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Name:    Alona M. Strand
Address:   Skarvet 29, Tyssedal  5770, Norway
Contact Email:   alona.m.strand@.c2h.no
Date:  27/10/04

Hei, Hello to all d people of Samar!
                I jaz want to greet my beloved niece a happy b-day on Oct. 29.  My wish fro her all the best thing in world! and good health. We, here in Norway, VI, GLAD I DEG SÅ MYE! ( WE LOVED U VERY MUCH)

Name:  Fe Donaire Bulan
Address:   1474 Ewing Drive, Chula Vista, CA  91911, USA
Contact Email:   thomasmelvin1@juno.com
Date:  October 26, 2004

Hello to all Zumarraghons!!  Please email me if you know me or my mom ..Catalina Donaire Bulan.  I was class of 1969 St Anthony Institute and my father was Cenon Bulan..i lived in Rawis section of Zumarraga..

Name:   Ed Rediang
Address:   Saudi Arabia
Contact Email:   erediang@kfupm.edu.sa
Date:   24 October 2004

AN TUBA
(Dedicated to Mr. Adelbert Batica on his Birthday, October 24, 2004)

Kinulpan man, bahal man o bahalina;
   Hinay hinay la para mas marasa.
      Kinilaw nga tuwakang nga pinugaan
         hin kidya; Agidaw dugang hin karasa.

Name:   Felipe C. Abala
Address:  UAE
Contact Email:   f.abala@computer.org
Date:  10-22-2004

Hi,
                Great site. Alumnus ako han LIT Industrial Engineering '87. Anyone from this batch? Please contact me. You may find my details at http://www.pca64.com

Name:   Cesar Torres
Contact Email:   Cesar1185@aol.com
Date:   20 October 2004

From CNN:
"Kerry wins prophetic kids poll", Wednesday, October 20, 2004 Posted: 4:01 PM EDT (2001 GMT)

Nickelodeon: Kids Pick the President

LOS ANGELES, California (Reuters) -- The kids have spoken, and it's Sen. John Kerry with a convincing victory over President Bush on Nov. 2.
              An unusual opinion poll that has correctly predicted the winner of the last four presidential elections has given Democratic challenger Kerry 57 percent against 43 percent for Bush, according to results released Wednesday.
               The Nickelodeon cable channel, better known for programs "SpongeBob Squarepants" and "Jimmy Neutron," conducted "Kids Vote," an online survey of almost 400,000 children Tuesday.
               The latest Reuters/Zogby poll showed Bush and Kerry in a dead heat two weeks before the Nov. 2 election. Other polls also showed them in a statistical tie or Bush holding a slim lead.
                Nickelodeon, a unit of Viacom Inc., has organized its poll every election since 1988, and has a 100 percent record of picking the winner.
               "The 'Kids' Vote' seems to work as a good barometer of the actual presidential vote because, developmentally, kids between the ages of two and 11 share the same opinions and outlooks as their parents," said Cyma Zarghami, president of Nickelodeon Television.
                The survey was the final step in a yearlong political awareness campaign on Nickelodeon."

Name:  Cesar Torres
Contact Email:   Cesar1185@aol.com
Date:  15 October 2004

Dear Lotlot,
               Thank you for the news that the Southerners in America are prepared to die for Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld, and Wolfowitz.
              Somehow, they remind me of the debacle of Vietnam.  Because some ignorant but powerful people in America believed in the "Domino Theory", they went to Vietnam, had 89,000 of their own people killed, dropped Napalm, and other poisons, and bombs on a hapless people, after their own colonial masters, the French had gone.
                What did America get from Vietnam Lotlot?
               Millions of Vietnamese, Hmong tribesmen who are pining for their homeland, a scar on the psyche of America, and millions of Vietnamese who are suffering because ignoramuses wanted to prove that the "Domino Theory" was a valid foreign economic and political strategy of America.
               Anyway, Lotlot, I take pains to ensure that I am not accused of fabricating my sources.  I do this by placing in quotation marks the text that I am sharing with the world.  If anyone should doubt the accuracy of my sources, they can always go to the URL of my source.
                I just wish that the money being used to kill some people are diverted to help Samar, such as Villa or our Igot.
               After 9-11, these powerful people in America and Britain spoke of "draining the swamp" that breeds fanaticism, martyrdom, and hunger.  Blair at one time was following this up.  But nothing has happened after that.  Instead it is kill, kill, kill from both sides.  Soon, this kill, kill, kill will entensify in Samar and the Philippines.
               Anyway, the source of the short quotes below are found in the URL below.
               Thank you.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/10/15/world/main649513.shtml

World Polls: U.S. Reputation Falls
              However, many of those polled separated their feelings about the U.S. government from their views of the American people. Sixty-eight percent said they had a favorable opinion of Americans.
 
