Retired Comptroller Eliseo dela Paz and the 6.9 Million Controversy

The one being awarded on this file picture from PIA is Eliseo dela Paz, he will receive a different AWARD from GMA I know! Lolz! ^_^

On a touchy subject. Of course I won't let this pass! =P Eliseo dela Paz admitted lapse of judgment when he brought along a large sum of money ... Euros totaling to an equivalent of 6.9 Million Pesos in local currency was just hand carried during a trip/conference for 77^th Interpol Assembly in St. Petersburg, Russia. This scorned him of carrying public funds for personal caprichos but he semantically denies that these were stolen and said he has the papers to show these were legal funds from the PNP budget. Authorities from Russia held him captive for a few thinking these were also illegal. It was just on his part that he blames for embarrassing the Philippines in such a prestigious occasion. I really hope this is not what I and millions of Filipinos think it is. I hope this is not stolen public funds. Dollars purchased through local banks even would ask you for reasons why you would carry a large sum but he said that he had forgotten it was prohibited at that time. I guess he was not used to carrying credit cards huh?! ^_^ lolz. Oh by the way, did you know that even their wives were with them at that time? Yes, all their wives came along and spent public funds for that trip! Talk about being considerate at these times where the economy ain't better huh?! At times where there are even people who have nothing to eat at the poorest regions... what else is new in the Philippines!

He said he'll show papers that these were legal funds and if he needed to appear tomorrow in the Ombudsman as he willfully obliged. People from other countries already see us corrupt and THAT I guess just pinned the tail on the donkey. I just wish he gets punished if proven guilty of mishandling it. The courts will decide... but of course how in the world could you repay us getting humiliated in the International community huh?!

The Final Debate : Obama VS McCain

They go separate ways after 16 days...US Elections getting bigger by the minute!
Photo by telegraph.co.uk

It's officially 16 days before people in the US decide who leads the most powerful nation on earth (i think!) and have I been impressed? Ahm... not exactly. I watched the last debate about the US economy. The run I made in the treadmill in the gym seems long, I see lots of talk... and their plans? I just wish those work out... they've got nowhere else to go and no choice between the lesser of the two evils (lolz pardon the language, just jokin!)... I know people who think that way though.

I don't get the fuzz about Joe the plumber though... well, he's like the modern day american who would get his standard of living affected in the change on the tax structure the US is trying to implement together with the bailout package. He and the middle class people in the US who try so hard to make a living and now face poverty in the midst of the crisis. I just hope he doesn't get to conditions in the Philippines where IF you say you are POOR, you won't get a decent meal 3x a day... well that, or no meal at all. In the debate, I saw McCain leading in papers. But charisma should play a big role in this campaign... his composure helped this senator Obama (from Illinois) a lot... substance is okay, but anybody would be afraid about this showing, McCain might not win this one IMHO...

I and about billions of people around the world will just wait who to call Mr. President in a couple of days. The Red states are getting bluer and bluer by the minute. While McCain tries to get the Red states stay Red... a lot are at's stake in this election. Colin Powell btw just recently endorsed Obama. This election will not just affect the US, it will have an impact on the rest of the globe. Filipinos included! ^_^

Who do you think will win after hearing em this last debate? How about the election? ^_^ Thanks for your comments!

Oil Prices Low ; Is this caused by the recession?

It's something like this but its BIGGER and TALLER...more roomy! This is the small version of it I guess!

We own a Mitsubishi Space Gear Delica Executive Edition van ( a larger one and not like normal ones sold here normally in the islands) and it drinks Diesel like there's no tomorrow... I kinda am tired paying for that sometimes because its relatively cheaper if I just get a cab to and from work... the deal is, everyone in the house needs to use it so I compromise I guess. How am I still managing to save money? Well that's really a miracle!

I heard the news today oh boy! (no that's not the song!) that there would be a 3 peso rollback on diesel with Flying V... its not my brand and I always get Diesel from Petron... but since that is the competitor, most probably they will pull down the prices of the others also. I heard just this evening that oil prices fell to an all time low of 70 dollars. Remember it was about 130 before? that's almost half! Well, I think something good is happening with the US recession I guess huh? People are spending less, and not buying too much petrol is getting the prices and demands down so it is showing that on the market. This is good for motorists right? ^_^

This is where I usually gas up!

Flying V is 3 pesos off diesel and a peso off regular gasoline. Shell, Petron, Eastern Petroleum, Seaoil, PTT, Chevron at Total already rolled back a a lil over a peso off their rates for diesel, gasoline and kerosene.

I heard its about 2 dollars 80 where my Uncle is in the US... like a dollar lower than about a month ago... that is kinda good news. Now I can't wait for prices to go lower on commuters like me too. Maybe 10 pesos off the flagdown rate again? or maybe a peso off on regular jeepney rides would be nice even if I heard they were only asking for 50 cents this morning. I mean its better in Baguio than in Manila, they only have 25 pesos for their flagdown rate there... sheesh!

I hope prices of oil still go down in the world market... as we all need to breathe!

Madonna and Guy Ritchie call it quits! : xxDIVORCEDxx

Madonna, Guy Ritchie and children, Rocco and Lourdes in Kamuning last year. Joke!
(Photo by Associated Press)

After a dream wedding in in the outskirts of Scotland, the grandest pop star Madonna and famous director Guy Ritchie call it quits today. They are now officially divorced.

This is sad, really sad news to people wishing the best for Madonna and her family. Like any divorce, it's now time for them to face the ugly financial statement since they are a VERY WEALTHY COUPLE. I may probably make these two next to Brangelina... but of course if it seems like its not gonna work, then they would be better off as friends. Child custody will also have a weird show since Rocco and Lourdes are a all grown kids. They could probably be faced with choosing who they would be with after these few days of hard circumstances on their family. Madonna asks for prayers and privacy during this very difficult time for their family. I'm quite sure it is believe me!.