PECHURE PEECHURE!!!

Posing posing...

(from the top: rom, trina, jen, dianne, josh, eugene)

San kami patutungo?!

(from left: tin, josh, dianne, trina, mayette)

Blow the candles!

(from left: bern, tin, dianne, jen, mela, yeye, karl, rhoda)

All work and no play makes us dull but still great human beings. hehehe....photo was taken during Trina's birthday. after weeks of dreaded and sleepless nights in preparation for our midterms.nakapagpost uli ako.

THE CLASSMATES

kami ay mga bata pa...=)

This picture was taken during our first few days in school (June 15 or 22 ata)...daming naka-red. being with them is such a blast! from class to late night out dahil walang prof. fun fun fun. thank you for the ride rhoda! belated happy birthday!

IAN and DIANNE..

amidst the ordeal, he never left me! lots of love for both of us! i am lucky to have someone like him in my life... loving, caring, supporting and protecting me. love is indeed always patient and kind.

wala akong maisip na title para dito. gusto ko lang magsulat. mahirap magbiyahe kapag malayo ang bahay mo. nakakapagod. mahirap din sumakay pag gabi na. pero masaya naman dahil alam ko na ang ibang parte ng Maynila at paano sila puntahan. sana ay pumayat na ako. hehehe. adik. sana ay malagpasan ko ang anumang pagsubok na aking nararanasan at haharapin.

HAPPY HAPPY JEN AND LAWRENCE!

i hope your relationship will continue to grow. waah, jen we have something in common pala in terms of long relationship. more love to both of you!=)

Nakita ang mga ito sa blog folder ko at hindi ko pala na-post kaya kahit april 19 pa ang mga date ay napagdesisyunan ko na i-post pa rin. Better late than never.

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GUSTO KO NG DSL, SMART BRO O BROADBAND! (April 19, 2007)

Dahil sa blogmania..na ngayon ay natutunan na rin ni Ian kasi nainggit, gusto ko na talagang magpalagay ng dsl, broadband o smart bro. kahit ano sa tatlo basta mayroon. Para naman naayos ko ng maganda ang blog ko. Ang hirap naman kasi magayos ng matino Kapag globelines lang ang gamit ko. Naiinggit ako sa blog ni ian…ang ganda..dinaig ako. Gusto ko rin ng may music at may u-tube..aahhh!!!!
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HONORARY SPEECH (April 19,2007)

Yehey! Cum Laude ako! All my hard work paid off. I thank God for giving me this wonderful blessing/bonus. Words are not enough in describing the happiness I am feeling right now. Even though I, together with my family, is experiencing a big challenge right now concerning my dad’s condition, God still gave me a spark of hope and good news.
There are so many people I want to thank for helping me achieve this. Marami kayo including my friends in UP, my sisses, relatives, Ian, Pau…everyone. As in! most especially, I would like to extend my gratitude to my family. I offer this great achievement to them especially my mom and dad who never ceases to love, support and guide me. Pinalaki niyo ako ng mabuti and I hope you are proud of me. Iyon lang ang gusto ko po.

changes...i need changes...

too many harsh words have been said. my true emotions i continuously suppress.i need changes. wish i have the strength to say it. don't want it to get any worse...that's why i need changes.

Matinding lungkot aking nadarama. ang nais lamang ay maibsan ito sa tuwina. umaasa na darating ang panahon, na ang mga katanungan ay mabibigyang tugon.

MANNY IN MAKATI?! (April 21, 2007)

What the hell is Manny Pacquiao doing in Makati City?! His presence just showed how desperate Lito Lapid and his constituents are in order to win and takeover the leadership in my residing city. I mean, yeah, it is undeniable that Manny Pacquiao is one of the greatest Filipino boxers not only in the country but in the world as well. I won’t argue with that. But what shocked me is how he answered all his previous interviews regarding his campaign for congressperson in Mindanao. Enough Manny please! I just want to see you inside the ring but not in the session hall of Congress wherein fame is not necessary at all when it comes to making and promulgating laws. Halatang tuta ni MADAM! pero ngayon mas naging palaban na si Manny sa pagsagot sa mga batikos sa kanya ukol sa pulitika.

