Wednesday, November 26. 2003
About Daily Zamboanga Times
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Since its birth as a daily on May 26, 1990, the Daily Zamboanga Times has lived up to its reputation as Zamboanga's Very Own Daily Newspaper. It is located on Mayor Jaldon Street, Zamboanga City.  Daily Zamboanga Times is located at the back of Grand Astoria Carpark, along Mayor Jaldon St., Zamboanga City. It has been acclaimed by the Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI) President Juan P. Dayang as the most prestigious daily in Southern Philippines and acknowledged as leader in news and information in Mindanao's Region 9 (Zamboanga Peninsula). It's primary mission as a community newspaper is to be fair and decent vehicle of mass information, guardian of government and people's affairs, crystalizer of public opinion, purveyor of truth and justice, partner of the people in progress and development in this part of the country |
Editorial and Administrative Staff
ROY RAMOS
Editor-In-ChiefJOVIAN DIESTO
Associate EditorTITA E. CORTEZA
Society EditorDIVINE ATILANO
Account Executive/ Advertising-In-ChargeSHAUNTAL D. MACASO
Secretary
COLUMNISTS
MIKE APOSTOL- Table TalkBOB JALDON- Behind the Lines
BONG BUE- For the Record
DRIGO BALBON- Looking In
BONG SIMBAJON- Insider Ecozone
PERRY LAHAMAN- Thy mind and Mine
JUN SANTOS- Black is Black
VIC ALVAREZ- Morning na Zamboanga
BETTY ELAGO- Tickle me Pink
NUNG AJIHIL- Through and Through
ROGER CABELTES- A thought to Share
PELAGIO MANDI- Magnificat
REX G. MIRAVITE- Opinion
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REMEDIOS MARMOLEÑO
MENARDO WENCESLAO
RINA DE JESUS
A. SAUTI
CLEM BASCAR
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JOVIAN DIESTO- General beatBHONG SIMBAJON- Special reports
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#1
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2007-11-26 19:45 wrote:
Good day.
I am Hannah Villares, a junior student taking up BS Development Communication in the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). One of my subjects this semester is DEVC 123 (Management and Production of a Community Newspaper). One of the requirements of the said subject is a case study on one of the ten successful community newspapers of the Philippines. I was assigned by my professor to conduct a case study on your community newspaper, The Zamboanga Times.
In line with this, I would humbly like to ask for your community newspaper's contact information (telephone, email address, etc) so that I could conduct my data gathering for my case study. Rest assured that all the information I would be asking from you would be confidential and used only for academic purposes.
Thank you very much and I am hoping for a positive response from you.
More power! God bless you.
Sincerely yours,
Hannah Villares
I am Hannah Villares, a junior student taking up BS Development Communication in the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). One of my subjects this semester is DEVC 123 (Management and Production of a Community Newspaper). One of the requirements of the said subject is a case study on one of the ten successful community newspapers of the Philippines. I was assigned by my professor to conduct a case study on your community newspaper, The Zamboanga Times.
In line with this, I would humbly like to ask for your community newspaper's contact information (telephone, email address, etc) so that I could conduct my data gathering for my case study. Rest assured that all the information I would be asking from you would be confidential and used only for academic purposes.
Thank you very much and I am hoping for a positive response from you.
More power! God bless you.
Sincerely yours,
Hannah Villares
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#2.1
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2007-12-05 08:23 wrote:
Please Call: 990-25-63 for information regarding advertising.
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#2.2
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2010-04-11 22:59 wrote:
Dear sir, Can I ask for your help to find Mrs. Norma V.Llena.P.hd ( wife of Mr. Leo Llena and mother of Richardo V. Llena.) I only know she is from zamboanga. She worked for asean development bank project in Indonesia with a company called modecor years ago and been back to the philipines.
She is my children grandmother and my children wish to keep in touch with her (and other family.) but was lost contact since we move to England. My name is Yuni and my email address is: priscilla_theresa2004@yahoo.com. Pls publish it to your daily news and inform me if there is any news. Thank you.
She is my children grandmother and my children wish to keep in touch with her (and other family.) but was lost contact since we move to England. My name is Yuni and my email address is: priscilla_theresa2004@yahoo.com. Pls publish it to your daily news and inform me if there is any news. Thank you.
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#3
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2007-12-10 12:54 wrote:
thanks if we can contributee to your paper.
we are ngo workers into development work based in davao.
best regards,
jun aparece
we are ngo workers into development work based in davao.
best regards,
jun aparece
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It's great to see Zambo Times online and the paper has opened the doors of Zamboanga to the rest of the world through digital publishing.
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Pls furnish your email address of the news desk. I want to send a a press release for an event in Zamboanga City this coming week. Thsnkd.
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#5
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2008-01-21 13:59 wrote:
dear sir,
Can I ask for your help to find Mr. Edwin del mundo..somewhere there in Zamboanga. I am from Iloilo and I knew his son Marvin Cornel. They have never seen each other since marvin was born. Now he wanted to search his father. his mother said that his father is a resident of zamboanga, but she never mention the province or barangay...and she dont want to give him anymore clues. Pls publish it to your daily news..Here is my email add kayemarille_absalon@yahoo.com pls inform me if there is any progress..thank you very much..
Can I ask for your help to find Mr. Edwin del mundo..somewhere there in Zamboanga. I am from Iloilo and I knew his son Marvin Cornel. They have never seen each other since marvin was born. Now he wanted to search his father. his mother said that his father is a resident of zamboanga, but she never mention the province or barangay...and she dont want to give him anymore clues. Pls publish it to your daily news..Here is my email add kayemarille_absalon@yahoo.com pls inform me if there is any progress..thank you very much..
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#6
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2008-01-28 01:19 wrote:
this is for roy ramos, the editor in chiel.
is the daily zamboanga times an offspring of the original zamboanga times founded in the 1950s by efren pena?
bert alfaro
is the daily zamboanga times an offspring of the original zamboanga times founded in the 1950s by efren pena?
bert alfaro
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Greetings. I'm a job seeker from Zamboanga City. I am a graduate of Western Mindanao State University where I finished my Bachelor of Laws.
I applied in this company so-called ESS Manufacturing Company, Inc. which holds its offices at the 41st, 42nd and 23rd floor of PBCOM Tower, Ayala Avenue, Makati, for the position of Legal researcher/legal indexer.
They called me to take their written exam. The next day they called me and they told me that I passed the written exam. Furthermore I have to pass their assessment (I don't have any idea on what's their procedure on this). Later they call me and told me that I passed and I was invited for an interview.
On the day of the interview, I was asked by this interviewer: Where did I took my Bachelor of Laws? I told her: from Western Mindanao State University. She replied: Pardon again? I repeated my answer. Then she blurted: Oh Mindanaooo... As if there's an expression of awe and surprise. I felt a bit insulted because I sense a negative connotation from the tone of her voice.
And they say that they would call within a week if ever they will decide to hire me.
I know that it is management prerogative to select and hire whom they want to be employed in the company. But as an applicant, we also have a right to be respected. Of our being human, because we have feelings, too. Emotions. We get hurt. We're not automatons or machines.
Also, as an emphasis, we have the right to be respected of our roots.
I wrote this letter as a full-blown protest because it is clear that I was not hired because of the word MINDANAO in my resume.
And as always, I will not be ashamed to be called a MINDANAOAN! I am a MINDANAOAN! and I will always be a MINDANAOAN!
People might say that I am overreacting and experiencing some sort of paranoia. No, I'm just offended by the way that certain intelligent interviewer uttered the word MINDANAO. As if there's an air of derision and disgust. As if such word MINDANAO will put my application into damnation. Into one of their shredding machines or trash cans.
