Smoke Ban on Hold

Its very obvious that somebody is behind the complaint that cause the court to issue an order that hold the Metropolitan authorities from apprehending smokers along EDSA. This is being confirmed by the complainant himself when interviewed by the TV reporters. Logic would dictate that this person is financed by somone who has a stake on this No smoking policy.
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S&P Downgrading of US AAA Status

Obama rightly says it..no matter what any agency says againts the US.. the US being the US just dont bite it. The downgrading is not unanimous among credit rating company...in fact its only the S & P. However, being the largest , it create a ripple globally.The timing couldn't be more any better as contending and possible presidential hopefuls are starting to train their campaign slogan on this debacle Obama administration most likely will be known in the entire US history Read more...

1st World Country Crime

What do you say when a crime is committed in a 1st world country compared to a crime committed in a third world country? What usually follow when an incident just like that very unfortunate incident in Norway, is that a travel advisory will be issued by the 1st world countries. While the 3rd world country is busy controlling the damage through PR means,somehow the impression built up to that of notoriety of that poor country. It shows how imbalance social status is. No country has ever called for a travel advisory to Norway. Read more...

Kidnappings in Mindanao

Mindanao again in the headlines!As always foreign government issued warnings on its citizens to avoid traveling in the Philippines , particularly down south.Does this kind of stereotyping Mindanao helps? Just because there are bad elements in a particular place , it justifies in saying the whole island is a place to avoid. Of course it is always better to avoid, but it does not help. The way the government is acting on the situation somehow gives one the idea that it is consigned to a belief that Mindanao is just like that. As if, it already is a culture in Mindanao and nothing can be done. Read more...

Bishops and PCSO

"Better late than never"- at least an apology was issued in behalf to the Bishops who received the SUV's. What could have happened if there was no expose on the PCSO funds. That goes to show that even the righteous one's can be corrupted indirectly by the evil proceeds from gambling. The poor betting his hard earned cash for a chance of improving his lot doesn't mind it anyway. What's new is that the PCSO is challenged to ask for an apology.. Read more...