The Manila Times

‘More Punch in the Philippine­s’

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TYPHOON “Tisoy” weakens as it heads to the West Philippine Sea. I hope it will not be confronted by China for trespassin­g.

It’s not true that Raissa Robles will demonstrat­e choreograp­hy “with impact” at the Cultural Center of the Pilippines. I am sure that Ticket World Manila is relieved of an expected zero sale. Seriously, she should know by now that Apl.de.Ap was born in the district of Sapang Bato in Angeles City, Pampanga. He is of Afro-Filipino descent and part of the famous hip hop group, the Black Eyed Peas. With her recent remarks about the Southeast Asian Games, he should confront her and ask for her citizenshi­p instead.

No truth to the rumor that Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo would have a cameo role in “Frozen 2.”

The way it is going, future generation­s will not be able to tell the difference between truth and lies. More scary if they will respond by saying “Who cares?”

Sony Corp.’ s PlayStatio­n is being recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s bestsellin­g home video game console, having sold 450.19 million units over 25 years. I am quite sure that a former Philippine president is contributo­ry to its success.

Philippine Red Cross ( PRC) Chairman Sen. Richard “Dick” Gordon thanked Angel Locsin for volunteeri­ng in relief operations and providing assistance when she personally went to PRC’s Davao del Sur chapter to donate and volunteer in the distributi­on of relief goods and hygiene kits for the quake-hit families.

Do not blame the doctors for being wealthy. Ignoring your health issues and fitness gave them that status.

PRRD has warned that senators and water concession­aires can face economic sabotage charges over their involvemen­t in the one-sided water deals signed in 1997, which

- ment of Justice. Now I know that a past misdeed cannot be construed as “water under the bridge.”

One pet peeve of mine is parents oblivious of their children causing discomfort in a place of worship, letting them run or play around and causing disturbanc­e. It’s the same on planes and other public places. One may argue that kids are kids and extra tolerance is expected, but instilling discipline at such an early age is a must. I remember our parents always reminding us to behave when visiting abodes of relatives and friends. Ethics and shame should be taught at an early stage. Sometimes poorer families exhibit such virtuous traits compared to the wealthy ones.

When we were young, we used to play marbles. We now wonder, and try to understand, why politician­s lose them when using taxpayer’s money.

Those who experience­d love at first sight are now wishing they had bifocals then.

Some say that Christmas is only for the kids. This is not true. I believe it is also for the kid in us

touches to the recipients.

Sad to note that these days, it seems that “loads” are more appreciate­d than a loaf of bread. To all my friends, thanks for

- ers who suffer insomnia trying to spread the negatives, try melatonin.

Being lazy is about neglecting to cross the T’s, adding dots on the I’s, yet expecting to receive the S’s slashed twice by others.

When there are lapses, we use

criticized, we get even with our

That song “Manila” by the Hotdog actually has a good message to Filipinos in its lyrics — “Promise me you’ll never let go.” Quote of the week: “Judges are like umpires. Umpires don’t make the rules. They apply them. The role of an umpire and a judge is critical. They make sure everybody plays by the rules. But it is a limited role. Nobody ever went to a ballgame to see the umpire.” — John Roberts

Good work, good deeds and good faith to all.

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