If they are smart enough, they should have noticed the word MINDANAO in my resume before I was called to take their written exam. Also, why did I passed their assessment? I don't have any clue to how they do it. And later they would dumped my application because of the word MINDANAO. They should have had saved me from the expense of going back and forth from my residence in Ermita, Manila and to their place. I should not be experiencing asthmatic attacks right now brought by the stress of traveling and city pollution.
This goes to show that these Corporate Indios don't really know how to read. I used the word Indios on these Pathetics because I have Spanish/Mexican blood running in my veins. And I speak a Creole Spanish language called Chavacano. Now, that's throwing their trying hard Racist attitude back at them.
Also, I wrote this letter to warn other Mindanaoans that these trying hard Racist exists. And we as MINDANAOANS should stand up and fight for what we believe is right.
After passing all the requirements, tests, exams, assesments, etc. whatever, then Dumping your application in the end because you're a MINDANAOAN is tantamount to Economic Abuse, as defined by law and construed in a liberal and broader context.
This local racism phenomenon must be stopped!
I am also writing this on behalf of everyone who has experienced the same.
Thank you very much
God bless us all!
P.S. This letter is a rough draft and I didn't do some editing or proofreading. I have done this on the spot to capture the essence, emotion and energy of my sentiment as a MINDANAOAN and as a HUMAN BEING. KINDLY PUBLISH THIS FOR EVERYONE TO KNOW.
I applied in this company so-called ESS Manufacturing Company, Inc. which holds its offices at the 41st, 42nd and 23rd floor of PBCOM Tower, Ayala Avenue, Makati, for the position of Legal researcher/legal indexer.
They called me to take their written exam. The next day they called me and they told me that I passed the written exam. Furthermore I have to pass their assessment (I don't have any idea on what's their procedure on this). Later they call me and told me that I passed and I was invited for an interview.
On the day of the interview, I was asked by this interviewer: Where did I took my Bachelor of Laws? I told her: from Western Mindanao State University. She replied: Pardon again? I repeated my answer. Then she blurted: Oh Mindanaooo... As if there's an expression of awe and surprise. I felt a bit insulted because I sense a negative connotation from the tone of her voice.
And they say that they would call within a week if ever they will decide to hire me.
I know that it is management prerogative to select and hire whom they want to be employed in the company. But as an applicant, we also have a right to be respected. Of our being human, because we have feelings, too. Emotions. We get hurt. We're not automatons or machines.
Also, as an emphasis, we have the right to be respected of our roots.
I wrote this letter as a full-blown protest because it is clear that I was not hired because of the word MINDANAO in my resume.
And as always, I will not be ashamed to be called a MINDANAOAN! I am a MINDANAOAN! and I will always be a MINDANAOAN!
People might say that I am overreacting and experiencing some sort of paranoia. No, I'm just offended by the way that certain intelligent interviewer uttered the word MINDANAO. As if there's an air of derision and disgust. As if such word MINDANAO will put my application into damnation. Into one of their shredding machines or trash cans.
If they are smart enough, they should have noticed the word MINDANAO in my resume before I was called to take their written exam. Also, why did I passed their assessment? I don't have any clue to how they do it. And later they would dumped my application because of the word MINDANAO. They should have had saved me from the expense of going back and forth from my residence in Ermita, Manila and to their place. I should not be experiencing asthmatic attacks right now brought by the stress of traveling and city pollution.
This goes to show that these Corporate Indios don't really know how to read. I used the word Indios on these Pathetics because I have Spanish/Mexican blood running in my veins. And I speak a Creole Spanish language called Chavacano. Now, that's throwing their trying hard Racist attitude back at them.
Also, I wrote this letter to warn other Mindanaoans that these trying hard Racist exists. And we as MINDANAOANS should stand up and fight for what we believe is right.
After passing all the requirements, tests, exams, assesments, etc. whatever, then Dumping your application in the end because you're a MINDANAOAN is tantamount to Economic Abuse, as defined by law and construed in a liberal and broader context.
This local racism phenomenon must be stopped!
I am also writing this on behalf of everyone who has experienced the same.
Thank you very much
God bless us all!
P.S. This letter is a rough draft and I didn't do some editing or proofreading. I have done this on the spot to capture the essence, emotion and energy of my sentiment as a MINDANAOAN and as a HUMAN BEING. KINDLY PUBLISH THIS FOR EVERYONE TO KNOW.
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#7.1
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2008-05-19 06:03 wrote:
Sir:
Don't worry. Just smile. Your talent and capabilities are meant for something higher than just being a legal researcher for that company.
Regarding Chavacano and Mindanao: When my daughter Perlas Kintanar Lorenzo, M.D. regularly travelled around the world for two years she found out that her Chavacano was highly useful in communicating with people in Cuba, Texas, Peru, Brazil, Argentina, Spain and many other places.
And Mindanao is a good starting point for discussion.
Don't worry. Just smile. Your talent and capabilities are meant for something higher than just being a legal researcher for that company.
Regarding Chavacano and Mindanao: When my daughter Perlas Kintanar Lorenzo, M.D. regularly travelled around the world for two years she found out that her Chavacano was highly useful in communicating with people in Cuba, Texas, Peru, Brazil, Argentina, Spain and many other places.
And Mindanao is a good starting point for discussion.
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#7.2
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2008-12-29 15:18 wrote:
Atty.,
my symphaty of what had ahppened to you,suck to those peopel who dont know about mindanao.i feel pity on them for being an ignorant though they live in socialize city.cheer up atty. were proud to be a mindanaoan and a chavacano.
my symphaty of what had ahppened to you,suck to those peopel who dont know about mindanao.i feel pity on them for being an ignorant though they live in socialize city.cheer up atty. were proud to be a mindanaoan and a chavacano.
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#7.3
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2009-11-29 19:48 wrote:
What's the fuss here? It just show that someone was more qualified than you.(SIMPLE). It doesn't mean that because you already passed everything you will outrightly get into that said vacancy. I just don't know if this was your first interview hence you reacted as being discriminated. I graduated from Notre Dame of Jolo during my elementary and from WMSU in college but I still landed in a job in a Multinational Company. I already shifted three companies since 2005 and I started from Staff to present VP). My advice to you is SHOW THEM WHAT STUFF YOU ARE MADE OF. Show your knowledge.
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Greetings. I'm a job seeker from Zamboanga City. I am a graduate of Western Mindanao State University where I finished my Bachelor of Laws.
I applied in this company so-called ESS Manufacturing Company, Inc. which holds its offices at the 41st, 42nd and 23rd floor of PBCOM Tower, Ayala Avenue, Makati, for the position of Legal researcher/legal indexer.
They called me to take their written exam. The next day they called me and they told me that I passed the written exam. Furthermore I have to pass their assessment (I don't have any idea on what's their procedure on this). Later they call me and told me that I passed and I was invited for an interview.
On the day of the interview, I was asked by this interviewer: Where did I took my Bachelor of Laws? I told her: from Western Mindanao State University. She replied: Pardon again? I repeated my answer. Then she blurted: Oh Mindanaooo... As if there's an expression of awe and surprise. I felt a bit insulted because I sense a negative connotation from the tone of her voice.
And they say that they would call within a week if ever they will decide to hire me.
I know that it is management prerogative to select and hire whom they want to be employed in the company. But as an applicant, we also have a right to be respected. Of our being human, because we have feelings, too. Emotions. We get hurt. We're not automatons or machines.
Also, as an emphasis, we have the right to be respected of our roots.
I wrote this letter as a full-blown protest because it is clear that I was not hired because of the word MINDANAO in my resume.
And as always, I will not be ashamed to be called a MINDANAOAN! I am a MINDANAOAN! and I will always be a MINDANAOAN!
People might say that I am overreacting and experiencing some sort of paranoia. No, I'm just offended by the way that certain intelligent interviewer uttered the word MINDANAO. As if there's an air of derision and disgust. As if such word MINDANAO will put my application into damnation. Into one of their shredding machines or trash cans.
