Touch a blogger: Tie a yellow ribbon for Cory Aquino

August 4, 2009 at 9:12 pm08 | In Current Events | 1 Comment

Touch a blogger: Tie a yellow ribbon for Cory Aquino!

Farewell, Tita Cory. May you rest in peace.

(Yellow ribbon banner courtesy of Barrio Siete)

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August 3, 2009 at 9:12 pm08 | In Current Events | Leave a Comment

I am greatly disappointed that I wasn’t able to go to Ayala Avenue earlier today to watch the convoy where the truck carrying the body of former President Corazon Aquino would make its way through the streets. I along with some of my officemates wanted to go badly but we were stuck in the office this morning. There was no official announcement from the office’s top management that we could go out and be a part of that historic event so my coworkers and I stayed put. The morning went by and the convoy came and went but none of us in the office caught a glimpse of it.

It’s a shame really. Our office building is just a few blocks away from Ayala Avenue but we couldn’t even go out to watch the convoy – not without the permission of top management. I’ve been really frustrated and kicking myself the whole afternoon for missing one of the important events in Philippine history. Had I known that my coworkers and I could slip from the office to watch the convoy passed by, I would have done it.

I would also like to express my disappointment and indignance for the lack of compassion and support that my office showed today. There was not a single yellow ribbon tied anywhere in the office as a tribute to Tita Cory’s passing or anything at all that would show sympathy or grief to the death of one of the most beloved person in the country. Tita Cory was and still is an icon of Philippine democracy. The least we could do is pay respects to her passing. The company I work for is not owned by a Filipino but the majority of people I work with are all Filipinos. The people concerned could have at least taken the initiative to do something about it. It seems like the spirit of the People Power Revolution is lost to them. How sad.

Lucky for those who have seen the convoy because they have paid their last respects to a great woman of courage. I meanwhile just contented myself with watching the event on TV when I got home from work. Hopefully I could watch the funeral on Wednesday.

Wake Up Call: End Animal Cruelty

May 7, 2009 at 9:12 pm05 | In Animals, Current Events | Leave a Comment
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For the past weeks, I have been following the developments of the case filed against the serial cat killer in UP Diliman. I first caught this piece of disturbing news from the Multiply account of PAWS (Philippine Animal Welfare Society), for which I am subscribed. What I read in one of PAWS’ blog posts was so shocking and horrible that it left me quite disturbed. I don’t want to recount the disgusting tale here as it upsets me greatly. I can only say that NO person should treat animals that way, especially those we treat as pets.

I adore cats. I had quite a few pet cats before when I was still in school and I’m taking care of two at the moment. Though pets are not allowed in my apartment, I have managed to give shelter to and care for the two cats.

I fully support PAWS’ legal action against that cat killer and already signed the online petition. I truly hope justice will be given to the poor murdered kitten. And I’m glad that so many people are taking action and supporting the cause. Kudos to GMA 7 for reporting the incident on TV. It’s high time that Filipinos become aware that we do have laws against animal cruelty.

This Sucks

March 30, 2009 at 9:12 pm03 | In Current Events, Life and Society | Leave a Comment

Getting the pay slip these days is not pleasant anymore. It actually becomes more and more depressing, especially once you know how much has been taken from your salary. Due to the global financial crisis, the company I work for has decided to cut down our work days as a cost-cutting measure. So now we’re only working four days a week instead of the usual five. And our salaries have been cut down also. The company reasoned that this is the best thing they could do to avoid retrenchments.

As understandable as this is, I still can’t help but feel kind of low about this. I know I’m still luckier than others who have lost their jobs. But coming from someone who pays the rent every month, this is still sad news. I, along with my coworkers, are definitely feeling the crunch. Hopefully things will get better in the coming months.

Atom by Atom, Molecular Beings

September 8, 2008 at 9:12 pm09 | In Current Events, Science | 1 Comment

On September 10, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research) in the Swiss-French border will be switched on to recreate the Big Bang, giving scientists the opportunity to explore and learn more about the secrets of the universe. The collider, built 325 feet underground and shaped like a circular tunnel, will smash sub-atomic particles together in a speed that is nearly as fast as the speed of light. The explosion that will be generated will give scientists new ideas about dark matter, anti-matter, and possibly about parallel universe/s.

This is pretty interesting and exciting indeed. We are now closer to understanding the vast mysteries of the universe. It’s always nice to learn new discoveries about our planet and the galaxy. And contrary to what the naysayers claim, I don’t think it will be the end of the world once the collider achieved its purpose. I mean, the physicists involved in the project have assured the public that it will be safe. Granted the explosion may trigger the creation of black holes, these black holes will be tiny and unstable enough and dissolve quickly.

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