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Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Top Philippine Presidentiables
I think we really have a good set of candidates this year.. Well except for Erap and Chiz i think. Again.. this is my personal opinion.
It was during the 1992 elections, the first presidential election that I had been interested in.. after watching each candidate's campaign, I really thought Senadora Miriam Defensor Santiago should've won that election but then.. she was cheated.. as she claims.. and then there came the 1998 elections.. I really don't care then.. we all knew ERAP would emerge as winner... and then 2004.. I was a Precint Marshall then.. NAMFREL volunteer.. (Not exactly a volunteer.. hehe.. I did it a part of my summer class curriculum in DLSU). GMA won.. that evil bitch. haha.
Anyway.. what's done is done.. we have to look ahead.. move on.. think about our future... atleast for me.. we have 2 good candidates... Noynoy and Gibo.. I really think they can make a difference.. although I have more faith with Noynoy..
Noynoy may not look like he's really capable.. well I don't know for sure.. but there's one thing I'm sure of... he has a conscience... I think.. being an Aquino.. carrying a hero's name.. that he will do everything in his power to make our country a better place..
Gibo on the other hand have good credentials.. well educated.. but not enough government experience... but it seems like he has some solid plan for our country.. but this is not a fact.. these is not yet proven.. so its a big risk we should be willing to take if we are going to vote for this guy.
Manny Villar.. well he's a good businessman.. but he's been in the government for years now.. but the only thing I know of him was.. he made a lot more money when he was in the government ever before. And he was from the South.. so we seldomly hear anything from him.. so plainly.. I don't like him.. hehe.
Chiz Escudero.. heheh. I remember someone saying.. "Si Chiz parang kaldero.. maingay lang pero wala naman laman..." hahaha.. to be honest.. I am extremely annoyed on the way Chiz talks.. I mean.. what the fuck is your problem man?! HE talks too much....
Obviously out of his mind.. What the hell is this guy thinking.. He failed before.. and he hill fail again. I think he just misses the power..
I have 3 words for you.. DON'T VOTE ERAP.
Well in the end..I might still root for Noynoy.. hehehe
check out the article below.. this article was shared http://www.blogger.com/from%20www.philstar.com
There should be more 'Face to Face' type forums
AS I WRECK THIS CHAIR By William M. Esposo (The Philippine Star) Updated October
13, 2009 12:00 AM
The “Face to Face: 100 Local Government Champions vs. 4 presidential contenders” (Gilbert Teodoro, Chiz Escudero, Manny Villar and Noynoy Aquino) forum that aired over Cable Channel ANC last week proved to be very engaging and informative.
What made it work was that the questions came from a field of local government executives who know their subject matter and their concerns. Also, by limiting it to the administration presidential candidate plus three from the Opposition with really good chances of winning the 2010 elections, we were able to focus on the four candidates and thus have a better appreciation of the values they each will bring if elected president.
By putting the presidential candidate one at a time for an hour each, we got a good glimpse of their preferred policies, communications skills, overall personality, grasp of the issues and capacity for grace under fire. It is presumed that the presidential candidates did not know what the others answered as they were ushered into the AIM (Asian Institute of Management) Conference Room, the venue of the forum, one at a time.
All four presidential candidates came out unscathed from that forum. The voters who saw it were the big winners. There was really no outstanding performance by anyone to cause a perceived shift in voter allegiance. They all proved that they were knowledgeable and can be the 2010 president.
Likely, the Teodoro, Escudero, Villar and Aquino diehards would remain Teodoro, Escudero, Villar and Aquino diehards after having watched the ANC forum. Where the ANC forum could likely make a difference is among those who have not yet made up their minds and were leaning towards two or three of the four presidential candidates.
Administration candidate Gilbert Teodoro displayed a good grasp of details. His position on attaining lasting peace in Mindanao is sound. He acknowledged that the role of the military is to hold the territory so that peace can be cemented in the conflict areas. He also acknowledged that only human development, dialogue and confidence building can really create lasting peace.
Teodoro made a good pitch for Charter change but it is doubted if many people will go for it because of the deep distrust that this is being undertaken for personal political ends and not really for reform. It is in this issue where Chiz Escudero scored well as the Senator from Bicol stressed that the current Constitution was never given a chance to deliver its full potential. Chiz made a good point when he said that implementation of the law, not Charter change, is the solution.
Teodoro called the 1987 Constitution as too reactionary (to the Marcos dictatorship) and does not provide for the growth needs of the country because of too much emphasis on checks and balance. He claimed that the problems of the Marcos era are already behind us. That is of course highly debatable.
The present regime Teodoro serves is responsible for many autocratic acts, the likes of which we last saw during the Marcos era. Among the biggest violations of the principles of checks and balance by the present regime are the constant recycling of cabinet nominees who have been junked by the Commission on Appointments and the refusal of cabinet officials to attend adverse Senate and Congress hearings. What we need therefore is more reinforcement of the system of checks and balance.
