Name: D.J.
City/State/Country: Anywhere U.S.A.
IP Address: 76.90.79.180

Name: franco Forral
City/State/Country: Tracy, California
IP Address: 99.137.236.204

Name: GFJBHEDF
City/State/Country: Hercules
IP Address: 76.103.7.246

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A Cebu congressman is implying that media coverage of the hostage taking may have been compromised by media live coverage, that the hostage taker was able to watch inside the bus, especially the forcible wrest arrest of his brother, as he shouted, "They are going to kill me," in Tagalog. Shots were heard coming from inside the bus thereafter. Eight Hong Kong tourists were shot dead inside the bus by hostage taker police inspector Roland Mendoza, before shot himself?

Name: mockingmaya
City/State/Country: taft avenue, manila
IP Address: 67.181.17.25

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I do agree that every civilized society or government which can't suppress every forceful challenge to its authority (by terrorists, cold-blooded murderers, & other enemies of the democracy) loses its legitimacy, authority, & sovereignty. "Police or military force is the foundation of sovereignty." Where coercive power is weak, Philippine government is overthrown. You don't need to be a pseudo-scholar like One Up, Disfranchise, & their apostles to comprehend that even "war is the health of State." The rule of right & the rule of might (or the lions to the foxes) must go hand in hand, as someone said. The Philippine Republic has received a black eye from civilized world, but its essence--- legitimacy or authority remains strong.

Name: abegail
City/State/Country: toronto
IP Address: 99.235.4.202

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Don't be narrow minded people! If you think being a Filipino police is easy in situation like that, think again! How they do it? Inside the bus? How many inside huh! Why instead of telling their wrong doings, then why don't you just suggest, ano dapt ang gnawa nla to rescue! Then let see gaano ka kgaling! Iniisip din nla ibang madadamay! Now if those tourist got ball too! Just one guy! Andami nla dun! If he shot one then why no one behind or beside or near that police try to stop him! So don't just blame Filipinos! The police were thinking all of you inside that bus! Because if not just one bomb and done! See you are tourists yet they care! As much as possible they want you all alive!

Name: A. Poli
City/State/Country: Anywhere
IP Address: 64.229.221.151

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I also think Philippine media has abused their freedom of expression. To the point that it cost lives. Very stupid media. And irresponsible too. I

Name: Randolf Balonglong
City/State/Country: Port De Paix,Haiti
IP Address: 148.122.187.66

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This is not the time for finger pointing...everything that happens whether calamity,tragedy and the like has its own purpose,its but unfortunate that it happened that way.Your comments towards the action of the Policemen are just your biased opinion,it is easy said than done...what if you are in that situation?You think you are more better than our policemen?

Name: filipino-christian
City/State/Country: rizal, philippines
IP Address: 122.3.53.36

Comments

Yes, nakakahiya, pulis pa naman ang mayor ng Manila, walang nagawa para matulongan kabaro nya.

Name: 7gtg
City/State/Country: regnsk
IP Address: 24.72.90.88

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Edward: " This Mendoza fella had to die, or else he was going to sing like a canary, the Chinese tourists just got in the way..." People dying is not a laughing matter. The govt failed in this case and people died in its soil. But so did other bigger govt. where much more people died. And the world never laughed at the situation. So reign in your false pride Edward.

Name: santos
City/State/Country: davao
IP Address: 220.255.7.244

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Warner Bros Pics proudly presents The Police Academy 8. Starring Leocadio Santiago as the real and original Police Chief. Produced and Directed by Benigno Aquino III. Nominated and Awarded a record 10 Oscars: 1. Best Real Live Movie for the Comedy Category, 2. Best Director, 3. Best Producer, 4. Best Cast Award, 5. Best Original Screenplay for the Most Inspiring Action, 6. Best Achievement in Directing, 7. Best Actor in a Supporting Role, 8. Best Film Speeches and Monologues, 9. Best Achievement Award for Public Bravery, 10. Best for 8 Senseless Lifetime Endings.

