I received an email that I find extremely amusing that I can’t help but share with you. Get ready to be entertained. Let me warn you though, don’t drink water or eat while reading the rest of the post. If you choke or something, don’t blame me 😛It’s written in tagalog. I wish I could…
Politics
Guesting at DZRH for Blogwatch
Last saturday, Blogwatch was featured in the radio show, Batas Barangay. The radio show was aired at DZRH w/hosts Henry Uri, Christine & Atty. Ramon Barredo. Batas Barangay is run by Batas Barangay Development Foundation. It is a non-government organization that aims to educate the people regarding their rights and obligations towards the achievement of…
Why Gibo Teodoro changed his mind on RH Bill
Presidential candidate Gibo Teodoro & his pretty wife, the congresswoman from the 1st district of Tarlac were once supporters of the Reproductive Health (RH) bill. A few weeks ago, they changed their minds regarding the RH bill. So when the opportunity came to ask Mr. Teodoro some questions, I had to take it. Why did…
Get to Know Nicanor Perlas
Last December 22, I was lucky enough to meet Nick Perlas. Mr. Perlas filed his candidacy for president of the Philippines. He was disqualified by the Commission on Election because they judged that Nick Perlas doesn’t have capacity to wage a national campaign. Nick Perlas is very much determined to fight for his rights and…
Manny Villar & his Vision for OFWs
Last December 17, BlogWatch started its presidential roundtable discussion and it so happened that Billionaire and the Nacionalista Party candidate Manny Villar was the first to meet with us. To be honest, I had my reservations about Mr. Villar. I formed my opinion based on what I saw on Traditional Media and how they portrayed…
Blog Watch Press Conference
Yesterday, Blog Watch held its press conference at Max’s Restaurant along Jupiter Street in Makati. We formally launched the site which aim to give Filipinos what they need in order to be a better-educated voter in time for the 2010 elections. Blog Watch aims to cover underplayed stories in various formats (podcast, video, articles) that…
Get to Know the 2010 Automated Election Machine
Hello, I am the 2010 Automated Election Machine. I would like to introduce myself. My name is Precinct Count Optical Scan but you can call me P.C.O.S. For the 1st time in history, the Philippines will be embracing technology and will transform greatly the electoral system of the country. I’m so glad to be part…
The RH Bill Talk with Risa Hontiveros
What is the RH Bill? House Bill No. 5043 or the Reproductive Health & Population Development Act of 2008 is an act providing for a national policy on reproductive health, responsible parenthood & population development. Why am I blogging about this? Well you see, last week, I had the chance to meet with Liberal Party…
Budget Reform is TG Guingona III’s Main Advocacy
When I got an invite for the bloggers meet with TG Guingona III, I was like, “who is this guy?†The only thing that entered my mind was, he is probably a relative of Teofisto Guingona. But why is he running for senator? When I saw him, I said to myself that ahhhh. I’ve seen…
Chiz, I’m Confused
The first time I met with Chiz Escudero was in August 2009. There was a bloggers Meet and Greet Chiz Escudero event. I asked him straight out during that first meet & greet, if he was running for the presidency.Without hesitation, Chiz Escudero answered, “yesâ€. At the time, I was quite impressed at how determined…
