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In memoriam: JOHN DELLORO, labor and thought leader
In the few months that elapsed since my last post, a few major personal life events have occurred. One, in fact, just happened yesterday, June 5, 2010 — the passing of a great friend, John Delloro. As the news of his untimely death reverberates through the ethernet and the communities he touched, I am reminded … Continue reading
Mt Mayon to erupt
Mayon Volcano may erupt soon Saturday, July 11, 2009 MAYON Volcano could erupt any time soon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) warned on Friday. Phivolcs raised the alert status to “moderate unrest” from “low-level unrest” for one of the country’s most active volcanoes. Residents were reminded not to venture into a “permanent … Continue reading
Marketing change: Will Filipinos buy it?
‘Ako Mismo’ is ‘Anong Taya Mo’ By Jose Ma. Montelibano, Philippine Daily inquirer First Posted 21:30:00 05/07/2009 Late last year, Gawad Kalinga issued the challenge, “Ano Ang Taya Mo”, as the twin rally cry to its earlier message of “Walang Iwanan.” Last Sunday, TV viewers who eagerly watched Manny Pacquiao demolish Ricky Hatton were treated … Continue reading
Pres. Obama’s first news conference, Feb. 9, 09
On Monday evening, February 9, 2009, President Obama gave his first White House press conference. It was held in the East Room of the White House
Each Filipino’s responsibility toward true democracy at home
Strengthen democratic institutions By Artemio V. Panganiban | 01/28/2009 11:33 AM Send to friend These are excerpts from the speech of the former Supreme Court chief justice delivered during the First Integrity and Human Rights Conference in Manila on January 28, 2009. This conference is crucial and relevant at this time when our country and … Continue reading
Let tanks be beaten into tractors
“Let tanks be beaten into tractors” — paraphrased words of Rev. Joseph Lowery as he closed, with a light-hearted prayer, the inauguration of President Barack Obama on January 20, 2009. These are words, which, despite their simplicity, articulate a profound message that is applicable to many places across the modern world, including the Philippines: Choose … Continue reading
The potential and utility of good government
Government’s Promise Published: January 19, 2009 When he accepted his party’s nomination last year, Barack Obama repudiated the “you’re on your own” ethos that had come to define the government’s relationship to the people. He said government cannot do everything, but he promised one that would do what individuals cannot do for themselves: “protect us … Continue reading
President Obama’s inaugural speech — full text
Following is the prepared text of President-elect Barack Obama’s Inaugural Address, as provided by the Presidential Inaugural Committee: My fellow citizens: I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our … Continue reading
MLK Jr’s “I have a dream” speech in full
plus, his last speech in 1968 and a CBS report on his assassination, April 4, 1968
Lessons in governance for presidents facing national crises
How F.D.R. Made the Presidency Matter By Jean Edward Smith When President-elect Barack Obama takes office Tuesday he will be facing high expectations. Americans expect their presidents to hit the ground running, and the initial 100 days set the tone for a president’s first term. That was not always the case. Until the adoption of … Continue reading
President Obama’s White House team
A very diverse and formidable collection of leaders. Click here for the photo gallery and background story
These shoes were made for throwing…
…at the nightmare on Pennsylvania Avenue that is the outgoing Dubya administration. Even though Dubya leaves us broken in numerous ways, let us thank the good Lord that it is over. Amen. ACORN should organize truckloads of ‘throwing’ shoes as a going-away gift to Dubya… USA Today/Gallup conducted a survey on Jan. 9-11 and found … Continue reading
Philippines: World’s epicenter of marine biodiversity
US to pursue environmental preservation By Philip Tubeza Philippine Daily Inquirer First Posted 23:27:00 01/14/2009 MANILA, Philippines—With an incoming president belonging to a party sympathetic to environment preservation, US Ambassador Kristie Kenney said Wednesday the US Embassy will take up the banner for environmental issues in the Philippines this year. Kenney said that apart from … Continue reading
From man’s lips to God’s ears…
2009 is upon us, and from the looks of it we face another year of a deepening economic crisis. But as the Chinese say, crisis is made up of danger and opportunity. I love this perspective. It is “glass half-full” psychology — yes — and it is also politics. In particular, it is about the … Continue reading
Pres. Barack Obama: His inauguration schedule
document.write(‘Your request is being processed…’); our request is being processed… Obama Inauguration Schedule A schedule of some official and unofficial activities surrounding Barack Obama’s inauguration on Jan. 20: ___ SATURDAY, JAN. 17 _ President-elect Barack Obama and his family ride the train from Philadelphia to Washington, stopping in Wilmington, Del., for Vice President-elect Joe Biden … Continue reading
Dubya: Wave his dumb-ass good-bye
Mistakes, I’ve Made a Few, Bush Says at Final News Conference Saul Loeb/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images President Bush leaving his final news conference on Monday. He is grayer and a bit more wrinkled after eight years in office. By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG Published: January 12, 2009 WASHINGTON — President Bush held what he called … Continue reading
Get to know Mark Pulido
Here’s an old video of Mark Pulido, a good friend. While it is from his old campaign, it is a good introduction to Mark as a candidate and a person. To find out more about his campaign for Cerritos City Council, please visit www.markpulido.com The Commuter Talk Show! Webisode #34- Mark Pulido by THE_COMMUTER
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