Sports downer...

Things are really getting out of hand! Brazil lost to France. It was kinda ok looking at the world's perspective because it's finally the end of Brazilian hegemony in World Cup. But for Brazil lovers, we were definitely crushed! As if such disappontment was not enough, Beckham announced that he's stepping down from his current position (England's captain). That's double bummer! I watch England's game because of him so I got really crushed when I found out that he's not "captain" Beckham anymore. Oh well...

I'm psyched about the Badminton MVP Cup here in PI. Kennevic will be playing with his sis Kennie. I hope I have the time to watch them.

My future hubby... haha

The art of letting go...

Growing up is all about the realization that things don’t always work out the way you want them to.

This has rather been a painful thought that occurred in my mind after a whole day of moping around and feeling utterly sorry for myself. I was awakened by a bright ray of sunlight but the good weather did nothing to raise my spirit. I didn’t feel it was fair that it was so beautiful outside while I’m feeling so miserable.

I got a message from a friend informing me of my worst nightmare. Up until last night, I was clinging on the idea that things will work out my way. I guess I was wrong.

No matter how painful it is, I just have to accept the fact that we have grown apart, that things will never be the same again. While it is true that I always know what I want and that I always know how to get it, I believe that I also know when to say it’s enough and when to accept that it’s all over.

Yes, it is hard. But right now I'm just trying to learn the art of letting go...

blooper-filled day...

I guess it' not my day :(

1. Orientation of the freshies- I said "Please get it to..." instead of "Please get it FROM...". The only consolation, Dean was not yet there to correct me. Whew!

2. While waiting for our Constitutional Law Review prof, I saw Hernani Perez in front of our classroom. I may have looked dumb-stricken coz he said... "don't worry, 'di ako prof nyo..." (malay ko ba?!)

3. When I was asked by Dean to recite the Senate Presidents who also became the Deans of the Institute, I was able to recite Salonga's name and totally forgot Neptali Gonzales. Guess what my excuse was... "e Dean, Si Salonga lang po nakitang nag-guest dito so you can't blame me for forgetting Gonzales..." ( that was sooooo lame)

Oh well, c'est la vie.

Some Ombudsman pics...

OMB dominatrix! haha

tension-filled case presentation

with the director of Preliminary Investigation and Adjudication Bureau Atty. Amante (also a proud tamaraw)

during my case presentation to the panel (atty. amante and atty. golez)

welcome to my birthday party. kidding... UST law, FEU law and Arellano law (anniv week)

with ate Cres (arellano law) and anna (OMB staff)

Ignorantia Legis Non Excusat

“Ignorantia Legis Non Excusat”

Ignorance of the law excuses no one from the compliance therewith. This has been a well-settled rule that traces its roots back from the Old Civil Code. It entails that nobody can invoke the defense of “ignorance” insofar as exonerating an individual from his liability is concerned. Hence, neither the laws’ complexity/simplicity nor one’s familiarity/non familiarity are enough to warrant his or her acquittal.
This strict construction of the law should be correlated with the maxim, “dura lex sed lex”. With all the problems encountered by the Philippine Judicial System, the notion that “The law maybe harsh but it is still the law” is the most appropriate response in order to justify such strict construction.

I came to know about the development of the Garcia Case on my way to the Office of the Ombudsman. I was utterly disappointed with the news that Garcia’s case involving Perjury was dismissed by the court. The justification did not make me feel any better. Honest Mistake.

I was never fond of critiquing the courts’ decision be it the inferior courts’ nor that of the higher magistrates’. But this time, I feel that something was wrong with regard to the appreciation of evidences and the justification for the said dismissal. If Honest Mistake is justifiable, then why do we have to create the principle of non-justification of “ignorance” insofar as enforcement of laws is concerned? The higher tribunal should be mindful of every step that they’re going to take. After all, they are accountable to the public. Hence, no scintilla of doubt should cloud such sensitive case.

I'm home...

I just got back from Pangasinan. What a relaxing/dramatic trip.
We were able to visit my granny's twin sister. I would pay just to see her smile once again. My favorite book in the Bible, the Book of Job, will sum up how I feel. Again, everything is God's will...

We also did some chilling with my family. We went to Manaoag, did some night swimming, played with our dogs (chummie and chuckie) and made dozens of smores :)

Now that I'm back, I have to set aside the concept of having fun and go back to business. Reig, RC and I got the Constancia of our case in legal aid. Hearing's on the 15th of June. I also have to do an inventory of my case digests and focus on CBO.

On cheesy songs, mom's day and apprenticeship activities

March 8, 2006
“I wanna believe its love, this time…
I wanna believe my heart’s not telling me a lie…”
It’s 9:00 in the morning and the lawyer in the cubicle adjacent to mine is starting her day/week with some cheesy love songs. Ugh! I guess the absence of my lawyer-mentor made me more observant of what’s happening around me. Too bad… ha,ha…
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I received a txt from my st. jo classmate, Hanna. Since our reunion, all we ever talk about is law, law school and legal profession. Sounds nerdy? Of course not! That’s just logical considering that we’re both into it. She’s now an incoming junior at Ateneo. We sometimes compare notes and give suggestions on what book to use in a particular subject. Well, she’s asking me if she can borrow some books ‘coz she’s planning to review this summer. What the***?! Ha,ha… I’m so proud of this girl. I hope I have at least half of her determination and perseverance (and moolah, if I may add.. he,he). Tsk, tsk…
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I just had my lunch. Seph and Andy did not let me hear the end of it when I freaked out after I saw the beetle crawling in the wall. I mean, who wouldn’t?! It is humongous! What I don’t understand is that they acted really cool about the insect. It’s like the idea of playing with a bug is normal. Totally weird and gross. Ugh!
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As of 2:30 pm, tomorrow’s dinner date attendees are as follows:
Seph
Moi
Eric
Andy
Joy
Reig
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I’m browsing my RPC. I know… pretty geeky, but what can I do? Atty. Golez is out and our AO told me to chill. I hate slacking off so I’d rather be geeky than become unproductive :)
* Our dinner at Dampa was ok.


May 15
We watched the Ombudsman Songwriting Competition last Friday at the AFP Theater. It was a very good experience. I expected a boring night but it turned out ok. Actually, it was way cooler that I thought. It may sound cheesy but hearing those new compositions made me more passionate in what I’m doing. The song “I am a shield” hit me bigtime.
It is true that as the world moves forward with science and technology, the values of our officials are slowly taking the backseat. It pains me to realize things that are so apparent yet apathy prevails because of the wrong notion that nothing can be done to change the wrong practice.
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I had a great weekend. I spent most of it with my family. While everybody’s sleeping and enjoying the weather, we’ve decided to go to galleria to do some serious shopping. I’ve discovered a great place to shop for some suits. Yay!
Mom’s day was the best! We went to mass pretty early. I also cooked a special lunch for my family. We had dinner at Kimchi House (Our 2nd choice coz Oyster Boy was packed). My sis and I enjoyed the food specially the Korean Beef Stew and Sukiyaki. Mom hated everything. She said everything tasted weird. Oh well…


May 17
I spent the night hitting some shuttle cocks with some OMB peeps (Atty. Meynard, Xandrick, Seph, the son of AO, Ate and Kuya…hehe). Atty. Meynard suggested the place, Don Antonio Sports Center. They are really pros! They are professional badminton trainers and they really compete.Well, they served as my pseudo-trainor. Joy, Eric and Andy were also present. We had dinner in a Chinese deli. The food was ok (I guess…) We’re planning to try wall climbing on Monday.

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Lawyers here are pampering us.
Majority of them went on a vacation (SEA tour) and they arrived with lots of pasalubongs (candies, chocolates, accessories and trinkets). Snaps for Atty. Serafin and Atty. Fortuna :)

Another random things..

May 3, 2006
I missed yesterday’s distribution of bar kits. I still feel guilty about it and the idea that vanj is taking it lightly did not help at all. Our Chair is really nice. He,he… DAMN! I have to talk to her coz I’m dying to hear what’s up with the Atenean in ACCRA. Ha,ha.
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People here are psyched about the anniversary party. Rumors had it that Sam Milby is coming this Friday. At first, I was amused with the idea that they’re making a big fuss about it but after days of listening to their excited chikas, amusement turned into sheer annoyance. I mean, give me a break! I’m trying my best not to react the same way I did when Grege said that Zanjoe Marudo was our st. jo batchmate. I guess I’m suppressing my inner bitchiness. :)
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Tin and I talked for hours in the 4rth floor CR (what a venue!). Talk about pouring our hearts out… We have the same dilemma. Boy meets girl, boy makes the girl feel special, and you know, all those cheesy stuffs. But suddenly, because of a “sufficient intervening cause”, POOF! … New boy comes in, new boy now makes you feel special but somehow, it’s not the same.
We know that we’ll never be happy playing the field so why consider the idea?
Part two of our talk- Ombudsman Cafeteria (Again, What a venue. Hehe)

REPORT TO THE CHAIR :)

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES)
QUEZON CITY)

AFFIDAVIT

I, ROSE LYN SALINAS RABANERA, of legal age and a resident of Cubao, Quezon City, after having been duly sworn in accordance with law, hereby depose and say;
That I am the appointed Vice Chair of Central Bar Operations 2006 otherwise known as CBO 2006.

That in consonance with the said position, I am tasked to do the following, to wit;

1. Assist the Chair in delegating/overseeing the different committees constituted for the efficient and methodical administration of CBO 2006.
2. Represent the CBO in all meetings called by the FEU-IL Dean, Associate Dean and FEU-Law Alumni exclusively for CBO purposes.
3. Coordinate with the CBO Chair in plotting CBO meetings with the core group, buddies, creative, acads, secretariat, logistics, finance and all other CBO committees as deem necessary.
4. Make a report to the duly constituted Chair (ehem! Ha,ha) from time to time as to the progress/problems/observations as regards the performance of the different committees.
5. To ensure that tasks are done in a peaceful manner despite beating the deadlines, stress-causing/imposing acads heads and gimik-deterrent meetings. (i.e. see to it that Omar and Reig will not kill each other)
6. Act as the guidance counselor, creative consultant; shock absorber and entertainer of the CBO members before, during and after bar operations.
7. Placate some stressed out barristers and make them feel that they’re still gorgeous even though they look like coffee-infested zombies. hehe
8. Cajole the alumni in order to get a higher/ more substantial pledge (im uber-succeeding in this aspect ;p) ;and
9. To do all other things needed to be done per instruction of my equally fabulous Chair.

