You know, it's okay to have fun at a swimming pool at some resort you visited during hot summer days. However, there are some things that is not okay at the swimming pool. Here at Banana Split, we avoid something that is O.A. On the May 17, 2011 episode, we showcased three stupid things we want you to stop it so we can't shout the words "ANG O.A. MO!" to you! Like for instance;
1) Geared with floats if you're afraid to swim
Geared for floating!
2) You used the car's tires as salbabida!
Using tyres as salbabida!
3) As a lifeguard, you mistaken them for drowning!
"I'm not drowning, you idiot!"
Promise Banana Split not to do it? If done again...
Oh my gosh! The upcoming Hayate no Gotoku (Hayate the Combat Butler) movie titled "Hayate no Gotoku Heaven is a Place On Earth" is slated to show in theaters this late August 27, in time before summer ends. However, there is a huge twist; the upcoming Mahou Sensei Negima movie titled "Mahou Sensei Negima! Anime Final" is slated to premiere in theaters the same day as Hayate no Gotoku Heaven is a Place on Earth premieres! OH MY!
I felt disgraced seeing two of my all-time favorites spawn theatrical movie versions and set to be head-to-head for the August 27, 2011 premiere! I had to remember that Mahou Sensei Negima is a manga series serialized in Kodansha's Shonen Magazine and it spawned an anime version in 2005, revised in late 2006 (under the title Negima!?), and later a live-action drama since late 2007. Hayate the Combat Butler, on the other hand, is one of the most successful titles serialized in Shogakukan's Shonen Sunday. It spawned as an anime version since 2007 and later gained a second season in Spring 2009. The drama version in Taiwan is yet to be released soon.
Let's just say both of my favorites are rivals and this will be "Sunday vs. Magazine" all over again since the Sunday vs. Magazine happened in 2009. This would be troublesome to see my favorites clashing over for the box office hits!
Well, Toyota's JDM minivan, the Isis, seems to be aging for the past seven years since it was first launched in late 2004 and gained a major face lift in 2007. Now on its 2012 Model Year, the Toyota Isis received a new face that keeps this aging minivan updated.
Also, the 2012 Isis adds three new colors; Silky Gold Mica Metallic, Bordeaux Mica Metallic, and Black, ranging from a total of eight colors.
A new variant called the Toyota Isis Platana V SELECTION is added for style.
Expect nothing changed on the Isis' 1.8L 2ZR-FAE and 2.0L 3ZR-FAE engines with Valvematic.
Yes, both of these fuel-efficient compacts were made in South Korea. The Kia Morning was made in Seosan, South Korea, while the Chevrolet Spark, in the other hand, was made in Changwon, South Korea. For the fact, the Kia Morning is now on its second-generation model while the Chevrolet Spark is the new name of the GM Daewoo Matiz Creative since the GM Daewoo name was replaced into GM Korea Company, using the Chevrolet brand as their front. The Spark was arrived in the Philippines a few months ago while we are still waiting when will Columbian Autocar Corporation bring the second-generation Morning as the new Picanto (2nd half of this year perhaps?). Let's tackle both of these Korean made compacts and try to figure which fits my discriminative taste.
CASE ONE:
First of all, the second-generation Kia Morning (known worldwide as the Picanto) takes center stage in the compact category since it was debuted in late January 2011. Come to think of it, the design looks more matured since the first generation but to me the round shape on the new exterior looks more bubbly and chubby, making it one big fat compact car others wouldn't know what comes next. Under the hood, the new Morning is equipped with the Kappa MPI 1.0L engine that produces 82ps/6400rpm and in terms of fuel economy, the 4-speed automatic variant can go for about 19km/L while the 5-speed manual transmission goes to about 22km/L.
CASE TWO:
As always said, the Chevrolet Spark from Hankook GM (GM Korea Company) is the new name of GM Daewoo Matiz Creative as part of replacing the highly criticized GM Daewoo Auto and Technology name into Hankook GM (GM Korea Company), using the internationally-acclaimed Chevrolet as a primary brand in Korea. Other cars from GM Daewoo such as the Damas van, Labo truck, and the premium sedan Alpheon (based on the second-generation Buick LaCrosse) retains under unique brands. Anyway, enough what I said, the Chevrolet Spark offers the best design only this compact hatchback can achieve, unlike its rival, the second-generation Kia Morning, which has some weird bubbly and chubby look. The Spark offers two engine types; a 1.0L DOHC petrol engine and a 1.0L LPGi engine that runs on Liquefied Petroleum Gas. The 1.0L DOHC petrol engine produces 70ps/6,400rpm of power output and with a 5-speed manual, it goes for about 21.0km/L of fuel economy. The 4-speed automatic transmission equipped on the Spark can go for about 17.0km/L.
