Sunday, September 25, 2011

Power People: Communication Group



Frame 1- Nonoy's talking with Jejemar on his cellphone. Jejemar wanted to know if Nonoy received his request for an office at the Coconut Palace
Frame 2- Nonoy told Jejemar not to worry because he already forwarded the request to his Communication Group and then asked where is Jejemar
Frame 3- Jejemar answered he's at the top of a coconut tree
NOTE : The Coconut Palace was built by Marcos to showcase the Philippine native product like the coconut. The palace was built using native materials and served as guest house of foreign dignitaries. The most prominent was President Reagan when he visited the Philippines. There were nasty comments when VP Jejomar Binay requested President Aquino that he wanted to use the Coconut Palace as his office befitting his title as Vice President of the country. The previous VP Noli de Castro held his office in an old 
 gov't bldg renting out the space for his office and staff

Friday, September 23, 2011

Power People: Jejemar

Frame 1- Jejemar asking Abby where Nonoy is. Abby replied Nonoy's at his office
Frame 2- Jejemar asking Abby if Nonoy already knows Solidad is engaged to a Congressman
Frame 3- They heard a scream and then Abby said " I guess he already knows "

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Power People: Jejemar

 
Frame 1- Jejemar asking Nonoy how many times he  has to measure the TV set when he already told him it's 40 inches.
Frame 2- Nonoy replied he's not asuring the size of the TV set
Frame 3- Nonoy said he's measuring the space between Willy and Solidad and Willy's getting closer
Note: Willie is known to be a ladies man and Solidad is working for him as co-host on his TV 5 program

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Power People: Jejemar

 Frame 1- Nonoy asking Jejemar how to fight depression ( he just broke up with Solidad ). Jejemar is blaming him for what happened

Frame 2- Jejemar told Nonoy that as a friend, his advice is for Nonoy to eat heartily and exercise
Frame 3- Jejemar added it would help if Nonoy would relax in the evening by watching Willy's TV show

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Power People: Jejemar

Frame 1 - Nonoy told Jejemar he broke his relationship with Solidad. Jejemar asked why and on Frame 2, Nonoy answered he doesn't have anymore time for her because of the load of his work. Jejemar asked Nonoy " what did Solidad say?". Frame 3 - Nonoy said " Nothing. She just threw me the bowl of hot soup"

Monday, September 19, 2011

Power People: Jejemar

Frame 1 - Jejemar consoling Solidad. She was crying because Nonoy's leaving for work
Frame 2 - Jejemar further explained to Solidad that Nonoy's not an OFW ( Overseas Filipino Worker ) who has to cross oceans just to get to their place of work. He's just crossing the Pasig River ( his work is on the other side )
Frame 3 - Solidad said " I know but does he have to swim to get to the other side? He might get sick "
Notes : I had Nonoy swim the polluted Pasig River because I want his character shown to be physically fit in preparation for some future episodes where being the most eligible bachelor in the land make women devise ways to get his attention or land him to church. Nonoy has to elude them in ways that need his cunning and strength.

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Power People: Jejemar

 
Frame 1 - Nonoy introduced his friend Jojomar to Solidad. On Frame 2 - Jojomar whispered something to Nonoy and Frame 3 - Nonoy again introduced his friend changing Jojomar's name to Jejemar as requested. Notes: Jojomar Binay is the VP of President Aquino. He'll be Jejemar in the strip because his name rhymes with the Jejemon craze among the young users of the Cellphone

Friday, September 16, 2011

Power People: Solidad is My Love

Frame 1 - Solidad was surprised to see Nonoy
Frame 2 - Solidad asking Nonoy if he knew that the flood in their place is 5 feet deep
Frame 3 - Nonoy replied " I know, that's why all my PSG are 6 footers." ( PSG is Presidential Security Group for Pres Aquino or Pnoy ; in Nonoy's case it's the Providential Security Guard )

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Power People: Solidad is My Love

 
 This strip shows Nonoy at different roadsigns. The first is the straight path, the campaign promise of President Aquino that his administration will be transparent and the corrupt will be brought to justice. The Second frame is a take off on Miss Venezuela's visit to the Philippines and her comment that she wanted a coffee date with Pres Aquino when she learned the President is a bachelor. Nonoy's dialogue here is about the crooked road to a beautiful woman. The third frame points to Valenzuela where his boss mahal or lady love, Solidad, is and it's the right path for him.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Power People: Solidad is my love

