THERE IS SOMETHING STRANGE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD.Naunahan na naman ang mga pulis sa pagtugis sa mga holdaper ng isang jewelry shop. Bago noon, may iba na ring nakahuli sa isang carnaper; sumaklolo sa mga taong nasa itaas ng nasusunog na building; nagligtas sa sanggol na hinostage ng ama; tumulong para makatawid sa kalsada ang isnag matanda; tumiklo sa mga miyembro ng Akyat B THERE IS SOMETHING STRANGE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD.Naunahan na naman ang mga pulis sa pagtugis sa mga holdaper ng isang jewelry shop. Bago noon, may iba na ring nakahuli sa isang carnaper; sumaklolo sa mga taong nasa itaas ng nasusunog na building; nagligtas sa sanggol na hinostage ng ama; tumulong para makatawid sa kalsada ang isnag matanda; tumiklo sa mga miyembro ng Akyat Bahay; sumagip sa mga mag-anak na tinagay ng tubig-baha; nag-landing ng maayos sa isang Boeing 747 na nasiraan ng engine; at nagpasabog s aisang iganteng robot.
Pero sino ang taong 'yon? Maliligtas nya ba sila Aling Baby?
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At ano nga ba talaga ang sabon ng mga artista? I’ve always been curious to see what Bob Ong would be offering his readers, so of course, as soon as I heard about Kapitan Sino, I anticipated its release.The waiting was certainly worth it. The first few parts where slow to begin with but as you flip through page after page, things do get interesting; as long as you have the patience to give the book a chance.As I closed this book after reading the end of it, I was downhearted.
Sad to see how the truth really sucks! The book may’ve b I’ve always been curious to see what Bob Ong would be offering his readers, so of course, as soon as I heard about Kapitan Sino, I anticipated its release.The waiting was certainly worth it. The first few parts where slow to begin with but as you flip through page after page, things do get interesting; as long as you have the patience to give the book a chance.As I closed this book after reading the end of it, I was downhearted.
Sad to see how the truth really sucks! The book may’ve been fiction but everything, aside from the super power and monster-fighting thing, was reality! The poverty people experience; the lack of provisions, equipment and manpower for government facilities; the injustice and blame; the lack of proper judgment; the loss of loved ones; the desperation of a parent to do anything to keep his child alive, even if it meant to kill someone for it; the stupid sugarcoating and illusory acts of charity by politicians; the longing for change; everything!
Kahulugan nito ay ang isang anyo ng pagbubunyag ng pagiging maluho ng mga prayle. Simbolo ito ng Noli Me Tangere. Lugar kung saan pinalimbag ni Rizal ang Noli Me Tangere. Inilagay ni Rizal ito sa pabalat dahil isa itong mataas na pagiinsulto para sa mga kolonyal na Katolisismo na umiiral sa kaniyang kapanuhan. Noli Me Tangere, Ang Pabalat ng Kahulugan. Ang Pamagat ng Noli Me Tangere ay hango sa. San Juan 20: 13 17 Stop Clinging to me or not Touch me Pagpapakilala sa Pabalat Ang pabalat ng Noli Me tangere ay idinisenyo mismo ni Rizal para sa kaniyang nobela. Pinili ni Rizal ang elemento na ipapaloob niya rito, hindi lamang sa aspektong astetiko and kaniyang naging konsidereasyon higit sa lahat ay.
It smacks you in the face if you haven’t even realized it, but if you’ve known all along, it turns you unhappy, it did to me at least. Kapitan Sino is a great eye-opener and teaches us a valuable lesson.To sum up what I think of this book, it’s very good to read. The writing is very much passable and can be easily understood. Characters are well placed and relatable. It’s respectable and heeds out a very important message.For more of my reviews, please visit my blog:The Blair Book Project @. The beginning and middle part was okay and not really that interesting since it seems a stereotypical type of superhero story.
Nevertheless the latter part was the one I loved especially the Tessa and Rogelio Moments.This book I think has many genres like drama, comedy, action, adventure, fantasy also love story and it also talks about the reality of life. It has good themes like power and responsibility, love in many forms, sacrifices and many more.It also has very cute and lovable characters. The beginning and middle part was okay and not really that interesting since it seems a stereotypical type of superhero story. Nevertheless the latter part was the one I loved especially the Tessa and Rogelio Moments.This book I think has many genres like drama, comedy, action, adventure, fantasy also love story and it also talks about the reality of life.
