No, not those babes. Shame.
I’m talking about an article from the GMANews.tv site, on kids’ reactions on the political ads saturating local TV. Some of my favorites:
“Political ads never really work. The Filipino people already know who they will vote for. The politicians just waste their time and money on putting their faces all [...]
From the mouths of babes
I heart Imago
Halfway through “Akap”, I hear a click, and a whirr. My first roll of film just ran out — I only had 24 exposures on that one. Biting on my cigarette and trying not to fall, I reloaded as fast as I could — not easy considering the sheer number of people jostling me — [...]
Ducat goes postal; I play Double Jeopardy
I know a thing or two about losing it — and I’ve seen my share of people who are bat-shit insane — but things like these always leave me in shock: Armando Ducat Jr held almost 30 children in his day-care center hostage for close to ten hours, in protest to the current political [...]
Comelec pushes Ang Ladlad back into the closet
Interesting discussion over at MLQ3’s blog, about party list hopeful Ang Ladlad, the National Organization of Filipino Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals and Transgenders. Apparently, the Comelec, in a resolution dated Feb. 27, 2007, signed by Presiding Commissioner Florentino A. Tuason Jr. and Commissioners Rene V. Sarmiento and Nicodemo T. Ferrer, alleged that Ang Ladlad lied [...]
Apoy sa dibdib ni Gloria
Incumbent Pampanga governor Mark Lapid is expected to get the administration’s endorsement for the gubernatorial post after he was chosen by Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats, the ruling party in the administration coalition.
Lapid was criticized by his opponent in the upcoming polls, provincial board member Lilia Pineda, for not paying enough attention to the province, instead choosing [...]
Desperation time: TEAM Unity taps actor Cesar Montano
In basketball, it’s called a crunch time situation: you’re the home team, and inbounding. Down by two after leading most of the way, and there’s only seconds left in the clock. The ref’s not on your side because of incessant flopping early in the game, and the crowd is firmly with the visiting team after [...]
Chiz and other things
Stumbled upon Janette Toral’s Ituloy ang Isulong page about the recent Chiz Escudero chat over at the Yehey rooms. Recent as in I found out about it 2 hours after it ended. Nice. I am kicking myself right now. Repeatedly. With vigor.
A lot of people just normally assume I support the Sorsogon representative, which [...]
Why you should vote
From Mong Palatino’s blog:
If elections is filthy, let’s make it less filthy. If elections is dominated by the elite, let’s make the elite listen to our problems. If elections is a popularity contest, let’s demand a concrete platform from all candidates.
Agreed.
The Usual Auspex
auspex
noun, (ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy
Dictionary.com. WordNet 2.1. Princeton University.
auspex (accessed: February 11, 2007).
The title is a play on words – in reference to the film Casablanca, and Kevin Spacey’s movie, The Usual Suspects – and you’ll have to forgive the stretch in imagination. Both the opposition’s and [...]
Focus on issues, not personalities
What with the constant party-switching and flip-flopping of the senatoriables, it’s not a wonder why the “United” Opposition isn’t as formidable as it seemed going into the new year. Inquirer columnist Rina Jimenez-David hit the nail right on the head when she noted that the opposition’s lack of identity hurts them; while the administration slate [...]
