Bacoor Yellow Boys - Abusive traffic enforcers

I was going to our year end gathering when i saw this scenario, I was near the intersection of Molino Talaba interchange when this scooter hits the throttle and tried to escape and move forward to zapote.

And ofcourse what do we expect, the Mighty Bacoor Yellow boys apprehended the scooter boy.

This was the story goes

Enforcer: Hey!! Stop, (he was almost embracing the scooter of the rider) you already saw that your lane is stopped, why did you still pursue to move forward you idiot!!!

Rider" oh, i thoguht you already told us to go sir.

Enforcer: License!! (yelling at the rider)

Rider: wait up, i'll just move to the side so we can talk.

Enforcer: (He grab the scooter's key and told the other enforcer to take the plate number out.

Well, our lane was told to go so i didn't know what happened on that incident.

Ok, Let's break down the story, The boy disregard the officer so he gets apprehended. On that matter, The Enforcer is right. But getting the key of the vehicles (scooter) is way too wrong, i don't think these enforcers are knowlegable on what trouble they can get if the rider is a law savvy.

Getting the key of the vehicle without their permission is not different from carnapping.

And this Enforcer is not aware of it.

I heard a lot of complains against these Bacoor Yelow boys.

And i think that they are not allowed / deputized to get the plate numbers of the vehicles, because theonly deputized to do that is LTO.

And the DTO charges is only P350 pesos, but the Enforcers told one of their victims that it was an order from the good Mayor Strike Revilla..

Wow.. a round of applause to you sir..

New money making strategy? lolz.

And also one of the errors of this Bacoor Enforcers are the intersection of St. Dominic, Aguinaldo hiway and molino extension road. They actually doesn't know how to traffic.. LITERALLY...

Calling the attention of Mayor Strike, Maybe you can do something about their issues.

Bacoor Municipal Website - Where you can also see that its always traffic on that intersection.

Mayor Strike Revilla Facebook Page - where you can see his said "achivements"

And Of course Please visit and Join www.motorcyclephilippines.com/forums for everything about motorcycles. Thanks for reading and have a safe trip always!!! Ride Safe!!!!

Gelgel - His first death Anniversary

Gelgel is a close friend of ours
A great friend and also a great mechanic
A dedicated volunteer in RFAC (Ride For A Cause)
A great father and a loving husband.

He died last a December 28, 2009
Due to a heart attack.

I just wanna remember his legacy and pay respect one more time.
Gelgel will always be remembered.

We miss yah Bro!!!

Christmas once again, will you be a Santa?

Its Christmas once again, Back when we were kids, what Christmas means to us. New toys? New dress? New Gadgets? Money? a lot of gifts? delicious foods? well, we can't blame ourselves, back there were just kids.

But what Christmas means when were getting older? if your single, maybe its anew cellphone, a laptop etc etc.

If you have a family, but ofcourse, you should get your families needs first and after that, we call it Christmas.

But for some riders, Christmas is getting their Motorcycle a new modification.

Cams, bore up kits, alarm, paint job, tires etc etc. its endless depends on what the rider wants.

What if you have a family and you're a rider?

What will you do? are you going to be a Santa for your motorcycle? Or just a plain happy daddy/mommy for your family? what will you choose?

Gilbert Sta Rita - Extreme Velocity

Gilbert Sta Rita also known as EXTREME VELOCITY in the forums.
Inventor of TACS ALARM (Trig and Call Security ALARM)
Founding Council of Elder of RFAC (Ride For A Cause) and also a dedicated volunteer
Advocate and one of the Founder of H.E.L.M.E.T.

Rider Extraordinaire

if you want to know about TACS ALARM click this TACS ALARM ON FACEBOOK

Riding in Provinces - Cavite and Laguna

I always go to provinces, and Paete Laguna is one of the most provinces a visit. I admit, i was an adopted son of these Municipality.

Back when i was a child i was facinated by sculptures and arts. This Municipality has both.

Well, i always use my motorcycle everytime i visit, i always wear my gears. Most of all, my HELMET.

I witness some of the tragic accidents that involves a rider wo doesn't wear their helmets. If they did wear it, maybe it can lessen the damage on their heads that caused their death.

Helmet is very important for us riders. It actually lessen the impact by 68 to 70%.

BUt it always ,makes me sad everytime i pass on these provinces for example, LAGUNA.

Most of the riders here doesn't wear these helmets.

I don't know what's the exact reason.

Most says, "we live nearby, we don't need to wear one".

They even hitch their young ones on their motorcycle without any protective gears. WOW!!

But one of the City in Laguna implemented the stricter HELMET law.
Calamba, Laguna imposed that if you got caught not wearing helmet on their vicinity, you'll be getting a fine of P1500 according to the law.

Well, that's a relief and also a god news.

I hope they follow what Calamba City did. Helmet if very important. its not just gonna protect your head, it also indicates that you are using your brain when riding a motorcycle.

This is not a direct hit from those who doesn't wear helmet. This is a brotherly advice that if you love yourself and your family, you should start wearing one everytime you ride.

Ali Sulit - One of the Martial artist biker

A little background about XR Ali.

He is the Head coach of Atos - VPF Jiujitsu
Ali Sulit is one of the Best grappler here in the Philippines.
A very strong background in JUDO (yeah, black belt) and Brown belt in Brazillian Jiu-jitsu under Prof. Ramon Lemos. He's also the head Coach of Ateneo Judo Team.
And not just that, he is also the Head Editor of UFC Magazine PH.
He also competed in and out of the country.

He own's a Kawasaki Vulkan drifter.


Welcome to the motorcycle community XR!!!!

Mission 7 Season 3 - Rodriguez (Montalban), Rizal - November 28, 2010 COTOLENGO

I wasn't able to attend this event, well for us who didn't make it for sure we have valid reasons why but that's not the point.

This was scouted by one of the volunteer named STIR, he was also the one who scouted the epic ride at Lian where we catered hundreds of students from Lumaniag Elementary school. But this time, we set our mark in Rodriguez Rizal.

Just to give you a short background on what is RFAC. RFAC stands for Ride For A Cause, this is pure volunteerism done by motorcycle riders, yup.. you heard me right. motorcycle riders. despite on what we see and hear on the news about undisciplined riders, road rage and accidents, we still have riders who is willing to help on what they earn, anytime, anywhere.

So, let me continue. This month's orphanage is located in Rizal, the orphanage name is Cottolengo Filipino, they handle special children.

A lot of volunteer attended this event and shared their blessings and this is an early x-mas present for the kids. Some of them can't smile like the way we do, but in their hearts, they're singing and thanking these volunteers for their gifts.

Many people think that they are not lucky because of their situation. They've lost faith and blame God sometimes. But for these innocent kids, to live is already a big gift from God.

If you guys want to see the overwhelming thread, just click this RFAC COTTOLENGO THREAD

and don't expect to much from my English, you can't expect much from a monkey..

Have a Blessed day ahead!!! Rock ON!!!!

Sagada - World Class

Hey guys, It's year end once again and this time of the year, we do our "year ender ride".

It's like our bonding to our motorcycle and also a gift foir the whole year stress.

This time, Let's talk about Sagada.

Sagada is located in Mt. Province, 6hours after Baguio.

It was recognized for their hanging coffins, ETAG, Bomod Ok Falls, Caves and of course, the cold weather.

