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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.

WE SAVED OUR CLIENTS FROM MARKET CRASH

Here are some of the national news HEADLINES* as we approach this month:

“Stocks Worst Day”

“Dow Drops on Global Market Plunge”

“Nasdaq Down on Global Plunge”

Those headline news are really troubling for those who have money in the stock market and mutual fund accounts as they may have lost some or all of it. It is unfortunate that many of our kababayans were lured to invest in such programs in spite of their profile of no tolerance for such risk.

Fortunately, The Difference have secured its client’s money and protected it from that kind of adversity. It was even advantageous to their new clients because starting on low indices has a good potential to earn more.

The Difference is very proud to remind everyone that they only carry products that avoid loss of money in case of market decline.

The Difference’s main products are Equity Indexed Annuities and Equity Indexed UL. With these products, their clients enjoy SAFETY and GUARANTEE without sacrificing market linked GROWTH POTENTIAL benefits.

Other benefits that clients enjoy from an Equity Indexed Products are: The Power of Tax Deferral, Accessibility, Locking in Interest Credits, Avoiding Probate and its Costs, May Avoid Creditor’s Lien, Maximizes Legacy, Avoids Outliving Income, and many more.

The Difference encourages everyone to make sure that they fully understand the risks involved before investing in variable products and securities such as stocks, mutual funds, variable annuities, and variable UL.

The market is very volatile and the Difference aims to take the worry out of its clients’ mind so they can focus on things they need to take care of.

BagongPlaneta.com - a MUST VISIT SITE by all Pinoys

It is all completed now and ready to go: a website dedicated to increasing wealth in the Pinoy community, http://www.bagongplaneta.com/.

Powerful features that our website contains, to name a few, are:

• The COMPANY section explains why our company's name is The DIFFERENCE.


• The MISSION section clearly defines the importance of our service and how we contribute in increasing wealth in Pinoy community.


• The 3 STEPS section illustrates how we help our clients achieve financial security. It also links to the websites of companies providing us the necessary plans for our clients to reach their goals.


• The TOOLS & SOLUTION section shows all the services we may provide to individuals, families, and business organizations. It also link us to an Advice Center that anyone can use to answer almost all financial inquiries, and most of all, the Financial Calculator for solving and calculating your clients financial needs such as retirement, insurance, taxes, mortgage, and many more.


• The MEMBERS section list your name as one of the Clients, Associates, and/or Affiliates of The DIFFERENCE. You are all encouraged to treat this as your own website, for you to share to friends and all Pinoys that you know.


• The NEWS & EVENTS section is our bulletin board. It reports past and current activities of members. It has a calendar for schedule of events. And, it has a calendar for birthdays of members. No more excuses for not greeting them.


• The CAREERS section opens income opportunities for all, be it in the financial industry, health industry, technological or internet industry.


• The HEALTH is WEALTH section is dedicated for wellness and fitness of its members.


• The HAPPINOYS section serves as the entertainment center for our kababayans. Some of its gadgets are: video clips, jukebox, games, jokes, fashion, concerts, articles, and our very own on-line radio station that can be listened to worldwide.

Don't miss to CLICK the PinoyPoverty in the WELCOME section for a heartwarming experience. Make sure to turn up the volume of your computer.

2008 FIRST ASSOCIATE MEETING

Our first Associate Meeting for 2008 served as a catalyst for our success this year. The meeting was organized by Alvin Reyes and Arsy Grindulo of WFIS. Invited guest, Bob Antonovich brought some good news about current and upcoming developments from Aviva, one of our providers, that will help us better in achieving our goal to increase wealth in the Pinoy community. Todd Ford delivered very inspiring words for our, and would be, associates to mimic in order to be successful in their business

Associates to be appreciated for making it to our first 2008 meeting were: Buddy and Letty Lopez, Fred Delgado, Conrad and Ninfa Rios, Ceci Yuson, Debbie Alido, Ray Bulaon, Bennie Santiago. The effort they've shown is an indication of another promising year for The Difference.

The meeting was held at the Marriott Norwalk in California, January 15, 2008.

JENNIFER ALIDO - OUR FIRST MEMBER FOR 2008

Let us all welcome our First Client Member for 2008, Jennifer Alido from Colton, CA. Her membership is a significant contribution to our endeavor of increasing wealth in the pinoy community. Although still very young and single, she already started planning her financial future. Working as a Dental Hygienist, there is no doubt that she will be able to retire early and enjoy life for a longer time.

We hope for more young pinoys to follow her lead. Jenny is such a good raw model. Keep it up, Jenny.