The D Spot

When you say the word “impeachment”to the common Pinoy, he will probably tell you, “Erap.” This is because the only person to have ever been impeached in our country was former President Joseph Estrada. From Impeachment to People Power The impeachment trial of former Pres. Joseph Estrada led to a second people power revolution. This is because the [...]

The climate of the world, especially in the Philippines is changing. We only need to look at the devastating effects brought about by Typhoon Ondoy and Typhoon Pedring to see that the weather patterns in the country aren’t what they used to be. In recent years, the country has experienced massive flooding, longer rainy seasons and [...]

It is said that the value of a good education is priceless. As parents, we want to give our children the very best, and provide them the best opportunities so that they can have a secure future. I was with a group of parents recently who were comparing notes about their children’s respective schools (mine [...]

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. [...]

It is now official. The 15th President of the Republic of the Philippines is Benigno Simeon “Noynoy” Cojuangco Aquino III. He was proclaimed on 9 June 2010 by Congress. On 30 June 2010, he will officially hold the highest political office in the country and hopefully prove himself to the people who voted for him, [...]

Media influences and shapes the minds of people I was almost duped—for a while I have become like many others who got carried away and almost believed the smear campaigns here and there, broadcast (TV and radio), print, and the social networks. The giants of television networks, radios and the newspapers there are, leave one [...]

It is strange to see Senator Manny Villar and Senator Loren Legarda running in the same party, but weirder still (and downright inappropriate) to find the likes of Satur Ocampo, Lisa Masa and Bongbong Marcos sharing the same stage as political running-mates. Politics, it seems, makes strange bedfellows. Let me make it clear—I’m only referring [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

A lot of people have criticized and made fun about the way Manny Pacquiao spoke (and continues to speak) in English–from interviews, to speeches, to commercials, and even the way he talks with people.  I never saw him wince a bit when he talked, no matter who the biggies were who talked to him or [...]

Last Friday, my mom told me that Monday’s contestants for Wowowee were parents of students taking up law and medicine. I thought she was joking when she suggested that we go for an audition. No way! I told her, I would not let myself be Willy’s object of cheap fun, let alone sing or dance [...]

From Jimmy Soriano’s www.soriano-ph.com,I quote: The proposal of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to add another year to the current four-year college curriculum under its “Philippine Main Education Highway” program is disturbing. CHED argues that the proposed reform would put the country’s tertiary education system at par with that of other countries. This assumption [...]

“He who passively accepts evil is as much involved in it as he who helps to perpetrate it.” –Martin Luther King Come to think of it, different types of people do exist in an organization, in any organization–it is a given. Can you recognize a bully in the ranks? How much damage is this employee [...]

One day from now, it will be 2009—we will say good-bye to 2008 and welcome the New Year. In doing so, let me thank the good Lord for the abundant blessings He has bestowed to my family— not really of the material, but of the intangibles:  abundance in grace, in love, in friendships, in health [...]

UPDATE on 30 December 2008 And here is the Pangandaman’s side of the story: DAR Chief readies suit vs son’s accusers (from Inquirer.net). Here are more, from Minda News: Pangandamans accused of mauling; DAR Sec says “my son was attacked first” and lalee’s Site:  THE REAL STORY BEHIND THE VALLEY GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB INCIDENT

Blogging? I was clueless–that was two years ago. But now…two years and three awards later: Emerging and Influential Blogs in 2007 The 2008 Philippine Blog Awards: Best Blog–Family and Living Category Digital Filipino Web Awards 2008: Best Blog–Personal two other blogs: Poems from the Heart Dine-a-Bite and three others: The CRIBS Blog (my advocacy) The Filipina [...]

I am pro-life, I support the doctrines of my Church, and I do not believe that over-population is the cause of all our economic woes. I am not for the Reproductive Health Bill (HB 5043) that is hotly deliberated in Congress. A message to our leaders–stop corruption, serve the people with full sincerity, and initiate [...]

It took me a few days to write down my reaction, as a responsible citizen, in the hope that somehow, I may be able to touch even one heart, even if the effect is not felt or does not cause a single ripple. Does ABS-CBN, in the name of the ratings game, condone Cristy Fermin’s [...]

Blatant lies…my heart goes to the Hultman Family. They were on TV today to dispel the statements made by Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita on the “facts” surrounding the executive clemency of Claudio Teehankee, Jr. (son and namesake of former Chief Justice Claudio Teehankee). We may recall that in 1991 he was convicted of the murder [...]