Dirty Hari Strikes Again

Manila city Mayor Alfredo Lim strikes again as he clean up Manila Police District to stop those who abuse their position.


“Cooperate or you will evaporate”, this is his strong command to all of the police officers in Manila. It is one of his campaigns to stop those who use their position to fatten their pockets.


This kind of officials is what our country needs, like Manila Mayor Alfredo “Dirty Hari” Lim and Davao City Mayor Rodrigo “The Punisher” Duterte. If you want to cooperate shout your mouth, listen and follow.

Battlecry of Generals

It’s a new war that has been arising between Opposition Senator Panfilo Lacson and AFP General Hermogenes Esperon. Things started when General Esperon extended his term that is supposed to end on February 9,2008. But the other side trashes an assault that Senator Lacson was part of the 2006 coup.

It is another dirty political tactics will come out as revelation for both side as we know that the one behind the Esperon’s extension in his term is his commander-in-chief President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

ExtraJudicial Killings in the Philippines

Anyone might not notice how many have been already are victims of Extra Judicial Killing in our country. Lots of reports arise; some of them were found but without lives anymore. Is it true that it started during the era of our present President today?

I have attached here my source http://www.pinoyhr.net/ for those who have love and dignity for our country. Then you’ll be the one who will decide. Thank you for reading this reminder and I hope you will learn something from this Government that we have in presence. Just notice the year when this people started to vanish and found lying in the ground. You can also see the list of people who are destroyed and killed.

Just Asking!

Does it come in your mind why our country was called as puppets of Americans? I’ve always hear that phrase in television or in radio or even read in newspaper every time there is a rally. Is theirs a secret behind this why we, Filipinos act like dog to his master (America)?


When I was a child, my father told me that if we can notice the shape of our country it is like a dog sitting on its butt. See it for yourself! Does it have any relation to our personality? Are you offended? Then ask why we still keep our feet stranded in the side of foreign regime. Well, no hard feeling I’m just asking!

I'm a Bad Politician but a Good Economist: Pagmamalaki ni Pres. GMA

Sa talumpati ni President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo sa London sa Europa, ay ipinag-malaki niya na siya'y Masamang pulitiko pero magaling na ekonomista, Sang ayon ka ba? Nung mga nakaraan, sunod-sunod na mga kontrobersiya ang pinasok ng ating mahal na pangulo, ang ZTE broadband deal, mga pag-aalsa ng grupong magdalo sa administrasyon, Hello Garci, kaso ni Jocjoc Bolante at iba pa, ngunit ito'y nalusutan, kaya tama na BAD POLITICIAN siya.

GOOD ECONOMIST? Turo ng mga guro ko nung ako'y high school "Ang isang magaling na ekonomista ay ang may kakayahang tugunan ang mga demands at supply ng isang bansa”.
Hmmmmp... Sa araw-araw na nanunood ako ng balita 70 pursyento ng balita makikita ang pag hihirap ng ating bansa, mamayang walang makain, walang matirahan, pamahal na pamahal na bilihin, sabi nga kanina ni senador Chiz Escodero sa isang segment sa Umagang Kay Ganda sa Abs-Cbn, kulang-kulang may 9 milyong pilipino ang mahirap sa pilipinas.
ANU SA TINGIN MO?

Gen. Esperon –“Family is vital”

Gen. Esperon, I think it’s not fair enough especially to the family of all Military Detainee that they cannot visit their husbands. You must realize that you are affecting many families, and that family is imperative especially when they are not at home. Think many times when doing something that is not fair to all concern, not just your own will but for sake of many.

Ineffectual Courage of Young De Venecia

After ZTE broadband deal scandal spread out all over the country, it also caught the attention of our senators and brought it in the senate where efforts and time was wasted for the investigation, behind this scandal the one who serve as whistle blower in this scam is now out of sight.

The President and House Speaker’s relationship has been silently in cold war when young De Venecia publicly renounced that there is a direct jugglery in their bidding where ZTE won it in unquestionable consequences. Joey directly pointing out First Gentleman as the primary master of this scam. But as we all expected as a man in position his dogs come out to back up their master.

