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Friday, November 2, 2012
Peace Be With Us!
Repost of my column in MINDANAO DAILY MIRROR (IN MY OPINION) from Friday, October 19, 2012 with friendly permission of publisher Marietta F. Siongco.
Peace means "calm". Peace means "freedom from war, disturbance or hostilities". Peace means "being free from tumults".
All of us, individuals, groups or nations, as well as societies, have to survive in a life full of uncertain, dangerous and unsure elements. Nobody and on politics on earth, where ever we are living can guarantee a total safety on this existential level. Nevertheless, it's a fundamental task and duty to state politics to flag danger and unsureness in humans living together. The modern state is therefore responsible for inner safety thru a functional legislation and police, for social safety thru organization and formulations of law. External safety by means of military and bilateral diplomacy is imperative. External safety means the threat of national territory and peace-and-order coming from other states.
International relations developed within the last centuries. Safety politics become more and more part of national politics.
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Globalization has enormously changed national and international safety politics. During the Cold War, the number of conscientious objectors increased dramatically. After the Cold War, state symbols and ceremonies lost their military character. The Europeans are still living now in a so-called "post-heroism" in which the doctrine "to kill other people because of defense through military actions" fades more and more.
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Talking about peace: One historical example is this: Chief peace negotiators of the Philippine government and the MILF on Monday (October 15, 2012) signed the framework agreement which lays down the groundwork or the final and enduring peace in Mindanao. "In full view of the Filipino people ... we commit to peace. A peace that will be sustained to democratic ideals," President Aquino said.
When I stepped on Mindanao soil for the first time in 1976, I experienced a lot of fearing adventures. I came back in 1982. Then 1983.
I hope and pray, that Mindanao is now free from disturbances and tumults. I stay here for good. I love to live in Mindanao, especially in Davao City. Peace be with us all!
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Illegal Schools in Davao City
The committee on education, science and technology, culture and arts of the city council has set a hearing on November 14 on allegations that some private schools in the city are operating without a permit.
Committee chair Councilor Leah Librado-Yap scheduled the hearing after receiving several complaints against such schools.
Yap said she is encouraging other parents whose children are enrolled in illegal schools to immediately report to her office or write to the Department of education Region XI. By the way, the region has a total of 215 registered private schools for the school year 2011/2012.
There are also operating several (private) language schools without permit but claiming "to be accredited by CHED and/or DepEd".
MUNICH CAME TO DAVAO CITY - Oktoberfest 2012 in Apo View Hotel
Yes, it has been good food, wine, beer, and fun! And, the BAVARIAN SOUND EXPRESS showed us an incredible repertoire. Amazing and unique - for the first time in Davao City. We really had fun, fun, fun...
(with singer Karoline of BAVARIAN SOUND EXPRESS)
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Philippines is 6th in Internet Access
I love Internet. You love Internet. And many Filipinos too. And, it's amazing, the Philippines ranked sixth among 47 countries world-wide with the most internet freedom, a study by Freedom House (FH), a New York-based freedom watchdog, showed.
The study also showed that the Philippines is the only country in Asia that enjoys freedom in online media.
A total of 20 of the 47 countries examined experienced a negative trajectory in internet freedom since 2011, with bahrain, Pakistan, and Ethopia registering the greatest clines.
the 14 countries with most internet freedom worldwide were: Estonia, USA, Germany, Australia, Hungary, Italy, Philippines, United kingdom, Argentina, South Africa, Brazil, Ukraine, Kenya and Georgia.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Monday, October 15, 2012
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
KZ Tandingan From Digos City Wins X-Factor
KZ Tandingan, a 21-year-old aspiring singer from Digos City/Davao del Sur, who almost lost her voice from a throat problem in high school, was named the first winner of "The X Factor Philippines" last Sunday night at the PAGCOR Theater. Tandingan, an early favorite of the latest ABS-CBN talent search, bested Gabriel Maturan and others during the show's star-studded season finale after garnering 54.77% of the total viewer's votes.
KZ, former USEP-classmate from my niece Phoebe Ann, visited the University of Southeastern Philippines campus in Obrero, Davao City and was very welcomed by the USEP President, Dr. Perfecto Alibin and thousands of fans.
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