Love.

Recently I watched a movie, about a revolutionary figure noted for his charisma, dedication and courage. In that movie he was asked if he believes in God, instead of answering the question, he said, " I believe in love." and I quote.
I donot agree with violence to attain political objectives, just to make it clear where I stand.I believe in fighting a cause to liberate many people from the bondage of ignorance and poverty. I believe in using my pen and intellect to pursue my objectives.
I believe in love just like the folk hero in a movie.I donot agree with what hollywood movies do, glorifying violence and gangsterism...etc.
We have good movies. But most of our "hollywood movies" are trashy. "morodiotic" (moron-idiotic), and good for nothing...it is all about $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$. There is nothing wrong with money, there is something wrong with some people that prioritize money before others.

rp1/25/09
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Continuing tribute to my bestfriend, Tatay (Father)

My father was a critic, and not really a people person but he helped a number of people and relatives in crisis. Not many knows my father as much as I knew him. Despite of his busy schedule, occasionally he would take me to his farm in one of the Philippine Islands. We would talk for hours, he would share his aspirations and dreams etc.. That was a privilege I got from him considering most of my siblings were afraid of him. He had a lousy temper and a no "nonsense" person. He is often misunderstood by everyone except me and my mother. He would label people, and I was not an exception. He would yell at anyone, I was not an exception. He would embarass you, I was not an exception. I did not only tolerated him, but understood him where he was coming from. He shared to me many times his life's struggles and challenges.
My father was born in a rural/farm of Panay, Philippines. A place where every last name begins with "P". They were not really rich neither poor.He had a lot of brothers (5?) and a sister.
My father was a school valedictorian from grade till high school. His education was interrupted by World War II. Then after the war, he continued his education and completed his Bachelor of Science in Commerce. He majored in Finance and Banking. Built his business from the ground up. In ten years he was able to make it. I witnessed when I was a child people visiting my father at home, from government officials and politicians and some "Godfathers" from our province. My father was not intimidated by anyone.He was tough and outspoken. I had the privileged to become the "godson" of one prominent Philippine politician. He was my father's best friend and I was named after him. They were very close till the death of my politician godfather in 2004. My father had another close friend (became my godfather) but was assasinated in 1995. I was not informed till 2002 when I came back home to visit my sick mother, who later died in September 9, 2003 ( My only brother died in 1998 that further devastated my parents, perhaps contributed to the early death of my mother in 2003.)
My father emphasized family. Never let your family down. Always help them if you can. Attend to their needs. He was upset with me when I missed my brother's funeral in 1998. He was elated and very "happy" when I came back home, to bury my mother in 2003. I missed my best friend, "Tatay" and I am coming home to bury him. I know he will be proud of me because I only did not achieved his dreams and aspirations but living it.

rp1/25/2009