Andres Bonifacio, The Great Plebian

Andres Bonifacio, The Great Plebian plebian: 1533 (n.), 1566 (adj.), from L. plebius “of the common people,” from plebes “the common people” (as opposed to patricians, etc.), perhaps from PIE base *ple- “to be full” (see plenary). Slang shortening pleb is attested from 1865 (see plebe). See here image from library.thinkquest.org/ Today, Nov. 30 is Bonifacio Day Many Filipino nationalists think Andres Bonifacio, the Father of the Philippine Revolution, is a greater national hero than the intellectual, physician, poet, essayist and novelist Jose Rizal. An auto-didact, Bonifacio founded the Katipunan and was its Supremo. He started the revolution against Spain, against the advice of Rizal who wanted the revolutionaries to be better trained and armed. Bonifacio launched a nationwide revolution anyway. He called for mobilization and simultaneous raids on Spanish installations. He declared the transformation of the Katipunan into a revolutionary government, with himself as president and commander in chief of the army. He formed a Cabinet. He appointed the Katipunan military leaders as generals. Bonifacio won battles and lost some. Until the point when there were three major centers of revolt. Cavite was under the upper-class, educated Katipunero, Emilio Aguinaldo. Bulacan was under Mariano Llanera of the skull flag. And Morong was under Andres Bonifacio. Morong consisted of the present Rizal province and most of the present Metro Manila (except the Walled City and the present city of Manila). To the careless observer, the revolt appeared to be most successful in Cavite, because the province had virtually fallen under the control of Aguinaldo’s forces. But this happened only because the colonial government had withdrawn the Spanish soldiers from Cavite and other provinces to defend Manila from Bonifacio and his mostly bolo-wielding Katipunan army. Still, the Cavite revolutionaries looked like better soldiers led by better commanders. All the provinces, including Cavite, accepted Bonifacio as the supreme leader. But every time he lost a battle, Bonifacio’s reputation fell and Aguinaldo’s star rose. Magdiwang vs. Magdalo In Cavite rebels loyal to Bonifacio belonged to the Magdiwang faction. Its chief was Mariano Alvarez, an uncle of Bonifacio’s wife, the heroine Gregoria de Jesus. Emilio Aguinaldo’s brother, Baldomero, led the rival faction, the Magdalo. To divide and weaken the revolutionary forces, the Spaniards made a show of being more impressed with Aguinaldo. They tried to initiate peace talks with him. This was of course insulting to Bonifacio. As Emilio Aguinaldo won victory after victory, in relatively smaller battles than those that Bonifacio fought in Manila and Morong, the enmity between the Magdalo and Magdiwang grew. The rivals did not help each other in their military campaigns. The clash so heated up as to require the Supremo to go to Cavite to mediate between the two factions. With only a few troops, Bonifacio entered Cavite province with his wife, his brothers Procopio and Ciriaco. Aguinaldo’s superior attitude irked the Supremo. The Magdalo men were so disrespectful, in anger he nearly shot one of them, Daniel Tirona. But Aguinaldo also resented Bonifacio for acting “as if he were a king.” The meeting to end the rivalry between the Magdalo and Magdiwang factions was held in Imus. The Magdalo people spoke of rumors, unfounded allegations and the leadership of the Katipunan itself. Soon Bonifacio found himself having to prove that he was not running the revolutionary government like a monarch, that his government was republican and democratic. He told his detractors each Katipunero, no matter how lowly his rank, had a vote equal to that of any other man. Political trap he did not see Bonifacio was in a political trap he did not recognize. He agreed to resolve the Magdalo-Magdiwang rivalry and the leadership issue through an election—in Tejeros, Cavite. Despite the arrogance and rudeness of Aguinaldo’s men, despite his realization that the election was not proper because there were no Katipunan members from the other provinces, despite warnings that the balloting would be rigged, the Supremo remained so confident of winning. Before voting began, he solemnly asked everyone to respect the election results gracefully. Then he presided over the election. Of course, Bonifacio lost to Emilio Aguinaldo, who was not even there. Someone suggested that Bonifacio be made the vice president. No one seconded the motion. The election for lesser offices continued. Mariano Trias, who was supposed to be a Magdiwang and therefore pro-Bonifacio, was elected vice president. Position by position, other officers of the revolutionary government were elected, until Bonifacio was chosen director of the Interior. Before he could be proclaimed in that position, Daniel Tirona, the man Bonifacio had almost shot days, spoke up. He said the position could not possibly be held by a non-lawyer. He then nominated a prominent lawyer for the position. Bonifacio demanded an apology from Tirona, who turned his back to the leave the hall. Bonifacio drew his gun and was about to shot Tirona but Artemio Ricarte, another Magdiwang man, who had been elected Captain-General, stopped the ousted Supremo. People were walking out of the hall as Bonifacio cried out: “I am the president of this assembly and as president of the Supreme Council of the Katipunan, as all of you do not deny, I declare this assembly dissolved, and I annul all that has been approved and resolved.” That next day, President Aguinaldo took his oath of office. The tragedy of the revolution Bonifacio and his supporters wrote the Acta de Tejeros, denouncing the election for being fraudulent. They accused Aguinaldo of treason because he was negotiating with the Spaniards. (Aguinaldo wasn’t). President Aguinaldo had Bonifacio arrested, tried—and executed. Read Adrian Cristobal’s book, The Tragedy of the Revolution. It’s an artistic analysis of the life and meaning of Andres Bonifacio. It will make you wish the Supremo had listened to Jose Rizal.

