doneyr

Congratulations are in order. Wow. Donaire, you already! 

I was hoping you, too will lose, so that we would have no reason to be merry. Yes, I'm a Grinch like that. Pacman lost. Azkal lost. Tragedy in Mindanao. The School shootings. Imagine how wonderfully sad days are leading to Chrismas?! But, Alas! you won. And happy is not bad at all.

Thank you, sir!

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Yes to RH & FOI Bill !

Credit to Pnoy. Had he not certify the bills as urgent, these might languish for another year. So, thank you Mr. President for continuously proving me wrong. 

And hail to the courageous and staunch proponent of the bills for enduring this long. We will be forever grateful.

To the Bishops. Hello there.

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There's no force more powerful than an idea whose time has come, and now the time has come for an #RHLaw. ~ Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago

decimate

The beyond foolish Bishop Arguelles has said that Pnoy was about to become the world's greatest mass murderer or something to that effect. Not by some wonderful weapon of mass destruction or some form of biological weapons but by a pen. By signing into law the RH bill.

I won't say FUCK YOU Bishop. No. I won't say that. I think you are just laying your basis so that the priests would have reason to fuck more women/ or men, since RHbill as you claim it would prevent the creation of life, then it would be your holy duty to procreate. Farfetch. yeah. Are you still playing that "go-forth and multiply" mantra?! 

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A year after sendong, pablo almost targeted the same area traversed by sendong the former and has claimed a thousand lives, too. 

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If guns can be easily access here as much as they were in the US, massacre and school shootings would be as frequent here, too. So the deranged are left with a knife and one victim only.

Not an analysis of the fight

Yesterday, the world saw Paquiao planking as he was tko'ed by Marquez. And oh boy, the first things I heard wear incredible - swerte ng pumusta kay Marquez!

The man is down and the first thought that came out of their mouths were they them having lost their bet. No, not pacman's health, why should they?!

Priorities.Follies.

Oh, and what about the change of religion angle/curse/eschatologic scenarios? Anything to amuse us.

1.12.12

Because it is December 1.

7-11

Creative no? hehehe. I've espied on someone's blog and I enjoyed reading her thoughts. Then, it dawn upon me that my aversion to chattiness reflects on this blog. I say what I say and that's it. Unlike in proses or a novels where authors painstakingly, slowly build emotions. But she writes beautifully, her child, her coño living, etc. I like reading into her writings, she writes about her opulent lifestyle without a trace of making yabang. It's her life, so what do I expect. Maybe because others write to impress.

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Hey, Mr. Obama, congratulations on winning the elections. Can I operate one of your drones?

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So, the Azkals move a notch up in their FIFA rankings. Another round of congratulations. Upon reading this, my instant reaction was hail to the vessels!

Yes, Filipinas are good vessels for foreign seeds. Go flagellates swim hard and find that opening... swim out of poverty! hahaha.

X days before Xmas

hayahay. i've missed posting so many things. the US election is upon the Americans; the east coast was battered badly by Sandy; and our president is in Laos making a laos pitch-- mygush, arroyo & corona pa rin ba? He should watch The Bigbang Theory and learn from Mr. Wolowitz who was ostracized (almost) by his friends for non-stop talk about his space adventures, and at the end, there was Buzz Aldrin telling the trick'o-treating children about his space adventures of yore---- and no one cares. That exactly is everybody's reaction, yet the abnoy keep on blabbing. poor ugly fellow. (hahaha)

oh, right. it's 49 days before xmas. 

Cybercrime & the Varsitarian

UST's varsitarian might as well be the first one to suffer the consequence of enacting RA 10175. It was confusing whether the rant was directed really at Ateneo/DLSU professor's pro-RH stand or the fact that they were unhappy with the recent basketball game result it seemed like Jarencio wrote the vomit worthy piece. Yeah, it was mean and uncalled for.

Whoever wrote that editorial just murdered the English language. He/She/It wanted to sound sophisticated by using highfalutin terms, and then forgetting the proper syntax in the process altogether. It wasn't even colloquial. And maybe the term "intellectual pretender(s) and interloper(s)" he/she/it wrote refers to him/her/it-self .

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Yes we need a cybercrime law to punish a real cybercrime and the criminals behind it. RA 10175 could be that law save for certain provisions. I hope the SC would strike those abominable Sections-- they must. 

sue me!

Nakakalbo na si Pnoy. Mukha laging tanga sa mga larawan na nilalathala ng pahayagan.

Ang taba ni Usec. Valte. Halos magmukha ng snout ng baboy ang ilong niya.

Tumaba si Carandang ng napunta sa Malacañang.

Mukhang tamad si Pnoy.

Parang mangmang ang mga senador na umayuda sa Cyber Crime law at hindi daw nila nabasa ang siningit ni Sotto tungkol sa libel.

O ayan, kasuhan niyo ko!

Muslims

They were this intense since time immemorial. They have waged war for Allah. They won't let anyone mock Mohamad. They are so impassioned they won't let reason dictate their action. They would burn anything in their path. Because if violence is reason, which part of the human brain would let loose such brute attack on civilian lives and properties?

