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his week was marked by several student actions that successfully prevented moves to make education less accessible. Among the policies that were either delayed or prevented are:

• an almost-2000% tuition hike in the Polytechnic University of the Philippines
• approval of tuition hike proposals in most of the 233 private schools that violated consultation guidelines

However, many issues continue to affect the Filipino youth’s right to a quality and accessible education, such as the continued implementation of forced graduation fees, and the ‘no permit, no exam’ policy, as well as tuition and other fee increases in private universities.

On Monday, March 29, students will again take to the streets to demand an emergency budget allocation for education and the prevention of any and all tuition and other fee increases for the coming school year. We in the KABATAAN Online Team invite you to show your support, both in the streets and online.

That’s why we invite you to take part in our Blog Action Day on Education this Mar.29.

Here’s how you can participate: write a blog entry on the theme “Education is a Right” on Monday (or prepare one before and just post it on that day).

You can write about the present state of our education system, and how well (or unwell) is the youth’s right to a quality and accessible education being implemented. You can write about the conditions in your school, or your personal struggles with regards to finishing your studies.

You can also write about your opinion on the PUP & UP protests, the issues surrounding the events, or even a personal narrative if you were able to participate. You can choose to write about the importance of education and the education system to Filipinos and the Phil. society in general.

After writing your entry, post a link to this page. Also, (especially if you are blogging on a social network like Facebook or Friendster) post the link to your entry at this page’s Comments section. This way, we’ll be able to monitor how many bloggers are participating and we can thank those who did. And don’t forget to insert this blog button into your entry with the following code

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Here are other ways you can participate in the Blog Action Day for Education:

Post this message in your Facebook, Friendster, etc. Status: “Everyone has the right to a quality and accessible education. If you agree, please post this as your Status for the whole day on March 29”

Make this picture your profile pic in your various social network accounts for the entire day

Education is a right. Let’s all stand up for our rights on March 29.

Hi reader,

I am writing to you on behalf of KABATAAN Partylist to ask you to vote for real change on May 10, 2010.

How can we tell which candidates are really for change? We believe the key is in the saying “Actions speak louder than words”. Candidates can, and should be assessed based on their platforms, and what they have done while in office.

Why vote for KABATAAN Partylist? Here are the top three reasons:

1. KABATAAN has authored/co-authored many important bills, such as: the Anti-’No Permit, No Exam’ Act, the BPO Workers’ Protection Act, the Styrofoam Ban Act, and the Free Special Education Bill.

2. KABATAAN has launched many campaigns for the benefit of the youth and the people, including the extension of the voter registration period, the Tulong Kabataan relief drive for Ondoy victims, and Hotlines against Forced Grad Fees and the ‘No Permit, No Exam’ policy.

3. KABATAAN is consistent and unwavering in its call for the State to uphold the rights of the youth and the people, as embodied by its Platform “E4 All: Education & Employment, Environment & Nat’l Patrimony, End Corruption & Tyranny, Equality & Empowerment”.

(For more info, go to: http://kabataanpartylist.com/accomplishments/ and http://kabataanpartylist.com/platform/)

We are also asking you to vote for the two most-qualified and most-dedicated Senatoriables in the present race, Satur Ocampo and Liza Maza. Here’s the top two reasons why you should make them your top two senators:

1. Their track record in serving the people is unmatched. For several decades, in many capacities, they have tirelessly worked to uplift the marginalized and less-fortunate in our society: as a journalist (Satur), teacher (Liza), anti-dictatorship activists, and now, partylist representatives. Their commitment has never wavered, not even in the face of persecution and personal harm, such as when they were part of the “Batasan 5″. This has earned the respect of many, including their critics.

2. Satur Ocampo and Liza Maza are two of the most-hardworking members of Congress today. Together, they have authored/co-authored many important LAWS such as the Anti-Torture Law, Abolition of the Death Penalty, Magna Carta of Women, Overseas Absentee Voting, Tax Relief for Minimum Wage Earners, Strengthening of the Public Attorney’s Office, Anti-Violence against Women & Children, Rent Control, and Anti-Trafficking in Persons.

The need for the new politics of change remain as urgent as ever. But Satur, Liza, and KABATAAN cannot do this on their own. They need our support: that’s why I’m personally asking you to pledge to vote for KABATAAN Partylist, and Satur Ocampo & Liza Maza for Senators.

Please reply to this letter with your response.

Sincerely,
Sweetham

I have been thinking of my thoughts and feelings lately and I guess I could summarize it by this statement: I am waiting for myself to fall in love again. ^_^

Been very busy since this sem started, more when I decided to run for the university student council. Yes, quite a 360 degree change of plans for me. My mom knows that I am graduating supposedly, but seeing the need for a change and the need to re-orient the students on my college, I opted for a position as the CHE representative. Not an easy decision for me, not a burden too. I knew quite well even before I settled with such decision, this requires too much of a sacrifice. My one year extension in academics is one thing that can happen if I will win this coming election. My stipend therefore should be shouldered by no other than me. I don’t want to get allowance from my parents anymore. I sacrificed my membership in Kontra-Gapi, meaning no out-of-towns anymore. No future gigs, no future concerts. I needed to choose and know my priorities well. Events in my life such as these make me realize what my capabilities really are. Very menial at times that I torture my self with inconsistent and tedious physical work and mental stress, but I know quite this will pay off in the end.

