The play was centered on the story of a wife Mary Girard thrown into an asylum by her powerful Philadelphia businessman husband Stephen Girard. Mary married Stephen at age 16 and had an affair with another man. To hide his humiliation from society, Mary was declared legally insane by her husband when she got pregnant by her lover. According to Robertson, “Stephen Girard's concern for his wife's welfare was genuine, he sought every known medical solution, and even after Mary was committed, he ensured that she was afforded every luxury possible.”
In the first scene, Mary is locked in a “tranquilizer chair” in the asylum as the "furies" dance around. Each fury also plays another person in her life: the warder, her mother, her husband's mistress, Mr. Phillips, who runs the asylum, and Mrs. Hatcher, whom Mary's baby was given to, unfortunately, the baby died a month after birth.
The Award-winning UIL One Act Play, The Insanity of Mary Girard, is a drama of abuse and lack of power of women, how men use monetary power to control a woman’s fate, both physically and mentally, and the society's treatment of the mentally ill. In today’s society, the story still exists, men still believe they have control over women. Through this play, we also viewed the stigmas that come with someone who is insane.
The high school students who played the characters did great and everybody enjoyed the play. I can see how these kid's dedication to theater paid up after the superb performance. The students did their best to make the show a success. The play left the audience with the question of whether Mary was insane or not. The production brought the audience to the evilness of men and society and the plight of its victims. The director guided the cast effectively on each character they portrayed.
The Award-winning UIL One Act Play, The Insanity of Mary Girard, is a drama of abuse and lack of power of women, how men use monetary power to control a woman’s fate, both physically and mentally, and the society's treatment of the mentally ill. In today’s society, the story still exists, men still believe they have control over women. Through this play, we also viewed the stigmas that come with someone who is insane.
The high school students who played the characters did great and everybody enjoyed the play. I can see how these kid's dedication to theater paid up after the superb performance. The students did their best to make the show a success. The play left the audience with the question of whether Mary was insane or not. The production brought the audience to the evilness of men and society and the plight of its victims. The director guided the cast effectively on each character they portrayed.
Winners: Miss Universe 2015
Miss Universe - Philippines
1st Runner-up - Colombia
2nd Runner-up - USA
This is probably one of the most awkward awkward crowning moment in the history. Steve Harvey made a horrible mistake on the 1st runner up and Miss Universe winners. But then he apologized, announced the right winner, and took responsibility of his mistake. What an embarrassing moment for Steve Harvey and horrific for both Miss Columbia and Miss Philippines. He is a great guy so no need to embarrass him in social media. Nobody is perfect, we all makes mistakes.
TOP 15 Question and Answer for Miss Philippines
Question: Earlier this year, there was a controversy about the United States reopening a military base in your country, Do you think the United States should have a military presence in your country?
Answer: "I think that the United States and the Philippines has always had a good relationship with each other. We were colonized by the Americans and we have their culture in our tradition even up to this day. And I think that we are very welcoming with the Americans and I don't see any problem with that at all."
Top 3 Question:
Miss Philippines, Pia Alonzo: "To be a Miss Universe is both an honor and a responsibility. If I were to be the Miss Universe. I would used my voice to influence the youth and I would raise awareness to certain causes like HIV awareness that is timely and relevant to my country which is the Philippines I wanna show the world, the universe rather that I am confidently beautiful with the heart. Thank you!"
Ms Colombia, Ariadna Guitierrez (with interpreter): I am confident that I should be the 3rd Miss universe for my country Colombia. Because I have all of the attributes that a latin woman has. I am a woman who is full of feelin, have the attributes that the woman should have in Colombia and a woman should have in col and a Ms universe should have for all her events.
FINAL 5
France
TOP 10
USA
Question: Earlier this year, there was a controversy about the United States reopening a military base in your country, Do you think the United States should have a military presence in your country?
Answer: "I think that the United States and the Philippines has always had a good relationship with each other. We were colonized by the Americans and we have their culture in our tradition even up to this day. And I think that we are very welcoming with the Americans and I don't see any problem with that at all."
Top 3 Question:
Why should you be the next Miss Universe?
Miss USA, Tulsan Olivia Jordan: I think that I should be the next, the next Miss because I am so passionate and so driven. It is my goal to inspire people from around world, to believe in themselves, to be themselves and to follow their widest dream no matter what those dream are. I want to work to bring equality towards men and woman and it is time to set up into empower women and I will win empower women all over the world.