But this is not always the case. Filipino Muslims, although waging a protracted war for independence/recognition, are not as war freaks as their Indonesians or Middle East counterparts, so far as their reaction to "western infidels." I'm so relieved. We are so relieved that they're reaction to the 14 minute ho-hum video was to have a massive motorcade. (may or may not be true, the latest embassy warning might be related to a brewing plan related to that video)

So, is the violence part cultural? Have the pacific ocean cooled Fil-Muslims?! Whatever the reason is, it goes to show that Muslims can think of less bloody way to profess their devotion to their god and prophet. They can be less bloody and more democratic. 

see-oh-see

The circus has began. Expect a barrage of clowny propaganda, silly campaign songs (which might be predominantly to the tune of "call me maybe" or "gangnam style", or recycled "sha-la-la-la-la" or "macarena"). Epal tarps, relief goods with the politico's humongous faces you'll puke on it before you even cook them, ballers, etc. anything not res nullus that can be distributed will be distributed.

One thing. I'll not vote for any candidate who has an incumbent tatay, kuya, ate, tito in the Senate. C'mmon PH, give us options.

dumber than Dumbo

This generation is privileged to have a real Damaso in their midst. The pedophile priest who not only adores the ivory images of Sto.Niño but moreso the innocent bodies of young altar boys. He thought he was invincible. Fueling the massacre of herds and herds of elephants. Corrupting the mind and bodies of minor boys in an environment consecrated to the holy and the saints. 

Apparently, this devil has a name, and it is CRISTOBAL GARCIA. May a thousand and one elephant soul pound you into the depths of hell.

T is for threat.

The US State Department has just alerted U.S citizens who are here in the sunny archipelago of the PH. The message was:

Threat Against American Citizens in Manila

The U.S. Embassy advises American citizens in the Philippines that a threat against American citizens in metropolitan Manila, specifically the Pasay City neighborhood, has been detected by reliable security forces.   This threat remains in effect until October 10, 2012.

In response to the threat, the U.S. Ambassador has ordered an augmented security profile for all U.S. government facilities in Manila.

Link here!

no longer innocent

UP announced that it would show the clip that launch a thousand siege. Well, it's UP. We are in RP, no one is extreme enough here to cause such a widespread raucous. Well, generally, at least. Though speculative, it is not impossible that some extremist muslim might already be in our midst. 

Today, a last minute announcement was made saying that the film will no longer be shown. Like an "inasinang bulate" the attention-whore professor that HE is - claimed so many things and that certain rights were trampled. 

Kamown, sir. Why was the showing got cancelled? I am sure the issue is not about us being deprived of our  constitutionally guaranteed freedoms. I think the issue was security. Unless you can guarantee that no extremist would pass "security" and throw a grenade or open fire at the freedom loving UP community. 

See, this is not about us and assault to our freedom. Remember the clip can be viewed over the internet, and unlike in some countries where many Muslims would not even dare exercise restraint and  logic, we in the free country of PH can see it any time and play it on loop if one wishes to.

But please, don't be a grandstanding-scumbag-attention-whore-ambulant-chaser-wig-wearing professor on this issue. You'll never know. Why don't you just assign your class to watch the film in the safe confines of their rooms/ or dorms and then submit a reaction paper. No need for a public showing as if it was an art film. Promise po, mas maganda pa production value ng Bogart-GangnamStyle.

Shagidi-shagidi-sha-po-po

A 15 minute youtube "movie" has unsettled the very volatile Arab world. The US ambassador to Libya died; other US embassies in that region have been under siege, a KFC outlet has been burned. All because of the "movie."

So I watched it. Found it boring. Bogart the Explorer is more enjoyable and has a better production value than this youtube movie that launched a thousand attack. But I am no Muslim, hence not enraged. Or have these torch carrying muslims seen that horrible movie? Or are they enraged because others are? Oh, yeah there's mob rule. The i-dont-know-what's-happening-but-let's-join-the-crowd-anyway.

Come on. 

Or we non-muslims have no fervent desire to fight for our God. I remember not long ago about an exhibit where the artist has "desecrated" our religious icon. They've put condom, penis doodads, mickey mouse images, and whatnot. There was an uproar, yes; but only from the zealots, from the chismosang manangs of the church, from the pedophile priests, from the rapist priests, and generally from the wolves in priest clothing. The rest went on with their lives. No museum was burned. Nobody got crucified this time.

Point is: The movie is so bad the unintended consequence has been disproportionately overblown of its value. 

Thankful.

While I openly show dismay if these tropical depressions don't make a landfall, I am sincerely thankful that they don't. And Karen is just like them, strong and considerate enough not to make a landfall.

Thank you Lord for sparing us, yet again, from the destructive wind and rain of Karen.

Shallow Me

Ok, this is not a rant. Maybe it is.

But lately, I've been preoccupied by everything mundane. Money.Phone Upgrade.Winning the lotto jackpot.Dining out. Looking good (because I look like a hideous monster). And today, (must be the cold meds I'm taking) I realized how shallow  I am becoming. I hope this is just a phase. 

Why am I like this? This is not me. Hahaha.

