A Very Important Reminder..

While walking down the street one day a Corrupt Philippine Senator was tragically hit by a car and died.

His soul arrives in heaven and is met by St. Peter at the entrance.

“Welcome to heaven,” says St. Peter. “Before you settle in, it seems there is a problem. We seldom see a high official around these parts, you know, so we’re not sure what to do with you.”

“No problem, just let me in,” says the Senator.

“Well, I’d like to, but I have orders from the higher ups. What we’ll do is have you spend one day in hell and one in heaven. Then you can choose where to spend eternity.”

“Really?, I’ve made up my mind. I want to be in heaven,” says the Senator.

“I’m sorry, but we have our rules.”

And with that, St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to hell.

The doors open and he finds himself in the middle of a green golf course. In the distance is a clubhouse and standing in front of it are all his friends and other politicians who had worked with him.

Everyone is very happy and in evening dress. They run to greet him, shake his hand, and reminisce about the good times they had while getting rich at the expense of the Filipino people.

They played a friendly game of golf and then dine on lobster, caviar and the finest champagne.

Also present is the devil, who really is a very friendly guy who is having a good time dancing and telling jokes.

They are all having such a good time that before the Senator realizes it, it is time to go.

Everyone gives him a hearty farewell and waves while the elevator rises…

The elevator goes up, up, up and the door reopens in heaven where St. Peter is waiting for him, “Now it’s time to visit heaven.”

So, 24 hours passed with the Senator joining a group of contented souls moving from cloud to cloud, playing the harp and singing. They have a good time and, before he realizes it, the 24 hours have gone by and St. Peter returns.

“Well, then, you’ve spent a day in hell and another in heaven. Now choose your eternity.”

The Senator reflects for a minute, then he answers: “Well, I would never have said it before, I mean heaven has been delightful, but I think I would be better off in hell.”

So St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to hell.

Now the doors of the elevator open and he’s in the middle of a barren land covered with waste and garbage. He sees all his friends, dressed in rags, picking up the trash and putting it in black bags as more trash falls from above.

The devil comes over to him and puts his arm around his shoulders.

“I don’t understand,” stammers the Senator. “Yesterday I was here and there was a golf course and clubhouse, and we ate lobster and caviar, drank champagne, and danced and had a great time. Now there’s just a wasteland full of garbage and my friends look miserable. What happened?”

The devil smiles at him and says,
“Yesterday we were campaigning ..Today, you voted.”

Vote wisely people of the Philippines. Let’s pray that whoever win for the upcoming 2010 National Election will have the heart of a true leader. Mabuhay Pilipinas!

readers-digest-trust-poll

For the first time ever, Reader’s Digest conducted a nationwide survey asking people to rate 80 influetial personalities on their trustworthiness. The list was presented to respondents in random order, with ratings of 1 to 10, where 1 equated to “don’t trust at all” and 10 being “trust completely.” Check out the list below.

