" the Physicist at MSU-IIT "

My recent composition 07.10.07 [for just an hour ago]

On Critical Analysis: The Philippine Government

by: Frankie Toledo

Basically the question falls over and over again as to how our government has become these days. We had, ironically, created a monster that continues to haunts us down to our very roots of existence. For all those that who didn’t knew, the Philippines became the center for “Political Entertainment” in Asia for quite some time now and if you are to ask me why? This is where the reassessment, both us the citizens and the government, takes place.

If we try to put ourselves under critical scrutiny, we are only made to find out that what we fought on streets (rallies and others), voiced out on journals, wrote on books are somehow consequences of our own faltering choices. It’s not that I’m saying that I am against those who are doing these sorts of things, I am just simply considering the fact that somehow we had contributed to these crisis that we are dealing today.

Many of us blame the government for countless issues of corruption, suppression, and poverty that most of our fellow countrymen are suffering right now. It’s true at some point that indeed our government is exhibiting these dreadful realities but haven’t you gone further asking yourself: why do we have these kinds of political leaders? Or better yet, why had I ever trade my rights over worthless leaders?

Undeniably, political predisposition has always been an option for most of us Filipinos. Due to the call of poverty, others may say that they would rather deal with money than just religiously cast votes. Exasperating as it may seem, this is the REALITY.

Most of these cases are very rampant on almost all remote provinces and even on well-developed cities of our country. Trades of money [per head], sacks of rice and bundles of goods awaits the money-eager voters.

Surprisingly, this is just one of the many grounds of political bickering present in our country today. To name a few, we had cases of political dynasties [group of families running in office], political killings [due to political insecurities or appalling plots], and some cases of black propagandas against on-going officials. Needless to say, we are drawing ourselves to our very own destruction.

Where are our ethics people? We keep on hitting the government yet we are the one’s who put them in authority. It’s quite easy for us to throw stones at others while we lie down in luxury. Like we often do when we commit mistakes, we put the blame to others. This is definitely not an excuse.

Though the government is widely known for its immeasurable biases in terms of public service, we should also take into account that we are the one’s responsible for setting up this kind of government.

Morality, is there still such a thing? Maybe… As what my philosophy teacher would always say: “true to some may not be true to all.” There are still maybe a couple of dedicated leaders working on the administration today but hey, they had gone outnumbered.

If we set back into history we are widely known worldwide as freedom fighters, advocators of human rights and patriotic individuals. Where had all of these wonderful traits gone?

Forgive me, if most of my claims are much on the negative side of the government. You could not blame me for that is the very first thing that comes to my mind when talking about national leadership in our country.

I don’t want to be bias either so I will be talking now about some good points of the government. I have to acknowledge her Excellency Gloria Macapagal Arroyo for withstanding oodles of glitches thrown at her seat during her terms of office. Hmmn. I am not into pro- neither anti-gloria people. I am just here to have a piece of my opinion regarding how she runs the government today.

Let’s see. I really appreciated how our peso-dollar exchange had advanced recently. You can really attest that somehow, our day-to-day expenditures lessens [at some instance] due to this partial economic growth that we are experiencing right now. Though not that huge development that we are expecting but at least, we could still wound our way up somehow.

There are also numbers of industrial developments in the country. Especially on the revival of NSC in our city [which had awaken from its deep slumber some years ago]. Infrastructures and road development where also given much priority. It was because of Gloria that there exist the West bound Terminal of CDO which is known for its wide capacity and clean area for passengers to wait for their respective trips. Again if I were to name all of the other governmental developments, it would take me some time to write. So, I guess it’s up to you to do research for some more (grins)

You see, though our government is often connoted negatively, it also has some good points that we often forgot or deliberately disregard. That is the basic problem most of us does. We, most of the time, tend to stress on the wrong doings of other people. We often focus on hitting on their weak points rather on their good contributions to our society.

In the case of our government, we cannot change the fact that for whoever runs in office the question of credibility still falls into introspection. I just wanted to stress out that instead of blaming the faults to our government, we should help them instead. This way we can work our way out of this shameful reality.

