Monday, November 14, 2011
Thursday, September 2, 2010
A Writing Style
"You'll know a man by the book he reads" said my Mom, as she led me to the shelves that contained the many books my departed father had read. I was ten years old then, when my Mom tried to explain to me what kind of a man my father was. I knew not much about him, as he passed away when I was only five years old.
My father was a lawyer, a businessman, and a very spiritual person, according to my Mom. Still, I wanted to know more about him. I wondered how intelligent, and informed he was, until I saw the many books that he had read. They were of various subjects: law, finance, religion, history, novels, fiction, non-fiction, and a lot more. I could not figure out what his favorite interest was, though from there, I learned that he was a cultured, well read and highly educated man.
I did not read any of those books, as I was more interested in other things - play basketball with my peers, listen to the radio, or watch the television. I never read a book other than that required of the school. To me, books outside of classroom are for the scholars, if not for the adults. I had other concerns.
Repeatedly, my Mom would tell us siblings that Dad read a lot, and that he wrote well. At times, she would show us letters given to her by my Dad during their courtship years, to the time they were married. She would read them with much feeling, knowing when to pause, and when to stress a word. In the end, she would ask that we emulate him.
One summer, I asked my Mom what she thought was my Dad's favorite book, as I intended to read only that particular one. She said that while the Bible seemed to be his favorite, as he read that almost every day, the book entitled "The Elements of Style," however, was his constant companion. Mom said that the latter book never rested on the shelf, but on my Dad's working table at home, as it was read by him every now and then.
Seeing a small and thin book, I told myself that perhaps I could easily finish reading it. I was wondering though, why such a compact writing would be my father's favorite. I was expecting to see a thick book with hard bound covers. This one had all of the opposites. I tried reading it, anyway.
While browsing over the pages, I thought that everything it presented was but a reiteration of the grammar rules I could find in the prescribed readings in my English class. Besides, I thought, I knew the language well, having spoken it at home, as my father had strictly enforced on us. Unconvinced, I returned it to the shelf, thinking that it is best preserved, in memory of my father.
The book is a style guide, written by the Cornell University English professor, William Strunk Jr., in 1918 and was privately published a year after.
Concise as it was, the first edition contained four chapters, namely, "Elementary Rules of Usage," "Elementary Principles of Composition," "A Few Matters of Form," and "Words and Expressions Commonly Misused." Though brief, the subjects discussed were thoroughly explained in precise words and appropriate terms.
In 1959, Mc Millan and Company commissioned E.B. White to revise the book. White was Strunk's student, who had earlier written about his professor's book in a newspaper. In revising the book, White added another chapter entitled, "An Approach to Style," making five the total numbers of chapters. Since that revision, to the present 4th edition, the book has been known as "The Elements of Style, by William Strunk Jr., and E.B. White."
When I reached high school, I noticed that despite my facility of expression, I found it hard composing an essay, or any writing required of us. My works, after having been corrected by our teacher bore a lot of corrections. Then, I knew that the skills required in writing are different from that of speaking. That led me to consult the book, hoping that it could help me. For the second time I read it, albeit, more intently.
The chapter "Elementary Principles of Composition" taught me the rudiments of writing. Though I knew the major grammar rules, like the subject-verb agreement, the use of correct tenses, and the need to maintain the voice, they were not enough to equip me to write a decent prose. The basic elements of composition I learned there made me write about anything with ease. My otherwise tentative stoke of pen suddenly became fluid. Yes, I was writing.
The other part of the book, entitled, "An Approach to Style" taught me how to write clearly. There, I knew that even if a piece of writing had no grammar flaws, clarity of thought cannot be had without the use of proper syntax. I have learned to convey my thoughts more effectively.
The other chapters, nonetheless, have been useful to me. As I followed the elementary rules of usage that it teaches, the more I was freed from committing the usual mistakes in writing. Knowing about the words and expressions commonly misused saved me from using phrases that are inappropriate. Learning about forms enabled me to present my ideas in ways suited to the kind of text I was writing.
I am thankful to this book that has been my coach, my trainer, and my mentor. Like how it was to my late father, it has become my constant companion. It has guided me through all my writings, and presently is my critic, as I scribble this essay. Above all, it has given birth to a writing style I humbly call my own.