In compliance with task number four (4), the following observations/suggestions are hereby presented by the affiant, to wit;

a. No news insofar as Labor Law is concern. PROBLEM: We still have to hand it over to Atty. Alabanza for review before it can be proofread by the heads. We might not beat the deadline.
b. Some buddies are being asked by their barristers re: barrister kit. PROBLEM: They don’t know what to reply as regards the date of the release of kits. SUGGESTION: Let’s have a more proactive approach. Let’s tell the Head to constantly inform the buddies of what’s happening with the CBO so that when asked by their barristers, they’ll know what to say.
c. Let’s look into the feasibility of our “file case” proposal. He,he
d. Our acads members need to CHILL! Special mention to the heads. Walk out sessions of Omar are noticeably increasing.
e. Let’s try to make a monthly if possible, bi-monthly report to Atty. Paguirigan on the accomplishment of the CBO. Again, proactive approach.

These are some of the things that I can think of at this moment. I would also like to express my sincerest apologies for adhering to isolationism from March 26-31.

I further obligate myself to refrain from engaging into trivial, frivolous or vexatious attempts to unnecessarily encumber the members of the CBO unless otherwise warranted by the situation. ie. The Chair told me to do so. He,he

FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NAUGHT.

Rose Lyn S Rabanera

Affiant

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me, this 29th day of April, 2006, in the City of Quezon, affiant exhibiting before me her Community Tax Certificate No. 000000001, issued at Quezon City on January 5, 2006.

Atty. Seph Apsay
Notary Public
Until December 31, 2006
IBP No. 11216546, 1/2/06, Quezon City
PTR No. 1122345,1/2/06, Quezon City
Roll No. 32659845

Doc. No. 4
Page No. 5
Book No. 989
Series of 3006

I wish my pc will be fixed soon...

I don't like internet cafes. But right now, I don't have a choice. Thanks to my loving sis (im being sarcastic).
Honestly, I've encoded some stuffs for my blog but I can't post it 'cause I saved it in my pc's my docs.

Random Things...
1. Oppurtunities are pouring in. Im seizing every single oppurtunity that comes along.
2. Erns and Ella are here in the country. Wish I could see them. Damn my busy sched.*sigh*
3. Jacklyn Bankenship, my former schoolmate/busmate'll be coming home soon. What's with you St. Jo peeps? Can't resist our beaches, you just can't stand wild parties with the whites or you're dying to attend a true-blue Josephine party? he,he
4. Curse those corrupt Public Officials. I'm trying to become more objective in my work but I can't put aside my Christian values. *bummer*
5. I just had my first Order made. Now I'm working on a new case. I have to be very careful. Almost 989Million is at stake. tsk,tsk...
6. Office of the Ombudsman's building=Pink; No. 1 rule= Rule on Confidentiality; Employees benefit= shuttle service (love em!)
7. Im missin' mischief. I can't wait for May :)
8. Spent my rest day at St. Luke's Hospital. Dr. Leuemberger is super cool! I want my old face back, along with my self confidence that's slowly deteriorating with every derides that I get from people. Especially from my so-called friends who are so insensitive, they just can't keep their comments to themselves. touchy...*sigh*
9. I'm introspecting... Re-evaluating friendships, isolating myself, re-building the imaginary wall that I regrettably chucked out after being chums with people who concentrate more on my flaws.
10. I'm re-reading Da Vinci Code. All the French thingys made me choke a little. I guess I'm missin' somebody from Europe, the one who's fluent in German, Italian and French. My former badminton partner, former Domino playmate, former personal chef, former proofreader, former French teacher. Oh well... C'est la vie :)

glimpse...

In as much as my fingers are itching to write something about my week in Tagaytay highlands, I just can't do it. Well, not yet... Not with my sister's whining for me to get off the pc and accompany her shop. Oh well, will write about it some other time...

Ate Ans, Joevz and I had our adj seminar/exam yesterday. I saw my debate crushie yesterday. Yay!... Had lunch at French Baker and accompanied Joevz at Memo for a new shirt. I told him to get a pink one and so he did. I also bought a nice flexible wrap and my sis loved it the first time she set her eyes on the wrap. Not a good sign, but I'll let her borrow it if she want.

Double treat...

March 22 and 23 was the ultimate chill outs with my classmates. We went to Red Box last March March 22 with Atty. Bandonell. I heard one of the worst news in my life but I joined my classmates on the 23rd at Enchyanted Kingdom, anyways. It was my first time to go there and no I really had a blast especially when I got the news about our tax grades.

Atty. Bandonell is the coolest!

almost over...

What a week!
Been very busy studying/cramming for the finals. The only social event that i've attended was the Testimonial Dinner in honor of Chief Justice Panganiban. It was held at The Philippine Plaza Hotel (formerly known as Westin Philippine Plaza). It was a night to remember. Nice company, good food and awesome venue. It was a very nostalgic place coz I had my St. Jo Dinner-dance (normally known as JS Prom) also at Westin. Then back again to the usual readings and pressure of the finals.

Atty. Muria saw us yesterday while we're having a group study for our Evidence exam. To qoute "andame na namang nababaliw na IL students dahil sa finals. Nagsasalita na namang mag-isa. Ha,ha"... I guess he's right. Last year, he made the same comment when he saw me memorizing while facing the wall!

I more week of geekiness and loserville. Bummer!

Some infamous talks among IL peeps…

I decided to write something light. Failed coup attempts and pseudo-martila law Proclamations are just too much to handle.

(tax class)
Atty V: Discuss the case of ________ .
Student: Ma’am pass…
Atty V: Isn’t it ironic ms._______. When you say pass, you actually fail?

(on our way to Pantalan with Ken, Piolo, Jhoy, Vanj and moi)
Ken: San na sila RC?
Piolo: Nasa harap lang natin sila. Di ba bago na ‘yung sasakyan nya?
Moi: Yup! Gray na car.
Piolo: Magsu-summer ka ba tsong?
Ken: Hindi. Aalis ako sa summer e.
Vanj: He’s spending his summer sa US.
Piolo: Ok a. Ako pinag-iipunan ko talaga ‘yung 2007 Olympics sa China. Si RC European tour trip ng family nya kasi mahilig sa pilgrimage mommy nya.
Moi: Ayun sina RC!
Ken: Ang ganda ng kotse nya a. Akala ko ako na pinakamayaman sa IL bulok pa pala ko. Haha

(nego class)
Atty. B: Mr._________?
Student 1: Ma’am pass…
Atty B: Ms. _________?
Student 2: Pass ma’am…
Atty. B: Mr. _______?
Student 3: (he just stood up)
Atty B: My god! There’s a battered woman in my office and here I am with you not knowing anything?!

(in front of IL reading area)
Moi: O Piolo ano nangyari sayo?
Piolo: May ikukwento pala ko sayo Rose Lyn.
Moi: What about?
Piolo: Inaway ko ‘yung boss ko.
Moi: Ano nangyari?
Piolo: E ambabaw e. Sabi ko sa kanya “ People here are so shallow, they’re unfathomable!”.

(trial court class)
Judge: Counsel for the defense can now cross-examine the witness.
Student aka Defense counsel: You said that you were at the hog raising festival when the crime was committed?
Student 2 aka witness: Yes
Student aka Defense counsel: What’s the color of the pig?
Judge: (raising his voice) Rephrase your question otherwise I will hold you in contempt!
Student aka Defense counsel: Yes, Your Honor.
Student aka Defense counsel: Is the pig’s tail curly?

( 3rd floor stairs)
Piolo: Grabe, nanginginig ako sa galit sa class ko kanina!
Moi: Ano na naman nangyari sa NTC?
Piolo: E niloloko ako e!
Moi: Ano na naman sinabi mo?
Piolo: “You can accuse me of anything, even sexual misconduct, but not with money matters! I don’t need NTC to survive! Magkano tuition nyo?! I can pay for that!”
Moi: I have to agree with the sexual misconduct part. Ha,ha

(consti class)
Atty. L: Mr. Dapon, how can you justify the act contemplated in the case?
Daps: Sir, I think it was the intention of Recto during that time; hence, it was a justified legislative act.
Atty. L: How did you know? You were not even there.
Daps: (in a moony expression) Sir, it seems like I can hear Recto whispering it to me…

Recap...

Been uber-busy for the past few days. Here’s a recap…

Feb.16
Vanj’s b-day! We had dinner at Italianni’s, Timog. It was a good thing to do after 4 grueling hours of keeping our eyes open for corpo class. It was also a nice opportunity to bond with some seniors (Aga, Beryl and Melo), batch mates (Vanj, Zee, Darlene and Reig) and a fresh bar examinee who works for ACCRA (Sonny).

Feb. 17
Grace called me to deliver some bad news. I rushed to school to confront somebody and show the bitchy side of me. Actually, I was pretty cool in handling the situation. I did not take it sitting down but I was so in control, I was almost nice! Ha,ha.
Atty. Grapilon’s in US so his secretary took over. We weren’t able to do the assigned activity coz of some “technical problem” he,he.

Feb 18
As always, we had our legforms quiz. I guess it was MY day coz aside from the quiz, I was also called to recite. BUMMER!
I attended our CYA meeting and as always, it was superb. I cried but it was all worth it. I did not care whether I looked pathetic coz I know that being open with God goes beyond the superficiality of other people. We went to Jhoy’s place for her b-day celebration. It was good to see my college classmates. Essay was there with her hubby and her baby. Lence, Grace and Bobet were also there. I introduced them to some law peeps and Bobet, as always, was hilarious!
I left the party pretty early coz of some previous plans with Joevz, Maren and Mark.
The 4 of us had dinner at Rai-rai Ken. We tried to get a slot at Starbuck’s for a decent coffee and a nice chitchat but the place was packed with regulars and Friday groups. We ended at our favorite coffee shop (our- Joevz, Lucks and moi) Bang, Timog. Some cool and intriguing stuff were brought up. We lost track of the time coz of the “thought-provoking” queries and answers by equally critical friends, not to mention the fact that we relied on the clock that was set for New York time. Ending, we parted around past 12.

