Why the government / politicians need the poor?

Philippines is a nation of thriving people where rich culture exist deepen by its roots of history. Colonized by Spaniards, Japanese and the Americans; we were ruled by different types of governments yet even up today that our country gained its independence in 1898, one has not evendently conquered, POVERTY..

I wrote this blog because it's one of those big questions that keeps lingering in my mind for decades. Why the poor gets poorer? Why some people don't want poor to be rich? Why crab mentality is much contagious for most than of being an encouragement? Why the government or most politicians need the poor?

• Their Benchmark - Sad to say but its their benchmark on how they are effective as an LGU or public official. They can be of help but make sure they would always seek them for help.

• Their Backbone - Politicians need die-hard supporters. Its their machinery for their campaign during election period and greatest ally when they're being criticized by their opponents.

• Their Investment - Money is really the root of all evil if you use it for your own personal gain. Pretty familiar during elections aye! We can say that vote buying is already part of the "Filipino Culture" because majority of registered voters are from Class C downwards where P500 per vote is equivalent a week's meal for the family.

• Their Puppet - Being a public figure with a lot of supporters and allies, most politicians tend to see themselves as the center of the universe that people would follow them where ever they'll go, speak as how they speak and act as how they act even its just a facade.

Service is about paying forward without expecting in return. It's your own will to do something what is right and not of what you can gain. Service is strengthening your self-worth of how you are useful to others with the best of your abilities. You don't need to be a politician or to be part of an LGU to serve people. Be a game changer and scrape the pride inside you and replace it with humility, respect and sacrifice.

ELECTIONS 2016: Duterte What If's

I'm a solid Miriam supporter but a possible Duterte voter. The May 9, 2016 elections is really fast approaching and everyone has their own bet for next Philippine President. After the first and second debates and further changes of political alliances among cities and provinces created a broader perspective on what we can expect, and that is CHANGE!

I have come up with this article to somewhat creating situations out side of the box before or after the elections and I chose Mayor Rodrigo Duterte as my subject since he turn the tide for a real change where the masses waited for so long.

Scenario One: Duterte Lost the Race
What if the results have been counted and tabulated and knowing our national bet lost in the polls? Will there be Snap Elections? People Power IV? Ballot Elections? Recounting of Election Returns? Disputes? Or should say CHAOS!!

Scenario Two: Other candidates Concedes
This will sure be a possible twist this elections if one or two of Digong's rivals will concede early and appoint him as their Presidential Bet. What will happen with the Yellow Ribbon on the old Oak tree?

Scenario Three: Assassination Plot
This will be the worst scenario of all possibilities. Some of DU30's rivals are already that desperate to take the seat in the palace and the Filipino people are crying for change which they can't give. Desperate times needs desperate measures and this is something that we should be open of.

Man of Steel: Greater than expected

WHAT WAS THEN?

"Superman: The Movie" starring Christopher Reeves

Who would ever thought that Superman would return after years of waiting to be back on the big screen. I'm not fond of reading comic books but Superman really made my childhood years full of imagination. After watching "Superman: The Movie" starring the legendary Christopher Reeves, my ultimate dream was to be like Superman. A man that is bulletproof, laser eyes and can fly faster than a speeding bullet.

2006 remake, "Superman Returns" starring Brandon Routh

On 2006, a remake entitled "Superman Returns" starring Brandon Routh made to the big screen but the reviews turned into a super lame movie due to the old approach (comic-like) and the acting was not that as to the characters in the story.

WHAT IS NOW..

2013, Superman returned like it was never been seen before. A new look, new actors, new director, new suit, and a new story; a deeper and much real-like story.

The director of the Batman remake Dark Knight -- Zack Snyder once again laid his cards for the remake of another Superman movie -- Man of Steel.

Man of Steel: June 12, 2013 (Philippines)

I watched this movie just this afternoon and still planning to watch it again later next week. "Man of Steel" was not like as if it was the old Superman, he was really the --Man of Steel--. I am not just talking about the fight scenes or even the special effects, what I mean is the story of a man that is finding oneself out of the clueless world. Living himself as an ordinary human out of super powers but fate seem to test him at times.

"Man of Steel" starring Henry Cavill

The actors were on their characters. Jonathan Kent (Kevin Costner) and Martha Kent (Diane Lane) gave a wonderful chemistry as Clark Kent's (Henry Cavill) parents (on Earth). While Jor-El (Russell Crowe) made a realistic appearance compared to previous Superman movies which mostly done by voice. Lois Lane (Amy Adams) on the other hand has a stronger character but their love and romance with Superman is kinda forced on the movie. There was still no connection -- maybe on the sequel they will.. 

