Helpless in Paradise

Decades ago, a couple settled on the uninhabited Magsaysay Island (now known as Mantigue Island). They had no electricity so they made do with candles or gas lamps. There was no fresh water so they had to get their supply from the main island daily by boat. There were no school, chapel or store on the island.

Today, there are around 42 families residing in the four-hectare island, all descendants of the original couple. They have power generated by solar energy panels in the island. There are several boats that ferry visitors and residents so getting fresh water is no longer a major problem. They have a chapel where a priest holds Mass once a month. They have a small library. They have a school where Roger Saturos teaches his nieces and nephews.

Just Wondering

While reading Manolo Quezon’s Daily Dose blog yesterday, I came across a comment saying that GMA is still in power because the people lack the passion to oust her unlike in Estrada’s case. Why is that when the scams involving her administration are much more obscene, obvious and mind-boggling? Does her much-touted expertise in Economics, convent education and lineage really negate any wrongdoings she may have committed?

What’s Life Like in the Enchanted Kingdom?

She said, “This nation will be great again! No more corruption! No more poverty! No more hunger! No more unemployment! We will be a first world country!”

She forgot to add, “…in your dreams.” Let reality speak:

Simply said: IGNORANCE IS BLISS in the Enchanted Kingdom!

The Clueless Shepherd

I enjoy reading the blog of Uniffors-Life in Gloria’s Enchanted Kingdom so much. I specially love reading the articles of one of its eloquent and witty authors, Mr. Manuel Buencamino, because I believe his posts mirror the abhorrence and rage the majority have for this woman who can lie with a straight face (may kasama pang righteous indignation!). In today’s article (April 11), he posted the email of a certain Fr. Roy Cimagala. Here it is:

What is Religiosity?

• …praying fervently and and asking for deliverance from evil?
• …hearing Mass every Sunday and on holidays of obligation?
• …donating generously to the Church?
• …forgiving sinners?

By following the above examples are we assured of a place in heaven? Can we now live based on the following principles?

• I may lie as long as I pray.
• I may cheat as long as I attend Mass.
• I may steal as long as I share the loot.
• I may escape accountability as long as I forgive sinners like me.

The Height of Hypocrisy

This is the title of the latest blog entry of Ms. Ellen Tordesillas, “Cebu Priests Barred From Celebrating ‘Mass For Truth’.“

Cardinal Vidal says that the Church should not get involved. Coming from him, I do not know whether to laugh or to cry. He asserts that Cebuanos do not need to hear Lozada because they already heard what he has to say. He asks why people regard Jun Lozada as a hero. Well who does he suggest we trust:

1. GMA who even the Church itself considers a thief but continues to project herself as the self-sacrificing and long-suffering leader who only has the interest of the Filipinos at heart;
2. GMA’s Cabinet who has woven a web of lies so complicated that even they themselves have been trapped in it;

Onli in Da Pilipins!

Some Do’s and A Don’t:

• When caught lying…blame God for the change of heart.
• When caught cheating…implore your friendly bishops to rationalize the sin.
• When caught stealing…send greedy husband into exile.
• When caught accepting bribe…bring down the “borjer” man.
• When caught giving out bribes…feign ignorance.
• When all else fail…make fertilizer out of your enemies.
• Just never resign!

Proven 100% effective! Wanna bet? Check out who’s still our president.