This is an old story but it is still happening in the Philippines with alarming frequency. Poor Filipinos selling their kidneys to rich people who need a new organ when their own have stopped functioning. Kidneys are priced at about Php120,000 or more but the "donor" won't get the full amount because the middleman has to deduct his agent's fee. Yes, desperate folks here end up selling their organs to foreigners or to rich locals just to make ends meet. It's illegal but a lot of despairing people are doing it.
The Government said it's doing its best to stop the unscrupulous practice but that's not really true. Even if the alleged donor won't admit that his really selling his kidney and not donating it to the patient it is very easily noticed by the doctors performing the transplant since no dumb guy is willing to have his gut opened up just so he could give his kidney to a complete stranger. But most of the doctors and authorities are willing to look the other way. Why? It's the money dude; it's always about the money. Organ transplants are not cheap and the doctors get paid well hence, they keep their mouth shut.
So it's not just the "donor" who's making money, the doctors and the middlemen are the ones greatly benefiting by these illegal acts. The recipients are also rewarded a longer lease on life but when their time finally runs out, the question is, will they pay for their sins? What about the doctors, will they pay for their sins too or they can weasel their way out by saying that they were trying to help a patient? And the "donor", will he pay for his immorality too?
Money, money, money. I always find myself saying this so often. Everybody just can't resist the temptation of money. Rich man, poor man, we're all addicted to money....What have we all become? May God help us all......
Friday, February 17, 2012
Senators Irked at Pinoy Boxer's mauling.
A couple of Senators were displeased at the mauling incident involving a Filipino boxer in Argentina a few days ago. Sen. Vicente Sotto III said that the the Argentinean Ambassador in the Philippines should be called and made to explain why such an event happened and to be sent home if needed. Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile even wants to recall the Philippine Ambassador in Argentina to show how much the Senate is displeased with such an offense made against a Filipino citizen.
I concur with the two Senators want to carry out. Filipinos should be treated equally and evenly wherever they may be, abroad or in their own country. We shouldn't be treated as an inferior race just because we have darker skin color. Filipinos should not be maltreated because our country is poor. We should be given equal rights and respect just like what we give foreigners here in our country.
Sen. Sotto even made a joke that he is challenging the President of Argentina into a fistfight but later passed it to Sn. Lito "Leon Guerrero" Lapid who was a former action star. Everything was almost perfect except for that Sen. Sotto's joke which fell flat, maybe he's losing his talent as a comedian these days. You see , he was once a comedian and a slap-stick actor with his younger brother and one of their close friends in their younger days. Like a local version of the 3 Stooges during his younger years, I really liked watching him then. He's a funny guy way back then unlike now.....
As I've said before, we lots of actors and famous people in the Political Sector of our country. It seems that the Filipino's first criterion in choosing whom to vote is a candidates "POPULARITY" instead of his their qualifications. That's why our country is really screwed up by these politicians and leaders in Government.
It's a good thing though that Sen. Sotto grew a beard, very similar to that of U.S. Pres. Abraham Lincoln, perfect timing for the Impeachment Trial. It really makes him look like a.....COMEDIAN and not as an intelligent man that he wants to portray. Now, that really made me laugh till my belly hurt. "Pres. Abe Lincoln" is alive and well and is a Senator in the Philippines! Lol. Barf....
I concur with the two Senators want to carry out. Filipinos should be treated equally and evenly wherever they may be, abroad or in their own country. We shouldn't be treated as an inferior race just because we have darker skin color. Filipinos should not be maltreated because our country is poor. We should be given equal rights and respect just like what we give foreigners here in our country.
Sen. Sotto even made a joke that he is challenging the President of Argentina into a fistfight but later passed it to Sn. Lito "Leon Guerrero" Lapid who was a former action star. Everything was almost perfect except for that Sen. Sotto's joke which fell flat, maybe he's losing his talent as a comedian these days. You see , he was once a comedian and a slap-stick actor with his younger brother and one of their close friends in their younger days. Like a local version of the 3 Stooges during his younger years, I really liked watching him then. He's a funny guy way back then unlike now.....
