Sa Bus 271

Last March 28 Wednesday, 2 men armed with guns and grenades took over a passenger bus near Manila’s city hall and held hostage 32 school children and two teachers. The two hostage takers – Jun Ducat and Cesar Carbonell.

The demands were to provide better education to the children, plus a call to end corruption in the country which the government has failed to answer. Ducat also called on voters to be careful on who they choose as they are same people involved in corruption. After 10 hours (including talks with Sen. Bong Revilla and Chavit Singson), he surrendered and accepted his consequences.

“Masakit sa akin na sa isang marahas na pamamaraan at sinangkot ko pa ang 30 bata, masakit sa akin at tanggap ko ang lahat ng parusang aabutin ko. Gusto ko lang imulat ang sambayanang Pilipino, ngayon po ay eleksyon. Huwag nating iasa ang kinabuksan natin at buhay natin sa mga pulitiko.” Ducat said.

Due to the incident, the Presidential Anti-Graft and Corruption will look into the complaints of Ducat. The Department of Education and the Department of Social Welfare and Development will help as well.

Despite the law breaking, Ducat’s friends, neighbors, plus the students and their families still show sympathy for they know Ducat is really a good man.

This recent event can be seen in different perspectives.

Was Ducat’s hostage taking a good thing in order to be heard? Or not?

And politicians such as Revilla and Singson – should they even be involved? Were they there to stop the crisis or was there a political agenda to it?

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Artists endorsing politicians

Actors, musicians, painters, singers… you name it, they have it!

Do you think famous showbiz personalities endorsing politicians is really effective?

Or is it just for entertainment?

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Actors in politics – good or not?

Cesar Montano, Richard Gomez. Even the boxing champ Manny Pacquiao – all hoping to get a seat in politics.

We live in a democratic country.
Anyone can run for a position in government. Any sex. any status. Any occupation.
As long as they pass the requirements of COMELEC, they can file their certificate of candidacy. There’s nothing wrong if a person runs for a position.
The most important thing is, they have good intentions and can help our country.

Do you think it’s okay for actors to run and take office in our government?

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Uy, napanood mo na ba??

With the elections only a few months away, many political campaign advertisements (TV, radio and print) are everywhere.

From Chiz Escudero…

…to Migz Zubiri…

…to Manny Villar.

Do you think these advertisements actually work?

Do these help you vote for the candidate or do these even annoy you?

What other political ads have you seen?

Here are more ads during the past 2004 Elections.

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Complete this sentence. A leader is _____ .

We have encountered different types of leaders in our lives. The super organized planner during group works in school. The determined young man heading the prayer rally at your local community. Or maybe the tough, demanding boss from the office.

Each one of us has his/her own interpretation of what a leader should be.

What then is a leader for you? What are the qualities that you look for?

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What’s your problem??

Piles of trash along your street? No Baranggay tanod going around to check security? No water coming out from the faucet?

These are just some of the common problems that are always being complained.
It’s election time soon and politicians need your vote more than ever. It’s not just time to hear empty promises and their speeches but you can empower yourself to ask what they have done in their term to help the community.

In your own town, baranggay, province, or community, what is the biggest issue you think was not addressed by you local officials? Or maybe an issue that you think should be addressed by your future elected officials? What is it and who who would like to answer it?

Write on, who knows, we may even get them to answer your problem.

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Would you ever run for Public Office??

Have you ever thought of (or imagined yourself) running for President of the Philippines in the future? Or maybe a Senator? Congressman/woman? Or maybe even just Councilor of your city?

It would be cool right? You’re famous, an authority, a public figure.

But hmmmm….. what will you do during your term??? Any plans?

What do you think? =)

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Who do you think BEST embodies the youth ??

The presidential Chief-of-Staff, Mike Defensor

The model, Borgy Manotoc

The showbiz host and actor, Richard Gomez

The Congressman, Francis Escudero

Among these political candidates for the upcoming MAY 2007 Elections, who do you think best embodies the Filipino Youth? The one who will help us make our voice louder and be heard by the adminstration?

Or do you have another candidate (not included in the ones mentioned) in mind ??

Or maybe you don’t think there’s anyone that best embodies us youth?

TAKE YOUR PICK and answer the poll =)

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2007 Elections… Coming Soon!

4 months to go and the biggest event of the year will be upon us!

First on our list – the MAY 2007 Elections!

WILL YOU VOTE THIS MAY 2007?? ANSWER OUR POLL. =)

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It’s about time.

Are you part of the youth of the Philippines?

Concerned about the different issues and problems of our government???

Need a place where you can speak out and just say what you think about the things going on in the Philippine administration?

Then this is the right spot for YOU! It’s about time that we, the Filipino Youth, say something that clearly is a big part of our lives and our future.

For your comments about this site and/or suggestions of topics that we can share and discuss next time, feel free to leave a message here or email us at yougo_sdl@yahoo.com ! =) thanks!