I found this page in LiveJournal, claiming that Fermat’s Last Theorem is false. Wait a sec, Andrew Wiles spent 10 years trying to prove it, that can’t be right. So I did a little check using my dear old friend, WolframAlpha.
According to Google:
(7 706 288^20) + (7 937 911^20) – (8 114 575^20) = 0
But according to WolframAlpha:
(7706288^20) + (7937911^20) – (8114575^20)
= -527601188217067653783789971407748001551858809706200140816163…
…12814496451245102847590968160489012839789723084835696729248
And what do you know, here is a list of near-misses for Fermat’s Last Theorem.
Lesson learned: Don’t rely on Google too much. Haha.
After giving you the list of senatorial candidates, here is a list of all candidates for the party list. I’ll have to split this list into four parts, for there are 187 party list groups running, and you only have to choose ONE from this list.
Now why did I type the names one-by-one instead of just scanning the document and embedding it via Scribd? I have to admit, I enjoyed typing this list because it made me look at the names of the parties one by one. Some made an effort to make their names start with A or 1 so that they will be on the upper part of the list. (109 of of the names start with either 1 or A.) It took me a while to find the party list I am going to vote for, because the names are arranged according to the full name of the party list, not by the abbreviation.
Another thing that I noticed from the list is the fact that I don’t know the marginalized sector being represented by half of those in the list. They do have catchy names and acronyms, though. My friends and I had a blast in trying to guess the marginalized sector that some of the groups represent.
Just like in the previous entry, I will update this list when I find the websites of these party list groups. Ready? Here goes…
- 1-Aangat Pilipino (1-AK)
- 1-Aani (1-AANI)
- 1-Ako Babaeng Astig Aasenso (1-ABAA)
- 1 Guardians Nationalist of the Philippines, Inc. (1GANAP/GUARDIANS)
- 1st Consumers Alliance for Rural Energy (1-CARE)
- 1st Kabalikat ng Bayan Ginhawang Sangkatauhan (1ST KABAGIS)
- 1-United Transport Koalisyon (1-UTAK)
- A Blessed Federation of Farmers and Fishermen International, Inc. (A BLESSED PARTY LIST)
- A Convergence for Mindanao Agenda, Inc. (ACMA)
- Aabante Emmanuel Civic Association (EMMANUEL)
- Aangat Tayo (AT)
- Abakada Guro (ABAKADA)
- Abang Lingkod, Inc. (ABANG LINGKOD)
- Abante Bicol Oragon Inc. (ABO)
- Abante Ilonggo (ABA ILONGGO)
- Abante Katutubo, Inc. (ABANTE KA)
- Abante Mindanao, Inc. (ABAMIN)
- Abante Tribung Makabansa (ATM)
- Abono (ABONO)
- Abot Tanaw (ABOT TANAW)
- Act Teachers (ACT TEACHERS)
- Action Brotherhood for Active Dreamers, Inc. (ABROAD)
- Action for Democracy and Development for the Tribal People (ADD-TRIBAL)
- Action for Dynamic Development, Inc. (ADD)
- Action League of Indigenous Masses (ALIM)
- Adhikain at Kilusan ng Ordinaryong Tao Para sa Lupa, Hanapbuhay at Kaunlaran (AKO BAHAY)
- Adhikain ng mga Dakilang Anak Maharlika (ADAM)
- Adhikaing Alay ng Marino sa Sambayanan, Inc. (ALON)
- Adhikaing Tinataguyod ng Kooperatiba (ATING KOOP)
- Advocacy for Teacher Empowerment Through Action Cooperation and Harmony Towards Educational Reforms (A TEACHER)
- Advocates for Penology Enhancement and Legal Assistance (APELA)
- Advocates for Special Children and Handicapped Movement (ASAHAN MO)
- Agapay ng Indigenous Peoples Rights Alliance, Inc. (A-IPRA)
- Agbiag! Timpuyog Ilocano, Inc. (AGBIAG)
- Agila ng Katutubong Pilipino, Inc. (AGILA)
- Agrarian Development Association (ADA)
- Agri-Agra na Reporma Para sa mga Magsasaka ng Pilipinas Movement (AGRI)
This year, I am going to participate in the elections via Overseas Absentee Voting. While I’ve already decided on my president, vice president and party list, I still have to think about my senatorial lineup. Here is the complete list provided by COMELEC:
- Acosta, Jr. Nereus O. (NERIC) – Liberal Party
- Albani, Shariff Ibrahim H. (SHARIFF) – Kilusang Bagong Lipunan Party
- Alonto, Zafrullah M. (NOLDY) – Bangon Pilipinas Party
- Bautista, J.V. Larion (J.V. BAUTISTA) – Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino Party
- Bautista, Martin D. (DR. BALIKBAYAN) – Liberal Party
- Bello, Silvestre III H. (BEBOT) – Lakas-Kampi CMD
- Biazon, Rozzano Rufino B. (RUFFY) – Liberal Party
- Bong Revilla, Ramon, Jr. B. (KAP) – Lakas-Kampi CMD
- Caunan, Henry B. (HENRY) – PDP-Laban Party
- Cayetano, Pilar Juliana S. (PIA) – Nacionalista Party
- David, Rizalito Y. (LITO) – Ang Kapatiran Party
- De Venecia, Jose III P. (JOEY) – Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino Party
- Defensor Santiago, Miriam P. (MIRIAM) – People’s Reform Party
- Drilon, Franklin M. (FRANK) – Liberal Party
- Espinosa, Nanette M. (ATE NANETTE) – Kilusang Bagong Lipunan Party
- Enrile, Juan Ponce (JPE) – Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino Party
- Estrada, Jinggoy E. (JINGGOY) – Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino Party
- Guico, Ramon Jr. (GETS KO) – Lakas-Kampi CMD
- Guingona, Teofisto III D. (TG) – Liberal Party
- Hontiveros-Baraquel, Ana Theresia H. (RISA H.) – Liberal Party
- Imbong, Jo Aurea M. (ATE JO) – Ang Kapatiran Party
- Inocencio, Ma. Katherine Luningning R. (KATA) – Bangon Pilipinas Party
- Lacson, Alexander L. (PINOY) – Liberal Party
- Lambino, Raul L. (RAUL) – Lakas-Kampi CMD
- Langit, Rey M. (REY LANGIT) – Lakas-Kampi CMD
- Lao, Yasmin B. (YAS) – Liberal Party
- Lapid, Manuel M. (LITO) – Lakas-Kampi CMD
- Lim, Danilo (GENERAL DANNY) – Independent
- Lood, Alma A. (ALMA) – Kilusang Bagong Lipunan Party
- Lozada, Jose Apolinario Jr. R. (JUN) – Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino Party
- Maambong, Regalado E. – Kilusang Bagong Lipunan Party
- Marcos, Ferdinand Jr. R. (BONGBONG) – Nacionalista Party
- Maza, Liza L. (LIZA MAZA NG GABRIELA) – Independent
- Mitra, Ramon B. (MON-MON) – Nacionalista Party
- Nikabulin, Adz G. (COUNT HABIS) – Bangon Pilipinas Party
- Ocampo, Ramoncito P. (MONCHING) – Bangon Pilipinas Party
- Ocampo, Saturnino C. (SATUR) – Bayan Muna Party
- Ople, Susan V. (TOOTS) – Nacionalista Party
- Osmena, Emilio Mario R. (PROMDI) – Abag Promdi
- Osmena, Sergio III D. (SERGE) – Independent
- Palparan, Jovito Jr. S. (JOVI) – Independent
- Papin, Imelda A. (IMELDA PAPIN) – Kilusang Bagong Lipunan Party
- Paredes, Zosimo Jesus II M. (JESS) – Ang Kapatiran Party
- Pimentel, Gwendolyn D. (GWEN) – PDP-Laban Party
- Plaza, Rodolfo Rodrigo G. (OMPONG) – Nacionalist People’s Coalition Party
- Princesa, Reynaldo R. (PRINCE) – Bangon Pilipinas Party
- Querubin, Ariel O. (MARINES) – Nacionalista Party
- Recto, Ralph S. (RALPH) – Liberal Party
- Remulla, Gilbert Cesar C. (GILBERT) – Nacionalista Party
- Rinozo-Plazo, Maria Gracia DV. (GRACE) – Ang Kapatiran Party
- Roco, Sonia M. (SON) – Liberal Party
- Sison, Adrian O. (ADRIAN) – Ang Kapatiran Party
- Sotto, Vicente III C. (TITO) – Nacionalist People’s Coalition Party
- Tamano, Adel A. (ADEL) – Nacionalista Party
- Tamayo, Reginald B. (REGIE) – Ang Kapatiran Party
- Tarrazona, Hector M. (TARZAN) – Ang Kapatiran Party
- Tatad, Francisco S. (KIT) – Grand Alliance for Democracy / GABAYBAYAN
- Tinsay, Alexander B. (ALEX TINSAY) – Bangon Pilipinas Party
- Valdehuesa, Manuel Jr. E. (MANNY) – Ang Kapatiran Party
- Villanueva, Hector L. (KA HECTOR) – Kilusang Bagong Lipunan Party
- Virgines, Israel N. (DR. ISRAEL) – Bangon Pilipinas Party
So out of these 61 candidates, I have to choose twelve. I’ve been out of the country for more than a year, and I don’t get to see their ads in Facebook or on television. A lot of these names are new to me. A little help, please?
