December 30


Basically, most Filipinos are well aware that the 30th Day of December is a Holiday, for the reason that this is the day that marks the execution of our Greatest Martyr - National Hero - Dr. Jose Rizal.

To some, December 30 also marks the dreadful terrorist bombing at BLumenttrit LRT station and Makati area, that claims several lives (mostly young ones, that are in that train for the reason that its still Christmas season and they are hoping to get some "aguialdos" from their Ninong and Ninangs)

And to others, (specially Politicians and Presidential Wanna be) this date mark the pledge of H.E. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo that she will not run/compete in the coming 2004 Presidential Election. (a Pledge, that many knew she eventually reversed)... I read an article from one of strong>Philippine Daily Inquirers commentator, Mr. Conrado de Quiros regarding this "broken Vow" of Madam President, the Then and Now article features that comparison of Mada Presidents Pledge and the Last poem written by Doctor Jose Rizal. What really catch my attention in this piece is the final comment of Mr. Quiros in regards to whom they should have executed in "LUNETA "

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Until now, IM still baffled of why GMA would still run for the presidency, I mean, doesn't she have enough? (the controversies/scandals/anomalies/blunders and mutiny). And if its true that the real reason that she is competing for a full-six year term, is that the people clamor for her leadership, why would she go to much extent to get Noli de Castro to be her running mate (in which, my former Favorite Broadcaster- happily obliged), ask Mr. Eddie Villanueva to reconsider his bid and go on several gimmicks (photo-ops with the captured terrorist and funerals) If the reason that she is running is because she believed that the people still want her to be their leader, she should be confident enough to run, even without Noli de Castro as her running mate, or even if all religious leaders declared their own bid to the presidential race. :shrug: If she really think that she have done well, thus earning the right to be the next President by 2004. She should be confident, even if she will be running against an extremely popular showbiz icon, she knows, she will win.

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December 30, to many of us Filipinos are nothing more but another day in the Christmas Season/ for the workers is just another Holiday, another chance to gain additional bucks is they will be working in this day and be entitled in the double-pay routine, for the young-ones, it's just another day to go to a New Years party and be merry... I reckon that there is not even thousand Filipinos, that sees this day to thank Dr. Rizal in his contributions in establishing our beloved Country.


CHRONOLOGY OF EVENTS IN OR AROUND RIZAL'S DEATH CELL