October 25th, 2007 at 7:19 pm (National Politics)
“ASAN ANG HUSTISYA?!” (Where’s justice?!) That’s the line that came to mind when I saw today’s headline.
Although I am not surprised by Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s decision (by now, nothing she does surprises me), I am very much sad and angry. I am very emotional about this because I was one of those millions of Filipinos who clamored for Joseph Estrada’s impeachment and ouster from office. I was one of the many students who didn’t attend classes to join what is now known as EDSA 2.
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October 23rd, 2007 at 10:59 pm (General, National Politics)
More than a week ago, Pampanga Governor Eddie Panlilio and Bulacan Governor Joselito Mendoza both claimed they each received PhP500,000 handed out after a meeting with Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in Malacañang. This raised suspicion as to who gave out the money, and what it was for. Nobody came out to right away to claim that he was the one who gave out the money. And no explanations were given as to what the money was for. Rabid Arroyo defenders argued that there was nothing illegal about the cash gifts. A lot of people believed it was some form of bribery.
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October 20th, 2007 at 7:25 am (Davao City)
This Saturday, expect me to be busy as a bee (as if that’s not my usual state), because I am attending the First Mindanao Bloggers Summit (MBS1). MBS1 is going to be held as part of the 6th Mindanao ICT Congress and 1st BIMP-EAGA ICT Conference.
It is going to be held at the NCCC Mall of Davao (located along McArthur Highway in Davao City) on October 27, 2007 from 9 am to 6 pm. Registration and participation is totally free for all bloggers. Just register HERE.
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October 20th, 2007 at 6:22 am (General, Environment, Health, Davao City, Economics)
The Pilipino Banana Growers and Exporters Association (PBGEA) is now appealing the Regional Court’s decision on the constitutionality of Davao City’s ban on aerial spraying. PBGEA contends that the ban makes their plants susceptible to the Black Sigatoka Disease. They also argue that the ban will eventually lead to the death of the local banana industry.
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October 17th, 2007 at 11:08 pm (National Politics, Davao City, Election 2007)
Due to the NBN debacle pitting the Arroyos versus the de Venecias, there are rumors that the Lakas - Kampi alliance is set to oust Jose de Venecia as the Speaker of the House of Representatives. One of the strongest contenders is allegedly Davao City First District Representative Prospero Nograles.
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October 14th, 2007 at 6:44 pm (General, Environment, Davao City)
The following is a revised version of the speech I made for Davao City Second District Councilor Louie John Bonguyan, Chairman on the Committee on Cooperatives’ Development and People’s Organizations. He delivered this last October 1, 2007 during the launch of the celebration of Cooperatives’ Month.
The government recognizes the vital role of cooperatives as venues for citizens’ participation and people empowerment. Cooperatives are accredited and supported by the government because we recognize that although we are here to serve and represent your interests and needs, we have limited capabilities and resources. Cooperatives, on the other hand, answer our community’s specific needs and interests at the grassroots level.
Cooperatives have the unique and important capacity to move our people of common interests towards a certain goal. It is a wonderful demonstration of how we can all work together to benefit each other and the community as a whole. It is a movement away from crab mentality. Rather, it is an illustration of bayanihan in the modern times. A positive path towards a Filipino people united working towards progress, development, peace, and prosperity. This month, we again call upon all cooperatives to demonstrate the Filipino virtue of bayanihan as we heed the call of this year’s Cooperatives Month Celebration. This year, we are guided by the theme “ Preserve the Environment, Sustain the Economy… Yes, Cooperatives Can!” The theme presents two very important challenges to our cooperatives.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 12:00 am (General)
Today, the House of Representatives begins the plenary debate on the 2008 budget. House Bill 2454, the General Appropriations Act of 2008, appropriates PhP 1.227 trillion for the country’s budget for 2008. About PhP 600 billion is appropriated for dept payments.
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October 1st, 2007 at 6:48 am (General, National Politics)
I would like to congratulate Benjamin Abalos Sr. for finally realizing that his being a public service is actually a disservice to the country. Today, Abalos resigned as COMELEC Commissioner. And I thought all there was no ounce of decency was left in the guy.
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