Miss USA, Tulsan Olivia Jordan: I think that I should be the next, the next Miss because I am so passionate and so driven. It is my goal to inspire people from around world, to believe in themselves, to be themselves and to follow their widest dream no matter what those dream are. I want to work to bring equality towards men and woman and it is time to set up into empower women and I will win empower women all over the world.
Miss Philippines, Pia Alonzo: "To be a Miss Universe is both an honor and a responsibility. If I were to be the Miss Universe. I would used my voice to influence the youth and I would raise awareness to certain causes like HIV awareness that is timely and relevant to my country which is the Philippines I wanna show the world, the universe rather that I am confidently beautiful with the heart. Thank you!"
Ms Colombia, Ariadna Guitierrez (with interpreter): I am confident that I should be the 3rd Miss universe for my country Colombia. Because I have all of the attributes that a latin woman has. I am a woman who is full of feelin, have the attributes that the woman should have in Colombia and a woman should have in col and a Ms universe should have for all her events.
FINAL 5
France
Colombia
Philippines
Australia
USA
USA
Colombia
Japan
Thailand
Australia
Dominican Republic
France
Curacao
Philippines
Venezuela
Image grabbed from Facebook
Maja Salvador, Star awards host connived with her co-host, Robi Domingo, to take the Pinoy version of Oscars selfie. John Lloyd Cruz, Maja Salvador, Ai-Ai de las Alas, Dennis Trillo, Piolo Pascual, Geisler Baron, and Aga Muhlach were more than happy to join the fun.
Ellen DeGeneres, Bradley Cooper, Meryl Streep, Jennifer Lawrence Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Kevin Spacey, Channing Tatum, Julia Roberts, Lupita Nyong'o and half of Jared Leto's head
Oscar Selfie Tweet goes Viral with an unscripted star-studded selfie using Samsung Galaxy Note 3. According to insiders, Ellen’s idea to take selfie’s during the show was turned into a capital idea by ABC who suggested she use a Samsung phone as they were already planning to sponsor the show. Samsung exececutives reportedly showed Ellen how to use the phone in rehearsals. The start studded photo has been shared more than 3. million times.
Ellen DeGeneres, hosted The 2014 Oscars, on Sunday at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood. Here is the full list of the 86th Academy Awards winners and nominations.
BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE: Matthew McConaughey for 'Dallas Buyers Club'
BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE: Cate Blanchette for 'Blue Jasmine'
BEST DIRECTOR: Alfonso Cuaron for 'Gravity'
BEST FILM: 12 Years a Slave
BEST DIRECTOR: Alfonso Cuaron for 'Gravity'
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR: Jared Leto - Dallas Buyers Club
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Lupita Nyong'o - 12 Years a Slave
BEST COSTUME DESIGN: The Great Gatsby
BEST MAKE-UP & HAIRSTYLING: Dallas Buyers Club
BEST SHORT FILM (ANIMATED): Mr Hublot
BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FILM: Frozen
BEST SHORT FILM (LIVE ACTION): Helium
BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT SUBJECT: The Lady in Number 6: Music Saved My Life
BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE: 20 Feet from Stardom
BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM: The Great Beauty (Italy)
BEST SOUND MIXING: Gravity
BEST SOUND EDITING: Gravity
BEST VISUAL EFFECTS: Gravity
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY Gravity
BEST FILM EDITING: Gravity
BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN: The Great Gatsby
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE: Gravity
BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY: 12 Years a Slave
BEST OIGINAL SCREENPLAY: Spike Jonze for 'Her'
The full list of nominees is as follows:
BEST PICTURE:
12 Years a Slave
Captain Phillips
Gravity
Philomena
The Wolf of Wall Street
Nebraska
American Hustle
Dallas Buyers Club
Her
BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE:
Christian Bale - American Hustle
Bruce Dern - Nebraska
Leonardo DiCaprio - The Wolf of Wall Street
Chiwetel Ejiofor - 12 Years a Slave
Matthew McConaughey - Dallas Buyers Club
BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE:
Cate Blanchett - Blue Jasmine
Amy Adams - American Hustle
Sandra Bullock - Gravity
Judi Dench - Philomena
Meryl Streep - August Osage County
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR:
Bradley Cooper - American Hustle
Barkhad Abdi - Captain Phillips
Michael Fassbender - 12 Years a Slave
Jonah Hill - The Wolf of Wall Street