             (AP) America's reputation around the world is hurting, according to a series of coordinated polls published Friday from 10 countries, including many of the United States' closest allies.
              In eight of the countries where the surveys commissioned by major newspapers were conducted, more people said their view of America had worsened in the past two to three years than improved. That question was asked in nine countries.
               By big margins, those questioned said the war in Iraq did not aid the global fight against terrorism.
              And in eight out of 10 nations, those polled said — often in landslide proportions — that they hoped to see Democrat John Kerry beat President Bush in next month's election. Bush won backing from a majority of respondents only in Russia and Israel..."

Name:  Lotlot Fallorina
Address:  Liberty, South Carolina  29657, USA
Contact Email:  banker952004@yahoo.com
Date:   Oct 14, 2004

Man Cesar,
            Somehow, other network polls show a huge dissimilarity from what you have posted here,  these polls would not deter me and my family to vote for Bush-Cheney, they will carry the South Carolinas “8” electoral vote. I hope Mana Lydia is not in the same side with you. Ha. Ha. Ha.

Name:   Allan Yu
Address:   Dubai, UAE
Contact Email:   allan_hue@yahoo.com
Date:  14 Oct 04

KAMURAYAW, HINGYAP KO HA IYO!

"We, Samareños, coming from the poor and depressed province of Samar, would like to seek justice for the plunder by Governor Milagrosa Tan of the financial coffers of the provincial government"...
               I QUOTE THIS FROM A LETTER MADE BY A GROUP and SUBMITTED TO THE OMBUDSMAN. Please take note of the word POOR. For GOD's sake, please stop using the WORD in haste just to fill some vested interests. Remember that the 'POOR from the depressed province of Samar' were the same POOR people who elected the corrupt governor (tag-pira an hatag?).
                If we are to oust every corrupt government official from their post, no one will be left to run the government.
                Bisan diri kurakot an nalingkod ha poder, basta aada na, ginlalamon han sistema. Waray personalan...opinion ko la.

Name:  Edward Solayao
Address:   Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Contact Email:   edmaverick@yahoo.com
Date:   09 Oct 2004

Reading the appeal by the "Isog han Samar Movement" to investigate charges of corruption in the provincial government of Samar, indeed it's about time (better late than never though) Samarenos must cry out loud with voices calling for changes. For such a long time we've been under the tyranny of corruption!!! It's unbearable to think that being one of the Philippines most diversified island in terms of resources, Samar remains among the poorest provinces in the entire archipelago. For our sake and the sake of the future generations of Samarenos, let's all wake up & join the struggle to gain our freedom from poverty & corruption.

Name:  Cesar Torres
Contact Email:   Cesar1185@aol.com
Date:  7 October 2004

The Presidential election in the US, figures from MSNBC:
"If the presidential election were held this week, who would you vote for?   * 4035 responses

George W. Bush 31% 
John Kerry 68% 
Ralph Nader 1% 
Not a scientifically valid survey. Click to learn more."

From CNN: Created: Thursday, September 30, 2004, at 21:06:37 EDT 
Who do you think won the first U.S. presidential debate? 

President George W. Bush      21%  179143 votes 
Sen. John Kerry      72%  624424 votes 
Evenly matched      7%  63834 votes 
Total: 867401 votes 

Reminds me of the popularity of my former student in the UP, Melchor Nacario, a former "fervent nationalist", imprisoned by Marcos, as candidate for Governor in Samar against three people.  Ha Internet, namamarapara hiya han kaduko han botos, more than 50% (in percentage gadla, not in actual numbers, hehehehe) denhi han survey ni Ray.
               And then, pag bul-iw ngan pagrakrak han taga Palompon hin P1.09 million, namamarapara man liwat hi Melchor han botos kan Palomponian.   Hahahaha. Ka lisud man di-ay.  Kanugon la an akon usa ka tadyao nga Fundador nga regalo kan Ex-Future Governor of Samar, the Ex-Honorable Melchor Figueroa Nacario.  Hahahahaha. Seguro, hi Red or Macho or Pankay nala an pakandidatuha naton ha Ilawod ka Barangay Councilor.  Bulig ako kan Pankay, o an apo ni Bebot.
               Anyway, Melchor's hilarious Internet popularity happened in Samar. The figures above are in America.