Well, I have an inkling of the probable culprit. See, I've been working hard ever since. And depriving myself most of the times. You see, "kailangang mag-impok." But all these delayed gratification is causing my Id to overflow. And the downside is me getting shallow and materialistic. 

Lesson: it's ok to moderately spend. I guess this is really a non-lesson. 

Of Suicides and Pinoy Epal-oticians

The world celebrates Suicide Prevention week. And up above the equator, a Japanese Finance official just committed one-- by hanging. The story ran by the Japanese press pointed to an allegation of the minister's extra-marital affair. That is Japan-- The land of delicadeza; where officials commit harakiri to protect the institution rather than shield themselves with the power they had.

I am not asking for our epal-oticians to do the same. That is too much, i know, but would have wished the same. 

I guess "resiliency," the much vaunted Filipino trait that help us survive disasters after disasters is the same trait common to most politicians that help them survive thier kapal-mukha style of governance. Resiliency. But many Pinoys are so busy earning a decent living they don't care much. Or dismissed the same. Apathy beleaguers this nation. 

Wake up. No to epals!

ouch! nakuryente?

I didn't even bother reading today's news article re who's supporting our stand in the South China Sea, and other APEC related matters. But apparently, 1st World Singapore gave a damn - but who wouldn't? We are talking of China the dragon, no one wants to get burned, right?

The official Ministry of Foreign Affairs posted: "Unlike the Filipino media reports you refer to, we deal with facts not fiction." Ouch. 

Here's the link.

American Dream

The past days, I've been riveted to my desk pretending to work, but really I am following the American election fever. It is on, and it is high. I am thrilled at the maturity level of their democracy. In my unmathematical calculation and non-scientific basis, 98% is issue based, and only 2% is delegated to shenanigans and character assassination. 

Seriously, If I am an American, then I would be a Democrat.

But I am not an American. And we don't have Republicans and Democrats, only political butterflies who visits the sweetest political nectar of the moment. And no matter how enthralled I am with their politics, I have never dreamed of an American dream. What I am dreaming is the day we Filipinos move away from our brand of politics. The epal type. I dreamed that dream when our politicians are genuinely trying to uplift the country; when issues weigh heavier than personalities; when jobs creation is prioritized over the CCT. 

this has to stop

Sotto and his staff are getting into everyone's nerve. It frightens me thinking that an elected official who's been committing blunders after blunders reflects the collective Pinoy mentality. 

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Kudos to individuals and groups who are scrutinizing the Proposed National budget. Sneaky sneaky LP people. 

Empowering who?

 

Earthquakeroats

Another Strong earth movement has been recorded down south. We, in Luzon have been warned for quite sometime that a Big One is ripe and just around the corner. Which corner, that I pray far from where I am. 

But really, it's better to be safe than sorry. So today, I'll be checking the exit doors and stairs of our building and will mark a safe place where to hide. But really, who is safe? 

from: http://whatonearth.olehnielsen.dk/philippines.asp

let the stress begin

I am not sure, but is it mandatory for buses to play Christmas songs? In a way, it conditions us for a frenetic holiday that is coming. 

Ah, the stress. Foods.Gifts.Godsons & Goddaughters.Cousins. 

Tito Sen's sins goes to Nuyohk

Let us share to the world the crappy elected officials running our government:

Quoted for NYTimes:

Two days later, news that Mr. Sotto had plagiarized his speech spilled across blogs, Twitter and Facebook. Careful readers proved that he’d copied and pasted, without citation, large portions from as many as at least five online sources. Among them were the writings of Sarah Pope, who blogs as “the Healthy Home Economist”; a New York University Web site on the notable birth-control advocate Margaret Sanger; and an American activist named Janice Formichella, writing for Feminists for Choice. What’s more, the senator twisted their words for his own purposes.

Mr. Sotto forcefully denied responsibility rather than confessing and offering an apology. When Ms. Pope blogged her dismay at being plagiarized, the senator declared on Filipino TV: “Why would I quote from a blogger? She’s just a blogger.” His chief of staff, Hector Villacorta, told reporters that blogs aren’t copyrighted, governments are exempt from copyright laws, and parliamentary immunity protects the senator. Besides, the Philippines “plagiarized the U.S. Constitution,” he said. “Even our image was copied from God. We are all plagiarists.”

Complete Article here.

You've been Holmes'd!

It's now Mr.Revilla's term to get Holmes'd:

I am not asking you to abandon a sinking ship – that of Sen Sotto’s future in politics. History shows how senators re-invent themselves as often as snakes molt. Even you, Sen Revilla did a volte-face when your best friend’s father was replaced by ex-President Arroyo.

All I am asking is that you put as much effort into the Senate as you do in your movies, worry about your constituents as much as your fans, accept that not all natural phenomena can be explained by your wives’ experience, and finally, seriously consider all the pros and cons regarding the passage of the RH bill.

Full Article here: http://www.rappler.com/move-ph/11277-dear-senator-revilla

Epaloids

I learned a new word, it's necropolitics. In a nutshell it meant squeezing everything out of the death of a person. Yung ume-epal sa burol ng taong namatay.

Really?! We know who you are.

Lady Justice is the Chief

She must have exclaimed TGIF!

