MMDA AKO!

Berdeng polo-shirt at malaking tatak na nagsasaad ng slogan na “Marangal, Matapat, Displinado Ako” - ito ang bagong pagkakakilanlan ng mga empleyado ng MMDA na naikintal sa kaisipan ng mga mamamayan sa Kalakhang Maynila. Ngunit marami pa rin ang hindi nakakaalam kung ano nga ba ang tungkulin at kahalagahan ng MMDA sa kalunsuran.

Habang ako ay naghihintay ng bus na masasakyan pauwi isang hapon, may isang batang naglakas loob magtanong sa akin “Ate, MMDA ka ba?” wala naman akong kaabog-abog na sumagot, “Opo.”- paano ko nga naman maitatanggi ang sumisigaw na marka sa aking kasuotan. “Ang dumi pala ng trabaho mo, diba kayo yung nagwawalis at nagkakalkal ng estero?”  Panandalian akong natahimik hindi dahil nainis ako sa naging tugon nito ngunit napaisip ako kung paano ko nga ba maipapaliwanag sa labing-isang taong bata ang aking hanap-buhay? Pinili ko na lamang ngumiti sabay sabing “wala naman masama doon diba? Kasi kung hindi namin gagawin yun, higit na dudumi yung lugar natin”. Tumango-tango ang bata sabay paalam sa akin.

Nang nakasakay na ako sa bus at nakaupo, narinig ko naman ang konduktor na nagsabing “doon na po sa unahan yung mga bababa at may mga buwaya, sabay ngisi na lubhang nakakainsulto at turo sa mga traffic enforcers na nakatalaga sa kalsada”. Masakit marinig ito lalo na at kasamahan mo sa Ahensya ang tinutukoy. Akma na akong sisingilin ng konduktor nang matahimik ito dahil muli, nakita nito ang aking berdeng polo-shirt na may tatak na MMDA. “Buti na lang kuya may mga buwaya, kung hindi, nagbaba ka na sa bawal, no?”. Hindi umimik ang konduktor sabay abot ng tiket sa akin.

Iba’t-iba nga talaga ang pagpapakahulugan ng ating mga kababayan sa tuwing nakakakita sila ng taga- MMDA. Mangongotong, tamad, duwag at kung anu-ano nang negatibong salita ang naibato sa Ahensya, ngunit sa kabila nito narito pa rin  tayo at aktibong nakikibahagi sa pagsulong ng mga programa para sa ika-sasaayos ng kalunsuran. Hindi man natin maaaring pwersahin ang mga tao na maiba ang pagtingin sa atin, posible namang maipatanto na hindi lahat ng naglilingkod Ahensya ay may negatibong pagpapahalaga.

Sabi nga ng kasabihan sa wikang ingles “You can’t please everyone. If you make a good move that’s what matters”. Nakakalungkot man isipin, ngunit sa isang hakbang lamang ay maaaring mapalitan ng panghahamak ang mga papuring natatanggap ng Ahensya, sa mga proyekto na ipinapatupad nito upang mapa-unlad ang Kalakhang Maynila.

Hindi naman lingid sa atin na may iilang empleyado na naliligaw ng landas at nakakagawa ng mga hakbang na taliwas sa misyon at bisyon ng MMDA. Datapwat nararapat lamang nating isaalang-alang na iilan lamang sila, kumpara sa mas nakraramingf naghahangad na malinis ang pangalan ng ating pinaglilingkurang Ahensya.

