May God keep you and bless you abundantly in 2007!

I can’t find information on this online, so just to help promote good efforts to do something about the situation of stand-up comedy in this country, which relies heavily on drag queens, toilet humor, and gender-offensive jokes, I encourage all Filipino stand-up comedians to try out for the Ultimate Stand-up Comedy Challenge! Complete information after the jump.If you are a college student or an amateur stand-up comedian, you can join the...

Back in 1981, an obscure singer named Joey Scarbury had a #2 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with a song titled Believe It or Not, which was the theme to a mildly successful television show titled Greatest American Hero. Here, for your viewing pleasure – or horror, depending on how you look at it – is the original video! I hope y’all can keep a straight face while looking at the girls with their 80s makeup and bored expressions,...

For this week’s Thursday Thirteen (Fridays in Manila), I write down 13 resolutions for the New Year. 1 Take life less seriously. My God is an awesome God, so why should I go about with rainclouds on my head? 2 Quit the soda. Empty calories and caffeine that no longer jolts. What’s the point? Hello, water! 3 Monthly date nights. Cathy and I need our time and space. Sorry, Nathan, here’s your pillow. Good night, kid. 4 Give up...

As 2006 draws to a close, I am so grateful to Jesus and all you guys out there for your prayers, your love, and your support. Here’s to a spectacular new year for us all in 2007, full of promise, hope, and joy.