BLOGGING is a manifestation of democracy. Aside from being a medium for self-expression, it is a tool for shaping public opinion and, ultimately, for making a difference within the blogger’s vast sphere of influence.

There is power in the written word and blogging makes it even more powerful. A blogger just sits in front of his computer at home–or in schools, cafés, restaurants, or on the streets–and in a few clicks, his ideas would travel across the distance, influence another individual or a community in another part of the planet, and who knows what could happen next? The possibilities are without limits.

BARELY A month before the May 10 Elections, I still haven’t finalized my list of candidates to vote. In fact, I still haven’t known all the candidates running for positions in the local government. So must be most of our populace.

This list of candidates in Sarangani must be helpful:

Printed: 01/30/10

(Grabbed this from Sir Avel’s blog)

Let’s ponder upon this list and  start getting to know them deeper.

This year is going to be a exciting election for two reasons: first, we have Manny Pacquiao going against Roy Chiongbian for Representative; and secondly, this is the first automated elections. I’m expecting (not hoping, never) too many invalid votes.

THE ISSUE on violence against women is one widely discussed topic in a variety of forums and copious articles in all media. Legislators all over the world are paying attention to giving women the rights, privileges, and respect attributed to men. Artists and advocates shine the light on discrimination and violence against women to amplify the call to equal rights.

Despite all these, women are still viewed as the lesser sex by many of us.

In the Bible, Eve was created because God said “it is not good for man to be alone,” which somehow tells us that Eve was created for Adam. Some interpret  it as “for the pleasure” of Adam, others say, “as Adam’s partner and co-equal.”

ONE OF GenSan’s pride,  Teatro Ambahanon of Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges, will stage Tecla, a contemporary ballet that depicts the struggles of today’s women, tonight at the KCC Convention Center.

Aside from being an art lover, I am especially interested about the show because a friend of mine, Hanna Theresa Rivas, is part of the cast. She won in last year’s National Modern Dance Competition duo category.

I already got a ticket. It only costs fifty pesos. I hope to see you there.

The show, I believe, is part of Kalilangan 2010’s public offering.  Check out Sir Avel’s Blog.

I MUST be in love. She’s always on my mind. She’s the one I’d want to run to whenever the world turns its back on me. I want to spend time with her. I long for her warm embrace. I’d do all that it takes just to be with her.

It feels so good to fall in love, especially if the one you love gives you peace of mind, comfort for your soul, and overflowing happiness.

That’s exactly how I feel whenever I am with my beloved.  Get to know her.

I AM not bitter.

(I hope that by the end of this post, I have fully convinced myself. Haha.)

Seriously, I have never been loveless because my heart has always been  filled with love — not for a single person but for the humanity as a whole. Haha.

Whaah! This is such a stupid post.

I didn’t know Erik Erikson’s developmental stages is this serious. Ugh. Intimacy vs Isolation. I hate it.

Here’s my list of tips on How-To-Survive February 14:

• Never listen to Smother Me by The Used.

I WAS about to buy ice cream at a mini-mart in our public market yesterday afternoon when I noticed some streamers hanging on a store around the corner.

Written in red paint on empty rice sacks, they looked like one of those streamers that activists hang to express their grievances. The sight instantly caught my attention.

I looked closer to see what the streamers were all about. Alabel is not for Sale. Justice for the Market Vendors. I understood.

A Mega Market is being constructed in my hometown. It is seen to be the biggest public market in the province. The construction of which actualy spurred the stunted proposal for Alabel’s cityhood.