Villar made a good account of himself but obviously public speaking is not in his comfort zone. On the question whether he will allow the local government units a greater revenue percentage allocation, Villar’s scored well by focusing on increasing the size of the pie instead of the percentage share of the pie.
Noynoy Aquino was a big revelation to many folks who have not really seen him in action. His relative obscurity compared to his presidential rivals plus the snide remarks of his detractors created the low expectation that worked greatly in his favor. A very high expectation can work against a candidate during a forum. Failure to live up to the high expectation could mean voter shift.
Noynoy stood up every time he answered a question — the only forum speaker to do so. This enhanced his image of being a respectful, deferring and humble person. He was also the most relaxed and even cracked some jokes — something that was sure to endear him further to people.
Noynoy was consistent with his core message of people empowerment as the real solution to our socio-economic problems. Only an empowered citizenry can make our democracy work and bridge the Wealth Gap.
On the VFA (Visiting Forces Agreement) issue, Noynoy was the only presidential candidate who made note of the foreign superpower agenda in Mindanao (which your Chair Wrecker had discussed in previous columns). More than the one-sidedness, the Philippines must see clearly through the geopolitical ramifications of the VFA as it could place the country as ground zero in the event of a US-China War.
It would be great if ANC can stage similar forums with housewives and mothers, youth and businessmen and professionals following the ‘Face to Face’ format.
There should be more 'Face to Face' type forums - AS I WRECK THIS CHAIR By William M. Esposo | The Philippine Star News Opinion
Friday, October 2, 2009
Ginebra vs. Singapore Slingers
GI - NE - BRA!!! GI - NE - BRA!!! GI - NE - BRA!!! Yaaaaaaaaaaah!!!!!
I watched the Ginebra vs. Singapore Slingers game last wednesday, Sept 30, 2009.Ginebra had a great game and man I really loved the energy flowing out from Ronald Tubid. I'm not really a Ginebra fan ( i've always loved now defunct Shell Team..) but it doesn't matter here in Singapore.. This is not just team Ginebra.. this is Team Philippines.
The game started a little boring, each team exchanging baskets, there would be an occasional cheer from the Filipinos, some teasing the players.. some cursing the referees. There were a lot of bad calls and the fans are getting frustrated. Someone actually shouted "Eh gago ka pala talaga Ref noh? (You really are stupid Ref, Right?)" resulting for the Slingers to pull away by the end of the second half.
stupid referee and Cyrus Baguio
The game started to become exciting as Ginebra started their rally to catch up. Ginebra run transition and played good defense. As well as the referees is who are now calling a fair game. Fans are now happy with the referees' call that made the same guy who cursed the referee during the first half shouted.. "Ref, Wo Ai Ni!!! (Ref, I love you!)". Well, in the end, Ginebra who was led by Mark Caguioa and Ronald Tubid, won the game.
 Mark Caguioa |  Ronald Tubid |
These are my favorite players from Singapore Slingers. Marcus Ng (slasher) and Al Vergara (Pinoy Eh! )
Marcus Ng and Al Vergara
Ginebra Wins 77-72 giving us Filipinos something to be proud of. It really feels nice to see the stunned looks from the Singapore Slinger Fans.
FINAL SCORE 77 - 72
You know what I hate about Ginebra? Ateneans.. Hahaha! Peace! (Beat ATENEO! Animo La Salle!!!)
TEAM ATENEO.
 Doug Kramer and Paolo Bugia |  |  |
Other Pictures:
for full details, read the article below.
Posted from http://teampilipinas.info
Small forward Mark Caguioa top-scored for Ginebra with 24 points, with the athletic guard Ronald Tubid adding 15 points and six rebounds.
Kyle Jeffers led the Slingers with 20 points and 10 rebounds, while Michael Leblanc, making his Challenge Series debut, added 19 points and 12 rebounds of his own.
Ginebra started the game swarming on D, clogging up the lanes, closing the channels and helping each other on the perimeter.
Every time Singapore guards Al Vergara or Hong Wei Jian drove into the paint, the smaller lineup of the Kings descended on the invader, often coming up with a steal or deflection.
The defence fuelled their running game, leading to easy points on the break. Mark Caguioa led the Kings with seven points in the first period.
Singapore had a harder time coming by points in the half-court set, but still managed to score through Kyle Jeffers and three-pointers from Vergara, Wei Long and Wei Jian, led to a 19-17 finish of the first quarter, advantage Ginebra.
The Slingers' usual surge at the beginning of the second quarter failed to materialise as the Kings continued to clamp on defence. Ginebra managed to continue their first quarter lockdown as Singapore were shackled for a good five minutes.
