Ingat–Just What Does It Mean?

I went to Trinoma yesterday afternoon to meet a former office mate who wanted some advice—she has just resigned from her writing and editing job. She said she wanted to concentrate on rearing her small child, and would like to write blogs and conduct parenting workshops as she has a lot to share. Then [...]

Biking at the Quezon Memorial Circle

‘Twas a perfect afternoon. Yesterday, Sunday, the weather was cool—seems like summer must really have been over.

Chato, Alan Jr and I decided to go to Quezon Memorial Circle for our usual bike ride. Compared to other days, there were less people this time, I wondered why ( I heard later that there was a storm, [...]

Prayers for the RCBC Laguna carnage victims and their families

ANNOUNCEMENT: HOLY MASS for the victims and their families at the RCBC Building in Makati at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, 20 May 2008.

Except for a few TV programs, I do not watch television, particularly the local news, nor do I read newspapers. The local news on television and the newspapers are generally sensationalized. [...]

Tomorrow’s Leaders, our YOUTH: What if they suddenly want to do it their own way?

Let me plug this one first:
What: Team RP CONCERT FOR TRUTH, ACCOUNTABILITY, and REFORM
When: 4:00pm-8:30 pm, 25 February 2008 (Monday)
Where: Gate 2.5 Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Height, QC

Our YOUTH—they are tomorrow’s leaders, the hope of our land. Now, with all the activities, pro- (are they genuine ones?) and anti-administration, happening here [...]

Jun Lozada’s Testimony: Will Sec Romulo Neri stand up please? and BLOGGERS, UNITE!

Not only I, but the whole nation perhaps, except the powers that be, would like Sen Neri to stand up please. On the urging of the Senate—to speak up the truth and nothing but the whole truth (so Help us all, God), Engr Jun Lozada, who has been consistent all the time, is talking some [...]

Will More Lozadas Stand Up, Please?

Most senators, maybe all, believe in the credibility of Jun Lozada (Rodolfo Noel Lozada, Jr). He has passed what Sen Miriam called a credibility test. He has been invited by the Senate for a hearing on corruption charges involving the FG and his cohorts. His answers have been candid and consistent, the way the senators [...]

Moral Competence in the Practice of Democratic Governance

Here is a “think piece” from my guest-blogger, one of my 7 kids, who would like to keep anonymity (highlights mine):

Celebrity and Expertise

These two factors are usually the basis for electing or appointing officials in the government. By celebrity, one does not necessarily have to be an actor, athlete or a news anchor. It means [...]

Peace and Quiet

yes, an empty bench
amidst peace and quiet
refreshing thoughts
calming
inviting…

What’s in a Name?

Some people say none. But look what I found. It’s amazing how, except for the reference of not “finishing the projects you start”, “rather quick fading of enthusiasm”, and “flaky and irresponsible”, most of them kinda reflect my personality.

Shakespeare, in Romeo and Juliet, says, “A rose by any other name would still smell as [...]

The Real Meaning of Christmas–HOPE, LOVE and PEACE in our hearts

The past month found me very very busy, deep in work, no distinction of day or night, not sensitive of what was happening around me. Seeing the family members coming and going, from work, school, gimmicks, with their classmates, friends, paying household bills, tuition fees, and all the other expenses related to living a daily [...]

Understanding the Government’s Bureaucracy–The Local Government Code of 1991

This was written by one of m kids—who wants to remain anonymous.

The Local Government Code of 1991

One of the most revolutionary pieces of legislation in recent history is The Local Government Code of 1991. Its enactment was mandated by the 1987 Constitution to provide for a more responsive and accountable local government structure, and decentralizing [...]

Thoughts of Christmas and Mary’s Dream

It is barely 3 weeks away from Christmas. Christmas has always been associated with the parol (Christmas lantern), the tree, the gift-giving, the carols—we can’t help it, as these are traditional, even physical and material. As the days come nearer and nearer to the much awaited day, as traffic worsens by the day, as we [...]

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