Category Archives: Current Events

Blackmailing Presidential Candidates

Posted on February 20, 2010 by Carlo Ople

I was reading an article today about how a certain organization felt “snubbed” that only one Presidential candidate was able to show up for their conference. One of the representatives of the organization then goes on to explain that their … Continue reading →

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Money lies, scams, and false promises

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Carlo Ople

Network Marketing and Direct Selling are huge businesses here in the Philippines. People make a lot of money here and I can’t count how many times I’ve been invited by friends and total strangers to join. I can still remember … Continue reading →

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Collezione-C2 launches MyPilipinas Moleskins

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Carlo Ople

Collezione-C2, the company that popularized the T-shirts with the Philippine map, recently announced a partnership with two big names. First is CNN Hero Efren Penaflorida and the second one is the popular notebook brand, Moleskin. In a cool event yesterday … Continue reading →

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Mahal kita kasi… (Must watch video)

Posted on February 14, 2010 by Carlo Ople

We were treated to a very powerful and inspiring sunday service at VCF Greenhills on Valentines Day. One of the funny parts though was when they showed this video on the big screen. This really got me laughing and I … Continue reading →

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Don’t forget your parents on Valentines Day

Posted on February 14, 2010 by Carlo Ople

My fiancee and I celebrated Valentines a bit early. We went to watch the Kris Allen concert last February 6 at the Mckinley Hills Open Grounds. Tonight we’re just going to have dinner out with out parents. I remember back … Continue reading →

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Of Sexy billboards and insane noontime show performances

Posted on February 13, 2010 by Carlo Ople

There was a news item on TV Patrol yesterday wherein people were complaining about the billboards along EDSA which advertised condoms and lubricants. One of the billboards featured Gwen Garci in a very skimpy outfit and in a suggestive and … Continue reading →

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An Apology for Ms. Ara Mina and to my readers

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Carlo Ople

While reflecting this evening I felt really convicted about my previous post about Ara Mina. I still stand by my sentiments that she is not ready to be a public official but what I do feel bad about is how … Continue reading →

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Pineda in, Among Ed out in Pampanga

Posted on February 11, 2010 by Carlo Ople

Governor “Among” Ed Panlilio lost the electoral protest filed by Baby Pineda. This was announced by COMELEC today. This means that “Among” Ed actually lost the election in 2007 and it should be Pineda who should be governor. According to … Continue reading →

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QC folks, don’t vote for Ara Mina

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Carlo Ople

Former sexy actress Ara Mina is currently running for Councilor in Quezon City. I’ve been hearing about this video of Ara getting interviewed by DJ Mo Twister on ANC and how bizarre her answers were. I finally found time to … Continue reading →

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Villar Rebuts Winnie Monsod’s article on the C5 Controversy

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Carlo Ople

Senator Manny Villar went to the Senate today to finally defend himself against the relentless pummeling of his political rivals. He gave his speech and then walked out, refusing to debate with Senator Jamby Madrigal. In his speech he categorically … Continue reading →

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