Grassroots: Bakit JackHammer?

Noong mga nakaraang araw, napapansin ninyo sa 100% Katolikong Pinoy na may admin na nagtatago sa alias na [JackHammer].

Gusto nyong malaman kung sino yun?

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SIGE NA NGA! AMININ KO NA!



Ako si JackHammer ng KP!

Ngunit bakit nga ba JackHammer?

Marami sa mga kilalang tao sa kasaysayan ay naturingan nang "martilyo" o "pamukpok":

Si Charles Martel (hango sa Latin na "martel" na ang ibig sabihin ay pamukpok) na naging matagumpay sa pagtatanggol sa Kristyanismo sa Europa noong malawakan ang paglaganap ng Islam noong Labanan sa Tours sa France.

Ang mga Church Fathers ay tinatawag na mga Ama ng Pananampalataya, at ilan sa kanila ay tinatawag ring "hammer of heretics" o mga "martilyo ng mga tampalasan". Ilan sa kanila ay si San Atanasio (St. Athanasius) na naging matagumpay laban kay Arius, na may argumentong si Kristo raw ay hindi Diyos (na hanggang sa ngayo'y ginagamit ng mga anti-Catholics), noong Council of Nicea. Kasama rin si San Cirilio (St. Cyril of Alexandria) na ipinahayag na si Maria ay ang Theotokos--ang Tagadala sa Diyos (the God-bearer)--ang Ina ng Diyos--at hindi lamang ina ng pagkatao ni Kristo, na isang kasinungalingan galing kay Nestorius.

Noong mga panahong lumalaganap ang Albigensian Heresy, si Santo Domingo de Guzman (opo, ang tagapagtatag ng Order of Preachers) ang naging masigasig na tagapagtanggol ng pananampalataya. Kalaunan, naitatag niya ang Orden na ngayo'y nagpapatakbo sa UST dito sa Pilipinas.

Marahil, maraming mga tao ang maaari nating tawaging pamukpok. Ngunit, ano kaya kung hindi lang simpleng martilyo ang instrumento upang wasakin ang mga maling hinala ng mga tao laban sa Simbahan? Ano kaya kung jackhammer ang gamitin?

Yun ang inspirasyon kung bakit tinawag ko ang sarili ko bilang si JackHammer.



Sa totoo lang, hindi inaasahan ang mga pangyayari. Nagulat na lang ako na isang araw, Admin na ako, at hindi sila nagjo-joke. Kungsabagay, dalawa sa mga admin namin ang nagbitiw dahil sa mga personal at confidential na bagay. So, common sense, upang mapuno kahit papaano ang puwang na iniwan nila, kailangan nilang pumili mula sa mga pinaka-aktivo naming mga miyembro upang ma-monitor na rin ang aming page, na sa ngayo'y lampas 100,000 na ang likes sa Facebook, at patuloy na pinupunterya ng ilang mga profiles na nais kaming i-discredit.

Mahirap maging Admin ng isang malaki at patuloy na lumalaking komunidad ng mga Filipinong Katoliko na nakakalat sa buong mundo; lalo na't isa akong college student na mayroon ring mga prioridad na dapat asikasuhin. Ngunit sabi nga, "DON'T QUIT". sa totoo lang, ginanahan pa nga akong maglingkod sa Panginoon sa aking mga ginagawa, ngunit mayroon pa rin akong kaba na baka sumosobra na ako; yung tipong baka isang araw, bigla lang humangin ang ulo ko. Syempre, ayokong mangyari yun.

"DON'T QUIT", for quitters never win; because quitters are losers.

Ito ang baon kong prinsipyo sa pagtanggap ko sa hamong ito. At ito rin ang isang motivation na pakabanalin pa ang aking sarili ayon sa nais ng Diyos.

Sa pamamagitan ng blog post na ito, pormal kong tinatanggap ang aking paghirang bilang isa sa mga Administrators ng 100% Katolikong Pinoy.

