and they’re back on the streets this time of the year

“Ang Pasko ay sumapit
Tayo ay mangagsiawit
Ng magagandang himig
Dahil sa Diyos ay pag-ibig

Nang si Kristo’y isilang
May tatlong haring nagsidalaw
At ang bawa’t isa ay nagsipaghandog
Ng tanging alay…”

 

quotable quote of the day

 

“Mas gugustuhin ko pang mamatay na lumalaban para sa bayan kaysa mamatay dahil sa sakit”  [I'd rather die fighting for our country than simply die due to (my) illness].”

–  Noted scriptwriter Bibeth Orteza, in reference to her being one of the suspects/co-conspirators in the failed but brave uprising that almost sent that criminal Ate Glue and her minions crashing back to earth.

Yan ang tunay na palaban!

 

the manila pen mutiny (oakwood redux): the aftermath

After the turn of events that led to the Manila Peninsula incident yesterday which started with the court walkout of reform leaders Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV and BGen. Danilo Lim (actually misunderstood by many as destabilizers/coup plotters), these all the more led me to my conclusion that he is misunderstood by many.

Starting with his pronouncements in court that he is being denied the chance to serve the people as an elected senator (he placed 11th with about 11,189,467 votes) and the apparent unfair judicial treatment that he and his group as well as his lawyers continue to receive in the whole process, they walked out of the court proceedings and in turn proceeded to The Peninsula Manila Hotel (often referred to as Manila Peninsula Hotel) where the next seven hours or so would forever be etched in the annals of history.

It was here that the crusading senator gave one of his statements to call on the people to support their cause to dispose of the illicit administration:  “Pagbabago or Arroyo?”  (asking the people to choose between change or stick with the current fake and immoral regime) which struck me to the hilt and made me almost decide to go to Ayala Avenue and show support to Trillanes and co. but what made me draw back from my plan was the fact that my body was sort of not ready because I had just completed an hour of sleep when the story started to develop; and as such as much as I’d want to complete my sleep I can’t considering that I still had work to tend to later in the night.  I also programmed myself back then to go to Ayala during the nighttime at the same time to supposedly meet with a friend for this weekend’s activity (at that  time the “rebellion” was already crushed by forces loyal to Glueria and Assperon the military chief who’s her loyal lapdog — worse than one’s pet dog).

Despite his call together with that of his colleagues and other fearless citizens led by ex-Vice President Guingona, Catholic bishops, and civil society leaders, their calls fell on deaf ears and the scenes that ensued saw scenes similar to a war zone and scenes very much different from a bustling Makati during daytime, no thanks to the Lakas/Kampi-led clique ordering the military and police to launch a full assault against Trillanes and Co.  Partly because the people failed to listen since they misunderstood his noble intent of protecting the interest of the people from bad governance and corruption and offering us with a viable alternative to our overly stale system of governance and way of living.  or because some people would think that they’re tired due to numerous attempt to change regimes — in other words “hindi na tayo nanawa”.

But now, with a seemingly ugly ending to that Christmas gift to the people (with that war-like scenario which even damaged the hotel), like-minded people SHOULD keep in mind that this inciident — in fact another suppression done by no other than the Glueria and her ever-loyal dogs in the military and police who covers up all her blatant wrongdoings against the public — should just ignite fear against these devils in Malacañang disguised as sheep, and should only add up to the ever-growing list of crimes committed by her against the people (in 2007 alone I’ve lost count!).

To Sen. Antonio Trillanes, BGen. Danilo Lim, the true patriotic soldiers, the civilians who carried the fight and to the common tao sharing my views — Mabuhay!!!

To the immoral regime led by the illicit president Glueria Arrovo, I’ve got three words and all coming from a citizen (since I have my right to express it):

SHAME ON YOU!!!
FUCK YOU GLUERIA!!!

 

the techie in me says that i’m so pissed.

My weekend wasn’t so good so to say.

After having downloaded much of my fave tunes in my trusty fake Ipod (which I should say is just your ricket mp3/mp4 player with radio functionality), all the 3.5 GB of music files I have downloaded all went pfffffffffffft yesterday — meaning they all got erased!

