Political Photoshop
Having a break from the toxic political news, I spotted this fun photoshopped image from Facebook:
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My Election Observations
Forgive moi, just happened that I lost internet connection for a week so I failed to update my blog in lieu of the elections that happened last week. Darn, I missed a lot from the internet. Grrr.
Almost every voter had their own automated election experience: the heat, the long and frustrating lines, the mess caused by those who give out sample ballots, vote buying, malfunctioning PCOS machines, failed transmission of votes, goons who are out there to either scare the voters away or make trouble in the precincts, rejected ballots, disenfranchised voters, your name missing, your dead lolo’s name is still on that freaking voter’s list – and yeah, it was one hell of a day.
Despite the automated hurrah projected by the COMELEC and SMARTMATIC, it never lived up to most of the expectations. There are some machines who didnt work well, the compaq flash cards delivered late etc. etc. I still dont believe that COMELEC and SMARTMATIC delivered significant results – unless the final results of the so-called Random Manual Audit (RMA) are released. I still see numbers – numbers are numbers and they ought to be substantiated by the results of this much needed audit. Baka mamya, bogus na naman ang mga numerong nakikita natin.
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WTF: Unopposed Candidates?
I saw this post in Barrio Siete – a list that contains the names of unopposed candidates from different locations in our country. I am wondering how COMELEC just let this pass. How can they call the elections in those locations? Election pa ba ang matatawag kung unopposed ang mga candidates sa lugar ninyo?
Here is the list:
ILOCOS REGION
Michael Farinas Mayor, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
Nicomedes dela Cruz Mayor, Bacarra, Ilocos Norte
Joy Fernandez Mayor, Carasi, Ilocos Norte
Francisco Espiritu Jr. Mayor, Dumalneg, Ilocos Norte
Aldrin Garvida Mayor, Nueva Era, Ilocos Norte
Bonifacio Clemente Jr. Mayor, Paoay Ilocos Norte
Alfredo Valdez Jr. Mayor, San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte
Caroline Garvida Vice Mayor, Nueva Era, Ilocos Norte
Eileen Guerrero Vice Mayor, Paoay, Ilocos Norte
Ma. Teresa Valdez-Barret Vice Mayor, San Nicolas Ilocos Norte
Jonathan de Lara Vice Mayor, Solsona, Ilocos Norte
Eva Marie Singson Mayor, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur
Samuel Parilla Mayor, Bantay, Ilocos Sur
Zuriel Zaragoza Mayor, Narvacan, Ilocos Sur
Leonofre Gironella Mayor, Salcedo, Ilocos Sur
Benardo Sarmiento Mayor, San Juan, Ilocos Sur
Nancy Tabanda Mayor, San Vicente, Ilocos Sur
Jesus Jeremy Buena Mayor, Santa, Ilocos Sur
Aries Gaerlan Mayor, Sigay, Ilocos Sur
Teresita Valle Mayor, Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sur
Ryan Luis Singson Vice Mayor, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur
Alfonso Singson Vice Mayor, Candon City, Ilocos Sur
Samson Bangaoil Vice Mayor, Alilem, Ilocos Sur
Floro Peredo Jr. Vice Mayor, Bantay, Ilocos Sur
Nathaniel Escobar Vice Mayor, Burgos, Ilocos Sur
Charito Zaragoza Vice Mayor, Narvacan, Ilocos Sur
Leopoldo Gironella Vice Mayor, Salcedo, Ilocos Sur
Mildred Elaydo Vice Mayor, San Sebastian, Ilocos Sur
Jose Tabanda III Vice Mayor, San Vicente, Ilocs Sur
Jesus Bueno Jr. Vice Mayor, Santa, Ilocos Sur
Virgilio Valle Vice Mayor, Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sur
Amado Espino III Mayor, Bautista, Pangasinan
Rodrigo Orduna Mayor, Bugallon, Pangasinan
Maximo Calimlim Jr. Mayor, Mapandan, Pangasinan
Vivien Villar Mayor, Santo Tomas, Pangasinan
Elias Quisay Jr. Vice Mayor, Bolinao, Pangasinan
Bernardo De Vera Sr. Vice Mayor, Bugallon, Pangasinan
Cristina Cruz Vice Mayor, Mangatarem, Pangasinan
Asuncion Calimlim Vice Mayor, Mapandan, Pangasinan
Timoteo Villar III Vice Mayor, Santo Tomas, Pangasinan
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Glitches Galore
I dunno if COMELEC is aware of testing and configuration when it comes to automated devices. Earlier today, it was reported that certain PCOS machines experienced glitches during the reading of the ballots in Makati, Paranaque, Mindoro and Batangas. As of this posting time, reports of PCOS machines in Batangas have experienced 100 percent glitch in almost all of their precincts.