OK, so I admit it. The Spark is more stylish than the new Morning/Picanto while the new Morning/Picanto is more fuel efficient than the Chevrolet Spark made from Hankook GM.
While we salivated over the MPV version of the Toyota Prius, the Prius α (Alpha), launched since May 13 but delivery takes place in Spring 2012, we can't help until we wait for a year. However, Toyota throws in some kind of spectacular light show for the Japanese TV advert of the Prius α (Alpha), known in the North America as Prius V (for 5-seater α) and in Europe as Prius+ "Plus" (for 7-seater α).
Spectacular to see a spectacular light show with the Prius α but for us, we'll have to wait a little further until next year for the Prius α to come at our doorsteps while Toyota is recovering from the effects caused from the "March 11 sinking of Tohoku" and we're mourning our poor predicament. Speaking of which, we'll have to wait a little longer when will the Prius Alpha hits the Philippines soon.
Aside from Angelica Panganiban back after her long weekend at America, what just happened at the May 14 episode of Banana Split?
- HOT ISSUE!
- street vending jokes
- Melai got sucked into the world of "Mula sa Puso" as Olivia "Via" Perrera where she meets two men from Mula sa Puso such as Gabriel and Michael. To win her heart, Aling Magda told them for a challenge; the one with the most water in pale will win Via's heart and the only way to do that...MULA SA POSO!
Melai as Olivia from Mula sa Puso
There's a masking tape in your face,
Inang Magda.
Gabriel and Michael gone MULA SA POSO!
- Think you solved a complicating problem? Think again because the problem you solved created another complicated problem!
Major Problem
Ryan Bang as Major Problem determines another samples of problems that once solved caused another problems in NEW PROBLEMA!
Case One: You paid the fine to the cop because you violated the one-way traffic but the cop found out that you paid him with fake money!
Violated a one-way traffic
Case Two: Your phone got low-batt and you're borrowing someone else's phone to call to but later the phone you borrowed from someone got snatched by some snatcher!
Calling on someone else's phone
Case Three: You asked someone to repair you car but after you thank them for car repairs, they're turned out to be carnappers because they want your car!
Well, I gotta admit it that those two roles Xyriel Manabat played were too close about "second chances" but these two roles are different by any means;
First off, Momay is a little girl who died on an accident (most notably that Auntie Hillary killed Momay by turning off some kind of life support), and later Heaven gave Momay a second chance as a ghost to protect her family (such as her younger brother Justin "Jay-Jay" and her mother Shirley).
Then, there's Anna Manalastas, a violent business tycoon who spends her life ruining the lives of everyone that stands in her way with her words "You're fired, kuha mo?" Anna Manalastas died on some kind of a car explosion and upon her encounter with the Heaven's gate keeper, the gate keeper told Anna that she caused major damages and she deserves to be punished but Anna said she wants to deserve a second chance and she has to correct all hew wrongdoings in as little as 100 days in order to be accepted from Heaven. Problem is, she's back and this time, Anna became a little girl.
Those two roles share the same theme of "second chances" but they are different, you know what I'm saying. If it's "Oh My!" or "You're fired! Kuha mo?", these two roles Xyriel Manabat played are too cute and I'm very proud about those.
In the past, I witnessed Momay tries her best to save her family with a little help from a timid boy named Andrew. Now, little Anna Manalastas does whatever she can to correct all the damages she done, with a little help from a conniver named Sophia. Wow, they're not alone because both of these, the ghost and a businesswoman-who-died-and-then-deserved-for-second-chance-as-a-little-girl, are not alone to achieve their long-term missions with some trusted friends at their backs.
Guess I'm happy about little Xyriel Manabat's performance and what can I say? She's pretty cute and her way of acting provides warmth and laughs, making Xyriel earned many fans.
If you died and deserved a second chance, who do you going to prefer for a second chance of life? Being a ghost like Momay or being a little kid like Anna Manalastas from 100 Days To Heaven?
Momay from last year and 100 Days To Heaven (now on air) are all about second chances. Who do you prefer? Momay or little Anna? It's up to you! ^^
So, Toyota finally released the Prius Alpha, the wagon/minivan variant of the Prius since May 13, 2011, but however...
NEW PROBLEMA
Expect delays of delivery of Prius Alpha models due to the ongoing effects of the "March 11 sinking of Tohoku" and it may take up to Spring 2012 for delivers, bad news for those who placed pre-orders.
Guess what, they're back at Thunderbird Resort La Union for one more time in the second part of Bubble Gang Back-To-Back Summer Treat aired on May 13, 2011!
Welcome to Bubble Gang!
Now what happened on the second half of the Summer special;
1) Photographer gags are more than just model shooting and say cheese!
2) Some hassles at the golf course
At the golf course
3) Cheche and Bureche collecting sea shells at the sea shore!
Cheche and Bureche collecting sea shells
by the sea shore
4) Wonder Boys are ready at some music video shooting for the song Baby Baby!
