Archive for November, 2002


Published November 2nd, 2002

For the Beloved Departed

Hindi ako nakadalaw sa kanilang mga puntod ngayon o kahapon. Hindi ko na rin nagawang dumaan sa UP Chapel upang magtirik ng kandila. Kaya ang paggunita ay sa aking puso ko na lamang isasagawa at ang pagpaparangal ay dito ko gagawin.

Para kay Mama
Mama‘Ma, eto yung awit ng last dance natin, o:

Paglisan

Kung ang buhay ay isang umagang nakangiti
At ikaw ay ang lupang sinusuyo ng bituin
Di mo man silip ang langit
Di mo man silip ito’y nandirito pa rin
Kung ang lahat ay may katapusan
Itong paglalakbay ay makakarating din sa paroroonan
At sa `yong paglisan Ang tanging pabaon ko
Ay pag-ibig
Hmmm
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Published November 2nd, 2002

Of Surprises and Betrayals

When the news broke out two weeks ago that the Mutual Logistics and Support Agreement (MLSA) between the United States and the Philippines was signed, lawmakers, militants, media men, and the public were caught by surprise. Many expected that the controversial agreement would not be signed that soon and that it might even be submitted to the Senate for ratification.

The MLSA, according to the agreement’s preamble, is designed “to further the interoperability, readiness, and effectiveness of their respective military forces through increased logistic cooperation.” It is supposedly in accordance with previous agreements such as the RP-US Mutual Defense Treaty, RP-US Visiting Forces Agreement or the RP-US Military Assistance Agreement. (more…)

Published November 2nd, 2002

POTD

Photo of the day ang ibig sabihin nun. Kasali ako sa POTD ng Peyups.com for November 2. Ako yung nasa kanan.