1700% TUITION FEE INCREASE IN PUP MAIN: TOO HARD TO BEAR

Students of the Polytechnic University Of The Philippines walked out of their classes last Friday to protest against the 1700% tuition fee increase from P12/unit to a whopping P200/unit. The students are outraged that even chairs and desk were not spared and throw them out of the building.

I, being a student of PUP in Santa Rosa, is against this unfair move by the PUP administration. And although they say that the increase will only take effect on the incoming freshmen, it would only send a chilling effect on the future freshmen.

I hope that the PUP administration will ponder a thousand times on what will be the implications of their action to the poor students before they implement this.

I also appeal to the students to stay calm and do spare the school property. Let's be civilized while we voice our sentiments.

Noynoy: The "Chicken" Of All Presidential Forums

I was amazed and disappointed with what LP presidentiable Noynoy Aquino said about ignoring debates and simply focus on the normal campaign on the streets. This proves that this man is not worthy of my sacred vote just because he is like chicken feared of getting grilled on debates and forums.

From Journal.com

Noynoy: Debates just waste of time
by Joel dela Torre
Friday, 12 March 2010 19:56
SEN. Noynoy Aquino won’t be joining presidential debates from now on.

Saying debates are just a waste of time, the Liberal Party presidential bet said he will no longer attend debates.

Aquino earlier challenged his closest rival, Sen. Manny Villar, to a debate “anytime, anywhere”. But with his new pronouncement, a face off between the two candidates will no longer occur.

Aquino said debates are no longer in the LP’s list of activities. He said aside from being a waste of time, debates do not attract listeners or viewers.

“I’ll be very honest with you, sino ba ang nakikinig doon?” he told reporters.

He said it takes him one whole day to prepare for a debate that lasts only three hours.

“Tapos sa dulo may three minutes ka magsasalita at baka makatagpo ka pa ng partial moderator,” Aquino said.

He was apparently referring to Antonio Lopez, who served as the moderator in the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry forum, and who Aquino described was “biased” for Villar.

Instead of attending debates, Aquino said they will continue campaigning around the country as they targeted 27 provinces.

Aquino also did not show up at a presidential debate organized by Pastor Apollo Quiboloy of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ. His absence angered Quiboloy, who said he had no word of honor.

Think About This

So you will never support Nicanor Perlas because he is not winnable and having no chance of winning this election. You say that he is a "panggulo". You believe that our campaign is a waste of time and a waste of vote. Okay fine. I respect your opinion because we are in this "democratic" country. I will never pick a fight on you, but you need to think about this just for a minute or two.

We have waited for so long for a man to step out of his comfort zone and ran the highest position in government. We are longing for man with professionalism and a platform to challenge the status quo. Nicanor Perlas stood because he believe that we are tired of choosing the "lesser evil" and choosing base on political machinery and popularity but in the end failed to change this nation. Nicanor Perlas believe that we are mature enough to vote for the right candidate. Nicanor Perlas believe that new politics must be born.

Now, if we don't for somebody who will embody our dreams and aspirations as a nation, then we decided the fate of this nation. We have to place our bet to new politics which Nicanor Perlas advocates, because if we don't and instill to our old excuses, then we give these tyrants a happy smile while we suffer the consequences of our excuses.

You accuse him of being a "panggulo" on this election. Now think of this...

PANGGULO BA SI NICK NA NAGING INSTRUMENTO SA PAGPAPASARA SA BATAAN NUCLEAR POWER PLANT ?
PANGGULO BA SI NICK NA NAGING INSTRUMENTO SA PAG-BAN NG 32 PESTECIDE FORMULATIONS ?
PANGGULO BA SI NICK NA MAY MALALIM NA KARANASAN AT KAALAMAN SA AGRIKULTURA ?
PANGGULO BA SI NICK NA NAGKAMIT NG RESPETO MULA DITO SA IBAYONG DAGAT ?
PANGGULO BA SI NICK NA NAMUMUNO SA TATLONG CIVIL SOCIETY NETWORKS ?

If he's not worthy of your vote, then whom are you going to choose ?

TO A MAN WHO SPENT BILLIONS OF PESOS ON INFOMERCIALS ?
TO A MAN WHO ONLY RIDES UPON THE POPULARITY OF HIS PARENTS ?
TO A MAN WHO IS A VIRTUAL SERVANT OF THE FORMER ?
TO A MAN WHO HAVE BEEN ONCE CONVICTED OF CORRUPTION?

If that will be your choice, then is it any wonder why this nation is sinking down to rot.

So I call to those unbelievers to think before you jump into conclusions. Think of what are your dreams and aspirations about this country. Vote for a candidate who will embody our dreams and aspirations. If the do that, a right candidate will emerge.

I've made my decision that my time, money, talent, and my vote will be on Nick Perlas. It will never be a waste because I have bet for the better future for this country. I hope you will change your mind and joins us in this fight for New Politics.

Thank you very much for your time !!!

www.nicanor-perlas.com