We actually visited Sagada last 2009 with my MC club, some of them are first timers, that time it was my 6th time to visit Sagada.

It is very relaxing, you will enjoy the cold weather there and their foods.

We did some trekking and some cave/coffin visiting.

A few facts, no one can buy a lot on Sagada unless you live there. The "tribu" doesn't want to share the place to those who are not local to Sagada.

They also have pot making place, marlboro country rockies, overwhelming view of their rice terraces and a lot more. Visiting Sagada with your motorcycle is a very worth while experience.


So, whats your year ender ride?

Is the new MMDA Chairman - Stupid?

MANILA, Philippines - Heavy traffic on EDSA has been a daily problem for every motorist.

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) believes this is already due to the sheer volume of vehicles.

In fact, statistics show more than 100,000 vehicles ply EDSA every day.

The MMDA has been implementing a number-coding scheme, but it only reduced the amount of vehicles by around 20 percent.

Now, the MMDA is reviving the odd-even scheme, where they expect the volume of vehicles to be reduced by almost 50 percent.

In the odd-even scheme, only vehicles with plates ending in 2 specific numbers are prevented from using the streets.

"We expect to reduce the volume of vehicles drastically by around 40 percent if this will be implemented," says MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino. "Kailangan po natin yan, to increase productivity, lessen carbon emissions, improve the quality of air in the metropolis, as well as to have a less stressful daily life here."

The MMDA wants to start the implementation by November 15.

They will test the scheme until January 15 and implement it for all types of vehicles from private to public, and even motorcycles and buses.

MMDA believes there are too many buses along EDSA, and most of them are not even full most of the time.

But bus operators are opposing the scheme this early. They believe the government should resolve problems on enforcement first.

Southern Luzon Bus Operators Association (SOLUBOA) President Homer Mercado says there are more private cars than buses on the road. He is also convinced commuters will also suffer if half of their fleet fail to leave the garage each day.

Operators and drivers will also be affected since they will lose half of their income daily.

SOLUBOA plans to seek a meeting with Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) Secretary De Jesus in order to prevent the implementation of the scheme.

Others are suggesting that the government just extend the number coding to public utility buses (PUBs) since they are not covered by the scheme right now.

The Metro Manila City Council will call for an emergency meeting this week to vote on whether to impose the odd-even scheme. -- with a report from Timi Nubla, ABS-CBN News


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Thanks to DOTC Sec De jesus, for having the right mind to stop these stupid scheme.

Salubong Riders Club - They need to stop doing this

Its not actually a riders club, but they all the share the same skills which is eating your lane.
These bikers are a direct threat to their co-riders, other motorist and pedestrians.

In the forum motorcyclephilippines.com there's a lot of thread regarding this un-disciplined riders caught in video who doesn't give a fuck if they are a threat to others as long as they can do their "stupid banking skills".

Not just sub400 riders do this, but also the one who owns biggies. Old forum quarrel includes the brutal bikes video in youtube which is we know who's group is this.

here's the video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jktL-0NsFQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tx6hkT2EzYE

racing in public places like these are a direct threat to US, that's why a lot of critiques generalize US as ONE.

and some idiot who doesn't know how to use the road.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuOdpBSpCYU&feature=related

or some group of big bike junkies who doesn't give a fuck if they hit you. we'll these guys are big bike clubs that is respected in the riding community.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoUWzITQlE8

Don't get me wrong guys, I'm not criticizing them.
I just used them as examples.

racing in public roads, eating other motorist lane. Isn't it dangerous?

look at those videos, and tell me what you think.
Now, listen on what "I" think.

I think these bikers/riders need to stop this kind of "skills".
Because a lot of innocent riders/innocent bystanders, pedestrians/motorist are getting involve when they crash.
Some of the victims are just enjoying the ride, the scenery. And then this kind of bikers will eat their respective lanes and hit them, killing one or both riders in the crash.
If they both dies, what will happen to their families? to their kids?
They need to realize that they are a direct threat to others if they will not stop this kind of road attitude.

There's a lot of fatalities because of this kind of "skills".

http://www.motorcyclephilippines.com/forums/showthread.php?t=230256

and a lot of thread on the said forums

salubong riders

Marilaque big bike edition

read the forums and tell me what you think..


Thanks to MCP forumer named malupet
got the idea of the title on his post.

Long Live Motorcyclephilippines.com .

Verification with Picture taking????

These past days i stayed in Laguna. On this Prestigious Municipality called Paete.

There's a lot of riders here who doesn't follow the rules about wearing helmet and the likes.

They always say that " this is a province, so we dont need to follow it" .

Today, i encountered 2 checkpoints along the hiway, first is when im going to Sta. Cruz this checkpoint were on the right ride of the road.

And what i always do is to ask the police officer what's up.

The officer replied that its a checkpoint with Picture taking for verification. all i can is is "what?".

I looked around and i saw this one officer who has a white board marker and writing down another riders info, name and the MC's plate number.

I also ask their commanding officer P/Insp Sabeniano why do they need to take a picture of the rider and the bike.

and he replied, " so they will have a record in case they encounter problems " ...

Well, on one part, its actually nice to see these cops doing their job. Also these checkpoints is to prevent criminals also.

These past few days we all knew that motorcycle is the getaway vehicle of the robbers who rob the bank in Dasmarinas Cavite and also the Las Pinas Bayad Center Robbery.

On this part of Laguna, holdup robbery is also a hit. One of the target place of these criminals is the place before you go up to Hydro power plant.

Well, i already passed the first check point. After i fetch my girlfriend, on our way home.

I encountered another checkpoint in LUMBAN. As i always do, i ask the officer again. I ask the officer if i really need to stop even thou i already check on my way to sta cruz. he politely ask " which part are you checked?" . i told him "kalayaan sir", he answered, "well, son, this is Lumban, its a different place".

So i give out my registration and license, they checked it and i had a lil chit chat with the Inspector.

I ask him, i saw a rider, who has 2 backride with a kid not older than 5 years old, you should apprehend them and issue tickets so they will learn to use helmet sir". He replied, "don't worry son, we always do that". And yes, to my surprise, there's one violators that even thou he has connection to who ever it was, the inspector ordered to issue him a ticket..


Well, hats down to these "few good men" .. i hope your raise will prosper.

They address riders properly and they are very polite.


Here's a video of the said Kalayaan Verification, pardon my hair, i just woke up.

Kalayaan Verification

Tatlong krus Pilgrimage -A New place for RIDERS to visit

Tatlong Krus and Matabungka Falls

TATLONG KRUS AND MATABUNGKA FALLS
Paete, Laguna
Major jump-off: Brgy. Ilaya Norte, Paete
Height of waterfalls: 20-25 meters
Hours to summit / days required: 45 mins / half day
Specs: Minor climb, Difficulty 1/9, Trail Class 1

BACKGROUND
In the town of Paete, famous for its woodcrafts, is a hill called Tatlong Krus, with a refreshing Matabungka Falls cascading from its slopes. This hill is also identified as the Mt. Humarap of Paete since it faces the town as well as Laguna de Bay - but this label is disputed by some locals who say Mt. Humarap is elsewhere.