Next time, we should try to be vigilant with respect to our decisions and choices. Choose the one who is worthy for the seat. Do not be blinded by the money that is in exchange of your votes – our only living privilege. Let us be crusaders of good governance in our country. It is but through our hands that we weave our future. Make some sense and consider the facts that I have presented. It might change our mentality for some cause. And please do always consider John F. Kennedy’s famous lines: “Ask not what the country can do for you but what you can do for the country.”

Ad Infinitum [Unpublished Article] / Science Jokes

                                                   

 SCIENCE JOKES

From: Edward Ruden <ruden#NoSpam.plk.af.mil>

An astronomer is on an expedition to Darkest Africa to observe a total eclipse of the sun, which will only be observable there, when he's captured by cannibals. The eclipse is due the next day around noon. To gain his freedom he plans to pose as a god and threaten to extinguish the sun if he's not released, but the timing has to be just right. So, in the few words of the cannibals' primative tongue that he knows, he asks his guard what time they plan to kill him.

The guard's answer is, "Tradition has it that captives are to be killed when the sun reaches the highest point in the sky on the day after their capture so that they may be cooked and ready to be served for the evening meal".

"Great", the astronomer replies.

The guard continues, though, "But because everyone's so excited about it, in your case we're going to wait until after the eclipse."

My Ad Infinitum Article Part I

CSM; CHED-COE Reapplication

By: Franklin U. Toledo

Dated September 8, 2006, by virtue of a resolution letter notified by Chairman Carlito S. Puno, DPA addressed to Dr. Marcelo P. Salazar, the Institute’s Chancellor, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) through its disciplinal Technical Committee; the Technical Panel for Science and Mathematics (TPSM), announces the results of the recent reapplication for the title of Center of Excellence of the four departments of the College of Science and Mathematics namely the department of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.

Based from the TPSM recommendations, the CHED en Banc has decided to retain the prestigious Center of Excellence title to this year’s most deserving departments; Chemistry and Mathematics, further granting the Biology and Physics Department for a Center of Development status. Little did we know that the CHED’s proclamation of Center of Excellence to the four departments of CSM in 1998 was terminated in the year 2004. Thus as an initiative for funding immovability, these departments reapplied for the CHED’s COE and COD Programs for Science and Mathematics last January 30, 2006.

“Total prestige and well sufficient funds awaits for the Center of Excellence title claimer. For this year, an annual budget of 2 Million goes to these departments for faculty development (i.e advance laboratories), research and instruction. Unlike to the prior system of fund expenditure, a department is subject for a project proposal ahead of the release of the allotted budget. Among of the many requirements for standard selection of COEs and CODs throughout the Philippines, CHED focuses on; a) Faculty Profile- this is to how many MS and PhD holders within each department, b) Equipments and Facilities, c) Research and Publication and lastly, d) Links and Extensions,” says Dean Angelina M. Bacala of the College of Science and Mathematics.

Unfortunately, this year’s CHED proclamation may not be that good for there were only two departments who garnered the top most awards. Nonetheless, the other two departments petitioned for reconsideration with regards to the interrogation of the requirements submitted by these respective departments. We will just be hoping that this petition will somehow be granted. Congratulations to the awardees!

Breaking The Habbit [My Own Composition]

BREAKING THE HABBIT
By; frankie

It is so upsetting why people have to go from breaking one heart to another. It’s as if breaking free were as easy as playing poker at a casino – totally putting everything down the line. I had been a constant witness to a couple of bad break-ups. I know it’s typical and this is why my heart moans.

As others presumed the sprung of their so called “love story”, others’ has not yet even started. Others are just lucky enough to find their partners, others are not.

When I bump into certain friends with common HEART illnesses, I always try to keep things under the right perspective. I, most of the times, encourage them to hold on. It’s kinda odd why I am the one which is much affected by the misdealing. I just couldn’t bear to see two people breaking up. For me, it is the silliest thing to do especially those of relationships from 2 years and infinity.

If only there were enough spaces for everyone to fill in, then probably no one will be wandering off. I am not in the right position to tell people what to feel or what to do. They absolutely have their reasons for breaking up; and to whatever reasons they have, I totally respect it. But my indulgence if I still wanna push my argument.

To the minds beneath uncertainty, please do try to re-evaluate, by all possible means, everything you wish to reconsider. We are the ones’ held accountable for our actions. Think several times before you leap. Don’t make decisions when you are angry. Never, ever make decisions to which you will regret in the end.   

