Punzi's Corner Blog: But life goes on...

Wednesday, April 06, 2005
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But life goes on...

Well even if John Paul II has left us, let's pray that those he left behind (I'm sure he handpicked almost all the cardinals that will be voting given his long pontificate...) will elect a worthy successor. We are like orphans right now... Fatherless until a new Pope is elected.

While politics is always a factor in any human organization, including the Roman Catholic Church, let's hope that the Holy Spirit guide the cardinal electors to choosing the right one for us...

Back to regular programming...

Anyway, have you ever had the experience of enduring a painfully long line in an ATM only to find out that either the money is not there yet, or the person before you was the last before the ATM goes offline?

Well, something similar happened to me yesterday. Had a hearing is Cabanatuan City yesterday (for those who are not familiar, it's a minimum 2.5 hours drive from Manila). We drove for about 2.5 hours yesterday only to find out that the judge was absent... Then we had to travel for another 2.5 hours to go back...

What a waste of time! The only good there is I still get paid anyway...

I could have finished my seminar on government bidding that we are going to conduct this month. Probably my contribution to stop corruption in this country. In this seminar we will teach them how to get a government contract the RIGHT WAY.

I have to go so I can finish my powerpoint presentation...

1 Objection(s):

At 3:28 AM, Anonymous said...: Hey Atty. Punzi... keep up the good work. We need lawyers teaching people how to avoid corruption. This is as if it is not possible... but so many of us do not really understand the law and well...ignorant of our rights.. God bless you and please don't get tired of doing this...

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