Monthly Archives: January 2010

From Everything To Nothing

  by jun asuncion   Transparency and accountability are two things that are so earthly. You don’t blame the universe if it’s hard for people on Earth in responsible governmental positions to cultivate these two qualities while in office and having access … Continue reading

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From Nothing To Everything

  by jun asuncion   Today’s condensed thoughts while reading the write-ups of  Mr. Guim,  Mr. Geronilla and  Mayor Helen De Castro.   On Chess and Politics. Up to a certain point,  chess and politics do fit together because they both are concerned … Continue reading

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Three D’s of Success

by Jess Guim, Taga-Bulan sa New York City Whatever you do in life, you always expect success as the end result of your efforts. But victory is not easy and could not be achieved without nurturing these three D’s of … Continue reading

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This Or These: The Tyranny Of Words And The Agony Of Choice

  by  jun asuncion    To Bulan Observers We always enjoy constructive discussion or criticism for it  leads us to improvement or stimulate our thinking- as opposed to discussion or criticism that is closed, no substance, undifferentiated, egoistic and even … Continue reading

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LGU-Bulan 2010 Budget At 118 Million Pesos

From PIO- LGU Bulan  Mr. Tonyboy Gilana   Bulan, Sorsogon, December 31, 2009: The Sangguniang Bayan has passed Appropriation Ordinance No. 02, series of 2009, authorizing the Annual Budget of the Local Government Unit for Fiscal Year 2010 in the … Continue reading

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Ex-Governor Raul Lee Substitutes For Wife (Sally Lee) As Sorsogon Gubernatorial Candidate

  From PIO- LGU Bulan Mr. Tonyboy Gilana   Sorsogon City, December 15, 2009: In a sudden twist of events, incumbent Sorsogon Governor Sally A. Lee (Lakas-Kampi-CMD), gave up her bid to run for another term, when she filed yesterday … Continue reading

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Have A Way With Words

  by  Oliver Geronilla   The power to communicate effectively and wisely sets us apart from our primitive roots, but it’s the ability to understand and respond pragmatically and strategically that clearly makes us truly civilized. Last year, BO readers … Continue reading

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Choose Freedom First

by jun asuncion   The year 2010 is finally here- and lucky are those who survived because 2009 was a year of calamities and human tragedies for the Filipinos. Still, the tired Filipinos have the right to wish for a better … Continue reading

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