As a judge of the Globe Tatt Awards, I had to be at The Manila Peninsula’s Salon de Ning at 6 PM.
But knowing how these things go, I left my house at 6:30 and followed the proceedings on Twitter.
Luckily traffic wasn’t a bitch and I arrived in good time.
Since almost everyone was a blogger, there were so many cameras. As you know, dislike being photographed so I squeezed in the back at the bar with Carlos Celdran and Rajo Laurel (nominees both) and Victor Basa.
Starvation 2011! Victor was kind enough to steal me a hakaw 
Spotted: Blast from the past, Jeje Santos of Giniling Festival! Yes, Jeje was around long before the jejemon came into existence.
While judges were being announced, I was hanging out with Matt Gozun and Jake Galvez of Becky Nights.
Upon hearing the name of Gang Badoy, I heard Jake Galvez say, “What’s Gang Badoy?”
Matt Gozun answers, “Tao yon, sis.”
I had to laugh before being called to announce the nominees for the Stylista category.
I go back to Matt and say, “Nakakatawa si Jake. Hindi niya talaga alam kung sino si Gang Badoy.”
Matt says: “Is he here na ba?”
Me: “Anong he?? SHE!!”
Yes folks, Gang Badoy is a woman and I quote Wiki:
Therese “Gang” Tianco Badoy is a public intellectual, businesswoman, radio personality, and educator from the Philippines, best known for co-hosting the radio talk show Rock Ed Radio on NU 107, and for being the founder of Rock Ed Philippines, a civic organization that promotes nation building through alternative education. In November 2010 she was presented with an award by Philippine President Benigno Aquino III as one of The Outstanding Women in the Nation’s Service (TOWNS) for that year. Badoy was also given the Ten Outstanding Young Men or TOYM Award making her the only Filipino to win both prestigious awards on the same year. (2010)
Luckily Gang arrived and got to meet Matt Gozun (L) and Jake Galvez (R). So yes, she is a tao, and a woman at that.
After the program I was looking for Ginggay and found her next door with Robby Carmona (L) and Divine Lee (R).
I noticed an apostle-looking guy across the room and was told he was from Korn.
To be honest, I don’t know Korn from Asin. But the blogger in me just had to take a picture.
There was a dude with him, so kakahiya naman. Take 2.
Siempre, join na rin si Ginggay, so Take 3.
Just then my son called from home and said he needed to bring an apple to school tomorrow. But where to get an apple at this ungodly hour?
Carlos Celdran suggested calling Mariano Garchitorena or checking out the hotel’s Fitness Center where they may have complimentary bottled water and fruits.
But I had another plan. I dragged Ginggay to the Escolta buffet.
“Why are we going?” she asked.
“I need an apple for Ben’s homework. He needs it for school tomorrow.”
“Anong balak mo?”
“Kukuha ako.”
“As in ipapasok mo sa bag mo?”
“Kind of.”
Ginggay looked doubtful. We entered Escolta and I immediately saw this container of fruits.
“Ayun, Ginggay. Ayun!”
Ginggay: “Teka, teka, teka.”
Me: “I just need one apple. One apple.”
Ginggay: “Can I just call Stephanie Chong? Let’s do this right OK?”
Me: “Fine. Me I’m gonna look inside.”
I wanted to look for someone I knew who could get me an apple from the buffet table. Surely there must be someone I know….
And I found one! Just when Ginggay had Steffie on the phone. We didn’t steal it!
So thank you Manila Pen, I can become a good mommy.
Love, Ben
I’m so glad I am a judge and not a nominee because online voting/campaigning stresses me. (Thank you Globe!!)
So while waiting for official event photos, find out who’s nominated and start voting now!
http://tattoo.globe.com.ph/tattawards
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