Three pathetic things how Filipinos hurt their own kind

I couldn't control my anger, forgive me. I hit a window of the FX (an air conditioned shuttle transport van) in a sudden burst of anger. I just could not contain it anymore.

The FX van's driver wanted to cut his trip due to the bad traffic condition along Quezon Ave. going to Quiapo.

This is the deal, right from the street. This is how Filipinos hurt their own kind, listen and watch your high blood pressure rise. And if you want to add, well, it is up to you.

1). Doing bad things to increase business profits - This is the most simple but most pathetic Filipino attitude you will ever come across - some people are deliberately putting garbage / non biodegradable things to cover the drainage, thereby causing floods. And these same people will make artificial bridges, where you pay a lot just to cross these. Just imagine, what more can large businesses do? For sure, your livelihood, or maybe your life itself will be just a few pesos away.

2). Cutting the trip short - I am sure you experienced it, that public transport systems cut their trips, hence, it is called 'cutting trip.' Their obligation on transporting the passengers from point A to point B was never accomplished. They do this anytime. Just the same with large government projects. They are good from the start, but halfway through, it is not accomplished.

3). Stealing - Sad to say, Filipinos are quite good in stealing. Kleptomania is in their blood. I am sure you have seen the news where a mother and a child died as they were hit by a train. They did not see any warning signs as they were already stolen. There is a law implemented called 'Anti-Fencing law' were buyers cannot buy those items which were undocumented or presumed to be public property. But that law was always ignored. Hence, Pinoys steal everything: phone cables, manholes, train tracks, everything that is shiny, plasticky, or everything that is useful, they can steal it. I will add more here, I am not scaring you, as it happened right in front of me. If you wear those fancy jewelry, say, earrings, they can steal that too. Even if these are fake, as long as it shines, beware.

These are the ones that pisses everyone the most. Fellow Filipinos are pissed off, what more if foreigners / tourists come here? Same thing.

Again, be careful, and don't act what I did where I lost my temper. 

No power? Cut the food supplies

My heart goes to Zamboanga City where they have no power for about 1-3 hours.
It is hard to go on in our day to day lives if there is no electricity. If evening comes, we need those lights and television sets to watch the 6' o clock news. Or, to power the electric fans as the weather is humid.

The Department of Energy has a smart ass suggestion which will make your high blood pressure rise -
they can solve the power problem in Mindanao, but the power price will increase.

The Philippine Government has turned into a business. Instead of serving their countryman first, they need
MONEY FIRST before performing any kind of service.And this has been a standard for all Philippine Government agencies here. Passport, NBI Clearance, Taxes, everything!

For all those people Zamboanga, Mindanao. Since our incompetent government officials here in Luzon are trying to be a 'smart ass', be wise also, stop supplying food to Luzon. And don't continue supplying food until your power problem is solved. (In case you didn't know, Mindanao is the 'breadbasket' of the Philippines)

Sometimes we need to do some drastic measures as they (those corrupt officials from the DOE) continue to fool us on these rising cost of basic commodities like power, water, oil, and food supplies.

Be wise and vigilant. This is wake up P-Noy from his slumber on watching that useless impeachment of Corona. A total waste of tax payers money and airtime.

Say no to corruption

I will say honestly from my side that I am a corrupt individual.

I tried to corrupt many minds during my tenure as the owner of the Philippines, look at it now, still pathetic.

Check out this video I saw from Youtube. I just hope me, all of us, will say NO TO CORRUPTION.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0g0hVQn2f2Q&feature=related

Philippines to North Korea: Bring it on!

You have seen the news that North Korea is planning to launch a rocket in which they told that it is trying to put its satellite into space. Other countries claim that it is testing missile ballistics technology, which can bring in nuclear weapons.

If the estimates are correct, their Taepodong missile can reach the Philippines which is just 4,000 km away from North Korea, give and take.

Truly scary at first, but it is all part of the 'scare game.' Remember the cold war between the US and Cuba? And all the people are on high alert? The stress will kill you first instead of those missiles dropping and exploding.

And for the Philippines, we couldn't care less. All that matters is breakfast, lunch and dinner (maybe we are skipping dinner as prices of basic commodities is so high). What preparations does the Philippine Army, Navy, or Airforce is in store? As usual nothing. If you have seen Japan, they are already on their posts trying to defend their nation. Together with interceptor missiles on stand-by.

Filipinos could not care less if that missile drops or not. Actually, some might say 'bring it on!' Let those heavy metals drop from anywhere in our nation. That could be sold as scrap metals to junk shops here.

Thailand, the place that is close to my heart

It is truly disturbing that the Philippine Government is yapping on how great Thailand is and all that. The Department of Tourism is just all talk and not using their own brains. How can be Thailand great as they are developing their red light district? Gambling is also there, and so is political instability. The flood last time still affects most of Thailand up to this date.

The main thing the DOT missed is the people of Thailand. Yes they mentioned it by promoting their own country with their own 'hypocrite smile'. To tell you the truth the people of Thailand are the ones who are really honest about their country's situation. They protect the tourists instead of misleading them.

I have been to Thailand, I was on a tour. One bubbly old lady is our tour guide (she was named Ms. Bangkok). She has been very helpful to us and all. But there is one thing she said that stuck into my head for quite sometime:

"Thank you for enjoying our country (Thailand). If you did not enjoy it, we deeply apologize. Tell everyone about our imperfections so that our government will correct it on its own."

