Wala namang espesyal
sa mga ilaw
na iba't ibang kulay,
pero mahalagang
tinatanaw ko ang mga ito
mula
sa
malayo.
Laban sa Unang Kampaniyang Paglibid*
on Saturday, January 4, 2014
Nagdiringas ang kagubatan sa ilalim ng alapaap,
Dumadagundong ang galit ng mga kawal hanggang sa kalangitan.
Kinukubli ng ambon ang rurok ng Lungkang.
Sabay-sabay na hiniyaw:
Nakubkob ang ating bungad Chang Hui-tsan!
Dalawang daang libong matatag na kawal
Ang kaawayAng lumikha ng asbok pabalik ng Kiangsi.
Milyong manggagawa at magsasaka ang pumukaw
Para kolektibong lumaban,
Sa makatarungang digma sa palibot ng paanan ng Puchou!
*KaMAO
Mga Salin ng mga Tula ni Mao Zedong
Kopyang pang-internet, ipinaskil noong
Disyembre 26, 2013– sa ika-120 kaarawan ni Mao Zedong
Para tignan ang iba pang salin:
Kung bakit ako umiyak in public
on Monday, December 9, 2013
Okay. Bother na bother na ako this past few weeks. Kailangan ko na itong pakawalan.
Mayroong mahigit 7 Billion population sa buong mundo*. Nasa thousands ang nakilala ko mula sa Pilipinas, habang ang iba naman ay nagmula sa ilang bahagi ng mundo.
Ilang araw ko na din iniisip, kung paano ko ba maipla-plano na mahanap, makilala at makasama muli sila** sa mga susunod kong buhay (reincarnation; kung totoo man ito o hindi).
Gusto kong gumawa ng isang listahan na naka-table: larawan, pangalan, maigsing paglalarawan kung sino siya**, dahilan kung bakit kailangan ko siyang makasama ulit; tapos ilalagay ko ito sa isang time capsule at itatago ito sa isang lugar na matatandaan ko kapag nabuhay na ako ulit.
Seryoso. Ito ang dahilan kung bakit ako umiyak in public kaninang umaga (buti na lang at napigilan ko ang paghagulgol).
At habang ina-avail ko ang buhay na ito, gusto kong malaman mo na sobrang masaya ako na nakilala kita** at hindi ko malilimutan ang mga pinagsaluhan nating mga kwento't aral sa buhay. Maraming salamat sa iyo**.
Mayroong mahigit 7 Billion population sa buong mundo*. Nasa thousands ang nakilala ko mula sa Pilipinas, habang ang iba naman ay nagmula sa ilang bahagi ng mundo.
Ilang araw ko na din iniisip, kung paano ko ba maipla-plano na mahanap, makilala at makasama muli sila** sa mga susunod kong buhay (reincarnation; kung totoo man ito o hindi).
Gusto kong gumawa ng isang listahan na naka-table: larawan, pangalan, maigsing paglalarawan kung sino siya**, dahilan kung bakit kailangan ko siyang makasama ulit; tapos ilalagay ko ito sa isang time capsule at itatago ito sa isang lugar na matatandaan ko kapag nabuhay na ako ulit.
Seryoso. Ito ang dahilan kung bakit ako umiyak in public kaninang umaga (buti na lang at napigilan ko ang paghagulgol).
At habang ina-avail ko ang buhay na ito, gusto kong malaman mo na sobrang masaya ako na nakilala kita** at hindi ko malilimutan ang mga pinagsaluhan nating mga kwento't aral sa buhay. Maraming salamat sa iyo**.
*http://www.worldometers.info/world-population/
**mga taong mahahalaga at minamahal ko
Isa akong Ehipto?
on Saturday, December 7, 2013
"...in your most recent past life you lived in the Northern part of African continent, somewhere between present day Libya and Egypt."
Baka naka-tira ako sa mid-point ng Al Jawf at Al Jizah. Ehipto kaya ako? Medyo fan ako ng arts ng Egypt. Kaya pala mabilis lang sa akin na makahabol sa Geometry at paborito ko ang Pythagorean theorem. Naalala ko yung game na nilalaro kong trial version, Pyramid Bloxx. Hindi ako mapalagay dahil hindi ko malaro ito ng buo, until bigyan ako ni Maui ng kopya.
"You did not live a long life in your previous life."
