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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81307250990034162332011-11-27T17:36:39.538-08:00ArataWata.ComSome dude just wanna speak freely.Arata Watanoreply@blogger.comBlogger491100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-21562676998961038012009-02-19T14:39:00.000-08:002009-02-19T15:34:17.312-08:00A Kini.Kini.Poem

Written by (for me) by C.J.I love it. It nicely captured the idea of the Kini.Kini.Revolution, the reasons to get involved in the crusade for social change in Ranao.Please visit C.J.'s blog at Maranao.Women.E. She talks about the empowerment of Maranao women.Revisiting the past to take it to the futureAn advocacy that I shall not surrenderOdds are everywhere, they shall be beatenUntil such time

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-39295917592819360932009-01-12T18:15:00.000-08:002009-01-28T16:32:25.678-08:00Giginawai Tano

...for all my friends. Giginawai TanoWords and Music by AmomoaiAssallam wallaikhomRkano langonA manga bangsa koSa pangmpong a ranao'pkadali aknSkano langonAnda pman i kapakaPamagilaya tanoChorus:hmmmm... Giginawai tano Lipatan so rata a ginawa Ka pkaranon kabo Pka gagawan kabo Pka dali ika bo So pagaringkaPririlai tanoMga pagari koKa ditano dn katawanI kaona rktanoL'nganingka sa

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-77921159770946493622008-12-27T21:28:00.001-08:002008-12-27T21:37:18.924-08:00Iligan Bombing

Here's a statement from concerned Muslim and Christian citizens on the Iligan bombing last week. President Gloria snubbed the Maranaw victims when she visited the hospital in Iligan City where the bomb victims were being treated. Apparently, the Maranaw and Muslim casualties do not register in the government statistics.

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-43734156004003686002008-12-16T16:17:00.000-08:002008-12-16T23:27:33.429-08:00Poll Results

Mucho gracias to all of you who participated in the polls. I am going to take out the poll previews because I got feed back from Ranao that the site is slow to open. You can still vote by visiting ArataWata.Com Polling StationThe poll results as of December 16, 2008 is as follows.What do you think of ArataWata.Com?- Useless site. Shut it down. 2% (2 votes)- It help Ranao Social Change. 31% (39

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-713550549954476002008-12-11T23:41:00.000-08:002008-12-13T22:22:09.830-08:00Ata Kulay

Giya i sompat a gioto a osayan tano sa gioto a manga warisan tano isako miaona a olan olan. Sa aya maana niyan na ino tano di panabnari a so manga warisan tano na di makowa o manga saruwang a tao kagiya siran i sasanaan tano ko kitataros o bangsa tano. Imanto na ba 'nda 1/4th ko manga mbawataan tano na adn a rogo iran a saruwang a tao. So sii rakn on na langon siran na sapotol. Ogaid na kna oba

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-48159336416599595372008-12-03T00:05:00.000-08:002008-12-07T00:36:18.213-08:00Arabic Grammar

Part 1 Part 2 I had to split the video because it's longer than 10 minutes. Miyakapasapasang i kambrak si Arata Wata. Pamliin!As Muslims, we need to learn how to read the Arabic language, especially the text in the Holy Qur'an. Even if we don't fully understand the meaning of the words, at least, we should learn how to pronounce them correctly because unlike other languages, Arabic is what I call

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-35207063808702675452008-11-16T12:02:00.001-08:002008-11-21T09:54:37.577-08:00Lagid Kon O Pato.

As I have explained in my old posts and videos, we have a problem with the way some of our Ulama interpret Islam or religion vis-a-vis our culture and traditions. I remember when I was still in Ranao in the early 1980s and the Ulama made some kind of fatwa that our cultural activities are prohibited in Islam. Thus, we stopped playing kolentang, bayok and other "kapapakaradiyaan".Probably they

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-36851137650941589362008-11-02T16:40:00.000-08:002008-11-28T10:08:43.342-08:00So Manga Warisan