That is honesty at its finest. That is why I love Thailand.

We can't do that here in the Philippines. Be careful especially those employees from the Department of Tourism. They will just give you all those 'fake smiles' and 'goody helpful attitudes' (realizing that your mobile phone is gone in split second).

I remind all the tourists out there to be very careful in the Philippines especially in these trying times were gas prices are high. Lots of bad people are out here preying on tourists like you. Be careful. Just go to Thailand. Take my word for it, you will enjoy there. Nothing is here in the Philippines than garbage and corrupt government officials.

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I helped one Thailand tourist here in the Philippines to reach his destination. Some idiot just gave the tourist some vague instructions through SMS. I do pray he arrived safely.

One advice to tourists. If you will travel here in the Philippines, at least speak good English. Yes in the Philippines 80% of its people can speak English properly. That is why Europeans and Americans love it here. For other nationalities, please, practice your English.

Or you can study English in the Philippines, which is much cheaper, that is what Koreans do at the moment.

Killing the Filipino by its fellow Filipino

Gas prices are truly high. It is not 'fun' as they say here in the Philippines if prices of basic commodities are going up and the salary are still the same.

Prices of gas and diesel will soon go up this midnight. Philippine time, while I am writing this.

Go ahead and join those militant and transport groups out there. But chances are, you will be wasting also your time and money. Nothing will happen. Nothing. They are testing us if we can afford it, and Filipinos still can, but the question is how long?

My friend, it is time to stop it. If you have a vehicle at home, or anything that uses fuel, stop using it.

I think it is time to live like a caveman. Back to basics. Hone your survival instincts. The government will not do anything to help us, so better we help ourselves. Again, it is survival.

What I am pissed about is the taxes. And the how the government intervenes on each individual's success by taxing them and giving them a hard time on everything.

Think about it. Better 'put up, or shut up.'

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If you traverse the long widening road of Commonwealth Ave., this is the example how the government kills its own citizen, by putting a 1 foot concrete island barrier to separate the public utility vehicles, motorcycles, and private vehicles. In addition to this, the 'turtle-paced' 60 kph speed limit.

I just hope these guys from the MMDA stop experimenting on our roads. And why should we follow them anyway? They are the ones who do not follow their own rules. They are the ones who are riding in their expensive SUV's. Do they know the true sentiments of the drivers? Nada. And the new concrete barriers? As usual some commissions are there that is why they are putting it. Commissions: That is more fun in the Philippines

National Geographic's episode "Inside Malacanang" a failure

You will be disappointed if you watched National Geographic's exclusive episode "Inside Malacanang."

I have high hopes for this, but for others who watched with me, the episode is like 'stale bread.' Nothing is there really. Much better if they did a small trivia episode only, and not wasting 60 minutes of your time. I really thought it is all about Malacanang, which they featured some of it, but not in detail, that is due to security reasons. So why bother making a video of it in the first place? We cannot be impressed of the cut grass and polished wood inside, we want more history - which NGC failed to give. I hate to say this, all of these are just publicity for P-Noy. Previous presidents are not interviewed or other staff that does the real work on maintaining Malacanang Palace. We don't care about the president and his trio does. If they can lower the gas prices, maybe they can be commended in one way or another. It will be more entertaining if they interviewed those people who cut the grass or those who polished those expensive wooden parquet floors and walls.

For those who missed it, this is the rundown -  the three most important people to P-Noy right now are these men:

The presidential food taster - Now this job is the coolest I think. This guy can taste any food before it is served to the president. And his main tool of the trade? Just a flashlight. 

The bodyguard cum personal aide - This guy is together with the president at all times for his protection. And also mentioned that he will risk his life for the president. Well that's his job we know that already. 

The presidential photographer - This photographer documents everything what the president does through the lens of his camera. I think this job was imitated like those photographers and staff from the US White House (check NGC's "The Obama White House"). Did we have this in the early days? Guess not. Because early Philippine presidents don't prefer these photographers to be around them as they will be caught on camera stealing  tax payer's money. As for P-Noy, Photoshop could be his great friend.

After that, there were some small history of P-Noy's family, Cory and Ninoy. And some small archives why it is there and all, but not given in thorough detail. They just interviewed P-Noy and his 'No wang-wang' travel policy motorcade - an old publicity gimmick. They even showcased the Presidential Security Group's capability. Frankly speaking, it is like a SUV showcase. The US Secret Service has a more modest presidential convoy than what they have shown there. Quite unrealistic. National Geographic has lowered its standards here.

The narrator is trying his best to keep the scene entertaining and informative, which is not successful.

It is corporately biased too, as it is directed by the wife of a broadcaster in GMA 7. 

A total fail for now. I am sure there will be improvements in the future. Better yet, do not make any documentaries anymore of Malacanang if P-Noy is around. As he told in his own words, "the place (Malacanang) is dull. I prefer to govern the Philippines at my home in Times St., Quezon City."

Instead of talking, do it Mr. President. You are single anyway, no need for a large space.

Nobody will harm you, as the people are too busy trying to work hard to augment their finances due to rising costs of petroleum products, they are just too hungry to give a damn.