If they are smart enough, they should have noticed the word MINDANAO in my resume before I was called to take their written exam. Also, why did I passed their assessment? I don't have any clue to how they do it. And later they would dumped my application because of the word MINDANAO. They should have had saved me from the expense of going back and forth from my residence in Ermita, Manila and to their place. I should not be experiencing asthmatic attacks right now brought by the stress of traveling and city pollution.
This goes to show that these Corporate Indios don't really know how to read. I used the word Indios on these Pathetics because I have Spanish/Mexican blood running in my veins. And I speak a Creole Spanish language called Chavacano. Now, that's throwing their trying hard Racist attitude back at them.
Also, I wrote this letter to warn other Mindanaoans that these trying hard Racist exists. And we as MINDANAOANS should stand up and fight for what we believe is right.
After passing all the requirements, tests, exams, assesments, etc. whatever, then Dumping your application in the end because you're a MINDANAOAN is tantamount to Economic Abuse, as defined by law and construed in a liberal and broader context.
This local racism phenomenon must be stopped!
I am also writing this on behalf of everyone who has experienced the same.
Thank you very much
God bless us all!
P.S. This letter is a rough draft and I didn't do some editing or proofreading. I have done this on the spot to capture the essence, emotion and energy of my sentiment as a MINDANAOAN and as a HUMAN BEING. KINDLY PUBLISH THIS FOR EVERYONE TO KNOW.
I applied in this company so-called ESS Manufacturing Company, Inc. which holds its offices at the 41st, 42nd and 23rd floor of PBCOM Tower, Ayala Avenue, Makati, for the position of Legal researcher/legal indexer.
They called me to take their written exam. The next day they called me and they told me that I passed the written exam. Furthermore I have to pass their assessment (I don't have any idea on what's their procedure on this). Later they call me and told me that I passed and I was invited for an interview.
On the day of the interview, I was asked by this interviewer: Where did I took my Bachelor of Laws? I told her: from Western Mindanao State University. She replied: Pardon again? I repeated my answer. Then she blurted: Oh Mindanaooo... As if there's an expression of awe and surprise. I felt a bit insulted because I sense a negative connotation from the tone of her voice.
And they say that they would call within a week if ever they will decide to hire me.
I know that it is management prerogative to select and hire whom they want to be employed in the company. But as an applicant, we also have a right to be respected. Of our being human, because we have feelings, too. Emotions. We get hurt. We're not automatons or machines.
Also, as an emphasis, we have the right to be respected of our roots.
I wrote this letter as a full-blown protest because it is clear that I was not hired because of the word MINDANAO in my resume.
And as always, I will not be ashamed to be called a MINDANAOAN! I am a MINDANAOAN! and I will always be a MINDANAOAN!
People might say that I am overreacting and experiencing some sort of paranoia. No, I'm just offended by the way that certain intelligent interviewer uttered the word MINDANAO. As if there's an air of derision and disgust. As if such word MINDANAO will put my application into damnation. Into one of their shredding machines or trash cans.
If they are smart enough, they should have noticed the word MINDANAO in my resume before I was called to take their written exam. Also, why did I passed their assessment? I don't have any clue to how they do it. And later they would dumped my application because of the word MINDANAO. They should have had saved me from the expense of going back and forth from my residence in Ermita, Manila and to their place. I should not be experiencing asthmatic attacks right now brought by the stress of traveling and city pollution.
This goes to show that these Corporate Indios don't really know how to read. I used the word Indios on these Pathetics because I have Spanish/Mexican blood running in my veins. And I speak a Creole Spanish language called Chavacano. Now, that's throwing their trying hard Racist attitude back at them.
Also, I wrote this letter to warn other Mindanaoans that these trying hard Racist exists. And we as MINDANAOANS should stand up and fight for what we believe is right.
After passing all the requirements, tests, exams, assesments, etc. whatever, then Dumping your application in the end because you're a MINDANAOAN is tantamount to Economic Abuse, as defined by law and construed in a liberal and broader context.
This local racism phenomenon must be stopped!
I am also writing this on behalf of everyone who has experienced the same.
Thank you very much
God bless us all!
P.S. This letter is a rough draft and I didn't do some editing or proofreading. I have done this on the spot to capture the essence, emotion and energy of my sentiment as a MINDANAOAN and as a HUMAN BEING. KINDLY PUBLISH THIS FOR EVERYONE TO KNOW.
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#9
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2008-05-06 16:45 wrote:
CALM DOWN, take a deep breath...I know where you are coming from. I, as a Zamboangenyo was a victim of this kind of racial slurs Filipino style when you go to Luzon. You can not do anything about this other than to learn how to live with it and make the best of it and not only to survive but to excel. Believe me if you can survive this Filipino descrimination you can survive any where else in the world and succeed.
More if you do speak "CHAVACANO" when you go to South, Central and North America which USA is part of it, No UP or any other top Universiies in the Philippines can say they are better than you are because you can better communicate the Americans than any of them from Luzon.
If you think I am a liar, ask any body who had been in California, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico,Texas, Florida, New york and the rest of USA states. Spanish is the second language in this part of the world. And to be a Chavacano speaker is the envy of all Filipinos, so be proud that you are from WMSU just like me from ZAEC.
More if you do speak "CHAVACANO" when you go to South, Central and North America which USA is part of it, No UP or any other top Universiies in the Philippines can say they are better than you are because you can better communicate the Americans than any of them from Luzon.
If you think I am a liar, ask any body who had been in California, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico,Texas, Florida, New york and the rest of USA states. Spanish is the second language in this part of the world. And to be a Chavacano speaker is the envy of all Filipinos, so be proud that you are from WMSU just like me from ZAEC.
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#9.1
on
2008-05-08 20:35 wrote:
Yes, I believe you..
I will publish your comment in my site: http://fernan45.multiply.com
Thanks
I will publish your comment in my site: http://fernan45.multiply.com
Thanks
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#10
on
2008-05-09 16:18 wrote:
You are the kind of man who got the essence to go places. Just don't forget to bring the kind of FIRE you had when you were writing about the racism but this time install a SWITCH so you can turn it ON when the world treats you cold and turn it OFF when the heat is blurring you. This will certainly take you far.
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#11
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2008-05-09 23:21 wrote:
I stongly agree with Jon Legaspi's comment. People who are from Luzon or Vizayas are unable to cummincate with spanish speaking patients here in the States. Spanish is truly the second language in the US and not Tagalog. So we should be very proud of where we came from. NURSES from Luzon or Manila just stare at ME when I open my mouth and HEAR ME TALKING TO Spanish patients AND i BET YOU iT IS VERY EFFECTIVE BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN DOING IT 20 YEARS NOW.. mUCHAS GRACIAS Y VIVA ZAMBOANGA.
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#12
on
2008-05-29 21:38 wrote:
When we will be selecting the best?
By: Nurkiram T. Ditti
The Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao was created by virtue of Republic Act 6734 in August 1, 1989 during the regime of President Corazon C. Aquino for the reason to meet the demands of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) who’s at that time fighting and demanding for the independence of Mindanao. Series of peace talk have been done between the MNLF and the GRP to end the unending conflict between both parties. However, the negotiation turned down; instead the Philippine government comes up with evil motive to grant Muslim Mindanaoans debris the autonomous region ignoring history that Mindanao have never been part of the Philippines which the MNLF are fighting for. The existence of the region was done through democratic process. Out of many cities and provinces of Mindanao only four provinces were in favor to be part of the ARMM. In fact, if there was a clear and honest conduct of plebiscite at that time, the whole constituents were not in favor thus, Tawi-Tawi shouldn’t have been included supposedly because they saw that the ARMM will not bring good to them and couldn’t addressed the problem of the whole Bangsa Moro people. To many, ARMM is bogus. Look, since it is inception, what happened to the condition of its constituents? Many of our people are continuously suffering due to the insufficient delivery of basic public services. No improvement on agriculture, fisheries, infrastructures, education, health services, peace and order, simply, because they have our Political Leaders have no concrete political agenda. The Autonomous Region should serve as a purpose for our local officials to pass laws towards the upliftment and welfare of our lives and benefits to our community. From the start, until today, it is an obvious observation that we are not moving forward. Our region lacks facilities and educational developments that need further access and modification despite billion of pesos poured down by the Malacanang for the purpose. Means of livelihood and job opportunities are in dire need. These are but just few of main concerns that our local leaders should act upon.
