What’s in a Name?
June 29, 2008
I had to renew my Drivers’ License yesterday. It will be expiring this weekend *hint hint*. Good thing my dad brought me to LTO Aguinaldo/Cubao where there are significantly less people, cars and fixers. I abhor bureaucracy and its inefficiency and a crowded office makes it worse. I passed time waiting for my turnS (with an S because you have to wait for your turn several times as you have to go through several windows for processing, verification, cashier, 2 pictures and signatures, drug test and medical examinations etc. etc.) watching the Lakers-Celtics game (Go Celtics!).
Friends of Roxas 2010 (FOR 2010)
June 25, 2008
I am inviting all Mar Roxas for President in 2010 supporters to join the Friends of Roxas 2010 (FOR 2010), the official social network of Mar Roxas 2010 supporters otherwise known as the FRIENDS OF ROXAS 2010! - a social networking site powered by Ning.Com.
Mugabe Wins Re-election
June 24, 2008
I was watching Channel News Asia’s morning show this morning. I was surprised to read on their running headlines that incumbent Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe wins re-election. This happened after his opponent Morgan Tsvangirai back down his Presidential candidacy to prevent more violence and killings targeted to his supporters and political party.
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Makoy is 26 yr old IT guy who loves to write, thrilled with movies as much as his favorite American food, fascinated with politics, current events and money matters, an entrepreneur in the making, and a certified Ortigas blogger.
What Constitutes You
June 22, 2008
It has been a habit since we’ve been partners in school to go out and shop after we get our shy pays. We can actually used it all up in one mall visit. There’s food, clothes, “unnecessary” things and more food tripping.
Then we decided to use some of our money to buy books. More deserving of our pays, I think. Thank God there’s Book Sale. You can find books as low as Ph30.00, like I did. I bought two hard bound books, one is for Php70.00 - Little Doors by Paul Di Filippo and After Dachau by Daniel Quinn for only Php30.00. A hundred bucks for two hard bound-used books (they’re clearly looked unused to me) is such a good deal to pass up.
I’m a one sitting reader. If and only if, I find the book really really interesting. There are stories that I can’t stop reading, and would only leave the book open to go to the bathroom or eat. And After Dachau is one of those worthy books for my time. My hundred buck purchase didn’t disappoint me at all. After Dachau is sucha good read if you’re into Reincarnation and English History. It is fictional and at the same time very informative on historical matters that dated back during 1920’s.
McDonald’s/Benjamin Abalos Mashup
June 21, 2008
Policemen-Teachers
June 17, 2008
In one of the Philippine Daily Inquirer articles just last month, I read with interest the story about policemen taking the roles of teachers in far-flung areas with insurgency problems. They teach with gun on the side and chalk on one hand. The former is true while the latter is, well, just a thought, considering how anorexic the budget for education has been going on for years. But that’s another story. This is the story of how children cope with their pressing environment and of how “human adaptation” is worth thinking over.
On the “Abduction” (or Kidnapping?) of Ces Drilon
June 11, 2008
In case you’ve missed it, there’s this storm that hit the media more recently, It’s about the “abduction” case of Ces Drilon, the noted journalist from ABS-CBN. Early reports indicate a request from ABS-CBN to the media to make certain “restraints” on issuing details about the case so as to protect Drilon and her crew, along with Octavio Dinampo, a professor and a member of the MNLF senior Shura. As of this time, negotiations are under way.
Filipino blogger arrested? Who? When?
June 9, 2008
What’s your take on the concern raised by Benj on his post at FilipinoVoices.com: The Worst-Case Scenario: The Cyber Crackdown?
“…Opening the path to blogging to people like Lozada and Panlilio seems to be a double-edged sword….”
“…While the value of freedom of expression is undeniable and is arguably a concept that should almost supersede any other idea out there, this move also exposes the once sheltered community of bloggers to possible run-ins with the administration…”
“…Filipino political bloggers have always had their way all these years. No one has ever been charged and they could criticize using the strongest terms but what happens once the spotlight finally hits this corner of cyberspace….”
“…With more eyes and ears listening in to blogs, we may be just a few months away from seeing our first blogger arrest.”
Do you also have reservations about this?
NBI ID Card - de facto National ID
June 7, 2008
The NBI ID Card is now the most recommended and honoured Identification Card in the Philippines, with banks leading this “practice”, making it a de facto National ID. What is this NBI ID Card anyway? Is it really the National ID in practice? Will it become the National ID by law? Is it ready?
Learn more by reading here.
What can Judy Ann Santos explain in less than a minute…
June 5, 2008
You see these people wrestling over the thought of Judy Ann Santos defending what the Meralco people deems needed to be defended, God or Allah or Buddha knows what entertainment can truly bring and wring. It can bring political minds into hysteria over the first sight of a banana. It can wring political minds dry, too.
…that Meralco and the government find the hardest measures to explain? SYSTEM LOSS. (Lmfao)
Why Do Some Countries Remain Poor While Others Grow Rich?
June 4, 2008
This is a question that has never stopped nagging me since the very first time I left this country eleven years ago. It is one thing seeing it on television growing up, it is another being in the First World yourself. Explanations by the likes of F. Sionil Jose - which basically say we are poor because of our culture - is simply unsatisfactory. Read here.
