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Trapped

Published by Ellen on August 9, 2012

It’s not only in Metro Manila that people are trapped.

While flood and landslide due to the monsoon rains the past days have confined people to certain places and access to them difficult in Metro Manila and some parts of Luzon, it’s a more worrisome situation in Muslim Mindanao.

Reports from Maguindanao and Lanao del Sur said people are caught in the middle in the latest clash between government troops and the breakaway Moro rebel group headed by Ameril Umbra Kato.

Here’s yesterday’s report by Mindanews’ Froilan Gallardo:

Published by Ellen on August 8, 2012

VERA Files’ Vincent Go went around Metro Manila and these are the images he captured: Click here (VERA Files) to watch slideshow.

What to do before, during, and after the flood

Published by Ellen on August 7, 2012

VERA Files’ Luis Liwanag made the rounds of Quezon City. Here’s what he saw:

We pray that the number of casualties caused by the current flooding would not increase even as we cope with continuous rains.

I’d like to share notes from the “Disaster Preparedness and First Aid Handbook” produced by the Senate Committee on Climate Change chaired by Sen. Loren Legarda.

When warned of flood, here are the things you should do:

Keep safe, monitor situation, and Pray

Published by Ellen on August 6, 2012

VERA Files’ Mario Ignacio went to Marikina. Please click here (VERA FILES) for his report.

Bulelak Gym, Barangay Malanday, Marikina City. — Bulelak gym in Barangay Malanday, Marikina City

From ABS-CBNnews.com:

No classes, gov’t work in Metro Manila, other areas

Malacañang has ordered the suspension of college classes and work in government offices in Metro Manila and other areas Tuesday because of heavy rains and floods.

10 things UPCAT takers should know

Published by Ellen on August 2, 2012

By Amer R. Amor,VERA Files You are aware that the University of the Philippines is the country’s national university. And according to the international research…

A former fratman gives a glimpse of “The Brotherhood”

Published by Ellen on August 2, 2012

The death of San Beda Law student Marc Andrei Marcos due to hazing once again causes pain and frustration to many who can’t understand why fraternities have to be brutal and violent in the screening of their members.

Raymund Narag, a member of Scintilla Juris fraternity when he was studying at the University of the Philippines, was imprisoned for almost seven years in connection with the death of another fratman, Dennis Venturina of Sigma Rho, during a rumble at the U.P in 1994.

He has written several articles posted in his blog (www.raymundnarag.wordpress.com) which he shares to the public for a better understanding of what he calls “the brotherhood”.

Hopefully, these senseless deaths would stop.

The introduction of one of Narag’s articles, titled “My Honor,” gives a glimpse of how his life had been turned upside down by the tragedy:

Thumbs up, thumbs down for Aquino’s TV Patrol tirades

Published by Ellen on July 29, 2012

Thumbs up to President Aquino in setting aside tact and taking to task Noli de Castro’s dubious role as journalist.

Thumbs down for once again whining about media not reporting his idea of good news, as if media is an extension of Malacanang.

This is a portion of Aquino’s speech that directly hit De Castro even if his name was not mentioned:

“Noong Oktubre ng nakaraang taon, may isang reporter kayo ang nagbabalita sa NAIA 3. Ang sabi niya, sa puntong iyon, tumaas ng dalawampung porsiyento ang passenger arrivals sa paliparan.

Wrong target of Aquino’s anger over GMA’s bail

Published by Ellen on July 26, 2012

Arroyo out on bail waving to supporters — Happy

President Aquino is justified in his anger over Arroyo being out on bail.

But his anger is directed to the wrong person.

A day after Arroyo was released from detention, Aquino spoke about his displeasure with Pasay City Regional trial Court Judge Jesus Mupas.

He said Mupas was asking the “impossible” for requiring a corroborative testimony to the testimony of the government star witness,former Maguindanao provincial administrator, Norie Unas.

Zumba: Exercise made fun and sexy

Published by Ellen on July 25, 2012

By Ellen Tordesillas, VERA Files
Video by Mario Ignacio and Mario Espinosa

YOU will know it’s Zumba time at Fitness First Southmall every morning of Monday and Tuesday because women are in their stylish gym attires as if they are going to a party.

And, it’s not just any party. Usually it is a themed party.

Last week, it was Polynesian. Women in floral headdress were gyrating to the tune of Conga Remix. In the next Zumba class, they looked alluring in off-shoulder blouses. Earlier, their theme costume was a necktie — worn, of course, over gym outfits.

Hilda Oraya, a Zumba devotee, says the vivacious beat of Zumba shakes off one’s inhibitions. “Masaya (fun) and inspires you to dress up.”

Arroyo out on bail in electoral sabotage case

Published by Ellen on July 25, 2012

Gloria Arroyo walking out of detention — Gloria Arroyo walking out of V. Luna detention. Thanks to ABS-CBN for photo.

From ABS-CBN:

She does not have the last laugh. There’s still the PCSO plunder case. [/caption]Gloria Arroyo leaves VMMC

Former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has left the Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC) Wednesday, eight months after being placed under hospital arrest for electoral sabotage.

Not surprising at all. Click here on the column I wrote last June 3.

Gloria Arroyo may be out on bail, thanks to DOJ-Comelec

Footage taken by ABS-CBN News showed Mrs. Arroyo walking hand in hand with a young boy, presumably her grandson, outside the hospital before boarding a coaster at around 2:30 pm.

Her legal spokesman, Raul Lambino, said the former President will pass by the VMMC chapel before going home at La Vista Subdivision. He said Mrs. Arroyo will seek alternative medical treatment in Tagaytay tomorrow, Thursday.

He said the former President will return to the VMMC every day next week to continue her therapy.

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