Most cases, our minds are always tentative. We often commit harsh decisions. This should be stop. If we let the harshness of our decisions control our thoughts, then I wish you tough luck.

I am not saying that you should not break up with your bf or gf even if you had been physically, emotionally and mentally disturbed. I just want you to weigh things. If there are possible ways of healing, then let wounds heal.

I am also not encouraging martyrdom. Don’t ever dare to lay yourself under anyone. We had the right to love and be loved in the same way. It is our living privilege. Love but never love too much.

Everybody just wants to be happy. Tell me, who doesn’t? Please no more tears. It’s hurting inside. This is one of the pettiest conditions I can’t imagine myself with. ‘Tis what kills me! ;(

Have a healthy heart everyone!

Note

- To those who are willing to be counsel, though I am not the “Professional” type, I am willing to extend my advices to anyone. If you feel we have the same thoughts when it comes to matters like this, then what are you waiting for? I need to hear your piece.

- To those who would like to oppose with this write-up feel free to react. I’d like to see some interactions. JUST MESSAGE me through my friendster account.

Who want's pitbulls? By: Anonymous

About 2:00pm, February 12, 2007 an old lady and a pitbull named chief were in the couch watching television. Suddenly, chief jumped and a commotion was going on. The old lady screamed so Mavic ,the grand daughter of the old lady and the wife of the pitbulls master named Marlon Fronteras, pulled her grandmother to safety. The old lady told her that there was a big cobra who was about to attack her that is why chief came to her rescue.

The commotion stopped, so Mavic went outside and turned the lights on, to her surprised, a cobra standing about 2 feet tall, expanding its neck and spitting, was going to her direction and about a meter away. Out from nowhere chief grabbed the cobra in its neck, shaking the cobra to the cobras death.

They were glad chief was there to save them. Chief was about a five year old pitbull. He was considered a member of the family. He eats, sleeps,and even bathe with the family. His relationship with his masters children was exceptional. He was also an entertainer to his masters visitors because he jumps around, sits on your lap until your legs cramps. He was also an eye catcher, head turner during dog shows because he was so big, so cute and very friendly.

After the fight, Mavic noticed that chief was shaking his head and was sort of crying. They noticed that the cobra bit him in his lower lip, they called marlon because he was still at Nestle Philippines working and they called the vet. But the vet told them it is a hopeless case because the bite mark was within his head and the venom moves like hell and what is worse is that our city has no anti- venom for this matter. Around 30 minutes after he was bitten, chief’s leg went wobbly and he was paralyzed. He has no more control of his organs, he urinated and looses bowel. He was grasping for air and panted heavily. Marlon arrived and called his pet. Call me corny,but chief gave his 2 deep breaths and died. He was fighting and saving his last ounces of breath to see a glimpse of his master for the last 2 seconds of his life.

This is what you get when you have a purely bred American pit bull terrier. A pet with a big heart, clown, an exceptional playmate for kids, a warrior, and will risk its life for his master. It is so disappointing to hear the bad image of this humble breed. It is just media hype that created the worst of the breed. Every time that a pit bull bites, they call it a monster and will be banned. But the truth is they are the people who are ignorant of the breed. They should at least get a pure pit bull first before they criticize the breed. All dogs bite. And in the Philippines, the dogs that should be banned are those dogs that are in the streets “askal” as we call it. Those dogs contribute to the ballooning statistics of dog bites and rabies.

I have a couple of dog breeds myself, from rottweilers, german shepherd , Doberman to Chihuahua. But the breed I entrusted to play with my kids is the pitbull breed. And I have a lot of pitbulls in my yard. And I am sure that my pit bulls will do the same thing to me, as chief did to his master.

To my brother in oath Mr. Marlon Fronteras and his family, my deepest sympathy and my deepest admiration for the superb relationship with your pet and to Chief, a true warrior in every sense of the word, I salute you and our hero. That is what a true pit bull made of.