However, Ginebra's enthusiasm on the defensive end may have been a two-edged sword, as Enrico Villanueva picked up two quick fouls that led to the Kings' faithful jeering in unison. Hong stepped up sank a smooth trey after Villanueva's infraction.
The teams then exchanged baskets as Ginebra began to tire and the Slingers finding their range, the opposite of their game with the Smart Gilas Pilipinas.
However, the Kings did not panic after going behind a Vergara go-ahead three with three minutes to go, their veteran savvy showing as they worked the rock round the perimeter to find Caguioa open for a trey.
The Slingers went into halftime with a 40-34 lead, behind Leblanc's efficient 14 points in the second period on 75% shooting, all within the offence without a play called for him.
Singapore returned to the floor with an emphasis on slowing down the game, running the offence through Jeffers as the Slingers tried to cut down on their turnovers. Jeffers scored six points in the third.
The Kings countered by giving Eric Menk, Billy Mamaril and Ronald Tubid license in the post. With Tubid lighting up Michael Wong for eight points as the quarter wore on.
Ginebra also relied on Villanueva for the third, as the burly forward went to work.
Slingers coach Frank Arsego was forced to call a timeout with two minutes to go in the third to cool off Tubid's offensive explosion, and also inserted Vergara back into the game.
‘Big shot' Al return to the game paid instant dividends as he drilled a three-pointer to cut the deficit to 54-53, and he ran Singapore's offence to perfection as he found Marcus Ng on a backdoor cut to give the Slingers the lead.
Ng was fouled on the final possession of the third quarter and sank both freethrows to give the Arsego's men a 57-54 lead.
Kings coach Jong Uiohico called a timeout with 1.8 seconds left to draw a play for a buzzer beater, but Ronald Tubid missed the half-court fling by just a little.
Ng came to life in the fourth, as he starting taking the ball to he hoop to lead the Slingers on the charge. Singapore's ASEAN heritage player also drew a charge on Tupid, much to the ire of the Kings and their fans.
The offensive foul may have lit a flame under Ginebra as they roared back into the game, revving up their defence as they feasted on Singapore's turnovers to lead 73-65 with less than five minutes to go.
Singapore was down 75-70 with 23 seconds left when Kyle Jeffers received the ball in the post. The Slingers center took the ball to the basket, but was pummeled in the back by Kings point guard Celino Cruz as he went up for the shot. Words were exchanged and a fistcuff almost broke out but both teams quickly put it out. Jeffers missed the ensuing freethrows.
The Slingers started fouling to stop the clock after Jeffers' missed pair but they could not close the gap as they fell 77-72 in the end.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Mikey Arroyo criticizes bloggers; wants regulation on Facebook
Original caption from facebook:
"Was buying food for keeps… then we saw Mikey Arroyo in Rustans Liquor Section asking the salesman for a brand of hard alcoholic drink. Effin Crazy! Just a few kilometers away from Katipunan, people are needing help for search and rescue, and there he was buying bottles of alcohol. See for yourself and tell me what you think."
Mikey oh Mikey.. Have you seen this picture taken while he was checking out the good stuff on a liquor store during the tragic weekend? I really can't believe people of pampangga actually voted for this guy. He's done nothing but humiliate himself.
If the picture taken was really him.. then damn Mikey.. shame on you... And if it's not really him.. who cares?! Nothing satisfies my hatred for our beloved government officals' incompetency better than to see them suffer.
It seems like Mikey is on a good streak.. after releasing
insensitive statements about wanting your president to ean in Mcdonalds or Turo turo.. he then went on to National TV trying defend himself on the issue of his mysterious rest house in US... but luckily(for us) he dug himself into deep shit when Winnie Monsod started asking him questions he obviously wasn't prepared a lie for..
Watch this arrogant asshole defend here mother.
Watch him here get humiliated on National TV...
But wait... there's more!!! Our beloved congressman has more to offer.. nothing more than to entertain the Filipino people with his blunders and ill-advised statements.
See the article below re-posted from Daily Tribune
Mikey Arroyo criticizes bloggers; wants regulation on Facebook
Presidential son and Pampanga Rep. Juan Miguel “Mikey” Arroyo lashed out at Facebook users on September 29 for a “malicious attack [on] his personality,” reports the Daily Tribune.
In a text message, Arroyo did not deny that he was out shopping for alcoholic drinks on Saturday while typhoon Ondoy was ravaging Manila. He said that it was impossible for him to stop by Rustan’s Katipunan in Quezon City when the street was impassable because of the flood. “My picture posted at Facebook with a caption saying I was busy shopping for wine at the height of Typhoon Ondoy is another malicious attack at my personality. It is so depressing,” he said.
“On record, I was in Malacañang at that time with all my family trying to mobilize rescue and relief operations for people of Metro Manila and for my constituents in my district in Pampanga,” Arroyo said.