Jared Leto - Dallas Buyers Club
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS:
Jennifer Lawrence - American Hustle
Lupita Nyong'o - 12 Years a Slave
Sally Hawkins - Blue Jasmine
Julia Roberts - August Osage County
June Squibb - Nebraska
BEST DIRECTOR:
David O Russell - American Hustle
Alfonso Cuaron - Gravity
Alexander Payne - Nebraska
Steve McQueen - 12 Years a Slave
Martin Scorsese - The Wolf of Wall Street
BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FILM:
Despicable Me 2
Frozen - WINNER
The Croods
Ernest & Celestine
The Wind Rises
BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY:
Richard Linklater, Julie Delpy, Ethan Hawke - Before Midnight
Billy Ray - Captain Phillips
Steve Coogan and Jeff Pope - Philomena
John Ridley - 12 Years a Slave
Terence Winter - The Wolf of Wall Street
BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY:
Eric Warren Singer and David O Russell - American Hustle
Woody Allen - Blue Jasmine
Craig Borten & Melisa Wallack - Dallas Buyers Club
Spike Jonze - Her
Bob Nelson - Nebraska
BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM:
The Great Beauty (Italy)
The Hunt (Denmark)
The Broken Circle Breakdown (Belgium)
The Missing Picture (Cambodia)
Omar (Palestine)
BEST ORIGINAL SONG:
Let It Go - Frozen
Ordinary Love - Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
Alone Yet Not Alone - Alone Yet Not Alone
Happy - Despicable Me 2
The Moon Song - Her
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE:
The Book Thief
Gravity
Her
Philomena
Saving Mr Banks
BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE:
The Act of Killing
Cutie and the Boxer
Dirty Wars
The Square
20 Feet from Stardom
BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT SUBJECT:
SaveDigger
Facing Fear
Karama Has No Walls
The Lady in Number 6: Music Saved My Life
Prison Terminal: The Last Days of Private Jack Hall
BEST FILM EDITING:
American Hustle
Captain Phillips
Dallas Buyers Club
Gravity
12 Years a Slave
BEST MAKE-UP & HAIRSTYLING:
Dallas Buyers Club
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
The Lone Ranger
BEST SHORT FILM (ANIMATED):
Feral
Get a Horse!
Mr Hublot
Possessions
Room on the Broom
BEST SHORT FILM (LIVE ACTION):
Aquel No Era Yo (That Wasn't Me)
Avant Que De Tour Perdre (Just Before Losing Everything)
Helium
Pitääkö Mun Kaikki Hoitaa? (Do I Have to Take Care of Everything?)
The Voorman Problem
BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN:
American Hustle
Gravity
The Great Gatsby
Her
12 Years a Slave
BEST SOUND EDITING:
All Is Lost
Captain Phillips
Gravity
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Lone Survivor
BEST SOUND MIXING:
Captain Phillips
Gravity
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Inside Llewyn Davis
Lone Survivor
BEST VISUAL EFFECTS:
Gravity
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Iron Man 3
The Lone Ranger
Star Trek Into Darkness
BEST COSTUME DESIGN
American Hustle
The Grandmaster
The Great Gatsby
The Invisible Woman
12 Years a Slave
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
The Grandmaster
Gravity
Inside Llewyn Davis
Nebraska
Prisoners
Comedian,TV host, radio jock, businessman and activist Arvin “Tado” Jimenez, 39, died on the spot when a bus he was riding fell off a ravine in Bontoc, Mountain Province. on Friday, February 7. He was riding a Florida bus with plate number TXT 872 on Thursday night to embark on his personal project called “40 Mountains: Life Begins at the Mountain” as his way of celebrating his 40th birthday on March 24. On his instagram account he posted a picture of the bus with caption, “Long trip, as in trip trip.”
According to a report from the Cordillera Regional Disaster Risk Reduction Council, the Florida tourist bus had at least 47 people on board 14 died on the spot and thirty-two more are injured. A Dutch and a Canadian national also died in the accident. The project was his way of celebrating his 40th birthday on March 24.
Tado ventured into business with his wife which they called LimiTado, a shopping & retail store located at 2 Kap Moy St., Sta. Elena, Marikina City, 1800 Marikina City.
Mar Roxas is the most hated politician in the Philippines today next to President Aquino, then Senator Enrile, the aleged mastermind on the PDAF scam, who also loves to play bejeweled during office hours. To think that Mar Roxas will run for presidential post on the next election and might win due to his connections, gives the Filipino people so much worries. Why are we going to allow these kind of people to run our country. No we don't want another incompetnt leader, enough is enough.
“Pauna ko na po ang paghingi ng paumanhin sa mga maka-Mar Roxas.
