Impulses
Not just enough
Manuel ‘Mar’ Roxas has confirmed his plan to file an election protest after losing to Vice President Jejomar Binay in the May 10 elections.
For him, the 1 M vote difference against Vice President Jejomar Binay is not just enough.
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Pampanga Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo began her first day as a lawmaker by attempting to resurrect Charter change.
Alas! Her plan to catapult herself to become the Prime Minister has begun. There’s no denying anymore.
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Supt. Leo Becerial of the Guimaras Provincial Police Office has denied the allegation that some policemen under his jurisdiction are protecting Small Town Lottery operations in the province, resulting to poor accomplishments in their fight against illegal gambling.
When there’s smoke, there’s fire?
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A day after she stepped down as president, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is facing her first anti-graft complaint before the Department of Justice, courtesy of two Bayan Muna lawmakers.
This ZTE deal will really rock her world down. It’s payback time! Good work Teddy Casiño and Neri Colmenares!
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Cong. Jerry Treñas will push for the redistricting of Iloilo City as one of his priorities as the city’s lone district representative.
Is this a peace offering for the Gonzalezes?
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Top of Form
Beijing and Mexico City have the worst traffic jams in the world, as record traffic levels take their toll on people’s health, productivity, and social life, a study said recently.
Surprisingly, Manila is not part of the top ten list.
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A person familiar with Cleveland’s search says the Cavaliers are in “serious talks” with Byron Scott to be their coach.
It’s a good plan, but I think they need to focus more on free-agent LeBron James, if they can still afford his services.
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On bigotry, chauvinism, discrimination, or self-righteousness:
Gay, straight, Christian, Atheist; these are all just labels that help us to identify one another and more easily find common ground with like-minded individuals. On the most basic level we are all human. Each one of us deserves to be treated with respect and compassion based on that fact alone. I’m all for standing up for what you believe in and being yourself, but if you cannot see past these labels and love someone just because they are human, then you would be better off not interacting with these people.
Honestly, I think we should all just get along and do our best to serve one another to promote brotherhood. At the very least, if you cannot serve, then do no harm, verbally or otherwise. It may be important to you to voice your opinions or beliefs, but if it will not serve to actively make a positive change, then it’s best not to say anything.
That having been said, my point for positive change is this: You are special no matter who you are, and even if no one else will show you compassion, love or respect, you can know that this one always will”.
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Boracay will soon get a boost of its electricity requirements as the Aklan Electric Cooperative (AKELCO) plans to distribute coal-fired power to their consumers here beginning next year.
Nice and practical attempt.
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Ilonggos can now easily access information about the labor and employment department and its program and services, particularly in Western Visayas, on-line.
Just visit, ro6.dole.gov.ph.
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What’s the rarest animal in the world?
The Pinta Island tortoise–Without argument, this turtle is one of the few species of Giant Galapagos tortoises and the rarest animal in the world since there is only one left alive. Lonesome George is the sole surviving member of the Pinta Island race, the giant tortoise being a symbol for the fragility of the Galapagos islands, and a constant reminder for vigilance and conservation of the species. The species was considered extinct until 1971, when a lone example was located by rangers. Since then, the Charles Darwin Research Station has been searching for a female tortoise, even posting a reward of $10,000 to those that find one.
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Joke of the Day:
A selection of quotes from “The Devil’s Dictionary” by Ambrose Bierce:
1. BACKBITE, v.t.
To speak of a man as you find him when he can’t find you.
2. BEAUTY, n.
The power by which a woman charms a lover and terrifies a husband.
3. BELLADONNA, n.
In Italian a beautiful lady; in English a deadly poison. A striking example of the essential identity of the two tongues.
4. BORE, n.
A person who talks when you wish him to listen.
5. BRIDE, n.
A woman with a fine prospect of happiness behind her.
6. DIPLOMACY, n.
The patriotic art of lying for one’s country.
7. FEMALE, n.
One of the opposing, or unfair, sex.
8. GHOST, n.
The outward and visible sign of an inward fear.
9. GRAVE, n.
A place in which the dead are laid to await the coming of the medical student.
10. GUILLOTINE, n.
A machine which makes a Frenchman shrug his shoulders with good reason.
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Random Quotes:
It is in the ordinary duties and labors of life that the Christian can and should develop his spiritual union with God.—Thomas Merton
God loves the world. That’s plain to see as we read His Word. Today, God loves the world through us, His Children of Grace. Christ is ‘in’ us and we are ‘in’ Christ. Christ is loving people and reaching out to them through us. He is making His appeal through us. He is reconciling people to Himself through us!—Marc McGee
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Compliments are given to the very informative websites of local newspapers, The Philippine Daily Inquirer, The Philippine Star, ABS-CBN Network, PNA, PIA, joke-of-the-day.com, and The Business World.
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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.
