RIP FREE SPEECH

The Internet had become the staple place for people to come up of great and the not so great ideas. But On September 12, 2012, it all changed.  The signing of Republic Act No.10175 popularly known as Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012.  The law that will protect us from cyberbullies and trolls, well also threatens to take away our freedom of speech and expression and might even end us in jail.

In my layman's understanding of the said law,  the government only wants to hear good things from the netizens.  Anything you you say...or typed...against some official could be classified as libelous.  Even if you joke around, it would fall to what they say mala prohibita provision, so no more Noynoying or Sinotto and the likes.

It's not retroactive; however, anything you posted in the past and someone published, reposted, or RT'd, you could end up in jail. The sharing of hateful memes and liking protest pages even RTing tweets from parody accounts...needs to be stop.

They'll shut down your website without due process of court intervention if they prove you violated the law. You can choose between 12 years imprisonment or 1 million pesos fine.

Although there are some points that I commend such as the fight against childporn and identity theft, but clearly, the libel provision which in fact inserted in the nick of time was a way to get back at their critics.

Laws that are pro-politician are passed and signed in rapid time while bills like RH and FOI that are clearly anti-politician are taking a crawl.  I commend Sen. TG Guingona who was the only one who went against the passing of RA 10175.

Is this what they call matuwid na daan? It's matuwid na daan to Martial Law,  I would say, Cyber Martial Law.  Say good bye to FREE SPEECH.  RIP Freedom of Expression.

Unlike.

NBI Clearance in 10 Minutes

I am the type of person that usually research before going anywhere I wanted to go, so when the time I needed to renew my NBI clearance, I went to look for the fastest and the most convenient way to get it without the hassle of queuing and the waiting for hours just to get the damn thing.

Since the NBI has a new system, expect long lines and even longer hours of waiting even in the convenience of malls.

So most of my queries points me to go to Robinson's Otis in Paco, Manila. To get there, your landmark would be the U.N. Ave. Station of LTR1. There is a tricycle parking area nearby, but do not do the same mistake I made when I went to the other side of the station going towards the Ermita area. The tricycle station is right beside the Medical Center Manila. Don't ride those pedicabs because they will charge you  60 pesos.

I went to Robinson's Otis on a Saturday which is great as it was located inside a mall and they observe mall hours. They open at 10 AM they say, and closes at 7 in the evening. I went there at around 4 PM which I think was the best time as most of the people may have finished. When I got there I was surprised that its starting to close, but the guard says that the employees are still there but just closed some of the windows as they were no people transacting at that hour anymore. The Clearance Renewal Center was located at the 2nd floor. As I was the only one got there, I got my clearance in no time. They are using Biometrics system, so no more filthy fingers at the end although they still use the webcam for the picture taking. Local or Travel Abroad clearance cost 115 pesos still. Just bring a valid I.D and don't forget a pen. You don't want to bother other people by borrowing their pen.

They printed my clearance in 5 minutes since I don't have a "hit", I even had the time to chit chat with the people there. They say they accept 500 people a day.

SALAMAT DOLPHY!

got picture from here

All of them greats are gone now...

....except for this one...

The "dead man" lives...



What I Learned from the Corona Impeachment

Now that the whole Coronavela has come to and end with a conviction, afternoons will never be the same again for us. For around five months, the impeachment had been all over, that it bored in the middle and even stopped following it.  But now, we can now move on with our lives, the senators and congressmen have more important matters to deal with (*cough* RH Bill *cough* FOI Bill *cough*). We can use this trial as a launching pad to battle corruption, learn from it, and move on.

During the course of it I learned so much myself, too. Here I will cite some what the trial has enlightened me.

Dolus versus Culpa. According to Justice Cueva, Dolus is "intentional" while Culpa is "negligence." To which Sen Enrile said "Culpa is deserving of blame". Mea culpa.

I learnt a few acronyms such as SALN, AMLC, and FCDA. 

I think the Senate should order a man hunt on Mr. Anonymous and Small Lady.

There is also that Lantern of Lies and Power Presentation.  