It was reported that Sec. Leandro Mendoza of Department of Transportation and Communication threatened Joey’s security. And also last November President Gloria Arroyo and House Speaker Jose De Venecia meet in their meeting of LAKAS-NUCD where everything were arranged about this scam and keep things out of the woods again.

Does it mean that blood is NOT thicker than water? But power and money can!

KKB nga ba?

Lumipad patungong Europa si Pangulong Gloria Macapagal Arroyo noong nakaraang Linggo ngunit lingid sa kaalaman ng nakararami, kasama niya sa kanyang pag-alis ang may tatlumpong kongresista na kaalyado ng kanyang administrasyon.

Ayon sa mga ulat ang perang ginastos ng mga kongresista ay ang mismong pera na naipamudmod sa Malacañang na halos tumataya sa kalahating milyong piso. May mga nagsasabi na ito ay pabuya ng pangulo dahil sa pagiging tapat ng mga ito sa administrasyon at ang hindi pagbuto sa kongreso para mabasura ang impeachment complaint na naisampa ulit sa kanya.

Kung totoo nga ang mga ito, saan naman nanggaling ang perang pinanggagastos sa kanila. Galing ba ito sa kaban ng bayan? Sa dami nilang iyon iisipin niyo bang KKB sila sa pagpunta sa Europa?

Cops confirmed identity, suicide of Japanese man in Dagupan

The Pangasinan Police said last Thursday that the foreigner who was found dead last November 4 at the hotel in Dagupan City is indeed a Japanese National and that he committed suicide.

According to Inspector Leo Llamas officer-in-charge of the Dagupan City Police Office, that the confirmation of the identity of the victim was made by the Japanese Embassy while his cause of death was provided by the Crime Laboratory office of the Region 1 Police.

Excerpt from this site: http://www.gmanews.tv/story/67810/Cops-confirm-identity-suicide-of-Japanese-man-in-Dagupan

AIDS - "An Alarming Illness"

What is AIDS? AIDS or Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome is a collection of symptoms and infections resulting from the specific damage to the immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in humans,[1] and similar viruses in other species (SIV, FIV, etc.). Excerpt from this site http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AIDS

As we celebrate World AIDS Day, again I would like to remind each and every Filipino especially those who are working abroad (OFW) that AIDS is everywhere, and it can transmit to you anytime. We will not wait for this illness to conquer us; there are a lot of contraceptives that you can use to prevent any type of sickness.

For more information about HIV/AIDS, please visit “YOUANDAIDS, The HIV/AIDS PORTAL FOR ASIA PACIFIC” at http://www.youandaids.org/Asia%20Pacific%20at%20a%20Glance/Philippines/index.asp

Ang Sundalo ng Republika ng Pilippinas

I would like to promote this website as it emphasized what is really happening inside and outside of the Military. I am encouraging all readers of this website to be fair to all concerned parties. I am not Pro-Ad and Oppositions, I spoke in behalf of my citizenship as Filipino. I do believed that each and every Filipino must know what is really happening in our country.

Declaration: The Unfinished Business

Want to know the reason about what had happened to Makati last Wednesday. Check this link to understand the natures of our present fighter; the Magdalo http://www.sundalo.bravehost.com/

Men of Past and Present

A day before we celebrate the 144th birth of Andres Bonifacio, the nation was again astonish when ex-soldier and now Senator Antonio Trillanes elude from his hearing and march along with his Magdalo companions to revoke against our government. Their adequate desire to stop corruption and some alleged leaders behind the suffering of Filipino community to poverty strengthen them even in a small group they are.

I salute Sen. Trillanes for not showing a single fear for that instance, he is the man who speaks for many. He doesn’t mind what ever may be the charges that those official under this government might file against him. Like Andres Bonifacio, he doesn’t stop in fighting for freedom and corruption. And they both have their own passion to express there believe.

As a citizen in this country I want to assure this, that if time comes that our Inang Bayan will call her son’s to fight for her (our country), I would not hesitate to offer my service.

Although Andres Bonifacio loss his fight during his time. Antonio Trillanes is a revelation that in our generation, we though have real heroes like them.

