Rodeo de MAsbate

I love MAsbate! Two weeks ago--Rich and I once again got our travelling pants together and visited the gateway to the south--MASBATE. The City of Masbate is a blessed land, with its innumerable bounty and few blights. It is situated strategically in the center of the Philippine archipelago . We are actually on official business trip but i was surprised that I enjoyed this trip so much that i felt that its more of a leisure trip than work! The travel of course had little hitches but as a whole--it was fun! we were at Pilar port a little over 4AM. We originally planned of taking the 5AM fast craft but bad luck stroke us on our face coz when it was our turn to book---the booking staff closed the window bacause it was allegedly fully booked?!! (pagka minamalas ka nga naman!). but of course--instead of crying our hearts out---I silently prayed for God's immediate intervention---and within 5 minutes---God answered my prayer--suddenly--the MOntenegro line staff announced that another boat will leave for Masbate at 6Am! Really--God proved to be the best savior of all!

We took the 6 Am Boat and arrived masbate city at around 9 Am--we had hotel hopping--choosing for the most descent accomodation and ended up staying at GV Hotel. The place was so far "okay"--cheap and simple. After washing-up for the days work---we went out and was surprised to see a beautiful parade--the Lapay Bantigue Dance Performers were marvelous! lapay bantigue Dance is a local folk dance very much rightfully originated from the graceful movements of the Lapay (bird) and the harmonious relationship it has created to the lives of the fisher folks in Masbate-- (although I just cant believe that almost all the dancers were gay!!!!! I was shocked with the enormous number of young gay performers in masbate!). After inquiring--we later learned that it was at the same time--the RODEO National Championhip Week! Our excitement grew when we learned that we have coincidentally scheduled our work with the only rodeo show in Asia. After our work--we went out and explored this beautiful island (thanks to Sir Wenter Barruga--a dear friend who was so kind enough to show us what Masbate City can offer!). The foods were truly sumptous and the people were really extraordinarily friendly.

Truly---I am proud of my country! Masbate--until our next visit!

Panlilio for President?

The evening news have it all! Many social advocates want Panlilio to run for presidency! Of course, the usual kontrabidas laugh at the idea--"where the hell is he going to get the minimum of 2Million candidacy machineries?" I'm just going gaga over understanding why its not possible? Does having 2 M enough to guarantee winning for a seat in Malacanang?Oh--to hell with the TRAPOS--but if Panlilio decides to run for president, he can count on my vote!!really---ONE VOTE with pure and genuine intention!

Honestly, I will vote for Panlilio not because he is a priest, not because he is religious man, not because he likes to evangelize but because--- he is an honest man, he is a descent and respectable man and he is a simple man. PANLILIO IS THE MORAL CHOICE. HE IS THE LESSER EVIL in the Philippine political arena!

This election, I believe that I still have the capacity to want what is good and what is better. If we want change in the country---we have to make use of this capacity--believe that we still have a choice!