March 2008
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03.07.08Quote of the Day
“It is ironic that this administration is asking the governors to declare support yet it could not act on simple requests like the tax my province is entitled to. This administration appears to have a selective amnesia.”
“My support for [Ms Arroyo] is conditional. For the moment, I am for the rule of law. I, too, would like to know the truth. For most Ifugaos, the issue of supporting [Ms Arroyo] in this troubled times depended on Malacañang’s willingness to address my constituents’ concerns.”
– Ifugao Governor Teddy Baguilat. Read the Inquirer report here.
This is how you play the game, folks. If you support a president who never received the mandate of the people, at the very least, you should demand something in return that redounds to the benefit of your constituents. Hindi yung blind support lang na wala kang mapapala.
It’s a good thing that the Ifugao governor is using his support for Gloria as a card to ask for the taxes that should rightfully go to Ifugao. In an ideal world however, those taxes should have been given to Ifugao from the very beginning. And in an ideal world, Gloria should not be sitting in Malacañang.
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03.06.08
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03.06.08Your Key Words, Part III
In our first blog, we did some write-ups on the search keywords of visitors who found us via search engines. In case you missed them, here’s the links to said posts: Part I and Part II. Now, here’s the third installment of our attempt to elaborate on the keywords/questions of blog visitors.
1. “What is bubod”: Bubod is the yeast that you add to the sticky rice to produce rice wine. Kumbaga, it is the fermenting agent. I think it’s made from sugarcane but I’m not 100% sure. Do you also call this fermenting agent “bubod” in your language?
2. “Most richest man in Benguet”: I’ve no idea. Maybe Nashman, Lovelyn, Page 101, and FBI know the answer. Sino sa tingin ninyo ang pinakamayaman sa Benguet? If by “richest” we mean both rich in terms of material wealth and good reputation, maybe Congressman Dangwa?
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03.06.08Find Your Dream Home
Are you a New Yorker looking for experienced North Fork real estate agents? Well, if you are, then check out Prudential Douglas Elliman, a real estate firm which can help you find your dream home. It can also help you sell real estate properties that you would like to give up. Now, if you a wondering how much your home is worth, you should try this handy home value estimator.
Anyways, although the firm is based in and mostly focuses on New York, it’s network actually covers a more extensive area. For instance, if you are looking for homes for rent in the Middle East, let’s say the fast growing city state of Dubai, you can find some information in the Prudential Douglas Elliman site.
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03.06.08News Bits and Quick Links
* Three killed, 26 hurt in Kalinga bus crash. [GMA News]
* It’s still cold in Baguio and the rest of the highlands. Don’t put away those thick jackets just yet. [Inquirer]
* “You ignored us,” barangay officers tell Panagbenga organizers. [Sunstar]
* Abra Gov. Eustaquio “Kit” Bersamin elated over the filing of two counts of murder against former Gov. Vicente “Vicsyd” Valera for the killing of his brother Abra Rep. Luis Bersamin last December 2006. [GMA]
* Let’s give a shout out to the Anao Farmers Association (AFA), an Ifugao farmer’s group which will be competing in the nationwide Gawad Saka Search 2008. [Sunstar]
*Arcelie Loagan, the OFW murdered in Calgary, wrote an article about her faith in God two years ago. Read it here.
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03.06.08Bad Credit
Do you have credit issues like, say, a poor credit history? Or you have had some financial challenges in the past such as bankruptcy and this continues to haunt your attempts to begin anew? In case you are “credit-challenged” but, because of circumstances, feel the need to obtain a loan, then you might want to check out this site which offers Loans for Bad Credit.
Basically, the firm offers loans to people with bad credit, those with no credit history at all, and those who — for whatever reason — are credit-challenged. So if you have been unable to get Car Loans elsewhere because your financial history is holding you back, then maybe you should check out this company and see what it offers.
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03.06.08Divide and Exploit
Note: This is a “sticky” post. You will find new posts below. Thanks.
Just to be clear, I am not against mining. If it will help to improve the lives of our people, then I am for it. However, I believe that our mining laws give too much power to mining companies at the expense of people who live in remote communities. More often than not, those people are our indigenous brothers and sisters. So, as in the past, we are the sacrificial lambs that the powers-that-be offer before their ill conceived altar “development”.
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