Category Archives: Others

Dissecting A “Praise” Release

Posted on September 24, 2010 by pasigriveravenger

Here’s an interesting report from http://www.philstar.com. I am posting it in full with my comments in bold typeface. OCLP supports Pasig River rehab MANILA, Philippines – Ortigas & Co. Ltd. Partnership signed a memorandum of agreement granting four hectares of … Continue reading →

Posted in Others | Tagged golf tournament, Kapit Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig, legislative inquiry, marikina river, Ortigas & Co. Ltd. Partnership, rep. marcelino teodoro, squatters relocation | Leave a comment

Ban On Swimming In Pozo Negro River

Posted on September 23, 2010 by pasigriveravenger

As much as I would love to, I don’t think I will find the courage to swim in the Pasig River. It’s way too dirty. As it is, Pasig River is one big disgusting soup of biological and chemical contaminants. … Continue reading →

Posted in Others | Tagged ban on swimming, ban on swimming in pasig river, councilor lou veloso, DENR, lou veoloso, metro manila's pozo negro, pasig river, septic tank | Leave a comment

Pasig River Needs Carlos Celdran

Posted on September 9, 2010 by pasigriveravenger

I’ve been hearing a lot of things about a certain Carlos Celdran, who, as some of my friends say, is the best tour guide this side of the planet. My curiosity piqued, I googled him and found that a lot … Continue reading →

Posted in Others | Tagged bike for a cause, carlos celdran, city of manila, department of tourism, intramuros, pasig river's rehabilitation, tour guide, walking tours | 7 Comments

Panawagan Para Sa Aking Mga Kababayan

Posted on August 25, 2010 by pasigriveravenger

Subukan ko Tagalugin ang blogpost na ito para tayong mga Pilipino lang ang makaintindi. Una sa lahat, umaasa ako na magpapakahinahon muna ang lahat sa sensitibong panahon na ito. Huwag na sanang dagdagan pa ng ilan sa mga kababayan natin … Continue reading →

Posted in Others | Tagged Hong Kong residents, hostage drama, hostage taking, indignation, keybol, lapses, media, online game, picture of students in front of bus, pnp, quirino grandstand, rolando mendoza | 10 Comments

Miss Universe Pageant: Good Luck To Venus Raj

Posted on August 24, 2010 by pasigriveravenger

A friend of mine who is more experienced with blogging tells me I should capitalize on the Miss Universe pageant. He says there will surely be a spike in searches today for the pageant and, of course, our candidate Venus … Continue reading →

Posted in Others | Tagged 2010, hostage taking, miss universe, pageant, question and answer portion, quirino grandstand, venus raj | 1 Comment

“By the Banks of the Pasig River” and “Mutya ng Pasig”

Posted on August 18, 2010 by pasigriveravenger

Sometimes cold hard facts are not enough to convince some people about certain realities. Perhaps, a little appeal to the emotions may help. So, here goes. The following is a poem written by Dr. Jose P. Rizal. By the Banks … Continue reading →

Posted in Others | Tagged antipolo, by the banks of the pasig river, conching rosal, jose rizal, mutya ng pasig, nicanor abelardo, pasig, poem, sampaguita | Leave a comment