Name: Jimene Navarreta
City/State/Country: Makati City
IP Address: 121.54.54.32

Comments

Masakit talaga ang mawalan ng hanapbuhay, lalo na kung may edad na at may pamilyang binubuhay. Ako Incorporator, Corporate Secretary, at Administration Executive sa isang dayuhang kumpanya at, paglipas ng mahigit 5 taon sa serbisyo, tinanggal ng walang kabuluhan sa dahilang "redundant" kasi hindi ako tauhan ng bagong abogado at auditor. Kung wala akong tiwala sa Diyos, nagdesperado at naghuramentado rin sana ako... Buti na lang, faithful si Lord sa kanyang provision and protection. Binibigyan niya ako ng kapayapaan habang matiyagang ipinaglalaban ang aking karapatang manggagawa sa Supreme Court, kahit ito ay umabot na ng 7 taon!

Name: mockingmaya
City/State/Country: taft avenue, manila
IP Address: 67.181.17.25

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I disagree that the Philippine government has received a black eye from civilized societies for the hostage crisis in Manila. On the other side of the Iron Curtain (Communist Korea or Communist China) the collective power is more terrifying because it's reserved to the less-powerful, to the weak, & to the minorities. If every civilized society like Hong Kong, Singapore, France, et cetera is to believe that "free society is one where laws & not men rule over men. And, if this is the definition of freedom or liberty or democracy itself, do men always aspire for freedom or liberty?" It is a fact that the Philippine Republic is also the sole judge of its higher interest; it's free to draw the sword if its freedom is being threatened or challenged by foreign & domestic foes.

Name: Jay M
City/State/Country: Chicago, IL
IP Address: 69.171.163.164

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my heart goes out to the people and their families who died in the hostage taking that took place... those people were just trying to have fun and spend their time with their friends and families.. no one deserved this.. i don't think it is right to criticize the country as a whole... I am a Filipino.. but, I am really angry about the way the SWAT and PNP handled the crisis.. lack of training, equipment and communication among the authorities involved was obvious.. I was watching the news last night and every minute of it made it more painful and unbelievable to watch. I have seen the online comments from other countries.. people around the world are really criticizing the Philippines.. I don't agree with them but we can't dodge the aftermath of what happened.

Name: Joe Ou
City/State/Country: Malaysia
IP Address: 175.145.108.227

Comments

Philippine got very stupid government, polices, SWAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Name: Ed P.
City/State/Country: Philippines
IP Address: 112.203.211.153

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Philippine police, incompetence at it's finest!!!

Name: janice madrid
City/State/Country: bohol,philippines
IP Address: 112.202.36.113

Comments

Palpak na naman ang mga pulis, maraming tsansa na puedeng hilahin lang sa mga negosyador ang hostage taker maraming beses nakatayo cya sa pintu-an katulad sa pagtanggap nya sa mga pagkain na ibinigay, kung hinila pa nila yun e natapos na sana na walang namatay sa mga hostage, too late the hero silang lahat

Name: indrajit
City/State/Country: India
IP Address: 210.212.7.69

Comments

I read your news always............but i 1st time send to u my name.........

Name: Judy
City/State/Country: White
IP Address: 70.180.180.37

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On-the-job trainee, P-Noy, was missing in action. He was found hiding under a table. he he he. Seriously though, this is what happens when a supposedly "leader" has no inkling about crisis management. P-Noy had a lot of excuses. Kaya ngayon, yung kapatid na si Kris ay pumapapel na naman, for her brod. And the PNP, what a joke! They need training, big time!

Name: RDM
City/State/Country: USA
IP Address: 173.60.105.76

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Endemic corruption and thievery in the Philippine government including the military and police leads to incompetence of its security personnel as exemplified by the police force as shown in the hostage fiasco due to lack of funds intended for training and purchase of equipments... remember the "Euro Generals."