My father was a lawyer, a businessman, and a very spiritual person, according to my Mom. Still, I wanted to know more about him. I wondered how intelligent, and informed he was, until I saw the many books that he had read. They were of various subjects: law, finance, religion, history, novels, fiction, non-fiction, and a lot more. I could not figure out what his favorite interest was, though from there, I learned that he was a cultured, well read and highly educated man.
I did not read any of those books, as I was more interested in other things - play basketball with my peers, listen to the radio, or watch the television. I never read a book other than that required of the school. To me, books outside of classroom are for the scholars, if not for the adults. I had other concerns.
Repeatedly, my Mom would tell us siblings that Dad read a lot, and that he wrote well. At times, she would show us letters given to her by my Dad during their courtship years, to the time they were married. She would read them with much feeling, knowing when to pause, and when to stress a word. In the end, she would ask that we emulate him.
One summer, I asked my Mom what she thought was my Dad's favorite book, as I intended to read only that particular one. She said that while the Bible seemed to be his favorite, as he read that almost every day, the book entitled "The Elements of Style," however, was his constant companion. Mom said that the latter book never rested on the shelf, but on my Dad's working table at home, as it was read by him every now and then.
Seeing a small and thin book, I told myself that perhaps I could easily finish reading it. I was wondering though, why such a compact writing would be my father's favorite. I was expecting to see a thick book with hard bound covers. This one had all of the opposites. I tried reading it, anyway.
While browsing over the pages, I thought that everything it presented was but a reiteration of the grammar rules I could find in the prescribed readings in my English class. Besides, I thought, I knew the language well, having spoken it at home, as my father had strictly enforced on us. Unconvinced, I returned it to the shelf, thinking that it is best preserved, in memory of my father.
The book is a style guide, written by the Cornell University English professor, William Strunk Jr., in 1918 and was privately published a year after.
Concise as it was, the first edition contained four chapters, namely, "Elementary Rules of Usage," "Elementary Principles of Composition," "A Few Matters of Form," and "Words and Expressions Commonly Misused." Though brief, the subjects discussed were thoroughly explained in precise words and appropriate terms.
In 1959, Mc Millan and Company commissioned E.B. White to revise the book. White was Strunk's student, who had earlier written about his professor's book in a newspaper. In revising the book, White added another chapter entitled, "An Approach to Style," making five the total numbers of chapters. Since that revision, to the present 4th edition, the book has been known as "The Elements of Style, by William Strunk Jr., and E.B. White."
When I reached high school, I noticed that despite my facility of expression, I found it hard composing an essay, or any writing required of us. My works, after having been corrected by our teacher bore a lot of corrections. Then, I knew that the skills required in writing are different from that of speaking. That led me to consult the book, hoping that it could help me. For the second time I read it, albeit, more intently.
The chapter "Elementary Principles of Composition" taught me the rudiments of writing. Though I knew the major grammar rules, like the subject-verb agreement, the use of correct tenses, and the need to maintain the voice, they were not enough to equip me to write a decent prose. The basic elements of composition I learned there made me write about anything with ease. My otherwise tentative stoke of pen suddenly became fluid. Yes, I was writing.
The other part of the book, entitled, "An Approach to Style" taught me how to write clearly. There, I knew that even if a piece of writing had no grammar flaws, clarity of thought cannot be had without the use of proper syntax. I have learned to convey my thoughts more effectively.
The other chapters, nonetheless, have been useful to me. As I followed the elementary rules of usage that it teaches, the more I was freed from committing the usual mistakes in writing. Knowing about the words and expressions commonly misused saved me from using phrases that are inappropriate. Learning about forms enabled me to present my ideas in ways suited to the kind of text I was writing.
I am thankful to this book that has been my coach, my trainer, and my mentor. Like how it was to my late father, it has become my constant companion. It has guided me through all my writings, and presently is my critic, as I scribble this essay. Above all, it has given birth to a writing style I humbly call my own.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Hostage Taking
Maria Ressa, you may chronicle a hostage taking, but don't air it when the hostage taker has access to the boob tube. As simple as that!