Marahil natural na sa ating mga kababayan ang magreklamo. Nakabubuti naman ito dahil buhat sa kanila ay nalalaman natin ang mga bagay na dapat nating pagtuonan ng atensyon. Ngunit minsan ay nagiging labis at umaabot sa puntong puro satsat at wala naming kusang tumulong. Magmula sa pagwawalis ng kalsada at pag-aalis ng bara sa estero, nariyan ang ating mga kapatid na Street Sweepers at Flood Control Operations Group (FCOG) na pansamantalang isinasantabi ang kanilang pansariling kalusugan at kaligtasan. Ang ating mga kasamahan sa Sidewalk Clearing Operations Group (SCOG) na nagtataboy ng sidewalk vendors para sa kaayusan at kaligtasan ng pedestrians, mamura man ay walang takot pa ring ginagawa ang kanilang tungkulin. Sa tuwing nababanggit naman ang Traffic Enforcer, kotong at ganid agad ang nasa isip ng ibang mga motorista, subalit kung ito ay mapagninilay-nilayang mabuti, sino ba ang maghapong nakababad sa init ng araw o buhos ng ulan, na sinasadyang sagasaan o barilin dahil sa paghahabol ng mga lumalabag sa batas trapiko?

Walang perpektong tao sa mundo, maging sa mga kagawaran ng pamahalaan ay walang hindi binabatikos. Gayunpaman, ang lahat ng negatibong  salita ay maaari naman nating gawing inspirasyon upang bigyang pansin at isabuhay ang tunay na kahulugan ng “Marangal Matapat Disiplinado Ako”- upang kahit saan man tayo dumako, taas noo nating masasabing MMDA AKO!

Tapping Technology to Save Lives

“To Save Lives” is the primary objective of the MMDA Flood Control Information Center, which was launched last August 3, 2011, located at the Agency’s headquarters beside the MMDA Communications and Command Center (Metrobase).

The MMDA Flood Control Information Center now serves as the nerve center for the Agency’s flood control and other disaster – related operations. It was activated to disseminate vital information to the Local Government Units (LGU’s), as well as to the general public, to aid them in making decisions during floods and heavy rains.

The MMDA FCIC has 16 large LCD monitors, four of which are connected to 76 Road Safety Surveillance Cameras located along the major access points of Metro Manila for the monitoring of real-time traffic situations. Also, the water level and rainfall density coming straight from the MMDA’s Effective Flood Control Operating System or EFCOS are among those monitored by the center.

There are also two monitors meant for giving live camera feeds on the eight flood-prone areas in the metropolis. Another four monitors are essentially used in the remote monitoring of pumping stations which provides the detailed description of the operational condition of the pumping stations.

In Addition, it is connected to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) and other websites of different concerned Agencies such as PHIVOLCS and Manila Observatory. Updated satellite image coming from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which is a federal Agency in the United States focused on monitoring the condition of the oceans and the atmosphere, is also provided by one of the monitors, and thus shall help in keeping an eye to the incoming and outgoing tropical storms. There are two monitors showing the MMDA’s Traffic Navigator System which gives up-to-date traffic information in a click.

The FCIC also utilizes incident management and map navigation software that will capture data and emergency incidents and plot it on the map for better viewing and analysis. It is also capable of producing reports and storing data for future policies and program formulation. Moreover, the system can also link up with LGU’s and other concerned Agencies involved with disaster reduction.

More than responding to calamities, MMDA has always been dynamic and passionate in implementing preventive measures. Moreover, the Agency believes that adverse effects of a hazard could be minimized through effective precautionary measures, valuable organization and timely assistance. 

Stupidity over LOVE♥

Stupidity merely indicates lack of intelligence and reason or dullness of sensation.

But in the dictionary of love, how is this really defined?

Some believe that there is only two choices- love all the way or never love at all. But on the process of engrossing yourself into the idea of infinite love, isn’t it too pathetic to put all your love if you are the sole combatant holding on?

In the beginning, both people in a relationship are at their finest qualities. Both are too cautious of wearing off their real behavior, so it is difficult to tell who gives more or less. In the first place, it is not even right to calculate because there is no numerical value that can ever quantify love.

But in the long run, one has to be numb of what the other one can cause due to shrinking intimacy and affection.

Indeed too much love can kill someone, it is also true that love can conquer all odds yet love is never blind. It just ignores what it sees. Worse, the person showered with this kind of love tolerates due to selfish benefits.

Stupid love tries to convince a person that he/she is loved regardless of the instances that hurts and makes him/her feel unworthy to be cherished. Instances such as the person you love seem uninterested of your worries, thoughts and dreams, when that person can be so controlling and abusive but doesn’t give you enough right to demand on him, and doesn’t put much effort to work for your relationship’s happiness.

