. of Homeland Security TRAVEL ADVISORY

A Filipino friend shared this email. His friend who works for Homeland Security as Immigration Inspector at LAX ( Los Angeles International Airport ) called him yesterday to share the information that happened last weekend. A FIL-AM citizen who was flying to the Philippines for vacation was apprehended by an Airport Immigration agent while she was checking in her baggage and going through the X-ray machine. For some reason, she was randomly checked and was told to open all the envelopes inside her carry-on Coach bag.

They found 10 envelops addressed to different people in the Philippines. When all the envelops were opened, a total of $11,000 cash was discovered. They asked the traveler if she knew the contents of the envelope. She said no, because all the envelopes are just "padala" and the senders didn't tell her whether or not there was money inside.

Immigration agents showed her a Policy and guidance stating that it is illegal to import and export over $10,000 in any Asian countries to prevent the possibility of supporting terrorism.

She was fined $500, her name was "red labeled" by Immigration (means everytime she enters and exits the airport, she will be searched 100%), and she also missed her scheduled flight to the Philippines for being held almost 5 hours. Hard to believe that departing passengers from the U.S. are also subject to the policy but looks like it is being strictly enforced now.

The lessons learned is before you accept any "padala", make sure the envelopes are open and you physically see the contents of it or just plainly say "sorry but I can't accept any padala" for your own safety.


TRAVEL ADVISORY FROM AMERICAN EMBASSY IN MANILA

Please be informed of the recent travel advisory to the United States. However, not only pirated VCDs/DVDs are on the hot list. Customs officials are also looking into fake bags like Louis Vuitton, Coach, etc. Please be informed that the American Association of Publishers(AAP) has also alerted the American customs officers to check out for pirated books. This information; was given to me by Patricia Judd of theAAP.

Please warn all nursing graduates who plan to take the NCLEX and CGF exams in the States not to bring in these pirated books because there will be a penalty of automatic deportation as violation of intellectual property rights. If you know anyone going from the Philippines and coming back to the USA , with "pasalubongs" and "padalas," please read this important enclosed advisory from the American Embassy in Manila . Please share with your friends.

Just a friendly reminder: if you have plans of going to the U.S. , please take precautionary measures on all "padalas," especially those containing fake/pirated compact discs/DVDs. US Embassy employees have been given an advisory that as US Gov't employees, we should abide by the U.S. laws, including Intellectual Property Rights (anti-piracy) laws.

As an additional incentive, the Consular Section recently received a report that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) searched the bag of a Filipino entering the U.S. on NW 72 in Detroit .

During the search, 70-80 compact discs, 30-40 empty DVD jackets and 10-20 DVDs were found. Since the travelers were not American citizens, their visas were canceled and they returned to the Philippines. If they had been Americans, they could have been subject to br & gt arrest and criminal prosecution in addition to civil fines and penalties.

Please remember even ONE pirated item can jeopardize your trip. Also, the finger printing system has successfully been instituted in all port of entries. I suggest you bring extra identification cards in addition to your passport to facilitate your entry in the US Immigration. I hope this is helpful to you.