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Here are the latest text messages (as of 7 September 2007) -- Please tell your dad I truly admire his genius! Just finished reading his book. Hail the pinoy pilgrim.-- Hi Leah. Just finish reading your dads book...It made me laugh, it made me cry, and it made me think of what I should so as a pinay pilgrim. Please tell your dad I enjoyed reading it more than the latest Harry Potter book! Truly... Thanks for it. Marisa Ibay -- Im back from my European holiday partner! Just wanna say that I now know you very well. Your story about the Pope John Paul II tops the list. More power to Pinoy Pilgrim! From the wonder boy. J. From Willy Ocier. -- CNGRATULATNS, Manoling! I'v nt n p. 60 yt, bt alrdy I c brilliance & nsyts animated animating d buk. A gr8 work! D only anticlimax s that I havn't paid a it yt. Shame. Anyway, I'l send d payment 2 Fr Joseph as sn as I hit Manila. Bt definitely, u'r d man apptd 2 help prepare a short-term strategic plan 4 burning crisis of mass ligatn & vasectomy n Davao, etc., bt only n ADDTN 2, & NOT IN SUBSTITUTION OF, d gr8 benefits Catholics & lgisl8rs wl get fr reading ur buk.- this came from a new friend Tony Roxas who is a professor of Philosophy In Ust and la sale. -- Ur book is a page turner, a revelat'n of great personality, very entertaining and thrilling! Cn we have lunch this Sat at 12? . . Fr. Raynal. -- Please tell tito manoling, I was so inspired I want to start selling maruja and see if I can sell it like him. Am in so happy for them because they have special relationship with God. Sana ganon din tayo. I got goosebumps when I read how he got the photo of himself with the pope. -- Hurray! One of the best places PP should be is universities and libraries and the youth. As the Pope says in his address in Brazil "young people are not afraid of sacrifice, but of a meaningless life" and your book will give them a well-rounded guideline to life itself as designed by God without being... -- Pinoy Pilgrim is getting to become a strong brandname... Galing. Sige lets introduce a new scent for men Anak Pawis. -- Personally, It's a gift! Thank you for the best inheritance u can give me. So proud to be ur daughter! I luv u papa! -- Almost done! Feel like I am not only receiving my intimate family heritage bt my Filipino one aswell. Didn't think it wud affect me profoundly n per -- Nearly finish your book in one seating. Has all life's elements. More! Jimmy -- I am finishing reading it. It was very light reading but with strong messages, especially for people who know u. It is also very spiritually inspiring. U should write someone. -- I will get copies 4 ding gagelonia, dondon paderanga, joyjoy, escano, some friends. National book store available?. From Pepe pogi. -- Sorry late reply ko. Cellphone broke down. Your book is great para bagang si Hemmingway eh. -- Exactly ! We are pilgrims no more when we become aware: the Father is always with us, never disconnects, what is His is ours, too. We then can be welcoming to the "prodigal son", like Him. Great parable. The kingdom is here right now. Except that it is not of this world. Amen! Thanks, again. -- Your book will help you a lot in your personal apostolate in retirement. Where do you sell the book? I'll tell my brother and sisters in Manila to buy it. -- Good afternoon. Finished reading your book. Great! There were moments I laughed and moments of a little -- Just finished reading ur book. So intimate and flowing naturally from the heart. I had wanted to tell u even b4 I finished it that it is my great honor to be ur friend, until I saw my name. Thank u 4 letting me touch ur life as u have touched mine. Didn't xpect the pleasant acknowledgement. I will buy 12 copies. Ur marketing man, indeed. Book is a response 2 the universal call 2 share the Good News: God is in all of us, His Joy in us & must overflow. This came from danny venida who attended my lectures at Uap. He is one of my friends mentioned in Pp. -- So many good feedback. Too much. Don't listen to what people might say about going to your head. Fuck. Let it. -- In life, if u r intelligent, u are admired, if u are wealthy, u are envied, if u are powerful, u are blessed with a gud heart, u r remembered! . . Aba, sent ito ng reader ng Pinoy Pilgrim. -- Am here voting-If only there were candidates who embody PP spirit it would make deciding who to vote easier ! -- Hi manoling. Am wid nini. We both enjoyed readiing ur book! Congratulations! -- Ur life's journey is awe-inspiring narrated simply in easy reading style- PATOK! -- Napoleon was Corsican and Adolf was Austrian. Both were pilgrims who shaped the nations that adopted them. -- Napoleon, pinsan ata natin ito, at his prime said " a leader is a dealer in Hope ". Parang pinoy pilgrim siya, diba? -- Hi Tito Manoling, its Butch Campos. Congrats on Pinoy Pilgrim! Your book is inspiring, empowering, & entertaining! Thank you 4 writing about Mommy Dely with loving fondness. Stay well, & I wish u the best always! -- Pp is a mine field of nuggets of wisdom - it is provoking the full blossoming of the literary talents of readers...Anonymous. Like many Filipinos today,I, too, am in search of a hero an inspiration to hope for a better Philippines.Pinoy Pilgrim promises to provide me with insights on how it is to be a Deleon and a Filipino and this will surely give me a better sense of identity on what I am ......... -- From Ricky Montecillo: At first I wasn't interested in reading the book, until I read the first part on "Why I wrote this Book?"