As election is fast approaching, we the ARMM citizens should reflect upon the past elections – those who won but didn’t serve. We are their constituents. They are our servants. Servants whom we have trusted the responsibility to show justification of the positions they have. Did they pass any single bill into law? Did they alleviate the sufferings of the poor? Did they make drastic moves to bring Government Examination to Tawi-Tawi for the benefits of our people? Or did they just conduct the National Anthem during the opening of their session in Regional Legislative Assembly (RLA)? Or did they just smoke all day long in their air-conditioned rooms? Or did they just put on their make-up and did nothing? Or they are not knowledgeable enough to pass laws? Were they not just enjoying the spotlight and proud to have dozens of bodyguards? Were they not just living in luxurious mansions? Were they not just thinking about their children, sending them into exclusive schools forgetting serving their people? If we are very much aware of the incompetence of our leaders, should we allow this shameful thing to happen over and over again?
In my observation, Public Office is no longer a Public Service but it is a Public Selfish, I say so because most of our political leaders competing with each other building expensive and colossal mansions and real estates; deluxe wheels; unnumbered guns and ammunitions; business outlets; bundles of cash deposit; and fully-embedded with jewelries. They are proud to be praised by their followers for possessing such wealth and disregarding the fact that conscious and concerned citizens are questioning their performances and their acquisition of wealth. It puzzles the people why the government doesn’t check the lifestyle and accomplishment of those political leaders. Indeed, ill-gotten wealth like this is just temporary for in a split of a second it will be gone by the wind. In the past, many corrupt leaders enjoying similar situation like Former President Saddam Hussein of Iraq, our past president Ferdinand Marcos, and many others whose end was in disgraceful death. Do you want to be ill-remembered like them? Did their power bring them honor? Remember if Former Iraq President Saddam Hussein was hanged, all corrupt leaders regardless of faith will be hanged by God in the Day of Judgment. Wake up before it’s too late. Our dear leaders, it is about time to change. Think of what you can do for your people, enough amassing public money and please be ashamed. Remember! Our doings can be seen by God. You still have chance to serve your constituents and do better. Why don’t you ask our National Leaders to make Zamboanga City, a center to serve the pilgrims by directing concerned Airliners to open an office here during the month of the Hadj to avoid too many expenses, hassle and so forth? And you can also put up tangible livelihood programs that cater the need of responsible beneficiaries. Why don’t you develop the skills of your people making them self-reliant? The problem of your people is not all money but it is a law you pass or make in the RLA for them to earn clean and decent income. The truth, there are many things you can do in the Regional Legislative Assembly for the welfare of your people. I am looking forward that our leaders in power can learn so that you can serve with utmost responsibility and integrity as provided in Philippine Constitution 1987 Article XI Section I that a public office is a public trust. I am earnestly praying that there is still a little conscience left in your soul.
It is about time to realize sending our representatives to the Regional Legislative Assembly who manifests sincerity and dedication. If we can’t choose such competent leaders at least we have to choose leaders that we can be proud of like DR. GEORGE R. LEE, ISMAEL “POCHONG” ABUBAKAR, and LATE ATTY. DERRY IBRAHIM (May his soul rest in peace) who showed their intelligent and brilliantness before their peers in RLA and have received great admiration in Cotabato City. Yes, it seems that everybody is running but we should be on the right track of choosing competent ones!
By: Nurkiram T. Ditti
The Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao was created by virtue of Republic Act 6734 in August 1, 1989 during the regime of President Corazon C. Aquino for the reason to meet the demands of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) who’s at that time fighting and demanding for the independence of Mindanao. Series of peace talk have been done between the MNLF and the GRP to end the unending conflict between both parties. However, the negotiation turned down; instead the Philippine government comes up with evil motive to grant Muslim Mindanaoans debris the autonomous region ignoring history that Mindanao have never been part of the Philippines which the MNLF are fighting for. The existence of the region was done through democratic process. Out of many cities and provinces of Mindanao only four provinces were in favor to be part of the ARMM. In fact, if there was a clear and honest conduct of plebiscite at that time, the whole constituents were not in favor thus, Tawi-Tawi shouldn’t have been included supposedly because they saw that the ARMM will not bring good to them and couldn’t addressed the problem of the whole Bangsa Moro people. To many, ARMM is bogus. Look, since it is inception, what happened to the condition of its constituents? Many of our people are continuously suffering due to the insufficient delivery of basic public services. No improvement on agriculture, fisheries, infrastructures, education, health services, peace and order, simply, because they have our Political Leaders have no concrete political agenda. The Autonomous Region should serve as a purpose for our local officials to pass laws towards the upliftment and welfare of our lives and benefits to our community. From the start, until today, it is an obvious observation that we are not moving forward. Our region lacks facilities and educational developments that need further access and modification despite billion of pesos poured down by the Malacanang for the purpose. Means of livelihood and job opportunities are in dire need. These are but just few of main concerns that our local leaders should act upon.
As election is fast approaching, we the ARMM citizens should reflect upon the past elections – those who won but didn’t serve. We are their constituents. They are our servants. Servants whom we have trusted the responsibility to show justification of the positions they have. Did they pass any single bill into law? Did they alleviate the sufferings of the poor? Did they make drastic moves to bring Government Examination to Tawi-Tawi for the benefits of our people? Or did they just conduct the National Anthem during the opening of their session in Regional Legislative Assembly (RLA)? Or did they just smoke all day long in their air-conditioned rooms? Or did they just put on their make-up and did nothing? Or they are not knowledgeable enough to pass laws? Were they not just enjoying the spotlight and proud to have dozens of bodyguards? Were they not just living in luxurious mansions? Were they not just thinking about their children, sending them into exclusive schools forgetting serving their people? If we are very much aware of the incompetence of our leaders, should we allow this shameful thing to happen over and over again?
In my observation, Public Office is no longer a Public Service but it is a Public Selfish, I say so because most of our political leaders competing with each other building expensive and colossal mansions and real estates; deluxe wheels; unnumbered guns and ammunitions; business outlets; bundles of cash deposit; and fully-embedded with jewelries. They are proud to be praised by their followers for possessing such wealth and disregarding the fact that conscious and concerned citizens are questioning their performances and their acquisition of wealth. It puzzles the people why the government doesn’t check the lifestyle and accomplishment of those political leaders. Indeed, ill-gotten wealth like this is just temporary for in a split of a second it will be gone by the wind. In the past, many corrupt leaders enjoying similar situation like Former President Saddam Hussein of Iraq, our past president Ferdinand Marcos, and many others whose end was in disgraceful death. Do you want to be ill-remembered like them? Did their power bring them honor? Remember if Former Iraq President Saddam Hussein was hanged, all corrupt leaders regardless of faith will be hanged by God in the Day of Judgment. Wake up before it’s too late. Our dear leaders, it is about time to change. Think of what you can do for your people, enough amassing public money and please be ashamed. Remember! Our doings can be seen by God. You still have chance to serve your constituents and do better. Why don’t you ask our National Leaders to make Zamboanga City, a center to serve the pilgrims by directing concerned Airliners to open an office here during the month of the Hadj to avoid too many expenses, hassle and so forth? And you can also put up tangible livelihood programs that cater the need of responsible beneficiaries. Why don’t you develop the skills of your people making them self-reliant? The problem of your people is not all money but it is a law you pass or make in the RLA for them to earn clean and decent income. The truth, there are many things you can do in the Regional Legislative Assembly for the welfare of your people. I am looking forward that our leaders in power can learn so that you can serve with utmost responsibility and integrity as provided in Philippine Constitution 1987 Article XI Section I that a public office is a public trust. I am earnestly praying that there is still a little conscience left in your soul.
