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There’s no point in looking back
When you can’t accept the fact
What’s done will always be done
Move on, open a new can

It’s tempting to sulk and whine
Have a glass or two of wine
Drown your heart to submission
Force to take the situation

Walk on this road with caution
Falling is not an option
You may never rise back up
With no sunshine in your cup


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Published on March 12, 2011
Smart Gilas threw hammer and tongs at San Miguel Beer, fashioning out a 109-68 rout that sent the
Nationals closer to an outright playoff spot in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at The Arena in San
Juan Saturday.

With tremendous discipline, focus and killer instinct, Smart Gilas totally outclassed the struggling
SMB side, dealing the Beermen their worst defeat in over a decade.

Marcus Douthit had another monstrous performance that rubbed off to his teammates, leaving the
Beermen no chance to get into the Phoenix Fuel-sponsored weekend game.

So overpowering were the Nationals that they kept leads of over 30 points throughout the last
quarter.

At the end of their businesslike showing, the Nationals left the Beermen with their worst defeat
since a 61-99 setback at the hands of Alaska in Game Six of the 1998 All-Filipino finals.

Smart Gilas preserved its clean slate and got the solo lead with a 4-0 win-loss record. San Miguel,
on the other hand, slid to joint seventh with Air21 at 1-3.

The Nationals torched the Beermen with 16 triples on 50-percent marksmanship.

On the other end, Douthit was always there with his intimidating presence.

Smart Gilas thus pulled off the lopsided victory after close wins over Talk n Text, Alaska Milk and
Air21.

The Beermen continued to struggle with their new trade recruits and an import replacement

David Young, who took over from Ira Brown, didn’t help the SMB cause with only 15 points in his
second outing with the team.

Douthit outscored the whole San Miguel team in the opening quarter and the Nationals set the tone of
the match early with double-digit spreads at 14-4 and 18-8.

The Gilas naturalization prospect poured in 11 points in the first period in a dominant showing
which the Beermen just couldn’t contain.

Probably due to frustration, Lordy Tugade, at one point in the second quarter, took a swing at
Douthit that triggered an altercation joined in by coaches of the two teams.

Tugade was assessed a technical foul while coaches Ato Agustin and Rajko Toroman were issued a
warning.

Smart Gilas ran roughshod over SMB in the first half, 44-30, shooting 49 percent from the field and
limiting the Beermen to 25 percent.

With Douthit resting, MarciO Lassiter, Mac Baracael and Japeth Aguilar took over and gave the
Nationals a 19-point bulge at 38-19.

Baracael was back in action after missing their last two games due to a dislocated finger. (SB)

The scores:

Smart-Gilas Pilipinas 109 -- Douthit 17, Barroca 17, Ababou 17, Lassiter 16, Lutz 14, Baracael 7,
Aguilar 6, Tiu 6, Casio 5, Ramos 4, Slaughter 0.

SMB 68 â€" Young 15, Washington 13, Al-Hussaini 13, Salvacion 6, Hubalde 4, Miranda 4, Yeo 4,
Ildefonso 4, Baclao 2, Santos 2, Tugade 1, Guevarra 0, Cabagnot 0, Pennisi 0.

Quarters:18-8, 44-30; 75-41; 109-68

If protagoras won then Euathlus would have to pay because it was proven that there was bad faith on his side for deliberately postponing the condition set forth to warrant payment. If Euathlus won, then he would still have to pay because technically he won the case, the original condition stipulated in their contract. Either way, he pays.

at the end of the day, useless gihapon ilang pagka superpower kay pobre gihapon most of their citizens because only very few people are rich. Much like in the Philippines

The state could not possibly have a unified values-oriented solution to these problems with a diverse population such as the Philippines. These matters are different from case to case depending on religion, culture and such other factors that our society offers therefore if the state would attempt one unified solution to the problem then it risks discriminating the other groups whose morals may be contrary to the values the state set out to promote. The best thing it should do is provide a solution to current problems of fetuses being dumped anywhere, families having to eat only once a day due to their sheer number, and young people who ruin their lives due to early pregnancy and STD's through adolescent health education, and responsible parenthood and family planning programs.

I think it is the responsibility of the chuch and the parents to guide the children away from promiscuity while the state would be the last line of defense if they fail. I believe that the RH Bill would do just that.

I have read the book and it was really great. I will read it all over again a few more times.

its because of a city called Obama, Japan. that's why he is so popular there

awesome. right place at the right time, down to the nanometers.

it is something that only God can design and no human can ever fathom

Homer Simpson.

Kinahanglan protektahan ang atong kababehan sa mga kada-ot nga dala sa sayo nga pagkabuntis, sobra-an kadaghan ug pagkasunod sa mga pagbuntis, ug sa HIV/AIDS, apil napud ani ang kalalakehan.

Support the RH Bill!