So we have a new Chief Justice, who will be serving at the helm of Judiciary for 18 years. I hope she stays true to her convictions. 

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Hindi kaya kakapakinig ni Pnoy ng Sirena ni Gloc9, eh na lss siya at kala ng nakarinig ay ia-appoint si Sereno as CJ? #waley

Robbed of Robredo

His demise feels like we were robbed again, of a good, honest, leader. The number of groups and individuals praying for his miraculous survival was just the tip of an iceberg. 

He literally went into the abyss, then back-- lifeless. But a hero nevertheless.

We hope someone of your caliber, sincerity, devoid of epalness is still within our midst, in our generation. Your demise sir, creates another black-hole in our collective consciousness. Please pray with us so that God send someone like you.

I just hope, people would be honestly touched by your example and follow. Not just touched-cried-then-back-to-their-whore-selves.

Bourned

It seems to me that many Pinoys are watching this movie because part of it was shot here. Guess what, when the movie came to that point, a collective breathe of excitement was perceptible, not because everyone is enjoying what they are seeing, but because they are amazed at the Tagalog lines. As if not enough, they really have to ask, "anong sinabi." And then when islets appear, someone has to really shout that it was Coron. (double face palm).

It was not Damon's Bourne, but enjoyable nevertheless. I came not expecting anything since it's been receiving bad reviews from my siblings, and officemates. What the hell.

To me, the most disturbing point/fact was that live lethal virus are stored here in Manila. Really, in Manila where the population density is 42,858 per square kilometer. 

431

On the contrary, the plane crash of flight 431 reinforces my belief that I will not be dying soon.

Here's a man who works quietly, yet effective in his endeavors. Nothing bombastic. He is the antithesis of a trapo. He is a Magsaysay awardee after all. And that is not an ad hominem nor non- sequitur. The outpouring support of prayers and the simplicity of their home shows us that there really are honest politicos out there, and despite all the prayers, the vigils, the countless statues of Mary and her permutation- he will not be coming back. As a disinterested person, I think he really is dead. 

Again, we are deprived of a good person who honestly means service to his countrymen. And the fact that prayers are not getting him back is telling that first, prayers are not really a tool unlike genies lamp that grants our wishes; second, that accident do happen to everyone; and third, life is short for a good man.

Thus, we should not be to quick to attribute everything to the divine. Sorry, but to do so, and then imagine all the prayers and all the saints have already been called. Nothing. Frustrating.

To do otherwise, and accept things that ordinarily happens, life goes on, minus frustration, no need asking God why.

UPDATE:

I believe in God. It's just that I am not the type to leave everything to him that would make me appear to be a mere puppet. If ever he is alive, well and good. It would reinforce my beliefs but not necesarrily diminish it if he is indeed dead.

Here's the to hopefuls.

UPDATE#2:

The body has been found. Now what.

Malupit ang diyos? Not really. This happens everyday. It's just that the divine chose not to intervene and raised his body from the bottom of the sea alive. RIP, sir.

Citizen Kane

This is bad. I think I'm dying.

I went to a website that recommends good movies, and I am not even a movie buff. And no I am not one of those pseudo peeps trying to sound like movie buffs. Going back, I think I'm dying. And I want to thank torrents for making the last days of my life somewhat happy.

I've just finished Citizen Kane. Wow, they've scrutinize the life of the man, uncovered his flaws, floored by his philosophy all because of RoseBud.

The Story to me is a good example of making a mountain out of a mole hill. Mr.Kane was their Rupert Murdoch-- media mogul. His dying word was rosebud. And they've put so much interest to it. The problem with them is that they are trying to explain the man based on what they think of him.

It's what they think of the man.

In the end, they failed to figure out WHO is rosebud because rosebud is a what--- a sledge.

kabi-Sotto; kapatid ni Enteng

We make mistakes for a reason; sometimes deliberate, sometimes accidental. Nevertheless, we learned -- should learn from them. And when we do, we are reminded of our fallibility, that we are not as high and mighty as we think we are. Thus, committing them keeps our feet grounded.

So what happens if you think you are someone so mighty, and threatening others who don't necessarily share your views? Well, when you commit that mistake, everything will be thrown at you, yes including the kitchen sink.

Sotto, finally made an incredible mistake. And I think the strong public backlash was not unexpected. He was a strong supporter of Anti RHBill, nothing is wrong with that, right? What is wrong is he's one of the many who argues strongly without a solid basis. Like the Macho artista that he was, he just wanted to imposed on the general populace his views. And then he made that speech.

I think, for the first time, he backed up his anti stand with scientific data. He wanted to argue this time with a tinge medical authority, citing doctors, etc. But he was an actor, so he need that cry.

Lo and Behold, the great Senator was caught plagiarizing. Sadly, when confronted, the MachoSen's retort was something like 'why would he quote a mere blogger?' Today, he ate all this braggadocio. His staff has just admitted that they've plagiarize, oh not plagiarize-plagiarize, they just cited the same sources.

Kamown, what's wrong with you people. Either you apologize or don't apologize when you'll just make a nasty excuse. Excuse me sir, you just buried yourself deeper.