It is about time to realize sending our representatives to the Regional Legislative Assembly who manifests sincerity and dedication. If we can’t choose such competent leaders at least we have to choose leaders that we can be proud of like DR. GEORGE R. LEE, ISMAEL “POCHONG” ABUBAKAR, and LATE ATTY. DERRY IBRAHIM (May his soul rest in peace) who showed their intelligent and brilliantness before their peers in RLA and have received great admiration in Cotabato City. Yes, it seems that everybody is running but we should be on the right track of choosing competent ones!
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There is an internet blog release stating that Fernan Soria or Soria Fernan "apologize to all Filipinos i n Manila and Luzon whom I may have offended with my re [...]". Whoever is circulating this false blog release is hell-bent on ruining the name and reputation of the guy who wrote about Local Racism and applicant's right to be respected of their roots. Well I tell you punk or whatever you may conceived yourself to be, Fernan Soria or Soria Fernan is just a pseudonym.
He is not that hungry for personal fame. He simply wanted to inform the public about the sad reality that Mindanaoans job applicants like him encounter in Metro Manila nowadays. And if you feel that you are the ones being offended, well, "bato bato sa langit, ang matamaan huwag magagalit". Or as my former Yakan teacher in history says, "bato bato sa langit, ang matamaan masaktan sana."
It's easy to pretend to be someone nowadays in the internet. It is easy to steal identities. But one for thing for sure, Fernan Soria or Soria Fernan or whatever his name is, is not apologizing to anyone for anything. Porque? Cosa ba el disuyu culpa? Grande culpa ba hace sale con el verdad situacion?
Si quien man tu tampa Fernan Soria or Soria Fernan ta mira yo grande gad contigo ya paga. Ara ta protecta camo el nombre del di inyo compania cay tiene uno gente ya escribi contra con ustedes. El uno gente hende man reclama si hende ele agraviado, natural lang.
If they are smart enough, they should have noticed the word MINDANAO in my resume before I was called to take their written exam. Also, why did I passed their assessment? I don't have any clue to how they do it. And later they would dumped my application because of the word MINDANAO. They should have had saved me from the expense of going back and forth from my residence in Ermita, Manila and to their place.
I should not be experiencing asthmatic attacks right now brought by the stress of traveling and city pollution. This goes to show that these Corporate Indios don't really know how to read. I used the word Indios on these Pathetics because I have Spanish/Mexican blood running in my veins. And I speak a Creole Spanish language called Chavacano. Now, that's throwing their trying hard Racist attitude back at them.
"bato bato sa langit, ang matamaan masaktan sana." -Sir J. S.
He is not that hungry for personal fame. He simply wanted to inform the public about the sad reality that Mindanaoans job applicants like him encounter in Metro Manila nowadays. And if you feel that you are the ones being offended, well, "bato bato sa langit, ang matamaan huwag magagalit". Or as my former Yakan teacher in history says, "bato bato sa langit, ang matamaan masaktan sana."
It's easy to pretend to be someone nowadays in the internet. It is easy to steal identities. But one for thing for sure, Fernan Soria or Soria Fernan or whatever his name is, is not apologizing to anyone for anything. Porque? Cosa ba el disuyu culpa? Grande culpa ba hace sale con el verdad situacion?
Si quien man tu tampa Fernan Soria or Soria Fernan ta mira yo grande gad contigo ya paga. Ara ta protecta camo el nombre del di inyo compania cay tiene uno gente ya escribi contra con ustedes. El uno gente hende man reclama si hende ele agraviado, natural lang.
If they are smart enough, they should have noticed the word MINDANAO in my resume before I was called to take their written exam. Also, why did I passed their assessment? I don't have any clue to how they do it. And later they would dumped my application because of the word MINDANAO. They should have had saved me from the expense of going back and forth from my residence in Ermita, Manila and to their place.
I should not be experiencing asthmatic attacks right now brought by the stress of traveling and city pollution. This goes to show that these Corporate Indios don't really know how to read. I used the word Indios on these Pathetics because I have Spanish/Mexican blood running in my veins. And I speak a Creole Spanish language called Chavacano. Now, that's throwing their trying hard Racist attitude back at them.
"bato bato sa langit, ang matamaan masaktan sana." -Sir J. S.
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2008-06-25 16:14 wrote:
Chief Editor:
I find it very disturbing that after my siister who is a faculty of ZSCMST paid off the housing lot through the school representative Mrs. Flores of Zamboanga State College of Marine Schiences and Technology but it came out that not all payments were posted and instead of paid off my sister still owe a lot. Corruptions inside the school even among the teachers who victimized their own co-teachers.
Please, if you could help publicized more of thier corruption hoping that that straighten my sisters account not just ignoring her and giving her hard time.
I find it very disturbing that after my siister who is a faculty of ZSCMST paid off the housing lot through the school representative Mrs. Flores of Zamboanga State College of Marine Schiences and Technology but it came out that not all payments were posted and instead of paid off my sister still owe a lot. Corruptions inside the school even among the teachers who victimized their own co-teachers.
Please, if you could help publicized more of thier corruption hoping that that straighten my sisters account not just ignoring her and giving her hard time.
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#14.1
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2010-07-13 09:27 wrote:
im so sad mr EA for what happent to your sis,corrupt govt employee must go to hell and jail.they are not belong to the good governance,,you know what because if they can make this bugos to certain employee who is member of the faculty how much to the poor students of that said state college they can only ask what they want,,in addtion to that matter,,i would like to call the attention of the instructor/professor incharge of the PE subject kuno whom this certain corrupt instructor handling,,,,he is coolecting of certain amount that a manager recieved this salary per day you know how much its 400 p /student just to pay to a certain traineer in said PE subject..why? please take note mr. EA and mr Editor in chf i hope this tactics of this corrupt instructor will end up soon as posible before this poor students of zcspc pay the money to thier kurakot na walang hiyang guro guro an na ito,,masakit isipin kung bakit binuhay pa ang mga klsaeng taong ganito,,alam nyo po,,mataagal na tong gingawa,kasi isa rin po ako sa biktima nang taong ito nung ako pay isang studyante sa skol n nasbi ko..dahil first year takot magreklamo baka ma punish durin formation wala kaming magawa kundi ssunod nalang po,,im very thankfull of the technology extreme dahil masbi mo sa buong mundo na walang takot ..na mabugbug,,walang kasinungalingan ang lahat ng sinbi ko po mr editor...gysto ko matigil na ang kabulukan na gingawa nito hayop na taong ito...kaya if you have time mr editor pls pulished this message on news paper para mabasa namn ng mga ka estudyante ko na napahirapan ng tao ito.i would like to call the attention of the president of the ZCSPC sir/madam president please investigate the situation i know you have the rigth to question this barbaric act of your state college..nag ppasalamat din po ako sa mga guro na nag serbisyong totoo na walang bahid kurakot sa kamay nila... pls reply those intersted of this topic ..till next issue
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Somebody posted an alleged write up believed to be written by Fernan Soria at this site:
http://robstroy.com/bisaya/?p=9#comments..
The guy who posted the June 17th comment in this site is NOT Fernan Soria.
And that same guy even made a FAKE multiply account http://fernansoriasis.multiply.com
in order to make a PARODY of http://fernan45.multiply.com.
Very clever these people nowadays…
This is a fervent WARNING to all netizens online..
http://robstroy.com/bisaya/?p=9#comments..
The guy who posted the June 17th comment in this site is NOT Fernan Soria.