Name: Rolaz
City/State/Country: Pilipinas
IP Address: 112.198.79.65

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The Philippines again becomes the favorite whipping nation in this forum! There are 8 casualties in that hostage crisis in Luneta, I repeat only 8 and yet the Pinas got severe tongue lashing from her critics! Somalia, Russia, ME Countries, and even USA never got any bashing from this forum with the way they handled hostage crisis! Carter took several long years, before he was able to solve the Hostage crisis in US Embassy, Iran; and yet he was never bashed in this forum! Review how many civilians die in those hostage crisis I mentioned, & compare it with a measly 8 dead in Luneta Hostage crisis. Don't be so biased against the Philippines.

Name: Vanessa Lee
City/State/Country: Kuwait
IP Address: 62.150.34.39

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Another drawback towards our men in uniform. Failure to act quickly that cause Chinese Tourists' lives perished is virtually a nightmare. Our country is being condemn globally for a mere non-committal of due diligence. Still unchanged, not learn yet. The impact is catastrophe. Unless they do not have the impetus to excel performing one's job I believe such incident will occur on and on. Those who are involved you should think twice.

Name: REX T.JALOP
City/State/Country: HOUSTON TEXAS
IP Address: 148.122.180.7

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Good Day, malaking mali ang ating mga kapulisan. Sana yong wala pang patay sa isa mga hostage.pinatay na si mendoza.para wala ng madamay bakit wala bang sniper yong PNP. Wala na talagang tiwala ang taong bayan sa PNP mga inutil 95%inutil ang PNP malakas lang lumamon walang ginawang kabutihan piro kng mangikil sa kalsada ng Blumentritt kng di sa buong Maynila. Malakas. Atsaka na nila pinatay si Mendoza kng may patay na yong isa sa mga hostage malaking mali ang ginawa ng PNP mga bugok magaling lang kng lumamon pati dlilihinsya sa kalsada mga patay gutom...

Name: ONE UP
City/State/Country: GOTHAM CITY
IP Address: 74.66.135.64

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MARIE| You suggested "Why didn't the SWAT decide to get a Crane to open the door and windows?" There is an emergency button on the side of the door to open it from the outside. Furthermore, there is an emergency exit also that could be accessed from the outside. The problem was the assault team in that it did not have a layout of the bus and other technical details that could have aided them to and early and speedy resolution of the hostage drama. Eleven hours gone to waste. All responsible government officials (from the top) were all asleep on the switch and incommunicado.

Name: ONE UP
City/State/Country: GOTHAM CITY
IP Address: 74.66.135.64

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MOCKINGMAYA | You are attempting again to link the hostage taking in Quirino Grandstand to the Tiananmen Square and human rights violations in China. You're nuts comparing feces with oat meals.

Name: JRH
City/State/Country: mtl can
IP Address: 173.178.222.147

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SWAT; Special Weapons & Tactics. The police team have enough fire-power, tear-gas, sledge hammer, etc. to deal with a dozen hostage takers. That's what special weapons mean but the tactics used were something else. It looks like everybody just panicked starting with the fleeing bus driver shouting "patay nang lahat", & PNP officer Mendoza seeing his brother being arrested by police on the TV monitor inside the tourist bus. But of all the stupid things was the letter given to him from the office of the Ombudsman stating that they will open his case in 10 long & agonizing days. That was not very smart & what a dumb-ass proposal. It did not make sense whatsoever. What a mess.

Name: JRH
City/State/Country: mtl can
IP Address: 173.178.222.147

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It's obvious that the tactical unit did not have command & control of the whole hostage taking. Top brass officers were calling the shots from their air-conditioned offices. This time from the highest ranking supers & inutil inspectors got caught with their pants down. The assaulting team took orders from the officer-in-charge who gave the fatal order to spray the bus with their special weapons. It was uncoordinated, indiscriminate, & chaotic discharges of deadly M-16s, shotguns, tear-gas, etc. They shot first (tactics) & now there's a hundred questions to answer. PNP(P): Pinoy na Pinoy (Pulis).

Name: Christopher
City/State/Country: Surigao del sur
IP Address: 203.177.64.58

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Dapat palaging maging handa ang mga pulis...at sana ay may kumpletong gamit ang mga pulis upang di mahirapan sa kahit anong pagsubok na dadating....