It has good themes like power and responsibility, love in many forms, sacrifices and many more.It also has very cute and lovable characters. I fell in love with Kapitan Sino, his character is very pinoy I just wished that his appearance have been described more clearly like what he looked like. I was curious about the Jograd dela Torre look-alike thingy that I asked my mom about it because I don't know who the heck he is and my mom says that he's like Jose Manalo. And I was like really! Besides him I like Tessa and Bok-bok.I love the ending, very sad but meaningful. I learned from this book that anyone could be a hero and all of us can be heroes in our own ways.After reading this I just have the feeling that Bob Ong might be a good writer of love stories.
I also wanted to make a recommendation to Mr. Bob Ong if he's reading this to please make a much longer novel/book/story for his next project.
Like the dawn of a new day, this book starts out bright and sunny and fun- lightly depicting the Filipino community in the middle and lower-middle class society. But the initially amusing deprecation of characters turns dark and sinister like the fading sunlight of the day's end. What started out as seemingly innocent situation becomes a pit of ageless human folly & imperfection that plague the society and hamper the elusive road to progress.
It would take a million Kapitan Sino to light t Like the dawn of a new day, this book starts out bright and sunny and fun- lightly depicting the Filipino community in the middle and lower-middle class society. But the initially amusing deprecation of characters turns dark and sinister like the fading sunlight of the day's end. What started out as seemingly innocent situation becomes a pit of ageless human folly & imperfection that plague the society and hamper the elusive road to progress. It would take a million Kapitan Sino to light that path and lead us there. It is lamentable, really, how everything turned out a tragedy for the main character.
That such acts of selflessness could save so many but could move scarcely anyone.I honestly thought this was going to be a fun local superhero story. And I have such high hopes for Kapitan Sino to save the day for many people for the years to come. But it is just too bad when the people he is trying to help are the ones that would cause his ultimate downfall. It is pathetic that for all his heroics, he is accused of a crime too absurd to even be considered as one, while the people around watch with gullible minds, not having the will to speak up for the hero they have admired. That this book documents the stupidity that I sometimes (okay, more than sometimes!) observe in my fellowmen is very upsetting, but makes me feel a teeny bit better to know that it's not me being judgmental and haughty.
There really is an infestation of idiots.So. This book is really a powerful piece of literature that I think should be a required reading material (hurrah if it is already!) for high school students and up. I will go as far as to say that this is a contemporary version of Filipino literature classic like Jose Rizal's El Filibusterismo and Noli Me Tangere, but with the advantage of a contemporary language easier to understand, which will drive home the lessons more effectively. Which brings me to point out the moral that stands above the rest in this story: It is pitiable that people would desperately need a superhero, for it means they are just waiting for someone to do things for them.
People would rather sit, wait, do nothing or rely on someone else, rather than act, move and work to make things better themselves.The characters here are well drawn-out, as effectively as can be achieved in such a short work. The community of Pelaez where Kapitan Sino lives, is defined not by geography but by its residents, their characters, and their habits.
It could have been a downsized paradigm of the undesirable side of the Philippine society. The plot: regular guy from Pelaez discovers his super abilities, uses this to help his countrymen as a mask-wearing super hero called Kapitan Sino, then loses not only his loved ones but his own life and blood to be the saviour of many from a deadly contagion. In this small package, the author manages to cover a number of timeless social affliction to make a solid conflict- ranging from the petty gossip-mongers and 'keeping-up with the Jones's' kind, down to the distasteful two-faced citizens, opportunists, and corrupt politicians.
I hope this book could be translated in English and widely distributed. Kapitan Sinoby Bob OngTungkuling mong tumulong sa kapwa dahil may kakayanan ka at gusto mong tumulong.
Pero wag mong kalimutan na hindi mo mababago ang mundo at hindi mo maililigtas ang lahat ng tao. Hindi ikaw ang unang nagtangka hindi ikaw ang magiging huli hindi ka solusyon. Pero hindi dahilan yon para mawalan ka ng pag-asa at tumigil sa pagbibigay nito.
