November 2011
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May 2011
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Why Stop at the RH Bill?!
For the longest time, I had a notion that human life starts upon fertilization. I guess it is not the case anymore since the debate, contention and opposition against it has never been this strong. I have always been a sucker for “happily-ever-after” kind of stuff that marriage is supposed to seal and usher in for lovebirds; but I guess I was just too cheesy and idealistic that the...
WatchKobe Byrant’s Post Game Meltdown
- An in-depth game-by-game view on the psyche of the Black Mamba. Find out how orange Gatorade can make a whale of a difference compared to a blue one. And how he totally lost it after the series sweeping Game 4 massacre at the hands of (F*ck) Dallas.
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The Kobe Bryant Effect
It is when you give a guy credit for the difficulty of the shot he missed instead of discrediting him for passing up other opportunities.
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Why Is It So Hard To Understand?!
“I’m gonna do what I do.”
“I think the second unit and that crew has to make a concerted effort to get the ball into Pau, get the ball into Andrew. It had nothing to do with me. I’ve had games where I shot the ball 10 times, and Pau and Andrew didn’t contribute that much. I’ve had times where I shot the ball 30 times and they had big games. … It...
March 2011
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February 2011
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25th Anniversary of EDSA People Power
I have nothing against Sen. Bongbong Marcos honoring and paying homage to his old man and my fraternity brother, ousted dictator Ferdinand Marcos. He is being a son more than being a sound and reasonable Filipino.
But he should not go to the extent of virtually rewriting Philippine history in doing so.
He is claiming that we could be like Singapore right now had the late strongman not been...
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Kung ano ang puno, siyang bunga.
Much has been written about my son, na galing sa nakaw ang mga suot, di na lang kami nagsasalita.
- Ex-AFP Comptroller Maj. Gen. Carlos Garcia
Minsan ka na nga lang magsalita, “I’d like to invoke my right against self incrimination” lang naman pinagsasasabi mo. Wala kang kwenta.
The context of his son’s lavish lifestyle, funded by the People of the Philippines, can be...
December 2010
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"...for justice, we must go to Don Corleone..."
The Supreme Court shielded Ombudsman Merceditas Guttierez from impeachment, maintained status quo for Arroyo’s midnight appointees, upheld plagiarism in its own backyard and just now has deemed the so-called Truth Commission unconstitutional.
Times like these I just can’t help but recall: “…for justice, we must go to Don Corleone…”
November 2010
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Mad World
I wasted a few moments of my life with reading / hearing about these three unforgettable utterances, so allow me to waste some of yours. I believe not a few brain cells were sacrificed just so these seemingly innocent words be put together and heard out by the unsuspecting public. I’m quite bothered that there really are people who can come up with something like these with a straight...
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Class Act
What PNoy lacks in political machination, will, cunning and eloquence, he makes up for them with simplicity and sincerity. He’s not ideal and perfect given the issue on Hacienda Luisita, handling of the hostage crisis, etc. but I could say he isn’t as crooked, vile and opportunistic as the one who held the fort for 9 years ahead of him. Dolphy is no saint either, his success in his...
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“The consumer society is constantly tempting us all the time to spend money we...”
– Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth
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Kevin Garnett, Charlie Villanueva wants you!!!
Charlie Villanueva not liking KG’s insensitive remarks. Not a few would surely want to see these guys mix it up!
I wonder if this already worth a Tech given the NBA’s “no-emotions” policy.
October 2010
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And 24 Comes Up With A Smart Aleck Reply
As far as MJ is concerned, Kobe belongs to the Top 10 Guards of all time.
This is Kobe’s reply to the otherwise “unflattering” opinion voiced by the GOAT:
“I’m definitely one of the top 10 guards. It could mean two, it could mean one…”
“Two” would be his number of Finals MVP. “One” in turn is the number of his regular season MVP.
Get real dude....
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23's Take on 24...
The greatest basketball player Michael Jordan was asked during a recent interview for promotions for NBA2K11:
Of course, there’s always the comparison of you and Kobe Bryant. Where does Kobe stand in the status of NBA players through history?
To which MJ replied:
It’s so hard to say. I think he is always going to be within the conversations of some of the greatest players...
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The Day Bishop Skipped Papaya... And Its Impact On...
I haven’t really signed off 100% on the RH Bill in its present form since I am still seeking some clarifications on certain details of the bill, particularly its penal ramifications. But going through my daily route in Pasig and Mandaluyong areas teeming with informal settlers, seeing the sea of idle humanity converge on what seems to be public roads doubling as playgrounds, I am actually...
Misguided Tour Guide
Carlos Celdran’s antics underscores the need for responsible parenthood.
There are less outlandish yet more effective ways of protest. All one has to do is think.
He was dressed up as Rizal; but his style was really just a Bonifacio.
September 2010
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Paddle to the Grave
I’m an Upsilonian. And the last thing in my mind right now is to act self righteously and pretend and declare that my fraternity or this and that fraternity is pure and pristine.