Manny Pacquiao was interviewed today at TV Patrol World regarding his presence in Makati City. he was there to help Lito Lapid campaign for mayoralty together with the other candidates like Erwin Genuino and Anthony Genuino who’re running for 2nd District congressperson and1st district councilor respectively. Oh by the way, these two persons (the first one being linked to Anne Curtis) are sons of Ephraim Genuino, the Chairman of PAGCOR, who has allegations of graft and corruption. There were even allegations that he used the funds of PAGCOR to finance the campaign of GMA in 2004 and I won’t be shocked at all if the same allegation would emerged in the campaign of his two sons.

Going back to Manny…in his interview he said these words that pissed me off a lot! (not the exact sentences but the same thought)

“Si Binay ay walang puso sa mga mahihirap. Makasarili siya.”

I am not pro-Binay or anything but , as a resident of Makati City and a student who had conducted a study (thesis actually) regarding Makati City and Mayor Jejomar Binay, I feel like that I must say something and negate the impeccable stupidity of the boxer who knows nothing of Makati City (at least in my own point of view).

It is not true that Mayor Jejomar Binay has no compassion for the poor. Binay grew up in a less fortunate family having been orphaned at a very young age. The things/activities he did during his college years would show how brave he is in fighting against the oppressive government of the Marcos Era and other popular issues like the Vietnam War. Clearly, Binay is a true UP student at heart. After graduating law at UP Law, he became a human rights lawyer who’s actively involved in giving free service to the poor including the victims of the Marcos Period. His strong integrity led to his imprisonment several times. There’s still many things to say but it would be better if you, especially Manny, would just read his biography as well as my thesis Chapter Four.

Now, let’s go to Binay’s Administration in Makati City. Makati had gone a long way since he came to office. He was able to make a drastic change in Makati City during the post-Marcos era. Makati was bankrupt after Marcos but Binay, the OIC then in 1986, was able to formulate plans to bring up Makati once again. This marked a continuous development and improvement in Makati City. The improvement is very obvious.
Binay’s Administration was able to provide the basic needs of the people through social services projects. Among these are:
1. The Yellow card or the Makati health Program which is being given to all bona fide Makati City residents wherein they are able to get free or discounted medical treatments and medicines in the hospitals in Makati City.
2. The free educational program in Makati City- everything is free except for the miscellaneous. One is to one ang ratio ng books and ng students. Each school has a well facilitated classrooms/laboratories/computer rooms etc. Everyone is given free school supplies and others are able to receive free shoes as well.
3. Blu card or the Senior Citizens Card- Makati is the only city that provides FREE not 20% discount to all the senior citizen movie goers. They are also able to receive cash allowances twice a year, birthday cakes, could go on field trips in the country and many more.
4. Infrastructures-continuous beautification of the city is present. Reconstruction of old school and other public buildings are undertaken.

There are so many things to say but might as well read my Chapter Five.

Now…maybe there are still allegations that Binay is a corrupt official (hey, lahat naman ay corrupt. In the Philippine politics, its inevitable na ata) but it is undeniable that he was able to make Makati City one of the finest cities in the world and the richest city in the Philippines. He’s a good politician because he knows what are the issues that should be addressed at once. the concrete proofs of his programs in Makati City allowed Mayor Binay to gain the trust and belief of the Makati residents in him (at least most of them). This was shown in the surveys being conducted and also in my thesis. In fact, his political leadership gained him the honor of becoming the FOURTH BEST MAYOR IN THE WORLD.

Binay is not like Manny at all. Si Manny, namimigay lang ng pera,bigas..etc..in short balato Kapag nananalo siya believing na nakakatulong siya sa mga mahihirap. But what he doesn’t realize is what he is giving every time he wins is just for a short time. hindi mapapakinabangan ng matagalan. Kapag naubos na..wala na. Binay, on the other hand, tumutulong ng tama. Alam niya ang pangangailangan ng tao..basic needs. And he is promulgating programs that would help ease the expenses of every family in Makati City. kahit na may mga loopholes pa rin and problems sa mga programa at least nailunsad ang mga ito, tinutugunan ang mga pagkukulungan at patuloy na napapakinabangan.
Putting it in the context of a famous quotation:
“Si Manny provides fish to a person while Jejomar Binay teaches a person how to fish.”

