Browsing Archive: September, 2011

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Posted by Batas Internet Media on Friday, September 30, 2011, In : KAKAMPI MO ANG BATAS 


Rotarians as miracle workers, Part I

BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends…” (The Lord Jesus Christ, in John 15:13, the Holy Bible).

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ROTARIANS AS MIRACLE WORKERS FOR SERVICE ABOVE SELF: I delivered a speech during the “Governor’s Visit and Fellowship for Service Above Self and Four Way Test” of the Rotary Club of Intramuros, District 3810 of Rotary International, last Thursday, Se...

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Posted by Batas Internet Media on Thursday, September 29, 2011, In : KAKAMPI MO ANG BATAS 


The truth on RP prostitution?

BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: … “The person without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God but considers them foolishness, and cannot understand them because they are discerned only through the Spirit…” (1 Corinthians 2:14, the Holy Bible). 

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WHO IS TELLING THE TRUTH ON RP PROSTITUTION---ENRILE, LACSON OR THOMAS? So, can Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile and Senator Panfilo Lacson tell us, are they ...

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Posted by Batas Internet Media on Wednesday, September 28, 2011, In : KAKAMPI MO ANG BATAS 


Good news re: rains, floods, winds


BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well...” (Jesus Christ, in Matthew 6:33, the Holy Bible).

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THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT RAINS, FLOODS AND STRONG WINDS: Did you notice how the rains and the floods and the strong winds, especially those generated by Typhoon Pedring (or Nesat), are becoming more widespread and more destructive nowadays? Th...

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Posted by Batas Internet Media on Tuesday, September 27, 2011, In : KAKAMPI MO ANG BATAS 



“Touching lives, improving communities”

BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age…” (Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, the Holy Bible).

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ROTARIANS URGED: “SHOW AND TELL”: Today, I yield this space to a part of the speec...

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Posted by Batas Internet Media on Sunday, September 25, 2011, In : KAKAMPI MO ANG BATAS 



Antidote vs. suicidal tendencies

BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO

LIFE’S INSPIRATION: “…My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One…” (1 John 2:1, the Holy Bible).

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FILIPINOS GETTING TO BE SUICIDES? Here’s a very disturbing news from the police beat: nine men committed suicide last Sunday, 25 September 2011. 

From police records, the suicides were identified as Harold Gl...

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Posted by Batas Internet Media on Sunday, September 25, 2011, In : KAKAMPI MO ANG BATAS 



Biblical basis of economic crunch

BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.” Hebrews 10:35-36

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BIBLICAL BASIS OF WORLD ECONOMIC CRUNCH: All preparations of the Aquino government to cushion the impact of recession will mean nothing if it does not take into account that there is something Biblical in the proje...

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Posted by Batas Internet Media on Saturday, September 24, 2011, In : KAKAMPI MO ANG BATAS 



Fight vs. budget cut in education flawed

BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope...” (Romans 5:3-4, the Holy Bible).

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FIGHT VS. BUDGET IN EDUCATION CUT FLAWED: The fight against budget cuts for state universities and colleges (SUCs) continues to ignore one basic flaw in the management of these government educational institut...

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Posted by Batas Internet Media on Friday, September 23, 2011, In : KAKAMPI MO ANG BATAS 




Of lady golfers & PNoy’s “star”

BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God…” (Romans 15:7, the Holy Bible).

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LADY GOLFERS WELCOME, TOO! Attention, lady golfers: you, too, can join the “First President’s Cup Golf Tournament” of the Rotary Club of Intramuros, which will be held on October 8, 2011, starting at 6:30 in the morning, at the Club Intramuros Golf Course in Intramuros, ...

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Posted by Batas Internet Media on Thursday, September 22, 2011, In : KAKAMPI MO ANG BATAS 



“Parental failure” killed the boys!

BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all...” (2 Corinthians 13:14, the Holy Bible).

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“PARENTAL FAILURE” KILLED THE BOYS: The real issue in the fatal shooting of a 16 year old boy by his 13 year old “special male friend” inside the SM Mall in San Fernando City, Pampanga is “parental failure”, or the evident i...

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Posted by Batas Internet Media on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, In : KAKAMPI MO ANG BATAS 



Rotary golf tournament draws support 

BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…Be glad, people of Zion, rejoice in the Lord your God, for he has given you the autumn rains because he is faithful. He sends you abundant showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before…” (Joel 2:23, the Holy Bible). 

