Archive for February, 2007

People Power I and II – The Legal Distinction

There was an EDSA I and an EDSA II. Some say there was an “EDSA Tres”, although Pres. Arroyo mentioned that “the world will not forgive an EDSA 3″. Some say that the real People Power happened in EDSA I, and that EDSA II was a far cry from its predecessor. However, let’s not go [...]

Chiz Escudero, Senator: harnessing the power of the internet

(If you believe in, and support, Chiz Escudero as a worthy candidate for the Senate, please don’t hesitate to spread the message. You could take it a step further and join Team Chiz, and make sure that Chiz lands where he deserves to be in – – the Senate. Thank you).
Senatorial candidate and House [...]

Vote Wisely

While walking down the street one day a not-so-good politician is tragically hit by a truck and dies. His soul arrives in heaven and is met by St. Peter at the entrance. “Welcome to heaven,” says St. Peter. “Before you settle in, it seems there is a problem. We seldom see a high official around [...]

A call for prayers (Landslide at Saint Bernard)

I wrote this article a year ago, on 17 February 2006, the day when the mountain overlooking Guinsaugon, St. Bernard, gave way and buried an entire barangay. With the anniversary of this heartbreaking event just around the corner, allow me to re-post this article here. The generous pouring of help and support from all over [...]

A night at the museum

My wife told me that Ben Stiller’s movie, Night at the Museum, is funny. Now, if you haven’t seen that movie, you’re in good company. I still have to find time to watch it, although it may take some time considering that I don’t even have time to regularly update my blog. As far as [...]