Want to know the mission of Magdalo’s? Visit this blog http://magdaloparasapagbabago.blogspot.com/

Overkill – “Martial Law Ruling Revived”

(Makati City, Philippines) We all saw what had happened yesterday, it’s Overkill, isn't it? This is the same scenario when Former President Marcos declared Martial Law. This is the time where PNP Officials, AFP and any other governments’ agencies perform their duties unlawfully. We are still hoping that this will not happen again.

Trillanes, Lim call for Arroyo's Ouster

(UPDATE, Manila Philippines) A group of soldiers facing charges for a 2003 coup plot called for President Arroyo's removal Thursday after walking out of a court hearing at the Makati City Hall. Read more...

(Excerpt from ABS-CBN Report: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryID=100800)

Extrajudicial Killings

Extrajudicial killings? This is common in our country (Philippines), wherein leaders of different sectors are killed. According to the effort of some of the representatives from other countries that most of the killings were conducted by the defender/protector of its own citizen (“The Military”).

The military rebuff concerning the several extrajudicial executions in which its soldiers are implicated. The actions that have been promulgated by our Government to respond to the problem of extrajudicial executions are encouraging. However, they have yet to succeed, and the extrajudicial executions continue.

Please see the 66 pages reports from Mr. Philip Alston regarding Extrajudicial Killings in the Philippines.

"Young Rebels" Surrendered to our Government

Two 12-year-old boys were among the 13 members of the New People's Army (NPA) who surrendered to government troops in Nueva Ecija, the Philippine Army said on Wednesday.

After six years in hiding as a rebel Vicencio and Jerry surrendered to our government last Wednesday. They were recruited and armed weaving the flag and courage of a rebel. Imagine, they are just six years old when they are recruited and trained to fight against our government. After six years in a forest hiding and doing some unlawful acts, they decided to surrender along with 11 other companions.

Hopefully its time for them to recruit in school, an aside from guns and playing their self to death, give them pencil and education for a better life of our young warriors.

Adopted from: gmanews.tv

Autism: "Separating them from an ordinary human being"

What is Autism? Autism - is a brain disorder that begins in early childhood and persists throughout adulthood; affects three crucial areas of development: communication, social interaction, and creative or imaginative play. (excerpt from http://www.uchicagokidshospital.org/online-library/content=P02036)

I have attended a seminar regarding AUTISM last November 25, 2007 at the University of Cordilleras in Baguio. At first, I wasn't paying much attention to the speaker but as the seminar went on; I have learned and realized many things.

Autism is an abnormality on kids that are commonly seen at ages 2-3 years old. Common signs may include distinct attachment to a certain thing, failure to communicate well, aloofness, sense of being alone, irritable and etc. Sometimes over or hyperactive kids are also suffering from autism. These behaviors are not normal to typical growing child. Some normal people don’t even understand and neglect them not unless they are in the same situation or they are the one taking care of them and that is the only time they give their sympathy.

Dealing with an autistic kid is not so easy. You have to give a lot of patience, understanding and most of all love. The very fact that it is your own child who refuses to be cuddled because of their irritable behavior is really heart breaking. How much more when you see your kids as the center of a laughing circle? It really pains these parents and caregiver to see kids cannot defend themselves.

What can we do then to help? To lessen the unwanted feelings these kids are suffering from? How can we give hope to these people who if given a chance would not want to be the autistic? Because they just want to experience even the least of a normal life. Remember, as far medicine is concern, mo medical treatment or drugs can totally help these kids. And until now we do not where autism came from.

Today, there are many special schools and practices that are available to help lessen the sufferings of an autistic. Yet these do not cure them. It’s a long process of helping them to at least experience a normal life.

When you come to think of it, there are also lucky. Because they are emotionless, they are numb to feel the hardships in life. They do not feel sadness and disappointment much. And being very intricate about details, they are the one who sees the world in different sides. They are the one who appreciate the beauty of the world. They can see what normal people cannot. Maybe life really proves us that no one is perfect. What seems to be the weakness of one person may be the strength of another. What seems to be capability of one maybe the disability of another.

Poverty "An illness that might have no cure!"

