So yesterday I was busy watching the impeachment trial while tweeting for updates. By the way, the trending topics tab on Twitter Philippines was filled with trial-related tweets occupying seven slots throughout the whole process which lasted for almost four hours. I must say, most of the Filipinos are interested to watch the verdict of the senator-judges.
After 43 days of trial, 20 judges voted Chief Justice Corona 'guilty as charged' on Article 2 (SALN issue), enough to oust him from his position. On the other hand, 3 senator-judges were firm with their decision that the highest magistrate of the Philippines should be acquitted. Almost all of the judges who voted to convict the Chief Justice based their decision on Corona's failure to declare his bank deposits amounting to P80,000,000 and $2.4 M. They pointed out that if the clerk of court in an RTC was removed from service because of her failure to include her stall in a market, what more the Chief Justice of the Philippines? The three judges who voted for acquittal defend their sides by explaining that his actions were not really impeachable. Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago was fuming mad yesterday. She was really scary. But I know she just wanted to be truthful with her feelings toward the said impeachment trial. As for Sen. Lito Lapid, I have to say that he deserves all the respect. I think he self-pitied so much, saying that he`s only a high school graduate and people will not believe him if he states different law. He said his basis was Cong. Farinas` Powerpoint Presentation and his conscience. Sen. Pres. Juan Ponce Enrile had a very long speech, explaining why he came up with the decision. Which I think, was fair enough.
It may not have been a very easy job for each of them who had been part of the impeachment trial, and I salute them for doing the best they can. In the end, it`s not the defense`s loss or the prosecution`s success. It is the victory of the people of the Philippines who hopes for a better government and a more transparent set of government officials. Those politicians should be more truthful so we can give them our trust. I hope this event marks the start of a better Philippines. A country we can all be proud of.
I have a lot to tell in this post. So get ready, cause this is gonna be looooong. :)
Last January 12 was superb. We watched 2 plays in the COC Theater produced by the Sining Lahi Polyrepertory, the official theater group of our university. We were there to support Cath, our blockmate and my seatmate in English and Bio. The first play was entitled 'Konstraksyon Sayt'. We watched it first last sem but with different set of actors. I think, the last performance was better. And then the second play was 'Yuna @ 18'. Here, Cath played as the sister of Yuna. The story was so dramatic. Plus, we were so surprised upon Mosang`s appearance. She played as a mother. By the way, Mosang is a comedian. We only found out that day that she was a PUP alumnus, former Sining Lahi Polyrep member, a graduate of Broadcast Communication and her batchmate was my current major professor (Uy, coursemate! :)) I didn`t expected that it was going to be a tearjerker because the first part of the play was so funny. Mosang was so good! Cath performed great too. She made me cry cause her acting was really effective.
January 13. Friday the 13th! It was quite a bad day because I got a low grade in BRCO3033 midterm. But it was still a happy day. Before going home, I dropped by LBC to get the payment given by this certain person who bought the Gerald Santos album I sold. First time to have an LBC transaction! It was exciting. After I had the payment, I sent my album to him and voila.. done deal! Hihihi.
This week was a light week for me. We had our Math midterm. Had my report in ENGL yesterday. :| Bio midterm postponed. Then UPCAT results were released already! Congrats Arwin! Congrats too to Christine Tiu! :)
Also, we watched the Impeachment Trial last Thursday with mommy. I`m on the side of the truth! I don`t feel good with Chief Justice Corona, but because Atty. Midas Marquez is on the side of the Supreme Court.. ugh. :""> Let me feel the kilig vibes. Hihi. But in the end, we have to face the truth and if someone will be proven guilty then so be it. :)
Yesterday, I thought there wouldn`t be a seat available in the train anymore. So I stand near the hand rails. Then there was this tiny space, so the lola and a girl let me sit in the middle of them. After some stations, I felt that I was already on the edge of the seat literally. I remained still even if my knees were already shaking. Then one by one, they left their seat and I finally had a nice position. It proves that no matter how hard things maybe, you`ll still surpass it no matter what. :) Oooh. Lesson for the week! Thank you Lord. :D
So yesterday I was busy watching the impeachment trial while tweeting for updates. By the way, the trending topics tab on Twitter Philippines was filled with trial-related tweets occupying seven slots throughout the whole process which lasted for almost four hours. I must say, most of the Filipinos are interested to watch the verdict of the senator-judges.