Frame 1 - Solidad asked Nonoy to wait while she go to the Restroom/Female Urinal
Frame 2 - Nonoy told Solidad he's going to check first the Female urinal room if it's safe before she goes in. The attendant told him it's safe
Frame 3 - The attendant then said they installed Closed Circuit TV Camera ( CCTV ) inside to be sure

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Power People: Solidad is my love

Frame 1 - Nonoy and Solidad just came out from the movie house and were greeted by a showbiz reporter who asked how did they like the movie
Frame 2 - Solidad answered the movie is good and full of suspense. The reporter then asked for Nonoy's opinion
Frame 3 - Nonoy echoed Solidad's answer and added that because the movie is full of suspense, he didn't realize that the policeman is the killer to the chagrin of the other moviegoers

Monday, September 12, 2011

Power People: Solidad is My Love

Frame 1 - Solidad : Nonoy, aren't you and Pacman are friends now? ( Pacman endorsed another candidate in the last Presidential election but went to see President elect Aquino after he won to congratulate him personally ) Nonoy's reply was " Yes, Solidad "
Frame 2 - Nonoy : " Everytime I see Pacman reminds me I have something to do " Solidad : " Really? "
Frame 3 - And Nonoy brought her to Pizza Hut where Pacman's symbol is obvious after 2 slices
Solidad : " Haay, Nonoy.. that's why you are my super love "

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Power People: Solidad is my love

Frame 1 - Solidad admiring the beauty of the place where Nonoy brought her. Nonoy said he brought her there because he has something to say
Frame 2 - Nonoy said how much he loves Solidad and went on using Tagalog words that were used by the olden folks when courting their love ones. These words are seldom used now like " Iniibig kita " meaning " I love you "
Frame 3 - Solidad said " Nonoy, you gave me the creeps with all the things you said "

Friday, September 9, 2011

Power People: The Ballad of Nonoy and Solidad

kFrame 1 - Nonoy accompanying Solidad to church. Nonoy asked her  if it's true she has many Godchildren. Solidad replied in the affirmative and added it's part of her job ( as a Councilor in Valenzuela City.
Frame 2- Solidad telling Nonoy she likes to do it ( having Godchildren ) and being in the church keeps her away from politics.
Frame 3 - Solidad and the rest gather around Father Dom who will baptize the baby. Usually, priests say " Do you deny Satan? " as part of the ritual but in Father Dom's case, he proclaimed " Do you deny Lagman? " Lagman is Congressman Edcel Lagman, the author of the RH Bill ( Reproductive Health bill ) in Congress to which the church is against


Thursday, September 8, 2011

Power People: The Ballad of Nonoy and Solidad

Frame 1 -Nonoy called Solidad requesting to see her because he miss her so much. Frame 2 - Solidad told Nonoy she's in Monumento ( Bonifacio Monument in Caloocan City ) and they meet at Recom's sign/placard. Frame 3 - Recom is the Mayor of Caloocan City and fond of plastering his name all over the city. Nonoy's problem is to find which Recom sign Solidad will be waiting. 

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Power People: Ballad of Nonoy and Solidad

Solidad found Nonoy's name ( Al Paquino ) funny. Nonoy explained he was the butt of jokes because of his name so he thought of an alias and he came up with Nonoy

Monday, September 5, 2011

Power People: Ballad of Nonoy and Solidad

 

Nonoy admired the name Solidad saying it has a nice sound to it ( Frame 1 ) He then said her surname must be beautiful also to which Solidad replied her surname is quite long ( Frame 2 ) Solidad the told Nonoy her surname is " Konsehalani " eliciting a " Wow " from Nonoy. 
NOTE:  I used Konsehalani as Solidad's surname because in real life, Shalani Soledad is a well loved councilor in Valenzuela City. Councilor is Konsehal/Konsehala in Tagalog so I mixed Shalani and Konsehala to come up with Konsehalani

Sunday, September 4, 2011

Power People: The Ballad of Nonoy and Solidad

First meeting of Nonoy and Solidad. It was love at first sight for Nonoy. Solidad commenting on being early at the Lapiang Partido office and Nonoy's quick reply was she's 20 years late ( referring to their 20 years age difference ). When Solidad said she's a volunteer ( Frame 3 ) Nonoy proclaimed he's a bachelor