Thursday, September 22, 2005
uh... uhm...
He was adamant about saying nothing...
So, it took about National Security adviser Norberto Gonzales nearly three hours to evade the question regarding the Venable LLP contract the he allegedly signed for the Philippine government.
It the end, all that maneuvers he did sent him, to the Senate infirmary first, and then to the Philippine Heart Center.The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee wanted to know why but did not get any answer.
Another saga in the Arroyo administration continues...
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
At 1:56 am, some Congressman chose to take a quick nap; others were sharing stories; while some were intently listening to the discussion
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POPCORN ANYONE? Some congressman share popcorn during the session which lasted nearly 24 hours starting Monday, yesterday until this afternon
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2004 Presidential Candidate Bro Eddie Villanueva looks to former President Corazon Aquino as they chitchat during a suspension at the Planary Hall in Batasan
(cardinal rule broken in taking photos - never take a shot of someone's back unless it tells something)
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The Biggest Reality Show to hit Phiippine Free TV
Dateline: 10:26 am, Sept 6
The show at Congress began at around 4 pm.
The House session hall was filled to the rafters. Former President Cory Aquino, Susan Roces and 2004 presidential candidate Eddie Villanueva was there at the VIP section.
Everyone was anticipating a good show. Word had leaked out that the House Justice Committee report would be tackled.
But not everyone expected it to be this long.
* * * * *
House session was divided into two parts.
The first part was the Privelege Hour, which was supposed to last for only an hour. However, since this was the time for Representatives to give speeches, this extended to almost five hours.
Second part is the juicier one, albeit was taking a long time. The House Justice Committee report was to be tackled. This started at around 10 pm. It was Justice Committee chair Simeon Datumanong and Vice Chair Marcelino Libanan who presented the report to the plenary.
At 11 pm up until around 3:30 pm, interpellation was between Rep Villafuerte and Rep Escudero & Rep Cayetano of the minority. And then the nominal voting began.
(I left at 2 pm, having had no snack or dinner during the entire ordeal; I monitored the events from live television courtesy of ANC and NBN. I consider other reporters from big organizations as very lucky to have relievers for them.)
As of this time, voting was dragging on with almost each Representative exhausting their 3-minute privelege to speak and explain their votes. This is the reason why this particular session is lasting this long. Imagine 200-plus Representatives going to the mic and talking and yakking.
I wonder if the new 24-hour service of Pinoy Big Brother rated big time against this session at the House.
The show at Congress began at around 4 pm.
The House session hall was filled to the rafters. Former President Cory Aquino, Susan Roces and 2004 presidential candidate Eddie Villanueva was there at the VIP section.
Everyone was anticipating a good show. Word had leaked out that the House Justice Committee report would be tackled.
But not everyone expected it to be this long.
* * * * *
House session was divided into two parts.
The first part was the Privelege Hour, which was supposed to last for only an hour. However, since this was the time for Representatives to give speeches, this extended to almost five hours.
Second part is the juicier one, albeit was taking a long time. The House Justice Committee report was to be tackled. This started at around 10 pm. It was Justice Committee chair Simeon Datumanong and Vice Chair Marcelino Libanan who presented the report to the plenary.
At 11 pm up until around 3:30 pm, interpellation was between Rep Villafuerte and Rep Escudero & Rep Cayetano of the minority. And then the nominal voting began.
(I left at 2 pm, having had no snack or dinner during the entire ordeal; I monitored the events from live television courtesy of ANC and NBN. I consider other reporters from big organizations as very lucky to have relievers for them.)
As of this time, voting was dragging on with almost each Representative exhausting their 3-minute privelege to speak and explain their votes. This is the reason why this particular session is lasting this long. Imagine 200-plus Representatives going to the mic and talking and yakking.
I wonder if the new 24-hour service of Pinoy Big Brother rated big time against this session at the House.
Thursday, September 01, 2005
to the dead fish we flush
A Sewerage Treatment Facility is hidden in the lot owened by UP beside the Paskong Pasiklab complex along Commonwealth Avenue.
The magazine has an upcoming story on this to be written by Myla Roque. Check it out on September 12.
Photo 1: The female force working for Manila Water and going around other Sewerage Treatment Facilities in Metro Manila. Ten percent of Manila Water's employees comprise of those whose ages are below 30. Women comprise more than half of the company's young work force.
Photo 2: A crew inspects the separator section of the treatment facility. These portion of the water treatment separates the solid - tissue, cans and plastics - that come from
their main sewerage pipe.
Photo 3: A team is working on "desludging"
the sewerage system. They vacuum out dirty & foul smelling water from sewerage pipes and septic tanks in residences. A regular maintenance of septic tanks in our residences is needed to prevent 'flushed water' to come out from our houses.
The magazine has an upcoming story on this to be written by Myla Roque. Check it out on September 12.
Photo 1: The female force working for Manila Water and going around other Sewerage Treatment Facilities in Metro Manila. Ten percent of Manila Water's employees comprise of those whose ages are below 30. Women comprise more than half of the company's young work force.
Photo 2: A crew inspects the separator section of the treatment facility. These portion of the water treatment separates the solid - tissue, cans and plastics - that come from
their main sewerage pipe.Photo 3: A team is working on "desludging"
the sewerage system. They vacuum out dirty & foul smelling water from sewerage pipes and septic tanks in residences. A regular maintenance of septic tanks in our residences is needed to prevent 'flushed water' to come out from our houses.
