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be; it is what it is, and you must bend to its power or live a lie.” — Miyamoto Musashi

*** With due respect to Secretary Martin. What I should have done was say: “It is with great concern for us that SPO3 Lascañas suddenly retracted his previous testimonies, much to our surprise, accompanied by Trillanes who questioned his credibility as a witness in the past hearings. But we are a free country and we will always support free speech and press freedom. I appeal to the media to be more analytic in these ‘sudden’ turn of events and not jump into unwarranted conclusions right away. Let us not be distracted by ‘press conferences’ that may dilute focus on real issues. Let - ments that may besmirch the reputation of our media colleagues. Let it be known that this government will respect the outcome of any independent investigations that may stem from this disclosure.”

*** On EDSA: Yes, Mr. Marcos was a dictator and he emasculated the oligarchy only to replace it with his cronies. Same- same as they say. Now the question is, was EDSA truly a revolution or a cam - gopoly? The best answer maybe is to look around us today and assess where we are right now. And the answer may not be a pleasing one.

*** Wo rt h remembering – Deng Xiaoping To Lee Kuan Yew: “If I only had Shanghai, I might be able to change Shanghai just as quickly as you did in Singapore. But I have the whole of China.”

*** - fore retraction docs are submitted asap...just wondering. Happy EDSA celebration to all!

had a kidney transplant a year before? The effect on righteousness, guilt and remorse delayed for over a year?

*** A gallant and courageous soldier as he claims to be, Senator Trillanes should accompany Senator Leila de Lima inside her cell to make sure her rights as a prisoner are not violated. Just like how he shielded Matobato to ensure his safety and well-being. Call of duty, Senator.

*** News: US aircraft carrier strike group patrols South China Sea

Things to know about the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier:

Following the raid in Abbottabad in May 2011, the body of Osama Force Base in Afghanistan, where Commander of US Special Forces Admiral William McRaven did not initially recognize him.

the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson, where an autopsy was performed before burial at sea. This is the same aircraft carrier that 25 years earlier was also the same carrier featured in “Behind Enemy Lines.”

*** More quotes from Miyamoto Musashi –

“You win battles by knowing the enemy’s timing, and using a timing which the enemy does not expect.”

the warrior is resolute acceptance of death.”

faith to all.