I still can't get over of Sen. Lapid's Picha Pie, though.

How old are Ret. Justice Serafin Cuevas and Sen. President Juan Ponce Enrile again?

Oh, I still dream about Atty. Karen Jimeno...

Finally, there's the Waiver and the Walkout...

Of course the Senate and the whole trial would be a bore to normal people like us you don't really understand law and high highfalutin jargon used by these lawmakers. Thank God for giving us Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago.

"I would really rather go scuba diving in the Bermuda Triangle and get possibly lost there."

"Huwag na tayo pa-epal dito. Justice delayed is justice denied. Nawawalan na ng gana ang manunuod."

"Why do you have to point out? Answer yes or no. I am tired or hearing your voice."

"I am a senator-judge, I am not a politician. You cannot heckle me. You cannot engage in a discussion or argument with me."

"Don't drown me out by screaming in this courtroom. Only I can scream here...."


"I was not born yesterday. We will be studied generations from now. This is a travesty. I request the secretariat to record in the journal that I said, 'Wah!'"

"Kung ano ano pinagsasabi nyo sa media, manalo na kami... you are engaging in a public discourse on the merit of the case...ang yayabang ng nagdsasalita ng ganyan, gago naman... Ang kagaguhan is a ground for contempt of court."

"It was a galactic act of epal."

To wrap this up, I hope this will enlighten our people of what politicians are and an eye-opener also to our politicians. In the end, all the drama, the lectures, the public humiliations, the academics, it's time for us to reflect, amend, and move on. There's so much drama left to be told. 

MEN AT WORK: They're everywhere!

It's been a while, but DPWH memes are still everywhere, literally they are everywhere, the three. They have gone places, even traveled through time.  I know we are all frustrated about their blunder, but for comic sense here are some of my favorites I found floating all over the Internet.

Start by Googling:

They're in the movies and TV

Paranormal Activity

Harry Potter

more after the jump

WIKA NGA NILA...J3j3j3...

e0W powhz!  anG wiknG FiliPino, nA XiANG PmBNsng WiKa Sa PiLIpinZ ay Ang wiKng giNgmit sa lHt Ng SulOK ng BNSA P0wH. ito ang nGSiSIlBing sIn2Ron upng maItaLi ANg mGA mMmYn UpNg mGinG iSa Sila sA KNILng mga diW, PnGRap At KLSDang tiNu2gp. Mhirap nA ISIPIn kunG wlng srilIng WiN U mgIgiNg dAaN UPng mgkbukLOd-buKlOd aNg mgA hIW-HIWly na islA NG PilIpIns. maaaring mgdULOT ItO ng MgA kgUluhN at nd PGKKUNwaAN.  

khIT NA Sa aNumNg AnyO, sA PmmgitAN Mn nG PGSuSulT O pGSsliTA, Ang wiKa ANg piNKMbIsnG praan upNg MAIhTid anG MgA kAISIpN At MpntILi sA mdALING hKbnG aNg ksYsYn at mgA Tala ng mGa siNUng PiLIPIno P0wh. sa GNitonG PGKkTaoN, MLlmn ng mGa KSLuKuyNg mMMyn AnG mga HkbNgIn NA gINWa NoONg uNA upnG maI2loy iTO Sa mbUtiNg PraAn At MaIwSn ang mga Nd mgGndanG pnGYayAri noon. itO ANg ILW Na mGigiNg Tanglw ng Mga FIlipIN0h UPNG mpbUtI PA ang mga gWaIN. itO RiN ang mgsiSilBiNg lKZ upng Maisk2PRan Ang MGA nUDlot nA pnGrap nOong SiMuLa p. 

sa pGLipz ng pnhoN, mp22nyn NA anG wikA ang XIAnG PinkmHlGnG SnDAtA uPNg MaiprATinG nG Isng BnSa sa KNyNG mgA mmmYN anG mGa PnGyayArI, ksysYn aT bhGi Ng EKOnoMiya nIto p0WH. GYUNDIn NmN na Ang wika ang xIanG seNTro nG mga MmmYN uPNg MaIhugoZ Sa kNiLng pMhlaaN anG knilnG mga HInaInG. 