Feb19
I attended the 8 am mass at Stella Maris. A different priest officiated the mass. As always, the choir was great. After all, they were “THE Epistles”. I took upon myself to see to it whether our “chilling session” will push through. This time, Lucks committed himself. Yay! Maren was the first one to arrive. Joevz and I arrived shortly thereafter. Lucky was late! Oh well. Ha,ha. We went to Rob to watch Brokeback Mountain. We chilled at Pancake House while waiting for the next screening.
What can I say about the movie? Brilliant! Kudos to Ang Lee and Annie Proulx. J

Feb 20
I spent the whole day in front of my pc while thinking some barops-related matters.

Feb 21
I’m beginning to think that our Torts prof has this bizarre fixation with Rabanera! He never failed to call me every single meeting. And this day is one of those. Bummer!

Feb 22
We had our dinner at Pantalan c/o Atty. Bandonell. They went to Pier 1 to chill after our dinner. Sir spent 15 grand for that night alone. Whew! That's some serious amoount of moolah. It was nice to spend time with some of my classmates. Never a dull moment with Piolo and Seph around. Ha,ha

Feb 23
- Barops meeting with the seniors and acads
- Kilosbayan symposium with Chief Justice Panganiban.
- LSG won the presidency. YAY reig!

It's killing me...

I’ve always prided myself in being able to balance my levelheaded personality vis-a-vis the addlebrained side of me. But in times like this, I just can’t help the latter to take control. I guess the incessant inquiries as regards my love life reached its apogee, enough to make me wanna scream.
Just because it’s the time of the year where everybody is required to have someone to be with doesn’t mean that you have to be in a relationship to enjoy romance. This has been my philosophy especially when Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. Up until now, I never realized that it was the easiest way of saying “No. I don’t have a boyfriend.”
Personally, I don’t know why. A classmate once said “Alam mo honestly, hindi ka mahirap mahalin.” Modesty aside, it was not my first time to hear that. My friends said that it’s so easy for me to have a boyfriend if I want to.
So what’s the problem?!
Am I picky?
Indecisive?
I really don’t know.
Being a law student, it would probably make deciding difficult because I want to have a win-win case. I sometimes have the tendency to quantify the love that I’m offering and expect to get a decent part of it back. I want everything rationalized and explained. While it is true that when we begin to find a reason as to why we love or do not love a person, then our love becomes bounded by a measure of what we can get or what we can not get from that person, I still can’t help myself from asking for reasons. Why do you love me? Why did you choose me? Why? Why?…
I guess, it allows love to become just a fulfillment of, and not a commitment to, a relationship.
Ok enough of the cheesy stuff. Allow me to recall what transpired for the past few days…

Feb. 13
Did some chilling with barops buds at House Blends, First Strip. I saw my highschool classmate on our way home. Guess what?! She owns the place! Pretty neat huh!
I had dinner with nel and a long conversation over a cup of cup. We even saw Atty. Flores at Gloria Jeans. He was wearing a blue shorts, white shirt and rubber shoes. Far from his Arrow/Dockers/Lacoste clothes that are already synonymous with his sense of style. I guess he just hit the gym when I saw him. But then again, it was 11:30 in the evening...hmm? oh well. ha,ha

Feb. 14

I received a lot of chocolates. Ha,ha. I actually spent THE day with my classmates. We planned on a batch party and we really hit it off. Torts class got cancelled and it gave us enough time to enjoy the night more. Other juniors arrived a little late coz of their tax class. Annoi, Coreen, Diane, and Hero were their representatives. I never thought that Piolo could sing! Ha,ha. After hours of singing our hearts out, Piolo asked me to watch a concert at the Piano Bar entitled Love Songs at the Frontpage. Andy, Piolo and I had a good time.

Feb. 15

I have to wake up early coz of our tax research. Pit stop- UP. They have probably the best collection because of UP law center. It was hard for me to concentrate because of last night’s party. I was so sleepy to focus, I think. Ha,ha. We had lunch at Mang Jimmy’s. It’s a place with bad ambience but cheap and good food. I was too tired to watch a movie with them so I went home early. Mom was home and she said that we’re going out for dinner. I took a nap while she’s waiting for my sis. We had dinner at Blackbeard’s Seafood Island. I took my med before eating. Ha,ha.

Through the years...

In line with Valentine’s Day, allow me to get all mushy and share the most romantic love story ever told…

They both lived in a small town in Pangasinan. Asunscion grew up in a typical family of farmers. In the afternoon, she would always help her father in the farm. Mornings are allotted to help her mother sell the harvests in the market. It was always like that. They have to work hard in order to survive. As a matter of fact, she wasn’t able to finish her grade school education because she knew that being the eldest, the load was on her shoulders.

On the part of Leodigario, things were different.
He grew up with practically everything within his reach. His family owned a huge part of the town’s land. He was the only male child and in line with the patriarchal set-up, he will inherit everything. Yes. He became a prominent Haciendero. He was well educated and grew up as a certified chick magnet.

On his many visits to his farm, Leodigario would cast an admiring look to Asunscion, I guess poverty did not do much on her beauty. It was always like that for quite some time until Leodigario finally had the courage to court Asunscion. Good thing, his love was not unrequited.

It wasn’t easy for them to make the relationship work. Their social status was the major concern for them and their respective families. But love really has its way. They ended marrying each other and were blessed with 6 beautiful children.

The song “Through the Years” is really apt in order to show how these two loved one another. They stood together against all odds. They fought for their love and won the war.

My mother would always tell us this romantic love story of her parents. Our inang and tatang.

I was also fortunate to become a witness of their pristine love. My cousins and I would always smile whenever tatang teases inang notwithstanding their “unromantic age”. We were also silent witnesses of their many lambingans through the years.

When tatang died, I also witnessed the endearing look from inang while lovingly touching my tatang’s coffin. As if her touch conveyed all the love that she had and a promise that someday, somehow, love will once again find its way…

first case

I’m about to handle my first real case!
As a member of the legal aid, I’ll be able to handle real cases. You see, juniors and seniors are allowed to appear before the court in behalf of their client (with supervising counsel, of course). I’m under ate myrell’s group and we’re handling a theft case. The idea of going to manila city jail is scary but excitement overpowers the squeamish me :) Due to the concept of privileged communication, my blog will be deprived of information with regard to the case *wink*

point taken, case closed...

I finally got the chance to talk to the object of my so-called "insurmountable depression" for the past few days. I expected excuses but none was brought up. I guess that’s a good sign. Sometimes, it’s hard for us to admit our fault and ask for forgiveness. I guess the mere fact that a person acknowledges his fault proves his sincerity. A friend once told me that girls sometimes undermine the capability of guys in terms of “feeling”. I guess she’s right. Just because they are not so verbal about it doesn’t mean that they care for you less or that they’re not affected at all.
I just love conversations over a cup of coffee :)

Decisions...decisions...

Vanj finally made me say YES to her barops proposal. At first I was hesitant coz I know that it’ll be a very toxic job and I am really looking forward to a serene 4rth year life. I guess days of rationalizing things made me comprehend that no matter what I do, there is really no easy way out. I want to do something for our barristers but I also want to enjoy my “presumably” last year in FEU.

Three things I’ve learned:
1.) We can never have a win-win situation.
2.) We are the change that we want to happen; and
3.) Maturity and responsibility are symbiotic.

I am now up to the biggest challenge in my law school life. But with my supportive classmates, compassionate Assoc Dean and a dedicated Chair, what could possibly go wrong?

An uber-cool week!

I just had the best week in months!
After days of isolating myself, I finally had the chance to got out and party in time for the celebration of FEU’s 78th anniversary.
Monday was uber-cool. The Institute of Law organized a Testimonial Program in honor of Chief Justice Panganiban. I am completely bedazzled by his remarkable integrity and deep sense of compassion to other people. I hope someday I can also make my alma mater proud of me.
Surreal. That’s the only word that I can think of in order to describe the night. Munching on hors d’oeuvres, being serenaded by the FEU band and watching the fireworks display made me forget the hubbub created by my fellow IL studes.

Tuesday was ok ‘coz we did not have our Torts class.

Wednesday was a downer because of our Midterms exam in Tax.
Corporation Law class was cancelled on Thursday so I had the chance to train Mike. I must say that he is really becoming a good speaker.

Friday was my birthday. Yay! Full yahoomail and friendster inbox, constant beeping of my cp and a lot of gifts from my friends in and out FEU really made me feel loved and blessed. I couldn’t ask for more. It was also the day for the big University concert. Bamboo was superb but the conversation that I had with Joevz, Mark and Dwight over a late dinner was the best! The drizzle did not stop us from partying hard and enjoying the night. Had it not for the unforgivable “ditching event”, I could have had THE perfect birthday. Oh well, I guess I can’t have it all.

After going home at around midnight, the organizers expected us to attend the Tripartite Confluence 8 am the next day. I was a little late but the organizers arrived much later. Much, much later… I did have a good time, though. It was very nostalgic to see those familiar faces with new corporate auras after years of not seeing each other. Of course seeing my college crush hit me big time! Looking at him wearing his clothes stylishly with his signature glasses on and his oh-so-charming smile made smile. He knows that he was my crush way back and he addresses me as his “current crush” at the confluence. I just have to hand it to masscom peeps for really practicing PR by heart. Ha,ha. H e said that he didn’t recognize me because I changed a lot. :) Well, he also did! He now has the “corporatish” attitude, which I really like. While we were having our snack, he suddenly asked me things that really caught me off guard. When he asked me if I still remember when and where we first met, I just smiled. Not because I was too flattered to speak but for lack of answer to his query. Damn! I never had difficulty memorizing codal provisions. Now, what could’ve been a very romantic conversation turned into one of those awkward moments because no matter how hard I try to think of the answer, I just couldn’t remember anything! Good thing he’s such a gentleman. He just smiled and mockingly said that we’ve gotten so close, small details were now hard to remember.
With fondness in his eyes, he recalled our first encounter. He was then asked to interview somebody from the ORADEC and Joevz told him that he should interview me. The rest was history…

Snap back to reality! Ha,ha… What really made me smile was when he told me that we should have lunch together one of these days, hang out and reminisce the old times. Will definitely be looking forward to that day.

Hell Week...

It's official.
January 16,2006 is the start of IL's hell week. A week of sleepless nights, mental anguish and emotional distress. For me it's a week of being incommunicado, isolation and in-your-face cases.