"Siyapn tano langonSo manga warisan tano,Pamaratiyaan tanoSo Manga loks tano,Kakalalagan tano.Haaay, Haaay, Haaay,Pilandok..."That's the first verse of the refrain of my song "So Lalag Ko Ron". We all know that the issue about our women is one of the biggest problem confronting our Bangsa (nation) that's why I opened the refrain with those lines.Kataya so manga katharo a giya manga bisita tano

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-89916202286993489592008-10-24T14:15:00.001-07:002008-11-28T23:17:30.314-08:00Pilandok Grammar

So Kakhala'kala Na...TANTO WA BOLONG (suggested title i Spectator). Siambian akn so title iyan sa Pilandok Grammar, ow?All play and no work makes Kaorakan a dull boy, eh, korek oto? Sii tano isurat so manga miyamakakayakayakayakayakayad a estorya. Pdn iyo ron pn so manga real life story a piyakasingasingasingasingasingasingasingaaaaaaaa.Pilandok GrammarSo man so Basa Mranao na malbod paganadan.

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-66610973147597041572008-10-21T19:57:00.001-07:002008-10-23T14:58:43.616-07:00Pinoki Versus Lorna

From the Message Board...masalak-bo: ayaki a ipagawid a akal na antonaa i kapaka pamangaroma o mga pilandok a di phaka gaga ka da a baniyan ki butang. masalak-bo: kailangan aratawata so lilalilang ko mga tao sa ranao sa makaito so butang ka an makapangaroma si pilandok na maka kowa sa mosawira-iyan na matanor so kasisiyapaniyan ko ingud. masalak-bo: sabap sa kadakulan ko mga pilandok na lomiyalan

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-53901823775622436362008-10-17T11:39:00.000-07:002008-10-19T18:34:41.601-07:00Kini.Kini.Rock Royalty Agreement

Without thinking it through, I have informally granted a verbal permission to a rock group in Ranao to cover Kini.Kini.Rock music but I am revoking that permission effective IMMEDIATELY for a very noble reason. I want to use my music to help finance the Kini.Kini.Revolution, which include, the preservation of Lake Lanao. Please understand that I am not doing this for personal financial gains. The

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-38709605434446518522008-10-06T16:24:00.000-07:002008-10-06T16:28:51.201-07:00'Ngkaino to?

From A Friend in Midwest, USA.At the onset of the recently concluded Holy Month of Ramadan, I had an interesting talk with good friend Arata Wata. In that brief yet engaging cross-country phone exchange, he shared his observation of Women during Friday Prayer at a Mosque in upscale and virtual Silicon Valley.The Ladies in their finest of fineries, all look so lovely. Each one exquisitely garbed

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-23980408477937440772008-10-02T17:17:00.000-07:002008-10-06T09:34:46.169-07:00Eid Mubarak 2008

Khutba sa Las Pinas, PhilippinesEid Mubarak ko langon a manga Pilandok sa donya!I can't remember a big Eid celebration in Ranao when I was a kid. I think, it was only after the return of the "kalo-kalo" Ulama and the arrival of the Tableeghs in the early 1980s that some Pilandok truly understood the meaning of the two Eid festivals... and few of the basic teachings of Islam.Anyway, I caught an

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-75657907849411207322008-08-28T21:15:00.000-07:002008-10-09T12:30:40.951-07:00Kini.Kini.Revolution

Click here for more video.So we have launched a social revolution in Ranao two months ago, or so I thought. Maybe, I have just explained the concept to the few people who listened to my radio interviews and the audience in my music videos... whatever.I call the movement, Kini.Kini.Revolution because we are using Kini.Kini.Rock music to communicate our messages. The phrase "Kini.Kini" was used to

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-34024219918415465232008-06-20T22:20:00.000-07:002008-06-20T22:54:36.454-07:00

Top Ten Graduates - Sharyland High School Class of 2008Sharyland, TexasUsudan Family L to R: Mansour Usudan R.N. , Johara Usudan - 2nd year Nursing Student, Abdullah Usudan - Graduate, Acmad Usudan and Adora Usudan R.N. , B.S.N., C.C.R.N (Parents)Abdullah UsudanRanking:# 9 out of 600 students.Parents: Acmad and Adora Usudan of Mission, TX(Acmad Usudan is originally from Marawi City, Lanao del

Johara Usudanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135689065982679120noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-10265631777015730072008-06-17T14:09:00.000-07:002008-06-17T15:07:01.269-07:00Ino Mangaday Oto?