General Zod (Michael Shannon) was like a monster!! I don't know why I always love the antagonist on the film. General Zod was thirsty for a new Planet Krypton. His character was sinister-like and a deep one (I wonder if Michael Shannon is really like General Zod).

The fighting scenes were superb, except on how General Zod died. It was like trying to extend the fighting scenes and the end was twisting Zod's neck then he's dead.

JUNE 12, 2013

"Man of Steel" was on theaters the of day of the 115th Philippine Independence. The movie made history were it flew off blockbuster on the all-time opening day record with a nationwide gross of P69.52 - Million. Surpassing "Iron Man 3" with P62.9-M and "Harry Potter and Deathly Hallows - Part 2" at P28.3-M.

WRAP-UP

To wrap-up the movie, "Man of Steel" really exceeded my expectation. Rating it out of 5 stars, I give 6 stars..

5 out of 5, but I give 6 stars...

Aiden Chylle: Our Son, our life, our love

Aiden Chylle... 

Ace's 16th week ultrasound.. Confirmed it's a Boy!

First ultrasound..

Most of our family, relatives and friends asks what is the name and why that is the name of our upcoming son. The answer is here..

Aiden of "Ghost Whisperer"

Aiden (pronounced as /ey-den/ or /ey-din/ ) means "Little Fire". The name Aiden came from the TV Series "Ghost Whisperer"which is starred by Jennifer Love Hewitt. In other sites, Aiden is Celtic, Gaelic and Irish in origin. The name is believed to come from a famous 7th Century Irish monk, first bishop of Ferns noted for kindness and generosity. He established the monastery of Linisfarne in England & restored Christianity to Northumbria. 

The name Chylle (pronounced as /ka-il/ ) is given by my wife, Sandra. Though I have searched the web with the meaning of name Carev, there were no results. For me, the meaning of the name Carev is "A revelation of Christ". Jesus was the answer of God's unconditional love to every human. By revealing His Son, Jesus Christ, we were saved.

Aiden Chylle s nickname will be "Ace", short the initials in his name. In the famous gaming cards, I am the King, Sandra is the Queen and our son the Ace..

Our Christmas Card 2012: Sandra, Ace and Lenard

June 20, 2013

Aiden Chylle was born.. 

The farm, farmer and the scarecrow

Once upon a time, a farmer lived a happy life. Happy family and abundant life. But not all stories makes a happy ending. The farmer wanted keep his family secured by providing them all they need. So the farmer made himself busy all the time by plowing and keeping the farm away from pests and crows. As time goes by, the farmer haven't noticed that his family was there for him, watching, waiting.. He was so focused about what's for them and for him, he made himself a human machine just to provide everything for his family but it was already too late.

We often thought that our loved-ones are like scarecrows, always there trying to protect us and keeps us safe.

His family moved away and kept a distance hoping that soon everything will be alright. The farmer still do what he has to do, plow the fields and turn crops into money. Till he found a scary doll from a fancy bazzar in the town. He thought that he can place it somewhere in the field and put some wires connected to cans of pork and beans. The scary doll was a big help for the farmer because it scares the crows that eat the wheat. His wheat was much healthier than ever which means more production. He earned a lot of money that gave him oppurtunity to buy some properties and he said to the doll, from now on I will call you "scarecrow". His life was full of people around him, thinking that it was all about him. Months and years gone by, the farmer made fortune out of his farm crops and the scarecrow is still standing in the middle of it.

The scarecrow was a big help to him but the farmer was maybe lost because he was too afraid to loose what he had earned. Until one night, a strong tornado hit the land, sweeping everything on its path and the aftermath was horrifying.

The farmer needed to recover from his lost but everything was not the same again. He tried to save yet it was too late, the scarecrow was already gone. The farmer tried to make a scarecrow of his own but it was not the same as what he thought as before. He lost everything he had, his family, his money and his scarecrow.

THOUGHTFUL THOUGHTS:

We want to experience on how to love and be loved, but what is love when it is just a one-way process. The story depicts on the relationship of two characters, the farmer and the scarecrow. Sometimes we are mislead with our own endevours in life that we thought it was the best one, but we are wrong. We often forget of those people whom we thought are scarecrows who loved us unconditionally, those who never left us when we are down, when we feel we are alone.

Despite the pressures in life, we should never neglect, forget or even just take forgranted those people who made us complete everyday. Show how much you love them, on how you care for them, say "I love you" when you feel the same way because love is not a cliche, express your deepest feeling to your special someone and made them feel that they are much important than this world has to offer.

As the famous saying goes, "You can't tell how important the person is to you when he/she is already gone."

Don't wait to be the farmer or the scarecrow, if you don't want to hear --- "it's over..."

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