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I will not begrudge Pres. Arroyo on her State of the Nation Address... except that an admission on unmet targets would have added more value and integrity to her report on the state of our country.

Yes, many have already maintained a biased mind against her, and they will see nothing else but how this country has been mismanaged. An open mind will see both the good and the bad, and will give due consideration on the steps taken to address the failures of this administration.

Her critics urged her to tell the truth. What they actually meant was for her to admit her failures.

Quote from: Raquelproud boholana on July 01, 2009, 04:00:42 PM
Akong anak laki natawo ug alas 6:30 sa gabii bag ong tuig pagkaugma alas otso sa buntag gituli dajon. Perting mahaya namo adto kay liman ba pud nga segi rag hilak kay hapdos siguro jud to naa pay pusod hapdos unja gi tuli pa jud. Pila ka oras pag uli namo sa hospital gidala namo sa E.R kay murag naghubag ang tuli ang ingon sa doctor normal ra kono pero ang kami nalisang. Kining akong anak laki nga wa pa mahimugso ipatuli siguro ni naho ug traditional way sa atua hahahah bitaw maghulat siguro ko eight days pareha sa bible kay murag mao nay paspas ang healing ana.

Unless a medical reason demands it, I don't buy the idea of circumcising a son in its infancy. Circumcision is a right of passage that every boy should undergo with consciousness, an experience that needs mental preparedness and to be relished.

Mayweather is chicken. He's demanding so much in the purse because, in reality, he's praying he won't have to meet Manny in the ring. Mayweather's demand is intended to be a deal-breaker. It's not even pride. It's cowardice.

There should be more analysis like this that favors Pacman's boxing opponents. Why?

1. To keep Pacman and Roach on their toes
2. To build up the excitement that the fight is not one-sided in favor of Pacman
3. To earn more from a $5 bet on Pacman when he wins

Quote from: bolingitboy on June 17, 2009, 07:39:10 PM
JUNK all administration candidates in the coming elections in 2010, and the charter change issue will disappear into thin air.

This is not a guarantee.

There are those in the opposition who wants to change the Constitution, such as Sen. Pimentel and many others who are critical to the PGMA administration.

So long as the Constitution is not amended, even if all the administration candidates are junked, the Charter Change issue will be here to stay.

Because election fever is already in the air since three years ago, the negative reaction on HR 1109 is understandable.

But let us not be lost under all the emotionally-charged criticisms against the congressmen who voted the Con-Ass resolution and PGMA.

There is a logic and purpose to HR 1109 albeit it is a given it is open to attack. It is intended to prepare the scenario for the Supreme Court to rule whether or not in the method to amend the constitution by constituent  assembly the house of representatives and the senate should vote jointly (as one) or separately.

Never mind the contention that in a passage of law the house and the senate should vote separately, thus, in a more important measure of changing the constitution, with more reason that such manner of voting should also be observed.

The fact remains that in the language of the specific constitutional provision all it says is that "Congress" (contemplating both house and senate) will vote on the proposed amendment. And this needs to be resolved.

And the timing? Why must it be rushed now? Why not after 2010?  My bold forecast is that if this issue will not be brought to the Supreme Court now, it will just be forgotten after 2010. There is always an excuse to delay the amendments. We've seen this more too often since Pres. Ramos' time.

I am one of those who criticized Martin Nievera for bastardizing our National Anthem. Lately, I have come to realized that even if it is clear that Mr. Nievera committed a grievous wrong, he cannot be held accountable in the Philippines. He committed the offense in Las Vegas, USA, outside the jurisdiction of the Philippines.   All the other singers who sang the National Anthem in Pacquiao's fight in the USA who mangled the Lupang Hinirang, they, too, can go scot free.

Politics is not the issue here (although politicos could be doing this in aid of reelection).  The issue here is whether Martin Nievera should be allowed to get away with mangling the singing of the anthem.

If my memory serves me right, it was reported in the newspapers that Manny Pacquiao already told Martin Nievera before hand not to sing the national anthem in a slow tempo. Obviously, the Pambansang Kamao want that the singing will be faithful to the original arrangement. He might have told Martin Nievera about the temp when he saw or got wind that Martin will be singing it differently.

That Martin was still allowed to sing would show that, perhaps, he made Manny believe he will follow the boxer's advice.

Martin showed his artistic arrogance when he sang the anthem as he wished to express it despite the prior instruction of the People's Champ. And he will not even apologize for what he did.

Manny could not kick out Martin from the boxing ring because he was still to make his entrance after the singing of the three anthems. Had Manny been already in the ring at the singing of the anthems, the first person to drop to the canvass before the Pacquiao-Hatton main event would have been Martin. And, you guess it right. That punch would have came from the Pacman himself.