I guess tama nga ang sinasabi ng mga tao na nagbibigay ng kanilang opinion tungkol kay Manny..makakasira talaga sa kaniya ang pagpasok sa pulitika. Nakikita na nga ngayon eh sa aking opinyon.

Vote Wisely Y’all!

(ang mga nailahad sa post na ito ay pawang opinyon ko lamang na aking karapatan gaya ng nakasaad sa ating Saligang Batas o 1987 Philippine Constitution)

Note:

Pasenysa na at ngayon ko lang naposts ang mga artikulo na nasa baba. ginawa ko yan habang nagbabantay at nagaalaga sa aking pinakamamahal na ama sa Makati Medical noong nakaraang linggo. gusto ko pa rin ipost kahit matagal ko ng nagawa.

DAD IS BACK…BUT…

Dad arrived from Dubai here in Manila last April 12 at 10:00 pm. I was so excited to see him again and I can’t wait to spend time with him. When I fetched him at the airport I couldn’t believe what I saw. I tried to hide my tears but my tears just kept on flowing. I am used to seeing my dad strong and powerful that when you see him his aura is intimidating already. But at the airport, my dad seemed so different. Just different. He was in wheelchair and he had to use crutches to support his knees in order to walk. Due to his difficulty in walking, dad said that he couldn’t come to my recognition day because of the venue. I just wished that he would be there during my graduation. The next day, April 13, my dad was confined at Makati Medical Center here in Makati wherein his doctor is based. Seeing my dad seemed helpless made me weak and poignant. I couldn’t bear seeing my dad like this. But I have to be strong for my siblings.

When I went to the hospital yesterday afternoon, my dad and I had a heart to heart talk. He was not mad at all when I flunked the law entrance exams. He said that it was a good thing that I was able to experience those failures because it would help me how to accept defeat and become more mature as a person. Dad said that he has always been proud of me and my brother. His words made me realize that I shouldn’t be disappointed and continue to dream. Dad also said that we will continue to pursue our dreams no matter what.

In my dad’s present condition it amazes me that his spirit is still high and is very optimistic. He is very determined and strong-willed to be healed and become well again. Dad’s dreams for us, his kids, encouraged him to fight his condition and to undergo treatment no matter how painful it is. He said that he still has so many dreams and plans for us and other people that he wants to fulfill. My dad is so strong and became a better person.

This morning, dad underwent a procedure known as lumbar. He was pricked by a needle in his spine to get fluid samples. This would determine his sickness. After few minutes, the finding was he has multiple sclerosis. It is a sickness in the nerves wherein some of dad’s nerves had hardened causing him to have difficulty in walking. It made his knees weak and numb at times. According to doctors, we need a minimum of 450k for the procedure excluding doctors’ fee, medicine and hospital accommodation. Dad has to undergo 5 procedures causing 90k each. That is the cheapest. In total, we need a minimum of 500k-1m for his treatment. But doctors assured dad/us that he would be healed.

When I heard it I cried. I am deeply worried for my dad and my siblings. I hugged my dad in bed. My tears were pouring out. He comforted me and said that everything will be okay. His current illness is not critical compared to his aneurism in 1999 wherein he had a 50/50 chance. Dad said that I must be strong and he is not worried at all because he knows that he would be cured. The problem right now is where to get that big amount of money. My mom and dad were talking on where to get that kind of money and other alternatives possible for dad’s treatment.

As of now, I’m still here in the hospital taking care of my dad and hoping that everything would be okay. I am praying that he would get well soon before leaving this end of April in order to continue working in Dubai.

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IF YOU GUYS ARE WONDERING HOW COME THE DATE OF MY PREVIOUS POSTS ARE ALL THE SAME..SYEMPRE I DID THEM ALL AT THE SAME DATE THROUGH MY BROTHER’S COMPUTER WHILE STAYING WITH MY DAD HERE AT THE HOSPITAL (MAKATI MEDICAL CENTER). WALA NA KASI AKONG MAGAWA. MAY WI-FI DIN DITO SA 9TH FLOOR KASO MAY BAYAD.
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THINGS I WANT TO DO THIS SUMMER (4/14/07)

Summer is now here…super init na nga eh and I almost had a heatstroke yesterday (April 13). Malapit na rin ang graduation and recognition. Kaya ngayon, I am gonna list down all the things I want to do this summer.