“Hindi lang ako mapakali dahil kahit saan ko tingnan ay mali ang kanyang katwiran.
“Walang dahilan para pahirapan at huwag tulungan ang mga pobreng nasalanta ng bagyo, kahit sino pang Pilato ang nakaupo—kalaban man o hindi.
“Kung galit sila sa mga Romualdez, dapat parusahan nila ang mga Romualdezes!
“Hindi kailangan ang legalidad bago nila tulungan ang mga tao!
“Pare-pareho tayong mga Pilipino!
“Nakalimutan na ba ni Mar Roxas ‘yan?
“Sobrang pumapapel sa presidente na kung tutuusin at kung siya ay may puso at tama kung mag isip... hindi po ba napakagandang halimbawa kung ora mismo ay tumulong siya sa kalabang partido, alang- alang sa mga nasalantang kababayan?!!!
“Eh ano kung Romualdez yun at Aquino ang Presidente?
“Hindi ba Presidente siya ng lahat? Hindi ba sabi niya "Boss" niya tayo?
“Sana tama na ang palusot. Huli na eh! Nasaan ba ang puso mo sir?
“I'm sure meron naman kaya lang mukhang tumigas na at naluto sa ambisyon.
“Alam n’yo po, walang pulitika sa langit. Dedma rin sa apelyido.
“Ang importante ay kung paano ka magpatawad, magpakumbaba at tumulong ng buong puso at kaluluwa, hindi dahil sa pera o dahil sa boto.
“Nakita n’yo naman ang mga pinagdaanan ng LAHAT na presidenteng inabot ko.
“Si Apo Marcos..napakatalino! Pero ano ang nangyari sa talino at dami ng pera?
“Hindi rin niya nadala ng mamamatay siya.
“Marcos baby po ako at siya ang unang presidenteng nakilala ko.
“Sumunod ay si Ramos. Mukha bang masaya? Hindi rin.
“Si Pres Cory Aquino na ang sumunod.
“Ano po ba ang ikinamatay? Old age? Hindi po ba cancer?
“Kahit naging presidente, kahit naging hero ang asawang si B. Aquino, hindi pa rin nakaligtas sa cancer!
“Tapos si Erap. Sikat na artista at mahal ng masa. Kaso pumalpak din. Kulong!
“Si Presidente Gloria Macapagal- Arroyo..nakakulong pa rin.
“Oh?.anong pruweba pa ba ang kailangan?
“Hindi ba kahit sino ka, kahit gaano ka ka powerful..kahit ano pa ang apelyido mo hindi ka lulusot???
“Sana po, kayong mga may kapangyarihang tumulong sa kapwa, bigyan ninyo ito ng tamang pagpapahalaga dahil hindi kailanman natutulog ang Dios.
“Gamitin ninyo ng tama ang kapangyarihan at perang hawak ninyo para mailigtas ninyo ang inyong mga kaluluwa sa pamamagitan din ng pagtulong sa mga nangangailangan.
“Tama na po ang gantihan ng gantihan. Maawa na kayo sa atin.
“Nakakahiya sa Dios at nakakahiya sa mga bansang tumutulong sa atin.
“Hindi po ako nagmamalinis o nagmamarunong.
“Marami din po akong kamalian pero malayong gawin ko ang mga ginagawa ninyong mga kabastusan at kahiya-hiyang pakikitungo sa inyong kapwa tao.
“Yun lang po.”
RIP Paul Walker. Walker was a passenger in the two-seater Porsche Carrera GT driven by a friend when the car lost control, hit a light pole or tree and the car burst into flames. He was in the area to a fund raising benefit show for the survivors of typhoon Yolanda in the Philippines for his organization Reach Out Worldwide. He leaves behind a 15-year-old daughter named Meadow. Paul was 40 years old, too young to die.
"He was very happy. He was smiling at everybody, just tickled that all these people came out to support this charity. He was doing what he loved. He was surrounded by friends, surrounded by cars.” said Bill Townsend, one of Walker’s friend who attended the fundraiser Saturday.
Paul Walker with Roger Rodas, who has been identified as the other person who died in the car crash.
Thank you Paul Walker for your love and support to Filipinos who were devastated by Typhoon Haiyan. We are grateful for your support and love to our country.
Vice Ganda, one of the Philippines stand up comedian and host is now in a limelight for mocking GMA Information core Jessica Soho during his show last May 17. Vice ganda started the two minute monoloque that if ever Jessica will do a bold movie the title would be “Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Sobra,”. Vice Ganda joked about Soho having a hard time using a weighing scale, “Ang hirap nga lang kung si Jessica Soho magbo-bold. Kailangan gang rape lagi. Sasabihin ng rapist, ‘Ipasa ang lechon.’ Sasabihin naman ni Jessica, ‘Eh nasaan yung apple?”