I was really wondering what (and WHAT) really happened as to why all of a sudden my files or the player itself got corrupted.  Methinks that nothing really went wrong because I closed it the right way then all of a sudden some sort of a virus infected my player to which after a later check had none and I even had a hard time reformatting my disk to which I even called the dude in Ebay who sold me the unit.  Good thing it was Ok after several attempts to reformat the player. 

The real bad thing is I wasn’t able to create back-ups for some of those music files that’s why I have to download ‘em again either from Multiply or even Limewire, sheesh…

F*ck.  Yeah I must have to start from scratch.  I have to contact my good friend Arthur during the shift so I could see him later in the week to retrieve some of my music files which are incidentally with my laptop which I lent him.

Oh well…Technodudes easily get pissed if such happens.  That’s why…

 

lagarista

Starting a good day’s worth of work and pondering on how to start it – taken while I was on my way home.

 

when you feel lost…

 

This is all you could do especially after realizing that you’re all alone in the midst of a mad mad world.

 

krisis-mas is in the air

It’s about a month to go before the season I have labeled “Krisis-mas” for the last seven years or so takes place (as a song goes, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year”, at least for kiddos), so tidings are in order first.  I’d notice everyone has started to be in the mood for the season, what with the cold climate (and lately rains) and decors all around as well as increased spending to at least be able to prepare for the season.

I’m in no hurry for that anyway, as 50% of me would still contend that it’s impractical to dcelebrate the season what with the never-improving state of the economy (unlike the blah-blahs that Ms. Punggok would say to appease us) and the necessity (as far as I know I only have three godkids and I’ve lost count of that).

What maters most is the real essence of the season is that Jesus Christ had come to save mankind from folly,

Makes me think that I must go to confession first.  Dang, I’m a terrible sinner.  But anyhey back to my weekend routine for now — lots of sleep before the start of a brand new workweek…Time is oh so fast.

 

spoken like a true malacañang lapdog — a failed attempt for comic relief

In the recent events that must really have further undermined the credibility of the illegal clique running Malacañang, from the Kampi/Palace bribery scandal all the way to its influencing/pilferage of the Glorietta 2 blast investigation, and most recently the Batasan bombings, there is still one man who is attempting to provide some sort of comic relief when in fact he is delivering it as if it were the obvious.

That is in the person of Sen. Miguel “Fake Senator/Init-Ulo” Zubiri who defended the establishment where it together with Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino (Kampi — one of the two major administration parties  in the country) was said to have distributed bribes in the form of cash gifts supposedly for development.  While I was watching the news, he delivered it in a seemingly hot-headed fashion…

Sen. Miguel Zubiri, for his part, said there is no direct evidence to link Malacañang into the controversy.

Zubiri asked Panlilio if he personally received the money from a Palace official but the governor replied he only received it after it was handed to him by his chief of staff.

“It seems speculative to point the accusing finger at Malacañang until the source himself comes out and says, ‘Well, these funds had come from an employee or an official of Malacanang.’ And that’s why I would just like to establish these facts and it would be important if we can invite Governor Mendoza to this hearing,” Zubiri said.

Zubiri even pointed out the usual practice of political parties, citing the Nacionalista Party as an example, to give out funds to its members.

 – Philippine Star, 11/15/07

A case of the pot calling the kettle black, in the making, Mr. Zubiri?

As if maloloko mo ang taumbayan, Mr. Fake Senator.  Remember, it was just Lakas-CMD, Comelec (under then boss Abalos) and Malacañang who installed you to the Upper House, asshat.  We’re not interested in your blah-blah — remember, you just stole the Senate seat from Koko Pimentel, and you know that by heart.

And aren’t you also related to that certain airhead in Malu Fernandez as well? 

You better jump to the cliff and die, fucktard cheat of a senator.

 

potential collateral damage

After last night’s bombing in the Batasang Pambansa complex which killed two people, among others Basilan Rep. Wahab Akbar (a pro-administration lawmaker), and injured 11 others, amongst them two lawmakers, a cloud of doubt has finally risen as to who should be blamed for the incident.  According to some sources, it was the responsibility of the Abu Sayyaf Group (or yet their minions, as they had Akbar as its target), while most believe that it is the ploy of the sinister Glueria Arrovo government which is to condition the minds of the people for yet another emergency rule or state of emergency or worse Martial Law which it really wanted to do for a long time to suppress the elements opposing it.  But yet as of this writing there’s still no definite believable answer as to who’s behind this dastardly act.

