Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Lyrics & Music: "Cotabato" by Asin


GIVE PEACE A CHANCE IN MINDANAO!


Cotabato (by Asin)

Ako’y isinilang sa isang bayan ng Cotabato
Kasing gulo ng tao, kasing gulo ng mundo
Dahil di magkasundo sa relihiyon at prinsipyo, nagkagulo.

Ang bayan ko sa Cotabato, kasing gulo ng isip ko
Di alam kung saan nanggaling, di alam kung saan patungo
Kapatid sa kapatid, laman sa laman
Sila-sila ang naglalaban, di ko alam ang dahilan ng gulo.

Bakit nagkaganon, ang sagot sa tanong ko
Bakit kayo nagkagulo, bakit kayo nag-away
Prinsipyo mo’y igagalang ko kung ako’y iyong nirespeto
Kung nagtulungan kayo, di sana magulo ang bayan ko.

Sa bayan kong sinilangan, sa timog Cotabato
Ako ay namulat sa napakalaking gulo
Dahil walang respeto sa prinsipyo ng kapwa tao
Kapwa Pilipino ay pinapahirapan mo, ang gulo.

Ako’y nananawagan, humihingi ng tulong n’yo
Kapayapaa’y bigyan ng daan, kapayapaan sa bayan ko
Bakit kailangan pang maglaban, magkapatid kayo sa dugo
Kailan kayo magkakasundo, kapayapaa’y kailan matatamo ng bayan ko?

Kung ako’y may maitutulong, tutulong nang buong puso
Gitara ko’y aking inaalay, kung magkagulo’y gamitin mo
Kung ang kalaba’y walang puso, puso na rin ang gamitin mo
Ituring mong isang kaibigan
Isipin mong siya’y may puso rin katulad mo.

Coda:

Sa bayan kong sinilangan (bakit may gulo…)
Sa timog Cotabato (sa timog Cotabato)
Ako ay namulat (kailan matatapos…)
Sa napakalaking gulo (ang gulo)
Dahil walang respeto (kailan magkakasundo…)
Sa prinsipyo ng kapwa tao (ang tao)
Kapwa Pilipino (kapwa Pilipino…)
Ay kinakalaban mo (bakit kinalaban mo)
Ang gulo


source: youtube video by "pipisable"

Maguindanao Massacre - 2009's Most Deadly for Journalists?

Reporters Without Borders condiders Maguindanao (Philippines) Massacre as 2009's most deadly for journalists because of a big number of journalists killed in one day.




Reporters Without Borders reacts to journalist killings in the Philippines. (CNN 25-Nov-2009)



Maguindanao Massacre photos from international news centers shocked me and brought me to tears.

MSNBC News' Maguindanao Massacre Photo Slideshow [Buried vehicles found as massacre toll hits 57. Killers ‘will not escape justice,’ president says in wake of Philippines attack]

CNN News' Maguindanao Massacre Photo Slideshow [Death toll rises to 57 in Philippines ]

BBC News' Maguindanao Massacre Photo Slideshow [In pictures: Philippines massacre]



At Least Thirty-Five Die In Clan Massacre
Gunman in the Philippines have killed at least 35 journalists and political supporters in an outbreak of violence believed to be related to clan rivalry. Peter Sharp reports. (Sky News 24-Nov-2009)



Journalist Maria Ressa reports on the slayings of 21 hostages abducted by gunmen in the Philippines. (CNN 23-Nov-2009)



...and I remember the song of Asin, entitled "Cotabato", which describes Mindanao's same cry for peace... Listen again to this song of Asin, and you will realize how long has this problem been in Mindanao: "Cotabato".

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Oprah Winfrey's Ending Her Show

Oprah Winfrey is ending her show. Watch the videos for the details.




CNN (November 21, 2009): A.J. Hammer and panelists discuss whether or not Oprah did the right thing by ending her show.



CNN (November 20, 2009): Oprah Winfrey's fans are stunned by the announcement she's ending her syndicated talk show. CNN's Kareen Wynter reports.



CNN (November 20, 2009): Max Foster talks with Business Week's Burt Helms about Oprah Winfrey's announcement she'll stop doing her talk show.




Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Who's Next to Fight Manny Pacquiao?

Get the hint as to who will be Manny Pacquiao's next match up in the boxing arena. Watch the Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto post fight press conference; hear Pacquiao sing in this press conference.



Click here to watch the Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto fight highlights and replays.

Click here for the high quality Pacquiao vs. Cotto Fight Photos.

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Manny Pacquiao vs Miguel Cotto Highlights and Replay

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"In the lead-up to their fight, many wondered whether Manny Pacquiao could handle the power of a hard-punching welterweight like Miguel Cotto. Tonight Pacquiao answered with a resounding yes, taking Cotto's best shots and breaking down the Puerto Rican with speed and precision to take his welterweight crown." (HBO: Boxing)

Watch the replay of Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto fight on November 21 at HBO



ESPN: Manny Pacquiao sits down with Brian Kenny to talk about his win over Miguel Cotto.



ESPN: Pacquiao Defeats Cotto Via 12th Round TKO
Manny Pacquiao defeats Miguel Cotto via TKO for the WBO Welterweight Title



ESPN: Bert Sugar Breaks Down Pacquiao's Victory
Bert Sugar discusses Manny Pacquiao's win over Miguel Cotto



ESPN Pacquiao vs. Cotto Fight Preview: Boxing experts and the fighters themselves talk about what this fight means



Here are some links for the Pacquiao vs. Cotto fight full video replays :
http://www.mininova.org/tor/3152348
http://www.mininova.org/tor/3151807
http://www.mininova.org/search/?search=pacquiao+vs+cotto&cat=0



Who is next to fight the 'Pacman', Manny Pacquiao? Watch the Pacquiao vs. Cotto Post Fight Press Conference for the possible next match.


Click here to get high quality Pacquiao vs. Cotto Fight Photos



Here are the HQ video replays of Pacquiao vs. Cotto:
















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