The Tribune goes on to say that “instead of resorting to grandstanding gimmickry at his expense,” according to Arroyo, “the bloggers should also busy themselves helping their countrymen who are still reeling from the effects of the worst natural calamity the country had experienced in decades.”
“I hope that Facebook and other like mediums be regulated so they can never be subjected to abuse by some scrupulous people. Facebook is easily susceptible to abuses as people can easily hide their identities,” he stressed.
A photo of a person alleged to be Arroyo buying liquor was posted on websites across the Internet on Sept. 28, but has since been taken down in most sites.
Other related blogs:
- joeyalarilla.com
- filipinonewsnetwork on Arroyo's Le Cirque dinner
- Mikey found in Rustan's buying booze
Monday, September 28, 2009
Typhoon Ondoy wrecked havoc over Metro Manila
For all those who want to help and does not have time.. instead of forwarding quotes, jokes and other unnecessary messages, please focus your efforts on donating to the victims through Red Cross Flood Rescue Donations. Thank you.
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Tragic Weekend ( Sept 25 - 27, 2009 )
I waited so long for this weekend.. F1 Singapore Grand Prix weekend.. My first F1 experience.. Eventhough we weren't able to get tickets, We were lucky enough to be able to watch and enjoy the F1 cars racing through Marina Circuit ( we found a good view of turn 16 and turn 17 from Marina Center )
But this happiness was short lived.. what supposed to be one of the most memorable and happiest day of my life was quickly drowned from the news I received the following day.. during the hours I was enjoying myself taking photos and video of the F1 cars.. something terrible was about to happen back home. It was when Typhoon Ondoy started pouring rain over Metro Manila.
After I heard the news about the flash flood and the damage it caused over metro manila.. I couldn't even bring myself to post the pictures I got from the Singapore GP which I planned to post immediately so I could brag it to my friends over facebook... this is not the time as I told myself.. How could I be so selfish for even having the thought of posting it knowing that many Filipinos are suffering. The feeling of pity and shock overwhelmed the feeling of thrill and excitement I got from adrenaline of F1 cars passing in front of me.
According to PDI Typhoon Ondoy is the 15th weather disturbance that hit the Philippines in 2009 which poured a total of 455 millimeters of rain in my hometown.. Quezon City.. alone in 24 hours, compared to the 250 millimeters of rain that Hurricane Katrina brought to New Orleans in Louisiana in the United States in 2005.
Ondoy poured a total of 334 millimeters of rain in the first six hours, which is the highest ever recorded rainfall in Metro Manila. Ondoy flooded 80% of Metro Manila (this is according to what I heard..), and covered areas that never experienced flooding before, stranding people on rooftops and bringing death and misery to rich and poor alike ( I saw a Subaru WRX STi na inaanod ng tubig.. ouch.. )
Even after the waters subsided, Metro Manila and the outlying regions were largely unprepared to handle the evacuees, the injured, and much less the contamination that the floodwaters brought. Therefore, we all need to help each other. I really wish I could go back home to help but I cant.. :(
Most destructive typhoons in the Philippines | ||||
Rank | Storm | Dates of impact | Deaths | Damage |
1 | November 2-7 , 1991 | 8000++ | P 1.045 B | |
2 | October 30-November 4, 1995 | 936 | P 10.829 B | |
3 | November 10-14, 1990 | 748 | P 10.846 B | |
4 | October 11-15, 1970 | 768 | P 1.89 B | |
5 | November 3-6, 1984 | 895 | P 1.9 B | |
6 | October 15-24 1998 | 303 | P 6.787 B | |
7 | November 23-27, 1987 | 979 | P 1.119 B | |
8 | September 30-October 7, 1993 | 576 | P 8.752 B | |
9 | December 6-19, 1951 | 991 | P 0.7 B | |
Wettest tropical cyclones in the Philippines | ||||
Highest known recorded totals | ||||
Rank | Precipitation | Measurement | ||
Storm | station | |||
1 | July 1911 cyclone | 1168.4 mm | 46.00 inches | |
2 | 1085.8 mm | 42.75 inches | ||
3 | 1012.7 mm | 39.87 inches | ||
4 | 994.6 mm | 39.16 inches | Baguio City,Benguet | |
5 | 817.9 mm | 32.20 inches | ||
6 | 747.0 mm | 29.41 inches | ||
7 | 723.0 mm | 29.46 inches | ||
8 | 580.5 mm | 22.85 inches | ||
9 | 523.5 mm | 20.61 inches | Clark Air Force Base,Angeles City,Pampanga | |
10 | 487.4 mm | 19.19 inches | Clark Air Force Base,Angeles City,Pampanga | |
11 | 483.9 mm | 19.05 inches | ||
12 | 466 mm | 18.35 inches | ||
13 | 452.4 mm | 17.81 inches | Clark Air Force Base,Angeles City,Pampanga | |
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