Putting Things in Perspective

Yesterday, I was ecstatic and happy that new brand of leaders are challenging the old political machinery. It raised the bar and standard making the elections something to look forward too. (Of course, that is if they really run.)

I actually accommodated the idea of Among Ed and Grace Padaca as viable options for the upcoming electoral contest. With the options we have last few months, it was like a new breath for us. A sign of hope for something better.

Of Ironies and Realities

Yesterday, I posted in my shout box at Facebook my weird feeling on the headlines of major news papers.

First, reading the full text of  the recantation of Suzette Nicolas, I felt sad that she gave in pressures and gave up on her fight and of the Filipino women as well.It’s really saddening.

Second, reading on the release of former Rep. Jalosjos from jail after conviction of raping an 11 years-old back in the 90’s. Learning that PGMA has hands on the shortening of his term sentence in jail, I feel dumb founded about it.

Coinciding the two news, it is very ironic that rape victims are pressured to shut up while convicted rapist (who is supposed to be serving  life time imprisonment) are “pardon” and set free.

Well, reality bites and social ironies bites harder!

Get to Know Risa for Senate

Risa for Senator!

Lupang Hinarang: Lagpasan ang Harang sa CARPER!

Sa Casiguran pa lang ay inimbitahan na ako ng mga lawyers ng SALIGAN na dumalo sa primier ng pelikukang Lupang Hinarang. Hindi naman malayo sa aking mga adbokasiya ang repormang agraryo kaya madaling magdesisyong sumuporta dito.

At dahil din nakatulong humubog ng aking kamulatan at kamalayan ang mga pelikula ni Ditsi Carolina gaya ng Minsan Lang Sila Mga Bata, Riles at Bunso…inasahan ko na ang kalidad ng kanyang pelikula sa Lupang Hinarang ay magaling. At hindi ako nabigo.

Say NO to ASEZA in Casiguran, Aurora

Last February 12 to 16, I went to Casiguran, Aurora for a work related travel. We went there to attend a forum on  Human Rights and CARHRIHL. We were informed that a group of lawyer from Sentro ng Lingap Panligal (SALIGAN) will be there to give a legal case analysis but was clueless of the extent of the local issue.

The road to Casiguran was literally painstaking. The locals were telling us that it was better now but the experience is telling us otherwise. Come to think of it, for the decades that the Angara clan have cling to power, why is development for Casiguran evasive? There is an Angara in Senate, in the provincial government, in the city government and even in HOR. I was asking the locals if the SK is also an Angara, good thing s/he wasn’t. But definitely, an ally of the Angara. Talk about political dynasty!

Starting Again

The wordpress looks new. It feels weird to be writing again and I think it will take time to familiarize again. (Or I’m just too luidite?)

It’s bee a while since I used this blog. It served as an advocacy tool and repository of personal agitations and weak opinions.

muli sa lasangan!

Medyo matagal bako ko ulit muling na sulyapan ang pinakamamahal kong lansangan sa cyberspace.

Naging laman din kasi ako ng lansangan ng Caloocan dahil duon ako nagawi ng panahon ng kampayahan. Masalimuot na lugar dahil sa masansang na amoy ng katatapos na eleksyon.Ilang buwan na rin ang nakakaraan na kaulayaw ko ang lansangan ng Caloocan para sa malupit na laro sa kalye ng pulitika. Bagong karanasan, bagong pagkamulat at bagong perspektiba sa mga bagay-bagay.

NAPC – Youth and Student Council Resolution on Political Killings

A Resolution Condeming Political Killings; Demanding Urgent Action from the Concerned Agencies of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines Addressing Such Killings; And Urging Vigilance from the Youth and Students Sector and the Internationale Community

Whereas, Republic Act 8425, otherwise known as the Social Reform and Poverty Alleviation Act, provides for the institutionalization of basic sector reprsentation in the poverty-alleviation processess of the National Government.

noon at ngayon

Noong nakaraang 2004 ay ito ang campaign poster ng AKBAYAN Partylist na may panawagan laban sa lumalalang pang-aabuso sa mamamayan. Pinalad din ang ating partylist na mailuklok muli ang partido na kinatawan nila kasamang Etta Rosales, Mayong Aguja at Risa Hontiveros – Baraquel.

Ngayong 2007 elections ay ito naman ang campaign poster ng AKBAYAN Partylist. Sa gitna ng krisis panlipunan ay malinaw ang panawagan ng AKBAYAN Partylist. Ang kagyat na pagtindig sa sobrang pang-aabuso sa mamamayan at pagbangon ng dangal ng Pilipino. Ang AKBAYAN Partylist ay kakatawanin nina kasamang Risa Hontiveros – Baraquel, Walden Bello at Gico Dayanghirang.