Senator Richard Gordon wants our Muslim ancestors honored for fighting for Philippine independence. I’ve been told that this has been an advocacy of the senator since 2003. Well and good. That shows that this is probably not just a ploy to get himself noticed. But, pardon me for being a little too suspicious of the [...] Read more »
The Post With No Name
I seriously hope everyone has had their fun now that the main characters of the sordid affair that has taken this country by storm has already come out to say their piece before what I can only describe as the most ridiculous institution in this side of the world. The mainstream media and the blogosphere [...] Read more »
Poor Or Rich?
There’s no doubt about it: One of the biggest problems in this country is poverty. Our upcoming leaders should find a way to address this once and for all. Hopefully they would do so with long term solutions not just with stop gap measures such as emergency employment programs and dole-outs. It is said that [...] Read more »
The Strange Case of Mabuhay
Isn’t it strange that in advertisements promoting Philippine tourism the word ‘mabuhay” is standard but in normal conversations it is never used. That being the case, why then do we use it at all when addressing a foreign audience? “Come visit the Philippines. Mabuhay!” Don’t we have any other conversational words that we can use in lieu of [...] Read more »
DOH Confirms RP’s First Influenza A H1N1 Virus Case
Let’s all take time to pray for our country’s safety against the deadly Influenza A H1N1 virus. The Department of Health has confirmed the country’s first infection. The patient has been described as a 10-year old girl who came from a trip to Canada and the United States. Prayers for the little girl and the [...] Read more »
A Campaign Ad By Any Other Name
Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay is ready to defend his “Makati” infomercial, which critics say is a not so subtle pitch for his presidential bid. In an Inquirer.net report, Binay is said to have welcomed the petition filed by partylist group Abakada Guro asking the Comelec to investigate the infomercials of perceived presidential aspirants. Binay already [...] Read more »
Sino Ang Mas Nakakatulong Kay Escudero?
Nakarating sa aking atensyon ang isang Facebook entry na ito mula sa isang taga-suporta ni Senador Francis Escudero. Mula ito sa isang Annie Reyes. Narito ang buong tugon niya sa aking blog entry na ginamit ng inquirer.net para sa kanilang Being Filipino blog. To LPGD:Dahil hindi patok sayo ang mga sagot ni Chiz sa forum [...] Read more »
Examining Motherhood Statements III
Philippine Star columnist William M. Esposo makes an interesting point about why we, as a nation, fail to eradicate corruption. He raised his idea in his column yesterday May 17, 2009. Esposo sums up the reason why corruption remains a problem in the Philippines in the following paragraphs. Highlights are mine: Not to suggest that [...] Read more »
The Most Difficult Question
Not a few bloggers have heaped praises on ANC newscaster Tina Monzon Palma for asking the participants of the first ANC Leadership Forum if they plan to support the investigation of President Gloria Arroyo after the 2010 Elections. Perhaps they thought Ms. Palma showed balls by asking such a question. Perhaps she did. I’m just [...] Read more »
Introducing: “Hindi Ako Uto-Uto” Movement
Recent events have inspired me to think of what else can be done for the country aside from blogging for change. Well, since movements for change seem to be in vogue these days I thought I might as well join the bandwagon. So here’s my humble attempt. “Hindi Ako Uto-Uto” Movement “Hindi Ako Uto-Uto” Movement [...] Read more »