Saksi anchor Arnold Clavio reacted with the offensive joke through the opening salvo of his morning program in DZBB. “Bakit mo binibiktima ang mga taong seryoso sa trabaho nila? Huwag mo silang kasangkapanin para lang makapagpagpatawa. Bakit hindi taga-diyan sa inyo ang gawin mong subject ng jokes mo? Bakit hindi taga-ABS-(CBN)?” he said. Other GMA News reporters followed shortly on twitter that focused on Vice alleged insensitivity to gang rape victims.
Jessica Soho reacted to the issue with an official Statement sent to GMA News Online:
Rape is not a joke and should never be material for a comedy concert. I thank all those who shared my hurt and expressed their support but this should not be about me but about the rape victims who suffer tremendously from this terrible crime. The horrors they go through are unspeakable who suffer tremendously from this terrible crime. The horrors they go through are unspeakable.
Most showbiz personalities use other people just to make their audience laugh. One good example are the two famous tv show hosts Willie Revillame and Joey De Leon. Vice Ganda, Jose Marie Viceral in real life is now in the hot seat for using Jessica Soho as a laughing material. The issue issue here is not about Soho's weight but the "gang rape". Rape is a very sensitive issue and should not be use as a joke. Anyway, Vice Ganda is known to this kind of distasteful joke and his fans (masa) loves her for what he is. No wonder he enjoys what he is doing and do not mind what others will feel with his insensitive jokes and comments
Singer Janet Jackson, 46 is officially engaged to Wissam Al Mana, a 37 year old Qatari billionaire after two years of dating. The $20 million worth grand wedding is going to be held in the oil rich country of Qatar on spring 2013. All the guests will be flying on a private jet.
Wissam is one of the richest investors in the Middle East. His family is a well known family in Qatar who has over 50 companies in the Gulf region from media, automotive distribution, real estate, food services, retail, engineering and construction. He runs Al Mana Luxury Company, where he acts as director of fashion portfolios, along with his two brothers. He is also one of the a shareholder in the Saks Fifth Avenue stores in Dubai, Doha, Bahrain and Kuwait.
Janet Jackson already converted to Islam in preparation for her wedding. Wissam gave her a huge and expensive ring that Janet locked up because she's to afraid it will get lost.
Janet has been married twice before, to dancer/songwriter Rene Elizondo (1991-2000) and James DeBarge (1984-85). Wissam plans to have kids but “If she can’t have them, she will adopt.”
Hoping for their marriage to last.
Janet wearing a hijab: headscarf worn by Muslim women and an abaya (cloak):
a black, loose over-garment robe-like dress, worn by Islamic women.
An alleged apology letter from the late US Senator, Robert F. Kennedy's daughter, Kerry Kennedy is now circulating online. Kerry's letter confirmed that Philippine Senator Vicente "Tito" Sotto III indeed plagiarized her father's speech and demands a public apology.
Here is the screenshot of the letter from Kerry Kennedy that was posted on the Rappler's site
Source: http://www.rappler.com/
related posts:
Tito Sotto on "Copying as the Highest Form of Flattery"
Tito Sotto: On Plagiarism and Translation of Robert F. Kennedy's Speech
Tito Sotto: On Plagiarism and Cyber Bullying
Tito Sotto Plagiarized a Blog PostTito Sotto: On Plagiarism and Cyber Bullying
The controversial Philippines Senator started it all from PLAGIARISM but who would have though he will stop from there. He did it again but this time it was plagiarism with Tagalog translation. He copied part of Robert Kennedy's speech and passing it off as his own.
“It was texted to me by a friend. I found the idea good. I translated it into Tagalog. So what’s the problem?” Tito Sotto told the Philippine Daily Inquirer when asked plagiarism accusations. Sotto added,“Ano? Marunong nang mag-Tagalog si Kennedy? [What now? Does Kennedy now know how to speak in Tagalog]?.”
A Debate Challenge:Tito Sotto vs Claudio/Syjuco
Sotto Plagiarized Kennedy? Photo from Twitter user Michel EldiyRobert F. Kennedy’s speech during Day of Affirmation, June 6 1966.
http://www.jfklibrary.org/Research/Ready-Reference/RFK-Speeches/Day-of-Affirmation-Address-news-release-text-version.aspx
Sotto’s Privilege Speech, September 5, 2012.
http://www.senate.gov.ph/press_release/2012/0905_sotto2.asp
photo credit: copied from Facebook wall
Tito Sotto, you have to face the fact that you Plagiarized and it is a crime, no matter what your opinions are, don't fool the Filipino people because you are just fooling yourself. Stop making fun of yourself. And don't act like an underdog, you know better than that.