I don't like Mr. Neviera's version of our National Anthem. He bastardized it. A true artist can express patriotism in his interpretation even within the strict martial cadence tempo of the hym.

Quote from: glacier_71 on May 04, 2009, 12:09:07 AM
dili. he will post as either Dot(.) or H. pareho ra man ni silag style. murag mais ba, bisan unsaon og bukot, muguwa gihapon ang bungot. lelz.

Thank you, glacier_71. I consider this a compliment.

This Mayweather Sr. thinks too highly of his son, oozing with misplaced arrogance, and blinded with a false sense of his son's stature.

He should be shaken to the realization that the level of Mayweather Jr is not that high. But then again, would Mayweather Jr win over Marquez to deserve a chance to face off with Pacman?

Somebody better show this old man his proper place.

Giayo na man jud ug analyze si GEC and his writing style, his possible identity analyzed through a fine-toothed comb, mo post pa kaha ni siya using GEC348?

Quote from: glacier_71 on May 01, 2009, 12:12:33 PM
i never checked in yet. 

I've returned Gec already. He's yours.

GEC348 is Michael Ligalig? Is this confirmed?

Good luck, GEC!

Quote from: Ginger on April 30, 2009, 10:59:45 PM
nice song, dodong.

exactly, dot.

Congratulations to all of you for persuading GEC. And what will happen next?

Quote from: ms da binsi on April 30, 2009, 10:51:52 PM

kay ngano nagplano nga mangharana si GEC nimo?

di ko mo sugot ana ha!

kinahanglan i didikit sad ko kay aho raba ni nga thread! LOL!

So the purpose of this thread is to persuade GEC to reveal his identity. And it's finally going to happen on May 1?

I'm just curious. What is this "salabaaat" between GEC and Ginger?

This is one of such report that pleases the President and all those who are seriously fighting corruption in our country. The efforts of government, civil society, and those in the private sector are finally getting noticed. But more efforts are still needed and should be sustained.

The road to corruption free is long. But at least our steps are towards that direction.

This is just the latest addition of a string of unsolved killings in Tagbilaran. While many of us are quick to blame the police authorities and our city officials for the present state of our peace and order, we forget that the citizens or the community play an important role in keeping our place safe. This includes reporting any information that would bring the offenders to justice. Eyewitnesses should present themselves to help solve these killings. Those who have vital information should talk to the investigators.

Some of us have learned the hard way that in order to make a woman happy we must first undergo a painful experience, shed tears, and endure a wounded heart. It is not easy to make a woman truly happy. We may be able to get her to laugh a few times, enjoy our company, or let her forget all the care in the world with the time we spend with them.

It is difficult to fathom the mind of a woman, much more to measure the desires of her heart.

Quote from: apothecary on March 19, 2009, 01:02:47 PM
murag taga TB lagi, scientist

"If you can't convince them, confuse them."

I don't know if there's anyone of us who can fathom the psychological effect of this event to the teenage girl. Will she be able to make love again (and I mean not just a recipient of the act) without this tragedy replaying in her mind? Will she have the courage to commit herself to marriage knowing that sexual intimacy is part of the package (and even vital for a happy lasting relationship)? Will she be able to fall in love again?

Will she be able to shake off the guilt?

We may hope that through time, and with her youth, the psychological trauma will be healed.   

This motion for immediate closure of the inn and other conjugal business filed by Mrs. Taray is ill advised. Where will they get the income to support herself and the surviving children? This will also adversely affect the goodwill the business has earned from its customers and clientele.

Besides, there is no need to stop operations when the businesses will be placed under receivership.

Is this a reaction after she was barred by the relatives of the victim from seeing the body and coming to the vigil?

Quote from: apothecary on March 14, 2009, 12:10:57 PM
The closest that i can get to the research is the Sri Vijaya and the Madjapahit empire in Indonesia as out closest language group.

Visaya most probably comes from Sri-Vijaya, og nahimong Bisaja maong naa tay badji di baye. hahah

I buy this theory, apothecary.

Further, Bohol being an island unto itself, and most provinces in the Visayas being separated by bodies of water, the language in the locality very much developed their own peculiarities -- accents included -- without or with only limited influence from the dialect of neighboring provinces.

Quote from: glacier_71 on March 14, 2009, 10:49:06 AM
dot(.), may you give us a comprehensive picture of these two as to the personality, leadership qualities and political idealism? personally, i don't know them. but if you could shed some light as to WHO these people are, it may be of help for me to give my people an informed decision...if they're running for the election. thanks.