Anong kinamatay ko? Haha! Kaya ba gustung-gusto ko na mauuna na akong mamatay kesa sa ibang taong malalapit sa akin? Akala ko pa naman dahil coward ako para harapin ang pain-lost-disconnection.
"...you were a Woman in your previous life."
So maybe this explains well bakit palagi kong pinapangarap na maging lalaki.
"The first alphabet of your name in your past life was F"
Kung Ehipto nga ako dati, maaari na ang pangalan ko ay Femi*.
"...your profession or What you did in your past reveals that you were most likely a map maker, astrologer, astronomer."
Map maker noon, Geographical Idiot ngayon. Astrologer at astronomer, gusto ko ang mga ito. Kaya ba gusto ko ang moon, stars, galaxies at iba pa? Ito ba ang dahilan bakit noong elementary ay nag-install ako ng software na mala-3D para ma-tour ko virtually ang milkway at ibigin ang planet Mars? Favorite star ko din ba noon ang favorite star na nakikita ko tuwing 6-7pm?
"There was this person whom you loved dearly but you never had the courage to let that person know your feeling. You waited all your life for the right moment and you never uttered a word."
Sa existing life ko ngayon, merong someone na "iyan" na until now ay hindi ko pa din sinasabi sa kaniya na minahal ko siya. HAHAHA!
"In short, your love in past life was a total failure."
LOL! Artificial Intelligence ka lang para husgahan mo ang past life ko. Hahaha! Joke lang. Naging masaya ako ba ako sa piling ng pinakasalan ko? Hahaha!
*http://www.mybirthcare.com/favorites/pg1/Egyptian-names.asp
Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band(s) / artist(s)
on Thursday, December 5, 2013
Ilang beses nilang pinag-palpitate ang puso ko sa kanilang awitin.
Ang mga larawan ay mula sa:
Day 12 - A picture of something you love.
on Sunday, December 1, 2013
Ang apat na bagay na bumubuo sa pagkatao ko.
Travel.
Naglalakbay ang bawat tao para hanapin ang kaniyang hinahanap sa buhay. Ganoon din ako, naglalakbay para buuin ang sarili at sa bawat lugar na aking pinupuntahan ay katumbas ng ilang pahina ng kasaysayan sa aking pagkatao.
Notebook.
Mas kilala ako ng aking mga kwaderno kumpara sa ibang tao. Alam nito kung may kinukubli akong alinlangan o dinaramdam na hindi ko maisatitik sa kaniya. Dagdag pa, hindi siya napapagod maghintay at alam kong kinasasabikan niya ang aking mga kwento.
Planner.
Hindi totoong hindi pa naiimbento ang time-travel machine. Buksan mo lang ang iyong planner, maging day dreamer pansamantagal at i-turn on ang iyong mind-projector; dadalhin ka na nito sa iyong past-present-future.
Computer.
Miserable ang buhay ko kapag wala ito.
Day 11 - A picture of the person you do the most messed up things with
on Wednesday, November 27, 2013
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| Celebrating our kinder-garden graduation. |
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| Minutes before lola's interment. |
Magkababata kami. Siya si J, ang matalik kong kaibigan.
Simula kinder hanggang elementary parehas kami ng pinapasukang paaralan, nagkahiwalay kami noong lumipat sila sa ibang lugar bago kami maghayskul.
Vivid pa din sa akin ang mga pinaggagawa namin simula noong bata. Nakikipaglaro siya sa akin ng bahay-bahayan, lutu-lutuan at mga larong inuulit at may "-an" sa dulo; minsan makikiupo siya sa tabi kapag Barbie ang nilalaro ko, pinangarap din namin na magkaroon ng lalaking Barbie (well, si Ken, yung "boyfriend" ni Barbie) para makasali pa din siya kapag naglalaro ako nito.
Hindi kumpleto ang aming childhood kung hindi kami nakapaglaro sa kalsada. Madalas kaming magkakampi sa patintero, syato, kidlat, agawan-base, baggle-baggle at iba pa. Tinuruan niya ako kung paano magandang pumitik ng teks para umikot ito sa ere; kung paano tumira ng trumpo, na isang beses ko lang naman sinubukan.
Kung hindi kami matatagpuan sa kalsada, nasa loob lang kami ng bahay, nanunuod ng Sailor Moon, Dragon Ball, Power Rangers, Time Quest o ano pang cartoons na pinapalabas sa channel 2, 7 at 13; minsan naglalaro ng family computer, natutulog o nag-aaral.
