After the Trillanes standoff
November 30, 2007
Sonus refers everyone to pictures from SunnySideUp! A website supportive of the coup attempt is online while Stuart-Santiago, Uniffors, and the Philippine Experience liveblogged the military adventure.
Gibbs Cadiz gives an account of his close brush to having lunch with the Magdalo rebels while Philippines Without Borders finds humor Trillanes and co’s stunt:
It was so stupid of them to initiate a “coup†in the first place. You want a coup and you launch in a hotel?! My goodness! Such incompetent fools!
…You want a real revolution? Learn from the lessons of Mao Zedong, Fidel Castro, Joseph Broz Tito, Garibaldi, and Michael Collins. These guys launched it in the real battlefield; not in five star hotels. Mao said a revolution is no picnic and he succeeded.
But Trillanes and Lim would rather have their revolution in the comfort of a hotel. And when they started to feel the discomfort of a tear gas, they chickened out. Funny guys!
Introducing my other half
November 30, 2007
I grabbed this tag from Andrea.
His Name. Christopher. So plain. So common I know. In fact, about millions of other men in this country alone bear the same name. Needless to say, although the name is ordinary, the man that carries it isn’t.
Cry, my Beloved Country
November 30, 2007
In the last 24 hours, the 2nd most e-mailed article at the International Herald Tribune’s website is the news about yesterday’s incident, Philippine police quell mutiny at a luxury hotel. Carlos H. Conde’s article ends with this line:
Coup attempts and mutinies are not unusual in the Philippines, which has seen more than a dozen since the ouster of President Ferdinand Marcos in 1986.
Bad, bad, bad publicity for our country. Although I grew up witnessing local coup attempts and mutinies in the news, I don’t think they’re usual (”not unusual”).
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Manila Peninsula Hotel Pictures
November 30, 2007
Some pictures taken shortly after Senator Antonio Trillanes and Brig. Gen. Danilo Lim marched to the Manila Peninsula Hotel in Makati City after storming out of the Makati City Regional Trial Court . Click here.
Notes for the 30th of November
November 30, 2007
Today marks the birth of Andres Bonifacio, revolutionary leader and founder of the Katipunan which led the Filipino movement against Spanish colonialism in waning years of the 19th Century.
Bonifacio envisioned a Philippine society free from the yolk of Spanish colonial rule. A hundred years hence, the demands raised by the late plebeian supremo against repression and inequality continues to be relevant.
In spite of the semblance of democratic trappings, the country remains in a seemingly insoluble and permanent crisis.
No where is this more pronounced than in the Trillanes standoff at Manila Peninsula Hotel in Makati yesterday - an event which came after a series of corruption scandals that rocked the Arroyo administration, the subsequent Makati and Batasan bombings, and the release of a United Nations final report pointing to the armed forces as the culprits behind the killings of leftwing civil society leaders.
But where were we before the recent quagmire?
Religion and politics
November 30, 2007
How do we explain the people’s fanatical participation in new religious formations? Why are evangelical leaders enjoying high popularity these days? It’s not enough to describe the religious nature of Filipinos. The revival of interest in religion has something to do with the dislocations of the Philippine economy in the past decades.
Read more at Mongster’s Nest
Curfew Update
November 30, 2007
UPDATE (11/30/2007 12:21am)
During the Curfew Hours:
- No weapons allowed - licensed or unlicensed
- No PUVs will be allowed to travel
- Bring legal IDs
- Bring Company IDs for those going to work or going home
- Only Valid Reasons will be honoured (Emergency and Work for example)
Exempted from the curfew:
- Deliveries of products and services
- Passengers of airlines with an early-morning or late-night flight
- Emergency cases
- Doctors and Hearlth care practitioners on duty
- Police and military personnel on duty
- Emergency response persons such as firemen and paramedics
- Night-shift workers such as call center agents
- Media crews on duty
- diplomatic corps
Violators will be brought to the nearest police station for an interview and will be released only after the curfew (5:00am / 0500H), unless if the person will undergo more investigations. Violators will also undergo medical examination.
Checkpoint personnel must respect and conduct proper searches, arrests, and treatment to all. They must also be in uniform and with proper IDs and nameplates.
Checkpoints in all entry and exit points of every town and cities in Region III, National Capital Region, and Region IV-A (CALABARZON).
Reason: Post Operations procedures / Follow-Up Operations.
* If the operations/procedures are complete, the curfew will be over, otherwise the PNP may extend the curfew for another day.
Source: Malacanang Press Conference via NBN 4.
