Sarcasm Can Kill Dirty Politics: The Witty Moments of Juana Change

I don't know when did I start liking and patronizing this chubby lady who always punch dirty politics with her witty punchlines. I always saw her before in some TV shows or movies, portraying as landlady or jewelry seller. But now, she stands in front of the spotlight and millions of Filipinos as a woman of strength but with humor aside.

Juana Change is now a rising icon in Philippine society. She uses the power of media, creativity, and real-life comedy acts to break the silence of the Filipino people against some people in the government. She empowers the common realities of Filipino's lives for us to realize that it's not enough to give opinion in a traditional commentary ways. Portraying as a government employee, an OFW, policewoman, a performer, and even her normal self give us laugh and realization of importance of awareness in our elections and for the future of the Filipino nation.

In the tradition of Yosi Kadiri and the likes, Juana Change is a simple symbol of sarcasm who can kill those immoral people inside the Palace or political Chambers, but because of her antics, Juana Change is a strong symbol of awareness, a strong symbol of freedom of expression, and a strong symbol of a Filipino who fights for his or her right as a Filipino.

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Picture on top from Juana Change's photos on Facebook
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State of the Fashion: Pres. Gloria Arroyo's Outfits Every SONA

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"In her first two SONA events, I believe she was trying to project an image of professionalism, competence, and a 'can do' image by choosing outfits that projected more of a 'dress for success' look... "The succeeding choices for her SONA outfits then shifted to the terno and Maria Clara gowns, perhaps in an effort to project a more Filipino image."

That is what fashion designer and internationally certified image consultant Delby Dragais told ABS-CBN News Online regarding President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's gowns in her past State of the Nation Addresses. Yes - she projected in a sort of a professional, nationalistic and an example of a Filipino surrogate mother - an image she portrayed when she stand in front of the representatives, senators, and millions of Filipino every July for SONA. As a famous personality and the most powerful person in the Philippines, she is not safe with the criticisms, especially when it comes to her annual SONA - and her fashion.

"Outfits of the head of state should be carefully thought of in terms of design, specific body type, her fashion personality, her best colors, her lifestyles, or where the outfits will be worn; in a addition to a well thought-of branding strategy," she said.

"This way, she makes a strong and consistent fashion statement, as well as uses this mage to further her political goals and objectives in the local and international arena," she added.

This strong woman symbolizes a powerful persona when she made her report for the Filipino people for nine (9) years. It's good enough that majority of the contents in her SONA were not really good and undoubtedly, the people aren't satisfied of these. But in fairness to our Madam President, she doesn't lack of portraying a woman of substance every SONA. Afterall, for nine SONAs she did, undoubtedly (again), she became a big part of Philippine political history...

... and I'm hoping that her last SONA for 2009 would be the last.

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A Worthwhile Life: A Simple Salute To Michael Jackson, The King of Pop

Brooke Shields shared her valuable moments with the late Michael Jackson last July 07, 2009 at the Michael Jackson Memorial Service in Staple Center, Los Angeles, California. One of the many things she told to the billions of people around the world was MJ's most favorite song - and it does not belong to the list of songs that he wrote when he was still alive. It was Nat King Cole's 1954 hit inspirational song “Smile".

As my unqiue dedication to the King of Pop's contribution to the music industry, I just want to share the lyrics of his favorite song. I know it's too late to give him a simple gift, but I know, this can be a worthy way to celebrate his life, which was according to his favorite song, a life that's "still worthwhile".

Smile though your heart is aching

Smile even though its breaking

When there are clouds in the sky, youll get by

If you smile through your fear and sorrow

Smile and maybe tomorrow

Youll see the sun come shining through for you

Light up your face with gladness

Hide every trace of sadness

Although a tear may be ever so near

Thats the time you must keep on trying

Smile, whats the use of crying?

Youll find that life is still worthwhile

If you just smile

Thats the time you must keep on trying

Smile, whats the use of crying?

Youll find that life is still worthwhile

If you just smile

Thank you so much for the music, MJ! We will hear you sing with the world again in our next lifetime...

GONE TOO SOON (Dangerous, 1991)

Music video by Michael Jackson paying tribute to Ryan White. Ryan was a hemophiliac since he was six days old. When he was 13, it increase into AIDS, he passed away in 1990 at 18 years old.

(courtesy of MichaelJacksonMusic, Youtube)

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