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On This Day 2011: For The Record

// September 18th, 2011 // 2 Comments » // General

What’s happening?
News that appeared on my Twitter feed today…

[01] Miss Universe 2011 3rd Runner-up Shamcey Supsup arrives today via PAL flight PR103 from Los Angeles.
[02] Manny Pacquiao’s LA home was burglarized.

[03] Earthquakes:
– 5.6 earthquake, off the east coast of Honshu, Japan.
– 5.0 earthquake, Hokkaido, Japan region. Sep 18 7:39pm at epicenter (22m ago, 145km E of Hakodate, depth 69km).
– 6.8 earthquake, Sikkim, India. On 2011/09/18 12:40:47 UTC (6m ago, depth 10km).

[04] Obama plans to raise taxes for US millionaires.
[05] Final bulletin on TS Onyok: max winds of 110 kph and gustiness of up to 140 kph.
[06] Floyd Mayweather Jr., in a controversial win, knocked out Victor Ortiz in the 4th round of their WBC championship match, extending his undefeated streak to 42 fights.
[07] PNP recovers more than 200 motorcycles.
[08] Final Score: FEU:78 – Adamson:74. > FEU to face Ateneo in the finals.
[09] Jeepney drivers gearing up for Monday strike.
[10] Ronikage turns a year older today.

Triple Boo

// June 23rd, 2011 // No Comments » // General

Boo!

[1] Surprise!
I’m back… well, almost. I just want to break my four months of silence. It’s getting spooky on this site that it sometimes goes offline without me even noticing it. You might go asking me what’s new; well, plenty actually. But still waiting (and praying) for that “ultimate” event to happen. Until then, I’m keeping my mouth zipped about it.

Shut!

[2] Sucks!
Mega Manila is submerged in flood. That’s ankle-deep to as high as six-feet of waters. Such event only reinforces the fact that the Philippines is a certified third world country. While The Netherlands is already exploring options for amphibious houses, our country is still far from completing those much needed dikes.

Haist!

[3] Sweet!
Kissing A Fool. I’m currently so hooked with this song. Though I find it difficult to learn the tune because of its shifting mood, but that is why I am loving it. Sadly, no matter how much I practice, I’ll never come close to singing it as Buble’s.

Sob!

Indelible Mark

// June 30th, 2010 // 6 Comments » // General

It has been a month and a half since we cast our votes and I still have my indelible ink on. Stubborn ink! But before it totally wears off and since today is also the inauguration of the 15th President of the Republic of the Philippines, I want to divulge the people I voted for last election. This gives me a sense of accountability for the choices I made.

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Tataya Ako Kay Gordon

// May 2nd, 2010 // 6 Comments » // General

When I created this blog, I promised myself that I will refrain from writing about politics. Pardon and allow me this opportunity…

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Eight years ago, Senator Richard Gordon was the guest speaker of the Technological Institute of the Philippines. It was that day when I told myself that should this man decides to run for president, he will have my vote. Eight years is enough to change a man’s opinion about someone. But come May 10, I will mark his name on my ballot with that same conviction.

Why Richard Gordon? Subic after the Americans left, WOW! Philippines, Red Cross work.

I have heard a number of people who believes that Gordon can be a good president but have decided to join the yellow army because they do not want a Villar presidency. I also do not want a Villar presidency but I do not see Aquino as a better alternative. I don’t think I will be doing my country any favor should the latter wins.

We Filipinos have a serious need for discipline and Richard “Dick” Gordon is what the Philippines need right now. The man does not sugar-coat and does not patronize. He speaks his mind bluntly and acts decisively. We need a leader that is tough enough to straighten out things in this country. I am aware that if he wins, he will introduce policies that I might raise objections to because it will give me discomfort, but I’m ready for that because I want a better Philippines. And as he molds the country, I too will become a better Filipino.

Tataya ako kay Gordon! But I will pray that God gives us the rightful president…