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Dear Tito Sen,
Almost a year ago, I challenged you to a public debate on the Reproductive Health Bill. I did so because of your facile understanding of statistical analysis, which led you to question the maternal mortality rate in the Philippines. In response, you said it was “superfluous” to debate outside the Senate, and that doing so would be “an insult to Senators Miriam Defensor-Santiago and Pia Cayetano, who are both defending the bill.”
After I received your love letter, I spoke to both Sen. Defensor-Santiago and Sen. Cayetano. Neither of them would feel slighted if you granted my request. My dear Sen. Sotto, it is in this light that I humbly reissue my challenge. This time around, however, I offer a variation: below is another letter from Miguel Syjuco – my tag-team partner.
Hopefully you are more open to debating now. In your last privilege speech, you complained about cyber-bullying and claimed that your detractors refuse to refute the substantive portions of your turno en contra speeches. Should you accept our challenge, we will do exactly as you requested. Present all your evidence, and we will respond accordingly. If you want a tag-team partner of your own, there is always the CBCP.
In the past year, you have disregarded and misrepresented the arguments of RH advocates, while slandering them as individuals. And yet you ensconce yourself within the protective barrier of parliamentary immunity. It is you, not us, who have refused to engage.
You insist that your cause is just. Your allies from the CBCP and the theocratic right claim you are on God’s side. Such platitudes impel you to defend your views/faith outside the Senate floor. Do not fail your bishops. Do not be a coward.
If you feel, however, that the time for debating is over, it is your job as Majority Floor Leader to let the legislative process run its course. Put this bill to a vote.
As we challenge you anew, we are also encouraging other RH advocates to do the same. If for some reason you – a senator of the Philippines – do not want to debate a junior academic and a freelance writer, perhaps you would deign to square off with our other allies.
Whatever the case, your duty as a public official requires you to face your dissenting constituents. Go on, show us you have what it takes.
Sincerely,
Leloy Claudio
Teacher and concerned citizen
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Dear Tito Sotto,
You are senator to all Filipinos—the millions who live at home and the millions who, like me, make a life abroad. You serve as a democratically elected leader both to those who agree with you and those, like me, who do not. You are answerable to us all.
Your critics accuse you of deliberately delaying voting on the Reproductive Health Bill. Others believe you have also plagiarized in your speeches and acted with conduct unbecoming a senator. It’s time you put that to rest, or allow immediate voting on the RH Bill.
As you know, the legislature and the media are key venues for public discourse on matters pertinent to the development of our nation. Discussion is vital to democracy. As such, Leloy Claudio and I issue you a challenge: a tag-team debate.
In one corner, Mr. Claudio and me. In the other, you and a partner of your choosing from your allies among the Catholic bishops. We can finally debate the benefits and faults of the RH Bill, as well as the legality, ethicality, and propriety of your unauthorized appropriation of other people’s work. No mudslinging. No ad hominem attacks. No senate immunity.
This debate is important because there remain questions that deserve answers. For instance, you’ve avoided allegations that, in addition to Sarah Pope and three other online sources, you also plagiarized the work of Janice Formichella and Peter Engelman, two American writers who tell me personally that you copied-and-pasted from their copyrighted work. Nor have you provided tangible proof that the pill Diane was linked to the very tragic death of your son, nor explained how your wife even took Diane in 1974 when it only existed in 1978. Neither you nor Hector Villacorta has addressed these issues.
Since you say copying is permitted in the Philippines, I propose a catchy name for our event: D'Thrilla sa Manila. Subtitled: Church & State vs. Academia & the Internet.
This will be streamed live on the Internet for the world to see.
To quiet the accusations that you are merely filibustering, this debate must occur no later than the day after your final turno en contra speech, and should cap discussion and guarantee voting in the Senate before the end of session. The wheels of democracy must be allowed to turn.
If you refuse this challenge, there’s evidently nothing more to discuss, and you must allow voting on the RH Bill to proceed immediately.