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
MARIA RESSA
In the Makati seige, the media were requested to refrain from airing the movement of the troops, but they defied the orders of the police, to the prejudice of the operation. In the recent hostage taking, again the media got in the way. Maria Ressa in both occasions defended the profession where she belonged. In the Makati seige, she said that in no instance should the freedom to inform be curtailed. In the hostage taking she said, that by instinct, a mediaman would naturally chronicle an event of that nature. Record it, perhaps, but to air it the same time it is happening, to the advantage of the hostage taker??? Oh my... Yet, when Ted Failon's wife committed suicide, she was so visible, almost leading the network(ABS-CBN) in doing the "news blackout!" Whew!!!
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
With All Her Might
In the walls of Intramuros
Whence she came as spark
Signalled the dawning of truth
To this very beautiful land
Thenceforth her moral teachings
Reached the remotest islands
Like a towering lighthouse
The lost traveler’s only guide
She instilled love for the country
And worship to the Almighty
She made heroes of our race
And the martyrs of our faith
Through many wars and turmoil
She was the nurse and doctor
During peace and conciliation
She was the mother to us all
For centuries she glistened
Lighting the whole archipelago
She led and guided the faithful
To reading and living the bible
She brought a number of souls
To the knowledge of the truth
And propagated the doctrine
Even beyond our shores
She did proclaim the Word
As she defended the Church
She ardently spread the light
Verily, with all her might.
Whence she came as spark
Signalled the dawning of truth
To this very beautiful land
Thenceforth her moral teachings
Reached the remotest islands
Like a towering lighthouse
The lost traveler’s only guide
She instilled love for the country
And worship to the Almighty
She made heroes of our race
And the martyrs of our faith
Through many wars and turmoil
She was the nurse and doctor
During peace and conciliation
She was the mother to us all
For centuries she glistened
Lighting the whole archipelago
She led and guided the faithful
To reading and living the bible
She brought a number of souls
To the knowledge of the truth
And propagated the doctrine
Even beyond our shores
She did proclaim the Word
As she defended the Church
She ardently spread the light
Verily, with all her might.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Pamantasang Hinirang
2nd Place, Poetry Writing Contest
Filipino Category
UST Quadricentennial Celebration
June 17, 2010
Manila, Philippines
Ilang siglo na ang nakaraan
No’ng una mong sinimulan
Ang pagtuturo ng katotohanan
At pagpapakilala sa Maykapal
Maliban sa bagay ispiritwal
Mga tao’y iyo ring sinanay
Maging dalubhasa sa larangan ng
Pilosopikal, teknikal, at agham
O pamantasang hinirang
Naghuhubog ng mga kabataang
Mahusay sa makabuluhang bagay
Mga huwaran ng pamayanan
Mga bayani naring bayan
Doktrina mo ang kinalak’han
Tapang nila at katatagan
Bunga ng iyong pangangaral
O pamantasang hinirang
Nagpapalaganap ng kabutihan
Nagtuturo ng magandang asal
At pamumuhay na may dangal
Maging ang mga banyaga
Sa ‘yong galing ay namangha
Kay raming mga dayuhan
Ang sa bakuran mo nangag aral
Tunay ngang ikaw ang sinugo
Upang sa Silangan ay magturo
Ng katotohanan at kaligtasan
At nang Kristianong pamamaraan
Salamat mahal na pamantasan
Sa liwanag mong ibinibigay
Kailan ma’y ‘di magdidilim
Ang ilaw mong nagniningning
Filipino Category
UST Quadricentennial Celebration
June 17, 2010
Manila, Philippines
Ilang siglo na ang nakaraan
No’ng una mong sinimulan
Ang pagtuturo ng katotohanan
At pagpapakilala sa Maykapal
Maliban sa bagay ispiritwal
Mga tao’y iyo ring sinanay
Maging dalubhasa sa larangan ng
Pilosopikal, teknikal, at agham
O pamantasang hinirang
Naghuhubog ng mga kabataang
Mahusay sa makabuluhang bagay
Mga huwaran ng pamayanan
Mga bayani naring bayan
Doktrina mo ang kinalak’han
Tapang nila at katatagan
Bunga ng iyong pangangaral
O pamantasang hinirang
Nagpapalaganap ng kabutihan
Nagtuturo ng magandang asal
At pamumuhay na may dangal
Maging ang mga banyaga
Sa ‘yong galing ay namangha
Kay raming mga dayuhan
Ang sa bakuran mo nangag aral
Tunay ngang ikaw ang sinugo
Upang sa Silangan ay magturo
Ng katotohanan at kaligtasan
At nang Kristianong pamamaraan
Salamat mahal na pamantasan
Sa liwanag mong ibinibigay
Kailan ma’y ‘di magdidilim
Ang ilaw mong nagniningning
Monday, May 31, 2010
Philippine English
I hate it when some nationalities claim that the English language is owned by them. There are various kinds of English: British, American, Australian, New Zealand, etc. What they actually own is the variant they speak. Ours is the Philippine English which we speak and write well. Yes, we own that.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Aegean Prayer
Heavenly Father, you are the Father of all nations, the Father of all race, and the Father of all ages. Although we differ in calling you names, as we worship you in different ways, only you could unite us all. You are the Omniscient, the Omnipresent, and the Omnipotent. You are the creator of the universe, the light that guides us all, and the savior that rescued us from darkness. We worship no other being but you, for you are the King of kings, the Lord of lords, the one and only, true God.
