CONFUSED

APOLOGIES for this very late post. There were some domestic problems that had to be addressed. Influenced by what she saw in the news, my mother’s personal manicurist quit her job to apply as a member of the board of Pag-IBIG Fund. A day later, our gardener left saying he’s confident of landing... 

Source:  The Professional Heckler

being somebody

I used to think it takes a lot to make something out of someone. As a child, I was taught to study hard so that I may be somebody someday. When I started working, my bosses would drill how hard work and dedication play a big part in promotions. These things were ingrained so much that just recently I... 

Source:  Buhay Bahay-Bahayan

2009 IN RETROSPECT

IT’S THE END OF 2009. Time to hand out special awards to some of the year’s newsmakers who kept readers of this blog talking, arguing, and yes, heckling one another even. For some of the categories, there will be a winner and a runner-up. Remember: the role of the runner-up is very important. If... 

Source:  The Professional Heckler

HULA OOPS! (FEARLESS FORECASTS)

For 2010, here’s what could happen in Philippine politics… The Arroyos President Arroyo will win her Congressional bid in Pampanga, her first legitimate victory in 10 years. In the middle of the year, she will be hospitalized due to “severe rheumatism.” But a newspaper columnist, citing... 

Source:  The Professional Heckler

CHRISTMAS AND POLITICS

APOLOGIES for the delayed post. It’s the Holiday Season people. Everyone is preoccupied with something: doing some last minute shopping, attending Christmas parties, reuniting with old friends, etc. These days, people in the metro have the same schedule: 5 hours in the office or malls, 4 hours in... 

Source:  The Professional Heckler

LEFT WITH VILLAR

Villar and the Left Party list representatives Satur Ocampo and Liza Maza have finally agreed to join the Nacionalista Party as guest senatorial candidates. The hardcore leftists made the decision to join Villar’s party because they’re running under similar platforms and they’re running out of... 

Source:  The Professional Heckler

FILTHY, RICH

The Ampatuans Military authorities say the Ampatuan family whose members are working in government as governors, vice governors, mayors, vice mayors, etc. probably owns as many as 23 houses in Maguindanao, Davao City and Metro Manila, including several mansions. Now we know why they call it “internal”... 

Source:  The Professional Heckler

SATISFACTION

I’M SURE YOU’VE noticed how chilly our mornings have become. The temperature is so low, weathermen say it’s actually lower than President Arroyo’s satisfaction rating. Joint Session Senators and congressmen are holding a joint session tomorrow to tackle the martial law imposed in Maguindanao.... 

Source:  The Professional Heckler

THE PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Martial Law in Maguindanao Have you read President Arroyo’s report to Congress as regards the proclamation of Martial Law in the province of Maguindanao? Here’s the original draft of the report. Office of the President of the Philippines Malacañang THE SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES Roxas Boulevard,... 

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RACE ROUNDUP

IN DECLARING her bid for a Congressional seat in Pampanga, President Arroyo said, “Public service is emblazoned on my DNA.” Geneticists who were monitoring the announcement on TV almost believed Mrs. Arroyo’s claim about the quality of her DNA… until they saw Mikey Arroyo. Contrary to initial... 

Source:  The Professional Heckler

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