Manuel and his Mysterious Billboards

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I live in the South of Metro Manila and I can't help but notice this billboard hoisted along the South Superhighway when I was homebound from Muntinlupa a day ago. “Maghihintay Ako, -- Manuel” is simply eye-catching!



It gave me something to think about. Who is Manuel? Is he another love-stricken person who professes his undying love for the woman he is smitten with?

Love is not just words, but also action. And professing one's love without shame or pride and sharing it with the world would truly make Manuel's girl happy.

As a firm believer in true love, I can’t help but envy his girl. I love it when a man asserts his love for a woman.

Though perplexed at the story behind the billboard, I forgot about it until I saw another similar billboard going up North near Valenzuela.



Manuel's attestation now got my full attention this time. Why is he waiting? Who is he waiting for? This second billboard distracted me and my daughter at mid-conversation that I gave it a longer look hoping not to miss the critical clue in the mystery billboard we were looking at on the road.

The billboard sign indicates the date May 22, 2015 and EDSA Shangri-La Hotel. What would happen at EDSA Shangri-La Hotel on the day stated? Is this a wedding proposal? Who is this mysterious character Manuel is waiting for?

Does this statement stir you emotionally as well? What comes first to your mind after reading it?

This seems like another event that remains puzzlingly unsettled until the very end. Share your thoughts. I'd like to read it.

Comments

  1. Edel SanMay 8, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    I'm curious about that billboard also :)

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  2. Mommy AnnaMay 8, 2015 at 3:56 PM

    I saw this one also, what does it mean nga kaya

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  3. Mecheel CasenasMay 8, 2015 at 9:11 PM

    Manuel, Sino ka nga ba? #Intriga din ako sis... Maybe a love story that will start on May 22. Catchy marketing strategy they got there.Thumbs Up!

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  4. jared's mumMay 9, 2015 at 12:59 AM

    i have yet to see one of these billboards but they sure are intriguing + baffling. my guess? they are probably about a wedding proposal or a wedding related event

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    1. Lucky FindsMay 10, 2015 at 5:05 PM

      It could be about a wedding-related activity,

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  5. michelle huertasMay 9, 2015 at 1:33 AM

    Hmmm, intriguing indeed!

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  6. MrsMartinez | xoxoMrsMartinez.comMay 9, 2015 at 6:05 AM

    I have not seen it huhu But I only have this to say... abangan ang susunod na kabanata hehehe

    xoxo
    MrsMartinez

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  7. UnknownMay 9, 2015 at 11:42 AM

    a proposal perhaps? :D

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  8. UnknownMay 9, 2015 at 2:33 PM

    Is it a Marketing Strategy?

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  9. Maria Teresa FiguerresMay 9, 2015 at 6:52 PM

    Intriguing! I wonder what this billboard's message is all about. Looking forward to the day the mystery is unveiled.

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  10. FX777222999May 9, 2015 at 11:45 PM

    The advertising company has a lot to explain to you and I think,millions of curious people about this billboard. That's the wayofenticing your hidden feeling towards the picture, place and name. Great ads indeed!

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  11. RochMay 10, 2015 at 7:07 AM

    Since I do not pass by that area, it's my first time to see it. And yes, I agree that it's attention-grabbing! Hmmm I think though that it's not a man waiting for a lover or anything similar. Since I'm more of a food blogger, I'm thinking that Manuel is the name of a new restaurant inside the hotel.

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    1. Lucky FindsMay 10, 2015 at 5:08 PM

      Yes, it could be about a new foodie joint.

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    2. RochMay 22, 2015 at 10:14 AM

      Today is the day! I am excited to find out what this is really all about! This will erase all puzzling thoughts made by the though-provoking ad. :)

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  12. Raine PalMay 10, 2015 at 12:59 PM

    Is that the home coming of Manny Pacquiao???? Hahahaha...his real name is Manuel and I just found out that he and his family are going to stay at the Shangri-la Hotel. Hmmmm....just guessing.

    But if I am wrong, well what a nice marketing idea from the people of Shangri-la.

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    1. Lucky FindsMay 10, 2015 at 5:09 PM

      Ha ha Pacquiao never entered my mind but you could be right.

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    2. Raine PalMay 23, 2015 at 5:26 PM

      What is the real deal here sis? Nahanap na ba ang sagot? Hehehehehe....

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  13. papalengMay 10, 2015 at 1:50 PM

    wow! na-curios naman ako. Lucky is that girl naman.