As I've said before, we lots of actors and famous people in the Political Sector of our country. It seems that the Filipino's first criterion in choosing whom to vote is a candidates "POPULARITY" instead of his their qualifications. That's why our country is really screwed up by these politicians and leaders in Government.
It's a good thing though that Sen. Sotto grew a beard, very similar to that of U.S. Pres. Abraham Lincoln, perfect timing for the Impeachment Trial. It really makes him look like a.....COMEDIAN and not as an intelligent man that he wants to portray. Now, that really made me laugh till my belly hurt. "Pres. Abe Lincoln" is alive and well and is a Senator in the Philippines! Lol. Barf....
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Huge Crocs Galore!!!
Two large crocodiles caught in Bataraza, Palawan. The reptiles measured at least 16 feet each and were big, mean, ugly and scary. A huge 21 footer crocodile named by locals as "Lolong" was caught last year in Agusan Del Sur Province in Mindanao. Guinness World Record representatives confirmed it was the largest croc ever caught alive. Local townsfolk said crocodile sightings and attacks on humans are now becoming frequent. Experts say this is because people are rapidly encroaching on the large carnivorous reptiles' natural habitat.
Well , at least these prehistoric reptiles are only protecting their domain. These primeval creatures never attack if unprovoked or undisturbed in their natural habitat. So it's actually us humans who's at fault if we attacked by these creatures. You take their home they'll take your life and limb, sounds fair to me. :)
We have lots of crocodiles here in the Philippines. One doesn't have to go to the most remote jungles or marshlands to find them. You don't even have to go to the zoo to look for them. Do you want to know where they frequently hang out to look for unlimited sustenance? Just go the Congress, Senate, Supreme Court or to any Government Offices for that matter. There you will find 2 legged "crocodiles" roaming around in search for "food". The only difference is these "crocs" are never satisfied unlike their namesakes in the wild which after having a good meal, the crocs hibernate for a few days or weeks.
Well , at least these prehistoric reptiles are only protecting their domain. These primeval creatures never attack if unprovoked or undisturbed in their natural habitat. So it's actually us humans who's at fault if we attacked by these creatures. You take their home they'll take your life and limb, sounds fair to me. :)
We have lots of crocodiles here in the Philippines. One doesn't have to go to the most remote jungles or marshlands to find them. You don't even have to go to the zoo to look for them. Do you want to know where they frequently hang out to look for unlimited sustenance? Just go the Congress, Senate, Supreme Court or to any Government Offices for that matter. There you will find 2 legged "crocodiles" roaming around in search for "food". The only difference is these "crocs" are never satisfied unlike their namesakes in the wild which after having a good meal, the crocs hibernate for a few days or weeks.
Shaken and then Flooded....
Quake stricken Negros Oriental is flooded due to heavy rains brought about by a Low Pressure Area. Barely a week has passed after the 6.9 quake that brought damage to various infrastructures and killed more than 40 people and now this awful weather. Mother Nature is really challenging the courage and determination of the Visayan folk.
Most of the residents who are already tired, hungry and restless due to continuous aftershocks and lack of basic needs are up again all night. This time they were trying their best to be alert if flood waters became too high for their safety. Some have eventually evacuated to safer grounds to avoid the rising flood waters.
But where can they find a safer place? If they go up to higher ground, the peril of landslides hangs over their heads but to stay at lower elevation means being flooded. Sometimes Mother Nature is a pain in the ass but I guess she's just giving us what we deserve. We did abuse her so much by cutting down trees, polluting our environment and wasting our natural resources. Maybe Mother Nature is just whipping our butts for being such a wayward brood.....
Most of the residents who are already tired, hungry and restless due to continuous aftershocks and lack of basic needs are up again all night. This time they were trying their best to be alert if flood waters became too high for their safety. Some have eventually evacuated to safer grounds to avoid the rising flood waters.
But where can they find a safer place? If they go up to higher ground, the peril of landslides hangs over their heads but to stay at lower elevation means being flooded. Sometimes Mother Nature is a pain in the ass but I guess she's just giving us what we deserve. We did abuse her so much by cutting down trees, polluting our environment and wasting our natural resources. Maybe Mother Nature is just whipping our butts for being such a wayward brood.....