Name: JRH
City/State/Country: mtl can
IP Address: 173.178.222.147

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Tour promoters from around the world are now advising would-be tourists that if they go to the Phils, bullet-vests will be included & will be provided free of charge. They are also told that their trips might be a bit bloody & expect some casualties along the way. It's mandatory that you buy some insurance before you go. Meantime, the infamous PNP is back on the drawing-board reassessing the incapability, tactics (?), & wrong procedures employed. It will be a long investigation Phil-style as usual. Also if Pres Aquino is serious, should consider demoting some of the useless PNP high-ranking idiots. PNP my ass. It's outrageous & pathetic. Pulis na foolish. Naka.

Name: drigo
City/State/Country: sudan africa
IP Address: 41.218.43.191

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Mga bopol mga utak pulbura, ang alam lang ay mangotong!! (SIGH!) Kapal ng mukha, mga babaero pa mahiya nman kayo sa mga natitira pang mabuting pulis pati sila nadadamay sa pag ka bugok ninyo, kayo mga bugok na pulis. Mahiya nman kayo pati pa ba nman dito sa kalibliban ng africa kalat ang kapalpakan ninyo talk of the world kayo kakahiya kayo,kayo nman mga natitira pang mabubuting pulis aba! Walisin ninyo yun mga bugok na mga kasamahan ninyo quesehoda na kumpare at nakakataas sa inyo e report niyo ang mga kagaguhan ng mga kasamahan niyo

Name: JDLC
City/State/Country: Batumbakal, Bulacan
IP Address: 70.79.107.82

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This one blows up in the face of the nation. Until now it is one of the top news around the World. Shame on you Mr. President elect, Chief of the Police, Mayor of Manila, Elite police force (I supposed), hostage negotiator, legislative law making body especially the senate. All Filipinos can feel the shame, mostly of the Filipinos who live and work in Hongkong. This shows high incompetence and training of our elite forces. The leadership should have order the negotiator to give in the demand of hostage taker and deal with him after or better yet shoot the crack pot on the head. Better yet, may be blame the ex-president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo as usual. Shame on you police department. You're fired.

Name: BOOTS @CALIFORNIA
City/State/Country: NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
IP Address: 152.132.10.128

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Sa nangyari ay laking kahihiyaan sa atin minamahal bansa ng pinas biruin mo sa 11 hrs na negosation sa care taker hostages ay walang man nakaisip na lumapit ay pangakuan kung ano ang kanyang kahilingan eh dapat cchin yun ambudsman gutieres na wlang action sa separation pay ng isanmg police at ang mali po yun panghuli nila sa kaptid ng suspect natulong nga sa paneguciate inaresto pa yun nagwala tuloy yun care hostages at kulang sa training talaga at sa education so kagalang galang na pngulo ng pinas its better to fired all officers in charge lalo c DILG cabenate walang alam kulang sa aral at nakikiramay ako sa nga bictima. God bless you all.

Name: indian joe
City/State/Country: manila
IP Address: 98.223.32.60

Comments

Ang problema, ngayon natapos na, madaming na naman nag mamarunong! sa tingin ko, ang media ang nagpa lala sa simpleng situwasyon. Yan media ang isang salot sa mga ganyan situwasyon. Media, sa susunod, mag isip kayo bago kayo mang himasok! Gusto nyo kasi maging bida, kahit mapahamak ang buhay at kapakanan ng iba!

Name: LATEPOCA
City/State/Country: SOMEWHERE IIN MIDDLE
IP Address: 86.62.25.54

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This is how our policemen are trained to handle hostage crisis? A BIG FAILURE because the government of NOYNOY is NOTHING but always in a mood of BLAH BLAH BLAH - NO CONCRETE ACTIONS and our policemen were really just trained on HOW to enrich themselves with MONEY - if this was a DRUG BUST - it will be perverted because THEY GET MONEY from it. What a SHAME PNOY for all your BLAH BLAH BLAH?