In the midst of this glitch galore commotion, COMELEC is offered only this explanation:
He explained that the reason why the machine was not able to read the votes on the ballot was because of the failure of “one part of the program of the software.”
Jimenez likewise clarified that the incident affects only votes cast on the back of the ballot, which is the portion meant for local candidates.
“Yung likod part ng balota the names were rearranged so parang nagkaroon ng double space, so the timing marks and the ovals were not corresponding (The names on the back part of the ballot were rearranged, leaving some space, so the timing marks and ovals did not correspond),” he said.
He said that the CF cards should have been configured in such a way that the PCOS machines would be able to read the new layout of the ballot. The Comelec had earlier decided to change the orientation of the listing of candidates on the ballot from vertical to horizontal.
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The Poverty Mindset
As a reflection for the incoming elections this May 10th, I happen to ponder on this previous post of mine from Barrio Siete. Here’s a repost of the article that I have wrote:
I always have this thought: I dont believe that our country is literally poor, we are just one heck of a mismanaged country. I notice that this particular ‘poverty mindset’ is more dominant during elections. The political advertisements that we have on TV, print and internet are always emphasizing in the poor plight of our countrymen and hailing their candidates as the so-called messiahs that could literally uplift the poor from their ramshackles.
What most people forget to think is this: if your country runs in an economy based on capitalistic foundations, then, inequality to wealth can come as a package with it. Seriously speaking, in a capitalist environment, 20 percent of the population control 80 percent of the world’s resources (a reflection of the Pareto principle, although, this time, its uglier). And it is an acknowledged truth that most businesses out there are never meant to become charities. They always have profits over their heads. Profits and millions of profits. That’s it.
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Lady Gagita Feat. Haronce: Telephone Parody
Enjoy folks! Have lots of ROFLs and LOLs. Hahhaha.
Here’s the parody:
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Err…Customer is Always Right?
I spotted this video when I was surfing in my FB. Nasiraan ako ng bait sa bulalas ng babaeng ito. According to the description, this incident happened in McDonalds, Festival Mall, Alabang.
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The Pen is Mightier
In case you have noticed, I am taking a break from those toxic political news. Everybody deserves a break -- and so do I. Check out this video in case you might want yourself to get a dose of LOL and ROFL.
Enjoy!
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Dog Leads State Troopers to a Fire Incident
I spotted this raw video from Huffingtonpost.com and I wanted to share this to all of you, peeps.
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32 UNACCREDITED Partylists
To all voting peeps out there, here is a list of 32 unaccredited partylists according to COMELEC, shown in this GMAnews.tv article:
The unaccredited party-list groups as of posting time are:
1. 1- NET (denied December 2009)
2. AASCA (denied January 2010)
3. ABBA-AMA (motion for reconsideration denied March 2010)
4. ABO (motion for reconsideration denied March 2010)
5. ACMA (motion for reconsideration denied January 2010)
6. ACTS (motion for reconsideration denied April 2010)
7. AK (motion for reconsideration denied March 2010)
8. AKAP (motion for reconsideration denied January 2010)
9. AKAP TAO (dismissed February 2010)
10. AKI (dismissed February 2010)
11. ALNA (motion for reconsideration denied January 2010)
12. ALUM (motion for reconsideration denied)
13. ANG MINERO (motion for reconsideration denied)
14. ANG PADER (motion for reconsideration dismissed April 2010)
15. ANG SAMAKA (motion for reconsideration denied January 2010)
16. ANG TRABAHANTE (motion for reconsideration denied March 2010)
17. ANG TSINOY (motion for reconsideration denied)
18. APELA (motion for reconsideration denied January 2010)
19. AS (motion for reconsideration denied April 2010)
20. AVPAP (motion for reconsideration denied January 2010)
21. AWAT (motion for reconsideration denied)
22. BIDA (BINIGKIS) (motion for reconsideration denied January 2010)
23. DAMAYAN (motion for reconsideration denied February 2010)
24. EMMANUEL (motion for reconsideration pending)
25. FFW (dismissed February 2010)
26. NCCP (motion for reconsideration denied February 2010)
27. PFP (motion for reconsideration denied February 2010)
28. SAGIP (motion for reconsideration pending)
29. UCAP (motion for reconsideration denied January 2010)
30. UFS (motion for reconsideration denied February 2010)
31. UNLAD PILIPINAS (motion for reconsideration denied January 2010)
32. AKSI (dismissed January 2010)
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