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Which is Worse? A Moron or A Hypocrite?
Sen. Jinggoy Estrada was angry at the defense lawyer team of Chief Justice Renato Corona for revealing in in their press conference that a Presidents' aide allegedly tried to bribe a couple of Senator-Judges in the Impeachment Trial. The actor turned Senator (we have lot of them here in the Philippines) challenged the defense team to name or expose their source or informant so the Senator can face him and punish him because of such allegations made against the Senate.
Another member of the Senate, Sen. Panfilo Lacson also expressed his offense at the defense lawyers. He said the defense team made it appear that the Senate can be easily bought and bribed. He openly displayed his disgust and dismay at the allegations made by the defense team.
I agree with the two Senator-Judges that they can never be bought or bribed by anybody. Why? It's not because they are honest, decent and of good moral fiber. They can't be bought because they already have all the wealth and power that they can possibly bite, chew and swallow. They have already millions or billions of money in secret bank accounts so who can still afford their price? They've already stolen so much from the Filipino people so nobody can really afford to bribe them, they got that right!
I can't help to say this though. Sen. Jinggoy Estrada is a Moron. I mean, who would reveal their sources in the first place? Once you did that then nobody would tell you anything important, dude! And his favorite line, "Be man enough?" Wow! That's a used and abused dialogue in his action films! Just another dumb ass actor pretending to be a smart ass politician. Hahaha!
And for Sen. Lacson, you're nothing but a Hypocrite. You said you felt insulted when they said the Senate can be bribed? Are you kidding? Of course everybody in Government can be bought and bribed, it's what you guys live for. Money, money, money! It's just too high now so nobody can afford your asking price.
So there you go, we got a MORON and a HYPOCRITE in he Senate and a lot, lot more....just wait and see....they will reveal themselves slowly but surely....you can count on that!
Another member of the Senate, Sen. Panfilo Lacson also expressed his offense at the defense lawyers. He said the defense team made it appear that the Senate can be easily bought and bribed. He openly displayed his disgust and dismay at the allegations made by the defense team.
I agree with the two Senator-Judges that they can never be bought or bribed by anybody. Why? It's not because they are honest, decent and of good moral fiber. They can't be bought because they already have all the wealth and power that they can possibly bite, chew and swallow. They have already millions or billions of money in secret bank accounts so who can still afford their price? They've already stolen so much from the Filipino people so nobody can really afford to bribe them, they got that right!
I can't help to say this though. Sen. Jinggoy Estrada is a Moron. I mean, who would reveal their sources in the first place? Once you did that then nobody would tell you anything important, dude! And his favorite line, "Be man enough?" Wow! That's a used and abused dialogue in his action films! Just another dumb ass actor pretending to be a smart ass politician. Hahaha!
And for Sen. Lacson, you're nothing but a Hypocrite. You said you felt insulted when they said the Senate can be bribed? Are you kidding? Of course everybody in Government can be bought and bribed, it's what you guys live for. Money, money, money! It's just too high now so nobody can afford your asking price.
So there you go, we got a MORON and a HYPOCRITE in he Senate and a lot, lot more....just wait and see....they will reveal themselves slowly but surely....you can count on that!
Not Enough Food....
A lot of the quake victims in Negros Oriental are complaining that relief goods are not reaching them. Long lines are common in the relief distribution centers, hours and hours of waiting is also a norm and inadequate relief supplies are also standard. Most of the quake victims haven't eaten for a few days now and they are getting rowdy and impatient. So what's causing the delay and shortage of relief supplies?
Damaged roads are one reason why the supply of relief goods are delayed and in shortage. Bad weather conditions and the sheer number of people affected by the quake is also another. The remoteness of some of the areas affected also contributes to the difficulty of delivering the much needed supplies.
But let's not forget the usual method of local leaders in choosing whom to give relief aid. You see even if the National Government sends lots of relief goods to a calamity stricken area, it's the Local Government units there that are contacted to efficiently distribute the supplies. Technically speaking it's the right move because who else can know better but those from the locality. Like the Barangay Captains (neighborhood or sector leaders), Mayors, Governors, etc. they are the ones who can tell which area is the most affected.