There are times that people who undoubtedly care for you give some warnings but then you- a person clouded with intense emotions, try to tell them that they are being mean and judgmental. You tend to disregard his negative reputation because you are so into the thought of “love me for what I am”. Thus, although you are aware that your loved one has been flirting here and there, you drown yourself into the reason that he is at a halt of enjoying himself.

This how stupidity enters the nerves of a person stuck in love, you try to understand everything although those are really hard and unjust to be understood…

Becoming a friend to a past lover

“Friends can be lovers but lovers can’t be friends”- this is one of the most spoken sayings regarding love. Is it really possible that former lovers can be friends?

For past couples who have learned to let go, indeed it is very feasible. But for two persons where breakup is not a mutual decision, the other one who had the terrible bruise would not want it and would definitely be bitter about this idea.

Some might say that remaining friends with an ex could be so pointless. Because in reality, it is not always that a current partner could ever be comfortable of this thought. Sometimes it could be an issue in the present relationship. Yet, when time arrives that both have been entirely cured and moved on to a blissful bond with new beloved, then it would be an easy task.

It matters how genuine the friendship you have established before you became lovers. Emotional maturity does count to let go of the past as it is the necessary key for ex-lovers to become friends. Learn to disassociate your feelings to the person. After all, friendship is the best kind of relationship in this diverse and complicated world, because it is where forever lies..

Meeting of the opposites

Taurean-Libran love story

The more you hate, the more you love; meeting of two people alike is equal to soul mates; two hearts drawn together in a love despite obstacles -destiny…

There are many existing viewpoints in love. Indeed, depending upon how a person embraces love, when it comes along. Most of them wishes love to arrive on a right time, at the right place. But isn’t it more gratifying, when it comes the least you expect it yet the moment is too perfect to show off the world how you mean to each other?

On a personal note, it came to me when I never needed someone because I’ve been into a failed love with an almost lover. I am a Taurean- outgoing, looking like stubborn and hard-headed yet desires with extreme caution. I am not easily attracted because I don’t like jumping into a rushed commitment.

Until… one day, a Libran- quiet, seem so compassionate and balanced person approached me and was slowly reaching out. I don’t really like him at first because I’m a bit annoyed with a person who doesn’t smiles.

As we get along, it was not so hard to deal although we are the opposites…

On the 17^th of October, the Taurean-Libran affair officially bonded.

Entering in a relationship is not as easy as trying a dress and taking it back to the closet if it doesn’t fits or you aren’t in the mood to wear it. For it to work equal effort in developing a wider understanding and genuinely accepting all aspects in each other’s persona is necessary.

I can’t afford to be extra kind and sweet because I love being myself. And I thank him for being able to handle my inherent immature outburst. He makes me feel secure every day of his love and shows it more than lips can utter. All I can promise is to stay as long as he wants me to…

POEMS from the PAST (someone I used to love)…

CRAZY FOR YOU

I don’t know how and when this feeling started

Perceiving a love that would never be granted

Although I’m conversant of it from the start

I never disregard for someone already took my heart

I seldom say I’ll never get over you

Absurd to tell but it is true

Whatever I’ve seen in you

This foolish heart has no clue

A revelation was unearthed one evening

Which stricken my marrow and whole being

My heart pumped into a revived rhythm

Beat of one’s betrayal and opportunism

I’m craving to ask the world why

But the best word to give is goodbye

Now it’s just a waste to believe in forever

Million reasons flashed my visage to know it’s over

I faced the mirror and made a vow

Said to myself that it was worth dumping somehow

I dropped a tear, turned my back unaware it made me blue

Worse, without knowing what the reflection uttered

Still, I’m crazy for you…

ONE LAST CRY

With those times I thought I can’t get over

Now I could finally smile and recover

I’ve realized what a waste weeping

I’ve done because of an idiotic feeling

It caused me so much pain

And induced me to a traumatic lane

Anger and treachery filled my emptiness

That is replaced by bitterness

I admit that it is not easy

To heal a wound due to stupidity

I’ll never let myself fall once more

Even put other person into my core

Loving you doesn’t bear regret

But I should learn to move on and forget

I promise that I would try

And that this would be my one last cry…

UNTITLED series..