I don't have detailed information for a comprehensive picture but these are the brief background of the two:

Atty. Tomas Abapo - Former OIC Board Member (right after EDSA Revolution); Board Member for 9 straight years (3 terms); Family roots in Ubay, Baclayon; Provincial Administrator since 2005 up to the present; Served as Provincial Legal Officer for one year (2004-2005); Current Dean of the College of Law, Holy Name University; Gov. Aumentado's right hand.

Board Member Roygee Jumamoy - Former Ex-Officio Member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan; Mayor of Inabanga for 9 straight years (3 terms); Current member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan; Mother of the current Mayor of Inabanga; Close ally of the Governor; rumored to be also planning to run for Congresswoman of the Second District.

Other vice gubernatorial material glimmering in the horizon:

Provincial Administrator Tomas D. Abapo, Jr.
Board Member Roygee Jumamoy

Quote from: hofelina on January 27, 2009, 06:24:01 PM
This is a good example of a mistake corrected by another mistake. Since dela Paz are aggressive nganong nipatol man sila, saksto ka Grace na-ay mga security wala sampita, so now it is difficult to swallow their pride. There is a probability of high  expenses ensuing on the side of the dela Paz and the reputation of the said politicians are tarnished already.

There is no indication that the security men of the Pangandamans intervened, was there?

And just because you are a politician, and you are already being mauled by an aggressive Dela Paz, you will still chose not to defend yourself and wait for the Golf Club's security guard to come to the rescue? Because you are a politician?

The point is: we have stereotyped all politicians as the big bad wolf. Thus, for many of us, everything that a politician does -- even in a moment when he is only trying to defend himself -- should be condemned.

There are media people and there are media people.

Obama is in office for just less than 100 days so so it is understandable when why he can afford to act cool despite that remark of Limbaugh.

But here, we are talking about a small city where the entire media organization (print, radio, its writers, reporters and commentators) has devoted its energy to fight the city mayor -- and now those who are within his close circle.

The question to ponder is, what started all of this?

Bohol Chronicle said they were only reporting how the City Mayor handled the water drainage problem including his sudden change of mind not to seal the illegal connections despite his commitment to the Governor to do so.

The City Mayor said he got fed up with unfair reporting where the angle of the story that placed him in bad light is intentionally given prominence and the other development initiatives he was doing at about the same time this drainage issue was raging at its peak was not given the space they deserve.

One thing leads to another.

The Mayor pulled out his radio program from DYRD and moved to DYTR. He also refused to place any ad in the Bohol Chronicle anymore.

Bohol Chronicle is now in a crusade to dig every dirt and skeletons in the closet linking to the Mayor.

City Hall retaliated -- attacking the credibility of the media outfit -- by saying Bohol Chronicle has not actually been paying its business taxes over the past years and the City Treasurer demanded payment. Bohol Chronicle/DYRD (BC/RD) retorted by saying if this is true then why was it issued Mayor's Permit over the years.

BC/RD relentlessly pursued the story on P6Million unliquidated cash advances by City Hall and the stonewalling by the city accountant from those who want to get information on the city's finance status.

When finally a copy of COA's report of unliquidated cash advance was obtained by BC/RD and the Vice Mayor, they had a field day discussing the issue. It happened that some got too creative than others -- adding flavor to the comment to elicit humor -- (the commentator went on the ask something like giunsa man ning kwarta sa kusinera sa mayor gipalit ba nig mga panakot?) but taken as intended to ridicule and demean by the person who felt alluded to.

That commentator was Nestor Daarol, and the person at the receiving end of the commentary was Arlene Karaan.

A time comes when a man has got to do what a man has got to do.

Quote from: glacier_71 on January 24, 2009, 04:30:43 AM
is that what only makes Alona interesting? the underwater sceneries?

No. Many Boholanos find it more interesting gawking at foreign tourists on the sand without their tops on.

It's a pity that many Boholanos do not have the opportunity (or the interest) to see the beauty of our underwater treasurers.

I believe it was fair.

I suspect the motives of the prospective bidder represented by Atty. Grupo.

It is unfortunate that because of what is happening in the national government we are too quick to condemn everything that local governments are doing without first carefully studying the facts.

I wonder if our media outlets who give prominence to the allegation of rigging will be fair and balanced enough to give equal prominence to the explanation of those involved.

Let us wait and see.

Monks, in their long moments of supposed solitude, has all the time in the world to do what we never imagined they would do.

Oftentimes, good intentions are misinterpreted. Sad but true.