naIPDaRaMa ng iSnG tAO sa pMmgiTAn ng Knyng SRILiNg WikA aNG czedHian NG kNYng damdaMin, ANg llim ng knyNg pGktao, ANg KtangIan ng kNYng giNGlwNG kplIGirAN, Ang lWk nG KnynG kul2rA At sINIng, ANg kBihSn NIya sA ANumng lrangN at anG ktOTohNn nG KnyNG pg-iRal P0Wh. Sa kbUUAn, aNG wIKA ANg NGSisiLBiNg kpraanN UPNg mgInG ISng gNp nA taO aNG isng tAO at MGINg isng gNp nbNsa aNG Isng bNs. 

sAbeh nGA nI GaT JosEh RizAl:  ‎"Ang wiz mag-Mahalia Fuentes sa sariling wiketch ay mas Smellanie Marquez pa sa echoserang frog. Chos." 

DAPAT I-INFORM

Okay, so we have seen this video went viral.  Mr. Christopher Lao had been the subject of mockery ever since then. But who's to blame, that's one dumb ass move he made. Although he has a point that he should have been informed, inform to him to never wear those kind of shirt, his nips are perky. Anyway, people found a name for "STUPID" in Mr. Lao, The U.P. College of Law student. Even Hitler is disgraced at him.

Pero, seriously, I think its high time that we stop this nonesense. He issued a statement already apologizing for his angas interview and how he succumb to humiliation. In fairness to him, he may just had a bad day during that time. We all owe to him at least may pinagtawanan tayo. UP has nothing to do with this also.

READ CHRISTOPHER LAO'S STATEMENT HERE

Next time, the MMDA should INFORM motorists.  They should put up signages such as these:

of something more specific to him



Finally I leave you with a song, courtesy of Sir Rex and Pakito Jones of iFM

You have been INFORMED!

MY THOUGHTS ON RIZAL@150 THING

The country marks the 150th Birth Anniversay of our National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, on June 19, 2011.

At first, there were debates as to whether the government should move Rizal Day from December 30th, his death, to June 19th, his birth. Eventually, President Aquino made a compromise and declared June 20th a special non-working holiday, since the 19th fell on a Sunday, in order to commemorate this special event.

President Aquino spearheaded the festivities with a laying of wreath at Rizal Shrine in the hero's hometown of Calamba, Laguna. At the same, time, he took lead in unveiling the tallest monument of the patriot in front of Calamba Capitol, which stands 22 feet. I think it is fitting that his hometown deserve a monument as even outside of the Philippines stands some. There's one in Madrid, in China, and in Germany where he studied optometry.

At his speech, the president said that, "even with the crossroads that he faced, Rizal never strayed from the straight path." Straight Path of course is his famous slogan during the election campaign and that reverberated in his keynote speech.

Back in Manila, the celebration is a whole day festive event with free activities for the people. Luneta was practically covered with red, white, and pink flowers. A fun run participated by schoolchildren and teachers, Takbo in Pepe, despite the rain did not dampen their spirits. Two giant cakes were also made as a tribute to Rizal. The rain was pouring all day, but it did not stop some 200,000 people to flock around Luneta to pay tribute though some are just there but did not know why. For the first time, the restricted area was opened for public viewing.

But what do this really tell us? Jose Rizal is our pride, national hero. His idealism should be embodied by every Filipino, and we should commemorate his natal day always to remind of of his heroism be be an inspiration forever. But sad to say, it took us 150 years to really and formally celebrate the man's birthday, instead we are celebrating his death. Tributes are good, but if he were alive today, he would have been disgusted at how we are right now, how we run the state.

Yes Dr. Jose Rizal was truly an inspiration, his legacy and his works. But do people now really care about him? He once said the the "youth is the hope of our fatherland," but if we look closely today we have woefully molded the youth in our corrupt political fray. I could imagine him so frustrated with our politicians. His visions to make this country free and progressive is now a country tattered in poverty and dishonor.

