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Lagot sila sa Barangay Ginebra!

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I came to learn about this issue of Gary Granada vs GMA Kapuso Foundation and Procter and Gamble at plurk. Well most plurkers are bloggers themselves and most of plurkers are very progressive and enlightened on social, political and other issues, showbiz included. Gary Granada is one of the best loved composers and singers among social development/NGO workers, activists and those who appreciate real good music. Winner of several pop music fests and very talented jingle composer. A fan of the famed PBA basketball team Ginebra and popularized the word Barangay Ginebra among its loyal fans. Now Barangay Ginebra seems to be taking a new form 0n-line especially among bloggers supporting the cause and issue of Gary "hindi nila magagawa iyon (Tripid Handog Edukasyon jingle) kung hindi nila sinamantala ang study na ginawa ko"... As of writing (2:23 am)the podcast below has been played 526 times, when I listened to it at 12 midnite it was at 426, that even Inquirer blog have quoted ...

Sitting president plunges

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Below is an image from Inquirer. This was the clip of the news: 'Most unpopular leader' Arroyo approval ratings dive to -38 in June Agence France-Presse, Associated Press, Reuters, Philippine Daily Inquirer First Posted 19:24:00 07/18/2008 MANILA, Philippines--(UPDATE) President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's oublic support ratings plunged last month to a record low, making her the most unpopular leader in the country since democracy was restored in 1986, the Social Weather Stations said in a survey released Friday. The SWS found that only 22 percent of Filipinos were satisfied with the President's performance while 60 percent were dissatisfied, in a poll conducted in the last week of June. Read more : Indeed I can't wait until 2010. I hope she will soon opt to resign since it is not only popularity that matters but the irregularity/ties for which she run the government.

It passed unnoticed!

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I came across this page today. It was seven long years since that fateful victory of the people was made into mockery by GMA. The mistake was - she was the constitutional and legal successor! I hope another lesson learned. But today the people have enough of People Power, but still, hopeful, that there will be changed a real revolution to happen. I was there during the first days, going to EDSA excitedly while sending text messages along the way. We distributed food to those who stayed overnight, performed in the morning to do some exercise and awaken the people to continue keeping guard of the place. We were the secretariat assisting the command until the place was taken over by showbiz and political celebrities. This year I have forgotten about it, I have forgotten that we put a person unworthy of People Power. But I will always remember that I will always be a part of the Filipino People clamoring for change!