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SUPPORT POURS FOR ROTARY GOLF TOURNAMENT: I wish to thank, at this point, the many individuals who are now starting to pour their help for the “First President’s Cup” o...

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Posted by Batas Internet Media on Tuesday, September 20, 2011, In : KAKAMPI MO ANG BATAS 



COCOPEA and schools as business

BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…Do no let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen…” (Ephesians 4:29, the Holy Bible).

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PRIVATE SCHOOLS ARE BUSINESSES, AFTER ALL: The “Statement of Concern on House Bill 4791” issued by the Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations or COCOPEA, lambasting a propose...

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Posted by Batas Internet Media on Sunday, September 18, 2011, In : KAKAMPI MO ANG BATAS 



News headlines & Biblical warnings

BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others...” (Philippians 2:3-4, the Holy Bible). 

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TODAY’S HEADLINES FULFILL BIBLICAL PROPHECIES: Many will call it pure coincidence, but it appears eerie to me that many of the headlines in our newspapers today, here and...

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Posted by Batas Internet Media on Saturday, September 17, 2011, In : KAKAMPI MO ANG BATAS 




New SC appointee: good shift

BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom...” (James 3:13, the Holy Bible). 

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BERNABE TO SC: GOOD SHIFT FOR JUDICIARY: The appointment of the youthful Court of Appeals Justice Estela Perlas Bernabe to the Supreme Court signifies a good shift for the judiciary---young justices could only mean fresh and invigorating ...

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Posted by Batas Internet Media on Thursday, September 15, 2011, In : KAKAMPI MO ANG BATAS 




Dengue vaccine from RP out in 2 years


BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them...” (1 John 4:16, the Holy Bible).

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DENGUE VACCINE FROM RP OUT IN TWO YEARS: In two years’ time, the Philippines will be able to come out with a vaccine that will take dengue out as a fatal disease in the country, a doctor who is a  top official of the National Committee on Urb...

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Posted by Batas Internet Media on Thursday, September 15, 2011, In : KAKAMPI MO ANG BATAS 



Gold greater than `Yamashita’ here in RP?
 
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO
 
LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind…” (Philippians 2:1-2, the Holy Bible).
 
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Posted by Batas Internet Media on Wednesday, September 14, 2011, In : KAKAMPI MO ANG BATAS 



RA 9344: work of unthinking lawmakers and president

BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord…” (Ephesians 6:4, the Holy Bible).

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RA 9344: WORK OF UNTHINKING LAWMAKERS AND PRESIDENT: Republic Act 9344, or the Juvenile Justice Law, is one example of a law that was enacted by our congressmen, senators and the president who signed it, without any one of them really ...

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Posted by Batas Internet Media on Tuesday, September 13, 2011, In : KAKAMPI MO ANG BATAS 



Did Mike and Al need a Moner?

BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4, the Holy Bible).

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HAVE OUR SHIP CAPTAINS TAKEN UP MANAGEMENT COURSES ALREADY? So, Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz is saying the government “has formally informed” the European Commission of the supposed corrective measures to improve Filipino seamen’s training, but the question remains: have Filipino seamen, especially...

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Posted by Batas Internet Media on Monday, September 12, 2011, In : KAKAMPI MO ANG BATAS 



Senate Bill 2865 is an abortion law

BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth…” (Psalm 121:1-2, the Holy Bible).

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SENATE BILL 2865 IS AN ABORTION LAW: No matter how Sen. Pia Cayetano may deny it, Senate Bill 2865, which is the amended version of the Reproductive Health Bill, is an out and out abortion law, as shown by its provisions--- Section ...

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Posted by Batas Internet Media on Sunday, September 11, 2011, In : KAKAMPI MO ANG BATAS 



More 9/11 tragedies to hit US cities

BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you...” (Isaiah 46:4, the Holy Bible).

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MORE 9/11 TRAGEDIES TO HIT US CITIES: Much have already been said of the 9/11 tragedy that struck the US 10 years ago, but let me reiterate my position here that 9/11 was a punishment from God, on account of ...

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Posted by Batas Internet Media on Saturday, September 10, 2011, In : KAKAMPI MO ANG BATAS 



RP to lose US $1.4 B yearly from IMO rule

BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love and in endurance...” (Titus 2:2, the Holy Bible).
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RP TO LOSE US $ 1.4 B AS SHIP CAPTAINS LOSE THEIR JOBS: The Philippines will lose an estimated US$1.4 billion yearly in salaries of its ship captains who face separation from their employment with international seafaring vessels and ships, o...