Movie Review: Akeelah and the bee by Frankie

The movie AKEELAH and The BEE is an exact epitome of how one struggle for the fulfillment of their dreams. Winning life’s adversities over perseverance and determination simply embraces the wholeness of this story. The movie revolves around the world of an 11 year-old girl named Akeelah from LA’s South Central, whose potentials were taken for granted. Indisputably the girl possesses extraordinary talents particularly in the realm of spelling. Akeelah , at first, is hesitant in participating for the school’s spelling bee contests. The girl had been considering a lot of factors, to be exact; (a) First is her mom, Tanya, whose only work was to focus on her job at the hospital which makes it really hard for Akeelah and her siblings to get through to it everyday, (b) Second is Akeelah’s insecurities against being the school’s most “talked-about” individual. Little by little, the girl was able to embattle all of her concerns. She was influenced by their principal letting her see that there is something more about her that she doesn’t know and that she needs to discover it while she still can. Afraid at first, she ended up with confidence that somehow there must be something to prove for herself. She was able to compete at various schools at LA and ‘twas luckily been able to make it to the regional and much further, at the National Spelling Bee Competition. This is absolutely one of the common dreams every American boy or girl ever had- that is being able to place at the bee and harbor prestige for their respective schools. Going deeper through the scenes, the movie was able to inculcate the different theories of learning. Apparent in the movie was Thorndike’s theory of “Connectionism.” The Law of Readiness was implied by the time Akeelah’s tutor, Dr. Larabee, and Akeelah primed themselves for the big competition. Engaging into rigorous practices and strenuous memorization of words, Akeelah evolved to be one of the promising young spellers of the recent time. One of Akeelah’s must-say “techniques” is the use of hand tapping. It seems that the tapping of hands serves as a stimulant for Akeelah’s successful spelling whiz. Everyday, Akeelah religiously took over the responsibility of store housing gazillions of vocabularies just to peg her way up to the top. Akeelah make good use of these words and she tries to apply it to her day to day living. Thus, the Law of Exercise is also involved in the making. Who would have thought that the girl would make a headway at the national’s? Surprisingly, the whole competition was kinda tough for Akeelah but despite her struggles in life, somewhat making it to the grand finals applauded her charms in her very own society; her family, her friends and to her school buddies. Law of Effect was observed. It really make Akeelah feel great about herself, and so the legend goes.. Shaping in my own comprehension is a technique that is used in operant conditioning in which the behavior is modified by stepwise reinforcement of behaviors that produce progressively closer approximations of the desired behavior. Shaping directly instills new skills and techniques in modification of our practiced behavior. In the movie, shaping was put into clearer picture when Dr. Larabee was injecting some sort of course obstacles, like take for an instance, Akeelah doing the “spell-the-word” thing with herself on the jumping rope. As cumbrous as it may seem on the part of Akeelah, she needs to stand by it for it is proven effective especially when you are on stage at the competition, there will absolutely be a lot of disturbances to which could highly affect your performance. The girl must be able to surpass these things in order for her to stay on the right track. The training was supposed to improve Akeelah’s concentration skills and yup, it did work out. In the movie, her mother Tanya claims to be one of her greatest obstacles. This is true when one time, her mother just pop-up from nowhere. This really affected the girl for her mother was scandalous right in her very front. Due to the training they had, Akeelah did not bother about what was happening. Instead she gained more focus. And so, Akeelah did make it to the national’s but not to worry, the little misunderstanding about her mother was settled down. She was just concerned with the child because her academics were chiefly affected. She just heard that her child is much focus on the bee rather than the school. It hurts her feelings for she was working hard at the hospital and all she wanted was for her to have quality education. That was when she doesn’t know about the school’s special offer for her daughter. The good thing about Akeelah joining the contests is that she was given a special kind of consideration. Even though she was not able to join the regular students during class days, the child was subjected to a special kind of system wherein it will enable her to cope up with her missed subjects. Not that bad after all. In totality, the movie was of great relevance with our previous topics because primarily it deals with the different types or theories which are very useful in the acquisition of knowledge. We were introduced by our dear teacher, Ms. Adan, with the theoretical basis of education. The movie in all fairness was a great spectrum allowing us to differentiate the theoretical from the real application. It’s essential for us viewing the movie because it gives way to the ideas that there are definitely lots of approaches/attacks in learning. These strategies somewhat plays an important role in shaping students; the one sole agent of knowledge.

If Only Movie Review by FRANKIE TOLEDO

SYNOPSIS

Though I was not able to make it during the airing of this movie at our Ed 110 class, I still can elicit relatively sensuous reactions. This is possible for I had already seen the movie four times. This would directly picture out that the movie was indeed a BUM!

