There was a time, about a decade but what feels like several
lifetimes ago, when one needed only turn on a faucet and water came out of it.
In our barangay in Gen. T. de Leon,
mere ornaments, a reminder of something that used to have a specific
function—that of bringing water into our homes just like in most civilized
places. Gone were the days when residents could shower in their bathrooms. Now,
we have to wait for rain to enjoy droplets of water falling on our faces. Somehow,
our local officials must have a very romantic notion of wishing wells and maybe
even doing the laundry beside a stream, for why else would the water problem
never have been addressed through all of these years? I have no problems with
mayors seeking adult fun on the internet as long as my needs as a citizen are being met—no I’m not talking about my needs in the adult fun department but
a more basic need—that of clean running water in my bathroom when I want it and
when I need it. Is that too much to ask? In the coming elections, I will be on
the lookout for the candidate who will be able to assure me of providing my
basic needs. See how low maintenance I am? Basic needs! That’s all I’m asking!
Jeezus! (No, this is not on the national level but think of it this way: if it happened to us, it could happen to you too...)
he proven enough of his incompetence in the previous elections? But then
perhaps it is precisely his incompetence that enables him to stay as the
COMELEC chair.
On a similar note, what’s the point of having elections after the "hello garci" incident?
Question: If a Filipino soldier/corporal/whatever were
convicted of rape in the
would he be under the custody of the Philippine Embassy in the
Gretchen Barretto should never open her mouth. There are
times when I would like to submerge myself in the illusion of absolute beauty.
The illusion shatters once she starts talking.
Finally, an update on the novel. 100 pages and counting. No
nosebleeds, but I'm going crazy. Wait, I already am
crazy. I’m going crazier. I'm hoping to be done with my first draft by mid-March. What, are you telling me the whole nation is not at all interested in my progress with the novel -writing?
so true. so, so true.
ReplyDeletei feel bad not being able to vote this year in manila. i feel bad about shunning away from local politics and choosing to debate about obama and clinton's presidential chances.
ReplyDeletei'm not even american. i suck.
exactly. now we can't blame people for being too cynical. they think its pointless to vote dahil dadayain lang. even if people say na "eh di bantayan mo boto mo, para walang dayaan", as if! they've already mastered the art of cheating na parang wala ka narin namang magagawa. pero sana people still vote parin, because atleast it shows their attempt to make a difference. sana lang talaga, the policians remember na public servants sila. stress on the servant! so wag silang mayabang at kumilos sila! hehe.
ReplyDeletesana GMA leaves her husband. para wala na lang masabi sa kanya.
ReplyDeleteoh come on, it's not as if gma is as clean and as pure as snow honey.
ReplyDeleteEasy, girls, easy. Maybe I should send Mayor a link to this page...
ReplyDeletehey, not everyone is as eloquent as you. i think she's brilliant. she has who knows how many sets of bulgari (or something of the same caliber) jewelry. i don't! and neither do you.
ReplyDeleteyou do have a point achi janice, but that kind of brilliance leaves a bad taste in my mouth.
ReplyDelete"stranger is the water that i love" - wala lang, naalala ko lang dahil wala rin kayong tubig:). think i should develop my essay on the politics and economics of water (shucks, kunyari critical) :)
ReplyDeleteOh no, no, don't get me wrong. I'm in awe of her. Which is why she has to shut her mouth. So as not to ruin the effect...
ReplyDeleteHanep ka talaga, Bevz. I am sending you the first unfinished draft of THE NOVEL... now!
ReplyDeleteAnd don't feel too bad, Kristine. It is hard to keep track of what's happening in the local scene especially since you're on the other side of the planet. I'm just here and local politics still continue to surprise me every few minutes. By the way, have you heard that Cesar Montano is also running for senator?
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