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STOP KILLING JOURNALISTS !!!

STOP KILLING JOURNALISTS !!!

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Together with the rest of the world, I strongly condemned the politically motivated November 23 abduction and killing of over 50 people, at least 25 of them journalists, in Maguindanao. It is a new low even for the Philippines. Not only its brutality, but the sheer senselessness of it as well qualify it for collective outrage and condemnation and the strongest call for the immediate apprehension, trial and punishment of those responsible.

The following journalists are the victims of savage killers: 1. Ian Sublang – Media/Gensan Newsprint 2. Lea Dalmacio – Media/Gensan Newsprint 3. Gina Dela Cruz – Media/Gensan Newsprint 4. Marites Cabunes – Media/Gensan Newsprint 5. Bart Maravilla – Media/Bombo Radyo 6. Jhoy Duhay – Media/Peoples Tonite 7. Henry Araneta – Media/DZRH Correspondent 8. Andy Teodoro – Media/Mindanao Inquirer 9. Neneng Montano – Media/Gensan Newsprint 10. Alejandro Bong Reblado – Media/UNTV 11. Victor Nuñez – Media/UNTV 12. Mac-mac Amola – Media/Gensan Newsprint 13. Jimmy Cabello – Media/Midland Review 14. Councilor Razul Daud – Media/SK Newspaper 15. Joel Parcon – Media/Prontera News 16. Val Cachuela – Media/Prontera News 17. John Caniban – Media/ 18. Art Baloya – Media/Punto Periodico 19. Noel Decena – Media/Punto Periodico 20. Rany Razon – Media/Punto Periodico 21. Bienvenido Jun Legarta – Media/Punto Periodico 22. Jovy Legarta – Media/Punto Periodico 23. Rey Merisco – Media/Punto Periodico 24. Boyet Dela Cerna – Media/Escalera News 25. Art Mascardo – Media/GSC May They All Rest In Peace…