Father, bless our tribe and let it grow, that it reaches every corner of the earth, and that it win more souls for your kingdom. Clothe us with your armor wherever we may be. Instill in our hearts the conscience that would guide us in doing only that which is right, just, and equitable. Remind us to prosecute the culprit for retribution, not vengeance, incarcerate the felon for reformation, not punishment, and defend the accused for his innocence, not his wealth. May our every act, word, and deed give glory to your most precious name, we pray. Amen.
Father, bless our tribe and let it grow, that it reaches every corner of the earth, and that it win more souls for your kingdom. Clothe us with your armor wherever we may be. Instill in our hearts the conscience that would guide us in doing only that which is right, just, and equitable. Remind us to prosecute the culprit for retribution, not vengeance, incarcerate the felon for reformation, not punishment, and defend the accused for his innocence, not his wealth. May our every act, word, and deed give glory to your most precious name, we pray. Amen.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Love Passed Me By
I
I see lovers cry
I see lovers smile
I see them grow
In each other’s arms
I see lovers fight
I see lovers love
I see them live
With each other’s warmth
Refrain 1
Then I asked myself why
To love, I’ve been unkind
And I asked myself when
This heart will learn to throb
I let love passed me by
Afraid to lose someone
I’m falling out of love
Before I even find
II
I see lovers fail
I see lovers win
I see their hopes
In each other’s hand
I see lovers frown
I see lovers grin
I see their souls
In each other’s eyes
Refrain II
Then I asked myself why
That love, I couldn’t find
And I asked myself when
This mind would heed my heart
I let love passed me by
Afraid to lose someone
I’m falling out of love
Before I even find
I see lovers cry
I see lovers smile
I see them grow
In each other’s arms
I see lovers fight
I see lovers love
I see them live
With each other’s warmth
Refrain 1
Then I asked myself why
To love, I’ve been unkind
And I asked myself when
This heart will learn to throb
I let love passed me by
Afraid to lose someone
I’m falling out of love
Before I even find
II
I see lovers fail
I see lovers win
I see their hopes
In each other’s hand
I see lovers frown
I see lovers grin
I see their souls
In each other’s eyes
Refrain II
Then I asked myself why
That love, I couldn’t find
And I asked myself when
This mind would heed my heart
I let love passed me by
Afraid to lose someone
I’m falling out of love
Before I even find
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Our House On Christmas Day
I
The mistletoe hangs by the door
The lantern rests on the window
The Christmas tree is in the living roon
Gifts are scattered all over the floor
Refrain
A yearly sight I love to see
A house that's adorned so beautifully
The only place I'd like to be
A house that's a home where love is free
Chorus
That's our house on Christmas day
Remembering the birth in Bethlehem
That's our house on Christmas day
Everyone's rejoicing, the coming of the King
II
The door is open all day long
The visitors here they come and go
With smiling faces and warm embraces
Kin and friends they exchange wishes
The mistletoe hangs by the door
The lantern rests on the window
The Christmas tree is in the living roon
Gifts are scattered all over the floor
Refrain
A yearly sight I love to see
A house that's adorned so beautifully
The only place I'd like to be
A house that's a home where love is free
Chorus
That's our house on Christmas day
Remembering the birth in Bethlehem
That's our house on Christmas day
Everyone's rejoicing, the coming of the King
II
The door is open all day long
The visitors here they come and go
With smiling faces and warm embraces
Kin and friends they exchange wishes
Monday, October 19, 2009
Oh Ninong at Ninang Ko
I
Maligayang pasko
Ninong at ninang ko
Ako po’y napadalaw
Upang bumati sa inyo
Sana po ay maghari
Sa tahanang ito
Ang pag-ibig na dala ng pasko
Refrain
Oh ninong at ninang ko
Pwede bang sa inyo’y magmano
Kahit pa walang aguinaldo
Sapat na ang bendisyon ninyo
Oh ninong at ninang ko
Sana’y huwag kayong magbago
Nawa’y manatili ang pag-ibig
Sa inyo kahit hindi na pasko
II
Maligayang pasko
Ninong at ninang ko
Sana’y ‘di nakaabala