Yes all these grandiose tributes, extravagant celebrations means nothing if after all these raucous end, Rizal will just again be there standing in Luneta, guarded by stiff guards, that people will not notice; students study his works and leave everything inside the classroom, and all this will just be an afterthought.

(This is actually a reaction paper project I wrote for somebody. I haven't really followed the event. I'm not a fan of Rizal FYI.)

I-BANDERA MO

Since it's the Philippine Independence, why don't you wear yourselves with these Flag themed apparel.

  

 

Gusto mo pati brief mo himu'on mo man bandera.

Kulang nalang flagpole.

END OF THE WORLD: EPIC FAIL!

Bag'o lang ko bugtaw,  May 22, 2011 na. Abi ko magunaw na ang kalibutan kagapon? Teh di na? Abi ko wala ko wala ko lang na'batayagan tungod nakatulog ako, teh, gina hulat hulat ko pa tani. Daw New Year lang nga, anticipated mo tapos nakatulugan mo ang countdown. I survive the First of the End of World I guess. Ang sunod nga date, indi ko na gid pag palampason, promise, as in. Hambal gani ni Steven Tyler sa Armageddon, "and I don't wanna miss a thing!" Mayu lang wala ko ginbaton ang pustahanay namon sg migo ko bah. Hambal ya indi mag guba ang kalibutan sa May 21. Pero kung enkaso nag daog ko, indi ko man gale gyapon mapuslan ang daog ko. Toinks! Pero at least tani wala na ko mga utang, quits na tanan nga loans, di ko na kinanlan ibalik ang libro sa library nga overdue na. Indi na naton kinanlan pag debatehan ang dipuga nga RH bill nga ina tungod ubos tanan nga Pilipino, siguro pati ang Pilipinas ma dula sa mapa. Anyway, back to reality, it's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine. May isa ka tuig kag pito ka bulan pa ta na bilin antes ang sunod. In the mean time, party like its the end of the world.

Thoughts on a Dull and Disappointing Fight, Pacquiao vs Mosley

Manny Pacquiao dominated Sugar Shane Mosley earlier winning quite a dull 12-round unanimous decision. Mosley got knocked down hard in the third. There are moments in which Shane fought hard, but all night, he was struggling to find his rhythm and clearly showed his disadvantage in speed and power, appeared even out of gas until the end. There's this controversial knockdown call by referee Kenny Bayless on Pacquiao in the 10th round, but replays showed its an obvious push.

What I noticed about the fight though was the crowd. They really voiced out their disappointment of how the fight turned out. I never saw a Pacquiao fight booed; this was booed, really booed. And I think the fight deserved it. The two fighters chit-chatting and giving high fives all through as if I'm watching bromance kinda fight. Manny said his legs might have cramped up during the early stages, maybe third and fourth round and clearly was off the whole night but still dominated. After Mosley was put down in the third it was downhill for him.

Mosley is 39 years old and should be retiring. He has proven himself as an accomplished boxer, even a Hall of Fame career. He don't need a "I-can-still-fight-the-youngins" kinda fights. Stop denying himself. He obviously can't. After two loses from two of the best fighters, and a draw with Mora, he should hang his gloves.

Manny no longer need these fights. I know he wants to fight Mayweather, the people wants it, and anything short of that is unacceptable anymore.

SIDE NOTES:

• What's with the Yellow Gloves?
• Ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. introduces Pacquiao as Fighting Congressman.
• Charice's version of the National Athem was similar to the fight, bland and too safe.
• Mayweather would rather watch Lady Gaga than this.
• Shane Mosley was an expensive sparring partner.
• Paris Hilton wanna hang out with the Pacquaios.
• Mommy Dionisia again for the nth time wants Manny to quit boxing, though he asked for an Hermes bag for a gift.

THANK GOD IT'S OVER!! (THE ROYAL PARADE OF CRAZY HATS)

So okay, tapos na ang Royal Wedding. Can we go on with life now? Please.. 