Wonder Boys for some music video
shooting
5) Have a twisted good time because Bubble Gang does Goya by gagging as Gaya! Enjoy life, enjoy Gaya!
Bubble Gang does Goya!
6) Heads up, another Balitang News is underway! Two assists, two steals, two blocks, thrown out of the game!
Balitang News
7) Think you have time over the dead body? Too late because it's Check Out time!
What should I do?
8) Spend some summer time with the Syokoy Family!
Syokoy family
9) Think they can save a woman before it's too late?
I need some help!
10) Iyotube in I Want It That Way
Iyotube
11) Some hassles before doing a group photo with the barkadas.
Let's take a group picture together!
WE HAD FUN AT THIS TWO-PART SUMMER SPECIAL OFFERED FROM BUBBLE GANG! SEE YOU NEXT SUMMER!
The third-generation Toyota Prius, launched since May 2009, became a sensational hit because of its top-tier fuel economy of 38.0km/L (10-15 mode, 32.6km/L on JC08 mode), making it the ultimate hybrid car for the masses. Now, the Prius family gets a lot bigger and with the addition of the first hybrid MPV, the Prius α "Alpha" (known in the North American market soon as the Prius V and in Europe as the Prius + "Plus"), Toyota created the plural form of Prius, which is officiallyPrii. If you're disagree with this plural form of Prius, well you're fired, kuha mo?
2012 Toyota Prius α
2012 Toyota Prius α
The Prius Alpha is Toyota's first hybrid MPV that uses the platform based on the third-generation Prius. With the concept of "Hybrid×Space" the Prius Alpha provides the same ecology power from the third-generation Prius now with the extended wheelbase and space that suits your lifestyle. This will go head-to-head with the upcoming Honda Fit Shuttle Hybrid, coming soon this June. Normally the Toyota Prius Alpha is set to launch since late April 2011 but due to the sourcing problems because of the March 11 sinking of Tohoku, Toyota pushed the launch schedule straight to this date; May 13, 2011, the date that the Prius Alpha is set for its Japan debut! This is similar to the Honda Fit Shuttle that it was originally set for March 18 launched but delayed through the June 2011 release date with that same reason.
2012 Toyota Prius α
The Toyota Prius Alpha is the most ambitious creation from Toyota Motor Corporation, using the same 2ZR-FXE hybrid engine from the third-generation Prius, providing a standardized 99PS/5,200 rpm of power output and 142Nm/4,000rpm of torque output. However, the additional 3JM electric motor that produces 60kW of power output makes the Prius Alpha's 2ZR-FXE engine a direct response, accumulating up to 136PS of power output when you need it. The standard Continuously Variable Transmission is equipped for optimized fuel economy. As for the fuel economy, the Prius Alpha accumulates 26.2km/L on JC08 mode and 31.0km/L on 10-15 mode, With gas prices rising uncontrollably, it's good to know that the Prius Alpha is your only people carrier needed. Once more, you can set it to EV mode that allows the Prius Alpha's battery, sourced from Sanyo, to work and with the regenerative braking system, charging the Alpha's battery takes a single brake away.
2012 Toyota Prius α interior
The Toyota Prius Alpha has a choice of either a 5-seater or a 7-seater variants. As a multipurpose passenger vehicle, the Prius Alpha is bound to have seating arrangements. Pick your arrangements carefully depending on which situation you're on. There is a special grade applicable for the Prius Alpha 7-seater variant that features a panoramic roof (called Skylite Roof), giving them a perfect view to the blue skies and the blue moon. This makes it an adventurous hybrid MPV fit for the next Japanese summer vacation!
The Prius Alpha 5-seater and 7-seater comes with 8 exterior colors such as Super White II, White Pearl Crystal Shine, Silver Metallic, Gray Metallic, Black, Red Mica Metallic, Clear Stream Metallic, and Dark Blue Mica.
My comment:
The Prius family gets a lot bigger and starting from the addition of Prius Alpha MPV, the official plural word for Prius is Prii. Get it? PRII! If I hear you guys saying Priuses, not Prii, well you're fired, kuha mo?
Anyway, the Prius Alpha is finally here at Japan after its major major problem caused by the March 11 sinking of Tohoku, the Fukushima crisis, and parts shortage. With recovery takes place, Toyota's getting bullish about the Prius Alpha since gas prices keep going up uncontrollably just like radiation from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Well, the "new problema" is, with Best Motoring gone for good, we may never see the Prius Alpha test drive at Tsukuba Circuit. If you want to test drive the Prius Alpha at Tsukuba Circuit, it's up to you.
The Prius Alpha will soon come in North America as the Prius V and in Europe as the Prius + "Plus", Asian arrival, especially the Philippines remains uncertain and I hope I'll have one as a grey market at Subic since this is an MPV.