Natatawa pa din ako kapag naaalala ko kung bakit kami sabay nawalan ng yaya, nagpahabol kasi kami ni J sa kanila, sa buong village. Kinabukasan, wala na kaming bantay.
Minsan din naming ginawang swimming pool ang buong ground floor ng kanilang bahay. Pinagalitan kami ng todo ni tita. (Please take note, umabot ito sa tuhod)
Dahil curious kung ano ang meron sa sigarilyo, sinubukan naming i-roll ang coupon bond hanggang sa maging hugis sigarilyo ito at aming sinindihan-hinitit. Ito ang naging sanhi kung bakit muntik na masunog ang bagong gawang bahay ng tito namin.
Nagmistulang tubig para sa amin ang J&B Scotch Whisky, noong palihim naming binuksan ang koleksyong alak ni Dada. Hindi namin akalain na nakakalasing pala ang alak. (Tinikman lang talaga namin ito, kaso tig-isang baso kami).
Ilan lamang ito sa mga masasaya't 'di malilimutang kalokohang pinagsamahan namin. Hindi ko na isusulat pa yung mga award-winning stories namin.
Paalala: Hindi kami bully, playful lang.
Day 10 - A picture of something you hate
on Saturday, November 23, 2013
IPIS. Pero hindi lang simpleng ipis, kundi FLYING IPIS.
Sa sobrang ayoko sa ipis nag-research ako dati kung bakit ba sila nabuhay at anung silbi nila sa mundo, bukod sa kinaiiritahan ko sila at ginagamit na panakot sa mga bata.
Meron silang iba't ibang lahi, American, German, Oriental, Asian at marami pang iba. Nocturnal ang mga ipis kaya maligalig sila kapag nasisilayan sila ng ilaw, kung meron kang makitang ipis na matigas ang mukhang naglalakad sa gitna ng sahig na may ilaw, paniguradong Asian ang lahi niyan. Proud ee!
At syempre marami silang talent gaya ng play-dead, swimming, lumipad at marami pang iba. May libog din ang ipis, kapag nanggigil sila sa iyo paniguradong kakagatin ka nila, iiwanan ka pa ng kiss mark at higit sa lahat, nagse-seks din ang ipis sa kapwa nila ipis (yes. Nanuod ako ng live sex ng ipis sa kalsada, mahigit anim na buwan na ang nakakaraan).
Pero bakit nga ba may lumilipad na ipis? Bukod sa gusto lang din nilang patunayan na tumitili din (minsan) ang mga lalaki, ito ay dahil malapit na silang mamatay. Ang weird no? Alam na nga nilang mamamatay na sila, papabilisin pa lalo nila ang kanilang buhay, dahil paniguradong pipisatin lamang sila ng tsinelas ng taong nagulat sa kanilang paglipad.
Ang totoo, kaya ayoko at hate na hate ko ang ipis, ay dahil,
1. Malayo pa lang naaamoy ko na may ipis sa paligid.
2. Lumilipad sila. Nakakasira ng diskarte sa buhay.
3. Dahil alam kong hindi ko sila kayang kitilan ng buhay.
Ang larawan ay mula sa:
http://pestcemetery.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/flying-roach-pest-cemetery.jpg
Day 9 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most
on Friday, November 15, 2013
Daddy's girl ako. Pero ang totoo madalang lang kami mag-usap.
Mabibilang lang sa dalawang kamay ang mga esenyal na pag-uusap namin kada taon. Ganoon pa man, hindi niya naiparamdam sa akin na malayo siya at mahirap mahagilap.
Elementary ako noong unang magtampo ako sa kaniya. Natatandaan ko pa kung paano niya kinampihan si bunso* sa kagustuhan nitong ilipat sa cartoons ang pinapanuod kong pelikula sa TV. Pinaliwanag naman niya sa akin nang mabuti kung bakit kailangan kong "mag-adjust" sa sitwasyon; may batang kapatid na ako, kailangan kong magparaya-magbigay, umunawa. Syempre sa umpisa nakakaasar, pero, sinikap kong intindihin at ipraktika ang mga paliwanag niya.