I was out early from work, by the time I arrived home, turned on the TV hoping to see what good to watch. For a few seconds, the totally forgot about the Royal Wedding, and God! They are all over the goddamn TV! Every channel I switched to, it's their faces I see. This is hopeless, might as well suck it in. (at least I'll have something to rant about, like now).  I really did't paid much attention to the whole wedding, but what caught my attention it the parade of the most eccentric head dresses. My aunt told me it's "traditional" to the Brits, but ODK! do they have to be that Lady Gaga-ish??

Here's a few of them:

Princess of Kent

Lady Sophie Winkleman

Zara

Uhmm? dunno this lady but I know Deputy Prime Minister Clegg

No idea who

Oh, look at that, It's Posh.. I mean Mrs. Beckham

Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice of York

Not to be outdone is Her Majesty herself. 

If you still can't get enough.. How about these..

You want some tea??

At least he's getting into the fad

Well, I didn't finish the whole wedding and the latter part of it 'cause I have a movie to catch (THOR), and I did miss the kiss thing, so I guess I'll just have to keep on looking at it here.

Ang di ko lang maintindihan is how this whole thing got into the hearts of Pinoys, I mean why do have to care? Really? Di naman kita under sg British colony. I don't what benefit it would give us. I guess were just suckers for this, bandwagoners.

So as what I am saying earlier, the whole thing is over.. so could you please bring back the regular programming on my TV.

THIS WILLIE-THING IS MAKING ME SICK

Ngaa kada paandar ko sg TV puro na lang kaso ni Willie ang sa balita. Wala ni ang mga tawo natak'an? For quite some time, I just don't want to say anything about this issue, but its getting sickening already by flooding the news with this shit.

Indi ko na pag isturyahan kung ano ang natabu sa episode sg Willing Willie sg March 12., kay bal'an ko tanan kamo bal`an na ini nga issue (for those who don't).  Sa akon lang okay lang man pag tripan ang bata for comedy's sake, it's all in a clean fun, and viewer-friendly.

I watched the video and I don't think the child is exploited or something. What I see it is that some people are over reacting with the issue and ignorant people jumped right into the bandwagon. Okay, ang gin'ubra ni Willie is just plain wrong, But I dont' put the blame solely on the guy. Bal'an ta na tana kung anu ugali ni Willie. He just blurted out things or doing such acts without even thinking. I think that's how he is. I think people already knew that. I think, basulon ta pa gid ang tatay ni Jan-Jan nga nagtudlo sa bata sg amu sadto nga saot, siguro parti na ang director sg show nga tani may ara control sg mga footage sg show or at least told Willie what he is doing is not right, and most of all sa tumalan'aw nga mga hangag kag nag utoy utoy man sila ka kadlaw sg gina ubra sg bata.

As of now, what I found funny is that, ang mga papapel ta nga mga politiko naki sawsaw man sa isyu. A few days ago, isa ka congressman ang nabati'an ko mapasaka kaso kontra kay Willie. I mean, wala na gid sila ya makita ubrahon nga mas mapuslan sg tawo kung di ang makisawsaw sa gamay nga isyu, padaku'on para lang mabatian kag makilala ang imo ngalan sa bilog nga pungsod? I know, the CHR and MTRCB is doing investigations of this case, but congress? just stay out of this. Kung matapos kag mahusgaran ang kaso, then they can do their job nga revise the child abuse law.

Enough already.

LAUGH DENGUE AWAY

Take it from me, kung isa sa inyo pinalangga get afflicted with the deadly dengue, you better get yourselves a bunch of tawa-tawa.

Ang recent outbreak sg dengue kung sa diin halos 90,000 ang kaso nga reported plagued the whole country.  Pero sg pati ang GF go gindalitan, I though it's time to try the effectiveness sg mga herbal stuff. Medically, rehydration is the only recommendation sg hospital. Pero gusto ko ma speed up and recovery so naginta ako sa internet sg the best remedy. It gave me two words, actually just one,gin doble lang (you know what I mean): TAWA-TAWA.

Tawa-Tawa (Euphorbia Hirta) or Asthma Weed

Gin feature pa ni gani sa news (24 Oras) stating it is the most effective way to rise up the platelet count which is the main indicator sg dengue. Pero symepre ang medical field advised against using it kag gina question nila ang effectiveness nga kung sabagay may ara scientific proof nga gapataas gid man sg tawa-tawa ang platelets.