Name: rnb
City/State/Country: aus
IP Address: 61.68.121.70

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This is a wake up call for a new elect president even I am a Filipino but I'm so ashamed of what happened last Monday. As far as I know this guy had someone else behind him whoever they are, please make take action Mr. Philippine president!!!!!!

Name: LATEPOCAs
City/State/Country: SOMEWHERE IIN MIDDLE
IP Address: 86.62.25.54

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I voted for PNOY, but it was a WASTED VOTE. PNOY gov't will suffer the same as that of his mother Cory - military adventurism will be the order of the day. PNOY cannot handle the presidency - look what happened to the brutal hostage crisis.

Name: punador
City/State/Country: saudi arabia
IP Address: 212.116.211.46

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Ang gagaling nating pumuna ng mali, dyan magaling ang karamihan sa atin. kayo, gaano ba kaperpekto ang buhay nyo? Wala bang problema ang pamilya mo? O baka ikaw rin mismo ang problema ng sarile mong pamilya! kung makasisi kayo ay parang pinaka-matalinong tao na kayo, mga kambing kayo, pwe! hindi nyo alam na isa rin kayo sa sakit ng ating lipunan, kung nasa sa abroad ka/kayo o nasaang lupalop man ngayon ay hindi ibig sabihin ay magaling ka na! isa ka lang sa mga tumakas sa responsibilidad na iniwan mo sa bansang sinasabing nyong bulok, mga tinamaan kayo ng kidlat. Wag na nga sana kayong babalik sa Pinas dahil mas nakakasuka ang mga ugali't asal nyo. Mga judas.

Name: deo
City/State/Country: flour city
IP Address: 67.240.217.75

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As soon as the news came out that the SWAT stormed the bus, it reminded me of what must have been the feeling of the SWAT to an incident in Davao a long time past. Check this out: A massive (about 6-ft in diameter) ancient acacia tree caught fire. On and off the smoldering fire would blaze. Since the corner roof of the building I worked in touched the acacia tree, I called the Fire Department. A lone truck arrived and I talked to the crew. I was rather shocked than surprised when the crew chief (or whatever you call him) said "nitawag ka unta kung daku na para "thrilling" (you should have called when it [the fire] is already big so it would have been thrilling [putting it out I supposed what he meant]. Bilibit or nat! "Thrilling" must also be the word in the siege of the tourist bus.

Name: Dragonslayer
City/State/Country: Briarcity
IP Address: 74.254.86.66

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Very basic, indeed, and tragic. The buck is now being spun around dizzingly; no one dare touch it, much less, own it. It is the Filipino trade mark of being content with the present state of matters, not taking into account the possibility the future may bring to bear, whether for better or for worse. The writings were clearly and visibly written on the walls from north to south, however, as bad habits may often lead to, the popular opinion or guess was always if terror would strike it will be from the common enemy, not from our own, from the outside, not within. In other words, everybody was taken by surprise and traumatized by the onset of something often dismissed as an impossibility. Let's all go back to square one and start with the cob-webbed drawing board.

Name: deo
City/State/Country: flour city
IP Address: 67.240.217.75

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ONE UP: "The authorities ordered all members of the SWAT team involved in the siege to surrender their weapons for ballistic tests". That's what I meant when I said "...it would be important to know how the hostages were killed and the hostage-taker, too" And I will add also, what I previously observed that "the hostage-taker was shot in the "RIGHT TEMPLE". What a shot!". Don't even think of putting in writing what your mahinang kokote understood the above. Mapapahiya ka na naman kay tonyO and 7gtng.

Name: deo
City/State/Country: flour city
IP Address: 67.240.217.75

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Patience and time I thought are the only "weapon" (aside from their guns) that the authorities in charge of the bus hijacking, specially SWAT, have. Apparently not even. What happened is now history. When the lolos and the lolas in the future will retell this story, their grand chikitings can add "peace time" pa iyan, lolo/lola.