Bukod sa pagtuturo sa mabuting asal, kilala din siyang inhenyero at mahusay sa Physics at Math, ngayon ko lang na-realize na hindi pala niya ako tinulungang gumawa ng aking mga takdang aralin simula elementary hanggang sa kolehiyo. Kung meron man siyang itinuro sa akin, ito yung technique sa conversion solution, two methods of problem checking, ang pasikut-sikot ng P=W/T = FV at ang malupit nitong tagubilin na paggamit ng three decimal points sa iyong final answer, para accurate ang iyong computation.
Kung paano siya magmarka ng X sa papel ng kaniyang mga estudyante, ay ganoon din sa mga nanligaw sa akin. Kailanman ay hindi siya naging matapobre, choosy lang talaga siya. At kung may nakilala man siya sa aking karelasyon, dalawa pa lamang ang nakapasa sa kaniyang standards.
Higit sa lahat, hindi matatawaran ang kaniyang pagsuporta, pag-unawa, pagrespeto sa lahat ng desisyon ko sa buhay. Mula sa pagdurog ko sa kaniyang puso noong sinabi kong hindi na ako mag-aaral dahil magpupultaym na aktibista na ako; nang masilayan ko muli ang kaniyang ngiti matapos kong matanggap ang diploma; ang pag-unlak sa mga imbitasyon sa bawat aktibidad at pagtitipon ng mga organisasyong aking kinabilangan; ang pagkinig niya sa aking rants nang minsang dinalaw ko siya sa kaniyang opisina; ang mahalin at ampunin ang mga kasamahan ko sa organisasyon; ang paggiging proud daddy ng isang aktibista; syempre, kung paano niya palaging ipinapaalala sa akin ang "wastong pagdadala ng mga problema" at marami pang iba.
Daddy, maraming salamat sa lahat. Isa ka sa mga nagturo sa akin kung paano maging maunawain, pasensyosa (though, hindi ko pa ito namamaster), humble; ano ang tunay na pag-ibig; halaga na buo ang pamilya; pagkakaiba ng mabuti at masama, tama at mali. Malaki ang naitulong mo para mahubog ako bilang isang mabuting tao. Mahal kita, Dada. ###
*noong dalawa pa lamang kaming magkapatid.
One way kiss*
on Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Mahilig ka sa matamis
kaya
ninakawan mo ako ng halik,
sa labi.
Hindi ka nakuntento,
kinagat mo pa
ang dila ko.
*RIP sa iyo, langgam.
kaya
ninakawan mo ako ng halik,
sa labi.
Hindi ka nakuntento,
kinagat mo pa
ang dila ko.
*RIP sa iyo, langgam.
Para kay JRamon na nagugulumihanan sa gitna ng digmaan.
on Saturday, February 16, 2013
Ramon, mahal ka ng masa.
Kahit hindi mo sila/nila kilala.
Dahil, naglilingkod ka para sa kanila.
Mamahalin ka din ng mga isda atbp sea creatures sa Tubbataha kung titindig ka muli para ibagsak ang imperyalismo.
Maging ng mga nanay at tatay sa mga komunidad na palaging handa o hindi handa sa demolition dahil puro jumper ang kanilang linya ng elektrisidad dahil sa taas ng singil sa kuryente.
Kung magpapakamatay ka, sayang ang dugo mo. I-donate mo na lang kay tata Froi, matandang lumalaban para pahabain ang kaniyang buhay para i-extend pa ang paglilingkod sa masa.
Kasama, kung ninanais mong wakasan ang iyong buhay, isipin mo ang pagbubuwis ng buhay ng mga kasama sa kamay ng mga berdugo't pasistang militar sa ilalim ng rehimeng US-Aquino.
Enero 25, 2013
5:38am
Cubao
Dagat Pasipiko
on Friday, December 21, 2012
Kung gising ka ngayong hating gabi
marahil nakatingin ka sa langit.
Pinagmamasdan ang bawat bituin.
Marahil tatanungin mo
kung saan bituin ako naroon.
Habang ako
ay nasa dalampasingan
hinahanap sa dagat
(hinahanap ko)
kung saang bituin kita matatagpuan.
II.
Sa dulo ba nitong dagat Pasipiko
matatagpuan ko ba kahit ang anino mo?
Kaya ko kayang bilanganin
ang bawat paghampas ng alon sa alon?
Kaya ko bang sukatin
ang lalim ng dagat na ito?
Kaya ko ba?
Kaya ko bang tawirin ang dagat Pasipiko?
Paano?
Paano?
III.