The road ahead seems like a never ending abyss of darkness, I’ll never know when the twists and turns would force me to change course or even stop altogether until I get there. When I turn to my rear-view mirror, blurry images of incidents and mishaps are all I can see, carefully bringing to mind all the dents and scratches across my body. Every memory brings back the pain these dents and scratches brought; every memory brings back all the frustrations that somehow I have to live with these pains for the rest of my life; every memory kills my every chance of having that pure and innocent smile of my childhood back on this face but still I look back at the mirror. I look back time and time again even though the pains grow higher every time, even though such reminiscing brings me to tears. Why, I always ask, do I have to live under such circumstances? Don’t I deserve better?

The questions are often left unanswered. With every tick on my clock of life, new dents and new scratches appear and the vicious cycle of frustrations continue after which new questions arise, why am I still pushing through when I know for a fact that I would have new painful memories to add to my archives of blurry images? Why am I stupid enough to traverse the dark abyss in front of me? I may not have the answer to such queries but still I find myself moving forward one twist, one turn at a time.


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When he was killed on August 21,1983, he was about to deliver a speech but never had the chance. Click the link to read the speech: pasiplat.blogspot.com

The palace admitted it, click to read more: pasiplat.blogspot.com

I'm sorry bout that. Just got the wrong impression.. There's nothing bad intended

BM Yul Lopez is from the first district and Ma'am Freda is from the third, so I don't think she could fill in any gap left by Hon. Lopez

it seems as though it is, read more: pasiplat.blogspot.com

He was Marikina's messiah, can he work his magic on a national scale, read: pasiplat.blogspot.com

His intentions were actually good but the way he said it was tactless and insulting.

I don't know why Herrera is so apprehensive about this when in fact he is also all over Bohol with "financial assistance" for barangays with his name on it.

It could be a Chiz-Loren of Loren-Chiz for NPC in 2010, click the link to read more pasiplat.blogspot.com

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from: pasiplat.blogspot.com

Bohol's political scene is as of this moment a mess. As the deadline for filing of the certificate of candidacy (November 30) nears, the more blurry the situation become due to the fact that the ruling coalition provincial bigwigs of PGMA, LAKAS-Kampi CMD have not finalized gubernatorial and other capitol posts candidates for next year's elections. More and more aspirants from the aforementioned party have declared through their body language their desire for the top provincial positions. Cong. Edgar Chatto of the first district have not expressedly declared his intentions but the posters, letters and countless appearances in the district and beyond can speak for themselves. He is a LAKAS-Kampi member ever since he turned his back on former-governor and ally Rene Relampagos and joined hands with Gov. Aumentado. Much has been said of the congressman's performance and many are endorsing his supposed candidacy. Second district solon Roberto Cajes was once a speculated candidate but the May fiesta season proved otherwise. Why, you may ask? Posters of Cajes with fiesta greetings were hung side-by-side with Chatto's in the first district and the same could be said in the second.

Second aspirant from LAKAS is the incumbent Vice Governor Julius Ceasar Herrera. Aumentado annointed Herrera right after their win in the 2007 elections became apparent to be his successor which the VG has presumably accepted. This former Calape mayor is also a former ally of Rene Relampagos just like the congressman. Frequent release of financial assistance to different barangays can be a sign of the VG's intent, appearances have become more frequent too. Rumored running mate is HNU College of Law Dean and Provincial Administrator Tomas Abapo, another first-second district tandem which makes it more interesting. Who is more influential in the second district, Cajes or Aumentado/Abapo? I Can't wait to find out.

The singing bee host and award winning actor-director Cesar Manhilot a.k.a. Cesar Montano is the latest administration-alligned politician to not just signify his interest but unequivocally declared his plans to run for governor with or without the blessing of Aumentado. It could be noted that the PGMA appointed Cesar through the recommendation of the governor as Philippine special envoy for film and digital cinema which could have given him the diplomat status. Cesar declined the appointment and decided to focus on his gubernatorial plans. Montano's panaghoy foundation scattered through the province stickers bearing the actor's face as if he needs more publicity. Running mate is still hazy and I can't name names simply because I can't think of anyone within the party who could defy Aumentado nor Chatto.

ur very welcome

manny villar

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Never vote for Arroy cronies in 2010...

from: pasiplat.blogspot.com

What can a million pesos buy these days? About 33 tons of rice, or a decent home in the provinces, or even thousands of kilos of meat but a dinner for one night? It's ridiculously mad! President Arroyo and his cohort never fails to disappoint considering how many millions of Filipinos could not even have a decent meal in a day. How can they swallow such expensive food and savour those luxurious wines and call themselves public servants? For the sake of argument, let's believe the ever unbelievable Cerge Remonde when he said that Leyte congressman Romualdez paid the bill, is it now acceptable? I can't help but shake my head in total disgust.

Millions of pesos are allocated to each congressmen in both houses as PDAF (Priority Development Assistance Fund) or commonly known as PORK BARREL. This fund is highly descretionary and subject to a lot of controversial transactions. With this kind of cash at his disposal, can we believe that Rep. Romualdez took money from his own pocket to feed his boss? Or is he just the "fall-guy"? Even more money is under the president's control, how can we believe that personal funds are used in an official travel?