---Tito Manoling wrote that the last reason he wrote it was to answer the question, "what is the real solution to our problems in the Philippines?" -- Tessie, I love the page when Papang told Manoling to treat women as SPECIAL, N when Papang did not get d franchise of the horse racing bec it went against his principles..keeping his dignity n integrity intact. No wonder he raised such fine sons n daughters!......GING PANTALEON -- It's beautiful! Can't put d book down...still from GING PANTALEON. -- Hi Tessie, I've started reading d book and I'm getting to know your wonderful family. You are d most beautiful and the sumbungera I just read. How nice, this is your biography also. -- I just received your book ! Thanks a million ! I intend to read it, but I cannot say when. But I'll try. For sure I will find surprises. On behalf of all in New Manila I congratulate, to write a book is not easy. And still note difficult is to have it so beautifully published. May God keep on blessing you and your family. Fr. Joseph Duran. Msgr. And Vicar Regional of Opus Dei in the Phil. -- Pp is like a Filipino high class movie- complete with romance, comedy, drama, tragedy, social conflict, economy, family and religion - kaya sulit na sulit. Anonymous. -- Very engrossing- maybe it's because I know the writer and there were a lot of things I was discovering about him- paradoxical things - surprising things- I was very entertained along the way. -- Hi manoling this is Linda santos. Thank u 4 giving me a copy of ur book. I enjoyed reading it. It s very inspiring! Congratulations! U r definitely a crackerjack! -- Congratulations Pinoy Pilgrim. U inspired a lot, if u can make, den anyone can. I may even write one myself. Great Work. -- Vintage Manoling de Leon. Reading the book which I could not put down. I was brought back to my youth. De Leon cleverly is able to transport the reader into whatever era suits him. From the Japanese occuapation to the declaration of Marshall Law. He also brings back to life friends who have left us and leaves the reader with a strong feeling of nostalgia. What he says about KOKOY ROMAULDEZ is what I constantly been saying about him. Read the book and find out. For those who are of my generation I urge you to buy this book. Its worthwhile reading MAGALING si MANOLING. Meyron pala siyang binubuga. -- A good resource book for circle talks...an inspiration for poor but ambitious God fearing youth... -- Its like hearing u tell a story Manoling style with gentle undertow of wisdom. every now & then invites the reader to put down the book and ponder or smile with nostalgia. A story rich with life well told. Arps -- After reading only a few pages I've already learned a lot. From my 16 yr old apo Jericha -- It takes at least a week to finish a book but w ur book it took me less than 2 days to finish. -- dear ninong pinoy pilgrim: we nod w/ great dlight d autografd copy and browsd scannd thru it kasi nagaagawan kami. We can almost hear you animatedly narrating every interesting page. Congratulations. We r particularly thrilled for including nanay hernan jimmy. Gerry nakiliti wen mentiond as special friend. eager kami to savor each page. ganda din ng cover. salamat muli. nani and gerry. -- from minyong: the real best seller is global, the intellectuals and romantics of the world, most of all the christian universe and our muslim brothers..." -- the new greeting the book will promote: hello pilgrim, hi pilgrim, peace pilgrim, kanusta ka pilgrim... -- accdg to minyong, we should sample both the management association of the phils and both congress (30 april 2007). -- just had coffee with rudy ibanez. he was shocked at the quality ergo shelf impact. we have a winner. people are beginning to suspect if i really wrote it. kung alam lang nila, holy spirit ang sumulat. -- my goodness! i cant seem to part with this book...8th round na ako. my entrepreneurial spirit is being highly charged...abangan ang bottled adobong pusit in extra virgin olive oil or pork fat. regular, mild, or hot. bili ka? -- got few chapters to finish this masterpiece. many dont know u well talaga ganito ka pala kahusay at kadeep in faith! admire your parents. wil recommend this book. -- the book is as solid as a mountain where d pristine waters will pass to irrigate and fertilize d minds of others! -- yes. he seems to be enjoying it. my mom is reading it too. tell your dad eric knows he has to give a donation and is really willing to do so. what a wonderful life he has! Congratulations (from leah and martin's friends) -- after i told Leah that i am going to change my passport identity to author, she quickly replied that she will change hers to Anak ng Author. di ba tama? -- i heard you going to HK. you can set up table at airport for book signing for your legions of PP fans. Tell tita to wear her J Lo shades, since the paparazzi will be there. -- totoo yan. fili and noli trigger self-pity and