What is a Poverty? According to Wikipedia..... Poverty - is commonly understood as the condition of having little money and few material possessions. Not all agree on the undesirability of poverty, with a number of spiritual traditions emphasising the virtue of voluntary renunciation of material goods, and disavowing the logic of accumulation. (excerpt from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poverty).

My concern about this is that do we really need to prevent it or just ignore it (Poverty)? Why there are poor & rich people? Why there are illnesses that sometimes cannot be cured? And why there are a lot of criminals? Why there are Pro-Ad and Oppositions. I have so many questions in my mind but these are vital...I just don't know what to do.

Is there someone who could probably enlighten me about what is happening in our country? Just post your comment and i am very glad to accept it.

Earthquake Intensity 6 Hits Pangasinan

About 12:16PM to be exact, we experienced an earthquake that mainly hits our province (Pangasinan). PHIVolcs reportedly traced the possible source of the earthquake which is under the Manila Trench which mainly hits Lingayen Pangasinan as it reached a magnitude (ms) 6.

So far affected areas are Bagac, Bataan (Intensity V), Caloocan City; Manila (Intensity IV), Pasig, Bulacan, Tarlac, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte, Makati City, Las Pinas, San Fernando, Pampanga; Pasay City under (Intensity III) while Quezon City , Taguig City & Nueva Ecija are (Intensity II). There are no reported casualties and damages in the area.

Pilipinas Anti-Piracy Team - "A Massive Campaign"

I would like to personally congratulate all members of Pilipinas Anti-Piracy Team for a job well done. Also i'd like to request to continue your effort to do your best not only last month or this month but for every month and in any places, i know you can do it.. and do it massively. Once again my deepest and sincere congratulations.

Other related links excerpt from the following:

PAPT continues raids vs. software pirates
29 October: The Manila Times (B4)
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2007/oct/29/yehey/techtimes/20071029tech1.html


Metro software pirates doomed
29 October: http://www.journal.com.ph/
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2007-10-29&sec=5&aid=36842

NBI warns shops offering pirated software to customers
By Erwin Oliva
05 November: Inquirer.net
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/infotech/view_article.php?article_id=98925

Man of True Wisdom

“ Tuyo, Sardinas, at Nooodles”

This is our poor leaving Filipino’s usual food that they served daily, who was just victims of dirty game of our government. I know your scratching your head once again because we’re talking again about politics, well for your information I also has been silently numb in this matter. But as I do see poor Filipino people choking in the wire of poverty, I won’t stop throwing reminders and imply their needs. Hopefully they will listen.

Food, education, health, housing, job, securing Peace, and better development in our rural and urban areas. These are the basic needs of each an every person to live. Unluckily they can’t sustain these needs continuously. Why?

I know that our present government will spend bounty of money. But to consider this, this is for the benefits of Filipino community. We all know that the government can release money, but the fact that we can’t sight where are the destination of this money are.

Do you have any idea? Can you send it to your comment therefore:

Global Warming, a threats...

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LIFE OH LIFE!

Many of us have defined life in different ways. Some say that life is a never-ending journey. It is a constant struggle towards something until we find death. And along the way, obstacles, trials, and problems might make us stronger or weaker. That’s why what we do for a living during this journey might be our end.

For some, life is a pre-planned gift of God. We depend our destiny to what’s really installed for us. Although we make wrong decisions, we still believe that in the end what’s meant for us will happen no matter what we do.

For me life is something we have to live not only for ourselves but for our love ones. I have been always living my life for my inspirations. And for me, everything happens for a reason. Although I have experienced many tests I know that I have learned from them and add to my lists of experience. And though many people make me feel down, it is my hope of a happy life that motivates me to go on. What I am right now accounts to what life has given me. And everything I do, I share it with people most dear to my heart. It is not being scared to be alone. It is just my motivation that whatever I do, I have someone to share it with.

Life is fun! It’s a test of how strong you are to face unlimited problems, tests and struggles. The enjoying part is you keep on welcoming them and constantly overcoming everything. You face different situations; you find different ways to solve it and you end up not only of a decision but a sure thing that you managed to overcome it.

However we define life, whether a journey, a destiny or an inspiration its how we live it that better defines life.