Sabi nila
ang kulay Luntian na tubig ay mababaw.
Habang ang Bughaw ay malalim.
Sa gitna kaya nitong dagat Pasipiko
anong kulay kaya?
Gusto ko malaman
kung anong kulay ang namamagitan sa atin.
December 19, 2012
Punta Gravida, Pagudpod, Ilocos Norte
Para kay D
on Sunday, December 16, 2012
Mistulang
a
l
i
t a
t
a
p
ang mga ilaw
sa abalang siyudad.
Hindi alintana
ang musika
na
nililikha
ng mga
busina
mula sa
i
b
a
b
a
.
At
tanging
Oyayi
ng mga
kuliglig
ang
karamay sa
pagmuni-muni.
Inaalala ka bawat sandali.
Ika-8 ng Nobyembre 2012
Antipolo, Rizal
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| Photo from: http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5043/5299133193_bd7a7810fc_z.jpg |
Day 08 - A picture that makes you laugh
Ilang beses na akong naghanap sa albums ko ng pictures. Pero ito talaga ang panalo ee! Walang palya, hindi lang tawa, kundi halakhak ang nagagawa ko.
(circa 2009) Naglalakad kami papuntang Vinzons Hall at bigla siyang nagpose ng ganyan. Take note, hindi pa yan ang bigay todo niyang pag-nganga. :)
I miss you, Inday!
100 days
on Monday, November 26, 2012
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10 Questions for Hon. Teddy Casino
on Thursday, November 1, 2012
10 Questions
Q: Is Bayan Muna funded by China? Why are you not opposing China’s intrusion into Philippine shores?
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Teddy: I am not a communist. I am not part of the armed struggle nor do I espouse it.
I am an activist, a nationalist and a democrat committed to the struggle for social reform. Since my student days, I have been actively involved in efforts to solve the roots of the armed conflicts – poverty, exploitation, oppression, systemic corruption, the failure of justice and the general lack of opportunity and development in our country.
Towards this end, I have chosen to work within the mainstream political system and push for much needed social, economic and political reforms in all levels – from our local communities to Congress which is the highest policy making body in the land.
Teddy: While I do not espouse the armed struggle, I acknowledge that the conflict stems from age-old grievances that have not been properly addressed by previous and present governments. To simply denounce the CPP-NPA-NDF as a bunch of criminals and terrorists is to ignore the political and revolutionary nature of that movement and to downplay the legitimacy of their grievances.
I would rather take the more constructive road of dialogue and engagement, especially peace negotiations that, for all its weaknesses, is the only viable way to peacefully resolve the conflict.
With regard to their alleged atrocities, the CPP-NPA-NDF has pledged to abide by international human rights humanitarian law standards and conventions. If there are any proven violations, I hold them accountable and demand proper corrective action from them.
Teddy: Reports in the field by human rights groups point to the fact that it is the military and police forces that commit human rights violations on a massive scale.
According to the New York-based non-government organization Committee to Protect Journalists, 71% of suspected “source of fire” in murder cases involving media practitioners are government officials or state elements with the victims known to have investigated or criticized officials involved in corruption. A report by the Human Rights Watch also point to “strong evidence of military involvement” in the killings, not to mention an overwhelming failure of the government to prosecute suspects. Under the Aquino administration, there have been 99 recorded cases of extrajudicial killings, 216 cases of illegal arrest and detention, and 67 cases of torture according to local human rights group Karapatan.
When rebels or criminal elements go against the law, the entire state machinery is already tasked to go after them. But when government officials, military or police elements are involved, authorities often turn a blind eye and victims have nowhere to turn to. Thus we focus on those violators who are less likely to be investigated, prosecuted or penalized for their atrocities. Such is the important role of human rights advocates like myself.
Teddy: No. We assure the public that Bayan Muna’s PDAF allocation is being fully utilized for the benefit of Filipinos in the form of health services, scholarships, small community infrastructures like potable water and irrigation systems, and facilities for social services like classrooms and day care centers.
For the record, our Priority Development Assisstance Funds (PDAF) go straight to government projects implemented by various agencies and local government units. We adhere to all government disbursement and accounting procedures at the same time tap NGOs and people’s organizations to ensure that the said funds are properly spent and accounted for. There has not been a single case of corruption involving Bayan Muna’s projects.