Name:  Cesar Torres
Contact Email:   Cesar1185@aol.com
Date:  6 October 2004

Vice Presidential Debate in the US, between Dick Cheney and John Edwards.  CNN Quick Vote.  Not scientific. Even then, the results are very revealing.

"Created: Wednesday, October 06, 2004, at 13:55:25 EDT 
 Who do you think won the vice presidential debate? 
   Dick Cheney      18%  2838 votes 
   John Edwards     75%  11930 votes 
   Evenly matched      7%  1154 votes 
   Total: 15922 votes 

This QuickVote is not scientific and reflects the opinions of only those Internet users who have chosen to participate. The results cannot be assumed to represent the opinions of Internet users in general, nor the public as a whole. The QuickVote sponsor is not responsible for content, functionality or the opinions expressed therein."

Name:   Joseph Nephtaly Serfino
Address:   305 Ashley Dr, Rochester, NY 14620, USA
Contact Email:   jylapola@usadatanet.net
Date:   Oct. 5 2004

I would like to invite all the members of the SNS batch 1981 to visit our website at www.freewebs.com/snsbatch81. I believe that this is a great opportunity for us to get together and plan ahead for our 2007 alumni homecoming hosting. To those who don't have access to the internet, please coordinate with the organizing committee in Catbalogan and feel free to submit your comments and suggestions.                                                       
               On behalf of the class of 1981 here in the US and Canada, I am anticipating your tireless support and enthusiasm as always. Thank you.

Name:   Leonila (Dayday) Cabuquit-Walsh
Address:   333 Appian Ave., Virginia Beach, VA 23452, USA
Contact Email:    lilac_05@yahoo.com
Date:   October 3, 2004

This is really terrific! A website for us Samarnons.  First of all I would like to thank Mr. Gaspay for creating these website.  More power to you!  Kumusta an ngatanan nga mga kapamilya ko dida ha Basay the Cabuquit/Gravoso family, Baclayo/Cabab/ Tabuclao family, Tio Tony Macasaet Bolastig ha Gandara, Samar, mga Fideles ha Calbiga, Samar  pati na an akon mga kasangkayan, labis na gud an mga kaklase ko han high school ako.  Nagtapos ako 1972 ha Frank P. Brown Institute.  Pero yana tinawag na nira nga Basey National High School, if I'm not mistaken. Karuyag ko gad mahibaruan kon hain na an akon mga kaklase.  Sigurado ako nga mayada gud usa manla haira in makabasa hine nga akon mensahe ngan kontakon ako.  Katatapos la han Town Fiesta dida ha Basay. Mayada pa kamo iraid nga gaway/palawan???  Waray hiton dide ha Virginia.  Sunod nga patron ha Basay mauli kami ngatanan, malooy an Ginoo naton.  Para hiton akon mga parientes ngan kasangkayan nga makakabasa hine nga akon mensahe dida ha Basay mayada ako mga litrato nga puwede nira makita kon karuyag nira: http://profiles.yahoo.com/tenderluvnbabe
               Once again, thank you so much Mr Gaspay for the web page.  Peace be with you!

Name:  Cesar Torres
Contact Email:   Cesar1185@aol.com
Date:  1 October 2004

The election in the US this November might determine the future of the world, whether there is going to be "endless war", or if "World War III" will intensify or whether there is another Crusade that could be the end of all Crusades pitting Islam against Christianity.
               The debate between President George Bush and John Kerry was watched by millions all over the world.  Who was the better debater?  Who won?

The following are numbers from three networks.  The sampling was unscientific.  But the numbers are very revealing.
CNN: 71% for Kerry; 21% for Bush
MSNBC:  61% for Kerry; 39% for Bush
BBC:  45% for Kerry; 36% for Bush

Name:   Marita Flores Strand
Address:   Krenken 6, Krenkenflot 6a, Odda 5750, Norway
Contact Email:   mfstrand@online.no
Date:    01-10-04

Maupay nga adlaw han taga samar ngan han taga solangan nga mag papatron na ha lunes 4 okt. Komusta nala an akon mga kabugtuan ngan pag omangkon dida ha solangan og iguid. Akon an iyo una nga hungit ha? Kay kami aadi ha harayo nga lugar ngan nag titikahagkot na dide ha Norway. Ngan an akon mga pag omangkon dida ha Iguid, kely, michael ngan ha solangan hira boknoy, maly pag binootan kamo dida ha? Kay mauli kami ha 2006 han patron dinhe ha solangan. Ang nagmahal nyong tita inday sa Odda, Norway.

