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I like the notion of shooting known drug dealers and arresting politicians involved in the trade. If 90% of the shootings and arrests are accurate, I will take the other 10% as collateral damage to cover the ones who robbed my house. FU bad guys.

 

A friend of mine was telling some stories yesterday and revealed that when he was 5yo he and his family were evacuated from Negros by submarine mid-WWII, and taken to Australia! Evidently because someone in the family was a US citizen.

He does't remember a lot of it because he was so young, but he was told later that there were DON'T TOUCH signs all over the inside of the sub.

They met the sub near Bayawan somewhere, and were depth charged along the way to Oz because the captain of the sub was still hunting Japanese ships during the trip...

The US didn't bill the family for that but they did charge them for the boat trip from Oz to USA 6 mos later..

He's the guy that owns the building Pasta King is in. Some of you may know him

 

This is an exert from People’s lawyering Speech (I am sure you can find the whole thing on the internet.) It is interesting to get a perspective on the culture, society and political system from basic facts, not propaganda, so I did not copy much of the propaganda, as I thought it was very self-serving. We can each draw on own conclusions from the facts.
These fact do not particularly interface well with the polical rehteric we will hear for the next few months.

PEOPLES’ LAWYERING:
A TIME FOR NEW CHALLENGES,
A PROPER TIME FOR RENEWAL
Keynote Speech on the Occasion of the 10th Founding Anniversary of the
Union of Peoples’ Lawyers of Mindanao (UPLM)

12 September 2015
Cagayan de Oro, Philippines

by:
Edre U. Olalia
Secretary General
National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers (NUPL)

. Most of the report is propaganda type information (they particularly like to point out the US as being a strong influence… (For most things that are wrong). Here are the actual facts they presented regarding the Philippines cultural life:

According to IBON International, these are the facts and figures:
• 66 million Filipinos are poor. They live on just Php125 (US$2.80) or less per day. They are the Filipino farmers, fisherfolk, workers, small-scale traders, vendors, domestic workers and other informal sector workers;
• 4.3 Filipinos are million unemployed and 7.9 million underemployed;
• 4 out of 10 or 44% of the workers are non-regular or agency-hired workers, over six out of ten or 63% do not even have written contracts; four out of ten or 40% employed Filipinos are in just part-time work with very low pay and no benefits;
• the average daily basic pay of millions of Filipino workers nationwide increased by less than Php5 (Php4.50) or just 1.7% between 2005 and 2014;
• there are 10.2 million overseas Filipinos in 2013;
• 4,508 overseas Filipino workers were deployed every day because only 2,800 jobs were generated at home.
• 7 of 10 peasants are still landless;
• a third of landowners own or control more than 80% of agricultural land;
• the wealth of the 10 richest Filipinos has more than tripled under the Aquino administration from Php630 billion in 2010 to Php2.2 trillion in 2015 (250% increase);
• the net income of the country’s some 260 listed firms on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) rose from Php438 billion in 2010 to Php583 billion in 2014 (33% increase);
• the net income of the country’s Top 1000 corporations grew from Php804 billion in 2010 to Php1.0 trillion in 2013 (26% increase);
• two-fifths (40%) of approved investment in the Philippines in the last decade-and-a-half is foreign rather than Filipino, not yet counting the use of dummy corporations;
• the Philippines paid out over US$36 billion in profit remittances since 1980 which is on top of over US$178 billion in debt servicing;
• the Philippines has exported over US$43 billion worth of mineral exports since the 1970s;
• there was 115% increase in profit of mining companies between 2010 and 2014;
• some 98% of Philippine domestic production is exported;
• around 80,000 babies still die of preventable diseases every year;
• 6 out of 10 Filipinos die without seeing a doctor;
• power privatization has made electricity in the Philippines the most expensive in Asia, even more expensive than in Japan or South Korea;
• water privatization has made water in the Philippines the third most expensive after Japan and Singapore;
• rail transport privatization has caused fares to increase from 50-100%;
• 61,000 houses of urban poor families with some 305,000 individuals were demolished and displaced under the Aquino administration;
• over 1.2 million homes were damaged or destroyed by Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) but the government only built 364 homes; and
• one million families with 5.6 million people was severely affected by Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) but less than 220,000 families were given livelihood support.

 

American nabbed for sexually abusing minors
Thursday, August 20, 2015


AN AMERICAN national allegedly involved in trafficking of male minors was arrested by authorities in Davao City on Tuesday morning.

Village watchmen of Barangay 74-A and members of Talomo police arrested the American national identified as George William Nolana, a resident of Morales Village in Barangay 74-A, Davao City.

He was also accused of sexually abusing eight minors.