*Do I deserve to be hurt?

All I wanted was to love and be loved

But now that I was ready to forget

Why does he have to show up?

The rain stopped pouring yet it continuously shed with my tears

Everything were just memories in the past

Then why it does painfully digs until now

Would I let this feeling go?

If he’s the only one I dreamed of

Love isn’t always a matter of giving up

But would I still hold on, if such kills me to loneliness?

So many questions, but how could I provide answers

If I’m still into taking risks and

Expect for something infeasible…

*Would it fascinate you, if I would tend to flash a warm smile?

Would it make you jump in gladness, if I would finally speak up?

Would you permit me, if I’ll touch your eyes to seize reality?

Would you not refuse, if I’ll lean on your shoulder to gain comfort?

Would you ponder, if I’ll start staring at you deeply?

Would you resist, if I’ll try to kiss and hug you tight?

-indeed so foolish to ask certain why’s and if’s..

But would you take it seriously if I’ll utter..I loved you, I still love you and that I’ve never felt this way for someone until you came….

*No matter how I try

My heart couldn’t say goodbye

Thoughts of you still linger

And guess will go never

In spite of the pain

You still drive me in sane

I’m clueless what to do

How to finally get over you

It’s been a long journey

Yet I find it too risky

To tell how I feel

‘coz in the end it might be unreal

I’m tired asking for a sign

Whether I’d be sad or fine

Would you please come back?

And fill what I lack

I’m hurt, deeply wounded, yet I’m still here waiting….

*An emotion suppressed

Yet had hoped that someday

It might be unleashed

Thought it could be forgotten

But a chance was given

To reveal what is unspoken

Long have I waited

The pleasure of love to yield

Still mute to what could have been

Never felt like this before, you came it had soar…..

Love the way you make me laugh

Like simply who you are

Indeed, you’re the sweetest “clown of my life”

Sorry may not be enough

To ease what I lack

Bother believe you’re special

It might not be now

But right time would come

That I could show off the world,

How you mean to me

Eventually they would see

Your genuine side with glee

Honestly, I could tell

Before you realized you like me again

I was then so into you

-a supposed monthsary present ….

SUPERHUMAN RELATIONSHIP

SUPERHUMAN RELATIONSHIP

People may wonder what makes a relationship work. Some may think that it is a matter of falling for someone whom you dearly love; some say it is giving a chance to a person who loves you more. But as for a girl who started a hopeless romantic yet ended up broken-hearted, the best way is to be in a relationship where you both find and treasure the value of each other.

I may not be the perfect love guru but I do know every girl’s dream..to be treated like a fragile princess. But not all the time, a princess needs a prince with fancy sword who makes vows of protection in the beginning and after grasping her heart of trust, suddenly turns into a frog looking for a greener pond for a better habitat.

There was an untold tale where a nobody became somebody who deserved better the princess’ attention than any prince did, the ninja- who had been hiding itself, making him invisible in the eyes of the princess.  He who did not necessitates acknowledgment but comes in times when the princess needed him most.

Unfortunately, she was still into the prince who made her vulnerable. But as time passed by, the princess had noticed the ninja’s genuine care which happened to be his armor to keep advance in a battle he thought he would lose. And with his determination, he finally won the princess’ heart.

Fantasies are bit different from reality, but nevertheless those can come true if love is purely true and enduring. Despite living in two dissimilar worlds you can turn it into one dimension where understanding, respect and patience is a real virtue.

When you are in a relationship that unconditionally brings out positive changes in your lives in spite of threats that may weaken the bond; when each day spent with him/her feels like a valentine; when you finally accepts everything about him/her; when that person can’t smile without you so he/she is asking you to just stay; when you can see the words of love through each others’ eyes and when the love that you have sets you free to be yourself, then that is SUPERHUMAN relationship…

11/15/2010

02:40 pm