Category Archives: Rants

Grunts, Rants, Annoyances, Vexations, Expletives

Despicable!

Posted on October 9, 2011 by bong

I SAW these photos in a forwarded email that landed on my bulk folder a couple of months ago. My first reaction was that of utter disbelief. “This can’t be true!” “Maybe this is just a hoax.” “Maybe these are … Continue reading →

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Poor quality driver’s license material… again

Posted on May 23, 2011 by bong

REMEMBER the fading driver’s license/ID cards issued by the LTO a few years ago?  Confronted by a swelling public outrage the LTO was forced to “offer to replace for FREE” the faded ID cards. Guess what? The LTO appears to have … Continue reading →

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7 hours 30 minutes

Posted on May 21, 2010 by bong

“The things Filipinos endure for their politicians!” Yes I know that is a very cynical way to look back at the just concluded elections.  Let me take that back and replace with this… “The things Filipinos endure for democracy!” I … Continue reading →

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69 | Globe (In)Visibility | Tsoko.Nut @ TEE | Da Vinci said

Posted on November 3, 2009 by bong

SIXTY NINE: What a number!† But before imaginations get any dirtier, thatís the number of minutes it took me to complete the 10K Run in this yearís Adidas King of the Road (KOTR) held at Bonifacio Global City last Sunday, … Continue reading →

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Another dead tree in Metro courtesy of MMDA

Posted on September 6, 2009 by bong

“Trees removed from Metro Manila thoroughfares are properly ‘balled’ and replanted in parks.” That’s the official statement often heard from both the MMDA and the DENR. †Just about two months ago I heard DENR Secretary Lito Atienza on radio claiming … Continue reading →

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Motorcycle-riding policemen — without helmets!

Posted on August 26, 2009 by bong

I was cruising northbound along Roxas Boulevard near Intramuros the other day when four motorcycles passed me by. The first thing that caught my attention was the fact that the motorcycles were being driven by policemen. †The last of the … Continue reading →

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What did you say?

Posted on June 28, 2009 by bong

“MAKING PASAY CITY A HEALTHIER PLACE TO LIVE” (ANO DAW?) IF YOU’VE been anywhere in Pasay City in the past six or so months chances are you have already seen this “slogan.” †It is usually accompanied by the name and/or … Continue reading →

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Photoblog: Stop Gloria’s ConAss

Posted on June 15, 2009 by bong

I ATTENDED the multi-sectoral mass protest at Ayala Avenue in Makati City last Wednesday to add my voice in the growing indignation and outrage over this blatant assault to our intelligence and sensibilities. Here are some images from the event.

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Shame List: ‘like thieves in the night’

Posted on June 9, 2009 by bong

† † † LOVE ‘em, or hate ‘em. †Here they are. †The 172 CONGRESSMEN WHO APPROVED THE CON-ASS, in alphabetical order. I am dismayed, although I can’t really say I am surprised, that two of our congressmen in my home … Continue reading →

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So-so lunch @ Seafood Island – Eastwood

Posted on February 6, 2009 by bong

I†HAD AN unplanned lunch date with my ex-girlfriend in Eastwood City last week (Thursday, Jan 30) when we went to pay for our condo dues in The Eastwood Excelsior. †It was past 12:00 o’clock noon when we got there so … Continue reading →

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Senseless apprehensions by the Yellow Boys of Makati (MAPSA)

Posted on January 31, 2009 by bong

I WONDER IF it is the policy of the city of Makati but to me it doesn’t make any sense at all. I wonder if Mayor Jejomar Binay is even aware of these abuses by his City’s traffic enforcers. I … Continue reading →

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PH Bloggers Beware! ‘Martial Law’ looming in Blogosphere.ph

Posted on January 30, 2009 by bong

ALL PH-BASED BLOGGERS and Web content developers should already be pressing the Panic Button by now! But they aren’t. Or at least there is no significant chatter yet on Blogosphere.ph about this matter. To me this lack of attention on … Continue reading →

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