--Ian Joseph "JackHammer" Riñon,
Ika-24 ng Agosto, 2011
Kapistahan ni San Bartolome, apostol at martir.

A Way to define Today

Good News: We have no classes, and I'm going to go lazaaay!

Bad News: Uhhhhh...... Just check out this pic by Bro. Paolo Cobangbang, O.P.

Have to admit: It's going to be a day of ranting. Check this one! hahahaha


Ay! Oo nga pala, malapit na pala ang Agosto, at dahil dyan, ilo-launch ko dito at sa Alter Ego ang "Grassroots Project", kung saan madali akong maiintindihan sa blog na 'to kahit isang buwan lang. Ito na rin yata ang ika-94 kong post, at sana tatama sa Agosto ang aking ikaisandaang post dito sa MSAG!

Pro-lifers at the Tigers' and Falcons' Camps

Last July 19, the CBCP has launched two pro-life forums held at two separate locations: the Adamson University for the laity, and the University of Santo Tomas for the students. Both were successful, and both were graced by pro-life Representatives--Rep. Roilo Golez for AdU and Rep. Mitos Magsaysay for UST. Let me focus on the latter since it was where I was....

The program was held at the UST Chapel. Aside from the host school, which is UST, there were also delegations from St. Paul University Manila and Quezon City, Lourdes School Quezon City, Colegio de San Juan de Letran, St. Jude Academy, Cainta Catholic School, La Consolacion College Pasig and Valenzuela, San Beda College, St. Mary's College of Quezon City, Philippine Normal University, Assumption College Makati, Technological University of the Philippines, Santa Catalina College-Legarda, and though uncharacteristic, small delegations from Ateneo and La Salle.

Aside from Rep. Magsaysay, the other speakers were Ate Renelyn Tan of World Youth Alliance and Prof. Richard Pazcougin of the UST Center for Campus Ministry.

Sir Raymond Bandril gives you the rest of the report, while Ma'am Diana Uichanco reports the Adamson forum.
The Varsitarian also has an article about this.

These are some of the pictures of the events that happened at UST. The rest can be shown HERE.

Take note of the vestments: a stole and a cope. That means, it's a paraliturgical celebration, not a Mass since the priest must wear a chasuble in order to celebrate the Holy Eucharist. 

The guy in green with a scarf near the center is my Pro-life friend.... :) 

Thomasian reinforcements.... Sweet.... 

Thomasians avoid passing through the Arch of the Centuries because of a prevailing urban legend. But students of other schools don't care about it just to get to España. 

The Legion of Life in formation. Find me in the crowd! hahahahaha 

Good thing these guys never hesitated to smile at the camera.... ^_^

And after that, a number of Thomasians have started flooding the CBCP for Life Page with their statements. (and I guess, these are the new set of students handled by Prof. Agui Jalin, mostly from the Faculty of Arts and Letters) This is what I posted: 


"WOW! Another batch of Thomasians standing for life! The Artlets (colloquial term for AB students in UST) have represented, We want to hear from other Colleges as well! GO USTE!" 

Congratulations to everyone!

And, yeah. The people on the other side are not happy about this.

TIGERS! ON THE DEFENSE! NOW!

Stood and Guided: An Exhortation by Bro. Weldann Panganiban

Original post HERE.

We stand unshaken on one rock!

We are guided on one teaching!

We have no fear, we continue our journey,

As One Church: Holy, Catholic and Apostolic!

Never would we stumble upon the devil’s snare,

Nor do the darkness reign over us.

Always does the Lord love us,

Through his blood, he saves us!

To Peter the Fisherman he entrusts the Church,

Giving him the Keys of the everlasting Kingdom.

Hades will never triumph over it;

Death would never prevail in its ports!

Paul stands bearing Christ the Light,

Guide to the gentiles and stronghold of nations.

Once did he persecute the community of believers,

But he died defending the faith sealed on the Cross.

Peter and Paul! Your blood strengthens the faith!