2005

It's quite difficult for me to synthesize the year that was… I don’t know if it’s because of so many things to say or for lack of it :)

2005 came in a blur… Or course there were some good shots and baloney ones! The first half of 2005 was a tragic and difficult part in so far as my hypothalamus is concern. Ha,ha… I’ve experienced a lot of ups and downs in the heart area til it finally settled on its lowest. It was the exact opposite in the social and school department though. I had an a-ok grade in my summer classes and my 1st sem classes were bearable. Got a lot of gigs goin’ which I really enjoyed :)

The second half of the year was an absolutely different thing. I got into trouble with a very, very close and special friend. I felt betrayed, crushed and alone. I even considered shutting him off but I guess you really can’t throw years of friendship easily. Good thing, Ate Ans and Joeven, my ever reliable buds, were there to give me some advise, to comfort me and to give me a kick in the shin when I needed one the most. He,he… I’ve had a lot of getaways during this part… The Caliraya thingy, Baguio YMCA, hotel operations for the barops, Dumaguete NDC and a loooot of barhoppings to name a few. I came to know a lot of cool people in the undergrad via Lucky and I’m so happy coz we really hit it off the first time! Same thing happened in the law department. I came to know a lot of cool barristers and equally cool lawmates. I also reconnected with someone from my past. The long-ignored friendship was reinforced and it bloomed into a beautiful relationship that I’m sure I’ll be thankful for the rest of my life. Ok, enough of the mush… ha,ha

In totality, I know that 2006 will be a difficult year for me. With only a year to prepare for the bar exams, attending to my social life, adjusting for the lost of people close to me who’ll be graduating this March and personal concerns, I think difficult is an understatement. But as the old adage goes… C’est la vie… such is life! And I’m ready for it… I’m ready to face 2006. YAY!

10 must-dos for 2006

1. SAVE! SAVE! SAVE!
2. Talk less and listen more.
3. I will not let anybody use me in any way.
4. Daydream less and work more.
5. Go easy on snack foods.
6. Spend more time with my family.
7. I will religiously read the assigned cases.
8. I will control my temper.
9. I will learn to shut up when needed. (take note: WHEN NEEDED!)
10. STUDY HARD AND PARTY HARDER!!!

1st tuesday of 2006

As much as it itched me to write something about the year that was, I just couldn't... Days of slacking off took its toll and Im now in another panic mode for my torts class. I will definitely write something though :-)...

Btw, I bumped into Marc and Mike (sounds like chip and dale he,he) on my way to school. Mike complimented me with my fashion sense. You know about the accent thingie :-)

xmas break...

Been bumming around for quite some time... Actully, I was sick for the past few days and my bed and sweet valley books were my constatnt companion during those times. I think, the ubiquitous parties that i've attended (emcee for the IL party, oradec's, LSG...to name a few) took its toll and my body's responding quite negatively. :).. My favorite cuz is spending the holidays in the Philippines and I'm so psyched with the idea :) I just hope I'll be able to browse on some law books before Jan. 3 he,he...

3A class pic

the uber cool class of 3A :)

YMCA

I attended the YMCA Congress last Dec. 9-11. It was uber fun! I can't believe that i'll be experiencing a lot of firsts in that trip! Yay! Last night was the best! Dec 11 is so memorable. ha,ha

bar bets 2007 :)

It was nice to see some of the bar bets (2007). Too bad Vanj took the pic so she wasn't included.
Pic taken 2 saturdays ago at tayuman after evidence and legal forms class.

hodgepodge thoughts

I was so miserable last night! It was like being in a dark room with no one to talk to or no one to share your thoughts with. The sweet sms that I received did not make me feel any better. I dunno, I just feel alone...

I woke up pretty early. Mom's still in the province and I feel like I have to act responsible and prepare breakfast for my sis. Well we still treat her as a kiddo so we still look after her needs (for a med student, that it uber-ironic!). teehee! :) It was kinda disappointing though coz she did not eat before leaving. Oh well, there goes my "responsible sis act".

I dunno but I think Im being overpowered by the "goody-goody" Rose Lyn coz I keep on rubbing my good deeds to everybody. I prepared a surprise for an uber-special friend. I just hope he'll come in time for that big moment. Ha,ha!

I'm trying to read something for tomorrow's tax class before going over torts. Actually, I'm trying to squeeze every possible thing before 4 pm. LSG's meeting at 4 pm and I have to be there otherwise reig will kill me or probably she'll do something nastier like not lending me her digested cases. he,he.

A "royal" encounter...

Having won a competition last 2002 sponsored by the English-Speaking Union (ESU), I was invited to attend an event entitled “Engagement with English: The Philippine Experience courtesy of The Department 0of English, School of Humanities, Loyola Schools, Ateneo De Manila University and the ESU last November 18, 2005. It was a nostalgic and overwhelming experience considering that the people who were at the competition some three years ago were there to grace the event.

The highlight of the affair was the Plenary Address about “The Asian and International Dimensions of English” rendered by the International Chairman Emeritus of the ESU, Lord Watson of Richmond, CBE. Yes. I am talking about a Brit from the House of Lords in England. You see, Great Britain’s government is monarchial. Such being the case, individuals of Royal descent have a special seat in the chamber called The House of Lords. It is different from the other chamber, The House of Commons, wherein you get to occupy a seat in the Parliament by means of popular vote.

As if such encounter with a royalty was not enough, I was again invited this time by Ambassador Cesar Bautista to attend the formal launching of the English-Speaking Union of the Phils., Inc. last November 21, 2005 at the De las Alas Room of the Yuchengco Center, RCBC.I received the invites via e-mail because according to Ambassador Bautista, the personal invitation might arrive a little bit later. True enough, the invitation arrived at our doorstep a day after the event.

I consider the gathering as the most high-end occasion that I've attended in my entire life. Let me just put it this way, during the Ateneo event, I was able to get chummys with Dr. Montinola and Pres. Echauz (who was gracious enough to give us a ride on our way to FEU) in a room packed with Brits, Academicians and some Ateneo students. However, during the formal launching, I entered the room with approximately 80 guests, only 25 of which are Filipino and the rest are high-ranking Brits (Lord Watson included) and representatives from US and Japan ESU. Oh, Patricia Evangelista (the 2004 winner of International Public Speaking Competition) and I were the only students and youngsters in that event (KC did not show-up). The other Filipino guests were three Ambassadors, the CEO of the Ayala Corp., CEO of RCBC, CEO of Unilever, CEO of HSBC and some Palanca Awardees. Whew! Honestly, I was so nervous to walk around and socialize. Maybe because of lack of interesting thing that I can share and partly because I don’t think I’ll be able to socialize comfortably considering the fact that I have a 3-inch stilettos on. That wasn’t for so long, though. I had an interesting conversation with Gill Westaway about her stay in the Philippines. I was so relieved! At least I can relate on the subject. I swear I’d faint if I’d asked her about her hobby and then she’d blabber about something so-British which I wouldn’t know anything about!

It sure was a very remarkable experience. Meeting Lord Watson of Richmond is something that I will treasure for the rest of my life. Actually, it made me rekindle my dream of working in the International Arena. Who knows, maybe next time, I’ll be rubbing elbows with Prince William and Tony Blair.

Harry Potter 4

I watched Harry Potter twice. Ha,ha... The first one was with my classmates. We went to Gateway and after looking probably the longest line that I've seen in my entire life, decided to go to Powerplant instead. We did not have the best seat coz we kinda walked in but the movie was superb so we enjoyed it anyway. We also went to Ateneo Law to get some info as regards the review that they're offering. We saw Atty. Diaz there. Ha,ha :)

My next HP experience was with nel. We watched it at Shangrila Plaza. We saw RS (from nursing) with some guy. he,he *wink*

My comment regarding Harry Potter: I was good but could've been better if the secret of Rita Skeeter was included in the flick plus the kissing scene of Hermione.

I'll write something about my encounter with Lord Watson some other time. I still have to read for torts and damages.

I'm so happy!

Class just ended and I was so happy about the idea that I'm about to watch Harry Potter with my classmates. I just have to post this one. I finally have bobby's pic! Yay! He's still the superbly cute Bobby that I used to know. *sigh*

missing st. jo...

Hannah sent me a text message yesterday. I couldn't help but recall my st. jo years. I feel that the dinner that we had last sem was enough to catch up with a lot of things. Oh well...

I have a photo from that dinner at Tapika :0

pretty tiring...

My day started ok. However, I had a hard time coping up with the demands from people around me... From Ma'am Martinez to Law related matters.

I still don't have the right frame of mind to right something about the romantic aspect of my life. I hope to right something within this week. I'm just so inspired and I feel so special :)

so-so day...

This such a "so-so" day! Nothing exciting happened/ is happening. But the day is not yet over. Hope our prof in Evidence will not turn out as another Dark Eater. He,he... My last post stirred up a lot of comments. Good thing, no contradiction was raised. I think it was more of adhering to the article. ha,ha... Why? Because it was so damn true! ha,ha...

Went home him nel last night. And oh, we bumped into Dennis Trillo somewhere in Cubao. My reaction?... Bobby's a lot hotter than he is! ha,ha... Hope nel will last for 16 hours. His duty's from 6 am to 10 pm... I feel for him :-(

The "reincarnation" of one of the Death Eaters...

I just met my prof in one of my subjects and by the way things are going, I think we are off for a hell sem once again! After almost 3 years in law school, I still can't stand the terror that most of the profs offer. It would've been ok to call him an "arrogant bastard" but I think it's politically correct to address him as an "arrogant bitch" since his sexuality is questionable anyway. ha,ha...

He entered and left the room with that smirk that we oh-so-hate! He kept on blabbering on how bad FEU polsci is, that he's the only one who has the right and privelege to be arrogant and act like a jack ass inside the room (well I think he made his point by the end of the class)...blah,blah...

I've heard of this prof from my Sib. When I asked her how many studes did he fail, she answered my by saying that I should be asking how many students did he pass. So it gave me an ultra vivid picture of what is bound to happen for this class.

BUMMER!!!

10 (secret and not so secret) things about me...

