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- The Desert Fox, Deutsche Afrika Korps, North Africa -

As a Filipino, I'm very proud, in part, of the People Power Revolution or the EDSA (Epifanio De Los Santos Avenue) Revolution of 1986 (Feb. 22-25) because of its peaceful nature and the decline of the 20-year authoritarian power of the Marcos government. There's no bloodshed or whatsoever and the whole world looked in awe to the Philippines. At the end of the revolution, then President Ferdinand Marcos conceded to Mrs. Corazon Aquino as President of the Philippines. Mrs. Aquino was the wife of a Filipino martyr and honest and strong-willed statesman, Sen. Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino, who was killed due to political reasons, allegedly by Pres. Marcos' group.
By the way, why am I writing this blog and why did I say that I'm proud "in part" of the EDSA revolution? Well, I like to share my sense of patriotism as a Filipino by remembering the EDSA revolution, one of the most important part of our history. However, just like what I've heard in the radio today, this kind of revolution, though peaceful and have changed the tyrant government, like Pres. Marcos, is nothing if we did not have the change that we are looking for, the change in the government and the change of the social and economic standings in the Philippines. But, though there are changes (President have been changed, "some" of the government officials have been removed and changed) but the poverty is still there, crimes that are crying for justice are still there, corruption in the government that is eating our society like cancer is still there. Yes, revolution is all we need for a change. But we need also to search in our souls even as an ordinary countrymen, are we really involved in the revolution or we are just playing along with what the majority of the Filipino people are playing, with what some of the government officials are saying. I believe its better to find the change within ourselves in order to have major changes in the society, in the government, of the people, by the people for the people, thank you, hehe.
Well, I don't have to go to EDSA tomorrow or anywhere else to show my patriotic side of me. I think I need to be more involved with my family first, family values, the local community and then eventually, the national community. And whatever we do, it'll be our own responsibility alone.

- The Desert Fox, Deutsche Afrika Korps, North Africa -

This gossip/news has been going around in the last few days. A kind of crime syndicate is alleged to be kidnapping kids and teenagers and then eventually selling the victims internal organs in the black market. It's really scary. 'Dunno if it's real but I've heard of some cases in our area, not in the radio or television, though. There are also text messages spreading around that tells of the news and even mentioned the group's modus operandi. The group use vans or minivans, drives around an area and tries to find potential victims. When they find one, they will nab him/her and then put him/her to sleep with some drugs. And then, who knows what will happen then, and at the end, the victim's internal organs are sold in the black market. The text messages even mentioned one van's plate number and description, hehe.. Red and green van with plate number VM?-50?. The gossip/news even mentioned a Taiwanese character included in the crime syndicate....
But, anyway, it's not that hard to take extra care. Take care, you guys and your family. Scary!!!

- The Desert Fox, Deutsche Afrika Korps, North Africa -

I wasn't watching any American Idol reality shows or the likes but due to "unforgiveable" nothing-to-do nights, I was forced to watch (with my wife) hehe.. But, hey, I kinda enjoyed it because, ang inyong abang lingkod (your humble servant), is fond of music, too. Just check out my other blog @ Exceldeo's World of Music. Anyway, I enjoyed the last two days of American Idol Season 7 'cause of that first round for the last 24 American Idols. They would have to sing their own renditions of 60's songs and since it's the Beatles era, I could easily recognize the songs and some of the singers/artists of the particular songs. But I have to tell you, I am not an oldie, ha.. hehe.. I'm just 28 years old, but I just love music and I think I have a better knowledge of popular music than an average guy at my own age.
I learned yesterday that there is a Filipina in the competition. Her name's Ramiele Malubay and I kinda like her. She got this natural voice that's ordinary but unique (how's that), hehe. I mean, she sings very natural but she'll put you in anticipation of something evertime she sings, bitin but magaling. She'll keep you wondering what she'll do next on her vocal skills and with the song that she's singing but after that climax moment, you'll be left satisfied, hehe. Just like $3+, I guess. hehe. Last night at the first round, she got the most beautiful of the performances according to the judges, especially, Simon. Just check on her profile at Ramiele Malubay, American Idol Season 7.



- The Desert Fox, Deutsche Afrika Korps, North Africa -

Last night is another one of those nights spent reminiscing the old days. I was talking with my Father-in-Law who, I can say, has little passion for the Arroyo government. We were talking about this Lozada issue and after minutes of blah-blah-blah, we just went back in time. First, during the Magsaysay regime when he said that life back then was very simple. Those were the days when the local people's job are fishing in the Aplaya, Bauan, Batangas area, creating pawid (a kind of nipa product) and during night time, the only things that people are doing were drinking shots of lambanog and playing the guitar, serenading the dalagitas and dalagas of their time.
And we then went on to the Marcos regime. At first, my father-in-law said that the Philippines was among the most popular tourist destinations, the richest in whole Asia in terms of economic growth and agricultural aspects. It was the time of the miracle rice when most Asian nations' finest in agriculture were coming to study in the Philippines. It was the time also of the Central Luzon Azucarera, the Ilocos tobacco products and others. He was proud to be a Filipino even though he was just a farmer, he said.
But after that, the Martial Law. At first, he said, it was good for the people. It was very quiet, everything was in order, the only setback was Imelda's corruption schemes. However, after a while, it wasn't good at all. There were murders, exploitations and other forms of corruptions. Even though after the overthrow of the Marcos government, however, there's still these corruptions going on. He said it's "Usong-uso" or "In mod". Sadly, the corruption even seeps to the minds of young people. With the advent of technology, the mobile phones, internet, etc, the way of the youth changed also. Gone were the days of harana (serenade), mamamangka (boating), tuklong ng mga grupo ng kabataan (youth gatherings) and others.
He said, he misses those days. His childhood days.

- The Desert Fox, Deutsche Afrika Korps, North Africa -