Name:   Ian Anderson
Address:  Melbourne, Australia
Contact Email:    delage@dodo.com.au
Date:   September 30, 2004

Hi Ray,
               I browse this site often and I enjoy it very much, thank you very much indeed. Very informative, especially to me as I spent a little time in Catbalogan while I was touring Samar and Leyte, but that was more than twelve months ago now. I would dearly love to return but that does seem to be difficult at present. However, I have nice memories of my visit. A great time at Timothy's Warehouse Piano Bar., (is it still there??) Early morning breakfast at Magueda Bay Hotel overlooking the bay, and more than a few San Mig's. at Byes Place!!! (and at GreatMags too!). And other eating establishments that I sampled such as, SB Restaurant and of course, Fortune Hotel. You know where they all are of course?

Enjoyed it all immensely and met a lovely lady while I was there. Unfortunately, she is unable to be contacted unless by mail so our messages are not as frequent as desired. It is unlikely that she will ever see this post but should she be looking in a i'cafe somewhere, I'll say, Hi Luling, still thinking of you. Lots of love and take care. ...Warmest regards, best wishes and God Bless to all.

Ian

Name:   Ofelia  Ampong Maestre
Address:  Paypayon, Oras, Eastern Samar, Philippines
Contact Email:  orlandomagsael@yahoo.com
Date:  September 27, 2004

Pls. Mr. Ray Gaspay, am from cavite and I have some request regarding with contacts of municipal of Oras. I do have been with the website of it but the problem is the contacts is not working. I would really appreciate ur kindness for forwarding the email of any person who will be givin' me a huge help for the matter am 'bout to inquire. Pls Mr. Ray.. forward the contact of a any person who used to know.. specifically the local civil registrar of Oras.. am encountering problem in it.
               Thank you very much sir.

Name:    Max Sebolino
Address:   1588 Kenneth St., Seaside, California 93955, USA
Contact Email:    max081485@yahoo.com
Date:   9-27-04

Kumusta nala ha ngatanan nga kilala ko dida ha Catbalogan, Samar.

Name:   Eunice Kruse-Go
Address:  Los Angeles, CA  90027, USA
Contact Email:    sarah1018@aol.com
Date:   09-25-04

Just wanted to say hello to my brothers, relatives and freinds in Catbalogan!!!!!  Kinomusta ko an ngatan nga kon ka batch ha "SNS" tuig han 1979, esp...SOLEDAD BALLERES, AMY TUAZON, MILA PEREZ AND GILDA MANLOLO...WHEN WILL WE MEET AGAIN?????? thank you

Name:  Rod Panaligan
Address:   96-C Robert Treat Drive, Milford, CT. 06460, USA
Contact Email:   rodante.panaligan@tycohealthcare.com
Date:  September  24, 2004

I would like to thank everybody who helped and supported me during my hermanidad for Senor San Bartolome (Aug.17-24,2004 Catbalogan town fiesta). How i wished you were all there and witnessed the different activities. We really had lots of fun and the fiesta was a big success. Salamat also for the following people i missed and failed to acknowledge im my souvenir program: Nong and Susan Arce, Raul and Fe Fernando,Andy and Maggie Villarin,Alain and AJ Cinco, Noli and Babie Andrada, Ruben and Mayee Panaligan, Max and Paulette Sison, Dr.Pepe Cabrasawan, Dr.Jingjing Cui, Dr.Helsie Castillo, Dr.Tricia Yulo, Lily Maulion, Jeric Olay, Hy and Rose Cho, Jhun and Tita Margate, Ellen Cinco, Embo and Ariane Sison, Bishop Jose Palma, Bishop Max Cruz, Msgr. Anton Verzosa, Catbalogan Parish, Halad Choir, all the priests who attended the Pontifical Mass, Dr.Rose Noble, Mamie and Cora Lomuntad, Ubanon Boys(for the banderitas), Bong and Lynlyn Davis(San Miguel Corp), Jayjay And Tess Yulo, Man Tito and Mana Tess Yulo, Coca  Cola, Mayor Tekwa Uy, RVM sisters and to all my friends in Catbalogan, Manila and USA. Damo nga Salamat ha iyo ngatanan.