Likewise, locals simply call Matabungka Falls as 'Talon', the generic Tagalog term for waterfall. What is clear, however, that this place is another wonderful destination in Laguna's eastern side. Tatlong Krus is a local pilgrimage spot, frequented during Holy Week.

It is also a picnic place for the local youth. Basic facilities such as huts and comfort rooms have been installed. The three crosses themselves face north, fronting the town of Paete beneath, then Laguna de Bay, and finally Mt. Sembrano. The peak of Mt. Tagapo can also be identified.

To get to Tatlong Krus, you have to take a tricycle or walk from the town proper (i.e. Gitnang Bayan) of Paete to Brgy. Ilaya Norte. Beyond the village, a total of 300 steps will take you to the fork where you can either proceed up to the three crosses, or turn right to visit Matabungka Falls. Going up takes another 700 steps but the paths are usually shaded and the trail quite relaxing.

A visit to the waterfalls is of course a must. The cascade is steep as it is beautiful, measuring around 20-25 meters. A small catchbasin is large enough for a small group to swim. The water is still relatively clean.

ITINERARY
0500 Take bus to Sta. Cruz (P123.50)
0730 ETA Sta. Cruz, take jeep to Siniloan or Paete (P23)
0830 At Paete, walk or take trke to Brgy. Ilaya Norte
0900 ETA Ilaya Norte. Start trek
1000 At Tatlong Krus, take pictures
1030 Make turn to Matabungka Falls
1130 Start descent
1200 Back at jump-off; head back to town proper
1230 Souvenir shopping; Have lunch at Exotik Restaurant.
1330 Head back to bus terminal in Sta. Cruz
1430 ETD Green Star bus for Buendia or HM Transport for Cubao
1500 Back in Manila

SPECIAL CONCERNS
Fare from Sta. Cruz to Paete is around P23 (Nov. 2007). No permit is required to visit the hill or the falls. Atop the hill is a sari-sari store where you can buy basic foodstuffs. There are bamboo benches in parts of the trail. Cellphone signal is present throughout, and there are no significant hazards and concerns worth mentioning as this is a very easy climb.

With efficient use of time, this trip can actually be done in half a day; you may allot the afternoon for a trip to Twin Falls in Cavinti, the famous Magdapio Falls in Pagsanjan, or, if you have private transportation, even Taytay Falls in Majayjay.

TRIVIA
Famous for woodcrafts and lanzones fruit, the town of Paete is also rich in history, from the time when it was a village ruled by Gat Lacampauid to the present. The name is said to come from 'paet' which means chisel. The priest asked the name of the place but the villager thought he was asking the name of his tool. Although the christening is accidental, the name is very appropriate considering that Paete is the 'woodcarving capital of the Philippines'. Some accounts even say that the world-famous yo-yo had its origins in Paete!

An exciting side adventure would be dining at Exotik Resturant in the adjacent town of Kalayaan, Laguna. Just along the Higway (Longos), they serve truly exotic meals such as adobong palaka, sizziling sawa, afritadang bayawak, wild boar, etc. Budget is from P150-P250 per person. There is also a nearby 'Twin Falls' in Kalayaan, Laguna, with a swimming pool.

source: http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/2007/12/tatlong-krus-and-matabungka-falls.html

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Tatlong Krus is not that "popular" for some of the riders, for its not located on the usual riders route.

Some of the riders prefer to visit places like Caliraya (Man made lake), Real and Infanta(Beach) or Lucban (Kamay ni Hesus Pilgrimage).

But for me, the essence of being a rider is to travel the road less traveled? right? so places like this is one hell of a ride.

On the pilgrimage itself you'll see the towns of paete, pakil and kalayaan.

Also, there's a route going there using our bike's in San Antonio.

plus you can visit the church of Paete after that and have lunch in Woodstock restaurant located in V. Ac Ac St, they serve delicious local pansit.

So, what are you waiting for riders? Gear up and Lets ride!!

We are not "just another biker", We are RIDERS who CARE

here's a rider POEM for you guys..

" YOU KNOW A BIKER


I saw you hug your purse closer to you in the grocery store line.

But you didn't see me put an extra $10.00 in the collection plate last Sunday.


I saw you pull your child closer when we passed each other on the sidewalk.

But you didn't see me playing Santa at the local mall.


I saw you change your mind about going into the restaurant.

But you didn't see me attending a meeting to raise more money for the hurricane relief.


I saw you roll up your window and shake your head when I drove by.

But you didn't see me driving behind you when you flicked your cigarette butt out the car window.


I saw you frown at me when I smiled at your children.

But you didn 't see me when I took time off from work to run toys to the homeless.


I saw you stare at my long hair.

But you didn't see me and my friends cut ten inches off for Locks of Love.


I saw you roll your eyes at our leather coats and gloves.

But you didn't see me and my brothers donate our old coats and gloves to those that had none.


I saw you look in fright at my tattoos.

But you didn't see me cry as my children where born and have their name written over and in my heart.


I saw you change lanes while rushing off to go somewhere.

But you didn't see me going home to be with my family.


I saw you complain about how loud and noisy our bikes can be.

But you didn't see me when you were changing the CD and drifted into my lane.

I saw you yelling at your kids in the car.

But you didn't see me pat my child's hands, knowing he was safe behind me.


I saw you reading the newspaper or map as you drove down the road.

But you didn't see me squeeze my wife's leg when she told me to take the next turn.

I saw you race down the road in the rain.

But you didn't see me get soaked to the skin so my son could have the car to go on his date.


I saw you run the yellow light just to save a few minutes of time.

But you didn't see me trying to turn right.


I saw you cut me off because you needed to be in the lane I was in.

But you didn't see me leave the road.


I saw you waiting impatiently for my friends to pass.

But you didn't see me. I wasn't there.


I saw you go home to your family.

But you didn't see me. Because, I died that day you cut me off.


I WAS JUST A BIKER.
A person with friends and a family.
But you didn't see me.


Repost this around in hopes that people will understand the biker community

I hope you never lose someone that rides


IF U KNOW A BIKER" PLEASE"
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What a nice poem isn't it?

Bikers are being hated by people who doesn't understand what being a biker IS. In able for them to understand "US" bikers is to be one of us. But some of them doesn't want to give up the luxury of having a car. I know, we own one, if i'm going out with my family, for sure i'll use the cage. but if me, alone.. I'll ride my bike.

The poem that i shared to you guys happens all the time. Sad but true.

take a look at the picture above, a lady sharing her water to the girl.

yupp, you guess it right.. She's a biker, a biker who always ready to give and share some love to those people who needs it.

oh, she's not alone in helping the less fortunate people, there's a bunch of rider volunteers who always ready to help.. oopps, yeah you heard me right.. RIDER VOLUNTEERS!!!

They are the volunteers of RIDE FOR A CAUSE.

Ride For A Cause is not a government organization, not supported by some politicians or whatsoever

These are rider volunteers who give and donate things own their own. On their own hard earned money.

See what i'm tellin you all this time..

oh well, for some.. we are just another rider..

but as i have told you, we're not just another rider..

"WE" ARE RIDERS
Riders who CARE..


have a great day and ride safe!!


you can find RFAC Volunteers here

click this RFAC VOLUNTEERS

Ride For A Cause - Mission 4 Season 3 - Little Baguio Elementary School - Infanta Quezon August 29, 2010

Another successful ride was done by RFAC volunteers, this is the 2nd time that we reached out Little Baguio Elementary School.