Launch of Pampanga Governor Ed Panlilio’s Blog
June 3, 2008
Where: Executive House, Provincial Capitol, City of San Fernando, Pampanga
When: June 7, 2008, Saturday, 10:00am
Bloggers’ Kapihan will participate and help in the launching of Pampanga Governor Among Ed Panlilio’s blog this Saturday.
The blog will be a platform to promote good governance in the province. Among Ed will also report his accomplishments as governor of Pampanga.
Bloggers, journalists, students and other interested individuals and groups are encouraged to join the activity.
Free transportation and food will be provided to thirty (30) Manila-based bloggers. If you’re interested in joining the trip to Pampanga, and for more details (itinerary, cultural tour options, and program), visit the Bloggers’ Kapihan website.
On a completely different note, happy birthday mom! 
Quest for Truth: ZTE-NBN Scandal (Finally Updated)
May 29, 2008
I went to this forum hoping to feel something, to take away something - a renewed fervour. I took away something alright - the feeling that forums like these were meant to provide comfort and hope for discomforting and hopeless times. Read here.
Free Text?
May 29, 2008
A couple of days ago, there’s this brewing idea of making text messaging services in the Philippines free of charge. If that proposal gets granted, imagine this nation truly living up to its prestige(?) as a texting capital. But there are IFs and BUTs there. Come to think of it, nothing really is free these days. You have to ‘pay’ for it one way or another. As for free text messaging? There’s a method in the madness and madness in the method, as De Quiros puts it.
BF of Faith Cuneta?
May 29, 2008
Is Chairman Bayani Fernando really serious of his intention to run for President in the 2010 election? Or, to manage the Pink and Blue attired Space Flower Band? Or, an operatic singer to perform back to back with Faith Cuneta? DOUBLE CLICK HERE!
A Piece of Green
May 27, 2008
The Greenpeace Rainbow Warrior stirred a minor ’storm’ in the headlines these past few days. It literally stood against the way of coal shipments to a power plant run by Team Energy Philippines in Pagbilao, Quezon. Apparently, the crew and the ship irked the operators of the power plant and a few naval law enforcers.
What happened to Archie Lacson & THE PENTHOUSE LIVE DANCERS?
May 26, 2008
Does any of you heard what happened to Archie Lacson and his gang of the PENTHOUSE LIVE? Is Chairman Bayani Fernando really serious of his intention to run for President in the 2010 election? Or, to manage the Pink and Blue attired Space Flower Band? Or, an operatic singer performing back to back with Faith Cuneta? DOUBLE CLICK HERE!
TV Advertisements of Senators
May 26, 2008
Senate President Manny Villar’s TV commercial about his helping to OFW was circulating during primetime TV. If Bayani Fernando was known for his early campaigning with his huge billboards, Senate President Manny Villar is known for his TV commercials. The richest Philippine Senator I suppose funded for this TV commercial just to let the public known his presence. As if the public aren’t aware that he is already campaigning.
Makoy is 26 yr old IT guy who loves to write, thrilled with movies as much as his favorite American food, fascinated with politics, current events and money matters, an entrepreneur in the making, and a certified Ortigas blogger.
The Madness of Butchers in Uniform
May 25, 2008
A couple of days ago, 10 people were brutally killed from the RCBC robbery-murder. A few days later, four suspects were hunted down and killed. Apparently, it tells us something about “police intelligence” these days.
A Month Without a Cellphone. Can you handle that?
May 23, 2008
Mobile phones are everywhere. They are necessity for many people. Imagine a life, without a cellphone for just a month. What about for a year? In this world evolving in the new era of technology, I think a few people can handle that.
Bayani Fernando Billboard Update
May 20, 2008
Last Friday on our flight home to Manila, I was reading the Inquirer with Bayani Fernando on the news article. The article has something to do with his well-criticized MMDA billboards. He again insisted that there’s nothing wrong with his huge billboards in EDSA. Even it is clear to the public that it is illegal use of public funds. Do you think Filipinos are dumb to accept your billboards? What good did it do to the Filipinos? Clearly none. It’s just plain campaigning for your political dream in 2010.
What’s more disgusting with Bayani Fernando was his comment that it shouldn’t be thought of as campaigning since he is not smiling in his billboards. Great answer right? Nah!
Makoy is 26 yr old IT guy who loves to write, thrilled with movies as much as his favorite American food, fascinated with politics, current events and money matters, an entrepreneur in the making, and a certified Ortigas blogger.
Jeepney Fare Increases by 0.50 On May 21, 2008 in Metro Manila
May 18, 2008
Sad announcement to all commuters. Effective May 21, 2008. Jeepney fare in Metro Manila will increase by P0.50. This means the jeepneys will charge each passenger P8.00 for the first four kilometers. It seems that the P20 that will be granted to workers would be reduced by this additional burden to our pockets. A short computation, the P20 per day multiply by 26 working days will give us P540 but since this is subject to income tax, the take home amount would be less. I guess most of us would save a bit by walking a few blocks if possible.
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