I just want the people’s support. That’s all.

Mula sa tunay, palaban at makabayan,

STAND UP – STUDENT ALLIANCE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF DEMOCRATIC RIGHTS IN UP,

Ako po si Jezza, naglilingkod.

xoxo

My dad’s cursing me right now coz I don’t want to do what he imposes me to do. Are curses real? I used to believe curses, luck, fate, and such. WTH?!?! Alam mo yung material na ekstensyalismo ng mga bagay-bagay?? Curse whatever you want. They aren’t real.

I am struggling to escape the kind of life I have. It’s totally suffocating me to the point that oppression rots my ego. Naiinis ako na ang daming bagay na pumipigil sa akin. Maraming materyal na kondisyon ang nakapagdidikta kung paano ako kikilos. Ang pamilya ko, higit sa lahat ay parang nabubulok na gulay. One time big time. Noon lang masaya. Di naglaon, hanggang nga, wala ng buhay. Darating din ang araw natuluyan na syang bulok. Hinihintay ko na lang ang panahong iyon. Handa akong tanggapin ang maaring mangyari. Ang sabi ko naman sa sarili ko, at lagi kong tinatandaan, no one is indispensable. Darating ang oras na hindi ko na makakasama ang tatay ko. Ngayon pa nga lang gusto na niyang mamatay. Darating ang oras na ang nanay ko ay mag-aasawang muli. Darating ang oras na pati ang mga kapatid ko ay magsasarili na rin. Hindi ko naman talaga nararamdaman ang esensya ng pagkakaroon ng pamilya. Unti-unti natatanggap ko na, na roon na rin kami papunta.

Binubuhay ko na lamang ang aking sarili sa paniniwalang kailangan ko pa ngang mabuhay o nang dahil humihinga pa ako. Kumbaga, wala akong karapatang huminto hanggat may hangin pang lumalabas sa baga ko. Para na akong buhay na bangkay. Buhay sa pampisikal na kaanyuan ngunit patay sa diwa. O pwede rin robot na lang. Kumikilos dahil kailangang gumana ngunit sinasabing hindi dapat mapagod upang tupdin ko pa ang nakalaang mga trabaho sa mga susunod na araw.

Bente anyos na ako at nararanasan ko na ang dilubyo. Kung tutuusin maswerte pa rin ako kumpara sa iba ngunit malinaw nga na sa edad kong ito, hindi na ako masaya. Ni hindi ko na alam ang pakiramdam ng magmahal. Hindi ko nga alam kung nagmamahal nga ba ako kahit na an pagmamahal na iyon ay sa pamilya o dahil nasasabi ko lang mahal ko lang sila dahil sila ang kinalakhan kong kasama sa buhay ko mula nang akoy ipanganak?

Magulo ba ako? Bahala ka na lang umintindi. Kung ayaw mo namang intindihin wag mo. Basta ako, ganito na ako.

Here it is. My online shop is finally OPEN!!! Shop now and grab discounts. Yes, I do offer discounts for 1st five buyers.

Go to http://moderntampipi.multiply.com

It’s a rest week for me, my siblings and I went to our cousins’ house and chilled for some time. I had what I can call a vacation, free of housechores to mind at first, no ‘pasaway’ to eye on every time (my siblings, though big boys already, are very stubborn)- I let them go wild at least for now. And, I had a movie marathon which I opt to watch again my favorite movie, The Fast and Furious (Tokyo Drift). More than that I felt at peace – free of hassles, free of burden acad shit – that is worth my deserved break.

My oldest cousin promised us of a little aquarium. I am excited!!

I am having a business starting next year. I will sell native bags with lots of designs to choose from!! Bili kayo ha??

Excited na ako mag-New year!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!

> Read my update on ‘About‘ page..

Midnight Soiree by jezzstarr featuring Miu Miu bags

It’s my first time to try this!! This app is so cool and very classy. Now you can match your tops and bottoms, or dresses, whatever you like and see if they match. You can create your own theme either!! I just found this website somewhere and I began playing with it.

Click on this link to see my items priced in Php.

The Gaga sensation hits every hit chart and so I hear  ‘rah-rah-ah-ah-ah, Roma-Roma-ma, Gaga-og-la-la’  everywhere I go. Good thing it replaces ‘nobody nobody but you’ but the sad thing is, this Gaga’s new beat is addictive. Sure shot it’s everyone’s LSS (last song syndrome). Hahaha!! Count me in to those infected by the Gaga mania.

Her Bad Romance gives a great twist to the usual heartbreak song. Her song is crazy in a way she portrays it. The costume, the beat, the choreograph, just fantastic . And I think that’s how I feel when I get a bad romance- I wanna get crazy instead!! Wooh! And I admire her attitude and passion for her art. The singing, the song writing, fashion, every aspect of it makes a statement, not to forget the TANGA!! (her signature clothing piece). Perhaps her academic background helped her flourish to be such an artist. She attended various trainings in different schools coupled with much exposure to public when she was a little. Quite good for her.

Anyway, I just wrote this after I got curious with her bombastic and lifting career. Every song she launches is a hit topper. Gaga-oh-la-la!!!

Make use of the long holiday break, go out and register!

Repost the photo and tag your friends who are still unregistered.