You may check the DBM website for a thorough accounting of our PDAF allocation and where it was spent (http://reports.dbm.gov.ph/
Q: Is Bayan Muna funded by China? Why are you not opposing China’s intrusion into Philippine shores?
Teddy: Bayan Muna does not receive any funding from China or any other foreign country or entity.
We have consistently opposed China’s intrusion and bullying in Panatag Shoal and the Kalayaan islands. At the height of China’s bullying, we even picketed the Chinese embassy. In Congress, I authored two House resolutions denouncing China’s provocations, as well as filed a case to nullify the Joint Marine China-Philippines-Vietnam Joint Marine Seismic Undertakings (JMSU) agreement as it is unconstitutional and disadvanatageous to the country.
(HR 1420 – Investigation on incursions of China in the West Philippine Sea, HR 2330 – Assailing CHina for its incursions into Philippine Territory in relation to poaching of endangered species in Panatag Shoal, Statement: Investigate China incursions, junk JMSU, uphold 2002 Declaration on Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea)
Opposed as we are to China’s actions, we are wary of the United State’s efforts to use our dispute with China for its own political and military agenda. We believe the dispute with China should be settled diplomatically and not through war, coercion, or interference by another superpower.
Q: Why do you always criticize the government? Why do you concentrate too much on the negative? Why not herald the good things that the government has done?
Teddy: As a representative of the marginalized sectors, it is my duty to expose and oppose all things that jeopardize the people’s interest, especially erroneous and unjust government actions and policies. In my effort to fight corruption, government abuse, incompetence, social injustice and human rights violations, I have to point out what is wrong in order for it to be made right.
At the same time, I always make sure to propose solutions to the problems that I point out. Our main objective is to put forward alternative solutions that are beneficial to the people. Of course, we also work with government entities to address the problems and needs of our constituents. We have long been working with and thanking our partners in the government and private sector in these endeavors.
Q: It seems all you do is talk and hold rallies. What have you and Bayan Muna done to actually help your fellow Filipinos?
Teddy: The right to free expression and assembly are hallmarks of any democracy. It is because of this that we are able to air our concerns and grievances and persuade the government to act for the interest of the people. There is nothing wrong with this and I consider it my duty to speak out and participate in rallies and demonstrations in pursuit of what is right and good.
In terms of legislation, I have authored four laws that have benefited the poor and marginalized sectors, namely: the Public Attorneys Act of 2007 (R.A. 9406) which strengthened the Public Attorneys Office and expanded its free legal services to poor litigants; the Tax Relief Act of 2009 (R.A. 9504) which exempts minimum wage earners from witholding taxes thereby increasing take home pay; the Rent Control Act of 2009 (R.A. 9653) which put a cap on rent for low-income earners; and the Anti-Torture Act of 2009 (R.A. 9745) which penalizes torture.
Aside from this, I have authored a total of 178 measures and co-authored 376 more, landing me in the top 5 most prolific congressman in the 15th Congress. My proposed measures aim to address significant issues such as prices, health, education, and human rights.
In terms of projects, for this Congress, my office has allocated P85 million for health in the form of hospital funds for indigents, ambulances, health worker kits, health centers, water supply, trainings and medical missions. Almost P70 million was allocated for scholarships, school facilities and supplies. Meanwhile, P55 million was spent on social services for local government units, P13 million for livelihood projects and P4.45 million for environmental projects.
Teddy: For the record, I am the third poorest congressman in the House with a net worth of P232,000.00. I may not be destitute, but am definitely not rich.
I come from a family of professionals. My grandparents were all public servants. My father is a lawyer and my mother a full time homemaker. I grew up in a typical middle class family.
I come from a family of professionals. My grandparents were all public servants. My father is a lawyer and my mother a full time homemaker. I grew up in a typical middle class family.
Through their frugality and hard work, my maternal grandparents were able to acquire a number of properties in Aklan. But as an activist, I have no interest in these and have chosen to live an activist’s simple, frugal life.
Because a big chunk of my monthly salary goes to my party for its public service programs, I have to stretch every peso to provide for myself and my family, including two school-aged kids and my wife who is also in school taking up law.
Teddy: The Aquino administration is dominated by the very same political and economic elites who have ruled the country for decades. The names and faces may have changed, but the vested interests remain. Come to think of it, its the same old names we see.
Thus, I do not expect any earthshaking change or reform to happen under Aquino’s term. At best there will be some token concessions for the “tuwid na daan” like a few cases filed here and there. But notice that it has taken two long years yet the freedom of information act remains a pipe dream.