So now, the dogs are on your track, sniffing for more plagiarized work/speeches. You brought it on yourself, sir. Because you are arguing your side with snooty sideburns. Because you think you are the truth. Because you think it is your Christian duty. But alas, the people has just found out that your castle is built on a sand. The wind has changed direction, and I'm enjoying the sight of your castle being levelled down.

You are not better than anyone else. Yes sir, you are elected to a national position, but that doesn't make you any better than anyone of us.

e-kiss fuck-thor

That's Thor taking the blue pill and sucked into the matrix.

I know. I know. It's 4.13 in the morn, just woke and my nose seemed to have a life of its own.

ekis paktor

anyare?

tuwing sabado na lang pag gusto ko maiinis nanonood ako nito. gusto ko kasi yung nararamdaman ko pag nag-sasalita na si charice. Ansarap ng pakiramdam na nagpipigil akong wasakin ang tibi. 

bakit? anyare?

oo, magaling siya. pero bakit neber siya na-aprisheyt ng pilipinas gaya ng pag aprisheyt kay tutsi gebara, o kina rosel naba o lilet? nakakapagtaka o hindi nakapagtataka? 

oo, prawd ang lahat sa tinamo niyang tagumpay, inaabangan ng lahat kapag meron siyang interbyu sa mga kilalalang toksiyow gaya ng opra, elen dejeneres, atbp. pero. kasinaman.

Hindi ko kukutyain yung itsura mo charis. pero ramdam ko ang kahungkagan ng ipinapakita mo sa kamera. parang pa-sosyal na hindi naaayon sa itsura.

AHA, kaya pala paiba-iba itsura mo, para mai-ayon sa pasosyal mong asta. pero ansabe? wala pa rin. pareho pa rin ang dating. nakakapanggigil.

gayun pa man. bata ka pa kasi, sana lang matagpuan mo na ang iyong sarili at ipakita ang totoong ikaw. kung balasubas ka, go lang. kung maton ka, ayos lang. basta yung totoo. kung makulit ka e di masaya. sayang ang boses. kaso bilisbilisan mo lang baka magsawa na ng tuluyan ang iyong mga kababayan.

Para sa mga volunteers.

Dear Lord,

Salamat po sa lahat ng mga taong bahagi ng mga institusyon at boluntaryong grupo na buong puso at walang pag-aalinlangang tumutulong sa lahat ng apektadong mamamayan sa lahat at kahit ano pa mang pamamaraan. Nawa'y dagdagan niyo pa po ang kanilang lakas at pang-unawa.

Salamat po.

rats wrath

The only wrath we, city dwellers, will be suffering from would come from the city rats passed off in their feces & urine and mixed in the flood waters, VOILA - leptospirosis.

The previous post was written at the strike of midnight. There were floodings, yes, but not as I imagined as that widespread as it appeared on TV footage. There, I asked if "them hypocrites" would attribute the calamity to god's wrath. True enough, they did.

While those in the affected areas squandered about, those who are in a much safer place and internet connection to boot wondered loudly -- and concluded that this catastrophe is about god's wrath. Because we pushed through with the RH bill. Because we are such sinners. And to boost their self righteous ululations quoted the relevant biblical text re Noah's ark. Argh.

Seriously.

And they claim they are Christians of the highest order spewing biblical passages like they are the new-age prophets. Is it Christian to quote one part of the passage and omitting the other part; focusing on the message of destruction but leaving out the portion re hope and salvation. And yes, they claim to be Christians of the highest order. 

By the way, in the same chapter, it was told that God would no longer obliterate terrestrial life by means of flood. So may be by some other means, so watch out you silly self-righteous hypocrites 

ar-ets veal

When we, mere mortals, say his name, we sin. The holier-than-thou explains that as He commanded, we should not use His name in vain. And now it has lost its meaning meandering in the world of double standards. Apparently, they can use His name, in vain, and would not sin, as a matter of right? fact? or because they say so.

Fuck You hypocrites! (I know, that's uncalled for, but I'll say it again... fuck you bitches)

So, when the CBCP exclaimed "May God have mercy on our Congress" are they expecting floods and thunder to engulf the Batasan? Oh, by the way, there's a metro-wide flooding right now, is this the curse from their god?

Yesterday, when they called for intelligent debate or a semblance of it, Bagatsing thundered that voting should be done today (August 7) because 6 (August 6) is a number of the devil. 

What the hell is wrong with him?

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Again, debate is good. But please anchor your arguments on what's logical and palpable. Argue purely on the morals if you have to. But please, do not muddle the two; we are no longer in the friar era where you have control of what information the general population would have. 

We are aware. We know.

NO to no-to-rh-bill

I have a feeling that the much needed (or so many of us think) RH Bill won't be passed. Why am I always on the non-winning side?!

Would the gods hear my prayer for a miracle if I'm praying for the passage of the law these church people are also praying to be thrown out of the garbage bin?

Is it really about prayer? politics? 

flagella & spermatozoa

Dear Senator Sotto,

I don't understand you kasi. I cannot understand how someone who is in a position to help our country by passing a bill still refuses to do so. Like you and the RH Bill.

x x x

The Filipino people need the help of Senators who can see beyond their own needs, care more for the people they purport to care about than they do about losing the so-called Catholic vote, and realize that although all this interpellating and old-boy chuckling may increase their popularity in the Senate,it does nothing for the real people of the Philippines. 