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TO YOU, MY SON

TO YOU, MY SON This one was written when I was 26 and still a bachelor in the interiors of Cadunan in Mabini, Davao del Norte then (now Comval Province). My father, Teofilo Rosales (RIP), used to have a farm there, alongside Totong Awoman’s. I pictured myself speaking words of wisdom to a handsome son as my late father did to me. Five years later, I got married to Nelly Decena of Sasa, Davao City and was blessed later with five beautiful children– four pretty daughters and only one handsome son. If I knew beforehand that this would be, I should have entitled this “TO YOU, MY SONS“ TO YOU MY SON by doroastig you can fruitfully live a life, son it is not hard tho’ at first it seem all you have to do is to follow the PLAN to get for yourself the IMMORTAL GEM you must make yourself firm and strong stick to what the gray-headed folks said on all your ways you’ll never get wrong as you search for the treasure TIME laid many have tried but failed to find for they search for it in far-away lands nowhere can be found is the treasure sign for it is just inside our hearts, my son faithfully till your heart’s fertile farms sow on it only righteous and aged seeds care for them with soily but unstained arms they will yield fruits more than your needs don’t let droughts loosen your faith nor scanty harvests diminish your hope stay firm and strong– do not quit do not let your broad shoulders droop listen to the songs sung by your folks observe the skillful dances they do they are life’s crystal-clear brooks reflecting images so clear and so true boast not you can break a bar of steel tho’ it’s true only youthful shoulders can but in the face of life’s spinning wheel mightier is the gray head of an old man boast not you can tame a bull so wild yes, only strong arms can break its horns apart but in the minds whose thoughts are not of a child stronger is he who can tame his own heart fear not the thorny stick TIME sometimes whip just be yourself, leave its wounds as they bleed bear with the pain tho’ within your spirit they creep to endure with it, strong faith is all you need fear not the violence of life’s deceitful wars fight back for the right, be strong, be brave fight unto mortal death tho’ filled with scars REAL LIFE emanates from a RIGHTEOUS MAN’S GRAVE ! Translate this post into: Spanish Chinese Arabic Japanese French Hindi Portuguese

Quick Guide to the Automated Election

Quick Guide to the Automated Election Ang video na ito ay magpapakita kung papaano tayo boboto gamit ang PCOS o Precinct Count Optical Scan na isa sa mga features ng Automated Election na naaayon sa REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8436 na inamendahan ng Senate Bill No. 2231 (13th Congress) at pinondohan ng P11.9 billion.

FAITH HOPE and LOVE

FAITH HOPE and LOVE Ako’y naging empleyado ng isang napakabuting tao, ang pumanaw nang si Atty. Sinforoso de los Reyes ng Davao City. Nang ako’y na-asayn sa kanyang property sa Tagum, Davao del Norte (hindi pa isang siyudad noon), sinikap kong gumawa ng mga sulatin doon. Ito ang isa: (thanks to cherie’s blog “unreal” for the background image used here) (ang tulang ito ay hango sa isa ko pang blog sa kategoriyang tula)

Comelec launches new voter education website

Comelec launches new voter education website Ang Commission on Elections ay ganap na nakatuon sa Automation ng 2010 nasyonal at lokal na halalan, ang mga Pilipino ay naghahanap na ngayon ng panahon at pagkakataon upang makapagsimulang muli. Ito ang dahilan upang itatag nito ang eHOPE2010, isang website na tutugon sa mga katanungan ng mga botante. Samantalang ang Automated Election System ay pangakong mailayo ang dagdag-bawas, ang mga Pilipinong botante ngayon ay ang dahilan upang maniwala na ang tinig ng mga tao ay tunay na ang tinig ng Diyos. Sa katunayan, ito ay mas mahusay na automation na! Tulad ng lahat ng mga bagong bagay, ito ay may iilang mga pag-a-alinlangan. Mayroong mga walang pagsala sa ilang mga katanungan na tulad ng sa kung paano ang Automated Election System gagana, kung paano ito tatayo sa ilang mga hamon sa larangan, at kung paano ito naghahatid sa kanyang pangako ng malinis na halalan at mabilis na mga resulta. Ang eHOPE2010 ay makakatulong sa pamamagitan ng paggawa ng mga artikulo ng impormasyon na makukuha ng publiko dalawampu’t apat na oras sa isang araw, pitong araw sa isang linggo, at nagbibigay ng isang forum na kung saan ang lahat ay maaaring magtanong sa kanilang mga katanungan at tumanggap ng sagot. Higit sa lahat, ang eHOPE2010 din ang simula ng isang site sa buong impormasyon ng COMELEC sa website na kung saan, bukod sa mga tampok na magagamit sa eHOPE2010, voter educational materials, video tutorials, at marami pang iba ay makukuha sa publiko. for additional information, click here and look for the item dated Oct 30

