It says here that 80 Pinoy seafarers are being held by Somali pirates. They’ve been on land for sometime. Long time no sea.
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One Pinoy seaman who has had an experience in the hands of African pirates said: “Hindi ako masyadong natakot. Mas nakakalungkot, eh.” Natural. Long time no she, eh.
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A multi-million-peso “green building” complex is rising in Mandaue City’s North Reclamation Area. It’s the first of its kind in the country. The SRP must be green with envy.
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Some youngsters were nabbed while having a drug session on the 30th floor of a building in Metro Manila. The youngsters were high on drugs, yes?
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Bro. Mike Velarde is running for president in 2010? No confirmation or denial yet. Still waiting for God’s marching order....Amen?
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Senate Pres. Manny Villar wants to be president too. But Sen. Ping Lacson is making bumpy the road to the presidency for Manny.
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H. Sumarjo, an Indonesian civic leader who was here on a business-pleasure visit witnessed the Alay-Lakad last Sunday. When he was briefed on what the walk was all about he was impressed and said he would introduce this to health authorities in his country as part of their physicfal fitness program. “Oh, yes,” he said. “We will adopt everything including the fund generating aspect.”
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Phone-in by a reader who requested anonymity: “Nisakay ko og trisikad sa may Pier 3. Magpahatud ra unta ko gawas sa pantalan ngadto sa may karsada diin ko moatang og taxi. Gipangayuan kog usa ka gatus (P100). When I complained, a bitter argument ensued. And then gilibutan mig mga upat ka bugoy. I got scared. Ni-come across na lang ko.”
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The reader said he has to ride on the trisikad because he was carrying a sackful of fruits from Mindanao. The main road was just a short distance away. “Grabe sad mangilkil ang inyong trisikad drayber dinhi. Maningil og dako unya manghulga pa gyud,” the reader griped. Many others have already complained about the abusive trisikad drivers operating (illegally) in the different pier areas here but nothing positive has come out of their complaints.
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BOBIT SAYS: “Good people make us see what is means to be blessed by God. He has blessed me with good people so let me say ... Thank you for being one of my blessings.”
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