It's so ironic. The good intention of the case has scared most of the potential tenants of the new Agora. Instead of earning the projected income which would translate additional revenue for the city on business taxes and increased rentals by the project proponent to the city, everything is way way below target.

Pan-us na ni nga issue. Too late.

A lesson not to immediately jump into conclusion without first knowing the entire facts:

Ramon Tulfo's Article
On Target
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Jan 15, 2009

I sent one of my staff members at ''Isumbong mo kay Tulfo," Alin Ferrer, Tuesday to the Valley Golf and Country Club to investigate discreedy the much-publicized brawl in the golf course.

Alin did a very good job of sleuthing, disguising herself as a secretary to a rich boss who supposedly wanted to be a member.

There was no way Alin could have gathered information if asked her to collate as a media person since the management has ordered all employees not to talk to the media.

From her talks with waiters, umbrella girls, grass cutters and caddies, here's what Alin gathered: Delfin de la Paz. 56, deserved to be beaten up and expelled from Valley Golf.

De la Paz, according to the employees, started the fight when he slapped Mayor Nasser Pangandaman Jr. of Masiu, Lanao del Sur, with an umbrella on the buttocks.
Pangandaman took it as an insult and a heated argument ensued.

It's true the Pangandamans overtook the De la Pazes on one hole, but they had asked for permission from 14-year-old Bino, one of the club's umbrella girls said.
The De la Pazes, the umbrella girl said, were taking too long on a hole that the Pangandamans were waiting to use after the De la Pazes. But the elder De la Paz ap-parently didn't know Bino gave the permission and confronted the Pangandamans.

"Nagpaalam kami sa kasama mo (I asked for permission from your companion)," Pangandaman Jr. told De la Paz, referring to Bino.

"Kanino, kanino (From whom, from whom) ?" the elder De la Paz asked Pangandaman, shouting.

Other golfers and employees pacified the two.

The quarrel didn't end at the course even after the parties had been pacified.

At the Valley Golf dining area, the elder De la Paz again confronted Mayor Pangandaman over the incident at the course.

A second altercation took place.

The employees that Alin interviewed couldn't say who dealt the first blow, but they said De la Paz traded blows
with Mayor Pangandaman and his brother Hussein.

A melee ensued with many people, including other golfers, trying to break up the fight.

The bodyguards of the Pangandamans, according to the employees, didn't take part in the assault.

"Kasama sa mga umawat yung mga security nina Pangandaman (The bodyguards took part in pacifying)," said a waiter.

The employees could not tell who hit Bino, who was bleeding on the right ear.

But they reiterated the Pan-gandaman bodyguards never took part in attacking the De la Pazes.

"Mayabang naman kasi si De la Paz, nagka-aregtuhan na gusto pang makipag-away (De la Paz was arrogant, everything had been settled but he still looked for a fight)," said another waiter.

All the employees Alin talked with were one in saying De la Paz deserved to be expelled for starting the fight.

"Dapat lang sa kanya yun, mayabang siya (He deserved to be expelled because he was arrogant)," said a caddy.

A waiter who took part in the conversations with Alin at the restaurant nodded his head in approval.

Most of the employees who talked with Alin had nodding good to say about the elder De la Paz, one describing him as "matapobre" (snooty), and another as "mainit ang ulo" (hotheaded).

I have no reason to doubt Alin, who's been with me two years after she obtained her bachelor of arts in Creative Writing from the University of the Philippines (UP) in 1995.
From what Alin told me, I apologize to the Pangandamans for the harsh words I've said about them in this space.

But I still fault the Pangandamansâ€"Agrarian Reform Secretary Nasser Sr. in particularâ€"for not exercising maximum patience with the hot-headed DelaPaz.

If only NFA will be allowed to buy rice, what will happen to free enterprise which is a hallmark of a democratic country?

Does NFA have enough fund to buy all the rice needed to feed the entire country? Granting the Philippine government will allocate a chunk of its national budget for this, are we prepared to let the delivery of  other services (health, education, infrastructure, etc.) suffer?

While sometimes there are practices of the private sector that make us curse to high heavens, it is an acknowledged fact that private sector participation is necessary in our society. Many government services are even privatized. Government cannot do it alone. We even curse the government more.

I wonder why there are those who make personal comments against those who support the construction of the Panglao Airport. It doesn't make your argument against the airport any stronger at all, nor does it add any merit to your position. (LOL)

Because most of us are hiding behind the cloak of anonymity, its so easy for us to bash and malign those who do not share our position on the issue. Too bad.

The way I see it, the Panglao airport will become a reality sooner or later. There may be disadvantages, there may be adverse impacts on the environment, there may be social issues that will be to be dealt with... but the important thing is to push our leaders to do something to mitigate and address these identified issues.