They'd offered us a little entertainment together with our in-house clowns joko and Emay_shakur (their nicknames of course).

I'm the first one who arrive at the meeting place by 4:30am followed by newrish_nathan which is his birthday, he spent his Birthday helping and reaching out less fortunate people.

We did a short briefing and a very quiet prayer (which is very quiet because the one that supposed to lead the prayer didn't said anything hahaha..). after that we gear up and took the road.

we arrived at the location at 9:36am, people from Little Baguio offered a lil program and after that we left the location.


Another successful ride i just want to say thanks to those volunteers who always supports Ride For A Cause, also the new volunteers and of course the oldies like FCR, Super 8, dennonyitos, NOS (they are the ones who scouted for this event, thanks guys), BMC. these are some of the active clubs who supports RFAC for all these years. Thanks guys.

and for the OLDIES you know who you are. and for the absents, you missed this one hell of a ride.

Till next time Volunteers!!!! God Bless


if you want to view some pics kindly click this link guys!!!



Ride For A Cause - Mission 4 Season 3 - Little Baguio Elementary School - Infanta Quezon August 29, 2010

Riders under the bridge (riding in rain)

For us riders, riding your bike everyday from home to work and vice versa releases the stress you had all day. Well, this one added up the stress.. RAIN..

Yeah i know, we do have rain gears and stuff like that, but the heck, nothing beats riding without the rain. i hope am right? hahaha..

Well, for me i love riding in the rain you get wet and you get sick (I'm just kidding). Been into stormy rides with my ride buddies and hell yeah we love it.

But, come to think of it? riders suffer a lot when it rains. We see riders under the bridge waiting for the rain to stop, roads are slippery, even if you have a rain gear its not that comfy to ride if its raining.

in the forum site www.motorcyclephilippines.com there's a lot of forumer who sells rain gears (riding apparel when it rains lolz). Just for example OVERDOSE. (he is a forumer not the hooking site.. aight? Lolz), dennymonyo and other forumers who sell affordable rain gears.

Well, the usual scenery when it rains, riders under the bridge (overpass, bridges) or places they can make cover. Reason why i wrote this blog is I actually experienced it for the first time (after riding for almost 20 years). last friday i stop under the market market bridge and join these guys who are also waiting for the rain to stop.

And I think its a great experience talkin to some people you dont know and stuff like that. So my Friday was a great riding in the rain experience. Well, Atleast (coz i forgot to bring my rain gear).

Marilaque Twisties

Marilaque (Marikina - Rizal - Laguna - Quezon) or Marcos Hi-way, a public road, this hi-way will take you to places like Rizal, Laguna and Quezon (yeah, i already mentioned it silly me).

But for us riders, its a weekend quick getaway in the busy, stressful streets of Metro.
Where everyday we encounter stupid bus drivers, cagers, co-riders and most of all, the pollution.

So, Marilaque is a place where you can ride your bike and enjoy the twisties, not just that, Marilaque offers great sceneries and a cold climate which you can't find in the metro unless you plan to visit antipolo which is not Metro Manila.

teka't itigil muna natin ang pag i english dito at nasakit na ang ilong ko, mahirap ng duguin at baka hindi ko matapos ito.


Itong lugar na ito na "haven" sa mga nag mo-motor na tulad ko (natin) eh hindi nagiging magandang pasyalan pag weekend.

Bakit? Dahil nga sa liko likong daanan nito, at sa magandang tanawin na din. Maraming umaakyat or dumadaan dito tuwing linggo, na ang nagiging resulta eh nagiging crowded na yung lugar na pinupuntahan.

At hindi lamang yun mga kapatid, dito din ginagawa ng ilan sa ating mga riders ang kanilang "racing skills".. Ha? Nope, you heard me right.. Racing skills po. dahil nga sa liko likong daan na ito ng marilaque eh simula noong 2002-2004 ng makumpleto ito at hangang ngayon ay dumami na po ang naging aksidente dito at kadalasan po ay sanhi ng mga rider na kulang sa aral sa pagmamaneho, at yung iba naman eh natural na pasaway lang.

Marami na ding residente ang napinsala gawa ng mga nag mo-motor dito tuwing linggo.

Ang tanong palagi ng tao, Bakit dito? isang debateng pinagtatalunan ng ilang indibiduwal sa forum site na www.motorcyclephilippines.com, isang online forum para sa mga motorcycle enthusiast.

Hindi lang sampung beses naging topic ito ng mga thread, pinag debatehan ng ilang forumers, na minsan ay nauuwi pa sa murahan, hamunan at asaran.

Laging ang punto ay syempre, road courtesy. Well, alam naman nating lahat yan panigurado sadyang tayo lamang eh may iba ibang opinyon sa buhay natin, minsan yung iba kasi, nakikisawsaw na lang din.

Hindi lang naman ang Marilaque ang may ganitong klaseng daan dito sa pilipinas, pero kahit saan man merong kahalintulad nito eh sa pag mo-motor, wag sanang mawala ang respeto natin sa makakasabay natin, yan po yung road courtesy.

Kung alam mo namang wala kang makakasabay, ride at your own risk. pero kung alam mong marami kang kasalubong, kasabay eh wag na po nating sanang gawin na mag pakitang gilas pa tayo. Minsan kasi akala nung iba eh pag naunahan nila at nakita silang bumangking nung nakasabay nilang motor eh feeling nila magaling na sila at iidolohin..

Abay minsan po mali ang akala nila, kadalasan po ay natawa lang kami.. at sinasabi sa aming mga sarili "oh di ikaw na magaling, wag ka lang sesemplang o makadisgrasya"

kahit po siguro paulit ulitin natin ang topic na ito, at makipagtalo ng habang buhay sa internet at forums eh hindi mare resolba ito hangat ang bawat isa sa atin ay magkaroon ng respeto sa kapwa.

Mas maraming rider ang hindi nag iinternet na nag mo-motor at hindi nakikita ang pag tatalo ng mga tao tulad ng forumers ng MCP sa mga bagay na ito..

Panatiliin po natin ang respeto sa kapwa motorista natin. ROAD COURTESY po mga sir!!
Kung lahat tayo may ganyang ugali, maiiwasan natin ang disgrasya, hindi lamang sa marilaque, kung hindi sa lahat ng kalsada..


a thread in MCP regarding this issue. nice debate ito.. samut saring damdamin..

Marilaque: Bakit dito? Hindi sa race track?


Hangang sa MULI mga kasama.

Sirens prohibited by PNOY

Here we go again brethrens, Sec. Suansing want to pass another law regarding HID.

Yeah, blinkers and sirens are now prohibited and the ruling came from the President.

So the abusive politicians will not over use it.

Well, Sir, Sirens are prohibited a long time ago. Check this out.

