International Human Rights Day

The United Nations declaration of International Human Rights Day is being marked today December 10, 2008. The occasion though being recognized by all nations except China, North Korea and other states, human rights remains to be respected in most nations.

In Asia, like the Philippines, human rights violations were already part of the rotten system which undermines freedom to live. Human rights violations come in different variation or degree which ultimately has worsened in years.

Poverty, hunger, illiteracy, lack of shelter, political and media killings, forced disappearance, forced abduction against known leftist personalities and student leaders. The numbers just don’t lie because the government, military and police organizations perpetrated it. Indifference to human rights is what makes the system erode the very existence of man who always strives to live life.

The world celebrates the International Human Rights Day this time of the year and yet many of us continue to mourn the deteriorating human right issues in our midst.

Aspiring OFWs Attends Various TESDA Trainings for Overseas Jobs

Manila – Many aspiring Overseas Filipino Workers are attending various Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) trainings being offered nationwide. The trainings are part of the national government program for OFWs to meet the high standard of work ethics and procedures in rich countries which usually hosts Overseas Filipino Workers.
The training program serves as knowledge-based tool for OFWs which they could easily use in their respective jobs as specified in their contract. The TESDA training, in partnership with different training centers comes up with different skills development like hotel and restaurant service, welding, masonry, carpentry and other trainings that highly in-demand abroad.
Before, departing OFWs are not required to take TESDA trainings but after a significant study the national government implemented new guidelines for OFWs to prepare themselves by taking specific trainings being offered by the different training centers accredited by TESDA.
The training programs has positive results because OFWs continuously leave the country to fill various jobs in Canada, Europe and in international vessels sailing around the world.

Pacquiao the New World Boxing Entertainment Champ

Las Vegas, Nevada – Boxing idol Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao defeated Oscar De La Hoya in their “Dream Match” which was actually a “Money Match.” As expected the fight ended in a lopsided contest between the two future Hall of Famer.

The “Golden Boy” was not in his best fighting form obviously to let Pacman do the onslaught. De La Hoya seemed not using his power punching ability as he used to be. He seldom connects with his right hand against the attacking Pacman. The fighter from East L.A. looked beaten from the opening round. His opponent just easily throws punches at will without even complimenting Pacquiao’s fast-paced boxing style.

The “Golden Boy” came-up short of the scheduled 12 round as his corner throws the towel in surrender in the 9^th round which was exactly not the attitude of De La Hoya, one of the great boxers of all time.

De La Hoya, the boxer and the co-promoter of the “Dream Match” maybe knew exactly what he is doing in the first place. He came to face Pacquiao for no other reason except for money and great entertainment. Promoters know well how to protect their interests and their priced fighters and that’s what De La Hoya et al did.

They have to protect Pacman because he is the best fighter in the world today and he commands millions of dollars. The “Dream Match” was just a show to elevate the level of Pacman’s popularity to attract big fights in the future, and “The Hitman” Hatton is next for the million dollar fight.

For now, the show must go on for Manny Pacquiao as the newly crowned World Boxing Entertainment Champion.

“Out-Lawmakers” Aboard Cha-Cha Train Speeding Fast to Derail 2010 Election

Administration allies in the Lower House of Representatives are fast-tracking to amend the constitution through constituent assembly. The charter change or cha-cha train is almost full and now ready to travel to the next station where “out-lawmakers” are to meet and vote to amend the nation’s 1987 constitution and to finally lift term limits of current elected officials including President Gloria Arroyo.

Latest reports said that only a few more votes to achieve the required 2/3 votes and cha-cha is off to convene as constituent assembly. Rabid supporters in congress are doing everything to extend their terms and their beloved President because they have vast nefarious interests in all sectors.

The “out-lawmakers” are serious about the no election or “no-el” scenario by conditioning the minds of the people that charter change is good for the country and 2010 election is no longer needed, because the nation’s system of government will be changed from presidential to parliamentary where PGMA will sit as Prime Minister yet again.