Alleba Politics

I barely four years old when the first People Power occurred. I remember watching it on the television but not really understanding what it meant. I would only know and understand what it is from the history books I would read as a student.

Years later, as a college student, I became part of People Power 2 in EDSA. It was an exhilarating experience to be part of a historic event. It is not often that a bloodless revolution would occur. It was something I was proud of, that I was one of thousands of Filipinos who didn’t sit and watch while an injustice occurred. I was part and is still part of People Power.

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In a stupid but not exactly surprising move, Malacañang has opted to forgo with commemorating People Power 2. While bloggers and many other sectors are remembering the spirit and continuing the fight of the momentous People Power 2, the administrations wants nothing to do with it. Why? Allegedly, to heal the wounds the People Power 2 created. Say it with me people… “HUWHAT?!”

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Concerned Davao City residents, led by Davao City First District Councilor Peter Laviña, have started the blog Bangkerohan Bridge that will serve as the online presence of the citizen’s catch on the reconstruction of the Bangkerohan Bridge.

Bangkerohan Bridge, also known as Governor Generoso Bridge I, is currently non-existent. It has been damaged and weakened over time, and it broke last 2007. It has been months and reconstruction of the bridge is yet to start. The bridge is one of two that connects the two parts of Davao City that are traversed by Davao River. Since it has been out of order, traffic in the city has worsened. Last elections, the reconstruction of the bridge was an issue tackled by local and national politicians.

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1) Trillanes, Lim, Guingona, et all being escorted by jail guards on their way to having a mutiny.

2) Trillanes, et al having sympathizers.

3) Mutineers’ supporters’ website being hosted by BraveHosting.

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I woke up late and went straight to work. I’ve been getting my news updates via Twitter, Inquirer.net, and ABS-CBNNews.com, and various blogs. Although it’s not supposed to be laughing matter, the Magdalo mutiny has been reduced to a comedy of epic proportions.

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Petitioners are calling for the resignation of both Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Noli de Castro. According to them, the resignation should be followed by the holding of Special “Snap” Elections in 2008.

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Top Filipino corporations give us another reason to smile and feel great that we are Pinoy. Yesterday (May 30, 2007), the League of Corporate Foundations had a “Walk the Talk” activity that publicized their members dedication to green projects. Among those who participated in the event were Aboitiz Equity Ventures. Ayala Foundation, Mirant, Shell, Petron, Inquirer, and Team Asia. LFC is also having a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Expo on July 16 - 18 at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel.

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Just when I though the Filipino citizenry doesn’t care much about the children of this nation, I hear about Rock Ed Philippines. Rock Ed has a ten-year program of alternative education activities. The movement is called Rock Ed because the organization has decided to utilize rock music as an avenue towards educating the youth.

In Rock Ed’s activities, poets, musicians, actors, entrepreneurs and other professionals are the teachers. Classes are held not just inside classrooms, but also in bars, sports fields, restaurants, etc.

Rock Ed is composed of private citizens and NGOs. Thus, any concerned Filipino can volunteer to join and help out. Students, educators, professionals, corporations, private schools, institutions, photographers, writers… everybody is encouraged to contribute towards ending poverty by rocking the Philippine educational system.

Rock Ed Website: http://www.rockedphilippines.org
Rock Ed Email Address: rockedphilippines@yahoo.com