And that same guy even made a FAKE multiply account http://fernansoriasis.multiply.com
in order to make a PARODY of http://fernan45.multiply.com.
Very clever these people nowadays…
This is a fervent WARNING to all netizens online..
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2008-07-26 20:51 wrote:
I am a MassComm student from Ateneo de Zamboanga University. I am currently writing for the Ateneo Multimedia program. I am currently working with Mr. Dante Corteza. What advice can you give for newbies like me in the field of journalism?
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2008-07-27 22:33 wrote:
For newbies and other wise: TELL THE TRUTH! Research your stories. Get the facts. Do your homework before you open your mouth or write your stories. Don't just pick up stories or "press releases" from these so-called PIOs of government and private officials and write your byline over them like most of these PRESS people do these days. You will get all kinds of pressures from your employer to change your stories. Stand your ground. Let the facts speak the truth. There are plenty of pretty and good looking faces in "journalism" or what you call MassComm now. What we need more of are truth-tellers. And here is another one for you son: Journalism is a perilous profession. You could lose your life in pursuit of the truth. Most likely you will not become rich. Unless you are prepared to lay down everything in pursuit of the truth, might as well learn origami or basket weaving at this stage of your life. Do something else. Like, be a POLITICIAN.
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#18
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2008-08-05 09:18 wrote:
hi everyone...another day with another responsibilities to work to...i am kikay from Western Mindanao State University. Currently, i am having my internship in your office...hehe..hi sir roy....i would like to ask if it is okay if i could still continue to write even if my internship will end this october...I love writing and i enjoy a lot gathering information specially when i got to meet a lot of powerful and intelligent people whom i have seen only on television before... And in that way i wouldn't mistook Mr. Roy Ramos to anyone just what happened during my first day visiting your office..thank you for being so nice to me...and sorry for the impression that the past OJTs have incurred in my mind...hindi k nmn TERRAMYCIN ah...di lng nila alam kung gaano ka kadown to earth...take care always and more power to you...
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2008-08-22 20:51 wrote:
EVERYONE IS ENTITLED TO HIS OWN OPINION, BUT NOT ON HIS OWN FACTS.
Amidst all the opinions in the media and elsewhere re the current political crisis - BJE - MOA-AD, the fact remains - innocent people are killed, properties destroyed and families displaced. This is indisputable! THIS IS A FACT!
And I cannot help expressing my opinion on these matters through your space "READERS' COMMENTS." As a result, I have been receiving varied reactions on my emails.
I have presented to you my opinions and those were my own. Regardless of what the beliefs of the readers are, I respect them. I will continue to express my opinions in the most careful manner possible, present facts as they are established and accepted by the people and defend them if necessary. I believe that the people can not be fooled all of the time. I believe the majority of us know how to distinguish between what is true or not and what is right or wrong.
Furthermore, I promise not to judge the opinion of others if they differ from mine, or neither tell them what to do if they do not agree with mine. The least I could do is to suggest, like for instance when one of your readers asked what to expect from the military in the event of a terrorist attack.
"EVERYONE IS ENTITLED TO HIS OPINION, BUT NOT ON HIS OWN FACTS."
It means that facts must be supported by evidence. Although opinions obviously don't require evidence, I am aware of the declarations I have made and I am entirely responsible for them. As for facts, they must be established beyond reasonable doubt otherwise they remain as opinions and can not be the basis for action much more for justifying violence.
Let us continue to pray for peace.
Nixon Baban
noxin_b@yahoo.com
Amidst all the opinions in the media and elsewhere re the current political crisis - BJE - MOA-AD, the fact remains - innocent people are killed, properties destroyed and families displaced. This is indisputable! THIS IS A FACT!
And I cannot help expressing my opinion on these matters through your space "READERS' COMMENTS." As a result, I have been receiving varied reactions on my emails.
I have presented to you my opinions and those were my own. Regardless of what the beliefs of the readers are, I respect them. I will continue to express my opinions in the most careful manner possible, present facts as they are established and accepted by the people and defend them if necessary. I believe that the people can not be fooled all of the time. I believe the majority of us know how to distinguish between what is true or not and what is right or wrong.
Furthermore, I promise not to judge the opinion of others if they differ from mine, or neither tell them what to do if they do not agree with mine. The least I could do is to suggest, like for instance when one of your readers asked what to expect from the military in the event of a terrorist attack.
"EVERYONE IS ENTITLED TO HIS OPINION, BUT NOT ON HIS OWN FACTS."
It means that facts must be supported by evidence. Although opinions obviously don't require evidence, I am aware of the declarations I have made and I am entirely responsible for them. As for facts, they must be established beyond reasonable doubt otherwise they remain as opinions and can not be the basis for action much more for justifying violence.
Let us continue to pray for peace.
Nixon Baban
noxin_b@yahoo.com
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#20
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2008-12-06 12:51 wrote:
Buenas Dias! I just want to report about this people who are running a Cybersex Den in your City for years now. They are Marion Roxas, Nancy and Jeng2. both live in Sta. Maria. They have atleast 15 girls working online for sex and $$$. Please put this on air and TV Patrol Chavacano so the people concern will stop.
Thank you!!!
Thank you!!!
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#21
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2009-01-05 11:48 wrote:
Request assistance on iformation regarding your article dated Saturday, December 27. 2008
"Malaysia recognizes King Rodinood Kiram as right owner of Sabah, etc.."
for your kind info, I am staying in Manila and I would wish to see the photos claiming the proof on page 10. thank you
If I may, can i have your official telefone number for further assistance in the future.
"Malaysia recognizes King Rodinood Kiram as right owner of Sabah, etc.."
for your kind info, I am staying in Manila and I would wish to see the photos claiming the proof on page 10. thank you
If I may, can i have your official telefone number for further assistance in the future.
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#22
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2009-03-14 17:31 wrote:
I just want to inform you that your report Dan Toribio Jr. regarding my mother Proserfina N. Gumbao,that you accused of being wanted & arrested is being you as irresponsible journalist. If your publications mission is to give fair justice to people? WHY YOU ARE ACCUSING MY MOTHER AS WANTED? shes not hiding from the authority & we have the right for our reputation,this is libel what you are writing.BE CAREFUL! My mother is a well respected teacher in our community. The case is still in the court so you better shut your mouth & write only the truth,not just that you want you can write anything for your living. You should have conscience & fear from Lord almighty.
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#23
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2009-06-20 02:11 wrote:
Just wondering when will Asia's Latin City be pleasing to every one's eyes again. Would love to see flowers around the City even just bougainvilleas on side streets and every barangay, more public parks hopefully around Nuñez Ext. or if possible between barangays, less traffic or less trykes, drivers who are despicable asking for overcharging fares to think they don't speak Chavacano or know where a specific place is, sigh... the lesser transportations the lesser pollution. I'd rather see calesas or bikes around the City. A bit posh bus terminal. Cleaner and less stinky flea markets. Would love to hear more people speaking Chavacano, no matter where they come from, since they are here in Asia's Latin City. Not only that, yet to speak proper Chavacano with correct spelling (Spanish 101) hehe. I wish teachers and senior citizens will teach and prioritize the speaking of Chavacano esp. in Schools, teach kids as early age as possible, in their elementary years, and at home than Tagalog or other dialects. Still i have high hopes for Zamboanga City to progress and flourish, once again. O'jala... Por Señor Jesu Cristo y Madre Maria Virgen del Pilar.... Viva con Dios y Viva Ciudad de Zamboanga!
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#24
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2009-07-13 14:46 wrote:
HI! To what address can we send press releases for your paper? Thanks
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We wish to invite everyone to visit the 3rd Mindanao Packproplas 2009 ( http://minpackpro.brinkster.net ), Mindanao Printing 2009 (http://minprint.brinkster.net ) and Mindanao Bakery 2009.
