On being a Novo Ecijano and the 2007 Philippine Elections
Despite of the chance that one could get shot while voting in our province, I would still wake up early on May 14 and stand in a line to be able to cast my vote. No, I will not vote for a “dynasty” that calls itself the “New Strength of our Province” nor to the other party that promises the people that they are the future of Nueva Ecija. Because I believe that the strength and future lies within us Novo Ecijanos and not within these politicians who scramble, during the elections, for power while trampling on each and everyone’s basic human rights.
I’m NOT Jealous
It’s just that you could have not told me anything about whatever. You could have just asked how and where I was, said how generally exciting your day went, and left all the other details out — period. Was it really that important to you for me to know about whatever? Did you feel so relieved, or so overjoyed, or somehow so proud that you just had to spill it out? Did you think that you were oh-so-cleverly playing with my imagination?
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Harry-ing the 7th Book!
Note: This contains spoilers about Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7)I know I shouldn’t be making this one, but what can I do? I’m just a fan!
Anyway, last week, while surfing internet, I came across a New Yorker who had the copy of an e-book of Harry Potter 7. HP7 will be released late July, symepre, I had to read the book! I requested for a copy and now I am currently reading Chapter 10. Although I do not know whether this one is the true copy of the book by JK Rowling, or just a fan fiction, but examining it externally, a 548-paged e-copy of the book is not authored by a fan, still, it is worth readingÂ
Perpetual Succour & GSIS Hospital Program
On the third day after our mother suffered a stroke, upon the approval of her doctor we moved her to Perpetual Succour Hospital because (my mother who is a retired school teacher) we wanted to avail of the GSIS Hospitalization Program initiated by Atty. Winston Garcia. Thus we were able to avail of considerable discounts in Room Rates, CT Scan and 2D Echo procedures, a little of laboratory exams, but most important of all, we were able to enjoy I think a whooping 30% discount in medicines bought from the hospital pharmacy. (Why don’t hospitals put an extra ER in their pharmacies so buyers who felt like gasping for breath or experiencing fainting spells upon seeing the medicine bills can easily be assisted?) Anyway, I just want to acknowledge that the GSIS program is a big help but I wish it should be the government’s thrust to launch similar programs nationwide and not just on selected sites.
SEB party
SEB a.k.a Seshong inuman ng mga bloggers. Pumunta ka ba? (Did you go?)
If you didn’t, well you definitely missed a lot. ChrisH and I found ourselves at the company of the young’uns friday night. The parteeh started at Yoohoo bar at Metrowalk Ortigas. Unfortunately, they did not serve beer. (Who suggested the place anyway? — JEFF!!!) And so we moved to Dencio’s a few steps away.
It was there that I found out who was who and what was what.
Window Glass Cleaners Up High
Spiderman 3
SPIDERMAN 3
The Greatest Battle Lies Within…
Peter Parker has finally managed to strike a balance between his devotion to M.J. and his duties as a superhero. But there is a storm brewing on the horizon. When his suit suddenly changes, turning jet-black and enhancing his powers, it transforms Peter as well, bringing out the dark, vengeful side of his personality that he is struggling to control.
Under the influence of the suit, Peter becomes overconfident and starts to neglect the people who care about him most. Forced to choose between the seductive power of the new suit and the compassionate hero he used to be, Peter must overcome his personal demons as two of the most-feared villains yet, Sandman and Venom, gather unparalleled power and a thirst for retribution to threaten Peter and everyone he loves.
American Idol gives back: Carrie Underwood sings her heart out
The global epidemic continues to expand and infect millions of people around the world. However, alarming numbers have been recorded for South Africa. It is said that millions have died and hundreds continue to die every week. It does not help that there is a total lack of health care and education that would be enough to stop the growing numbers of the affected population. Thousands are orphaned and still many children are born already with AIDS.
Countries, nations, people have moved up to help. And the TV show American Idol 2007 has gone to do its part in this endeavor.
Simon and Ryan visited Africa and witnessed the extremely poor conditions that the people were living in. They saw, felt and tasted the sickness that engulfed the nation. See the TV event here at American Idol.com.
I watched and swallowed in pain. Not because I know these helpless people but because of the reality that I am here, living a good life while they watch their husbands, mothers, and children die. I complain that women are still not treated fairly in this country and realize that women in Africa are not treated fairly – AT ALL. The social stigma that comes with having AIDS is enough to deprive them of medical assistance or the moral assistance that would have given them strength to battle the disease.
Liev Schreiber in CSI Las Vegas
It just ain’t the same CSI (Crime Scene Investigation) when there is no Gil Grissom.
But Gil is taking a sabbatical and Liev Schreiber of the movie SCREAM is coming in to take his place.
I must say I am truly disappointed with this move of the show’s producers. This is because, the show’s characters are portrayed by people who do not have the celebrity fame to show for it. This is part of which that makes CSI believable and magnetic. Watching Gil in action – you can imagine that you were actually watching real life right before your eyes.