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  14. MarjorieMay 10, 2015 at 5:55 PM

    This reminds me of Olivia Will You Marry Me billboard in Edsa. I wonder what this one is all about.

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  15. Purple PiecesMay 11, 2015 at 10:45 AM

    I can't wait for the next "episode". That billboard is really intriguing!

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    1. Lucky FindsMay 15, 2015 at 6:52 AM

      I can't wait to find out what's going to happen on May 22 as well.

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  16. Ellen DBMay 11, 2015 at 11:35 AM

    The message is intriguing though it's difficult to speculate what's that all about, and perhaps what's better way to do is let's just wait for the date to come and soon it will be revealed.

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  17. Princess K8May 11, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    #MaghihintayAkoManuel is really making me curious... love story unraveling? or a marketing ploy?

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  18. So Random ChelleMay 11, 2015 at 2:13 PM

    I think this is another marketing gimmick like the other real estate ad that was seen along EDSA last year? And if this is really a marketing ploy, then it's effective in capturing people's attention :)

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  19. Saranghae KoreaMay 11, 2015 at 7:39 PM

    It's weird but the first thing that comes into my mind when I read this is that, he could be writing to a guy.. haha.. but it's just me. Obviously it's a marketing ploy. You would not spend money for a billboard without any catch.

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  20. Mommy LevyMay 11, 2015 at 10:01 PM

    It's my first time to see this billboard here. It looks interesting.

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  21. Joyful MessMay 11, 2015 at 11:15 PM

    I agree that it is intriguing! If this is for a company, they've succeeded in grabbing our attention already.

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  22. UnknownMay 12, 2015 at 1:52 AM

    Sino nga kaya? Haha Very effective billboard ad.

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  23. Mommy LouMay 13, 2015 at 8:04 AM

    Please keep mo posted I want to know the details too... this type of is becoming very "mabenta" these days ah. hahaha...

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  24. DrixkieMay 14, 2015 at 6:33 AM

    wah oo ngga! like Olivia will You marry me? billboard noon.. it'sooo intriguing.. i wonder kung anung gimmick ulit ito

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  25. UnknownMay 16, 2015 at 9:07 PM

    I used to be in marketing so I think this is an ad campaign. Ang yaman naman if this is only a personal gimmick.. lol! Ad campaigns that appeal to the emotions are known to be effective. Good job to the people behind this because it got everyone curious, even me.

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    1. Lucky FindsMay 21, 2015 at 10:46 PM

      Tomorrow is the date of the #MaghihintayAkoManuel reveal

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  26. KIKAYSIKATMay 19, 2015 at 9:13 AM

    I wonder if this is a campaign related to real estate again just like Olivia last year

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  27. papalengMay 22, 2015 at 2:19 PM

    I asked my son and daughter opinions about the said billboard. And theor reaction... Papz, pati pala ikaw na intriga rin. Mag-antay na lang tayo sa sagot ni "secret girl" coming soon na raw.

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  28. UnknownMay 22, 2015 at 2:43 PM

    I am as curious as all of you..we'll find out in a few.

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  29. FX777222999May 22, 2015 at 6:29 PM

    As for me it's some kind of hotel's advertising that caught your attention. But for me, it's nothing just marketing.

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  30. theresaMay 22, 2015 at 9:23 PM

    Manuel is already revealed today right? It's the 22nd. :)

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  31. DrixkieMay 22, 2015 at 11:38 PM

    anu na manuel? may forever ba o wala? hehehe... sorry, had to get that out of my system

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  32. Robi MarsMay 23, 2015 at 11:34 AM

    Could this be a teleserye? Lol. I have to get back to this post to read more of Manuel's confession

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  33. FrancMay 24, 2015 at 7:51 PM

    I've been searching if this has been revealed already since it's May 24. I've been trying to search it in the net.

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  34. Jonas LabagalaMay 24, 2015 at 11:03 PM

    Hmmm.. So, you went to Shangrila to find out who Manuel is?

    It is mysterious and I still don't know who Manuel is.. :D

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    1. Lucky FindsMay 25, 2015 at 6:54 PM

      Manuel is Manuel L. Quezon University (MLQU). The mystery billboard was part of MLQU's campaign to emphasize the academe's historical significance to the new generation.

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  35. Nicole San MiguelMay 26, 2015 at 9:20 PM

    Oh, it is already revealed. This is a smart campaign strategy. It gives the audience curiosity.

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  36. curlydianneMay 27, 2015 at 8:11 PM

    I wonder who's behind this marketing strategy what for sure people are curious too to know who is that Manuel.

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