Sincerely,
Miguel Syjuco
Writer and concerned citizen
http://www.gmanetwork.com/
Almost a year ago, I challenged you to a public debate on the Reproductive Health Bill. I did so because of your facile understanding of statistical analysis, which led you to question the maternal mortality rate in the Philippines. In response, you said it was “superfluous” to debate outside the Senate, and that doing so would be “an insult to Senators Miriam Defensor-Santiago and Pia Cayetano, who are both defending the bill.”
After I received your love letter, I spoke to both Sen. Defensor-Santiago and Sen. Cayetano. Neither of them would feel slighted if you granted my request. My dear Sen. Sotto, it is in this light that I humbly reissue my challenge. This time around, however, I offer a variation: below is another letter from Miguel Syjuco – my tag-team partner.
Hopefully you are more open to debating now. In your last privilege speech, you complained about cyber-bullying and claimed that your detractors refuse to refute the substantive portions of your turno en contra speeches. Should you accept our challenge, we will do exactly as you requested. Present all your evidence, and we will respond accordingly. If you want a tag-team partner of your own, there is always the CBCP.
In the past year, you have disregarded and misrepresented the arguments of RH advocates, while slandering them as individuals. And yet you ensconce yourself within the protective barrier of parliamentary immunity. It is you, not us, who have refused to engage.
You insist that your cause is just. Your allies from the CBCP and the theocratic right claim you are on God’s side. Such platitudes impel you to defend your views/faith outside the Senate floor. Do not fail your bishops. Do not be a coward.
If you feel, however, that the time for debating is over, it is your job as Majority Floor Leader to let the legislative process run its course. Put this bill to a vote.
As we challenge you anew, we are also encouraging other RH advocates to do the same. If for some reason you – a senator of the Philippines – do not want to debate a junior academic and a freelance writer, perhaps you would deign to square off with our other allies.
Whatever the case, your duty as a public official requires you to face your dissenting constituents. Go on, show us you have what it takes.
Sincerely,
Leloy Claudio
Teacher and concerned citizen
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Dear Tito Sotto,
You are senator to all Filipinos—the millions who live at home and the millions who, like me, make a life abroad. You serve as a democratically elected leader both to those who agree with you and those, like me, who do not. You are answerable to us all.
Your critics accuse you of deliberately delaying voting on the Reproductive Health Bill. Others believe you have also plagiarized in your speeches and acted with conduct unbecoming a senator. It’s time you put that to rest, or allow immediate voting on the RH Bill.
As you know, the legislature and the media are key venues for public discourse on matters pertinent to the development of our nation. Discussion is vital to democracy. As such, Leloy Claudio and I issue you a challenge: a tag-team debate.
In one corner, Mr. Claudio and me. In the other, you and a partner of your choosing from your allies among the Catholic bishops. We can finally debate the benefits and faults of the RH Bill, as well as the legality, ethicality, and propriety of your unauthorized appropriation of other people’s work. No mudslinging. No ad hominem attacks. No senate immunity.
This debate is important because there remain questions that deserve answers. For instance, you’ve avoided allegations that, in addition to Sarah Pope and three other online sources, you also plagiarized the work of Janice Formichella and Peter Engelman, two American writers who tell me personally that you copied-and-pasted from their copyrighted work. Nor have you provided tangible proof that the pill Diane was linked to the very tragic death of your son, nor explained how your wife even took Diane in 1974 when it only existed in 1978. Neither you nor Hector Villacorta has addressed these issues.
Since you say copying is permitted in the Philippines, I propose a catchy name for our event: D'Thrilla sa Manila. Subtitled: Church & State vs. Academia & the Internet.
This will be streamed live on the Internet for the world to see.
To quiet the accusations that you are merely filibustering, this debate must occur no later than the day after your final turno en contra speech, and should cap discussion and guarantee voting in the Senate before the end of session. The wheels of democracy must be allowed to turn.
If you refuse this challenge, there’s evidently nothing more to discuss, and you must allow voting on the RH Bill to proceed immediately.
Sincerely,
Miguel Syjuco
Writer and concerned citizen
http://www.gmanetwork.com/
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The Philippine politic drama still has a long way to go. Senator Tito Sotto started it all from his RH Bill speech copied from the US Blogger that was found out by one of the well known Filipino Blogger. The news on plagiarism spread Worldwide. He and his camp denied the plagiarism accussations quoting “Why would I quote from a blogger? She is just a blogger.”
