One of the things that I’ve always hoped for was an honest-to-goodness online store for comics and collectibles based in the Philippines. I know there are already several existing online stores here that offer comics and collectibles, but none of them are as focused on this niche as the newly opened Comicx Hub.

The store boasts the largest online inventory of comics, toys and collectibles in the Philippines. They accept payment through several ways like PayPal, which is my preferred payment option. They also offer free shipping — with some conditions, of course — that cover the entire country. It’s everything that I have ever hoped for. It’s convenient and from browsing some of the items on the site, I have to say their prices are very attractive. And that’s why I fear for my proverbial wallet.

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In less than a week, the Philippines will pick a new president. We’ll be choosing a leader who we’ll be stuck with for the next 6 long years, that is if we don’t People Power their ass out of Malacañang or something. The future of the Philippines will be decided in a few days and I still haven’t made up my mind on who I’m voting for. This is my attempt in helping myself make this important decision.

Who I’m looking for:

• Someone who inspires trust. I know it’s a tall order since we’re talking about politicians, but being trustworthy is the first characteristic I look for in my leaders.
• Someone who is competent. They don’t have to be insanely intelligent. I just want someone who understands what this country needs and can figure out how we’re going to get it.
• Someone who is not hungry for power. That’s stupid considering we’re talking about people who are running for the highest office in the land, but somehow, I think I can tell who’s in it for the power and who’s in it because they really have noble intentions for the country.
• Someone new. Fuck traditional politicians.
• Someone who is capable of doing something about our stupid weather and other superhuman feats like eliminating corruption and poverty.

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My birthday is tomorrow, September 29th. I don’t really feel like celebrating it because, if you haven’t heard, we’re in a state of calamity right now because of Tropical Storm Ketsana (Ondoy). I’m writing this wish list as an appeal to you, my readers. I know there’s not a lot of you, but I know there’s enough of you out there to make this worth writing.

1. For those of you outside the Philippines, Filipino or not, please send help via PayPal or credit card by going to Philippineaid.com. It’s a great initiative from Mike Villar, which I vouch for along with several of my fellow bloggers.

2. For those of you in the country, check out the different ways that you can help. Karen Ang has compiled a list of institutions and locations where you can send donations. Financial support is great, but it would be awesome if you can also give clothes, food, water and other necessities. You can also volunteer to repackage relief goods and, if you’re able, distribute it to the victims.

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Please allow me this short blog entry so I can pay my respects to the former Philippine president, Cory Aquino.

This is what I really see her as. She’s not just an old woman who wears yellow a lot. She was a symbol of peace, truth and hope. She was a beacon of faith. She was a mother to a nation. She is the face of the EDSA Revolution. She is a worldwide icon of democracy. And that’s why she has my undying respect.

R.I.P. Tita Cory

Greetings, readers of this Internet journal! I, Lord Bigus Baddiesworth IV, once again welcome you to this little  web log series called Quickie Histoy Lessons! Today is the 12th of June, 2009 and it is the 111th year of Philippine Independence. “Independence from what?” you might ask. Well, dear intrepid web log visitor, do I have a short story for you.

It all began in an archipelago in Southeast Asia where kingdoms and small communities thrived, untouched by the Western world. These independent kingdoms were magnificent, maintaining complex social and political orders and trade relationships with neighboring nations. UNTIL THE WESTERN HANDS OF SATAN REACHED OUT FROM ACROSS THE SEAS.

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