After doing a swooping blog patrol, which I incidentally did to kill some idle time brought about by the outrageously-long avail time, I chanced on some of the comments made which IMHO are believable ands are highly credible (call me biased for all you want but if one digs deeper you’ll know why these comments may have credence).  Also considering the timing of the bombing which is less than a month after the Glorietta 2 blasts which killed 11 on October 19th and which case strill totally unresolved to the people’s satisfaction till the present.

Here are some of the comments as posted in the website of journalist Ellen Tordesillas:

dandaw Says: November 14th, 2007 at 12:46 am

11/13/07
Better believe it is a prelude to Martial Law. Ala Pakistan, ala Venezuela. Of all the bombs blasting in Pinas only the opposition get blasted? That airhead pandak knows how to blast. I tell you RESIGN NOW WHILE THERE IS STILL TIME. Hitler, with all his pride and power did not amount to a hell of beans.

doubting winston Says: November 14th, 2007 at 2:12 am

Prelude to emergency rule..
is this part of the deal with JDV and Ramos (US/CIA)?

@ dandaw, is there a Martial Law in Venezuela?

parasabayan Says: November 14th, 2007 at 2:32 am

Isn’t this Akbar the one of tiyanak’s “chosen” in Mindanao? One of the “lords”. What lawlessness…a string of comelec officers deaths and now it is elevated to congress! Hindi pa itinuloy hanggang sa kataas taasan para matapos na ang labanan. Unlike Marianette’s and Saguisag’s wife’s deaths where I was touched, on this one I only have this to say…crime finally caught up with the villains. If the tiyanak and her generals did not do this horrible crime, she hsould be trembling now because the wrath of the people can not be stopped!

parasabayan Says: November 14th, 2007 at 3:41 am

May this incident wake up the “whores” of the Bastusang Pambansa that the more they keep protecting the tiyank, the more incidents like these will happen. Let the impeachment complaint, even without form push through so this evil “surot” will be taken out from her throne. This time, they took their own man’s life-Akbar! This should be a cue to the tiyanak’s loyal dogs that their mistress can not protect them all. They should therefore follow their conscience and do the right thing- TAKE THE “SUROT” OUT NOW!

parasabayan Says: November 14th, 2007 at 3:43 am

I am not happy to see a life lost but for the country, I am happy to see one traitor gone for good-that of Akbar! My condolences to those whose lives were taken by this horrible bombing. For the critical ones, may you get well soon!

Yuko Says: November 14th, 2007 at 3:25 am

Akbar, the suicide bomber? He could have been part of the scheme but I doubt if he intended to be a victim himself! Hindi naman siya Al Qaeda, but Al Pidal!!!

BOB Says: November 14th, 2007 at 5:58 am

Maaaring ang mga NPA o abu sayaf ay kakampi na nang mga tao at ang mga sundalo natin na under kay assperon ay ang mga terrorist…di ba ? kaya hostage tayo ni assperon ngayon at inililigtas na tayo nang mga NPA…

Judging from these comments I’ve read as well as my personal inferences, sounds like with the government more than being suspects in this, it’s like we’re all headed into some collateral damage, aren’t we?  For as long as the Glueria is around and still is the toughie of the nation (read: makapal ang mukha).

 

 

whoa…

Last Friday our workplace took the time off to celebrate Diwali since the company I’m working for it also has expatriate Indians (read: Bumbays) for its workforce.  Dang I just consumed just the main course, and I must admit until now its thoughts can’t get off my head.

Till now its aroma and even its taste can’t get off my palate.  Even with the self-indiced road trip that morn.  Needless to say, it may take a week before my palate would return to its normal self.

I captioned this photo in my Flickr account:

“Kung me Pasko at Ramadhan kahit sa mga hindi-Kristiyano at Muslim ayon sa pagkakasunod, me hain para naman sa Diwali para sa mga hindi Hindu sa workplace namin…”