OMB Director - "A Respected Man, A Director and A Berater"

Optical Media Board Executive Director Rosendo Meneses, a respected man, and a director, who works in a reputable agency shouted to an employee who is only trying to ask OMB Agents not to use their plastic bags. I admire all the OMB Agents especially to ExDir Meneses a job well done, but the only problem is that he never had respect to his fellow Filipino who is only trying to ask them not to use the said plastic bags.

To ExDir Meneses even you are in power or in the jurisdiction to implement the said raid, you should have respect to other peoples right to say anything. Many of us Filipinos especially who are in power abused their own powers to do anything they wanted to.

To see the actual footage taken by Inquirer.NET http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/infotech/view_article.php?article_id=96726

House of Representatives South Wing Exploded!..."Threats is everywhere, it's not safe"

Allegedly about 8:15pm this evening; shocking news I saw in the television, the House of Representatives South Wing Lobby has been exploded by an identified bomb. Many speculations have been heard that it was come from a car which ignites the explosion. A reputable House of Representatives, a place which security is a vast and to think about it is imposible to happen but it happened. This would only mean that a threat is everywhere wherein no one is safe.

The only problem with our PNP & Security Guards is that when there are no explosions, bombing or some sort of terrorist attacks they are not doing their job. They are always in full alert when something happens. My goshh… is this the real protector of our country? We can always prevent any explosions by doing our assigned task in our everyday work. I am appealing to all Security Agencies and PNP Chief Calderon to instruct all your heads to do their job not today, not tomorrow but all the time.

Another Suicide Incident Due to Poverty, Can We Still Stop It?

A week after 11 year-old Mariannet Amper reportedly died after hanging herself inside their own house in Davao City due to poverty another person ends himself just to escape his dump life in this country.

Seeing no hope in living under dire poverty, a 61-year-old farmer from Butuan City reportedly committed suicide on Sunday. Estanislao Ablin of Purok 2 in Barangay Madamo, Butuan City , found hanging in a tree because of extreme poverty. He don’t have even money to buy medicine for his illness. How many people should kill theirselves as a sacrificial lamb just to knock the door of our Leaders in this country. What are they doing? Thus it make sense to them that their people are already losing their hope and total embarrassment has already captured their hungry stomached.

How long would our government can take a look of these alarming reports in our country? How many lives should end just to say that this country is already a land of peasants? Do we have still a progress in these country? Please don’t just comment or argued what are good things to do, rather show it!

Behind the Shadow of Dictators

Dictators are seeker of absolute power of government. Under the nature of a dictator he is the power user for personal gain either for better or worse. Depression in twentieth century converted some country in a dictatorial era. The one who declares him self as a dictator never vow itself for his people rather pushes crimes and unlawful acts to be feared and followed.

Did you know that people from other countries uses this power to obstruct revolution. During twentieth century where civilization is up going power is your only will to let people listen and follow you. Some of our historical legends as dictators are Stalin and Lenin of Russia, Mussolini of Italy, Chiang Kai-Shek and Mao Tse-Tung from China, Hitler of Germany, Franco of Spain, etc. Those names from different countries painted unforgettable lessons in history and some of these countries are known for its government as Communist, to sight it of today they are all powerful countries to be known.

Dictatorship in fact is rooted for the purpose of controlling his people because of its vast number of its population. They use this power to use various unlawful acts, as a return discipline for its people.

Well, for my own view, if you list some of the qualities under this dictatorial leadership I think it would be better if in one side to another will suite the need of the country and will use as an obligation and not for personal gain. To construct rules, act first upon it. But I respect how each one of you sighted about this matter. It’s how people decide and I’m just voicing out.



DICTATOR
By: Constantine Maximilian M. Corpuz

I am your dictator
Who hate this traitor;
Follow under my control
I will be your savior.

Just obey my command,
Work to me hand in hand;
Cause I am your dictator ,
Who will control the whole nation.

Mariannet Amper Plight "Education for Indigent People"

"Marriannet Amper a 12 year old girl, DEAD!", imagine how important having an "Education" to this young girl choosing to be dead rather than NO Education at all. I could say that this is a huge responsibility of her parents and our present government.