Typhoon Ondoy (International name: Ketsana) has devastated millions of Filipinos

Typhoon Ondoy (International name: Ketsana) has devastated millions of Filipinos

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Typhoon Ondoy (International name: Ketsana) has devastated millions of Filipinos in the Philippines. Ondoy roared across the northern Philippines near Manila on Saturday, dumping more than a month’s worth of rain in just 12 hours. Nearly 300,000 people were affected by storm, including some 47,000 people who were brought to about 100 schools, churches and other evacuation shelters, officials said. In this time of need, let us all work hand in hand together to help out our brothers and sisters in the Philippines. Friendster has compiled all the verified rescue relief centers across the country, as well as abroad. With a little effort and helping out, we can give aid and assistance to those in need faster. Show you care. Friendster cares. HOW TO DONATE: RED CROSS For logins from the Philippines: - To donate to the Red Cross Rescue and Relief Operations. Text: RED AMOUNT can be to 2899 (Globe) or 4483 (Smart). Donate to the Philippine Red Cross For International logins: - Donate to the Philippine Red Cross rescue and relief via Paypal. SMART RELIEF Via SMART Money – SMART Money accountholders may help victims of typhoon Ondoy by donating to the PLDT Smart Foundation Inc. (PSF) Ondoy-Smart Money account. Text ONDOY to 270. Or go to your Smart Money menu > purchase > mpay > store code (ONDOY) > pay from > choose card > amount > confirmation (OK) > enter W-Pin. Via RED CROSS – SMART subscribers may help victims of typhoon Ondoy by donating to the Philippine National Red Cross via text. Text RED to 4483. Example: To donate P100, text RED 100 to 4483. Only donated amount will be deducted from your current load. No other charges applied. DONATION IN THE FORM OF RELIEF GOODS may be turned over at the following SMART Wireless Centers: SM Muntinlupa, SM Bicutan, SM Sucat, Festival Mall, Ali Mall, Gateway, SM Fairview, SM North Annex, ATC South Mall, and Megamall. Selected PLDT business offices (locations to be announced) will also be accepting donated relief goods. Relief Operation 1) SMART Libreng Tawag Centers at the following: Barangay Barangka Hall in Marikina City; Ever Gotesco Mall in Pasig City; and Cainta Municipal Hall. Affected residents may make calls for free and/or charge cellphones for free. Another Libreng Tawag Center to be set up ASAP in San Mateo, Rizal. 2) SMART Relief Goods Distribution Centers will be set up within the week right by the SMART Libreng Tawag Centers at Ever Gotesco Mall in Pasig City and Cainta Municipal Hall. 3) PLDT Medical Services at Barangay Barangka Hall in Marikina City provides emergency medical assistance. Additional medical assistance to be set up by Makati Medical Center and Cardinal Santos Memorial Hospital ASAP beside the other stations SMART Libreng Tawag Centers (Pasig, Cainta, and soon San Mateo). 4) SMART relief distribution will also be done within the week in Marilao, Bulacan and Arayat, Pampanga. The affected communities need the following: 1. Within the next three to four days (Sept. 28-Oct. 1) a. ready-to-eat food which do not need to be cooked like boiled eggs, sandwiches, cooked rice, sardines, tuna, meatloaf, bread, margarine, peanut butter. They also need bottled water, everyday clothes (including underwear) for both adults and children. Please send mats for the families to sleep on. b. By October 2, please prepare food packs of canned goods, rice, instant noodles, instant pancit canton, bread and bottled water. You can bring all goods to Operation GK “Walang Iwanan” Headquarters at RFM Gym along Pioneer St., Mandaluyong City (contact person : Raul Dizon 0917-888-8109). If you are nearer to any of these areas, you can also deliver straight to our command centers: 1. GK Camacho, Marikina (Bodoy 0917-888-8276) 2. GK Tatalon, Quezon City (Bobby 0918-906-9075) 3. GK Brookside, Quezon City (Rabbi 0906-462-7232) 4. GK Sitio Ruby, Quezon City (Benjie 0906-286-4447) 5. GK Sitio Pajo, Quezon City (Mar 0919-208-8784) 6. GK Selecta, Cainta (Dolphy 0928-604-4632) 7. GK Caliuag, Pasig City (Ryan 0922-859-6453) 8. GK Pinagsama, Taguig City (Raul 0919-229-1416) 9. GK PBA, Pateros City (Cesar 0905-235-7929) WHERE TO DONATE: http://www.gk1world.com/ http://smartrelief.wordpress.com/ http://www.myayala.com/ondoy/ http://www.txtpower.org www.adobomagazine.com http://www.abs-cbnnews.com http://www.spot.ph http://www.gmanews.tv http://specials.sunstar.com.ph

