Filipina Soul

Last week, at the end of episode 30 of Survivor Philipines, it was hinted that this would be the week of the merger between tribes Naak and Jarakay.
Episode 31, which aired on October 27, 2008, opened with Naak discussing the Jarakay tribe. Kiko said that he valued a tribe member’s positive attitude toward the tribe more than his usefulness.
After the Tribal Council
The guys of Jarakay talked about how Jace had looked much thinner. Kaye and Zita said that Nikki had wanted to leave the island and might have asked her tribe mates to vote her out.

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After their feast of lechon de leche, the Naak tribe of Survivor Philippines was strengthened and encouraged for the next Immunity Challenge. They didn’t want to have to lose another of their members to the Tribal Council. Meanwhile, Jarakay also had much motivation to win this challenge and avenge the hunger they had to endure while Naak was feasting.
Episode 23, which aired on October 15, 2008, was the Immunity Challenge. This challenge had the tribe’s six members, tied together and each carrying a bag with a 10-pound weight. The tribes had to run around a course on the water, trying …read more

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This is the last episode of Survivor Philippines for this week. This was the castaways’ 5th day on the island. With the second immunity challenge over, and Jarakay bringing the immunity idol back to their camp, it only needs to be seen who among the Naak tribe will go home.
The 10th episode aired today Friday, September 26, 2008.
Tribes around the Fire
Around the fire, Kiko nursed his psychological wounds from what Jace did during the first round of the immunity challenge.
Vevh confronted Emerson for his hurtful words.
The Jarakay tribe was also around the fire, but with none of the tension …read more

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If you haven’t caught on to the airing schedule of Survivor Philippines yet, it is shown 5 days a week. The episodes shown on Monday through Thursday are short ones compared to the one on Friday, when the Tribal Council is broadcast.
The 9th episode, which aired on Thursday, September 25, 2008, started with the immunity challenge.
Immunity Challenge #2
The challenge involves bringing back a Thai pillow that’s been buried in the sand. The pillow can be wrestled from the other person. The first pair, Kiko and Jace, cooperated to dig out the pillow together. They then wrestled in the sand, with …read more

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Are you enjoying Survivor Philippines? I am hooked! I love that the original flavor of the hit reality show was retained, yet this Pinoy version is so unique. For one, they’re speaking Tagalog!
We’re now at Episode 8 in our recaps of what’s happened so far. This episode aired on GMA7 on September 24, 2008.
Patani and Nina started the episode, with glimpses of their bonding as they gather food for the tribe.
Food, Glorious Food!
The Jarakay tribe enjoyed their first cooked meal in days. For many, it was probably the best meal they’ve ever had. Gigit said it, “This is life!”. …read more

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Excitement has gripped the Philippines with the airing of the first Survivor Philippines. It’s been several episodes since I posted a summary. I’ll be trying to catch up so we can all talk about who we think will be the first Pinoy Sole Survivor.
Here was Episode 3, which aired on September 17, 2008:
The focus for this episode was on the all-male Jarakay Camp. They held an impromptu meeting to delegate tasks like finding food and putting up their shelter.
Back at the Naak Camp, the ladies managed to put up a shelter. Though some of them obviously did …read more

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The most successful reality show in the world – Survivor, goes to the Philippines!
Survivor Philippines takes place in an island in southern Thailand and it takes 8 hours travel, a dump truck, a boat ride and a long swim to get to Koh Tarutao Islands. Nine episodes have already aired and feedback for the show totally rocked.
So ace reporter Jessica Soho airs a special about Survivor Philippines, including why Thailand was chosen when there are so many remote and wonderful islands in the Philippines. Watch the video and behind-the-scenes look at Survivor Philippines! 

Kudos to the producers …read more

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PAUTAKAN! PAGALINGAN! PATATAGAN!
That is the tagline of Survivor Philippines, which comes to primetime GMA 7 on September 15, 2008. The Philippine version of the hit reality show will closely follow the format that started in the U.S., including tribes, immunity challenges, and a tribal council. Host Paolo Bediones will take the role of Jeff Probst.

Eighteen castaways will compete to win 3 million pesos and the title of Sole Pinoy Survivor.
Who’s your pick to survive?

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“Survivor” that grueling reality television show from the USA, is finally coming to the Philippines!
GMA7 has acquired the rights to an international version of the game show, called SURVIVOR PHILIPPINES.
Auditions are now going on nation-wide, so if you’re interested here are information from the website.
CEBU = MAY 5 and 6ILOILO = MAY 8 and 9BAGUIO = MAY 17 and 18MANILA = MAY 21, 22 and 23
Paolo Bediones is hosting “Survivor Philippines” where 3 million pesos will be given to the Sole Survivor after weeks of challenging 15 other castaways.

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