The eight minors (names withheld to protect their dignity), were rescued by personnel from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and City Social Services and Development Office (CSSDO).

Chief Inspector Milgrace Driz, spokesperson for the Davao City Police Office (DCPO), said village watchmen reprimanded the eight minors after they were still on the streets as part of their Oplan Sita campaign in line with the celebration of the Kadayawan Festival.

"Gi-endorse ang walo ka lalaki na minors sa Talomo police. Gi-interview sila sa mga police and didto sila nagsumbong na gina-abuso sila sa maong suspect (The eight minors were endorsed to the Talomo police station for questioning, wherein they claimed to have been secually abused by the suspect)," Driz told Sun.Star Davao in a phone interview Thursday afternoon.

Driz said the eight minors admitted through their respective affidavits of the abuses they went through at the hands of the suspect.

"Kaning mga bataa nakapuyo ni sa balay sa suspect. Ginahatagan niya ug kwarta ug pagkaon tapos gina-molestiya niya (These minors live in one house with the suspect. They were given food ang money and then were molested)," Driz said.

Driz also reminded the parents' of the teenagers of their responsibilities over their respective children.

"Nganong ilang gipasagdan nila ilang mga anak (They should be more responsible with their kids)," she added.

Charges are now being readied against the suspect for violation of the Republic Act 7610, or the 'Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act' and Republic Act 9208, or the 'Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003.”

“We're just waiting for the affidavits of the eight minors to be submitted,” Driz said.

All the charges against the suspect are set to be filed on Friday.

Driz said they are already closely monitoring all activities of the foreign nationals who are now residing in the city.

"Remind lang namo ang parents to always monitor their kids especially they are prone and vulnerable to this kind of abuses," Driz said.

The suspect is presently detained at the Talomo police station. (KRP)


Published in the Sun.Star Davao newspaper on August 21, 2015.

 

Five (5) lessons to make you think about the way we treat people.


1 - First Important Lesson - Cleaning Lady.

During my second month of college, our professor
gave us a pop quiz. I was a conscientious student
and had breezed through the questions until I read
the last one:

"What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school?"

Surely this was some kind of joke. I had seen the
cleaning woman several times. She was tall,
dark-haired and in her 50s, but how would I know her name?

I handed in my paper, leaving the last question
blank. Just before class ended, one student a sked if
the last question would count toward our quiz grade.

"Absolutely," said the professor. "In your careers,
you will meet many people. All are significant. They
deserve your attention and care, even if all you do
is smile and say "hello."

I've never forgotten that lesson. I also learned her
name was Dorothy.

2. - Second Important Lesson - Pickup in the Rain

One night, at 11:30 p.m., an older African American
woman was standing on the side of an Alabama highway
trying to endure a lashing rainstorm. Her car had
broken down and she desperately needed a ride.
Soaking wet, she decided to flag down the next car.
A young white man stopped to help her, generally
unheard of in those conflict-filled 60s.. The man
took her to safety, helped her get assistance and
put her into a taxicab.

She seemed to be in a big hurry, but wrote down his
address and thanked him. Seven days went by and a
knock came on the man's door. To his surprise, a
giant console color TV was delivered to his home. A
special note was attached..

It read:
"Thank you so much for assisting me on the highway
the other night. The rain drenched not only my
clothes, but also my spirits. Then you came along.
Because of you, I was able to make it to my dying
husband's bedside just before he passed away... God
bless you for helping me and unselfishly serving
others."

Sincerely, Mrs. Nat King Cole.

3 - Third Important Lesson - Always remember those who serve.

In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less,
a 10-year-old boy entered a hotel coffee shop and
sat at a table. A waitress put a glass of water in front of him.

"How much is an ice cream sundae?" he asked.

"Fifty cents," replied the waitress.

The little boy pulled is hand out of his pocket and
studied the coins in it.

"Well, how much is a plain dish of ice cream?" he inquired.

By now more people were waiting for a table and the
waitress was growing impatient.

"Thirty-five cents," she brusquely replied.

The little b oy again counted his coins.

"I'll have the plain ice cream," he said.

The waitress brought the ice cream, put the bill on
the table and walked away. The boy finished the ice
cream, paid the cashier and left. When the waitress
came back, she began to cry as she wiped down the
table. There, placed neatly beside the empty dish,
were two nickels and five pennies..

You see, he couldn't have the sundae, because he had
to have enough left to leave her a tip.


4 - Fourth Important Lesson. - The obstacle in Our Path.

In ancient times, a King had a boulder placed on a
roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if
anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the
king's wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by
and simply walked around it. Many loudly blamed the
King for not keeping the roads clear, but none did
anything about getting the stone out of the way.

