My family and I are leaving for the US for a vacation next week. I can’t wait. I really need a break. This summer has not allowed me to rest. From internship, to org work, to frat duties.
Though I am not able to vote, the past elections season has also been quite interesting for me. Aside from helping out in the campaign for Kabataan Party in the party list elections, I also got involved in the campaign of some brods in the Upsilon who were running in their respective localities. Whew. I feel like a political hopper. It was quite an experience.
By the way, democratic participation doesn’t end in elections. I got quite annoyed when one of my acquaintances made the comment, “you don’t have a right to complain if you don’t vote.” As if non-voters, even children, don’t pay taxes through VAT.
law student, national democracy activist, film school graduate, photography hobbyist
yeah dats what im doubting about the past days, who non-voters doesn’t have the right to complain or even suggest perhaps in our economy today. thats pathetic! anywy happy trip bro!.
ack! i’m so jealous! where are you going in the states?
The States? coolness.
Those arguments are really dumb and annoying. “You can’t complain if you don’t vote”? How dare they talk about democracy…
Enjoy your vacation!
Have a safe trip. Last hurrah, eh? Lapit na ng pasukan, byahe parin. hehe
So wala po kayo sa department orientation sa May 30? Sayang naman. Hehe.
Di bale. Enjoy your vacation! You need a break kuya bikoy!
Pictures po ah dont forget!:)
isa lang request ko!
PASALUBONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
sana pagbalik mu tapos na ang mala-pagong na bilangan at panalo na tayo.
WElCOME to US (in advance)
you should come and visit the capital of CA, it’s very different….maraming governor’s mansion
The most common mistake of Filipinos is to think that their power ends after election.
Kung tutuusin “utusan” lang naman dapat natin ang mga politicians.
@rina utusan?! hahaha.
tama ka nga pero we put politicians way above our social hierarchy. Equated na din sa social dominance yun halos. hehehe. oh well. later days and good luck to you bikoy! ingat!
Ang hirap intindhin nung last sentence mo. Because technically, children don’t pay taxes because they don’t have the capacity to do so. Even if you throw in the VAT thing, it’s their parents who pay for it. Unless you’re talking about children affected by child labour, earn their own money and purchase in tax-raking establishments – which I doubt.
You’re going to the States? Here in California? If you are, I hope I could get your contact numbers so we could meet.
oi! pasalubong ha! wag kalimutan. at mag ingat ka sa byahe…
Exactly.
Wag mo na lang patulan bikoy!@
Isip lang ako ng pasalubong, ha? Hehe.
enjoy your US trip! God bless.
wow. US trip. stay safe and enjoy! if you’re going to CALI, you shouldn’t pass up visiting Universal Studios & have a few pose at the Golden Gate Bridge. and yea, if you still have time, a visit at the Alcatraz Island will be worth it
come back home safe! dami mong fans dito. don’t forget to update your blog
wow! US .. God bless your trip… Enjoy!.. It’s the best option to unwind.. hehehe [as if, nakapunta na ako.. nyahhahaha!]
God bless
uhm bikoy, bago dumayo sa ibang bansa..alalajanin na nasa akin pa ang letter mo at ayusin ang mga papel for internship bago ma-incomplete ka …friendly reminder lang hehehe *nagger*
“Ang hirap intindhin nung last sentence mo. Because technically, children don’t pay taxes because they don’t have the capacity to do so. Even if you throw in the VAT thing, it’s their parents who pay for it. Unless you’re talking about children affected by child labour, earn their own money and purchase in tax-raking establishments – which I doubt.”.. by Celeni.
children pay taxes as well.. directly and indirectly.. when their parents gave them money.. sa kanila na syempre yung pera technically.. so if they bought or consume products (food or toys) they pay taxes (VAT) na rin.. their parents pay for their needs and most of those needs have taxes (clothes, tuition, food).. so still they pay taxes kasi even if they aren’t capable of making their own money sila pa rin yung reason behind the consumption. (o^_^o)