1. I know how to play the guitar.
2. I'm a big fan of Sweet Valley twins (I can name the characters, plot and members of the Unicorn Club :)). I still get to read it once in a while when I feel like slacking off.
3. I love anything with coffee (my law influence).
4. So into this really cute debater during my college years til lately. yay!
5. Once thought of becoming a member of Pink Sisters (a nun?! What was I thinking?!).
6. A consistent Best Actress in school plays when I was in highschool. he,he
7. Was the Corps Commander in CAT.
8. A certified asthmatic and was advised to undergo a hypoallergenic diet for this new allergy that i've developed.
9. Considers my ORADEC pals as my best buds.
10. Hates mind-boggling movies.

sembreak...

sembreak went like a blur... I spent a week in Dumaguete for the NDC. It was a nice-sad experience. My 1st NDC that I did not break after 2 successive ones. The only saving grace was when we won over the ateneo team who bagged the crown in the last austral-asians debate. Bobby was there looking so gorgeous I almost forgot he's gay. Got him as our adj in one of the match as well as jess and another DCA. Dumaguete was ok. The trip to the mountain resort was the best! My first time to experience fresh water in my feet. We kinda hiked and passed a hanging bridge. Pretty cool!

A day after arriving from Dumaguete, I packed my bags to spend holloween in Pangasinan. We were there for 5 days and it was kinda nice.

Today's the first day of our class. I'm kinda nervous-excited. I tried to calm my nerves a few days before. Nel and I watched "Waiting" an odd movie! Thank god I had good company. My sis celebrated her b-day yesterday. It was one of the best! No other folks around, just the family members. We laughed like mad the entire evening coz of my corny sis :)

few more hours...

Gosh! In just a few hours, we're off to Dumaguete. I'm going away with a heavy heart coz nel was a little pissed of what I said. It was meant as a joke but he analyzed it differently. Oh well, c'est la vie...

WE WILL ROCK DUMAGUETE!

nervous-excited...

It's the 20th of October... 2 more days and we'll be flying to Silliman University for the National's debate. Whew! After days of slaving at ate Ans place with equally slavedriving mentors, I think we have a good chance of breaking. Im psyched coz I finally have the chance to go down south and experience "southern culture". Part of me is sad though coz I feel that I will enjoy the trip more if Joeven, Lucky and Ate Ans are coming with us. Oh well, c'est la vie...

Mark and I just finished matterloading. We realized that there's more to be done... Again, c'est la vie...

Will report after the Nationsl's!

time to be merry!

I just got my grade slip and i'm happy about the result. Whew! After days of sleepless nights. Super thanks to Judge and to our Assoc Dean :). A lot of things happened for the past few days. I got to super hang out with lucks and the rest of the hlousemates at the "big brother house", patched things up with joeven and ate ans re: NDC, had a sleepover at my teammates pad(mark), JDNRC was over, Nel went to our place yesterday to chill out, and now I'm just waiting for my COR. WHOA! Talk about hectic sched... I'm matterloading for the NDC. My spirit's soo high, I feel like I can fight all the odds in life! ha,ha...

consuming...

Last Saturday, I accompanied Lucks and Joeven to have a "talk". It was pretty emotional and stressful at the same time.

Sunday, I attended 2 masses. One at Stella (with mom and sis) and the other one at Edsa Shrine with nel. I made a blunder prior to our meeting but it turned out ok so I guess, there's nothing to worry about. We watched 40 year old virgin. It was so darn hilarious! ha,ha... Way naughty for a conventional Filipino but for me, it was so cool! We ate after watching the flick. I did not finish my Pizza Pie (sbarro). I made him finish it. Ha,ha... I saw an old pal from St. Jo (Everlie). Went home with a twinge feeling of guilt. Nel was supposed to study for his revalida. bad...

This day did not go the way I wanted. JDNRC's pretty consuming. Joeven left with a bummer news. I still refuse to believe it (denial). Life is so unfair... I feel like everbody's leaving me behind... I feel so alone. I already aired this issue to ate ans but it's like a vicious cycle. I don't wanna tell her coz I know that she also have a concern of her own. I'll talk to Lucks tomorrow just to ease my frustration. I went home with a heavy heart and a tired body. UNCOOL

UAAP

I'm still waiting for Lucky. We will watch the game together and I'm prettry psyched to be with the FEUCSO guys... I hope things between Lucks and Joeven will turn out fine. Hay... I miss the old times. I miss hanging out with Joeven and Lucks. Right now, it's more of myself and Joeven. Not that I'm not enjoying it. Actually, I always have a blast! I just miss our usual potshots. :)

it's over!

Wow! I just can't believe that 1st sem's over... I did not feel it maybe because of barops... I'm just happy that I finally have the time to do some ORADEC and personal stuffs*wink*.

I had the chance to spend an Oktoberfest with my law buddies last night coz Nel went home early. It was a night to remember. Singing our heatrs out while watching them devouring the foods and drinking beers proved that law students rock! By the way, we saw THE atty. Sandoval.

This is a good day. Tiring but fun. And revealing, if I may add.
I spent the whole day at the IAS sec. We had a meeting and Ma'am Zen made it clear that we are accountable for the JDNRC. I gave Joeven and Jan some brownies. I don't know why. Maybe because of the fact that if I will give brownies to both of them, it'll serve as a connection... Pretty weird (i know). Joeven and I had a talk while proctoring. We continued the "talk" over dinner. He dropped me off somewhere near Lucky's place after accompanying him in the supermarket. I finally had the chance to visit Lucky's place. It's cute. Cool place... Cool housemates. *wink*
Nel and I went home together... I asked him about what he said the other day... It's more of a confirmation (actually). He said all the things that he txted were true. I blushed. It'snice to know that somebody really cares :)
I can't wait to watch the UAAP game of FEU vs. La Salle tomorrow. Jamela offered a slogan and I find it really cool. "DLSU new course offered: ANGER MANAGEMENT" ha,ha...

hell week...

Finals week and it's the hell week of law students...
Good thing I only have 1 exam left to take (that'll be on monday). Tax exam was pretty hard... I love Civil procedure the most. Studying til 4 am really paid off (i hope)... Joeven texted me. He asked me if I can join him on his defense on Monday (UP Diliman)... SURELY! Wouldn't miss it...
Today is Maren's birthday... She'll celebrate it tomorrow and im pretty psyched to chill out. After all, I need it! Talked to Joeven, Te Ans, Lola Zen, Lucky and the rest of the IAS peeps.
Im still pissed with La Salle aka "sorelosers"... Hitting Arwind was really rude! I can't wait to watch the 2nd game in Araneta.

Infamous ORADEC debaters mishaps...

* I would like to thank Gee for coming up with ORADEC's "unintellectual elite" side... ha,ha... After, 30 minutes of browsing Bobby's blog, I've decided that enough is enough... I'm over with Ateneo debaters. Anyway, ORADEC members are funnier that ADS... just read... ha,ha:)

the most shameful and funniest lines ever spoken by FEU-ORADEC neophyte debaters during our trainings that made us if not completely, partial human beings..

MOTION: "THW legalize gay marriages"
RIZ: we contextualize this db8 in Central America w/c means the United States of America-w-h-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-t?????????rc: Venezuela is in Central America.....juz like Brazil and Cuba-magsama kayo!!!!!riz: we talk about "unisexual relationships" here
RC: hahaha! what is "unisexual relationships?"
-hear! oo nga naman...

MOTION: THBT EU should lax its policy on accession
GEE: i will argue on the geopolitical implications..how exactly Turkey's neighboring states affect political stability of Turkey.
MARK PHILLIP: (POI) hey! ur talking of Iraq, and Iran here. But our proposal is only talking about Turkey's accession on the European Union. that's it..
-huh! kaya nga geopolitical e!

MOTION: THBT the big man is justified
JAN: the US "ATTACK-TED" iraq despite no weapons of mass destruction
-uuuy!! gumagawa ng sariling past tense

MARK PHILLIP: the goal of the US-led war for the betterment of Iraq was just a "deceivement"
-baka naman "deception"..naiba tuloy ang "perceivement" namin sa 'yo

MOTION: THBT Democracy is an illusion
GEE: (rebuttal) They argue that there is a clamor from the Iraqis but common sense explains that public clamor is not tantamount to public demand.
-Whaaahahaha! nasan ang common sense dun? kelangan mo ng "synonym ng thesaurus"

MOTION: THBT economic sanction is better than war
KEVIN: UN peace keeping force is a form of intervention in Sudan
MARK PHILLIP: What we Are pointing out here is "human Invention" bcoz the Sudanese government is incapable of solving such genocide.
-HAHAHA! baka naman "humanitarian intervention"

MOTION: THBT a unipolar world is more peaceful
JAN: a unipolar world is a world having a common political system. unipolarism in this debate means the internationalization of democracy...but we contextualize this debate in Asia.
JOEVEN: such an idiotic idea!
-hindi naman cguro..."moronic lang" harsh mo naman friend... ha,ha

MOTION: THBT FFCs should be liable for the obesity of their customers
JAN: there is liability because there is deception. foods contain GMOs that make us obese.
GEE: there's no such thing as deception because no one can dceive us unless we permit them to
MARK YSLA: gaga! deception nga eh!
-HEAR HEAR! naman gee... ha,ha

MOTION: THBT environmental protection is a global concern
MARK YSLA: we propose to make the Kyoto Protocol universal under the mandate and enforcement of UN.
GEE: how can UN work as a global enforcer of Kyoto Protocol if it has a superpower which is US that vetoes such proposal?
MARK PHILLIP: Shame! US is a signatory of Kyoto Protocol
-whaaaat? di ko Kerry...it's a BUSH-it fabrication...very mark legaspi! ha,ha

MAYCEE: the accumulation of greenhouse gases increases temperature. this increase causes malaria in the long run. the Kyoto Protocol prevents malaria.
- ano ba maycee! sa North pole ka na lang tumira!!!!!

MOTION: THW drill for oil in the Arctic reserves
MARK PHILLIP: the USA does not have its own oil plant that is why it imports from the Middle East
-ok ka lang Mark?! hiyang-hiya naman US syo. ha,ha

4rth Sunday... Last barops!