Yeah, if there is really a better place to construct the airport other than Panglao, that place would have been identified already 20 years ago. How come there's none after all this time?

Flatland in mainland Bohol. Can anyone please identify a 150-200 hectare flatland in mainland Bohol that is not devoted to agriculture and food production? Are we willing to lose 150-200 hectares of food producing land to convert it into an airport?

How far are we willing to let Boholanos starve just so the tourists will not be driven away from Panglao?   

This is your idea of a tourist port? 

Pag abot sa panahon, makita ra unsay patag.

Quote from: balong on August 01, 2008, 12:09:01 AM
hapit na ko ganahi. karong pila ka adlaw aho na pong sulaton ang p.4 sa kaagi namo ni yon jang mi.

Hapit na ganahi o hapit na mogahi?

I think the whole thing has been blown out of proportion. While as somebody who is in the Office of the Governor Ms. Blanco should have comported herself more prudently and courteously in dealing with a taxpayer, that taxpayer was just too sensitive on what befell on her.

I suspect some colleagues in the media may have an ax to grind against Ms. Blanco. The way they treated the incident may have fanned the situation which instigated radio listeners to call in and say their piece of angry words.

Well, Ms. Blanco's reaction may have also contributed to the radio listeners' response and this is very unfortunate.

No one is perfect. We all have our warts and differences... unique ways in dealing with a stressful job... such that other would take offense even though none is meant.

What made me think our country is not yet hopeless, after all, was that Mayor Dan Lim and Atty. Dela Serna COULD STILL AGREE on one point: The incident involving Ms. Blanco is not worth to be given too much prominence than it deserves because there are other more important, significant and far-reaching issues that should be brought into public discussion.

Yeah, right. Freedom of expression.

Let us all join hands to become God's good stewards of ensuring that Panglao will remain ever as beautiful with the the airport in its midst.

I don't believe it's all downhill from here on. Some of you may consider the airport a scar on a beautiful face. But a scar does not take away the ability of that face to beam with a smile.

Some of you may portray the airport as an ugly deformity of a woman's back. But you can never discount that that woman can still give a loving, healing touch.

The reality is: the airport will be in Panglao. But rather than speculate how this will destroy Panglao's beauty, let us all join hands as God's stewards to make all things work for the good of all.

Have hope. Be positive. Live.

Let us all join hands to become God's good stewards of ensuring that Panglao will remain ever as beautiful with the the airport in its midst.

I don't believe it's all downhill from here on. Some of you may consider the airport a scar on a beautiful face. But a scar does not take away the ability of that face to beam with a smile.

Some of you may portray the airport as an ugly deformity of a woman's back. But you can never discount that that woman can still give a loving, healing touch.

The reality is: the airport will be in Panglao. But rather than speculate how this will destroy Panglao's beauty, let us all join hands as God's stewards to make all things work for the good of all.

Have hope. Be positive. Live.

My comment in the thread "How to save Panglao Island":


I thought Prof. Pernia only wanted a clarification and not an outright rejection of the airport in Panglao. Well, this was what the Editorial in the Bohol Chronicle said anyway.

But looking at this video gave the clear message that Prof. Pernia does not want to have the new airport in Panglao. The idea of having the airport in Panglao was started way back from the Governorship of Constancio "Nonoy" Torralba in 1988. The Boholanos have to wait for twenty (20) years before this dream of having an airport in Panglao would now come true.

If he wants to transfer the airport in another place, that would mean waiting for another 20 years before having a new airport will be realized.

Twenty years is a very long time. And with the increasing frequency of flights between Tagbilaran and Manila presently 6 flights per day, the chances of an aircraft related accident at our very short runway in Tagbilaran in a highly populated residential and institutional zone could happen--God forbid! Do we have to let this tragedy happen in that span of 20 years while waiting for a new airport to be built in a location other than Panglao? Who will be blamed when this tragedy will occur (again, God forbid)? Not Prof. Pernia and the rest who are oppose to having an airport in Panglao, no sir. It will be the government officials who will be blamed for their "inaction". The pilots will be blamed. The airline company will be blamed for providing flight services in Tagbilaran's inadequate airport. And will Prof. Pernia and the rest of the oppositors come forward and admit part of the responsibility. No siree, not a chance.

The video also shows that Prof. Pernia already has a closed mind. No amount of clarification or dialogue will get him to change his mind. He said that he is sure that whatever evaluation on the economic benefits that will be derived  on the airport in Panglao was not properly done. Let us ask, did Prof. Pernia read the feasibility study? What was his basis in po-poohing the study? How could he, in good consccience, prejudge the project without even studying the data or conducting his own study for good measure? Well, you can't blame him. After all, he is a Professor in the University of the Philippines.

