Brad Pitt's Mom Loves Jen!

Ok it's been awhile since I last posted.  I guess coz I've been surprisingly happy lately I didn't want to rant hehehe...anyway there's this news I just read & I'm wondering if it's true...http://perezhilton.com/2012-10-15-jennifer-aniston-jane-pitt-justin-theroux-wedding-invite-brad-pitt-unwelcome-same-sex-marriage/

I can't find any other credible media outlet online that reported it.  Probably just Yahoo Canada but they quoted it as something coming from the UK Sun...

Anyway if this is true then wouldn't it be nice.  I don't know Jen personally but she seems to be the kind of gal a mother-in-law would love...even up to this day.  I don't see myself as that type of girl although I LOOK like one.  I've never been the type na 'machika' or 'maeffort makisama.'  Deadma lang ako and I don't like doing things w/o a clear purpose hehehe...that is why I'm surprised it seems that my bf's mom likes me.  The last time we talked she gave me advise about coping w/ my bf's constant 'business' (as I've mentioned before he is an MD).  She said she was like me before always getting disappointed pag d natutuloy ang lakad or laging late ang bf ko but she got used to it.  She said if I want our relationship to last I should try to understand his situation more, galeng diba?  Wala lang :P

Bawal nang Mag-Isip...

Ok so I still can't get over the new CyberCrime Law in the Philippines.  I kept thinking about the posts/comments w/c are now considered libel & criminal.  Here are some examples:

1.  Epal Watch - it is libel because it defames the politicians/gov't officials who are subjects of the pictures/comments, so if you are an ordinary person like me, STOP commenting how epal these politicians are, this is no matter if PNoy himself have instructed these politicians to remove their EPAL posters, PNoy did not mention it is right for netizens to criticize them...

2.  Kotong Watch - it is libel because it defames the traffic enforcers & MMDA officials & the PNP, it defames them when ordinary people expose their 'pangongotong', so everyone please stop reporting all the 'kotong' incidents you have encountered on websites/comments, this is libelous now in the new martial law

3.  Sample FB Posts

     Bwisit na Meralco ito walong oras ng walang ilaw sa amin! - this is libelous, you are defaming Meralco, please do not say anything BAD about anyone or any institution ok?

     Hay nako wala na namang signal ang Globe! - this is libelous because you are destroying Globe's reputation

     Hay bwisit ung pulis kanina sa XXX hinuli ako wala naman akong ginawa...manghihingi lang pala ng pangmeryenda - this is again libelous please do not say ANYTHING NEGA about anyone ok?

     Ay grabe si PNoy binayaran ung bail ng bago nyang appointed na Comelec commissioner! - need I say more?

4.  Sample Comments

     Article of Tulfo about perfectly fine roads being reconstructed in the province so 'officials' can get their kickback, comment on article:  Sir Tulfo ganyan din po dito sa barangay namin sa Makati, may nakapastel pa nga na mukha ni Binay eh, paulit-ulit lang din ang pagsira at pagreconstruct ng mga kalye - teh gusto mu makulong?

     Article about supposed plagiarism of Tito Sotto, comment on article:  Anu ba yang senador na yan nakakahiya!  Parang walang pinag-aralan - eh kaya nga ininsert ang libel prov diba?

     Article against CyberCrime Law, comment on article:  Ano bang mga senador yan ung RH bill hindi maipasa-pasa tapos ito biglang iaaprove parang mga di lang nagiisip - teh ikaw ang bawal na magisip starting today ok?

CyberCrime Law...More Info...

I saw this post:  http://tarayquinn.tumblr.com/post/32864915800/good-points-from-atty-lezel-de-villa-on-cybercrime-law#notes

For those who are saying that Sen. Sotto deliberately inserted the internet libel to avoid online criticisms.

HERE are the facts:

1. The senate journal would clearly show that Sen. Sotto’s proposal to include libel in the cybercrime law was made prior to his turno-en-contra speech on the RH bill.

2. During the period of interpellation, Sen. Sotto asked Sen. Angara if libel is included in the proposed Cybercrime bill. The senate journal dated December 12, 2011 would confirm that Sen. Angara’s response was in the affirmative. Meaning, even without the individual amendment of Sen. Sotto, internet libel was already included in the proposed bill.

(“Asked by Senator Sotto if the bill also addresses internet libel or internet defamation, Senator Angara stated that the bill includes it as a crime, an actionable offense, because one can be defamed through Twitter or social media”. source: Senate Journal Dec. 12, 2011)

3. The same senate journal would also prove that Sen. Sotto’s rationale for asking the inclusion of internet libel does not have anything to do with his personal experience on cyber bullying which happened only in August and September of 2012.

(“Referring to the case of actress Rhian Ramos, who claimed that someone maliciously distributed information about her through the You Tube, Senator Angara believed that it is an actionable offense under the bill and the PNP and NBI would monitor and investigate it”. Source: Senate Journal Dec. 12, 2011)

4. It can also be noted that not even a single senator then present stood up to question the inclusion of internet libel. Not even Sen. Escudero and Sen. Pia Cayetano who were then present objected thereto.