– Mang ErnestoThese are few lines that really get me while I am reading the book. Unexpectedly, it's really astounding that this lines c Kapitan Sinoby Bob OngTungkuling mong tumulong sa kapwa dahil may kakayanan ka at gusto mong tumulong. Pero wag mong kalimutan na hindi mo mababago ang mundo at hindi mo maililigtas ang lahat ng tao. Hindi ikaw ang unang nagtangka hindi ikaw ang magiging huli hindi ka solusyon.
Pero hindi dahilan yon para mawalan ka ng pag-asa at tumigil sa pagbibigay nito. – Mang ErnestoThese are few lines that really get me while I am reading the book. Unexpectedly, it's really astounding that this lines came from his sick and hopeless father who, we know from the start, doesn't have any concerns about his health and family as well.Furthermore, this are very meaningful lines that tells us to reflect and to continue extending our hands, no matter who are, to those who are in need. It's not also important how big the help you give but it's the fact the you help people with all your heart without asking in return.As for the overview of the book, it is about Rogelio Manglicmot, an electrician who has special ability. He learns to control his extraordinary strength and starts to save other people's lives. Since then, he is known as Kapitan Sino.And because of the bombing accident happened in plaza, he is put in jail.
A woman accuses him that he didn't save his husband from dying and didn't stop him from smoking. Absurdly, her husband died of lung cancer.After this event, an epidemic occurs, and the only cure for this is Rogelio's blood. The doctors get blood from him as much as what is needed. Rogelio then goes out to the church looking for his parents when suddenly a man carrying a child stabbed, dip his hands and put the blood on his unconscious son believing that he will be cured.Following his death, Pelaez goes back to what it is before without any smudge of what happened. Rogelio then is given a tribute for his outstanding heroism.In my own perspective, the book uses symbols to represent what the society is today. In a very simple town of Pelaez, it is metaphorically expressed the injustice of the society, disinterests of the people on what's going around them and their blames to the government where in fact, the blames must be put on them for they are responsible with themselves and lastly some politicians who doesn't really care to people but only about his personal gain. This is cancer of society.It is an eye-opener to everyone that reminds us to make an act, to make a move for a change.
It is clearly seen in the book that no projects in Pelaez have started because no one have the initiative to do it. Plans will not work if no one executes it.
This tells us that change starts from ourselves. The book is also making us understand that the society needs us.
It is not only Kapitan Sino or whoever he/she may be. It is all of us who are capable of helping and who are enjoying life here on earth. It is what I can contribute for the betterment my society whether how small or big it is.Sa pagiging Kapitan Sino ko lang naisip na ang tanong ay hindi kung bakit magulo ang mundo, kundi kung ano ang magagawa ko. Kapitan Sino. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it,This book.is like an epitome of people's hypocrisy moulded into the world of fiction designed with euphemism and local humour. I loved reading it.
And at the same time, hated it. Because reading through the situations and the way the townspeople react over the little things in a very irrational way?
The accuracy and the fact that all of that happens in the real life (putting the superhero thing aside), frustrate me.Like this one passage in the book where Kapitan Sino's true identity was reveale This book.is like an epitome of people's hypocrisy moulded into the world of fiction designed with euphemism and local humour. I loved reading it. And at the same time, hated it. Because reading through the situations and the way the townspeople react over the little things in a very irrational way? The accuracy and the fact that all of that happens in the real life (putting the superhero thing aside), frustrate me.Like this one passage in the book where Kapitan Sino's true identity was revealed. Instead of getting thanked by the people of Pelaez, he was blamed by this one character whose husband died of lung cancer (which was a long time ago).
I was disgusted by the realisation that yes, that could happen in real life. That even if something you have no control over happens, you'd still get to be blamed. Just because you're the superhero who takes the whole country as a responsibility. No one can save you from having a finger pointed at you. Everyone blames everyone.And the last chapter of the book, bloody Merlin. What inconsiderate fools.I really don't know how to react properly to this book. It makes me hate people.
And the narrow minds of those around me that I can compare to a few characters in the book.But who am I to judge? Who am I to put the context of the book into the real world very seriously? What difference would that make to the real world?I'm just a reader. So there I was thinking Bob Ong's second novel was a fast-copy of his earlier novel, MACARTHUR.