After 43 days of trial, 20 judges voted Chief Justice Corona 'guilty as charged' on Article 2 (SALN issue), enough to oust him from his position. On the other hand, 3 senator-judges were firm with their decision that the highest magistrate of the Philippines should be acquitted. Almost all of the judges who voted to convict the Chief Justice based their decision on Corona's failure to declare his bank deposits amounting to P80,000,000 and $2.4 M. They pointed out that if the clerk of court in an RTC was removed from service because of her failure to include her stall in a market, what more the Chief Justice of the Philippines? The three judges who voted for acquittal defend their sides by explaining that his actions were not really impeachable. Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago was fuming mad yesterday. She was really scary. But I know she just wanted to be truthful with her feelings toward the said impeachment trial. As for Sen. Lito Lapid, I have to say that he deserves all the respect. I think he self-pitied so much, saying that he`s only a high school graduate and people will not believe him if he states different law. He said his basis was Cong. Farinas` Powerpoint Presentation and his conscience. Sen. Pres. Juan Ponce Enrile had a very long speech, explaining why he came up with the decision. Which I think, was fair enough.
It may not have been a very easy job for each of them who had been part of the impeachment trial, and I salute them for doing the best they can. In the end, it`s not the defense`s loss or the prosecution`s success. It is the victory of the people of the Philippines who hopes for a better government and a more transparent set of government officials. Those politicians should be more truthful so we can give them our trust. I hope this event marks the start of a better Philippines. A country we can all be proud of.
I have a lot to tell in this post. So get ready, cause this is gonna be looooong. :)
Last January 12 was superb. We watched 2 plays in the COC Theater produced by the Sining Lahi Polyrepertory, the official theater group of our university. We were there to support Cath, our blockmate and my seatmate in English and Bio. The first play was entitled 'Konstraksyon Sayt'. We watched it first last sem but with different set of actors. I think, the last performance was better. And then the second play was 'Yuna @ 18'. Here, Cath played as the sister of Yuna. The story was so dramatic. Plus, we were so surprised upon Mosang`s appearance. She played as a mother. By the way, Mosang is a comedian. We only found out that day that she was a PUP alumnus, former Sining Lahi Polyrep member, a graduate of Broadcast Communication and her batchmate was my current major professor (Uy, coursemate! :)) I didn`t expected that it was going to be a tearjerker because the first part of the play was so funny. Mosang was so good! Cath performed great too. She made me cry cause her acting was really effective.
January 13. Friday the 13th! It was quite a bad day because I got a low grade in BRCO3033 midterm. But it was still a happy day. Before going home, I dropped by LBC to get the payment given by this certain person who bought the Gerald Santos album I sold. First time to have an LBC transaction! It was exciting. After I had the payment, I sent my album to him and voila.. done deal! Hihihi.
This week was a light week for me. We had our Math midterm. Had my report in ENGL yesterday. :| Bio midterm postponed. Then UPCAT results were released already! Congrats Arwin! Congrats too to Christine Tiu! :)
Also, we watched the Impeachment Trial last Thursday with mommy. I`m on the side of the truth! I don`t feel good with Chief Justice Corona, but because Atty. Midas Marquez is on the side of the Supreme Court.. ugh. :""> Let me feel the kilig vibes. Hihi. But in the end, we have to face the truth and if someone will be proven guilty then so be it. :)
Yesterday, I thought there wouldn`t be a seat available in the train anymore. So I stand near the hand rails. Then there was this tiny space, so the lola and a girl let me sit in the middle of them. After some stations, I felt that I was already on the edge of the seat literally. I remained still even if my knees were already shaking. Then one by one, they left their seat and I finally had a nice position. It proves that no matter how hard things maybe, you`ll still surpass it no matter what. :) Oooh. Lesson for the week! Thank you Lord. :D
“For once, for once, for once, I get the feeling that I'm right where I belong .”
- Fun.
This blog was created August of 2008. Putting up an account here wasn't really on my plans. It's just that I was so crazy about Chris Tiu before and he runs a blog so I thought of creating my own as well. Years have passed, and I have grown yet I still keep my personal stuff here. Yes, things may change but one thing's for sure -- I will continue running this blog as long as I can.