Then a peasant came along carrying a load of
vegetables. Upon approaching the boulder, the
peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the
stone to the s ide of the road. After much pushing
and straining, he finally succeeded. After the
peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed
a purse lying in the road where the boulder had
been. The purse contained many gold coins and a note
from the King indicating that the gold was for the
person who removed the boulder from the roadway. The
peasant learned what many of us never understand!

Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve our condition.

5 - Fifth Important Lesson - Giving When it Counts...

Many years ago, when I worked as a volunteer at a
hospital, I got to know a little girl named Liz who
was suffering from a rare & serious disease. Her only
chance of recovery appeared to be a blood
transfusion from her 5-year old brother, who had
miraculously survived the same disease and had
developed the antibodies needed to combat the
illness. The doctor explained the situation to her
little brother, and asked the little boy if he would
be willing to give his blood to his sister.

I saw him hesitate for only a moment before taking a
deep breath and saying, "Yes I'll do it if it will
save her." As the transfusion progressed, he lay in
bed next to his sister and smiled, as we all did,
seeing the color returning to her cheek. Then his
face grew pale and his smile faded.

He looked up at the doctor and asked with a
trembling voice, "Will I start to die right away".

Being young, the little boy had misunderstood the
doctor; he thought he was going to have to give his
sister all of his blood in order to save her.

 

I put this here as the Photo Board seemed not to be the Place as it is not about the PI particularly

When we get Older, things that are very Distant just jump up and give you a pang of nostalgia.
I was answering a friend of mines statement on something and Found out that PAL still have a Mc Donnell Douglas Dakota DC3 Airworthy. KLM built their Reputation on these Aircraft as many young Airlines Did. Brits will Remember DAN AIR, US members will remember UNITED, DELTA + a couple More, Ozzies will Remember the early days of Quantas. Canadians will remember Ward Air.
All using the DC3




I was particularly proud in my early days in the R.A.F to have flown a similar Aircraft that my Father did in India During WWII

Although 40+ years ago when I did, it is gratifying that this safe reliable Aircraft is still a Work horse of many Air forces today. this one is R.A.F



Of course the DC6 is Modelled on the DC3 so one can see the Success of the Aircraft





Sorry if my nostalgia is not everyone's Cup of Tea but that's me

JP

 

So 15 months ago today I went in an ambulance to Silliman Hospital with a stroke. Having talked to 3 friends here who have had strokes, they say mine was unfortunately a bad one. I covered in earlier posts why I think I had a stroke and the first 12 months recovery, so I will update from today.
I still have partial paralysis on my right leg, arm, and face, and my good side -left- is numb. I can wobbly walk on my own for about a kilometre, if my BIL is assisting me in case I start falling over. I go to the gym 3 or 4 times a week for a full body workout and and am getting my strength back, albeit with atrophy on the right side.
A couple of recent keys for me that may help others who might find themselves in this position. I started taking virgin coconut oil, thanks to Alex, and have gained some traction from it. Secondly, I had a lot of pain on my right side from walking and working out, I was finally able to go see my good friend Dr. Mike and he adjusted my back, rib, neck, shoulder and wrist which all required attention due to my weak right side. Lastly, I've been taking amino acids supplements for nearly a year and now I've added Biospray supplement which seems to be a great boost and an offset for the blood thinners I have to take.
So 2014 was a long year for me but no complaints. Never give up, get healthier, and have a great 2015.

SUBJECT SHOULD SAY STROKE RECOVERY

 

Hope all you lad's are in good health and enjoying the Christmas period so far
Just thought I would drop this into you all , Merry Christmas and best wishes
from the oztony family , and Shawn , JP and Pat , I will catch up with you guy's
for a beer when I get back there . Take Care Tony

 

I am sure, many can relate to this, Some days because we seem to live among many stupid people, it is easier to act Stupid and the day seems to go better ( For me anyway)
This one takes the Biscuit for me!:(
This morning at 6.30 am we had a Phone call from our Carpenter, he could not turn up today. I was annoyed as it was a day when he was the main man for putting the locks on cabinet doors. Today!

OK, so when my Wife said hold on babe, His Sister Died.:o full of embarrassment I said OH! sorry to hear that, She could not have been very old? 34 was my wife's reply

As you do, I asked how did she Die? I am still rolling on the floor here, of course I am sad, at hearing about a death but
Wait for it. The answer I got was....... VOODOO!

Please, tell me I am on Negros still and not been moved in my sleep and have woken up on Siquijor Where and When are these superstitions going to end.

Is it just me or do any others come across really Stupid things?

Morning All. JP