I-bagsak!!! I-bagsak!!

Imperyalista, I-bagsak!

Kapitalismo, I-bagsak!

Ako: Boss! Boss! Bakit ho kayo nagrarally?

Siya: Ipinaglalaban namin ang karapatan ng mga manggagawang Pilipino! Masyado na tayong sinisikil ng mga negosyanteng naghaharing-uri sa ating bansa (sabay punas ng good morning towel sa pawis na tumatagaktak sa noo)!

Ako: Ano ho bang idinadaing nyo ngayon?

Siya: Hindi makatarungan ang umentong P22 wage increase na inaprubahan ng Pamahalaan!

Ako: Bakit? Ayaw nyo po ba ng increase sa sweldo?

Siya: Hindi katanggap-tanggap ang P22 na itataas ng sweldo! Dapat dito'y at least P150 na accross the board ang itinaas ng sweldo. Wala nang makain ang mga pangkaraniwang empleyadong nagtityaga na lang sa noodles araw-araw!

Ako: Eh paano naman po yung mga negosyante? Hindi ba sila malulugi sa taas ng hinihingi ninyong dagdag-pasahod?

Siya: Ang mga mahihirap patuloy na naghihirap! Ang mga mayayamang negosyante na yan lang ang patuloy na yumayaman dito sa Pilipinas! Sila ang nagpapakasasa sa lakas at talento ng mga manggagawa, samantalang hindi naman makatikim ng kaginhawahan ang mga taong maliliit!

Ako: Yumayaman pala ang mga negosyante, eh bakit hindi na lang kayo magnegosyo?

Siya: Pangkain nga, hirap kami eh. Saan ako kukuha ng kapital?

Ako: Bakit wala kayong kapital?

Siya: Dahil nabibilang ako sa mga dukhang pang-araw araw na pantawid-gutom lang ang kayang ipundar!

Ako: Eh bakit po ba kasi kayo mahirap?

Siya: Tumabi ka nga riyan! Ginugulo mo ang demonstrasyon namin!

Imperyalista, I-bagsak!

Kapitalismo, I-bagsak!

Romance In Vegas

I was watching a local Talk Show on Sunday night when a very romantic-looking place was featured. Apparently, one of the hosts just came from a vacation and he was retelling the beautiful cities and places that he'd been through.

At first, I thought the place being featured was Venice, Italy because the movie clip is showing the beautiful archeologic buildings usually seen in Italy. It also shows that the building is actually surrounded by clear water, and that there are boats that roam around the area. Tourists can get to ride on the boats so they can have a fantastic romantic view of the place.

Indeed, the clip shows how wonderfully romantic the area is; and so I was quite surprised when the host revealed that he is not in Italy, but rather, he is on the Vegas Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Oh, how my eyes were fooled. But then, a lot of credits must be given to whoever conceptualized the idea of bringing in the romantic scenery of Venice right in the middle of the busy city of Las Vegas.

Further, the host also gave a thorough tour of the wonderful places, the fantastic accommodations, the beautiful rooms, and even the lots of things that you can do when you are in the area. A lot of people will definitely associate Las Vegas with Casino and how one's eyes will feast on the many games available and how one feels about the Vegas nightlife experience, but then, it will be quite foolish not to try riding on the boat, especially with your love partner. It will be a very romantic night should you decide to roam around the area and wonder at the beautiful settings just like you are in the lovely country of Italy.

Of course, a sumptuous candle-lit dinner will cap the day.

Dear Kris Aquino

Dear Kris,

I hate to say this. But your brother will perform better if you don't involve yourself in matters of government.

We appreciate you for entertaining us on Philippine television but really, really, a lot of the Filipino people are not in favor of you interfering with how and what the government should do.


During the campaign period, you promised to leave the country in case you become a stumbling block during your brother's presidency. Well, we do remember your promise, Kris, and we await that you fulfill your promise in case it is needed.

Over the past weeks, news came out that your brother is considering your co-host and friend Boy Abunda for a top position in the government. Abunda, however, declined the offer, but a lot of people are wondering why Abunda's name was suddenly picked for the position.

Well, we were not surprised when the news came out on June 6, Sunday, that indeed, you were the one who suggested Abunda for the Department of Tourism position.

Let me end this letter with a question, Kris.

Will you keep your promise?