GMA Pardons Erap

And so the Philippines made again a new chapter in its fledgling democracy as the most powerful person in the land granted an executive pardon to the deposed president who was convicted of plunder.

The recent turn around of this political bruhahaha has stunned the filipinos anew and some questioned the perfect timing of the presidential pardon.

Is this being use to divert the attention of the filipino people from the issues that the current administration is facing? The broadband deal isn't finish yet, and the glorietta bombing has been pinpointed to the administration plot, courtesy of Senator Trillanes. The political killings might not be in the papers nowadays but still its an unresolved issues concerning the PGMA presidency and so does a couple of other scandals and controversy.

Now going back to the pardon, several groups are protesting. Ex president Fidel V. Ramos isnt happy about it. A group called of NOPE ( NO Pardon for Erap) movement has voice out its sentiments over the issue, the MBC (Makati Business club) is airing its disagreement, but then what can they do? The president has already given the pardon and was already handed down through her official spokeperson, its now on the erap camp to take the pardon to make it official.

At the end of the day i could personally see a motive behind this gesture of the president. This woman president is all set to make her stay until 2010 on her seat and she's doing everything she could do to make it a reality. And perhaps this is one of her way of ensuring it. Besides, giving a pardon to the deposed president would mean that her presidency is legitimate as only the president has the power to give the pardon, and so it does happen now , erap is already technically accepting the legitimacy of the Arroyo government, much to the big grin of the palace!!! They won the battle afterall.

The senate drama, an abrupted impeachment, the eviction of Estrada from Malacanang Palace, the rise of power of the second woman president, the trial of the century of Estrada, the conviction of the ex president for plunder, and now the executive clemency , whats next to this unending political drama?

Where will the Philippines go?

Juan de la Cruz alam mo pa ba ang nangyayari sa iyong bansa?

The week that was

Even the frequent outpouring of rains during night times in the metro did not stop my adventures and misadventures the last week. ONly now did i realized that the past week was a bit of a full load of different personas and adventures we were on.

I startted the week with a birthday celebration. Hehe no i am not the one celebrating my natal day, it was someone else, i opted to attend the celebration than to accept Harry's invitation to have a drinking spree with his cousins and a couple of other guys at Jacinto.

Tuesday came and i just learned that LR comes home here in Davao. Off from his work in Manila as he is now connected with the Ayala Foundation. Its been years since i have seen this friend of mine whom we calls each other "baby brow". Well then i went up to his room to fetched him up for another round of boys night out. And to add spice to our night, we invited harry to join us which the latter gladly accepted and before we knew it, there he came in his casual attire. huh!

It was in wednesday that i told myself to relax since its been two straight nights of alcohol controlled body haha. But then I have to be with Jong to have some sort of relief, alcohol free night. And it was indeed a relaxing night for me.

Friday came and movies was our trip. Along with Harry , Jairus and Jhun we headed to SM cinema and catch the movie "the seeker" . The movie was kinda boring one but we managed to stay till the very end. And liven up our spirit, we headed to pink and blue bar in Rizal promenade for our videoke and drinking sessions. The singing champions we were as we dominated the bar anew.

Away from the sights and sounds of the bar, we opted to feel a sense of serenity at the seawall where we had a great conversation about life under the moonlit sky with the ghostly sea witnessing our exhausted souls.

A hot coffee at Dunkin Donuts in San Pedro was our final destination before we call it a night er a day!

And to capped the weeklong adventures with a bang, we invaded Kaputian beach in Samal for an overnight fun. Its triple b treat there...bodies , beer and oh uh the beach... oh well let me add another B... but its better left unsaid...

WOWowee


Yesterday, i had a chance to catch some daytime television programs since it was a holiday. One particular program that caught me up hooking on the boobtube is the controversial noontime show Wowowee. How is it doing after the "technical glitch" that occurred.

Well, its business as usual for the show. It started with its usual high note of music fun and laughters. A dance revolution with the dance royalties and then a "beat that" portion where the dancers displayed tricks and stunts competing each other. Obviously the more popular tandem of Luningning and Mariposa got the nod of the viewers. Afterwhich they acknowledge each set of studio audience positioned round the studio with the female co host as well as the popular dancers doing the hosting chores. The fun continued with their Sayaw Darling segment, looking for studio audience who can show their dancing er comic skills to get the nod of Willie to be part of the "Bigaten"

After the opening extravaganza, comes another phase of the show, in their first game segment called Willie of Fortune, it features father and son or daughter / mother and son / daughter tandem who happen to have the same birthday. In this segment, a sudden change emotion will occur as the viewers are treated into a rollercoaster of emotions. One time you will cry as the contestants share life's cruelty and in an instant you will laugh at their tactfullness especially those children when asked about their message to their parent. One kid ask her mother to let her play outside, such a humble request that made the entire studio burst into laughter at the same time , amused with the kid's simplicity and candidness.

The same portion is stretched too long that in the end you will lose your concentration especially with that unholy hour wherein your eyes beg to close for an afternoon nap.

All in all, i would still choose to watch this program over the other noontime show precisely because it showcases ordinary lives that in one way or the other became an inspiration to everyone. The show gave you the total entertainment possible.

You call me cheap. okay, but then i would still be a wowowee fanatic!!!

ENGAGE


jay im engage!!! ... kaw ang una ako gisultian...

that was a part of jasmin's (aka raye) message to me the other night. A mix reaction came into my senses as i read the message. The memoirs of the past suddenly brought back into my mind and without me knowing i was keying my phone with my friend jong sitting behind reading my message...

Whose the lucky guy? and she eagerly replied... Si Eugene gud. Oh well they survived afterall with there shaky relationship.

She added that she isnt sure of her decision and was asking if she has been right since she is already on the right age.

"Here i am again, im not sure of myself, and still its you whom i confided with"

I was advising her that if she really love the guy then she should go what her hearts tells her. She has a stable job already, i dont know about the guy , i hardly knew him, but then again, the fact that they survived this far means something, so i urged her to do what her hearts desired.

In the course of our message exchange she said...

"Of course part ka na sa buhay ko. Di na mausob pa. Unya di masyadong halata na a special ka , mao gani la naku gi.schedule ug june kay basin matinga ka na dili ikaw ang groom..."

Hahha.. still the same raye that she is... i wish her all the best...

Congratulations jasmin... you too will always be a part of me.

Is Cory Aquino a slut?

Just after "Desperate Houswives" slur on medical school in the philippines, another joke which does not fit to the filipinos spread like a wildfire over the internet. The Daily Show features about america being ready for a woman president, and in the feature were a list of women leaders in the country including Cory Aquino where they put a SLUT remark on the photo of the former president.