Last weekend of September, last barops and last bar exams... Whew! It was a pretty tiring Saturday. I went straight to Century Park after our class... Seph, Reig, Mon, Marlon and I ate at Cabalen and the eat-all-you-can buffet... it was worth it! I got a call from Gian (my st. jo pal). He asked me if I'm going to Tapika for SJC-GS 95's gathering. Well, I told him that I'm so eager to see our batchmates and that he should come himself. So he went to manila (he's based in clark coz he's an engineer for Southeast Asian Airlines) and we met at Go nuts to arrive at the party as dates. Ha,ha! That was hilarious! I said that I don't have a date and then being the kind friend that he is, he volunteered to accompany me. It was tiring though coz I came form Taft then off to Tapika (it's in Katipunan). No matter how tired I was, it was worth my time and strength... Man! my batchmates are all successful (dentist, businessmen, yuppies!) and goodlooking if I may add (myself included ha,ha).Valiant was super "kulit"! He's still goodlooking and I kept on teasing him to Astrud. ha,ha... Agnes and Maan were my "kakulitan" during that night. Joyce and I made a loud shriek when we saw each other. Man! That was humiliating! We have to pose every now and then for our pics. ha,ha... After our powwow, I went home to take a shower and then I'm off again to Century Park...

Sunday- Amazingly cool!
Who said that law students don't know how to party?! Foods are everywhere, beers and champagnes are flowing and party music is echoing in our ears... I had the time of my life! I had some booze (my clothes included, thanks to Cohrin), ate a lot, and party really hard! Our alumni were there. Kuya (Atty) Alvin was super nice... I got choked up a little when Sib Cyrus hugged me and said in his most sincere voice the words "Rose Lyn, Thank you... Salamat talaga..." awww... that was really touching. He already thanked me for the nth time when I told him that he doesn't need to do that. He,he... his dad also thanked me... COOLNESS!

3rd weekend of September... Barops

3rd weekend of September, Barops time once again... Yay! It was so cool coz seph and I sang for the mass at Century Park Hotel sponsored by D Lex. Our Associate Dean was ultra cool! She dresses with elegance and can easily get chummies with the students. Anel (Atty. Diaz) arrived around 11 in th evening with I think ten boxes of pizza. Coolness! Atty. Tolentino sponsored our drinking spree and Z19 was our resident barister he,he... I did not sleep at all! Sunday morning, I went to FEU to train the nursing peeps in debate. This was the start of a nice week with Arnel (my super kind buddy :)).

2nd weekend of Barops...

2nd weekend of September, It's barops time once again...

My org, the Legal Studies Group, Inc., is the sponsor of the mass at Century Park Hotel so we have to be there as early as possible. Some of my classmates were super nice to wait for me coz I had the sudden urge to talk to somebody and tell him how pissed I was because of the happenings for the past 3 days...
I was emotionally burdened with all the issues surrounding my relationship with a friend overlapping with my professional dealings with ORADEC. Good thing, Nel was there to be my buddy turned shock-absorber. COOLNESS! ha,ha... This guy never fails me (not yet)...
The mass was ok...Actually, I was nervous during the mass coz our Dean was there... I was able to deliver my part with much confidence that I could muster at that time.

Great Wednesday

It was a super nice Wednesday. I was not called in our Succession class and it was a major relief. Though i was able to study the assignment, I had a mild asthma attack during the class and that sorta rocked my brain cells. ha,ha... I think that was attributable to my ultra busy day. I attended debate training, matter loading and seminar workshop. The workshop was super cool. It was a workshop on non-verbal communication and majority of the peeps who attended perceived me to be a helper, instructor and competitor. DAMN! my personality is pretty strong. They just don't know that I'm so passionate and super sweet ha,ha...

Right before our class, I was so hyper and I made practically the entire class laughing because of my famous/infamous ponkan-apple joke! ha,ha... My asthma attack did not stop me from having a great day. After our class, my classmates and I had our regular prayer meeting and I really felt the connection with God. I love my classmates more after that :). I can't help but tease Mon about his measles and it's nice to know that he took it really well. I hope he'll get better.

After our prayer meeting, the Pancichism group convened. The occassion- Darlene's birthday. I saw some of my undergrad pals (Lucky, Brian, Michael, Victor). Brian is really a nice guy. He gave me a pasalubong. ha,ha... After our short encounter with the undergrads, we had our dinner and Seph was so into singing the meteor garden song. Maybe because of Michael aka Josh. :)

I went home around 11 pm and I got a txt from Arnel. He was really sick and I felt really bad. As much as I wanted to take care of him, I just can't. He's a freakin' nursing student after all! ha,ha... He told me about this sick kid from the hospital and it really was a bummer.

I just attended the mass for the celebration of the Nativity of Mama Mary and it felt really good... Gotta rush, I still have a lot of cases to read :)

on debate, impeachment and tax class

My day started kinda early. Maren asked me help her train some JPIAs in debate. I was in school at past 8 and I'm super nervous and excited at the same time. I wore a sorta Boho skirt and a power top. I received a lot of compliments because of that ha,ha... So there, after 2 hours, Maren, Mark and I debated against the JPIAs. I can say that they're ok considering the fact that they don't have much training.
I got a call from Mask of Silliman informing me of the invites that was sent via e-mail. I was psyched after hearing about it! I can't wait for the National's Debate. It'll be my first time in Dumaguete...

I was able to browse my Succession book coz Justice Labitoria's in China and Atty. Tolentino promised a lecture in our tax class. COOLNESS!

Tax was boring (for the first time!). Maybe because Atty. Tolentino's emotionally depressed coz of the result of the impeachment case. I was pretty bummed myself. I hate Philippine politics! It rained and my get-up was really messed up. That was the second bummer of the day. Good thing though, my sis was home.

I watched Pinoy Big Brother (my jologs side) while eating an ultra rubbery chops cooked by my sis. I enjoyed it though coz my sis prepared it considering that she hates cooking. Aw, that was sweet! ha,ha...

1st sunday (BAROPS)

I know that it was pretty late for me to write something about the 1st sunday considering that it happened 2 days ago. As much as I wanted to write yesterday, My body and mind are not cooperating. I was so damn tired last sunday and it carried over til yesterday.
Nevertheless, it was worth it! This was like the best send off that the CBO ever spearheaded. Oh well, I was part of it after all... ha,ha... Kidding aside, The send off last saturday was great! Everybody was there to show there support. Though our Dean weren't there, he made it up by attending the La Salle send off. He was pretty early at the Century Park and I believe that his presence lifted the spirits of our barristers...

I did not have any sleep the night before the bar. I was an understudy for Labor Law and I have to help for the last minute tips. Funny thing was, I also made an active part in making the last minute tips for Political Law (ha,ha). It was a night to remember... Eating hot fudge at 10 in the evening, chatting with atty. sy til 2 am and drinking with the 4rth year peeps at 3 am (thanks to Vanj and Marlon ha,ha) COOLNESS!
I also got to talk to some guys from school like Love, my polscimate and Karl who was so red because of the alcohol ha,ha...

I also saw a fight between Aquila Legis and Utopia (fraternities from Ateneo). It was a cutie sight. Imagine such cute guys raising their voices! ha,ha...

In the morning of Sunday, I was able hang out wioth some of my classmates at the hotel. We talked about relationships (geez! relationships at 7 am! ha,ha). It was confirmed that Im darn intimidating! Actually, the word was feisty. Damn! ha,ha...

I can't wait for 2nd Sunday or rather 2nd Saturday at the Century Park. ha,ha!

i hate myself...

I don't know if I hate myself for being insensitive of his feelings or for trying so hard to save a frienship...
Yesterday was a disaster. My day started ok (thanks to this ultra cool song). I went to the IAS conference hall to see if everything's ok as regards the seminar workshop. It started kinda late coz some of the junior members have a class till 4:30 and so it left Dawnie, Gee and I gossiping the afternoon away. It was really cool to know who's hooking up with who and who's having a severed relationsip with other peeps... A few minutes beforethe seminar workshop, I went inside the IAS sec to call Assoc Dean Martinez. We were still ok back then til the seminar workshop started. My only fault is that I'm too honest with him. He's my mentor and a very good friend so I tend to tell him everything as long as he's privy ... Moreover, I also like to save his friendship with another person who's also so dear in my heart... I don't know but I'm trying to take his LOA lightly then here he comes trying to analyze every single words that I say. BUMMER BIGTIME!
I guess, there are certain things that I really can't handle...
Things that I shouln't have said in the first place...
Or maybe he's no longer the same old J... hope not

PS.
It's papa and lence's birthday- COOLNESS!

on living with a med student...

My sis and I went home together last tuesday. I was wearing a power suit coz it's an atty. tolentino night and courtroom attire is the way to go. Apparently, the class was cancelled so I was able to fetch my sis at UST. Of course being the kind sis that I am (naks!), I carried her things. From stethoscope to all the other med stuffs. When we arrived, I realized that I really have to take a shower coz I stink! The room that Im sharing with my sis is formalin infessed and man, the oder is really lingering! I wasn't able to sleep much. Good enough, Arnel txted me and gave me some tips. He's really super nice. He checked on my "vomiting episodes" from time to time and I really appreciate it... Going back, I just can't tell my sis to transfer her things to the other room coz she's not feeling well so I transferred it all by myself. Argh! I can still smell the formalin!

curly tuesday...

It's our formal day once again and I've decided to wear my hair down with curls! ha,ha... It's cute and matured at the same time. It's been 3 days since dad txted me and i'm really bummed about it. I'm worried coz this only happen when something's wrong. I have this inkling that he's in a bad shape (i hope im wrong). Nevertheless, I miss our usual talks and planning about our future. Right now, I'm willing to give him some space. It's really difficult to handle him at this time. I wish I took up medicine instead...
I wish I could do something about it...
I wish I could give my heart to him...
I hate to see him suffering...
I hate listening to his worried voice.
I just miss the old bubbly him.

On the lighter note, my friend Shinichi is in the country. I hope I'll be able to see him. My gradeschool batchmates in St. Jo are also planning a dinner date. i will definitely come! ha,ha

Just another tuesday...