I’ll update this entry as I find their respective websites. If you know the websites of some of the candidates, leave a link on the comments. No Wikipedia entries, please. Spam won’t be tolerated either. (Akismet would probably block those links anyway.)
So near, yet so far. With only a few days left before the elections, I fear for our country’s future.
Noynoy lost his credibility in my eyes with his ridiculous ads. Seriously, when will you stop using the names of your mother, father and sister and start doing something concrete?
Gibo lost his credibility with his stand on health issues. Cash incentives for those practicing natural family planning? You have got to be kidding me.
Manny Villar lost his credibility a long time ago with the C5 issue. Face it like a man, damn it. It will continue to haunt you if ever you win as President, and hinder any good thing that you will do. And please, get that freaking song out of my head. What it says is not true. “Si Manny Villar ang magtatapos ng aming kahirapan.” Bleh. Lies and deceit.
Erap. Seriously?
These are the people who are currently leading the race. The rest have no chance of winning, unless a miracle occurs.
And I have to choose from this lot? *facepalm*
I encountered FutureMe.org at a time when I am lost and confused with my life. You have the option to make the email private, or you can also make it public but anonymous. You set the date when you want to receive your email, and the site will do the rest for you. I was intrigued while I was reading the public emails in the site, so I gave it a try. I wrote two letters to myself a year ago, while I was passing time alone in Paris.
I almost forgot about those letters until I started receiving those letters a few days ago. Part of me laughed, while another part of me wanted to wring the neck of my past self as I read the emo-ish letters. But it was a good exercise just the same, and I was reminded of the things I promised to myself. I think this is better than simply making New Year’s Resolutions at the beginning of the year.
Time to write another letter to my future self. Later.
Sorry for the lack of updates, I’ve been pretty busy lately. I no longer have the luxury of sitting down and collecting my thoughts to write a blog entry. I had to force myself to look back and evaluate my 2009.
As most of you probably know by now, I am back in the Philippines for the holidays. I got to see the new house, something that we could finally call our own. I gave up a big chunk of my savings for this, so I am quite happy when I first laid eyes on the house. It will be financially rough for us for the next five years, but I am hopeful that things would turn out all right.
It is a lot quieter this year, considering that it is already 7:30 in the evening and there are no fireworks in the neighborhood. But considering what has happened for the past few months, with the storms that hit the country hard and with Mayon volcano threatening to erupt any minute now, it is a miracle that people can still celebrate the holidays. After all, surviving all the disasters that happened is enough reason to celebrate.
Personally, it’s been a year of sorting out all of my issues. Living alone in a foreign land gave me more than enough time to look at things from different perspectives. It was rough, and God knows that it took me a long time to finally come to terms with my current situation. I’ve sorted my priorities and realized where my heart truly belongs. All that I have to do now is to stand by the decisions I’ve made this year.
I will forever associate 2009 with A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket. Battling demons for the first half of the year and worrying about friends and family during the second half, it was terrible. But this story had a happy ending for me, and I certainly did not regret spending a lot for a plane ticket back home. Spending Christmas season with friends and loved ones certainly beats a trip to Prague and a New Year’s countdown in Berlin. (Yes, Manjo and Gino: I am looking at you guys.)
Happy New Year!