resentment...maNoli elicits "Wow galing! Pinoy na de Leon pa"! -- ang noli at fili magagaling pero malungkot -- ang PP ni manoli ay mahusay at saksakan ng saya. -- The PP is showbiz na, spiritual reading pa -- Teresita. hanep! -- Manoling's book: extremely funny and entertaining. great story telling. -- from lisa...i must say the book is very amusing and touching...a few kinks somewhere...very good read...will give each of my kids a copy with dedication ha. this way, they will know where the survival instincts of their mom hails from... -- we had the Noli, then the Fili, now the PP by Manoli. -- why not get your introductory copy of the sensational Pinoy Pilgrim book at special prices in Pancake House outlets now! While its still as hot as our delicious pancakes! -- we talked about your book in the get together this evening. good reception. people got curious and eager to read. when do you launch the book> from Fr. Soria. -- ok, i started reading your book and i cannot stop. i will have to use mortification to stop it. -- i was telling chat to start wearing very dark sun glasses because soon her big problem will be the paparazzis who will be pursuing her without let up. -- Hi Manoling. dis s zeny santos. ur friends r ryt. it is so hard 2 put ur book down. bt since i am at wrk i have 2 gv it a rest. i am at pg 27 but olredi i am learning a lot. u r everything ur famous friends say abt u and mor. -- Da Manoli Code mania has started. I can feel it! Its in the air! It is super exciting, exhilarating! I can see clearly Papang, Nanay looking down saying, our son Manoling de Leon with whom we are pleased.thats says it all. -- Great book. Impressive achievement in only one lifetime. You did it bro. Now I know you better. Congrats! -- i started reading your book--hanep--huli na ako--bibitawan ko muna ang Collapse ni Diamond at ang The Novel ni Michener. De Leon na muna hanggang matapos. The word is -- "Exciting" -- nasa page 11 pa lang. -- lolo. finished book na. riveting portrayal of a colorful life, filled with humor, deep insight and raw emotion! A must read! the next new york times best seller. get your copy now while still available. iw ill auction copies on the internet to highest bidder! -- i have been having mini-book launches, almost 40 copies were disposed. the reactions are unbelievable! if these lovely 40 recipients represent our potential market, then PP can easily beat Da Vinci. -- 780 great copies of PP are now in my room..what next? (23 april 2007)
Here are some testimonials we have collected from text messages and email... Editor's note: Syempre, some of these messages were from non-anonymous sources but since medyo we're still synchronizing various items in this site, we just placed "anonymous" on the messages that didn't have any current mapping in our database.From Rev. Fr. Joseph Duran- i have just received your book! thanks a million! i intend to read it, but i cannot say when, but i'll try for sure i will find surprises. on behalf of all in new manila, i congratulate, to write a book is not easy. and still more difficult is to have it so beautifully published. may God keep on blessing you and your family!From JIMMY- NEARLY FNSH YOUR BOOK IN ONE SEATING. HAS ALL LIFE'S ELEMENTS. MORE!From a daughter of Manoling (na hindi pa pina-identify sa Editor)- almost done! feel like i am not only receiving my intimate family heritage but my filipino one as well. didnt think that it wud affect me so profoundly n personally! it is a gift! thank you for the best inheritance u can give me. so proud to be ur daughter! i luv u papa!From anonymous- good morning. i suppose you read it in business world? i just emailed it yesterday afternoon. i sent it to newspapers all over. i will still give you some other impressions. the book is now in different hands here in cebu.From anonymous- wow jackpot! fr roy cimagala wrote a tremendous article about pinoy pilgrim in today's issue of business world. please get hold of copies. thank you.From anonymous- the ff can become sticky catchwords for pinoy pilgrim website: abilidad, dilihensya, abangan, balut, tisoy, chinoy, tinik, dedma.From anonymous- why not a screen play written by the creative Gallardo clan and produced in hollywood entitled the LEAVEN - which is the pinoy pilgrim all over the world leavening the dough, without being noticed.From anonymous- i am finishing reading it. it was very light reading but with strong messages, especially for people who know u. it is also very spiritually inspiring! u should write some more.From anonymous- i will get copies 4 ding gagelonia, dondon paderanga, joyjoy escano, some other friends. national book store available?From anonymous- sorry late reply ko. celphone broke down. your book is great para bagang si hemmingway eh. from pepe pogi.From anonymous- exactly! we are pilgrims no more when we become aware the father is always with us, never disconnects. what is his is ours too. we then can be welcoming to the prodigal son like him. great parable. the kingdom is here right now. except that it is not of this world. amen! thanks again.From anonymous- your book will help you a lot in your personal apostolate in retirement. where do you sell the book? i'll tell my brother and sisters in