‘PopSitivity’ in difficult times

My son IC and I had fun in our guesting stint on the Facebook Live series of my good friend from way back, Pops Fernandez. Catch her animated interviews with celebs on her Pops Fernandez Concert Queen Official Page on Facebook and her interesting vlogs on her YouTube Channel

It’s her way of sharing what she calls “PopSitivity” during this dreary time. Pipay (her nickname) said that when the enhanced community quarantine is over, she will have no qualms about wearing a PPE when she goes out of the house. Since Pipay is a certified fashionista, she ought to come up with her own line of PPE. Make a fashion statement while dodging the virus. In danger, but in style. Don’t just stay safe, be suave as well.

Tough hits

I fondly call Tito Joey de Leon “De Leon King.” The moniker is so apt because he reigns supreme in the biz.

His fab wife, Eileen, tagged me in her post of Joey’s composition. What a delight to see my mom’s name included in the lyrics of the song. Allow me to share it with you:

Tough Hits in Tough Times (to the tune of “Maalaala Mo Kaya”)

Coreanavirus na kaya/ Ang bago nating sumthin’/ ‘Pagkat ngayong quarantine/ Marami nababaliw/ Sa Netflix nakahinto/ Kapamilya’t Kapuso/ Magsiamin na kayo/ Wag na kayong magtago/ May chance pa bang magbago/ Ang ating pagkahangal/ Kundi I’ll change na name ko/Ng Joey de Lee Min-ho/ O kay Inday Badiday/ Una nyong narinig ‘yan/ Saranghae to all of you/Bulgogi, kimchi, Gangnam

Tito Joey is referring to my mom’s standard extro “Saranghamneda, Bo” in “Eye to Eye,” her talk show back in the day. Long before the K-drama phenomenon began, Mommy was already into Korean. That’s because we used to frequent Seoul, when my Grandpa Nich was the envoy to South Korea in the ’80s.

How sweet of Tito Joey to mention my mom. When he was a DJ on AM radio many hit songs ago, Ma was the station manager. I remember him telling me that, as his boss on radio, Mommy taught him discipline.

Thank you, “DL King,” for never running out of ways to spread cheer, especially now that we need it the most. You are showing us that amid the pandemic, even if we lose all our senses, we must keep our sense of humor.

Healing with humility

Jamie Rivera lives up to her being the Inspirational Diva during this time of uncertainty. She recorded a Tagalog version of “Heal Our Land,” dubbed “Hilumin Mo, Bayan Ko.” Check out her performance vid on StarMusic’s YouTube Channel.

“As we sing this prayer, let us be reminded that God is just waiting for us to humble ourselves,” Jamie said, emphasizing how healing is possible with humility because humility is more contagious.

“Humility can also infect other people. All we pray for is that by humbling ourselves before God and admitting that we all need Him, God can heal our nation,” she added.

The “Big C” (COVID-19 ) is no match for the “Biggest C” of all, Christ.