Your life is holy simplicity, your martyrdom great victory!

You led the flock to the knowledge of the Divine;

You left an example through a life of love and sacrifice.

Blessed would always be the Ecclesia!

Blessed forever is the believer in Christ the Lord!

Trials would always come along our way,

But we will always stand, strong and pure!

Blessed be Peter, the leader and key-holder!

Blessed be Paul, the eminent teacher!

Two great Apostles and Fishers of men,

Two great Pillars, Inspiration and Witness!

Pray for the Church, the Pope and Bishops,

Pray for the Clergy, Laity and Religious.

Pray for the continuous propagation of the Faith

Amongst peoples, tongues, race and nations.

We stand unshaken on one rock!

We are guided on one teaching!

Christ leads us to Eternal Life,

At the end of days, with Him we live!

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Bro. Weldann Panganiban is an administrator of 100% Katolikong Pinoy Ministry since the Easter Season this year; and he is among the six current admins, including our Founder, Bro. Francis Raymund Gonzales.. He also maintains two blogs here at Blogspot.

Pro-RH People never saw this coming....

The 100% Katolikong Pinoy Manila Chamber of Regulars (CORE). Blogger is second from right proudly flying the Philippine Color (and in military jargon, you know what that means...). 

The I Oppose the RH Bill Team, KP's sister-group, mostly from Filipinos For Life. 

I promised you a follow-up yesterday, and here it is.... 

Yours Truly became so excited for the Prayer Rally entitled "Filipinos! Unite Under God for Life!" that I left UST at 1 in the afternoon so that I could make it to the 3pm call time that was set by Kuya Randolf Flores, one of the Senior Admins of our group. It turns out that I was the first to arrive there: specifically in the area near that of Radyo Veritas' setup point, which is positioned at the left side of the Grandstand when facing it. By 3 in the afternoon, Kuya Randolf and Kuya Weldann Panganiban showed up; and the rest of the gang followed. Well, I got to see and meet Msgr. Pepe Quitorio in person, so as Fr. Anton Pascual; and among others. The program started with about 40,000 people praying the Holy Rosary. They are from all over the Metro and its suburbs. And take note: this was the figure that mainstream media estimated in broadcast and print.

While majority of the crowd were Catholics, there are also delegations of other religions, specifically imams and a handful of Protestant "bishops", thus making it an interfaith affair. There were also testimonies from Pro-Life legislators, ordinary people, from Bro. Bo Sanchez and Rep. Velarde of Buhay Partylist, and a video message from the People's Champ himself, wherein he said, "Kung wala ang papa ko at wala si Mommy D[ionisia], walang Manny Pacquiao ngayon" [sic]. He is currently in West-Coast America for his training in preparation for his fight against "Sugar" Shane Mosley. Also in that gathering were numerous performances by the YFC, YFL, and other youth groups. Before the Mass, there was a ceremonial tearing of the copy of the Reproductive Health Bill, in a scenario akin to the Cry of Pugad Lawin. And before I forget, The Falcons (Adamson U), the Tigers (of course, UST), and other Catholic schools sent their own delegations in the event; too bad I never had the chance to approach the Thomasian delegation. And finally, a Mass in Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Angel Gabriel to the Blessed Virgin Mary was celebrated by Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales and a number of priests and bishops. Before the Final Blessing, Cardinal Rosales led the Prayer of the Consecration of the Philippines to the Two Hearts--The Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. By the end of the Mass, Bro. Mike Velarde of the El Shaddai community showed up and took over the rest of the night for their community's prayer meeting. 

Basically, that was the rundown of the event. But of course, to make this post credible, let me give to you the photo albums of some of my Facebook friends and groups: 

Kuya Randolf 

Kuya Weldann (mixed with the pics from the earlier PICC Prayer Rally and the MOA Meeting) 

Tyran Blastoise 

Kuya Edward Singzon 

Sir Ike Jamilla (part of the Thomasian delegation) 

There are also Google-able images from other sources, so do check them out.... 