Name:  Marianito J. Hernandez
Address:   222 Blackhawk Terrace, Bensenville, Illinois  60106, USA
Contact Email:    nitoy4491@yahoo.com
Date:   September 23, 2004

This is in response to Lolly Cinco's posting.
To those who are mourning:
            LORD help us to realize how brief our time on earth will be. Help us to know that we are here for but a moment more.
            The prayer of St. Francis: Oh Master, make me a channel of your peace. It is in pardoning that we are pardoned, in giving to all men that we receive, and in dying that we're born to eternal life."
            Dear Sis Lolly, Tom and Dito, on behalf of my family, from the bottom of our hearts, we express our deepest sympathy and please extend our condolences and prayers to the family of your brother, Marcelino Cinco.
            Heavenly Father, our loving GOD from everlasting to everlasting, we thank you for the gift of life, for the gift of faith, for the gift of one another and blessings of families, relatives and friends. Dear our merciful GOD, we lift up to you, Marcelino Cinco. Let his soul rest in peace. Give strength to all who are mourning and let them be consoled by your WORD:
            "Blessed are the sorrowful and they shall be comforted."
             In confidence, trust and by faith we pray in Jesus Name. Amen.

Your brother in Christ,
Mar Nitoy Hernandez (CFC-ILLINOIS)

Name:   Alona  M. Strand
Address:   Skarvet  29, Tyssedal  5770, Norway
Contact Email:   alona.m.strand@c2h.no
Date:   23/9/2004

HEi kumusta na mga samarnon? I jaz want to GREET my niece, MISS MARYJANE M ALBUELA. nga taga Silanga, speaking of SILANGA, Advance Happy fiesta  on oct 4.  and TO all my sisters, and  to my brother ESLAO, and to all my freinds in SILANGA.  SANA MAGING MARISYO AN IYO TIDARAON NGA PATRON!!  TUSEN! TUSEN TAKK RAY! (THANK YOU VERY  MUCH ) and MORE POWER!! GOD BLESS YOU!

Name:   Joseph Nephtaly Serfino
Address:   Rochester, NY 14620, USA
Contact Email:   jylapola@usadatanet.net
Date:   Sept. 21, 2004

Just wanted to say hello to my family, relatives and friends in Catbalogan. Thank you so much for the very warm reception during our stay there and the comfort that you all gave us during our most difficult time (daddy's death). You really are one of a kind.

Name:   Lolly Cinco
Contact Email:   lollychuela@yahoo.com
Date:   Sept  21, 2004

To my kababayan, pls pray for the soul of my brother Marcelino "Mano Nonoy" Cinco who passed away last September 20, 2004 at the age of 55 y/o. His remains lies at SBC Memorial Homes, Catbalogan Samar.

Name:  Unding Orlanes
Contact Email:   oco777@edsamail.com.ph
Date:   September 21, 2004

Ruben, Cesar,  other Villahanons and those who love Villa:

              I am equally excited as the Villahanons, with the prospect of having a concrete road from Kasang-an to the poblacion, la villa real, through the efforts of the PEOPLE OF VILLAREAL THEMSELVES.  For many decades the Villahanons have developed callused and "kiballed" pugtots travelling that short but arduous, rugged road to Villa.  It had been  "completed" many times in the past by many political leaders.

I attended the 2004 Villahanon Fiesta last September 11 at the Amoranto Hall in Quezon City. (I could not escape being picked by the mischievous bastoneros, Tito Go, Mang Jun Dasmariñas and Nalding Seludo to dance the Kuratsa!!! ...Takay, sinensillo la an ak dara, pero sigi la kay agwantahay man la bisan talagudti....)

The announcement of the Villa road project was received with loud approval. Makaruruyag gud!!! The concept was proposed by the Villahanon Association in Metro Manila to Mayor Boy L and I think after just one meeting, they came up with a concrete agreement:
            1.  The Association will solicit bags of cement from all Villahanons and those who love Villa and the Villahanons, or cash equivalent of P140.00 per bag.  The donor can have the bags of cement directly delivered to the office of the Mayor in Villareal or send check payable to the Villahanon Association in Metro Manila who will then purchase the cement for the donor. All donations will be properly receipted/acknowledged by the Association. 
             2.   The local government's counterpart is to provide the corresponding Gravel and Sand.
             3.   The Barangays along the area will provide the Labor.

So far, the assocaition has solicited more than 3,000 bags  (in pledges), and the number increases fast, every day!!!

