Impulses
Why am I not surprised?
Nearly seven out of 10 Filipinos or 68 percent distrust President Arroyo, while only about 11 percent say they trust her, according to the latest results of the Pulse Asia survey. This Is GMA’s highest distrust rating since March 2001.
Why am I not surprised?
In a move to help solve the acute potable water crisis in this city, Treñas is also asking the cooperation of the city council here to approve his request for the declaration of the city under eminent water crisis.
Will the opposition in the council support him for this noble cause?
“Handwashing is very important in preventing the spread of infection and diseases which are common during hot weather,” said Gerry Porras, DOH 6 Integrated Non Communicable Prevention and Control Program Coordinator.
This can’t be done diligently, however, if we lack water.
A scholarship package of free tuition and miscellaneous fees and a semestral allowance of P15,000 in college awaits the successful candidates.
Just visit the CHED VI office for details.
The dry spell has caused by the EI Niño phenomenon has already damaged 15,217 hectares palay and corn plantation in Capiz.
Controversial fertilizer scam suspect and Capiz electoral candidate Joc Joc Bolante may have a solution to this.
Gov. Niel Tupas Sr. directed provincial officials to prepare an emergency relief plan to mitigate the impact of the El Niño phenomenon on Ilonggo farmers.
Do we have enough money and political will to put it in flesh?
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) assured that Visayas will have uninterrupted power supply starting next month.
Let’s see.
Almost a week after bolting his prison cell, a suspected drug pusher was rearrested early morning of yesterday at Brgy. San Roque, Jaro, Iloilo City.
Again, good work PDEA VI.
Ramoncito Arenas’ supporters in the Second District of Iloilo will continue to campaign against TESDA chief Augusto “Boboy” Syjuco even if the former will be totally disqualified.
This appears to become a battle between political aliens; Syjuco of Makati and Arenas of Quezon City.
Former president Estrada said there are attempts to bribe him to support another presidential candidate. He said it was done by the same person three times already.
Probably, it’s someone who has lots of orange money.
The French government has provided a $200-million loan to the Philippines for the improvement of its local government units (LGUs), the French Embassy said in a statement Wednesday.
This is another well for GMA to exploit. Why is it always happening during elections?
Fierce critic and rival in the presidential race Jamby Madrigal believes Manny Villar’s political advertisements would also reach a saturation point.
I don’t think there is any scientific basis to this. As long as there are variations in the ads, it will always be a big help to the candidate concerned.
The Supreme Court has paved the way for President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s bid to run for Congress in her home province in Pampanga when it dismissed a disqualification case filed against her.
Again, why am I not surprised?
Survey frontrunner Senator Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III said he wants to lead by 20 to 30 percentage points in order to be safe from alleged attempts to cheat the presidential elections.
Of course. the Villarroyo tandem is so strong it can do anything, even by crook, to get into the throne and to protect its business and political interests.
Smartly Funny Quote:
The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.—Albert Einstein
Random Quotes:
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.—Walt Emerson
When you reach for the stars, you may not quite get one, but you won’t come up with a handful of mud either.—Leo Burnett, advertising executive, Leo Burnett Company (1891-1971)
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(Engr. Herman Lagon, who “Facebookly” describes himself as a “social scientist,” is a physics teacher and a PhD. student in Math. He may be reached through h_lagon@yahoo.com.)
