I’ve received several hits because of “Trillanes whatever,” so thanks to Joel, here is a (semi) transcript of that conversation. Trillanes: As soldiers, we will face this. Ces Drilon: So how are you going to face this? Trillanes: Whatever.
Two days ago, Chiqui, Mary and I met the Y&R regional director for digital at the Peninsula lobby. We had tea and Coke Light, then strolled inside to the Old Manila restaurant for dinner. It was a lively dinner, punctuated by phone calls from clients, capped by optimistic plans. The lobby is now tank food. …
While tanks roll down Makati Avenue, soldiers in camouflage train their guns onto the Peninsula topiary. It’s just another coup attempt in the Philippines. Joel and I didn’t notice anything amiss, driving along Ayala to the office around eleven this morning. In fact, we thought the traffic fairly light compared to Ortigas. When we arrived …
I was quite happy when my question got an answer on stage. Neil said he thinks advertising is very useful when done well, and very irritatimg when not. He also compared American advertising to English, and did a hilarious ‘oh no, you have smelly feet!’ ad riff with a surprisingly passable middle American twang.