- For the Toronto Raptors to get the 1st pick overall for the 2012 NBA Draft.
- For Jonas Valanciunas to be able to play for the Toronto Raptors during the 2012-2013 season.
- For a Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather match.
- For the New England Patriots to regain the Superbowl.
- For Brian Viloria to get inside the top 10 pound for pound list of The Ring Mag.
- For the Azkals to be humble and focus on their sport and not the fame and glory that goes with their little success in the game of Football.
- For Javale Mcgee to don a Smart Gilas jersey.
- For Rudy Hatfield to bring back his intensity to the Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings.
- For Jayjay Helterbrand to stay healthy.
- For Coach Spoe to stay, and not be fired by Pat Riley, when the Miami Heat goes through challenging times.
- Foor our pool masters to still be on top of their game.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Is this your President?
My heart goes out to all individuals who are affected by the tragedy that has befallen our country. The wrath of Typhoon Sendong devastated Dumaguete, some parts of Surigao, CDO and Iligan City. I lived in CDO and visited Iligan frequently from June-July 2008. And I can't believe that these gorgeous cities have been left to shambles by the wrath of mother nature.
Just a few months ago, Davao City was devastated by a flash flood. Certain areas in the city were wiped out and a number of lives where lost. This only goes to show that we people, no matter how technologically advanced we are, are still no match once mother nature unleashes her fury. We were lucky to have escaped and majority of the city was sparred. But the damage that it cost in the areas of Matina Pangi and Bankal are saddening.
But I notice that there is something, or someone, missing during these times of crisis. During the flash floods that occurred in Davao, our beloved President never visited the city. Though Mr. President visited CDO just today, 12-20-2011, I think he is a little bit late.
Excuses such as "he doesn't want to disturb those who are doing the rescue efforts" and other pathetic reasons have been uttered by his camp. I don't really buy their excuses since VP Binay has been visiting tragedy stuck areas including Davao City and CDO. I don't believe that he has disturbed the efforts of our heroic rescuers.
Boosting the morale of your people and being with them in times of crisis is one way of helping them ease the pain.
I remember what Gen. MacArthur once said when a corporal tried to stop him from going to the front lines. The corporal said, "Sir, there are a lot of Japanese snipers out there. We have to clear the front first before you can proceed and inspect the line." What the great General said was, "How can you fight the enemy when you cannot see him son?" With that, he ordered his jeepney driver to "go on."
The President should have at least visited the sites and see for himself the damage that has been caused by Sendong. Reports from the field only shows a tiny bit of picture. If you want to know the whole story then proceed to the front lines. Talk to those who are affected and not your cabinet members who also receive reports from their men on the field.
The line "better late then never" cannot be used in this instance since this is a catastrophe. Lives have been lost. Dreams have been shattered. Where were you when they needed you?
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
SM City Davao Canopy Collapse
According to TV Patrol Southern Mindanao's Facebook page, an accident occurred at SM City Davao's (Ecoland) construction site. The accident occurred when the canopy of their latest building collapsed. This canopy connects the the new building to the adjacent parking lots. Here are some photos of the accident courtesy of TV Patrol Southern Mindanao:
VM Duterte berates erring drivers
Davao City Vice Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte was fuming with rage at the two drivers who were responsible for the accident that occurred at the Davao-Bukidnon Highway in Catalunan Pequeno.
The Vice Mayor was quoted as saying, “dili na ni pwede masikmura sa katilingban ning mga style ninyo, mangamatay mga tao tungod sa ninyo kung pirmi mo mag-ingon nga aksidente.”
The two drivers involved are Ruben Saliot, who was driving the dump truck that was parked on the road due to engine trouble, and Geronimo Vistal Ceballos Jr., the one manning the passenger van that crashed onto the parked truck Monday night. 4 of his passengers died and another 18 were injured in the melee.
The Vice Mayor directed his tirade to both drivers. He told Ruben Saliot that, “Nagbutang-butang ka ug butang nga delikado sa kinabuhi.” While he also castigated Geronimo Vistal Ceballos Jr. because of over-speeding.
The former Mayor also said that Geronimo should not be allowed to drive because he has a defect in one of his eyes.
He even cast doubt as to why the latter was able to get a license even with a serious defect.
Vice Mayor Duterte also said that an investigation is not anymore essential since the death of the four individuals is ground enough to issue probable cause to file a case against the two drivers.
An investigation done in the scene reported that the driver of the L-300 van did not see the parked dump truck that was parked on the highway.
The early warning device that was used by the dump truck driver was a plastic garbage bin. The once the City uses for its waste disposal management.
Paul to the Clippers
Looks like Chris Paul is going to Los Angeles after all. Unfortunately, he will not suit up for the Lakers. Instead he is going to the Clippers.
Adrian Wojranowski and Marc Spears of Yahoo! Sports reported that the Hornets and Clippers have agreed to a deal that will send Paul to the Clippers for Eric Gordon, Chris Kaman, Al-Farouq Aminu and the Timberwolves unprotected 2012 First round pick.
The deal looked bleak a few days ago since talks fell apart between the two ball clubs.
Let us hope David Stern doesn't veto this trade.
Monday, December 12, 2011
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