It will be held from July 23-26, 2009 at Bangko Sentral, Davao City. Entrance is Free.
It is the Pioneer Machinery Roadshow in Mindanao. A lot of opportunities awaits eveyone.
" Ari na Magnegosyo" is this year's event theme.
The event will be held in conjunction with the 3rd Printers' Convention which will have two main topics such as: Production Planning and Control and Cost Estimating. The convention is organized by two leading Printing Organizations, the Printing Industries Association of Davao and the umbrella association, the Philippine Printing Technical Foundation.
Come and join us!
It will be held from July 23-26, 2009 at Bangko Sentral, Davao City. Entrance is Free.
It is the Pioneer Machinery Roadshow in Mindanao. A lot of opportunities awaits eveyone.
" Ari na Magnegosyo" is this year's event theme.
The event will be held in conjunction with the 3rd Printers' Convention which will have two main topics such as: Production Planning and Control and Cost Estimating. The convention is organized by two leading Printing Organizations, the Printing Industries Association of Davao and the umbrella association, the Philippine Printing Technical Foundation.
Come and join us!
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We just would like to invite Zamboanga Times when we disinfect Edwin Anrews Airbase Hospital on Thursday August 27, 2009 against AH1N1 or swine Flu influenza
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No terrorist organization is claiming responsibilities in the massacre in Mindanao, Philippines? Not even one of the bodies? That is good to know. Our political lords are more dangerous and scarier than the world’s terrorist organizations. I really feel safer. I am not a politician.
God is dog spelled backwards. Are dogs bad for society? In Mythology a three headed dog Cerberus guards the gates of Hades. Hades was the place where the dead were buried or simply bodies were dumped. The Bible teaches many believed to be dead were only sleeping. Jesus of Nazareth told people Lazarus would eventually wake up after his body finally slept from a bad case of insomnia. Just like today with the debate of legally medically dead of comatose patients that could wake up after six days bedridden in a hospital, we really do not have a 100% understanding of death. Cerberus guarded the gates of Hades to keep those believed to be dead in Hades from leaving the Ancient cemetery instead of going back to the civilized population. Political killings blamed on a woman president? What happened to our Big Bad Terrorist organizations hiding in our jungles? They are no longer responsible for the murders in our islands? Send those Visiting Forces home. Surely we can solve our own problems. Those American soldiers walking around with guns and ammo add to our overpopulation problems, what more if their relatives come here illegally and are tolerated because they are the children and relatives of the military soldiers from America. Now that the government has disarmed the nation, those needing to protect their haciendas will have to use javelins, spears, bows and arrows, or the bolo knife to protect their properties and family. Those living in the CONCRETE JUNGLES with an adequate police force might NOT understand that. A sling shot using marbles would only give someone a headache. I like the crossbow used by William Tell a folk lore hero in Switzerland. No need to send our soldiers to the Middle East. Send them to the Southern Regions in Mindanao. The United Nations will understand now after the massacre.
Daniel Escurel Occeno in Gubat, Province of Sorsogon, Philippines www.gubatnet.blog.com
God is dog spelled backwards. Are dogs bad for society? In Mythology a three headed dog Cerberus guards the gates of Hades. Hades was the place where the dead were buried or simply bodies were dumped. The Bible teaches many believed to be dead were only sleeping. Jesus of Nazareth told people Lazarus would eventually wake up after his body finally slept from a bad case of insomnia. Just like today with the debate of legally medically dead of comatose patients that could wake up after six days bedridden in a hospital, we really do not have a 100% understanding of death. Cerberus guarded the gates of Hades to keep those believed to be dead in Hades from leaving the Ancient cemetery instead of going back to the civilized population. Political killings blamed on a woman president? What happened to our Big Bad Terrorist organizations hiding in our jungles? They are no longer responsible for the murders in our islands? Send those Visiting Forces home. Surely we can solve our own problems. Those American soldiers walking around with guns and ammo add to our overpopulation problems, what more if their relatives come here illegally and are tolerated because they are the children and relatives of the military soldiers from America. Now that the government has disarmed the nation, those needing to protect their haciendas will have to use javelins, spears, bows and arrows, or the bolo knife to protect their properties and family. Those living in the CONCRETE JUNGLES with an adequate police force might NOT understand that. A sling shot using marbles would only give someone a headache. I like the crossbow used by William Tell a folk lore hero in Switzerland. No need to send our soldiers to the Middle East. Send them to the Southern Regions in Mindanao. The United Nations will understand now after the massacre.
Daniel Escurel Occeno in Gubat, Province of Sorsogon, Philippines www.gubatnet.blog.com
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Gudday, I want to work as Partime repoter in Zamboanga times. Im a student from Western Mindanao State University. Taking up ABMasscommunication in Journalism. I want to work which is relevant in my field of studies, and somehow to contribute to our community, a well and balance report and for me to have experience.
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LETTER TO THE EDITORS
Bacteria of illegitimacy: Arroyo infects the Court.
As a retired law professor of Far Eastern University (FEU), founding president of the Las Pinas City Bar Association (LPBA) and former vice president of the Pasay Paranaque Las Pinas Muntinlupa Chapter of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP), may I respectfully state that the “Arroyo Supreme Court” is now about to be baptized as a leading political tool to perpetuate Pres. Gloria Arroyo in power beyond the end of her much-maligned and illegitimate term in June this year.
Abandoning the intent and spirit of decades-old Philippine jurisprudence, and voting 9-1-3, the Arroyo Court has ruled that Pres. Arroyo could appoint the next Chief Justice, notwithstanding the two-month appointment ban imposed by Article VII of the 1987 Constitution.
The Arroyo Court held that the appointment ban under Article VII of the Constitution which prohibits the President or Acting President from making appointments “two months immediately before the next presidential elections” to avoid prejudicing public service and endangering public safety did not apply to the Judiciary.
The Arroyo Court opined that the Judiciary is covered under Article VIII, which does not mention any appointment ban, and which specifically, under Section 9 thereof, gives the President “the authority to appoint, within 90 days, any member of the Judiciary based on the list which will be submitted by the Judicial and Bar Council.”
The fate of Philippine democracy now dangerously hangs in the balance.
The last bulwark of the rule of law in the Philippines has been infected and contaminated by the cancerous and rotten political influence of the power-conscious Palace, aggravated by the lack of wisdom of the members of the Arroyo Court itself, thus destroying whatever remaining semblance of independence and nobility that the Philippine Judiciary precariously enjoys.
I anticipate very vehement, aggressive and angry reactions from all sectors of Philippine society even after the inauguration of the next Philippine president in June this year (barring a failure of election or a repeat of martial-law rule).
Whoever would be appointed as the next Chief Justice by Pres. Arroyo during the appointment-ban period would surely be exposed, among other things, to impeachment proceedings before the next Congress which is expected to be controlled by the Opposition as a sign of angry protest of the Filipinos against the dreadful and corrupt 9-year Arroyo rule.
I am so sorry for and downhearted by the present sins and shortsightedness of Pres. Arroyo and the Arroyo Supreme Court.
Pres. Arroyo has infected and contaminated the Philippine Judiciary with the very same destructive and shameful bacteria of illegitimacy that has tainted and corrupted her despicable rule and has inflicted pain, suffering and agony on the Filipino people these past nine years.
May God have mercy on the Republic of the Philippines!
Manuel J. Laserna Jr.
Las Pinas City
Metro Manila
Philippines
lcmlaw@gmail.com
http://attylaserna.blogspot.com
Bacteria of illegitimacy: Arroyo infects the Court.
As a retired law professor of Far Eastern University (FEU), founding president of the Las Pinas City Bar Association (LPBA) and former vice president of the Pasay Paranaque Las Pinas Muntinlupa Chapter of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP), may I respectfully state that the “Arroyo Supreme Court” is now about to be baptized as a leading political tool to perpetuate Pres. Gloria Arroyo in power beyond the end of her much-maligned and illegitimate term in June this year.