This is the 5th installment of the Kini.Kini.Rock Music. This one is asking why Pilandok is pilandok when he is in Ranao but acts differently when he is somewhere else. Sad situation, indeed.To listen, click on the link in the Kini.Kini.Rock box above. Di akn tanto ki kisk so kapagidaida on ka katkawan a giya siringan akn. Aydaw! Naino ka irekord tano bo saroman. Chords is very simple: D-G-A.Ino

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-57123723482987099462008-05-30T18:38:00.000-07:002009-04-23T22:37:11.591-07:00So Lalag Ko Ron

Here's the latest addition to the Kini.Kini.Rock music. This one is more of R&B style. I was a little off-beat on the "hay, hay, hay, Pilandok..." I decided to make R&B so I can reach out to the younger generation. In the last part of the song, I was gonna say all the ills of our society but there's too many. The song is already 8:17 minutes, longer than most Dire Strait or Bob Dylan songs.YOUR

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-87374186672924328332008-05-23T23:54:00.000-07:002008-05-24T10:01:45.866-07:00Is Music Haram?

I didn't want to publish this video but I thought the topic was interesting. It's not about the Kini.Kini Rock music because I don't care if I am the only one listening to my songs all day long. I was thinking more about our "kalilang", like, kambayok, kandarangn, kakolintang, kasagayan, etc. Are they all haram? And should we just forget about them because some of our religious leaders and

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-55006760159750653072008-04-13T00:54:00.000-07:002008-04-18T15:45:55.122-07:00Manga Tuladan ago Ida-Ida

This song is dedicated to those Pilandoks who did not like my Ranao video and Pilandok songs. Piya-piya an tano bo aya romekord, next time ow? Giyanan a igagakot akn sa olo akn na kombong i Baooai. Di niyan katawan. Da skanyan sa walay sa kini tape akn sii kagiya a gagawii. The DJ in one of the FM Stations in Marawi played Ranao Blues but refused to play Pilandok because he wanted to consult with

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-56243739366752942622008-04-10T21:06:00.000-07:002008-04-11T00:14:05.083-07:00National Commission on Muslim Filipinos

Here's a document I just received from a concerned Muslim youth. I haven't read the content of the proposed bill but from the cover letter, Senator Legarda wanted to enlarge and give more power to the office for Muslim affairs. This is good. I hope it passes in the Congress.Click here for the Bill PDF file.FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES First Regular SessionIntroduced by

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-49082223242490307122008-02-15T15:43:00.000-08:002009-06-12T15:31:14.719-07:00Ranao Blues

(Updated with 2nd voice of Arata Wata.)Kataya pman so rano-ranon i Amomoai para ki Pilandok. This is the 2nd installment of the Kini-kini Rock. This one is talking about Lake Lanao. Here's the lyrics.Ranao BluesSangka dn pagodo.San pn so basorangka.Banga di sasabota?Sangka pn paginom.Ino kanan Pinoki?Ino kanan Kaorakan?Ba niyo di sasabota?A giya masosowa.(chorus) Hmmm...(play harmonica)Pagongowan

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-44427484026652769032008-01-15T22:35:00.000-08:002008-04-18T09:23:14.045-07:00Rock N Roll Pilandok

Giya i bo i maito a rano ranon akn ki Pilandok sa giya 2008.I hope Kini-kini Rock can help change the ways of Pilandok and bring about social change in Ranao. Insha Allah!Here's the lyrics.Odi kadn magalin,Na margn so kaorian.Si Olele ago si Oraki,Langon siran miyadadag.Sii ka bo mapasangSa kapasa sa boto oka.Na mapasad so kambotowa,Na dadn a kakan nka.(Chorus)Pilandok, paring ka.Dingka nan

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-67380128521758069642008-01-14T20:26:00.000-08:002008-01-14T20:33:43.342-08:00RCAPP Primer

