Going Back to Manual Counting Would Lead to More Cheating

I read an article today by Carmen Pedrosa where she warned that the use of the PCOS machine again in the coming elections next year will lead to elections anarchy.  I believe that if we return to manual counting, from a successful automated elections a few years back, would lead us to anarchy - election-wise - and also more work for our already tired teachers!  

What she is insinuating then is that every single elected congressman, senator, vice-president and president from the past election may not have been elected by the people?  Really?  I actually think that if manual counting was used, it would give losing candidates enough time to 'doctor' the results and make them look like the winner.  But with the PCOS machines, the results come out in less than 24 hours in most urban centers and sets a trend - and shows who the people really voted for.  I don't think it's a perfect machine but the past election has shown that it can work.  So we should continue to use it - at least for the national elections!

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Danny Caluag: BMX Olympian

The BMX was a very popular bike when I was growing up, so I was pleasantly surprised that there is now, actually an Olympic event featuring that iconic bike.  Apparently, nowadays, the bike is being used for stunts. It is like the motorcross for bikers!  The lone Asian in the field of 32 is Filipino Danny Caluag, who is now based in the US.  He finished last though in the event, but even then, just being able to qualify for an Olympic event is an achievement already, as the standards of today's Olympics are really high.  It would be great if Danny created more awareness for his sport locally so that more young Filipinos who are into BMX biking would test their talents against the world's best!

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Bringing More Tourists To the Philippines

Everytime I travel abroad, I make it a point to convert one of the locals in that country into visiting the Philippines on his or her next vacation.  With several budget airlines serving the Philippines and Malaysia, it was not very difficult to do that.  I met several locals today, and their first reaction to visiting the Philippines is about the kidnappings.  I had to tell them that those kidnappings happen very far in the south - in areas which I would not even recommend to them.  However, aside from Manila, I suggested they visit Cebu, Boracay and Palawan.  I do hope some of them do decide to visit us here. That would be fantastic for our local economy.  One even said he might suggest it to his friends!  How cool is that!

Our Continuing Olympic Debacle

I can't believe that four Olympic Games have passed (Sydney, Athens, Beijing, London) and we have ended up with a big fat egg in the medal tally.  Our fellow Southeast Asian brothers and sisters have won at least two medals!  Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia have won silvers and bronzes.  So there really is no reason why we can't do the same!

I believe it's time they change whoever heads our Olympic Committee.  He or she just sucks on his job!  It would be a good idea to have Manny Pacquiao lead that committee since he's a sportsman himself and could empathize with his fellow athletes.  Problem is, the guy seems very busy nowadays, considering that he has another fight brewing.  But I would give him my thumbs up if he does take that job.  A fellow athlete leading another athlete can be a good combination!

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God Bless You Volunteers

I went to the Dunkin Donuts store in Pantranco tonight and I chanced upon an old acquaintance from the church choir.  I forgot his name but I remember him since he was one of the guys who played guitar.  We talked about the floods last week and he said he volunteered to during the height of the floods especially that our area, Roxas District, is notoriously flooded, especially those living near the big creek.  "God bless you" I told him.  I'm ever so thankful that there are still guys out there willing to risk their life and limb to save those who suffer under last week's terrible conditions.

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