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Philippine flag set to have ninth ray for Muslims

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Philippine flag set to have ninth ray for Muslims

“Ika-9 na sinag ng araw sa RP flag pasado sa Senate-House panel” Lumaki ang posibilidad na madadagdagan ang sinag ng araw sa watawat ng Pilipinas matapos aprubahan ng joint committee ng Senado at Kamara de Representantes ang panukalang batas para sa gagawing pagbabago sa bandila. Ano? Sa kasalukuyan, may walong sinag ag araw na nakapaloob sa ating bandila. Ang mga ito ay sumasagisag sa walong lalawigang unang nagrerebelde sa pamamalakad ng mga Kastila. Ang mga ito ay ang Batangas, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Manila, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, at Tarlac. At ngayon, dadagdagan ito ng ika-siyam na umano’y kakatawan sa Muslim at mga katutubo na kasamang nakibaka laban sa mga dayuhang mananakop. Kung magkagayon, papaano ang Cebu (Lapu-lapu), Bohol (Dagohoy) at iba pang mga lalawigang lumalaban din sa mga mananakop? Kung ganito ang kalakaran, baka aabot ng mahigit dalawampu ang magiging sinag ng ating araw. Saganang akin, tama na ang walo. Ito na kasi ang kinalakhan na natin. Ito na ring desinyong nakikilala sa buong mundo. Kung pagkilala sa mga kabayanihang nagawa ng ating kapatid na mga Muslim, ‘di ba ang isa sa tatlong bituin na meron ang ating bandila ay kumakatawan na ng Mindanao? Isa pa, ‘di ba ang grupo/mga grupo na nais bigyang-lugod ng batas na ito ay gustong humiwalay sa Pilipinas at magtayo ng bagong bansang matatawag na kanila, sa madaling sabi, sesesyonista? Katawa-tawa, ‘di ba? Ang panukalang batas na ito ay mariing tinutulan ng National Historical Institute. Sabagay hindi ito ang unang pagkakataon na may nagmungkahi na dagdagan ng isa pa ang sinag ng araw sa watawat ng bansa. Noong 1970s, inihain ni Lanao del Sur Rep. Sultan Omar Dianalan ang House Bill 7725 upang gawing siyam ang sinag ng araw sa watawat ng Pilipinas.

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The Beauty of Mathematics

Ang Kagandahan ng Matematika !

