Senseless Killing: Maguindanao Massacre

It was just a normal day for me when suddenly, I saw plurk messages saying that a group of people have been abducted in Maguindanao and some are believed to be massacred. Last night, it was the headline for most (if not all) news programs. Ismael "Toto" Mangudadatu was on the phone narrating what happened to his family, relatives, supporters, and even the media who were covering the event.

He said they were all massacred… Though the anchor was asking for proof to verify the veracity of the incident. The answer came from the spokesperson of the 601st Brigade of the Philippine Army. Mr. spokesperson said that they already retrieved bodies. Some of which were brutally murdered, some even decapitated.

Bastusan

I found Willie Revilliame’s  remarks pertaining to the showing of the inset video of the wake of the late President Cory Aquino during a dancing and giling-giling portion appropriate. But how he executed it was the bastos part.

But if the Aquino family have already forgiven willie, why can’t those na nakikia sawsaw sa issue forgive him too and stop?

Ano po ang pagkakaiba sa pambabastos ni willie sa mga nambabastos kay willie?

Dito yata papasok ang kasabihang “Birds of the same feather make bastos at each other?

Inserted Artistry

It always amazes me whenever i see an awsome painting or a marvelous sculpture or a theater performer gives a stunning performance in front of an audience. And there comes a time when i want to be like the people behind these works or be able to produce such nice works of art.

It is just right that our artists are given recognition for their great work. And pick among the best of the best in their field. It gives them pride and dignity for their accomplishments. And wouldn’t it elate you even more if your own peers bestowed you the recognition? It becomes sweeter, as if you’re on the top of the world.

In contrast, when someone – just one person – gives you a recognition for the works that you’ve done, however great they are, that is a personal preference. A show of admiration for your work which soon, many might notice including your industry peers. And it’s truly something to be happy for.

But what’s worst is being self recognized  by  disregarding  standards and guidelines just so you’d be part of the final list to be given recognition.

As one friend said “Kung hindi ka kasali, wag kang umepal”