Here's the (old) RCAPP Primer sent by Eden Goling. Please read and write your comments. It sounds like a good idea. Question: What is RCAPP? Answer: RCAPP is Ranao Claims Against the Power Plant, It is an Environmental organization created and organized in accordance with Philippine laws on September 1, 2002. The Philippine government recognized RCAPP as a separate entity with juridical

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-20613371253071760042008-01-13T17:11:00.000-08:002008-01-15T23:17:25.235-08:00RCAPP

Kataya so transcript o manga messages makapantag sa giya RCAPP (Ranao Claims Against Power Plant). I suggest that we post the position paper of RCAPP so everybody can read it and we can talk about how we can help. Raslannie, please send me a copy of the RCAPP position paper or your contact number. We can post an audio or video clip of the founder, Atty. Bayan Balt, if he want to. This is the kind

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-8451699999746020272007-12-11T13:30:00.000-08:002007-12-11T22:06:39.312-08:00Pilandok T-Shirts

If you have better design ideas, please post them in this thread. Design must be funny and have socially relevant expressions. We'll give away limited quantity of printed T-Shirts next year.

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-78135749663271408102007-12-05T22:16:00.000-08:002007-12-05T22:21:24.096-08:00Peace Boulevard

On the subject of cleanliness, the Prophet (peace be upon him) said:"Islam is clean, so cleanse yourselves, for only the cleansed shall enter Paradise." (At-Tabardini)."Stay clean as best you can, for God established Islam upon cleanliness." (Ar-Rafi't)I also heard from the Imam on last Friday's Jummah at San Jose downtown mosque that cleanliness is half of the faith. Obviously, Pilandok is

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-17107851102134582012007-11-14T20:02:00.000-08:002007-11-14T20:09:22.123-08:00Tulisan

We need to know the candidates we elect. Amay ka kwan na aya tano pkabotowan na manga tulisan.

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-24580093452669560542007-11-01T22:18:00.000-07:002007-11-26T09:57:29.782-08:00Barangay Election

Taking ideas from Bagisan, Wata sa Kaibarat, Kinala Tikha Tikhao, Maingko Maingko and other Pilandoks, Arata Wata suggest the following 3-way approach to solve election-related crimes in Ranao. Abolish elections. Appoint all elective positions.No salary for appointed officials. They get bonuses based on job performance.Downgrade titles, ie. use Barangay Sergeant instead of Barangay Captain.

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-18740962327237262552007-10-26T08:23:00.000-07:002007-10-28T23:04:28.823-07:00My Great American Dream

By Anisha Elin Guro, New York City.I confess that I had always dreamt of going to America ever since I was a kid. In my wildest dreams, I could see myself frolicking with kids my age-- playing under the trees, running across streams and chasing rabbits. Oh, the dreams that I dream when I was a kid! How could I blame people who have their own American dreams? I always had my own aspiration decades

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-1464901553619650792007-10-11T16:35:00.000-07:002007-10-17T10:58:22.906-07:00Eid El Fitr Celebration

As part of the Eid El Fitr celebration, the Maranaos in America member families and friends will be gathering at Ala Family's Torogan in Burbank, California on October 13, 2007. It will be a whole day affair at the Cabrini Villa Park with games for both young and old. The event is aimed at strenthening relationships of one another through sports. Chairman Michael Ringia takes charge of the affair

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-78612198586621956702007-10-04T01:07:00.000-07:002007-10-04T15:49:29.833-07:00We are beautiful

Antona a miyasowa ini i Pilandok? Miyadadag. Kiyalipatan iyan i kapaka popoon iyan na di niyan katawan i songowan iyan.Pamikirangka man? Matay pn makaoma so manga Espanyol na so manga bai tano na lagid a giya a manga estudyante sa MSU so manga bangala iran. Banda mas mapiya siran on pn i ka kinikini kagiya adn a manga guro iran, labao ron so manga bai a lalaminn.So manga loks tano na mapasang

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-75873452332378387762007-10-03T16:00:00.000-07:002007-11-02T17:05:33.987-07:00Sakn mambo

