The D Spot

The 10-hour drama unfolded right before our very eyes, and it was caught by international media. Again, we are in the center of the world, not for the good things we have done, but for another FIASCO! There were too many in the past to remember, the most brutal of which was the Maguindanao Massacre. [...]

Today is your 63rd birthday Happy Birthday to you Madam President! May you have your special heart’s desire May you truly be happy May all your wishes come true For a strong economic finish to the presidency With positive economic figures to boast of Despite the tumultuous events through your 9 years

Crucify him! Crucify him! This was the chant of the people when Pilate presented Jesus to the Jews (and to the Pharisees and authorities, some of  whom believed in Him secretly). And yes, He was crucified–He claimed that He was God. But yes, He was God. He is God. Year after year, Christendom would listen [...]

We woke up one fine morning to learn about the despicable and brutal massacre by a hundred heavily armed men, of the supporters of Buluan Vice Mayor Toto Mangudadatu and their companions (mostly women, journalists covering the event and some motorists who happened to be in the same location) while they were on their way [...]

updated 5 August 2009 I said these on 26 December 2008, the first time this blog post was published, “You have no right to say “I am sorry” on my behalf.” In deference to the passing away of our dear and beloved President Corazon Aquino, I humbly retract what I said. She must have reasons [...]

It was inevitable–it was coming, the only thing that is certain in life–death. Tita Cory has has passed away on a Saturday morning, 1 August 2009. She was 76 years old. When she died, and days before that, millions of Filipinos, even non-Filipinos, have joined each other, lifting her up in prayer, 24/7. What greater [...]

In the newspaper today, The SONA will be, as usual, a great document from the President. There will be a discussion on what has been achieved in the past year and also of the entire term of the President. As we all know, this will be her last SONA. SONA 2001-2007 Year after year, we [...]

A lot of Filiponos will wake up today–surprised, or even shocked with the latest development. While many were asleep, the Philippine House of Representatives, like a thief in the night, has again robbed the Filipino people of their democratic rights. In an extended session that almost reached midnight on 2 June 2009, Congress has approved [...]

I am posting this letter that I am writing to my 3 daughters, Pauline (who had her 2-day retreat last week) and Chato (who will have her 3-day retreat from today ownward) and Mox (who will have hers very soon). Dear Pau, Chat and Mox, My three daughters, best friends shall I say? Chato and [...]

Graft and corruption is our country’s biggest problem right now. Who is to be blamed for letting this happen? Us? This article should be the lightning rod for us Filipinos to do something.  As what HE Bishop Socrates said, we must face this problem courageously NOW. I am posting in full an article written by [...]

Here is my contribution, in the form of verse, to Blog Action Day 2008: Filipinos take a stand on poverty. Not A Single Person Deserves to be Poor While the general trend through time is for the poor to become poorer And the rich—they become richer and richer, I cannot help but wonder Can someone [...]

Why am I writing this? I am writing this because I now fear for my children, I fear for their safety in the home and outside, I fear for their future, will there be any, while still in our beloved country the Philippines? With the spate of one bad news after another, one scandal after [...]

25 years ago today, Ninoy Aquino was shot to his death, just a few minutes after an interview where he foresaw what would happen to him–he is a visionary, a real one. I was 6 months pregnant then with daughter, Monica. It was a very sad day, as I thought I had a real affiliation [...]

by Vince Racoma (1st year student, UP-BSBA, an Ateneo Alumnus) State of the Nation Address. But is it REALLY the STATE of the NATION that is being addressed? First of all, what is a nation? According to the definitions I found, a nation is a large population of people grouped together under a common ethnicity [...]

After keenly listening to PGMA’s SONA (full text here), and after trying to hold on to a flicker of hope (in reference to an earlier post), I am sharing with you a discussion I had with the kids 3 hours after the SONA. “Mama, I just texted a friend and checked my balance. How come [...]

UPDATES 54 minutes, with 102 applauses in between, PGMA delivered her SONA, in front of the members of the Senate, House of Representatives, Diplomatic Corps, and the general public. I listened keenly to PGMA’s talk, watched with interest how her programs supported by facts, figures, and real people, seemed to show good promise. She admitted [...]

UPDATE: 25 JULY 2008 From ABS CBN News Hotline . Matthew David Samudio, the three-year-old boy who was reportedly abducted inside a video arcade at a mall in Alabang, Muntinlupa City, was reunited with his family Thursday. A security guard found the boy walking around the Sta. Rosa Commercial Complex in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

It is not just a Batman movie, not just an action movie or a thriller–there are many truths in life that could be found in this movie. Knights in shining armour, give hope to the majority, though sometimes these knights are far from perfect (in the case of Harvey Dent the District Attorney, even if [...]

I am glad Ces Drilon and company have been freed. It is being announced now on television. For the past few days, I have been discussing with my kids how particularly Ces’ children would have felt, seeing the developments on television. Two days before the news broke out, one of Ces’ sons, who was one [...]

BA is kinda worried. Many times in the past few years, the holidays have been moved to either the nearest Friday or Monday so as to give workers a longer weekend. He said, now the young ones will be confused–time will come when they will no longer appreciate what the national holidays are all about. [...]