Tropical storm Ondoy (international code name: Ketsana) wreaked havoc on the Philippines last week that reverberated beyond its shores. Every Filipino, whether at home or abroad, had someone to worry about. Though tragic, it was an authentic national experience that brought together Filipnos from … [Read more...]
Donate (online) to victims of tropical storm Ondoy in the Philippines (updated 29-09-09)
Update: 30-09-09 23:00 - There's now a comprehensive Google doc list of where to donate plus all pertinent details on how to help locally and abroad. (updated 30-09-09, 10:20 a.m. Note: Except for info on Red Cross and the Netherlands, this post is only for online donations to non-profit … [Read more...]
Crispin Beltran, Grand Old Man of Philippine Labour
'Ka Bel', as he popularly known and fondly called by fellow labourers and comrades in the Philippine labour movement, has passed away. He was 75 years old.Just read in the news that the tireless labour leader and Congress Representative died 11:48 a.m., Philippine time. He fell from the rooftop of … [Read more...]
CAT SLAP of the Week
This week's -- and the rest of last year's -- winner of the Cat Slap of the Week is......................GMA!!!Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo For not being the president of the victims of political killings and human rights abuses in the Philippines, and for rubbing salt on the wounds of the dead with the … [Read more...]
Timi’s list: four grave issues hounding the Philippines
1. When Arroyo vowed on Rizal’s grave not to run for President» It was Rizal Day in 2002 when GMA vowed to not run as president. After 279 days, she broke that promise.2. The Hello Garci-gate scandal» A political scandal and electoral crisis of immense proportions that involved incumbent president … [Read more...]
A few vacation tales 2
Election feverWe stayed at the place we always rented whenever we’re on vacation. The Royal Regeant Apartelle in Palanan, Makati City is conveniently located near Buendia and Ayala, but also near the Malate area, which I always make a point to visit having lived there most of my university and … [Read more...]