I got sick when I was filming this video clip. I walked from Banggolo to Padian via the new Peace Boulevard (with all the sh**s around and narrowed road, the walk did not feel peaceful at all). I went to the Bayang pantalan, watched the kids swimming, walked to the fish and vegetable vendor shops (I think, that's where I got the virus) and walked back to Banggolo passing Rizal Park, which is now

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-59612109523515015382007-08-01T12:59:00.001-07:002007-08-08T14:12:20.661-07:00Study Grant

A 1 year study grant for Mindanao State University Main Campus student is available. You must be a graduating student for a 4-year degree course and financially-challenged. Privileges include P1,000.00 a month stipend and P1,000.00 book allowance. Write an essay about why you should be selected. Mention few lines about your vision for Ranao and how you can help your fellow Pilandok in the future.

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-87722828460856842642007-08-01T10:59:00.000-07:002007-08-03T07:23:14.162-07:00Usopay Cadar

Here’s something that all Maranaos can be proud of.7.31.2007Mr. Usopay Hamdag CadarMindanao State UniversityDear Mr. Cadar:Greetings from the National Commission for Cultre and the Arts (NCCA)!We are pleased to inform you that the Darangen Epic of the People of Lake Lanao has been proclaimed by the UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.Related to this, the NCCA

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-30616963122665437452007-07-24T17:50:00.000-07:002007-09-24T18:58:07.773-07:00Kalilang in America

Salam rukano!The Maranaos in America for Peace, Integration & Advancement will be holding its launching celebration and induction of officers on Sunday, September 2, 2007 at the Cabrini Villas Social Hall in Burbank, California. We would like to invite you to join us on this special occasion.Maranaos in America for Peace, Integration & Advancement was formed to help build lasting relationships

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-77075818623001628192007-07-01T13:26:00.000-07:002007-07-03T16:43:45.359-07:00The End of an Era

Perhaps because of the chaos and presence of newspaper reporters and foreign monitors in May, 2007 election, Pilandok did not notice the passing of an important era in Ranao politics. The era of Political Ulama is now history. It’s gone the way of the dinosaurs and hopefully, it will remain politically dead until the return of Nabi-u-Allah Isah (Prophet Jesus, peace be upon him).Alhamdulillah!

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-4595568751751607262007-06-08T08:58:00.000-07:002007-06-13T09:08:51.202-07:00MAPIA

So manga wata iyo, manga pagari tano ago manga tonganay tano in Southern California, USA have banded together and formed a non-profit organization. They named the organization MAPIA, which stands for Maranaos in America for Peace, Integration and Advancement.There will be a formal induction of officers this Sunday, June 17, 2007 at Mark's residence in downtown Los Angeles, CA. The elected

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-14768169523730708802007-05-24T15:32:00.000-07:002011-03-04T14:50:36.226-08:00Senior Speech

It’s been all bad news for Pilandok even before the May 14 election. So, I want to post something encouraging.My daughter auditioned for the Senior Speech in University of California (Santa Cruz) Graduation Ceremony next month. She wrote this draft 1 hour before appearing on the search committee yesterday and luckily, she was in top 3. There’s more drama about how she got into the audition

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-56485549331387265952007-05-17T09:55:00.000-07:002007-05-17T10:27:01.598-07:00From Bob & Joy

Hi Si Raoul ,Of course, I'd be honored that my little "2 cents worth" of comments gets posted somewhere else. And esp to the right audience who might need this kind of enlightenment on topics that are most crucial to them.As I said, if majority of the voting population are educated, then they will tend to make more informed decisions when they vote... and the long term effect means - squandering

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-27118907739597784102007-05-13T17:57:00.003-07:002007-05-31T12:03:42.892-07:00Election Watch

All eyes were focused on Lanao del Sur election because of the “Hello Garci” scandal in last election. News reporters and even international election monitors were in Marawi City to watch the conduct of election, more specifically, to see how the poll irregularities occur in Ranao. And surely, Pilandok did not disappoint. Piyaka bili-bilib iyan siran langon!In fact, Pilandok has new innovations

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-66098165367653886132007-05-09T18:07:00.000-07:002007-05-25T16:15:00.292-07:00Soup No. 5

