I Feel Relevant.

After three short hours of sleep, I hurriedly woke up and fix myself and my things in order to meet three Team Chiz volunteers in Barangay Tatalon. A fire broke last week, and several families became victims of the terrible tragedy.

Unfortunately, I missed the correct location and had to walk for a couple of minutes. Fortunately, I met a Bicolana (Sorsogoanon. Can you feel the Chiz Escudero connection?)whose family name is Balana. You see...that is the maiden name of my dear mother. You can see it in her eyes...a real Balana. Her father was one of the victims of the fire. She got a stub for the Chiz Escudero relief and was glad enough to help me find my way.

When we reached the place, the operation was about to begin spearheaded by Ka Alex and ably assisted by the devoted Liz Galzote. The relief consists of the usual rice, canned goods, milk, and old clothes. The milk's brand is Alaska. Good choice.

I just cannot fathom why the poor always get the worst of everything. Somebody should study the poverty of disasters.

Lunch is in the Senate lounge.

Senate lounge?

Yes. For the second straight day I was in the senate. Of course, next in the menu is Chiz. The august chamber discussed Resolution 22 regarding the body's sentiment on incarcerated lawmaker Antonio Trillanes. Chiz gave an impassioned speech that had the audience under his charm.

Unbelievable. That guy is simply unbelievable.

After another senate adventure...it was off to Greenhills for dinner. Look at what mischief and text message can do.

Penang Hill dinner is quite good. I like the bagoong rice despite its apparent saltiness.

This is life!

Ate Annie said it best...isang buong araw na libreng buhay.

Ate Annie, Liz, and preggy girl Dang...wow - you're one of the best! Thanks a lot.

But of course...if Liz is reading this - she would say no. No. The best is Kuya Mark.

Kuya Mark...may crush talaga sa iyo si Liz. Maniwala ka.