It’s the midterm elections again. In two days, we’re going to fill the classrooms, multi-purpose halls, and street basketball parks to exercise our right of suffrage. Twelve senators and a bunch of other electoral positions will be chosen to lead our nation. I don’t usually say the people who will get my vote, but in the spirit of right and wise electing, I’m gonna share to you my “Surebox 8”. Yes, my senatorial lineup is not yet complete, but here are the eight senatorial aspirants who will be in my roster.
1. Mayor Edward Hagedorn (Independent)
Not just because he’s a family friend, Puerto Princesa City Mayor Ed Hagedorn is on top of my list. He turned Puerto Princesa City from an overlooked town to “The City in the Forest”. From successfully elevating the Puerto Princesa Underground River to a World Wonder to the city’s current progress, PPC does not just solidified its status as MIMAROPA’s largest city, but it’s becoming bullish too. A man of God and of nature, TIto Ed’s a surebox bet.
2. RIchard Gordon (UNA)
He’s actually my bet in the 2010 presidential elections, and he will be my bet for this year’s senatorial elections too. The former Olongapo City mayor turned Gapo and its suburbs in the Subic Bay area to a major economic zone rising from the ashes of the US military occupation there. Also, he did a splendid job in his first term as senator and as Tourism secretary.
3. Jun Magsaysay (Liberal)
Another guy who truly deserves a seat in the Senate is Jun Magsaysay. He continued the tradition of good governance did by his father, the late Former President Ramon Magsaysay.
4. Eddie Villanueva (Bangon Pilipinas)
For me, a good government is a government which is led by God, and the government right now needs someone who will stand up for the Lord. Bro. Eddie is a good fit. He will serve as God’s voice in the Senate.
5. Gringo Honasan (UNA)
OK, I know you will find it awkward, but Gringo is in my ballot. I believe he’s now a changed man. Hats off to his son Martin and wife Barbie for continuing to be the Lord’s voice to Gringo.
6. Koko Pimentel (Liberal)
His stint in the Senate is too short because he replaced Migz Zubiri because of an electoral fraud. He is a symbol that cheating is a no-no in the elections. He deserves another crack in the Senate.
7. Ricardo Penson (Independent)
I believe Penson can bring change in Philippine sports, so that’s why I added him. Being the owner of a professional sports franchise, UFL’s Stallion, he has hands-on knowledge in managing a play-for-pay team. So I know he will also lead changes in not just soccer but the Philippine sports picture.
8. Risa Barraquiel (Liberal)
I mistakenly added her in my Overheard at UP mock election ballot and not Gringo, but I think I made a right move in not removing her. Risa Hontiveros-Barraquiel is a femme fatale. She did a tremendous job in representing the distaff sector and continues to care not just the women but everyone too.
It will be likely that I will have my 12 by Monday, but these eight will surely not be forgotten.
Some of us crave for Singaporean cuisine, but I know going to the Lion City will cost us much. Never to worry. Spring Singapura brings Singapore into your tummies. Located along the Metrowalk in Pasig, it’s a new resto serving Singapore’s well-known food.
Asian countries has a lot of good comestibles to offer and most of them can be found in the Philippines, Korea, Thailand and Japan but are you aware that Singaporean delicacies have something to brag too? Let me share something about this.
Yesterday, me and my food blogger friends were given an…
My Take on the Coming Out of Jason Collins
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Is Dwight Howard’s days with the Los Angeles Lakers numbered now?
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Here goes another grand meetup for all Tumblristas! In partnership with Hodge Podge, Madhouse MNL and Punchdrunk Panda, the Tumblr Fair team is firing its second installment of meet-and-greet bazaar. Presenting, the Tumblr Fair 2!
Here you’ll get a chance to meet your fave Tumblr bloggers…
Resharing this article. This was mentioned in the March issue of Yes Magazine.
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The Technology Resource Center and Enchanted Kingdom joined forces in bringing a month-long series of seminars to celebrate the International Women’s Month at the said theme park in Sta. Rosa City.
To be honest, I did this because my report was cut short. But take this as my personal insight too. I read Veneration Without Understanding, and I was tasked to make a report on the Blind Adoration and Rizal’s Limitation parts.
Synthesizing Renato Constantino’s point on adoring Rizal blindly, it shows that Jose Rizal was just like us, evolving as time passes. Constantino also noted that Rizal’s life is just a part of the entire Philippine history. I agree with Constantino in the first paragraph. We must be critical and historical on doing hero-worships. Take James Yap of San Mig Coffee for example. He’s now the “Face of the PBA”, and he’s being “worshiped” like a hero. But critical hero-worship is about seeing the hero’s flaws too. What if I tell you that Yap actually did a notorious act in a game? Yet, it seemed like nobody cared about it. Constantino is telling us that we should not be bandwagon people and look at heroes as models for the betterment of the nation. To balance it off, however, he added that we should not also condemn Rizal of his faults. Also, Constantino cited that we should not use RIzal’s standards in solving current issues.
On Rizal’s Limitations, Constantino showed how Rizal was molded by the society and not the other way around. Also, his views were “over-adorned” and being extending too much from their real meanings. Constantino challenges us to find an ulterior motive for extending Rizal’s meanings to a modern context. He also told us that we are magnifying Rizal’s significance for too long. In a contemporary setting, let’s take Lionel Messi of Barcelona. Many are magnifying him because he has mad soccer skills. But we are “over-magnifying” him and forget the other international stars. Locally, Phil Younghusband is being magnified for too long too. Because of his skills (and charm), everyone’s forgetting that some other soccer stars, especially those who are not part of the Philippine Azkals or Phil’s pro club Loyola, exist. Constantino challenges us to also look at their limitations and learn from them so that we can give better contributions to the country’s progress, whether in sports, society, or in other facets.
I agree with Renato Constantino. There is no reason to venerate, or in sports terms overrate, Jose Rizal. Yes, Rizal’s our national hero, but we should look at his life and ponder on how we could help in uplifting ourselves.
What do you think of that Fille-Ara moment? Was it a snub or a simple overlook?
Fille clarified that issue during her interview at Mo Twister’s podcast. She didn’t know that Ara was coming for a handshake. She already talked to Ara and Ara understood her side so they’re both okay. :)
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What do you think of that Fille-Ara moment? Was it a snub or a simple overlook?
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NBA Playoff Picture as of March 6, 2013
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Lately, a new rule has been passed and eventually have been approved in the UAAP. The rule states that players from a UAAP Highschool who wants to transfer to another UAAP school for college will first serve a two-year residency before getting eligibility to play in the league.
To…
With a new rule extending the redshirting period, Jerie Pingoy’s rumored arrival at Ateneo might be delayed.
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An early 2013 trade proposal by Team G.
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