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Ngayon, tingnan ito … 101% Mula sa isang mahigpit na matematikal na kuru-kuro: Ano ang katumbas ng 100%? Ano ang ibig sabihin para bigyan ng mas higit pa kaysa sa 100%? Di ba magtataka kayo kung may magsabing nagbibigay siyang higit pa sa 100%? Paano makamit ng 101%? Ano ang katumbas ng 100% sa buhay? Narito ang isang maliit na pormulang matematikang maaaring makatulong sa sagot sa mga tanong na ito: Kung ang: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Ay kinakatawan bilang: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Kung ang: H-A-R-D-W-O-R-K 8 +1 +18 +4 +23 + 15 +18 +11 = 98% At: K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E 11 +14 +15 +23 + 12 +5 +4 +7 + 5 = 96% Subalit ang: A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E 1 +20 +20 +9 +20 + 21 +4 +5 = 100% Pagkatapos, tingnan kung gaano kalayo ka dadalhin ng LOVE OF GOD: L-O-V-E-O-F-G-O-D 12 +15 +22 +5 +15 + 6 +7 +15 +4 = 101% Samakatuwid, maaaring solusyonan ito sa pamamagitan ng isang matematikal na katiyakan na: Ang HARD WORK at KNOWLEDGE ay makakuha ka ng mas malapit, at ATTITUDE makakakuha ka, ang LOVE OF GOD ay maglalagay sa iyo sa higit pa sa 100%! Pagpasyahan mo kung ibahagi ito sa iyong mga kaibigan at mga mahal sa buhay tulad ng ginawa ko .. Magandang araw at harinawang basbasan kayo ng DIYOS!

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‘Don’t get carried away by Noynoy bandwagon’

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‘Don’t get carried away by Noynoy bandwagon’ Isang Katolikong obispo ang nagbabala sa publiko laban sa walang taros na pagsuporta sa kandidatura sa pagkapangulo ni Sen Benigno Simeon “Noynoy” Aquino III. Si Bishop Deogracias Iñiguez Jr ng Manila ang nagsabi na ang masusing pagsusuri ng plataporma ng bawat kandidato, at hindi ang bandwagon effect, ang dapat gamitin sa pagpili ng mga kandidato sa 2010. “Hindi tayo magpapatangay sa ating mga damdamin o sa pamamagitan ng bandwagon na pag-iisip. Kahit sinong papasok sa larangan ng politika, pag-aaralan natin. susuriin natin ang kanilang mga programa. Hindi komo Aquino, iboboto na natin,” aniya. Iñiguez, pangulo ng ‘Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines’ public affairs unit, nagsabing ng mga tao ay dapat tumingin sa talaan ng adbokasiya ng mga kandidato na para sa kabutihan ng nakakarami. Inihayag ni Aquino na siya ay tatakbo sa pagkapangulo sa 2010, isang linggo matatapos magbigay daan sa kanya ang pangulo ng Liberal Party na si Manuel Roxas II. Ang popularidad ni Aquino ay tumaas nang mamatay ang kanyang ina na si dating pangulong Corazon Aquino noong ika-isa ng Agosto at sa ika-26 na anibersaryo ng kamatayang kanyang ama na si dating senador Benigno Aquino. Samantala, ang obispo ng Cubao na si Bishop Honesto Ongtioco pinapayuhan Aquino na sundan ang halimbawa na itinakda ng kanyang ina sa pagpapatakbo ng isang matuwid ngunit karampatang mga kampanya. “Sa tingin ko ay hindi tayo makakakuha ng isang perpektong kandidato. Ang mahalaga para kay senador Aquino ay ang makakuha ng mga mabuting tagapayo. Ang kanyang pagkakahayag ay kinakailangan ngunit ang katatagan ay dapat ring ikonsidera. Tulad ng kanyang ina, dapat siya ay maging madasalin upang maging kampante sa pagharap sa mundo,”sabi ni Ongtioco. GMA News

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