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How do you do it, Senator? I mean, you enjoy/enjoyed 25-plus years of fertility with your wife, and you have only four children? Your wife is a beauty titlist and multi-awarded actress and singer, but I have read no research that says singers’ eggs and/or fallopian tubes help to exempt them from pregnancy. 

We normal folk, if we don't use contraceptives, we get pregnant most of the time.

x x x 

I mean, do their sperm also behave like yours? Heat-seeking missiles targeting Ms. Gamboa's eggs only when you wanted Romina, Diorella, Gian and Ciara? Ang suerte niyo namang mag-asawa: No unwanted children. No children born earlier than you wanted them.

Can you train the sperm of your countrymen – good, decent, God-fearing men who want to have children the way you do - all wanted, all spaced to ensure their and their mothers' best health, and yet not take the contraceptives of your choice? 

If, indeed, you can do that - make all Filipinos' sperm as senatorial as yours so that each and every Filipino need not worry about another pregnancy when he makes love to his partner, then I will not begrudge your irrational stance against the RH Bill.

(Click here to read Dr.Holmes complete letter)

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Simple. Direct to the point. Silly if not hypocrites hiding from the veil of their organized religion. 

reigning on rains

I am a rain person. I rather be a basang sisiw soaked in rain than a sweaty gusgusin. I love it windy and grey. Yes, I am a rain person.

While I enjoy this kind of weather, the recent suspension of classes and offices is a bit worrying. Water rises so quickly and this is just monsoon rains. Imagine if NCR is hit directly by a typhoon? Okay, let's factor high tide, and the opening of dam and flood gates. But still, it worries me. Yes, it worries me and I am a rain person.

speech spoiling snaffu

What if the person you invited to your event dissed you in front of all your guests, without signs or provocations? 

What kind of person would list down events from years past and tell everyone that it pissed him so much he was not able to move on?

What kind of person who after doing all these would have the courage to smile his dog smile, had his picture taken, and then left in a hurry without confronting the person he dissed the most?

And then you ask why?

Of surplus store & nukes

I noticed the mushrooming of Japanese Surplus stores, and bikes, their electronics have antedated them however.

The point is, they sell really cute trinkets, ceramics, and whatnot; and my paranoia strikes me that they may have come from Fukushima, ergo, some plutonium or other unstable elements decaying on its surface. And then, paranoia is replaced by hero-wannabe syndrome. Because if there's indeed radiation, then I can exposed myself  until I get my dna mutated until I exhibit mutant ability. But reality knocks me off, not that it has been proven, not in any scientific journals anyway, that radiation causes awesome mutation, experience also tells me that no amount of microwaving my food could provide me that mutation, too.

Oh, well. Today is a sunday, and its raining hard. (By not saying "raining hard outside," do i save space -- or byte? or should I say "raining hard outside" and risk being asked if it could rain inside? But really it can rain inside, that's when ones roof has holes in it. But then again, if there's a hole in our roof, then I shouldn't be typing this because water and electronics have never been good friends.)

Yes. Today is a sunday.

So? 'na

In my (unscientific-with-no-legal-or-statistical-basis) opinion, Pnoy and his administration have done a decent job running our troubled paradise. I don't expect them to solve each and every problem we have.

But hell yeah, there's a lot of areas to improved on. 

Just because I don't like his face means I should be blinded with the gains of this administration. I might not approved of his noynoying, or perhaps his personal vendetta with GMA et al. But that doesn't mean I should complain endlessly.

Yes, there are improvements. I'm glad. 

I don't get it when people are complaining that the speech was too long. Weren't they complaining about last year's SONA saying it was too short?

Haters gonna hate. By the way I haven't heard nor read the full transcript of his SONA. So, that maybe is the reason why I'm not puking while typing this.

Doll - fee

Not another tribute, say you.

I cannot say that I'm fed up with the week-long tribute to Mang Dolphy. I am not. I didn't attempt to sit in front of the tv and listen to everyone's ululation. It was a preemptive move on my part. I don't want to saturate my idea of the man and end up feeling apathetic.

But hey, Mang Dolphy you were a great part of my growing-up years. Good luck to your journey into the void (for the non believers); laugh your way into the heavens (for the believers); fool the demon to let you into the heaven (for the hypocrites believing you led an immoral/promiscuous life).

One thing, You, sir, lived a satisfying earthly existence. You made us laugh at our own follies. At least you made me laugh at my own follies.

Paralysis and Despair

“No longer is the Filipino mired in paralysis and despair; he has seen the seemingly difficult tasks achieved, and is one with the government in creating a society that is truly just, prosperous, and equitably progressive,” said Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte in a statement.

Ohhh Valte and her enviable task of painting rosy scenarios.

On the contrary, madame, Filipinos will be mired in paralysis and despair despite the personalities of those who occupy the palace-by-the-river so long as what the government offerings are all but palliative.

The government cannot "create a society that is truly just, prosperous, and equitably progressive" so long as our elected and non elected officials have a common goal of enriching themselves and pillaging the coffers of the nation.

