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[26 Jun 2009 | 2 Comments | ]
Randy David Vs. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo In Congress

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 are speculations that Con Ass was untimely pushed by the Congress before election to change our constitution to parliamentary system. A system that there will be no more president but a prime minister voted by the …

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[22 Jun 2009 | No Comment | ]
What Monkey See, Monkey Do

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 monkey see, monkey do? If the highest position in the country (President) is already “silently” campaigning as Congresswoman in her hometown (Pampanga), what do you think her allies and cabinet members will do? Haven’t you notice …

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[16 Jun 2009 | No 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, 3rd District

Bagatsing, Amado
Manila, 5th District

Coscolluela, Ma. Carissa
Buhay party-list

Dumpit, Jr., Thomas
La Union, 2nd District

Emano, Yevgeny Cincente
Misamis Oriental, 2nd District

Estrella, Robert Raymond
ABONO Party List

Lopez, Carol Jayne
You Against Corruption And Poverty (Yacap) party-list

Matugas, Francisco
Surigao del Norte, 1st District

Mendoza, Raymond Democrito
Trade Union Congress …

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[13 Jun 2009 | One 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 that they don’t normally do. Or let people know their accomplishments or an image that will reflect their platform, this is possible by early or premature campaign in tv commercials. Sorry, I don’t read newspapers and …

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[9 Jun 2009 | No Comment | ]
No To Con Ass!

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 to your blogs and other sites. Spread the word, think of the future of your children and the next generation..
CONCERT KONTRA CON-ASS
Other activities for June 10 includes Tindig Nation: Concert Kontra Nation, a concert rally …