Ben Contreras BEFORE the rainy days, a storm, a political storm. Suspicious overseas voting results, a hacked Comelec database, a kidnap threat against Kris... oops, the President, too (?), millions and billions of Duterte’s money in several bank accounts--did I miss something? These are good ingredients for a No-El or a failure of election scenario. The administration is so afraid of a Duterte win--or even a Bongbong Marcos win--that it will resort to anything, and everything to destroy the leading candidate. The worst is yet to come! A Dutertard could be right! “We don’t die. We multiply.” Is PNoy scared of karma? Does he really believe Duterte would declare Martial Law? Or would PNoy declare Martial Law himself? Who is plotting it anyway? “President Aquino yesterday declared he is ready to defend the country’s democracy even at the cost of his life...,” The Manila Bulletin reports in its April 29, 2016 issue. Do you read between the lines? Headline: PNoy declares Martial Law to protect democracy! God forbid! I smell something cooking in Malacañang. I sense a political storm coming, the Filipino people against the government in an ugly confrontation. What Marcos didn’t do, PNoy might just do it: shoot the people. Pray!
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The lighter side of life... When my granddaughter Koleen learned of the 10 Kabir chicks given by Bro. Francis Ku, she asked me to name one “Yami.” I suppose it’s a Japanese name since she has been sending me Japanese classical music. Of the 10, one died after a few days in my care. But the rest are growing fast. It’s not time to bring them to my little farm though. It’s getting heavy in the pocket when it comes to feeds. But that’s okay. What makes me happy is more important. In a few moments, I will be in my farm to visit my “alaga.” A rural life can be very soothing and relaxing. My friends said, “Maayo ran a sa sinugdanan.” Maybe, but every moment of happiness is worth a try. Yeah, senior moments!
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I know my brother carries a heavy heart over the loss of a good friend. He always invites my brother to join him, watching concerts of known bands in the ’60s. They are both music lovers. After that, they would have dinner with the rest of their “barkadas.” Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona passed away lately. He was a victim of political persecution but considered the champion of the farmers of Hacienda Luisita. May he rest in peace!