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PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 96 January 13, 1973

DECLARING UNLAWFUL THE USE OR ATTACHMENT OF SIRENS, BELLS, HORNS, WHISTLES OR SIMILAR GADGETS THAT EMIT EXCEPTIONALLY LOUD OR STARTLING SOUNDS, INCLUDING DOMELIGHTS AND OTHER SIGNALLING OR FLASHING DEVICES ON MOTOR VEHICLES AND PROVIDING CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS THEREFOR

WHEREAS, Presidential Proclamation No. 1081 envisioned, among other goals, the bringing about of a social order characterized by a high state of discipline and order among the citizenry;

WHEREAS, much of the chaotic conditions from which our people have suffered and still continue to suffer are the direct result of indiscriminate and unregulated use of sirens, bells, horns, whistles and similar gadgets that emit exceptionally loud or startling sounds, including domelights and other similar signalling or flashing devices attached to motor vehicles and used on the highways;

WHEREAS, it has been observed that such unregulated use of sirens, bells, horns, whistles or similar gadgets that emit exceptionally loud or startling sounds, including domelights and similar signalling or flashing devices actually impede and confuse traffic, are inconsistent with sound traffic discipline and control on the highways, and in effect constitute a major problem in the maintenance of peace and order;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, pursuant to Proclamation No. 1081, dated September 21, 1972, and in my capacity as Commander-in-Chief of all the Armed Forces of the Philippines, do hereby order and decree:

1. That it shall be unlawful for the owner or possessor of any motor vehicle to use or attach to his vehicle any siren, bell, horn, whistle, or other similar gadgets that produce exceptionally loud or startling sound, including domelights, blinkers and other similar signalling or flashing devices.

2. The gadgets or devices mentioned above may be attached to and use only on motor vehicles designated for official use by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, National Bureau of Investigation, Land Transportation Commission, Police Departments, Fire Departments, and hospital ambulances.

Any device or gadget installed or mounted on any motor vehicle or otherwise used in violation of this decree shall be subject to immediate confiscation and, in cases of a second and subsequent offenses, the offender shall be prosecuted for violation of this Decree before the military tribunal and, upon conviction thereof, shall suffer the penalty of imprisonment for six months and/or a fine of 600 pesos. In addition, the certificate of registration of the motor vehicle on which the unauthorized gadget or device herein mentioned is installed, mounted or used shall be cancelled or revoked.

The Commissioner of Land Transportation shall draw and promulgate such rules and regulations necessary to give effect to this Decree.

Done in the City of Manila, this 13th day of January, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and seventy-three.


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On that time we don't have HIDs, so we don't have a ruling that prohibits the use of HID, HID is not a flashing device. we are clear on that.

SO we don't have a basis to apprehend those HID users. aight?

And one thing, i always see, that everytime suansing wants to ban an accesories, it is always implemented on motorcycles.

Does Suansing has a bad experience towards riders? or he want to be one but he can't?

fog lamps? you gotta be kidding me.. fog lamps that used in rally's yeah, it's prohibited.. that's way back 70's or 80's man.. fog lights? its just an auxillary light.. and it's not prohibited..

HID? tell those car companies that you're going to impound their cars for using HID as OEM bulb.

too much for Monday? well, Lets wait and see..

Ride For A CAUSE Mission 2 Season 3 - Sponsored by Second Mesa Day School

Ride for a CAUSE Volunteers will be having their Mission 2 Season 3 this coming june 20
The ride is sponsored by the childrens of Second Mesa Day School.

Thank you so much for the support!!!! Hats down!!



What: RFAC Mission 2 Season 3
where: Siniloan, Laguna and Real, Quezon
when: June 20, 2010
assembly point: Shell pugon, marcos highway
take off time: 6:00 a.m.

Beneficiaries are the elementary school children of siniloan, laguna and real, quezon.

Number of Students: (Real, Quezon)

01. Grade I - 35 + 3 = 38
02. Grade II - 26 + 5 = 31
03. Grade III - 35 + 9 = 44
04. Grade IV - 26 + 6 = 30
05. Grade V - 33 + 9 = 42
06. Grade VI - 24 + 6 = 30
07. No Grades given - 3

Items 01 to 07 - names included in the list submitted except the added numbers..


Total Number of Students = 218


school supplies will be donated from funds given by Second Mesa Day School




for those who wants to join the RFAC (Ride For A Cause)

visit this link:

http://www.motorcyclephilippines.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220544

HELMET - Information drive

Help Encourage Lawful Motorcycling Environment Together..

Motor ko, Buhay ko..




This Feb 28, 2010, a group of voluntary riders will be having a discipline ride around metro manila to show others that not all motorcycle riders are moron's (as per Gwendolyn So said)

Sad but true that, Yes.. there's a lot of riders who doesn't know the right and proper way of riding, Road courtesy and "some" traffic rules.

This information drive will surely help those uneducated riders and hopefully they will be informed on what to do and what to wear.

This information drive is supported by Motorcyclephilippines.com forumers, MMDA motorcycling group and Petron.

More of these when you click this
Part 2 of Motor ko, Buhay ko (HELMET)

Vanity plates and the warlords within...

Passion For Reason
‘Vanity plates’ and the warlords within
By Raul Pangalangan
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 22:53:00 01/07/2010

Filed Under: Culture (general), Government, Maguindanao Massacre

WE SHOULDN’T externalize the problem of warlordism altogether, as if the shoguns emerged full-grown overnight and as if the brunt of the responsibility fell on government’s shoulders alone. The government certainly bears much of the blame, they who coddled, spoiled and pampered the local mafiosi, their capi and godfathers. But also we must recognize the many subtle ways in which many of us Filipinos in and out of government have taken part in nurturing a warlord culture.

The first way is the instinct of moral avoidance, though the most recent relevant example is quintessentially a governmental act. Following the Maguindanao massacre, President Macapagal-Arroyo created an independent commission to dismantle private armies within a four-month deadline. And what does the chief of the Philippine National Police do? Instantly he construes his marching orders as, in the words of the Inquirer on Jan. 5, that of a “study group,” no different from an academic seminar to look at warlordism as a social phenomenon. Ms Arroyo’s tokenism was bad enough, given that the Chief Executive took a constitutional oath to “execute [our] laws [and] do justice to every man” and actually has the power to confiscate the private armies’ firearms and raid their secret armories, disarm their personal bodyguards, and recall the government-issued security detail assigned to these hoodlums we call “Honorable.” But the evasive response of her chief executors is even more appalling. We already have the Quezon City judge who shirked his duty to judge the Maguindanao murders. Now we have a police chief who would rather play Oprah Winfrey and engage in a focus-group discussion on the killing fields of Ampatuan town.

How I would have wished instead that the Armed Forces and the Philippine National Police had asserted the professionalism of the officer corps and refused to lend its uniformed men to become mercenaries for local feudal lords. They should have asserted the state’s “monopoly on the legitimate use of force,” rather than deliver their high-powered weaponry to local hired goons and then kowtow before those goons. And beyond that, they should have earned our confidence that they are worthy to bear arms—arms and ammunition that we the citizens pay for—in our name. That means that they should hold themselves to the highest standards of discipline and claim no privileges by the very fact that they have guns. (I once encountered PNP officers who, in a traffic accident caused when one of their own went on counter-flow, tried to move the fallen motorbike to make it appear otherwise.)

For me, the struggle against warlordism will not be fought out there in Maguindanao alone. In many ways, the real test for the government’s political will to run after warlords is its readiness to take on the petty cases of warlordism by aspiring mafiosi on Manila’s roads. That is why vanity plates, or to be more precise, those so-called commemorative car plates identifying the car owner as a PNP officer or as a PMA alumnus or as “Lawyer,” really gets my goat.