Here are the list of (Reader’s Digest Asia) Philippines’ Most Trusted 2010

1. Rosa Rosal (actress and philanthropist)
2. Lea Salonga (singer and actress)
3. Jessica Soho (journalist and vice President of GMA News)
4. Tony Meloto (philanthropist, founder of Gawad Kalinga)
5. Beningo “Noynoy” Aquino III (senator)
6. Rafael “Paeng” Nepumuceno (bowling champion)
7. Howie G. Severino (documentary filmmaker)
8. Randy David (newspaper columnist)
9. Mel Tiangco (TV host and newscaster)
10. Efren “Bata” Reyes (pool and billiard champion)
11. Jaime August Zobel de Ayala (businessman and CEO of the Ayala Corporation)
12. Cristeta Comerford (White House executive chef)
13. Miguel Castro “Mike” Enriquez (TV and radio newscaster, senior vice-president of GMA news)
14. Boots Anson-Roa (former actress, director of Mowelfound)
15. Angel Alcala (marine scientist)
16. Julius Babao (news anchor)
17. Vilma Santos-Recto (actress and Governor of Batangas)
18. Von Hernandez (executive director of Greenpeace, Southeast Asia)
19. Archbishop Angel Lagdameo (president of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines)
20. Michael V (comedian and TV host)
21. Chin Chin Guiterrez (actress and environmental activist)
22. Archbishop Oscar V. Cruz ()
23. Arnel Pineda (lead singer of Journey)
24. Mar Roxaz (senator)
25. Henry Sy (founder and chairman of SM)
26. Sharon Cuneta (entertainer)
27. Conrado de Quiros (newspaper columnist and author)
28. Kidlat Tahimik (documentary filmmaker, writer)
29. Antonio A. Oposa Junior (environmental lawyer)
30. Bishop Efraim Tendero (national director, The Philippine Council for Evangelical Churches)
31. Charice Pempengco (singer)
32. Dr. Rey Melchor F. Santos (president of Philippine Medical Association)
33. Monique Lhuillier (fashion designer)
34. Gloria Diaz (actress former Miss Universe)
35. Dr. Lilia H. Pagtakhan-Luna (obstetrician and gynecologist)
36. Manny Pacquiao (boxer)
37. Dr Eusebio Z. Dizon (archeologist)
38. Dr. Ramon Santos (musical composer)
39. Chris Tiu (basketballer and TV co-host Pinoy Records)
40. Reynato S. Puno (Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines)
41. Alfredo S. Lim (Mayor of Manila)
42. Kris Aquino (TV personality and actress)
43. Lorenzo “Lory” Tan (Vice-Chairman WWF)
44. KC Concepcion (actress)
45. Jaime T. “Jimmy” Licauco (parapsychologist, author and founder of the Inner Mind Development Institute)
46. Brillante Mendoza (filmmaker)
47. Rodrigo Duterte (Mayor of Davao City)
48. Senator Richard “Dick” Gordan (politician and chairman of The Philippine National Red Cross)
49. Roberto del Rosario (businessman and inventor of the Karaoke Sing Along System)
50. Francis G. Escudero (senator)
51. Romeo Gacad (photo journalist)
52. Joker Arroyo (politician and lawyer)
53. Dr. Esperanza I. Cabral (secretary of Department of Social Welfare and Development)
54. Napoleon L. Nazareno (and CEO of PLDT and SMART)
55. Ernest L. Cu (director and CEO of Globe Telecom)
56. Korina Sanchez (TV personality)
57. Jon Santos (comedian, gay marriage activist)
58. Billy Crawford (musician and actor)
59. Alfonso T. Yuchengco (head of Yuchengco Group)
60. Manuel “Manny” Villar (senator)
61. Hon. Jesil A Lapus (Department of Education)
62. Fidel V. ***** (former President of the Philippines)
63. Noli de Castro (Vice President of the Philippines)
64. Lucio Tan (businessman)
65. Gilberto Teodoro (secretary of National Defence)
66. Lieutenant General Victor S Ibrado (chief of staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines)
67. Marian Rivera (actress and model)
68. Eduardo V. Manalo (deputy Executive Minister of Iglesia Ni Cristo)
69. Carlos J. Caparas (cartoonist and filmmaker)
70. Asi Taulava (Philippines National Basketball team captain)
71. General Jesus A. Verzosa (Chief of Philippine National Police)
72. Cristine Reyes (actress and FHM’s ***iest Woman 2009)
73. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (politician)
74. Imee Marcos (politician)
75. Willie Revillame (TV host (Wowowee))
76. Katrina Halili (actress and model)
77. Imelda Marcos (former First Lady of the Philippines)
78. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (GMA) (President of the Philippines)
79. Joseph “Erap” Estrada (former president of the Philippines)
80. Hayden Kho Jr (doctor, actor)

I’d like to contradict with the result of the survey here. How come that people still trust people who have already showed their personal interest in their position and already made a big mistake in their career. I think you know who I point out here. Now I wonder in this coming election, people are still trusting though they have seen the worst. We need a change, this country really needs a change now! Please let us learn from the past presidents and choose only the least evil as they say. In the next days, I’ll be posting some info about the presidentiables. I’d really like to know about them and their platforms if they have one. Goodluck beloved Philippines!

My heart goes to all the families and friends of the Maguindanao massacre victims. I think that’s the saddest news I’ve ever heard this year. Imagine? Killing humans just because of selfish political ambitions. It’s not a teaching of God. That fact could break anybody’s heart. Aside from the killing happened in Maguindanao, what went more sad is to learn how bad people became just to get what they want.

Monday, Nov. 23 when the mass killings happened in Maguindanao. 100 armed men stopped the convoy of Mangudadatu while on their way to file for the candidacy of vice-mayor Toto Mangudadatu for governor in their province. Most person who went with the convoy is women because they believe they will not be harmed by their political rival as believed that in rido teachings, women are untouchables. But it went wrong this time, no life is spared. even the media men were killed. Now this makes Philippines the most dangerous country for journalist. Even I, became afraid of the country that I lived in, I feel no safe being here specifically in Mindanao. I think I cannot put my trust to politicians anymore and more so the government administration, I don’t really know what their motive is. Now that election is coming, I find it hard to pick the right person to vote for different government positions. I might sound pathetic here.

This problem need to be solved now, not later. I don’t know what is the next step that the president will take after announcing day of mourning yesterday November 25, 2009. I want to see more action about this than just talk and talk. Hope this will not be a dump case.

God bless Philippines!