Prof. Pernia is giving too much credit to Bohol's local officials on the realization of the Panglao airport. Hey, the local officials do not have the monopoly in the realization of this project. The national officials played a more vital role. It's them up in the national government who hold all the gold coins, they have the say how much money to put in and when.

Inter-generational equity? Sure, it sounds cool and "in" to be looking out for the good of the future generation. No one would quarrel with him about that. But hey, let us be realistic. According to Balong, quoting some genius on self-improvement, the only power we have is the power of the NOW. The past and the future do not count.

What is the reality of the NOW?

1. We have a dangerous airport in Tabilaran. A new airport must be developed pronto. We can't wait for a disaster to happen.
2. There is a looming food crisis and the people are hungry. We can't wait for another 20 years before the people in Panglao and in Bohol in general will get a better chance to improve the quality of their life.
3. Investors are accelerating their investment in Panglao because the airport will be located there. Take away the airport from the equation and you are depriving the people of jobs and livelihood.

It's so easy to say the project is bad because you have a full stomach and financially secure. But just try to explain to the parents they and their children will have to go to bed on an empty stomach for one more night -- no, for twenty more years -- because the airport, and the job-generation potentials and livelihood that comes along with it, will just have to be moved elsewhere.

I thought Prof. Pernia only wanted a clarification and not an outright rejection of the airport in Panglao. Well, this was what the Editorial in the Bohol Chronicle said anyway.

But looking at this video gave the clear message that Prof. Pernia does not want to have the new airport in Panglao. The idea of having the airport in Panglao was started way back from the Governorship of Constancio "Nonoy" Torralba in 1988. The Boholanos have to wait for twenty (20) years before this dream of having an airport in Panglao would now come true.

If he wants to transfer the airport in another place, that would mean waiting for another 20 years before having a new airport will be realized.

Twenty years is a very long time. And with the increasing frequency of flights between Tagbilaran and Manila presently 6 flights per day, the chances of an aircraft related accident at our very short runway in Tagbilaran in a highly populated residential and institutional zone could happen--God forbid! Do we have to let this tragedy happen in that span of 20 years while waiting for a new airport to be built in a location other than Panglao? Who will be blamed when this tragedy will occur (again, God forbid)? Not Prof. Pernia and the rest who are oppose to having an airport in Panglao, no sir. It will be the government officials who will be blamed for their "inaction". The pilots will be blamed. The airline company will be blamed for providing flight services in Tagbilaran's inadequate airport. And will Prof. Pernia and the rest of the oppositors come forward and admit part of the responsibility. No siree, not a chance.

The video also shows that Prof. Pernia already has a closed mind. No amount of clarification or dialogue will get him to change his mind. He said that he is sure that whatever evaluation on the economic benefits that will be derived  on the airport in Panglao was not properly done. Let us ask, did Prof. Pernia read the feasibility study? What was his basis in po-poohing the study? How could he, in good consccience, prejudge the project without even studying the data or conducting his own study for good measure? Well, you can't blame him. After all, he is a Professor in the University of the Philippines. 

Prof. Pernia is giving too much credit to Bohol's local officials on the realization of the Panglao airport. Hey, the local officials do not have the monopoly in the realization of this project. The national officials played a more vital role. It's them up in the national government who hold all the gold coins, they have the say how much money to put in and when.

Inter-generational equity? Sure, it sounds cool and "in" to be looking out for the good of the future generation. No one would quarrel with him about that. But hey, let us be realistic. According to Balong, quoting some genius on self-improvement, the only power we have is the power of the NOW. The past and the future do not count.

What is the reality of the NOW?

1. We have a dangerous airport in Tabilaran. A new airport must be developed pronto. We can't wait for a disaster to happen.
2. There is a looming food crisis and the people are hungry. We can't wait for another 20 years before the people in Panglao and in Bohol in general will get a better chance to improve the quality of their life.
3. Investors are accelerating their investment in Panglao because the airport will be located there. Take away the airport from the equation and you are depriving the people of jobs and livelihood.

It's so easy to say the project is bad because you have a full stomach and financially secure. But just try to explain to the parents they and their children will have to go to bed on an empty stomach for one more night -- no, for twenty more years -- because the airport, and the job-generation potentials and livelihood that comes along with it, will just have to be moved elsewhere.