Name: deo
City/State/Country: flour city
IP Address: 67.240.217.75

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In the news: "Aquino Says Sorry For the Smile". Don't you ever, specially you ONE UP, interpret that "smile" as a sign of glee for what happened. It was no smile. It was "ngiting aso".

Name: deo
City/State/Country: flour city
IP Address: 67.240.217.75

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ONE GAGO UP: Talagang napakagago mo. I was pointing out to you that you are showing again your "kagagohan" when you said "...driving without a license by itself is a felony". Driving without a license is a FELONY? Where did you learned that? from Ateneo University? You are an embarrassment to that institution. They should recall your diploma; burn all their records that had to do about you so they can cleanly disown you as their alumnus.

Name: deo
City/State/Country: flour city
IP Address: 67.240.217.75

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Steve R: The scenario you created as I saw it was not about a lawful stop and the subsequent questioning as a case of racial profiling (your original query in raising the scenario) but rather a probable felonious offense (the pushing of the woman out of the vehicle and the allegation of the woman that she was raped by the occupant(s) of the van). Again, that's was I saw. The cops would not have gave chase when the van speed up to 65 MPH in 5 seconds (as long as the driver did not go beyond the speed limit) if not of that probable crime. BTW don't believe what ONE UP said that "driving without a license by itself is a felony". ONE UP do not know how to differentiate between a felony and a misdemeanor. Pagpasensiyahan mo na siya.

Name: deo
City/State/Country: flour city
IP Address: 67.240.217.75

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Manuel C. Diaz: I agree. The SSS officials who sits in the Board of the mining company were not due those compensations and bonuses. The government should demand it back. The most that they should get are reimbursement of their expenses from SSS offices going to the Mining Company and back to SSS office which are their place of employment. Those compensations and bonuses would have gone to stockholders (of which SSS is) as part of dividends.

Name: Maabig ya kaaro
City/State/Country: Dagupan City
IP Address: 180.191.42.20

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Diaz: You’re the one being used by your mentor in this forum, study his ways and means, and compare it to your comments! Don’t try to locate him; just “go to hell” as your favorite Race, the Americans would love to yell! Your mentor is there, ready to welcome you, and tell you:”ginahidlaw nagid ako sa imo!”; Just read the "links" I posted. You have all the freedom to make your choice. "Salatan mo la ray maoges ya ugalim!"

Name: deo
City/State/Country: flour city
IP Address: 67.240.217.75

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In the news: "Tiger Woods Sets To Tee Off Again As a Single Man". Golf enthusiasts should not expect that Woods will still dominate the game. There are more up and coming good, young players than during his time when he was domineering. Don't get 7gtng wrong. Woods may still win games (majors) but it will be in trickles.

Name: Edward
City/State/Country: Las Vegas
IP Address: 98.160.174.84

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To: Raul Lacuna - Vancouver: You said "cowardice comes natural to all Filipinos", I feel the same way and have for many years. I've lived in many different countries through the years, and never witnessed what you see every day in the PI. I thought at one time that it was the ruling class that caused all the faults in the PI, maybe they failed to give guidance or set examples, but the fact is all the men are dishonest and lazy, they get drunk and think it's a great accomplishment to make babies.

Name: Edward
City/State/Country: Las Vegas
IP Address: 98.160.174.84

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One last comment for the day, you Filipinos are always good for a belly laugh.

Name: deo
City/State/Country: flour city
IP Address: 67.240.217.75

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ONE UP: Just proved himself poor in comprehension. When I said "it would be interesting to know how the hostages die and the hostage-taker, too, ONE UP's rejoinder was "late reporting". 7gtng if you are reading this, translate again to ONE UP what I mean. You hit a nerve when you explain to him why he is "professional mendicant" when he was kanonized. I would loved again his reaction this time.

