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[1 Aug 2009 | 2 Comments | ]
The Manny Villar Fever

All of you are aware or have watched the Manny Villar TV ads that have been circulating since last year. From the OFW ads to the “laking tondo ads” to the new youth friendly ad.
Manny Villar has to be one of the strongest contenders to be our new president. Financially speaking he has one of the deepest pockets. Popularity wise he is one of the most popular. He has been speaker of the house and senate president. He has sponsored numerous bills and countless projects. I think his coming …

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[8 Feb 2009 | No Comment | ]
Thinking Aloud: The Stimulus Programs Pinoy Style

Whats the big deal about the economic stimulus program that GMA and her minions are pushing? We are amidst a financial crisis and the people are weary that the stimulus plans (or what people are fond of calling it now “stealmulus”) have a hidden motive.
Filipinos have a culture of mistrust against government officials and that a plan to procure funds from GSIS and SSS is not a funny joke. The working class toil and break their backs to hopefully retire with enough money to last until their death. Again …

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[20 Jan 2009 | No Comment | ]

President Barack Obama’s inaugural speech and I really liked what he has said over his speech. It was not one of the longest speech but it is a reflection of what is the reality that America is facing. His speech was brilliant and has the semblance to previous speeches by JFK and Martin Luther King Jr.Here are some of the most memorable points he addressed:“Greatness must be earned” -This is where he reiterated the importance of the powers that America possess but not all Americans deserve

“Without a watchful eye …

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[19 Jan 2009 | 2 Comments | ]

The looming propaganda for charter change has begun again. Many fear that it is just a ploy to extend Gloria Arroyo’s term beyond 2010. Her allies in congress have confirmed that possibility. The clamor of congressmen for Chacha was silenced amidst the public outcries last year, but this year there is a hint of its comeback.
Why do we need a new constitution?
There are many reasons for a new constitution. The Spratlys and Sabah issues can be resolved if a new constitution strengthening our claim(via the Law of the Sea) …

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[15 Jan 2009 | One Comment | ]

Yup! Election is almost upon us. Its up to all of us not to elect another headache.

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[8 Jan 2009 | One Comment | ]

Bushisms? Nope that is not a religon nor a Japanese word. Its the best of the worse things Pres. George W. Bush has said over the span of his 2 terms as President.
Popular Bushisms:“Those who enter the country illegally violate the law.”Tucson, Arizona, 28 November, 2005 -and those who legally entered followed the law.
“Too many good docs are getting out of the business. Too many OB/GYN’s aren’t able to practice their love with women all across the country.”Poplar Bluff, Missouri, 6 September, 2004 -”censored”
More Bushisms after the break!“First, let …

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[27 Dec 2008 | 6 Comments | ]

Found out about the news at Ade Magnaye’s Blog. image from Joel Chua’s Blog
A blogger recently posted an article about the ghastly act that Mayor Nasser Pangandaman, Jr., Mayor of Masiu City, Lanao del Sur did against her 56 year old dad and her 14 year old brother. I don’t want to be one sided here but if the allegations were true there are only few scenarios that would happen once lawsuits are filed.Ideal world scenario:1. The real culprit will surface, offer apology and face legal action.Worst case scenario.1. Family …

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[17 Dec 2008 | 2 Comments | ]

While doing the usual browsing I stumbled upon a bunch of photos of US President-Elect Barack Obama. In the pictures, he visits a BPO office and gladly posed with the employees but wait.. there is something weird When did Obama lose weight? Drats!Its just an Obama clone! original post and more pics via mynosebleed.com

cross posted via (The Geekothon)
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