Like the rest, I and my fraternity, condemn that stupid and senseless act of violence that transpired last Sunday during the Bar Exam Salubong. Those responsible should have their heads cut off in return since...
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Tumblr vs. Facebook
definetabassum:
Someone I don’t know adds me on Facebook:
Someone I don’t know follows me on Tumblr:
Someone writes on my Facebook wall:
Someone writes in my Tumblr ask box:
Lose a friend on Facebook:
Lose a follower on Tumblr:
Error on Facebook:
Error on Tumblr:
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“I’m used to beating up people who can’t fight back; that’s why...”
– Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
August 2010
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Torture, Torture, That Is Sick.
To make everything clear before anything else, I don’t intend to glorify, much less justify the ghastly scene caught in that torture video leaked to the media (oh and if the point is not yet driven home emphatically by now - for the record, it was an exclusive by ABS CBN). Such barbaric and inhuman act simply has no place in a civilized and dignified society we live in. Or is it a civilized...
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July 2010
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SONA 2010
While it is very much welcome for the President to report to the people what kind of a sh*t hole the past administration has driven our nation into after nine inglorious years, it shouldn’t be the end all and be all of the SONA.
Though it seems that nothing can shock us anymore regarding the GMA administration’s wicked ways, we are still bound to be shocked by what we are about to be...
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Would Brgy. Ginebra Appreciate FIFA?
Why is football a long shot in generating significant fan interest and sparking a sporting revolution in the country to overtake basketball in the hearts of gullible Filipino masses?
1) As it is right now, nothing much can be expected from our various National Sports Associations in terms of funding, support and initiative in promoting their various fields. With athletes’ cries of...
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On LBJ Jumping Ship
Greatness and legendary status entail more than talent. The scenario here is no matter how many titles the Heat may win, LBJ would have some trouble solidly validating and cementing himself as a true leader. But, if he can totally live with it in the guise of “it’s the team that wins championships”, then it perfectly makes sense cutting corners and hooking up with DWade &...
March 2010
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Air Jordan III: Tale of Two Icons →
Arguably one of the best ever in the long line of Air Jordan sneakers… =)
Larry Bird and Magic Johnson →
The Game Will Always Be Theirs.
February 2010
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Michael Jordan's Hall of Fame Career - Photos -... →
It seemed like it was only yesterday. One thing I’m very much thankful for is that I grew up in the Michael Jordan era. This is the REAL thing worth witnessing.
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January 2010
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Son stabs father over PlayStation tactics argument →
It’s safe to say that the Dad got the point. =)
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December 2009
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WatchWhatta tsamba by the black mamba.
November 2009
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October 2009
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End of the Franz Pumaren era in DLSU basketball
I know there are a lot of other underlying factors in landing a head coaching job in the big league apart from win - loss records.
That is why, even how unfathomable, it is a fact that a Ryan Gregorio can get and hold on to a head coaching job in the pros while a Franz Pumaren has never been given a crack at head coaching in the big league.
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Ilonggos launch cause for sainthood of Filipino... →
“Her (Mother Rosario Arroyo) life clearly mirrored the virtues of purity and innocence, deep simplicity and profound humility, ardent love for the poor, the sick and the needy,” he (Jaro Archbishop Angel Lagdameo) said. Mother Rosario is (impossible as it may seem) the grandaunt of the First Gentleman and maybe even more unthinkable, Mikey Arroyo’s Lola. If this father and son...
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September 2009
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Akala mo trapo, lumalabas ang totoo...
“Willie is very qualified (to run for senator). I don’t see any problem with Willie. That’s the one thing that he should think about.” - Manny Villar If that’s the case, the problem lies with Sen. Villar. We know very well the country is in such dire straits because of ridiculously unqualified but highly popular personalities pretending they know something about legislation. With a...
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Teodoro-Puno ‘team to beat’ in 2010—Puno (Hanep... →
Hanep ang fighting spirit. Baka naman “Teodoro-Puno ‘sure to cheat’ in 2010”…
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My take on the presidentiables...
Why I’m having a hard time deciding who to vote for in the 2010 presidential election: Noynoy Aquino: Victim of circumstance; and Kris Aquino. Manny Villar: Akala mo trapo… tama ang akala mo. Noli De Castro: Just not up to, and for, it. Chiz Escudero: All talk. Loren Legarda: Political prostitute. Erap Estrada: Tutang ina naman. Gibo Teodoro: ...
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Ang magnanakaw, galit sa kapwa magnanakaw.
“If this person does not stop telling lies about my father, I will tell the whole truth about the person of Senator Lacson.” - Jinggoy
Point is, only if Lacson tells more “lies” that Jinggoy would be prompted to speak of Lacson’s evils. So the Estradas were abetting Lacson’s acts by keeping their mouths shut all this time?
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Come to think of it...
I have observed that on some instances, the richest of the rich and the poorest of the poor share something in common - they lack simple courtesy.