A sacrifice that will enable our government to act on proper and good education. :( The sad thing here is that our government only realizes that Education should be their priority rather than giving a money to the wealthy Congressman and Governors.

My GOD, My GOD, My GOD..... please enlighten all our government officials to be more productive and be xmore initiative to their respective assigned task. I am appealing to the most powerful person in the Philippines to please do your work well & concentrate on your people's daily needs.

Youth For Peace

What you think is the role of us; youth in helping our community to reserve or restore peace? I am asking you all guys. Did you already do something for PEACE?

A good day to all of my readers. I am now sharing my deep concern about what is already happening to our young people of today. In my short space in this blog I hope I can knock your doors. I want to awake your sleepy senses and consciousness, which involves our community, who is seeking for your help from near destruction of its people. We, as youth of today must take some early actions before it’s too late.Family, this is the smallest part of community where everything should start. Where love, unity, will and God is our center. Big things come from small things. Is it true? So before we begin to change our community, deal to our self-first. Start it into our own family.

Let me consider those tiny seeds around us. Imagine it as a family. This seed inside contains all substances and nutrients to grow. While outside of the seed it needs love, care, time, and space, to have a chance to grow in this world. And we, young people are this seed from the fruit of our parent. Our parents sustain all we need while we are still a child. Now as we grow up, we’ve been given the rights to make some decision but still they are there to support us. It’s our time to spread our branches and face this world. Live up with hope and never look back to our failures. Accept it as a lesson but never pass the same mistake that we done. Spread all the good things in this world. PEACE UP!!

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"Ramdam ko ang pag asenso"

"Ramdam ko ang pag asenso"
a quote in the adds, not so true.
obviuosly not happening....
everyday in news We saw MMDA continues
their demolitions
people cry's, fighting each other results to
injured people, mother carrying their offsprings
walking w/ tears, confused, shocked.

people shouting out loud " pangulong Arroyo saan kami titira?"
" hiling ko sa ating pangulo na may pabahay para saamin"

When do not see these things again....
thats the time to say " Ramdam ko ang pag asenso"

Lack of Nurses in the Philippines... (An in-demand course)

Is the news about working professionals studying nursing course new to you? I seemed to have not notice it before but with the huge number of them nowadays its making me wonder. I’m wondering why these so called “white-collared” people are shifting their career into nursing. Well, I don’t see anything wrong about being a nurse, but with the people that have already acquired degree courses and practicing their professions there must be something tempting with this career.


“United Kingdom and Canada will need 1,000 professional nurses on 2008! High salary awaits these nurses.” This flashed news from T.V programs may explain it. Aspiring nurses are working very hard to get themselves on a plane to UK and Canada. The high salary that is more than double of their current salary makes them more motivated and tempted to leave their professions and country. I have not only heard of nurses, company managers and executives who left their offices but even some government officials. When I try to ask them, their common answers are because of opportunity and the high salary they can get. These “phenomena” is really a great help for our fellows but you know the bad thing about this? First, we are loosing our professionals. What happens to a country when those who are average workers that are satisfied with their salary are left? Every year we are sending away those people that will help our country are more productive and competitive. We are loosing one of our chances to be known worldwide. And how about our own hospitals? Who will nurse our sick country men? Who will help our doctors cure their patients? This is something we have to face and solve. The solution lies on the hand of our government officials who should be doing something to make our nurses and workers satisfied and stay. "I really hope someday I will see people going abroad not to work but just to have their vacation."

ZTE Broadband Deal (A Money Making Project)

Very rampant money making project!!! I am so disappointed to our Government official especially to Sec. Neri where he is always "Invoking Executive Priviledges". Despite of the economic crisis, our government is still doing their best to create money for themselves.. kasi nga naman sila ang nakaupo. Our country will NOT evolve if the same government is still in power.

Ma-konsensya naman kayo, ang daming naghihirap na kababayan natin...kailangan ng pagkain, magandang edukasyon, bahay na matitirahan, sana naman ay unahin natin ang mga ito. Hindi po sarili ninyo ang iniisip niyo. "I believe that a true filipino will sacrifice everything for the sake of his/her people."