The Cautionary Tale of Trillanes and the Tank
November 29, 2007
One quiet morning in the land of Makati
A truly wonderful day for all
The boy Trillanes was under trial for a coup attempt
Everyone remembers the stand-off at the mall
Trillanes decided it was no fun
Several of his friends agreed, they be so sweet
Together they left the Hall of Justice
To march freely along the Makati streets
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Maging Sino Ka Man Book 2 will air on December 10, 2007 according to some reliable source. With Book 2, Madrigal and Roxas family story will still continue with new revelations and new characters that will make the story interesting.
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Trillanes takes over Manila Peninsula
November 29, 2007
Huwaaat!!??? Trillanes is on his way over here? I said aloud as I read the security advisory that our company has sent out.
Suddenly the floor was abuzz. Something was happening. It happened so fast. Spontaneous was not the term to descibe it. I am inclined to believe it was planned.
It was scary to be trapped in a building so near Manila Peninsula where all the commotion was ongoing. It was hard to tell which was scarier, to stay put and remain at risk in case the situation got worse, or to go out and try to leave the area at the same time exposing yourself to danger.
Curfew Implemented Tonight
November 29, 2007
Coverage: Central Luzon (Region III), Megapolitan Manila (NCR Region), and Southern Luzon (Region IV-A / CALABARZON)
Time: 0000H~0500H / 12:00mn to 5:00am
Date: Friday, 30th November 2007 (Bonifacio Day [Philippine Holiday])
The PNP will be issuing “guidelines” about the Curfew.
It is strongly recommended to bring legal IDs as well as your Company IDs if you are heading to work or going home. According to the initial announcements, only those with emergency issues will be allowed during the Curfew hours.
No further information after the news reports and announcements.
Public service by: gameshogun.ws Blognet.
Trillanes, Lim and other oppositionists holed in Makati Peninsula
November 29, 2007
Posted as of 12:06 pm on GMA News, is this another Oakwood? Not really because according to former VP Teofisto Guingona, “this is the new Edsa, the new People Powerâ€. Sen. Trillanes and Brig. Gen. Danny Lim will be rearrested for sure after walking out of their trial at the Makati City RTC and, along with their allies, may be subjected to sedition charges.
As of now, The Presidential Security Group (PSG) has barricaded the Palace, the AFP is on red alert and the area around the Makati Peninsula is swarmed with foot soldiers and 4 tanks. Everyone is obviously tensed. I mean, who wouldn’t? What new government was Brig. Gen. Lim saying in his statement, a junta, coup d’etat? Several of Trillanes’ soldier allies have arrived at the Makati Peninsula wearing an ‘I’ on their sleeves. Something is definitely up and this isn’t something the Palace can just toss aside.
Trackback Spam - Something to be aware of
November 29, 2007
Beware of trackback spam.
This is my warning to everyone but first, what is a trackback? Trackbacks are like a notification that somebody linked to your page. Here is an example of a trackback. Joiz’s post linked to my post, HostTracker - Free website monitoring service, so a trackback was created.
It makes me happy knowing that somebody mentioned me in their posts. It can also add traffic to your blog since their visitors might click that link to your blog. However, nowadays, trackbacks are being used by spammers for their own benefit.
Learn how do spammers do this and how to avoid it by clicking here, Beware of Trackback Spam.
I sell books.. Just another unemployed.
November 29, 2007
I sell books.. Just another unemployed.
I’m tired of selling books that’s why I quit. Uttered words by a stranger whom I once chat with the other night…
I once strolled around Ayala and I felt hungry so I went to PansitPalabok stand and yes, just the kind of food I can afford aside from it’s my favorite. Anyway, I saw this guy alone trying to finish his stuffs so sensing that this guy needs a companion and someone to talk with I joined him. Well of course, guys can just blend any time any where but mind you I can’t blend with ladies that easily.
How did I know that he needs a company by then? Well some HR is good at body language therefore, I can tell.   Moreover, I’m not also discounting the fact that we’re a bit confident as compared to girls so we can just talk to anyone at anytime. I also validated that this guy wanted someone to talk with because he opened up first like where I’m presently connected since I’m wearing my uniform at that time hence, the conversation begin.
Think Before You Sign
November 29, 2007
I found a blank signature sheet on my desk yesterday. It was from a student organization that asked the faculty for help in their signature campaign. I thought it would be a good idea if I’d be the first to sign. But I didn’t, and it’s not because of apathy. The petition was for (1) an increase in the budget and (2) genuine educational reform through legislation. Sounds nice, eh?
Yes, but good will isn’t enough.
Frankly, I found the petition vague. It’s basically blank. No further explanation included except the short description that stated the two points mentioned above and the info that our signatures will be presented to Congress. What assumptions did the form have on its potential signatories? It’s either we’re psychic (we know the concrete action they want to take) or we’re stupid (we just sign without reason).
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