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Posted by Batas Internet Media on Friday, September 9, 2011, In : KAKAMPI MO ANG BATAS 



 Yes, it is Gen. Bartolome, after all!

BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground…” (Psalm 143:10, the Holy Bible). 

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IT’S GEN. BARTOLOME, AS I TOLD YOU IT WILL BE: And so, once again, may I congratulate Gen. Nicanor Bartolome for his appointment as the director general of the Philippine National Police (PNP), starting Friday, September 9, 2011, to replace the retiring Gen. Raul B...

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Posted by Batas Internet Media on Thursday, September 8, 2011, In : KAKAMPI MO ANG BATAS 



LRT, MRT subsidies needed by all Pinoys

BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO 

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ...” (Colossians 1:28, the Holy Bible).

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LRT, MRT SUBSIDIES NEEDED: The reason being advanced by the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) to justify the collection of higher fares for the Light Rail Transit (LRT) and Metro Rail Transit (MRT) sy...

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Posted by Batas Internet Media on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, In : KAKAMPI MO ANG BATAS 



Bigger scandal in land row

BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…Jesus replied, `Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them’… (John 14:23, the Holy Bible).

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ROTARIANS TO HELP FIGHT CHILD BLINDNESS: Rotarians from District 3810 of Rotary International (RI) will help in implementing the “Sight For A Child” Program by selecting public schools in their respective areas of jurisdiction wher...

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Posted by Batas Internet Media on Tuesday, September 6, 2011, In : KAKAMPI MO ANG BATAS 


.5M children go blind in RP every year

BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age….” (Matthew 28:18-20, the Holy Bible).  

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Posted by Batas Internet Media on Monday, September 5, 2011, In : KAKAMPI MO ANG BATAS 



Bleak 2011 Christmas for RP seen

BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us…” (2 Timothy 1:13-14, the Holy Bible).

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BLEAK 2011 CHRISTMAS FOR RP SEEN: Credit Suisse, the Swiss financial services firm, just made Christmas 2011 very bleak for Filipinos with its forecast...

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Posted by Batas Internet Media on Saturday, September 3, 2011, In : KAKAMPI MO ANG BATAS 


MMDA raps TRO vs. smoking ban
  

BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…This is what the Lord says— your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: `I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go’...” (Isaiah 48:17, the Holy Bible).

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ROTARY GOLF TOURNAMENT COUNTDOWN BEGINS: The countdown for the October 8, 2011 golf tournament of the Rotary Club of Intramuros has begun, and it is just a mere 34 days to go before the tourn...

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Posted by Batas Internet Media on Saturday, September 3, 2011, In : KAKAMPI MO ANG BATAS 



Hell and man’s rejection of God


BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO

AGONY OF JESUS, AS THE FIRST SORROWFUL MYSTERY: After the Joyful Mysteries and the Mysteries of Light, the Holy Rosary of Roman Catholic Christians deal with the so-called “Sorrowful Mysteries”, which depict the parts of the life of Jesus that culminate in His death on the cross.

The first of these “Sorrowful Mysteries” is the “Agony of Jesus”, which is the story of Jesus agonizing at his impending crucifixion and death on th...

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Posted by Batas Internet Media on Friday, September 2, 2011, In : KAKAMPI MO ANG BATAS 


Tourists as objects of business?

BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it….” (Proverbs 22:6, the Holy Bible).

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TOURISTS AS OBJECTS OF BUSINESS? OH WELL!!! I couldn’t agree more to what newly-installed Tourism Secretary Ramon Reyes Jimenez Jr. laid out as plans to attract more tourists to the Philippines. Indeed, there is a need to “sell the Philippines” and promote ...

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Posted by Batas Internet Media on Thursday, September 1, 2011, In : KAKAMPI MO ANG BATAS 



Is Comelec’s legal chief worth crying for?

BY ATY. BATAS MAURICIO

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care. Today, if only you would hear his voice…” (Psalm 95:6-7, the Holy Bible).
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IS RAFANAN WORTH CRYING FOR? Is lawyer Ferdinand Rafanan, the ousted legal chief of the Commission on Elections (Comelec), worth crying for? Apparently yes, i...

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