Dark Ages

Don't always believe the church!  If you read their history (as recounted here by the venerable De Quiros), they have made many mistakes and have branded people who went against their 'beliefs' as heretics and burned them at the stake or some freakin' inquisition.  It is still happening now and the poor teachers who are just expressing their academic freedom are today's 'witches' to be burned at the stake!  What happened to dialogue and intellectual reasoning?  Universities are supposed to be places where students and teachers can debate freely about ideas.  Now it's turned into a McCarthy trial and anyone labeled with 'unchristian' beliefs are held suspect.  

I went to a liberal Catholic high school and we had sex education - in the freakin' 80s!  We discussed cunnilingus and necrophilia and fellatio so we knew what they were.  To date, none in my batch has been convicted of any sex offense.  

We need sex education in schools as the RH Bill provides so that young women won't say to me, "Mabubuntis pala ako kahit once lang namin ginawa." "Kaya nga may bibig ka at kamay para hindi dun ipasok.  Pag dun pinasok at pumutok, magnovena ka na, gaga! "Absent ka ba nung diniscuss ng Biology teacher mo yung parts of the 'flower' and the 'bird'?  Wala ba kayong Health Education, di niyo ba diniscuss yung fertilization process?  San ka ba nag-aral teh? Nakakaloka makipag-usap ng shonga!  And when I ask, "San na ang bf mo" "Ayun, wala na po".....sad.......

Dark Ages

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First woman Chief Justice in the Philippines

We've already had two women presidents so why not a female Chief Justice!  I guess it's about time too, and especially that it comes at a crucial time in our history, where judicial reforms are needed to be implemented to go hand in hand with the political reforms PNoy is trying to enforce in the executive section of the government.

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Amazed at the Simple Life of Jesse Robredo

Leaders like the late Secretary Jesse Robredo seem to be the exception rather than the rule, here in the Philippines.  I don't know much about him and I only learned about his extensive local government service due to his untimely death.  But leaders like him, who are selfless and lead simple lives are very difficult to find here!  Every single mayor, governor, congressman, senator, and whatnot in this country seem to have such a big posse who go with them anywhere they go.  

They also have expensive toys with them - a garish car - a mansion with the right address - intimidating bodyguards in barong and sunglasses - all that and more, so much so that when I saw the humble abode of the Robredo family in Naga City - I was completely floored!  This guy was the mayor of Naga like for forever, but from the looks of it, he never stole a single cent from ALL the contracts and deals the city made with whoever!  It's incredible!  Elected politicians especially in local governments like cities and provinces, usually have the sense of entitlement that's why they have their fingers in all the projects done in the city! 15% here, 20% there, maybe a condo here - you know exactly what I mean. But I guess, not Sec. Jesse Robredo.  His humility and lack of pretension equals only that of Cory Aquino.  I really wish we had more leaders like them.

And now he's gone......What a pity......

A Tip For Agricultural Entrepreneurs: Plant Natural Ingredients

Would you believe the natural ingredients industry is worth US$400-billion worldwide?  Just imagine if we can get even 10% of that, that would be give us an extra 160 billion pesos in change!  Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala has said it's high time our local farmers cash in on that lucrative market.  We do have some unused agricultural land in Mindanao that I have to check out - maybe we can use some of them to plant these things!  Problem is, I am no farmer!  For now, lagundi and luyang dilaw are the ones in demand.  There's also tamarind.  What's good about these products are they're easy to  manage and require minimum inputs.  Just a food for thought for me.  A gentleman farmer in my 50s.  That's a good idea!

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70,000 Jobs Generated in Clark

I have seen the development in Clark and I'm impressed - and also happy to know that all that development has led to the hiring of 70,000 Filipinos!  A step in the right direction!  Right now, around 567 locators are providing these jobs although when you do go around the place it looks quiet, traffic-free and devoid of people!  Well, they should be there somewhere!

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