This sharing scheme by the three groups is fantastic. A stroke of genius. Real Filipino. Sinamar. Pintakasi. Bayanihan. Binurubligay! Leyteño Engr. Artem Murillo, VP for operations of the famed Pajara Construction, and Villahanon by choice (nee Alice Rapanan). volunteered his services for FREE!!!.  He will leave for the province next week to prepare the Cost Estimates and Work Program.  Wowowowowowow!!!! (To Addi, I don’t think the road could be named after the great martyr Fr. Romano.  It’s a national road.  On the other hand, magkamamay-ada gutiay nga bag-id hin politika.  Gabay nala waray ngaran hin tawo.) 

Kilala ko an mga opisyales han VAMM.  They are sincerely honest, efficient, ngan katatapuran, masilag. VAMM is strong organization. Pati iton bag-o nga mayor,  enthused nga nababay-og by strong intensity 8.

Mga Villahanon, pagmata basi mamukaw!!!

Name:   Nandz
Contact Email:   f_ampatin@hotmail.com
Date:   September  19, 2004

Advance happy birthday to my one and only love, Monic on September 21, you may have many returns of the day. I love you

Name:   Mel Busa
Address:   Pasay City, Philippines
Contact Email:    melbusa2002@yahoo.com
Date:    Sept. 17, 2004

Kumusta na dida ha Lalawigan Borongan Eastern Samar mga kababayan ko. Please email me naman...

Name:   Oscar La-ab
Contact Email:   olaab@alhamaco.com
Date:   September 16, 2004

If NOAH was a Filipino
(Funny but Strikingly True!)

It is the year 2004 and Noah lives in the PHILIPPINES.  The Lord speaks to Noah and says: "In one year I am going to make it rain and cover the whole earth with water until all is destroyed. But I want you to save the righteous people and two of every kind of living thing on the earth. Therefore, I am commanding you to build an Ark." In a flash of lightning, God delivered the specifications for an Ark. Fearful and trembling, Noah took the plans and agreed to build the Ark. "Remember," said the Lord, "You must complete the Ark and bring everything aboard in one year."

Exactly one year later, a fierce storm cloud covered the earth and all the seas of the earth went into tumult. The Lord saw Noah sitting in his front yard weeping. "Noah." He shouted, "Where is the Ark?"  "Lord please forgive me!" cried Noah. "I did my best but there were big problems. First, I had to get a Mayor's permit for construction and your plans 'did not comply with the codes'. I had to hire their 'engineering firm' and 'redraw' the plans. Then I got into a fight with Municipal Fire Safety Inspector over whether or not the Ark needed a fire sprinkler system and extinguishers.

Then my neighbor objected, claiming I was violating zoning ordinances by building the Ark in my front yard, so I had to get a permit from the municipal planning office. I had problems getting enough wood for the Ark, because there was a ban on cutting trees to protect the Monkey-Eating Eagle. I finally convinced the DENR that I needed the wood to save the eagles. However, the DENR won't let me catch any eagles. So, no eagles. The carpenters formed a union and went out on strike.  I had to negotiate a settlement with the KMU. Now I have 16 carpenters on the Ark, but still no eagles.

When I started rounding up the other animals, I got sued by an animal rights group. They objected to me only taking two of each kind aboard.    Just when I got the suit dismissed, the DENR again notified me that I could not complete the Ark without filing an environmental impact assessment on your proposed flood. They didn't take very kindly to the idea that they had no jurisdiction over the conduct of the Creator of the universe.

Then the DPWH demanded a map of the proposed new flood plan. I sent them a globe. Right now, I am trying to resolve a complaint filed with the DOLE that I am practicing discrimination by not taking godless, unbelieving people aboard! The BIR has seized all my assets, claiming that I'm building the Ark in preparation to flee the country to avoid paying taxes. I just got a notice from the BIR that I owe some kind of user tax and failed to register the Ark as a 'recreational water craft'.

The NBI and ISAFP each wanted a piece of the action alleging that the Ark would be used by the Magdalo soldiers to escape.    The PNP on the other hand insists that Al Ghozi might use the Ark to flee to Indonesia. Malacañang sees the opportunity to use the Ark for GMA's Strong Republic Nautical Highway presidential campaign sorties.

Finally the Senate got the courts to issue a TRO against further construction of the Ark, saying that since God is flooding the earth, it is a religious event and therefore unconstitutional. I really don't think I can finish the Ark for another 10 or 16 years!" Noah wailed.

The sky began to clear, the sun began to shine and the seas began to calm. A rainbow arched across the sky. Noah looked up hopefully. "You mean you are not going to destroy the earth, Lord?"   "No," said the Lord sadly...."The government is already doing that."