manila to buy it.From anonymous- i already mentioned parts of it in my meditation this morning. i will pass it around, even to my relatives.From anonymous- good afternoon. finished reading your book. great! there were moments i laughed and moments i was teary-eyed. no moments i got bored. just moments of a little discomfort when you started becoming very intimate with your details. but all ok. yours should replace gossip columns. everything done positively and haritably. will email you as i compose my thoughts.From anonymous- God is my father, and i am his most beloved son. What and whom shall i fear?From anonymous-just finished reading your book. so intimate and flowing naturally from the heart. i had wanted to tell u even b4 i finished it that it is my great honor to be ur friend, until i saw my name. thank u 4 letting me touch ur life sa u have touched mine. didn't expect the pleasant acknowledgment. i will buy 12 copies. u r a marketing man indeed. book is a response 2 the universall call 2 share the Good News. God is in all of us, His Joy in us & must overflow.From anonymous- so many good feedback. too much. don't listen to what people might say about going to your head. let it.From Martin- reading your book page 14. let's see how far he goes.From anonymous- in life, if u r intelligent, u are admired, if u are wealthy, u are envied, if u are powerful, u are feared. but if u are blessed wtih a good heart, u r remembered!From anonymous- am here voting -- if only there were candidates who embody PP spirit it would make deciding who to vote for easier!From anonymous- hi manoling. am wid nini. we both enjoyed reading ur book! congratulations!From tessie's brother- ya i was mentioned in d end as d sister of tessie (from her brother)From anonymous- ur life's journey is awe-inspiring narrated simply in easy reading style--PATOK!From a pamangkin of Manoling- hi tito manoling, its bing campos. congrats on Pinoy Pilgrim! your book is inspiring, empowering & entertaining. Thank u 4 writing about Mommy Dely with loving fondness. Stay well, & I wish u the best always!From anonymous- PP is a minefield of nuggets of wisdom -- it is provoking the full blossoming of the literary talents of readers.From anonymous- at first i wasn't interested in reading the book, until i read the first part on "why i wrote this book?" -- tito manoling wrote that the last reason he wrote it was to answer the question, "what is the real reason to our problems in the phlippines?" like many filipinos today, i too am in search of a hero, an inspiration to hope for a better Philippines. Pinoy Pilgrim promises to provide me with insights on how it is to be a De Leon and a filipino and this will surely give me a better sense of identity on what i am. - tessie, i love that page when papang told manoling to treat women as SPECIAL. N wen papang did not get d franchise of the horse racing bec it went against his principles, keeping his dignity n integrity intact. no wonder he raised such fine sons n daughters! - it's beautiful! can't put the book down...From anonymous [ Editor: Sino si tessie? :) ]- hi tessie, i've started reading d book and i'm getting to know your wonderful family. you are d most beautiful and d sumbungera i just read. how nice. this is your biography also!From anonymous- Pp is like a filipino high class movie -- complete with romance, comedy, drama, tragedy, social conflict, economy, family and religionFrom anonymous- world view at iba iba pa, kaya sulit na sulit.From anonymous- very engrossing -- maybe its because i know the writer and there were a lot of things i was discovering about him --paradoxical things -- surprising things -- i was very entertained along the way.From anonymous- hi manoling. dis s linda santos. thank u 4 giving me a copy of ur book. i enjoyed reading it. it is very inspiring! congtratulations! u r definitely a crackerjack!From anonymous- congratulations pinoy pilgrim! u inspired a lot, if u can make, den anyone can. i may even write one myself. great work.From anonymous- Vintage MANOLING De Leon. Reading the book which i could not put down. i was brought back to my youth. De Leon cleverly is able to transport the reader into whatever era suits him, from the japanese occupation to the declaration of Marshal (sic) Law. He also brings back to life friends who have left us and leaves the reader with a strong feeling of nostalgia. What he says about KOKOY ROMUALDEZ is what i constantly been saying about him. Read the book and find out. For those who are of my generation I urge you to buy this book. Its worth while reading. MAGALING si MANOLING. Meyron pala siyang binubuga.From anonymous- A good resource book for talks...an inspiration for poor but ambitious God-fearing youth...From anonymous- Its like hearing u tell a story Manoling style with humor but with gentle undertow of wisdom. every now & then invites the reader to put down the book and ponder or smile with nostalgia. A story rich with life well told. Arps.From anonymous- after reading only a few pages i've already learned a lot. JerichaFrom anonymous- it takes me at least a week to finish a book, but w/ ur book it took me less than 2 days to finish. |
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