Well, its tuesday and I don't know if this daywill be just like all the past tuesdays of my life... Boring! Romantically speaking, I think, I'm a little bummed because it's Leo's exam week so there... Limited messages and i terribly miss him!
My mom made a sandwich for me. awww.. so sweet.
On the more dramatic side, i'll meet ate ans this pm. We'll talk about something. I still feel bad about Joeven's decision, but I couldn't do anything about it. It's out of my bounds. WTF! He did not even bother to tell me that his decision is final... SOME FRIEND!!!
(so sorry... I'm still bitter about it)

Empty

I feel empty...
Leo did not txt me yesterday. So "un-Leo" who usually txt me at least 20 times a day... I know something is wrong. I just don't know what is it. I just hope he's ok. i'm really worried about his condition. I wish I could take care of me. I hate the distance.
BTW, today is my mom's birthday.

facilitating + synthesizing= FUN

I was in Caliraya for two days. FEUCSO asked me to facilitate the workshops for the said event...
I was really nervous at first because some of the "gods" are there plus i hardly know anybody. Good thing my innate charm did not fail me (he,he). I was chummies with the other studes after a couple of hours. Then the fun part started...
The place was so beautiful. It was the biggest man-made lake in the Phils. plus its a 1st class resort. Students had fun swimming and mud sliding. Michael aka Josh Santana was so game when he was asked to perform. My roomies were so nice. Maren and I have a lot in common. Cheska, Nona and Karyl were super nice as well.
We had a close encounter with the unknown during the wee hours of the night. Good thing Arnel was there.
Arnel and I re-connected. COOLNESS!
It was like the old time with a bit of zing. As always, he's super sweet and thoughtful.
Joeven, Maren and I observed a lot. From who's hooking up with who to the studes personalities.
The trip was ultimate in coolness!

on heartaches and flattery...

I opened my mail only to find out an unexpected e-mail from someone from my past...
As much as I wanted to forever bury the memories (both happy and sad), I just couldn't stop myself from reminiscing. After all, the message was a smack on my face...bummer bigtime!

Good thing, somebody's making my life more exciting for the past few days. He's sweet, ultra caring and smart. coolness.
At least he's there to make me smile and to ask how my day was. After his studies, maybe he'll have the guts to say those words explicitly. He said that I am so difficult to reach. I strongly disagree... I'm not rich (not yet ha,ha), I'm caring and thoughtful (according to joeven and the other oradec peeps), I may have the passion for intellectual elites but he's smart so I don't think there's something to worry about. Oh well... C'est la vie :)

Crushie...

For quite some time, I never got attracted from anybody in the Institute of Law. I don't know if its just me or because I find the majority of IL men geeky (my classmates excluded he,he:))...But for the past couple of weeks, a particular guy caught my attention. He's clean looking, cute in the geeking kind of way and of course- SMART. After all, he wouldn't reach his fourth year if his a jack-ass...
It all started 3 days after the IL forum. He approached me and I instantly appreciated his sense of style. Half-rimmed glasses, light top and stylish pants. coolness!
Had it not for my candid stupidity, things could've been a lot cooler by now. I still hate myself for uttering those bummer words (thanks to my st. jo goody-goody upbringing).
I saw him in the library yesterday. coolness!

Well, Andy said that I have this certain glow and I'm becoming prettier. Andy said it! Bwaha! :) ( I don't know if crushie has something to do with it or I should be thankful for the liquid blush that im using).

Midterms started with a bang. I'm talking about KABOOM!!!! There goes my chance of getting a high grade in labor relations. I'm lucky if I'll be able to pass the exams. One of the hardest in law school. Oh well, cest la vie... Will not post for the next couple of days... serious studying (double bummer!)

X'cess: It's Lucky's birthday- COOLNESS!!

Remembering Dr. Pedrena...

Dr. Pedrena was my professor for 2 subjects when I was still in college. My first encounter with him was when I was in third year. He was my professor in Modern Political Theories beck then. Like any other senior professors, he had the air of authority which was probably the reason why my respect to this person is insurmountable... After quite some time, he got to know his students and by then, Lence, Grace and I were considered as the favorites in our class. We were never the asslicker type of students but because of our participation in various school organizations plus excelling in his class, I guess being the favorite is not bad at all.

The next semester, He was again my professor. This time, its for our Political Analysis class. Being a dynamic subject, he would often give us current issues and ask to debate on it. I was then very much associated with the ORADEC because I was always a part of the FEU contingent for debate tourneys. During our classroom debates, he would often ask me to become the moderator and at the end of the class give my insights as regards the said topic.

Those were the memories that I will cherish for the rest of my life...

When I received the news of his death, I was really shocked. I just saw him a few days ago and he even asked me how I was doing... I guess the words "Kumusta ka na iha?" was the last words that he said to me.

Looking at him inside a coffin pains me...

The memories shared with this good man kept on flowing in my mind. I just camouflaged my emotions by cracking up some jokes with my college professors and Lence. Still, I feel really bad deep inside.

Forget the flat 1's that he gave me... the values and knowledge were the more important things that is worth remembering.

Goodbye for now sir...
Thank you for the laughters and the knowledge...

Sunday with the graduates...

Sunday was really tiring. I felt really unproductive and kinda bad in the afternoon because of some uncalled for words that was uttered by someone. Good thing, angels do exist.

I had a night to remember because of Joeven, Zaldy, Melvz, Jaz, Ama and Jan. Zaldy's rendition of "There's no easy way to break somebody's heart" made me choke. It was so damn true!
It was a night of clean fun and unforgivable gluttony. We've spotted a new place to enjoy a cup of coffee. It's called Bo's Coffee Club. The coffee is ok. Cookies are great. And the service is fantastic! I saw the other side of Joeven when he confronted a rude Figaro crew. That was after he convinced us to patronize Figaro being Filipino owned and all... Ha,ha. After his famous "Can I talk to your manager or anybody who's in charge because what you did was soo rude!" line, I was dumbfounded for a sec but it was really B-R-A-V-O!!! ha,ha. We stayed til the wee hours of the night talking about business ventures with the other guys while txting with Joeven (a real weirdo, we're together but he opted to chat via txt! Ha,ha).

Seeing the Josephines...

Last sunday was kinda nostalgic. Some of my batchmates organized a dinner meet-and-greet somewhere in timog. It was amusing to see how we've all grown up! Hannah, for one, came in wearing an ultra mini skirt. Far from Hannah Lee Barvo who used to be so meek and sweet kid. She's still sweet with a twist this time. Anna, my hs buddy came with her boyfriend. You see, Anna was more of a prim and proper lad. Who would've thought that she'll have her boyfriend before I have mine?! ( bitter!! ha,ha). Nonetheless, it was a super cool and ultra conyo night! ha,ha. I can't wait to see some of our batchmates next month :)

The week that was...

This week was pretty demanding yet productive week for me. I was not called for our Labor class last Monday. Lady luck was with me, i guess. Labor is so difficult because you have to recite for almost 3 hours unless you're a super gifted child and was able to memorize everything. Tuesday was ok. The tension level was the same especially with Atty. Tolentino's voice booming in the four corners of the room. He was very supportive though of the activity of the student council coz he was the one who invited Congressman Chiz Escudero for Wednesday's forum. Wednesday was the climax of my week. I was asked by the SC President (kuya Novo) to be the co-emcee/ moderator for the IL forum. It was so cool because the panelist was composed of Sec. Mike Defensor (ultra supportive admin official), Congressman Dandoval ( one of the Spice boys) and my favorite, Congressman Ciz Escudero ( opposition's mouthpice). It was a very informative afternoon. Thursday was my day of rest but before I was able to do that, I went to my Doctor for my allergy check-up. I was in the dumpster when I went home because I can't eat practically everything that I like ( from chicken to seafoods!). I have to be in a hypoallergenic diet ( God knows til when!). But I'd rather sacrifice that be tortured for the rest of my life. Argh! Thanks to my mom's allergy history. I still don't know what will happen today ( Friday). I might go on our batch dinner tomorrow @ timog. Will update you soon.

TIMOG CHILL

I was with Lucky and Joeven last saturday. As usual, our night out was spent in a resto followed by hours of chatting over a cup of coffee. We went to timog and decided to eat at Alex III after walking for a few blocks (thanks to Joeven's Dencio's idea- apparently, it was closed). It has a nice ambience and the service is really good. After our dinner, we went to our all time favorite coffee place- BAANG. I had a tall hot mocha-yum! Our discussions were quite interesting. It ranges from debt reliefs to fashion (ha,ha... loved that fashion thingie!).

It was really fun. Chilling out in a place were majority of the crowd are reviewing (mostly law students and some techie med students) gave that cool feeling. After all, they're studying like hell while were laughing our hearts out! ha,ha...

cool day

This is definitely a cool day for me.
Everything is really going my way ( aside from the sudden downpour that might ruin my new shoes ;) ha,ha). I saw Atty. Ang this morning. He was kinda cute in his "Angly" way, I guess.. ha,ha. I was super excited to go to school this morning because of my "dresscode" agreement with Seph. I was pleased to see that I didn't overdo it. I'm wearing a green and white skirt, a plain white top and a killer pink shoes to match (the preppy look). Seph on the otherhand decided on wearing a super-preppy tie, longsleeves and sweats ( the kind that european highschools wear). Next weeks attire is anything native. BTW, class in tax got cancelled but we have a make up class this saturday (you wish! considering the scheds of the free sec ha,ha).

I decided to download some debate matters but my diskette failed me. I guess I better switch to another brand with a larger memory. Brushed on some blogs, replied some e-mails and read tons of debate topics. I'm pretty psyched to debate!

10 new happenings in my life since wednesday...

1. got to read a kiddie book courtesy of Dawnie
2. received a chocolate from Mon
3. Lucky invited me to chill out but it was rescheduled this saturday
4. got a copy of Judge Laggui's notes from Beryl
5. Met 2 new pals... Joy and RJ. Joy's the daughter (er biologically coz she's a les) of the owner of our apartment. RJ's Joy's special friend and she is super nice so we really hit it off.
6. got invited to another gimik by Joy and RJ
7. got really irritated with the gloria news ( well, this is not new but there's a development every single day so i think it is still worth writing)
8. got a call from lence ( god i miss lence and grace!)
9. played with chuckie and chummy ( my dogs)
10. got a compliment from law chums

2nd screening

Yesterday was a blast! I was in school but it was not like an ordinary day because I was with people that I miss big time! Joeven and lucky were there (btw, it was the 2nd screening of the ORADEC). After slaving ourselves almost 9 hours, we decided to have the rest of the day spent on bumming time. As always, our idea of bumming time is eating and videoke :).

SOME NEW DISCOVERIES FROM YESTERDAY:
1. Dawnie. He was an old member but he' s more associated with the theater guild so this is like the only time for us to get to know each other and perhaps bond.
2. That Gino is more of a hopeless romantic that cares less of what other people might think than a pop culture type of guy (iisa pa lamang keeps on playing in my head.. ha,ha).
3. That maren can endure 10 hours walking around in stilleto.
4. Lucky's close encounter...
5. That Joeven looks good in hip shirts.
I forgot... That Joeven is still the same kind and generous friend that I have(loved the chocolates and candies:)).