Putting the project on a referendum is a good idea to get the pulse of the people. There should be a thorough discussion on the pros and cons before the referendum. Among the points that should be thoroughly discussed are the following:

1. The feasibility of the road network design. As published in the newspapers, the new growth center shall have two set of circular roads with rays of straight roads (imagine two spider webs, one bigger than the other). Question: Is this circular road design (with a series of rings within with decreasing diameter) cost efficient in terms of the cost of acquiring the land for the road networks and the available lot to be sold for developers? How safe is this design in terms of vehicular traffic and, in case a driver would accidentally lose control of his steering wheel compared to straight roads?

2. On the total cost that the city will have to invest, is this for the road network only or including the lots where structures will be built?

3. Was there a feasibility study which is the bases of the design?

4. Was it considered that the project will be implemented in phases instead of all at one time?

Ang usa ka lalaki nga nagbaton og respeto sa babaye nga iyang gihigugma maga-amping nga dili mabulingan ang dungog sa maong babaye. Ang pagsulti o pagsulat nga mopatulo og tagok nga luha alang sa binuhat nga kuno iyang gimahal, nga mabasahan sa tanan, wala magpakita sa maong respeto. Kung ang tumong sa maong pagsulat mao lamang ang paghatag og lingaw-lingaw o kaha pasiaw, wala kini mahiuyon sa husto nga binuhatan sa usa ka maligdong nga lalaki.

I chanced upon her at the canteen. She was alone. Our eyes met for a brief moment and she smiled. She still recognized me. Then she walked away with her food tray. I kept on throwing stolen glances at her while she ate alone in a table at the corner. The canteen was crowded and I was half-afraid, half-hoping that there would be no other available table left by the time I paid the cashier so that I could have the excuse to ask her is she could share her table with me.  We have a lot of catching up to do. All those years.

Dear Precious,

This is my analysis why it seems your post did not get the kind of reaction you desired:

1. The actual news report is not posted on this thread. The members and guests do not have any idea what the rape was about. It would have been better if you posted the news report and the readers can judge for themselves then express their opinion.

2. The greater majority of the members of Tubag Bohol (those who can post comments; guests can only browse) are based outside Bohol and the Philippines. So they do not have any idea about this incident. 

3. I know you mean well but your opening statement is already accusing the reader of his/her being unconcerned on something he/she has no idea about in the first place. This is not polite.

4. Most of the time, sympathy on an issue is generated when the story is told as it is -- minus the riling commentaries. You can take cue from the most endearing commercials in mass media today: A soft sell works far better than a hard sell. 

5. Your post would have generated a reaction if you state what you felt about this incident, rather than preaching on what we have not done. What you did was you drew a line between you and us, instead of having you and us on the same side.

Precious, I do appreciate the concern you have shown for the Boholano community. That's what we really need today, a genuine concern for others, for our safety and well-being.

Now let me express my thoughts on the issue: If a criminal complaint is already filed in the fiscal's office, it should be resolved without delay so that the case will move forward if there is probable cause; or dismissed  if there is none.

For me, it is alright to air comments based on general knowledge, common sense, or even speculation. The hard question is, do we have the humility to change our views after we are provided a more detailed and concrete information on the project?

Just wondering.

one way or the other they all have some dirt under the rug.

But Ramos won't be charged. He is just too smart. He knows the ins and outs -- he knows how to come clean or make it clean.

Just too bad for Erap.

I am not superstitious but... Sometimes we have to be careful of the avatar we chose. I noticed it started when he changed his avatar.


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I thought that (.,,,)  was only trying to impress me when my name was posted all over the place.
I never realized how destructive it could be. Good thing you are able to save the site Mr. Mike.

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I noticed that you have a fondness of typing my name in many boards last Sunday.

Have done something that merited your interest?

Lorenzo,

Some people had been in a far worse situation than what you underwent. Many had been subjected to hard-hitting interviews (think of Bill O'reily but without the finesse and pat at the back at the end). Many of them responded tit-for-tat (like our Justice Secretary) but there were also a few who held their ground with calmness and grace even under extreme heat.

Remember how diamonds are made? These black carbon compounds endure extreme heat and pressure and, under skillful hands, cut down to form bringing out their clear brilliance and luster.

Sometimes we have to be thankful for certain hardships that come our way.

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I don't believe in style. I dress what I want, when I want, how I want.

And our supposedly honorable councilors are so gullible that they allowed themselves to be bought.

All three candidates for PCL President DENIED they gave money. But who are they fooling?

Pakwartahay man ba, sa tinood lang.  And we still continue to call them Honorable. It just shows how tolerant we are of the wrong doing. Or, is it not that a wrong thing done many times becomes right? Just like a lie repeated a hundred times becomes the truth?