It's also where the problems start because these local leaders have areas that favored them during the past elections and places that also didn't vote for them. So the places that voted them get more help whereas the places that gave them nothing during the elections will get zip. It's just the way how politics works in the Philippines.
That's the real reason why relief goods sometimes don't provide relief to those who need it most. It's politics all over again. Plain and simple politics......nothing more, nothing less.
Damaged roads are one reason why the supply of relief goods are delayed and in shortage. Bad weather conditions and the sheer number of people affected by the quake is also another. The remoteness of some of the areas affected also contributes to the difficulty of delivering the much needed supplies.
But let's not forget the usual method of local leaders in choosing whom to give relief aid. You see even if the National Government sends lots of relief goods to a calamity stricken area, it's the Local Government units there that are contacted to efficiently distribute the supplies. Technically speaking it's the right move because who else can know better but those from the locality. Like the Barangay Captains (neighborhood or sector leaders), Mayors, Governors, etc. they are the ones who can tell which area is the most affected.
It's also where the problems start because these local leaders have areas that favored them during the past elections and places that also didn't vote for them. So the places that voted them get more help whereas the places that gave them nothing during the elections will get zip. It's just the way how politics works in the Philippines.
That's the real reason why relief goods sometimes don't provide relief to those who need it most. It's politics all over again. Plain and simple politics......nothing more, nothing less.
Lost of Biscuits Coming Soon!!!
The United Nation Food Aid Program is sending 2 tons of high-energy biscuits as nourishment assistance to the quake victims in the Visayas region. This is a great news to the people who are in desperate need of provisions, especially those who are in the remote and far-flung areas where relief goods cannot be easily delivered.
Its a good thing that the UN is now lending a helping hand to our devastated countrymen. Instead of begging our leaders for food, water and other basic needs the UN will give us the much needed relief, I hope without the begging part. It's because in the Philippines before a typhoon, flood, volcanic eruption or quake victims receive much needed assistance from the Government, they have to beg their local officials. You have to kiss their asses first. If the local officials like the mayors or governors got high votes in your location, chances are you'll get relief goods but if they got low votes or lost in your area during the last elections, then you'll probably get nothing.
Sounds crazy? I know but it's the truth. Politicians here are geniuses when it comes to manipulating the people; they know exactly what to do. Like during calamities and state of emergencies, they use basic commodities that victims need to make themselves look good and to make their point that if you vote for them you will also get something in return. Smart move eh? Yup, brilliant move except that it's wicked and vile!
Just a word of advice to the UN Food Aid Program, please make sure that the 2-ton high energy biscuits that your giving would reach the real people who need them because our politicians are also very good magicians. Yes, better than David Blaine or David Copperfield. They can make those biscuits disappear and and up in the wrong places like in their warehouses or on the market to be sold and not in the hungry mouths of the poor quake victims. Abracadabra! Poof, and it's gone!
Its a good thing that the UN is now lending a helping hand to our devastated countrymen. Instead of begging our leaders for food, water and other basic needs the UN will give us the much needed relief, I hope without the begging part. It's because in the Philippines before a typhoon, flood, volcanic eruption or quake victims receive much needed assistance from the Government, they have to beg their local officials. You have to kiss their asses first. If the local officials like the mayors or governors got high votes in your location, chances are you'll get relief goods but if they got low votes or lost in your area during the last elections, then you'll probably get nothing.
Sounds crazy? I know but it's the truth. Politicians here are geniuses when it comes to manipulating the people; they know exactly what to do. Like during calamities and state of emergencies, they use basic commodities that victims need to make themselves look good and to make their point that if you vote for them you will also get something in return. Smart move eh? Yup, brilliant move except that it's wicked and vile!
Just a word of advice to the UN Food Aid Program, please make sure that the 2-ton high energy biscuits that your giving would reach the real people who need them because our politicians are also very good magicians. Yes, better than David Blaine or David Copperfield. They can make those biscuits disappear and and up in the wrong places like in their warehouses or on the market to be sold and not in the hungry mouths of the poor quake victims. Abracadabra! Poof, and it's gone!
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