Indeed, much of the novel's setting and characters mirror the former novel. However, I think 'Kapitan Sino's biggest win is the fact that it possess relevant questions rather than just a narrative of urban Philippines.The first few chapters of the novel is slow: introduction of numerous characters as the novel's main characters are part of the community and the community itself, a could-be fictionali So there I was thinking Bob Ong's second novel was a fast-copy of his earlier novel, MACARTHUR. Indeed, much of the novel's setting and characters mirror the former novel. However, I think 'Kapitan Sino's biggest win is the fact that it possess relevant questions rather than just a narrative of urban Philippines.The first few chapters of the novel is slow: introduction of numerous characters as the novel's main characters are part of the community and the community itself, a could-be fictionalized place called PALAEZ, is a major contributor to the development of the plot. The latter part builds up as the plot moves and Kapitan Sino reveals himself.My only question is to why some parts of the books seems to lose proper transition of events.
Nonetheless, the latter parts made up for it.The last chapters of the books were most gripping as the characters, or possibly Ong himself, questions what it is to be a hero, the chances of changes and hope amid a deadly plague. One thing to note here, the title questions and not only states. Nonetheless, both reading is significant.Kung lahat ng tao may kapangyarihan, eh di sana lahat tayo bayani. Kung lahat ng tao may konsensiya, hindi kailangan ng bayani. “This should be made into a movie!” was what preoccupied my mind the entire time I was reading this.
It will surely click with the Filipino mass of moviegoers, joining the array of comedic superhero movies popular here in the Philippines. Not like the Lastikman, and Enteng Kabisote starring Vic Sotto, nor Ang Panday starring Bong Revilla Jr., but more like the Zsazsa Zathurnnah movie.You know what I am saying if you have read this, but if you have not yet, well, you can always grab a copy to fi “This should be made into a movie!” was what preoccupied my mind the entire time I was reading this. It will surely click with the Filipino mass of moviegoers, joining the array of comedic superhero movies popular here in the Philippines. Not like the Lastikman, and Enteng Kabisote starring Vic Sotto, nor Ang Panday starring Bong Revilla Jr., but more like the Zsazsa Zathurnnah movie.You know what I am saying if you have read this, but if you have not yet, well, you can always grab a copy to find out what I mean. The comical opening of the book alone is perfect for the big screen along with other scenarios like the heartfelt conversation of Kapitan Sino and her love interest in the church tower.As expected of Bob Ong books, Kapitan Sino is oozing with his signature acerbity, and social commentary. Kapitan Sino! My most favorite book among all the Bob Ong books.
It's just everything fit into one. Horror, Fantasy, Drama! It was packed perfectly. The thought of having a Filipino hero thrills me because that's impossible. He was called everywhere to help anyone who needs it.Bob ong never failed to make me get into the book and just set reality away from me. Just sit there and read.
He made a very genuine character. He was the best friend I want to have.The last part made me cry. It was r Kapitan Sino! My most favorite book among all the Bob Ong books. It's just everything fit into one.
Horror, Fantasy, Drama! It was packed perfectly. The thought of having a Filipino hero thrills me because that's impossible. He was called everywhere to help anyone who needs it.Bob ong never failed to make me get into the book and just set reality away from me. Just sit there and read. He made a very genuine character. He was the best friend I want to have.The last part made me cry.
It was really sad. I can't bare the thought that he wasn't repaid with his heroism. Instead, he was even hated.:/ Good thing his best friend never left his side.:( I hate the mayor! Isa sa mga paborito kong likha ni Bob Ong. Gaya nang madalas, nakakatawa ang KS, yung humor na may bahid na katotohanan na sa kalaunan ay maging isang 'eye opener' para sa mga mambabasa.It was funny as usual, the way all of Bob Ong's books are.
And like the rest, there is the painful truth about either the society or the Filipino citizens themselves. Bob Ong wrote it in a way that would entertain every reader, and I love how he ended the book and made me question myself if I have done eno Isa sa mga paborito kong likha ni Bob Ong. Gaya nang madalas, nakakatawa ang KS, yung humor na may bahid na katotohanan na sa kalaunan ay maging isang 'eye opener' para sa mga mambabasa.It was funny as usual, the way all of Bob Ong's books are. And like the rest, there is the painful truth about either the society or the Filipino citizens themselves. Bob Ong wrote it in a way that would entertain every reader, and I love how he ended the book and made me question myself if I have done enough not just for myself but for my country as well.