Ang pagbisita kong ito
Sana po’y mag-umapaw
Sa tahanang ito
Ang pagpapalang dala ng pasko
Maligayang pasko
Ninong at ninang ko
Ako po’y napadalaw
Upang bumati sa inyo
Sana po ay maghari
Sa tahanang ito
Ang pag-ibig na dala ng pasko
Refrain
Oh ninong at ninang ko
Pwede bang sa inyo’y magmano
Kahit pa walang aguinaldo
Sapat na ang bendisyon ninyo
Oh ninong at ninang ko
Sana’y huwag kayong magbago
Nawa’y manatili ang pag-ibig
Sa inyo kahit hindi na pasko
II
Maligayang pasko
Ninong at ninang ko
Sana’y ‘di nakaabala
Ang pagbisita kong ito
Sana po’y mag-umapaw
Sa tahanang ito
Ang pagpapalang dala ng pasko
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Bar Matter 1116 (Five-Strike Rule) - Discriminatory
Bar Matter 1116, issued in 2004, otherwise known as the “five-strike” rule, limits to five (5) the maximum number of times a law graduate may take the bar examination. It also provides that such candidate, after failing in three (3) examinations may take a fourth and fifth examinations if he successfully completes a one (1) year refresher course for each examination. Said rule provides further that upon its effectivity, those who have already failed in five (5) or more bar examinations shall be allowed to take only one (1) more bar examination after completing a one (1) year refresher course.
The above resolution has been the subject of three petitions in the Supreme Court, and lately was challenged by one Feliciano Olivares. According to Associate Justice Antonio Nachura, the high court has ruled against those petitions. Olivares on the other hand is impugning the same in his desire to take the bar exam the seventh (7th) time. The last time he took it (his sixth time) was in 2006.
I have not read the aforementioned petitions, neither that of Olivares, so I do not know on what grounds the resolution was attacked. I cannot figure out how to question the same on grounds of unconstitutionality, as regards the limiting to five the times the exam may be taken. I, however, wonder whether the State has the power to do the same.
That notwithstanding, I am disturbed by the resolution’s differentiating the law graduates who are yet to take the exam, at the time of its effectivity, from those who have already taken the same. The former is given five chances of passing the exam, while the latter is left with a lesser number of times, the number of which depends on how many times he had taken the same, at the time of the effectivity of the rule.
A candidate, therefore, who has taken the exam at least once, is allowed to take it again for a number of times, depending on the number of instances he had taken the examination. The previous examination shall be deducted from the five time limit, and what remains is the number of times left of him to take the said examination. Hence, at the time of the effectivity of the rule, anyone who has taken the examination three times already, has two more times to take the same, and those who have taken it four times, is allowed only one more time.
A person who has taken the exam five times already is allowed only one more time to take it, but a candidate who is yet to take it for the first time, is allowed five times to do the same.
This does not put on equal footing all graduates of law, as it discriminates against those who have taken the examination prior to the enactment of the law. While those who are yet to take, and those who are fresh graduates are given fresh five (5) times to take the exam, those who have taken the bar examination prior to the rule, are given a lesser number of times to take the same, depending on the number of instances they had taken the said exam. Laws, whether civil or penal in nature, must be prospective in application to be reasonable. This rule is retrospective, and oppressive, as it treats the previous examination as part of the five time limit. It makes a previous act a violation, or a part of a prohibition, when it was innocent at the time of its performance.
Having taken the bar exam in 2006 for the sixth time, I would assume that Olivares had taken the same five times when the rule was released in 2004. Had the five time limit been a law that is prospective in nature, Olivares should have been given a fresh five (5) times then, and by now, must have four chances left of him to hurdle the grueling bar examination.