Philippines will never be prosperous as a nation, not until we collectively aim for it. Not now, not this generation --- because this generation is busy if not planning a get-rich scheme damn all,  then applying for visa to live elsewhere.

See, this is despair.

rich-Richer; poor-Poorer

First off, I'm not rich. not yet. 

But i don't get why many critics have aversion with the rich people getting richer, and poor people getting poorer. If they want to alleviate the poverty condition of our godforsaken country, then why not write something constructive. Maybe something that the government may do, or something that would directly affect the lives of the poor : correct mindset, livelihood program, family planning, etc.

Enough with the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer. enough with the motherhood statements. Is it really amusing or startling that the rich continues to amass wealth? I don't think so, but of course with the exception of those with questionable source of wealth (drug lords, jueteng lords, etc.). The rich are getting richer because they have the proper mindset, and honestly, most of them work their asses off. The only way to stop them from becoming rich is if they self-destruct, or if they venture into condemnable habit of drug abuse/gambling/ and mindless extravagance.

On the other hand, the poor gets poorer because like the proverbial Juan Tamad, they lay waiting for the bayabas to fell into their hungry mouths. How many of them really try to uplift their status and get out of their slums?

So there, don't give us this bullshit of rich getting richer.

linta sa katihan

Funny. Masyado nang maraming nalalaman tong si Google translate. I am checking if leech is linta and here goes Google suggesting if I'm looking for linta sa katihan.

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This entry just cross my mind. Why would one need leeches sucking his blood surreptitiously when he can donate it freely? The point is, a leech is a leech is a leech -- parasite, surviving on its host sucking his blood without permission. Exactly the essence of being a parasite, otherwise it's a pet. And who wants parasite infesting ones body? 

Oh yes, I remember, this is pointless.

What % of x is...

So this is the latest mundane thing that pick the ire of the self-righteous zealots. Racist they say. One thing for sure is that scientifically the percentage is erroneous, and it trivializes Genetics. Mr. Mendel must be turning in his grave and might be thinking of unleashing the Zombie plants from his peapod experiment. Oh just like any controversy, many a Pinoy found way to make funny pun of the original (which they say needs copy editing).

On another note, a general observation base from my limited knowledge of our culture and history, Pinoy's are not particular in maintaining their bloodline to themselves unlike the Chinese or some member of Royal Family, or maybe this limitation as I understand it is base on which particular social strata I am in. Ah, yes it somehow exist. The rich marrying the rich to maintain and expand their power. The poor, they have no choice but to breed with heir kind. The middle class, oh, there's facebook.

First of June

We now enter the last month of the 2nd quarter of 2012. Everyone is muttering how fast days are, and before we know it its the BER months already. Yes, its fast alright but the question is can we keep up? Seriously, procrastinating is easier than to accomplish what it is we have to accomplish. 

Oh how the mighty has fallen, and no its not related to Pnoy's triumph. Its about Facebook's disastrous IPO.  It has lost so much of its value that Mr. Zuckerberg no longer belongs to the top tier of the world's wealthiest. Bilog din pala ang cyberworld.

Going back, the metro bid goodbye to May by rolling out a carpet of flood. Traffic at the major thoroughfares were at a standstill as the parade of the multicolored flotsam passed. 

Koronang Tinik sa Lalamunan

It must be said that Pnoy's pain in the neck -- Corona's crown, has been overwhelmingly overthrown. And days after the 20-3 verdict has been handed, the power struggle begins to surface. 

I am praying that real change would result from this divisive political exercise.

June is here. Rains frequent, thunder and lightning dazzles in the horizon.

Lantern of Lies

So this is what a "lantern of lies" looks like, CJ said so:

.World Blogger Day.

So today is World Blogger Day, and this is an obligatory entry.

Oh and it's May already. Rain on the 1st of May was quite a relief, it wasn't the type that sucks humidity. Nevertheless, the sound of the raindrops impinging on the dry earth is calming.

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I am all for the Laborer's Right, but seeing one of the placard saying "SCRAP the LABOR CODE" is a let down. This is the kind of activism I cannot swallow--- hollow.

Monday - Tuesday

I was shocked to hear the news of the death of my HS classmate's father. I was shocked not because of his passing, but the manner of his demise. He was to collect his spouse, close their shop. Evil person pounced on him. Evil person grabbed their money. Evil person shot him in the head. DEATH.

Really, why do bad things happen to good people?

But before him, a week after the Holyweek, someone was also shot dead here in our community. The temerity of these goons is appalling. 

So there, last Monday night 23 April, we consoled our friend. But I was thinking of other things, of justice, of revenge, of heaven, and of hell. That I fervently hope there's hell to burn them - gun wielding goons.  

Happy Easter, 2012

It’s Easter Sunday. In today’s Gospel (Jn. 20 1-9) we hear of Mary Magdalene discovering the empty tomb. That first Easter morning was filled with “hysterical” moments. There was awe, disbelief, amazement, confusion and lots of running! Awesome, that first Easter morning!

