UP (University of the Philippines) Professor Randy David was interviewed this morning, it just so happened that I heard the phone patch interview. Reportedly, he will run for a congressional seat in the 2nd district of Pampanga as Congressman to defeat possible candidacy of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. Ka Randy’s hometown is Guagua, Pampanga. There [...]
What Monkey See, Monkey Do
June 22, 2009 Leave a Comment
Its an “old school” trend for public officials in position to campaign early and take advantage of their position. Did anybody said, “lumang tugtugin“? If my memory serves me right, my tatay will told me, “kung ano ang tugtog, siya ring sayaw“. I guess, the phrase my dad told me fits in this case. What [...]
16 Solons To Join GMA Trip To Brazil And Japan
June 16, 2009 Leave a Comment
16 Congressmen and sectoral representatives will be joining President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s 10-day trip to Brazil and Japan according to DFA (Department of Forein Affairs) this month. Some solons will be accompanied by their spouses and 2 representatives will bring along their daughters. Representatives District/Party-List Amatong, Rommel Compostela Valley, 2nd District Arenas, Ma. Rachel Pangasinan, [...]
Trapos’ Early Campaign Commercials
June 13, 2009 1 Comment
I’m sure many pinoys understand the word “trapo”, FYI for new voters, the word trapo was derived from the word traditional politician. I can’t remember when did I learned this word, I might overheard my tatay saying the word. For me, trapo are politicians that are “too good to be true“. They will do things [...]
No To Con Ass!
June 9, 2009 Leave a Comment
June 10 is the scheduled nationwide rally, this blog as well as my other blog will be displaying this badge to spread the word. I resized the image to display properly on this blog. If you are also a blogger and want the code for this badge, you can get it here and display it [...]
Con-Ass Nationwide Rally On June 10
June 8, 2009 1 Comment
Whatever denials of Malacañang is saying now in press conference that they’re not behind the approval of Con-Ass in Kamara, people are against HR 1109. Catholic Bishops’ Conference in the Philippines (CBCP) Bishop Deogracias Yñiguez said that we shouldn’t not wait for our bishops to say “go to the street and protest”. It is clear [...]
GMA Will Not Run In 2010 Election
June 7, 2009 Leave a Comment
This was announced in Sunday by Palace spokesman, Secretary Cerge Remonde in a press conference. According to him, there are no evidence that GMA will run in 2010 election and they never talked about plans of running again. The press conference was held after the arrival of GMA from Russia and South Korea. Secretary Remonde [...]
Congressmen Who Signed Con Ass
June 4, 2009 1 Comment
The following are the Congressmen and Party List Representatives who signed the House Resolution 1109 or better known as Constitutional Assembly or Con Ass two nights ago. I am disappointed to know that our beloved Congressman was included. Its felt like a shattered dream to our municipality, a betrayal of trust to his constituents. Now [...]