1. Spend time with my dad
- he’s in the hospital right now for medication and I miss him so much.

2. Outing!!!
- pinayagan na ako ng dad ko kaya wala ng magagawa si mommy. Yipee!!!

3. Job hunt
- ooh…fun fun fun…have to find the perfect work for me.

4. Start Working
- ayan, ‘pag may nahanap na akong work, sana makapgsimula na ako sa mid-may.

5. Celebrate my debut (21 at 21) kiddie party style
- I’ll be turning 21 this coming May 21 and I want it to be like a kiddie party. Plan ko nga sa Mcdo or sa Jabee.

6. Read read and read
-natapos ko na ang mga libro ko sa bahay kaya eto bumibili na naman ako ng mga panibagong mga libro. Sinisimulan ko ito sa pamamagitan ng pagbabasa ng Memoirs of my Melancholy Whores.

7. Magpa-connect ng broadband, DSL or Smart Bro
- first step ito para lagi akong updated sa internet and siyempre para maayos ko na ang blog ko. Hehehe..mas tipid din para sa akin (nacalculate ko na ang gastos).

8. Ayusin at laging i-update ang blog
- dahil ito sa impluwensya ni nea pati na rin ng ibang kaibigan ko (Pebi, Miguel at Jerick).

9. mamili ng mga corporate attire
- love love love. Dapat talagang mag-shopping ng damit para sa work.

10. Spend time with friends, sisses and people I love
- namimiss ko na silang lahat at gusto kong makabawi sa kanila ngayong bakasyon dahil nagging toxic ako noong mga nakaraang buwan/taon.

11. Visit my grandparents, cousins and relatives in laguna
- miss ko na sila pati ang lugar naming sa laguna kung saan tahimik at masarap ang simoy ng hangin dahil walang pollution.

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AGE ISN’T HOW OLD YOU ARE BUT HOW OLD YOU FEEL…(4/14/07)

I’ve been reading this book by Gabriel Garcia Marquez entitled Memoirs of my Melancholy Whores for weeks already. If I was reading it continuously, then I could finish the book for about two-three hours since it the novel has 140 something pages only. Memoirs of my Melancholy Whores is about an old man who is celebrating his ninetieth birthday. For his birthday celebration, he decided to call the owner of a prostitution house, Rosa Cabarcas, to hire a virgin lady. He never got married and at his age, he is still working as a columnist for a newspaper in Mexico. He named his birthday gift Delgadina, a 14 year old virgin girl who is always tired because of work in a factory and in her home.

In the book, the old man (his name was never mentioned) said that Age isn’t how old you are but how old you feel. I have theorized two meanings for this saying.

First, the saying could pertain to the age itself. This made me think at my present stage. I’ll be turning 21 next month (May 21) and I’ll be graduating in college next week (April 24). Thinking about my age makes me feel I’m getting old already. People say I look too young for my age and they couldn’t believe how old I am whenever I tell them my real age. But still, until now I feel like I am a teen-ager. There are so many things that I still want to do. And being a teen-ager is a lot’a fun! At the age of 20 turning 21, my mindset is that I am not that old and I haven’t had my debut yet. Kc daw lalaki ako kaya 21 pa ang debut ko. Anyway, what the old guy said is totally true. If you feel that you are still young then you would look young and would not care how old you are.

Second, the saying could also mean that love comes anytime no matter how old or young you are. This message was clearly depicted in the book when the old guy fell in love with the 14 year old girl at the age of 90. When you’re in love, age doesn’t really matter. What matter is your intimate feeling towards the person. And when you are in love, you feel like you’re young and lively. Eweness, I’m so mushy! But its true. I believe in it though.

Anyway, people should read Memoirs of my Melancholy Whores and you’ll learn a lot of things about life and love. I haven’t finished the book yet but it made me understand stuffs.