But it did not stop from there, the Senator even made it a bigger issue for his own purposes this time. Part of his latest speech is, " Ako yata ang kauna-unahang senador ng Pilipinas na naging biktima ng cyber-bullying. Mula sa blogs, Facebook, at Twitter, ginawa akong sentro ng mga mapanira at malisyosong atake ng iba’t ibang tao, lalo pa ng mga sumusuporta sa RH Bill. Bahagi siguro ito ng kanilang istratehiya, lalo pa’t may milyun-milyon silang pondo. “If you can’t kill the message, kill the messenger.” Mukhang ganito ang ginagawa ng aking mga detractors."
My stand, "No matter what you says Mr. Senator, the issue is, you plagiarized. If you did not do it, then there wouldn’t be any issue." If he and his staff simply apologized by admitting their mistake and moved on, then the issue will not probably spread Worldwide and will just die naturally.
Part of Sarah's blog post, a US blogger where Sotto copied his speech says "A thief is a thief, Mr. Senator. Denying it doesn't get you off the hook; it just makes you a lying thief." On Plagiarism, The Pill, and Presumptuousness http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/
Actors and actresses always have different shows, movies and guest appearances. We know that there are only a handful of celebrities who have made it to the top. TV commercials also pay well especially if the model is already a popular movie star. In the Philippines, the talent fees really depend on the popularity of a person. The popularity is being measured by the number of fans and movies produced. Supporting roles can pay decent money but major roles really show a huge difference. Sometimes there are only a few people in show business who can portray major roles.
photo from wikipedia
Dolphy, the Philippines "King of Comedy" passed away Tuesday evening July 10, 2012 at the age of 83, leaving behind his common law wife Zsa Zsa Padilla and 18 children. He died of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD ) after a months stay at Makati Medical Center's intensive Care unit (ICU).
Dolphy has never married, for more than 20 years, he has been with the actress and singer Zsa Zsa Padilla. His kids are his pride and joy and he could easily name all 18 of them from oldest to the youngest and even the mothers name.
Engracia (Gracia) Dominguez — an actress he met during a stage show (separated in 1963), six children: Manny (Manny Boy), Salud (Sahlee), Rodolfo Jr. (Dolphy Jr.), Freddie (Baby), Edgar, and Raul (Rolly).
Dolphy became famous for playing gay roles in Jack en Jill and Facifica Falayfay. I remember watching these movies on my younger years. His acting was so convincing as a real gay.
Gloria Smith — an actress he met in 1956, four children: Mariquita (Kaye), Carlos, Geraldino (Dino), and Edwin.
Baby Smith - an actress whose screen name was Pamela Ponti, four children: Ronaldo (Ronnie), Enrico (Eric), Madonna (Dana), and Jeffrey (Epi).
Evangeline Tugalao - a nurse he met in the late 60s while shooting in a hospital, one child: Rommel.
Alma Moreno - an actress he met in 1981, one child: Vandolph.
Zsa Zsa Padilla- with whom he has two daughters: Nicole (adopted) and Zia. (wikipedia)
Baby Smith - an actress whose screen name was Pamela Ponti, four children: Ronaldo (Ronnie), Enrico (Eric), Madonna (Dana), and Jeffrey (Epi).
Evangeline Tugalao - a nurse he met in the late 60s while shooting in a hospital, one child: Rommel.
Alma Moreno - an actress he met in 1981, one child: Vandolph.
Zsa Zsa Padilla- with whom he has two daughters: Nicole (adopted) and Zia. (wikipedia)
I grew up watching his popular tv show "John and Marsha" with Nida Blanca, playing ashis wife, Maricel Soriano and Rollie Quizon as his children. And of course the show is not complete without the super rich Mother in Law, Dely Atay Atayan were money can be found scattered all over her houseare all trash and who would ever forget her one liner "Kaya ikaw John, magsumikap ka" at the end of every show.
Home Along the Riles, was a hit show too wherein Claudine Barreto played as one of her children. He played a widow here with a Sister in law that is madly in love with him.
The 20-year-old cellist from Rhode Island, Olivia Culpo, beat 50 contestants and was crowned Miss USA 2012 held at Las Vegas. The beauty, brains and talented beauty Queen will compete in the Miss Universe pageant in December.
The video will tell who really started the fight. The guy in pink , whoever he is, obviously is on Santiago-Baretto's side showed no respect to the media man. Well, the truth will come out eventually.
This video is the the first part of the previous video that was released a few weeks ago.
This video is the the first part of the previous video that was released a few weeks ago.
Click here to see the first video: Claudine Barretto, Raymart Santiago vs Ramon Tulfo - Who is Telling The Truth
Philip Phillips, Jessica Sanchez and Joshua Ledet
Raymart and Claudine wearing pink shirts attacking Mon.