Quote from: zamoralorna on September 08, 2007, 09:10:37 AM
what is the difference between Imboy and the late REnato Lim when he was still a member of that same council?

well, except of course the age!

Renato Lim would want to but he COULD not.

Imboy COULD but DID not.

Noah built the ark up in the mountains, away from the sea, and people laughed at him for his useless endeavor.

Do we want to be a Noah or the people who laughed at him?

Sure there is money. Many people will enjoy or are already enjoying the money. And many more money is coming for everyone to enjoy. But is this alone enough reason to be against -- or in favor -- of the airport project?

Di na lang ta maghisgot sa kwarta o kon kinsa ang maka kwarta kay money is always in the equation, whether in government or private projects.

Everybody wants to get rich: either quickly, or at the normal pace.

Bitaw. Bakit ngayon ka lang dumating?

The bad thing is, there are some mediamen who are AC/DC.

Attack, collect. Defend, collect.

Pwera land sa mga adunay tinood nga integrity  <-- may their tribe increase.

Siya gihapon?

With this second term, let's hope he will no longer be an embarrassment to the League and shape up.

He is given (read: has bought) a second mandate. I pray he will not let it go to waste.

He should attend sessions regularly and prove to all and sundry he now deserves the position.

Quote from: elgato on August 30, 2007, 08:39:42 AM
ha ha ha! im sure your a cop..... you dont know tagbilaran yet. you can even ask a drug pusher here who are protecting them. if, you know someone.

Yeah, just like what Franklin said, stop peddling gossips or intrigues and tell us facts.

So you know who are the drug pushers in Tagbilaran. Then do your civic duty and report it to the proper authorities. If you don't trust the authorities, report it to Mr. Administrator.

Whether or not I'm a cop, it does not erase the fact that your logic is flawed. Ha ha.

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Quote from: elgato on August 30, 2007, 12:00:42 AM
YES THEY KNOW, IN FACT, THE AUTHORITIES ALREADY INFORMED SOME OF THE BANK MANAGERS THAT THERE WILL BE A ROBBERY 2 DAYS BEFORE THIS HAPPENED. SO, WHAT DU THINK? NGANONG WA MAN NILA DAKPI DAAN ANG MGA TULISAN, BEFORE THEY COULD LAUNCH THE ROBBERY. ARON DILI N UNTA MAPUSILAN ANG INTAWNG GUARDYA.

I'm sorry but this reasoning is wrong and should be corrected:

First, who sent the text message warning? Did the texter identify himself/herself? If he/she did, then we can blame the police for not acting and extract more information from him/her. But if not, it is not fair to besmirch further the reputation of the PNP.

Second, granting it was the police who informed the banks on the text tip they received, they can only do so much -- to warn -- because they have no information at that time who will carry out the robbery. This does not mean the PNP was remiss of their duties.

Third, knowing that a robbery will happen does not necessarily follow the police knows who will do it, or where the robbers were at the moment, or which bank is the target.

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Quote from: GEC348 on August 26, 2007, 10:18:57 PM
Di ba kaha si El Mundo gipasabtan ni dot?

Aw, di diay siguro kay freelancer man diay si El Mundo... dili siya working

No, No, No. Dili si El Mundo

Dear Madam Rose,

I have just started in a my new work when I found out my old crush from way back high school is also working in the same institution but assigned in another department.

I never had the courage back then to express my feelings.

Now, more than 15 years later, I met my crush again and still single. However, I dared not ask my crush for any present relationship.

I cannot say I am still free but the moment I saw my crush the memories of my unexpressed feelings of so long ago just suddenly came rushing back.

I am afraid.


Yours sincerly,


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Kamo ba. Kon magdebate mo, stick to the issue. Don't attack the person personally tungod lang sa iyang opinion. Kon naay mo defend ni gov sa attacke, ayaw biay-biaya ang iyang pagkatawo. Kon naay mo criticize ni gov tungod sa iyang gisulti, let it be.

But, please, dili ta mo personal og attacke sa nagpagawas sa iyang opinion.

Peace be with you all.

Just look at what an inaccurate information can do, worse, a badly written news title.
I dare say it was outright dishonest for the the news writer to say that Boom Boom's village "lost" the road project. The truth is, the road project is still there, as scheduled (a later date). What was really meant was that should Boom Boom win, the road project will be MOVED AHEAD OF SCHEDULE. Since the boxer lost, the schedule stays as is.

Poor letter-writer to the PDI, he got himself carried away by inaccurate information without checking his sources. And poor news writer and whoever wrote the title (for sensationalism, of course)... they sure did cause a lot of tempest in a teapot.

Now who is the jerk?