Ladies and Gentlemen, don’t tell me those plates are meant truly to commemorate one anniversary or another. If they are, couldn’t you have found less grating mementos to hallow your ennobled tribe? Granting that they are bona fide commemorative, can you deny that these plates might have a chilling effect on low-level law enforcers who would rather look the other way than cross swords with potentially troublesome drivers? Otherwise why the unsubtle suggestion that the owner belongs to some privileged elite? Seriously, would you believe anyone who carries those car plates and then goes around announcing his fealty to the rule of law? The Integrated Bar of the Philippines, of which I am a member, does itself a disservice by tolerating this practice.

I am told that the Land Transportation Office allows only four kinds of plates: regular plates, low-numbered plates (e.g., 1 for the president, 8 for congressmen, etc.) special/vanity plates (e.g., BOND 007), commemorative (e.g., Manila 400). Therefore, plates with Mayor or Councilor, for instance, are not recognized by the LTO, and are technically not commemorative plates.

The LTO, to its credit, once had the chutzpah to propose that the low-numbered VIP plates be restricted since they were being abused by the congressmen. And lo and behold, the honorable members of Congress pounced upon the hapless LTO chief, conducted a hearing purportedly “in aid of legislation,” and made him promise to behave in the future. If the government cannot fight the symbols of abuse in the heartland of Manila, why should we believe that it can fight actual abuse in the hinterlands of Mindanao?

This campaign calls for support from the lowliest traffic policeman to the highest uniformed officials. The traffic constables would prefer to look the other way unless they are assured that their superiors will back them in case they tangle with the high and mighty. In turn, the career officers need to be assured that, when push comes to shove, they can bank on the political will of the political appointees to stand their ground. Eventually, they must be able to count on an indignant public opinion to express its outrage.

In that sense, warlordism must be nipped in the bud before it flourishes on an Ampatuan scale, and we the public must be alert to seemingly innocuous symbols of privilege that identify the warlords in the making. Indeed, when it comes to the abuse of power, there is no such thing as “innocuous.” They are, from the beginning, simply pernicious.

16th National Convention for Motorcycles - Bawal ang Underbones at scooter

Vmax owners group is hosting the 16th National Convention for Motorcycles this year at Cebu..

But underbone and scooter users aren't allowed to join..


Their Reason?

They didn't get to eat their dinner at the event, and they blame underbone and scooter users.

WTF?

why does they blame the underbone and scooter riders, they pay the same amount of fees just to attend the convention.

This is a discrimination among low displacement riders




My thoughts?

they shouldn't call it "motorcycle convention" if they wouldn't allow low dispalcements motorcycle to join. They should change it to "big bike convention" that would be much better and much more understandable.



We have a lot of motorcycle bodies in the MC Community.. But they doesn't do anything to resolve this issue, all they do is to pose..

MCP Thread Click here to view the Discussion

MMDA officer : Yellow bulb is a NO NO..

A friend of Mine and also a clubmate was flagged down by an MMDA officer at Kalentong, Mandaluyong..

His Violation?
Yellow bulb is prohibited and also other bulb colors.


What does these enforcers think?

They need to ban those red headlights not the yellow ones.

Why? Red headlights are confusing to other motorist, they always think that red is for tail lights.

Another ordinance is implemented by these ignorant enforcers. GEEZZ!!!

Vigilance in the time of Facebook

Vigilance in the time of Facebook
BACKSEAT DRIVER By Andy Leuterio (The Philippine Star) Updated January 20, 2010 12:00 AM

This photo was grabbed from the website which served as the initial platform for this discussion. If the authorities would like to investigate the alleged incident further, they may follow the thread at local car enthusiast websites.
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Unless you are living in a cave, in which case I don’t know how you got your copy of this fine newspaper or its online equivalent, you probably have some form of Internet presence or other. You have an email address, photos and documents pertaining to your life are forever out there in the digital ether, and you have a Facebook account. Perhaps even Twitter. If you still have Friendster, well, good for you.

Whatever the case, you are probably aware, through the phenomenon of social networking, that there are now remarkably clear photos of a certain front passenger of an Isuzu Trooper brandishing a handgun in what looks to be an altercation with the person who took the photos. Thankfully, no shots were fired, but the intent was clear: to threaten violent action with the use of a deadly weapon.

Now, in another instance of information at the speed of DSL, friends of friends have also revealed that the Trooper is apparently registered to a female resident of Marikina. The person in the pictures is most certainly not her, so now the question is who is this guy? A friend? A relative? A bodyguard? Someone who bought the Trooper from her before but didn’t bother to change the ownership in the registration papers? A politician? Maybe she can come out and clarify because it’s all over the Internet now.

Gun ban or no gun ban, I know it’s against the law to have done what the gun wielder did. Heck, you could even go to jail for doing that with an airsoft replica, so waving a real firearm in front of a person is reason enough for criminal charges. The Trooper fellow even has his finger curled around the trigger instead of properly indexed (alongside but not around the trigger), which means that a sudden stop, a bump in the road, or even a slight twitch in his hand could discharge the weapon, and who knows where the bullet would end up in. Subsequent photos catch him with his mouth open, apparently issuing a stream of expletives at the cameraman.

I’m not a lawyer so I don’t know what the exact rules are, but common sense dictates that – if you must carry a firearm – do it responsibly and discreetly. If your reason for carrying is self-defense (assuming that there is no Gun Ban in effect), you don’t wave it in front of the first person you get annoyed with in traffic, much less actually shoot him just like the recently apprehended (and dramatically so) Mr. Jason Ivler. Your only valid and legal reason for pulling out a firearm in public is to defend yourself. Certainly not to get right-of-way or to show how tough you are.

I’m not an anti-gun advocate; actually I confess to a certain fascination with firearms. I don’t own one myself, but I enjoy shooting whenever the opportunity allows and I know many responsible owners who have licensed firearms and Permits to Carry. I know none of them have ever casually displayed their weapons in public, yet all enthusiastically share with me how much fun they have in the firing range where strict safety rules are enforced. And yes, I know they would rather be inconvenienced with complying with the Gun Ban rather than risk being caught with their firearms in public.

But I digress. My point with “Mr. Trooper” (how ironic) is that he was caught in the act of violating the Gun Ban and of irresponsibly threatening to use a weapon over what looks to be a minor traffic altercation. Thanks to the quick thinking of the other party, his thoughtless act was caught on camera for all to see. The person who took the photos, by the way, is someone I don’t know. But thanks to social networking, someone I know has a connection in some way or other to the cameraman, which led me to write this column in the end.

Here’s my simple proposal: let’s fire back at all the power tripping goons we encounter on the road. It’s not enough to complain and whine and do nothing in the end. Of course, it’s wrong to literally unload bullets in every intersection and avenue at offending parties as if this were downtown Los Angeles, but what I mean is to keep our cameras and shutter fingers ready at a moment’s notice.

Who knows how much more airtight the case might be against Jason Ivler if a few quick-thinking shutterbugs had been around at the time of his road rage incident? How many times have we come across a road rage article with no way of identifying the perpetrators because no cameras or no witnesses were around at the time?

Or let’s ask something you can really relate to: How many times have you been forced off your lane by a convoy of white Innovas and Patrols loaded with thugs masquerading as bodyguards for some self-important politico who needs to compensate for a tiny dick with a pathetic display of “power”?