Thus, I do not expect any earthshaking change or reform to happen under Aquino’s term. At best there will be some token concessions for the “tuwid na daan” like a few cases filed here and there. But notice that it has taken two long years yet the freedom of information act remains a pipe dream.
Aquino’s centerpiece economic programs – the conditional cash transfer, public private partnerships, foreign-led extractive mining, and the emphasis on business process outsourcing and tourism – are the very same, rehashed programs of the previous administration. Therefore, the poor have remained poor and the country underdeveloped.
Teddy: Because we need new voices and new representations in the Senate.
Because the Senate has become hostage to the same political families and economic interests that have dominated Philippine politics for decades. We need new leaders who have fought for and struggled with the people in their common aspirations for economic and social reforms. Fighters who are not tied down by the corrupt political system of patronage. Social reformers who will not be bought or pressured into compromising the people’s demands for lower prices of electricity and oil, secure jobs and higher incomes, and better government, among others.
This is what I have been doing for the last 23 years of my life – 15 years in the parliament of the streets and 8 years in Congress – to be that change that we need and aspire for.
It’s time for a change in the Senate. And we should start now. #
Day 07 - A picture of your most treasured item(s)
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| MOST treasured itemS. |
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| 2012 items :) Except for the two pairs of earrings (I'm wearing that for eight consecutive years! :D) |
Red phone: Mum's gift.
White phone: <3 phoney. Thanks to Tal.
Star bracelet: From Meloy. It has a twin-necklace with a fish bone pendant! And I gave it to someone speacial.
Cross bracelet: From my beloved Apple.
StarFishBone earrings: Bought those stuffs, ages ago as my gift for myself during my b-days.
Blue egg shaker: It's the other piece of Eiler's egg shaker. He gave it to me last, December 2010.
Guess watch: Kept it for more than two decades! (Couldn't imagine I still have it and kept it that long. Amazing!)
Red Diesel watch: Kuya Jason's gift for my 18th b-day. <3 I miss wearing that watch and that guy.
Motorola phone: It is my first phone and my digits is from Globe Telecom! Haha. I wonder if I can still use that one. I wish. I wish I could. I love old stuffs!
Oval toy: Win gave it to me when we were in second year college. I forgot what it is called, but it's an cutie-handy-toy
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| 90's - early 2000's items :) |
Blue egg shaker: It's the other piece of Eiler's egg shaker. He gave it to me last, December 2010.
Guess watch: Kept it for more than two decades! (Couldn't imagine I still have it and kept it that long. Amazing!)
Red Diesel watch: Kuya Jason's gift for my 18th b-day. <3 I miss wearing that watch and that guy.
Motorola phone: It is my first phone and my digits is from Globe Telecom! Haha. I wonder if I can still use that one. I wish. I wish I could. I love old stuffs!
Oval toy: Win gave it to me when we were in second year college. I forgot what it is called, but it's an cutie-handy-toy
Day 06 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day
on Tuesday, October 16, 2012
She.
Not only for a day, but each and every time she suffers from asthma, I would.
Just to make sure she'll be alright and enjoy the air we breathe every second.
Day 05 - A picture of your favorite memory
on Sunday, October 14, 2012
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| Isa sa masasayang hapon ko kapiling ang mga batang ito. |
Kung hindi ako nagkakamali, taong 2008 ito. Pinaghandaan naming mabuti ang araw na iyan, kani-kaniyang paalam sa mga magulang, pagpapasulpot ng sariling pamasahe para makapunta sa kitaan sa takdang oras.
Dahil stress sa arawang gawain sa publikasyon, mas pinili naming mag-aral sa isang parke para iba at maganda ang ambiance. Iyon nga lang, hindi namin nabigyan ng konsiderasyon na maaaring sumama ang lagay ng panahon. Oo. Biglang umulan. Nakipag-patintero kami sa bawat patak at umindak nang paulit-ulit sa kada ritmong nililikha ng ulan.
Kahit hindi namin natapos ang pag-aaral (hanggang ngayon hindi pa rin namin ito natatapos pare-pareho) naging masaya kami sa araw na ito, na nauwi sa kwentuhan, tawanan, biruan, pictorial at nanatiling agit at sinsero, dedikado, masikhay sa paggampan ng aming mga tahas at gawain.
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