Innocence of Muslims

Honestly, I was not able to watch the whole film but I spent time to thoroughly search for it through internet and to watch every news broadcast as it is the current talk of the town. I have seen several criticisms and a few even-handed comments. Muslims would definitely despise the movie. Most of media critics would certainly defend freedom of speech. Let me give a word from an ordinary Muslim media practitioner that can sometime be a critic, and that is me:

As a Muslim, I find this movie very contemptuous. As a Mass Communication graduate and a media analyst, STILL I find it very contemptuous. Article 3 Section 4 of the 1987 Philippine constitution states that:

"No law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech,

of expression, or of the press, or the right of the people

peaceably to assemble and petition the government
for redress of grievances."

Everyone can practice their free expression, be it in words or in art. I have a little knowledge about law, but as far as I know, there are expressions/speeches that are constitutionally protected. That is why defamatory, libel, and obscenity are legitimately not allowed by the government. Remember the movie "Passion of the Christ"? This movie shows what truly happened to Jesus Christ. Even so, it received a lot of disapproval. It was not even exposed to view in some movie theaters because there was a brutish content. How much more if a movie completely bastardizes a religious belief? To all Filipinos, have you heard of the artist who exhibited his artwork at CCP? His artwork that consists of this certain Jesus figurine with a condom placed above its head. This saddened Filipinos. Thus, you cannot blame Muslims to vehemently react about this issue. It just makes my heart bleed that Muslims' anger resulted in the death of 4 Americans in Libya.

Knowing these factors, it clearly indicates that the maker of the movie "Innocence of Muslims" lawfully and morally abused his freedom. LIMITATION is always attached with everything we do. Law gives us liberty to express, but it never allows us to perform rough handling. My perceptions may be based on the law I have in mind and based on a Muslim heart I carry. But if I speak without any of these, I can still consider this movie taboo. Even a 6-year-old kid would classify it this way. Use your right to express, but if you think it would only harm others, especially religious groups, better keep this to yourself. But I tell you, to express or not to express, this kind of thinking could burn your soul. Better spread love and create a pure heart.

Career Woman

Back in college, I could roam the whole town; be it home, school, malls, gym, friends' crib, or any niche. But this whole package turned into a very unfamiliar one. The collegian is now a career woman.

Office and home - both are the only places where I am now stepping my flimsy feet on. And this is totally strange to me. My college life was full of fun and fab. There was a pressure but still perfect! Presently, I can still get all stuff I want but now that I am working for a salaried living, it hella gives me a lot of stress that sometimes I want to burst and shout.

I spend most of my time at the office, dealing with hundred  of files with various issues. My life became a routine. I begin my day at 6:30 a.m., then head to the office from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. I come home at around 7-ish. Of course, dinner and rest should be next. When the clock strikes 9, I workout for 2 hours. Afterwards, I get a bedtime shower so I can hit my pad at around 12-ish. Each day is spent this way. On the other hand, we take a scene for Kabayan Tambayan every weekend. Nonetheless, my parents make sure that we go out for shopping or resto hopping at least thrice a week. Going out with them is my stress reliever.

Honestly, my job for Kabayan Tambayan gives me more exhaustion than office work does. But no matter how tough it could be, I sleep at night with an ecstatic heart. This is because of the generous and cool people I am with every shoot.

Before, I don't believe when a person says he cannot give you a phone beep because he is busy. My reaction would be "He lied. He ain't busy coz he only doesn't want to talk to you". It is only now that I realize these people really exist. I now understand the true meaning of busyness. So, this is a perfect time for people to stop wondering why I ain't in a relationship at 21. Lol! I cannot contribute much of my precious time having a romantic tete-a-tete with a special someone. Remember communication is important, is it not? That I cannot give much of it.

Climbing the ladder of my career is what I do now. I am still young and want to achieve all my dreams and goals. Hence, I give my hundred and one percent in everything I do, no matter how tough it could be and how prone it is to eyebags. And at the end of the day, it will not only benefit myself but people in my heart as well.