I can’t remember how many times I’ve seen this happen, but I do remember one instance when, coming from the Bicutan off-ramp on the SLEX, a fast moving convoy actually feinted to body-slam into a civilian in a Nissan Sentra in front of me. The poor Sentra could not give way in his lane because on his other side was an 18-wheeler truck. It made my blood boil at the time, and just remembering it makes me wish I was quicker with my camera phone.

It also makes me admire all the more another colleague who would have none of this bullying. Upon encountering another convoy of thugs that had the temerity to point an assault weapon at him, he actually rolled down his window, pointed at his forehead, and dared the coward to pull the trigger. Thankfully, the goon didn’t have the guts to do so, and now my friend’s brave (although you might call it careless) act is the stuff of minor legend.

The next time we see another sickening display of road rage, of power tripping, and of whatever act of violence or threat that just sickens us to the core, record it. And then post it on the World Wide Web. Perhaps the element of Shame can still cow people into sticking to the rules of decency and civility.

Policemen can’t man every street corner, and photojournalists can’t catch every criminal in the act, but we citizens are literally all over the road. We’ve all got cellphones. We’ve all got Internet access. It’s time we did something more meaningful with such weapons of mass distraction than wasting our time on Farmville, Mafia Wars or taking lame online quizzes. When the law enforcement system cannot suffice to protect the population which it is designed to serve, then we the people must take the initiative.

Let the world know who these losers are. What goes around comes around. Sooner or later these fellows will realize that it really is a small world after all, and everyone will know how pathetic and cowardly they really are behind the false security of guns and goons. If it so happens that they are persons holding positions of authority, then all the more that we should hold them accountable for their actions.

What do you know? Your Backseat Driver reactions from last week’s “We’re being abused and we’re paying for it” by Lester Dizon actually pre-empted the topic this week! Your timing and sense of relevance is uncanny, dear readers. Here are some of the more apt reactions to both last week’s and this week’s topics…

Good for you Lester, that you have a media ID. For us lesser mortals, we only have our camera cellphones. Maybe we ought to just take pictures of these convoys and send them all to you so you can publish them in all their arrogant glory. We decided to return to the Philippines after living abroad for some time. Each time I encounter these idiots, I ask myself if we did the right thing. How about we maintain a pool of topnotch mangkukulams who can do wonders with the pictures? Just a thought.... – lorie624

I agree with Lester. We all go through this daily traffic mess. But regular motorists adjust by leaving early for meetings etc. If these officials with escorts want to get to their KAPIHAN early, then they should leave for it early. It is not an excuse, that just because you have escorts with you and you can use them to go past traffic jams, eh you should always leave late. I think what we should do Lester, since this is the digital age, we should take videos of these a*holes abusing the use of these escorts. I read something before that Thailand was doing that same thing in giving traffic violations. Regular people can video tape or take pictures of traffic violations, and submit them to the traffic office. However, what we should to these abusive people is video tape them with their escorts weaving in and out of traffic and then post it on youtube, facebook and all the other social networks, plus give it to the news and media people to do with as they please. I think the only way to really get these people to stop is to publicly humiliate them by putting them on the news. What’s worse is that there are times when the public official is not in the convoy and its just the escorts wanting to get home fast so that they can take a dump in the toilet. Hey, if its true, the best picture was that of Mayor Lim in this morning’s paper. He took a cab to go to an event. Now that’s what they should do! – fubar

It is imperative that we first educate everybody, the general motorists, the law enforcement agencies, and the abusive and arrogant government officials. Once we all know what is and is not allowed under the law, we can then be comforted by the thought that we would be in the right when we do raise a howl. That would make a whole lot of difference when we try to eliminate arrogant and abusive motorists from the roads to make these safer for everybody, as well as take the stand that everyone has equal rights on the road, be they a dirt-poor motorist, or a high government official. – jbespiritu

source: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=542270&publicationSubCategoryId=72

Macapagal verification scene - harrasment or power tripping? Feb 20, '09 10:38 PM

Macapagal verification scene - harrasment or power tripping?

Feb 20, '09 10:38 PM

We arrive at our weekly tambay place at petron macapagal infront of mcdo at 9:30pm this friday.. upon arrival we noticed that theres a lot of mobile patrol's from paranaque city hall lead by their chief of police P/Supt Alfredo Valdez (just googled it from the net for he doest wear his identification card or surname pin) .. so we park at our favorite hang out every friday infront of cafe lipa..

suddenly chief of police come to us and ask us to show our OR and CR and ofcourse our license.. so us we bring it out and gave it to them.. then after we hand it to them the chief of police said to his enforcers to call the towing service coz our bike will be towed for no reason.. (the heck?!@#%^ we got nervous for we dont have any violation.. geez) so i get my cam and covered it so i we have our own evidence if ever..

i ask the chief of police politely why they will tow our MC's? and after my question he noticed that i am covering it on video.. (i think he just made his "kambyo" ) he told us that they will impound only the MC's without plate.. and unfortunately.. reniel resuello , a pro racer is the first victim.. his newly acquired CBR150, purchased at remcor just 2 days ago was impounded by these (what would i called them?@#$^) enforcers.. to make it short... some get impounded and some dont.. here are some pics and videos of the incident..

the police coronel (dont know exactly his name) is so polite with us Bikers .. and the rest that stayed at macapagal .. got a friend , co forumer has a problem on his bike but in the end these good officers let him go.. kudos to your crew sir..




pictures are posted above..




to watch the video click this
VIDEO of actual verification



source and posted at motorcyclephilippines.com by me ofcourse..

MCP thread


originally posted by me from my multiply blogs:
multiply blog

Bro GelGel - RFAC Volunteer

I've met this guy a few years back, When i join Ride for a Cause 3 at tanay, this dude is a great guy for those who may not know him.

He is the resident mechanic of RFAC rides since day 1, and a resident sweeper together with blaknaz..

We and Dennonyitos / trashers riders club share a lot of happy moments with this guy..

On the night of December 28, He suffered a cardiac arrest while sleeping.. and pronounced dead at 4:00am

RFAC Volunteers were shock on what happened.. a dude who has no signs of any symptoms of the said illness, a dude who is stronger than the carabao, just died that fast..

Well, if its his time already.. we cant blame god..

But for sure he serves his life here on earth very fruitful..

Others may not know what this guy did.. but for US.. And for those life he had touched.. and being a dedicated Ride For A Cause volunteer..

He is a New day HERO for me..


Bro Gelgel, Guide US always.. Rest in peace bro..

MCP threads for him.

thread 1
http://www.motorcyclephilippines.com/forums/showthread.php?t=200394

thread 2
http://www.motorcyclephilippines.com/forums/showthread.php?t=200666


Funeral video coverage by papa bert
part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssQgLab_wgo

part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EO6foQaLK9E

part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qknqI7HLj4s

Unfair branding of motorcycle riders by gwendolyn So of the inquirer

Wow!

It has been a while since we actually put something in here. More than a year ago in fact. Truth is, I have become so caught up in so many things that I have almost forgotten about this blog. I apologize to all the followers and truth be told, I wish I hadn't let go of it.