Abandoning the intent and spirit of decades-old Philippine jurisprudence, and voting 9-1-3, the Arroyo Court has ruled that Pres. Arroyo could appoint the next Chief Justice, notwithstanding the two-month appointment ban imposed by Article VII of the 1987 Constitution.
The Arroyo Court held that the appointment ban under Article VII of the Constitution which prohibits the President or Acting President from making appointments “two months immediately before the next presidential elections” to avoid prejudicing public service and endangering public safety did not apply to the Judiciary.
The Arroyo Court opined that the Judiciary is covered under Article VIII, which does not mention any appointment ban, and which specifically, under Section 9 thereof, gives the President “the authority to appoint, within 90 days, any member of the Judiciary based on the list which will be submitted by the Judicial and Bar Council.”
The fate of Philippine democracy now dangerously hangs in the balance.
The last bulwark of the rule of law in the Philippines has been infected and contaminated by the cancerous and rotten political influence of the power-conscious Palace, aggravated by the lack of wisdom of the members of the Arroyo Court itself, thus destroying whatever remaining semblance of independence and nobility that the Philippine Judiciary precariously enjoys.
I anticipate very vehement, aggressive and angry reactions from all sectors of Philippine society even after the inauguration of the next Philippine president in June this year (barring a failure of election or a repeat of martial-law rule).
Whoever would be appointed as the next Chief Justice by Pres. Arroyo during the appointment-ban period would surely be exposed, among other things, to impeachment proceedings before the next Congress which is expected to be controlled by the Opposition as a sign of angry protest of the Filipinos against the dreadful and corrupt 9-year Arroyo rule.
I am so sorry for and downhearted by the present sins and shortsightedness of Pres. Arroyo and the Arroyo Supreme Court.
Pres. Arroyo has infected and contaminated the Philippine Judiciary with the very same destructive and shameful bacteria of illegitimacy that has tainted and corrupted her despicable rule and has inflicted pain, suffering and agony on the Filipino people these past nine years.
May God have mercy on the Republic of the Philippines!
Manuel J. Laserna Jr.
Las Pinas City
Metro Manila
Philippines
lcmlaw@gmail.com
http://attylaserna.blogspot.com
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#30
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2010-03-28 13:56 wrote:
i need to send press release thru mail re: zambo sibugay. may i have your email address? thank you
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2010-05-29 06:50 wrote:
The Editor Roy Ramos and the consultant and all the other staff of the Daily Zamboanga times are to be commended for the daily fare of information they provide the readers about what is happening around them and how to remain health.
Medical News:
This is to commend The Daily Zamboanga times for its focus on health news. Especially nowadays when school is about to open. Our children needs to be kept healthy and fit.
Their eyes, ears, nose and throat must be ready to take in the information and nutrition to prepare them for a fruitful life.
They should be able to see what the teachers are writing on the blackboard.
They should be able to hear what the teachers are lecturing.
They should be able to breath to keep them alive and actrive.
They should be able to take in their food so they will stay healthy so the mouse and throat should be free from obstruction.
Rudy Kintanar
Medical News:
This is to commend The Daily Zamboanga times for its focus on health news. Especially nowadays when school is about to open. Our children needs to be kept healthy and fit.
Their eyes, ears, nose and throat must be ready to take in the information and nutrition to prepare them for a fruitful life.
They should be able to see what the teachers are writing on the blackboard.
They should be able to hear what the teachers are lecturing.
They should be able to breath to keep them alive and actrive.
They should be able to take in their food so they will stay healthy so the mouse and throat should be free from obstruction.
Rudy Kintanar
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2010-06-04 10:05 wrote:
The Editor Roy Ramos, I hope I can't offend anybody of your columnists. But the articles regarding the gun firing incident in RTLim, Zamboanga Sibugay in the dawn of Maay 10, 2010 was basically erroneous and needs to be clarified. Many comments were posted but to no effect to the writer. I hope you as the editor will give action to this.
Someone named jennie therein commented that, that was as per police blatter. Ok then given that situation, isn't it better for you guys i your line of business to have things first clarified before publishing? I mean, it is not appropriate to rely much on the Police's Spot Reports specially in the cases like this where the Police were the main involved. Kawawa ang mga civilian, their voice can not be published.
I would be glad if we could have some sort of a better solutions or clarifications to this issue.
Ang pagsaludo ko sa lahat ng bumubuo ng Daily Zamboanga Times.
VIC
Someone named jennie therein commented that, that was as per police blatter. Ok then given that situation, isn't it better for you guys i your line of business to have things first clarified before publishing? I mean, it is not appropriate to rely much on the Police's Spot Reports specially in the cases like this where the Police were the main involved. Kawawa ang mga civilian, their voice can not be published.
I would be glad if we could have some sort of a better solutions or clarifications to this issue.
Ang pagsaludo ko sa lahat ng bumubuo ng Daily Zamboanga Times.
VIC
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2010-06-21 19:19 wrote:
Dear Mr. Roy Ramos,
Quierre yo sirvi como un columnist o write na Zamboanga Times.
Nativo yo de Zamboanga, graduate de WMSU and was once an undergraduate student of law in Manila. I'm presently out of the country since 2006 and would possibly be staying here for quite some time for employment purrposes.
I am interested to be part of your team on online basis as a way to contribute to my native fellow Zamboangueños/as. I would be glad if I can hear from you.
Thanks & best regards,
Grace
Quierre yo sirvi como un columnist o write na Zamboanga Times.
Nativo yo de Zamboanga, graduate de WMSU and was once an undergraduate student of law in Manila. I'm presently out of the country since 2006 and would possibly be staying here for quite some time for employment purrposes.
I am interested to be part of your team on online basis as a way to contribute to my native fellow Zamboangueños/as. I would be glad if I can hear from you.
Thanks & best regards,
Grace
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Dear Roy Ramos,
My concern has nothing to do with any of the above issues being discussed. I came to you to ask for help. I am residing here in Illinois and all along I have been searching by asking and writing letters searching for my mom's biological parents. She was adopted by Pilar Vicente who is originally from Zamboanga and relocated in Davo City. My mom said she has heard the name Ebol, Dolores as maybe her mom. Perhaps the census in Zamboanga may have some answer to this.
I would appreciate any help you may offer.
Thank you,
Kit
My concern has nothing to do with any of the above issues being discussed. I came to you to ask for help. I am residing here in Illinois and all along I have been searching by asking and writing letters searching for my mom's biological parents. She was adopted by Pilar Vicente who is originally from Zamboanga and relocated in Davo City. My mom said she has heard the name Ebol, Dolores as maybe her mom. Perhaps the census in Zamboanga may have some answer to this.
I would appreciate any help you may offer.
Thank you,
Kit
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2010-07-30 13:50 wrote:
I have been in Zamboanga City last week and I find the city very beautiful. i also appreciate the language that you use there. I was trying to look for a reading material that uses this language (Chavacano) in your city and I was only able to see a local newspaper writing phrases about it.
Can anybody write a column that is purely chavacano so that we would learn how to use it? or better still, publish something that translates english or tagalog words to chavacano.
I just find this language very beautiful and therefore must be preserved. It speaks of our cultural heritage.
Probably, the locals there can promote the use of the language by writing signs, announcements or posters of dual language instead of english. It would make people feel they are in a different country - which would probably boost tourism because it would not just be like any other city in the Philippines.
Can anybody write a column that is purely chavacano so that we would learn how to use it? or better still, publish something that translates english or tagalog words to chavacano.
I just find this language very beautiful and therefore must be preserved. It speaks of our cultural heritage.
Probably, the locals there can promote the use of the language by writing signs, announcements or posters of dual language instead of english. It would make people feel they are in a different country - which would probably boost tourism because it would not just be like any other city in the Philippines.
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