Archive for May, 2010

Kris interviews Noynoy’s girlfriend, Shalani

From ABS-CBN online: Valenzuela 2nd District Councilor Shalani Soledad has opened up about her more than a year relationship with winning presidential candidate Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III. Soledad, 30, was interviewed exclusively by Noynoy’s youngest sister, Kris. During the interview, she shared details about their first meeting as well as her thoughts on her [...]

May 24, 2010  Tags: , ,   Posted in: Benigno Aquino III  45 Comments

We should not forget

Last Sunday, the media community remembered that six months ago, 57 people were brutally killed by members of then ruling Ampatuan family. At least 30 of those killed were journalists who were covering the filing of the certificate of candidacy by then Buluan Vice Mayor Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu, elected Maguindanao governor last May 10 elections. [...]

May 24, 2010  Tags: ,   Posted in: Justice, Maguindanao massacre, Media  12 Comments

Rectifying travesty of justice

The battle cry of Senator Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino, Jr. during the election campaign was “Kung walang korap, walang mahirap.” He promised to wage a campaign against corruption, which he said deprives the people of thousands and million of pesos a year which should have gone to education, health, and other social services Gloria Arroyo is [...]

May 24, 2010  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: Benigno Aquino III, Justice, Magdalo  51 Comments

An open letter to Noynoy from F Sionil Jose

From the Philippine Star Dear Noynoy, You are now swamped with suggestions and advice, but just the same, I hope you’ll have time to read what this octogenarian has to say. You were not my choice in the last election but since our people have spoken, we must now support you and pray that you [...]

May 23, 2010  Tags: ,   Posted in: Benigno Aquino III  72 Comments

Ang preparasyon ni Manny Pacquiao sa pagka “Honorable”

Aba, napapabilib ako ni boxing champ Manny Pacquiao. Bilang preparasyon sa kanyang pagiging congressman ng Saranggani, mag-aaral daw siya kung paano gagawa ng batas sa National College of Public Administration and Governance ng University of the Philippines. Akala ko katulad ng ginawa ni Batangas Governor Vilma Santos na nag attend ng short course sa public [...]

May 23, 2010  Tags:   Posted in: Abante, Governance  33 Comments

Not forgetting the Maguindanao massacre

Tomorrow,Sunday,will be the sixth month of the Maguindanao massacre that claimed the lives of at least 57 people, 30 of them journalists. Justice still eludes the victims and their families. The perpetrators of the heinous crime, members of the powerful Ampatuan family, are in jail but attempts to evade accountability persist. To maintain the momentum [...]

May 22, 2010  Tags: ,   Posted in: Maguindanao massacre, Media  13 Comments

Aquino on Trillanes,Lacson, Kris,GMA, Corona, Merceditas Gutierrez etc.

Rough transcript of President-apparent Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino, III presscon during a party for the media that covered the Liberal party during last election’s campaign Thursday May 20, held at a supporter’s place on Samar Avenue, Q.C. Since the tape recorders were near Aquino , not the reporters, the questions were not clearly audible. Nevertheless, the [...]

May 21, 2010  Tags: ,   Posted in: Benigno Aquino III, Magdalo  98 Comments

Bangkok ablaze: It could’ve been us

By Raul Pangalangan Philippine Daily Inquirer Bangkok is literally up in flames—and Filipinos must take note. It could’ve been us. It could still be us. We have not witnessed such open recourse to violence in urban centers in our recent history. Neither Edsa I nor Edsa II entailed the firing of live ammunition against civilians, [...]

May 21, 2010  Tags: ,   Posted in: 2010 elections, Foreign Affairs  19 Comments

Mensahe kay Noynoy ng biktima ng Maguindanao masaker

VERA Files has ended its Coveritlive of the 2010 elections. Those who wants to see the exchanges in that post, please click to older posts dated May 8 (Follow 2010 Elections through VERA Files) when it was first posted. Thanks for your participation. Sa Linggo, ika-anim na buwan na ng Ampatuan masaker kung saan hindi [...]

May 20, 2010   Posted in: Abante, Human Rights, Maguindanao massacre  51 Comments

Noy-Mar vs Noy-bi, proxy war of Hyatt 10 vs Kamag-anak Inc

Fe Zamora’s story “Inside story: Hyatt 10 vs Kamag-anak Inc.” has elicited two columns from Conrad de Quiros. Conrad’s columns also elicited reaction from John Nery, which elicited another reaction from Conrad. I’m wondering, where is Noynoy Aquino in all these conflicting operations within his campaign? I’m providing the links to all the articles. Have [...]

May 19, 2010  Tags: ,   Posted in: 2010 elections, Noynoy Aquino  38 Comments