The only logic I can think of kung ngaa ga'oppose sila sa pag usar sg mga herbal remedies is that ma'apektuhan ang kita sg mga pharmaceutical companies nga kung sa diin ang mga hospital gets their commissions by promoting their drugs.

Anyway, ang problema ko is that my GF won't take the tawa-tawa tea straight up because of the not so good taste, even I would agree; and it was recommended pa to take 3-4 ka baso sg tea kada adlaw (pukes). I wondered if they have it in tablet or capsule form. And voila! The old trusted Google popped up that some stalls in Tiendesitas actually sells tawa-tawa capsules. So I rush there and got my self a bottle (30 caps) for 200php.

After two days of 4-6 caps daily, her platelet rockets back to normal; from low 100s up to mid 200s. 

So the next time dengue strikes back, better have those weeds ready..

LANTAW TA PELIKULA SA MALL

Asta subong ga tingala gid ko everytime makakadto ako sa mall kag maka agi sa appliance store, may tumpok sg pila ka tawo nga naga tamud sa naka display nga TV through the glass wall.

Not just nga gina lantaw nila ang quality sg picture , but they are really watching kung anu ga gwa sa TV either its a movie, music video, or a sports game.  I mean they are just standing there watching the whole length sg pelikula and that's without the effing sound.  They are really watching the damn movie without an audio; the worst thing is that they actually looked as though they understood it.  Wala ko kabalu if they know how to read  lips  or what (I doubt),  but they sure is enjoying.

Sabagay, trip trip lang na.

MISS MAJOR (MAJOR)

Sa umpisa palang puno na controversy, leading to dethroning sa Bb. Pilipinas. In the end, still competed sa Ms. Universe.  Honestly, critical ako sa iya because, she's not the beautiful, (c'mon Im not the only one that says that).  So I didn't really expect much from her.  But I guess naging motivation ang natabu sa iya ang she's out to prove his critics wrong.  She did actually out performed the expectations by entering the top 5 and being the Darling of the Online Crowd (tungod mga Pilipino man lang ang halos nag boto sa iya online).

Everything looked promising.... until this:






I must say, that was a flop... but nothing beats this.

ENOUGH ALREADY

It's been two weeks, kag amu man gihapon ang unod sg balita. Katalaka na, indi ko na tani pag isturyahan pa, tungod pan'os na ini. Apang kinanlan ko lang ipagwa ang mga hinanakit ko (daw tuod ba). Anyway, sikat naman ang mga Pilipino sa kalibutan... negatively of course.

Sa na tabu nga hostage drama sg late August, ang bilog nga kalibutan naka witness kung anu ka palpak ang law enforcement naton. Gin pakita diri ang kakulangan indi lang sa training kag gamit, kundi pati sa leadership kag management sg parehas sini nga mga hitabu. Indi ko na pag detalye kung anu na tabu tungod indi lang kita mga Pilipino na kabalu, kundi ang iban nga nasyon.

Nag sugod na ang imbestigasyon, pero la ko kabalu kung sin'o gd bala ang primiero nga investigating body. Ang Senate, ang NBI, ang HK government, basi may ara man sg nagahiwat nga private nila nga investigation.

Asta subong wala ma bal'an kung sin'o gd bala ang may sala ngaa natapos sa amu sadto, nga kung sa bagay simple lang man tani to. Ang Media bala may dako nga involvement sa na tabu? Or mismo ang MPD? ang SWAT? or ang local government? Basi ang national government?

Sakto si Lourd De Veyra sa hambal nya nga may bag'o na meaning ang SWAT diri sa Pilipinas: "Sorry, Wala Akong Training."

Sa natabu na anu, nabutang naman sa kahuy'anan ang pungsod ta, nga naga rekober tani sg image nya sa international scene.

Siguro, kung ara ako sa iban nga pungod, mangita ako paper bag para taklob sa ulo ko. Kahuluya!

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