How-to of Soup No. 5.• Pass a provincial legislation to to make non-payment of Pilandok's vote a crime punishable by lifetime imprisonment for the offending candidate.• Create a special office to oversee the peddling of votes, like the New York Stock Exchange, but with Islamic flavor. • This new office under the Office of Muslim Affairs can be called, Lanao Islamic Vote Exchange (LIVE).• LIVE

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-88432288880040259962007-04-30T22:47:00.000-07:002007-07-13T17:53:49.127-07:00Golden State Warriors

The Golden State Warriors is about to eliminate Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the 2007 NBA Western Conference Playoffs. It’s an amazing accomplishment because the Warriors had been crappy even before I moved here in Northern California and the Mavericks are the defending Western Conference Champions.I have watched the Warriors play the LA Lakers of Kobe and Shaq in Staples Center and the

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-34521950202519923532007-04-30T08:36:00.000-07:002007-05-17T17:34:08.189-07:00The Candidates

One of the Anonys have requested that I post a discussion about who’s the right candidate to vote in the 2nd congressional district. I think, that’s a good idea but we have to be careful not to make Blog I Arata Wata a political tool of any of the candidates.I don’t have the list of the candidates and I can not give opinions on who are the right ones to vote. Arata Wata is a NRP, Non-Resident

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-23467759094365694142007-04-25T08:41:00.000-07:002007-07-15T19:21:44.583-07:00Antona a Ini

Assallam Wallaikhom.Peace.Giya na k'na oba a regular website a pamisita kaon bo, pagilay sa manga tuladan a manga tataid a babai, odi na m'batiya sa manga estorya a manga artista, mapasad na lagid o bitowan'n a pagawa-an ka bad'n.Stay a while.Daa a kailay ngka saya a lom'lkas a kaolit a babai odi na dimamagarka odi na di m'lob lobd odi na di kakaromai.No pornography.Giyaya na blog. Lagid aya o

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-70005492009267701582007-04-22T09:53:00.000-07:002007-05-09T15:01:15.469-07:00Moro ain't cool

Moro is the name given by the Spaniards to mostly dark-skin people, like the Malays and the Moors who ruled Spain for 800 years and who happen to be Muslims. It’s not purely a religious category. One Mexican brother told me that they too were called Moros by the Spaniards. There’s nothing wrong with that.The problem is in the Philippines, the word Moro is used to derogate a Muslim. It's like the

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-40692651191412467192007-04-20T22:36:00.000-07:002007-04-26T09:21:59.700-07:00Exchange Rate

In this thread, we will track the "going rate" for the May, 2007 local election in Ranao. We will not mention names. We're just interested in the peso amount.After the election and depending on the number of inputs we get, we will create a spreadsheet showing the approximate cost of the election and do financial analysis, like, what if all the political money were invested in Ranao local economy

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-32014678471545771462007-04-20T19:52:00.000-07:002007-06-06T09:22:05.461-07:00Ulama in Politics

Do you like the Ulama to run the government of Ranao? Arata Wata says, NO. Without exceptions, the Ulama politicians have failed miserably. Even the lucky ones who did not have to buy people's vote acted like the traditional politicians. Worst in some cases.What do you think?

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-43950758646027146292007-04-20T19:27:00.000-07:002007-04-26T08:06:47.219-07:00Christmas Light

Lake Lanao supplies most of the electric power in Mindanao. But the municipalities around the lake and the City of Marawi don't have stable power supply. Lagid kon o Christmas light so ka pata patay o solo sa Ranao. Lanao del Sur is always the first to black out before the other provinces. What an irony!Arata Wata is wondering why this is happening. Ino manga day oto, da-ani?

Arata Watanoreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130725099003416233.post-91905750134840279382007-04-20T16:10:00.000-07:002007-05-03T21:05:44.663-07:00Same old, same old

It's election time again in Ranao and it's "same old, same old". Politicians are buying and voters are selling to the highest bidder. For the next 3 years after the May 2007 election, elected politicians will simply pocket government money and the only thing Pilandok and Padol can do is talk about it in Banggolo over a cup of coffe and apang.But who's to be blamed? The politicians, the voters,

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