Name: Silahis
City/State/Country: Balto. MD
IP Address: 75.94.92.156

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1 of 4: Mr. Steve R. Let me repost here my answer to Mr. San Tiago’s post on Arizona’s SB 1070. Art. 8, 11-1051. B. For any LAWFUL CONTACT made by a Law Enforcement Official or Agency of this State, etc where REASONABLE SUSPICION exists that the person is an alien who is unlawfully present in the United States, a REASONABLE ATTEMP shall be made, WHEN PRACTICABLE, to determine the immigration status of the person. When this “lawful contact” happens, what are the chances of a Caucasian & the likes of me this “reasonable suspicion” will be applied to? 2 vs 1, 1 vs 1, 0 vs 1, or 0 vs (as Buzz Lightyear would say) infinity and beyond. The ratio makes it racial profiling. You may have reasons to believe that “reasonable attempt” ends in showing a driver’s license. I think otherwise.

Name: Silahis
City/State/Country: Balto. MD
IP Address: 75.94.92.156

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2 of 4: [Art. 8, 11-1051.E. A Law Enforcement Officer, WITHOUT WARRANT, may arrest a person if the Officer has PROBABLE CAUSE to believe that the person has committed any public offense that makes the person REMOVABLE FROM THE UNITED STATES.] I have a limited knowledge of law but this section really disturbs me. For me a warrant is the cork that keeps the genie of abuses in the bottle, especially if the arrest is only by “probable cause”. And, isn’t determining a person’s immigration status and, whether a person’s offense is subject to deportation a Federal function and not a State function unless such function is relegated to the State by a Federal statute? Is this the reason why Judge Bolton blocked the law? E.G. www.wftv.com/news/24515173/detail.html Here’s more.

Name: Silahis
City/State/Country: Balto. MD
IP Address: 75.94.92.156

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3 of 4: (Although street walkers do the same things described here, except, of course, the type of work, anyone who’s been in the US long enough would know to whom these are directed to). [Sec. 13-2918. A. It is unlawful for an occupant of a motor vehicle that is stopped on a street, roadway or highway to attempt to hire or hire and pick up passengers for work at a different location if the motor vehicle blocks or impedes the normal movement of traffic. B. It is unlawful for a person to enter a motor vehicle that is stopped on a street, roadway, etc in order to be hired by an occupant of the motor vehicle and to be transported to work at a different location if the motor vehicle blocks or impedes the normal movement of traffic.

Name: Silahis
City/State/Country: Balto. MD
IP Address: 75.94.92.156

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4 of 4: (This one put a grin on my face, a true lawyer talk) [Sec. 13-2918. C. It is unlawful for a person who is unlawfully present in the United States and who is an unauthorized alien to knowingly apply for work, solicit work in a public place or perform work as an employee or independent contractor in this State. Sec. 13-2918. E. For the purpose of this section: 1. “Solicit” means verbal or nonverbal communication by a gesture or a nod that would indicate to a reasonable person that a person is willing to be employed. 2.”Unauthorized alien” means an alien who does not have the legal right or authorization under Federal law to work in the United State as described in 8 United States Code 1324a(h)(3).]

Name: 7gtg
City/State/Country: regnsk
IP Address: 24.72.90.88

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Mockingmaya: " They didn't come looking for Filipino identity; they are looking for jobs to feed their families because corrupt politicians can't provide jobs.." 7gtg came to Canada to be assimilated. 'Resistance was futile".. But we do have a bahay kubo back in the home country Philippines.. Just in case. which necessitates constant nurturing of family relations etc.. etc.. what about you people? have you totally severed your connections? The way you bash the home country, it appears like you are now an island.

Name: Rolaz
City/State/Country: Pilipinas
IP Address: 112.198.79.65

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Edward said: “When a Filipino or any person becomes a victim of a crime it's just a cry in the dark”***. Those OFW are Human beings! You’ve got the mind of a RACIST, who continually wage “Hate Campaign” against the Filipino Race! Your comments in this forum sends wrong signal that indeed there are RACIST Americans who hate so much the Filipino Race! Look up to your President and the History of your Country’s Slavery!

