EPAL ALERT: Mayor Erap

from haringliwanag.panisian.net

When the president said that he can't apologize to HK officials, it wasn't because he's just numb to do so. There is a deeper sense, and Erap just didn't get it. Now, Erap will be heading to HK not only to give an apology, but also to give a 100 000 000 pesos to the victims' family.

What's wrong?

People apologize when they do something wrong. Likewise, government officials like Erap embody the institution and the people as a whole. Therefore, an apology would equate to a concession that the hostage taking was OUR FAULT, the Philippines in general. This is not an issue of being humble and being able to utter the word "sorry". This is about the possible consequences of the action at this point of time where there are multiple disputes on the table.

When Erap goes to HK, he won't only represent Manila, but he'll also bear the name of the Philippines. That action would only backtrack the statements of PNoy. The logic now would be; if the Mayor already admits it, why won't the president apologize? 

Also, the 100 000 000 is very questionable (that's a lot of zeros). Why can't he just use the money to stimulate businesses in China town (if that's the only thing he wants to solve)? Or better yet, use it for other projects, that I'm sure, need more funding. 

The siblings day

If there is a mother's day and a father's day then there's siblings day. This was the first time we went to the mall without our parents. My dad was in Malaysia and my mom went to a province so we had to go somewhere too. We just spent the day watching movies and eating food. Just few weeks from now and I'll be free again. Sem-break is fast approaching. Hurrah! #1weektogo

Happy Birthday Moonleaf!

©darrengarcia

    
I waited a year just for this...

My classmate gave me a coupon last year. I have to keep it and wait for October 3, 2013 just so I can use it. It entitles me one free drink. I should be given an award for taking care of the coupon.