As previously stated, presently, I do not know how anyone may attack the constitutionality of this rule as regards the limitation on the number of times a person may take the bar exam. In the meantime, however, and if I were similarly situated with Olivares, I will assail the law on the ground that it is discriminatory, and oppressive. I wonder how the high court would rule on that.
The above resolution has been the subject of three petitions in the Supreme Court, and lately was challenged by one Feliciano Olivares. According to Associate Justice Antonio Nachura, the high court has ruled against those petitions. Olivares on the other hand is impugning the same in his desire to take the bar exam the seventh (7th) time. The last time he took it (his sixth time) was in 2006.
I have not read the aforementioned petitions, neither that of Olivares, so I do not know on what grounds the resolution was attacked. I cannot figure out how to question the same on grounds of unconstitutionality, as regards the limiting to five the times the exam may be taken. I, however, wonder whether the State has the power to do the same.
That notwithstanding, I am disturbed by the resolution’s differentiating the law graduates who are yet to take the exam, at the time of its effectivity, from those who have already taken the same. The former is given five chances of passing the exam, while the latter is left with a lesser number of times, the number of which depends on how many times he had taken the same, at the time of the effectivity of the rule.
A candidate, therefore, who has taken the exam at least once, is allowed to take it again for a number of times, depending on the number of instances he had taken the examination. The previous examination shall be deducted from the five time limit, and what remains is the number of times left of him to take the said examination. Hence, at the time of the effectivity of the rule, anyone who has taken the examination three times already, has two more times to take the same, and those who have taken it four times, is allowed only one more time.
A person who has taken the exam five times already is allowed only one more time to take it, but a candidate who is yet to take it for the first time, is allowed five times to do the same.
This does not put on equal footing all graduates of law, as it discriminates against those who have taken the examination prior to the enactment of the law. While those who are yet to take, and those who are fresh graduates are given fresh five (5) times to take the exam, those who have taken the bar examination prior to the rule, are given a lesser number of times to take the same, depending on the number of instances they had taken the said exam. Laws, whether civil or penal in nature, must be prospective in application to be reasonable. This rule is retrospective, and oppressive, as it treats the previous examination as part of the five time limit. It makes a previous act a violation, or a part of a prohibition, when it was innocent at the time of its performance.
Having taken the bar exam in 2006 for the sixth time, I would assume that Olivares had taken the same five times when the rule was released in 2004. Had the five time limit been a law that is prospective in nature, Olivares should have been given a fresh five (5) times then, and by now, must have four chances left of him to hurdle the grueling bar examination.
As previously stated, presently, I do not know how anyone may attack the constitutionality of this rule as regards the limitation on the number of times a person may take the bar exam. In the meantime, however, and if I were similarly situated with Olivares, I will assail the law on the ground that it is discriminatory, and oppressive. I wonder how the high court would rule on that.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Nature So Deserves
I thank the sunlight each morning
For waking me up from bed
I listen to the birds chirping
As they welcome the new day
I enjoy the bright, sunny day
As I walk and run the fields
Then play water with friends later
As we bathe in the afternoon rain
I like the colors of the sunset
Pink, scarlet, orange, and red
And thank the moon for lighting
What could have been a dark evening
I thank God for all these things
All these beauty that life brings
I pray that people would preserve
The balance that nature so deserves
For waking me up from bed
I listen to the birds chirping
As they welcome the new day
I enjoy the bright, sunny day
As I walk and run the fields
Then play water with friends later
As we bathe in the afternoon rain
I like the colors of the sunset
Pink, scarlet, orange, and red
And thank the moon for lighting
What could have been a dark evening
I thank God for all these things
All these beauty that life brings
I pray that people would preserve
The balance that nature so deserves
Monday, August 17, 2009
Away Bati
Hindi magkabagay sa maraming bagay
Magkasalungat ating pananaw
Mga hilig ko'y 'di mo maintindihan
Mga lakad ko'y hindi mo masakyan
Panay tampuhan, minsa'y hiwalayan
Sigurado namang magbabalikan
Tuwing magkikita, sa simula ay kay saya
Hanggang magaway sa maliit na bagay
O bakit kaya tayo pinagtagpo
Nagmamahalan nga ngunit 'di magkasundo
At bakit kaya kahit anong gawin
'di mapigil ang pagaaway natin
Away bati, tayo'y away bati
Kahit pa ganyan, 'di kita maiwan
Away bati, tayo'y away bati
Wala nang bago pa, puso'y nasanay na
Bukas makalawa'y mahal pa rin kita
Paano kaya, maiiwasan ang gulo
Ako'y litong lito, saklolo, Kupido...
