(I’m feeling lazy today so this will be short.) “The official campaign period hasn’t started yet so there’s no violation.” That in a nutshell is how those personalities with running political-advertisements-disguised-as-public-service-ads defend their early campaigning. While, technically correct it’s just a flimsy excuse as far as I’m concerned. The funny thing is when it comes [...] Read more »
Ban On Cellphone Use While Driving
I was listening to the radio this morning and I heard an interview with Congressman Irwin Tieng. The topic was about House Bill 4917 which was filed by Tieng and several others. The bill seeks to ban the use of cellphones while driving. The bill is given a tinge of relevance at this specific time [...] Read more »
The “Vote For My Candidate” Challenge (Updated)
I’ve been reviewing the platform matrix over at getrealphilippines.com and I am disappointed. BenignO, the owner of that site and the brains behind Platform, plez!, put up that matrix more than four weeks ago and yet it remains empty for the most part. It’s either BenignO has not been updating the matrix (which I seriously [...] Read more »
The Philippines Through Foreign Eyes
It is sometimes difficult to understand a problem much less find a solution to it if you’re too close to the situation. It is suggested that when you find yourself in such a predicament it would be good to step back a bit and see the bigger picture. Personally, I find that getting another person’s [...] Read more »
Ninoy Aquino’s Speech In Los Angeles
Video courtesy of NinoyAquinoTV. For a transcription of Ninoy’s speech go to Real Encounters. And, here’s a YouTube video about his assassination. Read more »
At Least I Tried
When he was asked why he wants to run for president, El Shaddai leader Bro. Mike Velarde said he wanted to solve this country’s problems. When I heard that I realized that all our aspirants are basically using that same line as the reason why they want to become president. To solve our country’s problems. [...] Read more »
Millions Of Pesos Spent On Indecent Exposure
Vice President Noli De Castro must really be full himself. At the hearing today of the Senate Committee on Economic Affairs, he justified his participation in those Pag-Ibig Fund advertisements by saying that his credibility makes the dissemination of information more effective. That’s a load of crap. Everyone knows De Castro and other government officials [...] Read more »
WWCAD?
I’m amused by calls for former President Corazon Aquino’s canonnization. I just feel that it’s a bit of a stretch. Calling her a hero may already be enough (although that too gives me goosebumps). But, a saint? Missus Aquino herself may be turning in her grave. There’s no doubt about it even though she was [...] Read more »
PPCRV Pushes For Voters Education In Schools
The Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting is pushing for the inclusion of voters’ education in the college curriculum. The PPCRV is reportedly in talks with private Catholic schools for this and is also discussing the matter with public universities and colleges. It is estimated that in 2010 the number of youth voters (between 18 [...] Read more »
Public Servants To Stand Motionless For Better Public Service
Standing still for close to nine hours straight is no mean feat. What more if you’re standing on the flatbed of a moving truck and without anything to hold on to. That’s exactly what four Honor Guards from the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police did yesterday during the funeral procession [...] Read more »