Fr. Jerry Orbos, PDI

Lego Haws

es-en-el : sm1 lyk u ajejeje

Have a break, have kitkat

by pex/tambay_ng_recto2

$$$ account

There was so much discussion re bank secrecy law and the peso vs. dollar accounts in today's Impeachment proceeding. The unbiased LP Senators led by Prosecutor Drilon were coaxing the hapless president of the PSBank who would not be budged. Then came the reelectionist Prosecutor Alan Peter Cayetano who even cited a Supreme Court ruling. He asked the bank president if he was aware of the aforementioned ruling to which the latter acquiesced. They have stipulated on the facts -- both agreed. Cayetano went on to say that in this case, SC made an exception into allowing a writ of execution over the dollar accounts. Cayetano asked why cannot the Impeachment court make such an exception now; Cayetano tried hard to connect serving justice with flouting a clear provision of a statute. The PSBank President stood his ground and explained how he understood the case. 

The Lawyer vs. The Banker

Prosecutor Cayetano is convinced that the Supreme Court has made an exception with this Bank Secrecy Law concerning foreign currency accounts. He is so convinced that he tried to convinced the Manager. After all, he was the Lawyer. Cayetano tried to appear and sound like an authority in interpreting law. But surprisingly, the banker's understanding is more in line with the court's ruling; he was correct that yes, the SC made an exception, but clearly applicable only on this SPECIFIC case. 

IN VIEW WHEREOF, the provisions of Section 113 of CB Circular No. 960 and PD No. 1246, insofar as it amends Section 8 of R.A. 6426 are hereby held to be  INAPPLICABLE to this case because of its peculiar circumstances.  Respondents are hereby REQUIRED to COMPLY with the writ of execution issued in Civil Case No. 89-3214, “Karen Salvacion, et al. vs. Greg Bartelli y Northcott, by Branch CXLIV, RTC Makati and to RELEASE to petitioners the dollar deposit of respondent Greg Bartelli y Northcott in such amount as would satisfy the judgment. (click here for the complete case)

Is Corona Case on all fours with Salvacion?

NO. In Salvacion, there was a final and executory decision made by the trial court already; the defendant-foreigner was guilty. He lured a 12 year old Filipina, detained her for 4 days, and was raped 10 times. The bank refused to garnished on the dollar accounts because of the contested statute. In this case, the court clearly ruled base on justice and equity (the reason was explained in the case thoroughly). What's telling is that the court SPECIFICALLY said that the exception was applicable pro hac vice-- in this case only. Thus, there was no carte blanche exception made.

On the other hand, the circumstances in Corona's impeachment trial is really different on so many accounts. No less than, Prosecutor Farinas has admitted that the articles of impeachment were badly composed. It cannot be denied that it originated from Malacanang. The charges/offenses charged were nebulous at best. So, how can this be an issue of justice so that it may be said to be in pari materia with Salvacion?

That the banker's understanding of the Supreme Court ruling is better than a lawyer is most appalling.

Oh come oh holy...

When the holy spirit nest on St.Benigno -- for following the straight yellow path.

From: pex/tambay_ng_recto2

February, supposedly the lovemonth

January is gone.

Now we move to February which has 29 days this year. The supposedly love month should be extra-special-- an extension of a day to fool or be fooled. (bitter, ikr).

I noticed I have fewer entries since I pledge not to post anti government entries. Hahaha.

Faith, blind

Video by: John Javellana & Patricia EvangelistaFrom: Rappler.com

Impeaching the CJ

"If the impeachment process is conducted in a fair and transparent way, the institutional gains could be immense. The boundary between law and politics would be sharpened, and the judiciary could come out of this vastly strengthened. Politicians, from the president and members of Congress down to the mayor of the smallest town, would be firmly reminded that it is not their business to interfere in the functions of the judiciary. Judges from the highest to the lowest court, on the other hand, would be strongly warned about incurring political debts in exchange for appointments, or getting embroiled in politics."

 ~Prof. Randy David

PDI, 15-January-2012

Of Weedings end invitations

A high school classmate is about to get married, and she doesn't want to send a word to everyone.

Wedding is a major event that everyone wants to be invited -- relatives, kapitbahays, kinder-friends, elementary-friends,high school friends, college friends, office mates, ad infinitum (times 2). Since the couple is working on a budget, they cannot just invite everyone. Problem arises on how and who to weed out from the guest-list.

Truth be told, I am not invited.

But I don't begrudge her because I would do the same if "I ever get to marry." Wedding is a solemn event, a major event that I would want to play over-and-over again in my head. I want to enjoy and share the joyous event with my real classmate friends, with my trustworthy friends, with my true relatives. Imagine someone congratulating you blankly, and then continued chomping at his food? I want to savor the moment with people who are genuinely happy for me.

Happy New Year !

Near the Northern Window

Leap Year
January 2, 2012, 06:25 pm

We have to hope, or else just walk into the mouth of an active volcano and die of idiotic combustion. 2012 is another eschatologic year, after this, some group would be organized to predict the next Armageddon. So, Let's see. I am really excited.

I am really hoping for the best- our nation, our personal lives. With this, I would not say a (negative) piece about our president and his administration, I will try hard.

Oh, I should not have watched its pilot episode, now I'm hooked.

To Infinity and Beyond!