For a very long time, The ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) have lacked one important aspect to make them a real credible entity and a formidable organization, and that is the lack of implementation of their “Plans”. This is what I meant when I said that I hope this is no longer going […]
(Photo by) Roland. (Thank you to Barbie for emailing us this story)
The following is from a British journalist stationed in the Philippines.
His observations are so hilarious!!!! This was written in 1999.
Matter of Taste
By Matthew Sutherland
I have now been in this country for over six years, and consider myself in most respects well assimilated. However, there […]
As the ASEAN summit is underway, I hope The Philippines have the better bargain when it comes to what we get out of this summit. We’re already spending millions to host this summit, and since we are the home team, I would hope we come out with more this time around.
So, here’s […]
While President Arroyo is at the task of trying to pull off a successful ASEAN Summit, the UNO (United Opposition) is already announcing a few of it’s own candidates and making known that their platform is impeachment. As Ernesto Maceda, held a press conference detailing plans of obtaining at least 79 congressional winners for […]
I’ve had a few wild rants regarding Charter Change, but here’s a perfectly simple stand. Charter Change with regard to the change of government is alright with me, because for the fact of the matter there really isn’t any concrete evidence on both sides of the debate on whether or not which one will […]
What do you think to yourself, when you know that the Asean Summit is in Cebu, and so many important leaders are headed to that summit. You think to yourself of course - Please don’t blow it! Aren’t we just a little bit antsy to put our best foot forward, hope and pray […]
After coming back a week ago, I briefly had another mini-vacation to try a news-fast and rid my system of unwanted wear due to so many negative news. I know it sounds a bit like a selfish thing, and yes - it is. I would recommend this to anyone that is constantly on […]
The new movie, Blood Diamond, starring Leonardo Dicapprio depicts the diamond trade that has forsaken humanity and brought
At the start of 2006, 8.4 million people worldwide held refugee status - 8.4 million!
• 1.9 million Afghan refugees represent the largest group of concern, according to the U.N. High Council for Refugees.
• 1.2 million Iraqis are […]
It’s the Year of The Pig in the Chinese Calendar, and I’m sure Filipinos around the world celebrated The New Year with Lechon. Let us take this moment to pay our respects to the hundreds, maybe even thousands of delicious and scrumptious little pigs out there who gave their lives for the sake of […]
I wish everyone a Happy New Year! 2007!
As we move forward to a new year, we leave 2006 behind us. Remembering the lessons that we have learned, and hopefully utilizing the newfound wisdom that we have gained. It was a year full of trial and heartbreak, as we saw the natural disasters […]
Is inspiration brought on by an external creative force or is it something that sparks inside us?
Each day when I awake in the morning, I lie still in silence. Not only because I’m too lazy to get out of bed and start my day. Not only because I’m still sleepy. Not because it is too […]