The movie, IF ONLY, is a fine example of a modern-day “dejavu” genre.  Believing that somehow one can alter destiny, the male main cast of the movie tries to break down this so called “thread of bad luck” by changing the things which are supposed to happen. So cumbrous as it may seem, all of the heartfelt effort of changing faith still turns to nothing for QUE ZERA, QUE ZERA  so let the song be. Two of the must-loved stars for this film are Ms. Samantha Andrews and Mr. Ian Wyndham played by Jennifer Love Hewitt and Paul Nicholls respectively.  It all started by a horrible nightmare. These two couples were actually enjoying the state of accompanying one another. One of the few beguiling scenes in the story was about the confrontation of Sam and Ian regarding the status of their relationship. This argument rooted when Sam asked about Ian’s parents, all she was he had his folks way back home and that he left because of fortune. Sam was pretty agitated to see his parents but some disagreed. The disagreement lead to an emotional altercation, making her asked Ian whether he truly loves her or not. Poor guy, all that he could say is “I adore you.” The girls in her deepest frustration cried her way out, and ‘twas like everything happen so fast. Outside awaits this mysterious taxi driver w ho gave Ms. Andrews a daunting look and asking her whether she would like to take the cab or not. Surprisingly, Ian recognized the old man for it was the same old man who seized Ian’s perception of love. As far as I could remember, one of the most liked quotes was this petite outstanding verse “JUST LOVE HER.” The realization came in shortly after Samantha get inside the taxi, and take note, what make me go into ghost bumps really was when the old man asked Ian whether if he will be going along with Ms. Andrews. Startled as he is standing outside the pouring rain, he couldn’t change Sam’s decision of living

London

and so there she is, she drove her way out of the cafe. Ian tried to stop her but the taxi was just too fast for him. As they were about to cross the intersection, something tragic happened to the inconsolable lady. Samantha died by a car-hit. These entire awful incidents happened only in one day. Ian wouldn’t believe any single thing for he cannot face the reality that her girlfriend indeed died because of his unsound emotions.

The following day, as Ian was about to wake from this horrible nightmare, everything turned a bit strange for the young man. He sees Samantha sleeping next to him. His mind goes into gaga as he bares witness for another relive moments together with his beloved Sam! He grabbed dear Samantha with all his might and he keeps on repeating how he loves the girl so much. Sam was a bit intimated for she was kinda unusual for her to hear his boyfriend say those lovely words for her. A couple of noticeable events like spilling of coffee on Sam’s shirt, Ian’s broken watch, the “boy from yesterday-old man the day after” named Oliver , Samantha being slightly burned by her pot and some other extraordinary things. He tried to play with destiny as he lures Sam away from the things which are supposed to happen. He may have seem to change a bit of the typical scenario from yesterday but surely a part of these things took place in an unusual place at an unusual time. That is undeniably the power of faith. No one can ever spin it over and tries to change things from happening. Though, Ian was able to cheat with death. He, himself, was the price-intern. He bartered his life in order to save Sam’s. Now all the girl could do was to embrace the fact that what Ian was acting a bit strangely was for a good cause. I forgot to mention that Sam became a successful musician after graduating from

London

’s prestigious school for music. Ms. Hewitt, who played Sam, imparted a couple of pleasant songs which inevitably took over the hearts of many viewers. This hurtful movie may have less possibility of happening from reality but don’t you ever neglect the stories behind it. Life is too short. We must live each moment it is our last, make the most out of it. I actually, came into my own thinking that we as an agent of love should value our partners more profoundly. If you happen to notice, while others had their own love stories going some others have not yet even started. Take care of your love ones while you still can. For others it would take a lifetime looking for one. Stay in love!

I'm Getting Married

it's so funny that you opened
this!since
you
opened this,you will experience these for
this week:

-recieve A+ on all your tests
-someone unexpected would suddenly
talk/call/email you
-you will gain a new friend that you
woud'nt expect
to be
-you will have a BF/GF
-you will find a php 50 on the ground
-you would win something
-anywhere you go,luck will always follow
you

all these would happen if you repost this
using any
of the ff. titles:
-sinagot q n sia
-nililigwan nia q
-im pregnant
-i'm typing and i'm naked
-see my naked pics
-were moving to (random place)
-i'm getting married
-i found him/her
-lgot k sken pag nkita kta
-**** nmn oh
-boob flashing of international model
-r.i.p. (your name) (year of birth)-2006

reposst nyo nlng para masaya.....