President Aquino died as the most loved president in recent history because of her simplicity while in office. If only the current president had a quarter of Cory's conscience and morality, then the Philippines could have been a better place.

from: http://pasiplat.blogspot.com

There are two sides of the coin, as they say. One could represent one story and the other could be of another but still the same coin. The analogy could very well be applied to the race for the presidency of two senators: Villar and Roxas. As presented in our last post, Villar invested heavily on the media for his campaign which is also true for Roxas but apparently not the same result, as Villar was on top of the survey and Roxas was tied with Chiz for third. Now the question: should he continue the fight?

Manuel "Mar" Roxas II is the son of former senator Gerry Roxas and the grandson and namesake of former president Manuel Roxas. Born with affluence, he was educated at Ateneo de Manila and University of Pennsylvania in the United States and was an investment banker before being elected as a congressman representing the first district of Capiz. Due to his experience in the US, he was appointed by president Erap as the Trade and Industry secretary in 2000 and kept this post even after Erap's ouster. He was elected as a senator with the highest votes garnered in the history of Philippine national politics in 2004 and was one of the then-administration senators who called for GMA's resignation after the Hello-Garci scandal together with Liberal Party-mates and was subsequently catapulted as party head and presidential nominee.

Ever since his stint in DTI, he was an advocate of slashing prices of branded medicines which he claims are over-priced compared to our Asian neighbors. This issue has somehow put the spotlight on him and placed him against his former boss, GMA. He was one of those who gained special mentions in the recent SONA for pussyfooting in implementing the cheaper medicines act and for allegedly using bad words in rallies.

I actually admire his credentials but I have to admit that I am not a big fan of his ads and PR. His press relations have gone overboard and it appears that he is using his relationship with popular newswoman Korina Sanchez for his political gains. His infomercials on the other hand are easy to remember but fail to register with the electorate the vital qualities for him to be the president, instead becoming a source of sms jokes. I believe he will be a good president but unless he fixes his PR, he won't win in 2010.

from: pasiplat.blogspot.com

He charms his way into the audience's hearts and to the top of the surveys with his trademark sipag at tiyaga slogan and orange polo-shirt. Spending over a hundred million pesos already in "info-mercials" with themes ranging from OFW's he's helped to how his family lived in the 50's and the latest with a catchy jingle but the big question is: will he be able to cash in his investment? If the latest SWS survey is to be believed, he might. Gaining the top spot for the first time from VP De Castro with a commanding 33 percent rating. The closest rival is former president Erap with 25 percent and Noli is now fifth with 19 percent.

He was born on the 13th of December, 1949 in Tondo, Manila to a poor family. He finished Bachelor of Arts and Masters in Business Administration at the University of the Philippines as a working student and in 1975 started his business empire with just 10,000 pesos and transformed it into what is now known as the Camella and Palmera Homes, one of the key players in the real estate market in the country.

After establishing himself as a successful businessman, he ventured into politics and was elected to congress representing the city of Las Pinas during the 1992 elections and was re-elected decisively in 1995 and 1998 when he became speaker of the house. Villar was actually the first speaker of the house in the country to impeach a president (Erap) in 2000. With his rise to political stardom after the impeachment case, he ran for senate and won in the 2001 elections barely nine years after his first election. Manny and his wife Cynthia consistently top the list of the richest legislators in the country. He became senate president in 2007 and was forced to resign over a year later due to scandals over his c5 road extension project but was subsequently cleared of all allegations. He formally declared his intention to run for president in 2010 on September 4 last year under the Nacionalista Party which he chairs.

With all the money he's got, opponents will surely have a hard time catching up but in my own opinion, his steady cash supply is not his best asset. With a rags to riches story which fascinates the Filipino people in telenovelas, he surely has this intangible advantage of belongingness with the masses. Whether this could translate to better presidential policies in favor of the poor and the oppressed if elected remains unseen.

The Goal of The Green Revolution is to Give the Youth the chance to air out opinions about everything in the society. It is still a month old so I am the only one for now who is adding topics in it that's why I post my site in this forum to encourage people to contribute and be heard.

I am a young person, 18 years old. I believe that young people like me can be the catalyst for change in the society today. If you believe in what I said, please visit www.greenrevo.tk

Hon. Ivaraxel C. Ericson, SKMF-Loon President

I am a young individual, 18 years old. I believe that young people like me can be catalyst of change in the society.

www.greenrevo.tk

Hon. Ivaraxel C. Ericson, SKMF-Loon President

The Filipino youth, in recent years have been passive, to a point that the youth is tagged as "silent parters in Nation Building". Why is this so?
Jose Rizal, the great national hero once said, The Youth is the Hope of the Fatherland but I beg to disagree (I love Rizal but people have different views so Rizalistas out there please respect my view). If we, the youth, are the hope of the Nation, then what are we now? We are not the future, we are now, we are the REVOLUTION.. We express our Ideas for the world to hear and not be afraid of it.
Join the Revolution!!! WWW.GREENREVO.TK. The new breed is here

by: Hon. Ivaraxel C. Ericson, SKMF-Loon President