This book will make you realize what kind of person you are and the person that you could be.The book is written in Tagalog/Filipino. A must read for me. Finally found my copy of this book. It's in my DVD shelf that's why I didn't see it with my other books. I liked this novel but not as much as Bob Ong's first one, MacArthur. Thus one is lighter in its approach but the main point is still a serious one. I like all the stereotypical Pinoy1 stuff in the novels.
I'm not sure if the current generation would get them though. The first part was a little bit dragging for me.
The climax, a little bleh and the conclusion was just ok. Still enjoya Finally found my copy of this book. It's in my DVD shelf that's why I didn't see it with my other books. I liked this novel but not as much as Bob Ong's first one, MacArthur. Thus one is lighter in its approach but the main point is still a serious one. I like all the stereotypical Pinoy1 stuff in the novels. I'm not sure if the current generation would get them though.
The first part was a little bit dragging for me. The climax, a little bleh and the conclusion was just ok.
Still enjoyable though. I wonder if this would translate well into film.
I think it would. I would like to see that. My four-star rating on an otherwise excellent commentary on Filipino culture is the flat-lined beginning of the book that disguises itself as a fiction novel.
The narrative is cluttered with unnecessary details and the emphasis on important parts is missing, rendering the reader, who may be new to a Bob Ong book, confused and ultimately bored. However, Kapitan Sino, after finishing two-thirds of the book, shows its true nature and opens the floor to discuss its theme: Salvation and the need for My four-star rating on an otherwise excellent commentary on Filipino culture is the flat-lined beginning of the book that disguises itself as a fiction novel.
The narrative is cluttered with unnecessary details and the emphasis on important parts is missing, rendering the reader, who may be new to a Bob Ong book, confused and ultimately bored. However, Kapitan Sino, after finishing two-thirds of the book, shows its true nature and opens the floor to discuss its theme: Salvation and the need for a savior.
Only when the reader reaches this point will he appreciate the story and its minute details and only then will he begin to reflect. Although it is impactful and, just like other Bob Ong books, delivers a strong message about Philippine society, this is perhaps my least liked book of his. This may be because of the fact that it is a story about superheroes and that genre doesn't really appeal to me (especially because it is a Philippine superhero). It makes me imagine a bad suoerhero movie with boring stunts and unrealistic effects.
However, I still laughed out loud a lot while reading this book. I recommend it to all Filipin Although it is impactful and, just like other Bob Ong books, delivers a strong message about Philippine society, this is perhaps my least liked book of his. This may be because of the fact that it is a story about superheroes and that genre doesn't really appeal to me (especially because it is a Philippine superhero). It makes me imagine a bad suoerhero movie with boring stunts and unrealistic effects. However, I still laughed out loud a lot while reading this book. I recommend it to all Filipino readers who love superhero movies and comics. This will be a blast for you guys.
Another book by Bob Ong. Who is Bob Ong, by the way?I'm reading this because 1. I think Bob Ong's are cool 2.
(and) I need some rest after reading a book that brought me tears.-'Kalunos-lunos ang bayang nangangailangan ng tulad mo. Walang pag-asa ang mga taong naghahanap ng mga kakaibang nilalang na magliligtas sa kanila.' This is such a great book.
Bob Ong is so cool - making me face reality. Behind each punchline is a voice trying to explain real problems. Kapitan Sino is an eye-opener. Eve Another book by Bob Ong. Who is Bob Ong, by the way?I'm reading this because 1. I think Bob Ong's are cool 2. (and) I need some rest after reading a book that brought me tears.-'Kalunos-lunos ang bayang nangangailangan ng tulad mo.
Walang pag-asa ang mga taong naghahanap ng mga kakaibang nilalang na magliligtas sa kanila.' This is such a great book. Bob Ong is so cool - making me face reality. Behind each punchline is a voice trying to explain real problems. Kapitan Sino is an eye-opener. Every Filipino should read this.