How did President Marcos rule by decree?

As a follower of Philippine history, politics and culture I am interested in recent affairs and how these things take place and take shape. I was puzzled on how former President Ferdinand E. Marcos was able to rule by decree.
I got my answer tonight while I was watching Crossroads, a national talk show on [...]

Rihanna’s “Umbrella” played in various instruments

Source: WikipediaAngklung (Bamboo instrument)

Piano

Violin

Rihanna’s “Umbrella” played in various instruments

I vow to The, my Country

I vow to thee, my country, all earthly things above,
Entire and whole and perfect, the service of my love;
The love that asks no question, the love that stands the test,
That lays upon the altar the dearest and the best;
The love that never falters, the love that pays the price,
The love that makes undaunted the final [...]

Pot calling the kettle black

Inquirer.net: De Venecia calls for Arroyo resignation
(Excerpt) Pangasinan Representative Jose De Venecia has called on President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to resign, saying it is “hopeless” for her to lead a moral revolution. Full story.
Rep. Jose de Venecia is the greatest hypocrite! He’s not so clean himself. Shame on you JDV!

People Power IV? No, thank you!

GET REAL: People Power IV? No, thank you!By Solita Collas-Monsod - Philippine Daily Inquirer
(Excerpt) “When the search for truth is confused with political advocacy, the process is reduced to a quest for power.” Novelist Michael Crichton used this quote in one of his books, borrowing it from author Alston Chase. Unfortunately, this appears to be [...]

Pepsi Deluxe

I visited a local 7-11 convenience store to buy something to drink. I was looking a the chilled drinks section and saw the items above. These are new Pepsi variants under the Deluxe brand. Apparently Deluxe is marketed as a premium zero calorie cola. It currently comes in two flavors, [...]

There is…

Borrowing the original words of Former US President Bill Clinton,
There is nothing wrong with the Philippines that cannot be cured by what is right with the Philippines.

Therefore there is always hope in the country no matter how hard Pinoy cynics put the Philippines down.
Mr. Clinton originally said, “There is nothing wrong with America that [...]

Current Affairs 1

ABS-CBN News: Conservatives Now Control CBCP; Bishops Won’t Join Resign-GMA Calls
(Excerpt) Those hoping for a collective voice from the Catholic bishops regarding renewed calls for President Arroyo’s resignation are in for a big disappointment. The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) is unlikely to push the envelope further.

I am glad that the CBCP is [...]

Yahoo! Answers

Since two weeks ago, I have rediscovered Yahoo! Answers. Answers is a collaborative and community driven site for questions and answers. Users ask and answers each others’ questions.
This is my new addiction. Since being active two weeks ago I have now reached level three. I answer all types of questions. [...]

Yahoo! Answers has been keeping me busy

Source: WikipediaYahoo! Answers has been keeping me busy lately. Answers is a community driven question and answer service. Members answer each other’s questions.
This week along I’ve earned 1325 points and counting. So far, I have answered 264 questions and 57 of those was chosen as the best. I’ve reached level 3 [...]