Anyway, a quick recap of what has been happening in the last year:

1. The RSA (Road Safety Act) as proposed originally by the Philippine Motoring Association has finally moved forward and we are seeing it's implementation in 2010.
2. Although the original AO was used for the motorcycle section of the act, we immediately pointed out that until the LTO creates a proper IRR (Implementing Rules and Regulations) for the new laws on motorcycles, it should remain in status quo.
3. The UP Law center is the one building the final draft for the act and we have successfully given our reaction paper and they have recognized our recommendations.
4. Besides the RSA, the DOTC has also put in two laws to help reduce accidents on the streets. The first one being the Automatic Headlights ON (AHO) and the Drink Driving law which addresses the number of drinking related mishaps on the roads today.
5. The railroading of the RFID who has met angry protests and skeptics deem it as another money making scheme by the LTO.

There are other minor projects taking place all over but all seems in check with the watchful eyes of vigilant riders on unscrupulous acts being perpetrated by our law enforcement.

And over the year 2009, we have sent over 50 letters of concern to the LTO, DOTC, PNP, LGU's for events that took place without the proper guidelines being followed.

Now comes 2010. We hoped for a good start but, early on, we were greeted with an article meant to degrade our already tarnished image.

http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/wellness/wellness/view/20100105-245505/Motorcyle_morons

In the statement given by Gwendolyn So, the author of the said article, she branded motorcyclists as morons in general. Stating mishaps and close encounters with those behind the handlebars.

In truth, I don't blame her for being irked by these riders who bend the law to go around other people in the streets. In doing so, they catch others in surprise and disgust over their actions. This is something that we cannot deny and is a fact of everyday life.

However, as a journalist, she must practice responsible journalism. And the way she brought upon her article, she has broken two major rules of the journalists code of ethics:

V. I shall not let personal motives or interests influence me in the performance of my duties, nor shall I accept or offer any present, gift or other consideration of a nature that may cast doubt on my professional integrity.

VII. I shall not, in any manner, ridicule, cast aspersions on, or degrade any person by reason of sex, creed, religious belief, political conviction, cultural and ethnic origin.

(Credits to sk8er saix of MCP for this good find)

With that said, I believe that she has just made a very irresponsible piece of journalism. And I feel saddened and irritated at the same time that we were not given equal and fair judgment because of some riders who had a brush with her on the roads.

I understand and I admit to the growing number of irresponsible riders out there too. But I feel that the blame should not rely on them alone and all the riders for that matter. We should always look back at the source and the ideal solution to the problem.

The questions should be:

1. Who gave them their licenses?
2. Who keeps everybody on the road on check?

If we practiced the proper screening and testing of all riders, we could have filtered out some of them who do not fully understand the law.

If the enforcement does their jobs professionally and effectively, then all riders would be weary of their actions because they can loose their right to ply the roads at any given time they violate the rules of the land.

As for the author of the article, I have no other message to you except for something that another MCP forumer wrote and I quote:

The article, I surmised, was written at the height of the writer’s anger and frustration over what happened to her and her companions. What could have been a well-intentioned piece turned out to be a hateful bashing of all motorcycle riders. It should have been premised on pointing out the negative and eventually concluded on the subsequent lesson to be learned from the incident – moral and otherwise.

The writer should have focused on the two sides of the coin but obviously feeling so much aggrieved and “hurt” of what have happened, concentrated only on her own side. Common sense dictates that whenever one is to open a car door (whether on the left or right), one instinctively looks outside first to see if someone or anything would be hit by the opening door. Unfortunately, the writer did not even mention it, thus, figuratively – admitting an obvious fault on their part as well.

I could also somehow feel for that particular rider who opted to pass through the pavement “to avoid, possibly, a traffic-related scenario” (my assumption). It is a fact that because of its given footprint, a motorcycle could weld its way into spaces it could insert its way through. But I believe that this should only be done in extreme cases. In the absence of any life-threatening situation on his part, this particular rider is definitely at fault.

But the writer has no right to publicly brand all riders as morons. I beg to disagree.

Morons, in most cases, are learning-deficient. They could not perform simple tasks asked of them, however, mundane. If ever they do, repetition would be far-fetch. In more successful instances, they need to be scientifically trained to “master” any specific task Oftentimes, such tasks relate to being personally responsible for their basic needs like eating, drinking as well as personal hygiene.

I mean no harm to anyone with the above-quoted statements. I’m no expert psychiatrist, a trained psychologist nor a self-proclaimed specialist on the subject but having been exposed to people classified as morons, these are the primary descriptions one may have of morons.

Trying to learn to ride a motorcycle in five minutes? Uh oh, excuse me but this sounds too fantastic even for a very receptive learner. The writer tried to learn to ride a motorcycle and gave up after only five minutes. I don’t care enough for any reasons behind why she easily gave up but, look who’s talking?

In fairness to the writer, she has opened my eyes to the possibility of that specific incident they have encountered to occur (obviously because of some “equally-moronic” passengers). She has also shared, more or less, the infraction of that particular rider of passing through the pavement, which, upon analysis, also contributed to the occurrence of that unfortunate incident to happen to them.

I have learned two things reading this particular hate-laden article. One, I would not go anywhere near a car in filling stations lest I meet the article writer (pun intended) and give her a piece of my mind. But I guess this would not happen to me. I often line up my small scooter next to other motorcycles or scooters whenever I fill up and often end up chatting with my fellow rider/s. And also to avoid this usual lining up, I go to filling stations during lull hours (very early morning during weekends, sometimes lunchtime and even late nights) to fill up my nearly empty 5 liter tank. And every time I fill up, I also fill up an appropriate container that could hold at least 5 liters of my scooter’s precious life juice. This practice makes me visit the filling station only twice in a month, to satisfy my scooter’s usual fuel requirements. Second, I would try my best not to pass through pavements no matter what. If I’m not in any life-threatening situation, I would patiently wait. I would always adhere to only pass through appropriate pathways. One of my fervent wishes right now is for the government, both national and concerned LGUs, to provide a motorcycle lane for us – almost two million strong riders!

After reading and analyzing this article, I have resolved to be a more disciplined and responsible rider to avoid reading again another similar article in the future. I hate to admit that I was really pissed off with its message. Yup, we have the so-called freedom of speech but his one leaves a very very bad taste in the mouth. I am still pissed off until now but I’d like to believe that I’m writing this particular reaction, unlike the article writer, with a clear and objective mind.

(Credits to popstar of the MCP forums for this post)

So, if you do get a chance to read this, I hope that you do not forget that social profiling is not the answer to your woes on the road.

As for all the riders out there reading this blog, my message to you is:

Let us not be hypocrites. Some of what she said is true and the way were mobbing her shows that she is correct in some aspect.

You do not correct a wrong with another mistake. If you want to be heard and your opinion taken seriously by both sides, be civil.

Posting and replying with so much anger, hate and abrasiveness will only prove that bikers have the mob mentality.

Although the person spoke of riders in general, we know the truth in ourselves so why be affected? I know it hurts to be branded as something that you are not but, as a smarter and more civil human being, we should also know better.

What she did will only tarnish herself and her credibility by being biased and narrow minded against all riders. There are still civilized and disciplined riders out there and lets show her that she's wrong instead of enforcing her statements with our actions.

Just my two very worthless centavos...

To everybody reading this blog, feel free to post your opinion on the matter and please, try to make it as civil and as sensible as possible...


originally posted by click_me

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