5. During the period of individual amendment, Sen. Sotto proposed to provide the wordings for the crime of internet libel in the bill which Sen. Angara accepted. Again, no objection was made by any Senators then present. Among those who were present were Sen. Pia Cayetano and Sen. Escudero.

6. The inclusion of libel, as manifested by the senate journal dated January 24, 2012 was made to address the numerous abuses in technology, particularly the malicious video and photo uploading and unnecessary and libelous write-ups and comments in social networking sites.

7. The inclusion of internet libel was not hastily made. It was not a “midnight” insertion. It went through the appropriate parliamentary procedure. It was discussed during the period of debates.

I don't know coz as per my googling this lawyer seems to be part of Tito Sotto's staff.  Plus I appreciate Chiz & Pia now that they have admitted to their mistake & working towards revising the libel provision.  It's also now that I learned that Pia is actively addressing the 'people's' concerns through her twitter account.  Thumbs up to her that we have someone we can actually reach when we have concerns about the country.  Plus several official media outlets report that Tito Sotto himself admitted he was responsible for inserting the libel provision on this law (I also remember reading somewhere that there were 2 senators who inserted this provision, not just Sotto, I'm so curious who the other one is). 

What's In My Bag --- A Wholesome Post

Ok since a lot of people have actually written articles or have done segments on tv that goes something like "what's in bag" I thought I'd do one myself.  I will actually literally open my bag now & see what's in there, hehe!  Ok, let's start w/ the things I have taken out of my bag already:

1.  Organizer Notebook

Yes, I have this organizer notebook, I don't use my phone or some other gadget because I honestly believe that technology causes my vertigo...somehow hahaha!  So I'd rather write down here everything that I need to do as well as daily reminders to myself, accounting of daily cash, etc..

2.  Eyeglasses

Yes I wear glasses when I need to, like when I use the pc...watch tv, etc..  I was told by the doctor it's not really needed since the grade is really low but again, I get dizzy if I don't use it.

3.  Fan

Yes I have a fan in my bag.  You'll never know when it's too hot...and I don't want to trigger my allergies...

4.  Pen

Yes I have a pen.  If I remember something I make sure I write it down on my organizer...well this doesn't happen often...I remember a lot of things but am too lazy to write them down hehe!

5.  Transponder

Yes I have a parking slot so I have to have my transponder...

6.  Facial tissue

I am always ready if I have to do a #2.  I had constipation before & I am not stopping myself if I have to do it anywhere, besides, it's good for emergency purposes.  Plus I make use of it a lot of times if the toilet bowl is dirty, no need to buy a toilet seat paper...

7.  Wet tissue

Of course if I have to do a #2 I have to have this to clean myself up hehe!

8.  Wallet

No need to explain that

9.  Powder/Foundation/Makeup

Depends on what I decided I needed for the day for retouch.  Minimum is at least bring my baby powder :)

10.  Hanky

Yes I still use a hanky or maybe I don't really use it that much, I dunno but I still have them everyday :)

11.  Phone

Of course I have my phone...

12.  Medicine kit

Yes I have a small medicine kit or box or whatever that is.  Inside I have biogesic, nexium & dulcolax hehehe!

13.  Comb

Of course!

14.  Medicines that I need

Ok right now I'm taking meds for acid reflux till this gets completely fixed

Well that is all I have in my bag, aren't I a simple lady...

So this is how blogging will be since the Cyber Law...

Cellphone Covered by New CyberCrime Law?

Wow!  So even cellphones are covered by the new CyberCrime Law?

http://www.tribune.net.ph/index.php/metro-section/item/5313-cybercrime-law-also-a-threat-to-cellphone-users-—-solon

“This means if I text my friends that a certain candidate is a ‘cheap, second-rate, trying hard copycat,’ that person can haul me to court for violating the Cybercrime law and have me locked up for 10 years,” he said.

“True, the case may eventually be dismissed but the mere possibility that one can be charged for online libel is enough to silence ordinary people and stop them from expressing critical ideas,” Casiño added.

Cybercrime Law on Tumbler

Wow, seems like all the posts on tumbler re the Cybercrime Law are witty or wittingly funny...

Enjoy the read...

http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/cybercrime-law

Philippine Cybercrime Law News now global...

It seems like the global media has already catched up on the latest news on Philippine shores.  Check out below links.

http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/04/world/asia/philippines-cyber-law-protest/index.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-19810474

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/10/03/media-groups-protest-tough-cyber-law-in-philippines/

http://sg.news.yahoo.com/protests-philippine-cybercrime-law-takes-effect-113649978.html

CNN's report has a major mistake saying the law was postponed pending a restraining order. 

Good news is that we weren't depicted as laughingstock of the world w/ this new law.  The global media still found the KFC cheese top burger still more laughable (this is still, apparently, being sold).