Monday, October 24, 2005

never ending stories

Never-ending stories- ano pa ba ang di nyo naiintaindihan?

This entry may have come off late but it does prove a point- 1. The topic does not generate that much interest from me as a writer; 2. I am still concerned.

With all the things that are happening in the government right now, many (notice the use of many and not most) have resorted to airing their sentiments in the streets. This is not bad at all because our right to freedom of expression is provided in the constitution. But the problem is these staged rallies affect many people who would just want to go on with their lives. After all, our right to freedom of expression is a limited right just like most of our rights. That is the reason why I agree that it is time for the Calibrated Preemptive Response or the CPR to take effect.

Two Fridays ago, bishops and high-ranking officials were driven away from Mandiola by firemen. It was supposed to be a prayer rally. As if everyone is not aware of the truth that in the Philippines, most prayer rallies are not really prayer rallies. You see in the television how those who participated in the protest complain that they were maltreated, that their human rights were violated. Ok, being driven away by water was a little harsh, but they should have followed what was written in their permits in the first place.

The following week, you see in the television that a man, later confirmed as Jamby Madrigal’s bodyguard, was caught getting his gun from the ground. What’s wrong with this picture? Everything!! When you attend a street protest, you are not allowed to bring firearms. It is a standard operating procedure- a preventive action. Not even the police who are assigned to man the attendees are allowed to bring their guns. Batuta lang tsaka shields.

You also see how Jamby Madrigal was in soap opera mode the same night she was asked if it were her bodyguard spotted picking his gun, “hindi naman yun ang issue dito eh. Ang issue dito ay viniolate ang human rights namin.” Damn!! She was only asked to answer the question if it were her bodyguard seen in the footage. After she admitted that yes, he were her bodyguard, she returns to Judy Ann Santos (who incidentally was her endorser during the campaign period) mode, “Pati ba naman maliliit na tao, aapihin nyo? Ako na lang ang apihin nyo.” Superhero? No!! A master of digression!!

***E-vat***

The Supreme Court did not accept the request for TRO against E-vat filed by some representatives. It will formally take effect staring November 1. Hayyy!! Tataas na naman ang presyo ng mga bilihin! Tatataas na naman ang presyo ng gasolina!! Tataas na naman ang pamasahe!! I honestly think that the implementation of E-Vat should have been prevented had the BIR collected taxes more effectively. Blame Marcos, after all, his regime started this large-scale corruption. Blame those fraudulent businessmen who do not pay their taxes honestly. Madam Gloria and BIR Commissioner, just make sure that the people will feel that their taxes will serve them well and will not just go to waste or your people’s pockets.
***La Salle Scandal Part 3***

This is a continuing saga and with the way things are going, this may even take longer. Two players have been accused of having spurious documents. Mac Cardona has been dragged onto the controversy. 10 students from the UAAP and the NCAA are being investigated by the DepEd. DLSU is still not done conducting its own investigation.

Could it be true that DLSU is not as innocent as perceived regarding this controversy? Mark Benitez, and Tim Gatchalian, the other DLSU player suspected to have fake documents were teammates in JRU. Could it be true that JRU has been sending feelers to DLSU that they will reveal the anomaly that’s why de La Salle admitted it for the latter to come off clean?

Could it be true that Mac Cardona also has fake PEPT results? Could it be true that he was rejected by NU’s Coach Manny Dandan when he tried out because he was ineligible? Could it be true that Dandan is lying?

Should the decision to ban DLSU come to a vote would UST vote for the former’s suspension since it, together with UP, will benefit most because they are stiff competitors for the General Championship? Is Palou of Ateneo too harsh to DLSU?

Hayyy ang daming tanong!! Nakakalok!!

***Yehey!! CHX is out***

Ayun nay un!! What is left to say?

An ganda nya ha!! Pinagaagawan sya ng mga guys- gwapong guys!! Nakita nyo ba yung suot nya nung eviction night? Akala ko ang nakasulat sa jacket nya “fashion victim”. Baduyyyyyyyy!!

Please Chx, wag ka ng mag-english!! Naiirita lang ako sa iyo, or whatever!! Hahaha!!


***Ms. Earth***

Have you seen the competition last night? I thought the children’s choir which performed during the evening gown parade was superb. They were so superb I missed the feeling of being in love!! Kaasar!!

Go find your princes while I find my frog!! God bless us all!!

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