Name: Rolaz
City/State/Country: Pilipinas
IP Address: 112.198.79.65

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Edward said: “Air Force with no planes, Navy with no ships, Marines with no balls, your armed forces are in business to shake down the country. So don't you people ever compare yourself with a decent country. The PI is a joke.” *** You have forgotten that with all the military might and high-tech of USA, it FAILED to prevent the Terrorist attack on NY (9/11); the Luneta hostage crisis resulted in the death of 8; How many innocent civilians, both Americans and foreigners die in 9/11? The Luneta hostage crisis is not even comparable with the worst hostage crisis in Somalia, Colombia, and Russia! BTW, name any Decent Country that does not have Filipinos?

Name: Rolaz
City/State/Country: Pilipinas
IP Address: 112.198.79.65

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Edward said: “When a Filipino or any person becomes a victim of a crime it's just a cry in the dark”***. Those OFW are Human beings! You’ve got the mind of a RACIST, who continually wage “Hate Campaign” against the Filipino Race! Your comments in this forum sends wrong signal that indeed there are RACIST Americans who hated so much the Filipino Race! Look up to your President and the History of your Country’s Slavery!

Name: Rolaz
City/State/Country: Pilipinas
IP Address: 112.198.79.65

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Edward said: “The bus incident was on TV and shown around the world for everyone to see.”***You seems to be are very satisfied on what you see on TV! The question is who handled the media/TV coverage? American journalist? Or those people you hated so much? Was there news blackout nor media censor imposed by the Gov't you hated so much?

Name: mar
City/State/Country: canada
IP Address: 96.55.137.137

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My Filipino brothers and sisters please check out www.urbandictionary.com and search the word "Filipino"...now I know this was written by some people as a joke by another most likely a Pinoy. You be the judge as to what the definition of the word "Filipino" is, you guys would not be surprised in lieu of this tragic incident. Its sad to think that whether its a joke or not, we are certainly playing the part. It's even worse if this is what other lahi's think of us.

Name: Edward
City/State/Country: Las Vegas
IP Address: 98.160.174.84

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It has been reported that the belongings of the dead were being stolen by the police and fire department personnel even before looking after the injured. You people are always good for a laugh, just when you think that as a people you can't go any lower you people reach new lows in stupidity.

Name: ONE UP
City/State/Country: GOTHAM CITY
IP Address: 74.66.135.64

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ERRATA: The word bungled was written as bundled. Mea culpa and not "mi culpa" as Deo would say.

Name: ONE UP
City/State/Country: GOTHAM CITY
IP Address: 74.66.135.64

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MOCKINGMAYA | writes "It is difficult to articulate on Arizona immigration law. ." I know, it is above your head and level of comprehension. Don't try to talk about it and explain it. It could cause severe damage to an already damaged brain. Are you reading the advice I gave you in French? Do you want me to say it again?

Name: ONE UP
City/State/Country: GOTHAM CITY
IP Address: 74.66.135.64

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MOCKINGMAYA | China is a communist country and not a democracy. It is none of your business to talk about its form of government and its actions or behavior You buy goods made in China, eat Chinese food and watch television on a TV set made in China. You are supporting RED CHINA. Could you still buy goods made in the USA? Much has been outsourced. What size is your brain?

Name: ONE UP
City/State/Country: GOTHAM CITY
IP Address: 74.66.135.64

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MOCKINGMAYA | Lamog ka na sa insulto pero ok lang sa iyo. I guess it comes with the adopted moniker. Mock rhymes with a another word that starts with an "F"

Name: deo
City/State/Country: flour city
IP Address: 67.240.217.75

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If we have to believe the TV news report in the 'tates particularly that of ABC channel 13, Miss Philippines was "expected to win" until the "blunder". It was apparent the judges did not like her answer to the question. I thought I don't like it, too. In that news segment, it was conceded that the question was "not easy to answer" and then they proceeded to show clips of well-known people (from president W. Bush, to other politicians and media personality) who appeared dumbfounded when they were asked similar question. In fact in the report of Diane Sawyer, it was captioned "one miss universe contestant made a mistake, over her mistake" or close to that. Well, no sense crying over a spilled milk.