Minsa'y mabait, biglang magsusungit
Minsa'y magiliw, pagdaka'y galit
Pag naglambing ka, dibdib ko'y kumakaba
Baka maudlot pa, napipintong romansa
Magkasalungat ating pananaw
Mga hilig ko'y 'di mo maintindihan
Mga lakad ko'y hindi mo masakyan
Panay tampuhan, minsa'y hiwalayan
Sigurado namang magbabalikan
Tuwing magkikita, sa simula ay kay saya
Hanggang magaway sa maliit na bagay
O bakit kaya tayo pinagtagpo
Nagmamahalan nga ngunit 'di magkasundo
At bakit kaya kahit anong gawin
'di mapigil ang pagaaway natin
Away bati, tayo'y away bati
Kahit pa ganyan, 'di kita maiwan
Away bati, tayo'y away bati
Wala nang bago pa, puso'y nasanay na
Bukas makalawa'y mahal pa rin kita
Paano kaya, maiiwasan ang gulo
Ako'y litong lito, saklolo, Kupido...
Minsa'y mabait, biglang magsusungit
Minsa'y magiliw, pagdaka'y galit
Pag naglambing ka, dibdib ko'y kumakaba
Baka maudlot pa, napipintong romansa
Isang Alaala
Isang alaalang kasama sa tuwina
Isang pagsuyong maulit pa sana
Ang sumpaang nagbigkis sa'ting dalawa
hanggang ngayo'y, bihag niya, puso ko't kaluluwa
Isang alaalang aalo sa lumbay
Isang pag ibig na walang kapantay
Ang tadhanang nagwalay sa 'ting landas
Kanyang bakas, ang tanglaw, sa 'king paglalakbay
Hanggang haplos mo'y madamang muli
At mahagkan ka sa bawat sandali
Hanggang doon ako mangangarap
Magdarasal, na pangako mo'y matupad
Tanging kahapon, na nagiwan ng pagasa
Alaala mong naging pangarap pa...
Alaala mong naging... pangarap pa...
Isang pagsuyong maulit pa sana
Ang sumpaang nagbigkis sa'ting dalawa
hanggang ngayo'y, bihag niya, puso ko't kaluluwa
Isang alaalang aalo sa lumbay
Isang pag ibig na walang kapantay
Ang tadhanang nagwalay sa 'ting landas
Kanyang bakas, ang tanglaw, sa 'king paglalakbay
Hanggang haplos mo'y madamang muli
At mahagkan ka sa bawat sandali
Hanggang doon ako mangangarap
Magdarasal, na pangako mo'y matupad
Tanging kahapon, na nagiwan ng pagasa
Alaala mong naging pangarap pa...
Alaala mong naging... pangarap pa...
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Noynoy for President
If Noynoy Aquino believes that shifting to a parliamentary form of government is worth a try, he should run for the presidency. Should he win, I hope the lure of power wont overtake him; he must not finish his 6 year term as president, instead, use the first year in leading this nation to changing its form of government. I expect him to do, what his mother term as... "the supreme sacrifice". Well, let's see....
EDSA to Corazon Aquino Avenue
Senator Mar Roxas filed a senate resolution seeking to rename portions of EDSA to Corazon Aquino Ave. While naming a place or a street in honor of someone who has contributed much for the country is laudable, caution, however, must be exercised in doing the same. You do not drop a historical street name like EDSA, just like that. EDSA is edsa, as CORY is cory. PEOPLE POWER is Edsa, so as is Cory.
Willie Revillame
I have seen "share your views" kind of questions in my Facebook account like, Ateneo or La Salle (which one is the better school), Jollibee or Mc Donald (which one is the better fast food chain), etc. If only I could program such kind of application, I'll do the same, and have Willie Revillame and Joey de Leon as my subjects. I'd ask "Who is more "mal educado"? I bet statistics wont give us close results – one is but the tactless guy, and the other one is the worst "palenquero" Philippine media has ever known.
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