Here I am...again!
Geez... I'm having a very tiring yet productive day. I decided to make up for being lazy so I figured that i'll spend the rest of the day studying. I was so into our cases in Labor when I found out that I left some of it at home. Oh well, to make the long story short, I went back to our place to get the cases (and that's in cubao, mind you). I went back to my reading just the same when my classmate suddenly bumped into me. It was quite OA for me to be in pain because of a minor incident. I kept on rubbing my arm until last night's event went rushing in... Lucky bit me! That's the reason why my arm's swollen. So I guess, my reaction's not that OA. Gotta go, I feel like reading some more :)

angels

Isn't it ironic when somebody suddenly comes into your life just when you needed him/her the most?

I dreaded July 1. If I only have the power to control everything around me, I'll probably edit the calendar and delete all the 1st day of the month. Oh well, since I don't have that power (non yet... ha,ha) I'd better make the most out of that day.

I've met a lot of people. Gino, RJ and Weber(the Beaver... ha,ha). It was nice that i'm now chummies with the newbies of the ORADEC. I like Weber the most because he's just soo hardworking + he was very much willing to be my portable radio for the past 5 days of the Org's audition (ha,ha).

i'm thankful of...

Your Sexy Brazilian Name Is

BlogThis!Share to XShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest i'm thankful of... After a week of hell, I came to my sanity and realized that there are still a lot of things/people that I should be thankful of. 1. Grace- for consistly telling me that everything will go my way. And for being an epitome of a good friend 2. ORADEC- for keeping me busy and for breaking the monotony in my student life. 3. Ate Anna- for unknowingly making me happy 4. Gino- for a great morning ( your gay encounter really blew me off ha,ha). 5. Joeven- for your super kulit stories and all time chismis. 6. Lucky- i enjoyed your 'i'm pretending that i'm not affected, though it's killing me' act. 7. CCM- for making me feel what it's like to be in Escolta 8. OVPO- a good venue when i poured my guts out 9. IAS Secretariat- a good place to take your mind off your worries. ( always updated with the latest chika minute) Friday, June 10, 2005 Killer pm! Last night was a killer (in a positive way)! While we were keeping ourselves busy waiting for Atty. Alabanza, Doris suddenly asked me about the current minimum wage with the amendments. Well, being the persistent and very much willing to help girl that I am (naks), I told her that I will just go out and will be back with the answer. At first, I told myself that it was quite stupid of me to go out considering that it's already 7:30 pm and all the other law students are already having their classes. I chanced up with my other classmates in front of the IL office. We tried to have an intellectual masturbation but nobody was able to answer my question with 100 % assurance that their answer is right. Then my savior came... This hotshot lawyer, who was my professor in criminal procedure, showed up. I greeted him with the most respectful voice that I can muster. He said hi but it didn't stop there. He asked me how am I doing and gave me a gentle pat on my back. Well, I forgot what I actually answered but WHF?! He remembered me! He entered the office and my classmates started teasing me. They even told me to ask him about the question that nobody can answer. So when he went out of the office, I couragiously asked him about minimum wage, its amendments and stuffs like that. He was generous and kind enough to answer all the questions. Talk about earning another "pogi points" for knowing all these laws! After that, he asked me about my class and my professor. I was really tensed because professors in IL don't go all chummy-chummy with their students so this is like one of the rare moments. We ended our conversation with him wishing me luck. I went back to the classroom not only with the answer but also with the story of my "kilig" encounter. Talk about being the envy of the ladies (who threaten me every now and then... ha,ha) and a whole night of bragging rights (well, maybe this will go on forever because other IL students are still ganging on me for that juicy incident ha,ha!). That's what I call a killer pm! On music, chorales, mood swings and more music... I woke up with a very bad mood. After hours of goofing around with my sister before going to bed, a bad mood in the morning is so unlikely to happen. Nevertheless, the curse of being a woman overpowered the most rationale thing to occur. Good thing though, that the most reliable things to lighten up my mood is around- MUSIC. Corny as it may seem, I'm a diehard chorale fan. I would gladly trade my mainstream pop cds for an hour of a chorale concert. This morning, I opted for a peaceful time in my room while listening to San Miguel Chorale. IT WAS HOT!!!! Monday, June 06, 2005 A summary and critique on the symposium entitled “ Advance Human Rights Ensure Justice for Victims, Support the International Criminal Court” I’m just so proud of my International Law paper last sem so I thought that I just have to post it (to boost my slowly deflating go Ha,ha). A summary and critique on the symposium entitled “ Advance Human Rights Ensure Justice for Victims, Support the International Criminal Court” Last December 2, 2004, a petitioners’ and parliamentarians’ forum was held at the Traders Hotel entitled “ Advance Human Rights Ensure Justice for Victims, Support the International Criminal Court”. In the said symposium, Hon. Loretta Ann P. Rosales gave an overview of the forum. The nature of the International Criminal Court was also mentioned. Hon. Rosales stated that the International Criminal Court was the very first and independent tribunal that has jurisdiction over individuals who commit the most serious crimes in the world namely: genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and aggression. Unfortunately, the Philippines, while signatory to the Rome treaty that created the Court, has not ratified it yet. Three esteemed speakers passionately aired their views and sentiments regarding the inaction of the President of the Philippines to sign the said treaty in order for the senate to deliberate on the said matter. The following presents the summary con critique of the speeches presented by the speakers: Dean Raul C. Pangalangan Co-chairperson, PCICC Dean, College of Law, University of the Philippines Philippine Delegate, Rome Conference on the ICC Dean Pangalangan enlightened the audience with his profound explanation of the problem being faced by the PCICC in the status quo as regards the delay of the transmittal of the treaty by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. He also stated the doctrine of incorporation being adopted by the Philippines in pursuance of the 1987 Constitution. The treaty approval of the International Criminal Court Treaty necessitates the 2/3 of the senate vote in order for it to be valid and binding. However, the inaction of the President impedes its prompt concurrence. His discussion on how the ICC will work gave a light in the inquiring minds of the participants. The concept of complimentary jurisdiction was tackled with utmost clarity. By complimentary jurisdiction, it entails that the court will only acquire jurisdiction based on two planks. First is when the local courts are unwilling to prosecute and second, when the local court is unable to prosecute. Upon hearing these, I came to realize that ICC is in one way or another a “supplementary court” created in order to help a country assuage its increasing problem regarding the ubiquitous unheeded cases locally. Atty.Harry Roque Legal Counsel, PCICC After an enlightening discussion given by Dean Pangalangan, Atty. Roque presented a mind stimulating talk by explaining the different landmark cases such as the case of Pimentel vs. Executive Secretary which presented an in depth analysis of the incorporation system. The logic that he presented is that the existence of the doctrine of incorporation in our constitution is a prima facie evidence that the laws adopted in the international arena is automatically adopted in the Philippines. And that one of the basis of international law is the customary principles of the international law. Hence, following the logic, a conclusion maybe had that the treaty can be validly adopted in the Philippines by virtue of the doctrine of incorporation. The question now is this: Why is there a need for the Philippines to ratify the treaty in order to bind them if what is followed is the doctrine of incorporation? The answer is fairly simple. It is for the reason that the Vienna Convention requires ratification. I also agree with the conclusion that Atty. Roque arrived at. It is true that by the non-transmittal of the President of the said treaty, it constitutes a restriction on the part of the senate to do its job making it violative of the constitutional process. Atty. Romel Regalado Bagares Executive Director, Center for International Law (CENTERLAW) The last speaker was Atty. Bagares. Though the content of his speech was good, I would say that his part was the least dynamic of the three. It is because he merely read the joint statement of the petitioners in the landmark case of Sen. Aquilino Pimentel, Jr. et al, vs. Executive Secretary. The focal point of his speech, aside from reiterating his disappointment from the President’s inaction to transmit the treaty for the senate’s concurrence, is the happiness that the petitioners feel. It is for the following reasons: First, the Supreme Court gave due course to there petition despite their fears that the justices would not grant the petitioners standing to sue. Second, since the Rome Statute was adopted on July 17, 1998 and entered into force on July 1, 2002, more than half of the world have ratified the Rome Statute which created the International Criminal Tribunal. Third, the US Supreme Court, in three rulings released simultaneously, rebuffed the US President for the US government’s handling handling of the Guantanamo Bay prisoners in contravention of international law. And lastly, recent events gave the petitioners hope that our own Supreme Court will take kindly their petition and recognize the universal applicability of these principles as the very building blocks of an international community where impunity can not exist because its members assiduously protect the hollowed nature of these principles. In retrospect, a realist can conclude that the inaction of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo hampers the growth of the Philippine Justice System as well as its status in the international community. Despite the fact that it is difficult, we must shun away with the shadow of US, which is the number one enemy of the International Criminal Court. We must stand on our own feet and advocate change for the general welfare. Others might say that even if the Philippines will ratify the Rome Statute, its ratification remains inutile because of its agreement with the US government. We must also take into consideration that this change is a giant leap for the Philippines. Lastly, let us consider that when those who bear the greatest responsibility for the commission of these crimes will remain scot-free, it will only create a vicious cycle of violence and hostility to humanity. Submitted by: Rabanera, Rose Lyn S. FEU-LAW I'M HAVING THE BLUES It’s official, I’m having the blues. Under ordinary circumstances, I will attribute this feeling with the TV show that I previously watched- like OPRAH. But this time it’s different. Well I’m quite positive that I did not get the blues from watching STARLICIOUS MAKEOVERS. Chaps keeps on popping in my head. I don’t know if I miss “IT” or I’m still angry at myself for allowing the communication lines to be “re-opened” between us. Actually, this is just a realization after our Gateway night-out, which was quite unexpected, and so-yesterday if I may add (pretty slow for me to analyze things nowadays). Maybe I’m bummed because I allowed “IT” to have an access to my life once more. Well for whatever reason, I just feel like having the blues… Subscribe to: Posts (Atom) About Me Posh is a calculated mismatch. conforms with the non-conformists. cool geek. reads practically anything. loves debate but hates getting into an argument with those who are close to me. loves people who can provide me with mental m*sturbation. a home body who loves to party. toughy girl who can be a sweetie. that's me... CONSISTENTLY INCONSISTENT. View my complete profile Search This Blog Blogs that keep me sane ;p Gee Aguinaldo Marsk Ysla Atty. 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