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[Trigger Warning: mention of r**e and murder]



The late former Calauan mayor Antonio Sanchez and his six henchmen r**ed UP Los Baños student Eileen Sarmenta and later killed her along with her friend Allan Gomez.

Sanchez was then sentenced to seven terms of reclusion perpetua, or a maximum of 40 years of imprisonment, for the r**e and murder.

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us."

" The duty of youth is to challenge corruption. " - Kurt Cobain

Apolinario Mabini’s Decalogue outlined the duties of leaders and stressed the moral aspect of leadership. Beyond the obvious need for intelligence, he said that true leaders must have virtues like honesty, accountability and service to the people.

Ahuhuhu. Apo Mabini, pwedeng pa-hug nang mahigpit? Kung buhay ka, hindi tayo magtatalo kung ano ang kahulugan ng “forthwith”.

Yesterday, I had the saddest jeepney ride I have ever experienced…

I was right behind the driver, a Manong, probably in his late fifties. Whenever we had a delayed stop, he would check his phone and try to spin a few more slots on Bingo Plus. When we had a really long stop, he kept loading 50 peso with gcash, losing it quickly, and reloading…

Sad to think, he easily blew all his earnings for work in the day… in minutes. It was one of the most depressing rides I have ever had.

We all may have vices… I mean gambling has always been deep rooted in culture here. Just look at perya or sabong. But grabe, it just seems like online gambling has completely taken over. Billboards everywhere, ads in apps, random text messages… even slot machines being modeled by Miss Universe contestants on coronation night, talking about being “empowered”.

As I watched Manong, I couldn’t help but think…

Gcash, please disconnect from gambling websites. It is just too easy 😞

Just couldn’t help but share my sadness and thoughts. That is all.

📸 Look at this post on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/share/hCPEvWYpigWZNVKg/?mibextid=74UxLM

https://www.facebook.com/100071639221047/posts/352315477166424/?mibextid=CDWPTG

Loudeeeer please!