Every Filipino and his askal (asong kalye) is awed at the speed with which losing US presidential candidate John Kerry conceded the elections to George W. Bush. Indeed, it was statesmanship of the highest order!

In the Philippines, FPJ is still awaiting decison of his electoral protest. Well, he’ll wait years. On the other hand, Joseph “Erap” Estrada still thinks he’s president. Only en da Pilipins!

Will we ever reach the political maturity of the US? Perhaps. But don’t hold your breath. Sour-graping seems to be a trait of the Filipino.

Meanwhile, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has confidently declared that the Philippines is out of the fiscal crisis. Yeah right! This only means prices of commodities will rise and the average Filipino will be holding an empty Christmas sock this year. But I’m betting the noche buenas of the oil company CEOs will be full. Not to mention the top echelons of our Armed Forces.

What was that text message that I received recently? Gen. Garcia proves the cockroach theory: When you see one out on the open, you know there are hundreds hiding in the dark.

Oh well, better to have a noche buena of lechon manok bought with hard-earned money than choke on keso de bola purchased with stolen money.