Have a Cup of Coffee

Have A Cup of Coffee                                       
-- Author Unknown

A group of alumni, highly established in their careers, got together to visit their old university professor. The conversation soon turned into complaints about stress in work and life.

Offering his guests coffee, the professor went to the kitchen and returned with a large pot of coffee and an assortment of cups - porcelain, plastic, glass, crystal, some plain-looking, some expensive, and some exquisite - telling them to help themselves to the coffee.

After all the students had a cup of coffee in hand, the professor said: "If you noticed, all the nice looking expensive cups were taken up, leaving behind the plain and cheap ones. While it is but normal for you to want only the best for yourselves, that is the source of your problems and stress. Be assured that the cup itself adds no quality to the coffee. In most cases, it's just more expensive and in some cases even hides what we drink.

What all of you really wanted was coffee, not the cup, but you consciously went for the best cups and then began eyeing each other's cups. Now consider this: Life is the coffee, and the jobs, money and position in society are the cups. They are just tools to hold and contain life, and the type of cup we have does not define nor change the quality of life we live. Sometimes, by concentrating only on the cup, we fail to enjoy the coffee God has provided us."

God brews the coffee, not the cups . . . enjoy your coffee.

                                     A TOUCH of Moonlight

                                   by: Franklin "Frankie" Toledo

I was watching the late night show of my favorite tv station. There I was lying on the couch and seems to be enjoying the said tv program. It was hot that night. I move unto the floor and headed towards the nearby Philippine made BED Sheet "BANIG." Little by little my eyes started to collapse and then I realized I was falling fast asleep. It was pass 3 in the morning.. I wake up "panting" like as If i couldn't hold unto my breath.I saw that the TV was still on with no show on its screen. I got up and turned off the television. Still my breath got worst every little minute. My roomates were at their hometowns that time and I got no one to accompany me with my illness. I was coughing really hard, so hard that it hurts. I walk outside our boarding house and ventured towards the bay, which by the way was just a few yards away from our home. There I go walking, walking along the seashore. I watch the moon and was fascinated by its beauty. It made me PAUSE for a moment and then I was recalling my past and the things that happen to me prior that night. I really had a hard time lastnight- thinking of what I had now become. I am afraid that each day, as the pages turns to yellow, I might loose the sense of being the person whom I wanted to be. In life, we tend to be alot more buisy and focused on the things that we consider "VALUABLE" (e.g Academes, work/job, family, others..). What do I really want in my life? Well, I just want to graduate and hopefully pursue my masters in the nearer future,settle for a good job and do a better living- this is what typical studz would think. Im the only child of the family and my father is gone already. I just wanted to make my mama proud with every little achievements that I make. I am HYPERACTIVE at school they say, too active that sometimes I tend to forget the little things that sorrounds me. Sometimes at school, or even with my friends, I talk alot. Taking and talking without noticing that sometimes I sounded like I was blunting to everyone who I am- sometimes I become so boastful. I really do feel for myself. I admit my mistake and Im willing to give room for improvements. I am still young and Im pretty much subjected for errors and lots of it. Humanly in nature. I don't want other people to look at me differently. I just wanted you to know that Im just very expressive. I do not intend to sound "AIRY" by laymens term. Im just opening my life to you all because I consider you as my family. I apologize for all my vices. I really hope to make it up to you. We are suppose to be family and that therefore we should be concern with one another. Im seeking for another chance, another try. Let me erase the person I was trying to make lately. Lets start all over again. Sorry for those whom I touched their ego. Let us all be united again everyone. Shall we?- that would be exatly the same words that I would like to tell everyone whom I feel that I had trespassed against with. Maybe by that time, at that very Instant, I can start a new leaf. I wanted to become a better person, so help me guys. ^_^ Help me in making myself whole again. Help me realize that life is so short and that we shouldn't waste a single moment in living it to the fullest. And hopefully when that time comes, only then can I understand more deeply why the MOON is most beautiful at night! -Guys I hope you like it. I had just make this short essay at the cafe "INFRONTO" at this very Instant. Sorry for the wrong grammars. ^_^ FRANKIE