An Exchange Of e-mails With Glenda Ramilo

The letters below were in connection with the solicitation sent by the CEA student body thru their adviser, Engr. Glenda Ramilo-Cabauatan. It is an acknowlegement of the small amount we were able to raise from Louisians in Dubai. I am posting the same to thank and give credit to those who responded to the appeal.

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Dear Sir,

I don't know if you received my text message last Saturday. I sent three messages and I hope you were able to get them. Anyways, I have received the money that you and Carlo sent (P5,114.71 and P7,224.08) ' documentary stamp tax deducted already'. for a total of P12,338.79. Thanks to all the contributors and we are still hoping that more will come soon. I have already informed Arrianne about it and told him to send you an email to acknowledge all those who have contributed. The opening of intramurals is scheduled this afternoon, but the cheering competition will be on the 11th of September. We are all hoping here that before the day of the competition comes, we have already purchased the much needed drum set. Again, thank you very much for your kindness! Please extend our gratitude to everyone!

God bless!

Respectfully yours,

Engr. Glenda Ramilo-Cabauatan

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Dear Glenda,

In behalf of our Louisian colleauges here in the UAE, I am pleased to know that you have received the small amount that we were able to raise. I have tried my best to get in touch with everyone here but I was able to reach only a few and even fewer of them were willing to contribute. It is understandable considering the climate of financial uncertainty and job insecurity now gripping all of us. Nonetheless, there are always people who are willing to help despite their own personal circumstances and I think we need to mention and acknowledge them individually.

From Dubai-----------------------------------------------AED 400.00
Engr. Condrado Noble
Engr. Theody Raul Nones
Engr. Isagani Espejo

From Sharjah-------------------------------------------AED 250.00
Engr. Flordeliza Collado-Doctolero
Engr. Joel Lasquite
Engr. Jeffrey Jaramillo

From Abu Dhabi---------------------------------------AED 350.00
Engr. Carlo Chan
Engr. Ed Blancas
Engr. Ludy Aquino
Engr. Jose Gapasin
T O T A L -----------------------------------------------P12,338.79 (after fees and taxes)

We hope you can use this amount, however limited it is, to a worthy purpose.

Thank you and best regards to everyone.


Engr. Isagani Espejo
for the Louisians Engineers
in the UAE

Yellow Fever: A Cleansing Plague

by icarus
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Dejavu. There is again an outbreak of yellow fever in Manila and the rest of the country. This most virulent virus has afflicted millions and millions of Filipinos across the archipelago. And it is more than welcome. Just like the old days that culminated to EDSA '86. People by the hundreds of thousands pour out into the streets to have one last glimpse of Tita Cory in gloriuos garbs of yellow. The metropolis is deluged with yellow banners, yellow headbands, yellow t-shirts - people wearing yellow something and flashing the "L" sign amidst rains of yellow confetti. The veterans of People power, long retired and given up on the eroded promise of EDSA had awakened from their lethargy.
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It took Ninoy's death to awaken the nation's wrath against the excesses of the dictatorship. Now it looks like Cory's death would have the same effect for this corrupt regime propped by cheating, lying, and deceit. For why are people leaving their comfort zones and braving the heat and the rain just to see the funeral convoy pass by? Why are they chanting “Cory! Cory!” for somebody who can’t hear it anymore? Why are they flashing the defiant Laban sign? Surely it’s not for the beloved Cory to see. Consciously or subconsciously, this public display of love for Cory is also a subtle expression of the people’s repressed hatred and derision for the pa-cute occupant of Malacanang. For inevitably there will be comparisons that could only emphasize how immaculate Cory was and how shameless Gloria is; how great and humble the ex-president was and how deceitful and arrogant the current one is. And the people would know what they missed and what they were being denied; of what should be and what should be not.
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Take a cue from the politicians who have extra sharpened senses for these cryptic messages and body language that hints on the pulse of the people. That’s the reason why they come a-flocking to associate themselves with the Aquino's and distance themselves from the Arroyo's. Like rats jumping out of a sinking ship. But any one with an open mind could read the writings on the wall. Verily, verily I tell you - one of these days, the people’s fury from within will manifest itself unmistakably to the Administration, either in a tumultuous ousting or a whipping at the polls.

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The days of these arrogant leaders are numbered; they will be disseminated by the cleansing plague called yellow fever! Lets keep the infection rampant and unchecked. Spread the Virus.

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Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!
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An Opportunity To Help

Dear Louisian Engineers,

Earlier today, I was pleasantly surprised by an e-mail from our fellow Louisian and board topnotcher Glenda Ramilo-Cabauatan, a former student of mine who is now one of the pillars of the Civil Engineering Faculty at Saint Louis College. Currently, she is the Adviser for the CEA Student Council headed by the Gov. Arrianne Fernandez. Attached on her e-mail and reproduced here in full is a solicitation letter from the CEA and whose content is self-explanatory.

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Fellow Louisians in the UAE, please allow me to rally our group and once more appeal for your usual generous donations to support the worthy endeavors of our very own College of Engineering and Architecture. Not everyone, and certainly not so many, are in a position to help like you can - like a mohandesh can. So let us take this as a rare opportunity to show once more that the products of the College of Engineering are the best – doing well and ready to share their blessings – then, now and in the foreseeable future.
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Due to the very short notice that we are given, there is not much time left to gather as one to pledge our support. (We can talk and plan about a get-together later). Thus, I have requested the following persons below to receive and transmit your donations directly to the CEA account to be provided by Glenda later. You can also send your donations directly to the same account but the cost of remittance would substantially eat into your donated amount. Rest assured that your donations will be acknowledged individually and transparently on this blogsite.

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Engr. Norilyn Castillo (050-2674593)
Engr. Michelle Mayo (050-5031498)
Engr. Angelo Canedo (050-7197418)
Engr. Carlo Chan (050-2857836)
Engr. Ritchie Flores (050-9750141)
and yours truly (050-3543906)
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I have also requested Glenda and Arrianne to identify more worthwhile projects other than the Intramurals that our group could support for this school year.

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Thank you and best regards to everyone.
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Very truly yours,

Engr. Isagani S. Espejo

Louisian 260162

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