Lyka is not a horse!

Lyka, is our golden labrador. She came to us before the Angel/Piolo TV series "Lobo." We named her after the first dog in space. With all due respect to Angel Locsin, I feel I need to explain this because our Lyka is more special to us than be named after a local showbiz personality.

Anyway, Johan used to be so scared of Lyka primarily because of her size. And secondly, because she trampled on Johan while they were playing months before. After that incident, Johan would never be caught playing with her... ever. Well, not until Lyka had puppies. Johan simply adored the pups.

The video above was taken when the whelping space needed cleaning, and somebody has to keep Lyka preoccupied and away from the litter. Johan happily volunteered.

Leonora Lorelie Louise 15th Birthday

God, how fast they grow! My not-so-little girl turned 15 last October 20. After a really manic day at the office, and a belt-tightening week, we spent a nice dinner celebration at Paseo del Sol Steak House.

What was originally planned as an intimate family dinner turned out to be a party! The celebrant turns 15 years old, and Lo! there were 15 guests! It was her day so we simply rode on the wave.

An evening at Paseo will not be complete without the best seller... Baby Back Ribs (to die for!) and Lemon Iced Tea (real tea leaves ad real lemon slices)! Hhhhmmmm....

Johan, however, would have none of the fancy stuff... He just wanted the barbeque and atchara combo meal! LOL.

Paseo del Sol, located at the National Highway, General Santos City offers a wide variety of affordable steaks and grilled dishes in a wholesome and relaxing ambience. The crew are competent and friendly. I definitely recommend this gastronomic haven for your next family get-together.

Mauled Family Needs Prayers

A fellow blogger sent me a link to this blog post. I am extremely outraged by the incident. Behavior displayed by the offenders nullify the efforts of Mindanaons towards peace and a better image.

http://vicissitude-decidido.blogspot.com/2008/12/world-is-fucked-up.html

This is the image of Unhonorable Mayor, Nasser Pangandaman, Jr.

(Thanks to "The Professional Heckler" for his commentary below)

Pangandamans React.

Personally, I felt rage when I saw the kid on TV crying. A first year high school student mauled by a town mayor, son of a Cabinet official. Grrrr! The boy’s face was badly bruised. To give you an idea how bad it was, when I saw his face on TV, I sort of appreciated what Vicki Belo did to her own.

Have you heard the news? The Pangandamans are reportedly filing a libel case against the victims. Insane! You did something bad. You become the subject of negative news. And then you file a libel case? Who do you think you are… the First Gentleman?!

Agrarian Reform Secretary Nasser Pangandaman Sr. apologized for the mauling incident at a golf course last Friday involving his son, Nasser Jr - mayor of Masiu, Lanao Del Sur. However, Pangandaman insisted “hindi kagustuhan ng bawat isa ito.” Wow. Are you telling us that while your son and his armed goons were attacking the boy, they were shouting, “Promise! Hindi namin ‘to gusto! Labag ito sa aming kalooban! Ayaw naming gawin ‘to!” Try again Mr. Secretary.

Didn’t you notice? Agrarian Reform Secretary Nasser Pangandaman Sr. is all over the news – TV, radio, print, and the Internet - explaining, defending, and apologizing for his son’s despicable act. Here’s an appeal to our journalists: could someone please verify rumors that Nasser Jr was actually mute?

Agrarian Reform Secretary Nasser Pangandaman Sr. told the press, “Humihingi ako ng paumanhin sa nangyari. Hindi ko rin gusto ang nangyari.” When Sen. Richard Gordon heard this, he said, “Parang narinig ko na ‘yan ah… sa book launching ni JDV?”