Do also check out: 

HERE 

HERE 

HERE 

There is also a post by Filipinos For Life that goes like this. Click here.

Secular media screwed the number count, but the V did it right.

You could also check out Kuya Weldann's own blog report, as well as that of Sir Ishmael's.

And at this part of the entry, let the following pictures tell you that this event was absolutely jam-packed! 

Me flying the Colors 

KP + F4L = IOTRHB 

Maging Tunay na Katoliko! Maging Tunay na Pilipino!

Teenagers and Abortion: A Blog Post by Celine Laroza (with Reactions)

This blog has to credit Ms. Celine Laroza, one of my fellow members in 100% Katolikong Pinoy for this post. [All my reactions will be in this form.] To those who wanted to see the original post, visit her blog here.

Being a teenager is like being a scientist. You’re always “in” to experiments and you discover new things. It’s the time of our lives where curiosity strikes the most. [Indeed, teenagers are very experimental....] Suppose your in front of a machine where attached on it is a tiny switch. Of course, you have no idea what could happen if ever you do turn that switch on, and because of too much curiosity, your hands are itching and you couldn’t help yourself but to turn it on. [I remembered a cartoon character with a line like this: "Oooooo.... What does this button do?"] When we speak of teenage, the concept of having relationships will never be erased. [You bet, Sis Celine...you bet!] From textmates to friends, then you become closer and closer to each other, and next thing you know, you’re already celebrating your one year anniversary! One problem of teenage relationships is that they get to the point where they think that their relationship is getting “cold”, and the solution, sex – which probably results to teenage pregnancy. And when they realize that they can’t handle it, they have this “prepared and ready solution” – ABORTION. Abortion for me is never an answer when it comes to pregnancy as an “accident” because you’ll be the “Neighborhood’s most talk about” princess and it is against the laws of God. [Even if we put it in a secular view, abortion really isn't healthy.]


They say that abortion is an easy way if you want to get rid of that small “accident” of yours, but I say it’s not. [Some may say that a fetus is not a baby, but a mere clot of blood. I say they're insane.] Not only is your body at stake after having all the “unsupported” medications you’ve undergone, but also your reputation and name is on bad shape. Every time you go outside, you’ll see people looking at you, and you can hear how they whisper to each other. Even though you can’t clearly hear what they are talking about, you know inside of you that its your big tummy being discussed, and the worst part of it, no matter how many times you say that you never regretted being pregnant, that “not so good” reputation of yours will remain forever. [Ergo, physical, psychological, mental, emotional, and social disorder.] Well, what do you expect anyway? Teenagers are supposed to be at school worrying about their quizzes and research papers, and not at home worrying about where to get money to buy their baby’s milk and diapers. [Every teenage girl who will read this must remember that there is an appropriate time for the latter statement.]


“Thou shall not kill.” This commandment of God tells us that we, His creatures, have the right to live and experience Earth. Every human creature has their chances of stepping in on God’s holy grounds. Haven’t you ever think how sad it would be if the child on your womb died because of abortion as your decision? [You're like committing murder on an innocent person, actually.] You are killing an innocent child’s chances of having the opportunity to experience how great it is to be on God’s given Earth. You made the biggest mistake of your life and you just had yourself a ticket to the opposite path of heaven.



Abortion is never an answer. We should keep in mind that everybody deserves to see God’s given world. Admit it; you wouldn’t like it too if you were the child that is about to be aborted. If you’re not ready to enter the real world, then stop and start thinking. Think about your parents. You have to admit that it is because of them that’s why you are who you are right now, and never did they taught about aborting you. Abortion is not a solution, but rather the key to enter a miserable life.[Very well said.... Need I say more?] 


Blogger's Note: 

Aside from the brief intro, Celine Laroza is also studying at De La Salle University-Dasmariñas. She is maintaining a blog of her own, and is actively participating in KP's posts. 


And to the boys, I'll have my version of this; so watch out....